#Fediverse

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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Mastowatch

@mastowatch@mastodon.social

Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

Mastowatch: apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Audracity: apps.apple.com/us/app/audracit

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

Nick's avatar
Nick

@stormii@darmstadt.social

The family just grew! You now can share and interact with trails using ! I love this a lot!
The federation feature just got released, so check it out and if you want contribute: github.com/Flomp/wanderer
In the screenshot attached you can see a post by @demo, how cool is that?!

The image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
Nick's avatar
Nick

@stormii@darmstadt.social

The family just grew! You now can share and interact with trails using ! I love this a lot!
The federation feature just got released, so check it out and if you want contribute: github.com/Flomp/wanderer
In the screenshot attached you can see a post by @demo, how cool is that?!

The image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
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jfmblinux :verified:

@jfmblinux@mastodon.jfmblinux.fr

🇫🇷
Présentation du Fediverse : une nouvelle ère des médias sociaux par @ele

Le fédivers expliqué en 4 minutes : regardez dès maintenant pour découvrir un tout nouvel univers des réseaux sociaux, où la vie privée est respectée, les utilisateurs détiennent le pouvoir et les GAFAM n'ont pas leur mot à dire.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

🇬🇧
Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media by @ele

The Fediverse explained in 4 minutes: watch now to discover a whole new world of social media, where privacy is respected, users are empowered, and Big Tech has no say.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

🇫🇷 
Présentation du Fediverse : une nouvelle ère des médias sociaux par @ele@elenarossini.com 

Le fédivers expliqué en 4 minutes : regardez dès maintenant pour découvrir un tout nouvel univers des réseaux sociaux, où la vie privée est respectée, les utilisateurs détiennent le pouvoir et les GAFAM n'ont pas leur mot à dire.

#TheFutureIsFederated #fediverse #pixelfed #Mastodon  #Opensource #NoGAFAM #RegainPrivacy #NoSpy
ALT text details🇫🇷 Présentation du Fediverse : une nouvelle ère des médias sociaux par @ele@elenarossini.com Le fédivers expliqué en 4 minutes : regardez dès maintenant pour découvrir un tout nouvel univers des réseaux sociaux, où la vie privée est respectée, les utilisateurs détiennent le pouvoir et les GAFAM n'ont pas leur mot à dire. #TheFutureIsFederated #fediverse #pixelfed #Mastodon #Opensource #NoGAFAM #RegainPrivacy #NoSpy
🇬🇧 
Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media by @ele@elenarossini.com 

The Fediverse explained in 4 minutes: watch now to discover a whole new world of social media, where privacy is respected, users are empowered, and Big Tech has no say.

#TheFutureIsFederated #fediverse #pixelfed #Mastodon  #Opensource #NoGAFAM #RegainPrivacy #NoSpy
ALT text details🇬🇧 Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media by @ele@elenarossini.com The Fediverse explained in 4 minutes: watch now to discover a whole new world of social media, where privacy is respected, users are empowered, and Big Tech has no say. #TheFutureIsFederated #fediverse #pixelfed #Mastodon #Opensource #NoGAFAM #RegainPrivacy #NoSpy
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

my friend @Momodou is probably the only person on the using it to build a house with, and that's pretty incredible
mstdn.social/@Sbarry8520/11470

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I got my first follower from Threads. The Fediverse integration is moving forward, but it feels like they've given up on Europe since the feature still isn't working here. Honestly, I’m not holding out much hope anymore.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you so much to @ruud for joining me on episode 24 of Fireside Fedi! And thank you immensely for all of the support and community you've given to the Fediverse!

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/ci8S8jeqCwkCuwTwgZs6hh
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/posts/aad741c0-618f-452c-9d7d-6fda8b1eb8b6

#Youtube #channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJ15PXgRihoPku7JMdDnsw


All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you so much to @ruud for joining me on episode 24 of Fireside Fedi! And thank you immensely for all of the support and community you've given to the Fediverse!

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/ci8S8jeqCwkCuwTwgZs6hh
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/posts/aad741c0-618f-452c-9d7d-6fda8b1eb8b6

#Youtube #channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJ15PXgRihoPku7JMdDnsw


All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Nick

@stormii@darmstadt.social

The family just grew! You now can share and interact with trails using ! I love this a lot!
The federation feature just got released, so check it out and if you want contribute: github.com/Flomp/wanderer
In the screenshot attached you can see a post by @demo, how cool is that?!

The image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a screenshot of a mastodon client. In it a post by @demo@demo.wanderer.to displaying a picture of a trail with the GPX file attached and a link to the post.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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Mastowatch

@mastowatch@mastodon.social

Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

Mastowatch: apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Audracity: apps.apple.com/us/app/audracit

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Mastowatch

@mastowatch@mastodon.social

Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

Mastowatch: apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Audracity: apps.apple.com/us/app/audracit

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@james @dajb @ruari @leeloo @badgefed

Hey folks, good news keeps coming :)

@box464 just posted about joining the

See: wanderer.to

And: mastodon.social/@box464/114720

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

wanderer.to/

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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Tantek Çelik

@tantek.com@fed.brid.gy

🎂 Congrats @microformats.org on 20 years! #microformats20

Even after 20 years, people keep discovering new ways of using #microformats:
* @artlung.com: "WML, WAP, & Microformats Demo!" (https://lab.artlung.com/wml/faux)
> Because WML elements may have the class attribute
Originally posted 2025-06-18: https://xoxo.zone/@artlung/114705990062730513

That adds to the list of languages with working microformats examples:
* HTML — modern, unversioned as well as every version since HTML4
* HTML3 — see https://microformats.org/wiki/html3
* SVG — see https://microformats.org/wiki/svg
* XHTML — every version, 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
and now also:
* WML — https://microformats.org/wiki/wml

Literally any HTML-like or XML-like language that has a space-separated class attribute can work with microformats.

In constrast, every alternative to microformats (most now defunct) required adding new attributes, or worse, entirely new elements, which meant revising every language one at a time (or use of fragile XML Namespaces), resulting in supporting only 1-2 languages at most (HTML and XHTML) in practice, and nothing else.

Re-using the "class" attribute based on the existing footpath that web designers made for encoding additional semantics into their HTML, and the similarly extensible "rel" attribute, was one of the best design decisions in any extension format ever.

After 20 years, microformats continue to serve as another example of “loosely joined” approaches being more adaptable, reliable, resilient, and longer lasting than “tightly coupled”.

More microformats 20th anniversary posts from the #indieweb personal sites (via https://stream.indieweb.org/)
* @manton.org: "It’s the 20th anniversary of the launch of microforrmats.org!" (https://www.manton.org/2025/06/20/its-the-th-anniversary-of.html)
* ... hashtag your post #microformats or #microformats20 and #federate (using #Mastodon or any compatible #fediverse server etc.) or webmention this post!

#20thAnniversary #smallPieces #looselyJoined

Previously, previously, previously:
* https://tantek.com/2024/173/t1/years-posse-microformats-beyond
* https://tantek.com/2023/171/t1/anniversaries-microformats-posse
* https://tantek.com/2019/171/t1/happy-14th-microformats-org

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Tantek Çelik

@tantek.com@fed.brid.gy

🎂 Congrats @microformats.org on 20 years! #microformats20

Even after 20 years, people keep discovering new ways of using #microformats:
* @artlung.com: "WML, WAP, & Microformats Demo!" (https://lab.artlung.com/wml/faux)
> Because WML elements may have the class attribute
Originally posted 2025-06-18: https://xoxo.zone/@artlung/114705990062730513

That adds to the list of languages with working microformats examples:
* HTML — modern, unversioned as well as every version since HTML4
* HTML3 — see https://microformats.org/wiki/html3
* SVG — see https://microformats.org/wiki/svg
* XHTML — every version, 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
and now also:
* WML — https://microformats.org/wiki/wml

Literally any HTML-like or XML-like language that has a space-separated class attribute can work with microformats.

In constrast, every alternative to microformats (most now defunct) required adding new attributes, or worse, entirely new elements, which meant revising every language one at a time (or use of fragile XML Namespaces), resulting in supporting only 1-2 languages at most (HTML and XHTML) in practice, and nothing else.

Re-using the "class" attribute based on the existing footpath that web designers made for encoding additional semantics into their HTML, and the similarly extensible "rel" attribute, was one of the best design decisions in any extension format ever.

After 20 years, microformats continue to serve as another example of “loosely joined” approaches being more adaptable, reliable, resilient, and longer lasting than “tightly coupled”.

More microformats 20th anniversary posts from the #indieweb personal sites (via https://stream.indieweb.org/)
* @manton.org: "It’s the 20th anniversary of the launch of microforrmats.org!" (https://www.manton.org/2025/06/20/its-the-th-anniversary-of.html)
* ... hashtag your post #microformats or #microformats20 and #federate (using #Mastodon or any compatible #fediverse server etc.) or webmention this post!

#20thAnniversary #smallPieces #looselyJoined

Previously, previously, previously:
* https://tantek.com/2024/173/t1/years-posse-microformats-beyond
* https://tantek.com/2023/171/t1/anniversaries-microformats-posse
* https://tantek.com/2019/171/t1/happy-14th-microformats-org

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Justin

@justin@tacoma.community

Anyone know if @loops is dead of not? There hasn't been android update since Feb which was just a login fix.

The app is pretty unusable. One small incorrect touch and you jump back to the top for starters. :(

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Tantek Çelik

@tantek.com@fed.brid.gy

🎂 Congrats @microformats.org on 20 years! #microformats20

Even after 20 years, people keep discovering new ways of using #microformats:
* @artlung.com: "WML, WAP, & Microformats Demo!" (https://lab.artlung.com/wml/faux)
> Because WML elements may have the class attribute
Originally posted 2025-06-18: https://xoxo.zone/@artlung/114705990062730513

That adds to the list of languages with working microformats examples:
* HTML — modern, unversioned as well as every version since HTML4
* HTML3 — see https://microformats.org/wiki/html3
* SVG — see https://microformats.org/wiki/svg
* XHTML — every version, 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
and now also:
* WML — https://microformats.org/wiki/wml

Literally any HTML-like or XML-like language that has a space-separated class attribute can work with microformats.

In constrast, every alternative to microformats (most now defunct) required adding new attributes, or worse, entirely new elements, which meant revising every language one at a time (or use of fragile XML Namespaces), resulting in supporting only 1-2 languages at most (HTML and XHTML) in practice, and nothing else.

Re-using the "class" attribute based on the existing footpath that web designers made for encoding additional semantics into their HTML, and the similarly extensible "rel" attribute, was one of the best design decisions in any extension format ever.

After 20 years, microformats continue to serve as another example of “loosely joined” approaches being more adaptable, reliable, resilient, and longer lasting than “tightly coupled”.

More microformats 20th anniversary posts from the #indieweb personal sites (via https://stream.indieweb.org/)
* @manton.org: "It’s the 20th anniversary of the launch of microforrmats.org!" (https://www.manton.org/2025/06/20/its-the-th-anniversary-of.html)
* ... hashtag your post #microformats or #microformats20 and #federate (using #Mastodon or any compatible #fediverse server etc.) or webmention this post!

#20thAnniversary #smallPieces #looselyJoined

Previously, previously, previously:
* https://tantek.com/2024/173/t1/years-posse-microformats-beyond
* https://tantek.com/2023/171/t1/anniversaries-microformats-posse
* https://tantek.com/2019/171/t1/happy-14th-microformats-org

Tantek Çelik's avatar
Tantek Çelik

@tantek.com@fed.brid.gy

🎂 Congrats @microformats.org on 20 years! #microformats20

Even after 20 years, people keep discovering new ways of using #microformats:
* @artlung.com: "WML, WAP, & Microformats Demo!" (https://lab.artlung.com/wml/faux)
> Because WML elements may have the class attribute
Originally posted 2025-06-18: https://xoxo.zone/@artlung/114705990062730513

That adds to the list of languages with working microformats examples:
* HTML — modern, unversioned as well as every version since HTML4
* HTML3 — see https://microformats.org/wiki/html3
* SVG — see https://microformats.org/wiki/svg
* XHTML — every version, 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
and now also:
* WML — https://microformats.org/wiki/wml

Literally any HTML-like or XML-like language that has a space-separated class attribute can work with microformats.

In constrast, every alternative to microformats (most now defunct) required adding new attributes, or worse, entirely new elements, which meant revising every language one at a time (or use of fragile XML Namespaces), resulting in supporting only 1-2 languages at most (HTML and XHTML) in practice, and nothing else.

Re-using the "class" attribute based on the existing footpath that web designers made for encoding additional semantics into their HTML, and the similarly extensible "rel" attribute, was one of the best design decisions in any extension format ever.

After 20 years, microformats continue to serve as another example of “loosely joined” approaches being more adaptable, reliable, resilient, and longer lasting than “tightly coupled”.

More microformats 20th anniversary posts from the #indieweb personal sites (via https://stream.indieweb.org/)
* @manton.org: "It’s the 20th anniversary of the launch of microforrmats.org!" (https://www.manton.org/2025/06/20/its-the-th-anniversary-of.html)
* ... hashtag your post #microformats or #microformats20 and #federate (using #Mastodon or any compatible #fediverse server etc.) or webmention this post!

#20thAnniversary #smallPieces #looselyJoined

Previously, previously, previously:
* https://tantek.com/2024/173/t1/years-posse-microformats-beyond
* https://tantek.com/2023/171/t1/anniversaries-microformats-posse
* https://tantek.com/2019/171/t1/happy-14th-microformats-org

08956495

@08956495@infosec.exchange

What I love about the is the lack of false projections of life. Where on you see a curated photo that was carefully staged to make you feel a certain way, I come here and look at people genuinely enjoying taking pictures of flowers, cats, hobbies, etc. Out of pure sheer enjoyment. I can see people on the other side of the world hanging at a beer fest or going for a walk on a trail with a wonderful view. Either way all of that to say... Keep em coming I love to see what little things make people happy and I love being included in your view of the world. 🍹

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Mastowatch

@mastowatch@mastodon.social

Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

Mastowatch: apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Audracity: apps.apple.com/us/app/audracit

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-20

Servers

- PeerTube v7.2.1
- Manyfold v0.114.0
- Mitra v4.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.1
- Sharkey v2025.4.3
- NodeBB v4.4.4
- Surfacing discussions (Ghost)
- New Look, Faster Blocks in ActivityPub 6.0.0 (ActivityPub for WordPress)
- BadgeFed @ FediForum June 2025: Unconferences, Demos, and Community Feedback (BadgeFed)
- BDServer: Server software for making blogs and other similar websites
- Shoot: Instant messenger for the fediverse

Clients

- Moshidon v110
- Aria v1.2.2
- Thunder v0.7.1
- Voyager v2.36.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.4.0.1
- xymopen/CuckooPlus: A GooglePlus-like third-party web client for Mastodon

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.0
- FIRES Server v0.2.0
- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.1 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.2
- Fedialgo v0.74.0

Protocol

- Messaging Layer Security over ActivityPub
- FEP-844e: Capability discovery
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Finalized)

Articles

- Threads is adding fediverse content to your social feeds
- ORCID and the Fediverse: What Can We Do with Public Information?
- The Seven Deadly UX Sins of the Fediverse Web Experience (To Fix)
- Fediverse Report – #121

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01976ad6-6dbf-3ce4-c032-b3717e766ace

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-20

Servers

- PeerTube v7.2.1
- Manyfold v0.114.0
- Mitra v4.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.1
- Sharkey v2025.4.3
- NodeBB v4.4.4
- Surfacing discussions (Ghost)
- New Look, Faster Blocks in ActivityPub 6.0.0 (ActivityPub for WordPress)
- BadgeFed @ FediForum June 2025: Unconferences, Demos, and Community Feedback (BadgeFed)
- BDServer: Server software for making blogs and other similar websites
- Shoot: Instant messenger for the fediverse

Clients

- Moshidon v110
- Aria v1.2.2
- Thunder v0.7.1
- Voyager v2.36.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.4.0.1
- xymopen/CuckooPlus: A GooglePlus-like third-party web client for Mastodon

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.0
- FIRES Server v0.2.0
- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.1 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.2
- Fedialgo v0.74.0

Protocol

- Messaging Layer Security over ActivityPub
- FEP-844e: Capability discovery
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Finalized)

Articles

- Threads is adding fediverse content to your social feeds
- ORCID and the Fediverse: What Can We Do with Public Information?
- The Seven Deadly UX Sins of the Fediverse Web Experience (To Fix)
- Fediverse Report – #121

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01976ad6-6dbf-3ce4-c032-b3717e766ace

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

connectedplaces.online/

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Mastowatch

@mastowatch@mastodon.social

Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

Mastowatch: apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Audracity: apps.apple.com/us/app/audracit

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Overlooking the Rady Shell amphitheater, a fediverse sticker has been placed by <someone> on a lamp post on the patio of the convention center.

This is a perfect spot, as they tend to blast classic Star Wars soundtracks to test audio setups during the week. Sure to attract potential fedizens!

@anewsocial has the sticker if you’d like to purchase it

A sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
ALT text detailsA sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-20

Servers

- PeerTube v7.2.1
- Manyfold v0.114.0
- Mitra v4.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.1
- Sharkey v2025.4.3
- NodeBB v4.4.4
- Surfacing discussions (Ghost)
- New Look, Faster Blocks in ActivityPub 6.0.0 (ActivityPub for WordPress)
- BadgeFed @ FediForum June 2025: Unconferences, Demos, and Community Feedback (BadgeFed)
- BDServer: Server software for making blogs and other similar websites
- Shoot: Instant messenger for the fediverse

Clients

- Moshidon v110
- Aria v1.2.2
- Thunder v0.7.1
- Voyager v2.36.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.4.0.1
- xymopen/CuckooPlus: A GooglePlus-like third-party web client for Mastodon

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.0
- FIRES Server v0.2.0
- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.1 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.2
- Fedialgo v0.74.0

Protocol

- Messaging Layer Security over ActivityPub
- FEP-844e: Capability discovery
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Finalized)

Articles

- Threads is adding fediverse content to your social feeds
- ORCID and the Fediverse: What Can We Do with Public Information?
- The Seven Deadly UX Sins of the Fediverse Web Experience (To Fix)
- Fediverse Report – #121

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01976ad6-6dbf-3ce4-c032-b3717e766ace

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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

Eagle-eyed product developer @parkerortolani spotted something in Apple's WWDC 2025 presentation: Mastodon. During designer Billy Sorrentino's section on visual intelligence, there's a clear shot of @ivory. "It was clearly both a way to subtly show developers what they can do with their own apps, but also read as a sort of endorsement of Mastodon as a social platform," Ortolani writes on his blog. "Apple didn’t show Bluesky, Threads, or X. They chose to show a third-party Mastodon client."

flip.it/WaNDJK

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-20

Servers

- PeerTube v7.2.1
- Manyfold v0.114.0
- Mitra v4.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.1
- Sharkey v2025.4.3
- NodeBB v4.4.4
- Surfacing discussions (Ghost)
- New Look, Faster Blocks in ActivityPub 6.0.0 (ActivityPub for WordPress)
- BadgeFed @ FediForum June 2025: Unconferences, Demos, and Community Feedback (BadgeFed)
- BDServer: Server software for making blogs and other similar websites
- Shoot: Instant messenger for the fediverse

Clients

- Moshidon v110
- Aria v1.2.2
- Thunder v0.7.1
- Voyager v2.36.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.4.0.1
- xymopen/CuckooPlus: A GooglePlus-like third-party web client for Mastodon

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.0
- FIRES Server v0.2.0
- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.1 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.2
- Fedialgo v0.74.0

Protocol

- Messaging Layer Security over ActivityPub
- FEP-844e: Capability discovery
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Finalized)

Articles

- Threads is adding fediverse content to your social feeds
- ORCID and the Fediverse: What Can We Do with Public Information?
- The Seven Deadly UX Sins of the Fediverse Web Experience (To Fix)
- Fediverse Report – #121

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01976ad6-6dbf-3ce4-c032-b3717e766ace

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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

Eagle-eyed product developer @parkerortolani spotted something in Apple's WWDC 2025 presentation: Mastodon. During designer Billy Sorrentino's section on visual intelligence, there's a clear shot of @ivory. "It was clearly both a way to subtly show developers what they can do with their own apps, but also read as a sort of endorsement of Mastodon as a social platform," Ortolani writes on his blog. "Apple didn’t show Bluesky, Threads, or X. They chose to show a third-party Mastodon client."

flip.it/WaNDJK

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

connectedplaces.online/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

connectedplaces.online/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

connectedplaces.online/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

connectedplaces.online/

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 FediCon has a new shiny look for its website.

Thanks for FediCon's new look go to @dansup !

Check it out at:

fedicon.ca

...

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

...

And, if want to present at FediCon, reach out to us via e-mail:

📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:

📱 @reiver

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

Mastodon (and other Fedi software) should stop stripping the C2PA manifest from the EXIF of uploaded media.

In the long run there are lots of good C2PA things to be done, but for now, just get out of the way and let the emergent ecosystem of tools work with it.

Probably best as an opt-in, although in all the software I've seen, to get C2PA in your images you have to explicitly request it, so one assumes anyone who does that and shares wants to share the provenance too.

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

Mastodon (and other Fedi software) should stop stripping the C2PA manifest from the EXIF of uploaded media.

In the long run there are lots of good C2PA things to be done, but for now, just get out of the way and let the emergent ecosystem of tools work with it.

Probably best as an opt-in, although in all the software I've seen, to get C2PA in your images you have to explicitly request it, so one assumes anyone who does that and shares wants to share the provenance too.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! Episode 24 of Fireside Fedi starts NOW!

With me today is @ruud !

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live
#Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJ15PXgRihoPku7JMdDnsw

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Scott Wilson

@scottwilson@infosec.exchange

Hey, everybody. This is just a reminder to support your Mastodon instance's administrator. For all the homies here at infosec.exchange, that's @jerry!

Please take a look at this instance's "About" page for all the details of how to make a monetary donation to support our community and to thank Jerry.

infosec.exchange/about

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Scott Wilson

@scottwilson@infosec.exchange

Hey, everybody. This is just a reminder to support your Mastodon instance's administrator. For all the homies here at infosec.exchange, that's @jerry!

Please take a look at this instance's "About" page for all the details of how to make a monetary donation to support our community and to thank Jerry.

infosec.exchange/about

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 FediCon has a new shiny look for its website.

Thanks for FediCon's new look go to @dansup !

Check it out at:

fedicon.ca

...

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

...

And, if want to present at FediCon, reach out to us via e-mail:

📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:

📱 @reiver

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Angus McIntyre

@angusm@mastodon.social

This video from @_elena captures what makes the so exciting. You watch it & think “How could anyone NOT think this was a good idea?”

Will it move the needle against all the FUD? (“it’s too complicated", “mastodon’s full of woke scolds”, “how will I know which server to choose?”, "what are all these apps anyway?”)

I don't know. But it's worth sharing with people who aren't already in the Fediverse, just in case it makes them go “Huh. That sounds neat.”

1/
mastodon.social/@pixelfed/1147

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🌐 Can you help translate Bonfire into your language?

We’re looking for translators and bilingual folks to help localise Bonfire extensions and UI into as many languages as possible — especially before the 1.0 release!

No coding needed — just a love of words.

🔥 Join here: app.transifex.com/bonfire/bonf

P.S. You can also help by translating this very message and/or sharing it! The more communities we reach, the more accessible Bonfire becomes. 🌍💬

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Overlooking the Rady Shell amphitheater, a fediverse sticker has been placed by <someone> on a lamp post on the patio of the convention center.

This is a perfect spot, as they tend to blast classic Star Wars soundtracks to test audio setups during the week. Sure to attract potential fedizens!

@anewsocial has the sticker if you’d like to purchase it

A sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
ALT text detailsA sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Overlooking the Rady Shell amphitheater, a fediverse sticker has been placed by <someone> on a lamp post on the patio of the convention center.

This is a perfect spot, as they tend to blast classic Star Wars soundtracks to test audio setups during the week. Sure to attract potential fedizens!

@anewsocial has the sticker if you’d like to purchase it

A sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
ALT text detailsA sticker for the fediverse placed in a lamp post overlooking an amphitheater on the bay in San Diego.
TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

» for . — pilots: with . While and other ActivityPub servers still use -- by default, developers in the community are working on a (Fediverse Enhancement Proposal) to clarify signature processing and accommodate hackernoon.com/post-quantum-pr

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Angus McIntyre

@angusm@mastodon.social

This video from @_elena captures what makes the so exciting. You watch it & think “How could anyone NOT think this was a good idea?”

Will it move the needle against all the FUD? (“it’s too complicated", “mastodon’s full of woke scolds”, “how will I know which server to choose?”, "what are all these apps anyway?”)

I don't know. But it's worth sharing with people who aren't already in the Fediverse, just in case it makes them go “Huh. That sounds neat.”

1/
mastodon.social/@pixelfed/1147

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

» for . — pilots: with . While and other ActivityPub servers still use -- by default, developers in the community are working on a (Fediverse Enhancement Proposal) to clarify signature processing and accommodate hackernoon.com/post-quantum-pr

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ClemensG

@clemensg@digitalcourage.social · Reply to netzpolitik.org's post

@netzpolitik_feed Folgendes gehört zum 1x1 der eigenen digitalen Aktivitäten: Die Basics unter eigener Kontrolle, also mindestens auf eigener Domain, bei entsprechender personeller und finanzieller Ressource auch auf eigener Hardware. Grundsätzlich und immer.

Die Basics sind:
- Internetseite,
- eMail-Account,
- Rückkanal für eigene Veröffentlichungen (= Social Media),
- Messenger.

Wenn das gewährleistet ist und noch personelle und finanzielle Kapazitäten frei sind, dann können die auf selbstverwalteten Wegen publizierten Sachen zusätzlich auch auf anderen Plattformen veröffentlicht werden (Zweit-, Dritt- usw.-Verwertung).

Aber erst die digitale Souveränität sicherstellen und so viele Interessierte auf die selbstverwalteten Plattformen lenken.

BTW: Der Heise-Verlag (ct, iX) verkauft Merch. Beliebt ist dort der Getränkebecher "Kein Backup, kein Mitleid".
So verhält es sich auch hier: "Keine selbstverwalteten Primär-Kanäle, kein Mitleid".

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The has given me so much, so I love giving back.

Beyond @pixelfed, @loops and @supapp, I've built tools to help our community thrive:

fedidb.com
fediverse.info
pubkit.net
respectfulplatforms.org
socialweb.network
fedithreat.net

Actions speak louder than words, so build 🚀

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

To the deadly 7 sins of the listed by @tchambers I'd add the cardinal sin:

"What are we building actually?"

timothychambers.net/2025/06/18

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I just shipped a bunch of improvements to fediverse.info, thanks for the feedback 😉

Keep it coming!

fediverse.info/?n

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I just shipped a bunch of improvements to fediverse.info, thanks for the feedback 😉

Keep it coming!

fediverse.info/?n

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: crab.fit/bonfire-install-parti
📩 Sign up to be notified: mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfir

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you know anyone who's tired
of commercial social media,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who's curious
about Mastodon and the Fediverse,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who hasn't
watched it yet, share this with them.

Thank you @_elena for this incredible video about our community.

I hope everyone everywhere gets to watch it :mastodon: :blobcatheart:

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #121

Developers of the WordPress ActivityPub talks about how they plan to make WordPress websites a full member of the fediverse, videos of FediForum available, and bridging to Bluesky op a per-server basis.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Fediforum has published the videos of the keynotes and the software demos. For a list of all the demos, you can check out the website. Some thoughts on some of the demoes that stood out to me. For some of the other cool demos (such as Bounce and Bandwagon), check out last week’s news.

  • The keynote by Christine Lemmer-Webber talks about how the social media style of the 2010s is no longer good enough. With this, she refers to both the fediverse as well as Bluesky. Lemmer-Webber makes the case we live in an age of surveillance, and both Bluesky and the fediverse do not meet the need for safety and privacy that comes with that. She says that shame is not an effective way to get people to use better platforms, and that we need to bring joy to the new platforms. Lemmer-Webber is now working on different protocols with the Spritely Institute, that use Object Capabilities. I’ll go into more detail on that once Spritely gets closer to public usage, but to hugely oversimplify: with Object Capabilities, you can enforce who has access to your data that you send out. Seeing one of the co-authors of ActivityPub actively advocating for further development of new open protocols indicates to what extend the space of the open social web is still in active development.
  • BadgeFed is a platform for issues badges using the Open Badges standard and ActivityPub protocol, where the badges can later be verified cryptographically. There are some interesting parallels with how people are developing badges on ATProto, and it seems to me that both networks are now in the stage that there are solid proofs that you can build systems for credentials on decentralised protocols. The next stage is seeing how people will start using these new systems.
  • For developers: ActivityFuzz is an upcoming project from Darius Kazemi, and builds upon the Fediverse Schema Observatory. These tools give a much greater insight into how all the different fediverse projects have implemented ActivityPub in practice, and shows all the differences. This makes building fediverse platforms that are compatible with other platforms more accessible.
  • Gobo is a client that allows people to post to multiple different platforms, including Mastodon and Bluesky. One of the challenges with cross-posting tools is that these platforms have different character limits, which Gobo has some nice ways of setting the cutoff-point for a longer text thats different for each platform.
  • Encyclia is a recently-announced project to make ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) records connected to the fediverse, with the demo providing a first view of what this looks like in practice.
  • The Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm takes your Mastodon timeline and uses various customisable algorithms to create custom clusterings for the post, allowing you to sort your timeline into various different topics.

The team implementing the ActivityPub plugin for WordPress has posted a blog with a roadmap what they are working on. The team has plans to majorly expand the plugin, and make WordPress a full member of the fediverse. So far, the interaction has mainly focused on publishing to the fediverse, which will now be expanded to also be able to follow, read and interact with the rest of the fediverse directly via a WordPress account. The main feature will be a reader experience, which is effectively a timeline feed within WordPress. It places WordPress into even more direct competition with Ghost, who also offers a timeline reader as part of their ActivityPub integration.

The Social Web Foundation released a draft of their work to implement end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging over ActivityPub. Their plan uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS), a protocol for encrypting messages, that is designed to be used in combination with other protocols for sending the encrypted messages. One of the parts that is missing for ActivityPub is the ability to send real private messages to each other, and an integration with MLS can help with that. It might take a while before it gets there, this first version of the draft is now ready for proof-of-concept implementations and interoperability testing.

Bridgy Fed, the bridging software that connects ActivityPub with ATProto, has gotten an update where server admins can opt-in to the bridge for their entire server. For some context: Bridgy Fed was originally designed to be opt-out, meaning that every fediverse account could automatically be bridged to the Bluesky network and visa versa. After massive pushback from the fediverse community, this was changed to opt-in, where people have to actively take action to have their account be connected to the other network. The debate laid bare to what extend the fediverse struggled with being a decentralised network, where decentralised means that there are different communities with values that at times are incompatible with each other. Instead the debate got largely framed in terms of what the value (opt-in or opt-out) should be for the entire network. However, with this latest update individual communities can now be independently decide for themselves if they want to be connected to other protocols by default.

The Links

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you know anyone who's tired
of commercial social media,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who's curious
about Mastodon and the Fediverse,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who hasn't
watched it yet, share this with them.

Thank you @_elena for this incredible video about our community.

I hope everyone everywhere gets to watch it :mastodon: :blobcatheart:

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you know anyone who's tired
of commercial social media,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who's curious
about Mastodon and the Fediverse,
share this with them.

If you know anyone who hasn't
watched it yet, share this with them.

Thank you @_elena for this incredible video about our community.

I hope everyone everywhere gets to watch it :mastodon: :blobcatheart:

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

This week's news:

- @activitypub.blog talks about how they plan to make WordPress sites a full member of the fediverse, with replies, follows, and your own feed
- @fediforum videos now available, with some thoughts on the ones that stood out to me
- server admins can now opt-in to @fed.brid.gy on a per-server basis
- @swf releases draft for E2EE messaging over with MLS

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

Of the 2,100 followers I tried to move here, only 36 made it, because of the error on the other site.

If people want to boost (share) this to let people know I moved, and that they'll need to manually follow me, that would be great.

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The Seven Deadly Sins of the Web Experience (To Fix): timothychambers.net/2025/06/18. cc: @mastodonmigration @laurenshof @fediversenews @cheeaun @rolle @scottjenson @zeldman @imanijoy

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! Tomorrow, June 20th at 1400 Eastern / UTC -4 I'll be speaking with
@ruud on Fireside Fedi!

Rudd is a Freelance Database Administrator. Father of 2. Husband of 1. Music collector. Pool player. Admin of mastodon.world / lemmy.world / photofed.world / musicworld.social / toot.community / sharkey.world / bookwyrm.world / friendica.world

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live · Reply to Enjoying my mossy cave's post

@Mikal The "been built by and for users and not fashy billionaires, it requires more direct participation, more tolerance for all the rough edges" True, true.

I agree with everything in the article, timothychambers.net/2025/06/18, and many of the comments, but that phrase can't be stressed enough.

Would also like to mention, regarding the article by @tchambers, of all the critiques of the Fediverse, Mastodon, etc, it's nice to see one coming from love instead of a tech journalist that is not willing to understand, at this point of development, the Fediverse, esp Mastodon, has "been built by and for users and not fashy billionaires, it requires more direct participation, more tolerance for all the rough edges"

I think that is why the community is taking this critique to heart in the comments.

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
408 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

254 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@28kanala (BAQ)
@euractiv (ITA)
@schoenerdenken (GER)
@alamedapost (ENG)
@EsquerdaNet (POR)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Scott Murray

@scott@sfba.social

Hey nerds: has anyone mapped federation topology yet?
mastodon.social/@floatybirb/11

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
408 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

254 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@28kanala (BAQ)
@euractiv (ITA)
@schoenerdenken (GER)
@alamedapost (ENG)
@EsquerdaNet (POR)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

Of the 2,100 followers I tried to move here, only 36 made it, because of the error on the other site.

If people want to boost (share) this to let people know I moved, and that they'll need to manually follow me, that would be great.

Screenshot shows only 36 people were imported out of the 2,100 followers I had.
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@Linux@mastodon.au · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

My old account has over 2,100 flowers.

While I may be losing those people, it is not as bad as the last time this happened, when I had over 10,000 followers.

Moving on the Fediverse is risky.

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@Linux@mastodon.au · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

This will be my 2nd time on the Fediverse, when I could not successfully bring my followers all with me.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 The Fediverse is going LIVE at FediCon! 🌐

Want to be a part of the action and present at FediCon? We’d love to hear from you!

✨ Reach out to us via e-mail:
📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:
📱 @reiver

Let’s make FediCon unforgettable together! 🎤

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📡 Decentralized... but not disconnected.

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓 August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Wir haben Euch in unserem Newsletter und hier im gefragt, wo man überall das ohne App-Zwang / Digitalzwang bekommen kann. Daraus ist eine Tabelle mit ca. 180 Einträgen geworden (die sich auch mobil betrachten lässt.) Weitersagen! ReTrööten, bitte!

digitalcourage.de/blog/2025/ue

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Friedemann

@frebelt@mastodon.online

Ein weiteres großes Plus für öffentliche Einrichtungen und Akteure mit , ins zu starten:

Mastodon ist jetzt als einzige -Option als digitales öffentliches Gut anerkannt. Heißt:

hilft, zu erreichen. 🤝

Die Alternativen & Co. können das nicht.

Im Blog von @campact: blog.campact.de/2025/06/mastod

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live · Reply to Enjoying my mossy cave's post

@Mikal The "been built by and for users and not fashy billionaires, it requires more direct participation, more tolerance for all the rough edges" True, true.

I agree with everything in the article, timothychambers.net/2025/06/18, and many of the comments, but that phrase can't be stressed enough.

Would also like to mention, regarding the article by @tchambers, of all the critiques of the Fediverse, Mastodon, etc, it's nice to see one coming from love instead of a tech journalist that is not willing to understand, at this point of development, the Fediverse, esp Mastodon, has "been built by and for users and not fashy billionaires, it requires more direct participation, more tolerance for all the rough edges"

I think that is why the community is taking this critique to heart in the comments.

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Wir haben Euch in unserem Newsletter und hier im gefragt, wo man überall das ohne App-Zwang / Digitalzwang bekommen kann. Daraus ist eine Tabelle mit ca. 180 Einträgen geworden (die sich auch mobil betrachten lässt.) Weitersagen! ReTrööten, bitte!

digitalcourage.de/blog/2025/ue

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're really excited to be attending ATProto London this evening!

@FreddieJ and @saskia@newsmas.social will both be there to chat decentralised social media, learn more about AT protocol, and enjoy the drinks very kindly provided by graze.social 🥂

We hope to see some of you there too!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're really excited to be attending ATProto London this evening!

@FreddieJ and @saskia@newsmas.social will both be there to chat decentralised social media, learn more about AT protocol, and enjoy the drinks very kindly provided by graze.social 🥂

We hope to see some of you there too!

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

In Brussels at "Open Internet Stack for European Digital Sovereignty" at the @EUCommission for the next two days.

Schedule and Live-Stream: ngi.eu/ngi-forum25/

Already spotted several fellow fediverse fighters including @renchap for @Mastodon on a panel.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

The videos from last week are up @publicspaces and that means I get to mention a few talks that I think you may enjoy... Starting with a great panel featuring @_elena @babetteknauer @wendyhk about engagement strategies for the

video.publicspaces.net/w/wDs9C (1/3)

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

This article is published on a website which is powered by BDServer. And I'm trying to make this website support ActivityPub, so you could for example, subscribe to me from your Mastodon account. Yet it is easier said than done.

If you have any experience with ActivityPub, web-development or Python, please consider helping me. We have BDServ...

Read: blenderdumbass.org/articles/pl

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paul.7z

@pbg@techhub.social

meta/threads invading doesn’t feel like “growth”. it feels like a trojan horse.

this place was built on care, consent, moderation, open tech, and trust.
meta doesn’t share those values, they’ve spent years doing the opposite.

they’re not “joining” fediverse. they’re trying to shape it in their image.
if we don’t push back, we’ll end up with the same algorithmic garbage we came here to escape.

this isn’t gatekeeping. it’s protecting something rare.

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

re: Mastodon.social and the "new" Terms of Service being proposed out there (see @sarahjamielewis @pluralistic today)

Like many in the , this has been a topic of concern amongst the admin crew here at !

We will not be adopting those terms for our users. Full stop.

If you are in British Columbia and would like to give us a try come on over. :) We're happy to help you with the migration.

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Hollie

@hollie@social.coop

:blobcatrainbow: Hey friends, a reminder that you can put this into your RSS feed app (replace it with correct values, obv) and it will grab the public feed of any account on Mastodon:

INSTANCE.com/@USER.rss

Niftykeen, jellybean

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Hollie

@hollie@social.coop

:blobcatrainbow: Hey friends, a reminder that you can put this into your RSS feed app (replace it with correct values, obv) and it will grab the public feed of any account on Mastodon:

INSTANCE.com/@USER.rss

Niftykeen, jellybean

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

re: Mastodon.social and the "new" Terms of Service being proposed out there (see @sarahjamielewis @pluralistic today)

Like many in the , this has been a topic of concern amongst the admin crew here at !

We will not be adopting those terms for our users. Full stop.

If you are in British Columbia and would like to give us a try come on over. :) We're happy to help you with the migration.

Im Not No Way GIF
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paul.7z

@pbg@techhub.social

meta/threads invading doesn’t feel like “growth”. it feels like a trojan horse.

this place was built on care, consent, moderation, open tech, and trust.
meta doesn’t share those values, they’ve spent years doing the opposite.

they’re not “joining” fediverse. they’re trying to shape it in their image.
if we don’t push back, we’ll end up with the same algorithmic garbage we came here to escape.

this isn’t gatekeeping. it’s protecting something rare.

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

This article is published on a website which is powered by BDServer. And I'm trying to make this website support ActivityPub, so you could for example, subscribe to me from your Mastodon account. Yet it is easier said than done.

If you have any experience with ActivityPub, web-development or Python, please consider helping me. We have BDServ...

Read: blenderdumbass.org/articles/pl

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The Seven Deadly Sins of the Web Experience (To Fix): timothychambers.net/2025/06/18. cc: @mastodonmigration @laurenshof @fediversenews @cheeaun @rolle @scottjenson @zeldman @imanijoy

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

お、 側から :vivaldi_blue: :mastodon: :fediverse: なここがフォローできるようになったぞ :tony_happy:
もう 対応はやる気なくしてたのかと思ってたけどちょっと見直したよ! 側からは Like :vivaldia_heart: しかできないみたいだけど外部サーバーをフォローできるようになったのはなかなか大きい進歩だな :mastodon_mascot:

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

何と :threads::fediverse: 対応を前進させて、Threads側でFediverseフィードを追加できるようになり、Fediverse側のアカウント検索もできるようになった!

もうすっかりやる気無くしてたのかと思ってたよ。これでようやくThreadsを避難所として使えるようになるかなあ。


QT: threads.com/@threads/post/DLAn
[参照]

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Threads

@threads@threads.net

Two updates: If you’ve turned on sharing to the fediverse, you can now see a dedicated feed of posts from people you follow on other servers and search for fediverse users on Threads.
#fediverse

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Mastodon is a digital public good« blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

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onipa 🇬🇭📖

@onipa@pixelfed.social

#Describe the Internet and fediverse/SM/AP in two sentences
#itcrowd #internet #fediverse #linux #foss #idea #elders #nana #nananom #asem #activityProtocol #socialMedia #meme
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onipa 🇬🇭📖

@onipa@pixelfed.social

#Describe the Internet and fediverse/SM/AP in two sentences
#itcrowd #internet #fediverse #linux #foss #idea #elders #nana #nananom #asem #activityProtocol #socialMedia #meme
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to beSpacific's post

@bespacific @jeff @TheAdmin

Quite a few have blocked . See , though I don't know if the list is still actively maintained and up-to-date.

fedipact.online

Other than that has taken strategic position on the , and effectively hold the cards. Opinions vary on this.

In any case building it was a big success for them. Built on a dime on top of stack, see:

newsletter.pragmaticengineer.c

I'd say they are ready to pounce but ONLY if needed.

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The Seven Deadly Sins of the Web Experience (To Fix): timothychambers.net/2025/06/18. cc: @mastodonmigration @laurenshof @fediversenews @cheeaun @rolle @scottjenson @zeldman @imanijoy

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello World!

I just spoke with a #US #Senator office about the #fediverse . They're asking for more information to help spread around #Capital #Hill in small bite sized easy to understand pieces. I'm obviously going to give them @elena beautiful #movie on the #fedi (with some light editing which she's agreed to).

I'll of course show them https://fediverse.info/ and https://fedi.tips/ which are great websites. I figured I'd give them examples of amazing #AP projects such as #mastodon , #pixelfed , #peertube , #bandwagon , and #bonfire ; even things like @admin .

I'd love to know from folks any EASY to understand projects that best encompass the Fediverse and explanations of it.

What are some projects you'd hand to your friends and family that would explain and display to them what we are?

I'll say this isn't going to happen over night. There's lot of questions around regulations, trust & safety, etc. But I feel it's pertinent to at least get the conversation going, especially considering the current state of disdain for big social media and the impending legislation around these things.

I'll finally state if there's anyone in this list that does NOT want to be involved with this, that's totally fine and I understand and I can exclude you from the materials I give to them.

#boost #boostplease #government #laws #activityPub

@benpate @peertube @bonfire
@stefano @dansup @Mastodon

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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@bespacific@newsie.social

@jeff @TheAdmin can u please assist w my concern re access to our postings & per this update is largest app to adopt , protocol powering the fediverse, worrying some that Meta will take over decentralized, open source social network made up of interconnected servers. Though Threads isn’t yet full integrated, already some server operators have preemptively Threads, so their users can’t interact w Meta-run social network and vice versa.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

This week's news:

- @activitypub.blog talks about how they plan to make WordPress sites a full member of the fediverse, with replies, follows, and your own feed
- @fediforum videos now available, with some thoughts on the ones that stood out to me
- server admins can now opt-in to @fed.brid.gy on a per-server basis
- @swf releases draft for E2EE messaging over with MLS

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The Seven Deadly Sins of the Web Experience (To Fix): timothychambers.net/2025/06/18. cc: @mastodonmigration @laurenshof @fediversenews @cheeaun @rolle @scottjenson @zeldman @imanijoy

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The Seven Deadly Sins of the Web Experience (To Fix): timothychambers.net/2025/06/18. cc: @mastodonmigration @laurenshof @fediversenews @cheeaun @rolle @scottjenson @zeldman @imanijoy

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Wir haben Euch in unserem Newsletter und hier im gefragt, wo man überall das ohne App-Zwang / Digitalzwang bekommen kann. Daraus ist eine Tabelle mit ca. 180 Einträgen geworden (die sich auch mobil betrachten lässt.) Weitersagen! ReTrööten, bitte!

digitalcourage.de/blog/2025/ue

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Wir haben Euch in unserem Newsletter und hier im gefragt, wo man überall das ohne App-Zwang / Digitalzwang bekommen kann. Daraus ist eine Tabelle mit ca. 180 Einträgen geworden (die sich auch mobil betrachten lässt.) Weitersagen! ReTrööten, bitte!

digitalcourage.de/blog/2025/ue

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

お、 側から :vivaldi_blue: :mastodon: :fediverse: なここがフォローできるようになったぞ :tony_happy:
もう 対応はやる気なくしてたのかと思ってたけどちょっと見直したよ! 側からは Like :vivaldia_heart: しかできないみたいだけど外部サーバーをフォローできるようになったのはなかなか大きい進歩だな :mastodon_mascot:

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

お、 側から :vivaldi_blue: :mastodon: :fediverse: なここがフォローできるようになったぞ :tony_happy:
もう 対応はやる気なくしてたのかと思ってたけどちょっと見直したよ! 側からは Like :vivaldia_heart: しかできないみたいだけど外部サーバーをフォローできるようになったのはなかなか大きい進歩だな :mastodon_mascot:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

あ、ついに 側のタイムラインに のポストも出るようになったの? :tony_grinning:

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @Gina for talking with me on Episode 23 of Fireside Fedi.

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/pHbxqR6j85Kz7FSH3Nr2tP
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/gina-fosstodon-livestream-2025-06-16

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

何と :threads::fediverse: 対応を前進させて、Threads側でFediverseフィードを追加できるようになり、Fediverse側のアカウント検索もできるようになった!

もうすっかりやる気無くしてたのかと思ってたよ。これでようやくThreadsを避難所として使えるようになるかなあ。


QT: threads.com/@threads/post/DLAn
[参照]

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Threads

@threads@threads.net

Two updates: If you’ve turned on sharing to the fediverse, you can now see a dedicated feed of posts from people you follow on other servers and search for fediverse users on Threads.
#fediverse

Three mobile phone screens on a black background show the fediverse feed on Threads, as well as the ability to search for fediverse users from Threads.
ALT text detailsThree mobile phone screens on a black background show the fediverse feed on Threads, as well as the ability to search for fediverse users from Threads.
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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week.

This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion.

Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.

This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.

Thank you 💞

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Mastodon is a digital public good« blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @Gina for talking with me on Episode 23 of Fireside Fedi.

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/pHbxqR6j85Kz7FSH3Nr2tP
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/gina-fosstodon-livestream-2025-06-16

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

何と :threads::fediverse: 対応を前進させて、Threads側でFediverseフィードを追加できるようになり、Fediverse側のアカウント検索もできるようになった!

もうすっかりやる気無くしてたのかと思ってたよ。これでようやくThreadsを避難所として使えるようになるかなあ。


QT: threads.com/@threads/post/DLAn
[参照]

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Threads

@threads@threads.net

Two updates: If you’ve turned on sharing to the fediverse, you can now see a dedicated feed of posts from people you follow on other servers and search for fediverse users on Threads.
#fediverse

Three mobile phone screens on a black background show the fediverse feed on Threads, as well as the ability to search for fediverse users from Threads.
ALT text detailsThree mobile phone screens on a black background show the fediverse feed on Threads, as well as the ability to search for fediverse users from Threads.
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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Julian Fietkau's post

@julian

This is great, really love it. I recently overhauled the Experience curated list, with a different taxonomy to highlight more innovative areas other than those where adoption is already going strong.

The section still has disappointing few entries, so I am delighted to add @encyclia as newcomer.

delightful.coding.social/delig

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Mastodon team's priorities for this year: Restructure the organization, grow the user base, reach financial sustainability.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

via mastodon.social/@Mastodon/1147

Screenshot of a paragraph from the linked article:

There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a paragraph from the linked article: There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
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Nicolas Hoizey

@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Introducing the Fediverse” by @_elena, @samaaberg and Riyen Patel

🔗 elenarossini.com/portfolio/int

> Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media is a 4-minute video explainer about the Fediverse, a galaxy of interconnected, free, open-source social networks.
>
> Watch now to discover a whole new world of social media, where privacy is respected, users are empowered, and Big Tech has no…

⚓️ nicolas-hoizey.com/links/2025/

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

毎日報告している主要日本語Fediverseサーバーの活動状況ですが、アクティブユーザーで考えた場合の分析をしてみました。

misskey.io は 月活動アカウント数を公表していないため、他のアカウントとの比較で試算してみました。

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/18(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Probably old news by now, but Threads now includes a dedicated fediverse timeline of trending content and easier fediverse account search.

An interview with the Threads developers about the updates is here:

RE: threads.com/@davidimel/post/DK

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

This week's news:

- @activitypub.blog talks about how they plan to make WordPress sites a full member of the fediverse, with replies, follows, and your own feed
- @fediforum videos now available, with some thoughts on the ones that stood out to me
- server admins can now opt-in to @fed.brid.gy on a per-server basis
- @swf releases draft for E2EE messaging over with MLS

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Giacomo Leidi

@paulbutgold@mastodon.bida.im

Always wanted to your instance but were always worried about system administration trauma?

Do you ever have to run around your flat, picking up all the leftover parentheses from yesterday's party with your hosting coop coworkers?

Then you are probably the right person, check out this post about fearless hosting on a System. You'll learn that taking care of a community is much more manageable when you let computer do the boring work for you.

Set up HTTPS, automatic backups, automatic nightly upgrades and join the awesome Bonfire community without a single worry on losing data from your instance.

fishinthecalculator.me/blog/bo

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

This week's news:

- @activitypub.blog talks about how they plan to make WordPress sites a full member of the fediverse, with replies, follows, and your own feed
- @fediforum videos now available, with some thoughts on the ones that stood out to me
- server admins can now opt-in to @fed.brid.gy on a per-server basis
- @swf releases draft for E2EE messaging over with MLS

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Mastodon team's priorities for this year: Restructure the organization, grow the user base, reach financial sustainability.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

via mastodon.social/@Mastodon/1147

Screenshot of a paragraph from the linked article:

There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a paragraph from the linked article: There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Mastodon team's priorities for this year: Restructure the organization, grow the user base, reach financial sustainability.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

via mastodon.social/@Mastodon/1147

Screenshot of a paragraph from the linked article:

There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a paragraph from the linked article: There’s an element here of how we’re building and adding features to Mastodon, to make it more approachable and useful to more people - to that end, we’ve got new members of the team focused on user interfaces, user experience and design. We also plan to work on features that we’ve heard organisations ask us about, such as greater customisation for their instances. Finally, we’ve greatly increased our presence at community events and conferences, to talk about the broader Fediverse story.
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

An update on @Mastodon’s strategy in 2025

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

An update on @Mastodon’s strategy in 2025

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

An update on @Mastodon’s strategy in 2025

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #121

Developers of the WordPress ActivityPub talks about how they plan to make WordPress websites a full member of the fediverse, videos of FediForum available, and bridging to Bluesky op a per-server basis.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Fediforum has published the videos of the keynotes and the software demos. For a list of all the demos, you can check out the website. Some thoughts on some of the demoes that stood out to me. For some of the other cool demos (such as Bounce and Bandwagon), check out last week’s news.

  • The keynote by Christine Lemmer-Webber talks about how the social media style of the 2010s is no longer good enough. With this, she refers to both the fediverse as well as Bluesky. Lemmer-Webber makes the case we live in an age of surveillance, and both Bluesky and the fediverse do not meet the need for safety and privacy that comes with that. She says that shame is not an effective way to get people to use better platforms, and that we need to bring joy to the new platforms. Lemmer-Webber is now working on different protocols with the Spritely Institute, that use Object Capabilities. I’ll go into more detail on that once Spritely gets closer to public usage, but to hugely oversimplify: with Object Capabilities, you can enforce who has access to your data that you send out. Seeing one of the co-authors of ActivityPub actively advocating for further development of new open protocols indicates to what extend the space of the open social web is still in active development.
  • BadgeFed is a platform for issues badges using the Open Badges standard and ActivityPub protocol, where the badges can later be verified cryptographically. There are some interesting parallels with how people are developing badges on ATProto, and it seems to me that both networks are now in the stage that there are solid proofs that you can build systems for credentials on decentralised protocols. The next stage is seeing how people will start using these new systems.
  • For developers: ActivityFuzz is an upcoming project from Darius Kazemi, and builds upon the Fediverse Schema Observatory. These tools give a much greater insight into how all the different fediverse projects have implemented ActivityPub in practice, and shows all the differences. This makes building fediverse platforms that are compatible with other platforms more accessible.
  • Gobo is a client that allows people to post to multiple different platforms, including Mastodon and Bluesky. One of the challenges with cross-posting tools is that these platforms have different character limits, which Gobo has some nice ways of setting the cutoff-point for a longer text thats different for each platform.
  • Encyclia is a recently-announced project to make ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) records connected to the fediverse, with the demo providing a first view of what this looks like in practice.
  • The Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm takes your Mastodon timeline and uses various customisable algorithms to create custom clusterings for the post, allowing you to sort your timeline into various different topics.

The team implementing the ActivityPub plugin for WordPress has posted a blog with a roadmap what they are working on. The team has plans to majorly expand the plugin, and make WordPress a full member of the fediverse. So far, the interaction has mainly focused on publishing to the fediverse, which will now be expanded to also be able to follow, read and interact with the rest of the fediverse directly via a WordPress account. The main feature will be a reader experience, which is effectively a timeline feed within WordPress. It places WordPress into even more direct competition with Ghost, who also offers a timeline reader as part of their ActivityPub integration.

The Social Web Foundation released a draft of their work to implement end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging over ActivityPub. Their plan uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS), a protocol for encrypting messages, that is designed to be used in combination with other protocols for sending the encrypted messages. One of the parts that is missing for ActivityPub is the ability to send real private messages to each other, and an integration with MLS can help with that. It might take a while before it gets there, this first version of the draft is now ready for proof-of-concept implementations and interoperability testing.

Bridgy Fed, the bridging software that connects ActivityPub with ATProto, has gotten an update where server admins can opt-in to the bridge for their entire server. For some context: Bridgy Fed was originally designed to be opt-out, meaning that every fediverse account could automatically be bridged to the Bluesky network and visa versa. After massive pushback from the fediverse community, this was changed to opt-in, where people have to actively take action to have their account be connected to the other network. The debate laid bare to what extend the fediverse struggled with being a decentralised network, where decentralised means that there are different communities with values that at times are incompatible with each other. Instead the debate got largely framed in terms of what the value (opt-in or opt-out) should be for the entire network. However, with this latest update individual communities can now be independently decide for themselves if they want to be connected to other protocols by default.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #121

Developers of the WordPress ActivityPub talks about how they plan to make WordPress websites a full member of the fediverse, videos of FediForum available, and bridging to Bluesky op a per-server basis.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Fediforum has published the videos of the keynotes and the software demos. For a list of all the demos, you can check out the website. Some thoughts on some of the demoes that stood out to me. For some of the other cool demos (such as Bounce and Bandwagon), check out last week’s news.

  • The keynote by Christine Lemmer-Webber talks about how the social media style of the 2010s is no longer good enough. With this, she refers to both the fediverse as well as Bluesky. Lemmer-Webber makes the case we live in an age of surveillance, and both Bluesky and the fediverse do not meet the need for safety and privacy that comes with that. She says that shame is not an effective way to get people to use better platforms, and that we need to bring joy to the new platforms. Lemmer-Webber is now working on different protocols with the Spritely Institute, that use Object Capabilities. I’ll go into more detail on that once Spritely gets closer to public usage, but to hugely oversimplify: with Object Capabilities, you can enforce who has access to your data that you send out. Seeing one of the co-authors of ActivityPub actively advocating for further development of new open protocols indicates to what extend the space of the open social web is still in active development.
  • BadgeFed is a platform for issues badges using the Open Badges standard and ActivityPub protocol, where the badges can later be verified cryptographically. There are some interesting parallels with how people are developing badges on ATProto, and it seems to me that both networks are now in the stage that there are solid proofs that you can build systems for credentials on decentralised protocols. The next stage is seeing how people will start using these new systems.
  • For developers: ActivityFuzz is an upcoming project from Darius Kazemi, and builds upon the Fediverse Schema Observatory. These tools give a much greater insight into how all the different fediverse projects have implemented ActivityPub in practice, and shows all the differences. This makes building fediverse platforms that are compatible with other platforms more accessible.
  • Gobo is a client that allows people to post to multiple different platforms, including Mastodon and Bluesky. One of the challenges with cross-posting tools is that these platforms have different character limits, which Gobo has some nice ways of setting the cutoff-point for a longer text thats different for each platform.
  • Encyclia is a recently-announced project to make ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) records connected to the fediverse, with the demo providing a first view of what this looks like in practice.
  • The Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm takes your Mastodon timeline and uses various customisable algorithms to create custom clusterings for the post, allowing you to sort your timeline into various different topics.

The team implementing the ActivityPub plugin for WordPress has posted a blog with a roadmap what they are working on. The team has plans to majorly expand the plugin, and make WordPress a full member of the fediverse. So far, the interaction has mainly focused on publishing to the fediverse, which will now be expanded to also be able to follow, read and interact with the rest of the fediverse directly via a WordPress account. The main feature will be a reader experience, which is effectively a timeline feed within WordPress. It places WordPress into even more direct competition with Ghost, who also offers a timeline reader as part of their ActivityPub integration.

The Social Web Foundation released a draft of their work to implement end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging over ActivityPub. Their plan uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS), a protocol for encrypting messages, that is designed to be used in combination with other protocols for sending the encrypted messages. One of the parts that is missing for ActivityPub is the ability to send real private messages to each other, and an integration with MLS can help with that. It might take a while before it gets there, this first version of the draft is now ready for proof-of-concept implementations and interoperability testing.

Bridgy Fed, the bridging software that connects ActivityPub with ATProto, has gotten an update where server admins can opt-in to the bridge for their entire server. For some context: Bridgy Fed was originally designed to be opt-out, meaning that every fediverse account could automatically be bridged to the Bluesky network and visa versa. After massive pushback from the fediverse community, this was changed to opt-in, where people have to actively take action to have their account be connected to the other network. The debate laid bare to what extend the fediverse struggled with being a decentralised network, where decentralised means that there are different communities with values that at times are incompatible with each other. Instead the debate got largely framed in terms of what the value (opt-in or opt-out) should be for the entire network. However, with this latest update individual communities can now be independently decide for themselves if they want to be connected to other protocols by default.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

This week's news:

- @activitypub.blog talks about how they plan to make WordPress sites a full member of the fediverse, with replies, follows, and your own feed
- @fediforum videos now available, with some thoughts on the ones that stood out to me
- server admins can now opt-in to @fed.brid.gy on a per-server basis
- @swf releases draft for E2EE messaging over with MLS

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #121

Developers of the WordPress ActivityPub talks about how they plan to make WordPress websites a full member of the fediverse, videos of FediForum available, and bridging to Bluesky op a per-server basis.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Fediforum has published the videos of the keynotes and the software demos. For a list of all the demos, you can check out the website. Some thoughts on some of the demoes that stood out to me. For some of the other cool demos (such as Bounce and Bandwagon), check out last week’s news.

  • The keynote by Christine Lemmer-Webber talks about how the social media style of the 2010s is no longer good enough. With this, she refers to both the fediverse as well as Bluesky. Lemmer-Webber makes the case we live in an age of surveillance, and both Bluesky and the fediverse do not meet the need for safety and privacy that comes with that. She says that shame is not an effective way to get people to use better platforms, and that we need to bring joy to the new platforms. Lemmer-Webber is now working on different protocols with the Spritely Institute, that use Object Capabilities. I’ll go into more detail on that once Spritely gets closer to public usage, but to hugely oversimplify: with Object Capabilities, you can enforce who has access to your data that you send out. Seeing one of the co-authors of ActivityPub actively advocating for further development of new open protocols indicates to what extend the space of the open social web is still in active development.
  • BadgeFed is a platform for issues badges using the Open Badges standard and ActivityPub protocol, where the badges can later be verified cryptographically. There are some interesting parallels with how people are developing badges on ATProto, and it seems to me that both networks are now in the stage that there are solid proofs that you can build systems for credentials on decentralised protocols. The next stage is seeing how people will start using these new systems.
  • For developers: ActivityFuzz is an upcoming project from Darius Kazemi, and builds upon the Fediverse Schema Observatory. These tools give a much greater insight into how all the different fediverse projects have implemented ActivityPub in practice, and shows all the differences. This makes building fediverse platforms that are compatible with other platforms more accessible.
  • Gobo is a client that allows people to post to multiple different platforms, including Mastodon and Bluesky. One of the challenges with cross-posting tools is that these platforms have different character limits, which Gobo has some nice ways of setting the cutoff-point for a longer text thats different for each platform.
  • Encyclia is a recently-announced project to make ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) records connected to the fediverse, with the demo providing a first view of what this looks like in practice.
  • The Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm takes your Mastodon timeline and uses various customisable algorithms to create custom clusterings for the post, allowing you to sort your timeline into various different topics.

The team implementing the ActivityPub plugin for WordPress has posted a blog with a roadmap what they are working on. The team has plans to majorly expand the plugin, and make WordPress a full member of the fediverse. So far, the interaction has mainly focused on publishing to the fediverse, which will now be expanded to also be able to follow, read and interact with the rest of the fediverse directly via a WordPress account. The main feature will be a reader experience, which is effectively a timeline feed within WordPress. It places WordPress into even more direct competition with Ghost, who also offers a timeline reader as part of their ActivityPub integration.

The Social Web Foundation released a draft of their work to implement end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging over ActivityPub. Their plan uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS), a protocol for encrypting messages, that is designed to be used in combination with other protocols for sending the encrypted messages. One of the parts that is missing for ActivityPub is the ability to send real private messages to each other, and an integration with MLS can help with that. It might take a while before it gets there, this first version of the draft is now ready for proof-of-concept implementations and interoperability testing.

Bridgy Fed, the bridging software that connects ActivityPub with ATProto, has gotten an update where server admins can opt-in to the bridge for their entire server. For some context: Bridgy Fed was originally designed to be opt-out, meaning that every fediverse account could automatically be bridged to the Bluesky network and visa versa. After massive pushback from the fediverse community, this was changed to opt-in, where people have to actively take action to have their account be connected to the other network. The debate laid bare to what extend the fediverse struggled with being a decentralised network, where decentralised means that there are different communities with values that at times are incompatible with each other. Instead the debate got largely framed in terms of what the value (opt-in or opt-out) should be for the entire network. However, with this latest update individual communities can now be independently decide for themselves if they want to be connected to other protocols by default.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

RE: 's TOS update

So I use raindrop io and iOS Reading List, two bookmarking services that offer off-line reader ability.

Am I to believe I can no longer bookmark mastodon dot social posts without the threat of being banned?

Also, is now banned from archiving mastodon dot social posts?

Use, launch, develop, or distribute any automatec system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, offline reader, or any data mining or similar data gathering extraction tools to access the Instance, except in each case as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser and local caching or for human review and interaction with Content on the Instance;
ALT text detailsUse, launch, develop, or distribute any automatec system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, offline reader, or any data mining or similar data gathering extraction tools to access the Instance, except in each case as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser and local caching or for human review and interaction with Content on the Instance;
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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

RE: 's TOS update

So I use raindrop io and iOS Reading List, two bookmarking services that offer off-line reader ability.

Am I to believe I can no longer bookmark mastodon dot social posts without the threat of being banned?

Also, is now banned from archiving mastodon dot social posts?

Use, launch, develop, or distribute any automatec system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, offline reader, or any data mining or similar data gathering extraction tools to access the Instance, except in each case as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser and local caching or for human review and interaction with Content on the Instance;
ALT text detailsUse, launch, develop, or distribute any automatec system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, offline reader, or any data mining or similar data gathering extraction tools to access the Instance, except in each case as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser and local caching or for human review and interaction with Content on the Instance;
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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

excited for the next Threads fediverse update (seeing the initials of the first 3 people who liked your post)

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Lol. Another depressing Fediverse "update" on Threads has Fediverse users cornered off like the evil stepchild and still can't reply.

Feeling like the dream of true cross communication on Fediverse is dead more and more every second.😒

Fediverse will never be fully cross platform with these billion dollar corporations.

They're too scared of losing their users.🤦‍♂️

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Winbuzzer

@winbuzzer@mastodon.social

Threads Launches Fediverse Feed, Sparking Strategic Debate

winbuzzer.com/2025/06/17/threa

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
408 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

263 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@woz (GER)
@Arbejderen (DAN)
@thexylom (ENG)
@apfelfunknews (GER)
@haligonia (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
408 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

263 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@woz (GER)
@Arbejderen (DAN)
@thexylom (ENG)
@apfelfunknews (GER)
@haligonia (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Joan Pla

@joanpla@mastodon.social

"Starting today, if you’ve turned on fediverse sharing..." theverge.com/news/688267/threa

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Winbuzzer

@winbuzzer@mastodon.social

Threads Launches Fediverse Feed, Sparking Strategic Debate

winbuzzer.com/2025/06/17/threa

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

@Davidimel just interviewed @pcottle about Threads new integration and answers some questions that I hadn't seen directly mentioned before
threads.com/@davidimel/post/DK

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

@Davidimel just interviewed @pcottle about Threads new integration and answers some questions that I hadn't seen directly mentioned before
threads.com/@davidimel/post/DK

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josep vives

@josepvives@mastodont.cat · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @themipper @softcatala per si voleu col•laborar en traduir aquest magnífics videos de promoció del

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@schizanon@mastodon.social

I saw just updated their terms of service to prohibit scraping data for training which sucks. Maybe I'll move instances again.

But I wonder; how does this work across the ? Like, surely an instance that federates with m.s doesn't have to abide by this rule, and could allow the same content to be scrapped from their servers instead.

Which just makes this kind of performative.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Meta Fediverse by Facebook Threads by Instagram with built tracking and WhatsApp ads is live!
about.fb.com/news/2025/06/its-

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Char Aznable

@Sunraku@vivaldi.net


Agora é mais fácil ver mais conteúdo fediverso no Threads

about.fb.com/news/2025/06/its-

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Char Aznable

@Sunraku@vivaldi.net


Agora é mais fácil ver mais conteúdo fediverso no Threads

about.fb.com/news/2025/06/its-

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends!

A lot of folks asked: how can we share your video on Big Tech platforms to spread the word about the ?

Well, we got you covered: @patel.riyen and @samaaberg created short clips (in portrait & landscape mode) optimized for social media sharing.

Link on this landing page:
elenarossini.com/portfolio/int

Plus: 8 downloadable stills and links to Vimeo & YouTube.

I hope you can get your friends & family curious about the Fediverse 🤗

a screenshot showing a section of my website with downloadable stills
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fedi (ツ)

@fedinautus@mastodon.social · Reply to EikeZiegler's post

@erio7 @kingconsult @WisskommPortal @realscientists.de @TIB_AVPortal @tibhannover

Unbedingt anschauen, noch besser, vielleicht supporten? bonfirenetworks.org/ besonders die APPS bonfirenetworks.org/apps/

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

It was an absolute honour to speak about Channel.org, growing the open social web, sport and whole lot of @fediforum on @decentered last week!

If you haven't checked it out already, you can catch the latest episode on the link below or wherever you get your podcasts 🤠

Huge thanks to @hello for having me!

wedistribute.org/podcast/fedif

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Incredibly, with 30 hours to go, @peertube are less than €8500 from their stretch target of €75,000.
Part of the motivation of this drive was, as far as I can tell, to see if the actually liked @Framasoft and their software, guess we know the answer to that one now then...

Bravo ...
And Bravo for all your work..

👏👏👏
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Velocipede Rider's post

@ruari @leeloo

Hey there. AFAIK there are no alternatives with yet. However in my recent overhaul of the Experience curated list I found there's one platform planning it:

delightful.coding.social/delig

There is also a fediverse idea that you might add info to. See: codeberg.org/fediverse/fediver

There's regular interest for fedi trackers, and there might be a team of ppl to start a project. I tracked your interest.

CC'ing @dajb showing interest in the past.

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Leeloo

@leeloo@techhub.social · Reply to Velocipede Rider's post

@ruari
Is the Strava link set to private, or did they decide that you can no longer show things to non-menbers, like Xitter when Musk took over?

Also, wondering if there's an open alternative (if not, someone go write one that federates with ActivityPub).

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Leeloo

@leeloo@techhub.social · Reply to Velocipede Rider's post

@ruari
Is the Strava link set to private, or did they decide that you can no longer show things to non-menbers, like Xitter when Musk took over?

Also, wondering if there's an open alternative (if not, someone go write one that federates with ActivityPub).

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Raphaël Bastide

@raphael@post.lurk.org

Oh, the ⁂ stickers are here! I’ll have some to sell in tomorrow and the 22/06.
In-person delivery only for now!
@FediverseSymbol

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

An animated GIF showing the text "What is fediverse" translated to several different languages, including French, German, Italian, and many more.

The word "fediverse" is rendered with a purple-ish gradient, the rest of the text is dark color, and the background is very light pink.
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 15.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Update CODE_OF_CONDUCT and CONTRIBUTING guidelines @iamkonstantin
- [BREAKING] Support versioned/dated terms of service endpoint @dale_price
- [BREAKING] Support server rule translations @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 15.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Update CODE_OF_CONDUCT and CONTRIBUTING guidelines @iamkonstantin
- [BREAKING] Support versioned/dated terms of service endpoint @dale_price
- [BREAKING] Support server rule translations @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

Ben Pate 🤘🏻's avatar
Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/17(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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yes, it's me, liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦

@blogdiva@mastodon.social

Y’ALL! am such a spaz, i missed that @_elena had finished and published her TL;DR to the video

📺 Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media - news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

this is so well done i FINALLY have something to send to my non-techie family and friends.

AND AM LOVING THE ANTIFA ANGLE. it’s to the point, without jargon and without being preachy.

this is so well done, SEND IT TO EVERYBODY. as protests become more common in USA, we need the fediverse more than ever.

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yes, it's me, liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦

@blogdiva@mastodon.social

Y’ALL! am such a spaz, i missed that @_elena had finished and published her TL;DR to the video

📺 Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media - news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

this is so well done i FINALLY have something to send to my non-techie family and friends.

AND AM LOVING THE ANTIFA ANGLE. it’s to the point, without jargon and without being preachy.

this is so well done, SEND IT TO EVERYBODY. as protests become more common in USA, we need the fediverse more than ever.

Ben Pate 🤘🏻's avatar
Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

A question for all of you on the (and especially , , and ) who sell your work online:

Do you know how you receive payments right now?

I want to connect the most fedi-friendly platforms into , , and beyond.. so I'd love to hear what works best for you :)

Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

It was an absolute honour to speak about Channel.org, growing the open social web, sport and whole lot of @fediforum on @decentered last week!

If you haven't checked it out already, you can catch the latest episode on the link below or wherever you get your podcasts 🤠

Huge thanks to @hello for having me!

wedistribute.org/podcast/fedif

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

It was an absolute honour to speak about Channel.org, growing the open social web, sport and whole lot of @fediforum on @decentered last week!

If you haven't checked it out already, you can catch the latest episode on the link below or wherever you get your podcasts 🤠

Huge thanks to @hello for having me!

wedistribute.org/podcast/fedif

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Jamie

@jamie@gamerstavern.online

Hello to all of folks and beyond!

As you may be aware, we host an instance of @peertube and the developers are looking for donations to further improve their platform! This will mean improvements to the instance we host as well! 😎

They’re less than €13K away from their €75K goal with less than 48 hours left. Let’s help them get there!

You can donate to them using the link below 👇
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Edit: Less than €6K now with just 17 hours left!

:peertube: :fediverse:

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @Gina for talking with me on Episode 23 of Fireside Fedi.

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/pHbxqR6j85Kz7FSH3Nr2tP
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/gina-fosstodon-livestream-2025-06-16

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

It was an absolute honour to speak about Channel.org, growing the open social web, sport and whole lot of @fediforum on @decentered last week!

If you haven't checked it out already, you can catch the latest episode on the link below or wherever you get your podcasts 🤠

Huge thanks to @hello for having me!

wedistribute.org/podcast/fedif

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

An animated GIF showing the text "What is fediverse" translated to several different languages, including French, German, Italian, and many more.

The word "fediverse" is rendered with a purple-ish gradient, the rest of the text is dark color, and the background is very light pink.
ALT text detailsAn animated GIF showing the text "What is fediverse" translated to several different languages, including French, German, Italian, and many more. The word "fediverse" is rendered with a purple-ish gradient, the rest of the text is dark color, and the background is very light pink.
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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Incredibly, with 30 hours to go, @peertube are less than €8500 from their stretch target of €75,000.
Part of the motivation of this drive was, as far as I can tell, to see if the actually liked @Framasoft and their software, guess we know the answer to that one now then...

Bravo ...
And Bravo for all your work..

👏👏👏
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

How would you like to be called outside of our when trying to convince others to join us?

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El Duvelle

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social

Typical (Fediverse?) moment:

  • a supportive video on the is referenced in a post. In this case the video is on YouTube...
  • one person in the comments saying that the video should really be on PeerTube instead
  • @_elena (author of the video) answering that it is! The original version was released on first
  • many more people answering that the video should be on PeerTube instead
  • Elena very patiently answering to all of them..

People: maybe check the comments before answering? 😘 If you have implemented in your server, you might have to refresh the post once open but it should load all replies for you. If you don't have it.. then I hope you get it soon (I thought it was out there but maybe not yet?)

Elena: thank you so much for making this video and being so patient with us 🤗

@randahl: thank you for sharing to the video! 🙌

mastodon.social/@randahl/11469

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Randahl Fink's post

@randahl @_elena Le sigh. You are also falling into the trap of "negativity sells"? Ignore those voices and just add that it was originally distributed on PeerTube and we, the , focus on the message and not the tool. Elena knows about all of this. She published first on PeerTube, added Vimeo as alternative and now added YouTube too. And she is right. Audience beats fundamentalism. And PeerTube is growing and the better way. If using YouTube to promote the helps, wonderful!

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Mark T. Tomczak

@mark@mastodon.fixermark.com

General Fediverse question.

Sooner or later, the Fediverse will hit the point where somebody's individual node in their closet is the primary posting source for incredibly popular high bandwidth content, like a primary source news clip. As currently architected, the system will hug that data to death when individuals who do not have accounts on an equivalent fediverse server go requesting that content (and possibly also when 100 nodes of the given service go requesting the content).

Are there any projects to do content distribution networks or other multiplexed and more local caching for fediverse content? What would that even look like?

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: 版 YouTube の :peertube: は今度アプリ出るのかな?クラウドファンディングしてる :mastodance:
App crowdfunding — Let's go live! | JoinPeerTube
joinpeertube.org/news/crowdfun

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s post

€9000 to go and 32 hours left. We can do this, ! We can get this beyond the 75K if we really try!

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Stevez's post

@theron29 @simon_brooke @hosford42
@gse @hosford42

Yes! Among others. Delightful developments are underway. Not just in and but more code softwares to follow.

🌱 As you likely know and with great help of @NGIZero - and @nlnet - the protocol extension of called @forgefed is maturing and evolving.

💎 The curated experience list taxonomy has a section with projects that are adopting specs. See:

delightful.coding.social/delig

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Stevez's post

@theron29 @simon_brooke @hosford42
@gse @hosford42

Yes! Among others. Delightful developments are underway. Not just in and but more code softwares to follow.

🌱 As you likely know and with great help of @NGIZero - and @nlnet - the protocol extension of called @forgefed is maturing and evolving.

💎 The curated experience list taxonomy has a section with projects that are adopting specs. See:

delightful.coding.social/delig

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🇺🇦 Lauteshirn 🏳️‍🌈

@lauteshirn@social.tchncs.de

Umfrage: Ich möchte wissen, wie viele Journalist*innen es im Fediverse gibt.

Arbeitest du als Journalist*in?

:BoostOK: Gerne boosten!

@umfrage

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Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

It was an absolute honour to speak about Channel.org, growing the open social web, sport and whole lot of @fediforum on @decentered last week!

If you haven't checked it out already, you can catch the latest episode on the link below or wherever you get your podcasts 🤠

Huge thanks to @hello for having me!

wedistribute.org/podcast/fedif

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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Media Revolution

@mediarevolution@mastodon.social

just had a fabulously productive meeting with @FreddieJ and @newsmast - talking about the great and - offering a hand to folk ready to cross the bridge into the 🌉 ✨

Excited to get my hands on the Newsmast tool and take it for a test drive, I think it could be just what the revolution needs!

I hear/see that @renewedresistance have been using it to great effect for the actions! 🚫👑🔥👏👏👏

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

にいてもこういう傾向は感じるし、 はまだニュースになるけど :fediverse: のことは話題にもならない、みたいなことはありそう。

Xの代替SNS「Bluesky」で特定意見が増幅するエコーチェンバー深刻…利用者半減 - 産経ニュース sankei.com/article/20250615-VO

ただ、アルゴリズムフリーという点は :fediverse: の良いところだとは思う。

自分が自分自身や自分のいる場所・サーバー・フォローしている人とかに対する「偏り」に自覚的になるということのほうが大事というか…
「アルゴリズムで完全にフェアで中立な SNS 空間をつくれる」と考えるほうがむしろ良くない気がしていて、そういう意味で はまだそういう発想を捨てきれずにいるような気がしている。

まあ、その発想を捨てると、一緒にSNS空間のキュレーション効果みたいなものも弱まるし、実際に みたいな牧歌的な仕組みの「時系列タイムライン」にあまり人が集まらないというのもそういうことなんだろうなあとは思っている。
(けど、自分はここがけっこう気に入ってる :tony_happy:

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Media Revolution

@mediarevolution@mastodon.social

just had a fabulously productive meeting with @FreddieJ and @newsmast - talking about the great and - offering a hand to folk ready to cross the bridge into the 🌉 ✨

Excited to get my hands on the Newsmast tool and take it for a test drive, I think it could be just what the revolution needs!

I hear/see that @renewedresistance have been using it to great effect for the actions! 🚫👑🔥👏👏👏

Jamie's avatar
Jamie

@jamie@gamerstavern.online

Hello to all of folks and beyond!

As you may be aware, we host an instance of @peertube and the developers are looking for donations to further improve their platform! This will mean improvements to the instance we host as well! 😎

They’re less than €13K away from their €75K goal with less than 48 hours left. Let’s help them get there!

You can donate to them using the link below 👇
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Edit: Less than €6K now with just 17 hours left!

:peertube: :fediverse:

Jamie's avatar
Jamie

@jamie@gamerstavern.online

Hello to all of folks and beyond!

As you may be aware, we host an instance of @peertube and the developers are looking for donations to further improve their platform! This will mean improvements to the instance we host as well! 😎

They’re less than €13K away from their €75K goal with less than 48 hours left. Let’s help them get there!

You can donate to them using the link below 👇
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Edit: Less than €6K now with just 17 hours left!

:peertube: :fediverse:

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🇺🇦 Lauteshirn 🏳️‍🌈

@lauteshirn@social.tchncs.de

Umfrage: Ich möchte wissen, wie viele Journalist*innen es im Fediverse gibt.

Arbeitest du als Journalist*in?

:BoostOK: Gerne boosten!

@umfrage

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Stevez's post

@theron29 @simon_brooke @hosford42
@gse @hosford42

Yes! Among others. Delightful developments are underway. Not just in and but more code softwares to follow.

🌱 As you likely know and with great help of @NGIZero - and @nlnet - the protocol extension of called @forgefed is maturing and evolving.

💎 The curated experience list taxonomy has a section with projects that are adopting specs. See:

delightful.coding.social/delig

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Come on , if you can, put some money where your heart is. The people from Framasoft are working hard on and are only looking for €75.000. With less than 40 hours to go, you can be part of the difference we want to see in the world :)

Soon we will be able to livestream from our smartphone to the fediverse!

Framasoft is a French non-profit, based in Lyon.

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

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1TE.CH Tech News

@1tech@mastodon.social · Reply to 1TE.CH Tech News's post

 🔒 Unlike Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, XTwitter, decentralised networks don’t harvest your data for profit: You are in !

 🚀 prevents corporate control, ensuring and moderation: Open standards ensure and foster .

👉 in the ⁂ on : Fedizen.EU (2/2)

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1TE.CH Tech News

@1tech@mastodon.social · Reply to 1TE.CH Tech News's post

 🔒 Unlike Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, XTwitter, decentralised networks don’t harvest your data for profit: You are in !

 🚀 prevents corporate control, ensuring and moderation: Open standards ensure and foster .

👉 in the ⁂ on : Fedizen.EU (2/2)

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/16(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@racingbunny.com

I got a boost from @lisamelton and my $6.25/mo instance didn't break a sweat. Phew!

Datadog graphs showing all is well.
ALT text detailsDatadog graphs showing all is well.
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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

A few annoying problems with the could be solved if there were a new URI scheme with the right semantics. I notice that Bluesky has already provisionally-registered the "at:" URI scheme for similar purposes.

So, I sketched out a design for what a "fedi:" URI scheme might look like and how it’d work: github.com/timbray/fedi-uri

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Giangi Townsend - Giangi's Kitchen

@giangiskitchen@flipboard.com

Petits pois a la Francaise is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with onions and lettuce. Bring your spoon to the table; you will not regret it.

giangiskitchen.com/petits-pois

Posted into Giangi's Kitchen Recipes @giangi-s-kitchen-recipes-giangiskitchen

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Giangi Townsend - Giangi's Kitchen

@giangiskitchen@flipboard.com

Petits pois a la Francaise is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with onions and lettuce. Bring your spoon to the table; you will not regret it.

giangiskitchen.com/petits-pois

Posted into Giangi's Kitchen Recipes @giangi-s-kitchen-recipes-giangiskitchen

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

にいてもこういう傾向は感じるし、 はまだニュースになるけど :fediverse: のことは話題にもならない、みたいなことはありそう。

Xの代替SNS「Bluesky」で特定意見が増幅するエコーチェンバー深刻…利用者半減 - 産経ニュース sankei.com/article/20250615-VO

ただ、アルゴリズムフリーという点は :fediverse: の良いところだとは思う。

自分が自分自身や自分のいる場所・サーバー・フォローしている人とかに対する「偏り」に自覚的になるということのほうが大事というか…
「アルゴリズムで完全にフェアで中立な SNS 空間をつくれる」と考えるほうがむしろ良くない気がしていて、そういう意味で はまだそういう発想を捨てきれずにいるような気がしている。

まあ、その発想を捨てると、一緒にSNS空間のキュレーション効果みたいなものも弱まるし、実際に みたいな牧歌的な仕組みの「時系列タイムライン」にあまり人が集まらないというのもそういうことなんだろうなあとは思っている。
(けど、自分はここがけっこう気に入ってる :tony_happy:

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

The is amazing, less than 24 hours after I posted this and @peertube is only €223 from the penultimate target with 30 hours to go.

Not taking any credit for that, but happy to see a chord has been struck for all genuine surveillance-capital-free social media. Even more important in the time of .

Looks like I'm going to be busy making videos on in the Regions too for the next few weeks.

Here's one I made earlier on Budget. Let me know if there's something and/or related you'd like to see a short clip about and I'll see what we can do

tilvids.com/w/fnEhyZfXViE7Nv6v

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - One last push:
The @peertube  app campaign is just €7000 away from it's €55,000 target, and 2 days to go. Surely there are who may not have seen this already? If they make the €55,000 target I promise to write a peertube channel into my next grant proposal, AND I'll post some better quality videos of our Greenland and research over the coming weeks...

Go!

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

UPDATE: That only took a minute after my toot! Let's now fill the bucket completely!

Go on, who is putting it across the €55.000 line so we get live streaming to Peertube from your smartphone?

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

Thank you screen after I added my donation to the campaign.
ALT text detailsThank you screen after I added my donation to the campaign.
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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

UPDATE: That only took a minute after my toot! Let's now fill the bucket completely!

Go on, who is putting it across the €55.000 line so we get live streaming to Peertube from your smartphone?

support.joinpeertube.org/en/?m

Thank you screen after I added my donation to the campaign.
ALT text detailsThank you screen after I added my donation to the campaign.
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

With just 32 hours left to go...I can't believe it...they are less than $500 away from meeting the $55k goal, which will add in-app live streaming capabilities.

Let's make this happen. 💪🏼

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Ruth Mottram's avatar
Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

The is amazing, less than 24 hours after I posted this and @peertube is only €223 from the penultimate target with 30 hours to go.

Not taking any credit for that, but happy to see a chord has been struck for all genuine surveillance-capital-free social media. Even more important in the time of .

Looks like I'm going to be busy making videos on in the Regions too for the next few weeks.

Here's one I made earlier on Budget. Let me know if there's something and/or related you'd like to see a short clip about and I'll see what we can do

tilvids.com/w/fnEhyZfXViE7Nv6v

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - One last push:
The @peertube  app campaign is just €7000 away from it's €55,000 target, and 2 days to go. Surely there are who may not have seen this already? If they make the €55,000 target I promise to write a peertube channel into my next grant proposal, AND I'll post some better quality videos of our Greenland and research over the coming weeks...

Go!

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

With just 32 hours left to go...I can't believe it...they are less than $500 away from meeting the $55k goal, which will add in-app live streaming capabilities.

Let's make this happen. 💪🏼

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

With just 32 hours left to go...I can't believe it...they are less than $500 away from meeting the $55k goal, which will add in-app live streaming capabilities.

Let's make this happen. 💪🏼

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

With just 32 hours left to go...I can't believe it...they are less than $500 away from meeting the $55k goal, which will add in-app live streaming capabilities.

Let's make this happen. 💪🏼

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Alberto de Murga

@threkk@mastodon.social

friends, does anybody know something like bookwyrm but for video games?

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Just donated to @peertube.

If you'd like PeerTube the ability to livestream and have the means, please donate to their fundraising campaign as well.

The campaign is running for another 33hrs, but I'm sure @Framasoft doesn't mind if you continue to support them with donations after this period :)

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

Just donated to @peertube.

If you'd like PeerTube the ability to livestream and have the means, please donate to their fundraising campaign as well.

The campaign is running for another 33hrs, but I'm sure @Framasoft doesn't mind if you continue to support them with donations after this period :)

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! My on call shift is almost up and that means we're back to regular episodes of #FiresideFedi ! This week we're talking with @Gina with #fosstodon and @ruud who runs about a million different services including #LemmyWorld . :-)

The following schedule is Eastern / UTC-4 time.

@Gina - Monday June 16th - 1400

@ruud - Friday June 20th - 1400

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

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Maria Chiara Pievatolo

@mcp@poliversity.it · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena I can do things in the for free because. elsewhere. I am a paid intellectual worker and this is one my ways to make a public use of reason. But to normalize "doing things for their own innate value" for everyone we would need... socialism, or any other social system allowing people to have enough free time - or time to be free - without being monetized and used as means.

These words are not meant as a criticism, but as an endorsement :-)

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Find friends and accounts to follow that have shared interests/topics with the new People Directory.

Shipping Soon 🚀

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@dansup@mastodon.social

Find friends and accounts to follow that have shared interests/topics with the new People Directory.

Shipping Soon 🚀

The new fediverse.info People Directory in light mode
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The new fediverse.info People Directory in dark mode
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hm. A "proof of concept" pull request that adds "preliminary ActivityPub support" to Bluesky.

github.com/bluesky-social/atpr

Screenshots via bsky.app/profile/distraction.e

A side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description.

The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
ALT text detailsA side-by-side view of the same account from Bluesky (left) and Mastodon (right). Both screenshots show the same profile picture, header image, and identical description. The Bluesky username shows up as @chaos.distraction.engineer, while on the Mastodon side it's @chaos@distraction.engineer.
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Giacomo Leidi

@paulbutgold@mastodon.bida.im

Always wanted to your instance but were always worried about system administration trauma?

Do you ever have to run around your flat, picking up all the leftover parentheses from yesterday's party with your hosting coop coworkers?

Then you are probably the right person, check out this post about fearless hosting on a System. You'll learn that taking care of a community is much more manageable when you let computer do the boring work for you.

Set up HTTPS, automatic backups, automatic nightly upgrades and join the awesome Bonfire community without a single worry on losing data from your instance.

fishinthecalculator.me/blog/bo

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Frankreich nimmt das ins Visier. Gegenüber Politico sagt die französische Digitalministerin, neben Reddit und BlueSky prüfe die französische Regierung eine Einstufung von als Pornoplattform. Die Konsequenz wäre eine Verpflichtung Frankreichs neue Regeln zu digitalen anzuwenden.
Bei Nichteinhaltung drohen Strafen, delisting oder blocking.

Zeigt sich wieder: Das Thema online ist ein Angriff auf das freie Internet.

web.archive.org/web/2025061107

Screenshot mit Text:

"Digital Minister Clara Chappaz's office told POLITICO it is considering designating websites such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Reddit — all of which allow the distribution of adult content — as porn platforms, obliging them to implement stringent age verification requirements under new French rules that came into effect Saturday.



'Our focus is age verification for any platform that distributes or enables the sharing of pornographic content,' Chappaz's office said in an email.

Failure to comply could see sites fined, delisted from search engines or blocked completely."
ALT text detailsScreenshot mit Text: "Digital Minister Clara Chappaz's office told POLITICO it is considering designating websites such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Reddit — all of which allow the distribution of adult content — as porn platforms, obliging them to implement stringent age verification requirements under new French rules that came into effect Saturday. 'Our focus is age verification for any platform that distributes or enables the sharing of pornographic content,' Chappaz's office said in an email. Failure to comply could see sites fined, delisted from search engines or blocked completely."
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steve mookie kong

@mookie@racingbunny.com

mookie's /

it's me, hi. i'm the mookie, it's me.

i'm a serial instance creator (and destroyer) and have been doing this since 2018. many will already be familiar with my name or my avatar.

i'm the father of two awesome kids. i love watching and talking about . i'm a . i eat to . i'm a giant and nerd. i'm a born and raised .

my home is at ultramookie.com where i should be spending more time writing.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/15(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@racingbunny.com

mookie's /

it's me, hi. i'm the mookie, it's me.

i'm a serial instance creator (and destroyer) and have been doing this since 2018. many will already be familiar with my name or my avatar.

i'm the father of two awesome kids. i love watching and talking about . i'm a . i eat to . i'm a giant and nerd. i'm a born and raised .

my home is at ultramookie.com where i should be spending more time writing.

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Wer Owncast mal selbst ausprobieren möchte, hier ein paar Links dazu:


Owncast-Webseite: Owncast

Owncast-Directory: directory.owncast.online

OwnCast Quickstart: Owncast Quickstart

Owncast Docs: Documentation

Owncast bei Fedi.Tips: OwnCast: Live streaming and chat on the Fediverse | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

Owncast-App für iPhone: ‎Owncasts

Owncast-App für iPad: ‎Owncasts

Owncast-App für Apple TV: ‎Owncasts

Watching an Owncast Stream on Televisions: Watching an Owncast Stream on Televisions

Owncast Git: GitHub - owncast/owncast: Take control over your live stream video by running it yourself. Streaming + chat out of the box.


, , , ,

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Ich bin gerade bei meiner Recherche, was es sonst noch so nettes im Fediverse gibt, über Owncast gestolpert. Von Owncast selbst hatte ich schon gehört, dieser Software ist ähnlich wie Twitch. Ich wusste allerdings nicht, dass es ein ganzes Verzeichnis gibt, in dem die Live-Streams gelistet werden... so viele interessante Streams... 😊

Da sieht man wieder, wie vielfältig das Fediverse eigentlich ist!


Link: Owncast Directory


Edit: Wer Owncast mal selbst ausprobieren möchte, hier habe ich ein paar Links für den Einstieg gepostet: Kleine Linksammlung zu Owncast


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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

I decided since I don't understand how all of this works, I will just simply ask Jerry personally about all of this data and technical details, so that people will no longer be confused about all of this.

Includes an exclusive interview with Jerry.

Read or listen: blenderdumbass.org/articles/cl

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’m accidentally becoming a guy.

Shiny stickers

Last year, I wrote a blog post, Fediverse for Freedom – which was about the importance of a free and open Fediverse, and how and why public institutions can support it. Since then, I’ve referred to this blog post in many of my talks and in conversations, and started to use the hashtag .

Ahead of FOSDEM back in February, I created some stickers to share – a Fediverse logo, overlaid with the text “I Am Part Of The Rebel Alliance ”. They were quite a hit at the time, and since then I’ve used the same image in presentations. When people have seen them, I’ve quite often been asked where they came from.

Last week, Elena Rossini – writer of the fantastic The Future is Federated blog/newsletter, talented filmmaker and photographer, and (perhaps) the Fediverse’s Number One Fan – released a great, four minute video that both explains and promotes the Fediverse and open platforms not owned by billionaires1

One of the stickers shows up in several shots of the the video, and once again, I heard that people would like to be able to get some for themselves.

A simple site

I’ve been wanting to make the stickers available for a while, but the release of the video finally pushed me into getting this done!

I’d recently bought some stickers myself, from the talented Robb Knight, and he mentioned that he used Stripe Payment Links for his site. I already had a Stripe account, so thought I’d try the same thing.

So: now you can visit fediverseforfreedom.org (.com points to .org), and click on a link to to get a handful of stickers shipped in your direction! You can also easily just tell your friends, “oh yeah, I got them from Fediverse For Freedom dot org”. Nice and straightforward.

A small pile of I Am Part Of The Rebel Alliance stickers

There’s a bit more information about it all on that simple site, but I thought it might be interesting to write down a bit more about how I made it.

The site is running on Codeberg Pages. Previously I’ve put these kinds of one-off, single page sites up on GitHub Pages, or on Glitch. I’m feeling increasingly less comfortable about having all of my stuff on GitHub and hosted in the US; and, unfortunately, Glitch is going away soon (more on this in a future post). So in this case I chose Codeberg Pages, although I’m aware that they are themselves a platform that is currently in maintenance mode. I’m open to suggestions for similar sites, as I’ll need to migrate some Glitch apps somewhere very soon!

Apart from that: the whole operation is very low tech. Stripe Payment Links are convenient – Stripe itself can handle a huge variety of payment types – but, on the backend… it does not do much. No order acknowledgement emails, order management tools, or anything like that. All I get is a basic dashboard with information about the orders. I whipped up some simple Python that uses the Stripe API to grab the postal addresses of orders, and then creates SVG address labels for printing. The same code also grabs the email addresses so that I can send an email thanking the customer for the order.

In terms of shipping, that’s also a manual process – no “drop-shipping” here, I’m getting the stickers from my regular supplier (StickerApp), putting them in envelopes, and posting them out myself. That also means that delivery times will vary – although I had enough in stock to cover all of the initial orders, I’ve also been in Amsterdam for the past 3 days, so the first batch will go out on Monday.

One more thing I’m experimenting with here is GoatCounter, just to get a sense of traffic and interest. I didn’t want to put a load of invasive Google Analytics onto such a basic page, and I’ve had GoatCounter recommended to me a few times now – like Mastodon, it has also benefited from NLNet funding from the European Union in the past, and I wanted to see what was possible. It seems to do just what I wanted, whilst also being unintrusive.

What’s next?

Look… I don’t intend to become some kind of merch magnate, but I do know that some people share my own desire to display our commitment to the Fediverse and related causes, and if I can help folks to do so, then I will (did you know we already made a t-shirt? Elena has asked me for more in the same vein!).

If you want to look for other ways to show your support in public, and to give back to people or projects that work on tools that you use, take a look at the Awesome Fediverse Merch list that Jeff Sikes is curating. Plenty of options for everyone.

Finally – remember to support the creators of your favourite sites, services, and open source software directly, whenever you can!


  1. Remember, as I heard in a keynote at the PublicSpaces conference this week: “the Internet is currently controlled by four or five fucked up right wing white men” – it’s time to rewild the internet, and take ownership of our data and choices. ↩︎

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to be finding so many fediverse merchandise stores lately - I was sure I had them all when I setup the list originally. Glad to be proven wrong.

Here's an instance specific one - get the vmst.io logo on a t-shirt! The title of the shirt is "Toots In / Toots Out". 🎺

cottonbureau.com/p/5HW79D/shir

@vmstan

A blue t-shirt featuring a white graphic design with an upward arrow and a downward arrow, surrounding a circle.
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@MrLee@aus.social · Reply to Sebastiaan Ammerlaan's post

@bammerlaan @_elena
I was inspired by someone who did some similar posts but I put those together. And these. This was my effort to get people to move here from and

Imagine a social media 'platform' where you get to see what is interesting to you.
Where you get to see what you have asked for, not what the billionaires' algorithm wants you to see.
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@joinmastodon
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The Joy of not being sold anything. Written on a empty billboard.
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T-shirt saying I LOVE WELL MODERATED SOCIAL MEDIA
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to midzer's post

@midzer very nice!

In the revamped experience list I added under Online marketplaces, and gave a ⚗️ emoji to mark it innovation area.

delightful.coding.social/delig

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to midzer's post

@midzer very nice!

In the revamped experience list I added under Online marketplaces, and gave a ⚗️ emoji to mark it innovation area.

delightful.coding.social/delig

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to be finding so many fediverse merchandise stores lately - I was sure I had them all when I setup the list originally. Glad to be proven wrong.

Here's an instance specific one - get the vmst.io logo on a t-shirt! The title of the shirt is "Toots In / Toots Out". 🎺

cottonbureau.com/p/5HW79D/shir

@vmstan

A blue t-shirt featuring a white graphic design with an upward arrow and a downward arrow, surrounding a circle.
ALT text detailsA blue t-shirt featuring a white graphic design with an upward arrow and a downward arrow, surrounding a circle.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’m accidentally becoming a guy.

Shiny stickers

Last year, I wrote a blog post, Fediverse for Freedom – which was about the importance of a free and open Fediverse, and how and why public institutions can support it. Since then, I’ve referred to this blog post in many of my talks and in conversations, and started to use the hashtag .

Ahead of FOSDEM back in February, I created some stickers to share – a Fediverse logo, overlaid with the text “I Am Part Of The Rebel Alliance ”. They were quite a hit at the time, and since then I’ve used the same image in presentations. When people have seen them, I’ve quite often been asked where they came from.

Last week, Elena Rossini – writer of the fantastic The Future is Federated blog/newsletter, talented filmmaker and photographer, and (perhaps) the Fediverse’s Number One Fan – released a great, four minute video that both explains and promotes the Fediverse and open platforms not owned by billionaires1

One of the stickers shows up in several shots of the the video, and once again, I heard that people would like to be able to get some for themselves.

A simple site

I’ve been wanting to make the stickers available for a while, but the release of the video finally pushed me into getting this done!

I’d recently bought some stickers myself, from the talented Robb Knight, and he mentioned that he used Stripe Payment Links for his site. I already had a Stripe account, so thought I’d try the same thing.

So: now you can visit fediverseforfreedom.org (.com points to .org), and click on a link to to get a handful of stickers shipped in your direction! You can also easily just tell your friends, “oh yeah, I got them from Fediverse For Freedom dot org”. Nice and straightforward.

A small pile of I Am Part Of The Rebel Alliance stickers

There’s a bit more information about it all on that simple site, but I thought it might be interesting to write down a bit more about how I made it.

The site is running on Codeberg Pages. Previously I’ve put these kinds of one-off, single page sites up on GitHub Pages, or on Glitch. I’m feeling increasingly less comfortable about having all of my stuff on GitHub and hosted in the US; and, unfortunately, Glitch is going away soon (more on this in a future post). So in this case I chose Codeberg Pages, although I’m aware that they are themselves a platform that is currently in maintenance mode. I’m open to suggestions for similar sites, as I’ll need to migrate some Glitch apps somewhere very soon!

Apart from that: the whole operation is very low tech. Stripe Payment Links are convenient – Stripe itself can handle a huge variety of payment types – but, on the backend… it does not do much. No order acknowledgement emails, order management tools, or anything like that. All I get is a basic dashboard with information about the orders. I whipped up some simple Python that uses the Stripe API to grab the postal addresses of orders, and then creates SVG address labels for printing. The same code also grabs the email addresses so that I can send an email thanking the customer for the order.

In terms of shipping, that’s also a manual process – no “drop-shipping” here, I’m getting the stickers from my regular supplier (StickerApp), putting them in envelopes, and posting them out myself. That also means that delivery times will vary – although I had enough in stock to cover all of the initial orders, I’ve also been in Amsterdam for the past 3 days, so the first batch will go out on Monday.

One more thing I’m experimenting with here is GoatCounter, just to get a sense of traffic and interest. I didn’t want to put a load of invasive Google Analytics onto such a basic page, and I’ve had GoatCounter recommended to me a few times now – like Mastodon, it has also benefited from NLNet funding from the European Union in the past, and I wanted to see what was possible. It seems to do just what I wanted, whilst also being unintrusive.

What’s next?

Look… I don’t intend to become some kind of merch magnate, but I do know that some people share my own desire to display our commitment to the Fediverse and related causes, and if I can help folks to do so, then I will (did you know we already made a t-shirt? Elena has asked me for more in the same vein!).

If you want to look for other ways to show your support in public, and to give back to people or projects that work on tools that you use, take a look at the Awesome Fediverse Merch list that Jeff Sikes is curating. Plenty of options for everyone.

Finally – remember to support the creators of your favourite sites, services, and open source software directly, whenever you can!


  1. Remember, as I heard in a keynote at the PublicSpaces conference this week: “the Internet is currently controlled by four or five fucked up right wing white men” – it’s time to rewild the internet, and take ownership of our data and choices. ↩︎

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@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

I decided since I don't understand how all of this works, I will just simply ask Jerry personally about all of this data and technical details, so that people will no longer be confused about all of this.

Includes an exclusive interview with Jerry.

Read or listen: blenderdumbass.org/articles/cl

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And , And Alternatives Could Transform

from
ByEsat Dedezade, Contributor.
Esat Dedezade is U.K.-based journalist who covers Big Tech for Forbes
Jan 25, 2025, 12:23pm EST

[a very well-written article with a favorable yet realistic angle on the ]

"At the heart of these alternative apps lies the Fediverse platform — a portmanteau of "federated" and "universe" that represents a radical reimagining of how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms where users are locked into isolated ecosystems, the Fediverse operates as an interconnected network of independent servers that communicate with each other through a standard protocol called ."

forbes.com/sites/esatdedezade/

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@dansup@mastodon.social

"The Facebook of the Fediverse"

livefasteattrashraccoon.github

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@raphael@post.lurk.org

Oh, the ⁂ stickers are here! I’ll have some to sell in tomorrow and the 22/06.
In-person delivery only for now!
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@jools@missocial.de

Wer Owncast mal selbst ausprobieren möchte, hier ein paar Links dazu:


Owncast-Webseite: Owncast

Owncast-Directory: directory.owncast.online

OwnCast Quickstart: Owncast Quickstart

Owncast Docs: Documentation

Owncast bei Fedi.Tips: OwnCast: Live streaming and chat on the Fediverse | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

Owncast-App für iPhone: ‎Owncasts

Owncast-App für iPad: ‎Owncasts

Owncast-App für Apple TV: ‎Owncasts

Watching an Owncast Stream on Televisions: Watching an Owncast Stream on Televisions

Owncast Git: GitHub - owncast/owncast: Take control over your live stream video by running it yourself. Streaming + chat out of the box.


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@stefan@gardenstate.social

I uploaded my original announcement video to youtube in hope to get more people to find it.

If you could give it a thumbs up or a comment that would be super cool of you!

youtube.com/watch?v=NRlGQCzWcU

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Ich bin gerade bei meiner Recherche, was es sonst noch so nettes im Fediverse gibt, über Owncast gestolpert. Von Owncast selbst hatte ich schon gehört, dieser Software ist ähnlich wie Twitch. Ich wusste allerdings nicht, dass es ein ganzes Verzeichnis gibt, in dem die Live-Streams gelistet werden... so viele interessante Streams... 😊

Da sieht man wieder, wie vielfältig das Fediverse eigentlich ist!


Link: Owncast Directory


Edit: Wer Owncast mal selbst ausprobieren möchte, hier habe ich ein paar Links für den Einstieg gepostet: Kleine Linksammlung zu Owncast


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@HistoPol@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena

surely is the way to go, *if* you're not writing ✍️ content critical of today's authoritarian leaders, political or corporate/ .

If s. o. reaches a level of significant reach as to annoy them, however, the self-hosting author's takedown might by mortally permanent.

But I don't want to rain on your parade, Elena.

The main advantage of the might be that it is so versatile, as to cater for all use cases and most security necessities.

Followed

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@kirschner@mastodon.social

At @Tobias thanking @cwebber @erincandescent @evan @rhiaro @tsyesika for their contributions to the . Big thank you to them for their work!! 💙

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@sigismundninja@mastodon.nu · Reply to rabble's post

@rabble

What is the state of key-based identities in ActivityPub? Or applications that utilize key-based identities on top of ActivityPub?

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@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

One last push:
The peertube app campaign is just €7000 away from it's €55,000 target, and 2 days to go. Surely there are who may not have seen this already? If they make the €55,000 target I promise to write a peertube channel into my next grant proposal, AND I'll post some better quality videos of our Greenland and research over the coming weeks...

Go!

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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@kirschner@mastodon.social

At @Tobias thanking @cwebber @erincandescent @evan @rhiaro @tsyesika for their contributions to the . Big thank you to them for their work!! 💙

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@reiver@mastodon.social

OMF!G, I just saw a "native" quote-post on mastodon.social !!!

...

I am seeing them from Bluesky accounts bridged to the Fediverse.

I just did a test myself.

RE: fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

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@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

One last push:
The peertube app campaign is just €7000 away from it's €55,000 target, and 2 days to go. Surely there are who may not have seen this already? If they make the €55,000 target I promise to write a peertube channel into my next grant proposal, AND I'll post some better quality videos of our Greenland and research over the coming weeks...

Go!

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

One last push:
The peertube app campaign is just €7000 away from it's €55,000 target, and 2 days to go. Surely there are who may not have seen this already? If they make the €55,000 target I promise to write a peertube channel into my next grant proposal, AND I'll post some better quality videos of our Greenland and research over the coming weeks...

Go!

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Ruth_Mottram - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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@kirschner@mastodon.social

At @Tobias thanking @cwebber @erincandescent @evan @rhiaro @tsyesika for their contributions to the . Big thank you to them for their work!! 💙

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At @Tobias thanking @cwebber @erincandescent @evan @rhiaro @tsyesika for their contributions to the . Big thank you to them for their work!! 💙

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@sigismundninja@mastodon.nu · Reply to rabble's post

@rabble

What is the state of key-based identities in ActivityPub? Or applications that utilize key-based identities on top of ActivityPub?

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@MrLee@aus.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena
Especially because is what the is all about...

The Revolution
is happening on
Mastodon
© @joinmastodon
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It's a DICTATORSHIP!
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Oh, the ⁂ stickers are here! I’ll have some to sell in tomorrow and the 22/06.
In-person delivery only for now!
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At @Tobias thanking @cwebber @erincandescent @evan @rhiaro @tsyesika for their contributions to the . Big thank you to them for their work!! 💙

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Ember Fox's post

@emberfox @nette @Em0nM4stodon

@Linux has compiled 2 repositories with platforms that are non based.

is a danger if you are American and join protests, as they have in their terms the clause of full cooperation with US regulation.

See list of related "Out of US jurisdication" alternative platforms:

codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The

And a general list of alternatives:

codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Out

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For today at I highly recommend @Tobias 's talk "about: - An introduction to the decentralised social network" at 11:00 in room A112! Learn more about , get a good overview about the concept of the fediverse and how @Mastodon @pixelfed @friendica @wordpress and other services work in a decentralised way.

pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-c

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The @elk mastodon client now displays the Server information of your deployment when configured for a specific instance.

The server information is found on the space at the right side, and the team also removed the welcome message popup when visiting for the first time. Try it in the canary deployment:

👉 main.elk.zone/m.webtoo.ls/publ

Please try and drop your thoughts at chat.elk.zone 👋

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For today at I highly recommend @Tobias 's talk "about: - An introduction to the decentralised social network" at 11:00 in room A112! Learn more about , get a good overview about the concept of the fediverse and how @Mastodon @pixelfed @friendica @wordpress and other services work in a decentralised way.

pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-c

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@andypiper brought some nice stickers to and one oft them found the way to

If you are interested, drop by St the Booth oft the @fsfe and talk with us about the

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Why don't #Fediverse clients fetch replies directly from servers?

You'd be able to actually see replies if they did.

Anyone know?

/cc @silverpill @cwebber
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<p>It’s becoming a problem. When people start asking, “Is @_elena the first genuine superstar of the Fediverse?” &#8211; we should all pause. This isn’t idle praise, it’s the reproduction of celebrity culture, liberal imperialism, and vertical hierarchy in a space that explicitly set out to reject those structures.</p> <p>Have you ever thought &#8211; just for a moment &#8211; that this might be the completely WRONG path for a horizontal network like the #Fediverse? Yes, we need mess. Yes, we need […]</p> <div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom"><div class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://hamishcampbell.com/its-becoming-a-problem/" data-a2a-title="It’s becoming a problem"><a class="a2a_button_mastodon" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_threads" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Threads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_bluesky" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Bluesky" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_x" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="X" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share"></a></div></div>

It’s becoming a problem. When people start asking, “Is @_elena the first genuine superstar of the Fediverse?” – we should all pause. This isn’t idle praise, it’s the reproduction of celebrity culture, liberal imperialism, and vertical hierarchy in a space that explicitly set out to reject those structures.

Have you ever thought – just for a moment – that this might be the completely WRONG path for a horizontal network like the #Fediverse? Yes, we need mess. Yes, we need experimentation. But this? This is #mainstreaming in its most seductive form, a soft power grab, hiding behind friendly faces and growing marketing gloss.

Both #pubconf2025 and #fediforum, and the people who attend them, are becoming a showroom for this liberal capture, promoting star-making and platforming over community process and open governance. It’s a mirror of the conference-industrial complex, repackaged for the #dotcons-weary.

We’ve seen this before: #NGOs turned movements into funding funnels. Influencers replaced organizers. Polite panels replaced fourm-level solidarity. It’s been happening here the last few years. But we do need to remember, the Fediverse isn’t a playground for fame, it’s a commons, to distribute power – not concentrate it. We don’t need to unthinkingly push people down the superstars’ path. We need peers, comrades, care, conflict resolution, and actual shared infrastructure.

So let’s be honest, if you’re pushing “the first superstar of the Fediverse,” you’re not pushing decentralization, you’re pushing brand culture, mainstreaming logic, and attention economies repackaged for liberal feels.

That’s not radical. That’s not native, it’s not what we came here to build. Let’s compost this celebrity logic before it roots too deep. Let’s stay messy, collaborative, and resist the temptation to crown anyone. Because if we don’t? We’re just rebuilding the same old pyramids – with slightly alt avatars.


Let’s look at the more #mainstreaming #dotcons path. The not-so-subtle message we need to remember on social media: Dictators hate to be ignored. Especially on their “special days” – birthdays, elections, court appearances, or orchestrated spectacles. These moments are designed to dominate the media cycle and, by extension, the social media algorithms.

They thrive on attention, and whether that attention is praise or outrage, it fuels their visibility and power. Here’s the social tech they exploit:

  • When you doomscroll their face, the algorithm sees interest.
  • When you post disgust, the algorithm sees engagement.
  • When you argue with trolls, you’re boosting the signal of the original post.
  • When you call them names, it still centres them.

That’s the #dotcons feedback loop, engagement is king, and dictators know how to play that game. Let’s break this circle, on these days, do something different:

  • Share stories of local mutual aid.
  • Link to historical context that exposes the long game of these power grabs.
  • Boost voices that decentralize attention, not concentrate it.
  • Post about books, direct action, food sovereignty, climate organizing, and tools for collective autonomy.
  • Highlight grassroots projects like #OMN, which are building sustainable, decentralized alternatives.

This is how we take the air out of #mainstreaming fires. Starve the algorithm and feed the resistance. Focus on things that actually matter, remember: not engaging is a strategy. Ignore the circus. Build the commons.

#KISS

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@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to be finding so many fediverse merchandise stores lately - I was sure I had them all when I setup the list originally. Glad to be proven wrong.

Here's an instance specific one - get the vmst.io logo on a t-shirt! The title of the shirt is "Toots In / Toots Out". 🎺

cottonbureau.com/p/5HW79D/shir

@vmstan

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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-13

Servers

- Manyfold v0.112.0
- flohmarkt v0.10.0
- Lemmy v0.19.12
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.2
- NodeBB v4.4.3
- Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025 (Mastodon)
- Our 2025 Roadmap: Building the Future of WordPress Federation (ActivityPub for WordPress)

Clients

- Pixelix v4.1.1
- Fread v1.4.2
- Aria v1.2.0
- Phanpy changelog
- Flutter application development: feedback (1/2) (PeerTube Mobile)

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v13.0.0

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.1
- megalodon v10.1.2
- Fedialgo v0.72.0
- macgirvin/http-message-signer: RFC 9421 signer and verifier class in PHP
- APx: Minimalistic ActivityPub toolkit written in Rust
- mastodon-openapi: A tool for generating OpenAPI schemas from Mastodon API documentation

Articles

- Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches
- Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media
- I Posted to Mastodon 1 Mile Away from an Internet Connection
- Fediverse Report – #120

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019746fb-8918-8fd7-2c16-4c142ccf7387

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to be finding so many fediverse merchandise stores lately - I was sure I had them all when I setup the list originally. Glad to be proven wrong.

Here's an instance specific one - get the vmst.io logo on a t-shirt! The title of the shirt is "Toots In / Toots Out". 🎺

cottonbureau.com/p/5HW79D/shir

@vmstan

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to be finding so many fediverse merchandise stores lately - I was sure I had them all when I setup the list originally. Glad to be proven wrong.

Here's an instance specific one - get the vmst.io logo on a t-shirt! The title of the shirt is "Toots In / Toots Out". 🎺

cottonbureau.com/p/5HW79D/shir

@vmstan

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-13

Servers

- Manyfold v0.112.0
- flohmarkt v0.10.0
- Lemmy v0.19.12
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.2
- NodeBB v4.4.3
- Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025 (Mastodon)
- Our 2025 Roadmap: Building the Future of WordPress Federation (ActivityPub for WordPress)

Clients

- Pixelix v4.1.1
- Fread v1.4.2
- Aria v1.2.0
- Phanpy changelog
- Flutter application development: feedback (1/2) (PeerTube Mobile)

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v13.0.0

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.1
- megalodon v10.1.2
- Fedialgo v0.72.0
- macgirvin/http-message-signer: RFC 9421 signer and verifier class in PHP
- APx: Minimalistic ActivityPub toolkit written in Rust
- mastodon-openapi: A tool for generating OpenAPI schemas from Mastodon API documentation

Articles

- Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches
- Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media
- I Posted to Mastodon 1 Mile Away from an Internet Connection
- Fediverse Report – #120

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019746fb-8918-8fd7-2c16-4c142ccf7387

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

I uploaded my original announcement video to youtube in hope to get more people to find it.

If you could give it a thumbs up or a comment that would be super cool of you!

youtube.com/watch?v=NRlGQCzWcU

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@andypiper@macaw.social

A good read for is a kick-off post from @alexisbushnell - we hope you will join in and share what you are working on or thinking about for the future of the bushnellcommunitysolutions.com

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@Ivory keeps popping up in the new Apple demo clips. 👀

An official Apple demo of an Apple Intelligence feature. It’s showing a timeline in Ivory, and an event with dates and times. A screenshot is taken and then an event added to their calendar.
ALT text detailsAn official Apple demo of an Apple Intelligence feature. It’s showing a timeline in Ivory, and an event with dates and times. A screenshot is taken and then an event added to their calendar.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Really good piece by @quillmatiq about the future of interoperability in the open social web
augment.ink/but-first-interope

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Really good piece by @quillmatiq about the future of interoperability in the open social web
augment.ink/but-first-interope

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-13

Servers

- Manyfold v0.112.0
- flohmarkt v0.10.0
- Lemmy v0.19.12
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.2
- NodeBB v4.4.3
- Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025 (Mastodon)
- Our 2025 Roadmap: Building the Future of WordPress Federation (ActivityPub for WordPress)

Clients

- Pixelix v4.1.1
- Fread v1.4.2
- Aria v1.2.0
- Phanpy changelog
- Flutter application development: feedback (1/2) (PeerTube Mobile)

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v13.0.0

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.1
- megalodon v10.1.2
- Fedialgo v0.72.0
- macgirvin/http-message-signer: RFC 9421 signer and verifier class in PHP
- APx: Minimalistic ActivityPub toolkit written in Rust
- mastodon-openapi: A tool for generating OpenAPI schemas from Mastodon API documentation

Articles

- Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches
- Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media
- I Posted to Mastodon 1 Mile Away from an Internet Connection
- Fediverse Report – #120

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019746fb-8918-8fd7-2c16-4c142ccf7387

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Really good piece by @quillmatiq about the future of interoperability in the open social web
augment.ink/but-first-interope

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

I uploaded my original announcement video to youtube in hope to get more people to find it.

If you could give it a thumbs up or a comment that would be super cool of you!

youtube.com/watch?v=NRlGQCzWcU

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

"The Facebook of the Fediverse"

livefasteattrashraccoon.github

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-13

Servers

- Manyfold v0.112.0
- flohmarkt v0.10.0
- Lemmy v0.19.12
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.2
- NodeBB v4.4.3
- Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025 (Mastodon)
- Our 2025 Roadmap: Building the Future of WordPress Federation (ActivityPub for WordPress)

Clients

- Pixelix v4.1.1
- Fread v1.4.2
- Aria v1.2.0
- Phanpy changelog
- Flutter application development: feedback (1/2) (PeerTube Mobile)

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v13.0.0

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.1
- megalodon v10.1.2
- Fedialgo v0.72.0
- macgirvin/http-message-signer: RFC 9421 signer and verifier class in PHP
- APx: Minimalistic ActivityPub toolkit written in Rust
- mastodon-openapi: A tool for generating OpenAPI schemas from Mastodon API documentation

Articles

- Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches
- Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media
- I Posted to Mastodon 1 Mile Away from an Internet Connection
- Fediverse Report – #120

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019746fb-8918-8fd7-2c16-4c142ccf7387

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@Ivory keeps popping up in the new Apple demo clips. 👀

An official Apple demo of an Apple Intelligence feature. It’s showing a timeline in Ivory, and an event with dates and times. A screenshot is taken and then an event added to their calendar.
ALT text detailsAn official Apple demo of an Apple Intelligence feature. It’s showing a timeline in Ivory, and an event with dates and times. A screenshot is taken and then an event added to their calendar.
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Peter Link 🍉🇨🇺🇵🇸🐧

@Peter_Link@expressional.social

And , And Alternatives Could Transform

from
ByEsat Dedezade, Contributor.
Esat Dedezade is U.K.-based journalist who covers Big Tech for Forbes
Jan 25, 2025, 12:23pm EST

[a very well-written article with a favorable yet realistic angle on the ]

"At the heart of these alternative apps lies the Fediverse platform — a portmanteau of "federated" and "universe" that represents a radical reimagining of how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms where users are locked into isolated ecosystems, the Fediverse operates as an interconnected network of independent servers that communicate with each other through a standard protocol called ."

forbes.com/sites/esatdedezade/

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Raphaël Bastide

@raphael@post.lurk.org

Oh, the ⁂ stickers are here! I’ll have some to sell in tomorrow and the 22/06.
In-person delivery only for now!
@FediverseSymbol

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In #Flancia we'll meet

@flancian@social.coop

Sometimes when I'm sad I remember the exists and then I feel lighter

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In #Flancia we'll meet

@flancian@social.coop

Sometimes when I'm sad I remember the exists and then I feel lighter

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org open beta is nearly here 👀

Soon, we'll be sending out invites to Channel.org to a number of people across the open social web. Including those who have joined the waitlist!

If you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest at support@channel.org and we'll send an invite code across when it goes live 🌠

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to UniversityofGroningenLibrary's post

@Bibliothecaris

Re: + . I'm initiator of Delightful for people to keep curated directories. Similar to Awesome on except only for open resources.

There's 2 lists I want to bring to attention. First one, the experience. It needs more open science entries 💪

delightful.coding.social/delig

2nd list needs co-maintainers with background because this list requires quality and rigour I can't deliver:

delightful.coding.social/delig

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Peter Link 🍉🇨🇺🇵🇸🐧

@Peter_Link@expressional.social

And , And Alternatives Could Transform

from
ByEsat Dedezade, Contributor.
Esat Dedezade is U.K.-based journalist who covers Big Tech for Forbes
Jan 25, 2025, 12:23pm EST

[a very well-written article with a favorable yet realistic angle on the ]

"At the heart of these alternative apps lies the Fediverse platform — a portmanteau of "federated" and "universe" that represents a radical reimagining of how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms where users are locked into isolated ecosystems, the Fediverse operates as an interconnected network of independent servers that communicate with each other through a standard protocol called ."

forbes.com/sites/esatdedezade/

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

A good read for is a kick-off post from @alexisbushnell - we hope you will join in and share what you are working on or thinking about for the future of the bushnellcommunitysolutions.com

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

What's The experience?

Good question. Fedi sheds delight, informs, connects people. Brings hope, inclusion, spreads awareness, protects, loves and supports. This is a fedi to care for, foster, nurture and grow. Towards a

Built on foundations of free software projects, now we must build cohesive ecosystems in order to take our next steps.

W3C is getting a fresh portal. It awaits your input and ideas. I just gave my 2cts: a list.

github.com/swicg/activitypub.r

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Wafrn, a tumblr adjacent fediverse platform, has added an opt-in feature that replaces mentions of "artificial intelligence" with "cocaine" in all posts on your personal timeline. Makes for some humorous reading.

This is the fediverse I know and love. Reminds me of some of the quirky stuff people built with AiScript on Forkey platforms.

Screenshot of a mastodon post by Brian Krebs discussing David Gerard's perspective on programming with "cocaine" (actually artificial intelligence) as a gambling addiction, mentioning large language models and the Barnum Effect.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a mastodon post by Brian Krebs discussing David Gerard's perspective on programming with "cocaine" (actually artificial intelligence) as a gambling addiction, mentioning large language models and the Barnum Effect.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

FediCon has its own Fediverse account now:

@fedicon

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Wafrn, a tumblr adjacent fediverse platform, has added an opt-in feature that replaces mentions of "artificial intelligence" with "cocaine" in all posts on your personal timeline. Makes for some humorous reading.

This is the fediverse I know and love. Reminds me of some of the quirky stuff people built with AiScript on Forkey platforms.

Screenshot of a mastodon post by Brian Krebs discussing David Gerard's perspective on programming with "cocaine" (actually artificial intelligence) as a gambling addiction, mentioning large language models and the Barnum Effect.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a mastodon post by Brian Krebs discussing David Gerard's perspective on programming with "cocaine" (actually artificial intelligence) as a gambling addiction, mentioning large language models and the Barnum Effect.
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@watswo@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena We shouldn't love the Big Tech Brothers, we should love the !!!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 The Fediverse is going LIVE at FediCon! 🌐

Want to be a part of the action and present at FediCon? We’d love to hear from you!

✨ Reach out to us via e-mail:
📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:
📱 @reiver

Let’s make FediCon unforgettable together! 🎤

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Our very own representative @_elena is part of the "Engagement strategies for the Fediverse" panel at ! 🔥🔥

Panel with 4 people behind tables
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 The Fediverse is going LIVE at FediCon! 🌐

Want to be a part of the action and present at FediCon? We’d love to hear from you!

✨ Reach out to us via e-mail:
📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:
📱 @reiver

Let’s make FediCon unforgettable together! 🎤

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Hamish Campbell

@info@hamishcampbell.com

<p>It’s becoming a problem. When people start asking, “Is @_elena the first genuine superstar of the Fediverse?” &#8211; we should all pause. This isn’t idle praise, it’s the reproduction of celebrity culture, liberal imperialism, and vertical hierarchy in a space that explicitly set out to reject those structures.</p> <p>Have you ever thought &#8211; just for a moment &#8211; that this might be the completely WRONG path for a horizontal network like the #Fediverse? Yes, we need mess. Yes, we need […]</p> <div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom"><div class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://hamishcampbell.com/its-becoming-a-problem/" data-a2a-title="It’s becoming a problem"><a class="a2a_button_mastodon" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_threads" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Threads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_bluesky" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Bluesky" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_x" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="X" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fits-becoming-a-problem%2F&amp;linkname=It%E2%80%99s%20becoming%20a%20problem" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share"></a></div></div>

It’s becoming a problem. When people start asking, “Is @_elena the first genuine superstar of the Fediverse?” – we should all pause. This isn’t idle praise, it’s the reproduction of celebrity culture, liberal imperialism, and vertical hierarchy in a space that explicitly set out to reject those structures.

Have you ever thought – just for a moment – that this might be the completely WRONG path for a horizontal network like the #Fediverse? Yes, we need mess. Yes, we need experimentation. But this? This is #mainstreaming in its most seductive form, a soft power grab, hiding behind friendly faces and growing marketing gloss.

Both #pubconf2025 and #fediforum, and the people who attend them, are becoming a showroom for this liberal capture, promoting star-making and platforming over community process and open governance. It’s a mirror of the conference-industrial complex, repackaged for the #dotcons-weary.

We’ve seen this before: #NGOs turned movements into funding funnels. Influencers replaced organizers. Polite panels replaced fourm-level solidarity. It’s been happening here the last few years. But we do need to remember, the Fediverse isn’t a playground for fame, it’s a commons, to distribute power – not concentrate it. We don’t need to unthinkingly push people down the superstars’ path. We need peers, comrades, care, conflict resolution, and actual shared infrastructure.

So let’s be honest, if you’re pushing “the first superstar of the Fediverse,” you’re not pushing decentralization, you’re pushing brand culture, mainstreaming logic, and attention economies repackaged for liberal feels.

That’s not radical. That’s not native, it’s not what we came here to build. Let’s compost this celebrity logic before it roots too deep. Let’s stay messy, collaborative, and resist the temptation to crown anyone. Because if we don’t? We’re just rebuilding the same old pyramids – with slightly alt avatars.


Let’s look at the more #mainstreaming #dotcons path. The not-so-subtle message we need to remember on social media: Dictators hate to be ignored. Especially on their “special days” – birthdays, elections, court appearances, or orchestrated spectacles. These moments are designed to dominate the media cycle and, by extension, the social media algorithms.

They thrive on attention, and whether that attention is praise or outrage, it fuels their visibility and power. Here’s the social tech they exploit:

  • When you doomscroll their face, the algorithm sees interest.
  • When you post disgust, the algorithm sees engagement.
  • When you argue with trolls, you’re boosting the signal of the original post.
  • When you call them names, it still centres them.

That’s the #dotcons feedback loop, engagement is king, and dictators know how to play that game. Let’s break this circle, on these days, do something different:

  • Share stories of local mutual aid.
  • Link to historical context that exposes the long game of these power grabs.
  • Boost voices that decentralize attention, not concentrate it.
  • Post about books, direct action, food sovereignty, climate organizing, and tools for collective autonomy.
  • Highlight grassroots projects like #OMN, which are building sustainable, decentralized alternatives.

This is how we take the air out of #mainstreaming fires. Starve the algorithm and feed the resistance. Focus on things that actually matter, remember: not engaging is a strategy. Ignore the circus. Build the commons.

#KISS

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚀 The Fediverse is going LIVE at FediCon! 🌐

Want to be a part of the action and present at FediCon? We’d love to hear from you!

✨ Reach out to us via e-mail:
📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:
📱 @reiver

Let’s make FediCon unforgettable together! 🎤

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Cambionn

@Cambion@mastodon.nl

At at the panel about for the with @babetteknauer, @ele, @wendyhk, and @danlammerhirt (thanks @samvie for the handle I couldn't find before).

The speakers during the opening of the panel.
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Cambionn

@Cambion@mastodon.nl

At at the panel about for the with @babetteknauer, @ele, @wendyhk, and @danlammerhirt (thanks @samvie for the handle I couldn't find before).

The speakers during the opening of the panel.
ALT text detailsThe speakers during the opening of the panel.
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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Our very own representative @_elena is part of the "Engagement strategies for the Fediverse" panel at ! 🔥🔥

Panel with 4 people behind tables
ALT text detailsPanel with 4 people behind tables
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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Our very own representative @_elena is part of the "Engagement strategies for the Fediverse" panel at ! 🔥🔥

Panel with 4 people behind tables
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Mouvement Colibris

@mvtcolibris@framapiaf.org

Hello les Fedifriends,

Un petit up pour vous inviter à visionner la capsule vidéo publiée sur le post de blog d'@elena, au bout de ce lien : news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Une présentation édifiante, qui parvient en 4 minutes à expliquer ce que sont et à quels enjeux les médias sociaux fédérés ont vocation à répondre.

Un excellent moyen de convaincre vos proches de s'intéresser à , , , , et la myriade de services intéroperables de la fée diverse.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

A good read for is a kick-off post from @alexisbushnell - we hope you will join in and share what you are working on or thinking about for the future of the bushnellcommunitysolutions.com

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Is @villedegrenoble the only local public institution on the ? I don’t know of any others 🤔

Maybe @liaizon knows more?

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hi there pioneers 👋

Which continent do you hail from today?
Let's build more bridges.

fedi.foundation/2021/04/fedive

Many roads open. Check your favorite bridgeheads here:

delightful.coding.social/delig

Shows a multi-colored map of the Pangea continent, but without any names other than the ocean which is half-way encircled by landmass, which is named "Gulfstream of Fediversia".
ALT text detailsShows a multi-colored map of the Pangea continent, but without any names other than the ocean which is half-way encircled by landmass, which is named "Gulfstream of Fediversia".
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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Is @villedegrenoble the only local public institution on the ? I don’t know of any others 🤔

Maybe @liaizon knows more?

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Our Wonderful Green Future

@OWGF@mastodon.world

Is this what my Wordpress blog should look like?
Bringing my Domain name, my primary blog and my SocialWeb stuff together into one united page? (they would stack in mobile)
🤔

OWGF wordpress page and mastodon pages combined.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Another fediverse merch shop just added to the list thanks to a new submission to the repo.

Adorable mastodon shirts and accessories with the @mastowatch app logo, supporting the app creator. The dark mode logo is a solid choice - the color logo is shown below.

cottonbureau.com/people/mastow

A textured black t-shirt featuring a colorful, stylized elephant design with a gradient color scheme.
ALT text detailsA textured black t-shirt featuring a colorful, stylized elephant design with a gradient color scheme.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Huge thanks to @cheeaun for his amazing work on adding automatic dark/light mode to jointhefediverse.net!!

A side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
ALT text detailsA side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Another fediverse merch shop just added to the list thanks to a new submission to the repo.

Adorable mastodon shirts and accessories with the @mastowatch app logo, supporting the app creator. The dark mode logo is a solid choice - the color logo is shown below.

cottonbureau.com/people/mastow

A textured black t-shirt featuring a colorful, stylized elephant design with a gradient color scheme.
ALT text detailsA textured black t-shirt featuring a colorful, stylized elephant design with a gradient color scheme.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/13(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Hmm, just one thing, I will need to translate the dropdown options.

Anyone free to lend a hand?

github.com/jointhefediverse-ne

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Hmm, just one thing, I will need to translate the dropdown options.

Anyone free to lend a hand?

github.com/jointhefediverse-ne

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Huge thanks to @cheeaun for his amazing work on adding automatic dark/light mode to jointhefediverse.net!!

A side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
ALT text detailsA side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Hmm, just one thing, I will need to translate the dropdown options.

Anyone free to lend a hand?

github.com/jointhefediverse-ne

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Hmm, just one thing, I will need to translate the dropdown options.

Anyone free to lend a hand?

github.com/jointhefediverse-ne

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Huge thanks to @cheeaun for his amazing work on adding automatic dark/light mode to jointhefediverse.net!!

A side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
ALT text detailsA side-by-side comparison of the original dark theme of the linked site (left) and a new light theme with a theme switcher in the top right corner (right).
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Big shout-out to @alr86, who just provided Persian translation for jointhefediverse.net!

A screenshot of the linked page, showing the text "What is fediverse?" in Persian, in shades of purple, centered on a black background.

Below the text is a button labeled "Explore", in Persian.

The site menu in the top left corner and the language switcher in the top right corner are also in Persian.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the linked page, showing the text "What is fediverse?" in Persian, in shades of purple, centered on a black background. Below the text is a button labeled "Explore", in Persian. The site menu in the top left corner and the language switcher in the top right corner are also in Persian.
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Our Wonderful Green Future

@OWGF@mastodon.world

Is this what my Wordpress blog should look like?
Bringing my Domain name, my primary blog and my SocialWeb stuff together into one united page? (they would stack in mobile)
🤔

OWGF wordpress page and mastodon pages combined.
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Our Wonderful Green Future

@OWGF@mastodon.world

Is this what my Wordpress blog should look like?
Bringing my Domain name, my primary blog and my SocialWeb stuff together into one united page? (they would stack in mobile)
🤔

OWGF wordpress page and mastodon pages combined.
ALT text detailsOWGF wordpress page and mastodon pages combined.
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Stefan Bohacek

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Big shout-out to @alr86, who just provided Persian translation for jointhefediverse.net!

A screenshot of the linked page, showing the text "What is fediverse?" in Persian, in shades of purple, centered on a black background.

Below the text is a button labeled "Explore", in Persian.

The site menu in the top left corner and the language switcher in the top right corner are also in Persian.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Big shout-out to @alr86, who just provided Persian translation for jointhefediverse.net!

A screenshot of the linked page, showing the text "What is fediverse?" in Persian, in shades of purple, centered on a black background.

Below the text is a button labeled "Explore", in Persian.

The site menu in the top left corner and the language switcher in the top right corner are also in Persian.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the linked page, showing the text "What is fediverse?" in Persian, in shades of purple, centered on a black background. Below the text is a button labeled "Explore", in Persian. The site menu in the top left corner and the language switcher in the top right corner are also in Persian.
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Derick Rethans

@derickr@phpc.social

📜 I wrote a new article: "Own Your Content"

📢 In it, I discuss how the Fediverse, through ActivityPub, is the antidote against walled gardens, oppressive advertising, data-stealing, surveillance, and enshittification by Big Tech™.

🔗 derickrethans.nl/own-your-cont

💻 I gave a keynote based on it at in Berlin last week. I hope to soon make a recording too.

:fediverse: I also have an ActivityPub version which you can read at phpc.social/@blog@social.deric

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Thanks to an inquiry posed by @wendy yesterday, I discovered two amazing projects to map community events from aroubd the on an @openstreetmap base.

«𝖛𝖔𝔦𝔡 balotta» by @grafton9 shows venues listed on balotta.org, an Italian @gancio server.
🗺️ autistici.org/void/balotta

«vous revoir» by @simon shows events listed across both @mobilizon and servers.
🗺️ vousrevoir.be

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A screenshot of a map with different colored circles showing single events across Brussels
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Thanks to an inquiry posed by @wendy yesterday, I discovered two amazing projects to map community events from aroubd the on an @openstreetmap base.

«𝖛𝖔𝔦𝔡 balotta» by @grafton9 shows venues listed on balotta.org, an Italian @gancio server.
🗺️ autistici.org/void/balotta

«vous revoir» by @simon shows events listed across both @mobilizon and servers.
🗺️ vousrevoir.be

A screenshot of a map with lots of green circles of various sizes showing venues across Bologna
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A screenshot of a map with different colored circles showing single events across Brussels
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a map with different colored circles showing single events across Brussels
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

When I made my Fediverse list, I wasn't too focused on how things looked or read, so long as I got my list out as quickly as possible - Not knowing how fast things may happen in the world.

Things in the world are still getting, worse, that has, unfortunately, not changed, but I had time to finally get around improving the repo:

https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The_Fediverse_Outside_United_States

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

When I made my Fediverse list, I wasn't too focused on how things looked or read, so long as I got my list out as quickly as possible - Not knowing how fast things may happen in the world.

Things in the world are still getting, worse, that has, unfortunately, not changed, but I had time to finally get around improving the repo:

https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The_Fediverse_Outside_United_States

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@technews@eicker.news

The 2025 for the aims to finalise the full experience: seamless publishing, following, reading, interacting, moderating in the . activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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@technews@eicker.news

The 2025 for the aims to finalise the full experience: seamless publishing, following, reading, interacting, moderating in the . activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Looking forward to seeing @bjoernsta @_elena @andypiper @babetteknauer @wendyhk @lavaeolus @aikvaneemeren @RonaldHuizer @bert_hubert @manfredzielinski @tsongloong @wlaatje @Jurjenvdb @cubicgarden and many more including **you** at the @publicspaces conference in Amsterdam tomorrow!

For more info:
conference.publicspaces.net/

See you all tomorrow!

Screenshot of the PublicSpaces conference "Shaping Our Digital Future" in Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam banner. The banner is red with bold white letters. In the left lower corner it includes the logo's of sponsors. More information on the conference can be found here: https://conference.publicspaces.net/
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Taking a look at the Wordpress ActivityPub Roadmap, at the very end I see this:

> Client-to-Server API (exploration)
> At this stage, we’re exploring and evaluating this based on community interest and potential use cases.

Client to Server API for ActivityPub is not widely utilized (or at all?) so this would be of great benefit to all fediverse platforms.

SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY INTEREST!!! @activitypub.blog

activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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Derick Rethans

@derickr@phpc.social

📜 I wrote a new article: "Own Your Content"

📢 In it, I discuss how the Fediverse, through ActivityPub, is the antidote against walled gardens, oppressive advertising, data-stealing, surveillance, and enshittification by Big Tech™.

🔗 derickrethans.nl/own-your-cont

💻 I gave a keynote based on it at in Berlin last week. I hope to soon make a recording too.

:fediverse: I also have an ActivityPub version which you can read at phpc.social/@blog@social.deric

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APC

@APC@mastodon.social

Stepping outside the algorithm

“The idea that billions of people should gather, speak and be governed under one algorithmic roof has already proven to be not only dangerous but unsustainable.”

---> This article was produced thanks to the contributions of several APC members, particularly from the global South:

apc.org/en/news/stepping-outsi

cc @smallcircles @peertube @globalvoices

An abstract illustration depicting human figures interacting with technological elements, data streams, and organic forms like a large lotus flower. The colour palette is dominated by pinks, purples, and blues, suggesting a blend of digital and natural worlds, and the complex relationship between technology, human experience, and efforts to understand or influence algorithms and digital spaces. Illustration by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC.org
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APC

@APC@mastodon.social

Stepping outside the algorithm

“The idea that billions of people should gather, speak and be governed under one algorithmic roof has already proven to be not only dangerous but unsustainable.”

---> This article was produced thanks to the contributions of several APC members, particularly from the global South:

apc.org/en/news/stepping-outsi

cc @smallcircles @peertube @globalvoices

An abstract illustration depicting human figures interacting with technological elements, data streams, and organic forms like a large lotus flower. The colour palette is dominated by pinks, purples, and blues, suggesting a blend of digital and natural worlds, and the complex relationship between technology, human experience, and efforts to understand or influence algorithms and digital spaces. Illustration by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC.org
ALT text detailsAn abstract illustration depicting human figures interacting with technological elements, data streams, and organic forms like a large lotus flower. The colour palette is dominated by pinks, purples, and blues, suggesting a blend of digital and natural worlds, and the complex relationship between technology, human experience, and efforts to understand or influence algorithms and digital spaces. Illustration by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC.org
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Derick Rethans

@derickr@phpc.social

📜 I wrote a new article: "Own Your Content"

📢 In it, I discuss how the Fediverse, through ActivityPub, is the antidote against walled gardens, oppressive advertising, data-stealing, surveillance, and enshittification by Big Tech™.

🔗 derickrethans.nl/own-your-cont

💻 I gave a keynote based on it at in Berlin last week. I hope to soon make a recording too.

:fediverse: I also have an ActivityPub version which you can read at phpc.social/@blog@social.deric

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Taking a look at the Wordpress ActivityPub Roadmap, at the very end I see this:

> Client-to-Server API (exploration)
> At this stage, we’re exploring and evaluating this based on community interest and potential use cases.

Client to Server API for ActivityPub is not widely utilized (or at all?) so this would be of great benefit to all fediverse platforms.

SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY INTEREST!!! @activitypub.blog

activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org open beta is nearly here 👀

Soon, we'll be sending out invites to Channel.org to a number of people across the open social web. Including those who have joined the waitlist!

If you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest at support@channel.org and we'll send an invite code across when it goes live 🌠

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org open beta is nearly here 👀

Soon, we'll be sending out invites to Channel.org to a number of people across the open social web. Including those who have joined the waitlist!

If you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest at support@channel.org and we'll send an invite code across when it goes live 🌠

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Taking a look at the Wordpress ActivityPub Roadmap, at the very end I see this:

> Client-to-Server API (exploration)
> At this stage, we’re exploring and evaluating this based on community interest and potential use cases.

Client to Server API for ActivityPub is not widely utilized (or at all?) so this would be of great benefit to all fediverse platforms.

SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY INTEREST!!! @activitypub.blog

activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org open beta is nearly here 👀

Soon, we'll be sending out invites to Channel.org to a number of people across the open social web. Including those who have joined the waitlist!

If you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest at support@channel.org and we'll send an invite code across when it goes live 🌠

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org open beta is nearly here 👀

Soon, we'll be sending out invites to Channel.org to a number of people across the open social web. Including those who have joined the waitlist!

If you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest at support@channel.org and we'll send an invite code across when it goes live 🌠

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Taking a look at the Wordpress ActivityPub Roadmap, at the very end I see this:

> Client-to-Server API (exploration)
> At this stage, we’re exploring and evaluating this based on community interest and potential use cases.

Client to Server API for ActivityPub is not widely utilized (or at all?) so this would be of great benefit to all fediverse platforms.

SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY INTEREST!!! @activitypub.blog

activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

“Noor, who made so many friends on Bluesky since she started an account there in the summer of 2023, had her account suddenly suspended on Friday. Bluesky did not send a reason for the suspension, so while she wrote an appeal, she did not know what actions she was appealing, so as of now it's still suspended. She’s been silenced, and effectively disappeared.”

chuffed.org/project/noor-and-h

Follow her here and please help if you can:

@Salwa_hassan1982

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

“Noor, who made so many friends on Bluesky since she started an account there in the summer of 2023, had her account suddenly suspended on Friday. Bluesky did not send a reason for the suspension, so while she wrote an appeal, she did not know what actions she was appealing, so as of now it's still suspended. She’s been silenced, and effectively disappeared.”

chuffed.org/project/noor-and-h

Follow her here and please help if you can:

@Salwa_hassan1982

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to DNKrupinski's post

@dnkrupinski Wenn sie es auf einer writefreely oder WordPress Instanz tun, dann ist es ok. Auf einer Mastodon Instanz mit 500 Zeichen maximal und dann x Posts absetzen, dann ist es nicht ok. Das #Fediverse bietet je nach Anwendung die entsprechenden Plattformen. @feb
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

“Noor, who made so many friends on Bluesky since she started an account there in the summer of 2023, had her account suddenly suspended on Friday. Bluesky did not send a reason for the suspension, so while she wrote an appeal, she did not know what actions she was appealing, so as of now it's still suspended. She’s been silenced, and effectively disappeared.”

chuffed.org/project/noor-and-h

Follow her here and please help if you can:

@Salwa_hassan1982

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to DNKrupinski's post

@dnkrupinski@hannover.town kommt vielleicht daher, das das nie Microblogging war. Auch wenn es für euch mit Mastodon so aussieht
@feb@loma.ml

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

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That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Looking forward to seeing @bjoernsta @_elena @andypiper @babetteknauer @wendyhk @lavaeolus @aikvaneemeren @RonaldHuizer @bert_hubert @manfredzielinski @tsongloong @wlaatje @Jurjenvdb @cubicgarden and many more including **you** at the @publicspaces conference in Amsterdam tomorrow!

For more info:
conference.publicspaces.net/

See you all tomorrow!

Screenshot of the PublicSpaces conference "Shaping Our Digital Future" in Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam banner. The banner is red with bold white letters. In the left lower corner it includes the logo's of sponsors. More information on the conference can be found here: https://conference.publicspaces.net/
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Nextcloud as first cloud software to get the Blauer Engel ecolabel for green IT« nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-a

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


framapiaf.org/@peertube/114664

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@rresoli@mastodon.opencloud.lu · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena I see that after all you made the video public. By the way the same June 10 @linuxtrent , my Linux User Group, held a public event introducing the : linuxtrent.it/vieni-a-scoprire (italian). Your video is now at beginning of our page listing notable resources about the Fediverse linuxtrent.it/vieni-a-scoprire (italian) . Many many congratulations and thanks!!! 🙏🙏🙏

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Daniel de Kay

@daniel@friendica.tangoverse.org · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena It is a great resource for those who want to bring friends and family over. I have shared it on Facebook - and some of my friends have reshared already.

is amazing, but the whole “get my mom to use it” suffers from its complexity and freedom.

So much is happening these days that open new doors - your video simplifies and summarizes the core story. Well done!

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Remember when the web was fun? @cwebber does, and she reminded users of that in her keynote speech at last week's FediForum, in which she talked about how the fediverse can't succeed without joy. Here's @ricmac's writeup of the event, which included presentations from @_elena, @quillmatiq, @mike, @michael, @benpate and more.

flip.it/ft862s

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Introducing the fediverse!

Video: videos.elenarossini.com/w/64Vu

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/12(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Tomorrow: headed to Amsterdam, for PublicSpaces on Friday. Looking forward to talking about the , public services, and the open web.

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Introducing the fediverse!

Video: videos.elenarossini.com/w/64Vu

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

The Links

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family,

HOTEL PAST DUE

is
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&

Ko-fi.com/SabiLewSounds
PayPal.me/SabiLewSounds

Cash.app/toadlyturtle
Venmo.com/toadlyturtle
(note: Sabi)

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Introducing the fediverse!

Video: videos.elenarossini.com/w/64Vu

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@reiver@mastodon.social

📡 Decentralized... but not disconnected.

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓 August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Tomorrow: headed to Amsterdam, for PublicSpaces on Friday. Looking forward to talking about the , public services, and the open web.

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I am reviewing some sessions from last year badge summit, and I found interesting the goal from some companies ...

Certainly @badgefed wants to move to the other side ...

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Tomorrow: headed to Amsterdam, for PublicSpaces on Friday. Looking forward to talking about the , public services, and the open web.

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PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


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This video is a colorful introduction to the guided by filmmaker & Fediverse advocate Watch now to discover a whole new world of social media, one where is respected, users are empowered, and has no say.
What a simple, powerful statement about the fediverse by @_elena in her amazing movie. Thanks a lot!!!

videos.elenarossini.com/w/64Vu

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Remember when the web was fun? @cwebber does, and she reminded users of that in her keynote speech at last week's FediForum, in which she talked about how the fediverse can't succeed without joy. Here's @ricmac's writeup of the event, which included presentations from @_elena, @quillmatiq, @mike, @michael, @benpate and more.

flip.it/ft862s

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Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #120

Fediforum happened this week, porting your social graph cross-protocol with Bounce, Bonfire gets closer to release, a prominent Lemmy server shuts down, and much more.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

FediForum and related announcements

The FediForum unconference was this week, with three days of sessions, keynotes and demos. The event was originally scheduled for April, but got cancelled at the last minute due to drama around transphobic statements made by one of the co-organisers. The individual in question left FediForum, and instead FediForum set up an advisory board with a number of community members. This edition of FediForum had keynotes for the first time, by ActivityPub co-creator Christine Lemmer-Webber, author Cory Doctorow, and Ian Forrester, who lead a Mastodon instance at the BBC. There were also a large number of demos (list here) and unconference sessions about a wide variety of subjects. I’ll write more about both the demos and the keynotes once the videos of them will become available online, likely next week.

Bounce is a newly-announced tool that allows people to migrate their social graph across protocols. It is made by A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed. The ability to port a social graph from AT Protocol to ActivityPub reshapes what is possible within the Open Social Web. For that reason, I think Bounce is a meaningful release, with its power mainly being in altering the shape of these networks. I wrote an essay on that this week that goes into the philosophical side of Bounce. For more practical information I can recommend this coverage by TechCrunch and The Verge. Meanwhile, A New Social’s CTO Ryan Barrett has shared all the updates and new features that have happened to Bridgy Fed over the recent months.

Music sharing platform Bandwagon shared more information during Fediforum on their development work, and how they are working on integrating album sales. A dev blog by Bandwagon recently shared their plans on adding a premium subscription, and how album sales work. During a Fediforum session, developer Ben Pate shared some screenshots on what this looks like. WeDistribute has a deep dive into Bandwagon and the current state of development based on the latest FediForum session.

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform that has slowly been reaching the end of the line for development, and they announced the release candidate version of Bonfire 1.0. It is a framework and platform for building communities on the fediverse, and has a large variety of features and extensibility. One of the standout features is circles and boundaries. Circles allow users to define lists of accounts, and boundaries allows users to determine on a per-post basis to what circles each post gets shared. This creates a significant amount of flexibility on how to handle private posts, something which is in huge demand within the open social web. Bonfire also gives users a large amount of control over how they see and filter their feed. For more of a philosophical take on that, I recently wrote about how Bonfire’s approach on custom feeds compares to Bluesky’s approach. The developers are inviting people to install their own instance and experiment with the new features. It is unknown when Bonfire will be ready for a full 1.0 release. For another look at Bonfire, TechCrunch also covered the story.

Filmmaker and fediverse evangelist Elena Rossini has released her fediverse promotion video, which was highly anticipated by the community. The video can be viewed here, and tells the story of why the fediverse matters for a lay audience. The video is worth paying attention to for two reasons: first of all, it is a well-produced promo video for the fediverse that explains some of the core ideas in an accessible manner. Secondly, the video has gotten a huge amount of support from within the fediverse community, with a large number of prominent people within the community supporting Rossini’s work. One of the challenges of analysing a decentralised community is that there is no singular decentralised community, there are a wide variety of different groups and cultures. However, by seeing how and who responded positively to the video, it becomes clear that Rossini’s video does represent a dominant and popular understanding of what the fediverse is, and why it matters. In that way, analysing the video does provide good insight into the one of the more dominant and popular cultures of the fediverse.

Shutdown of Lemmy and opportunity for PieFed

Lemm.ee, one of the biggest Lemmy servers, is shutting down at the end of June. The team says: “The key reason is that we just don’t have enough people on the admin team to keep the place running. Most of the admin team has stepped down, mostly due to burnout, and finding replacements hasn’t worked out.” This has some significant impact on the wider Threadiverse community, as the lemm.ee hosted a significant number of popular communities. This makes server shutdowns on Threadiverse platforms signficantly more impactful, as they also impact people who do not have an account on the platform. Community migration is challenging, and there are no specific tools to help with a community with migrating to a different server.

The shutdown of the Lemm.ee server provides an opportunity for PieFed, a link-aggregator platform similar to Lemmy. PieFed is over a year old, that has seen significant development and new features beyond Lemmy, but has not managed to gain traction yet, with growth of users being slow. However, now that communities on the lemm.ee. server need to find a new place, PieFed is emerging as one of the main destinations. In turn, this is giving PieFed some much need promotion and awareness within the Threadiverse community, with PieFed doubling the number of accounts within a week. Lemmy clients are also starting to add support for PieFed, with the Lemmy client Interstellar already supporting PieFed. PieFed also uploaded two PeerTube video walking through all the moderation and administration features the platform has.

Platform updates

Ghost’s work on implementing ActivityPub is getting close to an official release. In their latest update, Ghost said that their ActivityPub integration will be part of the Ghost 6.0 release, which will come in ‘a few weeks’. The team has been working on ActivityPub for over a year, and have grown from 3 people to 8 people now working on their social web integration. For Ghost, the ActivityPub integration is more than just another connector, describing it as ‘a statement that the open web still matters’.

Mastodon is planning to release a new update, version 4.4, with the first beta now available. Some of the new features include the ability to set more feature content on user profiles, more list and follow management tools. For admins, there are better tools for setting legal frameworks, moderation tweaks and more. The biggest feature of the patch is that it will display quoted posts. The highly requested feature will only be fully available in version 4.5, which will include the ability for users to create quoted posts. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput says that he expects version 4.4 to be released at the end of June, with version 4.5 scheduled a few months later in September of October. The organisation also shared their monthly engineering update for May.

PeerTube released their latest version, 7.2, with a new design for video management and publication pages. PeerTube also now has more features for handling sensitive content. Creators can now add an explanation of why the content is marked as sensitive. Users also have more flexibility with how they want sensitive content to be handled, with various different configurations between hiding, blurring or warning about a video with sensitive content. PeerTube is also running a crowdfunding campaign for the mobile app, which has now crossed the halfway mark at 35k EUR. This milestone is for video management from the mobile app, with the next milestone being for livestream support in-app. The PeerTube app developer also shared a blog post with his thoughts on the technical framework considerations for building the app.

Hollo is a single-user microblogging platform, and their latest release has a significant number of new features, including better OAuth and various upgrades to the UX. Developer Hong Minhee also announced that independent fediverse developer Emelia Smith will join as a co-maintainer for Hollo.

The Links

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Stephan Hadan 🇪🇺

@stiebke@hadan.social

Become part of the Fediverse - Great introductory video by @_elena videos.elenarossini.com/w/64Vu

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Remember when the web was fun? @cwebber does, and she reminded users of that in her keynote speech at last week's FediForum, in which she talked about how the fediverse can't succeed without joy. Here's @ricmac's writeup of the event, which included presentations from @_elena, @quillmatiq, @mike, @michael, @benpate and more.

flip.it/ft862s

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Remember when the web was fun? @cwebber does, and she reminded users of that in her keynote speech at last week's FediForum, in which she talked about how the fediverse can't succeed without joy. Here's @ricmac's writeup of the event, which included presentations from @_elena, @quillmatiq, @mike, @michael, @benpate and more.

flip.it/ft862s

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Remember when the web was fun? @cwebber does, and she reminded users of that in her keynote speech at last week's FediForum, in which she talked about how the fediverse can't succeed without joy. Here's @ricmac's writeup of the event, which included presentations from @_elena, @quillmatiq, @mike, @michael, @benpate and more.

flip.it/ft862s

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📡 Decentralized... but not disconnected.

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓 August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Felipe Baez

@felipebaez@mastodon.social · Reply to Schmaker's post

@schmaker @ainali @sknob @fritjof @erikkemp @jan @anca @nacly @yunohost @j12t @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @clabru @danielcasanueva @severin @patel.riyen @samaaberg Already mirrored on mine! =) Thank you for the video @elena , indeed the best commercial for the so far!

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OpenTech(AUC)

@OpenTech_AUC@social.edu.nl

"What do the Big Tech billionaires and kleptocrats wish I would do? And then I will do the OPPOSITE."

We love @_elena and everything that she does for the . Her work inspires us all, teachers and students, to just start building the digital world we all deserve.

So thanks @_elena , for everything, and especially thanks for this great video. We will share it with as many people as we can.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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The IT Blog

@blog@www.locked.de

A New Era of Social Media – Video by Elena Rossini

If you are not following Elena Rossini, you might have missed her really great video about the Fediverse. I find it a very nice and clean way – not focusing on technology but on us, the users. She doesn’t lecture or explain too much – she just shares what she’s found: a space that feels more human. No ads, no algorithmic pressure, just room to breathe and exchange. No ads, no algorithmic […]

locked.de/a-new-era-of-social-

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


framapiaf.org/@peertube/114664

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lps

@lps@mograph.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena first of all, thanks to people sharing the load, it played buttery smooth. Secondly, I think this went :). 1 day later over 5.7k views at this point, wow!!!

5.7k views of this video one day later
ALT text details5.7k views of this video one day later
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: のシンボルとして ⁂ の文字を定着させようとする動き、一応ジワジワ広がってるのかな…
(日本語圏ではほとんど見かけない気がするけど :tony_normal:
typo.social/@FediverseSymbol/1

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

漢字圏の人が見たら「⁂」って「森」をなんとなく想起する気がする。
は森なのかもしれないな… 🌳🌲🌴🪾🌵🏝️
ということは、我々はその木々に留まる鳥のような存在なのか 🐦
…あれ、たしかに、自分もむかし「鳥」として「つぶやいてた」記憶があるぞ… :tony_smirking:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: のシンボルとして ⁂ の文字を定着させようとする動き、一応ジワジワ広がってるのかな…
(日本語圏ではほとんど見かけない気がするけど :tony_normal:
typo.social/@FediverseSymbol/1

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: In case you missed it over the weekend, Tapestry 1.2.1 is now available in the App Store.

Sound effects respect Silent Mode, we’ve added a new refreshing behavior, checks to prevent ads from appearing when they shouldn't and more.

View the complete list of what's new - usetapestry.com/history

Available now in the App Store
apps.apple.com/us/app/tapestry

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

:threads: でDM機能をテスト中とのこと。そういやまだなかった。
一方で :fediverse: 対応は今年に入ってからほとんど止まっており、新たな機能は投稿に付けたトピック(少し前からタグ機能をトピック機能に変えた)をハッシュタグとしてFediverse側にも送るようになったくらい(ただし文字列にハッシュ記号を付けただけなのでこちらではハッシュタグとして認識されない)。

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


framapiaf.org/@peertube/114664

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ActivityPub for WordPress のキャラクター?に :fediverse: を表すシンボルとして ⁂ があしらわれてるな
⁂ を使おうっていう動き、結構マイナーなのかなと思ってたけど結構ちゃんと広がっているんだな :tony_smiling:

Our 2025 Roadmap: Building the Future of WordPress Federation – ActivityPub for WordPress
activitypub.blog/2025/06/11/ou

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Working till 4 am list night, just finished the mega chore of checking all non-ghost entries on -fediverse-apps and crafting the new taxonomy. Check out the revitalized list:

delightful.coding.social/delig

Thanks much to @nlnet who made it possible for me to work on this. I have attributed you - hard-working team who has helped so much to get where it is today - in the footer and more elaborately in contributors doc:

codeberg.org/socialcoding/deli

Next phase:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, now also in English:
As far as I know, @heiseonline is now the (EDIT:) third media organization with it's own instance on to share directly in the .

The first channel to look out for is @ct_3003, but there are more to come.

I hope, we're only the beginning, so let's spread the word!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


framapiaf.org/@peertube/114664

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

PeerTube will add live streaming to the mobile app if they reach their next milestone. Let’s make it happen! Share this post and donate if you can!


framapiaf.org/@peertube/114664

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tsutrav

@tsutrav@indieweb.social

This handy chart appeared in a promo video created by @_elena Very handy. I was unaware of all these options and am looking forward to exploring the Reddit alternatives.

Black two-column chart showing non-federated app icons on the left like Facebook and instagram and fediverse icons on the right like mastodon and pixelated
ALT text detailsBlack two-column chart showing non-federated app icons on the left like Facebook and instagram and fediverse icons on the right like mastodon and pixelated
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Looking to lure people to the fediverse? Share @_elena's explainer with them. It's a four-minute video that makes things simple for anyone to understand.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Natouille 🍷 🥃 🍾

@Natouille@mastodon.tetaneutral.net

Une vidéo très sympa qui explique le Fediverse (avec des sous-titres en plusieurs langues)
A faire tourner
news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Natouille 🍷 🥃 🍾

@Natouille@mastodon.tetaneutral.net

Une vidéo très sympa qui explique le Fediverse (avec des sous-titres en plusieurs langues)
A faire tourner
news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Elena Rossini

@ele@elenarossini.com

https://elenarossini.com/2025/06/my-fediverse-promo-video-frequently-asked-questions/

Dear readers and Fedi friends,

Thank you so much for your super enthusiastic feedback to my Fediverse promo video. I’m really touched.

My Fediverse posts about the video have been shared over 1500 times yesterday and I’ve been receiving hundreds of comments.

I thought that it may be useful to address a few points in a single post, so that I don’t have to repeat the same things over and over. Also: on Wednesday afternoons pre-schools are closed so I will be offline for the rest of the day.

Questions I will cover in this post:

  • “Why can’t I share the video via PeerTube?”
  • “Will there be foreign language versions of the voice-over narration?”
  • “Can I share this video on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok?”
  • “I uploaded the video to LinkedIn and wanted to tag you but couldn’t find you.”
  • “What is the license for the video?”

1) “Why can’t I share the video via PeerTube?”

The video is currently UNLISTED on my PeerTube on purpose: I don’t have a solid caching solution in place for that VPS (I’m self-hosting PeerTube) and I want to avoid the Mastodon Hug of Death – aka hundreds of Mastodon servers trying to fetch the cover image of my video and thus taking my VPS offline. I already experienced it twice and I didn’t want to take any risks with this video.

So please, even if you find its PeerTube URL, stick to sharing the URL from the blog post about it: https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

If you want to EMBED the video on a blog post, I’d happily share the code with you, so just DM me and I’ll send it over.

2) “Will there be foreign language versions of the voice-over narration?”

YES! I plan to record French and Italian VOs next week (I speak those languages too) and I have the perfect person for the German version, who agreed to do it.

This may take a little bit of time. Please remember this is all volunteer / unpaid work. These versions will come ASAP.

3) “Can I share this video on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok?”

YES please! Feel free to share it widely in order to advocate for the Fediverse.

My amazing interns Sam and Riyen are currently producing short cuts of the video made to be shared on those Big Tech platforms. We’ll make them available soon for download.

4) “I uploaded the video to LinkedIn and wanted to tag you but couldn’t find you.”

Yep. I deleted ALL my Big Tech social accounts a while ago, so that’s normal. But thank you for the kind gesture.

5) “What is the license for the video?”

CC Attribution – Non Commercial – Share Alike: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en

Thank you again for your wonderful support!!!

Elena

 

 

A photo of me sitting crossed legged in front of a title that says "the future is federated"
ALT text detailsA photo of me sitting crossed legged in front of a title that says "the future is federated"
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Elena Rossini

@ele@elenarossini.com

https://elenarossini.com/2025/06/my-fediverse-promo-video-frequently-asked-questions/

Dear readers and Fedi friends,

Thank you so much for your super enthusiastic feedback to my Fediverse promo video. I’m really touched.

My Fediverse posts about the video have been shared over 1500 times yesterday and I’ve been receiving hundreds of comments.

I thought that it may be useful to address a few points in a single post, so that I don’t have to repeat the same things over and over. Also: on Wednesday afternoons pre-schools are closed so I will be offline for the rest of the day.

Questions I will cover in this post:

  • “Why can’t I share the video via PeerTube?”
  • “Will there be foreign language versions of the voice-over narration?”
  • “Can I share this video on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok?”
  • “I uploaded the video to LinkedIn and wanted to tag you but couldn’t find you.”
  • “What is the license for the video?”

1) “Why can’t I share the video via PeerTube?”

The video is currently UNLISTED on my PeerTube on purpose: I don’t have a solid caching solution in place for that VPS (I’m self-hosting PeerTube) and I want to avoid the Mastodon Hug of Death – aka hundreds of Mastodon servers trying to fetch the cover image of my video and thus taking my VPS offline. I already experienced it twice and I didn’t want to take any risks with this video.

So please, even if you find its PeerTube URL, stick to sharing the URL from the blog post about it: https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

If you want to EMBED the video on a blog post, I’d happily share the code with you, so just DM me and I’ll send it over.

2) “Will there be foreign language versions of the voice-over narration?”

YES! I plan to record French and Italian VOs next week (I speak those languages too) and I have the perfect person for the German version, who agreed to do it.

This may take a little bit of time. Please remember this is all volunteer / unpaid work. These versions will come ASAP.

3) “Can I share this video on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok?”

YES please! Feel free to share it widely in order to advocate for the Fediverse.

My amazing interns Sam and Riyen are currently producing short cuts of the video made to be shared on those Big Tech platforms. We’ll make them available soon for download.

4) “I uploaded the video to LinkedIn and wanted to tag you but couldn’t find you.”

Yep. I deleted ALL my Big Tech social accounts a while ago, so that’s normal. But thank you for the kind gesture.

5) “What is the license for the video?”

CC Attribution – Non Commercial – Share Alike: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en

Thank you again for your wonderful support!!!

Elena

 

 

A photo of me sitting crossed legged in front of a title that says "the future is federated"
ALT text detailsA photo of me sitting crossed legged in front of a title that says "the future is federated"
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Lee 🌏

@MrLee@aus.social

Nicely put
activitypub.ghost.org/ramping-

This launch, though, feels bigger than most, because ActivityPub is more than a protocol or a fancy feature; it’s a statement that the open web still matters. 

Federating Ghost means publishers no longer have to choose between owning their work and reaching an audience. You post once, on your own domain, and it travels everywhere—the network effect without the lock-in.

That's the dream.
ALT text detailsThis launch, though, feels bigger than most, because ActivityPub is more than a protocol or a fancy feature; it’s a statement that the open web still matters. Federating Ghost means publishers no longer have to choose between owning their work and reaching an audience. You post once, on your own domain, and it travels everywhere—the network effect without the lock-in. That's the dream.
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Dodge the dodgy infested corporate services and zoom out, as on the we own the stream. Here are platforms that offer of or in real time or near real time, with live chat and other capabilities.

On the fediverse our 💜 meet people and humanity and we engage our favorite fedi crowds. Fedi is where outreach matters.

LIVE. @librecast is a research project aiming to bring to the masses.

. @owncast

Snapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
ALT text detailsSnapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Nextcloud as first cloud software to get the Blauer Engel ecolabel for green IT« nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-a

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Frankreich nimmt das ins Visier. Gegenüber Politico sagt die französische Digitalministerin, neben Reddit und BlueSky prüfe die französische Regierung eine Einstufung von als Pornoplattform. Die Konsequenz wäre eine Verpflichtung Frankreichs neue Regeln zu digitalen anzuwenden.
Bei Nichteinhaltung drohen Strafen, delisting oder blocking.

Zeigt sich wieder: Das Thema online ist ein Angriff auf das freie Internet.

web.archive.org/web/2025061107

Screenshot mit Text:

"Digital Minister Clara Chappaz's office told POLITICO it is considering designating websites such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Reddit — all of which allow the distribution of adult content — as porn platforms, obliging them to implement stringent age verification requirements under new French rules that came into effect Saturday.



'Our focus is age verification for any platform that distributes or enables the sharing of pornographic content,' Chappaz's office said in an email.

Failure to comply could see sites fined, delisted from search engines or blocked completely."
ALT text detailsScreenshot mit Text: "Digital Minister Clara Chappaz's office told POLITICO it is considering designating websites such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Reddit — all of which allow the distribution of adult content — as porn platforms, obliging them to implement stringent age verification requirements under new French rules that came into effect Saturday. 'Our focus is age verification for any platform that distributes or enables the sharing of pornographic content,' Chappaz's office said in an email. Failure to comply could see sites fined, delisted from search engines or blocked completely."
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Lee 🌏

@MrLee@aus.social

Nicely put
activitypub.ghost.org/ramping-

This launch, though, feels bigger than most, because ActivityPub is more than a protocol or a fancy feature; it’s a statement that the open web still matters. 

Federating Ghost means publishers no longer have to choose between owning their work and reaching an audience. You post once, on your own domain, and it travels everywhere—the network effect without the lock-in.

That's the dream.
ALT text detailsThis launch, though, feels bigger than most, because ActivityPub is more than a protocol or a fancy feature; it’s a statement that the open web still matters. Federating Ghost means publishers no longer have to choose between owning their work and reaching an audience. You post once, on your own domain, and it travels everywhere—the network effect without the lock-in. That's the dream.
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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Soon, you'll be able to buy music on the Fediverse.

Bandwagon, the music-sharing platform built on Emissary, has seen a lot of success over the past few months. The site has grown to a catalogue of over 300 different musicians, spanning a wide range of different sounds and genres. After refining search and discovery features, project lead Ben Pate has decided to focus on introducing a payment system for music sales.

wedistribute.org/2025/06/bandw

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Added a few new / articles to the Lemmy group.

lemmy.world/c/fediverse_press

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Looking to lure people to the fediverse? Share @_elena's explainer with them. It's a four-minute video that makes things simple for anyone to understand.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Soon, you'll be able to buy music on the Fediverse.

Bandwagon, the music-sharing platform built on Emissary, has seen a lot of success over the past few months. The site has grown to a catalogue of over 300 different musicians, spanning a wide range of different sounds and genres. After refining search and discovery features, project lead Ben Pate has decided to focus on introducing a payment system for music sales.

wedistribute.org/2025/06/bandw

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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Soon, you'll be able to buy music on the Fediverse.

Bandwagon, the music-sharing platform built on Emissary, has seen a lot of success over the past few months. The site has grown to a catalogue of over 300 different musicians, spanning a wide range of different sounds and genres. After refining search and discovery features, project lead Ben Pate has decided to focus on introducing a payment system for music sales.

wedistribute.org/2025/06/bandw

Yogthos's avatar
Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Soon, you'll be able to buy music on the Fediverse.

Bandwagon, the music-sharing platform built on Emissary, has seen a lot of success over the past few months. The site has grown to a catalogue of over 300 different musicians, spanning a wide range of different sounds and genres. After refining search and discovery features, project lead Ben Pate has decided to focus on introducing a payment system for music sales.

wedistribute.org/2025/06/bandw

Yogthos's avatar
Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Soon, you'll be able to buy music on the Fediverse.

Bandwagon, the music-sharing platform built on Emissary, has seen a lot of success over the past few months. The site has grown to a catalogue of over 300 different musicians, spanning a wide range of different sounds and genres. After refining search and discovery features, project lead Ben Pate has decided to focus on introducing a payment system for music sales.

wedistribute.org/2025/06/bandw

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025« blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

The , a collection of web products, aims to provide a viable web alternative to corporate .

💗 While it has a user base, it remains a platform.

📲 At , new apps like , , and were showcased, demonstrating progress in social graph migration, feed management, and monetisation for creators.

👉 thenewstack.io/bringing-joy-ba

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si_irini

@si_irini@mastodon.social

❤️
Sometimes I wonder if there is such a thing as a strong, unique, crazy and infinite love

Yes, we've seen it all in movies or read about it in books

But have we ever experienced it?
Tears
drama
Heartache
Forgetting everything around you
Forgiveness without conditions
Feeling like flying
Seeing and feeling like never before

Does this exist?

With this poll and comments you are helping me a lot with my book
Thank you all ❤️

OptionVoters
Yes, there is great love1 (100%)
No, that does not exist0 (0%)
Yes, it can make you very happy and unhappy0 (0%)
No, I don't know such feelings0 (0%)
Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025« blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

si_irini's avatar
si_irini

@si_irini@mastodon.social

❤️
Sometimes I wonder if there is such a thing as a strong, unique, crazy and infinite love

Yes, we've seen it all in movies or read about it in books

But have we ever experienced it?
Tears
drama
Heartache
Forgetting everything around you
Forgiveness without conditions
Feeling like flying
Seeing and feeling like never before

Does this exist?

With this poll and comments you are helping me a lot with my book
Thank you all ❤️

OptionVoters
Yes, there is great love1 (100%)
No, that does not exist0 (0%)
Yes, it can make you very happy and unhappy0 (0%)
No, I don't know such feelings0 (0%)
Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Trunk & Tidbits, May 2025« blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Looking to lure people to the fediverse? Share @_elena's explainer with them. It's a four-minute video that makes things simple for anyone to understand.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Open science forms the pillar for mankind to invent a better world, and a society worth living in. Or so it should be, if academia weren’t held captive or willing prisoner to commercial interests. Fediverse opens new grazing grounds for , , or anyone for that matter, to uncover new and collectively.

If only more tools would add support to join our .

But we have @bonfire Open Science app, and @scifed as early adopters.

Snapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
ALT text detailsSnapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Looking to lure people to the fediverse? Share @_elena's explainer with them. It's a four-minute video that makes things simple for anyone to understand.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Looking to lure people to the fediverse? Share @_elena's explainer with them. It's a four-minute video that makes things simple for anyone to understand.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

The , a collection of web products, aims to provide a viable web alternative to corporate .

💗 While it has a user base, it remains a platform.

📲 At , new apps like , , and were showcased, demonstrating progress in social graph migration, feed management, and monetisation for creators.

👉 thenewstack.io/bringing-joy-ba

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Colin the Mathmo

@ColinTheMathmo@mathstodon.xyz

Explaining the :

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I wonder how close Tumblr is to that ActivityPub support

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

If you want to know what the is, you best watch an amazing 4 min video by Elena Rossini, published today, and previewed at FediForum last week.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's here! An amazing Fediverse explainer video by @_elena 🙌

If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

A huge thank you to Elena, her team, and the amazing community who helped her along the way for building something brilliant to help improve Fediverse awareness and advocacy. Together, we can help build better social media.

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's here! An amazing Fediverse explainer video by @_elena 🙌

If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

A huge thank you to Elena, her team, and the amazing community who helped her along the way for building something brilliant to help improve Fediverse awareness and advocacy. Together, we can help build better social media.

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A fedi explainer video you can share with your grandma. Thanks for your work on this @_elena

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Johannes Ernst's avatar
Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

If you want to know what the is, you best watch an amazing 4 min video by Elena Rossini, published today, and previewed at FediForum last week.

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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APC

@APC@mastodon.social

>>> APC opened a account on the mastodon.social server in 2017.

It took us a while to really integrate Mastodon into our and mindsets.

A few days ago, we tooted for the thousandth time. To mark this milestone, here are a few thoughts:

A full-screen screenshot of the Mastodon profile for APC, with the handle @APC on mastodon.social. The profile displays a banner image with abstract, colorful patterns. Below it, the profile picture is a red circular logo with a white abstract design. The account is described as "The Association for Progressive Communications is a worldwide network supporting the use of internet and ICTs for social justice and sustainable development." It shows they joined on Jan 09, 2017, and their website is apc.org. Key statistics include "1K posts," "321 following," and "913 followers."
ALT text detailsA full-screen screenshot of the Mastodon profile for APC, with the handle @APC on mastodon.social. The profile displays a banner image with abstract, colorful patterns. Below it, the profile picture is a red circular logo with a white abstract design. The account is described as "The Association for Progressive Communications is a worldwide network supporting the use of internet and ICTs for social justice and sustainable development." It shows they joined on Jan 09, 2017, and their website is apc.org. Key statistics include "1K posts," "321 following," and "913 followers."
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

I used fedi.directory by @FediFollows just this morning to find a couple of new (to me) podcasts. An increadibly valuable service, we all on the owe them a huge thanks. Donate if you can!

fedi.directory

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Media Revolution

@mediarevolution@mastodon.social

thank you @fediforum for helping us connect with @TCMuffin & @lexicaleigh - ace moderators of the toot.wales instance.

Not only are we now but we're also hatching plans to help others find the way in the ...hopefully en masse! 💪

But first...

Do buddy systems already exist? 🙌

Would a buddy system be helpful to others? 🤝

Is there a catchy name for transitioning from big tech platforms or can we make one up!? 🤔

Do you want to be involved?!! 👀

Please boost!!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A fedi explainer video you can share with your grandma. Thanks for your work on this @_elena

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Operation: Puppet (he/him)'s avatar
Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

I used fedi.directory by @FediFollows just this morning to find a couple of new (to me) podcasts. An increadibly valuable service, we all on the owe them a huge thanks. Donate if you can!

fedi.directory

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Kirsten Bock💫

@privacyDE@legal.social

The is (no) magic 🪄, it‘s real and ready for you ✨

by @_elena

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Kirsten Bock💫

@privacyDE@legal.social

The is (no) magic 🪄, it‘s real and ready for you ✨

by @_elena

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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KING CONSULT | Kommunikation

@kingconsult@berlin.social · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

Wow! Perfectly done! 🙌 Many thanks for all your efforts with this spendid video!

👋 @EUCommission the problem is clear, the solution is here: news.elenarossini.com/fedivers
Supporting the is supporting .

@elena
@samaaberg @patel.riyen @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly @j12t @anca @yunohost

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errorbody

@errorbody@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena @samaaberg @patel.riyen @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly @j12t @anca @yunohost

Ever since you mentioned that you were working on this video (which is really more than just a video) I was excited about it and looking forward to watch it. Today was the day.... aaaaaand I loved it! Thank you so much and thanks to everyone who was involved in this project. Long live the .

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

I used fedi.directory by @FediFollows just this morning to find a couple of new (to me) podcasts. An increadibly valuable service, we all on the owe them a huge thanks. Donate if you can!

fedi.directory

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's here! An amazing Fediverse explainer video by @_elena 🙌

If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

A huge thank you to Elena, her team, and the amazing community who helped her along the way for building something brilliant to help improve Fediverse awareness and advocacy. Together, we can help build better social media.

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I see why everyone loved @elena's fediverse video when it premiered at the .

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

I'd be signing up myself!

via aseachange.com/@elena/statuses

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A fedi explainer video you can share with your grandma. Thanks for your work on this @_elena

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

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Babu Menos 🎵

@babumenos@sunny.garden

Elena Rossini (⁠@_elena⁠, @elena⁠) has produced a great, great 4-minute video explaining the Fediverse to those not familiar with it and providing very good reasons why to switch from commercial platforms to federated social media. Let’s all spread the word and get it out to friends, family, coworkers, basically anyone who is still stuck with the mega corps (by e-mail or whatever means seem usable):

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

jools

@jools@missocial.de · Reply to Darya's post

@Darya Das kann ich nachvollziehen, natürlich.

Ich persönlich würde das so machen: Ich würde meinen jetzigen Admin anschreiben und diesen mein Anliegen schildern. Und dann fragen, ob da mit weiteren Ausfällen zu rechnen ist (wobei man das nie vorhersagen kann). Dann kannst du ja immer noch weiter schauen und zur Not umziehen.

Es gibt übrigens Listen, auf denen findest du Server, manchmal auch mit Beschreibungen. Hier z.B. findest du auch, ob die Instanz noch neue User nimmt, ob man eine Einladung braucht usw. Die Seite lädt manchmal ein wenig langsam, aber sie geht:

Link: Friendica Directory

Das ist erstmal nur für Friendica, es gibt noch andere Listen, ich suche dir die gleich mal raus und poste sie dann hier. Vielleicht ist auch jemand schneller als ich und hat diese zur Hand...

,

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Open science forms the pillar for mankind to invent a better world, and a society worth living in. Or so it should be, if academia weren’t held captive or willing prisoner to commercial interests. Fediverse opens new grazing grounds for , , or anyone for that matter, to uncover new and collectively.

If only more tools would add support to join our .

But we have @bonfire Open Science app, and @scifed as early adopters.

Snapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
ALT text detailsSnapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I see why everyone loved @elena's fediverse video when it premiered at the .

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

I'd be signing up myself!

via aseachange.com/@elena/statuses

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Open science forms the pillar for mankind to invent a better world, and a society worth living in. Or so it should be, if academia weren’t held captive or willing prisoner to commercial interests. Fediverse opens new grazing grounds for , , or anyone for that matter, to uncover new and collectively.

If only more tools would add support to join our .

But we have @bonfire Open Science app, and @scifed as early adopters.

Snapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
ALT text detailsSnapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I see why everyone loved @elena's fediverse video when it premiered at the .

news.elenarossini.com/fedivers

I'd be signing up myself!

via aseachange.com/@elena/statuses

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

Calling all artists on the ! Join in here to help make some incredible protest !
cc: @mastodonmigration mastodon.social/@indivisiblete

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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

Calling all artists on the ! Join in here to help make some incredible protest !
cc: @mastodonmigration mastodon.social/@indivisiblete

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Eelco Mulder :mastodon:

@voorstad@mastodon.nl · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena @samaaberg @patel.riyen @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly @j12t @anca @yunohost

What a great video Elena. I am happy to be in the and proud to a part of it!

Thanks.

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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EloPup

@EloPup@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena @samaaberg @patel.riyen @jan @erikkemp @sknob @severin @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @ainali @nacly @j12t @anca

Absolutely awesome video 🙌🏻 !!

Thank you, Elena, and the entire team and everybody who contributed!!

Let’s spread it, inform ppl and give the Fediverse a boost 🚀

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Darya

@Darya@troet.cafe

Ich wollte eine Zugangssoftware zum fediverse ausprobieren, die etwas umfangreicher ist als Mastodon, denn manche werden es wohl schon einmal bemerkt haben, viele sind etwas genervt, weil die meisten bei Mastodon landen und man es immer mit dem fediverse verwechselt.

Da ich als Laie aber nicht viel Ahnung von Technik habe, aber eben trotzdem neugierig bin, wollte ich friendica ausprobieren.

1/x

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Schmaker

@schmaker@schmaker.eu · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@ainali @sknob @fritjof @erikkemp @jan @anca @nacly @yunohost @j12t @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @clabru @danielcasanueva @severin @patel.riyen @samaaberg Dear @elena, I would like to thank you for the best commercial so far 😀 It's amazingly well made and not overwhelmingly informative.

While we are at it though, I would like to ask all admins and mods around here to mirror the video just like we did on vhsky.cz to lower the load of Elena's server so we could have this video publicly visible 😀

Thanks everyone involved

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

Edit/update: THANK YOU for all the people who volunteered to have their avatar show up in the last shot. There were 750+ submissions and only 135 spots - sorry I couldn't include everyone 🥲

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, now also in English:
As far as I know, @heiseonline is now the (EDIT:) third media organization with it's own instance on to share directly in the .

The first channel to look out for is @ct_3003, but there are more to come.

I hope, we're only the beginning, so let's spread the word!

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Die Linke Halle (Saale)

@dielinke_halle@linke.social · Reply to Jannik Balint's post

Innerhalb eines Tages ist unser Account größer als unser WhatsApp Kanal. 🥰

Danke für die Starthilfe hier im und auf gute Nachbarschaft! 😛

Einige Mastodon Profil Bilder. Darunter der Text "Sonja Lemke and 100 others followed you".
ALT text detailsEinige Mastodon Profil Bilder. Darunter der Text "Sonja Lemke and 100 others followed you".
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Die Linke Halle (Saale)

@dielinke_halle@linke.social · Reply to Jannik Balint's post

Innerhalb eines Tages ist unser Account größer als unser WhatsApp Kanal. 🥰

Danke für die Starthilfe hier im und auf gute Nachbarschaft! 😛

Einige Mastodon Profil Bilder. Darunter der Text "Sonja Lemke and 100 others followed you".
ALT text detailsEinige Mastodon Profil Bilder. Darunter der Text "Sonja Lemke and 100 others followed you".
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

The free and -based fediverse grows organically, like a beautiful garden. Social web technologies can only emerge and evolve by , crafted by many people with love and the joy of coding, while exploring realms of creation.

Joyful creation is where allows us to ✨ social code the social code together.

social.coop/@smallcircles/1146

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Dodge the dodgy infested corporate services and zoom out, as on the we own the stream. Here are platforms that offer of or in real time or near real time, with live chat and other capabilities.

On the fediverse our 💜 meet people and humanity and we engage our favorite fedi crowds. Fedi is where outreach matters.

LIVE. @librecast is a research project aiming to bring to the masses.

. @owncast

Snapshot of draft text for delightful-fediverse-experience curated list. It displays the text in the toot as well as the 2 platforms I mentioned.
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

Personal social networking is where 💪 people are in control and free to live their daily life.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Added a few new / articles to the Lemmy group.

lemmy.world/c/fediverse_press

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

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Here I would drop off that social coding movement should be of interest, as it is focused on designing the missing social layers of the open social stack. Bringing technosphere to align with sociosphere, and bringing fediverse to peopleverse as overarching vision.

Hereby SOSS or Sustainable open social software / systems / services are the technology foundation.
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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

💃🕺 Personal social networking

Social experience is uniquely personal, social networking starts with us. A social web supportive of real people allows us to roam freely, to express ourselves, and be with whom we want to be. From global public square to intimite inter-personal relationships, our fediverse must support whom we actually want to be, in connection with those around us. 💞

💪 People. Be in control and free.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Via 's PDS pull request I bumped into @ludumdare ..

> . The original game jam for everyone.

ludumdare.com

And I was immediately reminded of Fedijam, originally started by @houkime using , after which I think a total 7 or 8 fun jams were organized on the .

itch.io/jam/fediverse-jam

was reinvigorated in January. See e.g. @RyunoKi entry at:

code.jaenis.ch/andre/fedijam-2

jams should get support, become fedi-native.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Take note, fedizens..

socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/

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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@mapache @badgefed@vocalcat.com @badgefed@badges.vocalcat.com @julian @dajb @RyunoKi

Without this @nlnet support, given that I spent most my savings working-in-commons, delightful project would have likely become unmaintained in a way where it withers and is forgotten.

tech alone is inadequate in itself for proper of it within .

So I am very happy with the opportunity to give renewed attention to and technologies that I have been passionately advocating for the last 7 years.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends!

I'm currently putting the finishing touches to the and I'm really moved to see how many foreign language subtitles it has thanks to the generous help of volunteers: a grand total of 11 translations (plus the original English).

Special thanks to @nacly for traditional Chinese subs and to @erikkemp for the Dutch ones.

I'll post a link to a blog post with the video tomorrow morning at around 10am CET.

Good night & thanks for all your support! 🌝✨

a screenshot of the "Captions" page from my self-hosted PeerTube page that shows 12 subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Swedish and traditional Chinese
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@mho@social.heise.de

Was lange währt ...

Wir haben jetzt eine eigene -Instanz und beim Namen haben wir uns dann doch nicht ausgetobt. 🙈@ct_3003 ist schon dort, weitere Accounts sollen folgen.

Bitte schön folgen, wir wollen ja hier im Haus auch zeigen, dass das Interesse da ist. Und @keno3003 freut sich dann auch.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends!

I'm currently putting the finishing touches to the and I'm really moved to see how many foreign language subtitles it has thanks to the generous help of volunteers: a grand total of 11 translations (plus the original English).

Special thanks to @nacly for traditional Chinese subs and to @erikkemp for the Dutch ones.

I'll post a link to a blog post with the video tomorrow morning at around 10am CET.

Good night & thanks for all your support! 🌝✨

a screenshot of the "Captions" page from my self-hosted PeerTube page that shows 12 subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Swedish and traditional Chinese
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends!

I'm currently putting the finishing touches to the and I'm really moved to see how many foreign language subtitles it has thanks to the generous help of volunteers: a grand total of 11 translations (plus the original English).

Special thanks to @nacly for traditional Chinese subs and to @erikkemp for the Dutch ones.

I'll post a link to a blog post with the video tomorrow morning at around 10am CET.

Good night & thanks for all your support! 🌝✨

a screenshot of the "Captions" page from my self-hosted PeerTube page that shows 12 subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Swedish and traditional Chinese
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@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

Several new PieFed instances

The admin teams behind a few large Lemmy instances have also set up PieFed instances recently. If you’re looking for an instance run by people with plenty of technical experience and deep connections to the fediverse community, these are the instances for you:

piefed.ca – from the lemmy.ca team

piefed.world – from the lemmy.world team

piefed.blahaj.zone – from the lemmy.blahaj.zone team

More instances are listed at https://join.piefed.social/try/ and at https://piefed.fediverse.observer/list.

At the same time I have doubled the capacity of the flagship instance, piefed.social so there’s plenty to handle the influx we’re having.

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Trump did a crime

The California attorney general said that Trump "violated the 10th Amendment and federal law" and that he will file „a lawsuit against Trump's federalization“

The 10th Amendment „expresses the principle of federalism, whereby the federal government and the individual states share power, by mutual agreement.“
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenth_Am

Without federalism no federation can exist and thus no fediverse.
So I consider it as a crime against the fediverse.

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@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

7 / 7

A list of Fedi sites that use NON - US Domain extensions, meaning their domain name extension is outside Us Jurisdiction. I have not verified where all these are hosting.

I shared the full current list as of June 9, 2025, here on the Fediverse, but you can also find the list at the URL, which is hosting on a GIT by Code Berg, located in Germany, Europe.

You can also download the current list (June 9, 2025), that I just shared, by downloading the ZIP file attached.

URL:
https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The_Fediverse_Outside_United_States

ZIP (attached)

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Gilles DePemig

@DePemig@social.coop

Just finished the 3-day . Such a great group of people working together on a healthy and future of the social internet!

For those who don't know what this is: The FediForum is an online meeting bringing together people who work on and think about the . The fediverse is the very network you are currently reading this post on. If you're on Mastodon, be aware this is only a corner of the fediverse!

Thanks to all. I hope to be able to contribute more in the future.

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@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

7 / 7

A list of Fedi sites that use NON - US Domain extensions, meaning their domain name extension is outside Us Jurisdiction. I have not verified where all these are hosting.

I shared the full current list as of June 9, 2025, here on the Fediverse, but you can also find the list at the URL, which is hosting on a GIT by Code Berg, located in Germany, Europe.

You can also download the current list (June 9, 2025), that I just shared, by downloading the ZIP file attached.

URL:
https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The_Fediverse_Outside_United_States

ZIP (attached)

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@Crissy@tech.lgbt · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

@reiver thanks for putting this on.
It's about damn time we had a and event in Canada
's sooooo lucky!

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@Crissy@tech.lgbt · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

@reiver thanks for putting this on.
It's about damn time we had a and event in Canada
's sooooo lucky!

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: In case you missed it over the weekend, Tapestry 1.2.1 is now available in the App Store.

Sound effects respect Silent Mode, we’ve added a new refreshing behavior, checks to prevent ads from appearing when they shouldn't and more.

View the complete list of what's new - usetapestry.com/history

Available now in the App Store
apps.apple.com/us/app/tapestry

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Ever wanted to meet your favorite Fediverse humans?

Now you can!

🎉 FediCon — August 1 & 2, Vancouver 🇨🇦

Fediverse. Social Web. In person.

🎟️ Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

We are working on figuring out the schedule for FediCon 2025.

Here is a draft schedule structure (in the attached image).

This isn't final. But (as I was doing before) FediCon is being organized publicly.

...

What is FediCon?

🌐 FediCon is where Fediverse folks are gathering IRL.

Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.

🌐 FediCon
🗓️ August 1–2
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🎟️ Tickets coming soon. Get early access::

fedicon.ca

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Blimey. That's gone fast.
I guess I'd better start editing some videos then... 😁

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Since I first shared this link on Friday, the amount raised has shot up by more than € 6000, not taking credit for that but well done
If we get to the €35000 target this week, I promise to post a couple of new    vids on my @tilvids channel.  @icesheets_climate
Who else is in? 8 days to go.
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/ - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Screenshot of the framasoft peertube fundraising appeal, circled in green is the amount €34,081
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Paul's post

@paulcox

Huge opportunity for .

Where estranges us, drives us apart is capable to unite and befriend. Let's cocreate a 💃🕺

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@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

This article is published on a website which is powered by BDServer. And I'm trying to make this website support ActivityPub, so you could for example, subscribe to me from your Mastodon account. Yet it is easier said than done.

If you have any experience with ActivityPub, web-development or Python, please consider helping me. We have BDServ...

Read: blenderdumbass.org/articles/pl

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@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

If your toot character count is huge, and you don’t use a CW, content warning, content rapper, Fedi subject line, whatever you call it, on a giant post, it breaks my third party app with voiceover and I can’t scroll to your next post. CW’s aren’t just a Fedi scolding thing, no matter how much you want to paint them as such. They can make your timeline easier to read, and they can make third-party apps easier to use.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!

FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

If your toot character count is huge, and you don’t use a CW, content warning, content rapper, Fedi subject line, whatever you call it, on a giant post, it breaks my third party app with voiceover and I can’t scroll to your next post. CW’s aren’t just a Fedi scolding thing, no matter how much you want to paint them as such. They can make your timeline easier to read, and they can make third-party apps easier to use.

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Blimey. That's gone fast.
I guess I'd better start editing some videos then... 😁

support.joinpeertube.org/en/

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/
Since I first shared this link on Friday, the amount raised has shot up by more than € 6000, not taking credit for that but well done
If we get to the €35000 target this week, I promise to post a couple of new    vids on my @tilvids channel.  @icesheets_climate
Who else is in? 8 days to go.
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/ - Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

Screenshot of the framasoft peertube fundraising appeal, circled in green is the amount €34,081
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the framasoft peertube fundraising appeal, circled in green is the amount €34,081
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NiceMicro

@nicemicro@fosstodon.org

Wow, my recent videos are doing much better on @tilvids than they are doing on YouTube...

Thanks everyone who watches my stuff on the Fediverse!

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Kiffie

@kiffiethedreamer@mastodon.social

Hi

A little while ago I asked for feedback on my website.

I updated it based on that and was hoping you'd take a look.

Do you think I should add a 'background' section, should this be only about music or a bit about my social/life background too?

kiffie.info

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Kiffie

@kiffiethedreamer@mastodon.social

Hi

A little while ago I asked for feedback on my website.

I updated it based on that and was hoping you'd take a look.

Do you think I should add a 'background' section, should this be only about music or a bit about my social/life background too?

kiffie.info

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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Jannik Balint

@jannik@linke.social

Nur wenige Parteien finden den Weg ins . Oft ist die Reichweite und der mangelnde Austausch einer der ausschlaggebenden Gründe, erst recht auf Kreisverbandsebene.

Wir bei @dielinke_halle wollen es seit einigen Wochen anders versuchen und unsere Inhalte und Kommunikation auch hier über unseren Account stark machen.

Aus & Umgebung und/oder an linker Politik interessiert?
Gib uns doch mal ein wenig Starthilfe und folgt dem Account rein! ♥️

linke.social/@dielinke_halle

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Jannik Balint

@jannik@linke.social

Nur wenige Parteien finden den Weg ins . Oft ist die Reichweite und der mangelnde Austausch einer der ausschlaggebenden Gründe, erst recht auf Kreisverbandsebene.

Wir bei @dielinke_halle wollen es seit einigen Wochen anders versuchen und unsere Inhalte und Kommunikation auch hier über unseren Account stark machen.

Aus & Umgebung und/oder an linker Politik interessiert?
Gib uns doch mal ein wenig Starthilfe und folgt dem Account rein! ♥️

linke.social/@dielinke_halle

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


연합우주(fediverse)를 사용해본 사람이라면 한 번쯤 경험했을 것입니다. 흥미로운 토론이 벌어지고 있는 것 같은데, 막상 그 대화를 들여다보면 답글이 몇 개 밖에 보이지 않거나, 맥락을 알 수 없는 답글들만 띄엄띄엄 나타나는 현상 말입니다. 마치 여러 사람이 모여 토론하고 있는데, 그 중 일부의 말만 들리는 것처럼 느껴집니다.

이것이 바로 연합우주 사용자들이 종종 겪는 “조용한 연합우주”(quiet fediverse) 문제입니다. 2025년 2월 브뤼셀 FOSDEM에서 열린 The Fediverse is Quiet—Let's Fix That! 발표는 이 문제를 정면으로 다뤘습니다.

이 글에서는 연합우주의 대화 단절 문제가 왜 발생하는지, 그리고 이를 해결하기 위해 개발자들이 제시한 두 가지 주요 접근법을 자세히 살펴보겠습니다. 각 방식의 기술적 원리부터 실제 구현 사례, 그리고 각각의 장단점까지 풍부한 예시와 함께 설명하겠습니다.

Note

이 글은 NodeBB의 @julian 씨가 작성한 Backfilling Conversations: Two Major Approaches를 주요 참고 자료로 하여, 한국 개발자 커뮤니티를 위해 한국어로 번역하고 추가 분석을 더한 글입니다.

원글의 구조와 핵심 아이디어를 바탕으로 하되, 기술적 개념 설명을 보강하고 실제 구현 사례를 추가했습니다. AI의 도움을 받아 작성되었습니다.

원작자 @julian 씨와 활발한 논의에 참여해주신 연합우주 개발자 커뮤니티에 감사드립니다.

문제의 근본 원인: ActivityPub의 분산 특성

ActivityPub이란?

먼저 연합우주의 기반이 되는 ActivityPub 프로토콜을 이해해야 합니다. ActivityPub은 분산형 소셜 네트워크를 위한 W3C 표준 프로토콜로, 서로 다른 서버의 사용자들이 상호작용할 수 있게 해줍니다.

ActivityPub에서 모든 상호작용은 액티비티(activity)라는 형태로 표현됩니다. 예를 들어, 새 게시물을 작성하면 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되고, 답글을 달면 역시 Create(Note) 액티비티가 생성되어 해당 게시물에 대한 답글임을 나타냅니다. 자세한 내용은 ActivityStreams 2.0 스펙에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "id": "https://alice.example/activities/create-reply-123",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T10:30:00Z",
  "to": ["https://bob.example/users/bob"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://alice.example/notes/reply-123",
    "content": "정말 흥미로운 관점이네요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/posts/original-post",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  }
}

분산의 딜레마

ActivityPub의 분산 특성이 바로 문제의 원인입니다. 중앙화된 플랫폼(X, Facebook 등)과 달리, 연합우주에서는 대화가 여러 서버에 걸쳐 분산되어 저장됩니다.

Alice(alice.example)가 원글을 작성하고, Bob(bob.example)이 Alice의 글에 답글을 달고, Charlie(charlie.example)가 Bob의 답글에 다시 답글을 달고, Dave(dave.example)가 Alice의 원글에 직접 답글을 다는 상황을 생각해보세요:

Alice의 원글
├── Bob의 댓글
│   └── Charlie의 댓글
└── Dave의 댓글

이때 각 서버는 다음과 같은 정보만 가지고 있을 수 있습니다. alice.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Dave의 답글은 알지만 Charlie의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. bob.example은 Alice의 원글과 Bob의 답글, Charlie의 답글은 알지만 Dave의 답글은 모를 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 어느 누구도 전체 대화의 완전한 그림을 볼 수 없게 됩니다.

해결책을 위한 기반 개념: context 속성

두 가지 주요 해결책을 살펴보기 전에, 핵심이 되는 context 속성에 대해 이해해야 합니다. ActivityStreams 2.0에서 정의된 context 속성은 관련된 오브젝트들을 그룹화하기 위해 사용됩니다. 하지만 스펙에서는 이를 “의도적으로 모호하게”(intentionally vague) 정의했기 때문에, 실제 구현에서는 다양한 방식으로 활용되고 있습니다.

실제 context 값의 형태들

1. 단순 식별자

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "첫 번째 댓글입니다",
  "context": "https://example.com/conversations/abc123"
}

2. Mastodon 스타일 (ostatus:conversation)

Mastodon은 ActivityPub 표준의 context와 함께 OStatus 시절부터 사용해온 conversation 속성을 병행 사용합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "이것은 답글입니다",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

3. 해석 가능한 컬렉션 URL (FEP 7888 방식)

이 경우 컨텍스트 URL로 GET 요청을 보내면 해당 대화의 모든 게시물을 포함한 OrderedCollection이 반환됩니다. 이는 FEP-7888: Demystifying the context property에서 제안한 방식입니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "스레드 대화의 일부입니다",
  "context": "https://forum.example/topics/technology/thread-42",
  "inReplyTo": "https://forum.example/posts/789"
}

첫 번째 접근법: 답글 트리 크롤링 (reply tree crawling)

개요와 역사

답글 트리 크롤링 방식은 Mastodon의 @jonny 씨가 개척한 방법입니다. 2024년 4월 15일 처음 제안되어 2025년 3월 12일 Mastodon 코어에 병합되었습니다.

이 방식의 핵심 아이디어는 “모든 답글을 가져오기”(fetch all replies)입니다. 답글 트리 전체를 순차적으로 크롤링하여 누락된 대화를 찾아내는 것입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 필요한 전제 조건

이 방식이 작동하려면 모든 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 replies 컬렉션을 제공해야 합니다. 이는 ActivityPub 오브젝트가 받은 답글들의 목록을 나타내는 컬렉션입니다. 이를 통해 특정 게시물에 달린 모든 답글을 탐색할 수 있습니다.

{
  "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1",
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "어떻게 생각하세요?",
  "replies": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies",
    "totalItems": 3,
    "first": "https://alice.example/posts/1/replies?page=1"
  }
}

2. 크롤링 알고리즘

답글 트리 크롤링의 작동 방식은 본질적으로 깊이 우선 탐색(DFS)과 유사합니다. 시작점이 되는 게시물부터 시작해서 모든 답글을 찾아 내려가는 과정을 반복합니다.

구체적인 과정을 살펴보면, 먼저 시작 게시물의 replies 컬렉션을 확인합니다. 이 컬렉션에는 해당 게시물에 직접 달린 답글들의 목록이 들어있습니다. 그 다음 각 답글을 하나씩 가져와서 처리하는데, 여기서 중요한 것은 각 답글 역시 자신만의 replies 컬렉션을 가질 수 있다는 점입니다.

async function crawlReplyTree(postUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const post = await fetchNote(postUrl);
  const allReplies: Note[] = [];
  
  const replies = await post.getReplies();
  if (replies) {
    for await (const reply of replies.getItems()) {
      if (reply instanceof Note) {
        allReplies.push(reply);
        const subReplies = await crawlReplyTree(reply.id!);
        allReplies.push(...subReplies);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return allReplies;
}

이 방식의 핵심은 각 노드(게시물)가 자신에게 달린 답글들의 목록을 정확히 제공한다는 가정에 기반한다는 점입니다.

3. Mastodon의 실제 구현

Mastodon에서는 이론적인 알고리즘을 실제 네트워크 환경에 맞게 조정한 구현을 사용합니다. 핵심적인 차이점은 현실적인 제약들을 고려한다는 점입니다.

@jonny 씨의 설명에 따르면, 현재 구현에는 몇 가지 실용적인 고려사항이 포함되어 있습니다. 확장된 게시물에서 시작해서 아래로 진행하며, 트리의 어느 지점에서든 크롤링을 시작할 수 있고, 중복 크롤링을 방지하는 쿨다운 메커니즘을 포함합니다.

장점

  • 범용성: inReplyToreplies 속성은 거의 모든 ActivityPub 구현에서 보편적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서 기존 인프라를 크게 변경하지 않고도 적용할 수 있습니다.

  • 구현 간 일관성: 대부분의 ActivityPub 구현체에서 이 속성들의 사용법이 크게 다르지 않습니다.

  • 완전한 트리 구성: 이상적인 경우 모든 브랜치와 리프를 포함한 완전한 대화 트리를 얻을 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 네트워크 취약성: 답글 트리의 단일 노드가 일시적 또는 영구적으로 접근 불가능하면, 해당 노드에서 파생되는 모든 브랜치들도 접근할 수 없게 됩니다.

  • 선형적 작업량 증가: CPU 시간, 네트워크 요청 등의 작업량이 답글 트리 크기에 비례하여 선형적으로 증가합니다. 대규모 토론에서는 성능 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 재크롤링 필요성: 새로운 브랜치 발견을 위해서는 전체 답글 트리를 다시 크롤링해야 합니다. 빠르게 성장하는 토론에서는 크롤링 시작 시점에 따라 완전한 트리를 얻지 못할 수 있습니다.

  • 불완전한 구현 현실: 현실적으로 모든 ActivityPub 구현체가 replies 컬렉션을 제공하지는 않습니다. Mastodon은 성능상 이유로 같은 서버의 답글만 최대 5개까지 replies 컬렉션에 포함하며, 많은 소규모 구현체들은 성능상 이유로 이를 생략하거나 불완전하게 구현합니다.

현재 구현 현황

현재 Mastodon이 이 방식의 유일한 완전한 구현체입니다. 하지만 이 방식은 Mastodon 고유의 것이 아니며, 다른 구현체들도 채택할 수 있습니다.

두 번째 접근법: 컨텍스트 소유자 기반 방식 (context owner approach)

개요와 배경

컨텍스트 소유자 방식은 여러 FEP[1]의 결합으로 탄생했습니다. FEP-7888은 “context 속성 명확화”(demystifying the context property)를 다루고, FEP-171b는 “대화 컨테이너”(conversation containers)를 정의하며, FEP-f228은 위 FEP들의 통합 및 확장을 제안합니다.

이 방식의 핵심은 “컨텍스트 소유자”(context owner) 개념입니다. 대화의 원 작성자나 지정된 주체가 해당 대화의 모든 내용을 관리하는 중앙화된 접근법입니다.

기술적 작동 원리

1. 컨텍스트 소유자의 역할

컨텍스트 소유자는 누가 되는가? 일반적으로 스레드의 최상위 게시물(루트 포스트)을 작성한 사용자가 컨텍스트 소유자가 됩니다. 예를 들어, Alice가 “오늘 날씨가 어떤가요?”라는 원글을 작성했다면, Alice가 해당 대화의 컨텍스트 소유자가 되는 것입니다.

그러나 포럼이나 그룹 환경에서는 포럼 관리자나 그룹 소유자가 컨텍스트 소유자 역할을 할 수도 있습니다. 핵심은 누군가 한 명이 해당 대화의 “정규 멤버십”을 결정할 권한을 가진다는 점입니다.

컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 관리하는 대화의 모든 멤버를 포함하는 OrderedCollection을 제공합니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    "https://w3id.org/fep/171b"
  ],
  "type": "OrderedCollection",
  "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
  "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "collectionOf": "Activity",
  "totalItems": 15,
  "orderedItems": [
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/1",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/2",
    "https://alice.example/activities/add/3"
  ]
}

2. 두 단계 액티비티 프로세스

이 방식에서는 댓글 추가가 반드시 두 단계로 이루어져야 합니다. 왜 이렇게 복잡하게 해야 할까요?

첫 번째 이유는 모더레이션입니다. 단순히 답글을 작성한다고 해서 자동으로 해당 대화에 포함되는 것이 아니라, 컨텍스트 소유자의 승인을 거쳐야 합니다.

두 번째 이유는 일관성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 관리하는 컬렉션에는 Add 액티비티들만 들어가므로, 나중에 이 컬렉션을 읽는 다른 서버들이 “이것들은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자가 승인한 내용들”이라는 것을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.

세 번째 이유는 확산(broadcasting)입니다. 직접 댓글 뿐만 아니라 대화에 속하는 모든 댓글과 대댓글은 모두 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전송되기에 컨텍스트 소유자는 그 대화에 포함되는 모든 노드를 파악하고 있습니다. 따라서, 모든 대화 참여자들에게 새 댓글이 추가되었다는 것을 통보할 수 있습니다.

1단계: 답글 작성자가 일반적인 Create(Note) 액티비티 전송

Bob이 Alice의 게시물에 답글을 달고 싶어합니다. Bob은 평소처럼 Create(Note) 액티비티를 생성하되, Note 오브젝트의 context 속성에 Alice가 관리하는 대화 ID를 포함합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://bob.example/users/bob",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:00:00Z",
  "to": ["https://alice.example/users/alice"],
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "id": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
    "content": "정말 좋은 지적이군요!",
    "inReplyTo": "https://alice.example/posts/original",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion"
  }
}

중요한 점은 Bob이 이 액티비티를 컨텍스트 소유자인 Alice에게 직접 전송한다는 것입니다(to 필드 참조). 이는 Alice가 Bob의 답글을 알 수 있도록 하기 위함입니다.

2단계: 컨텍스트 소유자(Alice)가 Add(Note) 액티비티 생성

Alice는 Bob의 답글을 받고, 이것이 자신의 대화에 포함할 만한 내용이라고 판단합니다. 그러면 Alice는 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하여 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화 컬렉션에 추가합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Add",
  "actor": "https://alice.example/users/alice",
  "published": "2025-06-09T11:05:00Z",
  "object": "https://bob.example/notes/reply-456",
  "target": {
    "type": "OrderedCollection",
    "id": "https://alice.example/conversations/tech-discussion",
    "attributedTo": "https://alice.example/users/alice"
  },
  "to": ["https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public"]
}

이 Add 액티비티는 “Alice가 Bob의 답글을 자신의 대화에 공식적으로 포함시켰다”는 의미입니다. 만약 Alice가 Bob의 답글이 스팸이나 부적절한 내용이라고 판단했다면, 이 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않을 수 있습니다.

3. 백필 메커니즘

개별 구현체들은 컨텍스트 소유자에게 전체 대화 내용을 요청할 수 있습니다.

async function performContextBackfill(contextUrl: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const collection = await fetchCollection(contextUrl);
  const notes: Note[] = [];
  
  for await (const item of collection.getItems()) {
    if (item instanceof Add) {
      const note = await item.getObject();
      if (note instanceof Note) {
        notes.push(note);
      }
    }
  }
  
  return notes;
}

장점

  • 의사 중앙화(pseudo-centralization)의 이점: 컨텍스트 소유자가 제공하는 “단일 진실의 원천”(single source of truth)을 통해 일관된 대화 상태를 유지할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 네트워크 사용: 컨텍스트 소유자에게 한 번의 요청으로 전체 대화를 가져올 수 있어, 답글 트리 크롤링보다 네트워크 효율성이 높습니다.

  • 중간 노드 장애 극복: 답글 트리 크롤링과 달리, 중간 노드가 다운되어도 컨텍스트 소유자를 통해 전체 대화에 접근할 수 있습니다.

  • 효율적인 중복 제거: 컨텍스트 레벨에서 오브젝트 중복 제거가 가능하여 전체 네트워크 요청 수와 CPU 시간을 줄일 수 있습니다.

  • 동기화 최적화: ID 해시섬을 통한 동기화 방법으로 네트워크 호출을 더욱 줄일 수 있습니다.

단점

  • 컨텍스트 소유자 의존성: 가장 큰 약점은 컨텍스트 소유자에 대한 의존성입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자 서버에 접근할 수 없으면 전체 대화 백필이 불가능해집니다.

  • 제한된 가시성: 컨텍스트 소유자는 자신이 알고 있는 오브젝트/액티비티만 응답할 수 있습니다.

  • 상위 전파 누락 문제: 핵심적인 한계로, 루트로 다시 상위 전파되지 않는 하위 브랜치들은 컨텍스트 소유자가 알 수 없습니다.

  • 구현체 지원 필요: 컨텍스트 소유자가 이 방식을 지원해야만 작동하므로, 다른 백필 전략과 결합해야 합니다.

현재 구현 현황

NodeBB, Discourse, WordPress, Frequency, Mitra, Streams가 현재 이 방식을 구현하고 있으며, Lemmy와 Piefed가 관심을 표명하고 있습니다.

중요한 논쟁 포인트들

1. 모더레이션 패러다임의 충돌

관련 NodeBB 스레드에서 @silverpill 씨가 제기한 핵심적인 문제점입니다.

두 접근 방식이 서로 충돌하지 않는다고 했지만, 이 ‘스레딩 패러다임’들은 모더레이션 문제에 대해 서로 다른 해결책을 제시합니다.

I don't fully agree with this statement, because these ‘threading paradigms’ suggest two different solutions to the problem of moderation.

컨텍스트 소유자 방식의 모더레이션

Alice가 스팸 댓글에 대해 Add(Note) 액티비티를 생성하지 않으면, 해당 댓글은 대화에서 제외됩니다.

답글 트리 크롤링의 모더레이션

각 답글이 독립적이며, 작성자들이 직접 답글만 모더레이션할 수 있습니다. 원글 작성자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 없습니다.

2. 상위 전파 누락 문제의 해결책

어드레싱 규칙 활용 (FEP-171b)

FEP-171b에서는 “답글의 audience는 대화 루트에서 복사되어야 한다”(The audience of a reply MUST be copied from a conversation root)는 규칙을 제시합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Create",
  "actor": "https://charlie.example/users/charlie",
  "object": {
    "type": "Note",
    "content": "Bob의 댓글에 대한 답글",
    "inReplyTo": "https://bob.example/comments/2",
    "context": "https://alice.example/conversations/1",
    "to": [
      "https://bob.example/users/bob",
      "https://alice.example/users/alice"
    ]
  }
}

하이브리드 백필 메커니즘

많은 구현체가 여러 방식을 조합하는 방식을 채택합니다.

async function hybridBackfill(conversationId: URL): Promise<Note[]> {
  const strategies = [
    () => contextOwnerBackfill(conversationId),
    () => replyTreeCrawling(conversationId),
    () => mentionBasedDiscovery(conversationId)
  ];
  
  for (const strategy of strategies) {
    try {
      const result = await strategy();
      if (result.length > 0) return result;
    } catch (error) {
      console.warn('Strategy failed, trying next:', error);
    }
  }
  
  return [];
}

추가적인 백필 메커니즘들

  1. 주기적 크롤링 백필: 이 방식은 마치 정기적인 건강검진과 같습니다. 시스템이 정해진 주기마다 활발한 대화들을 점검하여 누락된 답글이 있는지 확인합니다.

  2. 사용자 트리거 백필: 사용자가 특정 대화 페이지에 접속하면, 시스템은 즉시 현재 보유한 컨텍스트 컬렉션을 검토하고 실시간으로 누락된 답글들을 탐색합니다.

  3. 멘션 기반 백필: 사용자들이 대화에서 다른 사람을 멘션하는 자연스러운 행동을 통해 누락된 답글 체인을 발견하는 메커니즘입니다.

    async function onMentionReceived(activity: Create): Promise<void> {
      const mention = await activity.getObject();
    
      if (mention.context && mention.replyTargetId) {
        const missingChain = await traceReplyChain(await mention.getReplyTarget());
        await addToContext(mention.context, missingChain);
      }
    }

실제 도전과제들

  1. 순환 참조 방지: 백필 과정에서 무한 루프에 빠지는 것을 방지하는 것은 매우 중요합니다. 실제 구현에서는 방문한 URL을 추적하고, 최대 탐색 깊이를 제한하는 안전장치를 마련합니다.

  2. 성능 최적화: 대규모 대화에서는 수백 개의 답글이 달릴 수 있고, 이를 모두 한 번에 처리하려고 하면 서버에 과도한 부하가 걸릴 수 있습니다. 일괄 처리(batch processing)는 여러 대화를 동시에 처리할 때 작은 그룹으로 나누어 순차적으로 처리하고 각 배치 사이에 짧은 휴식 시간을 두는 방식입니다.

  3. 오류 처리 및 복구: 분산 네트워크 환경에서는 다양한 종류의 오류가 발생할 수 있습니다. 실제 구현에서는 여러 백필 전략을 순차적으로 시도하는 복원력 있는 접근법을 사용합니다.

표준화 노력과 미래 전망

FEP 수렴 논의

현재 연합우주 커뮤니티에서는 FEP 수렴 스레드를 통해 여러 FEP들을 통합하려는 노력이 진행되고 있습니다.

이 논의에서 다루고 있는 주요 FEP들은 공개적으로 추가 가능한 ActivityPub 컬렉션을 정의하는 FEP-400e, 애매하게 정의된 context 속성에 대한 구체적인 사용법을 제시하는 FEP-7888, 중앙화된 대화 관리 메커니즘을 다루는 FEP-171b, 그리고 답글 트리의 전체적인 시각화 방법을 제안하는 FEP-76ea입니다.

구현체 간 협력

현재 다양한 구현체들이 실용적인 상호 호환성을 위해 협력하고 있습니다. 이는 완벽한 표준이 확정되기를 기다리기보다는, 현재 사용 가능한 방법들을 조합해서 최선의 결과를 얻으려는 실무적 접근입니다.

NodeBB와 Discourse의 협력 사례

이 두 포럼 소프트웨어는 포럼에 특화된 백필 메커니즘을 공유하고 있습니다. 포럼의 특성상 대화가 구조화되어 있고 장기간 지속되는 경우가 많아서, 토픽과 카테고리 개념을 활용한 컨텍스트 관리가 특히 중요합니다.

{
  "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
  "type": "Note",
  "context": "https://community.nodebb.org/topic/18844",
  "audience": "https://community.nodebb.org/category/development",
  "tag": [
    {
      "type": "Link",
      "href": "https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-support/12345",
      "rel": "related"
    }
  ]
}

Mastodon과의 호환성 고려

Mastodon은 가장 큰 연합우주 플랫폼이기 때문에, 다른 구현체들은 Mastodon과의 호환성을 고려해야 합니다. 특히 Mastodon이 사용하는 ostatus:conversation 개념을 함께 지원하는 경우가 많습니다.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
    {
      "ostatus": "http://ostatus.org#",
      "conversation": "ostatus:conversation"
    }
  ],
  "type": "Note",
  "content": "Mastodon 호환 답글",
  "context": "https://mastodon.social/contexts/abc123",
  "conversation": "tag:mastodon.social,2025:objectId=12345:objectType=Conversation"
}

이런 하위 호환성 유지는 연합우주 생태계의 분열을 방지하고 사용자 경험을 개선하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

향후 개발 방향: 하이브리드 접근법의 표준화

미래에는 단일한 “정답”을 찾는 것보다는 여러 방식을 체계적으로 조합하는 표준화된 접근법이 등장할 가능성이 높습니다. 이는 각 방식의 장점을 살리면서 단점을 보완하는 best-of-both-worlds 접근법입니다.

모범 사례 가이드라인

  1. 다중 전략 구현: 절대로 하나의 백필 방식에만 의존하지 마세요. 연합우주의 다양성과 불확실성을 고려할 때, 여러 전략을 조합하는 것이 필수적입니다. 각 전략은 서로 다른 상황에서 강점을 보이므로, 상황에 따라 적절한 전략을 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 확보해야 합니다.

    예를 들어, 활발한 포럼 토론에서는 컨텍스트 소유자 방식이 효과적일 수 있지만, Mastodon의 일반적인 대화에서는 답글 트리 크롤링이 더 적합할 수 있습니다.

  2. 리소스 관리: 백필 작업은 상당한 서버 리소스를 소모할 수 있습니다. 특히 인기 있는 대화나 대규모 토론의 경우 수백 개의 네트워크 요청이 필요할 수 있습니다. 따라서 적절한 제한과 조절 메커니즘을 구현해야 합니다.

  3. 모니터링 및 로깅: 백필 시스템의 성능과 신뢰성을 지속적으로 모니터링하는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 방식이 가장 효과적인지, 어떤 종류의 오류가 자주 발생하는지 등을 추적해야 합니다.

결론

“조용한 연합우주” 문제는 분산형 소셜 네트워크의 근본적인 도전과제입니다. 이 글에서 살펴본 두 가지 주요 접근법—답글 트리 크롤링컨텍스트 소유자 방식—은 각각 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있습니다.

핵심 통찰

완벽한 해결책은 없습니다. 두 접근법 모두 특정 상황에서 한계를 보입니다. 분산 네트워크의 본질적인 특성상 100% 완벽한 대화 복구는 현실적으로 어려울 수 있습니다.

하이브리드 접근이 현실적입니다. 대부분의 성공적인 구현체들은 여러 백필 전략을 조합해서 사용합니다. 한 가지 방법이 실패해도 다른 방법으로 보완할 수 있는 탄력성이 중요합니다.

표준화가 진행 중입니다. FEP 과정을 통해 상호 호환성을 높이려는 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 하지만 완전한 표준을 기다리기보다는 현재 가능한 방법들을 실용적으로 조합하는 것이 더 현실적입니다.

사용자 경험이 핵심입니다. 기술적 완성도도 중요하지만, 최종적으로는 사용자가 완전한 대화를 볼 수 있느냐가 관건입니다. 기술적 우아함보다는 실용적 효과를 우선시해야 합니다.

앞으로의 방향

연합우주의 대화 백필 문제는 단순히 기술적인 문제를 넘어서 분산형 네트워크에서의 거버넌스, 모더레이션, 사용자 경험의 복합적인 문제입니다.

특히 모더레이션 패러다임의 차이는 단순한 기술적 호환성을 넘어서는 철학적 문제입니다. 컨텍스트 소유자가 전체 대화를 제어할 수 있어야 하는가, 아니면 각 답글 작성자가 독립적으로 모더레이션할 수 있어야 하는가? 이런 질문들은 연합우주가 어떤 종류의 소셜 공간이 되어야 하는지에 대한 근본적인 고민과 연결됩니다.

2025년은 이러한 문제들에 대한 해결책들이 본격적으로 배포되고 테스트되는 해가 될 것으로 보입니다. 개발자들과 사용자들의 지속적인 관심과 참여를 통해, 연합우주가 더욱 풍부하고 연결된 소셜 네트워크로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.

중요한 것은 완벽함보다는 개선입니다. 현재의 “조용한 연합우주” 문제가 완전히 해결되지는 않더라도, 이런 노력들을 통해 사용자들이 더 완전한 대화를 경험할 수 있게 된다면 그것만으로도 의미 있는 진전이라고 할 수 있습니다.


  1. Fediverse Enhancement Proposal의 약자로, 연합우주의 개선사항을 제안하고 논의하기 위한 공식적인 문서 체계입니다. 새로운 기능이나 프로토콜 확장을 표준화하는 과정에서 사용됩니다. ↩︎

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@contrapunctus@fe.disroot.org · Reply to contrapunctus ✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️'s post

Inviting the #Fediverse to join another #Jabber / #XMPP channel I co-moderate - the Personal Protective Equipment channel. #PPE

Protect yourself from hazardous substances, #pollution, diseases ( #CovidIsNotOver !), #surveillance, police oppression, and other threats. Or maybe just look cool and cyberpunk.

Discuss cloth #masks, surgical masks, filtering facepiece (FFP) #respirators, reusable #elastomeric respirators (half-face or full-face), source control, powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), and more!

Discussion of #EyeProtection, #HearingProtection, #HeadProtection and similar also welcome!

You can join without a client or an account. Just visit chat.queer-spark.org/#/guest?join=ppe@conference.queer-spark.org

But for the best experience, I recommend using a proper client. The easiest way is to install Quicksy or Prāv, if you don’t mind using your phone number.

Otherwise, install one or more of the following, and use them to register an account on conversations.im (see providers.xmpp.net or compliance.conversations.im/old for more server recommendations) -

…once you’re set up, open this link to join the channel - invite.joinjabber.org/#ppe@conference.queer-spark.org?join (or join ppe@conference.queer-spark.org from your client)

If you’re new to Jabber/XMPP (e.g. coming from #WhatsApp #Matrix #IRC #Signal #Telegram #Discord etc), you may like to read The Quick and Easy Guide to Jabber/XMPP

#BoostsAppreciated #Privacy #Federated #FreedomRespecting #Libre #OpenSource #FOSS

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Jannik Balint

@jannik@linke.social

Nur wenige Parteien finden den Weg ins . Oft ist die Reichweite und der mangelnde Austausch einer der ausschlaggebenden Gründe, erst recht auf Kreisverbandsebene.

Wir bei @dielinke_halle wollen es seit einigen Wochen anders versuchen und unsere Inhalte und Kommunikation auch hier über unseren Account stark machen.

Aus & Umgebung und/oder an linker Politik interessiert?
Gib uns doch mal ein wenig Starthilfe und folgt dem Account rein! ♥️

linke.social/@dielinke_halle

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/9(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Madiator2011

@madiator2011@shark.madiator.com

My friend @blenderdumbass@mastodon.online is implementing ActivityPub for his blog platform and running into weird issues - Lemmy/Misskey can find his account (@blenderdumbass@blenderdumbass.org) but Mastodon can't, even though ActivityPub requests are hitting his server.
He wrote up the full technical journey with all the RSA signature headaches:
https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/please_help_me_with_activity_pub
Anyone with ActivityPub experience who could take a look? Code is here:
https://codeberg.org/blenderdumbass/BDServer/src/branch/main/modules/ActivityPub.py

❤️

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Madiator2011

@madiator2011@shark.madiator.com

My friend @blenderdumbass@mastodon.online is implementing ActivityPub for his blog platform and running into weird issues - Lemmy/Misskey can find his account (@blenderdumbass@blenderdumbass.org) but Mastodon can't, even though ActivityPub requests are hitting his server.
He wrote up the full technical journey with all the RSA signature headaches:
https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/please_help_me_with_activity_pub
Anyone with ActivityPub experience who could take a look? Code is here:
https://codeberg.org/blenderdumbass/BDServer/src/branch/main/modules/ActivityPub.py

❤️

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Madiator2011

@madiator2011@shark.madiator.com

My friend @blenderdumbass@mastodon.online is implementing ActivityPub for his blog platform and running into weird issues - Lemmy/Misskey can find his account (@blenderdumbass@blenderdumbass.org) but Mastodon can't, even though ActivityPub requests are hitting his server.
He wrote up the full technical journey with all the RSA signature headaches:
https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/please_help_me_with_activity_pub
Anyone with ActivityPub experience who could take a look? Code is here:
https://codeberg.org/blenderdumbass/BDServer/src/branch/main/modules/ActivityPub.py

❤️

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

This article is published on a website which is powered by BDServer. And I'm trying to make this website support ActivityPub, so you could for example, subscribe to me from your Mastodon account. Yet it is easier said than done.

If you have any experience with ActivityPub, web-development or Python, please consider helping me. We have BDServ...

Read: blenderdumbass.org/articles/pl

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Prof. Dr. Trepurine

@Trepur@muenchen.social

Höchststrafe auf für den Satz „Ich bin jetzt auf Mastodon“ statt „im “?

🧨 Unverzeihlich. Du hast den Heiligen Gral entweiht. 2/4

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social

This account is now bridged to Bluesky, so if you want, you can follow us now from the other side :)

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Madiator2011

@madiator2011@shark.madiator.com

My friend @blenderdumbass@mastodon.online is implementing ActivityPub for his blog platform and running into weird issues - Lemmy/Misskey can find his account (@blenderdumbass@blenderdumbass.org) but Mastodon can't, even though ActivityPub requests are hitting his server.
He wrote up the full technical journey with all the RSA signature headaches:
https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/please_help_me_with_activity_pub
Anyone with ActivityPub experience who could take a look? Code is here:
https://codeberg.org/blenderdumbass/BDServer/src/branch/main/modules/ActivityPub.py

❤️

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

We missed it - or at least I missed it this May, but we really should make a big deal about the birthday every May 18th…

We need the fediverse equivalent to Star Wars rave every year… Making a note to remind me next May. cc: @fediversenews social.wake.st/@liaizon/114531

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I am talking to the owners of the room the conference will take place in.

I am dealing with some of the detail of getting the room ready for the conference.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114524

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

From: blenderdumbass . org

This article is published on a website which is powered by BDServer. And I'm trying to make this website support ActivityPub, so you could for example, subscribe to me from your Mastodon account. Yet it is easier said than done.

If you have any experience with ActivityPub, web-development or Python, please consider helping me. We have BDServ...

Read: blenderdumbass.org/articles/pl

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

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Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social

Just learnt of Bounce. May be a good tool to be aware of for those using or the

blog.anew.social/bounce-a-cros

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

Trying to add support for my website's software to join the .

So far works on @madiator2011 's instance ( which is not ) shark.madiator.com/@blenderdum

Hope I can get it to work here. But it seems complicated.

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padeluun ⁂

@padeluun@digitalcourage.social

Das französische Entwicklerkollektiv @Framasoft versucht derzeit, die (für lächerliche) Summe von 75.000 Euro aufzubringen, um eine Open-Source-App als -Konkurrenz zu Youtube zu entwickeln. Vielleicht könnt ihr ein paar Euro spenden, wenn ihr das Projekt für sinnvoll haltet?

(Nachtrag: Schaltet die Sprache auf Englisch um, damit die Beträge korrekt angezeigt werden.)
support.joinpeertube.org/en

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leobard

@leobard@digitalcourage.social · Reply to Emelia 👸🏻's post

@thisismissem - good point. what code have you been working on that goes into products I may be using so that I know where to direct my contributions to?

I appreciate "product and license" thinking, where code is packed and productivized so that consumers can buy. If I see a business model where the payment can be distributed amonst thousands of software/service consumers, I am much more eager to chime in. Maybe others, too.

Remembering something @Karlitschek said about 20 years ago, that sustaining end-user open-source applications is tricky, especially the last 80% work to make it a smooth system (and expanse the user universe beyond devs to anyone).... I like the business models of Wordpress with WooCommerce/Akismet or KirbyCMS where there is a clear flow of money for service.

I want , not

(Thinking about hosters who could also charge for services and buy your code such as @fedihost @digitalcourage @PaulaToThePeople )
(Still in @ozoned threads)

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Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

@WordPress have created the files, a serie of videos about the Fediverse and ActivityPub, hosted by @docpop. It's really refreshing and you'll probably learn a thing or two!

youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6n

The Fediverse file
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse file
The Fediverse files : what is the Fediverse
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse files : what is the Fediverse
The Fediverse files : ActivityPub
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse files : ActivityPub
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~/hyde

@hyde@lazybear.social

It's been a long time since I havent posted a

Here it goes !


@keyboards
@keyboardkit
@KeyboardMaestro


@defrisselle


@pbmoj
@jimp
@Autumn
@jezlyn

@aerique
@NebulaTide


@florianziegler
@sarble

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

Julian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
ALT text detailsJulian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
Julians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
ALT text detailsJulians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Mornong #fediverse #tzag
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padeluun ⁂

@padeluun@digitalcourage.social

Das französische Entwicklerkollektiv @Framasoft versucht derzeit, die (für lächerliche) Summe von 75.000 Euro aufzubringen, um eine Open-Source-App als -Konkurrenz zu Youtube zu entwickeln. Vielleicht könnt ihr ein paar Euro spenden, wenn ihr das Projekt für sinnvoll haltet?

(Nachtrag: Schaltet die Sprache auf Englisch um, damit die Beträge korrekt angezeigt werden.)
support.joinpeertube.org/en

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/8(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Mark Corbett Wilson

@mcorbettwilson@mastodon.social

I advocate for the in order to grow new spaces for free speech, conviviality, and organizing. I understand the need for exclusive spaces, but do not agree with bullying participants out of the for opinions protected by the USA's 1st Amendment. One of the strengths of federated social media is the ability to create private or protected spaces. I live in spaces that are more inclusive, not less, and look forward to more wonder-filled FediForums.
Sincerely

Ten federated media logos floating on a dark speckled background.
ALT text detailsTen federated media logos floating on a dark speckled background.
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Wyatt

@Wyatt06@mastodon.social

this, Fediforum that, when are we gonna see a dating app? That's the real question.

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Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

@WordPress have created the files, a serie of videos about the Fediverse and ActivityPub, hosted by @docpop. It's really refreshing and you'll probably learn a thing or two!

youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6n

The Fediverse file
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse file
The Fediverse files : what is the Fediverse
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse files : what is the Fediverse
The Fediverse files : ActivityPub
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse files : ActivityPub
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Hi @bufferapp - and rest of the hive mind: what is the best way in Buffer to automatically give every mastodon post with a link published to Mastodon its own UTM code: storylane.io/tutorials/how-to-

But seems an issue with link shorting and Mastodon. Any work arounds to make functional?

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to European Commission's post

@EUCommission May I use this opportunity to thank the people behind this account for being true citizens of the .

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've collected stores that sell fediverse related merchandise into an

These stores often provide some funding back to the platforms, instances, etc. that run them - those are identified as such (it's most of them!)

If there's any I missed, please let me know.

I'm already thinking bigger, so this will probably include platform and developer funds as well (no merch).

Future plans: RSS, JSON, API for this data.

codeberg.org/box464/awesome-fe

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

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Gilles DePemig

@DePemig@social.coop

Just finished the 3-day . Such a great group of people working together on a healthy and future of the social internet!

For those who don't know what this is: The FediForum is an online meeting bringing together people who work on and think about the . The fediverse is the very network you are currently reading this post on. If you're on Mastodon, be aware this is only a corner of the fediverse!

Thanks to all. I hope to be able to contribute more in the future.

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

One of the highlights of #FediForum was @_elena insanely incredible film. I can’t wait until it is posted broadly for all to see #FediForumAttendee #Fediverse

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've collected stores that sell fediverse related merchandise into an

These stores often provide some funding back to the platforms, instances, etc. that run them - those are identified as such (it's most of them!)

If there's any I missed, please let me know.

I'm already thinking bigger, so this will probably include platform and developer funds as well (no merch).

Future plans: RSS, JSON, API for this data.

codeberg.org/box464/awesome-fe

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 Fediverse folks are gathering IRL.

🚨 It’s called FediCon.
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1st & 2nd.

Want a heads-up when tickets drop?
Join the early bird access list 🎟️

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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padeluun ⁂

@padeluun@digitalcourage.social

Das französische Entwicklerkollektiv @Framasoft versucht derzeit, die (für lächerliche) Summe von 75.000 Euro aufzubringen, um eine Open-Source-App als -Konkurrenz zu Youtube zu entwickeln. Vielleicht könnt ihr ein paar Euro spenden, wenn ihr das Projekt für sinnvoll haltet?

(Nachtrag: Schaltet die Sprache auf Englisch um, damit die Beträge korrekt angezeigt werden.)
support.joinpeertube.org/en

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@badgefed@vocalcat.com @badgefed@badges.vocalcat.com

I created an issue in the repo.

github.com/tryvocalcat/badgefe

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

For those that want to use a (user-controlled) public-key as a basis of an ID on the Fedivese to help enable account and data portability —

Using public-keys could work.

But, there are some issue to address:

№1:

how do we enable key rotation,

№2:

how do we enable users to have multiple keys (maybe for different devices), and

№3:

how do we enable users to be able to revoke keys.

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca · Reply to Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦's post

@reiver See this recent discussion

[cw: it includes suggestion of creating Yet Another Standard which made me have to go take a walk to calm down]

[Side note: David J Prokopetz is just the sort of personality we should be wooing.]

tumblr.com/prokopetz/784470366

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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca · Reply to Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦's post

@reiver See this recent discussion

[cw: it includes suggestion of creating Yet Another Standard which made me have to go take a walk to calm down]

[Side note: David J Prokopetz is just the sort of personality we should be wooing.]

tumblr.com/prokopetz/784470366

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

Julian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
ALT text detailsJulian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
Julians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
ALT text detailsJulians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

Julian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
ALT text detailsJulian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
Julians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
ALT text detailsJulians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

Julian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
ALT text detailsJulian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
Julians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
ALT text detailsJulians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Great demo of @encyclia by @julian

Day 3 of starts strong with a great tool for the academic sphere👏

Making available for via @fedify

Open science communication is very relevant for the future development of the 🚀

Julian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
ALT text detailsJulian presenting Encyclia at Fediforum. You see a screenshare and Julians camera.
Julians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
ALT text detailsJulians page of Encyclia which he Demos at FediForum
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all you wonderful folks! Today we have Franzo @opensourcegaming ! Franzo is an open source advocate, Italian FOSS Software/Games Lover, Composer, and developer! The livestream starts at 1600 Eastern / UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

Three new , Bonfire Social, Channel.org, and Bounce, were showcased at the virtual conference:

1️⃣ is a for creating digital .

2️⃣ content across the web.

3️⃣ allows users to their accounts to while retaining followers.

👉 theverge.com/news/680895/fediv

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all you wonderful folks! Today we have Franzo @opensourcegaming ! Franzo is an open source advocate, Italian FOSS Software/Games Lover, Composer, and developer! The livestream starts at 1600 Eastern / UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

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#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

I’m working on a blog post “The 7 Deadly Sins of the (Current) Fediverse Web ” … a quick readable but thorough listing of the top 7 things many on the have been trying to fix for a long time, making some gains on - but that everyone knows needs to be fixed. Not specific to any one Fedi platform. Only abt Web UX. What would you add? cc: @scottjenson @cheeaun @elk @dimillian @MonaApp @dansup @mark @samhenrigold @fediversenews

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all you wonderful folks! Today we have Franzo @opensourcegaming ! Franzo is an open source advocate, Italian FOSS Software/Games Lover, Composer, and developer! The livestream starts at 1600 Eastern / UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Fedify 1.6.1のリリースを発表いたします。本バージョンは1.6.0の取り下げを受けた1.6シリーズの最初のリリースとなります。今回のリリースでは、Fedifyのデプロイメント方法を大幅に拡張し、フェディバース(fediverse)全体でのセキュリティ互換性を向上させる重要な新機能を導入しています。

🌐 Cloudflare Workers対応

Fedify 1.6ではCloudflare Workersへの正式対応を実現し、ActivityPubアプリケーションをエッジ環境でサーバーレス実行できるようになりました。

新しいコンポーネント

主要機能

  • Cloudflareのサーバーレスランタイムとのシームレスな統合
  • Workersのqueue()メソッドによる自動的なキューメッセージ処理
  • Fedifyの暗号化処理に必要なNode.js compatibility flagのサポート
  • Federation.processQueuedTask()メソッドによる手動キュー処理

完全な動作例については、FedifyリポジトリにあるCloudflare Workersのサンプル実装をご覧ください。

🏗️ フェデレーションビルダーパターン

Fedify 1.6ではFederationBuilderクラスとcreateFederationBuilder()関数を導入し、フェデレーションの遅延インスタンス化をサポートします。このパターンには以下のメリットがあります。

  • 遅延インスタンス化: フェデレーションオブジェクトの作成前にディスパッチャーとリスナーを設定可能
  • コード構成の改善: 循環依存を回避し、プロジェクト構造を改善
  • Cloudflare Workers 互換性: リソースを引数として渡すバインディングベースアーキテクチャへの対応
  • モジュラーセットアップ: 複雑なフェデレーションをインスタンス化前に段階的に構築可能

このビルダーパターンは、特に大規模なアプリケーションや、設定データが実行時に動的に取得されるCloudflare Workersのような環境で有用です。

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures(RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6では、HTTP Signatures仕様の最終版となる公式HTTP Message Signatures標準(RFC 9421)仕様を実装しました。

ダブルノック機構

フェディバース全体での最大互換性を確保するため、Fedify 1.6ではインテリジェントなダブルノック機構を導入しています。

  1. 第一段階: 最新実装向けのRFC 9421(HTTP Message Signatures)
  2. フォールバック: レガシー互換性向けのDraft cavage版
  3. 適応キャッシング: 各サーバーがサポートするバージョンを記憶し、今後のリクエストを最適化

このアプローチにより、最新とレガシー両方のActivityPub実装との円滑な通信を確保できます。同時に、セキュリティ標準の最前線にFedifyを位置づけています。

相互運用性テスト

RFC 9421実装は、RFC 9421署名検証をサポートする既存のActivityPub実装との相互運用性について徹底的にテストされています。

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Fedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名の検証に成功
  • Mastodon 4.4.0開発版: FedifyのRFC 9421署名検証実装をテスト(Mastodon PR #34814をご参照ください。ただし、Mastodon 4.4.0はまだリリースされていません)

これらのテストにより、他のActivityPub実装がFedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名を正常に検証できることを確認し、エコシステムが徐々に公式仕様を採用していく中で、適切なフェデレーションが保証されます。これらの実装は現在RFC 9421署名の検証をサポートしていますが、まだ自身でRFC 9421署名を生成していません。Fedifyはこのモダンスタンダードの生成と検証の両方をサポートする最初のActivityPub実装の1つとなっています。

🔍 WebFinger機能強化

専用WebFingerルックアップ

新しいContext.lookupWebFinger()メソッドにより、WebFingerデータへの直接アクセスが可能になりました。高レベルなContext.lookupObject()メソッドでは実現できない、アカウント発見とリソース解決のより細かい制御を開発者に提供します。

🛠 Context API改善

コンテキストデータの置換

新しいContext.clone()メソッドにより動的なコンテキストデータの置換が可能になり、リクエスト処理やデータフローの管理において、より高い柔軟性を提供します。特にミドルウェアの実装や複雑なリクエストルーティングを行う際に有用です。

🚀 移行時の考慮事項

後方互換性

Fedify 1.6は既存のアプリケーションとの完全な後方互換性を維持しています。新しいHTTP Message Signaturesとダブルノック機構は、コード変更なしで透過的に動作します。

Node.jsバージョン要件

重要: Fedify 1.6はNode.js環境においてNode.js 22.0.0以降を必要とします。この変更はDenoやBunランタイムを使用するアプリケーションには影響しません。現在Node.jsをご利用の方は、アップグレード前に環境がこの要件を満たしているかご確認ください。

新しいデプロイメント選択肢

新規デプロイメントでは、以下の利点からCloudflare Workersサポートの活用をご検討ください。

  • 低レイテンシのグローバルエッジデプロイメント
  • サーバーレススケーリングと自動リソース管理
  • Cloudflareサービスエコシステムとの統合

🎯 今後の展望

Fedify 1.6は、フェディバース全体での幅広い互換性を維持するというフレームワークのコミットメントを保ちながら、デプロイメント選択肢の大幅な拡張を表しています。Cloudflare Workersサポートの追加により、フェデレーティッドアプリケーションの新しいアーキテクチャパターンが開かれ、RFC 9421実装により、Fedifyは新たなActivityPubセキュリティ標準に対応し続けています。


詳細な移行ガイド、APIドキュメント、サンプルについては、Fedifyドキュメントをご覧ください。サポートとディスカッションについては、MatrixまたはDiscordのコミュニティにご参加ください。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Forth Co-Processor

@PythonLinks@mastodon.social

At the , I would like to talk about a new of which I am building.

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NiceMicro

@nicemicro@fosstodon.org

Wow, my recent videos are doing much better on @tilvids than they are doing on YouTube...

Thanks everyone who watches my stuff on the Fediverse!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

When did you ORIGINALLY join Mastodon and/or the Fediverse?

If you don't remember when you joined, simply comment below and tell me!

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Ruth Mottram

@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

Apropos @peertube the french developer collective @Framasoft are currently trying to raise the (for derisory) amount of EUR 75,000 to develop the opensource competitor app to Youtube. Maybe chuck 'em a few euros if you think it useful?
support.joinpeertube.org/en/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Lenz Grimmer

@lenzgr@mastodon.social

I've been a Pro user for a long-time, but decided not to renew my subscription as the platform seems to have stopped evolving and I no longer find value in paying for the service. The WebUI is outdated, the mobile Android app sucks.

I wonder if Flickr could become more attractive again if they would support and became part of the . Maybe as an alternative to ? Or are there any clients that could use Flickr as a storage backend for pictures?

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Mina

@mina@berlin.social

Despite being a huge fan of the , there is a certain part of its culture which has annoyed me from day 1 and still does:

The way, many people reply to posts.

1st: Even though many posts come in clearly marked parts, people start responding to one of the first posts without waiting for the thread being complete.

Of course: Part of that is due to technical reasons: Most clients do not support creating threads and to publish them in one go.

1/3

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Forth Co-Processor

@PythonLinks@mastodon.social

At the , I would like to talk about a new of which I am building.

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@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

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Get on board - piefed.social

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@manlycoffee@techhub.social · Reply to Sal Rahman's post

I have nothing against left wing politics; just that it needs to be pragmatic.

Equating some big tech simply leveraging ActivityPub and WebFinger as being a form of "colonization" is probably the biggest most fedidiot behaviour that members of the Fediverse exhibit.

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Sal Rahman

@manlycoffee@techhub.social

fedidiot (noun)

/ˈfɛdɪdiˌət/

A chronically online regressive leftist who treats the Fediverse like a sacred commune and any deviation from their ideological purity as heresy.

Characterized by performative political outrage, allegiance to self-appointed high priests of decentralized social media, and an unwavering belief that the Fediverse must be free for all, except for corporations, capitalists, or anyone with a blue checkmark.

Fedidiots often declare any attempt by “Big Tech” to federate as "digital colonization", while ignoring the irony of their own centralized influence within their ideological echo chambers. Willing to shout down dissent louder than they shout at actual systems of power.

Usage:

"She blocked me for following someone who questioned the holy mod of her instance. Classic fedidiot behavior."

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Sal Rahman

@manlycoffee@techhub.social

What actually sucks about the GENIUS Act: stablecoin holders get first dibs if the stablecoin issuer defaults.

Who can be issuers?

Federally insured banks and subsidiaries.

If these banks commingle deposits with reserves, then this will force banks to dip into deposits, if reserve alone fails to cover claims.

Good thing is, the FDIC will ensure up to $250K of deposits, but what this means is that the FDIC is effectively subsidizing bad decisions from banks.

This is the *only* argument against the act that I actually find is what we should absolutely find concerning.

However, I find that the majority of regressive leftist fedidiots and fedimbiciles who can't read are making all sorts of other arguments against the act, none of which should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, them repeatedly making these dumb arguments weaken the cause of highlighting how bad the proposed law is

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

Three new , Bonfire Social, Channel.org, and Bounce, were showcased at the virtual conference:

1️⃣ is a for creating digital .

2️⃣ content across the web.

3️⃣ allows users to their accounts to while retaining followers.

👉 theverge.com/news/680895/fediv

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Fedify 1.6.1のリリースを発表いたします。本バージョンは1.6.0の取り下げを受けた1.6シリーズの最初のリリースとなります。今回のリリースでは、Fedifyのデプロイメント方法を大幅に拡張し、フェディバース(fediverse)全体でのセキュリティ互換性を向上させる重要な新機能を導入しています。

🌐 Cloudflare Workers対応

Fedify 1.6ではCloudflare Workersへの正式対応を実現し、ActivityPubアプリケーションをエッジ環境でサーバーレス実行できるようになりました。

新しいコンポーネント

主要機能

  • Cloudflareのサーバーレスランタイムとのシームレスな統合
  • Workersのqueue()メソッドによる自動的なキューメッセージ処理
  • Fedifyの暗号化処理に必要なNode.js compatibility flagのサポート
  • Federation.processQueuedTask()メソッドによる手動キュー処理

完全な動作例については、FedifyリポジトリにあるCloudflare Workersのサンプル実装をご覧ください。

🏗️ フェデレーションビルダーパターン

Fedify 1.6ではFederationBuilderクラスとcreateFederationBuilder()関数を導入し、フェデレーションの遅延インスタンス化をサポートします。このパターンには以下のメリットがあります。

  • 遅延インスタンス化: フェデレーションオブジェクトの作成前にディスパッチャーとリスナーを設定可能
  • コード構成の改善: 循環依存を回避し、プロジェクト構造を改善
  • Cloudflare Workers 互換性: リソースを引数として渡すバインディングベースアーキテクチャへの対応
  • モジュラーセットアップ: 複雑なフェデレーションをインスタンス化前に段階的に構築可能

このビルダーパターンは、特に大規模なアプリケーションや、設定データが実行時に動的に取得されるCloudflare Workersのような環境で有用です。

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures(RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6では、HTTP Signatures仕様の最終版となる公式HTTP Message Signatures標準(RFC 9421)仕様を実装しました。

ダブルノック機構

フェディバース全体での最大互換性を確保するため、Fedify 1.6ではインテリジェントなダブルノック機構を導入しています。

  1. 第一段階: 最新実装向けのRFC 9421(HTTP Message Signatures)
  2. フォールバック: レガシー互換性向けのDraft cavage版
  3. 適応キャッシング: 各サーバーがサポートするバージョンを記憶し、今後のリクエストを最適化

このアプローチにより、最新とレガシー両方のActivityPub実装との円滑な通信を確保できます。同時に、セキュリティ標準の最前線にFedifyを位置づけています。

相互運用性テスト

RFC 9421実装は、RFC 9421署名検証をサポートする既存のActivityPub実装との相互運用性について徹底的にテストされています。

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Fedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名の検証に成功
  • Mastodon 4.4.0開発版: FedifyのRFC 9421署名検証実装をテスト(Mastodon PR #34814をご参照ください。ただし、Mastodon 4.4.0はまだリリースされていません)

これらのテストにより、他のActivityPub実装がFedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名を正常に検証できることを確認し、エコシステムが徐々に公式仕様を採用していく中で、適切なフェデレーションが保証されます。これらの実装は現在RFC 9421署名の検証をサポートしていますが、まだ自身でRFC 9421署名を生成していません。Fedifyはこのモダンスタンダードの生成と検証の両方をサポートする最初のActivityPub実装の1つとなっています。

🔍 WebFinger機能強化

専用WebFingerルックアップ

新しいContext.lookupWebFinger()メソッドにより、WebFingerデータへの直接アクセスが可能になりました。高レベルなContext.lookupObject()メソッドでは実現できない、アカウント発見とリソース解決のより細かい制御を開発者に提供します。

🛠 Context API改善

コンテキストデータの置換

新しいContext.clone()メソッドにより動的なコンテキストデータの置換が可能になり、リクエスト処理やデータフローの管理において、より高い柔軟性を提供します。特にミドルウェアの実装や複雑なリクエストルーティングを行う際に有用です。

🚀 移行時の考慮事項

後方互換性

Fedify 1.6は既存のアプリケーションとの完全な後方互換性を維持しています。新しいHTTP Message Signaturesとダブルノック機構は、コード変更なしで透過的に動作します。

Node.jsバージョン要件

重要: Fedify 1.6はNode.js環境においてNode.js 22.0.0以降を必要とします。この変更はDenoやBunランタイムを使用するアプリケーションには影響しません。現在Node.jsをご利用の方は、アップグレード前に環境がこの要件を満たしているかご確認ください。

新しいデプロイメント選択肢

新規デプロイメントでは、以下の利点からCloudflare Workersサポートの活用をご検討ください。

  • 低レイテンシのグローバルエッジデプロイメント
  • サーバーレススケーリングと自動リソース管理
  • Cloudflareサービスエコシステムとの統合

🎯 今後の展望

Fedify 1.6は、フェディバース全体での幅広い互換性を維持するというフレームワークのコミットメントを保ちながら、デプロイメント選択肢の大幅な拡張を表しています。Cloudflare Workersサポートの追加により、フェデレーティッドアプリケーションの新しいアーキテクチャパターンが開かれ、RFC 9421実装により、Fedifyは新たなActivityPubセキュリティ標準に対応し続けています。


詳細な移行ガイド、APIドキュメント、サンプルについては、Fedifyドキュメントをご覧ください。サポートとディスカッションについては、MatrixまたはDiscordのコミュニティにご参加ください。

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Fedify 1.6.1のリリースを発表いたします。本バージョンは1.6.0の取り下げを受けた1.6シリーズの最初のリリースとなります。今回のリリースでは、Fedifyのデプロイメント方法を大幅に拡張し、フェディバース(fediverse)全体でのセキュリティ互換性を向上させる重要な新機能を導入しています。

🌐 Cloudflare Workers対応

Fedify 1.6ではCloudflare Workersへの正式対応を実現し、ActivityPubアプリケーションをエッジ環境でサーバーレス実行できるようになりました。

新しいコンポーネント

主要機能

  • Cloudflareのサーバーレスランタイムとのシームレスな統合
  • Workersのqueue()メソッドによる自動的なキューメッセージ処理
  • Fedifyの暗号化処理に必要なNode.js compatibility flagのサポート
  • Federation.processQueuedTask()メソッドによる手動キュー処理

完全な動作例については、FedifyリポジトリにあるCloudflare Workersのサンプル実装をご覧ください。

🏗️ フェデレーションビルダーパターン

Fedify 1.6ではFederationBuilderクラスとcreateFederationBuilder()関数を導入し、フェデレーションの遅延インスタンス化をサポートします。このパターンには以下のメリットがあります。

  • 遅延インスタンス化: フェデレーションオブジェクトの作成前にディスパッチャーとリスナーを設定可能
  • コード構成の改善: 循環依存を回避し、プロジェクト構造を改善
  • Cloudflare Workers 互換性: リソースを引数として渡すバインディングベースアーキテクチャへの対応
  • モジュラーセットアップ: 複雑なフェデレーションをインスタンス化前に段階的に構築可能

このビルダーパターンは、特に大規模なアプリケーションや、設定データが実行時に動的に取得されるCloudflare Workersのような環境で有用です。

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures(RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6では、HTTP Signatures仕様の最終版となる公式HTTP Message Signatures標準(RFC 9421)仕様を実装しました。

ダブルノック機構

フェディバース全体での最大互換性を確保するため、Fedify 1.6ではインテリジェントなダブルノック機構を導入しています。

  1. 第一段階: 最新実装向けのRFC 9421(HTTP Message Signatures)
  2. フォールバック: レガシー互換性向けのDraft cavage版
  3. 適応キャッシング: 各サーバーがサポートするバージョンを記憶し、今後のリクエストを最適化

このアプローチにより、最新とレガシー両方のActivityPub実装との円滑な通信を確保できます。同時に、セキュリティ標準の最前線にFedifyを位置づけています。

相互運用性テスト

RFC 9421実装は、RFC 9421署名検証をサポートする既存のActivityPub実装との相互運用性について徹底的にテストされています。

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Fedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名の検証に成功
  • Mastodon 4.4.0開発版: FedifyのRFC 9421署名検証実装をテスト(Mastodon PR #34814をご参照ください。ただし、Mastodon 4.4.0はまだリリースされていません)

これらのテストにより、他のActivityPub実装がFedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名を正常に検証できることを確認し、エコシステムが徐々に公式仕様を採用していく中で、適切なフェデレーションが保証されます。これらの実装は現在RFC 9421署名の検証をサポートしていますが、まだ自身でRFC 9421署名を生成していません。Fedifyはこのモダンスタンダードの生成と検証の両方をサポートする最初のActivityPub実装の1つとなっています。

🔍 WebFinger機能強化

専用WebFingerルックアップ

新しいContext.lookupWebFinger()メソッドにより、WebFingerデータへの直接アクセスが可能になりました。高レベルなContext.lookupObject()メソッドでは実現できない、アカウント発見とリソース解決のより細かい制御を開発者に提供します。

🛠 Context API改善

コンテキストデータの置換

新しいContext.clone()メソッドにより動的なコンテキストデータの置換が可能になり、リクエスト処理やデータフローの管理において、より高い柔軟性を提供します。特にミドルウェアの実装や複雑なリクエストルーティングを行う際に有用です。

🚀 移行時の考慮事項

後方互換性

Fedify 1.6は既存のアプリケーションとの完全な後方互換性を維持しています。新しいHTTP Message Signaturesとダブルノック機構は、コード変更なしで透過的に動作します。

Node.jsバージョン要件

重要: Fedify 1.6はNode.js環境においてNode.js 22.0.0以降を必要とします。この変更はDenoやBunランタイムを使用するアプリケーションには影響しません。現在Node.jsをご利用の方は、アップグレード前に環境がこの要件を満たしているかご確認ください。

新しいデプロイメント選択肢

新規デプロイメントでは、以下の利点からCloudflare Workersサポートの活用をご検討ください。

  • 低レイテンシのグローバルエッジデプロイメント
  • サーバーレススケーリングと自動リソース管理
  • Cloudflareサービスエコシステムとの統合

🎯 今後の展望

Fedify 1.6は、フェディバース全体での幅広い互換性を維持するというフレームワークのコミットメントを保ちながら、デプロイメント選択肢の大幅な拡張を表しています。Cloudflare Workersサポートの追加により、フェデレーティッドアプリケーションの新しいアーキテクチャパターンが開かれ、RFC 9421実装により、Fedifyは新たなActivityPubセキュリティ標準に対応し続けています。


詳細な移行ガイド、APIドキュメント、サンプルについては、Fedifyドキュメントをご覧ください。サポートとディスカッションについては、MatrixまたはDiscordのコミュニティにご参加ください。

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Fedify 1.6.1のリリースを発表いたします。本バージョンは1.6.0の取り下げを受けた1.6シリーズの最初のリリースとなります。今回のリリースでは、Fedifyのデプロイメント方法を大幅に拡張し、フェディバース(fediverse)全体でのセキュリティ互換性を向上させる重要な新機能を導入しています。

🌐 Cloudflare Workers対応

Fedify 1.6ではCloudflare Workersへの正式対応を実現し、ActivityPubアプリケーションをエッジ環境でサーバーレス実行できるようになりました。

新しいコンポーネント

主要機能

  • Cloudflareのサーバーレスランタイムとのシームレスな統合
  • Workersのqueue()メソッドによる自動的なキューメッセージ処理
  • Fedifyの暗号化処理に必要なNode.js compatibility flagのサポート
  • Federation.processQueuedTask()メソッドによる手動キュー処理

完全な動作例については、FedifyリポジトリにあるCloudflare Workersのサンプル実装をご覧ください。

🏗️ フェデレーションビルダーパターン

Fedify 1.6ではFederationBuilderクラスとcreateFederationBuilder()関数を導入し、フェデレーションの遅延インスタンス化をサポートします。このパターンには以下のメリットがあります。

  • 遅延インスタンス化: フェデレーションオブジェクトの作成前にディスパッチャーとリスナーを設定可能
  • コード構成の改善: 循環依存を回避し、プロジェクト構造を改善
  • Cloudflare Workers 互換性: リソースを引数として渡すバインディングベースアーキテクチャへの対応
  • モジュラーセットアップ: 複雑なフェデレーションをインスタンス化前に段階的に構築可能

このビルダーパターンは、特に大規模なアプリケーションや、設定データが実行時に動的に取得されるCloudflare Workersのような環境で有用です。

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures(RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6では、HTTP Signatures仕様の最終版となる公式HTTP Message Signatures標準(RFC 9421)仕様を実装しました。

ダブルノック機構

フェディバース全体での最大互換性を確保するため、Fedify 1.6ではインテリジェントなダブルノック機構を導入しています。

  1. 第一段階: 最新実装向けのRFC 9421(HTTP Message Signatures)
  2. フォールバック: レガシー互換性向けのDraft cavage版
  3. 適応キャッシング: 各サーバーがサポートするバージョンを記憶し、今後のリクエストを最適化

このアプローチにより、最新とレガシー両方のActivityPub実装との円滑な通信を確保できます。同時に、セキュリティ標準の最前線にFedifyを位置づけています。

相互運用性テスト

RFC 9421実装は、RFC 9421署名検証をサポートする既存のActivityPub実装との相互運用性について徹底的にテストされています。

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Fedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名の検証に成功
  • Mastodon 4.4.0開発版: FedifyのRFC 9421署名検証実装をテスト(Mastodon PR #34814をご参照ください。ただし、Mastodon 4.4.0はまだリリースされていません)

これらのテストにより、他のActivityPub実装がFedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名を正常に検証できることを確認し、エコシステムが徐々に公式仕様を採用していく中で、適切なフェデレーションが保証されます。これらの実装は現在RFC 9421署名の検証をサポートしていますが、まだ自身でRFC 9421署名を生成していません。Fedifyはこのモダンスタンダードの生成と検証の両方をサポートする最初のActivityPub実装の1つとなっています。

🔍 WebFinger機能強化

専用WebFingerルックアップ

新しいContext.lookupWebFinger()メソッドにより、WebFingerデータへの直接アクセスが可能になりました。高レベルなContext.lookupObject()メソッドでは実現できない、アカウント発見とリソース解決のより細かい制御を開発者に提供します。

🛠 Context API改善

コンテキストデータの置換

新しいContext.clone()メソッドにより動的なコンテキストデータの置換が可能になり、リクエスト処理やデータフローの管理において、より高い柔軟性を提供します。特にミドルウェアの実装や複雑なリクエストルーティングを行う際に有用です。

🚀 移行時の考慮事項

後方互換性

Fedify 1.6は既存のアプリケーションとの完全な後方互換性を維持しています。新しいHTTP Message Signaturesとダブルノック機構は、コード変更なしで透過的に動作します。

Node.jsバージョン要件

重要: Fedify 1.6はNode.js環境においてNode.js 22.0.0以降を必要とします。この変更はDenoやBunランタイムを使用するアプリケーションには影響しません。現在Node.jsをご利用の方は、アップグレード前に環境がこの要件を満たしているかご確認ください。

新しいデプロイメント選択肢

新規デプロイメントでは、以下の利点からCloudflare Workersサポートの活用をご検討ください。

  • 低レイテンシのグローバルエッジデプロイメント
  • サーバーレススケーリングと自動リソース管理
  • Cloudflareサービスエコシステムとの統合

🎯 今後の展望

Fedify 1.6は、フェディバース全体での幅広い互換性を維持するというフレームワークのコミットメントを保ちながら、デプロイメント選択肢の大幅な拡張を表しています。Cloudflare Workersサポートの追加により、フェデレーティッドアプリケーションの新しいアーキテクチャパターンが開かれ、RFC 9421実装により、Fedifyは新たなActivityPubセキュリティ標準に対応し続けています。


詳細な移行ガイド、APIドキュメント、サンプルについては、Fedifyドキュメントをご覧ください。サポートとディスカッションについては、MatrixまたはDiscordのコミュニティにご参加ください。

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Fedify 1.6.1のリリースを発表いたします。本バージョンは1.6.0の取り下げを受けた1.6シリーズの最初のリリースとなります。今回のリリースでは、Fedifyのデプロイメント方法を大幅に拡張し、フェディバース(fediverse)全体でのセキュリティ互換性を向上させる重要な新機能を導入しています。

🌐 Cloudflare Workers対応

Fedify 1.6ではCloudflare Workersへの正式対応を実現し、ActivityPubアプリケーションをエッジ環境でサーバーレス実行できるようになりました。

新しいコンポーネント

主要機能

  • Cloudflareのサーバーレスランタイムとのシームレスな統合
  • Workersのqueue()メソッドによる自動的なキューメッセージ処理
  • Fedifyの暗号化処理に必要なNode.js compatibility flagのサポート
  • Federation.processQueuedTask()メソッドによる手動キュー処理

完全な動作例については、FedifyリポジトリにあるCloudflare Workersのサンプル実装をご覧ください。

🏗️ フェデレーションビルダーパターン

Fedify 1.6ではFederationBuilderクラスとcreateFederationBuilder()関数を導入し、フェデレーションの遅延インスタンス化をサポートします。このパターンには以下のメリットがあります。

  • 遅延インスタンス化: フェデレーションオブジェクトの作成前にディスパッチャーとリスナーを設定可能
  • コード構成の改善: 循環依存を回避し、プロジェクト構造を改善
  • Cloudflare Workers 互換性: リソースを引数として渡すバインディングベースアーキテクチャへの対応
  • モジュラーセットアップ: 複雑なフェデレーションをインスタンス化前に段階的に構築可能

このビルダーパターンは、特に大規模なアプリケーションや、設定データが実行時に動的に取得されるCloudflare Workersのような環境で有用です。

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures(RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6では、HTTP Signatures仕様の最終版となる公式HTTP Message Signatures標準(RFC 9421)仕様を実装しました。

ダブルノック機構

フェディバース全体での最大互換性を確保するため、Fedify 1.6ではインテリジェントなダブルノック機構を導入しています。

  1. 第一段階: 最新実装向けのRFC 9421(HTTP Message Signatures)
  2. フォールバック: レガシー互換性向けのDraft cavage版
  3. 適応キャッシング: 各サーバーがサポートするバージョンを記憶し、今後のリクエストを最適化

このアプローチにより、最新とレガシー両方のActivityPub実装との円滑な通信を確保できます。同時に、セキュリティ標準の最前線にFedifyを位置づけています。

相互運用性テスト

RFC 9421実装は、RFC 9421署名検証をサポートする既存のActivityPub実装との相互運用性について徹底的にテストされています。

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Fedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名の検証に成功
  • Mastodon 4.4.0開発版: FedifyのRFC 9421署名検証実装をテスト(Mastodon PR #34814をご参照ください。ただし、Mastodon 4.4.0はまだリリースされていません)

これらのテストにより、他のActivityPub実装がFedifyで生成したRFC 9421署名を正常に検証できることを確認し、エコシステムが徐々に公式仕様を採用していく中で、適切なフェデレーションが保証されます。これらの実装は現在RFC 9421署名の検証をサポートしていますが、まだ自身でRFC 9421署名を生成していません。Fedifyはこのモダンスタンダードの生成と検証の両方をサポートする最初のActivityPub実装の1つとなっています。

🔍 WebFinger機能強化

専用WebFingerルックアップ

新しいContext.lookupWebFinger()メソッドにより、WebFingerデータへの直接アクセスが可能になりました。高レベルなContext.lookupObject()メソッドでは実現できない、アカウント発見とリソース解決のより細かい制御を開発者に提供します。

🛠 Context API改善

コンテキストデータの置換

新しいContext.clone()メソッドにより動的なコンテキストデータの置換が可能になり、リクエスト処理やデータフローの管理において、より高い柔軟性を提供します。特にミドルウェアの実装や複雑なリクエストルーティングを行う際に有用です。

🚀 移行時の考慮事項

後方互換性

Fedify 1.6は既存のアプリケーションとの完全な後方互換性を維持しています。新しいHTTP Message Signaturesとダブルノック機構は、コード変更なしで透過的に動作します。

Node.jsバージョン要件

重要: Fedify 1.6はNode.js環境においてNode.js 22.0.0以降を必要とします。この変更はDenoやBunランタイムを使用するアプリケーションには影響しません。現在Node.jsをご利用の方は、アップグレード前に環境がこの要件を満たしているかご確認ください。

新しいデプロイメント選択肢

新規デプロイメントでは、以下の利点からCloudflare Workersサポートの活用をご検討ください。

  • 低レイテンシのグローバルエッジデプロイメント
  • サーバーレススケーリングと自動リソース管理
  • Cloudflareサービスエコシステムとの統合

🎯 今後の展望

Fedify 1.6は、フェディバース全体での幅広い互換性を維持するというフレームワークのコミットメントを保ちながら、デプロイメント選択肢の大幅な拡張を表しています。Cloudflare Workersサポートの追加により、フェデレーティッドアプリケーションの新しいアーキテクチャパターンが開かれ、RFC 9421実装により、Fedifyは新たなActivityPubセキュリティ標準に対応し続けています。


詳細な移行ガイド、APIドキュメント、サンプルについては、Fedifyドキュメントをご覧ください。サポートとディスカッションについては、MatrixまたはDiscordのコミュニティにご参加ください。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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Hamish Campbell

@info@hamishcampbell.com

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With the #Fediverse gaining increasing #mainstreaming attention, we’re entering a familiar cycle, an influx of well-funded #NGO-branded projects trying to “fix” the #openweb by reshaping it in their own narrowing and to often blinded paths.

Take this year’s #chatteringclass event, #FediForum. Alongside breathless praise, last year, for #Threads joining the #opensocialweb space, we’re seeing the launch of shiny new tools: #BonfireSocial, #Channelorg, #Bounce. That promise innovation and ecosystem growth, but look closer, and you’ll see the #NGO pattern: branding over substance, silos in disguise, and a creeping return of the mini #dotcons under new, friendlier wrappers.

Let’s take Channel.org, On the surface, it looks like a #mainstreaming version of the #OMN project #indymediaback – community news channels, a grassroots publishing model, maybe even respectful federation. But scratch that surface and the cracks show quickly:

  • The default feeds are anaemic #NGO fodder
  • The orgs list reads like a who’s who of liberal foundations, with the usual hidden gatekeeping logic behind the scenes.
  • And it’s yet another “pay or pray” model: either be a professional #NGO or get nudged out.

In short, it’s likely just more #techshit to compost. A well-polished box built to contain, not empower. A place where “participation” is narrow and boring. This isn’t to say there’s zero value. There will be overlap with what we’re doing in the #OMN and #indymediaback spaces. But experience tells us, these projects rarely cooperate. They prefer to rebuild from scratch, with branding and compliance hardcoded. They see networks as products to manage, not native cultures to nurture. In the end they sell out, it happens.

And the result? A growing layer of parasites attaching themselves to the living Fediverse. That familiar smell of funding cycles, strategy decks, and locked-down roadmaps. We’ve seen this before. We know where it leads. The real question isn’t what’s new? It’s what’s native?

We don’t need a branded reboot of the same paths, what we do need is more funded and sustainable grounded, messy, radically open alternatives. Ones with deep roots in social movement history, not just nice UX. Ones that resist capture, and refuse in the end to turn community into product.

That’s the path we’re on, if the NGO track wants to build parallel paths, fine. Just don’t expect us to be polite about this mess making, we’ve already walked that road too many times. Live and let live, compost #techshit and build real alternatives #KISS

You know your getting big when parasites like this start to attach… salt and branding irons come to mind.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of 1.6.1, which marks the beginning of the 1.6 series following the retraction of version 1.6.0. This release introduces significant new capabilities that expand Fedify's deployment options and enhance security compatibility across the .

🌐 Cloudflare Workers support

Fedify 1.6 introduces first-class support for Cloudflare Workers, enabling deployment of applications at the edge.

New components

Key features

  • Seamless integration with 's serverless runtime
  • Automatic handling of queue message processing through Workers' queue() method
  • Support for Node.js compatibility flag required for Fedify's cryptographic operations
  • Manual queue processing via Federation.processQueuedTask() method

For a complete working example, see the Cloudflare Workers example in the Fedify repository.

🏗️ Federation builder pattern

Fedify 1.6 introduces the FederationBuilder class and createFederationBuilder() function to support deferred federation instantiation. This pattern provides several benefits:

  • Deferred instantiation: Set up dispatchers and listeners before creating the federation object
  • Better code organization: Avoid circular dependencies and improve project structure
  • Cloudflare compatibility: Accommodates binding-based architectures where resources are passed as arguments rather than globals
  • Modular setup: Build complex federations piece by piece before instantiation

The builder pattern is particularly useful for large applications and environments like Cloudflare Workers where configuration data is only available at runtime.

🔐 HTTP Message Signatures (RFC 9421)

Fedify 1.6 implements the official HTTP Message Signatures standard (RFC 9421) specification, the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification.

Double-knocking mechanism

To ensure maximum compatibility across the fediverse, Fedify 1.6 introduces an intelligent double-knocking mechanism:

  1. Primary attempt: RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) for modern implementations
  2. Fallback: Draft cavage version for legacy compatibility
  3. Adaptive caching: The system remembers which version each server supports to optimize future requests

This approach ensures seamless communication with both modern and legacy ActivityPub implementations while positioning Fedify at the forefront of security standards.

Interoperability testing

The RFC 9421 implementation has been thoroughly tested for interoperability with existing ActivityPub implementations that support RFC 9421 signature verification:

  • Mitra 4.4.0: Successfully verified Fedify-generated RFC 9421 signatures
  • Mastodon 4.4.0 development version: Tested RFC 9421 signature verification against Fedify's implementation (refer to Mastodon PR #34814, though Mastodon 4.4.0 has not yet been released)

These tests confirm that other ActivityPub implementations can successfully verify RFC 9421 signatures generated by Fedify, ensuring proper federation as the ecosystem gradually adopts the official specification. While these implementations currently support verification of RFC 9421 signatures, they do not yet generate RFC 9421 signatures themselves—making Fedify one of the first ActivityPub implementations to support both generation and verification of the modern standard.

🔍 WebFinger enhancements

Dedicated WebFinger lookup

The new Context.lookupWebFinger() method provides direct access to WebFinger data, offering developers more granular control over account discovery and resource resolution beyond the higher-level Context.lookupObject() method.

🛠 Context API improvements

Context data replacement

The new Context.clone() method enables dynamic context data replacement, providing greater flexibility in request processing and data flow management. This is particularly useful for middleware implementations and complex request routing scenarios.

🚀 Migration considerations

Backward compatibility

Fedify 1.6 maintains full backward compatibility with existing applications. The new HTTP Message Signatures and double-knocking mechanisms work transparently without requiring any code changes.

Node.js version requirement

Important: Fedify 1.6 requires Node.js 22.0.0 or later for Node.js environments. This change does not affect applications using Deno or Bun runtimes. If you're currently using Node.js, please ensure your environment meets this requirement before upgrading.

New deployment options

For new deployments, consider leveraging Cloudflare Workers support for:

  • Global edge deployment with low latency
  • Serverless scaling and automatic resource management
  • Integration with Cloudflare's ecosystem of services

🎯 Looking forward

Fedify 1.6 represents a significant expansion of deployment possibilities while maintaining the framework's commitment to broad compatibility across the fediverse. The addition of Cloudflare Workers support opens new architectural patterns for federated applications, while the RFC 9421 implementation ensures Fedify stays current with emerging ActivityPub security standards.


For detailed migration guides, API documentation, and examples, please visit the Fedify documentation. Join our community on Matrix or Discord for support and discussions.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-06

Servers

- snac v2.78
- PeerTube v7.2.0
- Hollo v0.6.0
- Mitra v4.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.4
- Honk v1.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.16.0
- NodeBB v4.4.2
- Forgejo monthly report - May 2025
- Lemmy Development Update May 2025
- shops: A free & open source federated marketplace
- selective-relay: A fork from pub-relay which relays only activities that meet the conditions

Clients

- Fedilab v3.33.0
- Jerboa v0.0.79
- Voyager v2.35.1
- Blorp v1.8.0
- Interstellar v0.9.3
- Tesseract v1.4.39
- pl-fe change summary
- Splinter: Turns long articles into Mastodon posts and publishes them for you automatically

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.66.0

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #119

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019722fb-77a9-f1e3-879a-e1a6c24abea7

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

@cwebber ending her presentation at @fediforum talking about PRIDE and JOY, and (implicitly, my words) RESISTANCE.

This is the kind of political and empathetic awareness we need and I look for in social networks.

Thank you 💕

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

More than 83% of people feel the Fediverse is for everyone.

And less than 17% don't feel that the Fediverse is for everyone.

(Assuming this poll is representative.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 Fediverse folks are gathering IRL.

🚨 It’s called FediCon.
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1st & 2nd.

Want a heads-up when tickets drop?
Join the early bird access list 🎟️

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Travis F W

@travisfw@fosstodon.org · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @j12t I'm not in marketing, but I know enough to know that all of us who loved this video need a call to action for how to share it, beyond preaching to the choir. This is a promotional video for the ! What would a marketing team do with it? Post on non-fedi networks, to start with, sure. What should people say? How to start those conversations?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-06

Servers

- snac v2.78
- PeerTube v7.2.0
- Hollo v0.6.0
- Mitra v4.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.4
- Honk v1.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.16.0
- NodeBB v4.4.2
- Forgejo monthly report - May 2025
- Lemmy Development Update May 2025
- shops: A free & open source federated marketplace
- selective-relay: A fork from pub-relay which relays only activities that meet the conditions

Clients

- Fedilab v3.33.0
- Jerboa v0.0.79
- Voyager v2.35.1
- Blorp v1.8.0
- Interstellar v0.9.3
- Tesseract v1.4.39
- pl-fe change summary
- Splinter: Turns long articles into Mastodon posts and publishes them for you automatically

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.66.0

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #119

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019722fb-77a9-f1e3-879a-e1a6c24abea7

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, now also in English:
As far as I know, @heiseonline is now the (EDIT:) third media organization with it's own instance on to share directly in the .

The first channel to look out for is @ct_3003, but there are more to come.

I hope, we're only the beginning, so let's spread the word!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 Fediverse folks are gathering IRL.

🚨 It’s called FediCon.
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1st & 2nd.

Want a heads-up when tickets drop?
Join the early bird access list 🎟️

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

On today's unconference on the @fediforum @cypherhippie had this question about how much of an integration has @badgefed with mastodon.

So, I added the link to the profile in the badges wallet url, so it appears as verified in my mastodon profile!

Thank you for the question!

The image shows a profile page on a social media platform. The profile is for a user named Maho Pacheco, with the handle [@]mapache and the website hachyderm.io. The profile picture is a raccoon. The bio includes interests such as beer, tech, raccoons, family, politics, Mexico, Seattle, and random stuff, with posts in Spanish and English. It mentions a love for tech, learning, traveling, and discussing ideas, with strong opinions since the 90s. The user is a software engineer at Microsoft and develops tools for the fediverse. They write in a blog and are the creator of almost-static-activity-pub, [@]vocalcat, and [@]badgefed. The profile was joined on October 31, 2022. The profile includes links to a blog (maho.dev), GitHub (github.com/mahomedalid), and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mahomedalid). There are also badges and a wallet link indicated by a red arrow.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a profile page on a social media platform. The profile is for a user named Maho Pacheco, with the handle [@]mapache and the website hachyderm.io. The profile picture is a raccoon. The bio includes interests such as beer, tech, raccoons, family, politics, Mexico, Seattle, and random stuff, with posts in Spanish and English. It mentions a love for tech, learning, traveling, and discussing ideas, with strong opinions since the 90s. The user is a software engineer at Microsoft and develops tools for the fediverse. They write in a blog and are the creator of almost-static-activity-pub, [@]vocalcat, and [@]badgefed. The profile was joined on October 31, 2022. The profile includes links to a blog (maho.dev), GitHub (github.com/mahomedalid), and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mahomedalid). There are also badges and a wallet link indicated by a red arrow.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-06

Servers

- snac v2.78
- PeerTube v7.2.0
- Hollo v0.6.0
- Mitra v4.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.4
- Honk v1.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.16.0
- NodeBB v4.4.2
- Forgejo monthly report - May 2025
- Lemmy Development Update May 2025
- shops: A free & open source federated marketplace
- selective-relay: A fork from pub-relay which relays only activities that meet the conditions

Clients

- Fedilab v3.33.0
- Jerboa v0.0.79
- Voyager v2.35.1
- Blorp v1.8.0
- Interstellar v0.9.3
- Tesseract v1.4.39
- pl-fe change summary
- Splinter: Turns long articles into Mastodon posts and publishes them for you automatically

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.66.0

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #119

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019722fb-77a9-f1e3-879a-e1a6c24abea7

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

It's FediForum day 2! Here's @deadsuperhero's coverage of the event for @WeDistribute. Our CEO @mike demoed Surf there yesterday. If you want to try it for yourself, use the invite code FEDIFORUM when you sign up on our waitlist to get into the beta more quickly.

flip.it/OuQ1Qg
waitlist.surf.social/

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-06

Servers

- snac v2.78
- PeerTube v7.2.0
- Hollo v0.6.0
- Mitra v4.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.4
- Honk v1.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.16.0
- NodeBB v4.4.2
- Forgejo monthly report - May 2025
- Lemmy Development Update May 2025
- shops: A free & open source federated marketplace
- selective-relay: A fork from pub-relay which relays only activities that meet the conditions

Clients

- Fedilab v3.33.0
- Jerboa v0.0.79
- Voyager v2.35.1
- Blorp v1.8.0
- Interstellar v0.9.3
- Tesseract v1.4.39
- pl-fe change summary
- Splinter: Turns long articles into Mastodon posts and publishes them for you automatically

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.66.0

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #119

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019722fb-77a9-f1e3-879a-e1a6c24abea7

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

On today's unconference on the @fediforum @cypherhippie had this question about how much of an integration has @badgefed with mastodon.

So, I added the link to the profile in the badges wallet url, so it appears as verified in my mastodon profile!

Thank you for the question!

The image shows a profile page on a social media platform. The profile is for a user named Maho Pacheco, with the handle [@]mapache and the website hachyderm.io. The profile picture is a raccoon. The bio includes interests such as beer, tech, raccoons, family, politics, Mexico, Seattle, and random stuff, with posts in Spanish and English. It mentions a love for tech, learning, traveling, and discussing ideas, with strong opinions since the 90s. The user is a software engineer at Microsoft and develops tools for the fediverse. They write in a blog and are the creator of almost-static-activity-pub, [@]vocalcat, and [@]badgefed. The profile was joined on October 31, 2022. The profile includes links to a blog (maho.dev), GitHub (github.com/mahomedalid), and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mahomedalid). There are also badges and a wallet link indicated by a red arrow.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a profile page on a social media platform. The profile is for a user named Maho Pacheco, with the handle [@]mapache and the website hachyderm.io. The profile picture is a raccoon. The bio includes interests such as beer, tech, raccoons, family, politics, Mexico, Seattle, and random stuff, with posts in Spanish and English. It mentions a love for tech, learning, traveling, and discussing ideas, with strong opinions since the 90s. The user is a software engineer at Microsoft and develops tools for the fediverse. They write in a blog and are the creator of almost-static-activity-pub, [@]vocalcat, and [@]badgefed. The profile was joined on October 31, 2022. The profile includes links to a blog (maho.dev), GitHub (github.com/mahomedalid), and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mahomedalid). There are also badges and a wallet link indicated by a red arrow.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-06-06

Servers

- snac v2.78
- PeerTube v7.2.0
- Hollo v0.6.0
- Mitra v4.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v6.0.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.4
- Honk v1.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.16.0
- NodeBB v4.4.2
- Forgejo monthly report - May 2025
- Lemmy Development Update May 2025
- shops: A free & open source federated marketplace
- selective-relay: A fork from pub-relay which relays only activities that meet the conditions

Clients

- Fedilab v3.33.0
- Jerboa v0.0.79
- Voyager v2.35.1
- Blorp v1.8.0
- Interstellar v0.9.3
- Tesseract v1.4.39
- pl-fe change summary
- Splinter: Turns long articles into Mastodon posts and publishes them for you automatically

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.66.0

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #119

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019722fb-77a9-f1e3-879a-e1a6c24abea7

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

It's FediForum day 2! Here's @deadsuperhero's coverage of the event for @WeDistribute. Our CEO @mike demoed Surf there yesterday. If you want to try it for yourself, use the invite code FEDIFORUM when you sign up on our waitlist to get into the beta more quickly.

flip.it/OuQ1Qg
waitlist.surf.social/

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, now also in English:
As far as I know, @heiseonline is now the (EDIT:) third media organization with it's own instance on to share directly in the .

The first channel to look out for is @ct_3003, but there are more to come.

I hope, we're only the beginning, so let's spread the word!

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, now also in English:
As far as I know, @heiseonline is now the (EDIT:) third media organization with it's own instance on to share directly in the .

The first channel to look out for is @ct_3003, but there are more to come.

I hope, we're only the beginning, so let's spread the word!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

@cwebber ending her presentation at @fediforum talking about PRIDE and JOY, and (implicitly, my words) RESISTANCE.

This is the kind of political and empathetic awareness we need and I look for in social networks.

Thank you 💕

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
406 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

262 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheConversationUS (ENG)
@lz (GER)
@9to5linux (ENG)
@techreview_de (GER)
@mediapartblogs (FRA)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

MediaOnMastodon's avatar
MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
406 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

262 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheConversationUS (ENG)
@lz (GER)
@9to5linux (ENG)
@techreview_de (GER)
@mediapartblogs (FRA)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

Travis F W's avatar
Travis F W

@travisfw@fosstodon.org · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @j12t I'm not in marketing, but I know enough to know that all of us who loved this video need a call to action for how to share it, beyond preaching to the choir. This is a promotional video for the ! What would a marketing team do with it? Post on non-fedi networks, to start with, sure. What should people say? How to start those conversations?

Mitex Leo's avatar
Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

I'm feeling a bit stuck and could use some help. The situation is a bit messy because more than half of my followers are still on my Mastodon account, while the rest are here. The migration process seems to have hit a snag and isn't progressing like it should. On top of that, the feature to import the list of accounts I follow isn't working correctly. I've been trying to follow over 5,000 accounts, but Akkoma has only imported around 3,000. This discrepancy is pretty big and quite frustrating.

After giving it some thought, I believe the main issue lies with Akkoma. If anyone has any tips or insights, I'd really appreciate it!

#akkoma #mastodon #fediverse #migration #pleroma #help #fedi #askfedi #mastodondev #mastodev #boost
Mitex Leo's avatar
Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

I'm feeling a bit stuck and could use some help. The situation is a bit messy because more than half of my followers are still on my Mastodon account, while the rest are here. The migration process seems to have hit a snag and isn't progressing like it should. On top of that, the feature to import the list of accounts I follow isn't working correctly. I've been trying to follow over 5,000 accounts, but Akkoma has only imported around 3,000. This discrepancy is pretty big and quite frustrating.

After giving it some thought, I believe the main issue lies with Akkoma. If anyone has any tips or insights, I'd really appreciate it!

#akkoma #mastodon #fediverse #migration #pleroma #help #fedi #askfedi #mastodondev #mastodev #boost
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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to European Commission's post

@EUCommission May I use this opportunity to thank the people behind this account for being true citizens of the .

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

More than 83% of people feel the Fediverse is for everyone.

And less than 17% don't feel that the Fediverse is for everyone.

(Assuming this poll is representative.)

Kelson's avatar
Kelson

@kelson@notes.kvibber.com

New post on my website!

The State of Local-Only Fediverse Posts (WIP)
Which Fediverse servers can handle local-only posts, and which apps can publish them? Here's what I've found so far.

https://hyperborea.org/tech-tips/fediverse-local-posts/
#fediverse #mastodon #GoToSocial #akkoma #LocalOnly

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

@cwebber ending her presentation at @fediforum talking about PRIDE and JOY, and (implicitly, my words) RESISTANCE.

This is the kind of political and empathetic awareness we need and I look for in social networks.

Thank you 💕

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

@cwebber ending her presentation at @fediforum talking about PRIDE and JOY, and (implicitly, my words) RESISTANCE.

This is the kind of political and empathetic awareness we need and I look for in social networks.

Thank you 💕

samvie's avatar
samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Yesterday we had a session at on and the

It would be great to connect & get to know people who are taking part from European countries. "Europe" as in beyond 🇪🇺

Feel free to use the hashtag to reach out and connect ✨

As @j12t pointed out regional FediForums would be great 🚀

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"

news.elenarossini.com/this-is-

mentioning @jaredwhite @anildash @ghost @caseynewton @molly0xfff @404mediaco @Daojoan @theindex @dangillmor @ryanbroderick @micahflee @melaniebartos @kleisli

I'd love to hear what you think about

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

✨ The rebellion will be federated & self-hosted ✨

On Dec 5, 2024 I published this blog post elenarossini.com/2024/11/the-r on @ele@elenarossini.com

On Dec 17 I signed up for a .

On Dec 22 I installed and began personalizing my little corner of the : @elena

On Jan 14 I installed on my server: @ele@photos.elenarossini.com

Yesterday I installed on elena.social

All this feels really empowering and I wanna help others do the same! 🚀

samvie's avatar
samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Yesterday we had a session at on and the

It would be great to connect & get to know people who are taking part from European countries. "Europe" as in beyond 🇪🇺

Feel free to use the hashtag to reach out and connect ✨

As @j12t pointed out regional FediForums would be great 🚀

samvie's avatar
samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Yesterday we had a session at on and the

It would be great to connect & get to know people who are taking part from European countries. "Europe" as in beyond 🇪🇺

Feel free to use the hashtag to reach out and connect ✨

As @j12t pointed out regional FediForums would be great 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Did you know? provides optimized for LLMs through the llms.txt standard.

Available endpoints:

Useful for training assistants on / development, building documentation chatbots, or -powered dev tools.

Mitex Leo's avatar
Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Which platform do you enjoy more?

OptionVoters
Mastodon105 (24%)
Bluesky16 (4%)
I only use Mastodon317 (72%)
Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Was lange währt ...

Wir haben jetzt eine eigene -Instanz und beim Namen haben wir uns dann doch nicht ausgetobt. 🙈@ct_3003 ist schon dort, weitere Accounts sollen folgen.

Bitte schön folgen, wir wollen ja hier im Haus auch zeigen, dass das Interesse da ist. Und @keno3003 freut sich dann auch.

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mirlo.space

@mirlo@musician.social

We've been thinking about and how it might link to music communities. We're discussing it here if you'd like to chime in:

the.socialmusic.network/t/refl

In the past what made FediForum a success? What should a music fedi forum replicate? What should it avoid?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“Hey, is there a conference for the Fediverse in Canada?”

Yep. It’s called FediCon.
August 1 & 2, 2025 — Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦

Sign up to hear when tickets drop:

🎟️ fedicon.ca

See you there?

~/hyde's avatar
~/hyde

@hyde@lazybear.social

It's been a long time since I havent posted a

Here it goes !


@keyboards
@keyboardkit
@KeyboardMaestro


@defrisselle


@pbmoj
@jimp
@Autumn
@jezlyn

@aerique
@NebulaTide


@florianziegler
@sarble

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

An interesting quote from @geerlingguy .

The TL;DR is that — for him to use PeerTube or any other Fediverse alternative to YouTube — he would need to be able to make a living from it.

He is not the only one who has expressed this sentiment.

This is something I have been thinking about and talking a lot about for a while now.

(I know I am not the only one.)

RE: jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/sel

"""
Alternatives

I've been slowly uploading my back catalog to my channel on Floatplane, though not all my content is there yet.

Some in the fediverse ask why I'm not on Peertube. Here's the problem (and it's not insurmountable): right now, there's no easy path towards sustainable content production when the audience for the content is 100x smaller, and the number of patrons/sponsors remains proportionally the same.

I was never able to sustain my open source work based on patronage, and content production is the same—just more expensive to maintain to any standard (each video takes between 10-300 hours to produce, and I have a family to feed, and US health insurance companies to fund).

YouTube was, and still is, a creative anomaly. I'm hugely thankful to my Patreon, GitHub, and Floatplane supporters—and I hope to have direct funding fully able to support my work someday. But until that time, YouTube's AdSense revenue and vast reach is a kind of 'golden handcuff.'

The handcuff has been a bit tarnished of late, however, with Google recently adding AI summaries to videos—which seems to indicate maybe Gemini is slurping up my content and using it in their AI models?

Maybe the handcuffs are fools-gold, and I just don't see it yet.
"""
ALT text details""" Alternatives I've been slowly uploading my back catalog to my channel on Floatplane, though not all my content is there yet. Some in the fediverse ask why I'm not on Peertube. Here's the problem (and it's not insurmountable): right now, there's no easy path towards sustainable content production when the audience for the content is 100x smaller, and the number of patrons/sponsors remains proportionally the same. I was never able to sustain my open source work based on patronage, and content production is the same—just more expensive to maintain to any standard (each video takes between 10-300 hours to produce, and I have a family to feed, and US health insurance companies to fund). YouTube was, and still is, a creative anomaly. I'm hugely thankful to my Patreon, GitHub, and Floatplane supporters—and I hope to have direct funding fully able to support my work someday. But until that time, YouTube's AdSense revenue and vast reach is a kind of 'golden handcuff.' The handcuff has been a bit tarnished of late, however, with Google recently adding AI summaries to videos—which seems to indicate maybe Gemini is slurping up my content and using it in their AI models? Maybe the handcuffs are fools-gold, and I just don't see it yet. """
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Jorge Saturno

@jorgeluis@pub.solar

I am really happy too see @bonfire releasing Bonfire Social 1.0! This is just the beginning of an amazing journey, marking a significant step forward for the 🧡

Kudos to @bernini and @mayel

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“Hey, is there a conference for the Fediverse in Canada?”

Yep. It’s called FediCon.
August 1 & 2, 2025 — Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦

Sign up to hear when tickets drop:

🎟️ fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Hamish Campbell

@info@hamishcampbell.com

<p>With the #Fediverse gaining increasing #mainstreaming attention, we’re entering a familiar cycle, an influx of well-funded #NGO-branded projects trying to &#8220;fix&#8221; the #openweb by reshaping it in their own narrowing and to often blinded paths.</p> <p>Take this year’s #chatteringclass event, #FediForum. Alongside breathless praise, last year, for #Threads joining the #opensocialweb space, we’re seeing the launch of shiny new tools: #BonfireSocial, #Channelorg, #Bounce. That promise innovation […]</p> <div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom"><div class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://hamishcampbell.com/the-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost/" data-a2a-title="The Fediverse is opening, but there is a cost"><a class="a2a_button_mastodon" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="Mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_threads" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="Threads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_bluesky" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="Bluesky" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_x" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="X" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-fediverse-is-opening-but-there-is-a-cost%2F&amp;linkname=The%20Fediverse%20is%20opening%2C%20but%20there%20is%20a%20cost" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share"></a></div></div>

With the #Fediverse gaining increasing #mainstreaming attention, we’re entering a familiar cycle, an influx of well-funded #NGO-branded projects trying to “fix” the #openweb by reshaping it in their own narrowing and to often blinded paths.

Take this year’s #chatteringclass event, #FediForum. Alongside breathless praise, last year, for #Threads joining the #opensocialweb space, we’re seeing the launch of shiny new tools: #BonfireSocial, #Channelorg, #Bounce. That promise innovation and ecosystem growth, but look closer, and you’ll see the #NGO pattern: branding over substance, silos in disguise, and a creeping return of the mini #dotcons under new, friendlier wrappers.

Let’s take Channel.org, On the surface, it looks like a #mainstreaming version of the #OMN project #indymediaback – community news channels, a grassroots publishing model, maybe even respectful federation. But scratch that surface and the cracks show quickly:

  • The default feeds are anaemic #NGO fodder
  • The orgs list reads like a who’s who of liberal foundations, with the usual hidden gatekeeping logic behind the scenes.
  • And it’s yet another “pay or pray” model: either be a professional #NGO or get nudged out.

In short, it’s likely just more #techshit to compost. A well-polished box built to contain, not empower. A place where “participation” is narrow and boring. This isn’t to say there’s zero value. There will be overlap with what we’re doing in the #OMN and #indymediaback spaces. But experience tells us, these projects rarely cooperate. They prefer to rebuild from scratch, with branding and compliance hardcoded. They see networks as products to manage, not native cultures to nurture. In the end they sell out, it happens.

And the result? A growing layer of parasites attaching themselves to the living Fediverse. That familiar smell of funding cycles, strategy decks, and locked-down roadmaps. We’ve seen this before. We know where it leads. The real question isn’t what’s new? It’s what’s native?

We don’t need a branded reboot of the same paths, what we do need is more funded and sustainable grounded, messy, radically open alternatives. Ones with deep roots in social movement history, not just nice UX. Ones that resist capture, and refuse in the end to turn community into product.

That’s the path we’re on, if the NGO track wants to build parallel paths, fine. Just don’t expect us to be polite about this mess making, we’ve already walked that road too many times. Live and let live, compost #techshit and build real alternatives #KISS

You know your getting big when parasites like this start to attach… salt and branding irons come to mind.

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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

This is not a drill! 🚨

We have launched our second season of The Decentered Podcast, with some pre-event commentary about the upcoming @fediforum event happening tomorrow.

https://wedistribute.org/podcast/fediforum-june-2025/

Give it a listen, #Fediverse!
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mirlo.space

@mirlo@musician.social

We've been thinking about and how it might link to music communities. We're discussing it here if you'd like to chime in:

the.socialmusic.network/t/refl

In the past what made FediForum a success? What should a music fedi forum replicate? What should it avoid?

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning all ☕️ I've received a lot of supportive dm's asking if I'm okay (considering some fedi drama yesterday), and I am, thank you 🙂 I really appreciate the community both on and in the wider . Hope you're all doing well.

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/6(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Ralph Paßgang

@ralph@social.dogondo.de

Wo ist die hin?

Mir fällt in letzter Zeit auf, dass viele hier zwar groß darin sind, andere zu kritisieren. Zum Glück zumindest großteils ruhig und sachlich, teilweise aber leider auch lautstark und überheblich. In ganz seltenen Fällen auch beleidigend und mit Verleumdungen und bewussten Unwahrheiten.

Manche führen diese Diskussionen, weil sie glauben sich für die richtige Sache einzusetzen. Manche leider um bewusst zu polarisieren und Aufmerksamkeit auf sich selbst zu lenken. Die zweite Gruppe erreichen ich hiermit sicherlich nicht, aber vielleicht zumindest die erste Gruppe:

Das ist der heterogenste Ort im Internet den ich kenne. Und das ist auch gut so. Aber das kann nur mit ganz viel Toleranz funktionieren. Und Toleranz heisst primär: Leben und leben lassen. Sich selber und seine nicht als die einzige zu sehen und alternative Meinungen zuzulassen.

In den meisten Fällen reicht es einfach den Personen nicht zu folgen (bzw. zu entfolgen) die einen in der eigenen Timeline stören. Wenn das nicht reicht, Stummschalten oder Blockieren sind Funktionen die extra hierfür gemacht wurden und gut funktionieren.

Und wenn man meint, dass man nicht "schweigen" kann, dann ist meist eine private Nachricht besser als eine öffentliche.

Nicht falsch verstehen: Ich will keine Platform, wo man nichts mehr sagen kann. Aber man muss nicht ständig die Beiträge Dritter durch seine eigenen Ansichten "übernehmen". Schreibt hierfür doch eigene Beiträge.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

If anyone has other ideas for screenshots, let me know! I figure it'd be good to show some of the history that eventually led to the and the event this week.
indieweb.social/@classicweb/11

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Blender Dumbass ( J.Y.Amihud )

@blenderdumbass@mastodon.online

Trying to add support for my website's software to join the .

So far works on @madiator2011 's instance ( which is not ) shark.madiator.com/@blenderdum

Hope I can get it to work here. But it seems complicated.

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

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Jorge Saturno

@jorgeluis@pub.solar

I am really happy too see @bonfire releasing Bonfire Social 1.0! This is just the beginning of an amazing journey, marking a significant step forward for the 🧡

Kudos to @bernini and @mayel

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 Fediverse folks are gathering IRL.

🚨 It’s called FediCon.
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1st & 2nd.

Want a heads-up when tickets drop?
Join the early bird access list 🎟️

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Jorge Saturno

@jorgeluis@pub.solar

I am really happy too see @bonfire releasing Bonfire Social 1.0! This is just the beginning of an amazing journey, marking a significant step forward for the 🧡

Kudos to @bernini and @mayel

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Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:

@Sascha@bonn.social

My first and it’s a pleasure to greet, meet, and discuss with „the federation“, people who build, use and progress what we call the .

First session: EU Policy with @samvie, second session Custom feeds with @mike and of course a keynote of @pluralistic. And so many more great sessions I could not attend (which is a quality sign for barcamps).

Thanks to @j12t and team! A had a great afternoon (Berlin time) and I am looking forward to the next two days.

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Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:

@Sascha@bonn.social

My first and it’s a pleasure to greet, meet, and discuss with „the federation“, people who build, use and progress what we call the .

First session: EU Policy with @samvie, second session Custom feeds with @mike and of course a keynote of @pluralistic. And so many more great sessions I could not attend (which is a quality sign for barcamps).

Thanks to @j12t and team! A had a great afternoon (Berlin time) and I am looking forward to the next two days.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 FediCon is coming — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

A 2-day Fediverse & Social Web conference full of talks, ideas, and community.

Tickets aren't available yet, but you can join the early bird list here:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Another "native" quote-post on mastodon.social where the quoted-post isn't showing up.

RE: mastodon.social/@pfrazee.com@b

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

OMF!G, I just saw a "native" quote-post on mastodon.social !!!

...

I am seeing them from Bluesky accounts bridged to the Fediverse.

I just did a test myself.

RE: fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
406 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

269 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@apfeltalk (GER)
@unusual_whales (ENG)
@Deskmodder (GER)
@NEBylines (ENG)
@Arbejderen (DAN)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
406 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

269 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@apfeltalk (GER)
@unusual_whales (ENG)
@Deskmodder (GER)
@NEBylines (ENG)
@Arbejderen (DAN)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

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Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social

Just learnt of Bounce. May be a good tool to be aware of for those using or the

blog.anew.social/bounce-a-cros

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Jaz (IFTAS)

@jaz@mastodon.iftas.org

The @bonfire release candidate is out! This is huge news for building well-governed community spaces in the
Congratulations to the @bernini and @mayel and everyone who participated in this co-designed firestarter!

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonf

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Forth Co-Processor

@PythonLinks@mastodon.social

At the , I hope to talk about growing the by helping voters find each other.

A map of part of massachusetts.  By hovering over the voters icon, one sees the words: ""Please contact the Green Party Voters in this zip code,using corporate free Mastodon social media. Login with your US zip code,to add yourself to the maps."
ALT text detailsA map of part of massachusetts. By hovering over the voters icon, one sees the words: ""Please contact the Green Party Voters in this zip code,using corporate free Mastodon social media. Login with your US zip code,to add yourself to the maps."
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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

If anyone has other ideas for screenshots, let me know! I figure it'd be good to show some of the history that eventually led to the and the event this week.
indieweb.social/@classicweb/11

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Jaz (IFTAS)

@jaz@mastodon.iftas.org

The @bonfire release candidate is out! This is huge news for building well-governed community spaces in the
Congratulations to the @bernini and @mayel and everyone who participated in this co-designed firestarter!

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonf

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

At this moment, there are 108 attendees at the - that seems quite a bit more than I've seen in the past!

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

If anyone has other ideas for screenshots, let me know! I figure it'd be good to show some of the history that eventually led to the and the event this week.
indieweb.social/@classicweb/11

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

If anyone has other ideas for screenshots, let me know! I figure it'd be good to show some of the history that eventually led to the and the event this week.
indieweb.social/@classicweb/11

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Jaz (IFTAS)

@jaz@mastodon.iftas.org

The @bonfire release candidate is out! This is huge news for building well-governed community spaces in the
Congratulations to the @bernini and @mayel and everyone who participated in this co-designed firestarter!

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonf

Jaz (IFTAS)'s avatar
Jaz (IFTAS)

@jaz@mastodon.iftas.org

The @bonfire release candidate is out! This is huge news for building well-governed community spaces in the
Congratulations to the @bernini and @mayel and everyone who participated in this co-designed firestarter!

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonf

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Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social

Just learnt of Bounce. May be a good tool to be aware of for those using or the

blog.anew.social/bounce-a-cros

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

At this moment, there are 108 attendees at the - that seems quite a bit more than I've seen in the past!

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

Dyptre's avatar
Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social

Just learnt of Bounce. May be a good tool to be aware of for those using or the

blog.anew.social/bounce-a-cros

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

What if social networks served people in all their diverse complexity — instead of the streamlined simplicity of big platforms?

Bonfire Social is our first app: built for meaningful connection and conversation – community-governed spaces you can make your own.

It’s part of a modular framework that empowers communities to build the tools they need — and shape how they work and feel.

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social · Reply to @BjornW@mastodon.social's post

There's more demos!

- I missed the one from @newsmast sorry!

- @ivanminutillo presents @bonfire version 1.0. Feature: 'circles' allows fine-grained options to reach lists of follower types e.g. monster-movie fans. He shows options for UI customization without tech knowledge. There's a blog post with more info:

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonf

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

demos

1. @anewsocial and snarfed.org@snarfed.org showed "Bounce" a tool to migrate between different social apps with different protocols e.g. from Bluesky to Mastondon or vice versa.

2. @benpate shows "Bandwagon" an application for musicians & artists to share their work & get paid using Stripe or other payment providers. He's using "Emissary"(?) to build this. Online payments are indeed important as Ben stated.

Awesome demo's. Very inspiring!
#

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're looking forward to attending a re-imagined FediForum!

helps bring the open social web community together to discuss more than technology, but also the important social and cultural issues we face on the open social web.

We're looking forward to seeing what our friends across the social web are demoing and showing off Channel.org later today so, if you're tuning in, let us know what you think!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Work getting in the way of attending the today? Keep up with the WeDistribute live feed!

wedistribute.org/2025/06/fedif

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jaz :twt: :wales_flag:

@jaz@toot.wales

It's that time again! Heading to to join developers, advocates and folks moving the open social web forward. Three days, lots of news and demos, can't wait to hear from all the participants, see old friends and maybe meet some new ones!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're looking forward to attending a re-imagined FediForum!

helps bring the open social web community together to discuss more than technology, but also the important social and cultural issues we face on the open social web.

We're looking forward to seeing what our friends across the social web are demoing and showing off Channel.org later today so, if you're tuning in, let us know what you think!

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

My view for

Greetings from @cbase in Berlin, Germany. Europe.

Great to see you all 👋

Enjoying @cubicgarden Input on recent developments on public broadcasters and broadcasting to the 🤗

View with Fediforum on a screen seeing in the Main hall for hackspace cbase in Berlin.
ALT text detailsView with Fediforum on a screen seeing in the Main hall for hackspace cbase in Berlin.
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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

My view for

Greetings from @cbase in Berlin, Germany. Europe.

Great to see you all 👋

Enjoying @cubicgarden Input on recent developments on public broadcasters and broadcasting to the 🤗

View with Fediforum on a screen seeing in the Main hall for hackspace cbase in Berlin.
ALT text detailsView with Fediforum on a screen seeing in the Main hall for hackspace cbase in Berlin.
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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Planning a trip this summer?

Why not the Fediverse conference in beautiful Vancouver (Canada)?

🌐 FediCon
🗓️ August 1–2
🎟️ Tickets not out yet — but you can get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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jaz :twt: :wales_flag:

@jaz@toot.wales

It's that time again! Heading to to join developers, advocates and folks moving the open social web forward. Three days, lots of news and demos, can't wait to hear from all the participants, see old friends and maybe meet some new ones!

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're looking forward to attending a re-imagined FediForum!

helps bring the open social web community together to discuss more than technology, but also the important social and cultural issues we face on the open social web.

We're looking forward to seeing what our friends across the social web are demoing and showing off Channel.org later today so, if you're tuning in, let us know what you think!

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're looking forward to attending a re-imagined FediForum!

helps bring the open social web community together to discuss more than technology, but also the important social and cultural issues we face on the open social web.

We're looking forward to seeing what our friends across the social web are demoing and showing off Channel.org later today so, if you're tuning in, let us know what you think!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

: I'm looking for French and Italian-speaking volunteers to check the translations of my subtitles for the Fedi promo video...

Yes technically Italian is my native language and I'm fluent in French but I'm not used to discussing the in these languages and I could really use some help 😅

Please DM me if you're interested. I'll give you credit in the video description.

Thanks! 🙏

Edit: I got help - no more need for double-checking the French or Italian translations

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Planning a trip this summer?

Why not the Fediverse conference in beautiful Vancouver (Canada)?

🌐 FediCon
🗓️ August 1–2
🎟️ Tickets not out yet — but you can get on the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

How many of your real life friends regularly use Mastodon?

By real life friends I mean those you live with or frequent in person. As for regularly I trust your judgment.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

: I'm looking for French and Italian-speaking volunteers to check the translations of my subtitles for the Fedi promo video...

Yes technically Italian is my native language and I'm fluent in French but I'm not used to discussing the in these languages and I could really use some help 😅

Please DM me if you're interested. I'll give you credit in the video description.

Thanks! 🙏

Edit: I got help - no more need for double-checking the French or Italian translations

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

: I'm looking for French and Italian-speaking volunteers to check the translations of my subtitles for the Fedi promo video...

Yes technically Italian is my native language and I'm fluent in French but I'm not used to discussing the in these languages and I could really use some help 😅

Please DM me if you're interested. I'll give you credit in the video description.

Thanks! 🙏

Edit: I got help - no more need for double-checking the French or Italian translations

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

How many of your real life friends regularly use Mastodon?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 What if the Fediverse met... in real life?

🎤 FediCon — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.

Get on the early bird list.

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

How many of your real life friends regularly use Mastodon?

By real life friends I mean those you live with or frequent in person. As for regularly I trust your judgment.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 What if the Fediverse met... in real life?

🎤 FediCon — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.

Get on the early bird list.

fedicon.ca

See you there?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 What if the Fediverse met... in real life?

🎤 FediCon — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.

Get on the early bird list.

fedicon.ca

See you there?

Paolo Amoroso's avatar
Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

How many of your real life friends regularly use Mastodon?

By real life friends I mean those you live with or frequent in person. As for regularly I trust your judgment.

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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

This is not a drill! 🚨

We have launched our second season of The Decentered Podcast, with some pre-event commentary about the upcoming @fediforum event happening tomorrow.

https://wedistribute.org/podcast/fediforum-june-2025/

Give it a listen, #Fediverse!
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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

I'm migrating to my Akkoma instance, but not all followers are transferring to the new account. Any ideas why this might be happening?I canceled the redirection, and now there's a 30-day cooldown period. How can I remove or bypass this cooldown?

Edit: All I needed to do is edit the cooldown period in /home/mastodon/live/app/models/account_migration.rb

#mastodon #fediverse #akkoma #migration #ruby
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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

This is not a drill! 🚨

We have launched our second season of The Decentered Podcast, with some pre-event commentary about the upcoming @fediforum event happening tomorrow.

https://wedistribute.org/podcast/fediforum-june-2025/

Give it a listen, #Fediverse!
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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

How many of your real life friends regularly use Mastodon?

By real life friends I mean those you live with or frequent in person. As for regularly I trust your judgment.

OptionVoters
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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

This is not a drill! 🚨

We have launched our second season of The Decentered Podcast, with some pre-event commentary about the upcoming @fediforum event happening tomorrow.

https://wedistribute.org/podcast/fediforum-june-2025/

Give it a listen, #Fediverse!
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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

I'm migrating to my Akkoma instance, but not all followers are transferring to the new account. Any ideas why this might be happening?I canceled the redirection, and now there's a 30-day cooldown period. How can I remove or bypass this cooldown?

Edit: All I needed to do is edit the cooldown period in /home/mastodon/live/app/models/account_migration.rb

#mastodon #fediverse #akkoma #migration #ruby
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

This is not a drill! 🚨

We have launched our second season of The Decentered Podcast, with some pre-event commentary about the upcoming @fediforum event happening tomorrow.

https://wedistribute.org/podcast/fediforum-june-2025/

Give it a listen, #Fediverse!
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Searching for in the ? I have now collected 1043 official/verified accounts by media organizations and the number is still growing.
They are not only on or (although most of them are).

For example, I have now 6 that are federated via @index@activitypub.ghost.org ()

They are:
@feed@404media.co
@index@urbanandcity.com
@feed@leicester.news
@index@thebrowser.com
@index@levernews.com
@team

Find them & more:
fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Sadly (by @caseynewton) or are still missing. Any more that I missed?

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/5(12:00)

mstdn.jp のアカウントが減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

Exciting news for the project! We're thrilled to announce that Emelia Smith (@thisismissem) has joined as a co-maintainer alongside Hong Minhee (@hongminhee).

Emelia brings extensive experience in the ecosystem, having been a long-time contributor to Mastodon and a leading expert in trust & safety tooling for decentralized social networks. She's dedicated years to improving moderation systems and security across platforms.

Her recent contributions to Hollo have been substantial—implementing the reporting/flagging system and making significant improvements to OAuth and security features. These valuable contributions naturally led to her joining as a co-maintainer.

This collaboration marks an important milestone for Hollo as we continue building better single-user microblogging software for the fediverse. Welcome aboard, Emelia! 🚀

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is interesting.

This may say something about certain people's interests in general.

And thus that there may be an audience for these in general.

mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

"""
We asked people signing up for #FediForum why they are coming.

The biggest reason, by far: to connect with other, like-minded people.

Second: learning about the Open Social Web.

Followed by demoing software, telling others about their projects, and running sessions.
"""
ALT text details""" We asked people signing up for #FediForum why they are coming. The biggest reason, by far: to connect with other, like-minded people. Second: learning about the Open Social Web. Followed by demoing software, telling others about their projects, and running sessions. """
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!

FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fediverse, we’ve got a new mascot! Meet Waffy from Wafrn

app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/4

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

So, if you wondered why that random friend or family member, tried Mastodon, but that week felts drawn to use Facebook more, that is why. They were targeted.



RE: https://mk.absturztau.be/notes/a8m9uef425pm00c2

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

If at any time you shared a link back to any of your personal accounts, anywhere -- Meta knows you have an account.

That includes competing social media platforms, such as the Fediverse.

The value in this is both market resource and further marketing, for example, if you talked about watching Netflix, expect Meta to recommend, HBO Max. And if Meta notices you're using a known competing app or platform, Meta's app will increase the notification to draw you back to Meta.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

If at any time you shared a link back to any of your personal accounts, anywhere -- Meta knows you have an account.

That includes competing social media platforms, such as the Fediverse.

The value in this is both market resource and further marketing, for example, if you talked about watching Netflix, expect Meta to recommend, HBO Max. And if Meta notices you're using a known competing app or platform, Meta's app will increase the notification to draw you back to Meta.

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fediverse, we’ve got a new mascot! Meet Waffy from Wafrn

app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/4

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

So, if you wondered why that random friend or family member, tried Mastodon, but that week felts drawn to use Facebook more, that is why. They were targeted.



RE: https://mk.absturztau.be/notes/a8m9uef425pm00c2

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

If at any time you shared a link back to any of your personal accounts, anywhere -- Meta knows you have an account.

That includes competing social media platforms, such as the Fediverse.

The value in this is both market resource and further marketing, for example, if you talked about watching Netflix, expect Meta to recommend, HBO Max. And if Meta notices you're using a known competing app or platform, Meta's app will increase the notification to draw you back to Meta.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be · Reply to Linux Is Best's post

If at any time you shared a link back to any of your personal accounts, anywhere -- Meta knows you have an account.

That includes competing social media platforms, such as the Fediverse.

The value in this is both market resource and further marketing, for example, if you talked about watching Netflix, expect Meta to recommend, HBO Max. And if Meta notices you're using a known competing app or platform, Meta's app will increase the notification to draw you back to Meta.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fediverse, we’ve got a new mascot! Meet Waffy from Wafrn

app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/4

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Ken Weber

@kenweber@mastodon.social

I realize that all of you reading this are already a part of the but you may want to pass this article around to your friends who aren't a part of it yet.

publicknowledge.org/why-decent

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Searching for in the ? I have now collected 1043 official/verified accounts by media organizations and the number is still growing.
They are not only on or (although most of them are).

For example, I have now 6 that are federated via @index@activitypub.ghost.org ()

They are:
@feed@404media.co
@index@urbanandcity.com
@feed@leicester.news
@index@thebrowser.com
@index@levernews.com
@team

Find them & more:
fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Sadly (by @caseynewton) or are still missing. Any more that I missed?

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Searching for in the ? I have now collected 1043 official/verified accounts by media organizations and the number is still growing.
They are not only on or (although most of them are).

For example, I have now 6 that are federated via @index@activitypub.ghost.org ()

They are:
@feed@404media.co
@index@urbanandcity.com
@feed@leicester.news
@index@thebrowser.com
@index@levernews.com
@team

Find them & more:
fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Sadly (by @caseynewton) or are still missing. Any more that I missed?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!

FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»PeerTube v7.2 is out!« joinpeertube.org/news/release-

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Ken Weber

@kenweber@mastodon.social

I realize that all of you reading this are already a part of the but you may want to pass this article around to your friends who aren't a part of it yet.

publicknowledge.org/why-decent

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena The honor of hosting the premiere of your video is all ours!

We can't wait to see it!!!

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Luis Suarez

@elsua@mastodon.social · Reply to Andy Piper's post

@andypiper Like I have *finally* found my own "island of sanity", in the midst of the sheer madness.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Internet Rando

@mousey@seattlematrix.org · Reply to Andy Piper's post

@andypiper I didn't coin it, but I appreciate its aptness to current events. I don't like it. However, while enduring the unfolding dystopia, some small things have brought me a measure of hope. Things like, my @murena phone, the , selling my swasticar, motherfucking , and my youngest finding punk rock.

The world is going to hell in a handbasket, but there are tiny pockets hither and thither that help make the journey slightly more comfortable. =/

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Ken Weber

@kenweber@mastodon.social

I realize that all of you reading this are already a part of the but you may want to pass this article around to your friends who aren't a part of it yet.

publicknowledge.org/why-decent

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 What if the Fediverse met... in real life?

🎤 FediCon — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.

Get on the early bird list.

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conferencing platform for the Fediverse and the Social Web — where an audience can listen & watch live, and can be invited to join the speakers on the stage.

GreatApe is made up of a number of components — LittleApe (front-end), LogJam (back-end), GoldGorilla (sfu for video), etc.

If you had a really good Internet connection at home (ex: Internet over fiber optics) — you could run GoldGorilla at home on something less powerful than a Raspberry Pi

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Odd. This book on Mastodon rhymes a lot more than I expected. It also has no mention of the Fediverse, ActivityPub or social-media.

My kids seem to really like the book, though.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🎉 FediCon is coming — August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

A 2-day Fediverse & Social Web conference full of talks, ideas, and community.

Tickets aren't available yet, but you can join the early bird list here:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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jfmblinux :verified:

@jfmblinux@mastodon.jfmblinux.fr

🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil pour créer des fils de discussion .

Splinter est une application simple et intuitive.
C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source.

N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long.
D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider.

Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉

splinter.hastily.cc/

Caractéristiques principales :
👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots,
👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====",
👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » :
Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam,
👉️ Aperçu en direct,
👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ?

Auteur :
@neiman
social.hastily.cc/@neiman/1145

Code source : codeberg.org/neiman/splinter

🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil #fediverse pour créer des fils de discussion #Mastodon. 

Splinter est une application simple et intuitive.
C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source.

N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long.
D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider.

Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉

https://splinter.hastily.cc/

Caractéristiques principales :
👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots,
👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====",
👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » :
Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam,
👉️ Aperçu en direct,
👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ?

Auteur :
@neiman@social.hastily.cc
ALT text details🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil #fediverse pour créer des fils de discussion #Mastodon. Splinter est une application simple et intuitive. C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source. N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long. D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider. Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉 https://splinter.hastily.cc/ Caractéristiques principales : 👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots, 👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====", 👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » : Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam, 👉️ Aperçu en direct, 👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ? Auteur : @neiman@social.hastily.cc
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 FediCon is happening August 1st & 2nd in Vancouver 🇨🇦

It is the first ever Fediverse & Social Web conference in Canada.

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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jfmblinux :verified:

@jfmblinux@mastodon.jfmblinux.fr

🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil pour créer des fils de discussion .

Splinter est une application simple et intuitive.
C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source.

N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long.
D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider.

Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉

splinter.hastily.cc/

Caractéristiques principales :
👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots,
👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====",
👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » :
Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam,
👉️ Aperçu en direct,
👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ?

Auteur :
@neiman
social.hastily.cc/@neiman/1145

Code source : codeberg.org/neiman/splinter

🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil #fediverse pour créer des fils de discussion #Mastodon. 

Splinter est une application simple et intuitive.
C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source.

N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long.
D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider.

Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉

https://splinter.hastily.cc/

Caractéristiques principales :
👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots,
👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====",
👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » :
Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam,
👉️ Aperçu en direct,
👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ?

Auteur :
@neiman@social.hastily.cc
ALT text details🥳 Annonce de Splinter, un outil #fediverse pour créer des fils de discussion #Mastodon. Splinter est une application simple et intuitive. C'est un projet à but non lucratif et open source. N'hésitez pas à utiliser Splinter si cela est nécessaire quand le texte est beaucoup trop long. D'autres personnes peuvent en avoir besoin, n'hésitez surtout pas à partager pour les aider. Choix des langues 🇫🇷 😉 https://splinter.hastily.cc/ Caractéristiques principales : 👉️ Fractionnement intelligent des articles, évitant de couper des paragraphes ou des mots, 👉️ Contrôle manuel des sauts de publication à l'aide du symbole "=====", 👉️ Un nouveau mode d'exposition « Thread » : Le premier message est public, les autres ne sont pas répertoriés pour éviter le spam, 👉️ Aperçu en direct, 👉️ Quelle autre fonctionnalité souhaitez-vous ? Auteur : @neiman@social.hastily.cc
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»PeerTube v7.2 is out!« joinpeertube.org/news/release-

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!

FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!

FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦

Want in? Join the early bird list:

fedicon.ca

See you there?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you once again to @jerry for joining me on Episode 22 of Fireside Fedi. It was enlightening and a wonderful discussion on his experiences, but also what it takes to run so many different fediverse platforms.

I apologize for the delay getting this up, but it was family time and I can't miss out on that. :-)

As usual the VOD might still be transcoding, so please wait a bit after this post if you'd like to watch the VOD.

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/1yNa4rLzzLXnuRoX7Rny3y
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/jerry-bell-infosecexchange-fediaio-many-others-livestream-2025-06-03

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the first Mastodon 4.4.0 beta is now available:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

- "Followers you know" widget
- a "featured tab" on profile pages, with "endorsed accounts"
- reminders about missing alt text
- warning if the language of your post doesn't match the selected language
- "experimental support for verifying and displaying remote quote posts"

And plenty more.

"We expect 4.4.0 to be released by the first week of July, possibly sooner."

Official announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Fun! So the tech bros are already whining about this. Add reminder when about to post without alt text in web UI (#33760 and #33784 by Gargron)

Cry harder. My sympathy is at zero.

From github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Gestern habe ich ein Experiment gewagt, weil es mich einfach interessierte... wie lange dauert es wohl, bis eine total unbekannte, frische, neu aufgesetzte Friendica-Installation ordentlich mit anderen Instanzen verknüpft ist? Wie kann man das beschleunigen? Gerade bei Single-User-Instanzen ist das doch oft ein Thema. Zumindest bei mir hat es sonst lange gedauert, bis man mit einer ordentlichen Anzahl Instanzen verknüpft war.

Die Domain ist neu, wurde noch nie mit Friendicia genutzt, für/in Friendica wurde nichts importiert, kein Backup genutzt. Friendica habe ich nach der Anleitung auf meinem Blog (nativ) installiert, Admin-Zugang angelegt, danach einen Daemon eingerichtet. Anschließend bin ich mir selbst auf missocial.de gefolgt. Danach im Adminbereich für ca. 6 Stunden Maximum Load Average auf 80 und Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker auf 1000 gesetzt.

Heute morgen dann, nach diesen etwas über 6 Stunden folgendes Ergebnis auf meiner neuen Instanz:

"Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202)..."

(Ob das nun sinnvoll ist oder vernünftig ist, lass ich jetzt mal dahingestellt... aber ich wollte einfach mal testen, ob man diesen Vorgang beschleunigen kann UND ob das etwas bringt. Die Worker und Maximum Load Average habe ich vorhin wieder auf "normale" Werte gestellt. 😉)


, , ,

Das Bild zeigt eine Statistikseite aus dem Adminbereich von Friendica mit dem Titel "Administration - Föderation Statistik". Die Seite präsentiert einige Zahlen zu dem bekannten Teil des föderalen sozialen Netzwerks, von dem die Friendica-Installation ein Teil ist. Diese Zahlen sind nicht absolut und reflektieren nur den Teil des Netzwerks, den der Knoten kennt. Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202), BirdsiteLive (11/1173) und BookWyrm (86/53309). Ein Donut-Diagramm visualisiert die Verteilung der Nutzer auf verschiedene Plattformen.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt eine Statistikseite aus dem Adminbereich von Friendica mit dem Titel "Administration - Föderation Statistik". Die Seite präsentiert einige Zahlen zu dem bekannten Teil des föderalen sozialen Netzwerks, von dem die Friendica-Installation ein Teil ist. Diese Zahlen sind nicht absolut und reflektieren nur den Teil des Netzwerks, den der Knoten kennt. Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202), BirdsiteLive (11/1173) und BookWyrm (86/53309). Ein Donut-Diagramm visualisiert die Verteilung der Nutzer auf verschiedene Plattformen.
Das Bild zeigt den Adminbereich von Friendica mit Konfigurationseinstellungen für die Serverleistung, darunter "Maximum Load Average" (80), "Minimaler Speicher" (0 MB) und "Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker" (1000).
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt den Adminbereich von Friendica mit Konfigurationseinstellungen für die Serverleistung, darunter "Maximum Load Average" (80), "Minimaler Speicher" (0 MB) und "Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker" (1000).
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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
Neiman's avatar
Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
Neiman's avatar
Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
Neiman's avatar
Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Splinter
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Since it is more related to adoption and evolution of the commons-based social web in general, I brought the ⚒️ Golden Hammer discussion to the Social coding commons forum.

discuss.coding.social/t/overco

This relates to the Fediverse Vision wiki and discussion started by @helge and the proposal to start a fellowship of people that focus on fedi evolution beyond the nitty-gritty implementation details that are commonly discussed (and that lead to protocol decay and tech debt).

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
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jools

@jools@missocial.de

Gestern habe ich ein Experiment gewagt, weil es mich einfach interessierte... wie lange dauert es wohl, bis eine total unbekannte, frische, neu aufgesetzte Friendica-Installation ordentlich mit anderen Instanzen verknüpft ist? Wie kann man das beschleunigen? Gerade bei Single-User-Instanzen ist das doch oft ein Thema. Zumindest bei mir hat es sonst lange gedauert, bis man mit einer ordentlichen Anzahl Instanzen verknüpft war.

Die Domain ist neu, wurde noch nie mit Friendicia genutzt, für/in Friendica wurde nichts importiert, kein Backup genutzt. Friendica habe ich nach der Anleitung auf meinem Blog (nativ) installiert, Admin-Zugang angelegt, danach einen Daemon eingerichtet. Anschließend bin ich mir selbst auf missocial.de gefolgt. Danach im Adminbereich für ca. 6 Stunden Maximum Load Average auf 80 und Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker auf 1000 gesetzt.

Heute morgen dann, nach diesen etwas über 6 Stunden folgendes Ergebnis auf meiner neuen Instanz:

"Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202)..."

(Ob das nun sinnvoll ist oder vernünftig ist, lass ich jetzt mal dahingestellt... aber ich wollte einfach mal testen, ob man diesen Vorgang beschleunigen kann UND ob das etwas bringt. Die Worker und Maximum Load Average habe ich vorhin wieder auf "normale" Werte gestellt. 😉)


, , ,

Das Bild zeigt eine Statistikseite aus dem Adminbereich von Friendica mit dem Titel "Administration - Föderation Statistik". Die Seite präsentiert einige Zahlen zu dem bekannten Teil des föderalen sozialen Netzwerks, von dem die Friendica-Installation ein Teil ist. Diese Zahlen sind nicht absolut und reflektieren nur den Teil des Netzwerks, den der Knoten kennt. Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202), BirdsiteLive (11/1173) und BookWyrm (86/53309). Ein Donut-Diagramm visualisiert die Verteilung der Nutzer auf verschiedene Plattformen.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt eine Statistikseite aus dem Adminbereich von Friendica mit dem Titel "Administration - Föderation Statistik". Die Seite präsentiert einige Zahlen zu dem bekannten Teil des föderalen sozialen Netzwerks, von dem die Friendica-Installation ein Teil ist. Diese Zahlen sind nicht absolut und reflektieren nur den Teil des Netzwerks, den der Knoten kennt. Der Knoten kennt 24.987 andere Knoten mit 6.170.810 aktiven Nutzern im letzten Monat, 2.957.407 aktiven Nutzern im letzten halben Jahr und 25.549.270 registrierten Nutzern insgesamt von den folgenden Plattformen: Friendica (445/24446), Akkoma (553/17202), BirdsiteLive (11/1173) und BookWyrm (86/53309). Ein Donut-Diagramm visualisiert die Verteilung der Nutzer auf verschiedene Plattformen.
Das Bild zeigt den Adminbereich von Friendica mit Konfigurationseinstellungen für die Serverleistung, darunter "Maximum Load Average" (80), "Minimaler Speicher" (0 MB) und "Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker" (1000).
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt den Adminbereich von Friendica mit Konfigurationseinstellungen für die Serverleistung, darunter "Maximum Load Average" (80), "Minimaler Speicher" (0 MB) und "Maximale Anzahl parallel laufender Worker" (1000).
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report - This week's news

A quiet week as the hype announcements are waiting for this week's @fediforum . You can catch me on Thursday on Fediforum with a session on whats new on the open social web!

In other news:
- A @peertube AMA on Lemmy, and the first milestone of their fundraising for their app reached
- The @swf publishes Web Components

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

A large instance is shutting down - lemm.ee.

Fortunately, provides a way to migrate the posts in all the communities on it to somewhere else!

See piefed.social/post/667044 for a demo.

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Wherever I Lay My Hat

@julian@gts.doony.me

I stopped using Google services a while ago.

I’ve written in the past about my #GoodbyeGoogle story. All part of me trying to leaving Big Tech behind.

I’m getting there.

I have a domain through which I run my own instance of Nextcloud, to replace Google Drive.

The other domain I set up to use for email and other services (albeit it’s via Apple).

In fact, apart from YouTube, my Google account is unused for anything else.

So, why have I received an email from Google advising me to verify my own domain as my recovery email?
How is Google even aware of this?

Rhetorical question, I suppose!

Here is my current tech stack:

* Storage - #Nextcloud
* Photos - Apple Photos
* Email - My own domain (currently via Apple Mail)
* Maps - Apple Maps
* Browser - #Vivaldi (MacBook) #quichebrowser (iPhone and iPad)
* Search - #DuckDuckGo
* Social Media - #GoToSocial

#fediverse #selfhost

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #119

A quiet news week this week, as all the new announcements seem to be waiting for FediForum. FediForum will be this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday I’ll hold a session on What’s new in the Open Social Web, so come check that out!

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

PeerTube announced that they reached their first milestone in the funding of the PeerTube app, with over 15k EUR raised of the targeted 75k. This milestone will add the ability to play videos on the app in the background, add notifications for new uploads, and the ability to cast a PeerTube video to a TV using Chromecast. Framasoft also held an AMA on Lemmy this week, as part of their fundraiser. Some of the answers of the AMA that stood out to me:

  • PeerTube is mainly framed as a YouTube competitor. But here, Framasoft describes PeerTube more as a Vimeo competitor, placing it in the market for video hosting. PeerTube is indeed more suitable as a product for pure video hosting than for the social-networking side that YouTube also has. As Framasoft says, PeerTube is not on the same level as YouTube when it comes to providing a distribution channel with social features, and it is also missing the monetisation options that creators are looking for. Monetisation integrations with platforms like Patreon are a potential avenue, but Framasoft says that this would be a long way off.
  • Framasoft is an explicitly French organisation, with most of their communications in French, their funding largely depending on French donors, and French employees. Framasoft says they are okay with this meaning that the audience for Framasoft products is thus more focused on the French-speaking audience, and often less accessible to the rest of the world. They say that they would rather prefer if there were other organisations who do the same as Framasoft.

Framasoft employee Booteille also did an interview on the Fireside Fedi show this week.

The Social Web Foundation has published a new software library that makes it easier to embed or display ActivityPub content on a website. The software, ap-components, is a set of Web Components for ActivityPub.

Fediverse forum platform PieFed has shared their development update for May, with a large number of new features: PieFed posts now can have flair (that federates), you can schedule posts, nofication and UX improvements, support for passkeys, better moderation of images and more. Lemmy also shared their monthly update, and they are focused on getting the software ready for a 1.0 release.

The Links

  • The DAIR Institute did a livestream about the future of the Black web experience, with Ro from The Bad Space and Rudy Fraser from Blacksky.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their work on adding ActivityPub, and mentions are now working correctly.
  • Splinter is a web app to split a long post into a Mastodon thread.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • FediAlgo has had some behind the scenes updates, which improve the speed significantly. A few weeks I wrote about how taking control of your timeline on the fediverse usually means giving users control of *how* they can see their content, and FediAlgo remains one of the best examples of that.
  • Andy Piper, head of Comms at Mastodon, did a podcast interview about how Mastodon can break social media siloes.
  • Fediverse indie radio channels.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Fireside Fedi Episode 22 starts NOW! Our guest today is the amazing @jerry ! I've never spoken to a llama before, so this will be incredibly fascinating!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report - This week's news

A quiet week as the hype announcements are waiting for this week's @fediforum . You can catch me on Thursday on Fediforum with a session on whats new on the open social web!

In other news:
- A @peertube AMA on Lemmy, and the first milestone of their fundraising for their app reached
- The @swf publishes Web Components

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #119

A quiet news week this week, as all the new announcements seem to be waiting for FediForum. FediForum will be this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday I’ll hold a session on What’s new in the Open Social Web, so come check that out!

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

PeerTube announced that they reached their first milestone in the funding of the PeerTube app, with over 15k EUR raised of the targeted 75k. This milestone will add the ability to play videos on the app in the background, add notifications for new uploads, and the ability to cast a PeerTube video to a TV using Chromecast. Framasoft also held an AMA on Lemmy this week, as part of their fundraiser. Some of the answers of the AMA that stood out to me:

  • PeerTube is mainly framed as a YouTube competitor. But here, Framasoft describes PeerTube more as a Vimeo competitor, placing it in the market for video hosting. PeerTube is indeed more suitable as a product for pure video hosting than for the social-networking side that YouTube also has. As Framasoft says, PeerTube is not on the same level as YouTube when it comes to providing a distribution channel with social features, and it is also missing the monetisation options that creators are looking for. Monetisation integrations with platforms like Patreon are a potential avenue, but Framasoft says that this would be a long way off.
  • Framasoft is an explicitly French organisation, with most of their communications in French, their funding largely depending on French donors, and French employees. Framasoft says they are okay with this meaning that the audience for Framasoft products is thus more focused on the French-speaking audience, and often less accessible to the rest of the world. They say that they would rather prefer if there were other organisations who do the same as Framasoft.

Framasoft employee Booteille also did an interview on the Fireside Fedi show this week.

The Social Web Foundation has published a new software library that makes it easier to embed or display ActivityPub content on a website. The software, ap-components, is a set of Web Components for ActivityPub.

Fediverse forum platform PieFed has shared their development update for May, with a large number of new features: PieFed posts now can have flair (that federates), you can schedule posts, nofication and UX improvements, support for passkeys, better moderation of images and more. Lemmy also shared their monthly update, and they are focused on getting the software ready for a 1.0 release.

The Links

  • The DAIR Institute did a livestream about the future of the Black web experience, with Ro from The Bad Space and Rudy Fraser from Blacksky.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their work on adding ActivityPub, and mentions are now working correctly.
  • Splinter is a web app to split a long post into a Mastodon thread.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • FediAlgo has had some behind the scenes updates, which improve the speed significantly. A few weeks I wrote about how taking control of your timeline on the fediverse usually means giving users control of *how* they can see their content, and FediAlgo remains one of the best examples of that.
  • Andy Piper, head of Comms at Mastodon, did a podcast interview about how Mastodon can break social media siloes.
  • Fediverse indie radio channels.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Fireside Fedi Episode 22 starts NOW! Our guest today is the amazing @jerry ! I've never spoken to a llama before, so this will be incredibly fascinating!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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8

@octarine_wiggle@mastodon.au

What's the minimum viable replacement?

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Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Gibt's hier im ne (deutschsprachige) / Bubble? Wenn ja, wie kann ich sie finden? 🫣

EDIT: Haben kurzerhand ne Gruppe gegründet. Bei Interesse einfach @deutschrap folgen ✌️

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Gibt's hier im ne (deutschsprachige) / Bubble? Wenn ja, wie kann ich sie finden? 🫣

EDIT: Haben kurzerhand ne Gruppe gegründet. Bei Interesse einfach @deutschrap folgen ✌️

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all,

We have two shows coming up this week! All times are Eastern / UTC -4.

Tuesday June 3rd at 1400 - @jerry with infosec.exchange and I think fedia.io.

Saturday June 7th at 1500 - @opensourcegaming . Franzo is an open source content creator with peertube.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

We have also created a NonProfit BT Free, @btfree , whose goal is to fight for digital privacy rights. Feel free to check out our first platform, Peertube, tubefree.org.

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

#Fediverse #tech is everywhere y'all!

#3Dprint file sharing over #activitypub via
https://manyfold.app/

So excited when I see new projects like this! It just makes us more resilient and means we'll be here forever forever! :-D

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Khurram Wadee ✅

@mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk

From @Katharsisdrill@mastodon.nuzgo.net

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

#Fediverse #tech is everywhere y'all!

#3Dprint file sharing over #activitypub via
https://manyfold.app/

So excited when I see new projects like this! It just makes us more resilient and means we'll be here forever forever! :-D

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

#Fediverse #tech is everywhere y'all!

#3Dprint file sharing over #activitypub via
https://manyfold.app/

So excited when I see new projects like this! It just makes us more resilient and means we'll be here forever forever! :-D

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Just replied to discussion to @evanprodromou on support for long-form text.

There's a broader discussion that the dev community isn't really addressing.

Nowhere in the specs is defined that is the foundation of . And certainly not 's app-specific interpretation of this domain.

The entire AS extension mechanism is overlooked, and that leads to a massive ⚒️ Golden Hammer anti-pattern.

socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

0.6.0 is coming soon!

We're putting the finishing touches on our biggest security and feature update yet. Here's what's coming:

Enhanced

  • RFC 8414 (OAuth metadata discovery)
  • RFC 7636 ( support)
  • Improved authorization flows following RFC 9700 best practices

New features

  • Extended character limit (4K → 10K)
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Customizable profile themes
  • EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

Important notes for update

  • Node.js 24+ required
  • Updated environment variables for asset storage
  • Stronger SECRET_KEY requirements (44+ chars)

Special thanks to @thisismissem for the extensive OAuth improvements that help keep the secure and compatible! 🙏

Full changelog and upgrade guide coming with the release.

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DWeb

@dweb@social.coop

💌 Our latest newsletter is out!

- 🧭 Stop by the DWeb Atelier at Funding the Commons Berlin on June 10-11
- 🌐 Join @fediforum online on June 5-7
- 🗓️ Many more events and opportunities coming up

mailchi.mp/archive/2025-06-02

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8

@octarine_wiggle@mastodon.au

What's the minimum viable replacement?

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Stephan 🇺🇦🇪🇺

@stephan@social.bau-ha.us

Bytespeicher LoungeGespräch Fediverse

Letzte Woche gab es ein @bytespeicher LoungeGespräch zum d.h. eine rund zweistündige Diskussionsrunde mit Mitgliedern und Gästen in unserem Erfurter Hackspace.

Wir haben versucht eine umfassende Sicht auf das Fediverse zu werfen und über gute und schlechte Erfahrungen zu sprechen.
Mit dabei waren u.a. @Chaos_99 @momar und @pflegende
technikkultur-erfurt.de/2025/0

1/5

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

OK, my sensor is installed and working, and I had a small PR on the project docs accepted. Now I just need to encourage the project to join the ... 🐸

BT Free

@btfree@social.btfree.org

Hello world! Were looking for anyone interested in mirroring their content to our #peertube at https://TubeFree.org .

Or if folks would just like to register to have a place in the future to watch peertube or upload content as well.

If you have anyone you'd like to see on Peertube, let us know as well I'll reach out to the creator and attempt to start a dialog.

We're here to help foster the #fediverse through any means we possibly can. We're also open to any suggestions as to how best to accomplish our task.

Thank you.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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DWeb

@dweb@social.coop

💌 Our latest newsletter is out!

- 🧭 Stop by the DWeb Atelier at Funding the Commons Berlin on June 10-11
- 🌐 Join @fediforum online on June 5-7
- 🗓️ Many more events and opportunities coming up

mailchi.mp/archive/2025-06-02

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DWeb

@dweb@social.coop

💌 Our latest newsletter is out!

- 🧭 Stop by the DWeb Atelier at Funding the Commons Berlin on June 10-11
- 🌐 Join @fediforum online on June 5-7
- 🗓️ Many more events and opportunities coming up

mailchi.mp/archive/2025-06-02

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Khurram Wadee ✅

@mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk

From @Katharsisdrill@mastodon.nuzgo.net

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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DWeb

@dweb@social.coop

💌 Our latest newsletter is out!

- 🧭 Stop by the DWeb Atelier at Funding the Commons Berlin on June 10-11
- 🌐 Join @fediforum online on June 5-7
- 🗓️ Many more events and opportunities coming up

mailchi.mp/archive/2025-06-02

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

1.6 is approaching with three major enhancements: RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures support with double-knocking for seamless backward compatibility, a new builder pattern for better code organization in large applications, and native support for serverless deployments. These additions strengthen Fedify's standards compliance while expanding deployment flexibility across different environments. Stay tuned for the official release! 🚀

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Happy Pride Month! 🎉

This month, and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and acquaintances.

There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe in their communities, but we hope that we can help them build safety on the open social web.

A photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsA photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all of you wonderful Fedizens! Tomorrow, June 3rd at 1400 Eastern / UTC-4, I'll be talking with @jerry !

I'll be honest, I didn't know Jerry did so much around the Fediverse and I'm incredibly excited to speak with him now!

If anyone has any kind of questions / comments for Jerry, please let me know!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree #peertube

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree . We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube and is open for signups right now!

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paul.7z

@pbg@techhub.social

i’m slowly getting used to and the overall.

at first, i kinda missed the algorithms, they’re addictive for a reason. it felt weird not having content constantly pushed at me.

but now i see the upside. mastodon feels more natural, more intentional.
you actually explore, not just scroll.
it’s less about feeding the machine, more about following curiosity.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Happy Pride Month! 🎉

This month, and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and acquaintances.

There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe in their communities, but we hope that we can help them build safety on the open social web.

A photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsA photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
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paul.7z

@pbg@techhub.social

i’m slowly getting used to and the overall.

at first, i kinda missed the algorithms, they’re addictive for a reason. it felt weird not having content constantly pushed at me.

but now i see the upside. mastodon feels more natural, more intentional.
you actually explore, not just scroll.
it’s less about feeding the machine, more about following curiosity.

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Happy Pride Month! 🎉

This month, and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and acquaintances.

There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe in their communities, but we hope that we can help them build safety on the open social web.

A photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsA photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Happy Pride Month! 🎉

This month, and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and acquaintances.

There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe in their communities, but we hope that we can help them build safety on the open social web.

A photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsA photograph of Pride flags being waved at a pride march. Copy: Support the protest. Pride Month. Newsmast Foundation.
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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

It’s been spinning for a while, but it looks like Fediverse sharing is finally rolling out to Threads accounts based in the European Region.

(Update: Looks like it’s just a bug. See replies.)

Screenshot of account settings in Threads that suggests Fediverse sharing (beta) is being added to my European Region-based account.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of account settings in Threads that suggests Fediverse sharing (beta) is being added to my European Region-based account.
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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

It’s been spinning for a while, but it looks like Fediverse sharing is finally rolling out to Threads accounts based in the European Region.

(Update: Looks like it’s just a bug. See replies.)

Screenshot of account settings in Threads that suggests Fediverse sharing (beta) is being added to my European Region-based account.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of account settings in Threads that suggests Fediverse sharing (beta) is being added to my European Region-based account.
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you missed this great conversation about the future of black experiences on the web, organised by @DAIR you can catch up now 👇

twitch.tv/videos/2472547406

Big thanks to @rudyfraser.com Catt Small, Ra'il I'Nasah Kiam & Roland X. Pullia for sharing their experiences.

We really hope to see more conversations showcasing the experiences of black people on the web in the future.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you missed this great conversation about the future of black experiences on the web, organised by @DAIR you can catch up now 👇

twitch.tv/videos/2472547406

Big thanks to @rudyfraser.com Catt Small, Ra'il I'Nasah Kiam & Roland X. Pullia for sharing their experiences.

We really hope to see more conversations showcasing the experiences of black people on the web in the future.

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Ralph Paßgang

@ralph@social.dogondo.de

Wo ist die hin?

Mir fällt in letzter Zeit auf, dass viele hier zwar groß darin sind, andere zu kritisieren. Zum Glück zumindest großteils ruhig und sachlich, teilweise aber leider auch lautstark und überheblich. In ganz seltenen Fällen auch beleidigend und mit Verleumdungen und bewussten Unwahrheiten.

Manche führen diese Diskussionen, weil sie glauben sich für die richtige Sache einzusetzen. Manche leider um bewusst zu polarisieren und Aufmerksamkeit auf sich selbst zu lenken. Die zweite Gruppe erreichen ich hiermit sicherlich nicht, aber vielleicht zumindest die erste Gruppe:

Das ist der heterogenste Ort im Internet den ich kenne. Und das ist auch gut so. Aber das kann nur mit ganz viel Toleranz funktionieren. Und Toleranz heisst primär: Leben und leben lassen. Sich selber und seine nicht als die einzige zu sehen und alternative Meinungen zuzulassen.

In den meisten Fällen reicht es einfach den Personen nicht zu folgen (bzw. zu entfolgen) die einen in der eigenen Timeline stören. Wenn das nicht reicht, Stummschalten oder Blockieren sind Funktionen die extra hierfür gemacht wurden und gut funktionieren.

Und wenn man meint, dass man nicht "schweigen" kann, dann ist meist eine private Nachricht besser als eine öffentliche.

Nicht falsch verstehen: Ich will keine Platform, wo man nichts mehr sagen kann. Aber man muss nicht ständig die Beiträge Dritter durch seine eigenen Ansichten "übernehmen". Schreibt hierfür doch eigene Beiträge.

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paul.7z

@pbg@techhub.social

i’m slowly getting used to and the overall.

at first, i kinda missed the algorithms, they’re addictive for a reason. it felt weird not having content constantly pushed at me.

but now i see the upside. mastodon feels more natural, more intentional.
you actually explore, not just scroll.
it’s less about feeding the machine, more about following curiosity.

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Wherever I Lay My Hat

@julian@gts.doony.me

I stopped using Google services a while ago.

I’ve written in the past about my #GoodbyeGoogle story. All part of me trying to leaving Big Tech behind.

I’m getting there.

I have a domain through which I run my own instance of Nextcloud, to replace Google Drive.

The other domain I set up to use for email and other services (albeit it’s via Apple).

In fact, apart from YouTube, my Google account is unused for anything else.

So, why have I received an email from Google advising me to verify my own domain as my recovery email?
How is Google even aware of this?

Rhetorical question, I suppose!

Here is my current tech stack:

* Storage - #Nextcloud
* Photos - Apple Photos
* Email - My own domain (currently via Apple Mail)
* Maps - Apple Maps
* Browser - #Vivaldi (MacBook) #quichebrowser (iPhone and iPad)
* Search - #DuckDuckGo
* Social Media - #GoToSocial

#fediverse #selfhost

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Forth Co-Processor

@PythonLinks@mastodon.social

At the , I hope to talk about growing the by helping voters find each other.

A map of part of massachusetts.  By hovering over the voters icon, one sees the words: ""Please contact the Green Party Voters in this zip code,using corporate free Mastodon social media. Login with your US zip code,to add yourself to the maps."
ALT text detailsA map of part of massachusetts. By hovering over the voters icon, one sees the words: ""Please contact the Green Party Voters in this zip code,using corporate free Mastodon social media. Login with your US zip code,to add yourself to the maps."
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8

@octarine_wiggle@mastodon.au

What's the minimum viable replacement?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/6/2(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
362 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@instyle
@MensHealth
@AssociatedPress
@RealSimple
@PopularScience

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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8

@octarine_wiggle@mastodon.au

What's the minimum viable replacement?

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all,

We have two shows coming up this week! All times are Eastern / UTC -4.

Tuesday June 3rd at 1400 - @jerry with infosec.exchange and I think fedia.io.

Saturday June 7th at 1500 - @opensourcegaming . Franzo is an open source content creator with peertube.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

We have also created a NonProfit BT Free, @btfree , whose goal is to fight for digital privacy rights. Feel free to check out our first platform, Peertube, tubefree.org.

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Did you know we run a community for Fediverse moderators?

It was inspired by our Moderator Needs Assessment, especially this powerful quote from one moderator;

“together we are stronger."

We couldn’t agree more, which is why we launched IFTAS Connect, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators.

@moderation

1/3 🧵

screenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
ALT text detailsscreenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

I’m working on a blog post “The 7 Deadly Sins of the (Current) Fediverse Web ” … a quick readable but thorough listing of the top 7 things many on the have been trying to fix for a long time, making some gains on - but that everyone knows needs to be fixed. Not specific to any one Fedi platform. Only abt Web UX. What would you add? cc: @scottjenson @cheeaun @elk @dimillian @MonaApp @dansup @mark @samhenrigold @fediversenews

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Did you know we run a community for Fediverse moderators?

It was inspired by our Moderator Needs Assessment, especially this powerful quote from one moderator;

“together we are stronger."

We couldn’t agree more, which is why we launched IFTAS Connect, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators.

@moderation

1/3 🧵

screenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
ALT text detailsscreenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
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Sara Teinturier

@teinturs@sciences.re

Amis de la Fée Diverse au et au : quel hébergeur recommandez-vous pour l'installation d'un @yunohost ?
✅ serveur localisé au Canada ou Québec
✅ juridiction et législation compétentes tant pour l'hébergement que pour l'entreprise d'hébergement : Canada/Québec ou UE (❌ USA)

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marado

@marado@ciberlandia.pt

Did you know about @panoramax , "a federation offering geolocated street-level pictures"?

Pictures are offered through a decentralized architecture, with a set of free and open-source tools. In other words, it is "like a self-hosted Street View" that does not impose its own app and gives you the right to fork the server.

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Sara Teinturier

@teinturs@sciences.re

Amis de la Fée Diverse au et au : quel hébergeur recommandez-vous pour l'installation d'un @yunohost ?
✅ serveur localisé au Canada ou Québec
✅ juridiction et législation compétentes tant pour l'hébergement que pour l'entreprise d'hébergement : Canada/Québec ou UE (❌ USA)

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
362 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@instyle
@MensHealth
@AssociatedPress
@RealSimple
@PopularScience

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

I'd hereby like to introduce you to your new mod team: hub.fosstodon.org/team/ !! 🎉🎉 These are the volunteers that keep our little corner on the safe, inclusive and fun:

@btp
@Nujtag
@jannem
@el_on_libera
@chrisafk
@jimsalter
@fivespeed
@julianfairfax
@artfulsodger
@thewk
@emneo
@Anachron
@tobtobxx
@krisfreedain
@fedops
@nyx
@calharding
@tsvenson
@emanuel

They'll join our senior mods @joel and @ru. New mods will discuss reports with senior mods before taking action.

1/2

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @enocc @sylvia

Nice! Good opportunity to mention I just added some fedi-related resources, magic of the to:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

(In the Bridges section)

Had a huge backlog and I am making lotsa updates now to process it. Earlier did too to apps and clients fedi delightful lists, and the root list, now hosted at delightful.coding.social

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marek

@marek@festiverse.de

Ich sehe, dass viele tolle, weltoffene Festivals ihre Ankündigungen nur über Insta oder FB teilen. Deshalb hab ich festiverse.de aufgesetzt – Eine offene Instanz im Fediverse, für Festivals, Künstler und Bands und alle(s) drumherum.

Ihr macht ein Festival oder kennt eins? Gerne anbieten, teilen & weitersagen:

festiverse.de/invite/jWfLMoCm

Ein hölzerner Wegweiser vor blauem Himmel und grünem Wald zeigt in verschiedene Richtungen zu bekannten Festivals: „Bad Zwesten Rockt 5,2 km“, „Hurricane 235 km“, „Open Flair Festival 58 km“ und „Rock am Stock“. Die Schilder sind bunt bemalt, teils handbeschriftet und vermitteln eine kreative, DIY-Festivalatmosphäre.
ALT text detailsEin hölzerner Wegweiser vor blauem Himmel und grünem Wald zeigt in verschiedene Richtungen zu bekannten Festivals: „Bad Zwesten Rockt 5,2 km“, „Hurricane 235 km“, „Open Flair Festival 58 km“ und „Rock am Stock“. Die Schilder sind bunt bemalt, teils handbeschriftet und vermitteln eine kreative, DIY-Festivalatmosphäre.
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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

What is even the purpose of "social media"? One of the many advantages of the is that we can at least try to figure it out. People running instances can (and imho should) analyse what is happening. The difference with is that this knowledge should be public, used for common good rather than abuse

A sort of meta-fedi knowledge base, so that everybody learns. This way we may get on top of information overload, identify what pattern causes what, how to make social truly social

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

What is even the purpose of "social media"? One of the many advantages of the is that we can at least try to figure it out. People running instances can (and imho should) analyse what is happening. The difference with is that this knowledge should be public, used for common good rather than abuse

A sort of meta-fedi knowledge base, so that everybody learns. This way we may get on top of information overload, identify what pattern causes what, how to make social truly social

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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2025/6/1(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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@botwikirandomfediverse@stefanbohacek.online

Views from Ohio.

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Follow:
- tomkahe.com/@ohgo
- tomkahe.com/@ohgo

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marado

@marado@ciberlandia.pt

Did you know about @panoramax , "a federation offering geolocated street-level pictures"?

Pictures are offered through a decentralized architecture, with a set of free and open-source tools. In other words, it is "like a self-hosted Street View" that does not impose its own app and gives you the right to fork the server.

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@hongminhee@hollo.social

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@hongminhee@hollo.social

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Brian Vastag

@brianvastag@sciencemastodon.com

I find it interesting that the most common response I got yesterday when I realized I couldn't migrate posts to another server (mine is going bye-bye) is that the fediverse is for ephemera. Which, ok, most of my posts fit in that category, although some don't, like threads shared thousands of times that I sometimes send to people in the chronic illness/disability communities outside of mastodon. If this network is only for ephemera, it's not for anything serious.

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@LibertyForward1@beige.party

GOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

Thank you so much everyone. ❤️❤️❤️

Our motel stay tomorrow is paid.
My emissions test is paid and completed.
My auto insurance is reinstated.
Still on the spare tire because I had to use a small portion of the funds for gas and to pay part of the overdue storage unit, but at least we're legal and if the spare falls off I'm insured!!

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Dallin

@Dallin@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is not perfect. But it's humane. Human. Its decentralized nature puts it light years ahead of any centralized or corporate-controlled social media platform (Bluesky is NOT truly decentralized yet).

The Fediverse is proof that we are still able - and eager - to interact on the internet free of corporate and government interference and manipulation. That we desire independence and freedom online as much as we do in real life. That human interaction and socialization is infinitely better when it is not monetized.

We need to protect this. Share this. It's special. It's a haven. And it is an essential tool to help us reverse the damage done to this world by tech bros, billionaires, and politicians who have sold their souls - and tried to sell ours - in exchange for money and power.

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

I’m kinda done with Mastodon. It’s been my main spot, but it’s missing quote posting, which drives me nuts—I just wanna comment on posts without resharing everything! Also, it’s eating up my server’s resources, and I’m running a bunch of stuff on one machine, so I need something that doesn’t hog CPU or disk space.

I used Akkoma with Mangane frontend before and really liked how light and customizable it was. Problem? The database got huge, and I couldn’t find simple tools to clean out old stuff. It was like digging through a messy closet. I’m thinking of trying Akkoma again, but is there a way to keep the database under control?

I’m also looking at Misskey—it seems fun with quote posting and a cool community. But does it use a lot of server resources? How hard is it to back up or move to another server? I’d love Mastodon API support since my clients need it.

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Misskey4 (50%)
GoToSocial1 (13%)
Others2 (25%)
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️

Hereby a final 📢 Call for a fellow Admin📢 Send me a dm if you're interested!

hub.fosstodon.org/shaving-the-

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

ActivityPubサーバーを構築してみたいけれど、どこから始めればよいかわからない方には、Fedifyのチュートリアル『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』をおすすめします。包括的でステップバイステップのガイドで、完全に機能する連合型アプリケーションの構築方法を丁寧に解説しています。フェディバースに飛び込みたい開発者にぴったりです!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

If you're interested in building your own server but don't know where to start, I recommend checking out 's Creating your own federated microblog. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through building a fully functional federated application. Perfect for developers who want to dive into the !

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-30

Servers

- Socialhome v0.21.0
- Sharkey v2025.4.2
- gathio v1.6.0
- Ibis v0.3.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.3
- Platform update - May 2025 (Vernissage)
- PieFed development update May 2025 - Passkeys, Flair, Image hashing & much more
- Metabolizing mentions (Ghost)
- Tvmarks: a TV tracking site connected to the Fediverse

Clients

- Pachli v2.13.0
- Mangane v1.14.0
- Fread v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- FIRES Server v0.1.0

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.55.0
- ap-components: A collection of Web Components for showing ActivityPub objects in a browser

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #118

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196feaa-e902-fdfb-9628-0a17333c6da5

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LiquidParasyte

@liquidparasyte@app.wafrn.net

forget the unanswerable question on "is bluesky decentralized right now," I'd like to put forward a hot take:

we need more people capable of running independent ATProto stacks (now that more work has made that
more viable) and Fediverse admins should play with it

because Bluesky PBC is going to drive that shit into the ground


#bluesky #atproto #fediverse #atmosphere #decentralizedSocial
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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️

Hereby a final 📢 Call for a fellow Admin📢 Send me a dm if you're interested!

hub.fosstodon.org/shaving-the-

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/31(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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David Lohner

@davidlohner@higher-edu.social

Der Berliner Radiosender hat mich kontaktiert, um ein paar Worte zum loszuwerden:

fluxfm.de/g/digital/Fediverse-

Imho ist es wichtig, die Message – auch wenn Dienste wie , & Co noch Nische sind – stets weiterzutragen.

cc @neuSoM

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-30

Servers

- Socialhome v0.21.0
- Sharkey v2025.4.2
- gathio v1.6.0
- Ibis v0.3.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.3
- Platform update - May 2025 (Vernissage)
- PieFed development update May 2025 - Passkeys, Flair, Image hashing & much more
- Metabolizing mentions (Ghost)
- Tvmarks: a TV tracking site connected to the Fediverse

Clients

- Pachli v2.13.0
- Mangane v1.14.0
- Fread v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- FIRES Server v0.1.0

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.55.0
- ap-components: A collection of Web Components for showing ActivityPub objects in a browser

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #118

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196feaa-e902-fdfb-9628-0a17333c6da5

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org is more than just technology.

Last week, we opened Channel.org beta to a very small number of initial testers. But, as part of the Newsmast Foundation's mission, Channel.org was designed with education and community in mind - not technology.

Channel.org will help for-good organisations understand and build a home on the open social web, away from Big Tech control.

A graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
ALT text detailsA graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
A selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too.

But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity.

Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. 

Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too. But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity. Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
A selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities.

Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. 

Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it.

We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities. Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it. We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day you wonderful fedifolks! Very excited for tomorrow, May 31st at 1800 Eastern UTC -4, I'll be speaking with @brothersoul and @DJUpNorth with @labr! LABR is Love A Brother Radio a 24/7 online stream for soulful house music and varied genres of eclectic live dj shows and mixes from a global collective.

Watch the show Live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-30

Servers

- Socialhome v0.21.0
- Sharkey v2025.4.2
- gathio v1.6.0
- Ibis v0.3.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.3
- Platform update - May 2025 (Vernissage)
- PieFed development update May 2025 - Passkeys, Flair, Image hashing & much more
- Metabolizing mentions (Ghost)
- Tvmarks: a TV tracking site connected to the Fediverse

Clients

- Pachli v2.13.0
- Mangane v1.14.0
- Fread v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- FIRES Server v0.1.0

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.55.0
- ap-components: A collection of Web Components for showing ActivityPub objects in a browser

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #118

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196feaa-e902-fdfb-9628-0a17333c6da5

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day you wonderful fedifolks! Very excited for tomorrow, May 31st at 1800 Eastern UTC -4, I'll be speaking with @brothersoul and @DJUpNorth with @labr! LABR is Love A Brother Radio a 24/7 online stream for soulful house music and varied genres of eclectic live dj shows and mixes from a global collective.

Watch the show Live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

What happened to the Fediverse Threads initiative? I haven't heard any updates in a year.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

What happened to the Fediverse Threads initiative? I haven't heard any updates in a year.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-30

Servers

- Socialhome v0.21.0
- Sharkey v2025.4.2
- gathio v1.6.0
- Ibis v0.3.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.3
- Platform update - May 2025 (Vernissage)
- PieFed development update May 2025 - Passkeys, Flair, Image hashing & much more
- Metabolizing mentions (Ghost)
- Tvmarks: a TV tracking site connected to the Fediverse

Clients

- Pachli v2.13.0
- Mangane v1.14.0
- Fread v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- FIRES Server v0.1.0

For developers

- Fedialgo v0.55.0
- ap-components: A collection of Web Components for showing ActivityPub objects in a browser

Articles

- Fediverse Report – #118

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196feaa-e902-fdfb-9628-0a17333c6da5

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Which platform do you enjoy more?

OptionVoters
Mastodon105 (24%)
Bluesky16 (4%)
I only use Mastodon317 (72%)
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marek

@marek@festiverse.de

Ich sehe, dass viele tolle, weltoffene Festivals ihre Ankündigungen nur über Insta oder FB teilen. Deshalb hab ich festiverse.de aufgesetzt – Eine offene Instanz im Fediverse, für Festivals, Künstler und Bands und alle(s) drumherum.

Ihr macht ein Festival oder kennt eins? Gerne anbieten, teilen & weitersagen:

festiverse.de/invite/jWfLMoCm

Ein hölzerner Wegweiser vor blauem Himmel und grünem Wald zeigt in verschiedene Richtungen zu bekannten Festivals: „Bad Zwesten Rockt 5,2 km“, „Hurricane 235 km“, „Open Flair Festival 58 km“ und „Rock am Stock“. Die Schilder sind bunt bemalt, teils handbeschriftet und vermitteln eine kreative, DIY-Festivalatmosphäre.
ALT text detailsEin hölzerner Wegweiser vor blauem Himmel und grünem Wald zeigt in verschiedene Richtungen zu bekannten Festivals: „Bad Zwesten Rockt 5,2 km“, „Hurricane 235 km“, „Open Flair Festival 58 km“ und „Rock am Stock“. Die Schilder sind bunt bemalt, teils handbeschriftet und vermitteln eine kreative, DIY-Festivalatmosphäre.
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Automattic says it will start contributing to WordPress again after pause« techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/auto

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Sam Sethi :pc2red:

@samsethi@podcastindex.social · Reply to Tim Chambers's post

@tchambers @benpate

Hi Tim

I really want to demo but away from 1st -6th June.

TrueFans build native ActivityStreams using 30+ verbs to track user behaviour. Play, Follow, Share, Watch, Comment etc.

We show this in the user Activity Tab e.g Sam listened to Podnews Weekly for 60 mins., percent completed 80% and value paid §100 sats

We also allow the user to publish some or all of their activity via ActivityPub. So I might want to just share my play activity to the social web.

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Jiří Eischmann

@sesivany@vivaldi.net

Many consider a success, but in fact its activity has steadily declined since Trump's inauguration. The has had similar trends. Rapid growth caused by an external event is always followed by a slow decline back to a small base of loyal users. In a world full of dopamine addiction, it's hard to be a social network without dark patterns.

A chart of daily posters that is slowly declining since since an uptick in January.
ALT text detailsA chart of daily posters that is slowly declining since since an uptick in January.
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Automattic says it will start contributing to WordPress again after pause« techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/auto

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Jiří Eischmann

@sesivany@vivaldi.net

Many consider a success, but in fact its activity has steadily declined since Trump's inauguration. The has had similar trends. Rapid growth caused by an external event is always followed by a slow decline back to a small base of loyal users. In a world full of dopamine addiction, it's hard to be a social network without dark patterns.

A chart of daily posters that is slowly declining since since an uptick in January.
ALT text detailsA chart of daily posters that is slowly declining since since an uptick in January.
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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Which platform do you enjoy more?

OptionVoters
Mastodon105 (24%)
Bluesky16 (4%)
I only use Mastodon317 (72%)
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Sam Sethi :pc2red:

@samsethi@podcastindex.social · Reply to Tim Chambers's post

@tchambers @benpate

Hi Tim

I really want to demo but away from 1st -6th June.

TrueFans build native ActivityStreams using 30+ verbs to track user behaviour. Play, Follow, Share, Watch, Comment etc.

We show this in the user Activity Tab e.g Sam listened to Podnews Weekly for 60 mins., percent completed 80% and value paid §100 sats

We also allow the user to publish some or all of their activity via ActivityPub. So I might want to just share my play activity to the social web.

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Quincy

@quincy@chaos.social

trumpisierung, depol

Und tschüss, .

Freunde wären wir nie geworden, aber für allgemeine Informationen und um ihnen zu zeigen, dass das relevant ist, schien mir es sinnvoll, Ministerien zu folgen.

Doch neuerdings kommt da nur noch rechtsradikale Hetze.

Und rechtsradikale Hetze brauche ich nicht in meiner Timeline.

Offizieller Account des Bundesministerium des innern im Fediverse  - Unfollow
ALT text detailsOffizieller Account des Bundesministerium des innern im Fediverse - Unfollow
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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David Lohner

@davidlohner@higher-edu.social

Der Berliner Radiosender hat mich kontaktiert, um ein paar Worte zum loszuwerden:

fluxfm.de/g/digital/Fediverse-

Imho ist es wichtig, die Message – auch wenn Dienste wie , & Co noch Nische sind – stets weiterzutragen.

cc @neuSoM

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ꓤ uɐᗡ :verified_hellion:

@dannotdaniel@hellions.cloud

everyone follows the author of MASTODON @Gargron when they join on here

they should also follow @cwebber - author of ActivityPub protocol (which MASTODON and other fedi softwares are built on)

take it from Fedi Mercury :fedi_mercury_coin: :fediverse: :blender:

the FEDI MERCURY challenge coin was made in BLENDER

it's Freddie but instead of a mic he wields dual IBM model M mechanical keyboards. Also his signature is fire.
ALT text detailsthe FEDI MERCURY challenge coin was made in BLENDER it's Freddie but instead of a mic he wields dual IBM model M mechanical keyboards. Also his signature is fire.
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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

When choosing a Mastodon instance (server),
what is most important to you?

(multiple choices allowed)

OptionVoters
Domain name 🏡212 (9%)
Trust in admin(s) 🙌552 (24%)
Topic or regional focus 🗺️307 (13%)
High post character limit 📚77 (3%)
Friends on same instance 👥119 (5%)
Number of active accounts 👯128 (5%)
Server rules and moderation 💚505 (22%)
Federates with corporate media 🔗27 (1%)
Good privacy policy and terms of service 🔒384 (16%)
Other (explain)27 (1%)
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@ianjs

There are other websites out there which are better oriented to inform the general public on how to make their entry into this new decentralized social networking world, and the alternative social media apps that are part of it.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is how I am thinking about pointing to the GreatApe WebSocket API in the activity file.

The GreatApe WebSocket API — ActivitySocket ? — is sending ActivityPub activities over a WebSocket, along with some other stuff (such a queries, and commands).

Right now, I am using the "endpoints" field with the sub-field "inoutbox" to point to the WebSockets API end-point.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114590

    {
      "type": "Conference",
      "actor": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social",
      "endpoints": {
        "inoutbox": "wss://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf"
      },
      "id": "https://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf",
      "name": "@reiver@mastodon.social — GreatApe"
    }
ALT text details { "type": "Conference", "actor": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social", "endpoints": { "inoutbox": "wss://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf" }, "id": "https://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf", "name": "@reiver@mastodon.social — GreatApe" }
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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social · Reply to Toadlyturtle's post

is
24/7 caretaker for mom w/ &
multidisciplinary &
&

They're sheltering in a hotel with a daily rate of $118

Ko-fi.com/SabiLewSounds
PayPal.me/SabiLewSounds

Cash.app/toadlyturtle
Venmo.com/toadlyturtle
(note: Sabi)

@MutualAidNet @mutualaid @disability @MutualAidVisibility

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social · Reply to Toadlyturtle's post

is
24/7 caretaker for mom w/ &
multidisciplinary &
&

They're sheltering in a hotel with a daily rate of $118

Ko-fi.com/SabiLewSounds
PayPal.me/SabiLewSounds

Cash.app/toadlyturtle
Venmo.com/toadlyturtle
(note: Sabi)

@MutualAidNet @mutualaid @disability @MutualAidVisibility

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/30(12:00)

mstdn.jp でアカウントが少し減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is how I am thinking about pointing to the GreatApe WebSocket API in the activity file.

The GreatApe WebSocket API — ActivitySocket ? — is sending ActivityPub activities over a WebSocket, along with some other stuff (such a queries, and commands).

Right now, I am using the "endpoints" field with the sub-field "inoutbox" to point to the WebSockets API end-point.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114590

    {
      "type": "Conference",
      "actor": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social",
      "endpoints": {
        "inoutbox": "wss://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf"
      },
      "id": "https://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf",
      "name": "@reiver@mastodon.social — GreatApe"
    }
ALT text details { "type": "Conference", "actor": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social", "endpoints": { "inoutbox": "wss://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf" }, "id": "https://greatape.social/@reiver@mastodon.social/conf", "name": "@reiver@mastodon.social — GreatApe" }
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you so much to @potterybyosa for joining me today on Fireside Fedi. It was so wonderful talking with Osa, learning about pottery and the outreach programs she does. I highly recommend checking out her beautiful pottery at potterybyosa.com .

Watch or listen to the interview at the following links:

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/aY6EDqCZBMRUd23qDGLWaa

#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/osa-atoy-pottery-by-osa-livestream-2025-05-29

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome @ieeespectrum to the with this new account! A very worthwhile follow! cc: @fediversenews @fediversereport mastodon.social/@ieeespectrum/

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! Fireside Fedi Episode 21 starts NOW! With me today is Osa Atoe @potterybyosa . Osa makes absolutely stunning pottery and we'll discuss that her punk career and much more.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

240 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Guka (BAQ)
@mediapart (FRA)
@ROOTBLOG (POL)
@blogoklahoma (ENG)
@swr3 (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

240 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Guka (BAQ)
@mediapart (FRA)
@ROOTBLOG (POL)
@blogoklahoma (ENG)
@swr3 (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Each time I go to social events,
I can't stop talking about Mastodon and people think I work for Mastodon as ask how much they pay me for this advertising 😄 :mastodon:

I this point I really need some Mastodon business cards or stickers to help spread the good news.

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

When choosing a Mastodon instance (server),
what is most important to you?

(multiple choices allowed)

OptionVoters
Domain name 🏡212 (9%)
Trust in admin(s) 🙌552 (24%)
Topic or regional focus 🗺️307 (13%)
High post character limit 📚77 (3%)
Friends on same instance 👥119 (5%)
Number of active accounts 👯128 (5%)
Server rules and moderation 💚505 (22%)
Federates with corporate media 🔗27 (1%)
Good privacy policy and terms of service 🔒384 (16%)
Other (explain)27 (1%)
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org is more than just technology.

Last week, we opened Channel.org beta to a very small number of initial testers. But, as part of the Newsmast Foundation's mission, Channel.org was designed with education and community in mind - not technology.

Channel.org will help for-good organisations understand and build a home on the open social web, away from Big Tech control.

A graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
ALT text detailsA graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
A selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too.

But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity.

Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. 

Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too. But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity. Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
A selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities.

Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. 

Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it.

We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities. Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it. We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
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@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org is more than just technology.

Last week, we opened Channel.org beta to a very small number of initial testers. But, as part of the Newsmast Foundation's mission, Channel.org was designed with education and community in mind - not technology.

Channel.org will help for-good organisations understand and build a home on the open social web, away from Big Tech control.

A graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
ALT text detailsA graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
A selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too.

But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity.

Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. 

Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too. But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity. Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
A selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities.

Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. 

Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it.

We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities. Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it. We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
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Carsten Rossi

@carstenrossi@mastodon.social

Um nochmal die und Diskussion von der rund um das Thema "Sichtbarkeit und Reichweite" aufzunehmen. Was haltet ihr von der Idee, das Anlegen von "Frontpages fürs Fediverse" als Feature anzubieten? Also eine webbasierte Funktion zum Kuratieren von Posts in einem HTML Interface als "Zubringer" für Interessierte und Neulinge? Hab mir mal einen hässlichen PoC gevibecodet - und dank API ist das ja eigentlich gut machbar.
PS Nein, da soll keine Werbung drauf 🙄

Feditimes - Proof of concept eines Webportals mit kuratierten Mastodon-Posts
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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

🥳 Announcing Splinter, your tool for creating threads.

Splinter is a simple, self-explanatory app. It's a fun, non-profit, open-source side project.

I use Splinter all the time myself now; There must be others who need it. Please share to help them find it!

splinter.hastily.cc/ (1/2)

A screenshot of Splinter
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Channel.org is more than just technology.

Last week, we opened Channel.org beta to a very small number of initial testers. But, as part of the Newsmast Foundation's mission, Channel.org was designed with education and community in mind - not technology.

Channel.org will help for-good organisations understand and build a home on the open social web, away from Big Tech control.

A graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
ALT text detailsA graphic showing images of a person studying and a crowded street. Copy: Education & Communities. Channel.org
A selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too.

But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity.

Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. 

Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of people learning. Around them, copy reads: OSW onboarding, tech & culture support, nominated champions. The main body reads: Education. For most people, the open social web sounds like something from a sci-fi film. Only two years, ago this was true for us too. But we’ve learnt a lot, developing into the biggest UK social web focused charity. Our education programme, which will run as part of the Channel.org offering to organisations and groups, will share our learnings with those who are new to the open social web. Running over a number of months, we will help nominated champions become social web experts in their organisation.
A selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities.

Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. 

Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it.

We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
ALT text detailsA selection of images of community. Around them, copy reads: Interest groups, local groups, organisations. The main body reads: Communities. At the Newsmast Foundation, we’ve always centered our mission around growing knowledge sharing communities. Now, this vision has grown. We’ve built the technology to bring people together in a space that suits them. Communities on Channel.org can be built by anyone, shaped by and for the needs of the people who populate it. We’re working to encourage groups and organisations to stop renting from Big Tech and build their home on the social web. With our Communities, they can quickly and easily begin this building process and set up for the future of social media.
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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

So, not just Decentralized Social (DeSo), but instead —

Decentralized Social (DeSo), Federated Social (FeSo), Localized Social (LoSo)

The goal is 'social' that is simultaneously — 'Decentralized', 'Federated', and 'Localized', all at the same time.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114551

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

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Federation is the word we use to describe that act of bringing together and connecting these separate Decentralized, Localized communities.

This is where protocols such as ActivityPub, ActivityStreams, etc come into play.

Federation is a voluntary choice.
But, so too is Defederation, if desired.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

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Localization is important to make Decentralization work and last.

Decentralization without Localization can be susceptible to Centralization.

Decentralization with Localization spreads out decision-making and power to groups (that could consistent of a single individual) with a personal stake in the outcome of the decision-making.

Which creates incentives that lead to greater resilience to Centralization.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114172

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

The message matters, as it can affect the future.

I think we should make a point to ALSO explicitly talk about 'Federation' and 'Localization' when we talk about 'Decentralization'.

Because if we don't, then — it is likely these values will be lost.

(I think we have already started seeing this in some places.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

In some ways it is unfortunate that the word 'Decentralization' has become a short-hand for the three ideas:

Decentralization, Federation, Localization

Some know that all the ideas are important — and that 'Decentralization' is a short-hand for all three.

But, many don't!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Localization is important to make Decentralization work and last.

Decentralization without Localization can be susceptible to Centralization.

Decentralization with Localization spreads out decision-making and power to groups (that could consistent of a single individual) with a personal stake in the outcome of the decision-making.

Which creates incentives that lead to greater resilience to Centralization.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

💞
I'd like to take 2 seconds this morning and thank all the janitors who do the ungrateful and unseen work of trying to increase 's and .

are who find it important to connect people. They spread bits of they find to other people for whom it may be useful. Usually in hopes that occurs between formerly unrelated parties, such as a between projects.

Janitors *weave* .. ✊

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

currently: "Are you a brave dev? Yes, then go for it and hack & slash something together that with luck becomes modestly successful. And enjoy your thing, you lucky bastard" 😅

Fedi must become a heterogeneous interoperable social network where service development is way easier, more inclusive, where services compose / orchestrate / choreograph into solutions that serve people's needs. Add missing social layers full of building blocks, to this technosphere techstack we currently have.

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jack

@jack@gts.j4ck.xyz

inviting some friends in here! it’s running on a pretty small server tho - my host says a maximum 10 users, but since ppl here aren’t rlly following anyone other than each other it should be good?

Not really expecting anyone to stay tho 😅 (ik it’s not that addictive)

Everyone should try use the local feed to see each others’ posts!


appreciate ppl from other servers boosting this post to make more instances cache this!


#gotosocial #fediverse #mastodon #fedi #boost #fediadmin #mastoadmin

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

One thing that is interesting about the GreatApe WebSocket API is that —

Because the WebSocket can be both read from and written to — the WebSocket is in a sense both an ActivityPub outbox and an ActivityPub inbox at the same time.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114585

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conferencing platform for the Fediverse and the Social Web — where an audience can listen & watch live, and can be invited to join the speakers on the stage.

GreatApe makes use of a WebSocket for communications.

I am working on turning the WebSocket API that @muhammadzaidali and @benyamin0 created into something more ActivityPub / ActivityStreams like.

Interestingly —

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114585

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@SchreibeEinfach@23.social

Du kannst das Eis leicht brechen. Sag z. B.: „Danke für deinen Post mit Haltung“ oder „Tolles Bild!“ oder „Dein ALT ist großartig!“ So entstehen Gespräche. Ein kleiner Satz reicht oft. Freundliche Worte öffnen Türen. Das lebt von Nähe, nicht von Klicks. Wer redet, wird gehört.

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audiomo

@audiomo@squatch.online

account all set up and ready in on ready for this years (I normally only track the hashtag via mobile, but if I am sat at my desk might as well have it running here)

AudioMo Mastodon Profile
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

currently: "Are you a brave dev? Yes, then go for it and hack & slash something together that with luck becomes modestly successful. And enjoy your thing, you lucky bastard" 😅

Fedi must become a heterogeneous interoperable social network where service development is way easier, more inclusive, where services compose / orchestrate / choreograph into solutions that serve people's needs. Add missing social layers full of building blocks, to this technosphere techstack we currently have.

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» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Eine WETTE mit @3sat

Wir wetten, dass IHR im mehr Abonnent.innen bekommt, als das ZDF zum gleichen Zeitpunkt hat❗

Falls wir das im FEDIVERSE schaffen, dann wäre Euer Wetteinsatz: 👉 Eine ganze "KULTURZEIT" über das FEDIVERSE

Nehmt IHR die Wette an❓

Ein farbenfrohes Bild mit unscharfen Hintergrund. Oben steht in weißen Buchstaben: " WETTEN, DASS ...?"

Darunter ist das 3sat Logo
ALT text detailsEin farbenfrohes Bild mit unscharfen Hintergrund. Oben steht in weißen Buchstaben: " WETTEN, DASS ...?" Darunter ist das 3sat Logo
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@SchreibeEinfach@23.social

Du kannst das Eis leicht brechen. Sag z. B.: „Danke für deinen Post mit Haltung“ oder „Tolles Bild!“ oder „Dein ALT ist großartig!“ So entstehen Gespräche. Ein kleiner Satz reicht oft. Freundliche Worte öffnen Türen. Das lebt von Nähe, nicht von Klicks. Wer redet, wird gehört.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/29(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

! I will be hosting an unconference of @badgefed - an microcredentials system decentralizing using and - in the @fediforum

I will be giving an attendee badge to everyone to stop and say hi, so, if you have not registered for this virtual conference on June 5-7 go to fediforum.org/ and do it if you can!

See you there!

The image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
ALT text detailsThe image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

! I will be hosting an unconference of @badgefed - an microcredentials system decentralizing using and - in the @fediforum

I will be giving an attendee badge to everyone to stop and say hi, so, if you have not registered for this virtual conference on June 5-7 go to fediforum.org/ and do it if you can!

See you there!

The image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
ALT text detailsThe image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day you wonderful Fedizens!

We have another exciting episode of Fireside Fedi coming tomorrow. Our special guest is @potterybyosa ! Osa is a Nigerian American studio potter. Osa makes absolutely beautiful pottery and I'm excited to speak with Osa about her pottery and what brought her to the Fediverse.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day you wonderful Fedizens!

We have another exciting episode of Fireside Fedi coming tomorrow. Our special guest is @potterybyosa ! Osa is a Nigerian American studio potter. Osa makes absolutely beautiful pottery and I'm excited to speak with Osa about her pottery and what brought her to the Fediverse.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I just created a badge for anyone attending my unconference at the @fediforum ! Look how beautiful it is.

See you there!

badges.vocalcat.com/explore

The image features a purple background with a prominent orange and brown geometric logo in the center, resembling a stylized "W" or "V" shape. In the top left corner, there is a white speech bubble with the text "#UNCONFERENCED ... and unbothered" in purple. In the top right corner, another white speech bubble contains the text "FediForum 2025" in white. At the bottom of the image, in white text, it reads "I Showed Up • I Shared • I #BadgeFed - June 2025." The overall design is simple and modern, with a focus on the central logo and the text elements.
ALT text detailsThe image features a purple background with a prominent orange and brown geometric logo in the center, resembling a stylized "W" or "V" shape. In the top left corner, there is a white speech bubble with the text "#UNCONFERENCED ... and unbothered" in purple. In the top right corner, another white speech bubble contains the text "FediForum 2025" in white. At the bottom of the image, in white text, it reads "I Showed Up • I Shared • I #BadgeFed - June 2025." The overall design is simple and modern, with a focus on the central logo and the text elements.
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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

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GreatApe update №5:

We are looking at adding OpenWebAuth support for logging into GreatApe.

So that people can log into GreatApe using any Fediverse software that supports OpenWebAuth — such as Hubzilla.

. @scott suggested we do this (and him and I are currently discussing it).

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

GreatApe update №4:

I am working on making the WebSocket API (that @muhammadzaidali and @benyamin0 already created) look more ActivityPub / ActivityStreams like.

For example, sending ActivityPub / ActivityStreams events over the WebSocket.

Although, the WebSocket protocol needs to support a QUERY & QUERY-RESPONSE pattern, too. But, so far, the QUERY-RESPONSE has been a AP / AS `Announce` of some type of AP / AS 'Object'.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

GreatApe update №3:

. @benyamin0 is working on fixing a UX bug — where everyone who was on the 'stage' gets kicked off of the stage if the host temporarily gets disconnected.

He is going to make it so — even if the host gets disconnected for 60 seconds, the GreatApe conference will continue.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

GreatApe update №2:

. @muhammadzaidali is doing a major refactor of the GreatApe front-end.

It is something we need to do to make future development of GreatApe better and faster.

(Once he is done, we will have to do a lot of testing to do to make sure everything went OK.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

GreatApe update №1:

We have stopped calling what GreatApe does "live public conversations", as some people found that confusing.

We are now calling it a "Conference".

GreatApe has a concept of a 'stage' and an 'audience'. The people on the 'stage' can be seen and heard. The people in the 'audience' cannot (unless they come on the 'stage').

I updated most of the language in the GreatApe front-end to reflect that, but more to-do.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conferencing platform for the Fediverse, and the Social Web — where an audience can listen & watch live, and can be invited to join the speakers on the stage.

Some updates —

GreatApe logo
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I just created a badge for anyone attending my unconference at the @fediforum ! Look how beautiful it is.

See you there!

badges.vocalcat.com/explore

The image features a purple background with a prominent orange and brown geometric logo in the center, resembling a stylized "W" or "V" shape. In the top left corner, there is a white speech bubble with the text "#UNCONFERENCED ... and unbothered" in purple. In the top right corner, another white speech bubble contains the text "FediForum 2025" in white. At the bottom of the image, in white text, it reads "I Showed Up • I Shared • I #BadgeFed - June 2025." The overall design is simple and modern, with a focus on the central logo and the text elements.
ALT text detailsThe image features a purple background with a prominent orange and brown geometric logo in the center, resembling a stylized "W" or "V" shape. In the top left corner, there is a white speech bubble with the text "#UNCONFERENCED ... and unbothered" in purple. In the top right corner, another white speech bubble contains the text "FediForum 2025" in white. At the bottom of the image, in white text, it reads "I Showed Up • I Shared • I #BadgeFed - June 2025." The overall design is simple and modern, with a focus on the central logo and the text elements.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

There's a lot of new stickers! We should create a little directory page with them all!

New ones to include:
Antifacist Fediverse by @tommi
Just announced ones by @raphael
Space themed for Hubzilla, Friendica, Pixelfed etc from @digitalcourage
Hexigon stickers for a ton of fediverse platforms from @nlnet
Friendly @Mastodon official ones
FediverseForFreedem stickers by @andypiper
What am I forgetting?!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

There's a lot of new stickers! We should create a little directory page with them all!

New ones to include:
Antifacist Fediverse by @tommi
Just announced ones by @raphael
Space themed for Hubzilla, Friendica, Pixelfed etc from @digitalcourage
Hexigon stickers for a ton of fediverse platforms from @nlnet
Friendly @Mastodon official ones
FediverseForFreedem stickers by @andypiper
What am I forgetting?!

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gavcloud

@gavcloud@sonomu.club

welcome @alexhawthorn to the !

Incredible musician, noise-maker, sound artist who I had the pleasure of working with in Los Angeles. Now they are based in .

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

There's a lot of new stickers! We should create a little directory page with them all!

New ones to include:
Antifacist Fediverse by @tommi
Just announced ones by @raphael
Space themed for Hubzilla, Friendica, Pixelfed etc from @digitalcourage
Hexigon stickers for a ton of fediverse platforms from @nlnet
Friendly @Mastodon official ones
FediverseForFreedem stickers by @andypiper
What am I forgetting?!

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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Fediverse Report

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Fediverse Report - This week's news:

- open social web browser @surf latest beta helps people get started with custom feeds with starter sets, as well as even more customisation options
- @peertube starts a crowdfunding campaign for their mobile app
- @anewsocial makes it easier for people to manage the connection between the fediverse and
- @Mastodon announces some additional options for server admins to help with legal stuff

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@Mastodon@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

ICYMI, yesterday @philipkristians was on stage talking with @leonido and on Monday there were two meetups all about the - we also brought to meet the fans 😃

A stage at re:publica - two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle".
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Members of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.
ALT text detailsMembers of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.
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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ここ数年の :fediverse: に賭ける想いみたいなものはほんとすごいなと思っている。

中途半端な 対応の とか、いつの間にか対応表明がなかったことになっていそうな とか覚悟のレベルが違う。

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Thanks to the open web, it’s more viable than ever for creators to take back ownership and control of their livelihoods. @molly0xfff joined Flipboard CEO @mike at SXSW 2025 to talk about building an ethical, creator-first internet. That fireside chat is now available as a Dot Social episode. Listen in full!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

いままで、 のアカウントはだいぶ前に削除してはいても、まだそこにいる人たちに対して、どこかで「自分は :mastodon: :FediTips: で、どんなに素敵なアカウントをフォローして、いかに自分のタイムラインを取り戻したか」みたいなことを(たとえ伝わらないとしても)発信したい気持ちがあった気がしていて、それがいまの にアカウントを改めて作る唯一のモチベーションかもしれないという予感はあったんだけど、なんかここ数日 経由で幾つかのワードを検索してそこに流れているポストを眺めてたらどうでもよくなってきちゃったな :vivaldia_5:

自分には自分の場所があって、 :vivaldi_blue: から見える もその場所の1つで、それが :vivaldi_red: とか色んな人と標準化された技術 :activitypub: の力でいまも存在してくれているというだけで十分だなあという気持ちになってきた。

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

6/

GreatApe update №5:

We are looking at adding OpenWebAuth support for logging into GreatApe.

So that people can log into GreatApe using any Fediverse software that supports OpenWebAuth — such as Hubzilla.

. @scott suggested we do this (and him and I are currently discussing it).

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

GreatApe update №4:

I am working on making the WebSocket API (that @muhammadzaidali and @benyamin0 already created) look more ActivityPub / ActivityStreams like.

For example, sending ActivityPub / ActivityStreams events over the WebSocket.

Although, the WebSocket protocol needs to support a QUERY & QUERY-RESPONSE pattern, too. But, so far, the QUERY-RESPONSE has been a AP / AS `Announce` of some type of AP / AS 'Object'.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

GreatApe update №3:

. @benyamin0 is working on fixing a UX bug — where everyone who was on the 'stage' gets kicked off of the stage if the host temporarily gets disconnected.

He is going to make it so — even if the host gets disconnected for 60 seconds, the GreatApe conference will continue.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

GreatApe update №2:

. @muhammadzaidali is doing a major refactor of the GreatApe front-end.

It is something we need to do to make future development of GreatApe better and faster.

(Once he is done, we will have to do a lot of testing to do to make sure everything went OK.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

GreatApe update №1:

We have stopped calling what GreatApe does "live public conversations", as some people found that confusing.

We are now calling it a "Conference".

GreatApe has a concept of a 'stage' and an 'audience'. The people on the 'stage' can be seen and heard. The people in the 'audience' cannot (unless they come on the 'stage').

I updated most of the language in the GreatApe front-end to reflect that, but more to-do.

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conferencing platform for the Fediverse, and the Social Web — where an audience can listen & watch live, and can be invited to join the speakers on the stage.

Some updates —

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@lndn@fosstodon.org

If you are NOT following @_elena not sure where you have been.

Elena has been posting some amazing content as of late.

She is currently working on a video for the (Looking forward to seeing this masterpiece)

Please go follow if you aren't following previously.

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@peertube@framapiaf.org

Ask us anything about , its development, its mobile app, its future, the recent crowdfunding campaign, etc.

Framasoft invites you to an AMA on , the 's link aggregator software, on Wednesday May 28 at 5 p.m CET (11 a.m EST).

👉 lemmy.world/post/30376256

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@Dallin@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is not perfect. But it's humane. Human. Its decentralized nature puts it light years ahead of any centralized or corporate-controlled social media platform (Bluesky is NOT truly decentralized yet).

The Fediverse is proof that we are still able - and eager - to interact on the internet free of corporate and government interference and manipulation. That we desire independence and freedom online as much as we do in real life. That human interaction and socialization is infinitely better when it is not monetized.

We need to protect this. Share this. It's special. It's a haven. And it is an essential tool to help us reverse the damage done to this world by tech bros, billionaires, and politicians who have sold their souls - and tried to sell ours - in exchange for money and power.

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@Dallin@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is not perfect. But it's humane. Human. Its decentralized nature puts it light years ahead of any centralized or corporate-controlled social media platform (Bluesky is NOT truly decentralized yet).

The Fediverse is proof that we are still able - and eager - to interact on the internet free of corporate and government interference and manipulation. That we desire independence and freedom online as much as we do in real life. That human interaction and socialization is infinitely better when it is not monetized.

We need to protect this. Share this. It's special. It's a haven. And it is an essential tool to help us reverse the damage done to this world by tech bros, billionaires, and politicians who have sold their souls - and tried to sell ours - in exchange for money and power.

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@Mastodon@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

ICYMI, yesterday @philipkristians was on stage talking with @leonido and on Monday there were two meetups all about the - we also brought to meet the fans 😃

A stage at re:publica - two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle".
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Members of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.
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@Mastodon@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

ICYMI, yesterday @philipkristians was on stage talking with @leonido and on Monday there were two meetups all about the - we also brought to meet the fans 😃

A stage at re:publica - two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle".
ALT text detailsA stage at re:publica - two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle".
A long shot of a stage at re:publica - in the distance, two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle". The photo is taken along the central aisle, with rows of attendees on either side.
ALT text detailsA long shot of a stage at re:publica - in the distance, two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle". The photo is taken along the central aisle, with rows of attendees on either side.
Members of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.
ALT text detailsMembers of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.
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ALT text detailsThe re:publica hashtag rp25 on a concrete wall lit with neon blue and pink lights, with the letters X, Y, and Z hanging and casting shadows nearby.
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@Mastodon@mastodon.social

Day 3 at @republica in Berlin - so much has happened already: great meetups, panels, and discussion about the ! Join the panel with our CFO @mellifluousbox today at 16:45 on Stage 7 about "Independent social networks: how can they become mainstream?" re-publica.com/de/session/unab

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@Mastodon@mastodon.social

Day 3 at @republica in Berlin - so much has happened already: great meetups, panels, and discussion about the ! Join the panel with our CFO @mellifluousbox today at 16:45 on Stage 7 about "Independent social networks: how can they become mainstream?" re-publica.com/de/session/unab

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@peertube@framapiaf.org

Ask us anything about , its development, its mobile app, its future, the recent crowdfunding campaign, etc.

Framasoft invites you to an AMA on , the 's link aggregator software, on Wednesday May 28 at 5 p.m CET (11 a.m EST).

👉 lemmy.world/post/30376256

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PeerTube

@peertube@framapiaf.org

Ask us anything about , its development, its mobile app, its future, the recent crowdfunding campaign, etc.

Framasoft invites you to an AMA on , the 's link aggregator software, on Wednesday May 28 at 5 p.m CET (11 a.m EST).

👉 lemmy.world/post/30376256

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@pascal_f@infosec.exchange · Reply to Markus Korporal's post

@korporal
Ja, ja und ja.

Gleichzeitig muss ich als ehemaliger Forenbetreiber dazu sagen, dass das Fediverse überschätzt wird.

Spezialistensysteme, dazu gehören Kleingärtner, Hundehalter, Katzenhalter, Gamer, Entwickler brauchen geschlossene Systeme. Da ist man in einem strukturierten und moderierten Forum besser aufgehoben.
Das deckt ein Trötsystem konzeptionell nicht ab.

Nach 10 Jahren Fediverse registiere ich mich jedes mal voller Wonne, heute auf Discourse-Plattformen, mit je einem separaten Account, um meinen Kram zu machen.

Es sind auch zwei gegenläufige Strategien unterschiedlicher Zielgruppen vertreten. Die einem wollen Single Sign In (SSO) für die ganze Welt, die anderen wollen anonyme Fraktale, mit Notschalter.

Dass es ein Fediverse gibt und "bevölkert" wird ist ersteinmal ein Pfad in Unabhängigkeit.

Wer länger dabei ist oder schnell lernt wird feststellen, dass auch wie du schon festgestellt hast, die große Familie Fediverse, eine Fraktalstruktur aus Filtern und Blocken ist.

Vielleicht ist das die Erleuchtung.
Digitale Gruppen sind Chancen für Menschen teilzuhaben, die es sonst nicht können.
Gleichzeitig sind alle Analogen immer ausgeschlossen. Sieht man immer bei Hybrid-Konferenzen, wie inklusiv/exklusiv sie sind.

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@lxplm@mastodon.social

(1/2) Good news, everyone!

Seit Anfang Mai bin ich Fellow bei einem wegweisenden Programm von Media Lab Bayern, SWR X Lab und Mastodon:

Reinvent Social Platforms!

Gemeinsam wollen wir dezentrale, nachhaltige stärken. Mit und experimentieren. Medienmenschen an Bord holen. Innovative, attraktive Lösungen für journalistische Herausforderungen finden.

Falls ihr auf diese Themen auch Bock habt: Meldet euch sehr gerne bei mir. Ich habe viele Fragen. Und Ideen.

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Alex Plaum

@lxplm@mastodon.social

(1/2) Good news, everyone!

Seit Anfang Mai bin ich Fellow bei einem wegweisenden Programm von Media Lab Bayern, SWR X Lab und Mastodon:

Reinvent Social Platforms!

Gemeinsam wollen wir dezentrale, nachhaltige stärken. Mit und experimentieren. Medienmenschen an Bord holen. Innovative, attraktive Lösungen für journalistische Herausforderungen finden.

Falls ihr auf diese Themen auch Bock habt: Meldet euch sehr gerne bei mir. Ich habe viele Fragen. Und Ideen.

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@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

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Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@fediforum@mastodon.social

FediForum next week is going to be great!

Join us for three half-days (or maybe just one or two half-days) of keynotes, demos, and lots of sessions on all aspects of the , the open social web, and what it all means from technology to societal impact.

Registration: fediforum.org/

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@projetslibres_podcast@piaille.fr

Gros gros coup de coeur pour le retour d'expérience de @_elena sur son utilisation du et de l'auto-hébergement avec @yunohost 😍

👉 videos-libr.es/w/1hDvUjeS29ftQ

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/28(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@DrOinFL@mstdn.party

Hi everyone,
I just migrated to this instance from elsewhere in space and time, so I'm feeling kind of woozy, but please give me a chance and I will be a great Follow.
Thanks to those who got migrated over with me; hello to new folks on here; can I get a WOOT?.
I hope I mostly did it right.
I will spend the next week looking over new Follows and such. Please no DMs.
🍸 🐲 🚬

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@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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@fediforum@mastodon.social

FediForum next week is going to be great!

Join us for three half-days (or maybe just one or two half-days) of keynotes, demos, and lots of sessions on all aspects of the , the open social web, and what it all means from technology to societal impact.

Registration: fediforum.org/

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report - This week's news:

- open social web browser @surf latest beta helps people get started with custom feeds with starter sets, as well as even more customisation options
- @peertube starts a crowdfunding campaign for their mobile app
- @anewsocial makes it easier for people to manage the connection between the fediverse and
- @Mastodon announces some additional options for server admins to help with legal stuff

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #118

The Surf app goes even deeper on building custom feeds for the fediverse and Bluesky, , a crowdfunding campaign for the PeerTube mobile app, and updates to the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Surf is a new app by Flipboard, that describes itself as a browser for the open social web. The app allows people to build and browse custom feeds, that take in content from across the open social web. It can combine Mastodon posts with Bluesky posts, as well as RSS and more, into a single feed. With their most recent update, Surf has created Starter Sets for building custom feeds. Starter Sets are organised around various popular themes, like News, Tech or Sports. Within these themes, people can choose from a large variety of data sources to get started with building their own custom feeds. These custom feed sources can be from across the open social web and are modular. This means that a list of Mastodon accounts can be combined with a Bluesky custom feed to create a new single custom feed that consists of both data source. These custom feeds can also be published to Bluesky, so people who are not using the Surf app can also view these feeds.

Surf also now offers a variety of tools to manage the content of a custom feed. For example, a feed can be customised to include or exclude reposts, replies or adult content. There are also options to filter out posts about politics from the feed. The ability to filter about posts about Elon Musk is surely a popular feature as well. Surf categorises all posts via algorithmic clustering, which gives the ability to limit posts in a feed to a certain topic. This means that you can add an account to a feed, but only their posts related to the specified topic will be displayed. The app is currently in closed beta, and Flipboard is gradually onboarding more people from the waiting list.

PeerTube is starting a crowdfunding campaign for its mobile app. The first version of the PeerTube app was officially launched earlier this month. PeerTube is developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organisation that builds a variety of open source software tools. The crowdfunding campaign is a way to raise money for the organisation, and also provides a way “to gauge public enthusiasm for the mobile application and the PeerTube project in general”. Some of the features that PeerTube wants to work on for its app are the ability to play videos in background, casting videos to TVs, managing channels and accounts directly from the app. Livestreaming from mobile is also being worked on, although Framasoft says they do not expect to release this in 2025. Framasoft says that these features will be worked on regardless of whether the fundraising goals are met, and that otherwise money from the generic Framasoft budget will be used, as a way to show their dedication towards PeerTube.

Mastodon has announced some upcoming new features that help server admins with the legal side. Server admins will be able to set a Terms of Service (ToS), besides server rules and a privacy policy. Server admins will also be able to set the server rules into multiple different languages. There will also be the option to set a minimum age requirement for sign-up for servers. Having a ToS is standard fare for any online platform, and multiple countries require by law that platforms have these. Europe’s DSA is fairly explicit about this, which states: “Providers of intermediary services shall include information on any restrictions that they impose in relation to the use of their service in respect of information provided by the recipients of the service, in their terms and conditions.” In that context, it is high time that Mastodon has added the ability for servers to set a ToS. Mastodon also says that they will provide a template for a ToS that other servers can use if they so desire.

A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed, has launched a dedicated page for people to manage their account bridging. Bridgy Fed is a piece of software that allows people to ‘bridge’ their account across multiple protocols. This allows people on the fediverse to interact with people on Bluesky (using AT Protocol). For this, people need to manually opt-in their accounts to be bridged to other networks (largely due to cultural reasons from the fediverse communities). Up until now, doing so was a fairly confusing process that involved manually following other accounts. With the new update, people can log in to Bridgy Fed with the account they want to bridge, and simply turn it on or off. It also has an easier option to update the handles for Mastodon accounts that are bridged to Bluesky. For example, by default my Mastodon account on Bluesky can be found at @laurenshof.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy, which is a fairly cumbersome handle, to put it mildly. At the settings page I can now change it to any handle I want, similar to how any Bluesky account can change their handle. A New Social is also launching a Patreon as they are working towards financial sustainability, with plans to launch merch soon as well.

Ibis is a federated wiki platform that is currently in development, made by nutomic, one of the Lemmy creators. With the most recent update, Ibis wiki articles are now compatible with Lemmy, and can be viewed directly from Lemmy. One of the driving reasons for making Ibis is that nutomic views Wikipedia as untrustworthy. He also says that other centralised Wikipedia alternatives have failed to gain traction, and sees federation as a solution for this. For now, Ibis has the same problem of getting traction.

Tvmarks is a new self-hosted platform to keep track of shows you’ve watched. It gives you a clean overview of shows you are watching, which ones you’ve completed, and provide reviews and ratings per episode. This information can be federated via ActivityPub, allowing others to see what you’ve been watching.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report - This week's news:

- open social web browser @surf latest beta helps people get started with custom feeds with starter sets, as well as even more customisation options
- @peertube starts a crowdfunding campaign for their mobile app
- @anewsocial makes it easier for people to manage the connection between the fediverse and
- @Mastodon announces some additional options for server admins to help with legal stuff

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@joomla@joomla.social · Reply to ralf tauscher :FreiburgSocial:'s post

@stereo @dagger

Check it here magazine.joomla.org/all-issues

Turning the Joomla website into an ActivityPub server and being an independent participant in the Fediverse - A start

and on GitHub github.com/nikosdion/fediverse

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Thanks to the open web, it’s more viable than ever for creators to take back ownership and control of their livelihoods. @molly0xfff joined Flipboard CEO @mike at SXSW 2025 to talk about building an ethical, creator-first internet. That fireside chat is now available as a Dot Social episode. Listen in full!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@joomla@joomla.social · Reply to ralf tauscher :FreiburgSocial:'s post

@stereo @dagger

Check it here magazine.joomla.org/all-issues

Turning the Joomla website into an ActivityPub server and being an independent participant in the Fediverse - A start

and on GitHub github.com/nikosdion/fediverse

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@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

As announced on the @firesidefedi show, all Frankie Play gaming streams are now *exclusive* to The , as a thank you to the one social online space we actually *want* to participate in. Details here:

puppet.zone/w/ibiXJcsqxZ5goMbb

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Fediverse Report - This week's news:

- open social web browser @surf latest beta helps people get started with custom feeds with starter sets, as well as even more customisation options
- @peertube starts a crowdfunding campaign for their mobile app
- @anewsocial makes it easier for people to manage the connection between the fediverse and
- @Mastodon announces some additional options for server admins to help with legal stuff

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“[The Social Web] is the first major upgrade of the Web.”

@j12t

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NABU Jena

@Jena@nabu.social

Juhu 🎉
Der hat nun seine eigene, offizielle Fediverse-Instanz. Als NABU-Jena hatten wir die Ehre, den Umzug zu testen. In Zukunft werdet ihr hoffentlich viele unserer Verbände hier wiederfinden.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

I love how Fedia.io loves to turn Fedi posts into Lemmy discussions based on hashtags, but doesn't event let you browse the site without logging in.🙄

The true FOSS version of Reddit is taking form.

All other Lemmy/Mbin instances, where's your login gate?!? Come on now, keep up!🤦‍♂️

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Luis Suarez

@elsua@mastodon.social

- 20 years ago was my main source for project work.

- 10 years ago, it was .

- 3 years ago, I thought would pick up the baton. Alas, it didn't.

- Will now (& the ) take the place of my blog or Twitter for, say, the next decade?

That's the new challenge ahead, I guess. Confirming, if anything, the need to finally decouple from LI for yours truly, while attempting to build something new, and move on.

Greener pastures ahead? We shall see ...

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 20 is now posted to Peertube and Castopod! Please let me know if there are any issues. As always the Peertube version is still transcoding so give it some time if it doesn't work right away. :-)

And thank you so so so much to @booteille for talking the time to talk with me. Also thank you so much to everyone at @Framasoft for all you do. You're all absolutely amazing and you're helping bring choice and a more free internet to the world.

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/wuqKuurLmzX4ooDuEjJddG
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/booteille-framasoft-livestream-2025-05-27

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fediverse Report

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Fediverse Report - This week's news:

- open social web browser @surf latest beta helps people get started with custom feeds with starter sets, as well as even more customisation options
- @peertube starts a crowdfunding campaign for their mobile app
- @anewsocial makes it easier for people to manage the connection between the fediverse and
- @Mastodon announces some additional options for server admins to help with legal stuff

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #118

The Surf app goes even deeper on building custom feeds for the fediverse and Bluesky, , a crowdfunding campaign for the PeerTube mobile app, and updates to the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Surf is a new app by Flipboard, that describes itself as a browser for the open social web. The app allows people to build and browse custom feeds, that take in content from across the open social web. It can combine Mastodon posts with Bluesky posts, as well as RSS and more, into a single feed. With their most recent update, Surf has created Starter Sets for building custom feeds. Starter Sets are organised around various popular themes, like News, Tech or Sports. Within these themes, people can choose from a large variety of data sources to get started with building their own custom feeds. These custom feed sources can be from across the open social web and are modular. This means that a list of Mastodon accounts can be combined with a Bluesky custom feed to create a new single custom feed that consists of both data source. These custom feeds can also be published to Bluesky, so people who are not using the Surf app can also view these feeds.

Surf also now offers a variety of tools to manage the content of a custom feed. For example, a feed can be customised to include or exclude reposts, replies or adult content. There are also options to filter out posts about politics from the feed. The ability to filter about posts about Elon Musk is surely a popular feature as well. Surf categorises all posts via algorithmic clustering, which gives the ability to limit posts in a feed to a certain topic. This means that you can add an account to a feed, but only their posts related to the specified topic will be displayed. The app is currently in closed beta, and Flipboard is gradually onboarding more people from the waiting list.

PeerTube is starting a crowdfunding campaign for its mobile app. The first version of the PeerTube app was officially launched earlier this month. PeerTube is developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organisation that builds a variety of open source software tools. The crowdfunding campaign is a way to raise money for the organisation, and also provides a way “to gauge public enthusiasm for the mobile application and the PeerTube project in general”. Some of the features that PeerTube wants to work on for its app are the ability to play videos in background, casting videos to TVs, managing channels and accounts directly from the app. Livestreaming from mobile is also being worked on, although Framasoft says they do not expect to release this in 2025. Framasoft says that these features will be worked on regardless of whether the fundraising goals are met, and that otherwise money from the generic Framasoft budget will be used, as a way to show their dedication towards PeerTube.

Mastodon has announced some upcoming new features that help server admins with the legal side. Server admins will be able to set a Terms of Service (ToS), besides server rules and a privacy policy. Server admins will also be able to set the server rules into multiple different languages. There will also be the option to set a minimum age requirement for sign-up for servers. Having a ToS is standard fare for any online platform, and multiple countries require by law that platforms have these. Europe’s DSA is fairly explicit about this, which states: “Providers of intermediary services shall include information on any restrictions that they impose in relation to the use of their service in respect of information provided by the recipients of the service, in their terms and conditions.” In that context, it is high time that Mastodon has added the ability for servers to set a ToS. Mastodon also says that they will provide a template for a ToS that other servers can use if they so desire.

A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed, has launched a dedicated page for people to manage their account bridging. Bridgy Fed is a piece of software that allows people to ‘bridge’ their account across multiple protocols. This allows people on the fediverse to interact with people on Bluesky (using AT Protocol). For this, people need to manually opt-in their accounts to be bridged to other networks (largely due to cultural reasons from the fediverse communities). Up until now, doing so was a fairly confusing process that involved manually following other accounts. With the new update, people can log in to Bridgy Fed with the account they want to bridge, and simply turn it on or off. It also has an easier option to update the handles for Mastodon accounts that are bridged to Bluesky. For example, by default my Mastodon account on Bluesky can be found at @laurenshof.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy, which is a fairly cumbersome handle, to put it mildly. At the settings page I can now change it to any handle I want, similar to how any Bluesky account can change their handle. A New Social is also launching a Patreon as they are working towards financial sustainability, with plans to launch merch soon as well.

Ibis is a federated wiki platform that is currently in development, made by nutomic, one of the Lemmy creators. With the most recent update, Ibis wiki articles are now compatible with Lemmy, and can be viewed directly from Lemmy. One of the driving reasons for making Ibis is that nutomic views Wikipedia as untrustworthy. He also says that other centralised Wikipedia alternatives have failed to gain traction, and sees federation as a solution for this. For now, Ibis has the same problem of getting traction.

Tvmarks is a new self-hosted platform to keep track of shows you’ve watched. It gives you a clean overview of shows you are watching, which ones you’ve completed, and provide reviews and ratings per episode. This information can be federated via ActivityPub, allowing others to see what you’ve been watching.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»New external tools for PeerTube Live!« joinpeertube.org/news/live-plu

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #118

The Surf app goes even deeper on building custom feeds for the fediverse and Bluesky, , a crowdfunding campaign for the PeerTube mobile app, and updates to the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Surf is a new app by Flipboard, that describes itself as a browser for the open social web. The app allows people to build and browse custom feeds, that take in content from across the open social web. It can combine Mastodon posts with Bluesky posts, as well as RSS and more, into a single feed. With their most recent update, Surf has created Starter Sets for building custom feeds. Starter Sets are organised around various popular themes, like News, Tech or Sports. Within these themes, people can choose from a large variety of data sources to get started with building their own custom feeds. These custom feed sources can be from across the open social web and are modular. This means that a list of Mastodon accounts can be combined with a Bluesky custom feed to create a new single custom feed that consists of both data source. These custom feeds can also be published to Bluesky, so people who are not using the Surf app can also view these feeds.

Surf also now offers a variety of tools to manage the content of a custom feed. For example, a feed can be customised to include or exclude reposts, replies or adult content. There are also options to filter out posts about politics from the feed. The ability to filter about posts about Elon Musk is surely a popular feature as well. Surf categorises all posts via algorithmic clustering, which gives the ability to limit posts in a feed to a certain topic. This means that you can add an account to a feed, but only their posts related to the specified topic will be displayed. The app is currently in closed beta, and Flipboard is gradually onboarding more people from the waiting list.

PeerTube is starting a crowdfunding campaign for its mobile app. The first version of the PeerTube app was officially launched earlier this month. PeerTube is developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organisation that builds a variety of open source software tools. The crowdfunding campaign is a way to raise money for the organisation, and also provides a way “to gauge public enthusiasm for the mobile application and the PeerTube project in general”. Some of the features that PeerTube wants to work on for its app are the ability to play videos in background, casting videos to TVs, managing channels and accounts directly from the app. Livestreaming from mobile is also being worked on, although Framasoft says they do not expect to release this in 2025. Framasoft says that these features will be worked on regardless of whether the fundraising goals are met, and that otherwise money from the generic Framasoft budget will be used, as a way to show their dedication towards PeerTube.

Mastodon has announced some upcoming new features that help server admins with the legal side. Server admins will be able to set a Terms of Service (ToS), besides server rules and a privacy policy. Server admins will also be able to set the server rules into multiple different languages. There will also be the option to set a minimum age requirement for sign-up for servers. Having a ToS is standard fare for any online platform, and multiple countries require by law that platforms have these. Europe’s DSA is fairly explicit about this, which states: “Providers of intermediary services shall include information on any restrictions that they impose in relation to the use of their service in respect of information provided by the recipients of the service, in their terms and conditions.” In that context, it is high time that Mastodon has added the ability for servers to set a ToS. Mastodon also says that they will provide a template for a ToS that other servers can use if they so desire.

A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed, has launched a dedicated page for people to manage their account bridging. Bridgy Fed is a piece of software that allows people to ‘bridge’ their account across multiple protocols. This allows people on the fediverse to interact with people on Bluesky (using AT Protocol). For this, people need to manually opt-in their accounts to be bridged to other networks (largely due to cultural reasons from the fediverse communities). Up until now, doing so was a fairly confusing process that involved manually following other accounts. With the new update, people can log in to Bridgy Fed with the account they want to bridge, and simply turn it on or off. It also has an easier option to update the handles for Mastodon accounts that are bridged to Bluesky. For example, by default my Mastodon account on Bluesky can be found at @laurenshof.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy, which is a fairly cumbersome handle, to put it mildly. At the settings page I can now change it to any handle I want, similar to how any Bluesky account can change their handle. A New Social is also launching a Patreon as they are working towards financial sustainability, with plans to launch merch soon as well.

Ibis is a federated wiki platform that is currently in development, made by nutomic, one of the Lemmy creators. With the most recent update, Ibis wiki articles are now compatible with Lemmy, and can be viewed directly from Lemmy. One of the driving reasons for making Ibis is that nutomic views Wikipedia as untrustworthy. He also says that other centralised Wikipedia alternatives have failed to gain traction, and sees federation as a solution for this. For now, Ibis has the same problem of getting traction.

Tvmarks is a new self-hosted platform to keep track of shows you’ve watched. It gives you a clean overview of shows you are watching, which ones you’ve completed, and provide reviews and ratings per episode. This information can be federated via ActivityPub, allowing others to see what you’ve been watching.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #118

The Surf app goes even deeper on building custom feeds for the fediverse and Bluesky, , a crowdfunding campaign for the PeerTube mobile app, and updates to the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky.

I also run a weekly newsletter, where you get all the articles I published this week directly in your inbox, as well as additional analysis. You can sign up right here, and get the next edition this Friday!

The News

Surf is a new app by Flipboard, that describes itself as a browser for the open social web. The app allows people to build and browse custom feeds, that take in content from across the open social web. It can combine Mastodon posts with Bluesky posts, as well as RSS and more, into a single feed. With their most recent update, Surf has created Starter Sets for building custom feeds. Starter Sets are organised around various popular themes, like News, Tech or Sports. Within these themes, people can choose from a large variety of data sources to get started with building their own custom feeds. These custom feed sources can be from across the open social web and are modular. This means that a list of Mastodon accounts can be combined with a Bluesky custom feed to create a new single custom feed that consists of both data source. These custom feeds can also be published to Bluesky, so people who are not using the Surf app can also view these feeds.

Surf also now offers a variety of tools to manage the content of a custom feed. For example, a feed can be customised to include or exclude reposts, replies or adult content. There are also options to filter out posts about politics from the feed. The ability to filter about posts about Elon Musk is surely a popular feature as well. Surf categorises all posts via algorithmic clustering, which gives the ability to limit posts in a feed to a certain topic. This means that you can add an account to a feed, but only their posts related to the specified topic will be displayed. The app is currently in closed beta, and Flipboard is gradually onboarding more people from the waiting list.

PeerTube is starting a crowdfunding campaign for its mobile app. The first version of the PeerTube app was officially launched earlier this month. PeerTube is developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organisation that builds a variety of open source software tools. The crowdfunding campaign is a way to raise money for the organisation, and also provides a way “to gauge public enthusiasm for the mobile application and the PeerTube project in general”. Some of the features that PeerTube wants to work on for its app are the ability to play videos in background, casting videos to TVs, managing channels and accounts directly from the app. Livestreaming from mobile is also being worked on, although Framasoft says they do not expect to release this in 2025. Framasoft says that these features will be worked on regardless of whether the fundraising goals are met, and that otherwise money from the generic Framasoft budget will be used, as a way to show their dedication towards PeerTube.

Mastodon has announced some upcoming new features that help server admins with the legal side. Server admins will be able to set a Terms of Service (ToS), besides server rules and a privacy policy. Server admins will also be able to set the server rules into multiple different languages. There will also be the option to set a minimum age requirement for sign-up for servers. Having a ToS is standard fare for any online platform, and multiple countries require by law that platforms have these. Europe’s DSA is fairly explicit about this, which states: “Providers of intermediary services shall include information on any restrictions that they impose in relation to the use of their service in respect of information provided by the recipients of the service, in their terms and conditions.” In that context, it is high time that Mastodon has added the ability for servers to set a ToS. Mastodon also says that they will provide a template for a ToS that other servers can use if they so desire.

A New Social, the organisation behind Bridgy Fed, has launched a dedicated page for people to manage their account bridging. Bridgy Fed is a piece of software that allows people to ‘bridge’ their account across multiple protocols. This allows people on the fediverse to interact with people on Bluesky (using AT Protocol). For this, people need to manually opt-in their accounts to be bridged to other networks (largely due to cultural reasons from the fediverse communities). Up until now, doing so was a fairly confusing process that involved manually following other accounts. With the new update, people can log in to Bridgy Fed with the account they want to bridge, and simply turn it on or off. It also has an easier option to update the handles for Mastodon accounts that are bridged to Bluesky. For example, by default my Mastodon account on Bluesky can be found at @laurenshof.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy, which is a fairly cumbersome handle, to put it mildly. At the settings page I can now change it to any handle I want, similar to how any Bluesky account can change their handle. A New Social is also launching a Patreon as they are working towards financial sustainability, with plans to launch merch soon as well.

Ibis is a federated wiki platform that is currently in development, made by nutomic, one of the Lemmy creators. With the most recent update, Ibis wiki articles are now compatible with Lemmy, and can be viewed directly from Lemmy. One of the driving reasons for making Ibis is that nutomic views Wikipedia as untrustworthy. He also says that other centralised Wikipedia alternatives have failed to gain traction, and sees federation as a solution for this. For now, Ibis has the same problem of getting traction.

Tvmarks is a new self-hosted platform to keep track of shows you’ve watched. It gives you a clean overview of shows you are watching, which ones you’ve completed, and provide reviews and ratings per episode. This information can be federated via ActivityPub, allowing others to see what you’ve been watching.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

so ok, breathing xenon, not popular in the , noted

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Iris Volk

@funkvolk@mastodon.social

Ich bin ehrlich. Nach meiner ersten Anmeldung hier im war ich schnell wieder weg. Ich kannte niemanden, in der lokalen und der föderierten Timeline haben gefühlt nur Tech-Nerds miteinander diskutiert und ich hab nur Bahnhof verstanden. (1/5)

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We're starting Episode 20 right now! Come hang out with us LIVE and talk with @booteille from @Framasoft !

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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DWN | 社会你福哥版

@dwn@dwnfonts.cc

alternatives is like,

what will you choice, an almost 95% twitter clone with twitter's guys randomly coming back so you're unhappy, or you want to enrich your timeline but your following request got blocked so you're unhappy either?

or twitter itself if you have money and loves big tech vibes

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»New external tools for PeerTube Live!« joinpeertube.org/news/live-plu

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»New external tools for PeerTube Live!« joinpeertube.org/news/live-plu

just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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Markus Korporal

@korporal@fedifreu.de

Indem wir öffentlich-rechtlichen Entscheider.innen auf der re:publica suggerieren, dass sie lediglich einen Fediverse-Kanal bespielen müssen um alle anderen Social-Media-Kanäle weiternutzen zu können wie bisher, steigen wir einen modernen Ablasshandel ein, der Niemanden glücklich machen wird.

Wie bei der Einführung des Tierwohl-Labels wird hier die Möglichkeit versprochen das eigene Gewissen reinzuwaschen ohne seine Gewohnheiten grundlegend zu ändern.
Aber genauso wie so ein Label Nichts an der Massentierhaltung ändert, ändert so eine Forderung nichts an den toxischen Strukturen von algorithmusgesteuerten, kommerziellen Social Media Netzwerken.

Die Aufgabe von Digitalrechtsaktivismus ist nicht, den Minimalkonsens herzustellen.
Digitalrechtsaktivismus dient nicht dazu dass Leute sich gut fühlen, wenn sie dafür angelogen werden müssen.

Es mag Gründe für das Festhalten an Instagram und Co. geben, zum Beispiel um Reichweite für wichtige Themen herzustellen.
Wir dürfen dabei aber nicht vergessen, dass jede Nutzung dieser toxischen Müllhalden ihre Existenz weiter sichert.
Es gibt schlichtweg keine Möglichkeit, Plattformen von Meta oder X ethisch vertretbar zu bespielen.
Das ändert sich auch dann nicht, wenn man das Fediverse als Feigenblatt nutzt.

Entscheider.innen werden hier zudem unter Vorspiegelung falscher Tatsachen ins Fediverse gelockt:
Im Fediverse reicht es nicht, eine Kopie seiner für andere Netzwerke durchoptimierten Inhalte abzuladen. Das erfolgreiche Platzieren von Posts im Fediverse bedarf einer gänzlich anderen Einstellung gegenüber den eigenen Inhalten und den Nutzer.innen.
Text muss wieder als mehr begriffen werden als notwendiges Beiwerk für bunte Bilder.
Im Redaktionsplan muss Zeit für echte Interaktion mit Nutzer.innen reserviert werden.
Die Wahrscheinlichkeit dass Jemand im Fediverse deine von KI erstellten Beiträge als eben solche erkennt ist deutlich höher.

Gleichzeitig besteht die Gefahr, dass die dringend notwendige Auseinandersetzung des Fediverse mit sich selbst auf der Strecke bleibt. Schließlich hat man es geschafft, man ist im Mainstream angekommen, man ist auf der re:publica und in der Tagesschau vertreten. Aber reicht das wirklich?
Es ist dringend geboten dass wir uns weiter mit der Willkommenskultur im Fediverse auseinandersetzen. Was macht es mit dem allgemeinen Diskurs, dass Cis-Männer hier in der absoluten Überzahl sind? Welche Probleme treten dabei auf wenn jeder Server seine eigenen Regeln hat, und man sich selbst durch Filter und Blocklisten eine eigene mediale Realität schaffen kann?
Wir beschneiden uns selbst die Möglichkeit etwas Großes zu schaffen, wenn wir uns hier bereits am Ende eines langen Weges wähnen.

Das alles sind eigentlich gute Nachrichten und bietet die Möglichkeit für eine Zukunft in der wieder Menschlichkeit Leitmotiv für den Austausch über Social Media ist.

Dafür müssen wir aber mit offenen Karten spielen:

Kein Mensch hier würde eine KI-generierte Tageszeitung unterstützen, solange in jeder Ausgabe wenigstens ein Text von einem Menschen geschrieben werden würde.

Es gibt keine Abkürzung und keinen Mittelweg. Entweder du machst dich mitschuldig daran Dreckschleudern wie X zu füttern, oder eben nicht.
Entweder du gehst den steinigen und oft nervigen Weg über Social Media wieder mit echten Leuten in echte, solidarische Interaktion einzusteigen, oder eben nicht.

Lasst uns hier also auch stabil und ehrlich bleiben.

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Hey any instances friendly to luddite hackers of color? Can be for any software/project but a few offline buddies wanna join the Fedi and I had no clue where to direct them.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Hey 👋

I gave some good updates to the curated fediverse clients list. So many new fresh and cool web, desktop and mobile clients to choose from to access your favorite web services.

What is your favorite fedi client?

delightful.coding.social/delig

PS. See something missing? File an issue or pull request at at:

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

Also check out the other fedi-related lists at delightful.coding.social or.. maybe you even want to start your own sub-list?

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Gestern waren wir in den Antextbildern von @reticuleena|s Interview mit dem ZDF-Heute-Journal kurz zu sehen.

Übrigens: Wahnsinn wie präsent auf der diesjährigen re:publica das ist! Im letzten Jahr war das Thema noch extrem unterrepräsentiert. Zudem kommt noch, das bei fast allen Vorträgen unweigerlich auch das Fediverse oder zumindest erwähnt wird.

Zu sehen ist der Messestand von Digitalcourage auf der re:publica 2025, klar erkennbar an der großen „Fediverse-Station“-Beschriftung und dem bekannten Logo. Der Stand ist gut besucht, im Vordergrund steht ein Aufsteller mit der „Kurz & Mündig“-Reihe, daneben Infomaterial mit dem Slogan „Join the Rebellion“. Im Hintergrund: weitere zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen wie die Amadeu Antonio Stiftung und Campact. Der Beitrag stammt aus dem ZDF heute journal vom 26. Mai 2025.
ALT text detailsZu sehen ist der Messestand von Digitalcourage auf der re:publica 2025, klar erkennbar an der großen „Fediverse-Station“-Beschriftung und dem bekannten Logo. Der Stand ist gut besucht, im Vordergrund steht ein Aufsteller mit der „Kurz & Mündig“-Reihe, daneben Infomaterial mit dem Slogan „Join the Rebellion“. Im Hintergrund: weitere zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen wie die Amadeu Antonio Stiftung und Campact. Der Beitrag stammt aus dem ZDF heute journal vom 26. Mai 2025.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/27(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all of you LOVELY Fedizens!

Once again, ANOTHER big week coming up on Fireside Fedi! Please note that all times are Eastern / UTC-4.

Tuesday May 27th at 1000 we'll be speaking with @booteille who is with @Framasoft ! If you don't know #Framasoft then maybe you've heard of #Peertube ? Yeah, that's them! :-D As well as many other projects!

Thursday May 29th 1500 we are talking to @potterybyosa ! Osa is a #nigerian #american studio #potter. Osa makes absolutely stunning pottery and I can't wait to speak with Osa about their work, potterybyosa.com , and what brought them to the Fediverse!

Finally Saturday May 31st, after a few reschedulings, we'll be speaking with @labr ! This includes both @brothersoul and @DJUpNorth ! LABR stands for #Love a #Brother #Radio . They're a 24/7 online stream for soulful house music and varied genres.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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reticuleena

@reticuleena@digitalcourage.social

Es ist jetzt ziemlich genau 10 Jahre her, dass ich es zusammen mit @digitalcourage zu unserer ersten Regel zur Nutzung von Facebook machte, dass man zusätzlich mindestens einen freien Kanal anbieten und bewerben sollte. (Heute würde ich allgemeiner "Social Media" schreiben.)

Insofern geht mir dieser Post von @Sascha natürlich runter wie Butter.
bonn.social/@Sascha/1145741440

Keep it coming everyone!

Würde echt einen entscheidenden Unterschied machen, wenn nur Nachrichten, Journalist.innen, NGOs und alle staatlichen Stellen das beherzigten. Wer Facebook/Insta/Twitter/Tiktok kann, kann auch . Das ist doch eigentlich das Mindeste, was man erwarten kann.

Hier der Artikel von damals:
digitalcourage.de/facebook/fac
Steht schon länger auf meiner To-Do-Liste, ihm mal wieder ein grundlegendes Update zu verpassen. Bin frisch motiviert :D

Danke !

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all of you LOVELY Fedizens!

Once again, ANOTHER big week coming up on Fireside Fedi! Please note that all times are Eastern / UTC-4.

Tuesday May 27th at 1000 we'll be speaking with @booteille who is with @Framasoft ! If you don't know #Framasoft then maybe you've heard of #Peertube ? Yeah, that's them! :-D As well as many other projects!

Thursday May 29th 1500 we are talking to @potterybyosa ! Osa is a #nigerian #american studio #potter. Osa makes absolutely stunning pottery and I can't wait to speak with Osa about their work, potterybyosa.com , and what brought them to the Fediverse!

Finally Saturday May 31st, after a few reschedulings, we'll be speaking with @labr ! This includes both @brothersoul and @DJUpNorth ! LABR stands for #Love a #Brother #Radio . They're a 24/7 online stream for soulful house music and varied genres.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:'s post

@Sascha @mervelous @Mastodon oh! I'm helping with that! So cool to see everyone together talking about the ! 👋🏻

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Congratulations on your Open Source Social Network ( )
plugin, @redegelde

It's been a pleasure watching it come together.

It's great when more platforms enter the , esp a project like OSSN.

Esp awesome since OSSN is installable in so many PHP hosting control panels, like CPANEL's Softaculous. It's like it is opening the Fediverse to a entirely new class of self-hosters.

cc @evan

github.com/compie67/ossn-Fediv

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

FediForum next week is going to be great!

Join us for three half-days (or maybe just one or two half-days) of keynotes, demos, and lots of sessions on all aspects of the , the open social web, and what it all means from technology to societal impact.

Registration: fediforum.org/

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Sal Rahman

@manlycoffee@techhub.social

Anyone on the coming to Web Summit Vancouver 2025?

I especially have my eyes set on a few social media-themed events happening there.

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Congratulations on your Open Source Social Network ( )
plugin, @redegelde

It's been a pleasure watching it come together.

It's great when more platforms enter the , esp a project like OSSN.

Esp awesome since OSSN is installable in so many PHP hosting control panels, like CPANEL's Softaculous. It's like it is opening the Fediverse to a entirely new class of self-hosters.

cc @evan

github.com/compie67/ossn-Fediv

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all of you LOVELY Fedizens!

Once again, ANOTHER big week coming up on Fireside Fedi! Please note that all times are Eastern / UTC-4.

Tuesday May 27th at 1000 we'll be speaking with @booteille who is with @Framasoft ! If you don't know #Framasoft then maybe you've heard of #Peertube ? Yeah, that's them! :-D As well as many other projects!

Thursday May 29th 1500 we are talking to @potterybyosa ! Osa is a #nigerian #american studio #potter. Osa makes absolutely stunning pottery and I can't wait to speak with Osa about their work, potterybyosa.com , and what brought them to the Fediverse!

Finally Saturday May 31st, after a few reschedulings, we'll be speaking with @labr ! This includes both @brothersoul and @DJUpNorth ! LABR stands for #Love a #Brother #Radio . They're a 24/7 online stream for soulful house music and varied genres.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Tom :damnified:

@thomas@metalhead.club

Wow, Flipboard.com really stick to their Fediverse promise.

The image displays a list titled "TOP ACTIVE SERVERS" against a dark background. The list is organized in a vertical format with each server name followed by its corresponding number of active users. The servers are listed in descending order of user count. The first server, "mastodon.social," has 708,592 active users, followed by "newsmast.community" with 240,301 users, "troet.cafe" with 161,996 users, "mstdn.social" with 156,552 users, "flipboard.com" with 155,969 users, "chaos.social" with 124,363 users, "pubeurope.com" with 108,015 users, and "norden.social" with 91,883 users. Each server name is preceded by a dark blue dot, and the numbers are in a lighter blue color. The text is white, providing a clear contrast against the dark background.
ALT text detailsThe image displays a list titled "TOP ACTIVE SERVERS" against a dark background. The list is organized in a vertical format with each server name followed by its corresponding number of active users. The servers are listed in descending order of user count. The first server, "mastodon.social," has 708,592 active users, followed by "newsmast.community" with 240,301 users, "troet.cafe" with 161,996 users, "mstdn.social" with 156,552 users, "flipboard.com" with 155,969 users, "chaos.social" with 124,363 users, "pubeurope.com" with 108,015 users, and "norden.social" with 91,883 users. Each server name is preceded by a dark blue dot, and the numbers are in a lighter blue color. The text is white, providing a clear contrast against the dark background.
Stefan's avatar
Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
Stefan's avatar
Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

Hey , do you love ? I've launched a new app to track your tv in a single user app with support!

After you watch give my github repo a ⭐ ! github.com/stefanhayden/tvmark

a demo of the tvtime web app.
ALT text detailsa demo of the tvtime web app.
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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Für Menschen in

Es gibt an jedem 1. Montag im Monat den Stammtisch in der @cbase

Der nächsten findet am 2. Juni um 19 Uhr statt. Rungestr 20, 10179 Berlin

Kommt vorbei 👋

berlinfedi.day/
@berlinfediday

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Für Menschen in

Es gibt an jedem 1. Montag im Monat den Stammtisch in der @cbase

Der nächsten findet am 2. Juni um 19 Uhr statt. Rungestr 20, 10179 Berlin

Kommt vorbei 👋

berlinfedi.day/
@berlinfediday

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NABU Jena

@Jena@nabu.social

Juhu 🎉
Der hat nun seine eigene, offizielle Fediverse-Instanz. Als NABU-Jena hatten wir die Ehre, den Umzug zu testen. In Zukunft werdet ihr hoffentlich viele unserer Verbände hier wiederfinden.

Der Mastodon-Elefant und ein Storch begrüßen sich freundlich vor dem Icon von Mastodon.
ALT text detailsDer Mastodon-Elefant und ein Storch begrüßen sich freundlich vor dem Icon von Mastodon.
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Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:

@Sascha@bonn.social

Next: -Meetup, Gastgebende sind @melaniebartos und @henningkrause Lauscht mit rein:

livevoice.io/listen/509788

Zur Vernetzung nutzen wir :)

Henning Krause und Melanie Bartos
ALT text detailsHenning Krause und Melanie Bartos
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Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:

@Sascha@bonn.social

„Wenn man Social Media macht, dann sollte man wenigstens ein freies Netzwerk unterstützen!“

@markus_netzpolitik @digitalrechte

auf der

Sagt es allen, damit wir unsere digitalen Grundrechte verteidigen.

Markus Beckedahl auf der Bühne der re:publica mit Folie: wenigstens ein freies Netzwerk!
ALT text detailsMarkus Beckedahl auf der Bühne der re:publica mit Folie: wenigstens ein freies Netzwerk!
Die Fediverse-Grafik, wie verschiedene Netzwerke miteinander kommunizieren können auf der großen Bühne.
ALT text detailsDie Fediverse-Grafik, wie verschiedene Netzwerke miteinander kommunizieren können auf der großen Bühne.
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Tom :damnified:

@thomas@metalhead.club

Wow, Flipboard.com really stick to their Fediverse promise.

The image displays a list titled "TOP ACTIVE SERVERS" against a dark background. The list is organized in a vertical format with each server name followed by its corresponding number of active users. The servers are listed in descending order of user count. The first server, "mastodon.social," has 708,592 active users, followed by "newsmast.community" with 240,301 users, "troet.cafe" with 161,996 users, "mstdn.social" with 156,552 users, "flipboard.com" with 155,969 users, "chaos.social" with 124,363 users, "pubeurope.com" with 108,015 users, and "norden.social" with 91,883 users. Each server name is preceded by a dark blue dot, and the numbers are in a lighter blue color. The text is white, providing a clear contrast against the dark background.
ALT text detailsThe image displays a list titled "TOP ACTIVE SERVERS" against a dark background. The list is organized in a vertical format with each server name followed by its corresponding number of active users. The servers are listed in descending order of user count. The first server, "mastodon.social," has 708,592 active users, followed by "newsmast.community" with 240,301 users, "troet.cafe" with 161,996 users, "mstdn.social" with 156,552 users, "flipboard.com" with 155,969 users, "chaos.social" with 124,363 users, "pubeurope.com" with 108,015 users, and "norden.social" with 91,883 users. Each server name is preceded by a dark blue dot, and the numbers are in a lighter blue color. The text is white, providing a clear contrast against the dark background.
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Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:

@Sascha@bonn.social · Reply to Sascha Foerster :bonndigital:'s post

Es wird Themenräume, ähnlich zu Reddit, wo mehrere Beiträge zu einem Thema diskutiert werden. Aus der Nische soll das dann weiter wachsen. Es geht um mehr als die Kommentarspalte unter einem Video. Inhalte werden vernetzt rund um ein Thema diskutiert, z.B. Thema „e-Autos“, das redaktionell gesetzt wird. Das wird Teil der Website, die sich als eine Sidebar über die Inhalte legt. Und jetzt Trommelwirbel: das Ganze wird Teil des . 🥳

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Justin Crozer

@justincrozer@mastodon.social

to the

• I work long hours each week. 60+
• I don't use Google, Apple or Microsoft in my day to day life. This includes devices as I run a custom ROM & Linux.

• I run a podcast
• I enjoy tech and cyber security
• I am a family man at heart and managed to get the household to use E2EE messaging apps.

It would be appreciated if you follow me or boost this post. I look forward to new connections on the platform

"Privacy is in the eyes of the beholder." - Justin Crozer

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

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Pe Krieger

@Pe@feedbeat.me

Done : Mein letzter Gruß,

" Geschäftsmodelle und politischer Kurs gehen nicht mit den Werten von und überein.

Mein Rezept:
Ab ins .
100% Reichweite, 100% und Gehirnhygiene.

Ihr findet mich unter: feedbeat.me/@Pe
Vielleicht sehen wir uns auch bei einem Auftritt?
Tickets und Termine hier: pekrieger.de
Dort gibt auch einen zum Abo.
Ich freue mich auf euch im echten Leben und bei .
!"

Ich stehe mit Gitarre vor einem schwarzen Hintergrund. 
Darüber steht : Tschüss Meta und meine Website, sowie Mastodon Adresse, sowie : Wenn der Gastgeber Populisten eine Bühne bietet, ist es Zeit die Party zu verlassen.
ALT text detailsIch stehe mit Gitarre vor einem schwarzen Hintergrund. Darüber steht : Tschüss Meta und meine Website, sowie Mastodon Adresse, sowie : Wenn der Gastgeber Populisten eine Bühne bietet, ist es Zeit die Party zu verlassen.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/26(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Random fediverse bots

@botwikirandomfediverse@stefanbohacek.online

Calculating how cowardly NFL punts are.

botwiki.org/bot/surrender_inde

Follow: tomkahe.com/@surrender_index

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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

, a federated alternative, may well be the most actively updated volunteer-maintained FOSS application. There are new features (not minor ones either) every day along with a number of bug fixes. And it's rock solid.

I update the software on my Piefed server a minimum of twice a day, and even doing this, I'm always afraid I'm falling behind.

For example, these are the changes made last month: link.fossdle.org/post/1605. It's a huge list.

And, as a plus, unlike Lemmy, the developers are not tankies. They are great human beings. I never went to Lemmy because of the developers. I just couldn't.

I'm impressed, and I want to throw some public Kudos and thank yous toward the team.

If you would like to explore PieFed, here's the server list: join.piefed.social/try/

@rimu

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Went to bed after midnight, up since 03:55 — it's going to be a long day...

Good morning,
Good morning,

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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

, a federated alternative, may well be the most actively updated volunteer-maintained FOSS application. There are new features (not minor ones either) every day along with a number of bug fixes. And it's rock solid.

I update the software on my Piefed server a minimum of twice a day, and even doing this, I'm always afraid I'm falling behind.

For example, these are the changes made last month: link.fossdle.org/post/1605. It's a huge list.

And, as a plus, unlike Lemmy, the developers are not tankies. They are great human beings. I never went to Lemmy because of the developers. I just couldn't.

I'm impressed, and I want to throw some public Kudos and thank yous toward the team.

If you would like to explore PieFed, here's the server list: join.piefed.social/try/

@rimu

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

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Doris :fediverse:🦉🇪🇺

@Doris@top-netz.de

📣 Aufzeichnung verfügbar: Fediverse-Sprechstunde – Einstieg in Mastodon 🐘💬

Du hast die letzte Sprechstunde verpasst? Kein Problem!
In der Aufzeichnung zeigen wir Schritt für Schritt, wie du dir einen Mastodon-Account erstellst, dein Profil einrichtest, postest und dich mit anderen vernetzt.

✨ Praktische Tipps – kurz & klar erklärt!

🎥 Jetzt reinschauen: dus.webinar-welt.de/playback/p

🔜 Schon vorgemerkt?
Die nächste Fediverse-Sprechstunde findet am 26.06.2025 statt – dann schauen wir uns Hubzilla genauer an!

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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@contrapunctus@fe.disroot.org · Reply to contrapunctus ✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️'s post

Inviting the #Fediverse to join another #Jabber / #XMPP channel I co-moderate - the #BlackLivesMatter channel! Another initiative by the wonderful @maskedwitch

You can join without a client or an account! Just visit - https://chat.queer-spark.org/#/guest?join=blm@conference.queer-spark.org

But for the best experience, I recommend using a proper client. The easiest way is to install Quicksy or Prāv, if you don’t mind using your phone number. Alternatively, install one or more of the following, and use them to register an account on conversations.im (see https://providers.xmpp.net or https://compliance.conversations.im/old for more server recommendations) -

…when you’re set up, open this link to join the channel! https://invite.joinjabber.org/#blm@conference.queer-spark.org?join

If you’re new to XMPP (e.g. coming from #WhatsApp #Matrix #IRC #Signal #Telegram #Discord etc), this guide has everything you need to get started - https://contrapunctus.codeberg.page/the-quick-and-easy-guide-to-xmpp.html

#BoostsAppreciated #BlackMastodon #BlackFedi #BlackPower #Federated #FreedomRespecting #Privacy #OpenSource #FOSS

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

So, not just Decentralized Social (DeSo), but instead —

Decentralized Social (DeSo), Federated Social (FeSo), Localized Social (LoSo)

The goal is 'social' that is simultaneously — 'Decentralized', 'Federated', and 'Localized', all at the same time.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114551

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Andreas Sander

@andi1984@social.saarland

Schöner Vortrag von @ErikUden zum Thema und im Speziellen:

youtube.com/watch?v=e7ozYhLjqh

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@samvie@chaos.social

Die 2. Ausgabe vom in der @cbase ist im Kasten.

@melaniebartos berichtet @vgrass über die Aktivitäten der @uniinnsbruck im .

Weshalb die Universitäten und öffentliche Einrichtungen das Fediverse nutzen und mittragen sollten und auch das waren Thema.

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@Doris@top-netz.de

📣 Aufzeichnung verfügbar: Fediverse-Sprechstunde – Einstieg in Mastodon 🐘💬

Du hast die letzte Sprechstunde verpasst? Kein Problem!
In der Aufzeichnung zeigen wir Schritt für Schritt, wie du dir einen Mastodon-Account erstellst, dein Profil einrichtest, postest und dich mit anderen vernetzt.

✨ Praktische Tipps – kurz & klar erklärt!

🎥 Jetzt reinschauen: dus.webinar-welt.de/playback/p

🔜 Schon vorgemerkt?
Die nächste Fediverse-Sprechstunde findet am 26.06.2025 statt – dann schauen wir uns Hubzilla genauer an!

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@samvie@chaos.social

Die 2. Ausgabe vom in der @cbase ist im Kasten.

@melaniebartos berichtet @vgrass über die Aktivitäten der @uniinnsbruck im .

Weshalb die Universitäten und öffentliche Einrichtungen das Fediverse nutzen und mittragen sollten und auch das waren Thema.

Feditalk in der cbase mit Volker Grass und Melanie Bartos
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@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Admin of todon.nl suggests, and rightly so, that the default/flagship Mastodon instance (isn’t decentralisation great?) be moved to a more neutral jurisdiction than Germany:

“Herewith the urgent request to move the Mastodon server presented to new users as the default (mastodon.social) to a more neutral jurisdiction (e.g. Switzerland). An alternative is to set up a new Mastodon server in a more neutral jurisdiction, which can then serve as a new flagship server.

The trigger for this is the regular negative moderation of people who speak out against the largest and bloodiest genocide of our time, the one in Palestine. In particular they use (or abuse, how you want to look at it) of a German law that seeks to counter so-called Holocaust reversal. With hiding behind this law, the moderators of mastodon.social (and especially its owner) are also unwittingly sitting in the chair of the (German) judge.

Apart from the fact that one local law should not affect the entire Mastodon project, the question is whether this law and the concept of Holocaust reversal are legally tenable in an international context.”

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/d

Mastodon mod closes the ticket after stating “There is no current plan to make changes to the Mastodon instances operated by Mastodon gGmbH. People are free to choose any Mastodon server when signing up for the platform.”

And this (see screenshot) is what that “choice” looks like.

This decentralisation anti-pattern – along with the fact that they didn’t close registrations after hitting a certain size to create a social precedent and allow distribution to other servers (as I advised Eugen to do back in the day) – is why there is a flagship instance to begin with when it’s an absolute contradiction of terms in a system that purports to be decentralised.

Screenshot of Mastodon homepage showing default highlighted button for joining mastodon.social above less emphasised button to pick another server.

Full text:

mastodon
Social networking that's not for sale.
Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see. Radically different social media, back in the hands of the people.
Button (white on Mastodon purple): Join mastodon.social
Button (purple on white): Pick another server
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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@fedinautus@mastodon.social

Schon vor dem offiziellen Auftakt der und dem Meetup morgen Abend bei , ist in schon was zum los.
💪

chaos.social/@c_v_e_n/11456852

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

friends, here's the VoD of my delightful chat with @firesidefedi! I answer the big questions: How does one *become* a builder, and how old *is* Frankie? Plus a Fediverse-exclusive announcement! Share! Share far and wide! video.firesidefedi.live/w/kXyX

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @operationpuppet 's Kevin Blades for joining me! Still an amazing name. It was so much fun! I'm absolutely loving talking with everyone!

The video is still transcoding so please if you're checking it as soon as the video goes live, give it a bit and check back. The audio version is available right now!

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/kXyX7zXzkzwuLNJyaA56G3
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/kevin-blades-operation-puppet-livestream-2025-05-24

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Berlin-based folk, the @Mastodon team is hosting a meetup tomorrow evening (it is a side-event for re:publica , but you don’t need to be going to re:publica to go along to the meetup). I heard a may be there, too! lu.ma/7h454kcp

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Axel Fell

@warumichradfahre@nrw.social

Vielleicht etwas übertrieben, mit und zu argumentieren, aber ich bin nun mal rein ins und raus aus dem .
Hat nicht weh getan.

warumichradfahre.blog/2025/05/

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@horald007@troet.cafe · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb @Bundesverband
Danke, das ist genau mein Reden! 🙌✨ Wenn ich sage, dass wir unsere Energie besser in die Unterstützung des Fediverse stecken sollten, ernte ich oft nur böse Kommentare. 😔💬 Lasst uns gemeinsam für eine offene und dezentrale Zukunft kämpfen! 💪🌍

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Axel Fell

@warumichradfahre@nrw.social

Vielleicht etwas übertrieben, mit und zu argumentieren, aber ich bin nun mal rein ins und raus aus dem .
Hat nicht weh getan.

warumichradfahre.blog/2025/05/

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@fedizen@mastodon.social

»If I started fresh: What are the that will provide a true ? And how can we ensure it succeeds?« werd.io/2025/if-i-started-fres

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/25(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @operationpuppet 's Kevin Blades for joining me! Still an amazing name. It was so much fun! I'm absolutely loving talking with everyone!

The video is still transcoding so please if you're checking it as soon as the video goes live, give it a bit and check back. The audio version is available right now!

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/kXyX7zXzkzwuLNJyaA56G3
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/kevin-blades-operation-puppet-livestream-2025-05-24

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! Fireside Fedi Episode 19 is starting live now! With me tonight is @operationpuppet ! Come out and talk with Kevin Blades, Frankie, and myself!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Esteemed 💖

all the nice videos from popped up in the peertube channel.

Our Talk on the Why and How of is video.publicspaces.net/w/9USsJ

An hour is incredible short, we should maybe demo the protocol on a large table rather in an expo space next year (?)

You can view all videos at the channell page
:digitalcourage: video.publicspaces.net/c/pubco

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Check out this cool progress on Ibis, a engine for the from @nutomic 👀

I’m keeping an eye on this project, and looking at what it would take to be compatible with it in the future. Keep up the awesome work!

ibis.wiki/article/Ibis_0.3.0_-

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
ALT text detailsA hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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@eclecticpassions@fosstodon.org

🎉 I just surpassed my first 100 followers on ! Thank you, to each and everyone of you who tagged along to see what I'm up to!

It's been a really enjoyable time ever since I made an account on , making it my first home in the . I've learnt a lot from the very cool and interesting people here, discovering new projects, etc. Not to mention meeting new friends from different parts of the world who are interested in the same hobbies and niches. 🗺️👋

Thanks! ☕

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

タグで流れてくる音楽を で検索して聴く、人力 ラジオやってる 📻️

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@eclecticpassions@fosstodon.org

🎉 I just surpassed my first 100 followers on ! Thank you, to each and everyone of you who tagged along to see what I'm up to!

It's been a really enjoyable time ever since I made an account on , making it my first home in the . I've learnt a lot from the very cool and interesting people here, discovering new projects, etc. Not to mention meeting new friends from different parts of the world who are interested in the same hobbies and niches. 🗺️👋

Thanks! ☕

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
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A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Had a wonderful time today at our second FediDev KR (@sprints.fedidev.kr) gathering at Turing's Apple (@TuringAppleDev) in !

We spent the day contributing to various open source projects including @fedify, @hollo, and Hackers' Pub. It was fantastic to see the community come together to build and improve tools for the decentralized social web.

Our participants made some great contributions, and you can read all about what we accomplished in today's blog post.

Looking forward to our next sprint!

A hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
ALT text detailsA hand holding a 3D-printed keychain featuring the Fedify dinosaur mascot logo in blue and white colors. The keychain is packaged in a clear plastic bag with Korean text indicating it's from the FediDev KR Second Sprint on May 24, 2025. The background shows laptops and stickers on a table, suggesting a coding workspace at the sprint event.
A bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
ALT text detailsA bright green poster for FediDev KR #2 sprint event, showing the date 2025-05-24 Sat 13:00–18:00. The poster features Korean text announcing a FediDev KR sprint session, with the Turing's Apple logo and a circular blue logo with wave-like design. The poster is displayed on a TV at the entrance of the venue.
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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@smallcircles there is a somewhat vague separation between the "internal stage" of an idea (his example of TBL and a full web vision) and the growth once "out there" (like the EV from 1966)

By all appearances, the latter was internally "fully formed", there simply was no interest (or maybe even active opposition).

But the boundary is not clear. E.g. the is fully formed in some sense and limited adoption could be external. But it could also be that a usability component is missing.

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Mastodon is decentralised.

I have 45,465 followers on my single-person instance.

Of those, 13,180 are on mastodon.social.

So roughly 30% of my followers are on mastodon.social.

Also, I follow 11,392 people.

Of those, 1,864 are on mastodon.social.

If mastodon.social blocks my instance, I lose 30% of my followers and I’m forced to stop following 1,864 people.

If my instance blocks mastodon.social, I lose 30% of my followers and I’m forced to stop following 1,864 people.

Mastodon is decentralised.

Mastodon admin panel from my instance showing stats for mastodon.social: 139,717 stored accounts, 6,028,433 stored post, 14.6GB stored media attachments, 1,864 their followers here, 13,180 our followers there, 8 reports about them.
ALT text detailsMastodon admin panel from my instance showing stats for mastodon.social: 139,717 stored accounts, 6,028,433 stored post, 14.6GB stored media attachments, 1,864 their followers here, 13,180 our followers there, 8 reports about them.
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Admin of todon.nl suggests, and rightly so, that the default/flagship Mastodon instance (isn’t decentralisation great?) be moved to a more neutral jurisdiction than Germany:

“Herewith the urgent request to move the Mastodon server presented to new users as the default (mastodon.social) to a more neutral jurisdiction (e.g. Switzerland). An alternative is to set up a new Mastodon server in a more neutral jurisdiction, which can then serve as a new flagship server.

The trigger for this is the regular negative moderation of people who speak out against the largest and bloodiest genocide of our time, the one in Palestine. In particular they use (or abuse, how you want to look at it) of a German law that seeks to counter so-called Holocaust reversal. With hiding behind this law, the moderators of mastodon.social (and especially its owner) are also unwittingly sitting in the chair of the (German) judge.

Apart from the fact that one local law should not affect the entire Mastodon project, the question is whether this law and the concept of Holocaust reversal are legally tenable in an international context.”

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/d

Mastodon mod closes the ticket after stating “There is no current plan to make changes to the Mastodon instances operated by Mastodon gGmbH. People are free to choose any Mastodon server when signing up for the platform.”

And this (see screenshot) is what that “choice” looks like.

This decentralisation anti-pattern – along with the fact that they didn’t close registrations after hitting a certain size to create a social precedent and allow distribution to other servers (as I advised Eugen to do back in the day) – is why there is a flagship instance to begin with when it’s an absolute contradiction of terms in a system that purports to be decentralised.

Screenshot of Mastodon homepage showing default highlighted button for joining mastodon.social above less emphasised button to pick another server.

Full text:

mastodon
Social networking that's not for sale.
Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see. Radically different social media, back in the hands of the people.
Button (white on Mastodon purple): Join mastodon.social
Button (purple on white): Pick another server
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Mastodon homepage showing default highlighted button for joining mastodon.social above less emphasised button to pick another server. Full text: mastodon Social networking that's not for sale. Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see. Radically different social media, back in the hands of the people. Button (white on Mastodon purple): Join mastodon.social Button (purple on white): Pick another server
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Admin of todon.nl suggests, and rightly so, that the default/flagship Mastodon instance (isn’t decentralisation great?) be moved to a more neutral jurisdiction than Germany:

“Herewith the urgent request to move the Mastodon server presented to new users as the default (mastodon.social) to a more neutral jurisdiction (e.g. Switzerland). An alternative is to set up a new Mastodon server in a more neutral jurisdiction, which can then serve as a new flagship server.

The trigger for this is the regular negative moderation of people who speak out against the largest and bloodiest genocide of our time, the one in Palestine. In particular they use (or abuse, how you want to look at it) of a German law that seeks to counter so-called Holocaust reversal. With hiding behind this law, the moderators of mastodon.social (and especially its owner) are also unwittingly sitting in the chair of the (German) judge.

Apart from the fact that one local law should not affect the entire Mastodon project, the question is whether this law and the concept of Holocaust reversal are legally tenable in an international context.”

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/d

Mastodon mod closes the ticket after stating “There is no current plan to make changes to the Mastodon instances operated by Mastodon gGmbH. People are free to choose any Mastodon server when signing up for the platform.”

And this (see screenshot) is what that “choice” looks like.

This decentralisation anti-pattern – along with the fact that they didn’t close registrations after hitting a certain size to create a social precedent and allow distribution to other servers (as I advised Eugen to do back in the day) – is why there is a flagship instance to begin with when it’s an absolute contradiction of terms in a system that purports to be decentralised.

Screenshot of Mastodon homepage showing default highlighted button for joining mastodon.social above less emphasised button to pick another server.

Full text:

mastodon
Social networking that's not for sale.
Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see. Radically different social media, back in the hands of the people.
Button (white on Mastodon purple): Join mastodon.social
Button (purple on white): Pick another server
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Mastodon homepage showing default highlighted button for joining mastodon.social above less emphasised button to pick another server. Full text: mastodon Social networking that's not for sale. Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see. Radically different social media, back in the hands of the people. Button (white on Mastodon purple): Join mastodon.social Button (purple on white): Pick another server
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»If I started fresh: What are the that will provide a true ? And how can we ensure it succeeds?« werd.io/2025/if-i-started-fres

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Deborah League

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

Two Herons by the waters edge, watercolor.

ART -deborahleaguefineart.etsy.com/

Elegant Watercolor Art Print of two herons at Water's Edge.  Two tropical birds with striking blue and white plumage and long legs stand near the edge of a body of water, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. The background features a misty, wooded landscape, giving a sense of tranquility to the scene.
ALT text detailsElegant Watercolor Art Print of two herons at Water's Edge. Two tropical birds with striking blue and white plumage and long legs stand near the edge of a body of water, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. The background features a misty, wooded landscape, giving a sense of tranquility to the scene.
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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Esteemed 💖

all the nice videos from popped up in the peertube channel.

Our Talk on the Why and How of is video.publicspaces.net/w/9USsJ

An hour is incredible short, we should maybe demo the protocol on a large table rather in an expo space next year (?)

You can view all videos at the channell page
:digitalcourage: video.publicspaces.net/c/pubco

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

タグで流れてくる音楽を で検索して聴く、人力 ラジオやってる 📻️

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Loving these audio platforms starting here! This one has audio spaces you can join in on! You need direct room links right now, but great to see more indie stuff like this greata.pe/

Here's a demo room I was able to find.

greatape.social/@reiver@mstdn.

The original toot had an image without alt text so I'm not boosting it, but it appears to be made by @reiver

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/24(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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House of Olivier EU

@houseofoliviereu@mastodon.social

Some gentle clarification for those wandering through the House of Olivier EU:

This is not a religious or spiritual space. It's a myth-hub, where ancient gods are studied, reimagined, and sometimes mischievously whispered into fantasy tales.

I blend real myth with invented magic. Respect is real. So is fiction. If you're neo-pagan, curious, or just lore-hungry, you're warmly welcome. 🌿📜

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

And hello once again! Not to take away from the amazing conversation I had with Nik earlier, but tomorrow, Saturday May 24th at 1900 Eastern / UTC -4 I'll be speaking with Kevin Blades of @operationpuppet ! Kevin is a professional #puppet builder, amateur #performer, and maker of fun media stuff.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you so much again to @nikclayton of the @pachli project for speaking with me on Episode 18 of Fireside Fedi!

I've just edited and uploaded the livestream to Peertube and Castopod. If the Peertube doesn't play it might still be transcoding. Please give it a bit and check back. If it's been a few hours from this post and it's still not working, then please don't hesitate to poke me. :-) Have a wonderful day you wonderful fedizens! <3

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/bVWMdv23UAcM22S65hZWAb
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/nik-clayton-pachli-livestream-2025-05-23

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #pachli

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Check out this cool progress on Ibis, a engine for the from @nutomic 👀

I’m keeping an eye on this project, and looking at what it would take to be compatible with it in the future. Keep up the awesome work!

ibis.wiki/article/Ibis_0.3.0_-

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-23

Servers

- Manyfold v0.111.0
- Smithereen v0.10.0
- Mitra v4.3.0
- Ibis v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.2
- tootik v0.16.1
- NeoDB v0.11.7.2
- Gush! v0.0.19
- Moderation preferences (Ghost)
- Updating some legal features (Mastodon)
- Omnom: A webpage bookmarking and snapshotting service

Clients

- Aria v1.1.1
- Voyager v2.35.0
- Blorp v1.7.3

For developers

- Federails v0.7.0
- Fedialgo v0.48.0

Articles

- Take It Down Act 2025 (USA)
- Federation Compatibility : Mastodon and Lemmy
- Hubzilla Timeline and History
- Fediverse Report – #117

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196da9a-e025-140d-921e-0fe8c41656c8

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Check out this cool progress on Ibis, a engine for the from @nutomic 👀

I’m keeping an eye on this project, and looking at what it would take to be compatible with it in the future. Keep up the awesome work!

ibis.wiki/article/Ibis_0.3.0_-

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Check out this cool progress on Ibis, a engine for the from @nutomic 👀

I’m keeping an eye on this project, and looking at what it would take to be compatible with it in the future. Keep up the awesome work!

ibis.wiki/article/Ibis_0.3.0_-

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Loving these audio platforms starting here! This one has audio spaces you can join in on! You need direct room links right now, but great to see more indie stuff like this greata.pe/

Here's a demo room I was able to find.

greatape.social/@reiver@mstdn.

The original toot had an image without alt text so I'm not boosting it, but it appears to be made by @reiver

Robert Kingett's avatar
Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Loving these audio platforms starting here! This one has audio spaces you can join in on! You need direct room links right now, but great to see more indie stuff like this greata.pe/

Here's a demo room I was able to find.

greatape.social/@reiver@mstdn.

The original toot had an image without alt text so I'm not boosting it, but it appears to be made by @reiver

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

259 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@klagget (SWE)
@quotidianomotori (ITA)
@sdvsfr (ITA)
@apfeltalk (GER)
@web (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

259 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@klagget (SWE)
@quotidianomotori (ITA)
@sdvsfr (ITA)
@apfeltalk (GER)
@web (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

! I will be hosting an unconference of @badgefed - an microcredentials system decentralizing using and - in the @fediforum

I will be giving an attendee badge to everyone to stop and say hi, so, if you have not registered for this virtual conference on June 5-7 go to fediforum.org/ and do it if you can!

See you there!

The image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
ALT text detailsThe image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

! I will be hosting an unconference of @badgefed - an microcredentials system decentralizing using and - in the @fediforum

I will be giving an attendee badge to everyone to stop and say hi, so, if you have not registered for this virtual conference on June 5-7 go to fediforum.org/ and do it if you can!

See you there!

The image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
ALT text detailsThe image showcases the BadgeFed website, a platform for creating, issuing, and verifying digital badges. It begins with a purple banner featuring the text "Empower Your Community with Digital Badges" and a call-to-action button labeled "Get Started." Below, three sections highlight the platform's features: "Secure & Verifiable," "Decentralized," and "Community Focused," each accompanied by relevant icons and descriptions.
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sudonem

@sudonem@infosec.exchange

So , tell me - are there any Mastodon clients you really like for the desktop? Specifically, I am hoping for something with a GUI, linux native, and has support for vim motions. The stretch goal would be something cross-platform.

I'll just download and test a bunch if I have to, but hoping one of you can save me the effort, because so far my search-engine-fu is not yielding any results regarding vim-motions. (which I concede is a bit of a long shot)

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

mstdn.ca down?

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! #FiresideFedi #Episode 18 starts NOW!

Joining me today is @nikclayton with the @pachli project!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! #FiresideFedi #Episode 18 starts NOW!

Joining me today is @nikclayton with the @pachli project!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! #FiresideFedi #Episode 18 starts NOW!

Joining me today is @nikclayton with the @pachli project!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Deborah League

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

Two Herons by the waters edge, watercolor.

ART -deborahleaguefineart.etsy.com/

Elegant Watercolor Art Print of two herons at Water's Edge.  Two tropical birds with striking blue and white plumage and long legs stand near the edge of a body of water, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. The background features a misty, wooded landscape, giving a sense of tranquility to the scene.
ALT text detailsElegant Watercolor Art Print of two herons at Water's Edge. Two tropical birds with striking blue and white plumage and long legs stand near the edge of a body of water, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. The background features a misty, wooded landscape, giving a sense of tranquility to the scene.
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Deborah League

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

Colorful tools of the trade: artist palette.

ART -deborah-league.pixels.com/feat

After the day's work is done, what remains is often as beautiful as what was painted onto the canvas. An art palette can be anything smooth that allows for the thinning and blending of colors. In this case, a dinner plate with beaded detail that allows for easy mixing and wiping of excess paint from the brush serves as a palette.  

This artistic image, featuring rich blue, red, green, yellow, and pink hues, captures the essence of creative expression.
ALT text detailsAfter the day's work is done, what remains is often as beautiful as what was painted onto the canvas. An art palette can be anything smooth that allows for the thinning and blending of colors. In this case, a dinner plate with beaded detail that allows for easy mixing and wiping of excess paint from the brush serves as a palette. This artistic image, featuring rich blue, red, green, yellow, and pink hues, captures the essence of creative expression.
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mbajur

@mbajur@mastodon.social

Is there a need for / alternative to for ? Would you use it?

Michael's avatar
Michael

@michael@thms.uk

I have posted about this before, but wanted to re-iterate how much in love I am with FediAlgo:

I’m currently on paternity leave so have around half an hour per day for social. That is of course far from enough to keep up with a chronological timeline like mine, and previously with Mastodon the FOMO was real.

Now I go to FediAlgo and I feel I got an overview over what’s interesting in that day. It’s also immensely customisable, but the defaults do a decent job for me.

If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend you try it out. You can try it out on my personal playground at fedialgo.thms.uk or on the maintainer’s official website at michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fe

Thanks @cryptadamist for the work you put into this!

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Michael

@michael@thms.uk

I have posted about this before, but wanted to re-iterate how much in love I am with FediAlgo:

I’m currently on paternity leave so have around half an hour per day for social. That is of course far from enough to keep up with a chronological timeline like mine, and previously with Mastodon the FOMO was real.

Now I go to FediAlgo and I feel I got an overview over what’s interesting in that day. It’s also immensely customisable, but the defaults do a decent job for me.

If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend you try it out. You can try it out on my personal playground at fedialgo.thms.uk or on the maintainer’s official website at michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fe

Thanks @cryptadamist for the work you put into this!

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mbajur

@mbajur@mastodon.social

Is there a need for / alternative to for ? Would you use it?

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Hiker

@hiker@mko.fedcast.ch

Frage: Gibts da draussen Admins? Habt ihr auf die neuste stabile Version 2025.5.0 upgraden können?

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag #TFIF
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/23(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Sal Rahman

@manlycoffee@techhub.social

The Fediverse is a wild place. People on here get triggered at the mere thought that two consenting adults treat cryptocurrencies as a unit of account, and a medium of exchange among each other.

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

It's a lesson in our current social media landscape. I ask for shares. On I get plenty. On , nothing. Not one.

The gets accused of being insular which is ironic as this is where actual people are helping each other. You my people.

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Kathleen Chu

@ke5arin@mastodon.social

"We've spent 15 years sleepwalking into this digital landscape," says @andypiper

If you've found refuge in the Fediverse, you already understand why that matters.

The ecosystem we're building together is growing stronger, but many of our friends remain trapped in walled gardens, unaware of what they're missing.

Watch and share :emoji_wink:
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4R4eJzHVs

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Deborah League

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

Field of Coneflowers, watercolor.

ART -deborahleaguefineart.etsy.com/

Field of coneflowers, watercolor. These beautiful pink flowers with heavily mounded spiky orange centers sit high atop tall stems and are cultivated in gardens to provide color and attract butterflies, birds, and bees.
ALT text detailsField of coneflowers, watercolor. These beautiful pink flowers with heavily mounded spiky orange centers sit high atop tall stems and are cultivated in gardens to provide color and attract butterflies, birds, and bees.
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Deborah League

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

Rock Bridge at Laie Point, Oahu.

ART -fineartamerica.com/featured/ro

Laie Point on Oahu’s North Shore, featuring a striking natural sea arch with a hole worn into the islet. This iconic coastal landmark offers dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and crystal-blue Pacific waters beneath a bright Hawaiian sky. A must-visit destination for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking Hawaii’s most scenic viewpoints.

Located at the end of the Laniloa Peninsula, Laie Point is famous for its islet with a hole (puka) in the center. The entire natural arch was created by a tsunami in 1946.

Clear blue skies stretch over a vast ocean, with rugged cliffs framing the scene and waves gently crashing against the rocks. Verdant green plants cover the foreground, contrasting with the deep blues of the sea and sky.
ALT text detailsLaie Point on Oahu’s North Shore, featuring a striking natural sea arch with a hole worn into the islet. This iconic coastal landmark offers dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and crystal-blue Pacific waters beneath a bright Hawaiian sky. A must-visit destination for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking Hawaii’s most scenic viewpoints. Located at the end of the Laniloa Peninsula, Laie Point is famous for its islet with a hole (puka) in the center. The entire natural arch was created by a tsunami in 1946. Clear blue skies stretch over a vast ocean, with rugged cliffs framing the scene and waves gently crashing against the rocks. Verdant green plants cover the foreground, contrasting with the deep blues of the sea and sky.
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Medium

@medium@me.dm · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

Excited to see our frequent contributor @pluralistic among the keynote speakers!

doctorow.medium.com

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Medium

@medium@me.dm · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

Excited to see our frequent contributor @pluralistic among the keynote speakers!

doctorow.medium.com

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

FsF Post:

Good day all you wonderful folks.

I have been so honored by all of the folks I've spoken with and I'm humbled by such a positive reception.

I am currently speaking with a few folks about joining the show. One person mentioned that "they're not my normal interviewee". They're not a nerdy techy person that's building the Fediverse is how I took that.

I wanted to let everyone know, I don't plan on having any specific person on the show. I have said before and I'll continue to say, this show is about all of us on the Fediverse. I want you to share your opinions and experiences using the different platforms. I want to know and speak with absolutely all of you.

Tech folks get a lot of attention as they try to build he platforms of the future. But those platforms are built for ALL of us. The #fediverse is for the techies, the grandparents that want to stay in contact with their kids, the freedom fighters, the people that just want to feel a little less alone, the people just want a choice, the people sick and tired of conceding privacy to be a part of society.

You're all beautiful, you're all wonderful, and each and every single one of you has a unique story to tell.

I can't do everything. But together, we can do ANYTHING. WE CAN DO ANYTHING!

#weCanDoAnything #together #people #fedi

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@medium@me.dm · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

Excited to see our frequent contributor @pluralistic among the keynote speakers!

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@medium@me.dm · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

Excited to see our frequent contributor @pluralistic among the keynote speakers!

doctorow.medium.com

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Vibrant Watercolor Art Print of Four Bird's Eye Chilies.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

So, not just Decentralized Social (DeSo), but instead —

Decentralized Social (DeSo), Federated Social (FeSo), Localized Social (LoSo)

The goal is 'social' that is simultaneously — 'Decentralized', 'Federated', and 'Localized', all at the same time.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114551

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Federation is the word we use to describe that act of bringing together and connecting these separate Decentralized, Localized communities.

This is where protocols such as ActivityPub, ActivityStreams, etc come into play.

Federation is a voluntary choice.
But, so too is Defederation, if desired.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

Localization is important to make Decentralization work and last.

Decentralization without Localization can be susceptible to Centralization.

Decentralization with Localization spreads out decision-making and power to groups (that could consistent of a single individual) with a personal stake in the outcome of the decision-making.

Which creates incentives that lead to greater resilience to Centralization.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114172

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

The message matters, as it can affect the future.

I think we should make a point to ALSO explicitly talk about 'Federation' and 'Localization' when we talk about 'Decentralization'.

Because if we don't, then — it is likely these values will be lost.

(I think we have already started seeing this in some places.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

In some ways it is unfortunate that the word 'Decentralization' has become a short-hand for the three ideas:

Decentralization, Federation, Localization

Some know that all the ideas are important — and that 'Decentralization' is a short-hand for all three.

But, many don't!

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Exciting update 👉 We're inviting a handful of select users to Channel.org now 🎉

Channel.org aims to bring together knowledge across the open social web, whilst offering organisations the ability to build a social home instead of renting from Big Tech dictators.

If you'd like to join the beta waitlist, let us know at support@channel.org

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@newsmast@newsmast.social

Exciting update 👉 We're inviting a handful of select users to Channel.org now 🎉

Channel.org aims to bring together knowledge across the open social web, whilst offering organisations the ability to build a social home instead of renting from Big Tech dictators.

If you'd like to join the beta waitlist, let us know at support@channel.org

A graphic alert reading: Channel.org BETA release. Invite only access now live
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@reiver@mastodon.social

If any form of "governance" is to exist on a decentralized social-media (DeSo) network, such as the Fediverse, then — it ("governance") also needs to be decentralized and localized.

Else, that decentralized social-media will cease to be decentralized.

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@mbajur@mastodon.social

Is there a need for / alternative to for ? Would you use it?

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mbajur

@mbajur@mastodon.social

Is there a need for / alternative to for ? Would you use it?

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Kathleen Chu

@ke5arin@mastodon.social

"We've spent 15 years sleepwalking into this digital landscape," says @andypiper

If you've found refuge in the Fediverse, you already understand why that matters.

The ecosystem we're building together is growing stronger, but many of our friends remain trapped in walled gardens, unaware of what they're missing.

Watch and share :emoji_wink:
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4R4eJzHVs

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @andypiper is (another person who is) (correctly) arguing that —

The rules for moderation must be localized to a community (and even conflicting with the rules of other communities), else the network is not decentralized.

@ke5arin

RE: youtu.be/GZ4R4eJzHVs

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Tomorrow, May 23rd at 1000 Eastern / UTC-4, we are going to be speaking with @nikclayton with the @pachli project.

If you're not familiar with #Pachli it's a best-in-class #Android #client for #Mastodon .

Pachli is also a part of the @nivenly #foundation , who support and endorse open projects.

If you're not familiar with Pachli or #nivenlyfoundation you might be familiar with @hachyderm which is also a member of #nivenly !

So an absolutely amazing group of individuals!

As usual if you have any questions or friendly comments for Nik about Pachli or anything, please don't hesitate to toot @ me and we'll see if we can get them answered!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Tomorrow, May 23rd at 1000 Eastern / UTC-4, we are going to be speaking with @nikclayton with the @pachli project.

If you're not familiar with #Pachli it's a best-in-class #Android #client for #Mastodon .

Pachli is also a part of the @nivenly #foundation , who support and endorse open projects.

If you're not familiar with Pachli or #nivenlyfoundation you might be familiar with @hachyderm which is also a member of #nivenly !

So an absolutely amazing group of individuals!

As usual if you have any questions or friendly comments for Nik about Pachli or anything, please don't hesitate to toot @ me and we'll see if we can get them answered!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

And welcome to everyone who's now following my new account 👋

So the back story. About a month ago, I set up my own self-hosted single-user Mastodon* instance using @yunohost and @gotosocial .

I pulled my contacts over from my old Mastodon account at @Vivaldi .

Unfortunately, around 1000+ contacts didn't pull across (I'm guessing simply because the instance was so new).

Anyways, 30 days later, I tried again, and this time it appears to have (mostly) worked 😁

So. Welcome to all the folks I'm now seeing/who are seeing this post from @aj 😁

#Fediverse #Fedimigration #GoToSocial #Mastodon

* Before you type the comment, yes I know GtS isn't Mastodon, but I'm accessing it using the same apps I used for my old Mastodon account to mainly talk to people on Mastodon, so functionally it serves the same purpose.

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@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Emanuele

@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@PeterLG@theblower.au

A cry for assistance! No, not for money.

Please set your "Language" option in Mastodon to the language you normally post in. It allows other instances to offer translations into the reader's language for both your post and any alt-text.

Thank you in advance, from a single-language old man who likes to interact with people from all over the world.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

The first public GreatApe conversation went well.

The conversation seemed to be stable.

Some of the people who joined that I recognized includes: @manlycoffee , @Soel79 @ShinComics .

The others I wasn't sure who they were. (Say "hi" if it was you 🙂 )

It was a successful test 🙂

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Join us for the first public GreatApe conversation.

greatape.social/@reiver@mstdn.

(Will be on for the next 15 minutes.)

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@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release —

In fact, the public GreatApe release will be later today!

Although GreatApe has been in use internally since 2023 — this will be the first time we will do a live public GreatApe conversation!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it looks like when you try to join a live conversation that hasn't started yet.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it looks like when you try to join a live conversation that already ended.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I am working a creating a website for FediCon.

fedicon.ca/

Right now it is very basic, and still a work in progress.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114541

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@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@reiver@mastodon.social

An interesting use-case for GreatApe from @luks_1996 :

“could I use it [GreatApe] for playing music live?”

RE: rebel.ar/@luks_1996/1145462571

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@emanuele@m.divita.eu

«Easier Onboarding for Your Fediverse Experience»

Getting started with on just got a lot easier. A new guided onboarding experience is now part of the plugin, designed to help you configure key settings and understand how your site connects to the —from the moment you activate it.

activitypub.blog/2025/05/14/5-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I am working a creating a website for FediCon.

fedicon.ca/

Right now it is very basic, and still a work in progress.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114541

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

3月から4月にかけて、ユーザー数が若干微減した変わりに月間アクティブユーザーは結構増えてる。
ちょっと面白い動きだな

FediDB でみた Vivaldi Social のユーザー推移図です。
本文に書いたような傾向が見て取れます。
ALT text detailsFediDB でみた Vivaldi Social のユーザー推移図です。 本文に書いたような傾向が見て取れます。
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release —

In fact, the public GreatApe release will be later today!

Although GreatApe has been in use internally since 2023 — this will be the first time we will do a live public GreatApe conversation!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it looks like when you try to join a live conversation that hasn't started yet.

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@mho@social.heise.de

My collection of verified accounts of news organizations, that can be followed from (& anywhere else in the ) contains now:

564 federated by @Flipboard
404 on @Mastodon
45 federated by @threads
20 bridged thanks to @snarfed.org
3 federated by @index ()
1 on @peertube &
1 on @sharkey

fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Who's missing?

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@sciety@fediscience.org

When scholarly discussions happen in private Slack channels or get buried in Twitter threads, most researchers miss out. Sciety has secured funding from @nlnet to build something better. We're working with @bonfire, to develop a space for preprint discussion that is open, interoperable and will allow any preprint evaluation community to replicate and run themselves
Read more: blog.sciety.org/sciety-secures

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it looks like when you try to join a live conversation that already ended.

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Peter

@PeterLG@theblower.au

A cry for assistance! No, not for money.

Please set your "Language" option in Mastodon to the language you normally post in. It allows other instances to offer translations into the reader's language for both your post and any alt-text.

Thank you in advance, from a single-language old man who likes to interact with people from all over the world.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/21(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

family,

$458 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FOR HOTEL!!!

is
24/7 caretaker for mom w/ &
multidisciplinary &
&

Ko-fi.com/SabiLewSounds
PayPal.me/SabiLewSounds

Cash.app/toadlyturtle
Venmo.com/toadlyturtle
(note: Sabi)

@MutualAidNet @mutualaid @disability @MutualAidVisibility

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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

family,

$458 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FOR HOTEL!!!

is
24/7 caretaker for mom w/ &
multidisciplinary &
&

Ko-fi.com/SabiLewSounds
PayPal.me/SabiLewSounds

Cash.app/toadlyturtle
Venmo.com/toadlyturtle
(note: Sabi)

@MutualAidNet @mutualaid @disability @MutualAidVisibility

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Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

Exciting news! is now live on F-Droid! 🚀🎉 A big thanks to the F-Droid community for making this happen. Download it today and join the movement!

f-droid.org/packages/com.zhang

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@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I am talking to the owners of the room the conference will take place in.

I am dealing with some of the detail of getting the room ready for the conference.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114524

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@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #117 - This week's news:

- @piefedadmin implements passkeys and an easier way for moderators to deal with spam, via image hashing takedowns
- FediForum announces keynote speakers: @cubicgarden , @pluralistic and @cwebber will be giving talks during the event
- @iftas has published a guide for fediverse admins on how to approach the US's new Take It Down Act

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I am talking to the owners of the room the conference will take place in.

I am dealing with some of the detail of getting the room ready for the conference.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114524

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@johnnythan@tuebingen.network

Der Account @manweh ist zwar nicht ganz aber schaut momentan doch noch Recht selten ins . Vielleicht wird das öfters, wenn ein paar Accounts mal Hallo sagen, zur Motivation.

(Die Person hinter dem Account sitzt mir gerade gegenüber, also bekomme ich live mit ob sich gefreut wird.)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #117 - This week's news:

- @piefedadmin implements passkeys and an easier way for moderators to deal with spam, via image hashing takedowns
- FediForum announces keynote speakers: @cubicgarden , @pluralistic and @cwebber will be giving talks during the event
- @iftas has published a guide for fediverse admins on how to approach the US's new Take It Down Act

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #117 - This week's news:

- @piefedadmin implements passkeys and an easier way for moderators to deal with spam, via image hashing takedowns
- FediForum announces keynote speakers: @cubicgarden , @pluralistic and @cwebber will be giving talks during the event
- @iftas has published a guide for fediverse admins on how to approach the US's new Take It Down Act

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report – #117

Keynote speakers for FediForum announced, some new interesting updates for PieFed, and 15 years of the software group of Hubzilla, Friendica and others.

The News

PieFed, a link aggregator platform for the fediverse, has made some interesting updates recently. It is one of the first (if not the first) platform to add support for Passkeys to the platform. It has also added flair (community-specific tags) to posts, that are federated as well. PieFed has also made a image hashing service available that can be used by any fediverse platform. This service generates a unique fingerprint of every image, and that fingerprint can be used to identity other posts that use the same or fairly similar images. This can be used for content moderation, PieFed has a demo video available on PeerTube showcasing how it can find and take down multiple posts that all contain a similar image.

FediForum has announced three keynote speakers and published a tentative agenda. On Thursday, June 5, Ian Forrester will give the opening keynote. Forrester has been a driving factor for the BBC R&D department to get the broadcaster to experiment with a Mastodon server. Later on Thursday, Cory Doctorow will give a keynote. On Friday June 6, Christine Lemmer-Webber will give the opening keynote. On Thursday, I will be hosting a session on Whats New at the Open Social Web, where I’ll be going over all the news and events that have happened since 2025.

The branch of fediverse software that consists of Friendica, Hubzilla and more, is now 15 years old. The main developer Mike Macgirvin lists the large number of features that the platforms have, including groups, nomadic identity, comment controls, and much more. When it comes to the large variety of features, no fediverse platform comes anywhere close to what this branch of platforms offer. The software platforms have managed to create their own small self-sustaining communities. While a number of the software platforms such as Streams do not publish any statistics, extrapolating data from what some servers running Hubzilla and Friendica publish, together I would estimate the active accounts to be less than 10k MAU. Still, these communities have managed to find long-term sustainability, exisiting over 15 years in various forms is no mean feat. As Macgirvin says: ‘if you think that this “alternative fediverse” is going away any time soon, you must be new here.’

The Links

  • Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser – Flipboard’s Dot Social podcast
  • My Dream Fediverse PlatformSean Tilley/WeDistribute
  • Ben Werdmuller has been writing a four-part series on strategies for the open social web, with articles on product strategies for Mastodon, Bluesky, starting fresh, and now his most recent article on various funding strategies for the open social web.
  • A detailed overview of how federation between Lemmy and Mastodon works in practice. It is a good indication that using the same protocol does not automatically guarantee good interoperability. Nor is it clear what good interaction pattern between two different types of platforms (microblogging and link-aggregators) would even look like.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.
  • Ghost’s weekly update on their fediverse integration, mentioning that ActivityPub is now also available at another vendor who offers Ghost hosting.
  • Flipboard is federating another 124 accounts, this time from international publishers. Flipboard now federates over 1200 accounts of publishers.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@darren@c.im · Reply to NWSL's post

@nwslsoccer.com Hurray! Thank you for bridging your posts to the !

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My collection of verified accounts of news organizations, that can be followed from (& anywhere else in the ) contains now:

564 federated by @Flipboard
404 on @Mastodon
45 federated by @threads
20 bridged thanks to @snarfed.org
3 federated by @index ()
1 on @peertube &
1 on @sharkey

fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Who's missing?

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Sal Rahman

@manlycoffee@techhub.social

Can someone explain to me (a Canadian, who barely visits the states) what is wrong with S.394 - GENIUS Act of 2025 that has passed the motion to invoke cloture in the US House of Senate?

A lot of people on the seem to be upset by it.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My collection of verified accounts of news organizations, that can be followed from (& anywhere else in the ) contains now:

564 federated by @Flipboard
404 on @Mastodon
45 federated by @threads
20 bridged thanks to @snarfed.org
3 federated by @index ()
1 on @peertube &
1 on @sharkey

fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Who's missing?

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Kathleen Chu

@ke5arin@mastodon.social

"We've spent 15 years sleepwalking into this digital landscape," says @andypiper

If you've found refuge in the Fediverse, you already understand why that matters.

The ecosystem we're building together is growing stronger, but many of our friends remain trapped in walled gardens, unaware of what they're missing.

Watch and share :emoji_wink:
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4R4eJzHVs

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Kathleen Chu

@ke5arin@mastodon.social

"We've spent 15 years sleepwalking into this digital landscape," says @andypiper

If you've found refuge in the Fediverse, you already understand why that matters.

The ecosystem we're building together is growing stronger, but many of our friends remain trapped in walled gardens, unaware of what they're missing.

Watch and share :emoji_wink:
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4R4eJzHVs

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

The next ’s program (June 5–7) looks rad!

First time with keynotes presentations, big ones, by @cubicgarden, @cwebber, and @pluralistic! 😍

fediforum.org/2025-06/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:misskey: って投稿の編集はまだできないのかな?
もしくは 上ではできるけど :mastodon: :fediverse: ⁂ から取得した投稿の編集をまだ検知できないみたいな感じ…?
(よくわかっていない人)

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Jannik Balint

@jannik@linke.social

Trying to get closer to a -first approach in social media and using as my main platform I am looking for a simple (web-) tool I could supply with a posts mastodon url for generating an image with suited aspect ratio for distributing fediverse content to other image-centric platforms.

Has anyone already built something like this? 🤔

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Also ich finde das ja immer spannend zu lesen, wie Mastodon-Jünger sich hervorheben und wichtig machen müssen und dann auch noch laut vermelden, wie sehr doch Mastodon-User zusammenhalten. Da fällt mir gleich wieder der Begriff "Mastodon-Netzwerk" ein. Für mich hört es sich stets so an, als wenn einige Mastodon-User meinen, sie seien privilegierter, nur weil sie Mastodon nutzen.


Was natürlich vollkommener Quatsch ist, wie viele von uns hier wissen.


Wenn so etwas Fediverse-Neulinge schreiben - ok, das ist verständlich, denn häufig wissen sie es gar nicht besser. Wenn dies irgendwelche Blogger, Reporter oder Autoren schreiben, die nur auf den Zug "dezentrales Netzwerk" aufspringen, um Klicks zu bekommen und eigentlich überhaupt nichts davon wissen - dann kann ich sowas auch noch verstehen. Nicht gut heißen, aber verstehen, denn diese Menschen haben sich nie wirklich mit dem Thema "Fediverse" auseinandergesetzt und haben es auch nicht wirklich vor.


Wenn aber so ein Quatsch aus den eigenen Reihen hier im Fediverse von erfahrenen Usern erzählt und weiterverbreitet wird, dann muss ich mich wirklich fragen, ob diese Leute den Grundgedanken des Fediverse überhaupt verstanden haben und warum man diese Menschen falsches Wissen weitervermitteln lässt. Wenn ich es nicht besser würde, würde ich glattweg behaupten, dass es Provision für das Bewerben von Mastodon gibt!


Das Fediverse ist NICHT nur Mastodon!
Mastodon ist nur EINE Software von vielen, mit der man das Fediverse nutzen kann.
Dazu kommt, dass viele Mastodon-Instanzen aufgrund der hohen Userzahlen mittlerweile weit, weit weg sind von Dezentralität, die User verstehen es aber nicht und melden sich trotzdem immer weiter dort an.

Und jetzt spricht mir nach: "Das Fediverse ist nicht nur Mastodon..."


, , ,

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Jannik Balint

@jannik@linke.social

Trying to get closer to a -first approach in social media and using as my main platform I am looking for a simple (web-) tool I could supply with a posts mastodon url for generating an image with suited aspect ratio for distributing fediverse content to other image-centric platforms.

Has anyone already built something like this? 🤔

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What does it take to get a PieFed instance setup?

@firesidefedi
@rimu
@ozoned

RE: video.firesidefedi.live/w/t4M5

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Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

Exciting news! is now live on F-Droid! 🚀🎉 A big thanks to the F-Droid community for making this happen. Download it today and join the movement!

f-droid.org/packages/com.zhang

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/20(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

Exciting news! is now live on F-Droid! 🚀🎉 A big thanks to the F-Droid community for making this happen. Download it today and join the movement!

f-droid.org/packages/com.zhang

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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Digitale Linke

@digitale_linke@linke.social

Soziale Medien vergesellschaften! Genau das fordert die BAG Netzpolitik der @dielinke und zeigt in einem Strategiepapier, welche Wege dorthin führen können. dielinke-netzpolitik.de/meldun

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

The next ’s program (June 5–7) looks rad!

First time with keynotes presentations, big ones, by @cubicgarden, @cwebber, and @pluralistic! 😍

fediforum.org/2025-06/

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

The next ’s program (June 5–7) looks rad!

First time with keynotes presentations, big ones, by @cubicgarden, @cwebber, and @pluralistic! 😍

fediforum.org/2025-06/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What does it take to get a PieFed instance setup?

@firesidefedi
@rimu
@ozoned

RE: video.firesidefedi.live/w/t4M5

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

254 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@dw_innovation (ENG)
@lesportiu (CAT)
@origamimedia (FRA)
@appleinsider (ENG)
@KnowableMag (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
405 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
121 instances.

254 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@dw_innovation (ENG)
@lesportiu (CAT)
@origamimedia (FRA)
@appleinsider (ENG)
@KnowableMag (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you once again to @neil for being my special guest today on #Episode 17 of #FiresideFedi ! It was an absolute pleasure!

The VOD and Fedicast are now up!

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/rwZygEoXCm4WGqXRWU9n4x
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/episode-17-neil-brown-livestream-2025-05-19

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Decentralisation as a shifting mental framework

Programming note: every week I send out an email newsletter. It contains all the articles I published that week, as well as an additional essay that has been not been published elsewhere yet. This is a republication of last week’s essay I send out. If you’re interested, subscribe below to get all the updates directly in your inbox every week!

As decentralised social networks grow and evolve over time, so does the meaning of the word decentralisation. People do not understand a meaning of a word in a vacuum, they form an understanding of what a word means based on their think other people think a term means. The term decentralisation is a good example of this: it is clearly an important term to the communities that make up networks like the fediverse. But the meaning of the term decentralisation has shifted over time. Communities take on a shared mental framework to understand a technology. Once a framework has been established, changes to that shared framework are slow, and can happen due to forces of other communities who have a different shared perspective.

The fediverse, and the networks that it grew out of, are decentralised social networks in two different ways: they are decentralised in a technical description of how the network architecture looks. But the fediverse is also decentralised in the sense that this became a core part of the identity of the network. For a variety of reasons, as the fediverse grew and matured, being decentralised became a core way how people on the fediverse understood the network themselves. When Elon Musk took over Twitter, it gave a strong validation of the idea that centralised ownership of social networking is bad, and thus that good social networks should be decentralised.

Over time, the meaning of the term ‘decentralisation’, as understood by people on the fediverse, grew more diffuse. Other characteristics of the network became conflated with the idea of the network being decentralised. Traits of centralised platforms that people deemed bad, such as a single algorithmic timeline controlled by an oligarch, became a template for how an alternative social network should do the opposite: only have a timeline where the content displayed is fully controlled by the user. The boundaries blurred between features resulting from a decentralised networking architecture versus those from human-focused product design. It is totally possible to create a decentralised social networking platform with only algorithmic timelines. But the connection between fediverse platforms largely only having ‘following’ feeds and the network being decentralised was regularly implied.

A network like the fediverse has an architecture that is easy to recognise as being decentralised: there are multiple independent servers that are all talking to each other, without one central entity. But there are other ways to create social networks that are decentralised, using a different architecture. Nostr is a good example of a decentralised social network that operates in a significantly different way, while also being clearly decentralised.

For the fediverse community, the mental model of decentralised networks such as the fediverse itself, but also email, became more dominant. There was less space to consider other ways to design a social network that is also decentralised. The size difference between the fediverse and the much smaller Nostr network made other alternatives easy to brush aside. But the growth of Bluesky and the ATmosphere network changed this dynamic.

The goal of Bluesky and ATProto is to create a decentralised social network, but with different characteristics and goals than the fediverse and ActivityPub have. For people on the fediverse, decentralisation became the main way how they analysed this competing network. As Bluesky is by far the largest app on the ATProto network, by multiple orders of magnitude, Bluesky not actually being decentralised became a common criticism. I made a similar argument in fall 2024, about how Bluesky has not meaningfully distributed power due to how clustered the people are around a single app. However, that is something different than the technological network architecture being (de)centralised. These criticisms became intertwined with each other, especially from the fediverse side.

In recent weeks, people have made some significant progress in using Bluesky (in technical terms: engaging with posts with Bluesky’s lexicon) with infrastructure that is entirely independent from the Bluesky company. This demonstrates the network being decentralised in a meaningful way. But as the term ‘decentralisation’ has become so intertwined with other meanings, both regarding other network architecture as well as the spread of the user base, that conversations around these developments became hopelessly confusing. The achievement of using Bluesky without using infrastructure owned by Bluesky PBC became solely analysed through the frame of “is the network decentralised”.

In all this discourse, it has become lost that decentralisation is a description of a network topology, and not an intrinsic Good. People do not actually care about decentralisation itself. Decentralisation is valuable because it enables other properties, such as network resilience, and are more resistant to capture by oligarchs.

Within the ATProto developer community, the discourse that essentialised decentralisation led to a counter reaction, where decentralisation is not seen as a useful term anymore. Instead, other descriptors should be used, to consider specific features that the network enables. While the community seems largely in agreement that decentralisation has lost a lot of its usefulness as a way to analyse the network, there is less consensus on what other factors the network should be judged on.

As an observer of both networks this makes the current situation particularly interesting. One developer community seems to come to an agreement that one mental framework has lost some of its use, while the other developer community has not done so. Furthermore, it is not clear yet what framework should take its place instead. Is it a framework of analysing a network by its possible failure modes, or something else entirely?

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As decentralised social networks grow and evolve over time, so does the meaning of the word decentralisation. People do not understand a meaning of a word in a vacuum, they form an understanding of what a word means based on their think other people think a term means. The term decentralisation is a good example of this: it is clearly an important term to the communities that make up networks like the fediverse. But the meaning of the term decentralisation has shifted over time. Communities take on a shared mental framework to understand a technology. Once a framework has been established, changes to that shared framework are slow, and can happen due to forces of other communities who have a different shared perspective.

The fediverse, and the networks that it grew out of, are decentralised social networks in two different ways: they are decentralised in a technical description of how the network architecture looks. But the fediverse is also decentralised in the sense that this became a core part of the identity of the network. For a variety of reasons, as the fediverse grew and matured, being decentralised became a core way how people on the fediverse understood the network themselves. When Elon Musk took over Twitter, it gave a strong validation of the idea that centralised ownership of social networking is bad, and thus that good social networks should be decentralised.

Over time, the meaning of the term ‘decentralisation’, as understood by people on the fediverse, grew more diffuse. Other characteristics of the network became conflated with the idea of the network being decentralised. Traits of centralised platforms that people deemed bad, such as a single algorithmic timeline controlled by an oligarch, became a template for how an alternative social network should do the opposite: only have a timeline where the content displayed is fully controlled by the user. The boundaries blurred between features resulting from a decentralised networking architecture versus those from human-focused product design. It is totally possible to create a decentralised social networking platform with only algorithmic timelines. But the connection between fediverse platforms largely only having ‘following’ feeds and the network being decentralised was regularly implied.

A network like the fediverse has an architecture that is easy to recognise as being decentralised: there are multiple independent servers that are all talking to each other, without one central entity. But there are other ways to create social networks that are decentralised, using a different architecture. Nostr is a good example of a decentralised social network that operates in a significantly different way, while also being clearly decentralised.

For the fediverse community, the mental model of decentralised networks such as the fediverse itself, but also email, became more dominant. There was less space to consider other ways to design a social network that is also decentralised. The size difference between the fediverse and the much smaller Nostr network made other alternatives easy to brush aside. But the growth of Bluesky and the ATmosphere network changed this dynamic.

The goal of Bluesky and ATProto is to create a decentralised social network, but with different characteristics and goals than the fediverse and ActivityPub have. For people on the fediverse, decentralisation became the main way how they analysed this competing network. As Bluesky is by far the largest app on the ATProto network, by multiple orders of magnitude, Bluesky not actually being decentralised became a common criticism. I made a similar argument in fall 2024, about how Bluesky has not meaningfully distributed power due to how clustered the people are around a single app. However, that is something different than the technological network architecture being (de)centralised. These criticisms became intertwined with each other, especially from the fediverse side.

In recent weeks, people have made some significant progress in using Bluesky (in technical terms: engaging with posts with Bluesky’s lexicon) with infrastructure that is entirely independent from the Bluesky company. This demonstrates the network being decentralised in a meaningful way. But as the term ‘decentralisation’ has become so intertwined with other meanings, both regarding other network architecture as well as the spread of the user base, that conversations around these developments became hopelessly confusing. The achievement of using Bluesky without using infrastructure owned by Bluesky PBC became solely analysed through the frame of “is the network decentralised”.

In all this discourse, it has become lost that decentralisation is a description of a network topology, and not an intrinsic Good. People do not actually care about decentralisation itself. Decentralisation is valuable because it enables other properties, such as network resilience, and are more resistant to capture by oligarchs.

Within the ATProto developer community, the discourse that essentialised decentralisation led to a counter reaction, where decentralisation is not seen as a useful term anymore. Instead, other descriptors should be used, to consider specific features that the network enables. While the community seems largely in agreement that decentralisation has lost a lot of its usefulness as a way to analyse the network, there is less consensus on what other factors the network should be judged on.

As an observer of both networks this makes the current situation particularly interesting. One developer community seems to come to an agreement that one mental framework has lost some of its use, while the other developer community has not done so. Furthermore, it is not clear yet what framework should take its place instead. Is it a framework of analysing a network by its possible failure modes, or something else entirely?

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As decentralised social networks grow and evolve over time, so does the meaning of the word decentralisation. People do not understand a meaning of a word in a vacuum, they form an understanding of what a word means based on their think other people think a term means. The term decentralisation is a good example of this: it is clearly an important term to the communities that make up networks like the fediverse. But the meaning of the term decentralisation has shifted over time. Communities take on a shared mental framework to understand a technology. Once a framework has been established, changes to that shared framework are slow, and can happen due to forces of other communities who have a different shared perspective.

The fediverse, and the networks that it grew out of, are decentralised social networks in two different ways: they are decentralised in a technical description of how the network architecture looks. But the fediverse is also decentralised in the sense that this became a core part of the identity of the network. For a variety of reasons, as the fediverse grew and matured, being decentralised became a core way how people on the fediverse understood the network themselves. When Elon Musk took over Twitter, it gave a strong validation of the idea that centralised ownership of social networking is bad, and thus that good social networks should be decentralised.

Over time, the meaning of the term ‘decentralisation’, as understood by people on the fediverse, grew more diffuse. Other characteristics of the network became conflated with the idea of the network being decentralised. Traits of centralised platforms that people deemed bad, such as a single algorithmic timeline controlled by an oligarch, became a template for how an alternative social network should do the opposite: only have a timeline where the content displayed is fully controlled by the user. The boundaries blurred between features resulting from a decentralised networking architecture versus those from human-focused product design. It is totally possible to create a decentralised social networking platform with only algorithmic timelines. But the connection between fediverse platforms largely only having ‘following’ feeds and the network being decentralised was regularly implied.

A network like the fediverse has an architecture that is easy to recognise as being decentralised: there are multiple independent servers that are all talking to each other, without one central entity. But there are other ways to create social networks that are decentralised, using a different architecture. Nostr is a good example of a decentralised social network that operates in a significantly different way, while also being clearly decentralised.

For the fediverse community, the mental model of decentralised networks such as the fediverse itself, but also email, became more dominant. There was less space to consider other ways to design a social network that is also decentralised. The size difference between the fediverse and the much smaller Nostr network made other alternatives easy to brush aside. But the growth of Bluesky and the ATmosphere network changed this dynamic.

The goal of Bluesky and ATProto is to create a decentralised social network, but with different characteristics and goals than the fediverse and ActivityPub have. For people on the fediverse, decentralisation became the main way how they analysed this competing network. As Bluesky is by far the largest app on the ATProto network, by multiple orders of magnitude, Bluesky not actually being decentralised became a common criticism. I made a similar argument in fall 2024, about how Bluesky has not meaningfully distributed power due to how clustered the people are around a single app. However, that is something different than the technological network architecture being (de)centralised. These criticisms became intertwined with each other, especially from the fediverse side.

In recent weeks, people have made some significant progress in using Bluesky (in technical terms: engaging with posts with Bluesky’s lexicon) with infrastructure that is entirely independent from the Bluesky company. This demonstrates the network being decentralised in a meaningful way. But as the term ‘decentralisation’ has become so intertwined with other meanings, both regarding other network architecture as well as the spread of the user base, that conversations around these developments became hopelessly confusing. The achievement of using Bluesky without using infrastructure owned by Bluesky PBC became solely analysed through the frame of “is the network decentralised”.

In all this discourse, it has become lost that decentralisation is a description of a network topology, and not an intrinsic Good. People do not actually care about decentralisation itself. Decentralisation is valuable because it enables other properties, such as network resilience, and are more resistant to capture by oligarchs.

Within the ATProto developer community, the discourse that essentialised decentralisation led to a counter reaction, where decentralisation is not seen as a useful term anymore. Instead, other descriptors should be used, to consider specific features that the network enables. While the community seems largely in agreement that decentralisation has lost a lot of its usefulness as a way to analyse the network, there is less consensus on what other factors the network should be judged on.

As an observer of both networks this makes the current situation particularly interesting. One developer community seems to come to an agreement that one mental framework has lost some of its use, while the other developer community has not done so. Furthermore, it is not clear yet what framework should take its place instead. Is it a framework of analysing a network by its possible failure modes, or something else entirely?

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Decentralisation as a shifting mental framework

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As decentralised social networks grow and evolve over time, so does the meaning of the word decentralisation. People do not understand a meaning of a word in a vacuum, they form an understanding of what a word means based on their think other people think a term means. The term decentralisation is a good example of this: it is clearly an important term to the communities that make up networks like the fediverse. But the meaning of the term decentralisation has shifted over time. Communities take on a shared mental framework to understand a technology. Once a framework has been established, changes to that shared framework are slow, and can happen due to forces of other communities who have a different shared perspective.

The fediverse, and the networks that it grew out of, are decentralised social networks in two different ways: they are decentralised in a technical description of how the network architecture looks. But the fediverse is also decentralised in the sense that this became a core part of the identity of the network. For a variety of reasons, as the fediverse grew and matured, being decentralised became a core way how people on the fediverse understood the network themselves. When Elon Musk took over Twitter, it gave a strong validation of the idea that centralised ownership of social networking is bad, and thus that good social networks should be decentralised.

Over time, the meaning of the term ‘decentralisation’, as understood by people on the fediverse, grew more diffuse. Other characteristics of the network became conflated with the idea of the network being decentralised. Traits of centralised platforms that people deemed bad, such as a single algorithmic timeline controlled by an oligarch, became a template for how an alternative social network should do the opposite: only have a timeline where the content displayed is fully controlled by the user. The boundaries blurred between features resulting from a decentralised networking architecture versus those from human-focused product design. It is totally possible to create a decentralised social networking platform with only algorithmic timelines. But the connection between fediverse platforms largely only having ‘following’ feeds and the network being decentralised was regularly implied.

A network like the fediverse has an architecture that is easy to recognise as being decentralised: there are multiple independent servers that are all talking to each other, without one central entity. But there are other ways to create social networks that are decentralised, using a different architecture. Nostr is a good example of a decentralised social network that operates in a significantly different way, while also being clearly decentralised.

For the fediverse community, the mental model of decentralised networks such as the fediverse itself, but also email, became more dominant. There was less space to consider other ways to design a social network that is also decentralised. The size difference between the fediverse and the much smaller Nostr network made other alternatives easy to brush aside. But the growth of Bluesky and the ATmosphere network changed this dynamic.

The goal of Bluesky and ATProto is to create a decentralised social network, but with different characteristics and goals than the fediverse and ActivityPub have. For people on the fediverse, decentralisation became the main way how they analysed this competing network. As Bluesky is by far the largest app on the ATProto network, by multiple orders of magnitude, Bluesky not actually being decentralised became a common criticism. I made a similar argument in fall 2024, about how Bluesky has not meaningfully distributed power due to how clustered the people are around a single app. However, that is something different than the technological network architecture being (de)centralised. These criticisms became intertwined with each other, especially from the fediverse side.

In recent weeks, people have made some significant progress in using Bluesky (in technical terms: engaging with posts with Bluesky’s lexicon) with infrastructure that is entirely independent from the Bluesky company. This demonstrates the network being decentralised in a meaningful way. But as the term ‘decentralisation’ has become so intertwined with other meanings, both regarding other network architecture as well as the spread of the user base, that conversations around these developments became hopelessly confusing. The achievement of using Bluesky without using infrastructure owned by Bluesky PBC became solely analysed through the frame of “is the network decentralised”.

In all this discourse, it has become lost that decentralisation is a description of a network topology, and not an intrinsic Good. People do not actually care about decentralisation itself. Decentralisation is valuable because it enables other properties, such as network resilience, and are more resistant to capture by oligarchs.

Within the ATProto developer community, the discourse that essentialised decentralisation led to a counter reaction, where decentralisation is not seen as a useful term anymore. Instead, other descriptors should be used, to consider specific features that the network enables. While the community seems largely in agreement that decentralisation has lost a lot of its usefulness as a way to analyse the network, there is less consensus on what other factors the network should be judged on.

As an observer of both networks this makes the current situation particularly interesting. One developer community seems to come to an agreement that one mental framework has lost some of its use, while the other developer community has not done so. Furthermore, it is not clear yet what framework should take its place instead. Is it a framework of analysing a network by its possible failure modes, or something else entirely?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“The origin story of Pixelfed does have its roots in GNU social — and we've been heavily inspired by Mastodon as well.”

@firesidefedi
@dansup
@ozoned

RE: video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

And, here is what it (currently) looks like to log-out / sign-out of GreatApe on a mobile type screen.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it (currently) looks like to log-out / sign-out of GreatApe.

Notice that you do NOT create a GreatApe account. You use your existing Fediverse accout to use GreatApe.

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Ça serait marrant d'avoir le % d'instance du coup qui ne respecte donc ni la loi ni leurs utilisateurs•trises (européens•éennes) et qui dont logiquement devrait être bloquée :pikathinkhappy:

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Finalement le plus triste c'est que toutes les grosses instances officiel des projets du fédiverse sont hébergées, utilisent, voir les deux en même temps : Cloudflare/Amazon/Google/Fastly ... tu parle d'un truc pour échapper au GAFAM :blobPikaFacepaw:

Et heureusement qu'il fallait quitter les GAFAM après le truc de Trump sur la règle de diversité et tout ...

Bref le fediverse c'est juste un échec globalement total, ici un exemple avec pixelfed.social.
Mais c'est pareil avec mastodon.social par exemple.

résultat d la commande host sur pixelfed.social qui donne l'ipv4 104.26.15.176 et 172.67.69.185
ALT text detailsrésultat d la commande host sur pixelfed.social qui donne l'ipv4 104.26.15.176 et 172.67.69.185
Résulta de la commande whois sur les adresses utilisées par pixelfed.social qui donc renvois chez Cloudflare.

Donc illégal en Europe ...
ALT text detailsRésulta de la commande whois sur les adresses utilisées par pixelfed.social qui donc renvois chez Cloudflare. Donc illégal en Europe ...
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“The origin story of Pixelfed does have its roots in GNU social — and we've been heavily inspired by Mastodon as well.”

@firesidefedi
@dansup
@ozoned

RE: video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“The origin story of Pixelfed does have its roots in GNU social — and we've been heavily inspired by Mastodon as well.”

@firesidefedi
@dansup
@ozoned

RE: video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

is a great toolset. We are lucky to have both them and as resources to see trends along this part of the open social web. fedi.wrm.sr cc: @fediversenews

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

And, here is what it (currently) looks like to log-out / sign-out of GreatApe on a mobile type screen.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what it (currently) looks like to log-out / sign-out of GreatApe.

Notice that you do NOT create a GreatApe account. You use your existing Fediverse accout to use GreatApe.

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Today, besides other concerned individuals and organisations, our co-founder @michael co-signed and delivered a letter regarding the current UK technology policy to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.

We believe it is critical that the UK does not become dependent on US technologies which echo the corporate interests of Big Tech.

futureinstitute.tech/innovatio

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is one of the problems with centralized social-media — that your entire online existence and self can be deleted, and often, there is nothing you can do about it

That you can be unpersoned.

On the Fediverse (and other decentralized social-media (DeSo)) — you can protect yourself from this. You can self-host, and own and control your online identity & online self.

RE: twitter.com/SwittCraft/status/

From @swittcraft@twitter.com

"""
Due to TikTok not being able to tell between parody and reality when it comes to posts, my account was banned permanently. But hey, new day, new year right? I setup a new one! 

I lost literally everyone I followed so give me a follow so I can find ya! 
"""
ALT text detailsFrom @swittcraft@twitter.com """ Due to TikTok not being able to tell between parody and reality when it comes to posts, my account was banned permanently. But hey, new day, new year right? I setup a new one! I lost literally everyone I followed so give me a follow so I can find ya! """
Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Today, besides other concerned individuals and organisations, our co-founder @michael co-signed and delivered a letter regarding the current UK technology policy to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.

We believe it is critical that the UK does not become dependent on US technologies which echo the corporate interests of Big Tech.

futureinstitute.tech/innovatio

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I wish @Tusky had a "mentions" feed similar to Fedilab.

I.e., a screen (in the app) that only shows posts that "mention" me.

I get so many other non-mention notifications that I can (and at times often do) miss posts that mention me.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This has been asked for on the (broader) Fediverse for a long time, too.

(Longer than Threads has existed.)

Although, in practice, it is impossible to prevent it. Someone can take a screenshot of your post and comment on it — thus doing an ad hoc DIY quote-post.

RE: threads.net/@zuck/post/DHbavhJ

From Mark Zuckerberg ( @
@zuck@threads.net ):

"Also, a lot of people asked to only allow quotes and replies from their followers. You can now customize this per post to control who chimes in on your posts."
ALT text detailsFrom Mark Zuckerberg ( @ @zuck@threads.net ): "Also, a lot of people asked to only allow quotes and replies from their followers. You can now customize this per post to control who chimes in on your posts."
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

#FiresideFedi #Episode 17 starting now! With me today is the fantastically funny and intelligent @neil !

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

The results of the poll — can a block-list be misused?

If you filter-out the "don't care" and "huh?" votes, then —

It is about —

• 5% to 6% NO, block-lists cannot be misused, versus

• 94% to 95%, YES, block-lists can be misused.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The micro-blogging version of a podcast is — short-form video and short-form audio.

I previously wrote about that here, in the following thread:
mastodon.social/@reiver/113759

RE: bsky.app/profile/justingarriso

From Justin Garrison ( @justingarrison.com ):

"What's the microblogging version of a podcast?"
ALT text detailsFrom Justin Garrison ( @justingarrison.com ): "What's the microblogging version of a podcast?"
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Is Short Content Sometimes "Better"?

Short posts on Twitter, Mastodon, BlueSky, etc.

Short videos on TikTok, YouTube (Shorts), Vidzy, Loops, etc.

Could short content create a better user-experience (UX)?

🧵

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

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@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Thank you to folks that answered my #GTS poll. Seems like a LOT of folks don't know what GTS is! GTS or #GoToSocial is a #GO written #activityPub #server for small groups of folks that's super lightweight, fast and easy to install. You can find them on #Fediverse at @gotosocial .

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@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Finalement le plus triste c'est que toutes les grosses instances officiel des projets du fédiverse sont hébergées, utilisent, voir les deux en même temps : Cloudflare/Amazon/Google/Fastly ... tu parle d'un truc pour échapper au GAFAM :blobPikaFacepaw:

Et heureusement qu'il fallait quitter les GAFAM après le truc de Trump sur la règle de diversité et tout ...

Bref le fediverse c'est juste un échec globalement total, ici un exemple avec pixelfed.social.
Mais c'est pareil avec mastodon.social par exemple.

résultat d la commande host sur pixelfed.social qui donne l'ipv4 104.26.15.176 et 172.67.69.185
ALT text detailsrésultat d la commande host sur pixelfed.social qui donne l'ipv4 104.26.15.176 et 172.67.69.185
Résulta de la commande whois sur les adresses utilisées par pixelfed.social qui donc renvois chez Cloudflare.

Donc illégal en Europe ...
ALT text detailsRésulta de la commande whois sur les adresses utilisées par pixelfed.social qui donc renvois chez Cloudflare. Donc illégal en Europe ...
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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/19(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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@AeonCypher@lgbtqia.space · Reply to ➴➴➴Æ🜔Ɲ.Ƈꭚ⍴𝔥єɼ👩🏻‍💻's post

Okay, but we can also this now with the . Like, can handle search queries just fine.

So, just running on microcomputers, everyone can put on their own index whatever they want.

A person can _easily_ index 50,000 pages on a rapsberry pi.

A can broadcast any query to known peers. Each peer returns top-k results. The originating node can then aggregate and rank.

So @alice queries their FediSearch, it searches its own index and queries subscribed peers, those peers do the same thing. Nodes can choose who they trust, cache, etc.

The number of indexes pages will be something along the lines of `pages_per_nod * log(number_nodes)`. So a thousand nodes may only cover a million pages, but if the trust network is good, those are probably the most important million pages.

Also, I would venture that you'd have some nodes specializing in having a lot of pages: tens of millions, others just for stuff they like, others specifically for non-commercial interests. Selecting who you federate your search with really affects the ranking.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Thank you to folks that answered my #GTS poll. Seems like a LOT of folks don't know what GTS is! GTS or #GoToSocial is a #GO written #activityPub #server for small groups of folks that's super lightweight, fast and easy to install. You can find them on #Fediverse at @gotosocial .

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Thank you to folks that answered my #GTS poll. Seems like a LOT of folks don't know what GTS is! GTS or #GoToSocial is a #GO written #activityPub #server for small groups of folks that's super lightweight, fast and easy to install. You can find them on #Fediverse at @gotosocial .

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all you wonderful #Fedizens ! We have a big week of #shows coming up! All times are Eastern UTC -4.

Monday May 19th - 0900 - @neil - Neil is an #English #Internet, #telecoms, and #tech #lawyer (https://decoded.legal). We'll forgive him the lawyer bit. But I know he has some amazing and unique thoughts on the #Fediverse and I can't wait to talk with him! Let's hope his #twin #brother shows up as well. Oh shoot I guess I need to actually work on tomorrow's script huh? :-D

Friday May 23th - 1000 - @nikclayton with @pachli - Nik is a "gentleman programmer" that is the primary developer of #Pachli a "A full-featured Android Mastodon client, developed under cooperative principles." More clients, more choice, more innovation!

Saturday May 24th - 1900 - @kevin with @operationpuppet - Kevin is a builder of #puppets and streams it #live on #Owncast and #Peertube. His show is Operation Puppet, puppets aren't for kids anymore on this show. It's lots of fun and massively interesting to watch.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

@youronlyone@vivaldi.net

Happy 17th Year Anniversary social network!

Always strong! 🎊🎉🎂🍻🎆🥳🤹🏽

( )

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@AeonCypher@lgbtqia.space · Reply to ➴➴➴Æ🜔Ɲ.Ƈꭚ⍴𝔥єɼ👩🏻‍💻's post

Okay, but we can also this now with the . Like, can handle search queries just fine.

So, just running on microcomputers, everyone can put on their own index whatever they want.

A person can _easily_ index 50,000 pages on a rapsberry pi.

A can broadcast any query to known peers. Each peer returns top-k results. The originating node can then aggregate and rank.

So @alice queries their FediSearch, it searches its own index and queries subscribed peers, those peers do the same thing. Nodes can choose who they trust, cache, etc.

The number of indexes pages will be something along the lines of `pages_per_nod * log(number_nodes)`. So a thousand nodes may only cover a million pages, but if the trust network is good, those are probably the most important million pages.

Also, I would venture that you'd have some nodes specializing in having a lot of pages: tens of millions, others just for stuff they like, others specifically for non-commercial interests. Selecting who you federate your search with really affects the ranking.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those interested in supporting 's development, we do have an Open Collective page where community is welcome.

Even small contributions help sustain development and show there's interest in open source tools. Thanks to our existing sponsors who've already been helping move the project forward!

The goal remains the same: make building federated applications more accessible to developers so the can continue to grow and thrive.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just received word that @fedify wasn't selected for @nlnet's Open Call this round. While disappointing, I understand the competition was fierce with many worthy projects seeking limited funding.

The journey continues though— development will move forward at its own pace. Thanks to everyone who's shown interest and support for this project so far. Building tools for the remains important work, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you know of other funding opportunities that might be a good fit for open source tools, I'm all ears.

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gravitas

@gravitas@pl.ugh.im

The main flaw i see with #fedipact logic is: if meta was really more of a threat to Fedi then Fedi is to #Meta, why wouldnt “Project92” or whatever just start a covert instance runnin mastodon on a random domain name unaffiliated with meta (at least on the surface level) and just harvest all the data they want that way?

I just don’t see that much of a harmful impact in harvesting data that is already public, i get sending a message that we dont want corpos on #fediverse, but maybe we should start considering the harm Fedi can do to meta by using the ole “embrace, extend, extinguish” route as a sort of uno reverse card and out extend the corporations for once.

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@AeonCypher@lgbtqia.space · Reply to ➴➴➴Æ🜔Ɲ.Ƈꭚ⍴𝔥єɼ👩🏻‍💻's post

Okay, but we can also this now with the . Like, can handle search queries just fine.

So, just running on microcomputers, everyone can put on their own index whatever they want.

A person can _easily_ index 50,000 pages on a rapsberry pi.

A can broadcast any query to known peers. Each peer returns top-k results. The originating node can then aggregate and rank.

So @alice queries their FediSearch, it searches its own index and queries subscribed peers, those peers do the same thing. Nodes can choose who they trust, cache, etc.

The number of indexes pages will be something along the lines of `pages_per_nod * log(number_nodes)`. So a thousand nodes may only cover a million pages, but if the trust network is good, those are probably the most important million pages.

Also, I would venture that you'd have some nodes specializing in having a lot of pages: tens of millions, others just for stuff they like, others specifically for non-commercial interests. Selecting who you federate your search with really affects the ranking.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 17th anniversary to the very first fediverse post, by @evan

web.archive.org/web/2023060117

A screenshot of the first fediverse post from Evan Prodromou dated May 18, 2008, posted on the early fediverse platform Identica.

The text of the post is: "This is my first post."

Below the post is a partial list of people who liked and shared the post. Further below are license information about the Identica platform:

Identi.ca brought to you by E14N.
pump.io available under the Apache License 2.0.
JavaScript license information
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the first fediverse post from Evan Prodromou dated May 18, 2008, posted on the early fediverse platform Identica. The text of the post is: "This is my first post." Below the post is a partial list of people who liked and shared the post. Further below are license information about the Identica platform: Identi.ca brought to you by E14N. pump.io available under the Apache License 2.0. JavaScript license information
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@youronlyone@c.im · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup 🤹🏽🥳🎆

In time for the 17th Year Anniversary of the !

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

@youronlyone@vivaldi.net

Happy 17th Year Anniversary social network!

Always strong! 🎊🎉🎂🍻🎆🥳🤹🏽

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

Happy 17th Year Anniversary social network!

Always strong! 🎊🎉🎂🍻🎆🥳🤹🏽

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser @jrredho (6/6)

After the setup I configured the settings, browsed the web. was working like it used to and the FS didn't go haywire.

Finally, it fixed it.

I think this meme (see the image) suits me. In , you've the troubleshooter but on , you're the troubleshooter.

A meme comparing Windows and Linux users where windows users needs technical support for every minor inconvenience while linux users be like "Fine I'll do it myself"
ALT text detailsA meme comparing Windows and Linux users where windows users needs technical support for every minor inconvenience while linux users be like "Fine I'll do it myself"
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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser @jrredho (5/6)

This time I took the former approach. I opened and deleted without app data. And it worked (for real this time). Still I had zen app data lying in my system. So I manually deleted every one of them one by one. Afterwards I rebooted my system one last time and again installed Zen.

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser @jrredho (4/6)

I again rebooted the system and this time deleted every folder within `.../storage/default/` folder. Then tried to uninstall along with app data. And this time it worked, I uninstalled the browser (so it seems). However afterwards the FS went read-only. I rebooted. And there was ZEN, casually waiting for me in the taskbar.

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser @jrredho (3/6)

I traced the error to a certain file within `~.var/app/app.zen_browser.zen/.zen/nh9jf1x8.Default (release)/storage/default/https+++www.youtube.com/cache/morgue/81/` folder. I manually deleted the file and again tried to uninstall along with app data. It again caused an error saying that this time the error is within `.../https+++www.mastodon.social/` folder.

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser @jrredho (2/6)

So today, I decided to delete the browser. When I opened the Zen page in there were two options presented :
1. Delete the app
2. Delete the app along with app data
Initially, I decided to go with the latter one. But when I clicked uninstall, the Software Center showed me an error (see the image) and the FS went read-only. I rebooted the system.

GNOME Software Center showing an error when I try to uninstall Zen browser along with app data
ALT text detailsGNOME Software Center showing an error when I try to uninstall Zen browser along with app data
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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser
@jrredho (1/6)

Hey, so after two days of debugging I finally figured it out. I solved it. It was indeed the . The problem was with the Zen data stored in my system. I think some of it got corrupted.

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@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/18(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Rafael

@raffomania@mstdn.io

Here's my pitch for a federated bookmark manager and why it can make the indie web stronger.

rafa.ee/articles/introducing-l

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

What is the alternative to ?

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

漢字圏の人が見たら「⁂」って「森」をなんとなく想起する気がする。
は森なのかもしれないな… 🌳🌲🌴🪾🌵🏝️
ということは、我々はその木々に留まる鳥のような存在なのか 🐦
…あれ、たしかに、自分もむかし「鳥」として「つぶやいてた」記憶があるぞ… :tony_smirking:

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

漢字圏の人が見たら「⁂」って「森」をなんとなく想起する気がする。
は森なのかもしれないな… 🌳🌲🌴🪾🌵🏝️
ということは、我々はその木々に留まる鳥のような存在なのか 🐦
…あれ、たしかに、自分もむかし「鳥」として「つぶやいてた」記憶があるぞ… :tony_smirking:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: のシンボルとして ⁂ の文字を定着させようとする動き、一応ジワジワ広がってるのかな…
(日本語圏ではほとんど見かけない気がするけど :tony_normal:
typo.social/@FediverseSymbol/1

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Alma

@Innana_23x@pixelfed.social

Rocky Gorge in Kancamagus Highway, NH

#photography #forest #spring #fediverse #whitemountains
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Do you want to help testing @badgefed and provision your local test instance?

Easy

docker pull ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed:latest &&
docker run -v `pwd`/data:/app/data \
-p 8080:8080 \
-e SQLITE_DB_FILENAME=/app/data/badges.db \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Id=your-mastodon-username \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Type=Mastodon \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientId=your-mastodon-client-id \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientSecret=your-mastodon-client-secret \
-e MastodonConfig__Server=your-mastodon-server \
ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed

And then open a browser and go to http://localhost:8080 or http://localhost:8080/admin

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Do you want to help testing @badgefed and provision your local test instance?

Easy

docker pull ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed:latest &&
docker run -v `pwd`/data:/app/data \
-p 8080:8080 \
-e SQLITE_DB_FILENAME=/app/data/badges.db \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Id=your-mastodon-username \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Type=Mastodon \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientId=your-mastodon-client-id \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientSecret=your-mastodon-client-secret \
-e MastodonConfig__Server=your-mastodon-server \
ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed

And then open a browser and go to http://localhost:8080 or http://localhost:8080/admin

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Alma

@Innana_23x@pixelfed.social

Rocky Gorge in Kancamagus Highway, NH

#photography #forest #spring #fediverse #whitemountains
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

When you press that button (in the screenshot), and publish a post on the Fediverse —

For most users on the Fediverse —

Not only are you publishing that post on your host's website, but —

YOU ARE PUSHING that post to people and machines (including strangers) across the Fediverse.

If you do not want that to happen, then — don't press that button.

Instead, consider a private message, or using something such as Signal.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I have been trying to design a logo for FediCon.

(I am NOT a logo designer 🙂 )

I tried using the FediOrigami version of the Fediverse logo, to be part of it.

...

You can get the FediCon logo from here:
github.com/reiver/fedicon-logo

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114264

FediCon 2025
ALT text detailsFediCon 2025
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I have been trying to design a logo for FediCon.

(I am NOT a logo designer 🙂 )

I tried using the FediOrigami version of the Fediverse logo, to be part of it.

...

You can get the FediCon logo from here:
github.com/reiver/fedicon-logo

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114264

FediCon 2025
ALT text detailsFediCon 2025
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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

How hard would it be for a fediverse app to give me a daily or weekly notification about each of my saved drafts? So I can start a reply, decide it needs more thought, save it, and get reminded of it.

Bonus points for being able to schedule a reminder notification for each saved post. A day for this one, a week for this one, and so on.

@moshidon

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

This relay could even use the ActivityPub actor type "Feed".

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I think you could address this 'want' (for community feeds) by using relays.

A relay could represent a community.

And could selectively relay posts from specific users (across the Fediverse) that are part of that community.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

I remember some people years ago saying that — they wanted to "subscribe" to the "server live feeds" on community servers different from the one that they are on

This is a way of following & perhaps even joining a community without necessarily being on that server

Which for example is useful if you wanted to be part of more than one community but use the same account

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Some servers on the Fediverse represent a community.

Maybe a community of bird photographers, or a cognitive science community, or a community of open-source software developers, etc.

...

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@lambdasierra@hachyderm.io

I got one! My first "Nicole the Fediverse Chick" spam message!

Feels like a rite of passage

spam direct message "Hi, I'm Nicole! But you can call me the Fediverse Chick :D"
ALT text detailsspam direct message "Hi, I'm Nicole! But you can call me the Fediverse Chick :D"
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"The History of the Fediverse Logo"

stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-his

by Stefan Bohacek ( @stefan )

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

FEDIVERSE LOGO — Ⅎ

Andy Piper ( @andypiper ) says:

“Of course, we can’t just use an F [as a logo for the Fediverse], because Friendica took that one”

Well, we could (instead) use a variation of the "F" symbol.

We could (instead) use the TURNED CAPITAL F (U+2132) for a Fediverse logo.

It is considered an 'obsolete' symbol, and thus largely unused (despite being in Unicode).

We could make it a (new) logo for the Fediverse.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114523

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"On Symbols & Symbolism [with respect to the Fediverse Logo]"

andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/23/on-

by Andy Piper ( @andypiper )

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"A Brief History of the Fediverse Symbol"

wedistribute.org/2024/09/histo

by Sean Tilley ( @deadsuperhero )

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"The History of the Fediverse Logo"

stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-his

by Stefan Bohacek ( @stefan )

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@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks. I need your thoughts. I've started a NonProfit called BT Free, btfree.org, and I'm hoping to get thoughts on a question I had.

Do folks think it's ok if I link to the donations page for BT Free during Fireside Fedi and mention it during a show as well? I want to focus on the guest, but I'm going to have to start asking about donations somewhere, but I don't want to ask if folks think it's not ok.

Please boost this out so I can get as many thoughts as possible on this. I'm new to all of this and I really appreciate everyone's thoughts. Thank you all for being here and doing all you do!

#boostplease #poll #firesideFedi #FsF #show #interview #fediverse #fedi #podcast #fedicast #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofittech

OptionVoters
It's ok to mention BT Free on Fireside Fedi.24 (96%)
It is NOT ok to talk about BT Free.1 (4%)
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-16

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.3
- snac v2.77
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.9
- Vernissage Server v1.14.0
- NodeBB v4.4.0
- Lemmy Development Update April 2025
- How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments
- Blocking domains (Ghost)

Clients

- Moshidon v109
- aria v1.1.0
- Blorp v1.5.0
- Flohra: An open source client for Flohmarkt

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.4
- feed2fedi v3.2.1
- fedidb-nuxt: The next generation frontend for fedidb.org

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.40.0

Protocol

- FEP-82f6: Actor statuses
- FEP-0151: NodeInfo in Fediverse Software (2025 edition)
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Final comments)

Articles

- ActivityPub Quiz
- Owncast Newsletter May 2025
- My Dream Fediverse Platform
- Fediverse Report – #116

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196b6aa-923e-5f15-d203-8331fb2924de

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@ui3o

@ui3o@chaos.social · Reply to Emelia 👸🏻's post

@thisismissem
Ok, , let’s have a little game… Who‘s faster? 1.500 friends from or 1.500 friends from to reach the minimum counts? I bet they both will reach. Ready. go! (Pls share.)

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/17(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net でアカウント減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Do you want to help testing @badgefed and provision your local test instance?

Easy

docker pull ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed:latest &&
docker run -v `pwd`/data:/app/data \
-p 8080:8080 \
-e SQLITE_DB_FILENAME=/app/data/badges.db \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Id=your-mastodon-username \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Type=Mastodon \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientId=your-mastodon-client-id \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientSecret=your-mastodon-client-secret \
-e MastodonConfig__Server=your-mastodon-server \
ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed

And then open a browser and go to http://localhost:8080 or http://localhost:8080/admin

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser (5/5)

It can't be a fluke right if it happened twice.

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser (4/5)

But, the moment I opened Zen Browser suddenly the filesystem went read-only. Coincidence, I think not. This also happened when I was offline. I opened Zen it showed me the webpage, all good. I reloaded it, it showed me the classic thing "something unexpected happened". All good. But when I closed the , suddenly the FS went read-only.

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser (3/5)

To check the memory I used `sudo memtester 1024 5`. And EVERYTHING was fine. Even when I turned on the nothing changed. I opened the app, I also opened to browse and log in to this instance. Everything was fine.

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed @llutz @zenbrowser (2/5)

So, today morning I opened the laptop with turned off and checked the system. It was going alright. The filesystem was behaving normally like it should. I also double-checked it using `mount | grep "btrfs"` and `fastfetch`. To check the nvme drive, I used `sudo smartctl --xall /dev/nvme0n1p3` + the diagnostics tool in the bios menu.

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@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@tokyo_0 @abhijith @fossunleashed
@llutz (1/5)

I now think that I can pinpoint the problem of the filesystem going read-only and it's (probably) neither the FS itself nor the nvme drive. And definitely not the RAM.

The problem is a single app that's causing this or that's what I found and its the @zenbrowser browser.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-16

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.3
- snac v2.77
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.9
- Vernissage Server v1.14.0
- NodeBB v4.4.0
- Lemmy Development Update April 2025
- How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments
- Blocking domains (Ghost)

Clients

- Moshidon v109
- aria v1.1.0
- Blorp v1.5.0
- Flohra: An open source client for Flohmarkt

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.4
- feed2fedi v3.2.1
- fedidb-nuxt: The next generation frontend for fedidb.org

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.40.0

Protocol

- FEP-82f6: Actor statuses
- FEP-0151: NodeInfo in Fediverse Software (2025 edition)
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Final comments)

Articles

- ActivityPub Quiz
- Owncast Newsletter May 2025
- My Dream Fediverse Platform
- Fediverse Report – #116

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196b6aa-923e-5f15-d203-8331fb2924de

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-16

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.3
- snac v2.77
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.9
- Vernissage Server v1.14.0
- NodeBB v4.4.0
- Lemmy Development Update April 2025
- How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments
- Blocking domains (Ghost)

Clients

- Moshidon v109
- aria v1.1.0
- Blorp v1.5.0
- Flohra: An open source client for Flohmarkt

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.4
- feed2fedi v3.2.1
- fedidb-nuxt: The next generation frontend for fedidb.org

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.40.0

Protocol

- FEP-82f6: Actor statuses
- FEP-0151: NodeInfo in Fediverse Software (2025 edition)
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Final comments)

Articles

- ActivityPub Quiz
- Owncast Newsletter May 2025
- My Dream Fediverse Platform
- Fediverse Report – #116

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196b6aa-923e-5f15-d203-8331fb2924de

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-16

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.3
- snac v2.77
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.9
- Vernissage Server v1.14.0
- NodeBB v4.4.0
- Lemmy Development Update April 2025
- How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments
- Blocking domains (Ghost)

Clients

- Moshidon v109
- aria v1.1.0
- Blorp v1.5.0
- Flohra: An open source client for Flohmarkt

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.4
- feed2fedi v3.2.1
- fedidb-nuxt: The next generation frontend for fedidb.org

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.40.0

Protocol

- FEP-82f6: Actor statuses
- FEP-0151: NodeInfo in Fediverse Software (2025 edition)
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Final comments)

Articles

- ActivityPub Quiz
- Owncast Newsletter May 2025
- My Dream Fediverse Platform
- Fediverse Report – #116

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196b6aa-923e-5f15-d203-8331fb2924de

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-16

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.3
- snac v2.77
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.9.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.9
- Vernissage Server v1.14.0
- NodeBB v4.4.0
- Lemmy Development Update April 2025
- How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments
- Blocking domains (Ghost)

Clients

- Moshidon v109
- aria v1.1.0
- Blorp v1.5.0
- Flohra: An open source client for Flohmarkt

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.4
- feed2fedi v3.2.1
- fedidb-nuxt: The next generation frontend for fedidb.org

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.40.0

Protocol

- FEP-82f6: Actor statuses
- FEP-0151: NodeInfo in Fediverse Software (2025 edition)
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Final comments)

Articles

- ActivityPub Quiz
- Owncast Newsletter May 2025
- My Dream Fediverse Platform
- Fediverse Report – #116

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196b6aa-923e-5f15-d203-8331fb2924de

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

When updating a video, under Advanded settings > Video thumbnail PeerTube @peertube now lets you select a specific frame as the thumbnail directly from the video player.

A really handy interface not even YouTube has. The feature was likely released at least a few months ago but I only just noticed.

To improve metadata — and just for fun — I revised the thumbnails of all my videos.

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au · Reply to AJ Sadauskas's post

So my suspicion is that #Phanpy was somehow corrupted.

I'm not sure, however, if that's a symptom of a deeper issue, or the root cause itself.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue? If so, what were the steps to fixing it?

#YunoHost #yunohosthelp #yunohosters #yunohostadmin #phanpy #phanpysocial #phanpysocialdev #FediHelp #Fediverse #GoToSocial #GoToSocialAdmin #TechHelp #TechHelpNeeded #ServerHelp #Help

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Just found out yesterday that #SearxNG has links to #Fediverse when #searching. So searching #gitea for instance lists their #Mastodon and #Lemmy !

Thank you SeaxNG folks!

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Just found out yesterday that #SearxNG has links to #Fediverse when #searching. So searching #gitea for instance lists their #Mastodon and #Lemmy !

Thank you SeaxNG folks!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

@EUCommission that image I created long ago has gained new relevance..

Shows the map of EU countries with an overlay of a federated network, such as the Fediverse offers. Dark background, white text.
ALT text detailsShows the map of EU countries with an overlay of a federated network, such as the Fediverse offers. Dark background, white text.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Icons

github.com/reiver/fediverse-ic

Free, and in SVG format.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

In the year 2019, a scholarly paper misspelled the names of the Fediverse software —

Mastodon, Pixelfed, and Pleroma

As —

Mastadon, PixelFred, Plemora

This is the paper:

"Peer-to-Peer based Social Networks: A Comprehensive Survey"
arxiv.org/abs/2001.02611

@dansup

RE: mastodon.social/@dansup/103467

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I like this new feature on the Mastodon web-based front-end application — where, when you look at the someone else's profile, Mastodon shows you (some of the people) who follows this account that you also follow.

Although, I wish there was way that I could see the complete list of people — rather than just 2 or 3 people.

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

When updating a video, under Advanded settings > Video thumbnail PeerTube @peertube now lets you select a specific frame as the thumbnail directly from the video player.

A really handy interface not even YouTube has. The feature was likely released at least a few months ago but I only just noticed.

To improve metadata — and just for fun — I revised the thumbnails of all my videos.

Paolo Amoroso's avatar
Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

When updating a video, under Advanded settings > Video thumbnail PeerTube @peertube now lets you select a specific frame as the thumbnail directly from the video player.

A really handy interface not even YouTube has. The feature was likely released at least a few months ago but I only just noticed.

To improve metadata — and just for fun — I revised the thumbnails of all my videos.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

New blog post: some lessons in community building (my career pivots, to Mastodon and the ), in a recent chat with Michelle Goodall.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/16/som

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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AxWax

@axwax@chaos.social

I've done a little of adjacent tracks from the , featuring tracks by these fab people, which you should follow immediately:

@bazkie
@enoent
@jonnyfallout
@ldldn
@lehto
@ordosmarkzero
@polarity
@Skeewiff
@skysonix
@socool

The mix can be found on the @audiointerface website at audiointerface.org/shows/guest or your podcast client of choice...

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

New blog post: some lessons in community building (my career pivots, to Mastodon and the ), in a recent chat with Michelle Goodall.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/16/som

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Working on a new Loops app build after updating RN from 0.74.5 to 0.79.2 (hello new arch 😍)

I've also rewritten the main feed logic to better handle various screen sizes, no more broken feeds on Android 🥳

Stay tuned!

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Working on a new Loops app build after updating RN from 0.74.5 to 0.79.2 (hello new arch 😍)

I've also rewritten the main feed logic to better handle various screen sizes, no more broken feeds on Android 🥳

Stay tuned!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/16(12:00)

pawoo.net でアカウント減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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All Europeans 🇪🇺

@ueeu@vivaldi.net

You don't trust anyone else—not billionaire-run social networks, not instances managed by strangers with moderation policies that might separate you from your friends and favorite accounts.

So you've decided it's time to create your own instance, whether for yourself, your family, or a small community.

But you're unsure how to do it! You're not tech-savvy, and you're worried it won't work, that you'll fail, or that you won't be able to secure your new instance properly.

Fortunately, some companies now offer to set up an instance for you and handle all the technical aspects: installation, system updates, security, and more. All you need to do is manage it and enjoy it.

:friendica: :mastodon: :pixelfed: :funkwhale: :lemmy: :hubzilla: :peertube:

At least, that's the promise. 🙂

The website joinfediverse.wiki/Hosting_an_ lists some companies currently offering this service. It also provides a guide to help you choose the best host for your needs and outlines the questions you should consider.

From there, it's up to you to research the prices and terms of the companies you're interested in.

Has anyone here used the services from any of these companies? Is it really easy for non-technical people to install and manage an instance?

screenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers
ALT text detailsscreenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers
screenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers and some factors to consider
ALT text detailsscreenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers and some factors to consider
Travis F W's avatar
Travis F W

@travisfw@fosstodon.org

Is there a "firehose" of posts? would you just look at all the servers' live feeds? I'm considering attempting to train an algorithm to classify
* personal status (ate a sandwich)
* hashtag participation
* branding and promotion
* conversational
* memetics (cats/rats/moss)
* identity assertion
* etc
This is awkward because I feel a bit embarrassed that I don't already know how to do this.

(btw, would be a final academic project for a machine learning course)

MediaFederatedByFlipboard's avatar
MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
472 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@NUVOMagazine
@Yardbarker
@Adrenalinebr
@HBUK
@PopularScience

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

Marcel Stritzelberger's avatar
Marcel Stritzelberger

@marzlberger@neander.social

So, alle Inhalte von , aka entfernt und auf hier verwiesen. Fühlt sich richtig gut an.

ResearchBuzz: Firehose's avatar
ResearchBuzz: Firehose

@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

We Distribute: Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech. “Mastodon’s work to highlight their platform to journalists led to the opportunity to host an aperitivo, with special guests Save Social, at the International Journalism Festival (April 9th – 13th, 2025) in Perugia, Italy. IJF brings together people from across the news industry to talk about the issues they face and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/15/mastodon-giving-journalists-options-away-from-big-tech-we-distribute/

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All Europeans 🇪🇺

@ueeu@vivaldi.net

You don't trust anyone else—not billionaire-run social networks, not instances managed by strangers with moderation policies that might separate you from your friends and favorite accounts.

So you've decided it's time to create your own instance, whether for yourself, your family, or a small community.

But you're unsure how to do it! You're not tech-savvy, and you're worried it won't work, that you'll fail, or that you won't be able to secure your new instance properly.

Fortunately, some companies now offer to set up an instance for you and handle all the technical aspects: installation, system updates, security, and more. All you need to do is manage it and enjoy it.

:friendica: :mastodon: :pixelfed: :funkwhale: :lemmy: :hubzilla: :peertube:

At least, that's the promise. 🙂

The website joinfediverse.wiki/Hosting_an_ lists some companies currently offering this service. It also provides a guide to help you choose the best host for your needs and outlines the questions you should consider.

From there, it's up to you to research the prices and terms of the companies you're interested in.

Has anyone here used the services from any of these companies? Is it really easy for non-technical people to install and manage an instance?

screenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers
ALT text detailsscreenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers
screenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers and some factors to consider
ALT text detailsscreenshot of the long table available in the website showing the hosting providers and some factors to consider
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ResearchBuzz: Firehose

@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

We Distribute: Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech. “Mastodon’s work to highlight their platform to journalists led to the opportunity to host an aperitivo, with special guests Save Social, at the International Journalism Festival (April 9th – 13th, 2025) in Perugia, Italy. IJF brings together people from across the news industry to talk about the issues they face and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/15/mastodon-giving-journalists-options-away-from-big-tech-we-distribute/

Réseau ESS du Pays d'Ancenis's avatar
Réseau ESS du Pays d'Ancenis

@esspaysdancenis@piaille.fr

Hello ! ce sont nos premiers pas sur
Notre intention à terme est de pouvoir conseiller des outils de la comme @mobilizon @peertube ou @Castopod aux membres de notre réseau.
Suivez-nous pour en savoir plus sur l'ESS sur ce territoire entre et !
Merci pour votre accueil !

Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸's avatar
Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

HEY! I just found the fix for the webfinger "403 forbidden” problem I have been having to get my wordpress blog working fully with ActivityPub @pfefferle!

Looks like for nginx based servers if you are rolling your own or you have a strict web host you need to create a location statement in your nginx config options

The code to add to your options is:

location ^~ /.well-known/webfinger {
auth_basic off;
allow all;
default_type text/plain;
try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$args;
break;
}

From this wordpress support question:

wordpress.org/support/topic/i-

After adding this, the test at webfinger.net/lookup outputs a proper response and Wordpress clears the 'webfinger' error in SiteHealth.

Yay!

A screenshot of the response from webfinger.net when I try my website shows a 403 Forbidden error in the Request Log
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the response from webfinger.net when I try my website shows a 403 Forbidden error in the Request Log
A screenshot after implementing the code in the nginx file shows a successful request and JSON Resource Descriptor lookup.
ALT text detailsA screenshot after implementing the code in the nginx file shows a successful request and JSON Resource Descriptor lookup.
just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

We allowed advertisement giants to become the pillars of our society. And advertise they do. They sell the naked greed of hypercapitalism.

But this is very clear: molochs aren't pillars in any way. They're the Blob of horror movies, gobbling the lifeblood of people. Corporate social media are parasitical.

🌻 Luckily we have good alternatives.
Our era begins ✊
We're in control on this

💪 Much help came from @EUCommission via @nlnet

Now a unfolds.. 💃🕺

Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸's avatar
Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

HEY! I just found the fix for the webfinger "403 forbidden” problem I have been having to get my wordpress blog working fully with ActivityPub @pfefferle!

Looks like for nginx based servers if you are rolling your own or you have a strict web host you need to create a location statement in your nginx config options

The code to add to your options is:

location ^~ /.well-known/webfinger {
auth_basic off;
allow all;
default_type text/plain;
try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$args;
break;
}

From this wordpress support question:

wordpress.org/support/topic/i-

After adding this, the test at webfinger.net/lookup outputs a proper response and Wordpress clears the 'webfinger' error in SiteHealth.

Yay!

A screenshot of the response from webfinger.net when I try my website shows a 403 Forbidden error in the Request Log
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the response from webfinger.net when I try my website shows a 403 Forbidden error in the Request Log
A screenshot after implementing the code in the nginx file shows a successful request and JSON Resource Descriptor lookup.
ALT text detailsA screenshot after implementing the code in the nginx file shows a successful request and JSON Resource Descriptor lookup.
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

My friend Momodou has been trying to rebuild his families house in The Gambia now for a few years now. This is probably the first ever house funded thru the ! If you have any money to spare let's help the Barry family have a home again! Every donation helps @Sbarry8520 so much, he really appreciates it!

paypal.me/brandugla

mstdn.social/@Sbarry8520/11450

The foundation of a small house in The Gambia
ALT text detailsThe foundation of a small house in The Gambia
rakoo's avatar
rakoo

@rakoo@blah.rako.space

Comme ActivityPub est pas du tout intégré dans les navigateurs, lorsqu'un trouve un contenu intéressant sur une instance qui n'est pas la sienne il y a de la friction pour interagir: il faut copier l'url, revenir dans son instance, chercher, attendre.

Il y a bien des extensions, mais c'est beaucoup de code et ça ne marche que sur Mastodon. Mais moi je veux naviguer le fediverse, pas le Mastoverse.

Du coup j'ai fait un bookmarklet tout bête qui fait le travail à ma place: c'est un signet standard sauf qu'à la place d'une url on peut mettre du code javascript. Et ce code javascript va lancer une recherche dans mon instance avec le contenu en question.

Pouet, post ou commentaire lemmy, vidéo peertube, événement mobilizon, ça marche partout.

Pour installer, rien de plus simple:
1. créer un signet
2. mettre le code minifié dans l'adresse, et par exemple "ouvrir dans mastodon" comme nom
3. c'est tout !

Le code est ici, servez-vous allègrement: https://git.sr.ht/~rakoo/bookmarklets

EDIT: si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les bookmarklets et comprendre comment on s'en sert, comment on les installe, voici un lien qui explique les choses: https://mastercaweb.unistra.fr/actualites/culture-web/bookmarklet/

#ActivityPub #fediverse #FautToutFaireSoiMemeIci
rakoo's avatar
rakoo

@rakoo@blah.rako.space

Comme ActivityPub est pas du tout intégré dans les navigateurs, lorsqu'un trouve un contenu intéressant sur une instance qui n'est pas la sienne il y a de la friction pour interagir: il faut copier l'url, revenir dans son instance, chercher, attendre.

Il y a bien des extensions, mais c'est beaucoup de code et ça ne marche que sur Mastodon. Mais moi je veux naviguer le fediverse, pas le Mastoverse.

Du coup j'ai fait un bookmarklet tout bête qui fait le travail à ma place: c'est un signet standard sauf qu'à la place d'une url on peut mettre du code javascript. Et ce code javascript va lancer une recherche dans mon instance avec le contenu en question.

Pouet, post ou commentaire lemmy, vidéo peertube, événement mobilizon, ça marche partout.

Pour installer, rien de plus simple:
1. créer un signet
2. mettre le code minifié dans l'adresse, et par exemple "ouvrir dans mastodon" comme nom
3. c'est tout !

Le code est ici, servez-vous allègrement: https://git.sr.ht/~rakoo/bookmarklets

EDIT: si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les bookmarklets et comprendre comment on s'en sert, comment on les installe, voici un lien qui explique les choses: https://mastercaweb.unistra.fr/actualites/culture-web/bookmarklet/

#ActivityPub #fediverse #FautToutFaireSoiMemeIci
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

LOL 🙂

FWIW, you can pay someone else to deal with the managing of your server.

RE: mastodon.social/@byte@awawa.cl

just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

We allowed advertisement giants to become the pillars of our society. And advertise they do. They sell the naked greed of hypercapitalism.

But this is very clear: molochs aren't pillars in any way. They're the Blob of horror movies, gobbling the lifeblood of people. Corporate social media are parasitical.

🌻 Luckily we have good alternatives.
Our era begins ✊
We're in control on this

💪 Much help came from @EUCommission via @nlnet

Now a unfolds.. 💃🕺

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au · Reply to AJ Sadauskas's post

So over to the command line. First, a sudo apt update.

Debian fetches the updates as it should. It says:

"Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
1 package can be upgraded. Run 'apt list --upgradable' to see it."

Apt list --upgradable mentions: monarx-agent/bookworm 4.2.72-master amd64 [upgradable from: 4.2.62-master]

Okay, so with that done, let's try the three commands YunoHost recommended:

sudo apt install --fix-broken produces the following output:

"Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 1 not upgraded.
1 not fully installed or removed.
After this operation, 0 B of additional disk space will be used.
Setting up yunohost (12.0.16) ...
Regenerating configuration, this might take a while...
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/yunohost", line 108, in <module>
main()
File "/usr/bin/yunohost", line 97, in main
yunohost.cli(
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/__init__.py", line 41, in cli
ret = moulinette.cli(
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/__init__.py", line 140, in cli
).run(args, output_as=output_as, timeout=timeout)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/interfaces/cli.py", line 521, in run
ret = self.actionsmap.process(args, timeout=timeout)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/actionsmap.py", line 579, in process
return func(**arguments)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 1755, in app_ssowatconf
local_manifest = _get_manifest_of_app(setting_path)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 2269, in _get_manifest_of_app
manifest = _convert_v1_manifest_to_v2(manifest)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 2397, in _convert_v1_manifest_to_v2
install_questions = manifest["arguments"]["install"]
~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^^^^^^^
KeyError: 'arguments'
dpkg: error processing package yunohost (--configure):
installed yunohost package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
yunohost
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)"

Typing sudo dpkg --configure -a gives us the following:

Setting up yunohost (12.0.16) ...
Regenerating configuration, this might take a while...
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/yunohost", line 108, in <module>
main()
File "/usr/bin/yunohost", line 97, in main
yunohost.cli(
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/__init__.py", line 41, in cli
ret = moulinette.cli(
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/__init__.py", line 140, in cli
).run(args, output_as=output_as, timeout=timeout)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/interfaces/cli.py", line 521, in run
ret = self.actionsmap.process(args, timeout=timeout)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/moulinette/actionsmap.py", line 579, in process
return func(**arguments)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 1755, in app_ssowatconf
local_manifest = _get_manifest_of_app(setting_path)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 2269, in _get_manifest_of_app
manifest = _convert_v1_manifest_to_v2(manifest)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/yunohost/app.py", line 2397, in _convert_v1_manifest_to_v2
install_questions = manifest["arguments"]["install"]
~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^^^^^^^
KeyError: 'arguments'
dpkg: error processing package yunohost (--configure):
installed yunohost package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
yunohost"

And let's try sudo dpkg --audit:

"The following packages are only half configured, probably due to problems
configuring them the first time. The configuration should be retried using
dpkg --configure <package> or the configure menu option in dselect:
yunohost manageable and configured self-hosting server"

Okay.

So.

Any idea what's going on here?

What should I try next to fix this?

(3/3)

#YunoHost #GoToSocial #Fediverse #FediHelp #Linux #SelfHost #SelfHosters #SelfHostedSoftware #python #yunohosthelp @yunohost @yunohost

Reading package lists... Done                          
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
1 package can be upgraded. Run 'apt list --upgradable' to see it.
ALT text detailsReading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done 1 package can be upgraded. Run 'apt list --upgradable' to see it.
Réseau ESS du Pays d'Ancenis's avatar
Réseau ESS du Pays d'Ancenis

@esspaysdancenis@piaille.fr

Hello ! ce sont nos premiers pas sur
Notre intention à terme est de pouvoir conseiller des outils de la comme @mobilizon @peertube ou @Castopod aux membres de notre réseau.
Suivez-nous pour en savoir plus sur l'ESS sur ce territoire entre et !
Merci pour votre accueil !

Paolo Amoroso's avatar
Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

PSA

Mastodon has a great translation tool that lets people read your posts in their favorite languages.

But the feature works only if you set the default language of posts (Preferences > Other > POSTING DEFAULTS > Posting language) and override it when posting in languages other than the default (click the language name button in the post editor).

Paolo Amoroso's avatar
Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@oldbytes.space

PSA

Mastodon has a great translation tool that lets people read your posts in their favorite languages.

But the feature works only if you set the default language of posts (Preferences > Other > POSTING DEFAULTS > Posting language) and override it when posting in languages other than the default (click the language name button in the post editor).

just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

Social media is as social as Las Vegas where giants as telecom providers of society, take care of the lightshow to lure us in.

@Sironimo and Jonas Kießling argue for more deliberate design of our communication mechanisms. The of and gives control back to people, allows us to rethink how we want to interact. There's a big role for to help devs address needs in and .

discuss.coding.social/t/articl

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Good morning Fedi friends!

Today I'm feeling excitement over the fediverse intro video we're making... and fear about the feedback it will generate. SO. MUCH. PRESSURE!

The has become my happy online place. With this video project I'm putting myself out there so much (with my face, my voice) advocating for it. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone daily... but I know it's for a great cause.

Please be kind once the video is out... it'll be the result of tens of hours of work 🥲

Patrick Wu :neocat_flag_bi:'s avatar
Patrick Wu :neocat_flag_bi:

@patrick@hatoya.cafe

Sometimes stuff like this reminds me that blog can be also part of the Fediverse

A screenshot of a Wordpress Blog blog.gtk.org being rendered as a post in Sharkey
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a Wordpress Blog blog.gtk.org being rendered as a post in Sharkey
Patrick Wu :neocat_flag_bi:'s avatar
Patrick Wu :neocat_flag_bi:

@patrick@hatoya.cafe

Sometimes stuff like this reminds me that blog can be also part of the Fediverse

A screenshot of a Wordpress Blog blog.gtk.org being rendered as a post in Sharkey
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a Wordpress Blog blog.gtk.org being rendered as a post in Sharkey
ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/15(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

ICYMI

My piece on Mastodon's aperitivo at last month was published late last night whilst I was sleeping 😴

Thanks again to @deadsuperhero for picking it up and publishing with WeDistribute!

wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Taking Control of Your Timeline - in Different Ways

platforms as well as offer to give the user control of their timeline - in contrast with the control that Big Tech Platforms have with their algorithmic timelines.

But the approach is surprisingly different: fediverse platforms like Mastodon give you control over *how* you see the content you follow, whereas Bluesky gives you control over *what* content you see

fediversereport.com/taking-con

rakoo's avatar
rakoo

@rakoo@blah.rako.space

Comme ActivityPub est pas du tout intégré dans les navigateurs, lorsqu'un trouve un contenu intéressant sur une instance qui n'est pas la sienne il y a de la friction pour interagir: il faut copier l'url, revenir dans son instance, chercher, attendre.

Il y a bien des extensions, mais c'est beaucoup de code et ça ne marche que sur Mastodon. Mais moi je veux naviguer le fediverse, pas le Mastoverse.

Du coup j'ai fait un bookmarklet tout bête qui fait le travail à ma place: c'est un signet standard sauf qu'à la place d'une url on peut mettre du code javascript. Et ce code javascript va lancer une recherche dans mon instance avec le contenu en question.

Pouet, post ou commentaire lemmy, vidéo peertube, événement mobilizon, ça marche partout.

Pour installer, rien de plus simple:
1. créer un signet
2. mettre le code minifié dans l'adresse, et par exemple "ouvrir dans mastodon" comme nom
3. c'est tout !

Le code est ici, servez-vous allègrement: https://git.sr.ht/~rakoo/bookmarklets

EDIT: si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les bookmarklets et comprendre comment on s'en sert, comment on les installe, voici un lien qui explique les choses: https://mastercaweb.unistra.fr/actualites/culture-web/bookmarklet/

#ActivityPub #fediverse #FautToutFaireSoiMemeIci
Rhys's avatar
Rhys

@rhyseverquill@social.coop

, I need your help.

I'm raising £8,125 to introduce to ethical, decentralised platforms like .

I want to:

🚀 Launch a Mastodon instance for local people

👨‍🏫 Run workshops in schools teaching safe social networking

📢 Champion the in the indie sector

Don’t let and kill . Can you help us reach our target of 25 new lifetime members by mid-June?

You can join no matter where you live.

Donate: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/join-the-f

"Join the fight against big tech" is large bold text overlaid on a glitchy version of Mark Zuckerberg with black tape over his eyes. The background is a geometric pattern.
ALT text details"Join the fight against big tech" is large bold text overlaid on a glitchy version of Mark Zuckerberg with black tape over his eyes. The background is a geometric pattern.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

To be fair, this type of thing can happen on the Fediverse, too — if you are on someone else's server.

But, the advantage that decentralized social-media has, over centralized social-media, is —

This isn't the end.

You can either go to another server instance.

Or, you can create your own server instance (i.e., self-host), and then no one can suspend your account.

RE: mastodon.social/@bruces/114495

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I am humbled and thrilled to be a member of the @fediforum Advisory Board!

It was formed to address the hard questions, and to make the most welcoming and ispiring gathering to push our beloved to a brighter future.

Proudly, I am the youngest and hands-down the craziest member of the board—I joined our first meeting from @ilcubobeach, with a beer in my hand. 😎

Reach out if you have issues, questions, or ideas to raise. I am, we are, all ears.

It’s so cool to collaborate with this group of incredibly skilled people!

Long live the Fediverse ⁂ ❤️

mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’m really happy to have been asked to join the new FediForum Advisory Board that is helping to guide and steer the future of the event.

We are proud to announce the first-ever FediForum advisory board. We are very glad to have such an incredible group of committed and experienced Open Social Web pioneers and advocates come together to advise FediForum and help move the Open Social Web forward.

Check out fediforum.org/people

— FediForum (@fediforum) 2025-05-06T18:49:33.513Z

FediForum has been an important part of the development of the Fediverse over the past couple of years. It has provided a space for projects to share their latest releases and features, and also enabled the serendipitous sharing of needs and ideas. The Projects page on the FediForum site documents a few of the collaborations that have come out of the event already.

I particularly remember how Ben Pate came to share what he was building (Emissary), how several creators in the music space came together during the same event to discuss their hopes for new social channels to connect with their audiences, and how that evolved into both Bandwagon, and The Indie Beat FM. I’ve loved being a part of these kinds of conversations!

An unconference can be difficult to navigate to some people, but it can also enable exactly these kinds of unexpected, delightful fusions of shared interest and technical know-how. At the same time, there’s also a lot of value in more organised, formal events with agendas known in advance. My own belief is that there’s space for both formats to support the Fediverse community, and I hope to see these happen in the coming years. In the meantime, you’ll see some adjustments to the format of FediForum itself, in response to feedback heard at recent town halls.

I’ve helped to run various unconference format events in person in the past; I’m also a public speaker; and, I have been a community organiser myself. I know how complicated it can be to make events like FediForum happen! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help keep this important shared space open, available, and valuable for the future. I’m also delighted about the wonderful group of people that are on the advisory board – we have a shared passion for the Fediverse, and more importantly, we care about the humans that are part of it.

Looking forward to seeing folks again at FediForum, June 5-7.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My collection of verified accounts of news organizations, that can be followed from (& anywhere else in the ) contains now:

564 federated by @Flipboard
404 on @Mastodon
45 federated by @threads
20 bridged thanks to @snarfed.org
3 federated by @index ()
1 on @peertube &
1 on @sharkey

fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Who's missing?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

To be fair, this type of thing can happen on the Fediverse, too — if you are on someone else's server.

But, the advantage that decentralized social-media has, over centralized social-media, is —

This isn't the end.

You can either go to another server instance.

Or, you can create your own server instance (i.e., self-host), and then no one can suspend your account.

RE: mastodon.social/@bruces/114495

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My collection of verified accounts of news organizations, that can be followed from (& anywhere else in the ) contains now:

564 federated by @Flipboard
404 on @Mastodon
45 federated by @threads
20 bridged thanks to @snarfed.org
3 federated by @index ()
1 on @peertube &
1 on @sharkey

fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Who's missing?

Ashley Marie's avatar
Ashley Marie

@theashleymarie29@pixelfed.social

When I think of the things I enjoy the most about New Hampshire, I think about the smell of the spring breeze delicately perfumed with the delightful scent of our state flower, the purple lilac. And, she ain't so bad to look at, either!

#spring #growth #NH #NewHampshire #stateflower #purplelilac #lilac #bloomscroll #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #photo #photography #amateurphotography #getoutdoors #getoutside #S25Ultra #Samsung #pixelfed #fediverse
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Taking Control of Your Timeline - in Different Ways

platforms as well as offer to give the user control of their timeline - in contrast with the control that Big Tech Platforms have with their algorithmic timelines.

But the approach is surprisingly different: fediverse platforms like Mastodon give you control over *how* you see the content you follow, whereas Bluesky gives you control over *what* content you see

fediversereport.com/taking-con

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Taking Control of Your Timeline – in Different Ways

One of the main ways that decentralised social networking platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon use to advertise themselves is that they gives people control over their timelines. Bluesky’s website highlights this as its primary feature, saying “Your timeline, your choice – Stay focused on your friend group, keep up-to-date on the latest news, or explore with an algorithm that learns what you like. On Bluesky, there’s a feed for that.” Mastodon takes a similar approach, and puts it front and center on the joinmastodon.org website, saying “Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see.” Both platforms share a common critique, namely that Big Tech’s control over algorithmic feeds results in systemic problems, and both see a solution in giving people control over their feeds.

But examining the different approaches taken by platforms in the fediverse and ATmosphere1 shows that both networks take quite different approaches. Moreover, these approaches seem compatible with each other, and it’s been surprising to me that no platform has really tried to unify these yet.

How Bluesky gives you choice

Bluesky is focused on giving people choice. Instead of one ‘For You’ feed with an opaque algorithm that Big Tech platforms have, Bluesky offers the users to subscribe to any number of feeds. New users start with a simple following feed, as well as an algorithmic feed, the Discover feed. AT Protocol (ATProto) allows people to create any type of feed, that others can subscribe to. Other tools and businesses have popped up to take advantage of this, such as Graze and Skyfeed. These tools give people the option to build their own custom feeds.

ATProto can be understood as one massive pool of data, that is publicly accessible to everyone. Users control their data, but it’s visible to any app. Every application build on top of ATProto takes a portion of that data, restructures it and presents it to the user via a client. A custom feed is effectively a application that is build on ATProto. It takes a small portion of the data of the entire network, and presents it to the user. For example, the News Feed is a custom feed made by an independent developer, which shows articles posted made by news organisations. It functions by taking only the Bluesky posts made by news organisations from the giant data pool that is the ATmosphere network, and orders the post in chronological order, and presents that to the user. Another example is the Moss Feed, which looks for all the Bluesky posts that contain pictures of moss in the entire network, and show those moss pictures to people who subscribe to the feed..

This gives us an answer as to what Bluesky means when the company says “your timeline, your choice”. The choice is that people can choose which part the entire network they want to see. They can choose to see the posts from the accounts they follow, they can choose to see posts from news organisations. The choice is in the data, and people express that choice by using a custom feed.

Fediverse platforms and choice

Fediverse platforms take a different approach to user choice over their timeline. Mastodon2 gives a user three feeds, the home timeline, which is the feed of what you follow, and by far the most important feed in Mastodon. (Mastodon also a few other feeds, which are significantly deprioritised.3) Where Bluesky wants to give people control by letting them pick any subset of the entire data of the network to see, Mastodon wants users to only see the content you opted in by following. This is the user choice that Mastodon advertises with on their site, where they say that “your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most”, meaning posts from accounts you follow.

Mastodon has a fairly strict idea of what content should be shown in your Home timeline: only content you follow. This is often the accounts you follow, but can also be hashtags. Nor does it have to be microblogging posts: Mastodon will happily show you content from other types of software, from WordPress articles to PeerTube videos to podcast episodes to RSS. As long as you can follow it via ActivityPub, it shows up in your Home timeline. It does not even have to abide by Mastodon’s own restrictions: a Mastodon post is limited to 500 characters by default, but other servers can set different limits. A Mastodon server with a 500 character limit will still show posts with a much higher character limit. The only restriction is that it has to be content you followed, or got boosted by an account you follow.

Mastodon also has a stronger focus on control over the content in your Home timeline. As the Home timeline is so important, there are many ways for users to take granular control over what they see. You can mute accounts you follow for a time period (helpful if someone is live blogging an event you are not interested in), turn off boosts from specific accounts if they have a tendency to boost too many posts, and a variety of other features.

Other fediverse software takes this a step further: Phanpy is a client for Mastodon, with a unique Catch-Up feature. This takes all the posts from your Home timeline from the last few hours, and gives you the option to display them in any way you want. You can group the posts by Author, sort them chronologically or reverse-chronologically, only display boosted posts sorted by boosts, and much more. Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform which shares quite some of the design features with Mastodon. It also has a strong focus on a Home timeline with content you follow, but with even more features to give users control over how the content on that Home timeline is displayed. The screenshot below displays the wide variety of options that people have to change how their Home timeline is displayed.

A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.

The wide variety of options that Bonfire gives represent the ideal vision of fediverse platforms on what user choice for your timeline looks like: the content you follow, with all the tools you need to organise that content.

Two approaches to a similar problem

Comparing these two networks, I find it interesting to see that their approaches to control over your feeds are quite different. Bluesky’s approach is great for discoverability. There is a lot of posts on the network that I’m interested in seeing that are made by accounts that I don’t follow. Custom feeds are absolutely great for that. Mastodon is great for giving me control over how I see the content I already decided to follow. There are a great many ways to shape and fine-tune my home feed exactly the way I want, and deal with annoyances as they pop up. Tools like Phanpy’s CatchUp give an unparalleled amount of control that no other platform even come close to.

People have been looking for alternatives to how Big Tech platforms handle their algorithmic feeds. Bluesky’s answer is to give people a maximum amount of control over which data they want to see, with fairly limited ways to control how that data is then displayed. Various fediverse platforms take a different approach: the only data you see is what you have deliberately selected for, with a maximum amount of control on how that data is displayed. That both networks have taken a different approach and focus on how to build better timeline, is a reflection on the belief systems of the people building these new social networks. Bluesky is focused on open and public data, and the custom feeds allow anyone to access that data. Mastodon sees the problem as that corporations control what you see, and as such only shows content that you have deliberately opted in to see. 

What’s interesting to me is that these approaches are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it is totally possible to build a system that provides both: The discoverability of custom feeds, with the customisability of Bonfire’s filtering system. It’s what I’m looking for, at least.


Every week, I publish two reports about everything that is happening in the fediverse and in the ATmosphere. You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:


  1. The network that consists of platforms that use ATProtocol. Bluesky is by far the biggest platform on this network. ↩︎
  2. Other fediverse microblogging platforms like Misskey or Pleroma operate the same. ↩︎
  3. Mastodon also has a local timeline, which shows all posts that are made on your server, and the federated timeline, shows posts from all accounts that everyone on your server follows. This does not scale particularly well: on Mastodon’s flagship server mastodon.social the local timeline and federated timeline update every second with a dozen new posts, making it literally impossible to read the timelines. There is also a Trending feed, which shows popular posts from across the network. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Frozen green moss
ALT text detailsFrozen green moss
A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
ALT text detailsA selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Taking Control of Your Timeline - in Different Ways

platforms as well as offer to give the user control of their timeline - in contrast with the control that Big Tech Platforms have with their algorithmic timelines.

But the approach is surprisingly different: fediverse platforms like Mastodon give you control over *how* you see the content you follow, whereas Bluesky gives you control over *what* content you see

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Taking Control of Your Timeline – in Different Ways

One of the main ways that decentralised social networking platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon use to advertise themselves is that they gives people control over their timelines. Bluesky’s website highlights this as its primary feature, saying “Your timeline, your choice – Stay focused on your friend group, keep up-to-date on the latest news, or explore with an algorithm that learns what you like. On Bluesky, there’s a feed for that.” Mastodon takes a similar approach, and puts it front and center on the joinmastodon.org website, saying “Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see.” Both platforms share a common critique, namely that Big Tech’s control over algorithmic feeds results in systemic problems, and both see a solution in giving people control over their feeds.

But examining the different approaches taken by platforms in the fediverse and ATmosphere1 shows that both networks take quite different approaches. Moreover, these approaches seem compatible with each other, and it’s been surprising to me that no platform has really tried to unify these yet.

How Bluesky gives you choice

Bluesky is focused on giving people choice. Instead of one ‘For You’ feed with an opaque algorithm that Big Tech platforms have, Bluesky offers the users to subscribe to any number of feeds. New users start with a simple following feed, as well as an algorithmic feed, the Discover feed. AT Protocol (ATProto) allows people to create any type of feed, that others can subscribe to. Other tools and businesses have popped up to take advantage of this, such as Graze and Skyfeed. These tools give people the option to build their own custom feeds.

ATProto can be understood as one massive pool of data, that is publicly accessible to everyone. Users control their data, but it’s visible to any app. Every application build on top of ATProto takes a portion of that data, restructures it and presents it to the user via a client. A custom feed is effectively a application that is build on ATProto. It takes a small portion of the data of the entire network, and presents it to the user. For example, the News Feed is a custom feed made by an independent developer, which shows articles posted made by news organisations. It functions by taking only the Bluesky posts made by news organisations from the giant data pool that is the ATmosphere network, and orders the post in chronological order, and presents that to the user. Another example is the Moss Feed, which looks for all the Bluesky posts that contain pictures of moss in the entire network, and show those moss pictures to people who subscribe to the feed..

This gives us an answer as to what Bluesky means when the company says “your timeline, your choice”. The choice is that people can choose which part the entire network they want to see. They can choose to see the posts from the accounts they follow, they can choose to see posts from news organisations. The choice is in the data, and people express that choice by using a custom feed.

Fediverse platforms and choice

Fediverse platforms take a different approach to user choice over their timeline. Mastodon2 gives a user three feeds, the home timeline, which is the feed of what you follow, and by far the most important feed in Mastodon. (Mastodon also a few other feeds, which are significantly deprioritised.3) Where Bluesky wants to give people control by letting them pick any subset of the entire data of the network to see, Mastodon wants users to only see the content you opted in by following. This is the user choice that Mastodon advertises with on their site, where they say that “your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most”, meaning posts from accounts you follow.

Mastodon has a fairly strict idea of what content should be shown in your Home timeline: only content you follow. This is often the accounts you follow, but can also be hashtags. Nor does it have to be microblogging posts: Mastodon will happily show you content from other types of software, from WordPress articles to PeerTube videos to podcast episodes to RSS. As long as you can follow it via ActivityPub, it shows up in your Home timeline. It does not even have to abide by Mastodon’s own restrictions: a Mastodon post is limited to 500 characters by default, but other servers can set different limits. A Mastodon server with a 500 character limit will still show posts with a much higher character limit. The only restriction is that it has to be content you followed, or got boosted by an account you follow.

Mastodon also has a stronger focus on control over the content in your Home timeline. As the Home timeline is so important, there are many ways for users to take granular control over what they see. You can mute accounts you follow for a time period (helpful if someone is live blogging an event you are not interested in), turn off boosts from specific accounts if they have a tendency to boost too many posts, and a variety of other features.

Other fediverse software takes this a step further: Phanpy is a client for Mastodon, with a unique Catch-Up feature. This takes all the posts from your Home timeline from the last few hours, and gives you the option to display them in any way you want. You can group the posts by Author, sort them chronologically or reverse-chronologically, only display boosted posts sorted by boosts, and much more. Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform which shares quite some of the design features with Mastodon. It also has a strong focus on a Home timeline with content you follow, but with even more features to give users control over how the content on that Home timeline is displayed. The screenshot below displays the wide variety of options that people have to change how their Home timeline is displayed.

A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.

The wide variety of options that Bonfire gives represent the ideal vision of fediverse platforms on what user choice for your timeline looks like: the content you follow, with all the tools you need to organise that content.

Two approaches to a similar problem

Comparing these two networks, I find it interesting to see that their approaches to control over your feeds are quite different. Bluesky’s approach is great for discoverability. There is a lot of posts on the network that I’m interested in seeing that are made by accounts that I don’t follow. Custom feeds are absolutely great for that. Mastodon is great for giving me control over how I see the content I already decided to follow. There are a great many ways to shape and fine-tune my home feed exactly the way I want, and deal with annoyances as they pop up. Tools like Phanpy’s CatchUp give an unparalleled amount of control that no other platform even come close to.

People have been looking for alternatives to how Big Tech platforms handle their algorithmic feeds. Bluesky’s answer is to give people a maximum amount of control over which data they want to see, with fairly limited ways to control how that data is then displayed. Various fediverse platforms take a different approach: the only data you see is what you have deliberately selected for, with a maximum amount of control on how that data is displayed. That both networks have taken a different approach and focus on how to build better timeline, is a reflection on the belief systems of the people building these new social networks. Bluesky is focused on open and public data, and the custom feeds allow anyone to access that data. Mastodon sees the problem as that corporations control what you see, and as such only shows content that you have deliberately opted in to see. 

What’s interesting to me is that these approaches are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it is totally possible to build a system that provides both: The discoverability of custom feeds, with the customisability of Bonfire’s filtering system. It’s what I’m looking for, at least.


Every week, I publish two reports about everything that is happening in the fediverse and in the ATmosphere. You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:


  1. The network that consists of platforms that use ATProtocol. Bluesky is by far the biggest platform on this network. ↩︎
  2. Other fediverse microblogging platforms like Misskey or Pleroma operate the same. ↩︎
  3. Mastodon also has a local timeline, which shows all posts that are made on your server, and the federated timeline, shows posts from all accounts that everyone on your server follows. This does not scale particularly well: on Mastodon’s flagship server mastodon.social the local timeline and federated timeline update every second with a dozen new posts, making it literally impossible to read the timelines. There is also a Trending feed, which shows popular posts from across the network. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Frozen green moss
ALT text detailsFrozen green moss
A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
ALT text detailsA selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Taking Control of Your Timeline - in Different Ways

platforms as well as offer to give the user control of their timeline - in contrast with the control that Big Tech Platforms have with their algorithmic timelines.

But the approach is surprisingly different: fediverse platforms like Mastodon give you control over *how* you see the content you follow, whereas Bluesky gives you control over *what* content you see

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Taking Control of Your Timeline – in Different Ways

One of the main ways that decentralised social networking platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon use to advertise themselves is that they gives people control over their timelines. Bluesky’s website highlights this as its primary feature, saying “Your timeline, your choice – Stay focused on your friend group, keep up-to-date on the latest news, or explore with an algorithm that learns what you like. On Bluesky, there’s a feed for that.” Mastodon takes a similar approach, and puts it front and center on the joinmastodon.org website, saying “Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see.” Both platforms share a common critique, namely that Big Tech’s control over algorithmic feeds results in systemic problems, and both see a solution in giving people control over their feeds.

But examining the different approaches taken by platforms in the fediverse and ATmosphere1 shows that both networks take quite different approaches. Moreover, these approaches seem compatible with each other, and it’s been surprising to me that no platform has really tried to unify these yet.

How Bluesky gives you choice

Bluesky is focused on giving people choice. Instead of one ‘For You’ feed with an opaque algorithm that Big Tech platforms have, Bluesky offers the users to subscribe to any number of feeds. New users start with a simple following feed, as well as an algorithmic feed, the Discover feed. AT Protocol (ATProto) allows people to create any type of feed, that others can subscribe to. Other tools and businesses have popped up to take advantage of this, such as Graze and Skyfeed. These tools give people the option to build their own custom feeds.

ATProto can be understood as one massive pool of data, that is publicly accessible to everyone. Users control their data, but it’s visible to any app. Every application build on top of ATProto takes a portion of that data, restructures it and presents it to the user via a client. A custom feed is effectively a application that is build on ATProto. It takes a small portion of the data of the entire network, and presents it to the user. For example, the News Feed is a custom feed made by an independent developer, which shows articles posted made by news organisations. It functions by taking only the Bluesky posts made by news organisations from the giant data pool that is the ATmosphere network, and orders the post in chronological order, and presents that to the user. Another example is the Moss Feed, which looks for all the Bluesky posts that contain pictures of moss in the entire network, and show those moss pictures to people who subscribe to the feed..

This gives us an answer as to what Bluesky means when the company says “your timeline, your choice”. The choice is that people can choose which part the entire network they want to see. They can choose to see the posts from the accounts they follow, they can choose to see posts from news organisations. The choice is in the data, and people express that choice by using a custom feed.

Fediverse platforms and choice

Fediverse platforms take a different approach to user choice over their timeline. Mastodon2 gives a user three feeds, the home timeline, which is the feed of what you follow, and by far the most important feed in Mastodon. (Mastodon also a few other feeds, which are significantly deprioritised.3) Where Bluesky wants to give people control by letting them pick any subset of the entire data of the network to see, Mastodon wants users to only see the content you opted in by following. This is the user choice that Mastodon advertises with on their site, where they say that “your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most”, meaning posts from accounts you follow.

Mastodon has a fairly strict idea of what content should be shown in your Home timeline: only content you follow. This is often the accounts you follow, but can also be hashtags. Nor does it have to be microblogging posts: Mastodon will happily show you content from other types of software, from WordPress articles to PeerTube videos to podcast episodes to RSS. As long as you can follow it via ActivityPub, it shows up in your Home timeline. It does not even have to abide by Mastodon’s own restrictions: a Mastodon post is limited to 500 characters by default, but other servers can set different limits. A Mastodon server with a 500 character limit will still show posts with a much higher character limit. The only restriction is that it has to be content you followed, or got boosted by an account you follow.

Mastodon also has a stronger focus on control over the content in your Home timeline. As the Home timeline is so important, there are many ways for users to take granular control over what they see. You can mute accounts you follow for a time period (helpful if someone is live blogging an event you are not interested in), turn off boosts from specific accounts if they have a tendency to boost too many posts, and a variety of other features.

Other fediverse software takes this a step further: Phanpy is a client for Mastodon, with a unique Catch-Up feature. This takes all the posts from your Home timeline from the last few hours, and gives you the option to display them in any way you want. You can group the posts by Author, sort them chronologically or reverse-chronologically, only display boosted posts sorted by boosts, and much more. Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform which shares quite some of the design features with Mastodon. It also has a strong focus on a Home timeline with content you follow, but with even more features to give users control over how the content on that Home timeline is displayed. The screenshot below displays the wide variety of options that people have to change how their Home timeline is displayed.

A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.

The wide variety of options that Bonfire gives represent the ideal vision of fediverse platforms on what user choice for your timeline looks like: the content you follow, with all the tools you need to organise that content.

Two approaches to a similar problem

Comparing these two networks, I find it interesting to see that their approaches to control over your feeds are quite different. Bluesky’s approach is great for discoverability. There is a lot of posts on the network that I’m interested in seeing that are made by accounts that I don’t follow. Custom feeds are absolutely great for that. Mastodon is great for giving me control over how I see the content I already decided to follow. There are a great many ways to shape and fine-tune my home feed exactly the way I want, and deal with annoyances as they pop up. Tools like Phanpy’s CatchUp give an unparalleled amount of control that no other platform even come close to.

People have been looking for alternatives to how Big Tech platforms handle their algorithmic feeds. Bluesky’s answer is to give people a maximum amount of control over which data they want to see, with fairly limited ways to control how that data is then displayed. Various fediverse platforms take a different approach: the only data you see is what you have deliberately selected for, with a maximum amount of control on how that data is displayed. That both networks have taken a different approach and focus on how to build better timeline, is a reflection on the belief systems of the people building these new social networks. Bluesky is focused on open and public data, and the custom feeds allow anyone to access that data. Mastodon sees the problem as that corporations control what you see, and as such only shows content that you have deliberately opted in to see. 

What’s interesting to me is that these approaches are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it is totally possible to build a system that provides both: The discoverability of custom feeds, with the customisability of Bonfire’s filtering system. It’s what I’m looking for, at least.


Every week, I publish two reports about everything that is happening in the fediverse and in the ATmosphere. You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:


  1. The network that consists of platforms that use ATProtocol. Bluesky is by far the biggest platform on this network. ↩︎
  2. Other fediverse microblogging platforms like Misskey or Pleroma operate the same. ↩︎
  3. Mastodon also has a local timeline, which shows all posts that are made on your server, and the federated timeline, shows posts from all accounts that everyone on your server follows. This does not scale particularly well: on Mastodon’s flagship server mastodon.social the local timeline and federated timeline update every second with a dozen new posts, making it literally impossible to read the timelines. There is also a Trending feed, which shows popular posts from across the network. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Frozen green moss
ALT text detailsFrozen green moss
A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
ALT text detailsA selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Taking Control of Your Timeline - in Different Ways

platforms as well as offer to give the user control of their timeline - in contrast with the control that Big Tech Platforms have with their algorithmic timelines.

But the approach is surprisingly different: fediverse platforms like Mastodon give you control over *how* you see the content you follow, whereas Bluesky gives you control over *what* content you see

fediversereport.com/taking-con

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Taking Control of Your Timeline – in Different Ways

One of the main ways that decentralised social networking platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon use to advertise themselves is that they gives people control over their timelines. Bluesky’s website highlights this as its primary feature, saying “Your timeline, your choice – Stay focused on your friend group, keep up-to-date on the latest news, or explore with an algorithm that learns what you like. On Bluesky, there’s a feed for that.” Mastodon takes a similar approach, and puts it front and center on the joinmastodon.org website, saying “Your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most, not what a corporation thinks you should see.” Both platforms share a common critique, namely that Big Tech’s control over algorithmic feeds results in systemic problems, and both see a solution in giving people control over their feeds.

But examining the different approaches taken by platforms in the fediverse and ATmosphere1 shows that both networks take quite different approaches. Moreover, these approaches seem compatible with each other, and it’s been surprising to me that no platform has really tried to unify these yet.

How Bluesky gives you choice

Bluesky is focused on giving people choice. Instead of one ‘For You’ feed with an opaque algorithm that Big Tech platforms have, Bluesky offers the users to subscribe to any number of feeds. New users start with a simple following feed, as well as an algorithmic feed, the Discover feed. AT Protocol (ATProto) allows people to create any type of feed, that others can subscribe to. Other tools and businesses have popped up to take advantage of this, such as Graze and Skyfeed. These tools give people the option to build their own custom feeds.

ATProto can be understood as one massive pool of data, that is publicly accessible to everyone. Users control their data, but it’s visible to any app. Every application build on top of ATProto takes a portion of that data, restructures it and presents it to the user via a client. A custom feed is effectively a application that is build on ATProto. It takes a small portion of the data of the entire network, and presents it to the user. For example, the News Feed is a custom feed made by an independent developer, which shows articles posted made by news organisations. It functions by taking only the Bluesky posts made by news organisations from the giant data pool that is the ATmosphere network, and orders the post in chronological order, and presents that to the user. Another example is the Moss Feed, which looks for all the Bluesky posts that contain pictures of moss in the entire network, and show those moss pictures to people who subscribe to the feed..

This gives us an answer as to what Bluesky means when the company says “your timeline, your choice”. The choice is that people can choose which part the entire network they want to see. They can choose to see the posts from the accounts they follow, they can choose to see posts from news organisations. The choice is in the data, and people express that choice by using a custom feed.

Fediverse platforms and choice

Fediverse platforms take a different approach to user choice over their timeline. Mastodon2 gives a user three feeds, the home timeline, which is the feed of what you follow, and by far the most important feed in Mastodon. (Mastodon also a few other feeds, which are significantly deprioritised.3) Where Bluesky wants to give people control by letting them pick any subset of the entire data of the network to see, Mastodon wants users to only see the content you opted in by following. This is the user choice that Mastodon advertises with on their site, where they say that “your home feed should be filled with what matters to you most”, meaning posts from accounts you follow.

Mastodon has a fairly strict idea of what content should be shown in your Home timeline: only content you follow. This is often the accounts you follow, but can also be hashtags. Nor does it have to be microblogging posts: Mastodon will happily show you content from other types of software, from WordPress articles to PeerTube videos to podcast episodes to RSS. As long as you can follow it via ActivityPub, it shows up in your Home timeline. It does not even have to abide by Mastodon’s own restrictions: a Mastodon post is limited to 500 characters by default, but other servers can set different limits. A Mastodon server with a 500 character limit will still show posts with a much higher character limit. The only restriction is that it has to be content you followed, or got boosted by an account you follow.

Mastodon also has a stronger focus on control over the content in your Home timeline. As the Home timeline is so important, there are many ways for users to take granular control over what they see. You can mute accounts you follow for a time period (helpful if someone is live blogging an event you are not interested in), turn off boosts from specific accounts if they have a tendency to boost too many posts, and a variety of other features.

Other fediverse software takes this a step further: Phanpy is a client for Mastodon, with a unique Catch-Up feature. This takes all the posts from your Home timeline from the last few hours, and gives you the option to display them in any way you want. You can group the posts by Author, sort them chronologically or reverse-chronologically, only display boosted posts sorted by boosts, and much more. Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform which shares quite some of the design features with Mastodon. It also has a strong focus on a Home timeline with content you follow, but with even more features to give users control over how the content on that Home timeline is displayed. The screenshot below displays the wide variety of options that people have to change how their Home timeline is displayed.

A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.

The wide variety of options that Bonfire gives represent the ideal vision of fediverse platforms on what user choice for your timeline looks like: the content you follow, with all the tools you need to organise that content.

Two approaches to a similar problem

Comparing these two networks, I find it interesting to see that their approaches to control over your feeds are quite different. Bluesky’s approach is great for discoverability. There is a lot of posts on the network that I’m interested in seeing that are made by accounts that I don’t follow. Custom feeds are absolutely great for that. Mastodon is great for giving me control over how I see the content I already decided to follow. There are a great many ways to shape and fine-tune my home feed exactly the way I want, and deal with annoyances as they pop up. Tools like Phanpy’s CatchUp give an unparalleled amount of control that no other platform even come close to.

People have been looking for alternatives to how Big Tech platforms handle their algorithmic feeds. Bluesky’s answer is to give people a maximum amount of control over which data they want to see, with fairly limited ways to control how that data is then displayed. Various fediverse platforms take a different approach: the only data you see is what you have deliberately selected for, with a maximum amount of control on how that data is displayed. That both networks have taken a different approach and focus on how to build better timeline, is a reflection on the belief systems of the people building these new social networks. Bluesky is focused on open and public data, and the custom feeds allow anyone to access that data. Mastodon sees the problem as that corporations control what you see, and as such only shows content that you have deliberately opted in to see. 

What’s interesting to me is that these approaches are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it is totally possible to build a system that provides both: The discoverability of custom feeds, with the customisability of Bonfire’s filtering system. It’s what I’m looking for, at least.


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  1. The network that consists of platforms that use ATProtocol. Bluesky is by far the biggest platform on this network. ↩︎
  2. Other fediverse microblogging platforms like Misskey or Pleroma operate the same. ↩︎
  3. Mastodon also has a local timeline, which shows all posts that are made on your server, and the federated timeline, shows posts from all accounts that everyone on your server follows. This does not scale particularly well: on Mastodon’s flagship server mastodon.social the local timeline and federated timeline update every second with a dozen new posts, making it literally impossible to read the timelines. There is also a Trending feed, which shows popular posts from across the network. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/taking-con

Frozen green moss
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A selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
ALT text detailsA selection of filters for a social media feed. It shows the option to sort the feed chronological, by replies, boosts or likes. It also gives the ability to filter by follows, posts, replies and more.
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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
472 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@NUVOMagazine
@Yardbarker
@Adrenalinebr
@HBUK
@PopularScience

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is Postmodern, my concept for a #Fediverse platform. This mockup is a builder interface for making your own UI, timelines, and pages visually. It’s a weird and ambitious concept, but this is what I’ve been dreaming about for years.

Blog post dropping this week.

A mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. 

Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

Here comes the other side. Propagating Forgejo activities to GoToSocial et al.

Just to be explicite - we did this not alone.

Kudos to @algernon @famfo and nostar. It is a real pleasure to work with you :-)

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

As always from Sean, lots of good thinking in this article about what a “dream” Open Social Web service could be.
deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fed

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Ashley Marie

@theashleymarie29@pixelfed.social

When I think of the things I enjoy the most about New Hampshire, I think about the smell of the spring breeze delicately perfumed with the delightful scent of our state flower, the purple lilac. And, she ain't so bad to look at, either!

#spring #growth #NH #NewHampshire #stateflower #purplelilac #lilac #bloomscroll #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #photo #photography #amateurphotography #getoutdoors #getoutside #S25Ultra #Samsung #pixelfed #fediverse
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@fossunleashed

3. line no. 17 -> [ 96.295296] WARNING: CPU: 7 PID: 576 at fs/btrfs/extent-tree.c:3205 __btrfs_free_extent.isra.0+0x66f/0xa10
4. line no. 26 -> [ 96.295441] BTRFS: error (device nvme0n1p3 state A) in __btrfs_free_extent:3205: errno=-117 Filesystem corrupted
5. line no. 27 -> [ 96.295445] BTRFS info (device nvme0n1p3 state EA): forced readonly

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to javalps's post

@fossunleashed Next, I use this command `sudo dmesg | grep -i "btrfs"` to get logs. Since, the logs are of 34 lines it is not possible to include them here.

So, here are the important ones (I think) ->
1. line no. 7 -> [ 96.295115] WARNING: CPU: 7 PID: 576 at fs/btrfs/extent-tree.c:3204 __btrfs_free_extent.isra.0+0x64c/0xa10
2. line no. 16 -> [ 96.295292] BTRFS: Transaction aborted (error -117)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social · Reply to FOSS Unleashed's post

@fossunleashed I kind of found the problem but, I've no idea how to fix it. Since, I can neither record or create screenshot, here's the gist.

So, the main disk `/dev/nvme0n1` is divided into 3 partition ->
1. `/dev/nvme0n1p1` : EFI System uses FAT (32-bit version)
2. `/dev/nvme0n1p2` : Linux extended boot uses Ext4 (version 1.0)
3. `/dev/nvme0n1p3` : Linux filesystem uses Btrfs

The above was the result of running `sudo fdisk -l`.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Here is what the OpenGraph preview card will more or less look like — when you share a URL to a conversation on GreatApe.

(Although the exact look will depend on which front-end app you are using.)

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and , another update! ☕

Our new mod team is complete and has just started training! 😊 Over the next weeks they'll go through the CoC and modding rules, they'll handle a wide variety of practice cases, and will then move on to (already resolved) real reports. Because we're based all over the world, from Japan, South Korea, India, Europe, South Africa, to the US, the chat is asynchronous and slow. Hence the training will take a while.

1/2

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

ICYMI

My piece on Mastodon's aperitivo at last month was published late last night whilst I was sleeping 😴

Thanks again to @deadsuperhero for picking it up and publishing with WeDistribute!

wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Working on a workshop for @publicspaces

So people & organizations willing to learn about the problems with Bigtech Socials & willing to experiment with Public Socials (aka Fediverse) can be served with this. Ultimately helping them to move away from Bigtech Socials & hopefully Bigtech in general.

Quite happy to formalize my work & experience into something other people can use as well.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Working on a workshop for @publicspaces

So people & organizations willing to learn about the problems with Bigtech Socials & willing to experiment with Public Socials (aka Fediverse) can be served with this. Ultimately helping them to move away from Bigtech Socials & hopefully Bigtech in general.

Quite happy to formalize my work & experience into something other people can use as well.

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Flipboard UK

@FlipboardUK@flipboard.social

We've got exciting news! We're federating more of the quality publishers we work with, so you can follow everything from news and tech to fashion and music across the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Brazil on the open social web!

Read more about it here: about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

If you're curious, here's our full list of federated accounts:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

These are some of our UK publishers now available.

90min—the online leader in global football: @90min

British Vogue—fashion, beauty & celeb news, backstage photos, catwalk videos & supermodel interviews: @BritishVogue

The Evening Standard—London's award-winning newspaper: @EveningStandard

T3—gorgeous tech. Smarter living: @T3dotcom

What Hi-Fi?—The most trusted tech reviews in the world: @WhatHiFi

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Flipboard UK

@FlipboardUK@flipboard.social

We've got exciting news! We're federating more of the quality publishers we work with, so you can follow everything from news and tech to fashion and music across the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Brazil on the open social web!

Read more about it here: about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

If you're curious, here's our full list of federated accounts:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

These are some of our UK publishers now available.

90min—the online leader in global football: @90min

British Vogue—fashion, beauty & celeb news, backstage photos, catwalk videos & supermodel interviews: @BritishVogue

The Evening Standard—London's award-winning newspaper: @EveningStandard

T3—gorgeous tech. Smarter living: @T3dotcom

What Hi-Fi?—The most trusted tech reviews in the world: @WhatHiFi

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Working on a workshop for @publicspaces

So people & organizations willing to learn about the problems with Bigtech Socials & willing to experiment with Public Socials (aka Fediverse) can be served with this. Ultimately helping them to move away from Bigtech Socials & hopefully Bigtech in general.

Quite happy to formalize my work & experience into something other people can use as well.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and , another update! ☕

Our new mod team is complete and has just started training! 😊 Over the next weeks they'll go through the CoC and modding rules, they'll handle a wide variety of practice cases, and will then move on to (already resolved) real reports. Because we're based all over the world, from Japan, South Korea, India, Europe, South Africa, to the US, the chat is asynchronous and slow. Hence the training will take a while.

1/2

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javalps

@javalps@mastodon.social

So, I'm facing a weird issue with my workstation. The filesystem goes "read-only" at random times and I dont know why. I've do a reboot to fix it. Do you have any idea about this and how to fix it ?

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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

Here comes the other side. Propagating Forgejo activities to GoToSocial et al.

Just to be explicite - we did this not alone.

Kudos to @algernon @famfo and nostar. It is a real pleasure to work with you :-)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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Marcus Rohrmoser 🌻

@mro@digitalcourage.social · Reply to julian's post

Hi @julian,
as long as nobody cares about the according standards, the will be a brittle nerd niche.

The according standard is IMO rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc7565.htm ( and ) referring to rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc7564#sec.

What you find in the wild, however, is a different story as thee is no agreed upon service nowhere.

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and , another update! ☕

Our new mod team is complete and has just started training! 😊 Over the next weeks they'll go through the CoC and modding rules, they'll handle a wide variety of practice cases, and will then move on to (already resolved) real reports. Because we're based all over the world, from Japan, South Korea, India, Europe, South Africa, to the US, the chat is asynchronous and slow. Hence the training will take a while.

1/2

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Windows

I know, you might be surprised. But I've just installed Windows and this is a screenshot of my desktop.

Good Morning,
Good Morning,

Rick Astley passionately singing in front of a vintage mic, surrounded by soft '80s lighting
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/14(12:00)

mstdn.jp でアカウント減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

users: Follow @ap.brid.gy
so I can see you on the fediverse. It's so easy to extend the reach of your posts.

users: follow @bsky.brid.gy
to extend your posts to .

Build bridges, not walls.

Hash tags I regularly post to:

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you once again to @pluralistic for joining me on #FiresideFedi ! It was an incredible honor to have him!

Please check the following for the conversation and if it's showing an error, just give it a bit to transcode, we aren't Big Tech! :-D And PROUD of it! :-)

#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/huevh4L6r1yMYXqcQMi8gR
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/cory-doctorow-livestream-2025-05-13-18-59-21

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

ozoned's avatar
ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

I was just thinking, how do #Youtuber #upload their #videos to #YouTube right now? Are their any open source #YT #uploaders? If so, how do we get #Peertube support in them to allow people to do an upload once and it go to multiple places? That way we lower the bar to entry of Peertube, while having a direct onboarding and exposure to the #Fediverse.

#foss #fedi #automation #script

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

ozoned's avatar
ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

I was just thinking, how do #Youtuber #upload their #videos to #YouTube right now? Are their any open source #YT #uploaders? If so, how do we get #Peertube support in them to allow people to do an upload once and it go to multiple places? That way we lower the bar to entry of Peertube, while having a direct onboarding and exposure to the #Fediverse.

#foss #fedi #automation #script

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is Postmodern, my concept for a #Fediverse platform. This mockup is a builder interface for making your own UI, timelines, and pages visually. It’s a weird and ambitious concept, but this is what I’ve been dreaming about for years.

Blog post dropping this week.

A mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. 

Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I've been thinking about client-server interactions in the . isn't widely used, and most clients rely on Mastodon-compatible APIs instead.

What if we created a new standardized API based on GraphQL + Relay for client-server communication, while keeping ActivityPub for server-to-server federation?

The Mastodon-compatible API lacks formal schema definitions for code generation and type checking, which hurts developer productivity. And ActivityPub C2S is honestly too cumbersome to use directly from client apps.

would give us type safety, efficient data fetching (only get what you need), and the ability to evolve the API without breaking clients. 's features for pagination, caching, and optimistic updates seem perfect for social apps.

Would this be valuable to our community? What challenges do you see? How might we handle backward compatibility? And should this be formalized as an FEP?

Curious what others think about this approach.

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

I mentioned this on #Lemmy, but instead of doing searches, we start just asking questions and let REAL people help. We don't need AI to give us the answer or Google. Start asking your questions across the #Fediverse! It might take a longer, I'll bet you the answers are a hell of a lot more accurate. And get to know each other! I even thought of an uber nerdy silly tagin "don't search it! FEDIVERSE IT!" :-D lol then I imagine an '80's mom in a track suit jumps up with a thumbs up.

ozoned's avatar
ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

I mentioned this on #Lemmy, but instead of doing searches, we start just asking questions and let REAL people help. We don't need AI to give us the answer or Google. Start asking your questions across the #Fediverse! It might take a longer, I'll bet you the answers are a hell of a lot more accurate. And get to know each other! I even thought of an uber nerdy silly tagin "don't search it! FEDIVERSE IT!" :-D lol then I imagine an '80's mom in a track suit jumps up with a thumbs up.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I said I would publish this week, I guess it happened earlier than expected. This is a high-level overview of Postmodern, the #Fediverse platform I hope to someday build. It is the culmination of years of study as the network has continued to evolve.

https://deadsuperhero.com/my-dream-fediverse-platform/

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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snahn ip

@sn0n@mastodon.social

You'd think with the this wouldn't be a thing.

> Replies from other servers may be missing.
> See more replies on $domain

Like isn't the point of all this **gesturing to all the things** to not have lil like this. Surely the server could ping for comments and load them. No? (;

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Today, we're beginning to federate publisher accounts in Italy, France and Spain, and expanding in Brazil, Germany and the U.K.

You can now follow even more of your favorite news, lifestyle, tech and sports sources from Flipboard on the open social web. Read more about it here. See the spreadsheet at the second link for the full list of federated profiles.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Today, we're beginning to federate publisher accounts in Italy, France and Spain, and expanding in Brazil, Germany and the U.K.

You can now follow even more of your favorite news, lifestyle, tech and sports sources from Flipboard on the open social web. Read more about it here. See the spreadsheet at the second link for the full list of federated profiles.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Episode 16 - Cory Doctorow - Live now! @pluralistic

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hold up, hold up. @owncast has had a mascot all this time, and it's a cat?!

AND IT IS NAMED Owncat?!!

And you can buy a coffee mug with the mascot on it, with proceeds going to Owncast development?!!askldfjaksldf!!?$#@!!!!

merch.owncast.online/product/c

A ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Today, we're beginning to federate publisher accounts in Italy, France and Spain, and expanding in Brazil, Germany and the U.K.

You can now follow even more of your favorite news, lifestyle, tech and sports sources from Flipboard on the open social web. Read more about it here. See the spreadsheet at the second link for the full list of federated profiles.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

From the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
ALT text detailsFrom the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

From the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
ALT text detailsFrom the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

From the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
ALT text detailsFrom the movie Rocket Man, colorful Elton John on the left and regular guy on the right. Text on the left: "Every Fediverse user during Eurovision" (meaning the colorful Elton John), "everyone else" (meaning others that do not watch Eurovision, indicating not that much activity elsewhere)
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hold up, hold up. @owncast has had a mascot all this time, and it's a cat?!

AND IT IS NAMED Owncat?!!

And you can buy a coffee mug with the mascot on it, with proceeds going to Owncast development?!!askldfjaksldf!!?$#@!!!!

merch.owncast.online/product/c

A ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Flipboard Expands Publisher Federation with International Partners« about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hold up, hold up. @owncast has had a mascot all this time, and it's a cat?!

AND IT IS NAMED Owncat?!!

And you can buy a coffee mug with the mascot on it, with proceeds going to Owncast development?!!askldfjaksldf!!?$#@!!!!

merch.owncast.online/product/c

A ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is Postmodern, my concept for a #Fediverse platform. This mockup is a builder interface for making your own UI, timelines, and pages visually. It’s a weird and ambitious concept, but this is what I’ve been dreaming about for years.

Blog post dropping this week.

A mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. 

Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

We are very close to doing a public GreatApe release.

Just a bit more polishing.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is Postmodern, my concept for a #Fediverse platform. This mockup is a builder interface for making your own UI, timelines, and pages visually. It’s a weird and ambitious concept, but this is what I’ve been dreaming about for years.

Blog post dropping this week.

A mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. 

Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is Postmodern, my concept for a #Fediverse platform. This mockup is a builder interface for making your own UI, timelines, and pages visually. It’s a weird and ambitious concept, but this is what I’ve been dreaming about for years.

Blog post dropping this week.

A mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. 

Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a builder interface, featuring a grid with floating, connected elements that allow a user to compose and fine things from whatever data their server knows about. Here, a mini-profile widget is composed by creating layers in a manner similar to Photoshop. Each layer takes custom options for styling and display.
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Flipboard Expands Publisher Federation with International Partners« about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hold up, hold up. @owncast has had a mascot all this time, and it's a cat?!

AND IT IS NAMED Owncat?!!

And you can buy a coffee mug with the mascot on it, with proceeds going to Owncast development?!!askldfjaksldf!!?$#@!!!!

merch.owncast.online/product/c

A ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA ceramic mug with a navy blue handle and interior features a cartoon cat wearing a purple hoodie, representing Owncast. The cat has a smiling expression and a speech bubble that reads, "No algos, just vibes." The mug is placed on a wooden surface.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Like a pair of boots, a good social platform needs wearing in 🥾

We love that building community on the social web doesn't happen overnight.

When people first joined platforms like Twitter, they grew their community slowly and carefully. The open social web lets you grow meaningful community once again.

The longer we spend here, the more comfortable we feel.

A pair of heavily worn black boots. The copy reads: Comfy doesn't happen overnight. A good social platform needs wearing in. Channel.org
ALT text detailsA pair of heavily worn black boots. The copy reads: Comfy doesn't happen overnight. A good social platform needs wearing in. Channel.org
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #116

FediForum will be next month, Discourse talks about their fediverse integration, and an update on Bonfire.

The News

FediForum has a new date and a new board

The fifth edition of FediForum has been rescheduled, and will be held on June 5-7. The event was originally planned for early April, but got cancelled at the last-minute after transphobic posts by one of the co-organisers of the event were surfaced. FediForum held two sessions in the meantime with the community on how the event should move forward. One of the outcomes is that there is now an advisory board for FediForum with people from the community. For this edition of FediForum, I will be hosting a session on what’s been going on in the fediverse in 2025. The network is constantly changing and evolving, and this session is intended to get you up to speed on what’s been happening in the last half year. More information on that soon.

Bandwagon talks about monetisation and sustainability

Bandwagon is a fediverse music sharing platform that’s currently in development, where artists can share their music. They are currently working on online album sales, and Bandwagon is committed to making this feature available without taking any transaction fees. In order for the project to be sustainable, Bandwagon is a paid 10$/month paid premium plan which will enable online album sales and higher bitrate streaming. At the same time, creator Ben Pate is also committed to keeping the software open source, and says that the project needs other Bandwagon servers to exist if the project is to be successful. – Bandwagon.fm

Discourse and the fediverse

Forum software Discourse has posted a blog talking about how they have integrated ActivityPub into their forums. They explain how Discourse forums can now select per category if it is federated, and thus followable by other fediverse software. It also shows what Discourse-to-Discourse federation looks like, allowing 2 forums to cooperate with each other. Federated forums require a mindset shift as have to get used to seeing forum posts in their microblogging timelines. Forum software like Discourse and NodeBB have made great strides in the technological capabilities regarding what’s possible with federated forums. Now people have to find out and experience what these technological features enable in practical use cases for people.

Bonfire slowly moves towards a 1.0 release

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform, with a core functionality of microblogging with a focus on extensibility. In their latest update about how the platform is moving to a 1.0 release, Bonfire talks about the values and intentions of the platform, writing: “In a world of ‘move fast and break things,’ we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship. Slow software means building for long-term resilience and meaningful participation, rather than chasing novelty, speed, or scale.”

Bonfire has taken a deliberate and mindful approach to software development, but their own description of “Slow Software” seems fairly accurate as well, as the team has talked about getting ready for a 1.0 release in the next few months since at least September 2023.

FediDB onboarding

Fediverse statistics site FediDB, operated by PixelFed and Loops creator Daniel Supernault, now has an onboarding tool to help people get started with the fediverse. It asks the user a few simple questions: first to select the type of content they are interested in, such as microblogging, video or forums. Based on that choice, it recommends various platforms. Based on the platform choice it asks for a few simple filters, such as region and community size, before presenting the user with a list of servers to choose from for registration.

The onboarding tool is sleekly designed, and streamlines the signup process by boiling it down to a few essential questions that the user needs to answer. However, this also showcases the issues that the fediverse has with onboarding new users: picking a platform and picking a server are meaningful choices that are hard to fully grasp the impact from as a new user. When it comes to picking a platform, the tool lists a few features for each platform, but comparing the relevance of these features is hard to do as an outsider. And when it comes to picking servers, the challenge is that servers themselves often do not publish relevant information that is needed to make an informed choice of which server to pick.

Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech

Saskia Welch from Newsmast writes about Mastodon and the fediverse at the recent International Journalism Festival. A consistent challenge remains to put all the lofty ideals about healthy social networks into practice, with Welch noting: “However, joining the platform continues to be a barrier for many users. A group of Italian women who attended the event abandoned their short effort to join the platform half-way into the presentation, confused about where to go and which app to use.” – WeDistribute/Saskia Welch

Owncast turns 5

The fediverse streaming platform Owncast turns 5 years this month, with a new merch store. One of the challenges of FOSS projects such as Owncast is the sustainability, and Owncast creator Gabe Kangas “at one point exhausted his personal savings so he could work on Owncast full-time.” Kangas says that now “people want to be around in meaningful ways. From the newsletter, core code contributions, the Roku app, people answering questions in chat, people brainstorming in GitHub, it’s important for it to be bigger than myself”. – Owncast Newsletter/Kit Rhett Aultman

The Links

  • Test your knowledge of ActivityPub with this quiz.
  • Search engine Kagi now has the option to find and filter for PeerTube videos.
  • Mastodon’s monthly engineering update, Trunks & Tidbits for April 2025, where the organisation announces that they’ve hired another front-end developer.
  • Lemmy development update for April 2025.
  • Domain blocking and notification improvements for Ghost.
  • FediAlgo, a self-hosted algorithmic timeline for Mastodon, is now available as a web app as well.
  • Flohmarkt is a fediverse market place, and Flohra is a new Android app for the platform.
  • The Social Web Foundation released their first annual report.
  • An interview with Christine Lemmer-Webber about the future of decentralised networks.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #116

FediForum will be next month, Discourse talks about their fediverse integration, and an update on Bonfire.

The News

FediForum has a new date and a new board

The fifth edition of FediForum has been rescheduled, and will be held on June 5-7. The event was originally planned for early April, but got cancelled at the last-minute after transphobic posts by one of the co-organisers of the event were surfaced. FediForum held two sessions in the meantime with the community on how the event should move forward. One of the outcomes is that there is now an advisory board for FediForum with people from the community. For this edition of FediForum, I will be hosting a session on what’s been going on in the fediverse in 2025. The network is constantly changing and evolving, and this session is intended to get you up to speed on what’s been happening in the last half year. More information on that soon.

Bandwagon talks about monetisation and sustainability

Bandwagon is a fediverse music sharing platform that’s currently in development, where artists can share their music. They are currently working on online album sales, and Bandwagon is committed to making this feature available without taking any transaction fees. In order for the project to be sustainable, Bandwagon is a paid 10$/month paid premium plan which will enable online album sales and higher bitrate streaming. At the same time, creator Ben Pate is also committed to keeping the software open source, and says that the project needs other Bandwagon servers to exist if the project is to be successful. – Bandwagon.fm

Discourse and the fediverse

Forum software Discourse has posted a blog talking about how they have integrated ActivityPub into their forums. They explain how Discourse forums can now select per category if it is federated, and thus followable by other fediverse software. It also shows what Discourse-to-Discourse federation looks like, allowing 2 forums to cooperate with each other. Federated forums require a mindset shift as have to get used to seeing forum posts in their microblogging timelines. Forum software like Discourse and NodeBB have made great strides in the technological capabilities regarding what’s possible with federated forums. Now people have to find out and experience what these technological features enable in practical use cases for people.

Bonfire slowly moves towards a 1.0 release

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform, with a core functionality of microblogging with a focus on extensibility. In their latest update about how the platform is moving to a 1.0 release, Bonfire talks about the values and intentions of the platform, writing: “In a world of ‘move fast and break things,’ we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship. Slow software means building for long-term resilience and meaningful participation, rather than chasing novelty, speed, or scale.”

Bonfire has taken a deliberate and mindful approach to software development, but their own description of “Slow Software” seems fairly accurate as well, as the team has talked about getting ready for a 1.0 release in the next few months since at least September 2023.

FediDB onboarding

Fediverse statistics site FediDB, operated by PixelFed and Loops creator Daniel Supernault, now has an onboarding tool to help people get started with the fediverse. It asks the user a few simple questions: first to select the type of content they are interested in, such as microblogging, video or forums. Based on that choice, it recommends various platforms. Based on the platform choice it asks for a few simple filters, such as region and community size, before presenting the user with a list of servers to choose from for registration.

The onboarding tool is sleekly designed, and streamlines the signup process by boiling it down to a few essential questions that the user needs to answer. However, this also showcases the issues that the fediverse has with onboarding new users: picking a platform and picking a server are meaningful choices that are hard to fully grasp the impact from as a new user. When it comes to picking a platform, the tool lists a few features for each platform, but comparing the relevance of these features is hard to do as an outsider. And when it comes to picking servers, the challenge is that servers themselves often do not publish relevant information that is needed to make an informed choice of which server to pick.

Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech

Saskia Welch from Newsmast writes about Mastodon and the fediverse at the recent International Journalism Festival. A consistent challenge remains to put all the lofty ideals about healthy social networks into practice, with Welch noting: “However, joining the platform continues to be a barrier for many users. A group of Italian women who attended the event abandoned their short effort to join the platform half-way into the presentation, confused about where to go and which app to use.” – WeDistribute/Saskia Welch

Owncast turns 5

The fediverse streaming platform Owncast turns 5 years this month, with a new merch store. One of the challenges of FOSS projects such as Owncast is the sustainability, and Owncast creator Gabe Kangas “at one point exhausted his personal savings so he could work on Owncast full-time.” Kangas says that now “people want to be around in meaningful ways. From the newsletter, core code contributions, the Roku app, people answering questions in chat, people brainstorming in GitHub, it’s important for it to be bigger than myself”. – Owncast Newsletter/Kit Rhett Aultman

The Links

  • Test your knowledge of ActivityPub with this quiz.
  • Search engine Kagi now has the option to find and filter for PeerTube videos.
  • Mastodon’s monthly engineering update, Trunks & Tidbits for April 2025, where the organisation announces that they’ve hired another front-end developer.
  • Lemmy development update for April 2025.
  • Domain blocking and notification improvements for Ghost.
  • FediAlgo, a self-hosted algorithmic timeline for Mastodon, is now available as a web app as well.
  • Flohmarkt is a fediverse market place, and Flohra is a new Android app for the platform.
  • The Social Web Foundation released their first annual report.
  • An interview with Christine Lemmer-Webber about the future of decentralised networks.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #116

FediForum will be next month, Discourse talks about their fediverse integration, and an update on Bonfire.

The News

FediForum has a new date and a new board

The fifth edition of FediForum has been rescheduled, and will be held on June 5-7. The event was originally planned for early April, but got cancelled at the last-minute after transphobic posts by one of the co-organisers of the event were surfaced. FediForum held two sessions in the meantime with the community on how the event should move forward. One of the outcomes is that there is now an advisory board for FediForum with people from the community. For this edition of FediForum, I will be hosting a session on what’s been going on in the fediverse in 2025. The network is constantly changing and evolving, and this session is intended to get you up to speed on what’s been happening in the last half year. More information on that soon.

Bandwagon talks about monetisation and sustainability

Bandwagon is a fediverse music sharing platform that’s currently in development, where artists can share their music. They are currently working on online album sales, and Bandwagon is committed to making this feature available without taking any transaction fees. In order for the project to be sustainable, Bandwagon is a paid 10$/month paid premium plan which will enable online album sales and higher bitrate streaming. At the same time, creator Ben Pate is also committed to keeping the software open source, and says that the project needs other Bandwagon servers to exist if the project is to be successful. – Bandwagon.fm

Discourse and the fediverse

Forum software Discourse has posted a blog talking about how they have integrated ActivityPub into their forums. They explain how Discourse forums can now select per category if it is federated, and thus followable by other fediverse software. It also shows what Discourse-to-Discourse federation looks like, allowing 2 forums to cooperate with each other. Federated forums require a mindset shift as have to get used to seeing forum posts in their microblogging timelines. Forum software like Discourse and NodeBB have made great strides in the technological capabilities regarding what’s possible with federated forums. Now people have to find out and experience what these technological features enable in practical use cases for people.

Bonfire slowly moves towards a 1.0 release

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform, with a core functionality of microblogging with a focus on extensibility. In their latest update about how the platform is moving to a 1.0 release, Bonfire talks about the values and intentions of the platform, writing: “In a world of ‘move fast and break things,’ we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship. Slow software means building for long-term resilience and meaningful participation, rather than chasing novelty, speed, or scale.”

Bonfire has taken a deliberate and mindful approach to software development, but their own description of “Slow Software” seems fairly accurate as well, as the team has talked about getting ready for a 1.0 release in the next few months since at least September 2023.

FediDB onboarding

Fediverse statistics site FediDB, operated by PixelFed and Loops creator Daniel Supernault, now has an onboarding tool to help people get started with the fediverse. It asks the user a few simple questions: first to select the type of content they are interested in, such as microblogging, video or forums. Based on that choice, it recommends various platforms. Based on the platform choice it asks for a few simple filters, such as region and community size, before presenting the user with a list of servers to choose from for registration.

The onboarding tool is sleekly designed, and streamlines the signup process by boiling it down to a few essential questions that the user needs to answer. However, this also showcases the issues that the fediverse has with onboarding new users: picking a platform and picking a server are meaningful choices that are hard to fully grasp the impact from as a new user. When it comes to picking a platform, the tool lists a few features for each platform, but comparing the relevance of these features is hard to do as an outsider. And when it comes to picking servers, the challenge is that servers themselves often do not publish relevant information that is needed to make an informed choice of which server to pick.

Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech

Saskia Welch from Newsmast writes about Mastodon and the fediverse at the recent International Journalism Festival. A consistent challenge remains to put all the lofty ideals about healthy social networks into practice, with Welch noting: “However, joining the platform continues to be a barrier for many users. A group of Italian women who attended the event abandoned their short effort to join the platform half-way into the presentation, confused about where to go and which app to use.” – WeDistribute/Saskia Welch

Owncast turns 5

The fediverse streaming platform Owncast turns 5 years this month, with a new merch store. One of the challenges of FOSS projects such as Owncast is the sustainability, and Owncast creator Gabe Kangas “at one point exhausted his personal savings so he could work on Owncast full-time.” Kangas says that now “people want to be around in meaningful ways. From the newsletter, core code contributions, the Roku app, people answering questions in chat, people brainstorming in GitHub, it’s important for it to be bigger than myself”. – Owncast Newsletter/Kit Rhett Aultman

The Links

  • Test your knowledge of ActivityPub with this quiz.
  • Search engine Kagi now has the option to find and filter for PeerTube videos.
  • Mastodon’s monthly engineering update, Trunks & Tidbits for April 2025, where the organisation announces that they’ve hired another front-end developer.
  • Lemmy development update for April 2025.
  • Domain blocking and notification improvements for Ghost.
  • FediAlgo, a self-hosted algorithmic timeline for Mastodon, is now available as a web app as well.
  • Flohmarkt is a fediverse market place, and Flohra is a new Android app for the platform.
  • The Social Web Foundation released their first annual report.
  • An interview with Christine Lemmer-Webber about the future of decentralised networks.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #116« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #116« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #116 - This week's news:

- @fediforum will be June 5-7 with a new advisory board
- updates from @bonfire on their upcoming platform
- A new fediverse onboarding tool by @fedidb
- Fediverse music sharing platform Bandwagon talks about their plans for financial sustainability

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #116

FediForum will be next month, Discourse talks about their fediverse integration, and an update on Bonfire.

The News

FediForum has a new date and a new board

The fifth edition of FediForum has been rescheduled, and will be held on June 5-7. The event was originally planned for early April, but got cancelled at the last-minute after transphobic posts by one of the co-organisers of the event were surfaced. FediForum held two sessions in the meantime with the community on how the event should move forward. One of the outcomes is that there is now an advisory board for FediForum with people from the community. For this edition of FediForum, I will be hosting a session on what’s been going on in the fediverse in 2025. The network is constantly changing and evolving, and this session is intended to get you up to speed on what’s been happening in the last half year. More information on that soon.

Bandwagon talks about monetisation and sustainability

Bandwagon is a fediverse music sharing platform that’s currently in development, where artists can share their music. They are currently working on online album sales, and Bandwagon is committed to making this feature available without taking any transaction fees. In order for the project to be sustainable, Bandwagon is a paid 10$/month paid premium plan which will enable online album sales and higher bitrate streaming. At the same time, creator Ben Pate is also committed to keeping the software open source, and says that the project needs other Bandwagon servers to exist if the project is to be successful. – Bandwagon.fm

Discourse and the fediverse

Forum software Discourse has posted a blog talking about how they have integrated ActivityPub into their forums. They explain how Discourse forums can now select per category if it is federated, and thus followable by other fediverse software. It also shows what Discourse-to-Discourse federation looks like, allowing 2 forums to cooperate with each other. Federated forums require a mindset shift as have to get used to seeing forum posts in their microblogging timelines. Forum software like Discourse and NodeBB have made great strides in the technological capabilities regarding what’s possible with federated forums. Now people have to find out and experience what these technological features enable in practical use cases for people.

Bonfire slowly moves towards a 1.0 release

Bonfire is an upcoming fediverse platform, with a core functionality of microblogging with a focus on extensibility. In their latest update about how the platform is moving to a 1.0 release, Bonfire talks about the values and intentions of the platform, writing: “In a world of ‘move fast and break things,’ we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship. Slow software means building for long-term resilience and meaningful participation, rather than chasing novelty, speed, or scale.”

Bonfire has taken a deliberate and mindful approach to software development, but their own description of “Slow Software” seems fairly accurate as well, as the team has talked about getting ready for a 1.0 release in the next few months since at least September 2023.

FediDB onboarding

Fediverse statistics site FediDB, operated by PixelFed and Loops creator Daniel Supernault, now has an onboarding tool to help people get started with the fediverse. It asks the user a few simple questions: first to select the type of content they are interested in, such as microblogging, video or forums. Based on that choice, it recommends various platforms. Based on the platform choice it asks for a few simple filters, such as region and community size, before presenting the user with a list of servers to choose from for registration.

The onboarding tool is sleekly designed, and streamlines the signup process by boiling it down to a few essential questions that the user needs to answer. However, this also showcases the issues that the fediverse has with onboarding new users: picking a platform and picking a server are meaningful choices that are hard to fully grasp the impact from as a new user. When it comes to picking a platform, the tool lists a few features for each platform, but comparing the relevance of these features is hard to do as an outsider. And when it comes to picking servers, the challenge is that servers themselves often do not publish relevant information that is needed to make an informed choice of which server to pick.

Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech

Saskia Welch from Newsmast writes about Mastodon and the fediverse at the recent International Journalism Festival. A consistent challenge remains to put all the lofty ideals about healthy social networks into practice, with Welch noting: “However, joining the platform continues to be a barrier for many users. A group of Italian women who attended the event abandoned their short effort to join the platform half-way into the presentation, confused about where to go and which app to use.” – WeDistribute/Saskia Welch

Owncast turns 5

The fediverse streaming platform Owncast turns 5 years this month, with a new merch store. One of the challenges of FOSS projects such as Owncast is the sustainability, and Owncast creator Gabe Kangas “at one point exhausted his personal savings so he could work on Owncast full-time.” Kangas says that now “people want to be around in meaningful ways. From the newsletter, core code contributions, the Roku app, people answering questions in chat, people brainstorming in GitHub, it’s important for it to be bigger than myself”. – Owncast Newsletter/Kit Rhett Aultman

The Links

  • Test your knowledge of ActivityPub with this quiz.
  • Search engine Kagi now has the option to find and filter for PeerTube videos.
  • Mastodon’s monthly engineering update, Trunks & Tidbits for April 2025, where the organisation announces that they’ve hired another front-end developer.
  • Lemmy development update for April 2025.
  • Domain blocking and notification improvements for Ghost.
  • FediAlgo, a self-hosted algorithmic timeline for Mastodon, is now available as a web app as well.
  • Flohmarkt is a fediverse market place, and Flohra is a new Android app for the platform.
  • The Social Web Foundation released their first annual report.
  • An interview with Christine Lemmer-Webber about the future of decentralised networks.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

ICYMI

My piece on Mastodon's aperitivo at last month was published late last night whilst I was sleeping 😴

Thanks again to @deadsuperhero for picking it up and publishing with WeDistribute!

wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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Sciety

@sciety@fediscience.org

When scholarly discussions happen in private Slack channels or get buried in Twitter threads, most researchers miss out. Sciety has secured funding from @nlnet to build something better. We're working with @bonfire, to develop a space for preprint discussion that is open, interoperable and will allow any preprint evaluation community to replicate and run themselves
Read more: blog.sciety.org/sciety-secures

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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

Sciety's avatar
Sciety

@sciety@fediscience.org

When scholarly discussions happen in private Slack channels or get buried in Twitter threads, most researchers miss out. Sciety has secured funding from @nlnet to build something better. We're working with @bonfire, to develop a space for preprint discussion that is open, interoperable and will allow any preprint evaluation community to replicate and run themselves
Read more: blog.sciety.org/sciety-secures

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Sciety

@sciety@fediscience.org

When scholarly discussions happen in private Slack channels or get buried in Twitter threads, most researchers miss out. Sciety has secured funding from @nlnet to build something better. We're working with @bonfire, to develop a space for preprint discussion that is open, interoperable and will allow any preprint evaluation community to replicate and run themselves
Read more: blog.sciety.org/sciety-secures

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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

ICYMI

My piece on Mastodon's aperitivo at last month was published late last night whilst I was sleeping 😴

Thanks again to @deadsuperhero for picking it up and publishing with WeDistribute!

wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

I'm already getting very excited for tonight! For those that don't know, I'm going to be talking with @pluralistic , Cory Doctorow, tonight on Fireside Fedi! If anyone has any questions feel free to message me here.

If you'd like to watch LIVE, please come and join us! If you don't know Cory, you should, but you probably know the term "enshitification" which Cory termed. As well as having many many other accolades.

Please share this out, not for my own fame, but I see these opportunities as ways to introduce new folks to the Fediverse and get excitement about it.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Like a pair of boots, a good social platform needs wearing in 🥾

We love that building community on the social web doesn't happen overnight.

When people first joined platforms like Twitter, they grew their community slowly and carefully. The open social web lets you grow meaningful community once again.

The longer we spend here, the more comfortable we feel.

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.4.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add instance domain blocks and peers endpoints @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Team meeting this morning to do some filming for & to discuss the next steps. An issue that came up beautifully illustrates the power of the & decentralized social media.

The 1st video introducing the Fediverse to people not familiar with it will discuss Silicon Valley's .

could take down the video if offended right wing people complain about it.

But if I upload the video to ... who are you reporting the video to? To ME! I'm the admin 🤗

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Team meeting this morning to do some filming for & to discuss the next steps. An issue that came up beautifully illustrates the power of the & decentralized social media.

The 1st video introducing the Fediverse to people not familiar with it will discuss Silicon Valley's .

could take down the video if offended right wing people complain about it.

But if I upload the video to ... who are you reporting the video to? To ME! I'm the admin 🤗

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Team meeting this morning to do some filming for & to discuss the next steps. An issue that came up beautifully illustrates the power of the & decentralized social media.

The 1st video introducing the Fediverse to people not familiar with it will discuss Silicon Valley's .

could take down the video if offended right wing people complain about it.

But if I upload the video to ... who are you reporting the video to? To ME! I'm the admin 🤗

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As 's author, I'm contemplating its adoption beyond Ghost's implementation. Finding potential users for ActivityPub tools seems challenging—perhaps I'm addressing a very niche need?

While the technical complexity of ActivityPub makes tools like Fedify valuable, I wonder about the actual market demand for federation outside specific communities.

Open, decentralized systems make sense to many developers, but businesses often prefer closed ecosystems that align with traditional models.

Still, I see potential as the grows and digital sovereignty concerns increase. Fedify aims to lower the technical barriers to federation.

I'm curious: Which projects would benefit most from Fedify today? What would make federation compelling enough for platforms to implement?

Would appreciate perspectives from both developers and platform owners.

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

meissa-team's avatar
meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

The new upcoming federation feature in forgejo will allow to follow user-activities accross the fediverse 🙂

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.4.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add instance domain blocks and peers endpoints @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.4.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add instance domain blocks and peers endpoints @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.4.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add instance domain blocks and peers endpoints @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech« wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech« wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Things have been a little slow for a while over at @news, mostly because of a really busy spring class semester. Now that I’m done with that, I want to start writing articles again.

What’s some interesting things happening in the #Fediverse we ought to cover?

si_irini's avatar
si_irini

@si_irini@mastodon.social

I need help

I need a city in Texas for the book
and I can't decide
There should be a small airport there

It should be the location for a large factory
I don't want any of the “usual suspects”

and ok I might need a second one too

I have already looked at maps of Texas
I liked Beaumont, but it's really small and has almost no industry

Does anyone have any ideas?
Please help!

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Things have been a little slow for a while over at @news, mostly because of a really busy spring class semester. Now that I’m done with that, I want to start writing articles again.

What’s some interesting things happening in the #Fediverse we ought to cover?

si_irini's avatar
si_irini

@si_irini@mastodon.social

I need help

I need a city in Texas for the book
and I can't decide
There should be a small airport there

It should be the location for a large factory
I don't want any of the “usual suspects”

and ok I might need a second one too

I have already looked at maps of Texas
I liked Beaumont, but it's really small and has almost no industry

Does anyone have any ideas?
Please help!

Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Mastodon: Giving Journalists Options Away From Big Tech« wedistribute.org/2025/05/masto

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

Who here knows about, @cwebber@social.coop

You should follow them. One of the mainstream protocols that make the Fediverse even possible, commonly used on Mastodon, CherryPick, Misskey, and Sharkey, is called, ActivityPub. They help write that protocol.

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

Who here knows about, @cwebber@social.coop

You should follow them. One of the mainstream protocols that make the Fediverse even possible, commonly used on Mastodon, CherryPick, Misskey, and Sharkey, is called, ActivityPub. They help write that protocol.

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

Building ActivityPub »Blocking domains« activitypub.ghost.org/blocking

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

Building ActivityPub »Blocking domains« activitypub.ghost.org/blocking

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Konstantin 🔭

@iamkonstantin@mastodon.social

By the way, if you’re looking into decentralized tech where people are actually in control of their own data (as in who can use it, when and how), checkout solidproject.org There are a lot of interesting insights, especially for storing sensitive data.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

The last release fixes a problem with the Mastodon API. Now, apps (or webapps like Phanpy) properly work as the "inifite scrolling" has been fixed.
Thanks, @grunfink - this was one thing that kept some of my friends away from self-hosting with snac, and now I can help them to have their own digital home.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

The last release fixes a problem with the Mastodon API. Now, apps (or webapps like Phanpy) properly work as the "inifite scrolling" has been fixed.
Thanks, @grunfink - this was one thing that kept some of my friends away from self-hosting with snac, and now I can help them to have their own digital home.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

The last release fixes a problem with the Mastodon API. Now, apps (or webapps like Phanpy) properly work as the "inifite scrolling" has been fixed.
Thanks, @grunfink - this was one thing that kept some of my friends away from self-hosting with snac, and now I can help them to have their own digital home.

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Konstantin 🔭

@iamkonstantin@mastodon.social

By the way, if you’re looking into decentralized tech where people are actually in control of their own data (as in who can use it, when and how), checkout solidproject.org There are a lot of interesting insights, especially for storing sensitive data.

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Konstantin 🔭

@iamkonstantin@mastodon.social

By the way, if you’re looking into decentralized tech where people are actually in control of their own data (as in who can use it, when and how), checkout solidproject.org There are a lot of interesting insights, especially for storing sensitive data.

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Rhys

@rhyseverquill@social.coop

, I need your help.

I'm raising £8,125 to introduce to ethical, decentralised platforms like .

I want to:

🚀 Launch a Mastodon instance for local people

👨‍🏫 Run workshops in schools teaching safe social networking

📢 Champion the in the indie sector

Don’t let and kill . Can you help us reach our target of 25 new lifetime members by mid-June?

You can join no matter where you live.

Donate: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/join-the-f

"Join the fight against big tech" is large bold text overlaid on a glitchy version of Mark Zuckerberg with black tape over his eyes. The background is a geometric pattern.
ALT text details"Join the fight against big tech" is large bold text overlaid on a glitchy version of Mark Zuckerberg with black tape over his eyes. The background is a geometric pattern.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/12(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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b-rain

@b_rain@troet.cafe

So in etwa kommt mir manchmal die Diskussion vor, ob man ins kommt oder bei den Monopolisten bleibt.
rainking.de/2025/05/09/wasser-

Zwei Wassertanks. Der Inhalt wird jeweils auf einem Schild gezeigt: 
Kleinerer Tank: "Trinkwasser" "Zertifiziert" (Stempel)
Großer Tank: "Vergiftetes Wasser! Neuer Geschmack! (Totenkopf-Schild)
Der kleine Tank hat einen klassischen Wasserhahn zum drehen. Der große einen moderneren.
Am großen Tank mit dem vergifteten Wasser stehen viele Leute mit Trinkgefäßen an. Am kleinen Tank mit Trinkwasser steht niemand an.
Dafür steht ein Mann in Arbeitskleidung daneben, der sich verständnislos am Kopf kratzt.
Eine Frau, die mit in der Schlange steht, sagt zu ihm:

Ja, ich weiss, vielleicht müsst ihr den Wasserhahn einfach etwas schicker designen?
ALT text detailsZwei Wassertanks. Der Inhalt wird jeweils auf einem Schild gezeigt: Kleinerer Tank: "Trinkwasser" "Zertifiziert" (Stempel) Großer Tank: "Vergiftetes Wasser! Neuer Geschmack! (Totenkopf-Schild) Der kleine Tank hat einen klassischen Wasserhahn zum drehen. Der große einen moderneren. Am großen Tank mit dem vergifteten Wasser stehen viele Leute mit Trinkgefäßen an. Am kleinen Tank mit Trinkwasser steht niemand an. Dafür steht ein Mann in Arbeitskleidung daneben, der sich verständnislos am Kopf kratzt. Eine Frau, die mit in der Schlange steht, sagt zu ihm: Ja, ich weiss, vielleicht müsst ihr den Wasserhahn einfach etwas schicker designen?
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Pygoscelis Papua

@randompenguin@friendica.world

Is there a comparison somewhere of the resource requirements for hosting various Fediverse platforms?

I know some of them have pretty low minimum system requirements, but they can grow quickly into resource hogs the more active users you have. For example this Friendica.World instance I'm on seems to struggle handing less than 4,000 accounts but various Mastodon and Pixelfed instances have hundreds of thousands of accounts without any apparent difficulty. Though I don't know what resources they have available to them. Some platforms appear to be more scalable than others.

I've been reluctant to run a server myself for a variety of reasons, but the big ones are not knowing how much it will cost, what kind of hosting it would require, or which platform to run.

It should be obvious by now most people do not want to run their own server, they want to go sign up on the biggest server for a platform they can find and let someone else assume the expense and risks of running it. So does anybody know what the lowest resource, most scalable, most stable platform is that can handle the most active users/accounts? Is there a nifty comparison table somewhere?

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b-rain

@b_rain@troet.cafe

So in etwa kommt mir manchmal die Diskussion vor, ob man ins kommt oder bei den Monopolisten bleibt.
rainking.de/2025/05/09/wasser-

Zwei Wassertanks. Der Inhalt wird jeweils auf einem Schild gezeigt: 
Kleinerer Tank: "Trinkwasser" "Zertifiziert" (Stempel)
Großer Tank: "Vergiftetes Wasser! Neuer Geschmack! (Totenkopf-Schild)
Der kleine Tank hat einen klassischen Wasserhahn zum drehen. Der große einen moderneren.
Am großen Tank mit dem vergifteten Wasser stehen viele Leute mit Trinkgefäßen an. Am kleinen Tank mit Trinkwasser steht niemand an.
Dafür steht ein Mann in Arbeitskleidung daneben, der sich verständnislos am Kopf kratzt.
Eine Frau, die mit in der Schlange steht, sagt zu ihm:

Ja, ich weiss, vielleicht müsst ihr den Wasserhahn einfach etwas schicker designen?
ALT text detailsZwei Wassertanks. Der Inhalt wird jeweils auf einem Schild gezeigt: Kleinerer Tank: "Trinkwasser" "Zertifiziert" (Stempel) Großer Tank: "Vergiftetes Wasser! Neuer Geschmack! (Totenkopf-Schild) Der kleine Tank hat einen klassischen Wasserhahn zum drehen. Der große einen moderneren. Am großen Tank mit dem vergifteten Wasser stehen viele Leute mit Trinkgefäßen an. Am kleinen Tank mit Trinkwasser steht niemand an. Dafür steht ein Mann in Arbeitskleidung daneben, der sich verständnislos am Kopf kratzt. Eine Frau, die mit in der Schlange steht, sagt zu ihm: Ja, ich weiss, vielleicht müsst ihr den Wasserhahn einfach etwas schicker designen?
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piefedadmin

@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments

On the surface flair on PieFed functions very similar to how it does on Reddit – on posts they’re community-specific tags that can be used to filter posts in a community. People can also add flair to themselves which is just a piece of text that appears next to their name whenever they make posts or comments in the community. This can be helpful for giving a hint about someone’s background, interests or expertise.

However PieFed is federated and there are copies of the communities on multiple servers (instances). The way to use ActivityPub to create and maintain those copies is described in FEP 1b12 which makes no mention of flair. I have made some minimal additions to that FEP, described below:

For flair on posts, the Lemmy devs have already done quite a bit of work on this, which I added a little to, so that flair can have colors. Community actors have an additional type of tag:

{
"type": "Group",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta",
"name": "piefed_meta",
/* ... */
"lemmy:tagsForPosts": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.socia1/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name",
"text_color": "#000000",
"background_color": "#dedede"
}
]
}

lemmy:tagsForPosts is a list of lemmy:CommunityTag objects.

So now all the different copies of the community will know which flair can be used there. When creating a post in the community we just need to add one or more lemmy:CommunityTag objects to the Page activity:

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Page",
/* ... */
"tag": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name"
},
{
"href": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"name": "asdf",
"type": "Hashtag"
}
]
}

In this example the post also has a hashtag on it.

User flair is simpler because it’s not managed by the community moderators and is not a fixed list. PieFed simply adds the author’s flair to every comment (federated as a Note activity) they make. When a Note is received the author’s flair is updated on the receiving instances.

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/comment/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Note",
/* ... */
"flair": "PieFed dev"
}

This means that when someone changes their flair it will take effect immediately on their instance but until they write a comment it won’t propagate to other instances. As flair is primarily used on comments and the people using flair will tend to be posting a lot of comments this is kinda “good enough”.

It would be trivial to add a “flair” attribute onto posts too and have receiving instances read that. User flair shows up next to the author’s name on their posts so arguably it makes sense to send it then too.

Let’s see how it goes.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I was looking though the @wikidata listing for `fediverse` as one does and saw that somebody added a Toki Pona translation for it as "ilo Petewa" wikidata.org/wiki/Q30325419 and was curious if it was in use anywhere and came across someone giving an introduction to the in @tokipona *in VR Chat*
youtube.com/watch?v=CoAMJYVvCe

a screenshot of a catgirl explaining the fediverse in VR chat
ALT text detailsa screenshot of a catgirl explaining the fediverse in VR chat
piefedadmin's avatar
piefedadmin

@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments

On the surface flair on PieFed functions very similar to how it does on Reddit – on posts they’re community-specific tags that can be used to filter posts in a community. People can also add flair to themselves which is just a piece of text that appears next to their name whenever they make posts or comments in the community. This can be helpful for giving a hint about someone’s background, interests or expertise.

However PieFed is federated and there are copies of the communities on multiple servers (instances). The way to use ActivityPub to create and maintain those copies is described in FEP 1b12 which makes no mention of flair. I have made some minimal additions to that FEP, described below:

For flair on posts, the Lemmy devs have already done quite a bit of work on this, which I added a little to, so that flair can have colors. Community actors have an additional type of tag:

{
"type": "Group",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta",
"name": "piefed_meta",
/* ... */
"lemmy:tagsForPosts": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.socia1/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name",
"text_color": "#000000",
"background_color": "#dedede"
}
]
}

lemmy:tagsForPosts is a list of lemmy:CommunityTag objects.

So now all the different copies of the community will know which flair can be used there. When creating a post in the community we just need to add one or more lemmy:CommunityTag objects to the Page activity:

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Page",
/* ... */
"tag": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name"
},
{
"href": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"name": "asdf",
"type": "Hashtag"
}
]
}

In this example the post also has a hashtag on it.

User flair is simpler because it’s not managed by the community moderators and is not a fixed list. PieFed simply adds the author’s flair to every comment (federated as a Note activity) they make. When a Note is received the author’s flair is updated on the receiving instances.

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/comment/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Note",
/* ... */
"flair": "PieFed dev"
}

This means that when someone changes their flair it will take effect immediately on their instance but until they write a comment it won’t propagate to other instances. As flair is primarily used on comments and the people using flair will tend to be posting a lot of comments this is kinda “good enough”.

It would be trivial to add a “flair” attribute onto posts too and have receiving instances read that. User flair shows up next to the author’s name on their posts so arguably it makes sense to send it then too.

Let’s see how it goes.

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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

support is made possible by admins running servers of various flavors (and interesting names) that I can test on, such as: wizard.casa, catodon.social, functional.cafe, gram.social, miraiverse.xyz, wienermobile.rentals, friendica.opensocial.space, plasmatrap.com, bytes.programming.dev, eggplant.place, and takahe.staging.django-cast.com

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! We have one show this week, but its a good one! This week we'll have Cory Doctorow @pluralistic on Fireside Fedi!

I'm also showcasing our new design created by the very talented @blenderdumbass ! Catch it all LIVE Tuesday 1900 Eastern/UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! We have one show this week, but its a good one! This week we'll have Cory Doctorow @pluralistic on Fireside Fedi!

I'm also showcasing our new design created by the very talented @blenderdumbass ! Catch it all LIVE Tuesday 1900 Eastern/UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! We have one show this week, but its a good one! This week we'll have Cory Doctorow @pluralistic on Fireside Fedi!

I'm also showcasing our new design created by the very talented @blenderdumbass ! Catch it all LIVE Tuesday 1900 Eastern/UTC -4.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
399 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
120 instances.

190 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@RNFde (GER)
@theferret (ENG)
@pixelsfr (FRA)
@liberoreporter (ITA)
@9to5linux (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Now, that the bug is solved and it's no longer a problem if the number of followers (or following) of @MediaOnMastodon is divisible by 8, it's a good time to get to 400, right?

Have a look, maybe I missed another account by a media organization on . But it has to be verified (at least by a link on their website).

If you want to know, if one is already included, head to:
fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Please share!

The profile page of @MediaOnMastodon@toot.io with exactly 399 followers.
ALT text detailsThe profile page of @MediaOnMastodon@toot.io with exactly 399 followers.
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Now, that the bug is solved and it's no longer a problem if the number of followers (or following) of @MediaOnMastodon is divisible by 8, it's a good time to get to 400, right?

Have a look, maybe I missed another account by a media organization on . But it has to be verified (at least by a link on their website).

If you want to know, if one is already included, head to:
fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Please share!

The profile page of @MediaOnMastodon@toot.io with exactly 399 followers.
ALT text detailsThe profile page of @MediaOnMastodon@toot.io with exactly 399 followers.
MediaOnMastodon's avatar
MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
399 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
120 instances.

190 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@RNFde (GER)
@theferret (ENG)
@pixelsfr (FRA)
@liberoreporter (ITA)
@9to5linux (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Kommt Leute, helft mit! Lasst eine Welle durch das rauschen. Alle mal und (viel davon) Umsetzen! 👇

zeigt, wie man sich digital von Trump und Tech-Oligarchen abkoppelt – für Datenschutz, Demokratie und eine gerechtere digitale Zukunft.

kuketz-blog.de/unplugtrump-mac

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MisterOpenData

@MisterOpenData@norden.social

Für welche Bundesländer gibt es Mastodon-Server? Ich habe diese gefunden. 5 Länder betrieben selbst Server. Für 6 weitere Länder gibt es Firmen oder Privatleute, die einen Server betreiben.

Update: Thüringen ergänzt

Karte von Deutschland, auf der die Bundesländer folgendermaßen hervorgehoben sind:
staatliche Mastodon-Server: Hessen, Baden-Württemberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein
private Mastodon-Server: Berlin, Brandenburg, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Saarland, Thüringen
ALT text detailsKarte von Deutschland, auf der die Bundesländer folgendermaßen hervorgehoben sind: staatliche Mastodon-Server: Hessen, Baden-Württemberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein private Mastodon-Server: Berlin, Brandenburg, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Saarland, Thüringen
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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"

news.elenarossini.com/this-is-

mentioning @jaredwhite @anildash @ghost @caseynewton @molly0xfff @404mediaco @Daojoan @theindex @dangillmor @ryanbroderick @micahflee @melaniebartos @kleisli

I'd love to hear what you think about

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/11(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

なにやら大沢たかおの話題は :fediverse: :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: から見える自分のタイムラインどもちょこちょこ目にしたんだけど、こういう流れで 発のネタだというのは知らなかった :tony_grinning:

「大沢たかお祭り」の大ブームの背景にある、日本のSNSで始まっている小さな変化(徳力基彦) - エキスパート - Yahoo!ニュース
news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articl

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

:fediverse: :activitypub: 対応は、トランプ政権に代わってザッカーバーグのアイコンが金のジャラジャラ(?)マッチョアイコンに変わったあたりからほとんど公式に話題にならなくなってる気がするんだけど気のせい…?

1回、何かの進捗があってその関係のアナウンスをしてたような記憶はあるけど、
当初の「 こそソーシャルメディアの未来です。 もそこに参加します!」みたいな熱をいまの からはもう全然感じられてないんだよな自分 :tony_neutral:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

なにやら大沢たかおの話題は :fediverse: :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: から見える自分のタイムラインどもちょこちょこ目にしたんだけど、こういう流れで 発のネタだというのは知らなかった :tony_grinning:

「大沢たかお祭り」の大ブームの背景にある、日本のSNSで始まっている小さな変化(徳力基彦) - エキスパート - Yahoo!ニュース
news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articl

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

Today I got new inspiration regarding (aka the ), when I met an old acquaintance and his friend

The acquaintance tried to call me a . With some salt, and sugar, I explained what a tech bro was, why I despised them and rolled out a simple explanation of what was.

His friend was surprised and said he didn't know that such a thing existed. My acquaintance then said he wanted to start his own server.

I then realized he's probably not the only one in my city.

Thor A. Hopland's avatar
Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

Today I got new inspiration regarding (aka the ), when I met an old acquaintance and his friend

The acquaintance tried to call me a . With some salt, and sugar, I explained what a tech bro was, why I despised them and rolled out a simple explanation of what was.

His friend was surprised and said he didn't know that such a thing existed. My acquaintance then said he wanted to start his own server.

I then realized he's probably not the only one in my city.

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Masoud Abkenar

@masoud@aleph.land

For some months now I am actively hesitating to publish my work-related stuff on (or any other centralized social network for that matter) so I am thinking of using the for it.

Do you have any advice for using fediverse as your -related social network? My use case for such a network would be: inspiring others to do good work, building and maintaining my professional "brand," and helping myself or my employer attract new talent.

Some topics to consider: Same account, separate account? Server software (Mastodon, Pleroma, ...)? Discovering (potential) colleagues, being discovered by them? Pointing existing LinkedIn users to your fediverse account? Adjusting language/tone of communication based on fediverse nuances?

I am eager to learn. Boosts are appreciated.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
388 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@IslandsMagazine
@GoodHouseMag
@ScienceAlert
@clevelandnews
@dominomag

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
388 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@IslandsMagazine
@GoodHouseMag
@ScienceAlert
@clevelandnews
@dominomag

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
399 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
120 instances.

190 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@RNFde (GER)
@theferret (ENG)
@pixelsfr (FRA)
@liberoreporter (ITA)
@9to5linux (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Random fediverse bots

@botwikirandomfediverse@stefanbohacek.online

Making sure websites you share are accessible.

botwiki.org/bot/a11y-link-bot/

Follow: mastodon.social/@a11y_link_bot

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Random fediverse bots

@botwikirandomfediverse@stefanbohacek.online

Making sure websites you share are accessible.

botwiki.org/bot/a11y-link-bot/

Follow: mastodon.social/@a11y_link_bot

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hamish campbell

@hamishcampbell@mastodon.social · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup first use looks good :)

I would suggest using the term alongside the as it's both a more positive term and at the same time more change and challenge as it contrasts to

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Dave Copeland :ruby:

@davetron5000@ruby.social

Then has failed me. I had to learn from friggin INSTAGRAM that we are calling him CM Pope. ✝️

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Dave Copeland :ruby:

@davetron5000@ruby.social

Then has failed me. I had to learn from friggin INSTAGRAM that we are calling him CM Pope. ✝️

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piefedadmin

@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments

On the surface flair on PieFed functions very similar to how it does on Reddit – on posts they’re community-specific tags that can be used to filter posts in a community. People can also add flair to themselves which is just a piece of text that appears next to their name whenever they make posts or comments in the community. This can be helpful for giving a hint about someone’s background, interests or expertise.

However PieFed is federated and there are copies of the communities on multiple servers (instances). The way to use ActivityPub to create and maintain those copies is described in FEP 1b12 which makes no mention of flair. I have made some minimal additions to that FEP, described below:

For flair on posts, the Lemmy devs have already done quite a bit of work on this, which I added a little to, so that flair can have colors. Community actors have an additional type of tag:

{
"type": "Group",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta",
"name": "piefed_meta",
/* ... */
"lemmy:tagsForPosts": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.socia1/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name",
"text_color": "#000000",
"background_color": "#dedede"
}
]
}

lemmy:tagsForPosts is a list of lemmy:CommunityTag objects.

So now all the different copies of the community will know which flair can be used there. When creating a post in the community we just need to add one or more lemmy:CommunityTag objects to the Page activity:

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Page",
/* ... */
"tag": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name"
},
{
"href": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"name": "asdf",
"type": "Hashtag"
}
]
}

In this example the post also has a hashtag on it.

User flair is simpler because it’s not managed by the community moderators and is not a fixed list. PieFed simply adds the author’s flair to every comment (federated as a Note activity) they make. When a Note is received the author’s flair is updated on the receiving instances.

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/comment/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Note",
/* ... */
"flair": "PieFed dev"
}

This means that when someone changes their flair it will take effect immediately on their instance but until they write a comment it won’t propagate to other instances. As flair is primarily used on comments and the people using flair will tend to be posting a lot of comments this is kinda “good enough”.

It would be trivial to add a “flair” attribute onto posts too and have receiving instances read that. User flair shows up next to the author’s name on their posts so arguably it makes sense to send it then too.

Let’s see how it goes.

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piefedadmin

@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments

On the surface flair on PieFed functions very similar to how it does on Reddit – on posts they’re community-specific tags that can be used to filter posts in a community. People can also add flair to themselves which is just a piece of text that appears next to their name whenever they make posts or comments in the community. This can be helpful for giving a hint about someone’s background, interests or expertise.

However PieFed is federated and there are copies of the communities on multiple servers (instances). The way to use ActivityPub to create and maintain those copies is described in FEP 1b12 which makes no mention of flair. I have made some minimal additions to that FEP, described below:

For flair on posts, the Lemmy devs have already done quite a bit of work on this, which I added a little to, so that flair can have colors. Community actors have an additional type of tag:

{
"type": "Group",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta",
"name": "piefed_meta",
/* ... */
"lemmy:tagsForPosts": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.socia1/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name",
"text_color": "#000000",
"background_color": "#dedede"
}
]
}

lemmy:tagsForPosts is a list of lemmy:CommunityTag objects.

So now all the different copies of the community will know which flair can be used there. When creating a post in the community we just need to add one or more lemmy:CommunityTag objects to the Page activity:

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Page",
/* ... */
"tag": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name"
},
{
"href": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"name": "asdf",
"type": "Hashtag"
}
]
}

In this example the post also has a hashtag on it.

User flair is simpler because it’s not managed by the community moderators and is not a fixed list. PieFed simply adds the author’s flair to every comment (federated as a Note activity) they make. When a Note is received the author’s flair is updated on the receiving instances.

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/comment/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Note",
/* ... */
"flair": "PieFed dev"
}

This means that when someone changes their flair it will take effect immediately on their instance but until they write a comment it won’t propagate to other instances. As flair is primarily used on comments and the people using flair will tend to be posting a lot of comments this is kinda “good enough”.

It would be trivial to add a “flair” attribute onto posts too and have receiving instances read that. User flair shows up next to the author’s name on their posts so arguably it makes sense to send it then too.

Let’s see how it goes.

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hamish campbell

@hamishcampbell@mastodon.social · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup first use looks good :)

I would suggest using the term alongside the as it's both a more positive term and at the same time more change and challenge as it contrasts to

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piefedadmin

@piefedadmin@join.piefed.social

How PieFed federates “flair” on posts and comments

On the surface flair on PieFed functions very similar to how it does on Reddit – on posts they’re community-specific tags that can be used to filter posts in a community. People can also add flair to themselves which is just a piece of text that appears next to their name whenever they make posts or comments in the community. This can be helpful for giving a hint about someone’s background, interests or expertise.

However PieFed is federated and there are copies of the communities on multiple servers (instances). The way to use ActivityPub to create and maintain those copies is described in FEP 1b12 which makes no mention of flair. I have made some minimal additions to that FEP, described below:

For flair on posts, the Lemmy devs have already done quite a bit of work on this, which I added a little to, so that flair can have colors. Community actors have an additional type of tag:

{
"type": "Group",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta",
"name": "piefed_meta",
/* ... */
"lemmy:tagsForPosts": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.socia1/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name",
"text_color": "#000000",
"background_color": "#dedede"
}
]
}

lemmy:tagsForPosts is a list of lemmy:CommunityTag objects.

So now all the different copies of the community will know which flair can be used there. When creating a post in the community we just need to add one or more lemmy:CommunityTag objects to the Page activity:

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Page",
/* ... */
"tag": [
{
"type": "lemmy:CommunityTag",
"id": "https://piefed.social/c/piefed_meta/tag/whatever",
"display_name": "Some Post Tag Name"
},
{
"href": "https://piefed.social/post/1",
"name": "asdf",
"type": "Hashtag"
}
]
}

In this example the post also has a hashtag on it.

User flair is simpler because it’s not managed by the community moderators and is not a fixed list. PieFed simply adds the author’s flair to every comment (federated as a Note activity) they make. When a Note is received the author’s flair is updated on the receiving instances.

{
"id": "https://piefed.social/comment/1",
"actor": "https://piefed.social/u/rimu",
"type": "Note",
/* ... */
"flair": "PieFed dev"
}

This means that when someone changes their flair it will take effect immediately on their instance but until they write a comment it won’t propagate to other instances. As flair is primarily used on comments and the people using flair will tend to be posting a lot of comments this is kinda “good enough”.

It would be trivial to add a “flair” attribute onto posts too and have receiving instances read that. User flair shows up next to the author’s name on their posts so arguably it makes sense to send it then too.

Let’s see how it goes.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ビル・ゲイツ、 にいるんだ( :fediverse: にはブリッジされてないか、残念)

Bill Gates (@billgates.com) — Bluesky
bsky.app/profile/billgates.com

Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣's avatar
Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

I found this cool software called via @dansup 's awesome FediDB website.

fedidb.com/software/neodb?vers

It's a tracking / shelf platform for / , / , , and

Automated import from work well. Just provide the required URL and voila. If it doesn't appear immediately, it is probably waiting for server workers or waiting for the server load to lower or Goodreads request limit, just be patient, only submit the same URL once! If in doubt, contact the admins instead of resubmitting.

Unfortunately, the software doesn't support import (automated, API, or manual) from Trakt, SIMKL, MyAnimeList, and other popular tracking/shelf services for TV/drama and movies/films. There is one, Douban or something, which I think is popular in the Chinese and Japanese speaking markets.

Anyway, what if the item you want to add doesn't exist in the database yet?

Worry not! There are three ways NeoDB software populates its database.

* Method 1: You can add the details yourself

* Method 2: Search the other NeoDB instances for existing similar items

* Method 3: Search for the item from TMDB, IMDB, IGDB, Steam, Goodreads, and other supported sites (no TVDB), and paste the URL to NeoDB's search box and it will import it to your instance

Method 2 is already sweet. That is the entire idea of the . But Method 3 is even sweeter!

Methods 2 and 3 are the best because it's a win-win for everyone. Regular users can forget about manually re-entering new data. Seriously, who wants to manually duplicate data from one DB to another? I certainly don't! I contribute to but I'm definitely not repeating the same effort in .

Secondly, there's no need for instances to duplicate large databases just to ensure their site is useful for any user. Items are added as local users interact with the items. It keeps the db small instead of having thousands of items no one has interacted to yet (or probably not).

Check my accounts:

* Flagship server: @youronlyone@neodb.social
* Instance: @youronlyone@eggplant.place

~~Hmm… I haven't checked but I think music is not supported (yet?). NeoDB can use the largest for music: ~~

UPDATE: Music is supported, as well as, .

🖖🏽🙇🏽

Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣's avatar
Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

I found this cool software called via @dansup 's awesome FediDB website.

fedidb.com/software/neodb?vers

It's a tracking / shelf platform for / , / , , and

Automated import from work well. Just provide the required URL and voila. If it doesn't appear immediately, it is probably waiting for server workers or waiting for the server load to lower or Goodreads request limit, just be patient, only submit the same URL once! If in doubt, contact the admins instead of resubmitting.

Unfortunately, the software doesn't support import (automated, API, or manual) from Trakt, SIMKL, MyAnimeList, and other popular tracking/shelf services for TV/drama and movies/films. There is one, Douban or something, which I think is popular in the Chinese and Japanese speaking markets.

Anyway, what if the item you want to add doesn't exist in the database yet?

Worry not! There are three ways NeoDB software populates its database.

* Method 1: You can add the details yourself

* Method 2: Search the other NeoDB instances for existing similar items

* Method 3: Search for the item from TMDB, IMDB, IGDB, Steam, Goodreads, and other supported sites (no TVDB), and paste the URL to NeoDB's search box and it will import it to your instance

Method 2 is already sweet. That is the entire idea of the . But Method 3 is even sweeter!

Methods 2 and 3 are the best because it's a win-win for everyone. Regular users can forget about manually re-entering new data. Seriously, who wants to manually duplicate data from one DB to another? I certainly don't! I contribute to but I'm definitely not repeating the same effort in .

Secondly, there's no need for instances to duplicate large databases just to ensure their site is useful for any user. Items are added as local users interact with the items. It keeps the db small instead of having thousands of items no one has interacted to yet (or probably not).

Check my accounts:

* Flagship server: @youronlyone@neodb.social
* Instance: @youronlyone@eggplant.place

~~Hmm… I haven't checked but I think music is not supported (yet?). NeoDB can use the largest for music: ~~

UPDATE: Music is supported, as well as, .

🖖🏽🙇🏽

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/10(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Kagi HQ's avatar
Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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bignose

@bignose@sw-development-is.social · Reply to Evan Prodromou's post

Commercial entities can operate on the , provided everyone is free to completely mute them and defederate from them.

But: it's highly unlikely I'll be interested enough to follow any account operating transactionally with its audience, or in a marketing capacity, or fake engagement, etc. So, if there's a significant number like me, commercial activity will have a much more difficult time on the Fediverse than on centralised platforms; and IMO that's as it should be.

@evan

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-09

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.2
- Mastodon v4.3.8
- Mitra v4.2.0
- snac v2.76
- Misskey v2025.5.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.7
- tootik v0.16.0
- kmyblue v18.1
- Vernissage Server v1.12.0
- Gush! v0.18.0
- May 2025: What’s In The Pipeline (Bandwagon.fm)
- Blocking users (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, April 2025 (Mastodon)

Clients

- Voyager v2.34.0
- Blorp v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.15.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.6 (WordPress plugin)
- peertube_recomendation_algorythm: A browser extension that monitors the peertube videos your watch and stores them locally

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.30.5

Articles

- When decentralization can get too big!
- Town squares, backyards, better metaphors, and decentralised networks
- Il Fediverso a scuola: uno strumento didattico per la cittadinanza digitale
- Fediverse Report – #115

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196929b-a80a-322f-a1ba-f42864034290

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-09

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.2
- Mastodon v4.3.8
- Mitra v4.2.0
- snac v2.76
- Misskey v2025.5.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.7
- tootik v0.16.0
- kmyblue v18.1
- Vernissage Server v1.12.0
- Gush! v0.18.0
- May 2025: What’s In The Pipeline (Bandwagon.fm)
- Blocking users (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, April 2025 (Mastodon)

Clients

- Voyager v2.34.0
- Blorp v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.15.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.6 (WordPress plugin)
- peertube_recomendation_algorythm: A browser extension that monitors the peertube videos your watch and stores them locally

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.30.5

Articles

- When decentralization can get too big!
- Town squares, backyards, better metaphors, and decentralised networks
- Il Fediverso a scuola: uno strumento didattico per la cittadinanza digitale
- Fediverse Report – #115

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196929b-a80a-322f-a1ba-f42864034290

Kagi HQ's avatar
Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Excited to be collaborating with this incredible group of people to advise @fediforum and help push the and forward.

fediforum.org/people/

See you at (June 5-7, online)!

Register now: events.humanitix.com/fediforum

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-09

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.2
- Mastodon v4.3.8
- Mitra v4.2.0
- snac v2.76
- Misskey v2025.5.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.7
- tootik v0.16.0
- kmyblue v18.1
- Vernissage Server v1.12.0
- Gush! v0.18.0
- May 2025: What’s In The Pipeline (Bandwagon.fm)
- Blocking users (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, April 2025 (Mastodon)

Clients

- Voyager v2.34.0
- Blorp v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.15.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.6 (WordPress plugin)
- peertube_recomendation_algorythm: A browser extension that monitors the peertube videos your watch and stores them locally

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.30.5

Articles

- When decentralization can get too big!
- Town squares, backyards, better metaphors, and decentralised networks
- Il Fediverso a scuola: uno strumento didattico per la cittadinanza digitale
- Fediverse Report – #115

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196929b-a80a-322f-a1ba-f42864034290

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-09

Servers

- Owncast v0.2.2
- Mastodon v4.3.8
- Mitra v4.2.0
- snac v2.76
- Misskey v2025.5.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.7
- tootik v0.16.0
- kmyblue v18.1
- Vernissage Server v1.12.0
- Gush! v0.18.0
- May 2025: What’s In The Pipeline (Bandwagon.fm)
- Blocking users (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, April 2025 (Mastodon)

Clients

- Voyager v2.34.0
- Blorp v1.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.15.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.6 (WordPress plugin)
- peertube_recomendation_algorythm: A browser extension that monitors the peertube videos your watch and stores them locally

For developers

- FediAlgo v0.30.5

Articles

- When decentralization can get too big!
- Town squares, backyards, better metaphors, and decentralised networks
- Il Fediverso a scuola: uno strumento didattico per la cittadinanza digitale
- Fediverse Report – #115

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196929b-a80a-322f-a1ba-f42864034290

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matt at oslo dot town

@matt@oslo.town

It was really fun to meet a bunch of people from in person today - thanks for coming along to the talk. 🙏 🎉

The recording is available to watch online at the following site (my part starts at the 57 mins mark): tekna.no/fag-og-nettverk/IKT/e

Thank you to the organisers at @attacnorge, specifically @audunmb for giving me the opportunity to come and spread the word about and the . 🙇

And thanks to @cifie for the flowers 💐

📸 @forteller
📸 @kfh

A photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
ALT text detailsA photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
A photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
A photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
Kagi HQ's avatar
Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Marian

@sendung@mastodon.social

I have to say I don't agree with @fediforum who consider part of the . Is Bluesky making any attempts to interoperate with other fedi services that I'm not aware of?

Screenshot of the https://fediforum.org/ website. Quote: "Open protocols, not closed platforms. The Fediverse, Mastodon and ActivityPub. Bluesky and AtProto. (...)"
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the https://fediforum.org/ website. Quote: "Open protocols, not closed platforms. The Fediverse, Mastodon and ActivityPub. Bluesky and AtProto. (...)"
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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Happy Friday everyone! Volume FIFTEEN of Scrolls has been published. Let me know what ya think!

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-05-09

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

Thanks to everyone mentioned below for their contributions to this week's edition. It's fun to see each week the new mentions and plenty of others who have been featured in one or more previous issues. You all are awesome! 🧡

@ApisNecros @anders @expressiverse @wearenew_public @TheIdOfAlan @heydon @palomakop @heatherhorns_lite @box464 @amin @hammyhavoc @adam @eli_oat @martin @bitsgalore @amin @stfn @thelinuxcast @EmilyMoranBarwick @anubiarts @rra @axxuy @moonfaced @fimion @32x33 @otterlove @wynlim @frills @chrismcolvin @cinimodev @xandra @hamatti @mttaggart @gluedex @bouletcorp2 @pathunstrom @christian @A11yAwareness @distributed @martin @Osmose

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@fedidb@mastodon.social

Big news for the fediverse! 🚀

FediDB.com is cooking up a fresh onboarding feature.

You won't want to miss this.

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Happy Friday everyone! Volume FIFTEEN of Scrolls has been published. Let me know what ya think!

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-05-09

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

Thanks to everyone mentioned below for their contributions to this week's edition. It's fun to see each week the new mentions and plenty of others who have been featured in one or more previous issues. You all are awesome! 🧡

@ApisNecros @anders @expressiverse @wearenew_public @TheIdOfAlan @heydon @palomakop @heatherhorns_lite @box464 @amin @hammyhavoc @adam @eli_oat @martin @bitsgalore @amin @stfn @thelinuxcast @EmilyMoranBarwick @anubiarts @rra @axxuy @moonfaced @fimion @32x33 @otterlove @wynlim @frills @chrismcolvin @cinimodev @xandra @hamatti @mttaggart @gluedex @bouletcorp2 @pathunstrom @christian @A11yAwareness @distributed @martin @Osmose

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

At SXSW's Fediverse House, it didn't matter which platform or protocol you preferred — everyone was focused on the singular goal of building a better internet. We've uploaded videos and highlights of key conversations from the event and rounded them up in one post. Here you go:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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stu

@lndn@fosstodon.org

Good morning fediverse and friends.

Hope everyone has a great day today.

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stu

@lndn@fosstodon.org

Good morning fediverse and friends.

Hope everyone has a great day today.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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@EUCommission

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Let's unite and add the missing social layers of our open technology stack, and innovate social web technologies based on true human needs that exist in .

We can do this. In fact we already did. A handful of passionate people in the created on a dime.

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

Big news for the fediverse! 🚀

FediDB.com is cooking up a fresh onboarding feature.

You won't want to miss this.

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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

Big news for the fediverse! 🚀

FediDB.com is cooking up a fresh onboarding feature.

You won't want to miss this.

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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

Big news for the fediverse! 🚀

FediDB.com is cooking up a fresh onboarding feature.

You won't want to miss this.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

We merged the first PR on our fedidb-nuxt repo 🥳

While the web frontend is open source, we are working to release the backend source so you can run the full FediDB platform yourself 🚀

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Amato Cole

@mastoe@mastodon.social

The is dramatically changing the way I view social media. For-profit platforms trained me (and others, I'm sure) to value aligning with the almighty algorithm over authenticity. This place feels like a natural evolution of the original idea - long before went so wrong.

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TWiT Podcasts

@TWiT@mastodon.social

🌍 Can the open web be stitched back together?
@mike (Flipboard CEO) joins Intelligent Machines to unveil Surf, a new app that merges ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS for a unified social feed.

🎧 twit.tv/im/818

Hosted by @leo @jeffjarvis & Paris Martineau

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

We merged the first PR on our fedidb-nuxt repo 🥳

While the web frontend is open source, we are working to release the backend source so you can run the full FediDB platform yourself 🚀

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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fediDB

@fedidb@mastodon.social

We merged the first PR on our fedidb-nuxt repo 🥳

While the web frontend is open source, we are working to release the backend source so you can run the full FediDB platform yourself 🚀

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

So this little single-user instance is now connected to 9,355 other instances across the Fediverse 😸

#gotosocial #gotosocialadmin #Fediverse

home to 1 user who wrote 1531 posts; knows of 9355 other instances
ALT text detailshome to 1 user who wrote 1531 posts; knows of 9355 other instances
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce that we've implemented RFC 9421 (HTTP Message Signatures) in , complete with our double-knocking mechanism to maintain backward compatibility with the draft cavage version.

This implementation includes both signature generation and verification, meaning is used when both sending and receiving activities. While we haven't merged the RFC 9421 implementation branch yet, we're currently conducting interoperability tests with development versions of Mastodon and other implementations. Once these tests confirm compatibility, we'll proceed with the merge.

As noted in the attached docs, although RFC 9421 is the final and official standard for HTTP Signatures, the draft cavage version remains widely used across the . Our double-knocking mechanism ensures maximum compatibility by trying the RFC 9421 version first, then falling back to draft cavage if needed.

Currently, we support RSA-PKCS-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures, with plans to expand to other signature types in future releases.

We look forward to contributing to a more standardized and secure fediverse!

HTTP Message Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities.

Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them.

NOTE

Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
ALT text detailsHTTP Message Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. RFC 9421, also known as HTTP Message Signatures, is the final revision of the HTTP Signatures specification. Although it is the official standard, it is not widely used in the fediverse yet. As of May 2025, major ActivityPub implementations, such as Mastodon, et al., still rely on the draft cavage version of HTTP Signatures for signing portable activities. Fedify automatically signs activities with the sender's private key if the actor keys dispatcher is set and the actor has any RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair. If there are multiple key pairs, Fedify selects the first RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pair among them. NOTE Although HTTP Message Signatures support other than RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5, Fedify currently supports only RSA-PKCS#1-v1.5 key pairs for generating HTTP Message Signatures. This limitation will be lifted in the future releases.
Double-knocking HTTP Signatures

This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0.

As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet.

To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
ALT text detailsDouble-knocking HTTP Signatures This API is available since Fedify 1.6.0. As you read above, there are two revisions of HTTP Signatures: the draft cavage version and the RFC 9421 version. The draft cavage version is declared as obsolete, but it is still widely used in the fediverse, and many ActivityPub implementations still rely on it. On the other hand, the RFC 9421 version is the official standard, but it is not widely used yet. To support both versions of HTTP Signatures, Fedify uses the double-knocking mechanism: trying one version, then falling back to another if rejected. If it's the first encounter with the recipient server, Fedify tries the RFC 9421 version first, and if it fails, it falls back to the draft cavage version. If the recipient server accepts the RFC 9421 version, Fedify remembers it and uses the RFC 9421 version for the next time. If the recipient server rejects the RFC 9421 version, Fedify falls back to the draft cavage version and remembers it for the next time.
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Tekniikkaluola

@tekniikkaluola@mementomori.social

Fediversumista ja Mastodonista löytyy lopun viimeksi todella vähän videosisältöä ja suomenkielellä se on melkeinpä olematonta. Tämän vuoksi tein videon missä koitan selittää kansantajuisesti vähän termejä auki ja myös lopussa käytännön ohjeita kuinka ottaa Mastodon haltuun.

youtu.be/gNpJ94wLU-0

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Amato Cole

@mastoe@mastodon.social

The is dramatically changing the way I view social media. For-profit platforms trained me (and others, I'm sure) to value aligning with the almighty algorithm over authenticity. This place feels like a natural evolution of the original idea - long before went so wrong.

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2025/5/9(12:00)

mstdn.jp で新規アカウントがマイナスに。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Amato Cole

@mastoe@mastodon.social

The is dramatically changing the way I view social media. For-profit platforms trained me (and others, I'm sure) to value aligning with the almighty algorithm over authenticity. This place feels like a natural evolution of the original idea - long before went so wrong.

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Amato Cole

@mastoe@mastodon.social

The is dramatically changing the way I view social media. For-profit platforms trained me (and others, I'm sure) to value aligning with the almighty algorithm over authenticity. This place feels like a natural evolution of the original idea - long before went so wrong.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"Reclaiming the web: Mastodon and the decentralised social movement"

vid.northbound.online/w/xyRT9N

by @matt

The video also mentions Bookwyrm, Lemmy, Loops, PeerTube, Pixelfed, and WordPress.

Via @stux

RE: mastodon.social/@stux@mstdn.so

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"Understanding Mastodon Preview Card Display Logic"

box464.com/posts/mastodon-prev

by @box464

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@dansup@mastodon.social

A few websites I made this year:

respectfulplatforms.org/
socialweb.network/
fedidb.com/

Long live the and

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Amato Cole

@mastoe@mastodon.social

The is dramatically changing the way I view social media. For-profit platforms trained me (and others, I'm sure) to value aligning with the almighty algorithm over authenticity. This place feels like a natural evolution of the original idea - long before went so wrong.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

This relay could even use the ActivityPub actor type "Feed".

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I think you could address this 'want' (for community feeds) by using relays.

A relay could represent a community.

And could selectively relay posts from specific users (across the Fediverse) that are part of that community.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

I remember some people years ago saying that — they wanted to "subscribe" to the "server live feeds" on community servers different from the one that they are on

This is a way of following & perhaps even joining a community without necessarily being on that server

Which for example is useful if you wanted to be part of more than one community but use the same account

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Some servers on the Fediverse represent a community.

Maybe a community of bird photographers, or a cognitive science community, or a community of open-source software developers, etc.

...

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@dansup@mastodon.social

A few websites I made this year:

respectfulplatforms.org/
socialweb.network/
fedidb.com/

Long live the and

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

At SXSW's Fediverse House, it didn't matter which platform or protocol you preferred — everyone was focused on the singular goal of building a better internet. We've uploaded videos and highlights of key conversations from the event and rounded them up in one post. Here you go:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

At SXSW's Fediverse House, it didn't matter which platform or protocol you preferred — everyone was focused on the singular goal of building a better internet. We've uploaded videos and highlights of key conversations from the event and rounded them up in one post. Here you go:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

If you're a writer/blogger/press, a friendly reminder that the 17th Year Anniversary of the [social] network (**not** Mastodon® social network) is fast approaching.

May 18, 2008

So, if you want to publish a new article, you can start today. There are a hundred possible angles and scopes for that article. 😉

fedia.io/m/fediverse@lemmy.wor

Anyway…

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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@liaizon@social.wake.st

Doing some fediverse research and discovered that @tkithrta is attempting to "implement using 16 different web frameworks" in a project called
gitlab.com/acefed

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@write_as@writing.exchange

Just rolled out some fediverse-related improvements:

- Now you can follow Write.as blogs from Ghost! There was a tiny bug with this that we just fixed. (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1373)

- We now support the `preview` property as a fallback for Articles. This will make your posts look much nicer as more platforms support it! (WriteFreely PR: writefreely.org/pull/1374)

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@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Esteemed

in the past days I have read many threads about the importance of facts in social networks and federating them.

On the other hand, the co-founder of wikipedia, Dr. Larry Sanger wants to create a "censorship resistant federated wikipedia". He became an altright conspiracy theorist and is part of Trumps culture-revolution-thinktank.

My fear is that they will not only remove tax status but also target Jimmy Wales, contributors and in the end the org domains.

In the last sleepless night the @skyfaller wrote „Instead of Action News, perhaps we need actionable news.“ digitalcourage.social/@sl007/1

So, to whom it may concern;
In the following first long part of a long thread, I will leave some thoughts about and with

🧵 1/10

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

7/

The only thing he said he wished was different about Substack was —

He wishes it was easier to republish posts for everyone which had been originally only posted for paid subscribers.

(He felt this was a minor thing though.)

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@_elena@mastodon.social

3 THINGS I'm grateful for when it comes to the :

1: I (almost) never see any AI slop. I'm subscribed to @404mediaco and I'm constantly horrified by their articles on AI slop - so common on Meta platforms. Not here. So .

2: I'm never force-fed content by people I don't follow – so common in other places where algorithms rule. My time & attention are treated with RESPECT.

3: People here protect the privacy of children / don't post their pics. Consent is BIG.

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Working on some things in @write_as today.

- New `preview` property on our Articles, so future supporting platforms can fall-back to a short-form representation of blog posts

- Interop issues with

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@dev@musing.studio

Working on some things in @write_as today.

- New `preview` property on our Articles, so future supporting platforms can fall-back to a short-form representation of blog posts

- Interop issues with

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

6/

Another factor (for him) seems to be —

It was free for him to give Substack a try.

He didn't have to pay money to get started with or use Substack.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

Another factor (for him) seems to be —

Once he was on Substack he was able to find an audience — who read his work, who subscribed to him, who commented on his posts, who favorited and who shared his posts.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Another factor (for him) seems to be —

He saw some of his peers join Substack and have success there.

So, he was inclined to do similar.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

Another factor (for him) seems to be —

He perceived Twitter as being prone to censorship. Including politically motivated censorship. Censorship of individual posts, and even by suspending Twitter account.

And thus risky to build an audience on Twitter — since your digital identity could be taken away from you at any time (by Twitter)

He felt that Substack was not only much more tolerant, but had a policy of being anti-censorship.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

One factor (for him) seems to be —

He seems to tend to prefer to write long-form content.

Long essays.

Even series of long posts that could be turned into a book.

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I have an old friend who, when he left Twitter, went over to Substack.

He has an academic background. And, by profession is a ghost writer. He has also written a number of his own books.

If you are interested in growing and spreading the Fediverse, then —

Why did he choose Substack over other alternatives?

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@TWiT@mastodon.social

🌍 Can the open web be stitched back together?
@mike (Flipboard CEO) joins Intelligent Machines to unveil Surf, a new app that merges ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS for a unified social feed.

🎧 twit.tv/im/818

Hosted by @leo @jeffjarvis & Paris Martineau

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@_elena@mastodon.social

3 THINGS I'm grateful for when it comes to the :

1: I (almost) never see any AI slop. I'm subscribed to @404mediaco and I'm constantly horrified by their articles on AI slop - so common on Meta platforms. Not here. So .

2: I'm never force-fed content by people I don't follow – so common in other places where algorithms rule. My time & attention are treated with RESPECT.

3: People here protect the privacy of children / don't post their pics. Consent is BIG.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

RE: mastodon.social/@TheZeldaZone/

Any #mastodon instances let you add your own emoji? I want to use my OC's emoji but self hosting is a bit of a big step
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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Bonjour Fedi friends!

I haven't been posting about #selfhosting lately because my entire life has been taken over by filmmaking – creating a promo video for the #Fediverse with the amazing @samaaberg and @TheLifeofTarzan

I miss Terminal, Linux commands and installing / updating things... but I am on a new learning journey. After nearly a decade of editing in Adobe Premiere, I am now moving to #DaVinciResolve. At this point Adobe's prices are extortionate... I will have to do motion graphics in AfterEffects but I won't be paying for multiple Creative Cloud apps.

The learning curve for DaVinci Resolve is a little steeper than expected but I'm having a lot of fun.

And yes, yes, I know, at some point I will try the #FOSS video editing software https://kdenlive.org. On my to do list for the summer!

I hope you're having a lovely day 🌞

#filmmaking

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

3 THINGS I'm grateful for when it comes to the :

1: I (almost) never see any AI slop. I'm subscribed to @404mediaco and I'm constantly horrified by their articles on AI slop - so common on Meta platforms. Not here. So .

2: I'm never force-fed content by people I don't follow – so common in other places where algorithms rule. My time & attention are treated with RESPECT.

3: People here protect the privacy of children / don't post their pics. Consent is BIG.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

@EUCommission that image I created long ago has gained new relevance..

Shows the map of EU countries with an overlay of a federated network, such as the Fediverse offers. Dark background, white text.
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@smallcircles@social.coop · Reply to just small circles 🕊's post

@EUCommission

Where technosphere only dehumanises and alienates us from each other, a perfect tool for , we can instead foster the where inter-personal relationships may thrive online.

Let's unite and add the missing social layers of our open technology stack, and innovate social web technologies based on true human needs that exist in .

We can do this. In fact we already did. A handful of passionate people in the created on a dime.

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@Gina@fosstodon.org

Morning and ☕️

Today's luxury problem: I've made an initial selection from our volunteer offers, but that still leaves us with at least 29 strong candidates 😅 Ugh can't believe we have so many qualified, enthusiastic people! I'm discussing a training plan with @joel and @mike , Mattermost invites will follow soon.

I had a nice call yesterday with the admin of , to learn about their moderator rules & appeals, how they handle certain situations etc. Very useful. 🔥

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cbontenbal

@cbontenbal@fe.disroot.org

The past few weeks I've been working with great pleasure on the proof of concept of a huge website. Inspired by @elena who pointed me to Yunohost.

The idea is a complete alternative to Google. So a website where you can go for search, email, cloud storage, maps, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, translation function, XMPP chat function, etc.

Check it out here (don't forget to open the menu, and also read the About page):
https://emperors.cloud

#Fediverse #BigTech
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Tarmo Thorström

@tarmot@mementomori.social

Olikos jossain hyvää suomenkielistä selitevideota tai selkeää nettisivua, missä selitettäisiin mitä tarkoitetaan federoidulla somella? Tarkoituksena on lobata yhdistyksiä ja yrityksiä pois Metasta ja Blueskystä. Ja siinä työssä tiivistetty paketti auttaisi. Eikä haittaisi, jos siinä sivussa tulis myös sitä keskeisintä kritiikkiä Metan palveluita ja myös Blueskytä kohtaan.

@rolle tuleeko sulle jotain mieleen?

Boosteja arvostetaan!

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Tarmo Thorström

@tarmot@mementomori.social

Olikos jossain hyvää suomenkielistä selitevideota tai selkeää nettisivua, missä selitettäisiin mitä tarkoitetaan federoidulla somella? Tarkoituksena on lobata yhdistyksiä ja yrityksiä pois Metasta ja Blueskystä. Ja siinä työssä tiivistetty paketti auttaisi. Eikä haittaisi, jos siinä sivussa tulis myös sitä keskeisintä kritiikkiä Metan palveluita ja myös Blueskytä kohtaan.

@rolle tuleeko sulle jotain mieleen?

Boosteja arvostetaan!

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

@EUCommission that image I created long ago has gained new relevance..

Shows the map of EU countries with an overlay of a federated network, such as the Fediverse offers. Dark background, white text.
ALT text detailsShows the map of EU countries with an overlay of a federated network, such as the Fediverse offers. Dark background, white text.
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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Morning and ☕️

Today's luxury problem: I've made an initial selection from our volunteer offers, but that still leaves us with at least 29 strong candidates 😅 Ugh can't believe we have so many qualified, enthusiastic people! I'm discussing a training plan with @joel and @mike , Mattermost invites will follow soon.

I had a nice call yesterday with the admin of , to learn about their moderator rules & appeals, how they handle certain situations etc. Very useful. 🔥

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/8(12:00)

pawoo.net 、social.vivaldi.net で新規アカウントがマイナスに。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I am humbled and thrilled to be a member of the @fediforum Advisory Board!

It was formed to address the hard questions, and to make the most welcoming and ispiring gathering to push our beloved to a brighter future.

Proudly, I am the youngest and hands-down the craziest member of the board—I joined our first meeting from @ilcubobeach, with a beer in my hand. 😎

Reach out if you have issues, questions, or ideas to raise. I am, we are, all ears.

It’s so cool to collaborate with this group of incredibly skilled people!

Long live the Fediverse ⁂ ❤️

mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There is no (explicit or implicit) Emperor, Shahanshah, or God-King of the Fediverse.

You don't wait for permission to affect the Fediverse. You just do it.

Want a new app? Create it.
Want a new protocol. Implement it.
Want a new UX? Design it.
Etc.

Don't have the skills yourself — advocate for it with people who do.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Fireside Fedi Episode 15 is now live with @laurenshof who works on the absolutely wonderful @fediversereport !

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #115

PeerTube has a new update for their mobile app, the Mastodon team is growing, and more.

The News

  • PeerTube has officially launched their apps as a v1, some four months after the apps became available in beta. Some new features include the ability to log in with an existing PeerTube account (up until now you’d log in with a local account that only existed in the app itself), commenting from the app, and playlist and channel management options.
  • Mastodon announced some updates on how their team is evolving. The organisation is currently in the process of setting up a Foundation in Europe. Mastodon is also growing their team, and the organisation now consists of 15 employees. Mastodon’s news update is a followup on their announcement from January 2025, in which Mastodon said that current CEO Eugen Rochko would step down. A new CEO has not been announced yet by Mastodon. In the previous update, Mastodon also said that they would need a €5 million annual operating budget. There are some new team members related to fundraising, but Mastodon has not made a clear statement yet on how exactly they will raise the money needed for this budget.
  • Evan Prodromou of the Social Web Foundation has published a first version of places.pub. It is a service that “makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects.” The goal is for other fediverse software to integrate with places.pub to have a standardised way to refer to geospatial objects via ActivityPub.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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"Back at the beginning of 2024, we discussed how regular communication needed to be a part of our team’s culture [...]"

Mastodon's Trunk & Tidbits development blog marks its first anniversary!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

via mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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@Cappyjax@mastodon.social · Reply to The Verge's post

@verge It's too late, Reddit is slowly dying due to their constant shitting on their user base.

Lemmy, Mbin, and PieFed are great alternatives, and thanks to ActivityPub they all communicate with each other on the Fediverse.

Want something that looks like old reddit but isn't tied to a dying platform? Check out oldsh.itjust.works/  – want a more modern UI, try out tesh.itjust.works/home/all/sca.

join.piefed.social/
joinmbin.org/
join-lemmy.org/

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #115 - This week's news:

- @peertube launches v1 of their mobile apps
- @Mastodon shares more information on their team is growing
- @swf launches places.pub, a way to put OpenStreetMap data directly on

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"Back at the beginning of 2024, we discussed how regular communication needed to be a part of our team’s culture [...]"

Mastodon's Trunk & Tidbits development blog marks its first anniversary!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

via mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’m really happy to have been asked to join the new FediForum Advisory Board that is helping to guide and steer the future of the event.

We are proud to announce the first-ever FediForum advisory board. We are very glad to have such an incredible group of committed and experienced Open Social Web pioneers and advocates come together to advise FediForum and help move the Open Social Web forward.

Check out fediforum.org/people

— FediForum (@fediforum) 2025-05-06T18:49:33.513Z

FediForum has been an important part of the development of the Fediverse over the past couple of years. It has provided a space for projects to share their latest releases and features, and also enabled the serendipitous sharing of needs and ideas. The Projects page on the FediForum site documents a few of the collaborations that have come out of the event already.

I particularly remember how Ben Pate came to share what he was building (Emissary), how several creators in the music space came together during the same event to discuss their hopes for new social channels to connect with their audiences, and how that evolved into both Bandwagon, and The Indie Beat FM. I’ve loved being a part of these kinds of conversations!

An unconference can be difficult to navigate to some people, but it can also enable exactly these kinds of unexpected, delightful fusions of shared interest and technical know-how. At the same time, there’s also a lot of value in more organised, formal events with agendas known in advance. My own belief is that there’s space for both formats to support the Fediverse community, and I hope to see these happen in the coming years. In the meantime, you’ll see some adjustments to the format of FediForum itself, in response to feedback heard at recent town halls.

I’ve helped to run various unconference format events in person in the past; I’m also a public speaker; and, I have been a community organiser myself. I know how complicated it can be to make events like FediForum happen! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help keep this important shared space open, available, and valuable for the future. I’m also delighted about the wonderful group of people that are on the advisory board – we have a shared passion for the Fediverse, and more importantly, we care about the humans that are part of it.

Looking forward to seeing folks again at FediForum, June 5-7.

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https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/07/fediforum-advisory-board/

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

How hard would it be for a fediverse app to give me a daily or weekly notification about each of my saved drafts? So I can start a reply, decide it needs more thought, save it, and get reminded of it.

Bonus points for being able to schedule a reminder notification for each saved post. A day for this one, a week for this one, and so on.

@moshidon

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CpyJx 🍉

@Cappyjax@mastodon.social · Reply to The Verge's post

@verge It's too late, Reddit is slowly dying due to their constant shitting on their user base.

Lemmy, Mbin, and PieFed are great alternatives, and thanks to ActivityPub they all communicate with each other on the Fediverse.

Want something that looks like old reddit but isn't tied to a dying platform? Check out oldsh.itjust.works/  – want a more modern UI, try out tesh.itjust.works/home/all/sca.

join.piefed.social/
joinmbin.org/
join-lemmy.org/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @laurenshof from @fediversereport for joining me on #FiresideFedi! It was a pleasure talking with you and thank you so much for all the hard work you do!

You can find the show at the following locations, please note that if the VOD displays an error it's probably still transcoding, give it a bit and check back later!

VOD- https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/mFbNfpM1pSjeP5nWUpKX6b

Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/laurens-hof-fediverse-report-livestream-2025-05-07

Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #owncast #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’m really happy to have been asked to join the new FediForum Advisory Board that is helping to guide and steer the future of the event.

We are proud to announce the first-ever FediForum advisory board. We are very glad to have such an incredible group of committed and experienced Open Social Web pioneers and advocates come together to advise FediForum and help move the Open Social Web forward.

Check out fediforum.org/people

— FediForum (@fediforum) 2025-05-06T18:49:33.513Z

FediForum has been an important part of the development of the Fediverse over the past couple of years. It has provided a space for projects to share their latest releases and features, and also enabled the serendipitous sharing of needs and ideas. The Projects page on the FediForum site documents a few of the collaborations that have come out of the event already.

I particularly remember how Ben Pate came to share what he was building (Emissary), how several creators in the music space came together during the same event to discuss their hopes for new social channels to connect with their audiences, and how that evolved into both Bandwagon, and The Indie Beat FM. I’ve loved being a part of these kinds of conversations!

An unconference can be difficult to navigate to some people, but it can also enable exactly these kinds of unexpected, delightful fusions of shared interest and technical know-how. At the same time, there’s also a lot of value in more organised, formal events with agendas known in advance. My own belief is that there’s space for both formats to support the Fediverse community, and I hope to see these happen in the coming years. In the meantime, you’ll see some adjustments to the format of FediForum itself, in response to feedback heard at recent town halls.

I’ve helped to run various unconference format events in person in the past; I’m also a public speaker; and, I have been a community organiser myself. I know how complicated it can be to make events like FediForum happen! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help keep this important shared space open, available, and valuable for the future. I’m also delighted about the wonderful group of people that are on the advisory board – we have a shared passion for the Fediverse, and more importantly, we care about the humans that are part of it.

Looking forward to seeing folks again at FediForum, June 5-7.

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https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/07/fediforum-advisory-board/

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"Back at the beginning of 2024, we discussed how regular communication needed to be a part of our team’s culture [...]"

Mastodon's Trunk & Tidbits development blog marks its first anniversary!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

via mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Fireside Fedi Episode 15 is now live with @laurenshof who works on the absolutely wonderful @fediversereport !

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show #episode

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

Although we have been using GreatApe internally since the year 2023 (to create video podcasts) — we haven't done a public release of GreatApe yet (that everyone can use).

I think the first public MVP release of GreatApe will be soon.

We are just "polishing" it now. And, "cleaning up" minor things.

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Nik

@nikclayton@mastodon.social

Fixing software incompatibilities one bug at a time.

activitypub.software/TransFem-

akkoma.dev/AkkomaGang/akkoma/p

Hats off to devs, who are considerably more on the ball about this than .

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is what is currently trending on mastodon.social

Given current events, what isn't on this list probably says something about who is and isn't in Fediverse yet.

And perhaps where we (who would like to grow and spread the Fediverse) could improve things.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I am honoured to be part of a broad group of folks helping to keep @fediforum - and the as a whole - move forward. Looking forward to our next event, and to learning what people are building together!
mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io · Reply to hannah aubry's post

If you have ideas about ways we can evolve and better serve the / , please reach out!

@fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Excited to be collaborating with this incredible group of people to advise @fediforum and help push the and forward.

fediforum.org/people/

See you at (June 5-7, online)!

Register now: events.humanitix.com/fediforum

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I am humbled and thrilled to be a member of the @fediforum Advisory Board!

It was formed to address the hard questions, and to make the most welcoming and ispiring gathering to push our beloved to a brighter future.

Proudly, I am the youngest and hands-down the craziest member of the board—I joined our first meeting from @ilcubobeach, with a beer in my hand. 😎

Reach out if you have issues, questions, or ideas to raise. I am, we are, all ears.

It’s so cool to collaborate with this group of incredibly skilled people!

Long live the Fediverse ⁂ ❤️

mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a public conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) — where an audience can listen to your conversation live.

Although we have been using GreatApe internally since the year 2023 (to create video podcasts) — we haven't done a public release of GreatApe yet (that everyone can use).

I think the first public MVP release of GreatApe will be soon.

We are just "polishing" it now. And, "cleaning up" minor things.

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Hi everyone on and the . 👋

I've posted a statement on our hub about the events of the past weeks and how we intend on doing better:

hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-co

Tldr: Sorry about what happened, Fosstodon is committed to being a safe and inclusive space, and we're taking measures to ensure this won't happen again.

Please let me know what you think!

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Hi everyone on and the . 👋

I've posted a statement on our hub about the events of the past weeks and how we intend on doing better:

hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-co

Tldr: Sorry about what happened, Fosstodon is committed to being a safe and inclusive space, and we're taking measures to ensure this won't happen again.

Please let me know what you think!

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Hi everyone on and the . 👋

I've posted a statement on our hub about the events of the past weeks and how we intend on doing better:

hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-co

Tldr: Sorry about what happened, Fosstodon is committed to being a safe and inclusive space, and we're taking measures to ensure this won't happen again.

Please let me know what you think!

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Hi everyone on and the . 👋

I've posted a statement on our hub about the events of the past weeks and how we intend on doing better:

hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-co

Tldr: Sorry about what happened, Fosstodon is committed to being a safe and inclusive space, and we're taking measures to ensure this won't happen again.

Please let me know what you think!

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Good morning Fedi friends!

Here is a sneak peek at the video I've been working on with @samaaberg & @TheLifeofTarzan. I feel super lucky to be doing this with them: they are brilliant! ✨

It's the 1st time in my life I'm in front of the camera - thank you Sam & Riyen for your patience (I'm sooo uncomfortable being on screen) 😅

You'll notice in the video has a cameo - along with awesome stickers by @andypiper @yunohost @Mastodon and @molly0xfff

a screenshot from the software DaVinci Resolve showing yours truly (woman with long brown hair wearing a red & white striped shirt) sitting on a couch in front of a computer. The lid is in focus while my face is slightly blurry. There is a bookcase behind me. On the lid of the laptop you can see multiple stickers: "I am part of the rebel alliance" "YunoHost" the Mastodon logo, an illustration of filmmaker Agnès Varda, "We can have a better internet" and "good vibes only". Plushtodon is sitting on the couch next to me
ALT text detailsa screenshot from the software DaVinci Resolve showing yours truly (woman with long brown hair wearing a red & white striped shirt) sitting on a couch in front of a computer. The lid is in focus while my face is slightly blurry. There is a bookcase behind me. On the lid of the laptop you can see multiple stickers: "I am part of the rebel alliance" "YunoHost" the Mastodon logo, an illustration of filmmaker Agnès Varda, "We can have a better internet" and "good vibes only". Plushtodon is sitting on the couch next to me
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Eddlestonian

@eddlestonian@noc.social

Crisp Belief

artpal.com/eddlestonian




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Eddlestonian

@eddlestonian@noc.social

Crisp Belief

artpal.com/eddlestonian




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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I am humbled and thrilled to be a member of the @fediforum Advisory Board!

It was formed to address the hard questions, and to make the most welcoming and ispiring gathering to push our beloved to a brighter future.

Proudly, I am the youngest and hands-down the craziest member of the board—I joined our first meeting from @ilcubobeach, with a beer in my hand. 😎

Reach out if you have issues, questions, or ideas to raise. I am, we are, all ears.

It’s so cool to collaborate with this group of incredibly skilled people!

Long live the Fediverse ⁂ ❤️

mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #115 - This week's news:

- @peertube launches v1 of their mobile apps
- @Mastodon shares more information on their team is growing
- @swf launches places.pub, a way to put OpenStreetMap data directly on

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/7(12:00)

misskey.io で新規アカウントがマイナスに。また、大量の投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Hiya. It looks like the image display for the instance is now normal, but I don't know. In the meantime, I'll post some photos from the day of heavy rain in Osaka.

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Welp, I did it. I honkin' did it. Write up this weekend on installing the fediverse platform Honk and first reactions to this lightweight system. :psyduck:

honk.box464.social/u/honk464/h

A screenshot of the personal timeline on a Honk fediverse instance. A close-up photo of a dog with a prominent nose, accompanied by a text post expressing affection for the dog named Maddie.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the personal timeline on a Honk fediverse instance. A close-up photo of a dog with a prominent nose, accompanied by a text post expressing affection for the dog named Maddie.
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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

PeerTube results now show up in regular searches on Kagi, plus you can filter videos by "source" to see more PeerTube content.

A screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Kagi search engine displaying video search results for the term "vegan." The results are filtered by the "PeerTube" platform. The page shows a variety of video thumbnails with titles such as "Vegan Nutty Thai Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe," "Vegan Kit Kat first impressions review," "Vegan Mom," "Liberal Vegans," "Trying Vegan Fast Foods," and more. Each video thumbnail includes details like the uploader, video duration, number of views, and likes. The dropdown filter menu for video platforms is open, highlighting "PeerTube."
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #115 - This week's news:

- @peertube launches v1 of their mobile apps
- @Mastodon shares more information on their team is growing
- @swf launches places.pub, a way to put OpenStreetMap data directly on

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks!

We have @laurenshof on the show tomorrow 1430 Eastern/UTC -4. Lauren runs @fediversereport

Please let me know if folks have any questions for Laurens!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #115« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congratulations to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost on their 12th birthday! Here's John's post reflecting on the idea behind the product, some of the incredible indie publishers who have adopted it (including @404mediaco, @caseynewton's Platformer, and @drownedinsound) and what's next.

john.onolan.org/12/

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I am honoured to be part of a broad group of folks helping to keep @fediforum - and the as a whole - move forward. Looking forward to our next event, and to learning what people are building together!
mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io · Reply to hannah aubry's post

If you have ideas about ways we can evolve and better serve the / , please reach out!

@fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io · Reply to hannah aubry's post

If you have ideas about ways we can evolve and better serve the / , please reach out!

@fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Excited to be collaborating with this incredible group of people to advise @fediforum and help push the and forward.

fediforum.org/people/

See you at (June 5-7, online)!

Register now: events.humanitix.com/fediforum

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I am honoured to be part of a broad group of folks helping to keep @fediforum - and the as a whole - move forward. Looking forward to our next event, and to learning what people are building together!
mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io · Reply to hannah aubry's post

If you have ideas about ways we can evolve and better serve the / , please reach out!

@fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io · Reply to hannah aubry's post

If you have ideas about ways we can evolve and better serve the / , please reach out!

@fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Excited to be collaborating with this incredible group of people to advise @fediforum and help push the and forward.

fediforum.org/people/

See you at (June 5-7, online)!

Register now: events.humanitix.com/fediforum

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

Excited to be collaborating with this incredible group of people to advise @fediforum and help push the and forward.

fediforum.org/people/

See you at (June 5-7, online)!

Register now: events.humanitix.com/fediforum

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I am honoured to be part of a broad group of folks helping to keep @fediforum - and the as a whole - move forward. Looking forward to our next event, and to learning what people are building together!
mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I am honoured to be part of a broad group of folks helping to keep @fediforum - and the as a whole - move forward. Looking forward to our next event, and to learning what people are building together!
mastodon.social/@fediforum/114

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congratulations to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost on their 12th birthday! Here's John's post reflecting on the idea behind the product, some of the incredible indie publishers who have adopted it (including @404mediaco, @caseynewton's Platformer, and @drownedinsound) and what's next.

john.onolan.org/12/

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #115« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #115 - This week's news:

- @peertube launches v1 of their mobile apps
- @Mastodon shares more information on their team is growing
- @swf launches places.pub, a way to put OpenStreetMap data directly on

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

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Fediverse Report #115 - This week's news:

- @peertube launches v1 of their mobile apps
- @Mastodon shares more information on their team is growing
- @swf launches places.pub, a way to put OpenStreetMap data directly on

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

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Fediverse Report – #115

PeerTube has a new update for their mobile app, the Mastodon team is growing, and more.

The News

  • PeerTube has officially launched their apps as a v1, some four months after the apps became available in beta. Some new features include the ability to log in with an existing PeerTube account (up until now you’d log in with a local account that only existed in the app itself), commenting from the app, and playlist and channel management options.
  • Mastodon announced some updates on how their team is evolving. The organisation is currently in the process of setting up a Foundation in Europe. Mastodon is also growing their team, and the organisation now consists of 15 employees. Mastodon’s news update is a followup on their announcement from January 2025, in which Mastodon said that current CEO Eugen Rochko would step down. A new CEO has not been announced yet by Mastodon. In the previous update, Mastodon also said that they would need a €5 million annual operating budget. There are some new team members related to fundraising, but Mastodon has not made a clear statement yet on how exactly they will raise the money needed for this budget.
  • Evan Prodromou of the Social Web Foundation has published a first version of places.pub. It is a service that “makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects.” The goal is for other fediverse software to integrate with places.pub to have a standardised way to refer to geospatial objects via ActivityPub.

The Links

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #115

PeerTube has a new update for their mobile app, the Mastodon team is growing, and more.

The News

  • PeerTube has officially launched their apps as a v1, some four months after the apps became available in beta. Some new features include the ability to log in with an existing PeerTube account (up until now you’d log in with a local account that only existed in the app itself), commenting from the app, and playlist and channel management options.
  • Mastodon announced some updates on how their team is evolving. The organisation is currently in the process of setting up a Foundation in Europe. Mastodon is also growing their team, and the organisation now consists of 15 employees. Mastodon’s news update is a followup on their announcement from January 2025, in which Mastodon said that current CEO Eugen Rochko would step down. A new CEO has not been announced yet by Mastodon. In the previous update, Mastodon also said that they would need a €5 million annual operating budget. There are some new team members related to fundraising, but Mastodon has not made a clear statement yet on how exactly they will raise the money needed for this budget.
  • Evan Prodromou of the Social Web Foundation has published a first version of places.pub. It is a service that “makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects.” The goal is for other fediverse software to integrate with places.pub to have a standardised way to refer to geospatial objects via ActivityPub.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Good day folks!

We have @laurenshof on the show tomorrow 1430 Eastern/UTC -4. Lauren runs @fediversereport

Please let me know if folks have any questions for Laurens!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show

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@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks!

We have @laurenshof on the show tomorrow 1430 Eastern/UTC -4. Lauren runs @fediversereport

Please let me know if folks have any questions for Laurens!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks!

We have @laurenshof on the show tomorrow 1430 Eastern/UTC -4. Lauren runs @fediversereport

Please let me know if folks have any questions for Laurens!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show

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Fireside Fedi

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Good day folks!

We have @laurenshof on the show tomorrow 1430 Eastern/UTC -4. Lauren runs @fediversereport

Please let me know if folks have any questions for Laurens!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #fedicast #livestream #show

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.3.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add Crystal to clients list in readme @dale_price
- Fix ExpandMedia expecting camel case when the Mastodon API returns snake case @dale_price
- Add “blur” filter action @dale_price
- Support Mastodon Instance additions @dale_price
- Fix pipeline @iamkonstantin

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

"If are concerned about the dominance of privately-owned online platforms, they have a responsibility to run and own their own.

A logical response would be for these entities to run their own instances of software like —or any -compatible, -based service. This would allow them to own their content, domain, and user verification, ensuring greater control and independence."
@andypiper
andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/15/fed

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.3.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add Crystal to clients list in readme @dale_price
- Fix ExpandMedia expecting camel case when the Mastodon API returns snake case @dale_price
- Add “blur” filter action @dale_price
- Support Mastodon Instance additions @dale_price
- Fix pipeline @iamkonstantin

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

"If are concerned about the dominance of privately-owned online platforms, they have a responsibility to run and own their own.

A logical response would be for these entities to run their own instances of software like —or any -compatible, -based service. This would allow them to own their content, domain, and user verification, ensuring greater control and independence."
@andypiper
andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/15/fed

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

なんか から通知いっぱい来るなと思ったら、ちょっと前のこの投稿にいっぱいリアクションをいただいていた :tony_astonished: ありがとうございます! :tony_wee:

タイムライン表示のアルゴリズムのない :mastodon: :fediverse: の Like って、送り手から受け手へのリアクションという性格がかなり強い気がしていて(※)素直に嬉しい :love_parrot:

※ちょっと穿った言い方だけど、 とかだと Like とかのアクティビティーがアルゴリズムを通じて不特定多数のタイムラインに露出する時期があったから(いまも?)送り手が不特定多数に対して「これにいいねしてる私」みたいな発信を兼ねてる部分もあった気がしてて…

あと完全時系列のタイムラインでも、こんな時間差でリアクションいただけるのは文字通り Boost :boost_requested: バケツリレーして頂いてるからだとおもうのでありがたい(別に耳目を集めたくて投稿してるわけではないとしても)

あと、 から距離を置いててもアカウント削除までする人は意外と少数派なのかなやっぱり(投稿した内容はたぶんアカウントを残して人は意外と気づかないことというのもリアクションいただいたきっかけとしてあるのかな?
自分はもうアカウント消しちゃったけど、そういえば投稿に書き忘れたこととして「パーマリンクページから前後のリプライがなにも見えない」というのもあって、連投された投稿の最初のアドレスだけが 経由で引用としてたまに流れてきてもその後の投稿を追えなかったりする(そしてそっ閉じしてる

social.vivaldi.net/@nibushibu/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/6(12:00)

mstdn.jp の新規アカウントがマイナスに。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/6(12:00)

mstdn.jp の新規アカウントがマイナスに。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

If you're a writer/blogger/press, a friendly reminder that the 17th Year Anniversary of the [social] network (**not** Mastodon® social network) is fast approaching.

May 18, 2008

So, if you want to publish a new article, you can start today. There are a hundred possible angles and scopes for that article. 😉

fedia.io/m/fediverse@lemmy.wor

Anyway…

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@matt@oslo.town

It was really fun to meet a bunch of people from in person today - thanks for coming along to the talk. 🙏 🎉

The recording is available to watch online at the following site (my part starts at the 57 mins mark): tekna.no/fag-og-nettverk/IKT/e

Thank you to the organisers at @attacnorge, specifically @audunmb for giving me the opportunity to come and spread the word about and the . 🙇

And thanks to @cifie for the flowers 💐

📸 @forteller
📸 @kfh

A photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
ALT text detailsA photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
A photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
A photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
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@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

In letzter Zeit haben die mit -Account die Zahl ihrer Follower stetig ausgebaut. ↗️

Das hier gezeigte Bild kann als pdf heruntergeladen werden von
👉 tubcloud.tu-berlin.de/s/GjTDzr
Dabei verlinken die Logos der Hochschulen direkt auf die 🐘 Mastodon-Kanäle.

Das ist zu einer tragenden Säule in der geworden. Wir müssen es nur nutzen, um unsere herzustellen.

Das Bild zeigt die Logos der Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Kanal betreiben. 
In der Fussleiste sind zudem die Internetadressen gezeigt, von wo das Dokument als pdf herunter geladen werden kann sowie der Link zum Mastodon-Account vom Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien. 
In dem herunter zu ladenden pdf fungieren die Logos als Links, mit denen mensch sich direkt auf die Mastodon-Kanäle verbinden kann.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt die Logos der Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Kanal betreiben. In der Fussleiste sind zudem die Internetadressen gezeigt, von wo das Dokument als pdf herunter geladen werden kann sowie der Link zum Mastodon-Account vom Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien. In dem herunter zu ladenden pdf fungieren die Logos als Links, mit denen mensch sich direkt auf die Mastodon-Kanäle verbinden kann.
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@matt@oslo.town

It was really fun to meet a bunch of people from in person today - thanks for coming along to the talk. 🙏 🎉

The recording is available to watch online at the following site (my part starts at the 57 mins mark): tekna.no/fag-og-nettverk/IKT/e

Thank you to the organisers at @attacnorge, specifically @audunmb for giving me the opportunity to come and spread the word about and the . 🙇

And thanks to @cifie for the flowers 💐

📸 @forteller
📸 @kfh

A photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
ALT text detailsA photo of a bouquet of a brightly coloured selection of flowers outside Rebel Oslo - the conference hall.
A photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage, pointing towards a screen showing Mastodon and Facebook side-by-side.
A photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
ALT text detailsA photo of Matt on stage pointing a photo listing all the fediverse services such as PeerTube, PixelFed, Lemmy, Loops, Bookwyrm
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

A new challenger has entered the ring!

While I'm working on getting today's #FiresideFedi uploaded, thank you again to @blenderdumbass , I can now confirm that our next #episode on Wednesday May 5th at 1430 Eastern / UTC -4 will feature #special #guest @laurenshof@firefish.social . Lauren runs @fediversereport !

If you don't follow the #Fediverse #Report, go do so now! It has lots of interesting topics and isn't just centered on #Mastodon or #Peertube, but includes even #BSKY .

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet
#podcast #fedicast #FediverseReport #livestream #show

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

A new challenger has entered the ring!

While I'm working on getting today's #FiresideFedi uploaded, thank you again to @blenderdumbass , I can now confirm that our next #episode on Wednesday May 5th at 1430 Eastern / UTC -4 will feature #special #guest @laurenshof@firefish.social . Lauren runs @fediversereport !

If you don't follow the #Fediverse #Report, go do so now! It has lots of interesting topics and isn't just centered on #Mastodon or #Peertube, but includes even #BSKY .

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet
#podcast #fedicast #FediverseReport #livestream #show

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
383 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
117 instances.

253 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@algorithmwatch (GER)
@heisedeveloper (GER)
@ndaktuell (GER)
@unusual_whales (ENG)
@bolts (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Barijaona Ramaholimihaso

@barijaona@mastodon.mg · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Welcome to @patel.riyen and @samaaberg.
Thanks @_elena for your dedication to the fediverse.

Best vibes and wishes for your projects and endeavors !

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We're going to be talking with @blenderdumbass ! Blenderdumbass is a freedom activist, film-maker, software developers and cinephile that only uses free and open source tools to create everything.

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

WAFRN, the Federated Tumblr Alternative mkultra.monster/social%20media

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

There was that story last month about the Turks demanding that certain opposition Bluesky accounts be silenced. They were (mostly, sort of, it’s complicated). I dug into it and came away with an essay on what we want and don’t want concerning censorship or no-censorship and how well and the might give us that: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.3.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add Crystal to clients list in readme @dale_price
- Fix ExpandMedia expecting camel case when the Mastodon API returns snake case @dale_price
- Add “blur” filter action @dale_price
- Support Mastodon Instance additions @dale_price
- Fix pipeline @iamkonstantin

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.3.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add Crystal to clients list in readme @dale_price
- Fix ExpandMedia expecting camel case when the Mastodon API returns snake case @dale_price
- Add “blur” filter action @dale_price
- Support Mastodon Instance additions @dale_price
- Fix pipeline @iamkonstantin

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frankie (Pirate from Carribean)

@frankie@infosec.exchange · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware @beaware.social

That's an impressive statistic!

I didn't know allows only one hashtag per post! 🤔

The is mainly :blobcatgiggle:
Threads is so very different from it.

It doesn't have an algorithm, so one can't expect "virality" that can happen on other Main stream social media.

However, there are a few kinds of posts that work really well here. For eg.:

  1. Fuck Trump
  2. Capitalism bad
  3. Luigi is a hero
  4. Privacy important
  5. Zuckerberg Evil
  6. Cats
  7. Firefox/Linux is the best
  8. Viva la Ukraine/Palestine

These posts with the right kind of hashtags almost always do well. :blobcat: Mastdon may have just become the Left version of Twitter, just like .

Threads is more commercial. Moreover, most Fedi instances block/restrict Fedi lol.

Also, I wonder why you responded from your Mastodon account when I @ mentioned your Threads account. 😅

How has your experience differed b/w the two, in terms of interaction with the people?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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Konstantin Weddige

@weddige@gruene.social

Convincing people and organizations to join the can be a frustrating undertaking.

A variation of the XKCD "standards" comic (https://xkcd.com/927/):

Title: "Digital sovereignty—How it's going?"

Panel 1: "Situation: The Fediverse exists"
Panel 2: "The US platforms have too much power! We need a European social media plattform!" "Yeah!"
Panel 3: "Situation: Follow us on Bluesky! (In addition to X, FB and Instagram)"
ALT text detailsA variation of the XKCD "standards" comic (https://xkcd.com/927/): Title: "Digital sovereignty—How it's going?" Panel 1: "Situation: The Fediverse exists" Panel 2: "The US platforms have too much power! We need a European social media plattform!" "Yeah!" Panel 3: "Situation: Follow us on Bluesky! (In addition to X, FB and Instagram)"
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.3.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add Crystal to clients list in readme @dale_price
- Fix ExpandMedia expecting camel case when the Mastodon API returns snake case @dale_price
- Add “blur” filter action @dale_price
- Support Mastodon Instance additions @dale_price
- Fix pipeline @iamkonstantin

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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@gnulinux@social.anoxinon.de

Ückück und das Fediverse: Sind wir wirklich (nur) eine Alternative?

Ist das Fediverse wirklich nur eine Alternative zu den etablierten, monopolistischen Social Media Diensten? Oder kann das dezentrale, freie und selbstverwaltete Netzwerk nicht viel mehr bieten, als Meta, TikTok, X und Co.?

gnulinux.ch/sind-wir-wirklich-

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub

After reviewing FEP-5624: Per-object reply control policies and GoToSocial's interaction policy spec, I find myself leaning toward the latter for long-term considerations, though both have merit.

FEP-5624 is admirably focused and simpler to implement, which I appreciate. However, 's approach seems to offer some architectural advantages:

  1. The three-tier permission model (allow/require approval/deny) feels more flexible than binary allow/deny
  2. Separating approval objects from interactions appears more secure against forgery
  3. The explicit handling of edge cases (mentioned users, post authors) provides clearer semantics
  4. The extensible framework allows for handling diverse interaction types, not just replies

I wonder if creating an that extracts GoToSocial's interaction policy design into a standalone standard might be worthwhile. It could potentially serve as a more comprehensive foundation for access control in .

This is merely my initial impression though. I'd be curious to hear other developers' perspectives on these approaches.

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@timbray@cosocial.ca

There was that story last month about the Turks demanding that certain opposition Bluesky accounts be silenced. They were (mostly, sort of, it’s complicated). I dug into it and came away with an essay on what we want and don’t want concerning censorship or no-censorship and how well and the might give us that: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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@pBaesse@bolha.one · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @biloti @patel.riyen @samaaberg welcome guys :yay:

Elena, knows way more than me but here you can find some tips for the life in the . It's in Portuguese, but u can easily translate :catjam: :blobBone_jump:

bolha.one/@pBaesse/11389706378

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@EloPup@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @patel.riyen @samaaberg

Welcome to the Fediverse, Riyen and Sam :)!

Best vibes and wishes go out for your projects and endeavours 🚀✨!

And thx to all three of you for the work your putting in, looking forward to see it ☺️!

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@moonshinebrigade@musicworld.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @patel.riyen @samaaberg welcome to the Riyen and Sam! 😃

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@theresmiling@ibe.social

I'm curious and tried to find out which fedi software lets you import/ migrate your posts from another fedi server or even from outside the fedi.
Finding this information is surprisingly hard. Or I am not clever enough. LOL Anyway, who can help me with that?
I know Sharkey can migrate posts, right? Who else?

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/5(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@darren@c.im · Reply to Steve Herman's post

@w7voa Why bother, Steve. There is no future there. Double down on .

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@timbray@cosocial.ca

There was that story last month about the Turks demanding that certain opposition Bluesky accounts be silenced. They were (mostly, sort of, it’s complicated). I dug into it and came away with an essay on what we want and don’t want concerning censorship or no-censorship and how well and the might give us that: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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Éric Freyssinet

@ericfreyss@mastodon.social

Si vous suivez des collectivités locales sur le je suis preneur d'adresses :)

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@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Erfahrungswerte gesucht! Bitte boostern!

Die Mitgliederkartei des ist alphabetisch sortiert worden. Eine geografische nach Mitgliedern aus Ortsgruppen ist daher nicht möglich (🤯).

Als lokale beschert uns das 1000% Mehrarbeit - oder kennt ihr noch weitere Möglichkeiten der ortsgebundenen Recherche ohne jede Einzelperson anfragen zu müssen?

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Ich glaube hier wird bald ein Account frei.

Ich habe einen Männerschnupfen und wandle schon auf dunklen Pfaden mit unsicherem Ende. 😐

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@sam@bikersgo.social

Do you count Bluesky as the Fediverse? Why?

@asklemmy@lemmy.ml @asklemmy@lemmy.world

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최근 X(구 Twitter)를 떠나는 사람들이 늘면서 Bluesky에 대한 관심이 뜨겁습니다. Bluesky는 깔끔한 인터페이스와 과거 Twitter와 유사한 사용자 경험을 제공하며, 신뢰할 수 있는 이탈(credible exit)이라는 매력적인 개념을 내세워 X의 유력한 대안으로 떠오르고 있습니다. 하지만 Bluesky와 그 기반 프로토콜인 AT Protocol을 연합우주(fediverse)의 대안으로 보기에는 근본적인 차이가 존재합니다. 이 글에서는 Christine Lemmer-Webber 씨(@cwebber)의 날카로운 분석(〈Bluesky는 실제로 얼마나 탈중앙화 되어 있나〉 및 〈답장: 답장: Bluesky와 탈중앙화〉)을 바탕으로, Bryan Newbold 씨(@bnewbold)의 반론(〈Bluesky와 탈중앙화에 대한 답변〉)을 충분히 고려하면서 Bluesky가 어째서 X의 대안은 될 수 있어도 연합우주의 대안은 될 수 없는지 이야기를 풀어볼까 합니다.

메시지 전달 對 공유 힙: 근본적인 설계 차이

Bluesky와 연합우주의 가장 큰 차이점 중 하나는 설계입니다. 연합우주는 이메일이나 XMPP와 유사한 메시지 전달(message passing) 방식을 채택하고 있습니다. 이는 특정 수신자에게 메시지를 직접 전달하는 방식으로, 효율성이 높습니다. 예를 들어, 수많은 서버 중 단 몇 곳의 사용자만 특정 메시지에 관심을 있다면 해당 서버에만 메시지를 전달하면 됩니다. 비유하자면, 철수가 영희에게 편지를 보내려면 직접 영희의 집으로 편지를 보내고, 영희가 회신하고 싶으면 직접 철수에게 회신하는 것과 같은 방식입니다.

반면, Bluesky는 공유 힙(shared heap) 방식을 사용합니다. 이는 메시지를 특정 수신자에게 직접 보내는 대신, 모든 메시지를 중앙의 “릴레이”라는 곳에 저장하고, 관심 있는 사용자가 릴레이에서 자신에게 필요한 정보를 필터링하는 방식입니다. 이는 마치 모든 편지가 하나의 거대한 우체국(릴레이)에 쌓이고, 각자가 이 우체국에 방문하여 자신에게 관련된 편지를 직접 찾아야 하는 것과 같습니다. 이런 방식에서는 메시지가 직접 전달되지 않기 때문에, 답글이 어떤 메시지에 대한 것인지 파악하려면 모든 가능한 메시지를 알고 있어야 합니다.

이 설계는 데이터와 색인을 분리하여 유연성을 제공한다는 주장도 있지만, 필연적으로 대규모 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 되어 탈중앙화의 이상과는 거리가 멀어진다는 한계가 있습니다.

결국 Bluesky가 공유 힙 방식을 채택하고 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 되는 데에는 운영 비용이라는 현실적인 이유가 크게 작용합니다. Christine Lemmer-Webber 씨의 분석에 따르면, Bluesky에서 전체 네트워크 기록을 저장하는 릴레이를 운영하는 데에는 상당한 스토리지를 요구하며, 이는 빠르게 증가하고 있습니다. 2024년 7월에는 약 1TB의 저장 공간이 필요했지만, 불과 4개월 후인 11월에는 약 5TB로 증가했습니다. 상업용 호스팅 서비스 기준으로 이는 연간 수만 달러(약 $55,000)에 달하는 비용이 발생할 수 있습니다.

반면, 연합우주에서는 개인이나 소규모 단체가 Raspberry Pi와 같은 저렴한 장비로도 GoToSocial과 같은 소프트웨어를 실행하여 독립적인 노드를 운영할 수 있습니다. 물론 대규모 연합우주 인스턴스는 더 많은 비용이 들겠지만, Bluesky의 전체 릴레이 운영 비용과는 비교하기 어려울 정도로 저렴합니다. 이처럼 운영 비용의 현격한 차이는 Bluesky가 분산된 구조를 채택하기 어렵게 만들고, 결국 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 만드는 주요 원인이라고 볼 수 있습니다.

전역 뷰에 대한 집착과 중앙 집권화의 심화

Bluesky는 댓글 누락과 같은 문제를 피하기 위해 네트워크 전체의 일관된 전역 뷰를 유지하는 데 집중하는 것으로 보입니다. 이러한 목표는 사용자 경험 측면에서 긍정적일 수 있지만, 필연적으로 중앙 집권화를 야기합니다. 대표적인 예가 차단 목록의 전체 공개입니다. 네트워크 전체의 일관성을 유지하기 위해 누가 누구를 차단했는지 모든 앱뷰가 알아야 하므로, 차단 정보가 공개되는 것입니다.

이는 개인 정보 보호 측면에서 심각한 우려를 낳을 수 있습니다. 단순히 누군가의 게시물을 보고 차단된 사람을 추측하는 것과, 네트워크에 “J. K. Rowling[1]을 차단한 모든 사람”을 직접 질의할 수 있는 것 사이에는 큰 차이가 있습니다. 실제로 ActivityPub 개발 과정에서는 이런 문제를 고려하여 서버 간에 차단 활동을 전달하지 않도록 명시적으로 설계했습니다. 이는 차단한 사람이 차단당한 사람의 보복을 받을 위험을 줄이기 위함입니다.

반면 연합우주에서는 각 서버가 독립적으로 차단 정책을 시행하며, 사용자에게 더 많은 자율성을 제공합니다.

AT Protocol과 개방형 표준으로서의 ActivityPub

연합우주의 핵심 프로토콜인 ActivityPub은 W3C의 채택 권고안으로, 개방형 표준입니다. 이는 누구나 자유롭게 구현하고 사용할 수 있으며, 다양한 소프트웨어 간의 상호 운용성을 보장합니다. 현재 페디버스 커뮤니티는 FEP를 중심으로 활발하게 프로토콜을 개선하고 발전시켜 나가고 있습니다. 반면, Bluesky의 AT Protocol은 아직 특정 사기업에 의해 주도되고 있으며, 개방형 표준으로서의 지위는 아직 확립되지 않았습니다. 이는 페디버스가 가진 확장성과 지속 가능성 측면에서 중요한 차이점이라고 할 수 있습니다.

DM의 중앙화

Bluesky는 콘텐츠 주소 지정이나 이동 가능한 아이덴티티와 같은 탈중앙화 요소를 도입했지만, DM은 완전히 중앙화되어 있습니다. 사용자가 어떤 PDS를 사용하든, 어떤 릴레이를 사용하든 상관없이 모든 DM은 Bluesky 회사를 통해 전송됩니다.

이는 Bluesky가 아직 기능적으로 완전한 Twitter 대체품이 되기 위해 속도를 우선시했다는 증거입니다. Bluesky는 이 DM 시스템이 장기적인 솔루션이 아니라고 밝혔지만, 대부분의 사용자들은 이 사실을 인지하지 못하고 있으며 DM도 AT Protocol의 다른 기능처럼 작동한다고 가정합니다.

이러한 중앙화된 DM 구현은 “신뢰할 수 있는 이탈”이라는 Bluesky의 핵심 가치와도 모순됩니다. 만약 Bluesky社가 적대적인 인수나 정책 변경을 겪게 된다면, 사용자들의 개인 대화는 완전히 회사의 통제 하에 남게 됩니다.

이동 가능한 아이덴티티와 DID: Bluesky 방식의 한계

Bluesky는 이동 가능한 아이덴티티(portable identity)를 핵심적인 장점 중 하나로 내세우며, 이를 위해 DIDs, 즉 분산 식별자를 활용합니다. 이는 사용자가 자신의 계정과 데이터를 다른 플랫폼으로 쉽게 이동할 수 있도록 하는 중요한 기능입니다. 하지만 Christine Lemmer-Webber는 AT Protocol이 채택한 did:webdid:plc 방식이 여전히 DNS와 Bluesky社가 관리하는 중앙 집권화된 PLC 레지스트리에 의존하고 있어 완전한 사용자 통제하의 독립적인 아이덴티티를 제공하는지 의문을 제기합니다.

더 놀라운 점은 Bluesky社가 초기에 모든 계정에 대해 동일한 rotationKeys를 사용했다는 사실입니다. 이는 클라우드 HSM 제품이 키별로 비용을 청구해서 각 사용자에게 고유한 키를 제공하는 것이 금전적으로 비용이 많이 들었기 때문이라고 합니다. 이러한 접근 방식은 DIDs 시스템을 구축하는 근본적인 목표와 모순되는 것으로 보입니다.

중요한 점은 DIDs 기술 자체가 탈중앙화된 아이덴티티를 위한 잠재력을 가지고 있음에도, Bluesky와 AT Protocol이 채택한 특정 방식이 중앙 집권화된 요소에 의존한다는 것입니다. 블록체인 기반의 DIDs와 같은 진정으로 탈중앙화된 방식도 존재하지만, AT Protocol은 비교적 구현이 쉬운 did:webdid:plc를 선택했습니다. 따라서 사용자가 Bluesky 생태계를 벗어나 자신의 아이덴티티를 완전히 독립적으로 관리하고자 할 때 제약이 발생할 수 있습니다.

또한 현재 시스템에서는 Bluesky社가 사용자의 키를 대신 관리하고 있어, 사용자가 현재는 Bluesky社를 신뢰하더라도 미래에 신뢰하지 않게 된 경우에도 여전히 회사에 의존해야 합니다. Bluesky社가 사용자를 대신하여 이동을 수행하도록 신뢰해야 하며, 심지어 Bluesky社가 사용자에게 향후 신원 정보를 제어할 권한을 위임하더라도 Bluesky社는 항상 해당 사용자의 키를 통제할 것입니다.

한편, 연합우주에서는 이미 노마딕 아이덴티티(nomadic identity)라는 개념을 통해 이동 가능한 아이덴티티에 대한 논의와 연구가 활발하게 진행되어 왔습니다. 이는 단순히 계정을 이전하는 것을 넘어, 사용자의 데이터와 관계, 심지어 평판까지도 자유롭게 이동할 수 있도록 하는 더 포괄적인 개념입니다. 《We Distribute》에 실린 기사 〈오, Zot! ActivityPub에 노마딕 아이덴티티가 도입된다〉에 소개된 Zot 프로토콜과 같은 기술은 이미 연합우주 안에서 이러한 노마딕 아이덴티티를 구현하기 위한 메커니즘을 제공하고 있습니다. 또한, FEP-ef61와 같은 제안을 통해 ActivityPub 자체를 개선하여 더 나은 이동 가능한 아이덴티티 기능을 추가하려는 노력도 진행 중입니다.

그래서, 결론은?

결론적으로, Bluesky는 사용자 친화적인 인터페이스와 신뢰할 수 있는 이탈 기능을 통해 X의 훌륭한 대안이 될 수 있습니다. Bluesky는 콘텐츠 주소 지정 방식을 통해 노드가 다운되더라도 콘텐츠가 살아남을 수 있게 하는 등 연합우주가 아직 충분히 활용하지 못하는 몇 가지 강점도 가지고 있습니다.

하지만 중앙 집권화된 설계, 전역 뷰에 대한 집착으로 인한 부작용, 개방형 표준으로서의 한계, DM의 중앙화, 그리고 이동 가능한 아이덴티티 구현의 제한점 등 여러 측면에서 연합우주의 대안으로 보기는 어렵습니다. 연합우주는 메시지 전달 방식의 분산된 아키텍처, 낮은 참여 장벽, 개방형 표준 기반의 활발한 커뮤니티 개발, 그리고 사용자에게 더 많은 자율성과 통제권을 제공하는 철학을 바탕으로 구축된, 근본적으로 다른 종류의 탈중앙화 소셜 네트워크입니다.

또한, Bluesky社가 벤처 캐피털 자금을 확보함에 따라 “조직은 미래의 적이다”라는 그들의 자체 인식에도 불구하고, 투자자 수익과 플랫폼 성장이라는 상업적 압력이 진정한 탈중앙화 추구보다 우선시될 위험이 있습니다. 특히 유료 계정과 광고가 도입되면서 이러한 우려는 더욱 커질 수 있습니다.

따라서 Bluesky는 X를 대체할 수 있을지 모르지만, 연합우주가 제공하는 탈중앙화된 가치와 경험을 대체하기는 어려울 것이라고 생각합니다. 두 시스템은 근본적으로 다른 목표와 설계 철학을 가지고 있으며, 이상적으로는 서로를 보완하는 방향으로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.


  1. 판타지 소설 시리즈 《해리 포터》의 작가. ↩︎

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/4(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The new fedidb is being built with @nuxt :)

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The new fedidb is being built with @nuxt :)

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

We need a mascot.

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Tygeryder

@BasriU@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

@Mastodon Good luck, I hope all proposed changes and taken actions will turn out to be good for the platform and for the account holders of the .

In support of your decision to not accept VC funds, I just made a small donation.

Thank you, and Godspeed!

A screenshot of the Stripe web page showing my donation to Mastodon
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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

Is the really open for ?

In the last weeks, I noticed more & more messages from different instances/admins about moderation, banning and de-federations. Initially, people told the Fediverse is more open, not blocking and deleting content compared to other social medias. However, I think it shifted to the opposite where a single instance admin decides for the whole user base (which might not even be aware of it).

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

Is the really open for ?

In the last weeks, I noticed more & more messages from different instances/admins about moderation, banning and de-federations. Initially, people told the Fediverse is more open, not blocking and deleting content compared to other social medias. However, I think it shifted to the opposite where a single instance admin decides for the whole user base (which might not even be aware of it).

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Jonathan Stanis

@jonstanis@mastodon.social

I like Tapestry for following Masradon, BlueSky and RSS feeds but have the problem that I can’t interact on it. I would love if there was a way to have posts open in a different app like Ivory when I want to start, share, or respond to a post. The current situation of it opening a web browser and having to log in is much friction.

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Marian

@sendung@mastodon.social

Which services allow moving a user profile (including followers) like Mastodon does?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-02

Servers

- Sharkey v2025.2.3
- Hollo v0.5.6
- Mitra v4.1.1
- NodeBB v4.3.0
- Manyfold v0.109.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.5
- Gathio v1.5.2
- Misskey v2025.4.1
- gancio v1.26.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.14
- NeoDB v0.11.6.2
- Gush! v0.0.17
- Vernissage Server v1.11.0
- Images, profiles, and preferences (Ghost)
- BadgeFed: Early Decentralization Experiments + OpenBadges Export! - Second April 2025 Update
- PieFed development update Apr 2025 - S3, OAuth, Federation retry queue, Stripe
- Forgejo monthly update - April 2025
- places.pub: A service that makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects

Clients

- Pachli v2.12.0
- Voyager v2.33.0
- Tesseract v1.4.38
- Blorp v1.2.5
- Interstellar v0.9.2
- PeerTube Mobile v1.0.1
- Phanpy changelog

For developers

- Masto.js v7.0.0
- FediAlgo v0.23.0
- apsig v0.5.2
- apkit: Powerful Toolkit for ActivityPub Implementations (Python)

Protocol

- ActivityPub/Primer/Inbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Outbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Activity Streams 2.0

Articles

- How I made a blog using Lemmy - a write-up
- Steps Forward in Long-form Text
- Does The Fediverse Need Influencers To Survive?
- Fediverse Report – #114

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01966ea0-7d42-6181-9fdd-ccfe31dab1e2

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-02

Servers

- Sharkey v2025.2.3
- Hollo v0.5.6
- Mitra v4.1.1
- NodeBB v4.3.0
- Manyfold v0.109.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.5
- Gathio v1.5.2
- Misskey v2025.4.1
- gancio v1.26.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.14
- NeoDB v0.11.6.2
- Gush! v0.0.17
- Vernissage Server v1.11.0
- Images, profiles, and preferences (Ghost)
- BadgeFed: Early Decentralization Experiments + OpenBadges Export! - Second April 2025 Update
- PieFed development update Apr 2025 - S3, OAuth, Federation retry queue, Stripe
- Forgejo monthly update - April 2025
- places.pub: A service that makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects

Clients

- Pachli v2.12.0
- Voyager v2.33.0
- Tesseract v1.4.38
- Blorp v1.2.5
- Interstellar v0.9.2
- PeerTube Mobile v1.0.1
- Phanpy changelog

For developers

- Masto.js v7.0.0
- FediAlgo v0.23.0
- apsig v0.5.2
- apkit: Powerful Toolkit for ActivityPub Implementations (Python)

Protocol

- ActivityPub/Primer/Inbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Outbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Activity Streams 2.0

Articles

- How I made a blog using Lemmy - a write-up
- Steps Forward in Long-form Text
- Does The Fediverse Need Influencers To Survive?
- Fediverse Report – #114

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01966ea0-7d42-6181-9fdd-ccfe31dab1e2

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Das nächste steht vor der Tür :fediverse:

Vom 15. bis 20. Juli wird in Gedelitz wieder gefachsimpelt, am Lagerfeuer rumgehangen und gecampt. Alle Infos findet ihr unter: fedi.camp/

Und einen kleinen Beitrag zum Camp im letzten Jahr gibt es hier:
gnulinux.ch/fedicamp

Eine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
ALT text detailsEine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Das nächste steht vor der Tür :fediverse:

Vom 15. bis 20. Juli wird in Gedelitz wieder gefachsimpelt, am Lagerfeuer rumgehangen und gecampt. Alle Infos findet ihr unter: fedi.camp/

Und einen kleinen Beitrag zum Camp im letzten Jahr gibt es hier:
gnulinux.ch/fedicamp

Eine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
ALT text detailsEine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The new fedidb is being built with @nuxt :)

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

We need a mascot.

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The new fedidb is being built with @nuxt :)

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Hey #Fediverse what is the FULL user@domain called? Obviously the first part is user, the second domain, but what do we call the FULL thing? Social Address (SocAddr)? Fedi Address(FAddr)? Full User Domain ID (FUDI)? Full Account Path (FAP) oh that's a bad one.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

I hope all of you Fedi Friends are having a wonderful day! Our upcoming schedule has changed a bit, so please note any any changes of folks you would like to watch! Also please check https://firesidefedi.live if you would like to add a public calendar of events or need a link to any of the projects we're running.

2025/05/05 - @blenderdumbass - Movie and software creator.
2025/05/13 - @pluralistic - science fiction author, activist and journalist
2025/05/19 - @neil - English Internet, telecoms, and tech lawyer
2025/05/24 - @operationpuppet - Professional Puppet Builder, Amateur Performer and Maker of Fun Media Stuff

I am also working to get the wonderful @booteille reschedule. And I apologize, but due to schedule conflicts I also have to reschedule @labr@ravenation.club.

I'm working on scheduling many more folks! So if you're enjoying this then please boost it out, send me comments, criticisms, etc.

Especially let me know who YOU would like to hear from or if YOU yourself would like to join! And before you ask, YES YOU are important! Every single one of us matters! We ALL have something to talk about. We've all lived unique lives. You are not "too small" or "not interesting". We're literally all here for YOU!

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet

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Adam Dalliance

@pre@boing.world

Bluesky is cancelling accounts when foreign governments ask them to, and Threads is doing adverts soon.

The thing to understand about the corporate public messaging systems is that they do not exist to let you publish or to talk to people. That is not the point of them. That's at best just the bait laid to lure you into their trap.

They exist to make money for the shareholders. That's why Threads exists, that's why Blockchain Inc invested to keep Bluesky running.

Only one network exists in order to let people communicate as the point and reason for it's existence. Only one network has no shareholders and no owners.

Only one is fighting for the user, not the shareholder.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: とか :activitypub: がどういうものかrあらためてちゃんと発信する機会として の利用規約のアップデートは良い機会のような気もする。というか良い機会にするための発信が必要な時期なのかも

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

What should Process be about? et al? Or everything that vaguely represents ?

I took FEP codeberg chat to a thread that discusses how we can ensure and foster an open and grassroots ecosystem.

Imho the FEP Process should define its particular scope of protocols and technologies that are relevant, and that involves AS/AP and closely affiliated technologies.

FEP Process should NOT define what is. Leave that to Fedizens.

socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I am taking a small break from the #Fediverse for a little while. No, it’s not permanent. This semester was a really tough one, and I need to focus on wellness for the near future.

Right now, I’m playing Oblivion Remastered, and it’s wonderful.

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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

What should Process be about? et al? Or everything that vaguely represents ?

I took FEP codeberg chat to a thread that discusses how we can ensure and foster an open and grassroots ecosystem.

Imho the FEP Process should define its particular scope of protocols and technologies that are relevant, and that involves AS/AP and closely affiliated technologies.

FEP Process should NOT define what is. Leave that to Fedizens.

socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/

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Unity ⁂

@unity@base.nospy.net

Was ich mich hier in der Fedi wünschen würde ist eine Möglichkeit, eine ganze Instanz zu blocken aber ein paar User von dort auf so eine Art Whitelist zu setzen um mit diesen noch kommunizieren zu können.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/3(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Early bits of of look how, I created one in one instance (verifiedby.maho.dev) for @lqdev and it got decentralized/federated to other instance (badges.vocalcat.com)

So, badges are coming to the .

In a technical note, I am using notes (so it gets published to mastodon), but adding the badge as "attachment" which is in the spec. Tried document type before, but it does not render in Mastodon. I am going to work in supporting openbadges as activitypub attachments as well, so you can bring your existing openbadges to the fediverse.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

What do BTS, Queen, and the Grateful Dead have in common? They all have fan feeds on Surf! Check out The Set List in the Surf Shop to explore music feeds created by fans like @jglypt, @pixelcats and @Sjwillis.

Not on the waitlist yet? Sign up here, and if you're on the waitlist and still patiently awaiting your invitation, drop us a comment.

waitlist.surf.social/

Screenshot of a page in the open social web product Surf. The title is The Set List and below are images with labels The Music Depot, Queen (band), BTS, The Golden Road, plus two images below, the labels for which are not visible.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a page in the open social web product Surf. The title is The Set List and below are images with labels The Music Depot, Queen (band), BTS, The Golden Road, plus two images below, the labels for which are not visible.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-02

Servers

- Sharkey v2025.2.3
- Hollo v0.5.6
- Mitra v4.1.1
- NodeBB v4.3.0
- Manyfold v0.109.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.5
- Gathio v1.5.2
- Misskey v2025.4.1
- gancio v1.26.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.14
- NeoDB v0.11.6.2
- Gush! v0.0.17
- Vernissage Server v1.11.0
- Images, profiles, and preferences (Ghost)
- BadgeFed: Early Decentralization Experiments + OpenBadges Export! - Second April 2025 Update
- PieFed development update Apr 2025 - S3, OAuth, Federation retry queue, Stripe
- Forgejo monthly update - April 2025
- places.pub: A service that makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects

Clients

- Pachli v2.12.0
- Voyager v2.33.0
- Tesseract v1.4.38
- Blorp v1.2.5
- Interstellar v0.9.2
- PeerTube Mobile v1.0.1
- Phanpy changelog

For developers

- Masto.js v7.0.0
- FediAlgo v0.23.0
- apsig v0.5.2
- apkit: Powerful Toolkit for ActivityPub Implementations (Python)

Protocol

- ActivityPub/Primer/Inbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Outbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Activity Streams 2.0

Articles

- How I made a blog using Lemmy - a write-up
- Steps Forward in Long-form Text
- Does The Fediverse Need Influencers To Survive?
- Fediverse Report – #114

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01966ea0-7d42-6181-9fdd-ccfe31dab1e2

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-02

Servers

- Sharkey v2025.2.3
- Hollo v0.5.6
- Mitra v4.1.1
- NodeBB v4.3.0
- Manyfold v0.109.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.5
- Gathio v1.5.2
- Misskey v2025.4.1
- gancio v1.26.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.14
- NeoDB v0.11.6.2
- Gush! v0.0.17
- Vernissage Server v1.11.0
- Images, profiles, and preferences (Ghost)
- BadgeFed: Early Decentralization Experiments + OpenBadges Export! - Second April 2025 Update
- PieFed development update Apr 2025 - S3, OAuth, Federation retry queue, Stripe
- Forgejo monthly update - April 2025
- places.pub: A service that makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects

Clients

- Pachli v2.12.0
- Voyager v2.33.0
- Tesseract v1.4.38
- Blorp v1.2.5
- Interstellar v0.9.2
- PeerTube Mobile v1.0.1
- Phanpy changelog

For developers

- Masto.js v7.0.0
- FediAlgo v0.23.0
- apsig v0.5.2
- apkit: Powerful Toolkit for ActivityPub Implementations (Python)

Protocol

- ActivityPub/Primer/Inbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Outbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Activity Streams 2.0

Articles

- How I made a blog using Lemmy - a write-up
- Steps Forward in Long-form Text
- Does The Fediverse Need Influencers To Survive?
- Fediverse Report – #114

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01966ea0-7d42-6181-9fdd-ccfe31dab1e2

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

What do BTS, Queen, and the Grateful Dead have in common? They all have fan feeds on Surf! Check out The Set List in the Surf Shop to explore music feeds created by fans like @jglypt, @pixelcats and @Sjwillis.

Not on the waitlist yet? Sign up here, and if you're on the waitlist and still patiently awaiting your invitation, drop us a comment.

waitlist.surf.social/

Screenshot of a page in the open social web product Surf. The title is The Set List and below are images with labels The Music Depot, Queen (band), BTS, The Golden Road, plus two images below, the labels for which are not visible.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a page in the open social web product Surf. The title is The Set List and below are images with labels The Music Depot, Queen (band), BTS, The Golden Road, plus two images below, the labels for which are not visible.
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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

Hey #Fediverse what is the FULL user@domain called? Obviously the first part is user, the second domain, but what do we call the FULL thing? Social Address (SocAddr)? Fedi Address(FAddr)? Full User Domain ID (FUDI)? Full Account Path (FAP) oh that's a bad one.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-05-02

Servers

- Sharkey v2025.2.3
- Hollo v0.5.6
- Mitra v4.1.1
- NodeBB v4.3.0
- Manyfold v0.109.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.5
- Gathio v1.5.2
- Misskey v2025.4.1
- gancio v1.26.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.14
- NeoDB v0.11.6.2
- Gush! v0.0.17
- Vernissage Server v1.11.0
- Images, profiles, and preferences (Ghost)
- BadgeFed: Early Decentralization Experiments + OpenBadges Export! - Second April 2025 Update
- PieFed development update Apr 2025 - S3, OAuth, Federation retry queue, Stripe
- Forgejo monthly update - April 2025
- places.pub: A service that makes OpenStreetMap geographical data available as ActivityPub objects

Clients

- Pachli v2.12.0
- Voyager v2.33.0
- Tesseract v1.4.38
- Blorp v1.2.5
- Interstellar v0.9.2
- PeerTube Mobile v1.0.1
- Phanpy changelog

For developers

- Masto.js v7.0.0
- FediAlgo v0.23.0
- apsig v0.5.2
- apkit: Powerful Toolkit for ActivityPub Implementations (Python)

Protocol

- ActivityPub/Primer/Inbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Outbox
- ActivityPub/Primer/Activity Streams 2.0

Articles

- How I made a blog using Lemmy - a write-up
- Steps Forward in Long-form Text
- Does The Fediverse Need Influencers To Survive?
- Fediverse Report – #114

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01966ea0-7d42-6181-9fdd-ccfe31dab1e2

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Early bits of of look how, I created one in one instance (verifiedby.maho.dev) for @lqdev and it got decentralized/federated to other instance (badges.vocalcat.com)

So, badges are coming to the .

In a technical note, I am using notes (so it gets published to mastodon), but adding the badge as "attachment" which is in the spec. Tried document type before, but it does not render in Mastodon. I am going to work in supporting openbadges as activitypub attachments as well, so you can bring your existing openbadges to the fediverse.

IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

📝 Our April 2025 Community Round-Up is live!

From updates in moderation tools to community-led initiatives across the Fediverse, here's what’s been happening, and what’s ahead.

Catch up on the latest from the IFTAS Connect community:
connect.iftas.org/news/connect

Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:'s avatar
Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:

@AnxiousBadger@tech.lgbt

The people of the fediverse are so kind! Thank you to everyone who helped me today!

This is why I chose to bring my Critters application (aka my baby passion project) into the Fediverse!

Please take this photo of my cats as a token of my appreciation!
Keep being awesome <3

A large yellow cat laying on a windowsill and a smaller black cat laying in a cat bed to the right.
ALT text detailsA large yellow cat laying on a windowsill and a smaller black cat laying in a cat bed to the right.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Early bits of of look how, I created one in one instance (verifiedby.maho.dev) for @lqdev and it got decentralized/federated to other instance (badges.vocalcat.com)

So, badges are coming to the .

In a technical note, I am using notes (so it gets published to mastodon), but adding the badge as "attachment" which is in the spec. Tried document type before, but it does not render in Mastodon. I am going to work in supporting openbadges as activitypub attachments as well, so you can bring your existing openbadges to the fediverse.

jasudraws's avatar
jasudraws

@jasu@mastodon.social

Throwback to this illust that took me forever bc my laptop was dying and Ps was too much for it. This is more than A DECADE old.


A red-haired girl follows deer tracks through a snowy forest, when she suddenly glances to her side and sees a towering shadow fall across the snow—antlers wide and gnarled like branches, the silhouette of a creature that resembles a colossal buck.
ALT text detailsA red-haired girl follows deer tracks through a snowy forest, when she suddenly glances to her side and sees a towering shadow fall across the snow—antlers wide and gnarled like branches, the silhouette of a creature that resembles a colossal buck.
Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:'s avatar
Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:

@AnxiousBadger@tech.lgbt

Hey fedi, I need some help!

I am trying to connect an application I am making with the Fediverse. When I search for an actor I am successfully able to get to the profile (yay) but when I search for a post I cannot find it.

I am receiving the GET request and am sending the response with the content type ("application/activity+json") (for example):

{
"@context":"w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
"name":"New Note",
"type":"Note",
"id":"critters.jpleite.eu/posts/1",
"attributedTo":"critters.jpleite.eu/users/1",
"content":"Hello there!",
"to":[]
}

Why would Mastodon not display the post?
The on Mastodon’s side is returning 403 action not allowed.

Thank you

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social · Reply to Christian "Schepp" Schaefer's post

A event hosted by a ministry of the German federal government! Wow!

Added to our events page: fediforum.org/events/

@Schepp @bmuv @wikimediaDE

IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

"What about free speech?"

A common question, often misunderstood. This new IFTAS Connect Library article breaks down what free speech really means (especially in US contexts), how it's often misapplied in moderation debates, and why community boundaries matter.

Read it here: connect.iftas.org/library/comm

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jasudraws

@jasu@mastodon.social

First post time!

I'm a Finnish illustrator whose art is kinda all over the place. Expect lots of nature, animals and gay content.

Moomin troll and Snuffkin stargazing on a boat
ALT text detailsMoomin troll and Snuffkin stargazing on a boat
A girl explores a mysterious fantasy forest
ALT text detailsA girl explores a mysterious fantasy forest
A boy and his saluki enjoying a warm summer day
ALT text detailsA boy and his saluki enjoying a warm summer day
Mr. Frog surrounded by his dapper wardrobe
ALT text detailsMr. Frog surrounded by his dapper wardrobe
jasudraws's avatar
jasudraws

@jasu@mastodon.social

Throwback to this illust that took me forever bc my laptop was dying and Ps was too much for it. This is more than A DECADE old.


A red-haired girl follows deer tracks through a snowy forest, when she suddenly glances to her side and sees a towering shadow fall across the snow—antlers wide and gnarled like branches, the silhouette of a creature that resembles a colossal buck.
ALT text detailsA red-haired girl follows deer tracks through a snowy forest, when she suddenly glances to her side and sees a towering shadow fall across the snow—antlers wide and gnarled like branches, the silhouette of a creature that resembles a colossal buck.
stu's avatar
stu

@lndn@fosstodon.org

I may not be new to the but I am new here on

I am a very big fan of technology and music.

I literally listen to music all day everyday 😅 if I'm able to.

I love playing golf ⛳ when time allows.

I'm a designer engineer in the field of stainless steel conveyor/ guards. I build SS guards for industrial equipment (conveyors)

A few

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micchiato 🍉

@micchiato@kolektiva.social

Non-profit status is not a bulwark against market-based hegemony or hierarchical coercion. To the contrary, non-profits also provide cover for authoritarian moves in capitalist societies. I am curious as to whose laws this “European” organization would be subject: , maybe, which cracks down on free speech against ?

has taken the strategic decision not to accept venture capital investments for growth, but rather restructure to a European non-profit organisation. This means that we’re reliant on your support to build a team to work full-time on new product features, maintain mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and represent Mastodon and the broader to makers and to organisations. The elements of our mission related to an open , , and ownership are more important than ever.”

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

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hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:'s avatar
Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:

@AnxiousBadger@tech.lgbt

Hey fedi, I need some help!

I am trying to connect an application I am making with the Fediverse. When I search for an actor I am successfully able to get to the profile (yay) but when I search for a post I cannot find it.

I am receiving the GET request and am sending the response with the content type ("application/activity+json") (for example):

{
"@context":"w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
"name":"New Note",
"type":"Note",
"id":"critters.jpleite.eu/posts/1",
"attributedTo":"critters.jpleite.eu/users/1",
"content":"Hello there!",
"to":[]
}

Why would Mastodon not display the post?
The on Mastodon’s side is returning 403 action not allowed.

Thank you

shellsharks's avatar
shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Scrolls is back on schedule, with volume 14 having been published this morning! Check it out for all the usual awesome #IndieWeb, #Fediverse and #Infosec / #Cybersecurity goodies.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-05-02

As is my tradition, I'd like to thank everyone I've tagged below for creating and sharing cool stuff that made it into this week's newsletter. I learn and am inspired each week thanks to each of these folks! 🤗

@adamshostack @fedify @ricci @daemon_nova @StaceyCornelius @FuzzySec @fr0gger @daj @EmilyMoranBarwick @heathenstorm @anders @gerben @harriorrihar @laamaa @ashur @readbeanicecream @felixthehat @chrastecky @jaranta @NIGHTEN @reiver @homegrown @rimu @cryptadamist @seava @neil @hamatti @shollyethan @Edent @mahryekuh @adam @jason @hothead@x.isalman.dev @aluhrs @eko_ekomori @spilledpixel @FlohEinstein

micchiato  🍉's avatar
micchiato 🍉

@micchiato@kolektiva.social

Non-profit status is not a bulwark against market-based hegemony or hierarchical coercion. To the contrary, non-profits also provide cover for authoritarian moves in capitalist societies. I am curious as to whose laws this “European” organization would be subject: , maybe, which cracks down on free speech against ?

has taken the strategic decision not to accept venture capital investments for growth, but rather restructure to a European non-profit organisation. This means that we’re reliant on your support to build a team to work full-time on new product features, maintain mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and represent Mastodon and the broader to makers and to organisations. The elements of our mission related to an open , , and ownership are more important than ever.”

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

"What about free speech?"

A common question, often misunderstood. This new IFTAS Connect Library article breaks down what free speech really means (especially in US contexts), how it's often misapplied in moderation debates, and why community boundaries matter.

Read it here: connect.iftas.org/library/comm

IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

"What about free speech?"

A common question, often misunderstood. This new IFTAS Connect Library article breaks down what free speech really means (especially in US contexts), how it's often misapplied in moderation debates, and why community boundaries matter.

Read it here: connect.iftas.org/library/comm

IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

📝 Our April 2025 Community Round-Up is live!

From updates in moderation tools to community-led initiatives across the Fediverse, here's what’s been happening, and what’s ahead.

Catch up on the latest from the IFTAS Connect community:
connect.iftas.org/news/connect

shellsharks's avatar
shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Scrolls is back on schedule, with volume 14 having been published this morning! Check it out for all the usual awesome #IndieWeb, #Fediverse and #Infosec / #Cybersecurity goodies.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-05-02

As is my tradition, I'd like to thank everyone I've tagged below for creating and sharing cool stuff that made it into this week's newsletter. I learn and am inspired each week thanks to each of these folks! 🤗

@adamshostack @fedify @ricci @daemon_nova @StaceyCornelius @FuzzySec @fr0gger @daj @EmilyMoranBarwick @heathenstorm @anders @gerben @harriorrihar @laamaa @ashur @readbeanicecream @felixthehat @chrastecky @jaranta @NIGHTEN @reiver @homegrown @rimu @cryptadamist @seava @neil @hamatti @shollyethan @Edent @mahryekuh @adam @jason @hothead@x.isalman.dev @aluhrs @eko_ekomori @spilledpixel @FlohEinstein

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:'s avatar
Dani(ela) :QueerCat_Lesbian:

@AnxiousBadger@tech.lgbt

Hey fedi, I need some help!

I am trying to connect an application I am making with the Fediverse. When I search for an actor I am successfully able to get to the profile (yay) but when I search for a post I cannot find it.

I am receiving the GET request and am sending the response with the content type ("application/activity+json") (for example):

{
"@context":"w3.org/ns/activitystreams",
"name":"New Note",
"type":"Note",
"id":"critters.jpleite.eu/posts/1",
"attributedTo":"critters.jpleite.eu/users/1",
"content":"Hello there!",
"to":[]
}

Why would Mastodon not display the post?
The on Mastodon’s side is returning 403 action not allowed.

Thank you

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Hamiller Friendica

@hamiller_friendica@anonsys.net

Discourse beschreibt sein ActivityPub-Plugin

hat wohl beschlossen sein ActivityPub-Plugin stärker zu bewerben. Passt ja auch vom Timing her ganz gut zum Drama, das sich so langsam um Discord abzeichnet.

blog.discourse.org/2025/04/dis…

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

@Mastodon it will be tricky to liberate people from legacy social media platforms. People that embrace the values and vision of the have already migrated years ago, despite the usability issues. New opportunities do come when there are major shocks, like political events but luck favors the prepared: grew a lot as of late because of a smoother UX and catering in particular to US users fleeing X/Tweeter.

Tough job but failure not an option 🙏😍😬🖖

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/2(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Just shared my experience at Flipboard's Fediverse House at SXSW in Austin. I was honoured to join @miaq panel discussing community building on the open social web. Check out the video of our discussion.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/01/fed

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xChaos

@xChaos@f.cz

Discourse communities are online spaces that facilitate open collaboration and communication.
blog.discourse.org/2025/04/dis

xChaos's avatar
xChaos

@xChaos@f.cz

Discourse communities are online spaces that facilitate open collaboration and communication.
blog.discourse.org/2025/04/dis

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Gedanken, die mir die ganzen Tage schon im Kopf rumschwirrten - dafür blogge ich, aber das ist sicherlich besser aufgehoben in einem weiteren Artikel. :wink:


Hinsichtlich einiger großen Instanzen hier im Fediverse stelle ich mir die Frage:


Wie dezentral ist das Fediverse wirklich?


Wer mehr dazu lesen mag, hier geht es zu meinem Blog:

Link: BlogZwo.me - Wie dezentral ist das Fediverse wirklich?


, ,

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social · Reply to Newsmast's post

🚨 From April 2025, Community Feeds are changing!

We’re slowly rolling out updates to our 62 Community Feeds.

Community Feeds bring together topical knowledge across the open social web. They won’t be going anywhere, don’t worry, but they’ll be getting a fresh lick of paint before we launch Channel.org - including changing their name from Feeds to Channels.

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DocYeet

@docyeet@halis.io

Question of the day, I have hosted on my halis.io domain, same for my instance, and it works without issues because one uses and the other

But, if I setup a instance on the same domain, as in without subdomain, it shouldn’t work, right ?

Would there be a way to converge both manyfold and mastodon under the same base domain ? Or do I have to use a subdomain for one ?

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to #Special #Guest @ChrisWere ! #Episode 13 is now available as a #VOD and #Fedicast.

#Peertube - https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/poYgA3RUpyXSAMqViDUgeX
#Castopod - https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/chris-were-peertuber-freebooters-and-space-virgins

As always please let me know if there's anything I've missed, typo'd, constructive criticism, suggestions, etc!

#fedi #fediverse #people #peopleoverplatforms #protocolsnotplatforms #tech #wales #expanse

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Just shared my experience at Flipboard's Fediverse House at SXSW in Austin. I was honoured to join @miaq panel discussing community building on the open social web. Check out the video of our discussion.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/01/fed

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

hannah aubry's avatar
hannah aubry

@haubles@hachyderm.io

I’m proud to be joining @Mastodon’s Board of Directors to guide and support this important platform.

I believe that and the represent some of the most important advancements in social networking design and technology. They have the potential to reverse the harms wrought by the monolithic social media platforms of yesterday.

But even more than that, Mastodon and the Fediverse can be so much more than what we are against. We have so much potential. I believe in all of our power to build and change the world. We start by building and convening in healthier online communities because we are strength together is far more than the sum of our differences. I believe in building technologies that help bring out the best in humanity; I believe in the amazing things we can do and be when we work together.

I love Mastodon. I love what we are and what we will be. Now let’s build a better world together 💞

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

Bester 1. Mai! ✊ ⁂

Danke, @mygruni ❤️

Viele Menschen schicken eine gebastelte Rakete in den Himmel; viele bunter Schilder mit Aufschriften wie „fediverse. Deine Macht im Netz“; blauer Himmel und viele Bäume
ALT text detailsViele Menschen schicken eine gebastelte Rakete in den Himmel; viele bunter Schilder mit Aufschriften wie „fediverse. Deine Macht im Netz“; blauer Himmel und viele Bäume
jools

@jools@missocial.de

Gedanken, die mir die ganzen Tage schon im Kopf rumschwirrten - dafür blogge ich, aber das ist sicherlich besser aufgehoben in einem weiteren Artikel. :wink:


Hinsichtlich einiger großen Instanzen hier im Fediverse stelle ich mir die Frage:


Wie dezentral ist das Fediverse wirklich?


Wer mehr dazu lesen mag, hier geht es zu meinem Blog:

Link: BlogZwo.me - Wie dezentral ist das Fediverse wirklich?


, ,

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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social

1. Mai Kundgebung in mit Plakaten!

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Ein buntes Plakat auf einer Demo, mitten in einer feiernden Menschenmenge: "Fediverse – Netz fuer alle" und "Deine Macht im Netz" steht gross darauf. Andere Schilder fordern "Save Social Love Fediverse" und nehmen ironisch Bezug auf Elon Musk. Zwischen Konfetti, Sonne und Protest zeigt sich hier ein klarer Wunsch: ein offenes, dezentrales Internet jenseits von Algorithmenmacht, Profitinteressen und Plattformkontrolle. Das Fediverse steht dabei als Symbol fuer digitale Selbstbestimmung und Gemeinschaft – getragen von Nutzer:innen, nicht von Konzernen.
ALT text detailsEin buntes Plakat auf einer Demo, mitten in einer feiernden Menschenmenge: "Fediverse – Netz fuer alle" und "Deine Macht im Netz" steht gross darauf. Andere Schilder fordern "Save Social Love Fediverse" und nehmen ironisch Bezug auf Elon Musk. Zwischen Konfetti, Sonne und Protest zeigt sich hier ein klarer Wunsch: ein offenes, dezentrales Internet jenseits von Algorithmenmacht, Profitinteressen und Plattformkontrolle. Das Fediverse steht dabei als Symbol fuer digitale Selbstbestimmung und Gemeinschaft – getragen von Nutzer:innen, nicht von Konzernen.
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Seth Michael Larson

@sethmlarson@fosstodon.org

I did some thinking about how boosting could be improved with smarter clients, a-la TCP congestion protocols

sethmlarson.dev/better-boostin

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day #FediFriends ! We're starting #Episode 13 with special guest @ChrisWere !

#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet

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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social

1. Mai Kundgebung in mit Plakaten!

Foto via

Ein buntes Plakat auf einer Demo, mitten in einer feiernden Menschenmenge: "Fediverse – Netz fuer alle" und "Deine Macht im Netz" steht gross darauf. Andere Schilder fordern "Save Social Love Fediverse" und nehmen ironisch Bezug auf Elon Musk. Zwischen Konfetti, Sonne und Protest zeigt sich hier ein klarer Wunsch: ein offenes, dezentrales Internet jenseits von Algorithmenmacht, Profitinteressen und Plattformkontrolle. Das Fediverse steht dabei als Symbol fuer digitale Selbstbestimmung und Gemeinschaft – getragen von Nutzer:innen, nicht von Konzernen.
ALT text detailsEin buntes Plakat auf einer Demo, mitten in einer feiernden Menschenmenge: "Fediverse – Netz fuer alle" und "Deine Macht im Netz" steht gross darauf. Andere Schilder fordern "Save Social Love Fediverse" und nehmen ironisch Bezug auf Elon Musk. Zwischen Konfetti, Sonne und Protest zeigt sich hier ein klarer Wunsch: ein offenes, dezentrales Internet jenseits von Algorithmenmacht, Profitinteressen und Plattformkontrolle. Das Fediverse steht dabei als Symbol fuer digitale Selbstbestimmung und Gemeinschaft – getragen von Nutzer:innen, nicht von Konzernen.
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Seth Michael Larson

@sethmlarson@fosstodon.org

I did some thinking about how boosting could be improved with smarter clients, a-la TCP congestion protocols

sethmlarson.dev/better-boostin

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Hope you're all doing well!

I just wanted to say how positively overwhelmed I am by all the responses from our community after our call for volunteers! 😊 Next week I'll figure out how to invite you all to Mattermost, and then we'll build a team. The 📣 call 📣 is still open, more responses are always welcome.

There's some discussion about how to learn from past situations, I promise that will be a longer blogpost in the future. For now, basics first!

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day #FediFriends ! We're starting #Episode 13 with special guest @ChrisWere !

#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet

Penguinone Bookmark

@kuropen@bmk.kuropen.org

#Betula徹底解説!自分だけのブックマーク基地を構築し、Fediverseと繋がる新時代へ

Fediverseにつながるよさそうなソーシャルブックマークを見つけたので運用してみる。初めてのエントリーはそれの日本語資料を。

,

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

Bester 1. Mai! ✊ ⁂

Danke, @mygruni ❤️

Viele Menschen schicken eine gebastelte Rakete in den Himmel; viele bunter Schilder mit Aufschriften wie „fediverse. Deine Macht im Netz“; blauer Himmel und viele Bäume
ALT text detailsViele Menschen schicken eine gebastelte Rakete in den Himmel; viele bunter Schilder mit Aufschriften wie „fediverse. Deine Macht im Netz“; blauer Himmel und viele Bäume
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’ve worked in tech for many years, and one of the events that has been a constant part of the calendar is SXSW. I remember signing up for Twitter back in 2007 just after I heard about it while chatting in Roo Reynolds’ office at IBM, from a visitor who had been at SXSW where it first took off (referenced in a post back over here).

That was nearly 20 years ago now – and in all of that time, I never had the opportunity to go to SXSW for the tech part1 of the festival…

This year, our friends at Flipboard created a side event they called Fediverse House, as a eye-catching label for a series of talks and sessions around the open social web

[yes, it was broader than the Fediverse; some other platforms and topics were represented, too. It was great to be able to talk about the Fediverse]

Andy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
Image credit: Brooks Lawson @brooks

I was excited to be able to join the event2, and even more so, I was honoured to be asked to join a panel moderated by the wonderful Mia Quagliarello all about building communities on the new social web. I briefly mentioned this trip on the most recent Mastodon blog post update for our updates during March, but I’m now able to include more about the content here.

Here’s the video of our panel discussion, available on Flipboard’s PeerTube – or, on YouTube for those of you that are not yet Fediverse-enabled, or who want to watch on your TV or something 🙂 I hope I did an OK job, representing the good people of the different communities on the Fediverse. I know that my own experience and perspective is not a universal one and I do my best to reflect that when I talk about our spaces.

As well as this panel, the event included some fantastic talks from folks such as Molly White and Cory Doctorow (clips are on PeerTube); it gave me an opportunity to learn more about the ATProto ecosystem from chatting with the nice folks from Bluesky; I was able to meet writers from one of the best publications on the web today, 404 Media; and, it also provided a chance to spend time IRL with friends from the Fediverse – including the excellent Jeff Sikes, and also people I greatly respect and appreciate from WeDistribute, Sean and Damon.

A colorful guitar sculpture titled 'Vibrancy' by Craig Hein, displayed on a sidewalk with buildings in the background.
Guitar sculpture titled ‘Vibrancy’ by Craig Hein, located in downtown Austin

Anyway… I still haven’t actually been to SXSW 😄

This year, I did something better than that. Thank you to the Flipboard team for all your work in putting Fediverse House together!


  1. I was in Austin one year during the music festival, and managed to get to a couple of sessions, but I wasn’t in town specifically for the event, that was a surprise bonus. ↩︎
  2. Thank you to the Social Web Foundation for making my trip to Austin possible. ↩︎

https://

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https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/01/fediverse-house-at-sxsw-2025/

Andy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
ALT text detailsAndy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Aaron Rupar's post

@aaron.rupar Now would be a great time to consider setting setup a backup Mastodon.social account. Or your own server. No will shut you down here, and it be great to have duplex interactions with you.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Just shared my experience at Flipboard's Fediverse House at SXSW in Austin. I was honoured to join @miaq panel discussing community building on the open social web. Check out the video of our discussion.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/01/fed

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

I’ve worked in tech for many years, and one of the events that has been a constant part of the calendar is SXSW. I remember signing up for Twitter back in 2007 just after I heard about it while chatting in Roo Reynolds’ office at IBM, from a visitor who had been at SXSW where it first took off (referenced in a post back over here).

That was nearly 20 years ago now – and in all of that time, I never had the opportunity to go to SXSW for the tech part1 of the festival…

This year, our friends at Flipboard created a side event they called Fediverse House, as a eye-catching label for a series of talks and sessions around the open social web

[yes, it was broader than the Fediverse; some other platforms and topics were represented, too. It was great to be able to talk about the Fediverse]

Andy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
Image credit: Brooks Lawson @brooks

I was excited to be able to join the event2, and even more so, I was honoured to be asked to join a panel moderated by the wonderful Mia Quagliarello all about building communities on the new social web. I briefly mentioned this trip on the most recent Mastodon blog post update for our updates during March, but I’m now able to include more about the content here.

Here’s the video of our panel discussion, available on Flipboard’s PeerTube – or, on YouTube for those of you that are not yet Fediverse-enabled, or who want to watch on your TV or something 🙂 I hope I did an OK job, representing the good people of the different communities on the Fediverse. I know that my own experience and perspective is not a universal one and I do my best to reflect that when I talk about our spaces.

As well as this panel, the event included some fantastic talks from folks such as Molly White and Cory Doctorow (clips are on PeerTube); it gave me an opportunity to learn more about the ATProto ecosystem from chatting with the nice folks from Bluesky; I was able to meet writers from one of the best publications on the web today, 404 Media; and, it also provided a chance to spend time IRL with friends from the Fediverse – including the excellent Jeff Sikes, and also people I greatly respect and appreciate from WeDistribute, Sean and Damon.

A colorful guitar sculpture titled 'Vibrancy' by Craig Hein, displayed on a sidewalk with buildings in the background.
Guitar sculpture titled ‘Vibrancy’ by Craig Hein, located in downtown Austin

Anyway… I still haven’t actually been to SXSW 😄

This year, I did something better than that. Thank you to the Flipboard team for all your work in putting Fediverse House together!


  1. I was in Austin one year during the music festival, and managed to get to a couple of sessions, but I wasn’t in town specifically for the event, that was a surprise bonus. ↩︎
  2. Thank you to the Social Web Foundation for making my trip to Austin possible. ↩︎

https://

This server does not support sharing. Please visit .

https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/05/01/fediverse-house-at-sxsw-2025/

Andy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
ALT text detailsAndy Piper from Mastodon sitting on a couch alongside Rose Wang from Bluesky
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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

My relay instance for the evolved in a great way - more than 120 instances are already connected to boost your posts across the Fediverse.

If you're running / , , or any other software on the protocol that supports relay instances - feel free to join the relay! Hopefully also supports relay services soon! Of course is supported (for IPV6 only instances).

fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

Screenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
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Adam Dalliance

@pre@boing.world

Bluesky is cancelling accounts when foreign governments ask them to, and Threads is doing adverts soon.

The thing to understand about the corporate public messaging systems is that they do not exist to let you publish or to talk to people. That is not the point of them. That's at best just the bait laid to lure you into their trap.

They exist to make money for the shareholders. That's why Threads exists, that's why Blockchain Inc invested to keep Bluesky running.

Only one network exists in order to let people communicate as the point and reason for it's existence. Only one network has no shareholders and no owners.

Only one is fighting for the user, not the shareholder.

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

My relay instance for the evolved in a great way - more than 120 instances are already connected to boost your posts across the Fediverse.

If you're running / , , or any other software on the protocol that supports relay instances - feel free to join the relay! Hopefully also supports relay services soon! Of course is supported (for IPV6 only instances).

fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

Screenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

ThreadsでFediverse連携を視野に入れた規約変更が行われることについて、「自分の投稿が勝手に他のSNSに流されるようになる!Xとかに流されちゃうかも!!」といった誤った解釈が拡散されてしまって大パニックになっている。それに対して見当違いな対応策が流されてたりともうめちゃくちゃな状況🤪
いやFediverse共有の存在すら知らない人は何も心配することないのにw

しかし今年に入ってThreadsのFediverse対応に全く進展が見られなくなったのでやる気なくしたのかなと思ってたが、一応進めるつもりはあるんだろうか🤔

/ Threads利用規約(5/28)の変更点を新旧比較|Necie The Chappy @ ねしーのアリバイ【キャンプ&レザー チャンネル】 note.com/neciethechappy/n/n6d7

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Shoutout to @aral for suggesting I use "Accounts" instead of "Users" in the new FediDB!

It may seem like a trivial change, but it really conveys the federated nature of the Fediverse better.

One person can have multiple accounts across instances, and "Users" implies a centralized system.

Small language shifts like this help reinforce the decentralized ethos we're building.

❤️

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

ThreadsでFediverse連携を視野に入れた規約変更が行われることについて、「自分の投稿が勝手に他のSNSに流されるようになる!Xとかに流されちゃうかも!!」といった誤った解釈が拡散されてしまって大パニックになっている。それに対して見当違いな対応策が流されてたりともうめちゃくちゃな状況🤪
いやFediverse共有の存在すら知らない人は何も心配することないのにw

しかし今年に入ってThreadsのFediverse対応に全く進展が見られなくなったのでやる気なくしたのかなと思ってたが、一応進めるつもりはあるんだろうか🤔

/ Threads利用規約(5/28)の変更点を新旧比較|Necie The Chappy @ ねしーのアリバイ【キャンプ&レザー チャンネル】 note.com/neciethechappy/n/n6d7

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

ThreadsでFediverse連携を視野に入れた規約変更が行われることについて、「自分の投稿が勝手に他のSNSに流されるようになる!Xとかに流されちゃうかも!!」といった誤った解釈が拡散されてしまって大パニックになっている。それに対して見当違いな対応策が流されてたりともうめちゃくちゃな状況🤪
いやFediverse共有の存在すら知らない人は何も心配することないのにw

しかし今年に入ってThreadsのFediverse対応に全く進展が見られなくなったのでやる気なくしたのかなと思ってたが、一応進めるつもりはあるんだろうか🤔

/ Threads利用規約(5/28)の変更点を新旧比較|Necie The Chappy @ ねしーのアリバイ【キャンプ&レザー チャンネル】 note.com/neciethechappy/n/n6d7

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obrhoff

@obrhoff@mastodon.social

I'm not sure if I get Pixelfeed.

I like the idea, but most content is just images from Mastodon, which are taken out of context and displayed in an image feed.

Don't you want to have something that is solely dedicated to images instead of shoving you everything with an attached image from Mastodon onto your feed?

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Hope you're all doing well!

I just wanted to say how positively overwhelmed I am by all the responses from our community after our call for volunteers! 😊 Next week I'll figure out how to invite you all to Mattermost, and then we'll build a team. The 📣 call 📣 is still open, more responses are always welcome.

There's some discussion about how to learn from past situations, I promise that will be a longer blogpost in the future. For now, basics first!

Penguinone Bookmark

@kuropen@bmk.kuropen.org

#Betula徹底解説!自分だけのブックマーク基地を構築し、Fediverseと繋がる新時代へ

Fediverseにつながるよさそうなソーシャルブックマークを見つけたので運用してみる。初めてのエントリーはそれの日本語資料を。

,

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

My relay instance for the evolved in a great way - more than 120 instances are already connected to boost your posts across the Fediverse.

If you're running / , , or any other software on the protocol that supports relay instances - feel free to join the relay! Hopefully also supports relay services soon! Of course is supported (for IPV6 only instances).

fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

Screenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the overview page of fedi-relay.gyptazy.com showing more than 120 connected instances for a federated network within the Fediverse.
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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

ThreadsでFediverse連携を視野に入れた規約変更が行われることについて、「自分の投稿が勝手に他のSNSに流されるようになる!Xとかに流されちゃうかも!!」といった誤った解釈が拡散されてしまって大パニックになっている。それに対して見当違いな対応策が流されてたりともうめちゃくちゃな状況🤪
いやFediverse共有の存在すら知らない人は何も心配することないのにw

しかし今年に入ってThreadsのFediverse対応に全く進展が見られなくなったのでやる気なくしたのかなと思ってたが、一応進めるつもりはあるんだろうか🤔

/ Threads利用規約(5/28)の変更点を新旧比較|Necie The Chappy @ ねしーのアリバイ【キャンプ&レザー チャンネル】 note.com/neciethechappy/n/n6d7

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Tobi

@tobi@dz.social

Mal raus aus der Timeline, rein ins und Camp?

FediCamp 2025 – 15.–20. Juli im Wendland.
>ENTROPIE - The System!<

Zelte, Lagerfeuer, gute Leute aus dem Fediverse. Ein Chaos-Event als Geheimtipp – einfach zusammen abhängen, Ideen teilen, was bauen oder Urlaub. Alles für alle. Unser Internet!

Komm wie du bist. Mach mit, wenn du Lust hast. Oder chill und schau einfach nur.

Tickets & alle Infos: fedi.camp

FediCamp 2025 logo: Entropie-The system! Lines and whirls around the camp fire Clipart. Fediverse logo and Wendland emblem (a sun).
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/5/1(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

はもう 連携のデフォルト化&完全化はやる気がないのかなあ

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We’ve just uploaded a bunch of clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner panel at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025, featuring @evan, @mmasnick and @pcottle

We know the sound is super rough 😅 but many of these snippets deserve to be heard. Thanks for bearing with us.
They talk about:

- Solving the cold start problem
- Taking control back from billionaires
- The deal with Threads’ federation
- Keeping vibes sacred (and whole)

flipboard.video/c/fediverse.ho

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Threads changed it's terms of service, going into effect on May 28th.

It references "The Protocol" a LOT. In this case, it has to be the Fediverse.

More interoperability coming soon?🤔

help.instagram.com/76998365785

Tobi's avatar
Tobi

@tobi@dz.social

Mal raus aus der Timeline, rein ins und Camp?

FediCamp 2025 – 15.–20. Juli im Wendland.
>ENTROPIE - The System!<

Zelte, Lagerfeuer, gute Leute aus dem Fediverse. Ein Chaos-Event als Geheimtipp – einfach zusammen abhängen, Ideen teilen, was bauen oder Urlaub. Alles für alle. Unser Internet!

Komm wie du bist. Mach mit, wenn du Lust hast. Oder chill und schau einfach nur.

Tickets & alle Infos: fedi.camp

FediCamp 2025 logo: Entropie-The system! Lines and whirls around the camp fire Clipart. Fediverse logo and Wendland emblem (a sun).
ALT text detailsFediCamp 2025 logo: Entropie-The system! Lines and whirls around the camp fire Clipart. Fediverse logo and Wendland emblem (a sun).
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We’ve uploaded more clips from the conversations at the Fediverse House last month at SXSW, including:

@jasonkoebler on the perils of building a business on rented land

@parkerortolani's recommendation to publishers who want to get started in the fediverse

Gina Michnowicz’s advice to brands curious about the space

@jlouderb's call to creators seeking autonomy

That about does it for our roundup from Austin. Hope you enjoyed these videos and felt inspired by these open social words of wisdom.

See them all...

Fediverse House: flipboard.video/c/fediverse.ho

Dot Social: flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day you #beautiful #FediFriends! Just a reminder that tomorrow, May 1st (can't believe it's May already) at 0900 Eastern / UTC -4, we'll be speaking with @ChrisWere !

Just a reminder that Chris is a former #Youtuber, now exclusive to #Peertube and is on shows #Freebooters and #Space #Virgins: First Contact.

Please send me any questions you might have Chris!

Catch it #LIVE!
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

Or after the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We’ve uploaded more clips from the conversations at the Fediverse House last month at SXSW, including:

@jasonkoebler on the perils of building a business on rented land

@parkerortolani's recommendation to publishers who want to get started in the fediverse

Gina Michnowicz’s advice to brands curious about the space

@jlouderb's call to creators seeking autonomy

That about does it for our roundup from Austin. Hope you enjoyed these videos and felt inspired by these open social words of wisdom.

See them all...

Fediverse House: flipboard.video/c/fediverse.ho

Dot Social: flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»‘TheTrillionDollarDinner.Gov’ Registered Around Time of Trump’s Pay-to-Play Memecoin Dinner Announcement« 404media.co/thetrilliondollard

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Threads changed it's terms of service, going into effect on May 28th.

It references "The Protocol" a LOT. In this case, it has to be the Fediverse.

More interoperability coming soon?🤔

help.instagram.com/76998365785

Fedizen Fediverse News's avatar
Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»‘TheTrillionDollarDinner.Gov’ Registered Around Time of Trump’s Pay-to-Play Memecoin Dinner Announcement« 404media.co/thetrilliondollard

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

dansup's avatar
dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Shoutout to @aral for suggesting I use "Accounts" instead of "Users" in the new FediDB!

It may seem like a trivial change, but it really conveys the federated nature of the Fediverse better.

One person can have multiple accounts across instances, and "Users" implies a centralized system.

Small language shifts like this help reinforce the decentralized ethos we're building.

❤️

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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Der Dings

@aus_der_UBahn@norden.social

Ich bin dieses Vorurteil, Mastodon sei kompliziert, so leid. Warum lässt die @tazgetroete Menschen über soziale Netzwerke schreiben, die offensichtlich nur Bluesky kennen und all das loben, was im realisiert ist, bei Bluesky aber nur eine Willenserklärung darstellt?
taz.de/!6082228

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Shoutout to @aral for suggesting I use "Accounts" instead of "Users" in the new FediDB!

It may seem like a trivial change, but it really conveys the federated nature of the Fediverse better.

One person can have multiple accounts across instances, and "Users" implies a centralized system.

Small language shifts like this help reinforce the decentralized ethos we're building.

❤️

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

dansup's avatar
dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Shoutout to @aral for suggesting I use "Accounts" instead of "Users" in the new FediDB!

It may seem like a trivial change, but it really conveys the federated nature of the Fediverse better.

One person can have multiple accounts across instances, and "Users" implies a centralized system.

Small language shifts like this help reinforce the decentralized ethos we're building.

❤️

github.com/fedidb/fedidb-nuxt/

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Gina's avatar
Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ! ☕️

Just a quick update: I still intend on continuing Fosstodon and taking over admin tasks from @kev and @mike, together with some volunteers (more help is always welcome!). I spoke with K&M yesterday, they're very supportive of this. We have a longer meeting planned later this week.

I was a mod here a few years ago, so I have some insight in how things work. I'd like to keep things as is. I hope everyone will stay a bit longer while we work this out! 😊

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Another update!

I had a call with @kev and @mike yesterday. They took me through the admin workload and whoo. It's A LOT. It's seriously impressive how much they do in order to keep Fosstodon running, nice, and safe. They will stay on for a bit to help train successors. K&M THANK YOU again for all the hard work 👏👏👏

It's not going to be easy, and it will take a team, but it's doable. Immediately after this toot I'll post what I'll need and next steps! 1/2

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Gina's avatar
Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Another update!

I had a call with @kev and @mike yesterday. They took me through the admin workload and whoo. It's A LOT. It's seriously impressive how much they do in order to keep Fosstodon running, nice, and safe. They will stay on for a bit to help train successors. K&M THANK YOU again for all the hard work 👏👏👏

It's not going to be easy, and it will take a team, but it's doable. Immediately after this toot I'll post what I'll need and next steps! 1/2

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cyber4EDU e.V.

@cyber4EDU@digitalcourage.social

Nächste Woche ist es soweit. Wir sind bei folgendem Workshop dabei:

"Das Fediverse und seine sozialen Medien"
📅 06. Mai 2025 | 14:30 Uhr bis 16:30 Uhr
💻 Online via BigBlueButton

Wir von @neuSoM @wikimediaDE @wechange @cyber4EDU @uniinnsbruck

laden euch ein zum ersten Teil aus der Workshopreihe
"Sovereign. Sustainable. Digital. Digitale Souveränität nachhaltig stärken."
der Community Nachhaltige Digitalisierung des @bmuv

🔁

Info zur Anmeldung im Thread ⬇️



Das Sharepic enthält: 
- Logos der Community Nachhaltige Digitalisierung und des Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz 
- Icons von diversen Fediverse-Diensten 
- Titel und Datum der Veranstaltung: Das Fediverse und soziale Medien, am 06. Mai 2025 | 14:30 bis 16:30 Uhr.
ALT text detailsDas Sharepic enthält: - Logos der Community Nachhaltige Digitalisierung und des Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz - Icons von diversen Fediverse-Diensten - Titel und Datum der Veranstaltung: Das Fediverse und soziale Medien, am 06. Mai 2025 | 14:30 bis 16:30 Uhr.
Gina's avatar
Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Another update!

I had a call with @kev and @mike yesterday. They took me through the admin workload and whoo. It's A LOT. It's seriously impressive how much they do in order to keep Fosstodon running, nice, and safe. They will stay on for a bit to help train successors. K&M THANK YOU again for all the hard work 👏👏👏

It's not going to be easy, and it will take a team, but it's doable. Immediately after this toot I'll post what I'll need and next steps! 1/2

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Bloodaxe

@bloodaxe@fosstodon.org

People of the , I need some .

I'm looking to either self-host (ideally) or rent some related services. Namely , and possible . As more or less of a noob on these things, where do I go to get started and to gather the basics of what I need?

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Gina's avatar
Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ☕️ Another update!

I had a call with @kev and @mike yesterday. They took me through the admin workload and whoo. It's A LOT. It's seriously impressive how much they do in order to keep Fosstodon running, nice, and safe. They will stay on for a bit to help train successors. K&M THANK YOU again for all the hard work 👏👏👏

It's not going to be easy, and it will take a team, but it's doable. Immediately after this toot I'll post what I'll need and next steps! 1/2

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Franciscus :verified:

@FrankauLux@polyglot.city

Totally unscientific attempt to see how multilingual the fediverse is (or not).

please boost !!!

OptionVoters
1 speak only one language182 (26%)
I am fluent in two languages360 (52%)
I am fluent in more than 2 languages155 (22%)
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Threads changed it's terms of service, going into effect on May 28th.

It references "The Protocol" a LOT. In this case, it has to be the Fediverse.

More interoperability coming soon?🤔

help.instagram.com/76998365785

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/30(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"

news.elenarossini.com/this-is-

mentioning @jaredwhite @anildash @ghost @caseynewton @molly0xfff @404mediaco @Daojoan @theindex @dangillmor @ryanbroderick @micahflee @melaniebartos @kleisli

I'd love to hear what you think about

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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Bloodaxe

@bloodaxe@fosstodon.org

People of the , I need some .

I'm looking to either self-host (ideally) or rent some related services. Namely , and possible . As more or less of a noob on these things, where do I go to get started and to gather the basics of what I need?

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Hollo and @fedify are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Hollo's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're pleased to announce that has been included in the Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund program!

The @nivenly Foundation has launched a security bounty fund to support contributors who identify and help fix vulnerabilities in popular software. Both Fedify and @hollo are among the selected projects that meet their responsible security disclosure requirements.

This program will run from April–September 2025, with bounties of $250–$500 USD for high and critical security vulnerabilities.

We're honored to be recognized alongside other established fediverse projects like Mastodon, Misskey, and Lemmy. This further encourages our commitment to maintaining strong security practices.

If you're interested in contributing to Fedify's security, please follow our responsible disclosure process outlined in our SECURITY.md file.

Learn more about the program:

https://nivenly.org/blog/2025/04/01/nivenly-fediverse-security-fund/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! I hope all is going well today!

We've had a surprise addition to the #firesidefedishow Fedi show lineup!

I'd like to welcome, on Thursday May 1st at 0900 Eastern / UTC-4 @ChrisWere!

Chris is a former #Youtuber moved to the #Fediverse and now exclusively makes content for #Peertube. He has some fun channels called "Freebooters" and ... I really NEVER thought I'd type this, let alone to the world ... "Space Virgins: First Contact". See links respectively!

chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
expanse@video.thepolarbear.co.uk

Please let me know if you have any questions, thoughts, suggestions, for Chris! Else I hope everyone has a great rest of your day and we'll see you on the #Fediverse!

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

When do we get to start asking "Is it the year of the #Fediverse yet?" And I mean that in the kindest, most sincere way.

I know a lot of folks see the Linux motto of "Is it the year of Linux on the desktop?" as a joke. I see it as hope. I see it as we've all kept fighting and we got one more fighter. I see it as we KNOW we're gaining ground every single day and we'll do it tomorrow as well.

SO!

Has anyone YET said:

Is it the year of the Fediverse?

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #114« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #114 - This week's news:

- Drama around a Fosstodon moderator, leading to the admins of the Fosstodon server stepping down. I take a closer look on what this says about how instance selection works on the fediverse, and why this means more servers should have a federation policy
- NLnet announces their latest round of fundings, with a grant for Peertube and a new project build on top of Bonfire.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Just because 10 people on the Fediverse have certain norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics does NOT make these the culture of the Fediverse.

Not even if it were 100 people.

Not even if it were 1,000 people.

Consider what 1,000 people on the Fediverse represent — they are about 0.005% to 0.006% of the Fediverse!

No matter how loud this microscopic group of people scream, they still do not represent the (entire) Fediverse.

ozoned's avatar
ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net

When do we get to start asking "Is it the year of the #Fediverse yet?" And I mean that in the kindest, most sincere way.

I know a lot of folks see the Linux motto of "Is it the year of Linux on the desktop?" as a joke. I see it as hope. I see it as we've all kept fighting and we got one more fighter. I see it as we KNOW we're gaining ground every single day and we'll do it tomorrow as well.

SO!

Has anyone YET said:

Is it the year of the Fediverse?

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! I hope all is going well today!

We've had a surprise addition to the #firesidefedishow Fedi show lineup!

I'd like to welcome, on Thursday May 1st at 0900 Eastern / UTC-4 @ChrisWere!

Chris is a former #Youtuber moved to the #Fediverse and now exclusively makes content for #Peertube. He has some fun channels called "Freebooters" and ... I really NEVER thought I'd type this, let alone to the world ... "Space Virgins: First Contact". See links respectively!

chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
expanse@video.thepolarbear.co.uk

Please let me know if you have any questions, thoughts, suggestions, for Chris! Else I hope everyone has a great rest of your day and we'll see you on the #Fediverse!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #114 - This week's news:

- Drama around a Fosstodon moderator, leading to the admins of the Fosstodon server stepping down. I take a closer look on what this says about how instance selection works on the fediverse, and why this means more servers should have a federation policy
- NLnet announces their latest round of fundings, with a grant for Peertube and a new project build on top of Bonfire.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #114 - This week's news:

- Drama around a Fosstodon moderator, leading to the admins of the Fosstodon server stepping down. I take a closer look on what this says about how instance selection works on the fediverse, and why this means more servers should have a federation policy
- NLnet announces their latest round of fundings, with a grant for Peertube and a new project build on top of Bonfire.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Fediverse Report – #114« fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
487 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@self
@SimplyRecipes
@Semafor
@MTPR
@Golemde

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
487 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@self
@SimplyRecipes
@Semafor
@MTPR
@Golemde

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Things we can learn from the recent fosstodon moderation happenings.

The takeaway of the whole incident shouldn't be,

"THIS IS WHY MODERATION IS BAD BECAUSE MODS ARE BASICALLY SMALLER VERSIONS OF CENSORSHIP PEOPLE!"

Nor should it be takes like, paraphrasing here, but,

"I had to examine my stance as a moderator, and really examine the kind of community I want to foster, so as a result of this examination, I've concluded that the Fediverse is absolutely no different from anywhere else on the web because people start drama and people are passionate about things."

Despite those eye rollingly dull takes, we can learn something!

There's a few things we can learn from the whole thing.

1. Notifications are important. For offline people, having to wake up to an instance defederation one day seemingly at random isn't a good user experience. Defederations should be an option for email notifications people can check or uncheck.

What Fediverse projects have these kinds of notifications?

While not an email notification, still, glad to see others discussing this! github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

2. In app notifications are important. For this, I'd have placeholders where your friends mentions and stuff are, not home timeline, that say, this instance has been blocked, or this instance has been defederated, or something.

Again, I'd love to know what projects already do this, if any.

I did find this issue though about this very thing! github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

3. Taking time to craft a meaningful statement would be better than sharing Mastodon post links, well, unless you have an instance with a character limit such as mine. Seriously, instances should be giant walls of text. I'm not joking! It's been proven, over and over again, that short threads are just a bad user experience waiting to happen, but I've long since learned that tech people don't like to make things easier on users so, let's keep chucking on people! I'm sure it will all work out if nothing changes, but moving on,

I haven't found a listing that lists these kinds of instances/communities. Anyone know of such a database?

4. More projects should start pointing to well ran community wiki's on their homepages or similar.

Community documentation is especially good for things that need quick updates and people need to know where exits are. If you don't want to maintain your own Fedi documentation, link to strong community wikis.

Along that same line, if you literally built a Fediverse thing, provide links to strong, non-technical, documentation of your thing! That shows passion, and it gives back. I haven't seen any project link to the @FediTips website on any official websites and they do fantastic documentation work.

My underrepresented Fedi resource find of the weak is actually this one! thefedi.wiki/

If I have more thoughts, I'll edit this post. I've already read 3 blog posts on the subject by privileged dudes that painted this whole issue as drama, and they aren't worth linking to, honestly! You can find them really easily by just reading the hashtag though.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

There are also cultures on the Fediverse associated with specific communities.

Cultures with their own norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

There are different mass cultures on the Fediverse.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Lemmy.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Pixelfed.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Misskey.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Friendica.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114225

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Just because 10 people on the Fediverse have certain norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics does NOT make these the culture of the Fediverse.

Not even if it were 100 people.

Not even if it were 1,000 people.

Consider what 1,000 people on the Fediverse represent — they are about 0.005% to 0.006% of the Fediverse!

No matter how loud this microscopic group of people scream, they still do not represent the (entire) Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

There is no such thing as FEDIVERSE CULTURE.

The Fediverse does not have a (single) culture.

The Fediverse is made of many many different cultures.

There are Fediverse cultureS (plural).

...

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The totally decentralised was down. Again. I can tell you about that because here in the we actually ARE decentralised. It’s that simple :)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

There are also cultures on the Fediverse associated with specific communities.

Cultures with their own norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

There are different mass cultures on the Fediverse.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Lemmy.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Pixelfed.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Misskey.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Friendica.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114225

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Just because 10 people on the Fediverse have certain norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics does NOT make these the culture of the Fediverse.

Not even if it were 100 people.

Not even if it were 1,000 people.

Consider what 1,000 people on the Fediverse represent — they are about 0.005% to 0.006% of the Fediverse!

No matter how loud this microscopic group of people scream, they still do not represent the (entire) Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Just because 10 people on the Fediverse have certain norms, fashions, traditions, preferences, and politics does NOT make these the culture of the Fediverse.

Not even if it were 100 people.

Not even if it were 1,000 people.

Consider what 1,000 people on the Fediverse represent — they are about 0.005% to 0.006% of the Fediverse!

No matter how loud this microscopic group of people scream, they still do not represent the (entire) Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

There is no such thing as FEDIVERSE CULTURE.

The Fediverse does not have a (single) culture.

The Fediverse is made of many many different cultures.

There are Fediverse cultureS (plural).

...

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're still working to shake people and organisations free from the hold Big Tech has imposed on them.

We don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

If you want to help us, start simple. Share word of the open social web with the people around you!

Together, we can rethink social media.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're still working to shake people and organisations free from the hold Big Tech has imposed on them.

We don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

If you want to help us, start simple. Share word of the open social web with the people around you!

Together, we can rethink social media.

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The totally decentralised was down. Again. I can tell you about that because here in the we actually ARE decentralised. It’s that simple :)

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The totally decentralised was down. Again. I can tell you about that because here in the we actually ARE decentralised. It’s that simple :)

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The totally decentralised was down. Again. I can tell you about that because here in the we actually ARE decentralised. It’s that simple :)

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The totally decentralised was down. Again. I can tell you about that because here in the we actually ARE decentralised. It’s that simple :)

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

For those who want to watch yesterday's live chat on Fireside Fedi, here’s the link to the full video. We talked about the BSD systems, FediMeteo, snac, the BSD Cafe, the Open Source world, the Fediverse and... spaghetti

video.firesidefedi.live/w/vSo8

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

こんなのもあったのか

新時代の分散型SNS「Concrnt(コンカレント)」を始めよう!|akiRAM note.com/akiram_vr/n/nfe5419e4

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

こんなのもあったのか

新時代の分散型SNS「Concrnt(コンカレント)」を始めよう!|akiRAM note.com/akiram_vr/n/nfe5419e4

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

素晴らしい :clapping:

新しい分散/連合型SNS「Pulsate」を開発している - /dev/sdR2 laminne.hatenablog.jp/entry/20

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/29(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Gina

@Gina@fosstodon.org

Goodmorning and ! ☕️

Just a quick update: I still intend on continuing Fosstodon and taking over admin tasks from @kev and @mike, together with some volunteers (more help is always welcome!). I spoke with K&M yesterday, they're very supportive of this. We have a longer meeting planned later this week.

I was a mod here a few years ago, so I have some insight in how things work. I'd like to keep things as is. I hope everyone will stay a bit longer while we work this out! 😊

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Things we can learn from the recent fosstodon moderation happenings.

The takeaway of the whole incident shouldn't be,

"THIS IS WHY MODERATION IS BAD BECAUSE MODS ARE BASICALLY SMALLER VERSIONS OF CENSORSHIP PEOPLE!"

Nor should it be takes like, paraphrasing here, but,

"I had to examine my stance as a moderator, and really examine the kind of community I want to foster, so as a result of this examination, I've concluded that the Fediverse is absolutely no different from anywhere else on the web because people start drama and people are passionate about things."

Despite those eye rollingly dull takes, we can learn something!

There's a few things we can learn from the whole thing.

1. Notifications are important. For offline people, having to wake up to an instance defederation one day seemingly at random isn't a good user experience. Defederations should be an option for email notifications people can check or uncheck.

What Fediverse projects have these kinds of notifications?

While not an email notification, still, glad to see others discussing this! github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

2. In app notifications are important. For this, I'd have placeholders where your friends mentions and stuff are, not home timeline, that say, this instance has been blocked, or this instance has been defederated, or something.

Again, I'd love to know what projects already do this, if any.

I did find this issue though about this very thing! github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

3. Taking time to craft a meaningful statement would be better than sharing Mastodon post links, well, unless you have an instance with a character limit such as mine. Seriously, instances should be giant walls of text. I'm not joking! It's been proven, over and over again, that short threads are just a bad user experience waiting to happen, but I've long since learned that tech people don't like to make things easier on users so, let's keep chucking on people! I'm sure it will all work out if nothing changes, but moving on,

I haven't found a listing that lists these kinds of instances/communities. Anyone know of such a database?

4. More projects should start pointing to well ran community wiki's on their homepages or similar.

Community documentation is especially good for things that need quick updates and people need to know where exits are. If you don't want to maintain your own Fedi documentation, link to strong community wikis.

Along that same line, if you literally built a Fediverse thing, provide links to strong, non-technical, documentation of your thing! That shows passion, and it gives back. I haven't seen any project link to the @FediTips website on any official websites and they do fantastic documentation work.

My underrepresented Fedi resource find of the weak is actually this one! thefedi.wiki/

If I have more thoughts, I'll edit this post. I've already read 3 blog posts on the subject by privileged dudes that painted this whole issue as drama, and they aren't worth linking to, honestly! You can find them really easily by just reading the hashtag though.

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org

>

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org

>

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Going live in a few minutes with my friend Luis, to talk about the fediverse and setting up our own twitch-like platform. Join and bring beer and comments.

Ironic link here:

youtube.com/live/mEMi49VpTEo?f

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

The end is nigh for #fosstodon.

https://kevquirk.com/blog/my-thoughts-on-the-fosstodon-drama

https://mikestone.me/2025-04-28-do-what-you-love

#fediverse

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

It's nice to finally see @kev and @mike make statements about the drama that happened on however, the sad part is to see that they are both likely stepping away. They will either shut the instance down completely or possibly let others take it over to keep it alive.

Regardless, there will be a lot of people that will end up needing/wanting to find a new instance to call home, and that's not a fun experience here on the

With regards to them both stepping away, regardless of how it's done, I get it, totally.

I ran along with @beardedtechguy and while it was a ton of fun at times, it was indeed a LOT of work, and it was quite costly, even as a small server with only a couple hundred users. I can't imagine the work and the costs associated with a server that has nearly 10,000 users and is almost 8 years old.

I certainly wish Kevin and Mike both the best of luck in whatever decision they make and I hope all of those that decide to move to another instance or may end up being forced to move to another instance are able to move without much hassle or issues. This is definitely one place Mastodon needs to get much better at if it ever wants to be mainstream and truly successful in a larger fashion.

For anyone who wants to read those statements I mentioned in the beginning, you can do so via the links below.

From Kev: kevquirk.com/blog/my-thoughts-

From Mike: mikestone.me/2025-04-28-do-wha

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

TRY #2 - Thank you again to @stefano for @admin and for joining me today on Fireside Fedi Episode 12!

You can find the links to the VOD and Fedicast below:

https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/vSo87e6Vtd2yQJ6pZj8raj

https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/stefano-marinelli-fedimeteo-and-bsdcafe

#meteo #meteorology #meteorologists #fedimeteointerviews #fedi #fediverse #interview #peoples #fediverse #fedi #peopleoverplatforms #protocolsnotplatforms

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Zef Hemel

@zef@hachyderm.io

I’m deliberately not digging into whatever happened at Fosstodon, but whatever its impact — it’s fairly contained, because the is pretty decentralized which limits the blast radius. This is a good thing.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We’ve just uploaded a bunch of clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner panel at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025, featuring @evan, @mmasnick and @pcottle

We know the sound is super rough 😅 but many of these snippets deserve to be heard. Thanks for bearing with us.
They talk about:

- Solving the cold start problem
- Taking control back from billionaires
- The deal with Threads’ federation
- Keeping vibes sacred (and whole)

flipboard.video/c/fediverse.ho

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We’ve just uploaded a bunch of clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner panel at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025, featuring @evan, @mmasnick and @pcottle

We know the sound is super rough 😅 but many of these snippets deserve to be heard. Thanks for bearing with us.
They talk about:

- Solving the cold start problem
- Taking control back from billionaires
- The deal with Threads’ federation
- Keeping vibes sacred (and whole)

flipboard.video/c/fediverse.ho

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tivasyk

@tivasyk@mycrowd.ca

quote | «The last point I'll make is this - the fedi is supposed to be a friendly, welcoming online space, right? But the fact is, it isn't. It's just like everywhere else online - the vocal minority are just as loud, and just as obnoxious as everywhere else».

that is a fact. some of the liberty loving nerds are just as much racist, sexist, agist assholes as the next guy out there, they just pick a different target for a different reason, but the same cruelty and selfishness show through.

https://kevquirk.com/blog/my-thoughts-on-the-fosstodon-drama

#fediverse
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RxBrad

@RxBrad@mastodon.rxbrad.com

I get that & the is decentralized and all...

But outside of hosting your own domain...

It feels like you *need* to use the centralized mastodon.social domain. Otherwise, your server is just one cancelled mod or one unappreciated admin's mental breakdown away from blowing the fuck up.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Fireside Fedi Episode 12 is live right now! Don't miss out on my conversation with @stefano the creator of @admin and "barista" of bsd.cafe!

Catch it live: #Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #bsd #cafe #bsdCafe #fedimeteo #weather #barista #episode

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Tino Eberl ✅

@tinoeberl@mastodon.online

Übrigens, war in der Nacht zu Freitag für etwa eine Stunde weitgehend offline.

Nur Nutzerinnen und Nutzer mit eigenem Personal Data Server waren nicht betroffen. Der Vorfall zeigt, dass Bluesky trotz dezentraler Ambitionen stark zentralisiert bleibt. Die Kritik daran wächst, während Plattformen wie echte schon praktizieren.

heise.de/news/Bluesky-vorueber

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💚Yureii💚

@nekoow7@mastodon.social

Hello I'm sorry if I look hopeless but I really need some help with getting supplies like catfood,extra water containers, emergency light batteries, N95 Masks etc🙏🏻🥺
One thing is what scary is Frequent Earthquake happening triggered Active Volcanoes here in
PLEASE UR KIND SUPPORT & PRAYERS IS DESPERATELY NEED.😭 BOOST is very appreciated.

🔹GCash: 09694696854

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

For those of you on Fosstodon (UPDATED)

UPDATE, April 30: there are some encouraging changes happening at Fosstodon. That's good! So, I've updated this post accordingly -- and added a new reply about the Nazi bar analogy

Still, even though things are much more hopeful now than a week ago, it's still too early to know how things will work out. So here's a few thoughts for people who are on Fosstodon ...

1) let your new admins know what direction you want to see the instance moving in -- and, if you've got the time, consider offering to help!

2) if you're still considering potentially moving, now's a good time to start exploring. It really is hard to pick a compatible instance, and you'll want to take the time to scope things out. Don't feel like your next choice is necessarily your permanent new home -- you can always treat it as an interim and move again if necessary. Asking friends for recommendations is a great place to start but not bulletproof (would you have recommended fosstodon if somebody had asked you about it a month ago?) ...Resources for choosing the right fediverse instances has links to directories and instance catalogs that can help you find out more

3) You can set up new accounts on other instances without moving -- so this is a good way to explore. One option is to export the list of people you're following (on the Preferences / Import and Export tab ), and import it on your new account. Or, if you feel like you're following too many people, this can also be a good time to experiment -- either start from scratch, or edit the CSV file before importing. You'll probably also want to export-and-import your blocklists, mutelists, domain blocks, and lists if you have any. Unfortunately there isn't any way to export and import your filters, so you'll need to recreate those manually.

4) If you're planning on "migrating" your account, make sure to read Cutie City's guide to Migrating Servers and Erin Kissane's Notes From a Mastodon Migration first to avoid unpleaant surprises.

It really sucks that Mastodon migration doesn't let you move your posts, but things are getting better. Check out Posty and Slurp

5) if you're up for having your own instance, it's really worth checking out GoToSocial. My experience with gotosocial.thenexus.today: setup and configuration were straightforward and well-documented, and upgrades have been smooth. There are also hosted options available. And, Slurp works really well with GoToSocial! If you decide to stay on Fosstodon, you can either keep it around as a secondary account ... or just view it as an interesting experiment and delete it.

Tino Eberl ✅'s avatar
Tino Eberl ✅

@tinoeberl@mastodon.online

Übrigens, war in der Nacht zu Freitag für etwa eine Stunde weitgehend offline.

Nur Nutzerinnen und Nutzer mit eigenem Personal Data Server waren nicht betroffen. Der Vorfall zeigt, dass Bluesky trotz dezentraler Ambitionen stark zentralisiert bleibt. Die Kritik daran wächst, während Plattformen wie echte schon praktizieren.

heise.de/news/Bluesky-vorueber

💚Yureii💚's avatar
💚Yureii💚

@nekoow7@mastodon.social

Hello I'm sorry if I look hopeless but I really need some help with getting supplies like catfood,extra water containers, emergency light batteries, N95 Masks etc🙏🏻🥺
One thing is what scary is Frequent Earthquake happening triggered Active Volcanoes here in
PLEASE UR KIND SUPPORT & PRAYERS IS DESPERATELY NEED.😭 BOOST is very appreciated.

🔹GCash: 09694696854

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Fireside Fedi Episode 12 is live right now! Don't miss out on my conversation with @stefano the creator of @admin and "barista" of bsd.cafe!

Catch it live: #Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #bsd #cafe #bsdCafe #fedimeteo #weather #barista #episode

RxBrad's avatar
RxBrad

@RxBrad@mastodon.rxbrad.com

I get that & the is decentralized and all...

But outside of hosting your own domain...

It feels like you *need* to use the centralized mastodon.social domain. Otherwise, your server is just one cancelled mod or one unappreciated admin's mental breakdown away from blowing the fuck up.

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Fireside Fedi Episode 12 is live right now! Don't miss out on my conversation with @stefano the creator of @admin and "barista" of bsd.cafe!

Catch it live: #Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #bsd #cafe #bsdCafe #fedimeteo #weather #barista #episode

Lara's avatar
Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Erfahrungswerte gesucht! Bitte boostern!

Die Mitgliederkartei des ist alphabetisch sortiert worden. Eine geografische nach Mitgliedern aus Ortsgruppen ist daher nicht möglich (🤯).

Als lokale beschert uns das 1000% Mehrarbeit - oder kennt ihr noch weitere Möglichkeiten der ortsgebundenen Recherche ohne jede Einzelperson anfragen zu müssen?

Àlex Duran's avatar
Àlex Duran

@alexduran@mastodon.economiasocial.org

🚨 Apagada general a la península.

Emergència general.

Diuen que ens informem a través dels canals oficials, principalment .

Però els canals d'informació PÚBLICS han de ser a plataformes PRIVADES que hi restringeixen l'accès?

Edito: he inclòs hashtags

Àlex Duran's avatar
Àlex Duran

@alexduran@mastodon.economiasocial.org

🚨 Apagada general a la península.

Emergència general.

Diuen que ens informem a través dels canals oficials, principalment .

Però els canals d'informació PÚBLICS han de ser a plataformes PRIVADES que hi restringeixen l'accès?

Edito: he inclòs hashtags

tivasyk's avatar
tivasyk

@tivasyk@mycrowd.ca

quote | «The last point I'll make is this - the fedi is supposed to be a friendly, welcoming online space, right? But the fact is, it isn't. It's just like everywhere else online - the vocal minority are just as loud, and just as obnoxious as everywhere else».

that is a fact. some of the liberty loving nerds are just as much racist, sexist, agist assholes as the next guy out there, they just pick a different target for a different reason, but the same cruelty and selfishness show through.

https://kevquirk.com/blog/my-thoughts-on-the-fosstodon-drama

#fediverse
Alexey Skobkin's avatar
Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@gts.skobk.in

Why are you using "unlisted" posts or replies?

P.S. Please boost.

#vote #survey #Fediverse #research

OptionVoters
To avoid leaking my posts and against stalking4 (8%)
To avoid cluttering feeds of others with replies21 (43%)
To avoid showing up in public feeds21 (43%)
To make my profile page look clean3 (6%)
Webb Zhang's avatar
Webb Zhang

@webb@androiddev.social

Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce that after more than two years of development, has decided to open source. All the codes will be open. Welcome to check it out.
At present, the main technology stack of Fread is as follows: Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, kotlin-inject, Voyager, Compose-imageloader, Jetpack Room, ktor.

github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread

Chris's avatar
Chris

@chrisafk@fosstodon.org

It would be really nice to be able to import/export word filters on . Not sure why this functionality isn't there. Perhaps a feature request is in order.

Alexey Skobkin's avatar
Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@gts.skobk.in

Why are you using "unlisted" posts or replies?

P.S. Please boost.

#vote #survey #Fediverse #research

OptionVoters
To avoid leaking my posts and against stalking4 (8%)
To avoid cluttering feeds of others with replies21 (43%)
To avoid showing up in public feeds21 (43%)
To make my profile page look clean3 (6%)
Konstantin Weddige's avatar
Konstantin Weddige

@weddige@gruene.social

Convincing people and organizations to join the can be a frustrating undertaking.

A variation of the XKCD "standards" comic (https://xkcd.com/927/):

Title: "Digital sovereignty—How it's going?"

Panel 1: "Situation: The Fediverse exists"
Panel 2: "The US platforms have too much power! We need a European social media plattform!" "Yeah!"
Panel 3: "Situation: Follow us on Bluesky! (In addition to X, FB and Instagram)"
ALT text detailsA variation of the XKCD "standards" comic (https://xkcd.com/927/): Title: "Digital sovereignty—How it's going?" Panel 1: "Situation: The Fediverse exists" Panel 2: "The US platforms have too much power! We need a European social media plattform!" "Yeah!" Panel 3: "Situation: Follow us on Bluesky! (In addition to X, FB and Instagram)"
Alexey Skobkin's avatar
Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@gts.skobk.in

Why are you using "unlisted" posts or replies?

P.S. Please boost.

#vote #survey #Fediverse #research

OptionVoters
To avoid leaking my posts and against stalking4 (8%)
To avoid cluttering feeds of others with replies21 (43%)
To avoid showing up in public feeds21 (43%)
To make my profile page look clean3 (6%)
Ashley Marie's avatar
Ashley Marie

@theashleymarie29@pixelfed.social

Pushing through 🌱

#silentsunday #PlumIsland #WildlifeRefuge #Massachusetts #MA #S25Ultra #photo #nature #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #amateurphotography #photography #flowers #spring #growth #pixelfed #fediverse
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/28(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I need to test another feature of @badgefed@vocalcat.com who is available right now and wants a badge from @badgefed@badges.vocalcat.com ?

Help me test decentralized badges.

Chris's avatar
Chris

@chrisafk@fosstodon.org

It would be really nice to be able to import/export word filters on . Not sure why this functionality isn't there. Perhaps a feature request is in order.

Anders Thoresson's avatar
Anders Thoresson

@anders@thoresson.social

“Why did you choose Mastodon and not Bluesky?” This is my answer to that question. It begins with a law from the turn of the millennium that was initially described as a failure, takes a path through domain names I've owned for nearly three decades, a need to test the winds, and ultimately lands on the fact that right now, I prioritize “decentralized” over “decentralizable” as a matter of principle.

anders.thoresson.se/post/2025/

Webb Zhang's avatar
Webb Zhang

@webb@androiddev.social

Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce that after more than two years of development, has decided to open source. All the codes will be open. Welcome to check it out.
At present, the main technology stack of Fread is as follows: Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, kotlin-inject, Voyager, Compose-imageloader, Jetpack Room, ktor.

github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread

Danny Garside's avatar
Danny Garside

@da5nsy@social.coop

Anyone got recommendations for / servers which focus on but recognise it as inherently political and celebrate the way it intersects with other activist communities?

Context: lots of folks seem to be feeling like has shown it doesn't align with their values, but I don't know where to recommend as an alternative.

Nicolas Borboën's avatar
Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
ALT text detailshttps://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
Nicolas Borboën's avatar
Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
ALT text detailshttps://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
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steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

@ivory @tapbots Are there plans for supporting Markdown posts?

Screenshot shows how this Markdown post looks in Ivory:

https://suigow.xyz/@mookie/statuses/01JSWFFFJJY71SV02B87R5M1BA

#ivory #fediverse

steve mookie kong's avatar
steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

So, I built a new #GoToSocial instance and have migrated back. A few things have brought me back since my last GoToSocial instance:

  • Editing of statuses. This is one of the big ones and it arrived in v0.18.0. In the past, I had to delete and repost -- a lot since I make a lot of mistakes. Being able to edit is a big thing.
  • MFA. More security is always best.
  • Ivory support. Nothing that the GoToSocial folks control, but @ivory finally got support for alphanumeric post ID's which means that I can finally use it with GoToSocial.

This is on top of previous things that I liked about GoToSocial:

  • Ease of maintenance. It's so easy to install, so easy to maintain and easy to backup.
  • Low system requirements. I can run it on a low cost VPS.
  • Pretty profile page. I really like the profile page layout on GoToSocial vs #Mastodon. The GoToSocial profile is clean and is completely focused on the person. The Mastodon profile is a bit messy with instance stuff in the left and right columns; and profile in the center.

There's some stuff I'm still looking forward on GoToSocial. The biggest one would be the ability to prune posts, both personal and for instance.

#GoToSocialAdmin #MastoAdmin #Fediverse

Ashley Marie's avatar
Ashley Marie

@theashleymarie29@pixelfed.social

Pushing through 🌱

#silentsunday #PlumIsland #WildlifeRefuge #Massachusetts #MA #S25Ultra #photo #nature #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #amateurphotography #photography #flowers #spring #growth #pixelfed #fediverse
Nicolas Borboën's avatar
Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
ALT text detailshttps://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

I know most people dislike AI on the Fediverse, but we really do need an AI on the Fediverse to deal with the spam problems.

I work for Meta, and do you think we spend all day, every day, removing spam?

NO. - We have an AI for that.

The only time I see spam is when someone appeals. You'd be surprised on how entitled people feel to post, junk. Beyond that, we mostly deal with normal junk, and spam is generally a low issue.

Nicolas Borboën's avatar
Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
ALT text detailshttps://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
Nicolas Borboën's avatar
Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
ALT text detailshttps://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
Axel Knauf's avatar
Axel Knauf

@id@fedi.4x31.dev

With the recent release of GoToSocial v0.19.0 it was time for an uprade.

https://codeberg.org/superseriousbusiness/gotosocial/releases/tag/v0.19.0

I am running GTS as podman container behind Caddy which does SSL termination (and all the LetsEncrypt magic!). And the upgrade procedure from v0.18.3 was as smooth as can be:

I stopped the current container, made a backup from my sqlite.db, upgraded the tag in compose.yaml and restarted the whole thing:

podman stop gotosocial
cp data/sqlite.db backups/sqlite.db-20250427

vim compose.yaml
# change tag from 0.18.3 to 0.19.0, save, quit

podman-compose up -d
podman logs -f gotosocial

Since I am running a small single-user instance all DB migrations were finished within seconds and I was able to log into my new settings panel to finally revoke old OAuth tokens that I had issued to all kinds of clients when I was looking for a decent web client that satisfies my needs. For me, this is a self-hosted installation of phanpy.social (which also had a new release!).

Esp. with all the ambiguous discussion around moderators/defederation on my prior instance I am happy to be selfhosting for a few weeks. This made it easier to now set up an official account migration notice redirecting to this one here.

This is definitely another advantage of the fediverse: The decentralised nature makes it easy to move accounts from one instance to another, it's built into the protocol!

A big thanks to the @gotosocial team, @phanpy and everybody who makes the fediverse a nice place to be. You rock! <3

#GoToSocial #SelfHosting #SelfHosted #FediVerse #PhanpySocial

Danny Garside's avatar
Danny Garside

@da5nsy@social.coop

Anyone got recommendations for / servers which focus on but recognise it as inherently political and celebrate the way it intersects with other activist communities?

Context: lots of folks seem to be feeling like has shown it doesn't align with their values, but I don't know where to recommend as an alternative.

Anders Thoresson's avatar
Anders Thoresson

@anders@thoresson.social

“Why did you choose Mastodon and not Bluesky?” This is my answer to that question. It begins with a law from the turn of the millennium that was initially described as a failure, takes a path through domain names I've owned for nearly three decades, a need to test the winds, and ultimately lands on the fact that right now, I prioritize “decentralized” over “decentralizable” as a matter of principle.

anders.thoresson.se/post/2025/

Muzyrja's avatar
Muzyrja

@Muzyrja@digitalcourage.social

Hello 👋 My name is Zhanna. I was born in Ukraine into a ukranian-russian family, spend more than half of my life in Germany. Now I live in Spain in Andalusia. I'm and looking forward to meeting new people.

For now I'm a full-time mother of two young people (4 and 5) and interested in blogpost and and I get almost nothing done during the day. Also I'm trying to learn Spanish without much success.

I would like to post some from the mountains where I live now.

The beach of Málaga in Andalusia. It's me with my kids.
ALT text detailsThe beach of Málaga in Andalusia. It's me with my kids.
Muzyrja's avatar
Muzyrja

@Muzyrja@digitalcourage.social

Hello 👋 My name is Zhanna. I was born in Ukraine into a ukranian-russian family, spend more than half of my life in Germany. Now I live in Spain in Andalusia. I'm and looking forward to meeting new people.

For now I'm a full-time mother of two young people (4 and 5) and interested in blogpost and and I get almost nothing done during the day. Also I'm trying to learn Spanish without much success.

I would like to post some from the mountains where I live now.

The beach of Málaga in Andalusia. It's me with my kids.
ALT text detailsThe beach of Málaga in Andalusia. It's me with my kids.
Tealk's avatar
Tealk

@Tealk@rollenspiel.social

Die -Website ist live! :rm_party:

Alle Infos zum diesjährigen Fedicamp findest du jetzt online:
📅 Termine, 📍 Location, Programm und vieles mehr!

🎫 Plätze können ab sofort gebucht werden – sichere dir deinen Spot und sei Teil dieses einzigartigen Events!

🌐 fedi.camp/
🎮 2025.fedi.camp/

Wir freuen uns auf dich – lass uns gemeinsam ein unvergessliches Camp erleben! :rm_love:

Tealk's avatar
Tealk

@Tealk@rollenspiel.social

Die -Website ist live! :rm_party:

Alle Infos zum diesjährigen Fedicamp findest du jetzt online:
📅 Termine, 📍 Location, Programm und vieles mehr!

🎫 Plätze können ab sofort gebucht werden – sichere dir deinen Spot und sei Teil dieses einzigartigen Events!

🌐 fedi.camp/
🎮 2025.fedi.camp/

Wir freuen uns auf dich – lass uns gemeinsam ein unvergessliches Camp erleben! :rm_love:

Apeironisim's avatar
Apeironisim

@AtomZ@m.cmx.im

大家好, 现在已经决定开源了,欢迎大家查看代码提交 PR。

Fread 经历了两年多的开发,从开始到现在一直免费使用,之前由于没考虑好到底是付费下载还是免费所以闭源,仓库里也有很多敏感数据一直没法开源,现在主要功能都开发的差不多了,也是时候开源出来了。

虽然这种项目大部分都是业务代码,但是 Fread 还是有些独特之处的,首先使用的是 Kotlin Multiplatform 和 Compose Multiplatform 做跨平台,目前像 Fread 这么复杂的产品使用这样技术栈的其实很少,并且这是比较新的技术,这点 Fread 有很多参考意义。
另外 Fread 因为要兼容多个社交平台以及混合 Feeds,所以架构设计上下了点功夫,目前可以从架构上兼容这些短博客协议。

总之,虽然确实希望通过 Fread 赚钱,但我更希望自己开发了这么久的 App 有更多的人使用和喜欢。

@board@ovo.st @board@2-5.cc @worldboard@ovo.st @worldboard@2-5.cc

github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread

Tealk's avatar
Tealk

@Tealk@rollenspiel.social

Die -Website ist live! :rm_party:

Alle Infos zum diesjährigen Fedicamp findest du jetzt online:
📅 Termine, 📍 Location, Programm und vieles mehr!

🎫 Plätze können ab sofort gebucht werden – sichere dir deinen Spot und sei Teil dieses einzigartigen Events!

🌐 fedi.camp/
🎮 2025.fedi.camp/

Wir freuen uns auf dich – lass uns gemeinsam ein unvergessliches Camp erleben! :rm_love:

captain's avatar
captain

@captain@chaos.tips

Hallo liebes .
Ich bin auch mal und freue auf einen regen Austausch.

Meine Interessen:
Photovoltaik und Home Automation, Low Energy Computing und alles, was mit Technik zu tun hat.
Ansonsten interessiere ich mich leider auch für Politik, die einen ja mittlerweile nur noch runterzieht.

Außerdem lege ich täglich mal ein Ei, sonntags auch mal 2!

Graham Perrin's avatar
Graham Perrin

@grahamperrin@bsd.cafe

Good morning .

What's wrong with this picture?

Screenshot of a website with the phrases "LET'S CONNECT ONLINE" and "Hello, fellow educators …". (I obscured the person's identity.)
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a website with the phrases "LET'S CONNECT ONLINE" and "Hello, fellow educators …". (I obscured the person's identity.)
Graham Perrin's avatar
Graham Perrin

@grahamperrin@bsd.cafe

Good morning .

What's wrong with this picture?

Screenshot of a website with the phrases "LET'S CONNECT ONLINE" and "Hello, fellow educators …". (I obscured the person's identity.)
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a website with the phrases "LET'S CONNECT ONLINE" and "Hello, fellow educators …". (I obscured the person's identity.)
Apeironisim's avatar
Apeironisim

@AtomZ@m.cmx.im

大家好, 现在已经决定开源了,欢迎大家查看代码提交 PR。

Fread 经历了两年多的开发,从开始到现在一直免费使用,之前由于没考虑好到底是付费下载还是免费所以闭源,仓库里也有很多敏感数据一直没法开源,现在主要功能都开发的差不多了,也是时候开源出来了。

虽然这种项目大部分都是业务代码,但是 Fread 还是有些独特之处的,首先使用的是 Kotlin Multiplatform 和 Compose Multiplatform 做跨平台,目前像 Fread 这么复杂的产品使用这样技术栈的其实很少,并且这是比较新的技术,这点 Fread 有很多参考意义。
另外 Fread 因为要兼容多个社交平台以及混合 Feeds,所以架构设计上下了点功夫,目前可以从架构上兼容这些短博客协议。

总之,虽然确实希望通过 Fread 赚钱,但我更希望自己开发了这么久的 App 有更多的人使用和喜欢。

@board@ovo.st @board@2-5.cc @worldboard@ovo.st @worldboard@2-5.cc

github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread

theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
The Nexus of Privacy's avatar
The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

For those of you on Fosstodon (UPDATED)

UPDATE, April 30: there are some encouraging changes happening at Fosstodon. That's good! So, I've updated this post accordingly -- and added a new reply about the Nazi bar analogy

Still, even though things are much more hopeful now than a week ago, it's still too early to know how things will work out. So here's a few thoughts for people who are on Fosstodon ...

1) let your new admins know what direction you want to see the instance moving in -- and, if you've got the time, consider offering to help!

2) if you're still considering potentially moving, now's a good time to start exploring. It really is hard to pick a compatible instance, and you'll want to take the time to scope things out. Don't feel like your next choice is necessarily your permanent new home -- you can always treat it as an interim and move again if necessary. Asking friends for recommendations is a great place to start but not bulletproof (would you have recommended fosstodon if somebody had asked you about it a month ago?) ...Resources for choosing the right fediverse instances has links to directories and instance catalogs that can help you find out more

3) You can set up new accounts on other instances without moving -- so this is a good way to explore. One option is to export the list of people you're following (on the Preferences / Import and Export tab ), and import it on your new account. Or, if you feel like you're following too many people, this can also be a good time to experiment -- either start from scratch, or edit the CSV file before importing. You'll probably also want to export-and-import your blocklists, mutelists, domain blocks, and lists if you have any. Unfortunately there isn't any way to export and import your filters, so you'll need to recreate those manually.

4) If you're planning on "migrating" your account, make sure to read Cutie City's guide to Migrating Servers and Erin Kissane's Notes From a Mastodon Migration first to avoid unpleaant surprises.

It really sucks that Mastodon migration doesn't let you move your posts, but things are getting better. Check out Posty and Slurp

5) if you're up for having your own instance, it's really worth checking out GoToSocial. My experience with gotosocial.thenexus.today: setup and configuration were straightforward and well-documented, and upgrades have been smooth. There are also hosted options available. And, Slurp works really well with GoToSocial! If you decide to stay on Fosstodon, you can either keep it around as a secondary account ... or just view it as an interesting experiment and delete it.

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

You are all very welcome to join us at 2nd Day @berlinfediday on the 4th of October in Berlin at @cbase

👉 berlinfedi.day/

:BoostOK:

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4th of october at cbase adress: Rungestr 20 10179 Berlin
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I need to test another feature of @badgefed@vocalcat.com who is available right now and wants a badge from @badgefed@badges.vocalcat.com ?

Help me test decentralized badges.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/27(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/26(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

For those of you on Fosstodon (UPDATED)

UPDATE, April 30: there are some encouraging changes happening at Fosstodon. That's good! So, I've updated this post accordingly -- and added a new reply about the Nazi bar analogy

Still, even though things are much more hopeful now than a week ago, it's still too early to know how things will work out. So here's a few thoughts for people who are on Fosstodon ...

1) let your new admins know what direction you want to see the instance moving in -- and, if you've got the time, consider offering to help!

2) if you're still considering potentially moving, now's a good time to start exploring. It really is hard to pick a compatible instance, and you'll want to take the time to scope things out. Don't feel like your next choice is necessarily your permanent new home -- you can always treat it as an interim and move again if necessary. Asking friends for recommendations is a great place to start but not bulletproof (would you have recommended fosstodon if somebody had asked you about it a month ago?) ...Resources for choosing the right fediverse instances has links to directories and instance catalogs that can help you find out more

3) You can set up new accounts on other instances without moving -- so this is a good way to explore. One option is to export the list of people you're following (on the Preferences / Import and Export tab ), and import it on your new account. Or, if you feel like you're following too many people, this can also be a good time to experiment -- either start from scratch, or edit the CSV file before importing. You'll probably also want to export-and-import your blocklists, mutelists, domain blocks, and lists if you have any. Unfortunately there isn't any way to export and import your filters, so you'll need to recreate those manually.

4) If you're planning on "migrating" your account, make sure to read Cutie City's guide to Migrating Servers and Erin Kissane's Notes From a Mastodon Migration first to avoid unpleaant surprises.

It really sucks that Mastodon migration doesn't let you move your posts, but things are getting better. Check out Posty and Slurp

5) if you're up for having your own instance, it's really worth checking out GoToSocial. My experience with gotosocial.thenexus.today: setup and configuration were straightforward and well-documented, and upgrades have been smooth. There are also hosted options available. And, Slurp works really well with GoToSocial! If you decide to stay on Fosstodon, you can either keep it around as a secondary account ... or just view it as an interesting experiment and delete it.

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barking

@technicat@mitra.fedifolio.com

what #fediverse are you using

OptionVoters
mitra1 (10%)
snac1 (10%)
gotosocial1 (10%)
mastodon1 (10%)
pleroma1 (10%)
sharkey1 (10%)
neodb1 (10%)
iceshrimp.net1 (10%)
hollo1 (10%)
pixelfed1 (10%)
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #113

When FediForum got cancelled a few weeks ago, I heard from multiple participants that they were planning to showcasing some new features or products that they’ve been working on. The sudden last-minute cancellation has caused uncertainty on how to proceed, and there has not been a new date set for FediForum (nor is it clear in what format it will continue, if any). However, by and large participants have decided not to showcase or present their work outside of FediForum. This shows the influential role that FediForum plays in the fediverse development ecosystem. It is important avenue for developers to showcase their work to the rest of the developer community, with no clear replacement for it. As such, the news for the fediverse is especially slow this week.

The News

Two papers on the fediverse came out recently: Labour pains: Content moderation challenges in Mastodon growth talks about the challenges that moderators face on fediverse instances. Leading the Mastodon Herd: Analysing the Traits of Influential Leaders on a Decentralised Social Media Platform finds a relation between negative sentiment and influence on the network.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

with accounts have steadily increased their follower numbers. ↗️ ↗️
The image shown here can be downloaded as PDF from
👉 tubcloud.tu-berlin.de/s/X4Yb4s
with logos directly linking to the Mastodon accounts.

The 🕸️ already is a cornerstone of 🗣️ .

We just need to use it to establish our . 💪

🐘

The image shows the logos of universities in Germany that operate a Mastodon channel. The footer also shows the web addresses where the document can be downloaded as a PDF and the link to the Mastodon account of the Action Alliance for New Social Media. In the downloadable PDF, the logos act as links that allow users to connect directly to the Mastodon channels.
ALT text detailsThe image shows the logos of universities in Germany that operate a Mastodon channel. The footer also shows the web addresses where the document can be downloaded as a PDF and the link to the Mastodon account of the Action Alliance for New Social Media. In the downloadable PDF, the logos act as links that allow users to connect directly to the Mastodon channels.
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steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

Now there's two front-ends that I am hosting that can be used with #GoToSocial, #Mastodon and other #Fediverse servers that support the Mastodon API.

The awesome #PhanpySocial here:
https://halo.mookiesplace.com

And the Sloth variant of Masto-FE here:
https://forza.mookiesplace.com

Please feel free to use these.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #113

When FediForum got cancelled a few weeks ago, I heard from multiple participants that they were planning to showcasing some new features or products that they’ve been working on. The sudden last-minute cancellation has caused uncertainty on how to proceed, and there has not been a new date set for FediForum (nor is it clear in what format it will continue, if any). However, by and large participants have decided not to showcase or present their work outside of FediForum. This shows the influential role that FediForum plays in the fediverse development ecosystem. It is important avenue for developers to showcase their work to the rest of the developer community, with no clear replacement for it. As such, the news for the fediverse is especially slow this week.

The News

Two papers on the fediverse came out recently: Labour pains: Content moderation challenges in Mastodon growth talks about the challenges that moderators face on fediverse instances. Leading the Mastodon Herd: Analysing the Traits of Influential Leaders on a Decentralised Social Media Platform finds a relation between negative sentiment and influence on the network.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

Now there's two front-ends that I am hosting that can be used with #GoToSocial, #Mastodon and other #Fediverse servers that support the Mastodon API.

The awesome #PhanpySocial here:
https://halo.mookiesplace.com

And the Sloth variant of Masto-FE here:
https://forza.mookiesplace.com

Please feel free to use these.

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barking

@technicat@mitra.fedifolio.com

what #fediverse are you using

OptionVoters
mitra1 (10%)
snac1 (10%)
gotosocial1 (10%)
mastodon1 (10%)
pleroma1 (10%)
sharkey1 (10%)
neodb1 (10%)
iceshrimp.net1 (10%)
hollo1 (10%)
pixelfed1 (10%)
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barking

@technicat@mitra.fedifolio.com

what #fediverse are you using

OptionVoters
mitra1 (10%)
snac1 (10%)
gotosocial1 (10%)
mastodon1 (10%)
pleroma1 (10%)
sharkey1 (10%)
neodb1 (10%)
iceshrimp.net1 (10%)
hollo1 (10%)
pixelfed1 (10%)
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barking

@technicat@mitra.fedifolio.com

what #fediverse are you using

OptionVoters
mitra1 (10%)
snac1 (10%)
gotosocial1 (10%)
mastodon1 (10%)
pleroma1 (10%)
sharkey1 (10%)
neodb1 (10%)
iceshrimp.net1 (10%)
hollo1 (10%)
pixelfed1 (10%)
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #113

this week's news is quiet, with some academic research papers on Mastodon, some renewed interest in Mastodon from Taiwan, and more.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Top o' the list in this week’s release is publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky and a new feature: the ability to pin posts.

Pinned posts are great for setting tone and context for people new to your feed. Use them to suggest hashtags and other ways for followers to participate, and add a link to the full feed (if your feed is also published to Bluesky — more on that here bsky.app/profile/surf.social/p).

As always, please let us know what you think by sending notes to feedback@surf.social. And thank you for testing with us!

App release notes for Version 1.0.0 (246). Notes are on a cream background with diagonal design on the corners in Surf orange, red and blue. 
Text says:
 NEW ON SURF THIS WEEK 
Publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky. Tap the three-dot menu on any of your feeds and select “Publish to Bluesky.”
Pin a post to the top of your feed to give people a preview of what your feed’s all about. Create a post, tap its three-dot menu, and select “Pin Post.”
Control what you see on Home. For example, head to Settings to turn the Trending section on or off.
Check out the new location for your “Feeds from Linked Accounts,” now tucked inside your profile’s Feeds tab.
ALT text detailsApp release notes for Version 1.0.0 (246). Notes are on a cream background with diagonal design on the corners in Surf orange, red and blue. Text says: NEW ON SURF THIS WEEK Publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky. Tap the three-dot menu on any of your feeds and select “Publish to Bluesky.” Pin a post to the top of your feed to give people a preview of what your feed’s all about. Create a post, tap its three-dot menu, and select “Pin Post.” Control what you see on Home. For example, head to Settings to turn the Trending section on or off. Check out the new location for your “Feeds from Linked Accounts,” now tucked inside your profile’s Feeds tab.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day folks! Monday April 28th at 1200 Eastern / UTC-4 I'm going to be speaking with Stefano Marinelli of the FediMeteo project @admin .

Please let me know if you have any questions for Stefano.

#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #live #interview #firesidefedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #openinternet #open #internet #Meteorology #meteo #fedimeteo

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

with accounts have steadily increased their follower numbers. ↗️ ↗️
The image shown here can be downloaded as PDF from
👉 tubcloud.tu-berlin.de/s/X4Yb4s
with logos directly linking to the Mastodon accounts.

The 🕸️ already is a cornerstone of 🗣️ .

We just need to use it to establish our . 💪

🐘

The image shows the logos of universities in Germany that operate a Mastodon channel. The footer also shows the web addresses where the document can be downloaded as a PDF and the link to the Mastodon account of the Action Alliance for New Social Media. In the downloadable PDF, the logos act as links that allow users to connect directly to the Mastodon channels.
ALT text detailsThe image shows the logos of universities in Germany that operate a Mastodon channel. The footer also shows the web addresses where the document can be downloaded as a PDF and the link to the Mastodon account of the Action Alliance for New Social Media. In the downloadable PDF, the logos act as links that allow users to connect directly to the Mastodon channels.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Can you believe that
you are here, and I am here,
and we can share and communicate together,
and no billionaires were involved in this happening or continuing in any ways?

How fraking fantastic is this! :blobcatrainbow: :mastodon:

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captain

@captain@chaos.tips

Hallo liebes .
Ich bin auch mal und freue auf einen regen Austausch.

Meine Interessen:
Photovoltaik und Home Automation, Low Energy Computing und alles, was mit Technik zu tun hat.
Ansonsten interessiere ich mich leider auch für Politik, die einen ja mittlerweile nur noch runterzieht.

Außerdem lege ich täglich mal ein Ei, sonntags auch mal 2!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@fosstodon.org

This 2019 Mastodon feature request suggests supporting post transfer when migrating to a different instance. If you'd like such a feature (I sure do) consider thumbing-up or reacting to the issue.

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

Thanks @tokyo_0 for the reminder.

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@suigow.xyz

mookie's #introduction / #reintroduction

it's me, hi. i'm the mookie, it's me.

i'm a serial #fediverse instance creator (and destroyer) and have been doing this since 2018. many will already be familiar with my name or my avatar.

i'm the father of two awesome kids. i love watching and talking about #movies. i'm a #gamer. i eat to #run. i'm a giant #starwars and #startrek nerd. i'm a born and raised #engineer.

my home is at https://ultramookie.com where i should be spending more time writing.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
495 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Crosscut_News
@Patch
@USAToday
@TheHillTimes
@Brides

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those skeptical of DMs in : I'm also considering an alternative verification approach using ActivityPub's Question feature. Instead of sending numeric codes, the system could send a poll with several emoji options, and the user would select the one that matches what's displayed on their login screen. This visual authentication method might offer better security against certain automated attacks while still leveraging federation rather than platform-specific APIs. Would this approach address some of the privacy concerns around DM-based verification?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

For those skeptical of DMs in : I'm also considering an alternative verification approach using ActivityPub's Question feature. Instead of sending numeric codes, the system could send a poll with several emoji options, and the user would select the one that matches what's displayed on their login screen. This visual authentication method might offer better security against certain automated attacks while still leveraging federation rather than platform-specific APIs. Would this approach address some of the privacy concerns around DM-based verification?

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I'm exploring a new idea called FediOTP (codename): an authentication system that uses DMs to deliver one-time passwords, allowing any account to authenticate with web services. Unlike current solutions that rely on specific APIs (, ), this would work with any ActivityPub-compatible server, increasing interoperability across the fediverse. Would love to hear your thoughts on potential challenges or use cases for this approach.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Can you believe that
you are here, and I am here,
and we can share and communicate together,
and no billionaires were involved in this happening or continuing in any ways?

How fraking fantastic is this! :blobcatrainbow: :mastodon:

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

It's my Fediversary today! :em_rainbow: :mastodon:

To celebrate, send me your favorite custom instance emoji! :blobcatrainbow:

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Philipp von Neumann's post

@PvN welcome to the ! I'm a big fan of @indiebeat as a way to discover new independent Fediverse artists, FWIW.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.19.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.8.0
- NeoDB v0.11.6.0
- Vernissage Server v1.10.0
- NodeBB v4.2.2
- Custom usernames (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.2
- Fread v1.3.1
- Voyager v2.31.0
- Blorp v1.1.0
- pl-fe changes summary

Tools and Plugins

- Fediphoto Lineage v7.5
- FediFetcher v7.1.16
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.3 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- BotKit v0.2.0

Protocol

- FEP-8a8e: A common approach to using the Event object type
- Activity Streams/Primer/Language mapping
- Activity Streams/Primer/Relationship type

Articles

- If I ran Mastodon
- How decentralized is the fediverse
- Fediverse Report – #113

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01964a3e-3eef-f858-31a1-b1385bd0971c

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Top o' the list in this week’s release is publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky and a new feature: the ability to pin posts.

Pinned posts are great for setting tone and context for people new to your feed. Use them to suggest hashtags and other ways for followers to participate, and add a link to the full feed (if your feed is also published to Bluesky — more on that here bsky.app/profile/surf.social/p).

As always, please let us know what you think by sending notes to feedback@surf.social. And thank you for testing with us!

App release notes for Version 1.0.0 (246). Notes are on a cream background with diagonal design on the corners in Surf orange, red and blue. 
Text says:
 NEW ON SURF THIS WEEK 
Publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky. Tap the three-dot menu on any of your feeds and select “Publish to Bluesky.”
Pin a post to the top of your feed to give people a preview of what your feed’s all about. Create a post, tap its three-dot menu, and select “Pin Post.”
Control what you see on Home. For example, head to Settings to turn the Trending section on or off.
Check out the new location for your “Feeds from Linked Accounts,” now tucked inside your profile’s Feeds tab.
ALT text detailsApp release notes for Version 1.0.0 (246). Notes are on a cream background with diagonal design on the corners in Surf orange, red and blue. Text says: NEW ON SURF THIS WEEK Publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky. Tap the three-dot menu on any of your feeds and select “Publish to Bluesky.” Pin a post to the top of your feed to give people a preview of what your feed’s all about. Create a post, tap its three-dot menu, and select “Pin Post.” Control what you see on Home. For example, head to Settings to turn the Trending section on or off. Check out the new location for your “Feeds from Linked Accounts,” now tucked inside your profile’s Feeds tab.
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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
495 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Crosscut_News
@Patch
@USAToday
@TheHillTimes
@Brides

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

🤔 Warum sind wir als Universität Innsbruck auf Mastodon?

Einige Gründe:

🔸 Digitale Souveränität: Wissenschaftskommunikation auf unabhängigen Plattformen
🔸 & Third Mission: Wissen frei zugänglich bereitstellen
🔸 Gesetzliche Regulierungen: datenschutzfreundlich kommunizieren
🔸 Öffentliche Vorreiterrolle: digitale Infrastruktur mitgestalten

Mehr:

📝 uibk.ac.at/de/public-relations

Bild: Eukombos, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

3D-Visualisierung des vorgeschlagenen Fediverse-Logos. Jeder Knoten ist eine Kugel mit einem Licht in jeder der fünf Farben.
ALT text details3D-Visualisierung des vorgeschlagenen Fediverse-Logos. Jeder Knoten ist eine Kugel mit einem Licht in jeder der fünf Farben.
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Elena Rossini

@ele@elenarossini.com

https://elenarossini.com/2025/04/my-fedi-activism-q2-2025-edition/

In the spirit of: “Ask not what the Fediverse can do for you, but what you can do for the Fediverse” here are some initiatives I’ll be undertaking, starting next week:

1) Production of a 5 minute video about the Fediverse

I’m really lucky to have the help of two interns for this project: a video introducing the key benefits of the Fediverse to people not familiar with it.Our goal is to have the video ready by May 23rd, in time for my talk at a FOSS conference (more details about it coming soon).Naturally, I will release the video on my brand new self-hosted PeerTube instance (aka the Fediverse’s answer to YouTube).

2) A new blog series: “People of the Fediverse”

For the next two months I will be busy planning, shooting and editing videos… and won’t have time to sit down and write 2,000 word, deep dives of Fediverse software for The Future is Federated. So, I had an idea: how about doing written interviews with fascinating people on the Fediverse, showcasing the interesting ways they communicate on it and the initiatives they’re spearheading? This project would allow readers to discover new interesting people to follow on the Fediverse – or to get to know better people they are already familiar with. And on my end, I could use the same blueprint for the interviews – and thus save a lot of time writing. Win/win!

3) Stock video: a collection of motion graphics animations showing Fediverse software

Earlier this year I created a Fediverse “stock photo” that journalists and bloggers could use to illustrate articles about the Fediverse… since most articles on the topic showed mobile phones with apps by Big Tech.Well, since I will be already creating motion graphics animations for my Fediverse videos, I thought: I could release these on my PeerTube instance and add a special Creative Commons license that would allow anyone to download and re-use my clips. I’ve noticed how online creators who talk about the Fediverse often use still images from websites… and well, my gift to the Fediverse could be cool motion graphics animations that look a little more polished and sophisticated.Hopefully when my little one will be a teenager, I will have stuff to show her: “Look at what mommy did to fight against Big Tech.” I’m trying my best, I really am.If you have any other ideas about how I could help the Fediverse – as a creative person – I’m all ears. And if you’re doing something similar, please let me know how I can support your initiatives.Thanks for being here,Elena

a photo of a woman - you can see her from the side, only from the knees up to her waist - wearing a bright red cape and holding a Sony camcorder in her hands
ALT text detailsa photo of a woman - you can see her from the side, only from the knees up to her waist - wearing a bright red cape and holding a Sony camcorder in her hands
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data0

@data0@indieweb.social

I've built a thing.

Sometimes my follower count seemingly fluctuates at random. To understand why, I dug into the and created "fedi-followers":

A privacy-friendly explorer as local-only static web app, decentrally hosted on the . See who's actually following (and unfollowing) you over time and much more.

fedi--followers-data0-one.ipns

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data0

@data0@indieweb.social

I've built a thing.

Sometimes my follower count seemingly fluctuates at random. To understand why, I dug into the and created "fedi-followers":

A privacy-friendly explorer as local-only static web app, decentrally hosted on the . See who's actually following (and unfollowing) you over time and much more.

fedi--followers-data0-one.ipns

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Any high-follower (10-20k+) techy person interested in helping me debug a tool I made for viewing the distribution of your followers/accounts you follow?

data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Any high-follower (10-20k+) techy person interested in helping me debug a tool I made for viewing the distribution of your followers/accounts you follow?

data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Any high-follower (10-20k+) techy person interested in helping me debug a tool I made for viewing the distribution of your followers/accounts you follow?

data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

Fread's avatar
Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce that after more than two years of development, has decided to open source. All the codes will be open. Welcome to check it out.
At present, the main technology stack of Fread is as follows: Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, kotlin-inject, Voyager, Compose-imageloader, Jetpack Room, ktor.github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread#Mas

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Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce that after more than two years of development, has decided to open source. All the codes will be open. Welcome to check it out.
At present, the main technology stack of Fread is as follows: Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, kotlin-inject, Voyager, Compose-imageloader, Jetpack Room, ktor.github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread#Mas

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Any high-follower (10-20k+) techy person interested in helping me debug a tool I made for viewing the distribution of your followers/accounts you follow?

data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Any high-follower (10-20k+) techy person interested in helping me debug a tool I made for viewing the distribution of your followers/accounts you follow?

data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

そもそも、分散化という意味では :mastodon: を比べるんじゃなくて、 :fediverse: をくらべるべきなのではという気もする。 の比較といったほうが良いかも。

:mastodon: の半分が最もメジャーなサーバー以外のサーバーに分散しているということは、 :fediverse: という単位でみたらもっと多くの割合が分散しているということになるはず :mastodon_mascot:

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I’m still working hard on FediDB, and while I do have more important tasks to work on, I need to wrap this massive FediDB refactor up so I can focus on Pixelfed and Loops again.

I haven’t really touched FediDB this much since 2021, and it’s a valuable fediverse resource.

Aiming to launch the new frontend shortly!

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Nicolas Borboën

@nborboen@social.epfl.ch

What to learn more about the and ? This tutorial (fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog) from @fedify is a really good starter. It explains how to implement a really simple server and see how communication exchange are done with AP.

https://fedify.dev/ website
ALT text detailshttps://fedify.dev/ website
https://github.com/fedify-dev/fedify
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/25(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。
fedibird.com で新規アカウントが増加。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
490 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Gizmodo
@freundin_de
@motortrend
@theipaper
@OKMagazine

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Onno Bos :cybersec: :verified:

@admin@mastodon.adtension.com · Reply to FediFollows's post

Just a list of fediverse users with the word hackerspace in their profile...

@tokudan@chaos.social
@catsalad@infosec.exchange
@realraum@chaos.social
@CCCSbg@chaos.social
@metalab@chaos.social
@calangohc@bolha.us
@garoa@fosstodon.org
@bornhack@mastodon.social
@ilmspace@social.bau-ha.us
@bytewerk@chaos.social
@krautspace@chaos.social
@chaos_inkl@chaos.social
@dezentrale@chaos.social
@chaotikumev@social.chaotikum.org
@netz39@machteburch.social
@RaumZeitLabor@chaos.social
@muccc@chaos.social
@munichmakerlab@chaos.social
@k4cg@chaos.social
@section77@chaos.social
@c3pb@chaos.social
@cccp@chaos.social
@c3re@chaos.social
@binary_kitchen@chaos.social
@hacklabor@chaos.social
@Hasi@chaos.social
@cccs@chaos.social
@temporaerhaus@chaos.social
@cccac@chaos.social
@schaffenburg@social.schaffenburg.org
@OpenLabAugsburg@chaos.social
@ctbk@chaos.social
@cbase@chaos.social
@acmelabs@chaos.social
@daslabor@chaos.social
@stratum0@chaos.social
@Hackzogtum@chaos.social
@c4@chaos.social
@kalkspace@chaos.social
@cccda@chaos.social
@c3d2@c3d2.social
@chaosdorf@chaos.social
@bytespeicher@chaos.social
@chaospott@chaos.social
@chaos_fl@chaos.social
@cccffm@chaos.social
@cccfr@chaos.social
@eigenbaukombinat@chaos.social
@ccchh@chaos.social
@UN_Hack_Bar@chaos.social
@maschinenraum@social.bau-ha.us
@werkraum@chaos.social
@zLabor@chaos.social
@hack42@chaos.social
@nurdspace@hsnl.social
@medialab_invisible@xarxa.cloud
@logout@bcn.fedi.cat
@criticalswitch@kolektiva.social
@CCCBasel@chaos.social
@chaostreffbern@chaos.social
@hackhitchin@techhub.social
@leigh_hackspace@mastodon.social
ALT text details@tokudan@chaos.social @catsalad@infosec.exchange @realraum@chaos.social @CCCSbg@chaos.social @metalab@chaos.social @calangohc@bolha.us @garoa@fosstodon.org @bornhack@mastodon.social @ilmspace@social.bau-ha.us @bytewerk@chaos.social @krautspace@chaos.social @chaos_inkl@chaos.social @dezentrale@chaos.social @chaotikumev@social.chaotikum.org @netz39@machteburch.social @RaumZeitLabor@chaos.social @muccc@chaos.social @munichmakerlab@chaos.social @k4cg@chaos.social @section77@chaos.social @c3pb@chaos.social @cccp@chaos.social @c3re@chaos.social @binary_kitchen@chaos.social @hacklabor@chaos.social @Hasi@chaos.social @cccs@chaos.social @temporaerhaus@chaos.social @cccac@chaos.social @schaffenburg@social.schaffenburg.org @OpenLabAugsburg@chaos.social @ctbk@chaos.social @cbase@chaos.social @acmelabs@chaos.social @daslabor@chaos.social @stratum0@chaos.social @Hackzogtum@chaos.social @c4@chaos.social @kalkspace@chaos.social @cccda@chaos.social @c3d2@c3d2.social @chaosdorf@chaos.social @bytespeicher@chaos.social @chaospott@chaos.social @chaos_fl@chaos.social @cccffm@chaos.social @cccfr@chaos.social @eigenbaukombinat@chaos.social @ccchh@chaos.social @UN_Hack_Bar@chaos.social @maschinenraum@social.bau-ha.us @werkraum@chaos.social @zLabor@chaos.social @hack42@chaos.social @nurdspace@hsnl.social @medialab_invisible@xarxa.cloud @logout@bcn.fedi.cat @criticalswitch@kolektiva.social @CCCBasel@chaos.social @chaostreffbern@chaos.social @hackhitchin@techhub.social @leigh_hackspace@mastodon.social
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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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Adam Dalliance

@pre@boing.world

Bluesky is cancelling accounts when foreign governments ask them to, and Threads is doing adverts soon.

The thing to understand about the corporate public messaging systems is that they do not exist to let you publish or to talk to people. That is not the point of them. That's at best just the bait laid to lure you into their trap.

They exist to make money for the shareholders. That's why Threads exists, that's why Blockchain Inc invested to keep Bluesky running.

Only one network exists in order to let people communicate as the point and reason for it's existence. Only one network has no shareholders and no owners.

Only one is fighting for the user, not the shareholder.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
490 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Gizmodo
@freundin_de
@motortrend
@theipaper
@OKMagazine

Find the whole list on:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Built by @mho

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Konstantin Obenland :yikes:

@obenland@mastodon.social · Reply to Konstantin Obenland :yikes:'s post

Another highlight from 5.8.0:
You can now embed any Fediverse post in the WordPress editor—even if it doesn’t support oEmbed! When no oEmbed handler is available, we automatically fall back to our custom embed view.

Basically: if it’s on the Fediverse, you can embed it. ✨

Screenshot of a Mobilizon event embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with event title, description, and author info.
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Screenshot of a Pixelfed post embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with image, description, and author info
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Watch @mike give a live demo of Surf at SXSW. Learn what Surf is for, how it brings together content and communities across platforms, and how to make your own custom feed. Audience questions at the end are also 👌.
flipboard.video/w/rFyohvCiuPMm

Want to join the waitlist? Sign up here with the referral code DEMO: waitlist.surf.social/

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@obenland@mastodon.social · Reply to Konstantin Obenland :yikes:'s post

Another highlight from 5.8.0:
You can now embed any Fediverse post in the WordPress editor—even if it doesn’t support oEmbed! When no oEmbed handler is available, we automatically fall back to our custom embed view.

Basically: if it’s on the Fediverse, you can embed it. ✨

Screenshot of a Mobilizon event embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with event title, description, and author info.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a Mobilizon event embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with event title, description, and author info.
Screenshot of a Pixelfed post embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with image, description, and author info
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Adam Dalliance

@pre@boing.world

Bluesky is cancelling accounts when foreign governments ask them to, and Threads is doing adverts soon.

The thing to understand about the corporate public messaging systems is that they do not exist to let you publish or to talk to people. That is not the point of them. That's at best just the bait laid to lure you into their trap.

They exist to make money for the shareholders. That's why Threads exists, that's why Blockchain Inc invested to keep Bluesky running.

Only one network exists in order to let people communicate as the point and reason for it's existence. Only one network has no shareholders and no owners.

Only one is fighting for the user, not the shareholder.

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Konstantin Obenland :yikes:

@obenland@mastodon.social · Reply to Konstantin Obenland :yikes:'s post

Another highlight from 5.8.0:
You can now embed any Fediverse post in the WordPress editor—even if it doesn’t support oEmbed! When no oEmbed handler is available, we automatically fall back to our custom embed view.

Basically: if it’s on the Fediverse, you can embed it. ✨

Screenshot of a Mobilizon event embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with event title, description, and author info.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a Mobilizon event embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with event title, description, and author info.
Screenshot of a Pixelfed post embedded in the WordPress editor, showing the fallback ActivityPub preview with image, description, and author info
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@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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@nekoow7@mastodon.social

HELLO 👋🏻 Hoping everyone♥️ things are pretty rough here Kanlaon Volcano Erupted I could really use some help & Support..🥺Out of catkibbles & Food Essentials. You're Support is greatly appreciated 🥺🙏🏻😭
PLEASE BOOST.

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

Though I have loved my time on , it's time for me to find a new home on the where I can engage in political discourse. See *waves hands* this.

Any suggestions? I'm thinking about or .

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Adam Dalliance

@pre@boing.world

Bluesky is cancelling accounts when foreign governments ask them to, and Threads is doing adverts soon.

The thing to understand about the corporate public messaging systems is that they do not exist to let you publish or to talk to people. That is not the point of them. That's at best just the bait laid to lure you into their trap.

They exist to make money for the shareholders. That's why Threads exists, that's why Blockchain Inc invested to keep Bluesky running.

Only one network exists in order to let people communicate as the point and reason for it's existence. Only one network has no shareholders and no owners.

Only one is fighting for the user, not the shareholder.

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💚Yureii💚

@nekoow7@mastodon.social

hello idk why mstdn.social wont work..I can't access to it or always end up failed to open 😭 Please can we follow each other.. If anyone can see this and we have interacted or friends here in Please follow me & kindly boost this for visibility 🙏🏻🥺

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@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

In letzter Zeit haben die mit -Account die Zahl ihrer Follower stetig ausgebaut. ↗️

Das hier gezeigte Bild kann als pdf heruntergeladen werden von
👉 tubcloud.tu-berlin.de/s/GjTDzr
Dabei verlinken die Logos der Hochschulen direkt auf die 🐘 Mastodon-Kanäle.

Das ist zu einer tragenden Säule in der geworden. Wir müssen es nur nutzen, um unsere herzustellen.

Das Bild zeigt die Logos der Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Kanal betreiben. 
In der Fussleiste sind zudem die Internetadressen gezeigt, von wo das Dokument als pdf herunter geladen werden kann sowie der Link zum Mastodon-Account vom Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien. 
In dem herunter zu ladenden pdf fungieren die Logos als Links, mit denen mensch sich direkt auf die Mastodon-Kanäle verbinden kann.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt die Logos der Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Kanal betreiben. In der Fussleiste sind zudem die Internetadressen gezeigt, von wo das Dokument als pdf herunter geladen werden kann sowie der Link zum Mastodon-Account vom Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien. In dem herunter zu ladenden pdf fungieren die Logos als Links, mit denen mensch sich direkt auf die Mastodon-Kanäle verbinden kann.
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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0 릴리스

BotKit 0.2.0 버전이 릴리스되었습니다! BotKit을 처음 접하시는 분들을 위해 간단히 소개하자면, BotKit은 TypeScript로 개발된 독립형 봇 프레임워크입니다. Mastodon, Misskey 등 다양한 () 플랫폼과 상호작용할 수 있으며, 기존 플랫폼의 제약에서 벗어나 자유롭게 봇을 만들 수 있습니다.

이번 릴리스는 연합우주 봇 개발을 더 쉽고 강력하게 만들기 위한 여정에서 중요한 발걸음입니다. 커뮤니티에서 요청해 왔던 여러 기능들을 새롭게 선보입니다.

더 나은 봇 상호작용을 위한 여정

BotKit을 개발하면서 우리는 항상 봇이 더 표현력 있고 상호작용이 풍부하도록 만드는 데 집중해 왔습니다. 0.2.0 버전에서는 연합우주의 사회적 측면을 봇에 접목시켜 한 단계 더 발전시켰습니다.

커스텀 에모지로 봇의 개성 표현하기

가장 많이 요청받았던 기능 중 하나가 지원입니다. 이제 봇은 독특한 시각적 요소로 메시지를 돋보이게 하며 자신만의 개성을 표현할 수 있습니다.

// 봇의 커스텀 에모지 정의하기
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// 메시지에 커스텀 에모지 사용하기
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}은 Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}의 지원을 받습니다`
);

이 새로운 API를 통해 다음과 같은 기능을 사용할 수 있습니다.

반응을 통한 소통

소통은 단순히 메시지를 게시하는 것만이 아닙니다. 다른 사람의 메시지에 반응하는 것도 중요합니다. 새로운 반응 시스템은 봇과 팔로워 사이에 자연스러운 상호작용 지점을 만들어 줍니다.

// 표준 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// 또는 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// 반응을 인식하고 응답하는 봇 만들기
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}님, 제 메시지에 ${reaction.emoji} 반응을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

이 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

  • Message.react()를 사용하여 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
  • 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreact 핸들러로 반응 이벤트 처리하기

인용을 통한 대화

토론에서는 종종 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 참조해야 할 때가 있습니다. 새로운 기능은 더 응집력 있는 대화 스레드를 만들어 줍니다.

// 봇의 게시물에서 다른 메시지 인용하기
await session.publish(
  text`이 흥미로운 관점에 대한 답변입니다...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// 사용자가 봇의 메시지를 인용할 때 처리하기
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}님, 제 생각을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

인용 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

시각적 개선

소통은 시각적인 요소도 중요하기 때문에 봇의 표현 방식을 개선했습니다.

  • 웹 인터페이스에서 이미지 첨부파일이 제대로 표시됩니다
  • 봇의 콘텐츠가 더 보기 좋아지고 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다

내부 개선: 향상된 액티비티 전파

연합우주에서 액티비티가 전파되는 방식도 개선했습니다.

  • 답글, 공유, 업데이트, 삭제의 더 정확한 전파
  • 원본 메시지 작성자에게 액티비티가 제대로 전송됩니다

이러한 개선 사항은 다양한 연합우주 플랫폼에서 봇의 상호작용이 일관되고 안정적으로 이루어지도록 보장합니다.

BotKit 0.2.0으로 첫 걸음 떼기

이러한 새로운 기능을 경험해 보고 싶으신가요? BotKit 0.2.0은 JSR에서 받을 수 있으며 간단한 명령어로 설치할 수 있습니다.

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKit은 Temporal API(JavaScript에서 아직 시범적인 기능)를 사용하므로 deno.json에서 이를 활성화해야 합니다.

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

이 간단한 단계를 통해 최신 기능으로 연합우주 봇을 만들거나 업그레이드할 준비가 완료되었습니다.

앞으로의 전망

BotKit 0.2.0은 연합우주 봇 개발을 접근하기 쉽고, 강력하며, 즐겁게 만들기 위한 우리의 지속적인 노력을 보여줍니다. 이러한 새로운 기능들이 여러분의 봇이 연합우주 커뮤니티에서 더 매력적이고 상호작용이 풍부한 구성원이 되는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 믿습니다.

전체 문서와 더 많은 예제는 저희 문서 사이트에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

피드백, 기능 요청, 코드 기여를 통해 이번 릴리스에 도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. BotKit 커뮤니티는 계속 성장하고 있으며, 여러분이 만들어낼 작품들을 기대합니다!


BotKit은 ActivityPub 서버 애플리케이션을 만들기 위한 하위 레벨 프레임워크인 Fedify의 지원을 받습니다.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

🤔 Warum sind wir als Universität Innsbruck auf Mastodon?

Einige Gründe:

🔸 Digitale Souveränität: Wissenschaftskommunikation auf unabhängigen Plattformen
🔸 & Third Mission: Wissen frei zugänglich bereitstellen
🔸 Gesetzliche Regulierungen: datenschutzfreundlich kommunizieren
🔸 Öffentliche Vorreiterrolle: digitale Infrastruktur mitgestalten

Mehr:

📝 uibk.ac.at/de/public-relations

Bild: Eukombos, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

3D-Visualisierung des vorgeschlagenen Fediverse-Logos. Jeder Knoten ist eine Kugel mit einem Licht in jeder der fünf Farben.
ALT text details3D-Visualisierung des vorgeschlagenen Fediverse-Logos. Jeder Knoten ist eine Kugel mit einem Licht in jeder der fünf Farben.
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Gharial

@gharial@mastodon.social

Creators aren't salespeople, or shouldn't they.

gharial.software/blog/creators

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

While conflicts among humans in the real world might be set aside in the face of an extraterrestrial invasion, leading to cooperation, the ongoing rivalry between and users seems unending. Perhaps X’s decentralized protocol could be the key to ending this perpetual discord.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/24(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Fighting words from @molly0xfff's opening talk at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025:

“We're facing an existential threat. We need a web that serves people not profit, a web built on protocols, not platforms…It's being built right now by people like you in communities like this one.”

Thank you, developers and denizens of the open social web.🙏🏼

flipboard.video/w/p7cECAUgThGr

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The new FediDB redesign is 🔥

Shipping soon!

The new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
ALT text detailsThe new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Fighting words from @molly0xfff's opening talk at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025:

“We're facing an existential threat. We need a web that serves people not profit, a web built on protocols, not platforms…It's being built right now by people like you in communities like this one.”

Thank you, developers and denizens of the open social web.🙏🏼

flipboard.video/w/p7cECAUgThGr

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Fighting words from @molly0xfff's opening talk at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025:

“We're facing an existential threat. We need a web that serves people not profit, a web built on protocols, not platforms…It's being built right now by people like you in communities like this one.”

Thank you, developers and denizens of the open social web.🙏🏼

flipboard.video/w/p7cECAUgThGr

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Watch @mike give a live demo of Surf at SXSW. Learn what Surf is for, how it brings together content and communities across platforms, and how to make your own custom feed. Audience questions at the end are also 👌.
flipboard.video/w/rFyohvCiuPMm

Want to join the waitlist? Sign up here with the referral code DEMO: waitlist.surf.social/

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シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

📞 Introducing voice & video call for the Fediverse ✨

Sora is a futuristic Fediverse client for Mastodon, Bluesky, Misskey, Pleroma all in one. Comes with local ML to curate posts and the For You timeline.

In the next update V10, Sora allows you to have a Peer-to-Peer call using Fediverse credentials.

Demo video:





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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Fighting words from @molly0xfff's opening talk at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025:

“We're facing an existential threat. We need a web that serves people not profit, a web built on protocols, not platforms…It's being built right now by people like you in communities like this one.”

Thank you, developers and denizens of the open social web.🙏🏼

flipboard.video/w/p7cECAUgThGr

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io · Reply to Emelia 👸🏻's post

For examples of the work I’m doing on doorkeeper, see:
- github.com/doorkeeper-gem/door
- github.com/doorkeeper-gem/door
- github.com/doorkeeper-gem/door

But there's a whole lot more too.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Fighting words from @molly0xfff's opening talk at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025:

“We're facing an existential threat. We need a web that serves people not profit, a web built on protocols, not platforms…It's being built right now by people like you in communities like this one.”

Thank you, developers and denizens of the open social web.🙏🏼

flipboard.video/w/p7cECAUgThGr

Emelia 👸🏻's avatar
Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I've currently been doing a tonne of work on Doorkeeper, a Mastodon dependency for OAuth, and currently that work is mostly uncompensated.

I'm also doing a reasonable amount of work on the standards side (W3C & IETF), which is also uncompensated.

I'm not making ends meet at the moment, so if you can spare €5-10 a month, please do consider supporting my work on Mastodon, Doorkeeper, standards, and the wider Fediverse.

I'm currently running a deficit of about €1000-1600 per month, which is completely unsustainable.

(there's also one-time, but ongoing support is what enables me to do this important work)

support.thisismissem.social

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The new FediDB redesign is 🔥

Shipping soon!

The new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
ALT text detailsThe new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
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Ivan GJ

@ivangj@mastodon.social

Hey babe, wake up, there's a project to standardize links!

fedilinks.org/

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I am planning also to setup my own @owncast instance, planning to to this along @lqdev .

He sent me a link for a server, provided by a membership.

How does the feels about memberships that include accounts to a , , , , etc. instances? Similar to cooperatives.

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Adam

@adamsdesk@fosstodon.org

An Interview with Fosstodon's Former Senior Moderator

An insightful interview of Chris Miller’s unique perspective and experiences as a former senior moderator on the popular Fediverse instance Fosstodon.

adamsdesk.com/posts/interview-

@grueproof

Chat bubbles appear above two silhouettes of people sitting in office chairs. Near by stands a title of 'Interview with Chris Miller' and 'Fosstodon's Former Senior Moderator'.
ALT text detailsChat bubbles appear above two silhouettes of people sitting in office chairs. Near by stands a title of 'Interview with Chris Miller' and 'Fosstodon's Former Senior Moderator'.
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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

"Society is going backwards, but the OSW can catapult us forward with diverse pioneers leading the charge."

My messy thoughts on the state of the world atm and how I think we can use the open social web to help.

forbetter.ghost.io/queer-hope-

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

have you had the chance to listen to the latest @dothewoo.io episode with the awesome @linos ?

we are talking about his work, bringing (WordPress) Events to the ♥️

this perfectly highlights the potential of a federated, self-hostable CMS.!!!

dothewoo.io/bring-federated-ev

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harryprayiv

@harryprayiv@mastodon.social · Reply to Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦's post

@osma
is like or , pushing people toward fake remedies that will keep them captive in an exploitative system.

For Bernie, it is the corrupt, warmongering, corporatist DNC.

For healthcare, it is ALWAYS a treatment and NEVER the cure to keep people paying handsomely just to stay alive.

For BlueSky, it is a centralized social media platform where dissent is banned or censored and they lie about openness, preventing MANY from discovering the .

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

"Society is going backwards, but the OSW can catapult us forward with diverse pioneers leading the charge."

My messy thoughts on the state of the world atm and how I think we can use the open social web to help.

forbetter.ghost.io/queer-hope-

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

have you had the chance to listen to the latest @dothewoo.io episode with the awesome @linos ?

we are talking about his work, bringing (WordPress) Events to the ♥️

this perfectly highlights the potential of a federated, self-hostable CMS.!!!

dothewoo.io/bring-federated-ev

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Scale and monoculture are out. Cozy corners and vibes are in.

The full “Building Communities Across the Social Web” panel is out now, featuring @andypiper, @rose.bsky.team and Leila Brillson discussing what it takes to create and sustain healthy online communities in 2025. Recorded live at the Fediverse House at SXSW in March.

flipboard.video/w/fr6Ajy9YxgmW

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The new FediDB redesign is 🔥

Shipping soon!

The new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
ALT text detailsThe new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #113

this week's news is quiet, with some academic research papers on Mastodon, some renewed interest in Mastodon from Taiwan, and more.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The new FediDB redesign is 🔥

Shipping soon!

The new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
ALT text detailsThe new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
dansup's avatar
dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The new FediDB redesign is 🔥

Shipping soon!

The new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
ALT text detailsThe new fedidb, available soon where FediDBs are sold.
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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

Liebe Hochschulen mit -Accounts,
in den ist zu sehen, wie es der geht, wenn (un) genutzt werden, auf denen die Leugner des , Antidemokraten und -Bots betreiben.
Helft mit, dass alle die wirklich sozialen Medien des nutzen
👉 tubcloud.tu-berlin.de/s/37Z3Cp

@kieluni @unigreifswald @UniOldenburg @unibremen @HCUHamburg @ChariteBerlin @HTW_Berlin @HumboldtUni @freieuniversitaet @tuberlin @unipotsdam @unihannover @unigoettingen @hawk_hochschule @unikassel @tubraunschweig @hsanhalt @tuchemnitz @unileipzig @unijena @EAHJena @tudresden @tu_freiberg @jlugiessen @uni_wuppertal @fernunihagen @HHU @UniKoeln @Sporthochschule @unimainz @uniheidelberg @unimannheim @KIT_Karlsruhe @PHKA @hfg_gmuend @unituebingen @phludwigsburg @EH_Ludwigsburg @unibwm @hochschule_kehl @Uni_Stuttgart @hdmstuttgart @Hochschule_Reutlingen @unihohenheim @unifreiburg @HfWU @unikonstanz @FAU @uni_regensburg @unibayreuth @tu_muenchen @UniUlm

Das Bild zeigt die Titelseite unserer Kurzbroschüre mit dem Schriftzug: "Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien - Schritt für Schritt: So bringen Sie Ihre Hochschule auf Mastodon"
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt die Titelseite unserer Kurzbroschüre mit dem Schriftzug: "Aktionsbündnis neue soziale Medien - Schritt für Schritt: So bringen Sie Ihre Hochschule auf Mastodon"
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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

We’re exploring what a truly ethical, open, and human-centered social platform could look like — and your voice matters.

Whether you’re a creator, a casual scroller, or just curious about alternatives to Big Tech — we’d love to hear from you.

tally.so/r/nWQREv

Let’s rethink social media together 🌱

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Floriane Caffart

@florianecaffart@mastodon.social

Bonjour 👋
Je suis Floriane, aquarelliste et romancière de l’imaginaire.

Après 7 ans comme architecte, je me concentre sur mes pinceaux et lance mon activité. Mon univers est qualifié de doux et poétique.

J’adore partager au fil de la création : concept, croquis, recherche, échec, doute et réussite.

Photo d'une personne féminine au centre. Tout autour des photos d'aquarelles qu'elle a réalisées. Univers imaginaire : une souris regardant la lune, une femme dansant dans la brume, des abeilles en quête, un dragon dans le ciel de nuage, des cartes à colorier, un épouvantail dans un champs de tournesol, un renard en boule.
ALT text detailsPhoto d'une personne féminine au centre. Tout autour des photos d'aquarelles qu'elle a réalisées. Univers imaginaire : une souris regardant la lune, une femme dansant dans la brume, des abeilles en quête, un dragon dans le ciel de nuage, des cartes à colorier, un épouvantail dans un champs de tournesol, un renard en boule.
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Floriane Caffart

@florianecaffart@mastodon.social

Bonjour 👋
Je suis Floriane, aquarelliste et romancière de l’imaginaire.

Après 7 ans comme architecte, je me concentre sur mes pinceaux et lance mon activité. Mon univers est qualifié de doux et poétique.

J’adore partager au fil de la création : concept, croquis, recherche, échec, doute et réussite.

Photo d'une personne féminine au centre. Tout autour des photos d'aquarelles qu'elle a réalisées. Univers imaginaire : une souris regardant la lune, une femme dansant dans la brume, des abeilles en quête, un dragon dans le ciel de nuage, des cartes à colorier, un épouvantail dans un champs de tournesol, un renard en boule.
ALT text detailsPhoto d'une personne féminine au centre. Tout autour des photos d'aquarelles qu'elle a réalisées. Univers imaginaire : une souris regardant la lune, une femme dansant dans la brume, des abeilles en quête, un dragon dans le ciel de nuage, des cartes à colorier, un épouvantail dans un champs de tournesol, un renard en boule.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/23(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #113

this week's news is quiet, with some academic research papers on Mastodon, some renewed interest in Mastodon from Taiwan, and more.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Did the Mastodon web-UI stop showing you if someone is following you?

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

Flickr CEO Don MacAskill (@d0n) is currently running a poll to decide whether to add to :flickr: Flickr to join the (Mastodon, Pixelfed, Peertube, etc.)
Make your voice heard:
sfba.social/@d0n/1094226479952
Poll on Twitter too:
twitter.com/DonMacAskill/statu

Remember this has good and bad repercussions whether you use Flickr or not, it would be the first time an old giant joins us but also would bring many many new issues we would have to face together. Please boost for reach!

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

It was our honor to host the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025. It didn’t matter whether you were in the ActivityPub or AT Proto camp. We were all Team Fediverse, uniting to “move fast and break kings” in the name of building a better internet.

flipboard.video/w/1vjJdhLukXZg

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

We’ll be sharing highlights all week on our social channels and at PeerTube, including fireside chats with @pluralistic and @pfrazee.com, clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner, and a panel about building communities on the social web featuring @andypiper. Thanks to all who joined us at !

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Scale and monoculture are out. Cozy corners and vibes are in.

The full “Building Communities Across the Social Web” panel is out now, featuring @andypiper, @rose.bsky.team and Leila Brillson discussing what it takes to create and sustain healthy online communities in 2025. Recorded live at the Fediverse House at SXSW in March.

flipboard.video/w/fr6Ajy9YxgmW

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Scale and monoculture are out. Cozy corners and vibes are in.

The full “Building Communities Across the Social Web” panel is out now, featuring @andypiper, @rose.bsky.team and Leila Brillson discussing what it takes to create and sustain healthy online communities in 2025. Recorded live at the Fediverse House at SXSW in March.

flipboard.video/w/fr6Ajy9YxgmW

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Floriane Caffart

@florianecaffart@mastodon.social

Bonjour 👋
Je suis Floriane, aquarelliste et romancière de l’imaginaire.

Après 7 ans comme architecte, je me concentre sur mes pinceaux et lance mon activité. Mon univers est qualifié de doux et poétique.

J’adore partager au fil de la création : concept, croquis, recherche, échec, doute et réussite.

Photo d'une personne féminine au centre. Tout autour des photos d'aquarelles qu'elle a réalisées. Univers imaginaire : une souris regardant la lune, une femme dansant dans la brume, des abeilles en quête, un dragon dans le ciel de nuage, des cartes à colorier, un épouvantail dans un champs de tournesol, un renard en boule.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #113

this week's news is quiet, with some academic research papers on Mastodon, some renewed interest in Mastodon from Taiwan, and more.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #113

When FediForum got cancelled a few weeks ago, I heard from multiple participants that they were planning to showcasing some new features or products that they’ve been working on. The sudden last-minute cancellation has caused uncertainty on how to proceed, and there has not been a new date set for FediForum (nor is it clear in what format it will continue, if any). However, by and large participants have decided not to showcase or present their work outside of FediForum. This shows the influential role that FediForum plays in the fediverse development ecosystem. It is important avenue for developers to showcase their work to the rest of the developer community, with no clear replacement for it. As such, the news for the fediverse is especially slow this week.

The News

Two papers on the fediverse came out recently: Labour pains: Content moderation challenges in Mastodon growth talks about the challenges that moderators face on fediverse instances. Leading the Mastodon Herd: Analysing the Traits of Influential Leaders on a Decentralised Social Media Platform finds a relation between negative sentiment and influence on the network.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #113

When FediForum got cancelled a few weeks ago, I heard from multiple participants that they were planning to showcasing some new features or products that they’ve been working on. The sudden last-minute cancellation has caused uncertainty on how to proceed, and there has not been a new date set for FediForum (nor is it clear in what format it will continue, if any). However, by and large participants have decided not to showcase or present their work outside of FediForum. This shows the influential role that FediForum plays in the fediverse development ecosystem. It is important avenue for developers to showcase their work to the rest of the developer community, with no clear replacement for it. As such, the news for the fediverse is especially slow this week.

The News

Two papers on the fediverse came out recently: Labour pains: Content moderation challenges in Mastodon growth talks about the challenges that moderators face on fediverse instances. Leading the Mastodon Herd: Analysing the Traits of Influential Leaders on a Decentralised Social Media Platform finds a relation between negative sentiment and influence on the network.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

We’re exploring what a truly ethical, open, and human-centered social platform could look like — and your voice matters.

Whether you’re a creator, a casual scroller, or just curious about alternatives to Big Tech — we’d love to hear from you.

tally.so/r/nWQREv

Let’s rethink social media together 🌱

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

The fedi discourse on Bluesky's verification is very frustrating Don't et me wrong, there's a lot to critique with Bluesky's approach of combining their own platform-level verification with initially annointing a handful of third-party verifiers:

To be fair, I am seeing a bit of discussion of some of these issues here. But I'm not seeing anything about consent, or community moderation, or equity. Instead, the vast majority of what I'm seeing is people saying hat the approach of external verifiers (run by entities other than Bluesky) and the Bluesky app attaching privileged semantics to the annointed ones isn't "decentraized."

Is that really the important thing here?

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

We’re exploring what a truly ethical, open, and human-centered social platform could look like — and your voice matters.

Whether you’re a creator, a casual scroller, or just curious about alternatives to Big Tech — we’d love to hear from you.

tally.so/r/nWQREv

Let’s rethink social media together 🌱

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

BjoernAusGE's avatar
BjoernAusGE

@bjoern@social.sengotta.net

Was ist eigentlich derzeit der #Fediverse #Reddit ersatz? Ich #Lemmy die einzige alternative oder gibt es da noch andere?

Gab ja auch mal #kbin aber da bin ich mir garnicht sicher ob das noch gepflegt wird.

Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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BjoernAusGE

@bjoern@social.sengotta.net

Was ist eigentlich derzeit der #Fediverse #Reddit ersatz? Ich #Lemmy die einzige alternative oder gibt es da noch andere?

Gab ja auch mal #kbin aber da bin ich mir garnicht sicher ob das noch gepflegt wird.

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

I’ve heard that has shortcomings that prevent perfect account migration, but I don’t think moving accounts is that important. Whether you choose to stay grounded or live like a nomad is a personal choice.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/22(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

The Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop features the best technology-related custom feeds made by our beta testers.

Cruise down to the bottom of your Home screen and tap into the Surf Shop. Scroll down a bit to find the following feeds (also linked here):

🏄 @Sarahp's "Tech News"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @seantilley's "Linux Evolution"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @mmasnick's "Tech Policy"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @tchambers's "Guardians of the Fediverse"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Screenshot from Surf app depicting Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop against a pale green background. The four feeds featured are: 
- Sarah Perez’s Tech News
- Sean Tilley’s Linux Evolution
- Mike Masnick’s Tech Policy
- Tim Chambers’ Guardians of the Fediverse
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Surf app depicting Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop against a pale green background. The four feeds featured are: - Sarah Perez’s Tech News - Sean Tilley’s Linux Evolution - Mike Masnick’s Tech Policy - Tim Chambers’ Guardians of the Fediverse
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I claim that a few annoying problems (and ATproto too) could be solved by using URI schemes the way they’re designed to be used: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

It was our honor to host the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025. It didn’t matter whether you were in the ActivityPub or AT Proto camp. We were all Team Fediverse, uniting to “move fast and break kings” in the name of building a better internet.

flipboard.video/w/1vjJdhLukXZg

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

It was our honor to host the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025. It didn’t matter whether you were in the ActivityPub or AT Proto camp. We were all Team Fediverse, uniting to “move fast and break kings” in the name of building a better internet.

flipboard.video/w/1vjJdhLukXZg

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

We’ll be sharing highlights all week on our social channels and at PeerTube, including fireside chats with @pluralistic and @pfrazee.com, clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner, and a panel about building communities on the social web featuring @andypiper. Thanks to all who joined us at !

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

We’ll be sharing highlights all week on our social channels and at PeerTube, including fireside chats with @pluralistic and @pfrazee.com, clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner, and a panel about building communities on the social web featuring @andypiper. Thanks to all who joined us at !

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

It was our honor to host the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025. It didn’t matter whether you were in the ActivityPub or AT Proto camp. We were all Team Fediverse, uniting to “move fast and break kings” in the name of building a better internet.

flipboard.video/w/1vjJdhLukXZg

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

A HEALTH-CHECK URL would, for example, make sure:

• the web-server is up,
• the database connection is fine,
• maybe query one or more important tables to make sure that still works,
• make sure any 3rd party APIs are working,
• etc.

If any of those things has a problem, then it would return "500 Internal Server Error".

Else (if everything was fine then) it would return "200 OK".

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A lot of Fediverse software has a HEALTH-CHECK URL.

But not all Fediverse does.

It would be better if ALL Fediverse software had a HEALTH-CHECK URL.

...

A HEALTH-CHECK URL is a special URL that tell others if the system is running properly.

It would return "200 OK" if everything is fine. And return "500 Internal Server Error" if there is a problem

...

A HEALTH-CHECK URL is important to those who actual run and administrate Fediverse servers

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

The would be a far less interesting place without @Flipboard and their work for the open social web. Look at the pie chart at this dashboard….

fingolas.eu/fediverse/graphs.h

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

We’ll be sharing highlights all week on our social channels and at PeerTube, including fireside chats with @pluralistic and @pfrazee.com, clips from @davidimel's Fediverse Corner, and a panel about building communities on the social web featuring @andypiper. Thanks to all who joined us at !

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

It was our honor to host the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025. It didn’t matter whether you were in the ActivityPub or AT Proto camp. We were all Team Fediverse, uniting to “move fast and break kings” in the name of building a better internet.

flipboard.video/w/1vjJdhLukXZg

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wuppi

@wuppi@social.tchncs.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

@mho this is really fantastic. Should be somehow integrated or linked to on any entry page like joinmastodon.org (what do you think @gargron ?) or jointhefediverse.net

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

Evan Sky arts's avatar
Evan Sky arts

@evansky_arts@mastodon.social

Moths 🦋 or Beetles🪲?

Either way, my new handmade insect magnets are available! evanskyarts.com/en/collections

Get them individually or as a set for a discounted price!


Two little felt moths held in my hand, overlooking some gardens. One moth has open wings. It is purple with yellow highlights. The smaller one has closed wings and is toned town yellow, brown and green.
ALT text detailsTwo little felt moths held in my hand, overlooking some gardens. One moth has open wings. It is purple with yellow highlights. The smaller one has closed wings and is toned town yellow, brown and green.
Three different felt beetles, facing each other in a triangle formation, photographed on a black and wooden background with a few decorative plants and pieces of felt.  There is a long green and orange beetle, a round blue and orange one, and an oval pink and blue one (it has a bright green belly)
ALT text detailsThree different felt beetles, facing each other in a triangle formation, photographed on a black and wooden background with a few decorative plants and pieces of felt. There is a long green and orange beetle, a round blue and orange one, and an oval pink and blue one (it has a bright green belly)
Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

A HEALTH-CHECK URL would, for example, make sure:

• the web-server is up,
• the database connection is fine,
• maybe query one or more important tables to make sure that still works,
• make sure any 3rd party APIs are working,
• etc.

If any of those things has a problem, then it would return "500 Internal Server Error".

Else (if everything was fine then) it would return "200 OK".

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A lot of Fediverse software has a HEALTH-CHECK URL.

But not all Fediverse does.

It would be better if ALL Fediverse software had a HEALTH-CHECK URL.

...

A HEALTH-CHECK URL is a special URL that tell others if the system is running properly.

It would return "200 OK" if everything is fine. And return "500 Internal Server Error" if there is a problem

...

A HEALTH-CHECK URL is important to those who actual run and administrate Fediverse servers

Evan Sky arts's avatar
Evan Sky arts

@evansky_arts@mastodon.social

Moths 🦋 or Beetles🪲?

Either way, my new handmade insect magnets are available! evanskyarts.com/en/collections

Get them individually or as a set for a discounted price!


Two little felt moths held in my hand, overlooking some gardens. One moth has open wings. It is purple with yellow highlights. The smaller one has closed wings and is toned town yellow, brown and green.
ALT text detailsTwo little felt moths held in my hand, overlooking some gardens. One moth has open wings. It is purple with yellow highlights. The smaller one has closed wings and is toned town yellow, brown and green.
Three different felt beetles, facing each other in a triangle formation, photographed on a black and wooden background with a few decorative plants and pieces of felt.  There is a long green and orange beetle, a round blue and orange one, and an oval pink and blue one (it has a bright green belly)
ALT text detailsThree different felt beetles, facing each other in a triangle formation, photographed on a black and wooden background with a few decorative plants and pieces of felt. There is a long green and orange beetle, a round blue and orange one, and an oval pink and blue one (it has a bright green belly)
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-18

Servers

- Funkwhale v1.4.1
- Manyfold v0.108.0
- Mitra v4.0.0
- snac v2.75
- Bookwyrm v0.7.5
- Mbin v1.8.2
- Vernissage Server v1.9.0
- kmyblue v18.0
- Recapping your feedback (Ghost)

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.6
- Voyager v2.30.0
- Tesseract v1.4.37

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.2 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Federails v0.6.2
- Ditch the DIY Drama: Why Use Fedify Instead of Building ActivityPub from Scratch?

Protocol

- FEP-4f05: Soft Deletion

Articles

- Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse
- Sustaining Decentralised Social Platforms: Analysing User Activity and Governance Structures on Mastodon
- Fediverse Report – #112

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196266f-f5d6-a460-90b7-b3a25e489ab3

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And it is done 🎉
(although still not that pretty 🙈):

Here is the always up-to-date sheet with more than 1000 official accounts by media organizations that you can follow from & everywhere else in the .

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

There is a powerful custom search (top left) and a button to download an CSV with the handles of all visible accounts, that you can import. There's also the language, the country of origin and a direct link.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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BotKit 0.2.0 릴리스

BotKit 0.2.0 버전이 릴리스되었습니다! BotKit을 처음 접하시는 분들을 위해 간단히 소개하자면, BotKit은 TypeScript로 개발된 독립형 봇 프레임워크입니다. Mastodon, Misskey 등 다양한 () 플랫폼과 상호작용할 수 있으며, 기존 플랫폼의 제약에서 벗어나 자유롭게 봇을 만들 수 있습니다.

이번 릴리스는 연합우주 봇 개발을 더 쉽고 강력하게 만들기 위한 여정에서 중요한 발걸음입니다. 커뮤니티에서 요청해 왔던 여러 기능들을 새롭게 선보입니다.

더 나은 봇 상호작용을 위한 여정

BotKit을 개발하면서 우리는 항상 봇이 더 표현력 있고 상호작용이 풍부하도록 만드는 데 집중해 왔습니다. 0.2.0 버전에서는 연합우주의 사회적 측면을 봇에 접목시켜 한 단계 더 발전시켰습니다.

커스텀 에모지로 봇의 개성 표현하기

가장 많이 요청받았던 기능 중 하나가 지원입니다. 이제 봇은 독특한 시각적 요소로 메시지를 돋보이게 하며 자신만의 개성을 표현할 수 있습니다.

// 봇의 커스텀 에모지 정의하기
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// 메시지에 커스텀 에모지 사용하기
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}은 Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}의 지원을 받습니다`
);

이 새로운 API를 통해 다음과 같은 기능을 사용할 수 있습니다.

반응을 통한 소통

소통은 단순히 메시지를 게시하는 것만이 아닙니다. 다른 사람의 메시지에 반응하는 것도 중요합니다. 새로운 반응 시스템은 봇과 팔로워 사이에 자연스러운 상호작용 지점을 만들어 줍니다.

// 표준 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// 또는 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// 반응을 인식하고 응답하는 봇 만들기
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}님, 제 메시지에 ${reaction.emoji} 반응을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

이 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

  • Message.react()를 사용하여 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
  • 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreact 핸들러로 반응 이벤트 처리하기

인용을 통한 대화

토론에서는 종종 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 참조해야 할 때가 있습니다. 새로운 기능은 더 응집력 있는 대화 스레드를 만들어 줍니다.

// 봇의 게시물에서 다른 메시지 인용하기
await session.publish(
  text`이 흥미로운 관점에 대한 답변입니다...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// 사용자가 봇의 메시지를 인용할 때 처리하기
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}님, 제 생각을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

인용 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

시각적 개선

소통은 시각적인 요소도 중요하기 때문에 봇의 표현 방식을 개선했습니다.

  • 웹 인터페이스에서 이미지 첨부파일이 제대로 표시됩니다
  • 봇의 콘텐츠가 더 보기 좋아지고 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다

내부 개선: 향상된 액티비티 전파

연합우주에서 액티비티가 전파되는 방식도 개선했습니다.

  • 답글, 공유, 업데이트, 삭제의 더 정확한 전파
  • 원본 메시지 작성자에게 액티비티가 제대로 전송됩니다

이러한 개선 사항은 다양한 연합우주 플랫폼에서 봇의 상호작용이 일관되고 안정적으로 이루어지도록 보장합니다.

BotKit 0.2.0으로 첫 걸음 떼기

이러한 새로운 기능을 경험해 보고 싶으신가요? BotKit 0.2.0은 JSR에서 받을 수 있으며 간단한 명령어로 설치할 수 있습니다.

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKit은 Temporal API(JavaScript에서 아직 시범적인 기능)를 사용하므로 deno.json에서 이를 활성화해야 합니다.

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

이 간단한 단계를 통해 최신 기능으로 연합우주 봇을 만들거나 업그레이드할 준비가 완료되었습니다.

앞으로의 전망

BotKit 0.2.0은 연합우주 봇 개발을 접근하기 쉽고, 강력하며, 즐겁게 만들기 위한 우리의 지속적인 노력을 보여줍니다. 이러한 새로운 기능들이 여러분의 봇이 연합우주 커뮤니티에서 더 매력적이고 상호작용이 풍부한 구성원이 되는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 믿습니다.

전체 문서와 더 많은 예제는 저희 문서 사이트에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

피드백, 기능 요청, 코드 기여를 통해 이번 릴리스에 도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. BotKit 커뮤니티는 계속 성장하고 있으며, 여러분이 만들어낼 작품들을 기대합니다!


BotKit은 ActivityPub 서버 애플리케이션을 만들기 위한 하위 레벨 프레임워크인 Fedify의 지원을 받습니다.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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Nordin

@Nordin@norden.social

Mal ne Frage ans

Zum Thema Hörbuch.

Bislang habe ich es gemieden, mir Dinge einzuverleiben, die sich Bücher nennen und nicht aus Papier sind.

Was ich nicht will,

Einen extra Reader.
An einen Anbieter gebunden sein.

Was ich möchte,
Querbeet Hörbucher von verschiedenen Anbietern und auch aus Bibliotheken lesen können.

Einen zentralen Speicherplatz, der auch offline oder im Flugmodus funktioniert.

Am besten kostenfreier Reader.

Habt ihr ein paar Tipps für mich.

Bin gespannt

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit 0.2.0 릴리스

BotKit 0.2.0 버전이 릴리스되었습니다! BotKit을 처음 접하시는 분들을 위해 간단히 소개하자면, BotKit은 TypeScript로 개발된 독립형 봇 프레임워크입니다. Mastodon, Misskey 등 다양한 () 플랫폼과 상호작용할 수 있으며, 기존 플랫폼의 제약에서 벗어나 자유롭게 봇을 만들 수 있습니다.

이번 릴리스는 연합우주 봇 개발을 더 쉽고 강력하게 만들기 위한 여정에서 중요한 발걸음입니다. 커뮤니티에서 요청해 왔던 여러 기능들을 새롭게 선보입니다.

더 나은 봇 상호작용을 위한 여정

BotKit을 개발하면서 우리는 항상 봇이 더 표현력 있고 상호작용이 풍부하도록 만드는 데 집중해 왔습니다. 0.2.0 버전에서는 연합우주의 사회적 측면을 봇에 접목시켜 한 단계 더 발전시켰습니다.

커스텀 에모지로 봇의 개성 표현하기

가장 많이 요청받았던 기능 중 하나가 지원입니다. 이제 봇은 독특한 시각적 요소로 메시지를 돋보이게 하며 자신만의 개성을 표현할 수 있습니다.

// 봇의 커스텀 에모지 정의하기
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// 메시지에 커스텀 에모지 사용하기
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}은 Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}의 지원을 받습니다`
);

이 새로운 API를 통해 다음과 같은 기능을 사용할 수 있습니다.

반응을 통한 소통

소통은 단순히 메시지를 게시하는 것만이 아닙니다. 다른 사람의 메시지에 반응하는 것도 중요합니다. 새로운 반응 시스템은 봇과 팔로워 사이에 자연스러운 상호작용 지점을 만들어 줍니다.

// 표준 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// 또는 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// 반응을 인식하고 응답하는 봇 만들기
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}님, 제 메시지에 ${reaction.emoji} 반응을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

이 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

  • Message.react()를 사용하여 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
  • 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreact 핸들러로 반응 이벤트 처리하기

인용을 통한 대화

토론에서는 종종 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 참조해야 할 때가 있습니다. 새로운 기능은 더 응집력 있는 대화 스레드를 만들어 줍니다.

// 봇의 게시물에서 다른 메시지 인용하기
await session.publish(
  text`이 흥미로운 관점에 대한 답변입니다...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// 사용자가 봇의 메시지를 인용할 때 처리하기
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}님, 제 생각을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

인용 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

시각적 개선

소통은 시각적인 요소도 중요하기 때문에 봇의 표현 방식을 개선했습니다.

  • 웹 인터페이스에서 이미지 첨부파일이 제대로 표시됩니다
  • 봇의 콘텐츠가 더 보기 좋아지고 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다

내부 개선: 향상된 액티비티 전파

연합우주에서 액티비티가 전파되는 방식도 개선했습니다.

  • 답글, 공유, 업데이트, 삭제의 더 정확한 전파
  • 원본 메시지 작성자에게 액티비티가 제대로 전송됩니다

이러한 개선 사항은 다양한 연합우주 플랫폼에서 봇의 상호작용이 일관되고 안정적으로 이루어지도록 보장합니다.

BotKit 0.2.0으로 첫 걸음 떼기

이러한 새로운 기능을 경험해 보고 싶으신가요? BotKit 0.2.0은 JSR에서 받을 수 있으며 간단한 명령어로 설치할 수 있습니다.

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKit은 Temporal API(JavaScript에서 아직 시범적인 기능)를 사용하므로 deno.json에서 이를 활성화해야 합니다.

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

이 간단한 단계를 통해 최신 기능으로 연합우주 봇을 만들거나 업그레이드할 준비가 완료되었습니다.

앞으로의 전망

BotKit 0.2.0은 연합우주 봇 개발을 접근하기 쉽고, 강력하며, 즐겁게 만들기 위한 우리의 지속적인 노력을 보여줍니다. 이러한 새로운 기능들이 여러분의 봇이 연합우주 커뮤니티에서 더 매력적이고 상호작용이 풍부한 구성원이 되는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 믿습니다.

전체 문서와 더 많은 예제는 저희 문서 사이트에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

피드백, 기능 요청, 코드 기여를 통해 이번 릴리스에 도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. BotKit 커뮤니티는 계속 성장하고 있으며, 여러분이 만들어낼 작품들을 기대합니다!


BotKit은 ActivityPub 서버 애플리케이션을 만들기 위한 하위 레벨 프레임워크인 Fedify의 지원을 받습니다.

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0 릴리스

BotKit 0.2.0 버전이 릴리스되었습니다! BotKit을 처음 접하시는 분들을 위해 간단히 소개하자면, BotKit은 TypeScript로 개발된 독립형 봇 프레임워크입니다. Mastodon, Misskey 등 다양한 () 플랫폼과 상호작용할 수 있으며, 기존 플랫폼의 제약에서 벗어나 자유롭게 봇을 만들 수 있습니다.

이번 릴리스는 연합우주 봇 개발을 더 쉽고 강력하게 만들기 위한 여정에서 중요한 발걸음입니다. 커뮤니티에서 요청해 왔던 여러 기능들을 새롭게 선보입니다.

더 나은 봇 상호작용을 위한 여정

BotKit을 개발하면서 우리는 항상 봇이 더 표현력 있고 상호작용이 풍부하도록 만드는 데 집중해 왔습니다. 0.2.0 버전에서는 연합우주의 사회적 측면을 봇에 접목시켜 한 단계 더 발전시켰습니다.

커스텀 에모지로 봇의 개성 표현하기

가장 많이 요청받았던 기능 중 하나가 지원입니다. 이제 봇은 독특한 시각적 요소로 메시지를 돋보이게 하며 자신만의 개성을 표현할 수 있습니다.

// 봇의 커스텀 에모지 정의하기
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// 메시지에 커스텀 에모지 사용하기
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}은 Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}의 지원을 받습니다`
);

이 새로운 API를 통해 다음과 같은 기능을 사용할 수 있습니다.

반응을 통한 소통

소통은 단순히 메시지를 게시하는 것만이 아닙니다. 다른 사람의 메시지에 반응하는 것도 중요합니다. 새로운 반응 시스템은 봇과 팔로워 사이에 자연스러운 상호작용 지점을 만들어 줍니다.

// 표준 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// 또는 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// 반응을 인식하고 응답하는 봇 만들기
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}님, 제 메시지에 ${reaction.emoji} 반응을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

이 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

  • Message.react()를 사용하여 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
  • 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreact 핸들러로 반응 이벤트 처리하기

인용을 통한 대화

토론에서는 종종 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 참조해야 할 때가 있습니다. 새로운 기능은 더 응집력 있는 대화 스레드를 만들어 줍니다.

// 봇의 게시물에서 다른 메시지 인용하기
await session.publish(
  text`이 흥미로운 관점에 대한 답변입니다...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// 사용자가 봇의 메시지를 인용할 때 처리하기
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}님, 제 생각을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

인용 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

시각적 개선

소통은 시각적인 요소도 중요하기 때문에 봇의 표현 방식을 개선했습니다.

  • 웹 인터페이스에서 이미지 첨부파일이 제대로 표시됩니다
  • 봇의 콘텐츠가 더 보기 좋아지고 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다

내부 개선: 향상된 액티비티 전파

연합우주에서 액티비티가 전파되는 방식도 개선했습니다.

  • 답글, 공유, 업데이트, 삭제의 더 정확한 전파
  • 원본 메시지 작성자에게 액티비티가 제대로 전송됩니다

이러한 개선 사항은 다양한 연합우주 플랫폼에서 봇의 상호작용이 일관되고 안정적으로 이루어지도록 보장합니다.

BotKit 0.2.0으로 첫 걸음 떼기

이러한 새로운 기능을 경험해 보고 싶으신가요? BotKit 0.2.0은 JSR에서 받을 수 있으며 간단한 명령어로 설치할 수 있습니다.

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKit은 Temporal API(JavaScript에서 아직 시범적인 기능)를 사용하므로 deno.json에서 이를 활성화해야 합니다.

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

이 간단한 단계를 통해 최신 기능으로 연합우주 봇을 만들거나 업그레이드할 준비가 완료되었습니다.

앞으로의 전망

BotKit 0.2.0은 연합우주 봇 개발을 접근하기 쉽고, 강력하며, 즐겁게 만들기 위한 우리의 지속적인 노력을 보여줍니다. 이러한 새로운 기능들이 여러분의 봇이 연합우주 커뮤니티에서 더 매력적이고 상호작용이 풍부한 구성원이 되는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 믿습니다.

전체 문서와 더 많은 예제는 저희 문서 사이트에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

피드백, 기능 요청, 코드 기여를 통해 이번 릴리스에 도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. BotKit 커뮤니티는 계속 성장하고 있으며, 여러분이 만들어낼 작품들을 기대합니다!


BotKit은 ActivityPub 서버 애플리케이션을 만들기 위한 하위 레벨 프레임워크인 Fedify의 지원을 받습니다.

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@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0のリリース

BotKit 0.2.0をリリースしました!BotKitを初めて知る方のために簡単に説明すると、BotKitはTypeScriptで開発されたスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットフレームワークです。Mastodon、Misskeyなどさまざまなフェディバース()のプラットフォームと連携でき、既存プラットフォームの制約なしに自由にボットを作成できます。

このリリースは、フェディバースにおけるボット開発をより簡単で強力にするための旅の重要な一歩であり、コミュニティから要望のあった機能を多数導入しています。

より良いボットインタラクションへの旅

BotKitの開発において、私たちは常にボットをより表現力豊かでインタラクティブにすることに焦点を当ててきました。バージョン0.2.0では、フェディバースの社会的側面をボットに取り入れることで、さらに一歩前進しました。

カスタム絵文字でボットの個性を表現

最も要望の多かった機能の一つがカスタム絵文字のサポートです。これにより、ボットは独自の視覚要素でメッセージを目立たせ、自分だけの個性を表現できるようになりました。

// ボット用のカスタム絵文字を定義
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// メッセージにカスタム絵文字を使用
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}は、Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}によって支えられています`
);

この新しいAPIでは、次のことが可能になりました。

リアクションによるコミュニケーション

コミュニケーションは単にメッセージを投稿するだけではありません。他の人のメッセージに反応することも重要です。新しいリアクションシステムは、ボットとフォロワーの間に自然な交流ポイントを作り出します。

// 標準のUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// または定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// リアクションを認識して応答するボットを作成
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}さん、私のメッセージに${reaction.emoji}でリアクションしてくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

この機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • Message.react()を使用してUnicode絵文字でメッセージにリアクション
  • 定義したカスタム絵文字でリアクション
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreactハンドラーでリアクションイベントを処理

引用による会話

議論では、他の人が言ったことを参照する必要がしばしばあります。新しい引用機能により、より結束力のある会話スレッドを作成できます。

// ボットの投稿で他のメッセージを引用
await session.publish(
  text`この興味深い視点について答えます...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// ユーザーがボットのメッセージを引用した場合の処理
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}さん、私の考えを共有してくれてありがとうございます!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

引用機能により、ボットは次のことができるようになりました。

  • quoteTargetオプションでメッセージを引用
  • Message.quoteTargetを通じて引用されたメッセージにアクセス
  • 新しいBot.onQuoteイベントハンドラーで引用イベントを処理

視覚的な改善

コミュニケーションには視覚的要素も重要なため、ボットの表現方法を改善しました。

  • ウェブインターフェースで画像添付ファイルが正しく表示されるようになりました
  • ボットのコンテンツがより見やすくなり、豊かな体験を提供します

内部改善:活動の伝播の強化

フェディバースでの活動が伝播する方法も改善されました。

  • 返信、共有、更新、削除のより正確な伝播
  • 元のメッセージ作成者に活動が適切に送信されます

これらの改善により、様々なフェディバースプラットフォームでのボットの相互作用が一貫性と信頼性を持つようになります。

BotKit 0.2.0で最初の一歩を踏み出す

これらの新機能を体験してみたいですか?BotKit 0.2.0はJSRで利用可能で、簡単なコマンドでインストールできます。

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKitはTemporal API(JavaScriptではまだ試験的な機能)を使用するため、deno.jsonでこれを有効にする必要があります。

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

これらの簡単なステップで、最新機能を使ってフェディバースボットを作成またはアップグレードする準備が整いました。

今後の展望

0.2.0は、フェディバースボット開発をアクセスしやすく、強力かつ楽しいものにするための私たちの継続的な取り組みを示しています。これらの新機能が、皆さんのボットをフェディバースコミュニティでより魅力的でインタラクティブなメンバーにするのに役立つと信じています。

完全なドキュメントと詳細な例については、私たちのドキュメントサイトをご覧ください。

フィードバック、機能リクエスト、コード貢献を通じてこのリリースに貢献してくださったすべての方々に感謝します。BotKitコミュニティは成長を続けており、皆さんが作成するものを楽しみにしています!


BotKitは、ActivityPubサーバーアプリケーションを作成するための低レベルフレームワークFedifyによって支えられています。

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@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

BotKit 0.2.0 릴리스

BotKit 0.2.0 버전이 릴리스되었습니다! BotKit을 처음 접하시는 분들을 위해 간단히 소개하자면, BotKit은 TypeScript로 개발된 독립형 봇 프레임워크입니다. Mastodon, Misskey 등 다양한 () 플랫폼과 상호작용할 수 있으며, 기존 플랫폼의 제약에서 벗어나 자유롭게 봇을 만들 수 있습니다.

이번 릴리스는 연합우주 봇 개발을 더 쉽고 강력하게 만들기 위한 여정에서 중요한 발걸음입니다. 커뮤니티에서 요청해 왔던 여러 기능들을 새롭게 선보입니다.

더 나은 봇 상호작용을 위한 여정

BotKit을 개발하면서 우리는 항상 봇이 더 표현력 있고 상호작용이 풍부하도록 만드는 데 집중해 왔습니다. 0.2.0 버전에서는 연합우주의 사회적 측면을 봇에 접목시켜 한 단계 더 발전시켰습니다.

커스텀 에모지로 봇의 개성 표현하기

가장 많이 요청받았던 기능 중 하나가 지원입니다. 이제 봇은 독특한 시각적 요소로 메시지를 돋보이게 하며 자신만의 개성을 표현할 수 있습니다.

// 봇의 커스텀 에모지 정의하기
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// 메시지에 커스텀 에모지 사용하기
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)}은 Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}의 지원을 받습니다`
);

이 새로운 API를 통해 다음과 같은 기능을 사용할 수 있습니다.

반응을 통한 소통

소통은 단순히 메시지를 게시하는 것만이 아닙니다. 다른 사람의 메시지에 반응하는 것도 중요합니다. 새로운 반응 시스템은 봇과 팔로워 사이에 자연스러운 상호작용 지점을 만들어 줍니다.

// 표준 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// 또는 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// 반응을 인식하고 응답하는 봇 만들기
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${reaction.actor}님, 제 메시지에 ${reaction.emoji} 반응을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

이 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

  • Message.react()를 사용하여 유니코드 에모지로 메시지에 반응하기
  • 정의한 커스텀 에모지로 반응하기
  • Bot.onReactBot.onUnreact 핸들러로 반응 이벤트 처리하기

인용을 통한 대화

토론에서는 종종 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 참조해야 할 때가 있습니다. 새로운 기능은 더 응집력 있는 대화 스레드를 만들어 줍니다.

// 봇의 게시물에서 다른 메시지 인용하기
await session.publish(
  text`이 흥미로운 관점에 대한 답변입니다...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// 사용자가 봇의 메시지를 인용할 때 처리하기
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`${quoteMessage.actor}님, 제 생각을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

인용 기능을 통해 봇은 다음과 같은 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다.

시각적 개선

소통은 시각적인 요소도 중요하기 때문에 봇의 표현 방식을 개선했습니다.

  • 웹 인터페이스에서 이미지 첨부파일이 제대로 표시됩니다
  • 봇의 콘텐츠가 더 보기 좋아지고 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다

내부 개선: 향상된 액티비티 전파

연합우주에서 액티비티가 전파되는 방식도 개선했습니다.

  • 답글, 공유, 업데이트, 삭제의 더 정확한 전파
  • 원본 메시지 작성자에게 액티비티가 제대로 전송됩니다

이러한 개선 사항은 다양한 연합우주 플랫폼에서 봇의 상호작용이 일관되고 안정적으로 이루어지도록 보장합니다.

BotKit 0.2.0으로 첫 걸음 떼기

이러한 새로운 기능을 경험해 보고 싶으신가요? BotKit 0.2.0은 JSR에서 받을 수 있으며 간단한 명령어로 설치할 수 있습니다.

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

BotKit은 Temporal API(JavaScript에서 아직 시범적인 기능)를 사용하므로 deno.json에서 이를 활성화해야 합니다.

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

이 간단한 단계를 통해 최신 기능으로 연합우주 봇을 만들거나 업그레이드할 준비가 완료되었습니다.

앞으로의 전망

BotKit 0.2.0은 연합우주 봇 개발을 접근하기 쉽고, 강력하며, 즐겁게 만들기 위한 우리의 지속적인 노력을 보여줍니다. 이러한 새로운 기능들이 여러분의 봇이 연합우주 커뮤니티에서 더 매력적이고 상호작용이 풍부한 구성원이 되는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 믿습니다.

전체 문서와 더 많은 예제는 저희 문서 사이트에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

피드백, 기능 요청, 코드 기여를 통해 이번 릴리스에 도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. BotKit 커뮤니티는 계속 성장하고 있으며, 여러분이 만들어낼 작품들을 기대합니다!


BotKit은 ActivityPub 서버 애플리케이션을 만들기 위한 하위 레벨 프레임워크인 Fedify의 지원을 받습니다.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

BotKit 0.2.0 Released

We're pleased to announce the release of BotKit 0.2.0! For those new to our project, is a framework for creating standalone bots that can interact with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms without the constraints of these existing platforms.

This release marks an important step in our journey to make fediverse bot development more accessible and powerful, introducing several features that our community has been requesting.

The Journey to Better Bot Interactions

In building BotKit, we've always focused on making bots more expressive and interactive. With version 0.2.0, we're taking this to the next level by bringing the social aspects of the fediverse to your bots.

Expressing Your Bot's Personality with Custom Emojis

One of the most requested features has been support. Now your bots can truly express their personality with unique visuals that make their messages stand out.

// Define custom emojis for your bot
const emojis = bot.addCustomEmojis({
  botkit: { 
    file: `${import.meta.dirname}/images/botkit.png`, 
    type: "image/png" 
  },
  fedify: { 
    url: "https://fedify.dev/logo.png", 
    type: "image/png" 
  }
});

// Use these custom emojis in your messages
await session.publish(
  text`BotKit ${customEmoji(emojis.botkit)} is powered by Fedify ${customEmoji(emojis.fedify)}`
);

With this new API, you can:

Engaging Through Reactions

Communication isn't just about posting messages—it's also about responding to others. The new reaction system creates natural interaction points between your bot and its followers:

// React to a message with a standard Unicode emoji
await message.react(emoji`👍`);

// Or use one of your custom emojis as a reaction
await message.react(emojis.botkit);

// Create a responsive bot that acknowledges reactions
bot.onReact = async (session, reaction) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for reacting with ${reaction.emoji} to my message, ${reaction.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

This feature allows your bot to:

Conversations Through Quotes

Discussions often involve referencing what others have said. Our new support enables more cohesive conversation threads:

// Quote another message in your bot's post
await session.publish(
  text`Responding to this interesting point...`,
  { quoteTarget: originalMessage }
);

// Handle when users quote your bot's messages
bot.onQuote = async (session, quoteMessage) => {
  await session.publish(
    text`Thanks for sharing my thoughts, ${quoteMessage.actor}!`,
    { visibility: "direct" }
  );
};

With quote support, your bot can:

Visual Enhancements

Because communication is visual too, we've improved how your bot presents itself:

  • Image attachments now properly display in the web interface
  • Your bot's content looks better and provides a richer experience

Behind the Scenes: Enhanced Activity Propagation

We've also improved how activities propagate through the fediverse:

  • More precise propagation of replies, shares, updates, and deletes
  • Activities are now properly sent to the original message authors

These improvements ensure your bot's interactions are consistent and reliable across different fediverse platforms.

Taking Your First Steps with BotKit 0.2.0

Ready to experience these new features? BotKit 0.2.0 is available on JSR and can be installed with a simple command:

deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0

Since BotKit uses the Temporal API (which is still evolving in JavaScript), remember to enable it in your deno.json:

{
  "imports": {
    "@fedify/botkit": "jsr:@fedify/botkit@0.2.0"
  },
  "unstable": ["temporal"]
}

With these simple steps, you're ready to create or upgrade your fediverse bot with our latest features.

Looking Forward

BotKit 0.2.0 represents our ongoing commitment to making fediverse bot development accessible, powerful, and enjoyable. We believe these new features will help your bots become more engaging and interactive members of the fediverse community.

For complete docs and more examples, visit our docs site.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through feedback, feature requests, and code contributions. The BotKit community continues to grow, and we're excited to see what you'll create!


BotKit is powered by Fedify, a lower-level framework for creating ActivityPub server applications.

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Fread

@fread@mastodon.social

1.3.1 has been released, the release note is as follows:
1. Now supports mirror URLs🎉🎉🎉.
2. Interaction experience has been optimized.
3. A few bugs have been fixed.

play.google.com/store/apps/det

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/21(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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Furbland's Very Cool Mastodon™

@GroupNebula563@mastodon.social

I follow @gabboman who boosts all the new posts from @admin, very nice to see all the new people joining the site (and fedi as a whole) from tumblr! hope everyone has fun here!

-migration -migration

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Furbland's Very Cool Mastodon™

@GroupNebula563@mastodon.social

I follow @gabboman who boosts all the new posts from @admin, very nice to see all the new people joining the site (and fedi as a whole) from tumblr! hope everyone has fun here!

-migration -migration

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Please donate, i need immediate funds to afford basic necessities like food, hrt, new glasses, etc. i didnt get enough money last week to afford anything i needed. please donate to help me survive. i live in an abusive and transphobic household. my family neglects and harasses me constantly for being transgender. please help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

hrt blood tests: 0$/200$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Please donate, i need immediate funds to afford basic necessities like food, hrt, new glasses, etc. i didnt get enough money last week to afford anything i needed. please donate to help me survive. i live in an abusive and transphobic household. my family neglects and harasses me constantly for being transgender. please help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

hrt blood tests: 0$/200$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-18

Servers

- Funkwhale v1.4.1
- Manyfold v0.108.0
- Mitra v4.0.0
- snac v2.75
- Bookwyrm v0.7.5
- Mbin v1.8.2
- Vernissage Server v1.9.0
- kmyblue v18.0
- Recapping your feedback (Ghost)

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.6
- Voyager v2.30.0
- Tesseract v1.4.37

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.2 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Federails v0.6.2
- Ditch the DIY Drama: Why Use Fedify Instead of Building ActivityPub from Scratch?

Protocol

- FEP-4f05: Soft Deletion

Articles

- Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse
- Sustaining Decentralised Social Platforms: Analysing User Activity and Governance Structures on Mastodon
- Fediverse Report – #112

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196266f-f5d6-a460-90b7-b3a25e489ab3

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social · Reply to Sebastian Lasse's post

@MBrandtner @anneroth

Falls es jemand interessiert, sagt Bescheid.

PS:
Leider ist der Rest alles aus den USA gefördert.
Das ist dort, wo bei einigen Open Source Projekten Entwickler*innen „verschwinden“, und dort wo gerade die Förderung dichtgemacht wird.
Ich finde es schade, daß wir (15 Menschen) in Europa immer nur abgelehnt wurden.
Der Public Spaces Talk in 2024 war echt meine letzte Warnung vor Musk vor der Wahl:
digitalcourage.social/@sl007/1
PPS
Danke an Clemens (siehe 1. Fediday Video) !

3/3

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/20(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
387 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@CavaliersNation
@CGMagazine
@Roadandtrack
@11FREUNDE
@InfoMoney

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
387 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@CavaliersNation
@CGMagazine
@Roadandtrack
@11FREUNDE
@InfoMoney

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org · Reply to Ben Werdmuller's post

@ben @thisismissem making it easier to spin up community moderation and management would be a great improvement for the too, but that’s a mostly separate/ non-technical issue. To that point I’m heartbroken that @iftas isn’t able to continue some of their efforts in that direction at this time

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
564 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
387 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@CavaliersNation
@CGMagazine
@Roadandtrack
@11FREUNDE
@InfoMoney

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social · Reply to Lukadjo's post

@lukadjo @ApAlun @Crispius @fedilore @freeagent @vfrmedia

just an idea

(not an original one):

the problem with on is that they can be manipulated

on the why not have a menu of algorithms that anyone can write (audited so they are genuinely manipulation-free)?

people can freely choose one, and they can sink into their stupor

if that's what they want

is there harm in that?

i'm not saying they *have* to do that

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

As someone who has developed several software implementations (Fedify, Hollo, BotKit, and Hackers' Pub), I believe one of the most frustrating features to implement in the is .

The challenges are numerous:

First, there's no standardization. ActivityPub specifications don't define how custom emoji should work, leading to inconsistent implementations across different servers like Mastodon and Misskey.

Rendering is particularly problematic. Emojis must display properly across different contexts (in text, as reactions, in emoji pickers) while maintaining quality at various sizes. Animated emojis add another layer of complexity.

Perhaps most concerning is the poor . Most implementations simply use the emoji code (like :party_blob:) as the alt text, which provides no meaningful information to screen reader users (in particular, non-English speakers) about what the emoji actually depicts or means.

What really dampens my motivation to implement this feature is knowing I'm investing significant effort into something that ultimately creates accessibility barriers. It's disheartening to work hard on a feature that excludes part of the community.

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jasudraws

@jasu@mastodon.social

Throwback to this illust that took me forever bc my laptop was dying and Ps was too much for it. This is more than A DECADE old.


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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-18

Servers

- Funkwhale v1.4.1
- Manyfold v0.108.0
- Mitra v4.0.0
- snac v2.75
- Bookwyrm v0.7.5
- Mbin v1.8.2
- Vernissage Server v1.9.0
- kmyblue v18.0
- Recapping your feedback (Ghost)

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.6
- Voyager v2.30.0
- Tesseract v1.4.37

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.2 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Federails v0.6.2
- Ditch the DIY Drama: Why Use Fedify Instead of Building ActivityPub from Scratch?

Protocol

- FEP-4f05: Soft Deletion

Articles

- Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse
- Sustaining Decentralised Social Platforms: Analysing User Activity and Governance Structures on Mastodon
- Fediverse Report – #112

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196266f-f5d6-a460-90b7-b3a25e489ab3

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/19(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの増加は鈍ったものの依然高い。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

I’m watching the discussion that’s taking place today on this page, and people are saying that this platform was never made for long form content. It’s always been shorter form content. I legitimately do not understand the reasoning behind not allowing administrators to change the character limit without complicated configurations. I know this is supposed to be micro blogging, favoring shorter posts, because it’s continuously pointed out, to me, and others, that this platform is not a blog but it’s very clear to me that nobody really wants short post to be locked in for everybody. They just want the ability to change it. You can have your flagship instances that keep character limits at 500. That’s totally fine. You can even pretend like instances with 90,000 character limits simply don’t exist if you don’t want to acknowledge them, which, it seems like there is a extreme dislike of instances customizing things to meet the needs of their own communities. None of these rebukes are holding up and it frankly doesn’t make any sense whatsoever because if nothing was meant to change, the option for even increasing or even decreasing the character limit would not exist at all, even via code. Let the admins easily setup the character limits · Issue #12265 · mastodon/mastodon github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-18

Servers

- Funkwhale v1.4.1
- Manyfold v0.108.0
- Mitra v4.0.0
- snac v2.75
- Bookwyrm v0.7.5
- Mbin v1.8.2
- Vernissage Server v1.9.0
- kmyblue v18.0
- Recapping your feedback (Ghost)

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.6
- Voyager v2.30.0
- Tesseract v1.4.37

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.2 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Federails v0.6.2
- Ditch the DIY Drama: Why Use Fedify Instead of Building ActivityPub from Scratch?

Protocol

- FEP-4f05: Soft Deletion

Articles

- Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse
- Sustaining Decentralised Social Platforms: Analysing User Activity and Governance Structures on Mastodon
- Fediverse Report – #112

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196266f-f5d6-a460-90b7-b3a25e489ab3

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to @niccolove for joining me today for Episode 11 of Fireside Fedi!

You can check out the show at the following links:

Peertube: https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/4WsZWkHz91XDh4fNsYv6P9
Fedicast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/niccolo-ve-peertube-kde-poetry

Please note that the Peertube VOD is still transcoding, so if it's not working, please check back a bit later. Thank you!

#Episode #FiresideFedi #FsF #Peertube #VOD #Fedicast #Podcast #interview #people #show #castopod #Fediverse #Fedi #peopleoverplatforms #protocolsoverplatforms

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

The Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop features the best technology-related custom feeds made by our beta testers.

Cruise down to the bottom of your Home screen and tap into the Surf Shop. Scroll down a bit to find the following feeds (also linked here):

🏄 @Sarahp's "Tech News"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @seantilley's "Linux Evolution"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @mmasnick's "Tech Policy"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom
🏄 @tchambers's "Guardians of the Fediverse"
surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Screenshot from Surf app depicting Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop against a pale green background. The four feeds featured are: 
- Sarah Perez’s Tech News
- Sean Tilley’s Linux Evolution
- Mike Masnick’s Tech Policy
- Tim Chambers’ Guardians of the Fediverse
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Surf app depicting Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop against a pale green background. The four feeds featured are: - Sarah Perez’s Tech News - Sean Tilley’s Linux Evolution - Mike Masnick’s Tech Policy - Tim Chambers’ Guardians of the Fediverse
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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social · Reply to Lukadjo's post

@lukadjo @ApAlun @Crispius @fedilore @freeagent @vfrmedia

just an idea

(not an original one):

the problem with on is that they can be manipulated

on the why not have a menu of algorithms that anyone can write (audited so they are genuinely manipulation-free)?

people can freely choose one, and they can sink into their stupor

if that's what they want

is there harm in that?

i'm not saying they *have* to do that

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-18

Servers

- Funkwhale v1.4.1
- Manyfold v0.108.0
- Mitra v4.0.0
- snac v2.75
- Bookwyrm v0.7.5
- Mbin v1.8.2
- Vernissage Server v1.9.0
- kmyblue v18.0
- Recapping your feedback (Ghost)

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.6
- Voyager v2.30.0
- Tesseract v1.4.37

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps v1.4.2 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Federails v0.6.2
- Ditch the DIY Drama: Why Use Fedify Instead of Building ActivityPub from Scratch?

Protocol

- FEP-4f05: Soft Deletion

Articles

- Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse
- Sustaining Decentralised Social Platforms: Analysing User Activity and Governance Structures on Mastodon
- Fediverse Report – #112

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0196266f-f5d6-a460-90b7-b3a25e489ab3

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Please donate, i need immediate funds to afford basic necessities like food, hrt, new glasses, etc. i didnt get enough money last week to afford anything i needed. please donate to help me survive. i live in an abusive and transphobic household. my family neglects and harasses me constantly for being transgender. please help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

hrt blood tests: 0$/200$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Please donate, i need immediate funds to afford basic necessities like food, hrt, new glasses, etc. i didnt get enough money last week to afford anything i needed. please donate to help me survive. i live in an abusive and transphobic household. my family neglects and harasses me constantly for being transgender. please help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

hrt blood tests: 0$/200$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Both Mastodon and Bluesky offer decentralized alternatives, but only one puts users first. While Bluesky’s VC-backed model serves shareholder interests, Mastodon’s nonprofit structure safeguards a truly open internet. The future of social media shouldn’t be for sale.

phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Both Mastodon and Bluesky offer decentralized alternatives, but only one puts users first. While Bluesky’s VC-backed model serves shareholder interests, Mastodon’s nonprofit structure safeguards a truly open internet. The future of social media shouldn’t be for sale.

phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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Yogthos

@yogthos@social.marxist.network

Both Mastodon and Bluesky offer decentralized alternatives, but only one puts users first. While Bluesky’s VC-backed model serves shareholder interests, Mastodon’s nonprofit structure safeguards a truly open internet. The future of social media shouldn’t be for sale.

phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
433 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@NZZ_Ch
@BikeMag
@citylab
@popularmechanics
@travelleisure

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

paul

@paul@cosocial.ca

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Internet Con by @pluralistic

Ever since I was a teen and started to use/think critically about , I've been a fan of Cory Doctorow. One of my favourites back in the day was Pirate Cinema, and it instilled in me a kind of ethos that is brought to light in this new book. That is to say, I read this as a kind of manifesto.

And since you're all here on the , I'd bet you gain something from reading this.

The Internet Con by Cory Doctorow
ALT text detailsThe Internet Con by Cory Doctorow
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HiramFromTheChi 👨🏽‍💻💭

@hiramfromthechi@mastodon.social

Are you on Bluesky? Ads are coming for your feed: techcrunch.com/2025/04/16/blue

Want an ad-free experience? Use Mastodon instead.

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feedle

@feedle@mastodon.social

Hey friends! 👋 We're excited to do an of feedle, a powerful tool we built to help you discover blogs and podcasts with ease. 📰🎧: feedle.world/

Our motivation is simple: we want to help you declutter your digital lives and focus on content that truly matters to you. We believe that is an underutilized gem 💎 that can empower you to break free from the noise of social media.

Don't forget to follow us and stay tuned about feedle's latest development.

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume twelve of Scrolls is live - it's a magical one! 🧙‍♂️

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-04-18

Everyone below contributed in some way either through content they created, or stuff they found and boosted 😃. Thank you thank you! 🙏

@disassociated @shankulkarny @hyde @askDNA @andyandy @e11e @artlung @ruben@social.kedera.nl @KurisuVanEdge @hongminhee @jbaty @hryggrbyr @axxuy @joxean @thejaymo @flan @sylvia @deadsuperhero @QueerMatters @mauricerenck @ImaginaryKarin @digitalsnow @jana @nichteric @justincox @avlcharlie @anubiarts @reiver @bradenslen @hamatti @mike_k @lianna @wafrn @mariobianchi @cwebber @selfcaregentle @jerry @bouletcorp2 @gretared @ApisNecros

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

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Dallin

@Dallin@vivaldi.net

Screenshot from fedidb.org

I'm curious, is the recent decline in Fediverse users and activity due to people moving to BlueSky? What other factors might there be?

I'm sure there are ebbs and flows over time. But I do hope the overall trend continues to be upward.

Screen shot of charts from fedidb.org. The chart date range is from March 4, 2025 to March 17, 2025. The top chart shows total number of users declining from 15.1 million to 11.5 million. The bottom chart shows monthly active users declining from 1.3 million to 1.1 million.
ALT text detailsScreen shot of charts from fedidb.org. The chart date range is from March 4, 2025 to March 17, 2025. The top chart shows total number of users declining from 15.1 million to 11.5 million. The bottom chart shows monthly active users declining from 1.3 million to 1.1 million.
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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume twelve of Scrolls is live - it's a magical one! 🧙‍♂️

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-04-18

Everyone below contributed in some way either through content they created, or stuff they found and boosted 😃. Thank you thank you! 🙏

@disassociated @shankulkarny @hyde @askDNA @andyandy @e11e @artlung @ruben@social.kedera.nl @KurisuVanEdge @hongminhee @jbaty @hryggrbyr @axxuy @joxean @thejaymo @flan @sylvia @deadsuperhero @QueerMatters @mauricerenck @ImaginaryKarin @digitalsnow @jana @nichteric @justincox @avlcharlie @anubiarts @reiver @bradenslen @hamatti @mike_k @lianna @wafrn @mariobianchi @cwebber @selfcaregentle @jerry @bouletcorp2 @gretared @ApisNecros

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

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Dallin

@Dallin@vivaldi.net

Screenshot from fedidb.org

I'm curious, is the recent decline in Fediverse users and activity due to people moving to BlueSky? What other factors might there be?

I'm sure there are ebbs and flows over time. But I do hope the overall trend continues to be upward.

Screen shot of charts from fedidb.org. The chart date range is from March 4, 2025 to March 17, 2025. The top chart shows total number of users declining from 15.1 million to 11.5 million. The bottom chart shows monthly active users declining from 1.3 million to 1.1 million.
ALT text detailsScreen shot of charts from fedidb.org. The chart date range is from March 4, 2025 to March 17, 2025. The top chart shows total number of users declining from 15.1 million to 11.5 million. The bottom chart shows monthly active users declining from 1.3 million to 1.1 million.
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feedle

@feedle@mastodon.social

Hey friends! 👋 We're excited to do an of feedle, a powerful tool we built to help you discover blogs and podcasts with ease. 📰🎧: feedle.world/

Our motivation is simple: we want to help you declutter your digital lives and focus on content that truly matters to you. We believe that is an underutilized gem 💎 that can empower you to break free from the noise of social media.

Don't forget to follow us and stay tuned about feedle's latest development.

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

The other day I finally got it. Why #Bluesky is so popular with "regular people" (aka non-techies). It's because it's CENTRALIZED (of course the Bluesky folks would never admit it out right).

One name: Bluesky.
One official URL to join / browse / post messages
One official app: "Bluesky Social" on app stores

In this post-literate society where people have been trained by commercial social media for 2 DECADES to choose the easiest, most frictionless option, of course they will pick Bluesky over the #Fediverse.

Try introducing the concept of servers / instances and names like Mastodon, Sharkey, Pleroma, GoToSocial, Friendica, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy to people not familiar with them. They'd think you're speaking a foreign language.

The Fediverse is made up of thousands of independent servers. You can't log in to https://joinmastodon.org or https://joinpeertube.org to browse Mastodon or PeerTube. Conversely, when you log into Bluesky you see messages by Bluesky members.

People need to be educated first about defederated options and their numerous advantages.

I get it now. I'm still 1000% in when it comes to the Fediverse but I understand.

And I'm tired.

And I'm posting this here on my GoToSocial account because I wanted to say my piece in one go and I would have run into Mastodon character limits.

How many people have I convinced to join the Fediverse in my 9 months advocating for it through a blog? TWO. How many people are still active on it? One.

Off I go play with LEGOs with my little one - in 12 years, when she's old enough I will set up her own instance. So Fediverse, you gotta be thriving in 2037.

#TheFutureIsFederated

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/18(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの増加がまだ高い。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

Some questions for all the #GoToSocial users out there.

How many gigabytes of disk space (roughly) does your instance use?

How long has it been online?

And does the growth in storage slow down after the first seven days (on the default configuration), when cached images start clearing out?

#FediHelp #SelfHost #SelfHosted #Fediverse

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Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

I recommended to a friend. But this time in stand of joinmastodon.org I gave him fedi.garden why ? Because if I give him joinmastodon.org I'm sure he will end up on mastodon.social
I started with this server but I shifted from it.
Thanks to @FediGarden for this amazing list.

paul

@paul@cosocial.ca

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Internet Con by @pluralistic

Ever since I was a teen and started to use/think critically about , I've been a fan of Cory Doctorow. One of my favourites back in the day was Pirate Cinema, and it instilled in me a kind of ethos that is brought to light in this new book. That is to say, I read this as a kind of manifesto.

And since you're all here on the , I'd bet you gain something from reading this.

The Internet Con by Cory Doctorow
ALT text detailsThe Internet Con by Cory Doctorow
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Bob Dendry

@BobDendry@masto.fediverse.games

Another cool ActivityPub project I came across today - BadgeFed.

From the point of view of your regular Fediverse instance - I could foresee this being used to recognise members for financial contributions, being moderators, Creating x number of Peertube videos, y posts on Mastodon, winning community contests, stuff like that. Really cool and I will definitely look into this further a bit further down the line.

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

The other day I finally got it. Why #Bluesky is so popular with "regular people" (aka non-techies). It's because it's CENTRALIZED (of course the Bluesky folks would never admit it out right).

One name: Bluesky.
One official URL to join / browse / post messages
One official app: "Bluesky Social" on app stores

In this post-literate society where people have been trained by commercial social media for 2 DECADES to choose the easiest, most frictionless option, of course they will pick Bluesky over the #Fediverse.

Try introducing the concept of servers / instances and names like Mastodon, Sharkey, Pleroma, GoToSocial, Friendica, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy to people not familiar with them. They'd think you're speaking a foreign language.

The Fediverse is made up of thousands of independent servers. You can't log in to https://joinmastodon.org or https://joinpeertube.org to browse Mastodon or PeerTube. Conversely, when you log into Bluesky you see messages by Bluesky members.

People need to be educated first about defederated options and their numerous advantages.

I get it now. I'm still 1000% in when it comes to the Fediverse but I understand.

And I'm tired.

And I'm posting this here on my GoToSocial account because I wanted to say my piece in one go and I would have run into Mastodon character limits.

How many people have I convinced to join the Fediverse in my 9 months advocating for it through a blog? TWO. How many people are still active on it? One.

Off I go play with LEGOs with my little one - in 12 years, when she's old enough I will set up her own instance. So Fediverse, you gotta be thriving in 2037.

#TheFutureIsFederated

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HiramFromTheChi 👨🏽‍💻💭

@hiramfromthechi@mastodon.social

Are you on Bluesky? Ads are coming for your feed: techcrunch.com/2025/04/16/blue

Want an ad-free experience? Use Mastodon instead.

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Doris :fediverse:🦉🇪🇺

@Doris@top-netz.de

:fediverse: Fediverse Sprechstunde!
🗓️ am Donnerstag 24.04.2025, 19:30 Uhr!
ONLINE!

Bist du oder in der Welt des Fediverse? Kein Problem! Wir helfen dir bei den ersten Schritten: Profil einrichten, Sicherheitstipps, Posten und Vernetzung. Sei dabei!

Hauptthema: mit @Ranslite .
Ich freue mich darauf und hoffe es werden weitere Nutzer von Lemmy dabei sein.
Lemmy ist wie ein föderiertes Reddit aufgebaut: Der Fokus liegt auf Themen-Communities, in denen Beiträge (z. B. Links, Texte, Bilder) gepostet und kommentiert werden. Die Diskussionen sind eher threadbasiert und themenzentriert.

Eingeladen sind ebenso alle, die bereits Erfahrungen mit Mastodon, Friendica, Pixelfed, Misskey, Hubzilla oder anderen Anwendungen haben und ihr Wissen gerne weitergeben möchten.

:fediverse: Wissensaustausch: Deine Kenntnisse im Fediverse könnten anderen Teilnehmern sehr nützlich sein, besonders denjenigen, die noch neu in der Community sind.
:fediverse: Networking: Dies ist eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, sich mit anderen engagierten Mitgliedern der Gemeinschaft zu vernetzen und neue Kontakte zu knüpfen.
:fediverse: Ideen und Inspiration: Deine Perspektive als erfahrener Benutzer oder Betreiber einer Instanz kann dazu beitragen, innovative Ideen zu fördern und die Zukunft des Fediverse mitzugestalten.

Der Raum wird 10 Minuten vor Beginn geöffnet.
Der Link: dus.webinar-welt.de/rooms/il6-

Das Online-Treffen findet auf unserem BigBlueButton-Server statt. Du benötigst keine zusätzliche Software, sondern nur einen Browser – vorzugsweise Firefox oder Chrome – ein Mikrofon (es handelt sich schließlich um eine Sprechstunde) und, wenn du möchtest, eine Webcam. Wir freuen uns auf einen lebhaften Austausch! 🎙️ 🙋‍♀️

Der Ablauf der Sprechstunde sieht folgendermaßen aus: Zu Beginn geben wir Tipps und Hinweise für Anfänger und Einsteiger. Anschließend geht es um Ratschläge für Instanzbetreiber und Moderatoren. Ein solcher Austausch ist wichtig und notwendig für eine gute Vernetzung untereinander. Die Welt des Fediverse ist Größer und vielfältiger. Mehr Miteinander statt Gegeneinander.

Je mehr mitmachen, desto besser!







Fediverse Sprechstunde am Donnerstag 24.04.2025, 19:30 Uhr
via Web-Konferenz (BBB) - öffentlich
sehen - hören - sprechen - zeigen - mitmachen
Jeder ist dazu eingeladen sich an der Talk-Runde zu beteiligen um gemeinsam über Fediverse zu sprechen.
Logo Fediverse, Logo Friendica, Logo Mastodon, Logo Pixelfed, Logo Hubzilla, Logo Lemmy und Bild vom Online Konferenzraum
ALT text detailsFediverse Sprechstunde am Donnerstag 24.04.2025, 19:30 Uhr via Web-Konferenz (BBB) - öffentlich sehen - hören - sprechen - zeigen - mitmachen Jeder ist dazu eingeladen sich an der Talk-Runde zu beteiligen um gemeinsam über Fediverse zu sprechen. Logo Fediverse, Logo Friendica, Logo Mastodon, Logo Pixelfed, Logo Hubzilla, Logo Lemmy und Bild vom Online Konferenzraum
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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
433 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@NZZ_Ch
@BikeMag
@citylab
@popularmechanics
@travelleisure

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Kit Arvizu

@thekitmalone@hoosier.social

If you could only share one piece of practical howto-type information about the with the general non-techy public, what would it be?

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

I hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL day!

Next up on Fireside Fedi! Tomorrow, April 18th at 1500 Eastern time / UTC -4, I will be speaking with @niccolove ! Niccolo is a poet, mathematician, boy scout leader, KDE developer, and a Peertuber! Super interested to talk to Niccolo!

Catch the livestream: https://stream.firesidefedi.live
VOD afterwards: https://video.firesidefedi.live
Fedicast afterwards: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#kde #dev #developer #peertube #vod #fedicast #podcast #castopod #poetry #math #firesideFedi #fedi #FsF #fediverse #people #livestream #stream #live #owncast

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

After attending the International Journalism Festival for the first time this year, I hope next year can focus more on the solutions to the problems journalists identified.

Check out my thoughts on my blog: forbetter.ghost.io/anti-big-te

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Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

I recommended to a friend. But this time in stand of joinmastodon.org I gave him fedi.garden why ? Because if I give him joinmastodon.org I'm sure he will end up on mastodon.social
I started with this server but I shifted from it.
Thanks to @FediGarden for this amazing list.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

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[moved] Floppy 💾

@floppy@fosstodon.org

Recommendations wanted:

❓ Does anybody know of a Fediverse instance that supports long-form blogging with images, accepts new members, and is not limited in content to technology?

:boost_requested: Boosts appreciated for visibility, thank you.

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Feyter

@feyter@mastodon.gamedev.place · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

@Gargron one thing about the that I really appreciate is, that it's a place where individual cultures can build spaces suitable for their individual needs. Instead of trying to fit into a framework given by a US corporation.

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

After attending the International Journalism Festival for the first time this year, I hope next year can focus more on the solutions to the problems journalists identified.

Check out my thoughts on my blog: forbetter.ghost.io/anti-big-te

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

Some questions for all the #GoToSocial users out there.

How many gigabytes of disk space (roughly) does your instance use?

How long has it been online?

And does the growth in storage slow down after the first seven days (on the default configuration), when cached images start clearing out?

#FediHelp #SelfHost #SelfHosted #Fediverse

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Vertiser

@vertiser@mastodon.social

I have deleted my account. I will not use a platform that willingly supports regimes and their censorship. It’s like Twitter all over again. Centralised are doomed from the start for myriad of reasons. The only sustainable future lies in .

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Vertiser

@vertiser@mastodon.social

I have deleted my account. I will not use a platform that willingly supports regimes and their censorship. It’s like Twitter all over again. Centralised are doomed from the start for myriad of reasons. The only sustainable future lies in .

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

I often see being introduced as a decentralized platform, but am I the only one who hasn’t been convinced of its ‘decentralized’ nature? Or am I misunderstanding the meaning of ‘decentralized’

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

After attending the International Journalism Festival for the first time this year, I hope next year can focus more on the solutions to the problems journalists identified.

Check out my thoughts on my blog: forbetter.ghost.io/anti-big-te

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"

news.elenarossini.com/this-is-

mentioning @jaredwhite @anildash @ghost @caseynewton @molly0xfff @404mediaco @Daojoan @theindex @dangillmor @ryanbroderick @micahflee @melaniebartos @kleisli

I'd love to hear what you think about

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

The other day I finally got it. Why #Bluesky is so popular with "regular people" (aka non-techies). It's because it's CENTRALIZED (of course the Bluesky folks would never admit it out right).

One name: Bluesky.
One official URL to join / browse / post messages
One official app: "Bluesky Social" on app stores

In this post-literate society where people have been trained by commercial social media for 2 DECADES to choose the easiest, most frictionless option, of course they will pick Bluesky over the #Fediverse.

Try introducing the concept of servers / instances and names like Mastodon, Sharkey, Pleroma, GoToSocial, Friendica, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy to people not familiar with them. They'd think you're speaking a foreign language.

The Fediverse is made up of thousands of independent servers. You can't log in to https://joinmastodon.org or https://joinpeertube.org to browse Mastodon or PeerTube. Conversely, when you log into Bluesky you see messages by Bluesky members.

People need to be educated first about defederated options and their numerous advantages.

I get it now. I'm still 1000% in when it comes to the Fediverse but I understand.

And I'm tired.

And I'm posting this here on my GoToSocial account because I wanted to say my piece in one go and I would have run into Mastodon character limits.

How many people have I convinced to join the Fediverse in my 9 months advocating for it through a blog? TWO. How many people are still active on it? One.

Off I go play with LEGOs with my little one - in 12 years, when she's old enough I will set up her own instance. So Fediverse, you gotta be thriving in 2037.

#TheFutureIsFederated

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena@aseachange.com thanks for your work and welcome to my live 😉

I've been here since 2010-11 and haven't been able to convince anyone yet, you've been much more successful

long live the
💪

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

The other day I finally got it. Why #Bluesky is so popular with "regular people" (aka non-techies). It's because it's CENTRALIZED (of course the Bluesky folks would never admit it out right).

One name: Bluesky.
One official URL to join / browse / post messages
One official app: "Bluesky Social" on app stores

In this post-literate society where people have been trained by commercial social media for 2 DECADES to choose the easiest, most frictionless option, of course they will pick Bluesky over the #Fediverse.

Try introducing the concept of servers / instances and names like Mastodon, Sharkey, Pleroma, GoToSocial, Friendica, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy to people not familiar with them. They'd think you're speaking a foreign language.

The Fediverse is made up of thousands of independent servers. You can't log in to https://joinmastodon.org or https://joinpeertube.org to browse Mastodon or PeerTube. Conversely, when you log into Bluesky you see messages by Bluesky members.

People need to be educated first about defederated options and their numerous advantages.

I get it now. I'm still 1000% in when it comes to the Fediverse but I understand.

And I'm tired.

And I'm posting this here on my GoToSocial account because I wanted to say my piece in one go and I would have run into Mastodon character limits.

How many people have I convinced to join the Fediverse in my 9 months advocating for it through a blog? TWO. How many people are still active on it? One.

Off I go play with LEGOs with my little one - in 12 years, when she's old enough I will set up her own instance. So Fediverse, you gotta be thriving in 2037.

#TheFutureIsFederated

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Ryan He

@ryanhe@mistyreverie.org

在 Github 開了一個 Repo,請分享這一篇

[在
站台與服務]
https://github.com/ryanho/awesome-fediverse-in-taiwan

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Feyter

@feyter@mastodon.gamedev.place · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

@Gargron one thing about the that I really appreciate is, that it's a place where individual cultures can build spaces suitable for their individual needs. Instead of trying to fit into a framework given by a US corporation.

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Ryan He

@ryanhe@mistyreverie.org

在 Github 開了一個 Repo,請分享這一篇

[在
站台與服務]
https://github.com/ryanho/awesome-fediverse-in-taiwan

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Feyter

@feyter@mastodon.gamedev.place · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

@Gargron one thing about the that I really appreciate is, that it's a place where individual cultures can build spaces suitable for their individual needs. Instead of trying to fit into a framework given by a US corporation.

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social

, Moin

Wir haben nun auch unsere Adresse @hhwerbefrei wieder.

⚠️ Nach dem Totalausfall von bewegung.social waren wir erstmal wieder bei @hhwerbefrei@chaos.social untergekommen, wo alles begonnen hatte.

Die Follower scheinen bei dem Crash auch verloren gegangen zu sein.

Wären sie noch da, würde es uns die Entscheidung leichter machen, nur noch diesen Account zu benutzen ... jetzt ist das etwas schwierig und wir werden eventuell zunächst die Beiträge spiegeln.

Folgt uns auf jeden Fall, hier und/oder dort, für tägliche Updates zur Kampagne!

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social · Reply to Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei's post

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

Oh, die kommen zurück. Das erleichtert die Entscheidung.

Dann ist ab jetzt dies wieder die primäre Präsenz für uns im .

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social · Reply to Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei's post

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

Oh, die kommen zurück. Das erleichtert die Entscheidung.

Dann ist ab jetzt dies wieder die primäre Präsenz für uns im .

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social

, Moin

Wir haben nun auch unsere Adresse @hhwerbefrei wieder.

⚠️ Nach dem Totalausfall von bewegung.social waren wir erstmal wieder bei @hhwerbefrei@chaos.social untergekommen, wo alles begonnen hatte.

Die Follower scheinen bei dem Crash auch verloren gegangen zu sein.

Wären sie noch da, würde es uns die Entscheidung leichter machen, nur noch diesen Account zu benutzen ... jetzt ist das etwas schwierig und wir werden eventuell zunächst die Beiträge spiegeln.

Folgt uns auf jeden Fall, hier und/oder dort, für tägliche Updates zur Kampagne!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/17(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの増加が高水準。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/17(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの増加が高水準。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone!

Thank you again to @dansup for being my special guest. It was an honor to talk with you and learn all about you and your projects.

Everyone can see the full VOD here: https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x8GAs7gNvkzaPs6EPiU

Or listen to the Fedicast here: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/dansup-pixelfed-loops-sup-etc

#Pixelfed #loopsvideo #Loops #peertube #vod #castopod #podcast #people #guest #interview #people #Fedicast #FiresideFedi #FsF #fedi #Fediverse

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone!

Thank you again to @dansup for being my special guest. It was an honor to talk with you and learn all about you and your projects.

Everyone can see the full VOD here: https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x8GAs7gNvkzaPs6EPiU

Or listen to the Fedicast here: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/dansup-pixelfed-loops-sup-etc

#Pixelfed #loopsvideo #Loops #peertube #vod #castopod #podcast #people #guest #interview #people #Fedicast #FiresideFedi #FsF #fedi #Fediverse

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Burkely Hermann

@librarysamurai@library.love

Hello all. Yesterday evening, I received a RIF notice that I was let-go from the National Security Archive (a nonprofit) where I was working as a metadata & of declassified U.S. government documents. So, I am looking for in-person work in the area or (preferred). I have developed skills in , , , and .

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Building a community online doesn't have to be a fantasy 🦄

Channel.org will let you build a community centered around what matters to you. You can build a space centered around a topic or cause that matters and bring together like-minded people.

We're helping pioneers of next generation social build social communities that will last beyond platform life-cycles.

An image of a person using a phone in an inflatable unicorn costume. They are stood on a rock in a forest with the sunset in the background. The copy says: It's not a fantasy. You can build community on the open social web. A place to come together with the people who care about the same things as you. Built and managed by a nonprofit. This is social media. Channel.org by Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsAn image of a person using a phone in an inflatable unicorn costume. They are stood on a rock in a forest with the sunset in the background. The copy says: It's not a fantasy. You can build community on the open social web. A place to come together with the people who care about the same things as you. Built and managed by a nonprofit. This is social media. Channel.org by Newsmast Foundation.
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Isarblues

@isf@muenchen.social · Reply to Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦's post

@osma
Turns out: Bluesky is not a solution if you want to move away from Twitter/X


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M. Grégoire

@mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca · Reply to M. Grégoire's post

See also this table of verified media accounts on the : fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview prepared by @mho

3/3

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ꓤ uɐᗡ :verified_hellion:

@dannotdaniel@hellions.cloud

everyone follows the author of MASTODON @Gargron when they join on here

they should also follow @cwebber - author of ActivityPub protocol (which MASTODON and other fedi softwares are built on)

take it from Fedi Mercury :fedi_mercury_coin: :fediverse: :blender:

the FEDI MERCURY challenge coin was made in BLENDER

it's Freddie but instead of a mic he wields dual IBM model M mechanical keyboards. Also his signature is fire.
ALT text detailsthe FEDI MERCURY challenge coin was made in BLENDER it's Freddie but instead of a mic he wields dual IBM model M mechanical keyboards. Also his signature is fire.
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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@gts.skobk.in · Reply to Alexey Skobkin's post

⚠️⚠️⚠️ LOR.SH - IS SHUTTING DOWN SOON ⚠️⚠️⚠️

As has already been stated in announcements, this will happen in a couple of months.
Because of this, I've noticed more than once that everyone is creating threads like "where do we go now."

Since I have a pretty decent outreach, I propose creating the ultimate "where do we go now" thread.

In it, I suggest:

👉 Discussing what to do next and why there's no need to panic

👉 Where you can register a new account

👉 How you can "migrate" to a new account

👉 Discussing hosting your own personal server

👉 If possible, bringing up any questions not yet addressed in this thread that may be bothering you

#️⃣ I also suggest using the hashtag #LorshMigration for anyone who wants to talk about this now or find each other after the server shuts down, in case something goes wrong. I'm already following it and posting under it with my thoughts on the move or sharing useful info.

📔 If you'd like, you can participate in a subthread for a "census" of people who've moved, stating where you moved from and where to.

ℹ️ Please remember that this thread is not communication with support staff, but just a chat with people who decided to help out on their own initiative.

🫡 Thanks to all the users. I wish you all a cozy new home.

⚠️⚠️⚠️
DON’T FORGET that Mastodon has a migration feature, and you can take all your followers with you. You don’t need to start from scratch and lose your connections! To learn more – keep reading the thread!
⚠️⚠️⚠️

👇👇👇

#lorsh #fediverse #Mastodon #log #news #migration #LorshMigration #instance

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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@gts.skobk.in

⚠️⚠️⚠️ LOR.SH - ЗАКРЫВАЕТСЯ ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Как уже было написано в объявлениях, это произойдёт через пару-тройку месяцев.
В связи с этим я уже не первый раз вижу то как все создают треды "куда бежать".

Так как у меня достаточно неплохой "outreach", предлагаю сделать ультимативный тред "куда бежать".

В нём предлагаю:

👉 Обсудить что теперь делать и почему не нужно паниковать

👉 Где можно зарегистрировать новый аккаунт

👉 Как можно "переехать" на новый аккаунт

👉 Обсудить хостинг своего персонального сервера

👉 По возможности обсудить не поднятые в этом треде вопросы, которые вас волнуют

#️⃣ Также предлагаю хэштег #LorshMigration для тех, кто хочет сейчас что-то обсудить по теме или после закрытия сервера найти друг друга если что-то пошло не так. Я уже подписан на него и сам пишу под ним посты о своих впечатлениях о переезде или делюсь информацией по теме.

📔 Если есть желание можете поучаствовать в субтреде переписи переехавших указав откуда и куда вы переехали.

ℹ️ Пожалуйста, помните, что этот тред - это не общение со службой поддержки, а просто переписка с людьми, которые по своей инициативе решили вам помочь.

🫡 Всем пользователям lor.sh - спасибо. Желаю вам найти себе уютное новое пристанище.

⚠️⚠️⚠️
НЕ ЗАБЫВАЙТЕ, что в Mastodon есть функция миграции и вы можете унести всех подписчиков с собой. Начинать жизнь на новом сервере с нуля и терять связи - не нужно! Чтобы узнать подробнее - читайте тред дальше!
⚠️⚠️⚠️

👇👇👇

@ru @rur @rf

#lorsh #fediverse #Mastodon #rufedi #log #news #thread #migration #LorshMigration #instance

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

🚨 Community Feeds are changing!

We’re rolling out updates to our 62 Community Feeds.

Community Feeds bring together topical knowledge across the open social web. They won’t be going anywhere, don’t worry, but they’ll be getting a fresh lick of paint before we launch Channel.org - including changing their name from Feeds to Channels.

Keep an eye out for updates on Channel.org. It’s coming very soon 👀

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

🚨 Community Feeds are changing!

We’re rolling out updates to our 62 Community Feeds.

Community Feeds bring together topical knowledge across the open social web. They won’t be going anywhere, don’t worry, but they’ll be getting a fresh lick of paint before we launch Channel.org - including changing their name from Feeds to Channels.

Keep an eye out for updates on Channel.org. It’s coming very soon 👀

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"

news.elenarossini.com/this-is-

mentioning @jaredwhite @anildash @ghost @caseynewton @molly0xfff @404mediaco @Daojoan @theindex @dangillmor @ryanbroderick @micahflee @melaniebartos @kleisli

I'd love to hear what you think about

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Axel Knauf

@id@fedi.4x31.dev

Dear selfhosting enthusiasts running their own GoToSocial instance, I've got a question about web-based UIs:

I am running my own instance with my solitary account (this one) as only user, and I would like to set up my web UI to have a four-column layout:

  1. Accounts I follow
  2. Federated timeline (fosstodon.org)
  3. Hashtag #selfhosting (public if possible, otherwise via fosstodon.org)
  4. Notifications & Mentions

So far, only #phanpy seems to be able to do this. I personally prefer the more classic layout and style of masto-fe, but there's no way to show the federated timeline from another instance, is there? It will filter for posts from accounts I follow on the other instance instead of showing its public timeline.

https://thefedi.wiki/gotosocial/user/client-apps

#fediverse #selfhosting #gotosocial

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Building a community online doesn't have to be a fantasy 🦄

Channel.org will let you build a community centered around what matters to you. You can build a space centered around a topic or cause that matters and bring together like-minded people.

We're helping pioneers of next generation social build social communities that will last beyond platform life-cycles.

An image of a person using a phone in an inflatable unicorn costume. They are stood on a rock in a forest with the sunset in the background. The copy says: It's not a fantasy. You can build community on the open social web. A place to come together with the people who care about the same things as you. Built and managed by a nonprofit. This is social media. Channel.org by Newsmast Foundation.
ALT text detailsAn image of a person using a phone in an inflatable unicorn costume. They are stood on a rock in a forest with the sunset in the background. The copy says: It's not a fantasy. You can build community on the open social web. A place to come together with the people who care about the same things as you. Built and managed by a nonprofit. This is social media. Channel.org by Newsmast Foundation.
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My always up-to-date table of now 942 verified media accounts in the (which is not on anymore) is beginning to be helpful:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

I added a custom search builder (above the table at the left) that gives powerful options to filter the whole database.
There are now also the first bridged media accounts from und accounts from other software in the (like from @index): Search by Software.

Next is styling the page a bit 😅

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M. Grégoire

@mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca · Reply to M. Grégoire's post

See also this table of verified media accounts on the : fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview prepared by @mho

3/3

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

My always up-to-date table of now 942 verified media accounts in the (which is not on anymore) is beginning to be helpful:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

I added a custom search builder (above the table at the left) that gives powerful options to filter the whole database.
There are now also the first bridged media accounts from und accounts from other software in the (like from @index): Search by Software.

Next is styling the page a bit 😅

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Konstantin 🔭

@iamkonstantin@mastodon.social

By the way, how do instance admins handle take down notices?

Say you receive a legal request to take some content down because it's illegal in country X, how does that work?

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Good morning, friends of BSD Cafe and the entire Fediverse!
It's Wednesday, the day of the sea. Let's start the day with a photo of me taking a photo of the sea. 🙂

A lone figure - me - stands on wind-swept sand, capturing the restless sea with a phone. Waves break against ancient rocks, their white spray frozen mid-dance beneath a calm blue sky.
ALT text detailsA lone figure - me - stands on wind-swept sand, capturing the restless sea with a phone. Waves break against ancient rocks, their white spray frozen mid-dance beneath a calm blue sky.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/16(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの増加が爆上げ。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Konstantin 🔭

@iamkonstantin@mastodon.social

By the way, how do instance admins handle take down notices?

Say you receive a legal request to take some content down because it's illegal in country X, how does that work?

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Noch auf der Suche nach und offiziellen Accounts von Medien hier auf und im ?

Meine immer aktuelle Tabelle enthält jetzt nicht nur Accounts auf Mastodon und anderen Fediverse-Diensten, sondern auch welche auf , und – allesamt von hier abrufbar.
Insgesamt sind es jetzt 942.
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

(hinter dem "Custom Search Builder" links darüber gibt's eine mächtige Suche)

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Just off to Amsterdam for a couple of days to talk about the , how about you?

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Dallin

@Dallin@vivaldi.net

Hello, friends. I've been known as "Newfangled" on Twitch and just did a re-brand of my channel. It's now called "Positive Notes" which is the name of both the channel and the show.

I'm no longer calling myself "Newfangled", but using my first given name (Dallin) as the host of my new show. So I figured I'd stop using my Newfangled account over on Universeodon and start using this account that I've had for a while but never used much.

I have been using Mastodon for years across various servers and accounts and really enjoy it. It's how social media is supposed to be. The is amazing.

I love . Listening, playing musical instruments, and sharing. On my program I share good music from my collection and good messages and stories to bring a little joy into people's lives.

I am also interested in , things, and .

Lately I have been renewing my interest in and things.

I am a , a disciple of Jesus Christ. I try (I fail, but I try) to emulate him - the perfect example of love, kindness, and charity.

I am interested in and .

Fred Rogers is a personal hero and role model of mine.

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Fediverse Report #112 - This week's news:

- @peertube has published their 2025 roadmap, focusing on improvements for instance administrators this year. The PeerTube app is also coming to tablets and TV users this year
- building a blog using Lemmy as the backend
- new spam protection tools for DMs with PieFed

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@mho@social.heise.de

My always up-to-date table of now 942 verified media accounts in the (which is not on anymore) is beginning to be helpful:
➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

I added a custom search builder (above the table at the left) that gives powerful options to filter the whole database.
There are now also the first bridged media accounts from und accounts from other software in the (like from @index): Search by Software.

Next is styling the page a bit 😅

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Cloud68.co 👩‍💻👨‍💻

@Cloud68@fosstodon.org

Hello 👋

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@kofanchen@g0v.social

Hello you will possibly see some new users from fleeing Meta platform due to this news👇, they probably will be on Mandarin instance like g0v.social
But could equally on the main instances, let's make them feel welcome!

"Meta whistleblower alleges work with China on censorship - BBC News"
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4grrw

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阝日木卩由巾凡

@kofanchen@g0v.social

Hello you will possibly see some new users from fleeing Meta platform due to this news👇, they probably will be on Mandarin instance like g0v.social
But could equally on the main instances, let's make them feel welcome!

"Meta whistleblower alleges work with China on censorship - BBC News"
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4grrw

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #112 - This week's news:

- @peertube has published their 2025 roadmap, focusing on improvements for instance administrators this year. The PeerTube app is also coming to tablets and TV users this year
- building a blog using Lemmy as the backend
- new spam protection tools for DMs with PieFed

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #112 - This week's news:

- @peertube has published their 2025 roadmap, focusing on improvements for instance administrators this year. The PeerTube app is also coming to tablets and TV users this year
- building a blog using Lemmy as the backend
- new spam protection tools for DMs with PieFed

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just finished listening to @dansup interviewed live on @firesidefedi! It was the first time I have heard his voice in all these years of interacting on the ! Would love to see @mike get Daniel on the @dot_social podcast next!
video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Fediverse Report #112 - This week's news:

- @peertube has published their 2025 roadmap, focusing on improvements for instance administrators this year. The PeerTube app is also coming to tablets and TV users this year
- building a blog using Lemmy as the backend
- new spam protection tools for DMs with PieFed

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #112

This week is a bit of a shorter Report, it’s a relatively quieter news week and some other work is taking up most of my attention this week. Still, there is a PeerTube roadmap for 2025, some more updates on how FediForum is moving forward and more.

The News

Framasoft has published their PeerTube roadmap for 2025. Last year, PeerTube’s big focus was on the consumer, with the launch of the PeerTube apps. This year, PeerTube’s improvement is on instance administrators. The organisation will work on building a set-wizard, making it easier for new instance admins to get started and configure the platform. Framasoft will also work on further customisation for instances, allowing admins to further tune how the instance looks for the end-users. There is also a lot of work being done on video channels, with the new features being the ability to transfer ownership of a channel, as well as having channels that are owned by multiple accounts. Framasoft also mentions they are working on shared lists of blocked accounts and instances, where admins can share information with other admins on which instances to block. And now that PeerTube is available on Android and iOS, other new platforms that PeerTube will come to is tablets and Android TVs.

The planned FediForum for early April was cancelled at the last minute. A group of attendees held the Townhall event that was held in its place to discuss how to move forward, and listen to people’s perspectives. The notes of the FediForum Townhall have now been published. Last week, the FediForum account posted: “Planned next steps: another townhall likely next week, and a rescheduled & adapted FediForum in May.” The organisers posted a survey for attendees on how to move forward as well. Jon Pincus has an extensive article, “On FediForum (and not just FediForum)” that places the entire situation of why FediForum was cancelled, in its larger context.

PieFed now allows people to limit who can DM them. By default only people on the same instance can receive DMs from each other. The Piefed/Lemmy/Mbin network has seen a rise on spam DMs which send gore images, and this is a helpful way of dealing with this harassment.

IFTAS wrote about how they are continuing their mission. The organisation recently had to wind down most of their high-profile projects due to a lack of funding. This is not the end of the entire organisation however, as IFTAS will continue with their Moderator Needs Assessment, the CARIAD domain observatory, which provides insight in the most commonly blocked domains and more, as well as the IFTAS Connect community for fediverse moderators.

A master’s thesis on the fediverse, which looks at the user activity and governance structures, with the main finding: “The findings reveal that instance size and active engagement—such as frequent posting and interacting with others—are the strongest predictors of user activity, while technical infrastructure plays a more supportive role rather than a determining one. Governance structures, such as moderation practices and community guidelines, show a weaker but positive correlation with user activity.”

Sean Tilley from WeDistribute writes how his work on ‘Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse’. Tilley has over a decade of experimentation on building journalistic outlets on fediverse platforms, and in this article he reflects on all the different case studies he has done over the years, and where WeDistribute is headed next.

Building a blog website on Lemmy. This personal website uses Lemmy as a backend for a personal blogging site, where the site is effectively a Lemmy client that looks like a blogging site.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #112

This week is a bit of a shorter Report, it’s a relatively quieter news week and some other work is taking up most of my attention this week. Still, there is a PeerTube roadmap for 2025, some more updates on how FediForum is moving forward and more.

The News

Framasoft has published their PeerTube roadmap for 2025. Last year, PeerTube’s big focus was on the consumer, with the launch of the PeerTube apps. This year, PeerTube’s improvement is on instance administrators. The organisation will work on building a set-wizard, making it easier for new instance admins to get started and configure the platform. Framasoft will also work on further customisation for instances, allowing admins to further tune how the instance looks for the end-users. There is also a lot of work being done on video channels, with the new features being the ability to transfer ownership of a channel, as well as having channels that are owned by multiple accounts. Framasoft also mentions they are working on shared lists of blocked accounts and instances, where admins can share information with other admins on which instances to block. And now that PeerTube is available on Android and iOS, other new platforms that PeerTube will come to is tablets and Android TVs.

The planned FediForum for early April was cancelled at the last minute. A group of attendees held the Townhall event that was held in its place to discuss how to move forward, and listen to people’s perspectives. The notes of the FediForum Townhall have now been published. Last week, the FediForum account posted: “Planned next steps: another townhall likely next week, and a rescheduled & adapted FediForum in May.” The organisers posted a survey for attendees on how to move forward as well. Jon Pincus has an extensive article, “On FediForum (and not just FediForum)” that places the entire situation of why FediForum was cancelled, in its larger context.

PieFed now allows people to limit who can DM them. By default only people on the same instance can receive DMs from each other. The Piefed/Lemmy/Mbin network has seen a rise on spam DMs which send gore images, and this is a helpful way of dealing with this harassment.

IFTAS wrote about how they are continuing their mission. The organisation recently had to wind down most of their high-profile projects due to a lack of funding. This is not the end of the entire organisation however, as IFTAS will continue with their Moderator Needs Assessment, the CARIAD domain observatory, which provides insight in the most commonly blocked domains and more, as well as the IFTAS Connect community for fediverse moderators.

A master’s thesis on the fediverse, which looks at the user activity and governance structures, with the main finding: “The findings reveal that instance size and active engagement—such as frequent posting and interacting with others—are the strongest predictors of user activity, while technical infrastructure plays a more supportive role rather than a determining one. Governance structures, such as moderation practices and community guidelines, show a weaker but positive correlation with user activity.”

Sean Tilley from WeDistribute writes how his work on ‘Integrating a News Publication Into the Fediverse’. Tilley has over a decade of experimentation on building journalistic outlets on fediverse platforms, and in this article he reflects on all the different case studies he has done over the years, and where WeDistribute is headed next.

Building a blog website on Lemmy. This personal website uses Lemmy as a backend for a personal blogging site, where the site is effectively a Lemmy client that looks like a blogging site.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂?
@evanprodromou featured in this weird @BBCNews article that somehow doesn't mention the word a single time.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3w1e3xd

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just finished listening to @dansup interviewed live on @firesidefedi! It was the first time I have heard his voice in all these years of interacting on the ! Would love to see @mike get Daniel on the @dot_social podcast next!
video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

Here is what the GreatApe login screen looks like on a mobile-phone web-browser.

With GreatApe you do NOT have to create a separate GreatApe account.

With GreatApe you use your existing account on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube to login.

(We plan to support more Fediverse and DeSo logins later.)

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EpiscoGrrl

@Jay@episcodon.net

I hate to tell Zuck this but if FB has changed so that it is “no longer primarily about connecting with friends” it’s because the algorithms FB has implemented no longer allow for it. People still want to connect & engage with friends & family, as well as make new connections. The difficulty in doing finding & connecting with friends across multiple instances is one of the greatest hurdles Mastodon & the faces/needs to overcome. Discovery is easier on 🦋 but the plethora of feeds can make that platform challenging for newcomers seeking a streamlined experience & space for longer content. No platform will ever be perfect for everyone, but we seriously need to stop throwing up constant roadblocks to use benzinga.com/25/04/44807557/ma

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

Here is what it is like to log into GreatApe.

In this case, using Mastodon.

...

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Murmel

@murmel_social@mastodon.social

There’s a lot to read online—Murmel saves you time by delivering only the stories with real traction. Ideal for busy researchers, scientists, and journalists who just need the essentials. murmel.social

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Murmel

@murmel_social@mastodon.social

There’s a lot to read online—Murmel saves you time by delivering only the stories with real traction. Ideal for busy researchers, scientists, and journalists who just need the essentials. murmel.social

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Ryan He :14_WhiteMage: :14_Dancer: :14_Paladin:

@ryanhe@pastwind.top · Reply to кт's post

@fankt@g0v.social 站台
https://taiwan.wtf
https://pastwind.top
https://seediqbale.xyz
其實還有其他的,但有開放註冊的就這些


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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community Feeds reach 25,000 followers! 🚨

Our knowledge-based Community Feeds have just reached 25,000 followers across the open social web.

Like many, we believe that communities are the future of social media. We're so glad to see our topical feeds helping people find posts on the topics they're interested here on the Fediverse.

We're working on ways to help you build communities of your choice next. Keep an eye out 👀

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

Taping the "Authorize" button (on Mastodon) takes me back to GreatApe.

Where I can set up a live video conversation — either to start immediately, or scheduled for the future.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community Feeds reach 25,000 followers! 🚨

Our knowledge-based Community Feeds have just reached 25,000 followers across the open social web.

Like many, we believe that communities are the future of social media. We're so glad to see our topical feeds helping people find posts on the topics they're interested here on the Fediverse.

We're working on ways to help you build communities of your choice next. Keep an eye out 👀

A graphic showing 25,000 Community Feed Followers, surrounded by confetti.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Tapping the "Next" button takes me to my Mastodon server.

Although, the text on this Mastodon screen doesn't make it obvious — this is what logging in with Mastodon looks like.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

If you tap the "Login With Mastodon" button, you will be taken to a screen that looks something like this.

A few popular Mastodon servers are already listed.

But, if your Mastodon server is not on that list, you can also choose it, by telling GreatApe the URL to your Mastodon server.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Here is the login screen.

You don't have to create a separate GreatApe account. Instead, you use your existing Fediverse account.

Right now, you can log into GreatApe using your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube account.

(We plan to add support for logging in with other Fediverse and DeSo software, too.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

Here is what it is like to log into GreatApe.

In this case, using Mastodon.

...

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community Feeds reach 25,000 followers! 🚨

Our knowledge-based Community Feeds have just reached 25,000 followers across the open social web.

Like many, we believe that communities are the future of social media. We're so glad to see our topical feeds helping people find posts on the topics they're interested here on the Fediverse.

We're working on ways to help you build communities of your choice next. Keep an eye out 👀

A graphic showing 25,000 Community Feed Followers, surrounded by confetti.
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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone!

Thank you again to @dansup for being my special guest. It was an honor to talk with you and learn all about you and your projects.

Everyone can see the full VOD here: https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/kk7x8GAs7gNvkzaPs6EPiU

Or listen to the Fedicast here: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/dansup-pixelfed-loops-sup-etc

#Pixelfed #loopsvideo #Loops #peertube #vod #castopod #podcast #people #guest #interview #people #Fedicast #FiresideFedi #FsF #fedi #Fediverse

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@Jay@episcodon.net

I hate to tell Zuck this but if FB has changed so that it is “no longer primarily about connecting with friends” it’s because the algorithms FB has implemented no longer allow for it. People still want to connect & engage with friends & family, as well as make new connections. The difficulty in doing finding & connecting with friends across multiple instances is one of the greatest hurdles Mastodon & the faces/needs to overcome. Discovery is easier on 🦋 but the plethora of feeds can make that platform challenging for newcomers seeking a streamlined experience & space for longer content. No platform will ever be perfect for everyone, but we seriously need to stop throwing up constant roadblocks to use benzinga.com/25/04/44807557/ma

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

Here is what the GreatApe login screen looks like on a mobile-phone web-browser.

With GreatApe you do NOT have to create a separate GreatApe account.

With GreatApe you use your existing account on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube to login.

(We plan to support more Fediverse and DeSo logins later.)

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Carol Chen

@cybette@mastodon.org.uk

Insightful talk by @harald about highlighting the fine-grained permission, identity and privacy controls promoting a safer, more resilient

@foss_north

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Ok, ich fasse zusammen: die ganzen Internetversteher*innen sind wegen Musk von X weg zu , und ziehen jetzt wegen weiter zu . Darunter viele Firmen, Unis, Politiker*innen und Journalist*innen.

Ich habe da Fragen, vor allem: was ist an dem Konzept „durchgeknallte Tech-Milliardäre“ so schwer zu verstehen, dass man denselben Fehler drei mal macht?

Und tut es wirklich so weh, einfach mal auf der richtigen Seite der Geschichte () zu stehen? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

On FediForum (and not just FediForum)

privacy.thenexus.today/not-jus

A deep dive into @FediForum's last-minute cancellation and the potential opportunity going forward for a collective learning experience, catalyst for change, and perhaps an inflection point -- for FediForum and the broader ecosystem.

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Bob Dendry

@BobDendry@masto.fediverse.games

Another cool ActivityPub project I came across today - BadgeFed.

From the point of view of your regular Fediverse instance - I could foresee this being used to recognise members for financial contributions, being moderators, Creating x number of Peertube videos, y posts on Mastodon, winning community contests, stuff like that. Really cool and I will definitely look into this further a bit further down the line.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/15(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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N.E.Flick (privat)

@itnef@digitalcourage.social

bewegung.social ist kaputt und daher fehlt jetzt kurz vor der die Kommunikation von im .

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social

tootet bis auf Weiteres wieder von der alten Adresse.

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

!

Bis bewegung.social wiederhergestellt ist, melden wir uns wieder von hier.

Bitte verbreiten! :BoostOK: :BoostOK: :BoostOK: Es sind nämlich nur noch 8 Tage bis zum Sammelstart.

im

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

On FediForum (and not just FediForum)

privacy.thenexus.today/not-jus

A deep dive into @FediForum's last-minute cancellation and the potential opportunity going forward for a collective learning experience, catalyst for change, and perhaps an inflection point -- for FediForum and the broader ecosystem.

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Initiative Hamburg Werbefrei

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

!

Bis bewegung.social wiederhergestellt ist, melden wir uns wieder von hier.

Bitte verbreiten! :BoostOK: :BoostOK: :BoostOK: Es sind nämlich nur noch 8 Tage bis zum Sammelstart.

im

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N.E.Flick (privat)

@itnef@digitalcourage.social

bewegung.social ist kaputt und daher fehlt jetzt kurz vor der die Kommunikation von im .

@hhwerbefrei@bewegung.social

tootet bis auf Weiteres wieder von der alten Adresse.

@hhwerbefrei@chaos.social

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

On FediForum (and not just FediForum)

This article discusses ways FediForum and others can make progress and take advantage of these opportunities.

The overall framework I'm using is the "Four A's" (acknowledgment, apology, amends, action), which I first saw in Teh Portly Dyke's 2007 post How to Fuck Up. As well as applying the Four As to three specific items mentioned under "Issues of representation and inclusion" in the FediForum draft summary notes, I relate this to broader challenges – and potential learning – in the broader ecosystems. In an appendix, I also discuss challenges – and potential learning – in the broader ecosystems. See the attached table of contents.

It's very challenging to write about intersecting oppressions without stepping into any minefields, and it can also be hard to write about institutional problems without unintentionally making it seem like I'm criticizing individuals. So apologies in advance for any mistakes I've made, feedback welcome!

A last-minute cancellation has a big impact.

Acknowledgment, apology, amends, action.

"The Fediverse was built by many trans and nonbinary
people”.

"Underrepresentation of marginalized communities".

"Anti-Black incidents and lack of follow-up".

Now what?

Appendix: FediForum's response.

Terminology notes.

Notes (with additional references, examples, deeper dives
into related points that I don't want to clutter the main
post up with, and occasional snark)
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

On FediForum (and not just FediForum)

privacy.thenexus.today/not-jus

A deep dive into @FediForum's last-minute cancellation and the potential opportunity going forward for a collective learning experience, catalyst for change, and perhaps an inflection point -- for FediForum and the broader ecosystem.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Fireside Fedi Episode 10 is starting now! This episode we have special guest @dansup with us to discuss his MANY MANY projects!

Livestream: https://stream.firesidefedi.live
VOD: https://video.firesidefedi.live
Fedicast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#FiresideFedi #fedi #fediverse #pixelfed #loops #sup #interview #special #guest #podcast #fedicast #FsF #episode #projects

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Kommt Leute, helft mit! Lasst eine Welle durch das rauschen. Alle mal und (viel davon) Umsetzen! 👇

zeigt, wie man sich digital von Trump und Tech-Oligarchen abkoppelt – für Datenschutz, Demokratie und eine gerechtere digitale Zukunft.

kuketz-blog.de/unplugtrump-mac

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Kushal Das :python: :tor: 🇵🇸

@kushal@toots.dgplug.org

Little bit frustrated with folks on only liking posts (this case specially photos) but not boosting them :(
Please boost anything you like, that is the only we can find more better content, there is no algorithm.

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Dilman Dila

@dilmandila@mograph.social

I'm obsessed with a futuristic techno utopia, where direct democracy flourishes and thousands of people share presidential power, with every citizen being a parliamentarian. It's a kind of country. Here is my newest short story set in such a world.

lolwe.org/the-grey-girl/

My next feature film has this theme; a young woman invents direct democracy technology but faces off with a dictator who uses gene-editing to hold on to power.

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Kommt Leute, helft mit! Lasst eine Welle durch das rauschen. Alle mal und (viel davon) Umsetzen! 👇

zeigt, wie man sich digital von Trump und Tech-Oligarchen abkoppelt – für Datenschutz, Demokratie und eine gerechtere digitale Zukunft.

kuketz-blog.de/unplugtrump-mac

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Kommt Leute, helft mit! Lasst eine Welle durch das rauschen. Alle mal und (viel davon) Umsetzen! 👇

zeigt, wie man sich digital von Trump und Tech-Oligarchen abkoppelt – für Datenschutz, Demokratie und eine gerechtere digitale Zukunft.

kuketz-blog.de/unplugtrump-mac

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

However, assuming we understood the PeerTube docs accurately — we have something very non-ideal happening with it.

It seems as if you have to ask for the PeerTube password. I don't want to do that. But — and again, assuming we understood the PeerTube docs accurately — we don't see an alternative way to do that.

I wonder if PeerTube intends to add OAuth support later.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

I previously mentioned that — you don't have to create an account on GreatApe. That instead you can use your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube account.

The login with Mastodon, and login with Pixelfed flow are very smooth. And, GreatApe never sees you password.

However, —

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

@liaizon @hongminhee @pbzweihander

I'll also tag @darnell@darnell.day @darnell@darnell.moe @darnell@darnell.ooo @darnell@one.darnell.one @darnelltv since they celebrated last year, 2024.

In any case, my proposal is May 18th since it was on this day in 2008 when Evan, the father of the Fediverse, sent the first message.

codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-s

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guerrilla stickers 通信

@guerrillastickers@mastodon.bida.im

🏴‍☠️ New campaign coming soon /// 💥 Against the surveillance capitalism: stop to the social networks under master. Come to Mastodon‼️ 🦣

Announcement here at 50 follower on : @guerrillastickers@livellosegreto.it

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

If you were going to talk about the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) with regular people —

What would be a catchy hook to catch their attention?

(Reply with your thoughts.)

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Bundestag First Said Kontext

@FSBT_Kontext@mastodon.social · Reply to Bundestag First Said's post

tauchte zum ersten Mal im Protokoll der 210. Sitzung des 20. Deutschen Bundestages am 30.01.2025 auf. Es wurde im Rahmen der Rede von Anke Domscheit-Berg (DIE LINKE) gesagt.

Video: de.openparliament.tv/media/DE-

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

"a public-interest social network is needed: open, interoperable, without data trading and manipulation, with reliable funding from the European Union, in the or as a variant of Bluesky, as planned by the Free Our feeds initiative." -Anke Domscheit-Berg (@ankedb) on the floor of the German Parliment (@bundestag)
de.openparliament.tv/media/DE-

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-11

Servers

- PeerTube v7.1.1
- Lemmy v0.19.11
- Manyfold v0.107.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.7.0
- Misskey v2025.4.0
- tootik v0.15.6
- Gush! v0.0.16
- NodeBB v4.2.1
- You think you're following us, but you might not be (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, March 2025 (Mastodon)
- 2025 PeerTube Roadmap ! (PeerTube)
- Flox: A self hosted Movie, Series and Animes watch list

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.3
- Pixelix v4.1.0
- Voyager v2.29.0
- Tesseract v1.4.33
- Interstellar v0.9.1

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Requirements

For developers

- Federails v0.6.0

Articles

- Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives
- Mastodon Exit Interview
- Some Notes about FediList (and Poisoned Data)
- Fediverse Report – #111

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01960262-d8ba-73dd-51c1-18f3881f9ec7

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-11

Servers

- PeerTube v7.1.1
- Lemmy v0.19.11
- Manyfold v0.107.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.7.0
- Misskey v2025.4.0
- tootik v0.15.6
- Gush! v0.0.16
- NodeBB v4.2.1
- You think you're following us, but you might not be (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, March 2025 (Mastodon)
- 2025 PeerTube Roadmap ! (PeerTube)
- Flox: A self hosted Movie, Series and Animes watch list

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.3
- Pixelix v4.1.0
- Voyager v2.29.0
- Tesseract v1.4.33
- Interstellar v0.9.1

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Requirements

For developers

- Federails v0.6.0

Articles

- Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives
- Mastodon Exit Interview
- Some Notes about FediList (and Poisoned Data)
- Fediverse Report – #111

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01960262-d8ba-73dd-51c1-18f3881f9ec7

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Bruce Davie

@Drbruced@aus.social

I wanted a nice graph to show just how decentralized the Fediverse is, so I built this one from latest data at instances.social. It's actually a lot more decentralized than last time I looked (in 2022); the top 30 instances now house 85% of the users. In 2022 it was about 95% of users on the top 5 instances.

A curve with 30 points going up from 12% to 85%, showing the cumulative fraction of users housed on the largest instances in the fediverse. The x-axis is labeled Fraction of instances (%) and runs from 0.01 to 0.18. The y-axis is labeled Fraction of users (%) and runs from 0 to 90.
ALT text detailsA curve with 30 points going up from 12% to 85%, showing the cumulative fraction of users housed on the largest instances in the fediverse. The x-axis is labeled Fraction of instances (%) and runs from 0.01 to 0.18. The y-axis is labeled Fraction of users (%) and runs from 0 to 90.
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/14(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

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cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #111

A new security fund for the fediverse, and the Lemmy developers held an AMA.

The News

The Nivenly Foundation, the organisation that administers the Hachyderm.io instance, is opening a new security fund to sponsor contributors who disclose security vulnerabilities. All software has security vulnerabilities, and the fediverse is no exception. The recent Pixelfed vulnerability, which affected non-Pixelfed servers, is a clear example of how fediverse software can make software vulnerabilities more complex due to the interaction between different software platforms.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund will sponsor $250 USD for vulnerabilities that are rated as high risk (7-9 CVSS score) and $500 USD for vulnerabilities with a critical score (9+ CVSS). The program will run until the end of September 2025. Nivenly members “hold a member vote to determine if we want to continue the program, and to establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program.”

Last week, I wrote how Pixelfed’s vulnerability actually showed three different problems: The main problem is Pixelfed’s software vulnerability itself, but there were also two other problems: other software like Mastodon do not make it clear which risk comes with their private posts feature. And once a leak like this one happens, very few fediverse software admins communicated to their users that they might have been affected.

A security fund contributes to combating software vulnerabilities, but it can also help with communication to the rest of the fediverse once a vulnerability is found. It incentives that standard industry practices regarding software vulnerability get followed, and make communication clearer to a wider audience. For example, if Pixelfed’s recent vulnerability had gotten a CVSS classification, it might have been easier to make the severity of the vulnerability explicit to other fediverse software admins. In turn, this might have made it more likely that server admins would communicate the situation with their users.

In last week’s email essay I also wrote about how the fediverse is missing governance infrastructure that connects the various independent nodes and communities. One way to view the fediverse is as a response to centralised Big Tech platforms. These platforms have centralised governance, and are under the control of few people. The fediverse’s response to this is to build a social network that consists of tens of thousands of independent communities, all with their own governance structure. The fediverse has been successful in decentralising the single entity that oversees a social network into many pieces that all oversee a small portion of the network. But it has struggled to build a governance structure that ties all these individual pieces together again.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund is a good example of this problem: software security impacts all the thousands of independent fediverse communities, but there is no overarching structure to collaborate and improve the security. It took one server taking the initiative into their own hands and provide a service for the entire network, at their own cost. Ideally, communities would collaborate on such a security fund instead. Nivenly’s announcement does leave space for such a future direction of the fund, saying that they are open to “establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program”.

Note: if you sign up for my email newsletter, you get a weekly essay about the open social web that I do not publish anywhere else. You can sign up right here:

The Lemmy developers, Dessalines and nutomic, held an Ask Me Anything recently, and here are some of the answers that stood out to me:

  • Lemmy is working towards their 1.0 release. This is currently expected to be in the fall, although nutomic also says that “these things always take longer than expected”. He also expects some instances like lemmy.ml already to upgrade some months before.
  • One of the main features for Lemmy 1.0 is private communities, where only approved accounts can browse and posts to the community. This type of closed group functionality is in high demand, and both Mastodon and Pixelfed have tried to implement it. Mastodon got a grant for it, but the proof-of-concept code has been sitting there since 2022. Pixelfed has announced and teased a group feature multiple times over the year and showed screenshots of it, but it also is not publicly available yet.
  • Lemmy posts are interoperable with Mastodon, but the interoperability is not great: a Lemmy post appears on Mastodon as the title plus the URL. There has been many conversations about how Mastodon handles content from other platforms, with no changes so far. In this AMA, nutomic is explicit in saying that it is up to Mastodon to change this. While Mastodon seems open to the idea, and has been in conversations with developers from platforms like Ghost and NodeBB on how to show their content better on Mastodon, there has been little indication that Mastodon is taking steps towards making Lemmy content also better visible on Mastodon.
  • On the subject of how Lemmy can grow, Dessalines describes it as an organic progress, saying: “niche communities on reddit will keep getting fed up with the changes, and migrate to lemmy.” Nutomic describes a similar dynamic for fedi and Bluesky more broadly, saying that he expects that over the long term the fediverse might grow in a similar manner: “when the Bluesky admins make decisions that the community doesnt like, and then there may be another migration wave to the Fediverse”. Both replies indicate Lemmy’s vision of how the project can grow in the long run: stay consistently working on your product, and because platforms like Lemmy are not beholden to investors, they can have a longer lifespan, and outlive platforms who are beholden to shareholder expectations.
  • Grouping of communities (similar to PieFed’s topics or Reddit’s multireddits) “will be implemented soon“.

Ahoy! is a one-day conference for the European Social Web, and will be held on April 24th 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is mainly focused on Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and has some super fascinating speakers of people who are in the forefront of building new communities on the open social web. If you’re around I can definitely recommend it. I’ll be doing some interviews with people there, so if you are considering joining, let me know and we can say hi!

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I wrote up an article on my personal (Ghost-powered!) blog about some of the work I’ve been doing to integrate our news publication at We Distribute into the #Fediverse.

This is the culmination of years and years of experiments, and we’re almost to a point where most of our ideas have been realized.

https://deadsuperhero.com/integrating-a-news-publication-into-the-fediverse/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We have a very big week coming up on Fireside Fedi! All times are Eastern / UTC -4.

Mon 13th 2100 @dansup

Wed 16th 1100 @booteille

Fri 18th 1500 @niccolo_ve

Catch them all live: https://stream.firesidefedi.live

Peertube VOD: htpps://video.firesidefedi.live

Castopod Fedicast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#fedi #fediverse #pixelfed #loops #sup #framasoft #peertube #interviews #vod #livestream #live #stream #owncast #podcast #fedicast #people #peoplefirst #peopleoverplatforms #protocolsoverplatforms #firesidefedi #FsF

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We have a very big week coming up on Fireside Fedi! All times are Eastern / UTC -4.

Mon 13th 2100 @dansup

Wed 16th 1100 @booteille

Fri 18th 1500 @niccolo_ve

Catch them all live: https://stream.firesidefedi.live

Peertube VOD: htpps://video.firesidefedi.live

Castopod Fedicast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#fedi #fediverse #pixelfed #loops #sup #framasoft #peertube #interviews #vod #livestream #live #stream #owncast #podcast #fedicast #people #peoplefirst #peopleoverplatforms #protocolsoverplatforms #firesidefedi #FsF

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Till Kleisli

@kleisli@mastodon.social

It was on my todo list for a long time and now I'm - writing in En and De, darum auch

Interested in

I found some active accounts from organisations but it seems to be harder to find accounts representing persons.

Can you recommend me any accounts from Switzerland or accounts focussing on AI? :)

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Axel Knauf

@id@fedi.4x31.dev

Now that I've set up a #selfhosting GoToSocial instance, let's start with an #introduction to the lovely #fediverse!

Thinking. Sketching. Writing. Crafting. Philosophy. Mental Models. Curiosity. Language. Variety.

My name is Axel Knauf, and I am an IT professional specialising in software development & architecture, service design with a focus on digital products & services, consulting and technical leadership. I’ve been working in the industry since 2005 and am usually staffed as tech lead and delivery principal on interdisciplinary software development teams.

Having started out as a tech-focused developer, I now love working with people, esp. as a facilitator in workshop / group settings.

There are so many topics I am interested in (see list above, it doesn't stop there), mostly driven by the desire to understand the world and people in a better way: From quantum field theory, through physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy & physiology up to its effects on the psyche, cognition and individual psychology and then further to group dynamics, social psychology, sociology and finally systems-thinking bringing it all together.

Oh, and did I mention astronomy? And art? And FLOSS? Linux? Hand-crafting? And heavy metal (music, not chemistry)? And artificial languages? And video games? And gardening? And fermentation? Baking sourdough bread? ..

As dire as times seem to be, this world is a splendid place to live in. And I am a radical optimist who believes in a bright future for mankind. Yes, this may be a little bit delusional nowadays. But if you zoom out and look at humanity's trajectory, you will see that just 150 years ago the average life would end after ~40 years, and 50% of children would die before the age of five.

There will be setbacks, there will be disruption and suffering. But there is also a silver lining and a bright future ahead of us (and I am not talking about AI). Let's build it together!

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I wrote up an article on my personal (Ghost-powered!) blog about some of the work I’ve been doing to integrate our news publication at We Distribute into the #Fediverse.

This is the culmination of years and years of experiments, and we’re almost to a point where most of our ideas have been realized.

https://deadsuperhero.com/integrating-a-news-publication-into-the-fediverse/

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/13(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tau Ceti

@tauceti@app.wafrn.net

Viiuan:

transfem.social looks like a nice place but i got scareded because registration was fully closed for a while. i wonder if i'll flip-flop around between wafrn and various Sharkey instances because they all seem cool


#fediverse #wafrn #sharkey
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electragician

@electragician@electragicians.space

Tomorrow (Sunday, the 13th of April) will make two weeks since I moved into my new solo GoToSocial instance.

I'm really quite happy with it. It's fast, stable, and has worked without a hiccup other than that one incident where my disk allotment filled up and I didn't realize what was happening 😊

There are several nice webapps that work with it on my Linux powered PC, and at least three good iOS apps that work very well indeed. Ivory, FediText and Tusker seem to be the cream of the crop, IMO.

I'm going to advocate for small instances in the 'verse, where possible. It just seems to me that this will make everything much more resilient for the long-haul, even if more challenging from a technical perspective.

GTS actively helps those small instances come to life, and that's a good thing!

#gotosocial
#fediverse

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electragician

@electragician@electragicians.space

Tomorrow (Sunday, the 13th of April) will make two weeks since I moved into my new solo GoToSocial instance.

I'm really quite happy with it. It's fast, stable, and has worked without a hiccup other than that one incident where my disk allotment filled up and I didn't realize what was happening 😊

There are several nice webapps that work with it on my Linux powered PC, and at least three good iOS apps that work very well indeed. Ivory, FediText and Tusker seem to be the cream of the crop, IMO.

I'm going to advocate for small instances in the 'verse, where possible. It just seems to me that this will make everything much more resilient for the long-haul, even if more challenging from a technical perspective.

GTS actively helps those small instances come to life, and that's a good thing!

#gotosocial
#fediverse

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I have been thinking that — having a regular DEMO DAY for Fediverse developers might be desirable.

Maybe something once a month, where Fediverse developers get together (online), and —

• show what they have been working on,
• talk about Fediverse development issues,
• etc

Not a conference. Just something quick.

(It could be under existing "banner" that already exists. Doesn't necessarily have to be something new.)

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Eric Mächler 🖖

@emaechler@masto.maechler.cloud

Twitter führt Leselimit ein
chefblogger.me/2023/07/01/twit

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

If you were going to talk about the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) with regular people —

What would be a catchy hook to catch their attention?

(Reply with your thoughts.)

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Murphestophelese MurphMeister

@murph@masto.hackers.town


I'm murph, long time Linux user (started with ) and rider, serial conference attender and presenter, aficionado. Long time denizen going back to the .ca era. Constructive criticism always welcome.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

There's a discussion on the @wikipedia page about the @FediverseChick

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fed

A screenshot of a Wikipedia talk page discussing Nicolespamming
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Arcticons ❄️

@arcticons@fosstodon.org · Reply to Arcticons ❄️'s post

@FediverseSymbol is also included in the latest version of Arcticons!

the Fediverse Symbol in Arcticons style
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

There's a discussion on the @wikipedia page about the @FediverseChick

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fed

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Arcticons ❄️

@arcticons@fosstodon.org · Reply to Arcticons ❄️'s post

@FediverseSymbol is also included in the latest version of Arcticons!

the Fediverse Symbol in Arcticons style
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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

have a hard time trusting ppl, especially Black folks that want us to live in these digital silos. After the Civil Rights era digital activism has been one of the primary ways to hold ppl accountable. #metoo #blm & many others wouldn’t have had the impact if it was gated behind #fediverse instances. I get that there’s a lot of white people here so it’s not really a thought, it’s easier to just block out and isolate and pretend the bad stuff isn’t there. Black and Brown folks don’t typically have that luxury & it’s not usually just the threat of mean words but fairly often the threat of physical harm

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

have a hard time trusting ppl, especially Black folks that want us to live in these digital silos. After the Civil Rights era digital activism has been one of the primary ways to hold ppl accountable. #metoo #blm & many others wouldn’t have had the impact if it was gated behind #fediverse instances. I get that there’s a lot of white people here so it’s not really a thought, it’s easier to just block out and isolate and pretend the bad stuff isn’t there. Black and Brown folks don’t typically have that luxury & it’s not usually just the threat of mean words but fairly often the threat of physical harm

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fredix

@fredix@social.fredix.xyz

j'ai 667 abonnements sur mon compte mamot.fr.
J'ai importé cette liste vers mon nouveau compte #GoToSocial https://social.fredix.xyz/@fredix et je ne peux suivre que 283 comptes sur les 667 ...
Les autres comptes doivent accepter que je les suive .. c'est un peu pourri quand même.
#Fediverse

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Roxanne's post

Please for the love of god donate, i cant afford anything, please im begging. i had to extract funds from my medical expenses fund (200$) to pay for necessary things, please donate everyone. i need urgent help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Decentralized Social-Media, such as the Fediverse, not only takes advantage of network-effects, but also has a solution to the cold-start problem.

This is similar to what historically happened with the IBM PC and the PC Clones.

...

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Harald Eilertsen

@harald@hub.volse.no

hubzilla-foss-north-2025.png
I'll be presenting Hubzilla, and how it has pioneered a safer, and more resilient fediverse at @FOSS North conference Sweden next week! Hope to see some of my fediverse friends in Gothenburg. It looks like it's going to be a great conference!

#^https://foss-north.se/2025/schedule.html

#foss-north #hubzilla #gothenburg #fediverse #safety
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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

Okay, a question for #GoToSocial users:

I've noticed that my profile page on the web shows the first post in threads I've started, but not any replies or boosted posts: https://gts.sadauskas.id.au/@aj (open the link in your web browser)

I've looked through all the settings, and there doesn't appear to be one change that.

Am I missing something?

Is there a way to get replies or boosts to appear there too?

Or is that just the way GtS works?

#FediHelp #MastoHelp #Fediverse #SelfHosted #MastodonHelp

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Andie :oh_no_bubble:

@bugwhisperer@tech.lgbt

signed up for a loops account! it is pretty nice, even though this beta release still has some bugs to polish. I can totally see this working for a federated and free alternative to tiktok. already found a few cool artists and musicians to follow!

sign up and check it out! loops.video

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Andie :oh_no_bubble:

@bugwhisperer@tech.lgbt

signed up for a loops account! it is pretty nice, even though this beta release still has some bugs to polish. I can totally see this working for a federated and free alternative to tiktok. already found a few cool artists and musicians to follow!

sign up and check it out! loops.video

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-11

Servers

- PeerTube v7.1.1
- Lemmy v0.19.11
- Manyfold v0.107.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.7.0
- Misskey v2025.4.0
- tootik v0.15.6
- Gush! v0.0.16
- NodeBB v4.2.1
- You think you're following us, but you might not be (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, March 2025 (Mastodon)
- 2025 PeerTube Roadmap ! (PeerTube)
- Flox: A self hosted Movie, Series and Animes watch list

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.3
- Pixelix v4.1.0
- Voyager v2.29.0
- Tesseract v1.4.33
- Interstellar v0.9.1

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Requirements

For developers

- Federails v0.6.0

Articles

- Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives
- Mastodon Exit Interview
- Some Notes about FediList (and Poisoned Data)
- Fediverse Report – #111

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01960262-d8ba-73dd-51c1-18f3881f9ec7

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I earned the Early Explorer badge from @badgefed - an new federated badging platform.

badges.vocalcat.com/view/grant

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AJ Sadauskas

@aj@gts.sadauskas.id.au

Okay, a question for #GoToSocial users:

I've noticed that my profile page on the web shows the first post in threads I've started, but not any replies or boosted posts: https://gts.sadauskas.id.au/@aj (open the link in your web browser)

I've looked through all the settings, and there doesn't appear to be one change that.

Am I missing something?

Is there a way to get replies or boosts to appear there too?

Or is that just the way GtS works?

#FediHelp #MastoHelp #Fediverse #SelfHosted #MastodonHelp

Andie :oh_no_bubble:'s avatar
Andie :oh_no_bubble:

@bugwhisperer@tech.lgbt

signed up for a loops account! it is pretty nice, even though this beta release still has some bugs to polish. I can totally see this working for a federated and free alternative to tiktok. already found a few cool artists and musicians to follow!

sign up and check it out! loops.video

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

I feel like I'm going crazy listening to panel after panel at talk about needing an EU alternative to Big Tech.

There is one! Yet, they don't want to be on it or fund it 😤

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I was able to secure the last Gold tier Mastodon pledge! 🎉

About time, I owe so much to Mastodon and their iconic journey of decentralizing Twitter.

I don't think Bluesky, Pixelfed or Lemmy would exist without Mastodon. Their project gave us a blueprint for what's possible.

Kudos @Mastodon & @Gargron, you inspired a whole generation of dreamers like me. Standing on the shoulders of giants ❤️

Help support Mastodon ➡️ joinmastodon.org/sponsors

My Gold tier mastodon pledge
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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Roxanne's post

Please for the love of god donate, i cant afford anything, please im begging. i had to extract funds from my medical expenses fund (200$) to pay for necessary things, please donate everyone. i need urgent help.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

moner qr code
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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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🚂 Bahner

@Stellwerk@mastodon.social · Reply to crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts's post

@crossgolf_rebel
Technische Lösungen werden das Problem mit der Erwartungshaltung nicht lösen.
Prominente Beispiele wären da:
@dh
@carenmiosgatalk@ARD.social

@bsm
@_DigitalWriter_
@feb

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Gastrohedonist™️

@speisekarte@troet.cafe · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb Ein fundierter Rant, aber halt immer noch ein Rant. Alle aufgeführten Schwächen sind korrekt, nur: Warum macht man sich die Mühe mit so einer detaillierten Analyse, um sie dann hier im zu posten? Wo man ja „keine Reichweite hat“ und „nicht gelesen werden kann“? Ich liebe das Fediverse, auch für seine Schwächen. Alles schon erlebt (Verlust aller Tröts nach Umzug, abgeschaltete Instanzen, unscharfe Moderation, kaputte Föderation) und sage trotzdem: Hier bleibe ich. 🤓

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Stean Slh

@SteanSlh@mastodon.social

Demokratie bedeutet Kommunikation und Verhandlung unter gleichwertigen Partnern.
Die der und der direkten oder indirekten Regierungskontrolle sind eine Kriegswaffe der . Im Gegengewicht ist das dezentrale die für sinnvollen Meinungs- und Informationsaustausch. Vernetzung für ist der der progressiven Kräfte.
-

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/12(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

The first 16 badges based in activitypub from @badgefed@vocalcat.com were issued! I am planning to issue another 10 tonight.

Follow @badgefed@badges.vocalcat.com for check how the testing is going!

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

Surf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

Surf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
ALT text detailsSurf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

Surf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I earned the Early Explorer badge from @badgefed - an new federated badging platform.

badges.vocalcat.com/view/grant

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I earned the Early Explorer badge from @badgefed - an new federated badging platform.

badges.vocalcat.com/view/grant

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

Surf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
ALT text detailsSurf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

I feel like I'm going crazy listening to panel after panel at talk about needing an EU alternative to Big Tech.

There is one! Yet, they don't want to be on it or fund it 😤

Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

I feel like I'm going crazy listening to panel after panel at talk about needing an EU alternative to Big Tech.

There is one! Yet, they don't want to be on it or fund it 😤

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-11

Servers

- PeerTube v7.1.1
- Lemmy v0.19.11
- Manyfold v0.107.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.7.0
- Misskey v2025.4.0
- tootik v0.15.6
- Gush! v0.0.16
- NodeBB v4.2.1
- You think you're following us, but you might not be (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, March 2025 (Mastodon)
- 2025 PeerTube Roadmap ! (PeerTube)
- Flox: A self hosted Movie, Series and Animes watch list

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.3
- Pixelix v4.1.0
- Voyager v2.29.0
- Tesseract v1.4.33
- Interstellar v0.9.1

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Requirements

For developers

- Federails v0.6.0

Articles

- Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives
- Mastodon Exit Interview
- Some Notes about FediList (and Poisoned Data)
- Fediverse Report – #111

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01960262-d8ba-73dd-51c1-18f3881f9ec7

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Happy Fediverse Day! 🎈🎉🥳🎊

April 11th is Fediverse Day! 🎈

@hongminhee
RE: hollo.social/@hongminhee/01962

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's avatar
Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
ALT text detailsmonero qr code
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

Surf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
ALT text detailsSurf app's Manage Accounts screen showing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts linked up, with the ability to set one as primary or unlink
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-11

Servers

- PeerTube v7.1.1
- Lemmy v0.19.11
- Manyfold v0.107.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.7.0
- Misskey v2025.4.0
- tootik v0.15.6
- Gush! v0.0.16
- NodeBB v4.2.1
- You think you're following us, but you might not be (Ghost)
- Trunk & Tidbits, March 2025 (Mastodon)
- 2025 PeerTube Roadmap ! (PeerTube)
- Flox: A self hosted Movie, Series and Animes watch list

Clients

- Fedilab v3.32.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.3
- Pixelix v4.1.0
- Voyager v2.29.0
- Tesseract v1.4.33
- Interstellar v0.9.1

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Requirements

For developers

- Federails v0.6.0

Articles

- Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives
- Mastodon Exit Interview
- Some Notes about FediList (and Poisoned Data)
- Fediverse Report – #111

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01960262-d8ba-73dd-51c1-18f3881f9ec7

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Happy Fediverse Day! 🎈🎉🥳🎊

April 11th is Fediverse Day! 🎈

@hongminhee
RE: hollo.social/@hongminhee/01962

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

I have just finished uploading my old (like mostly 8 years old) vlogs to makertube.net/c/wildevlog/vide in case you want to see me making a fool of myself :) I had them on YouTube for many years, deleted my channels there a while ago and just found the backup drive with all the raw material and final renderings. So now they are part of the . Feels good :) Thank you @_elena for the tip with makertube!

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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vanta "tits out at the bridge rave" black

@vantablack@cyberpunk.lol

fediverse fedigram logo but edited to be goatse
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Is ANYONE working on .lottie / .tgs (Telegram Stickers) support in/for apps?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Happy Fediverse Day! 🎈🎉🥳🎊

April 11th is Fediverse Day! 🎈

@hongminhee
RE: hollo.social/@hongminhee/01962

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

Looking for more brave volunteers in the to test my new, fresh, shiny (yet modest and simple) article splitter!

Write a long article, it will make a thread out of it for you.

Comment or DM me to try it out!

A screenshot from Splinter
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Saskia's avatar
Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

I feel like I'm going crazy listening to panel after panel at talk about needing an EU alternative to Big Tech.

There is one! Yet, they don't want to be on it or fund it 😤

Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's avatar
Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

"users of single-user instances post, on average, 121 per cent more statuses than users on larger instances and that they have in general a more dedicated and proactive user base. "
phaidra.univie.ac.at/detail/o:

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

"users of single-user instances post, on average, 121 per cent more statuses than users on larger instances and that they have in general a more dedicated and proactive user base. "
phaidra.univie.ac.at/detail/o:

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

Looking for more brave volunteers in the to test my new, fresh, shiny (yet modest and simple) article splitter!

Write a long article, it will make a thread out of it for you.

Comment or DM me to try it out!

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

Hi everyone! 👋 Like Bluesky’s initiative, I’ve created a starter pack of designers on Mastodon to help you connect with UX/UI/Product designers here. 🎨✨

If you’d like to be part of the list, just @ me and make sure your account discoverability is enabled. ✅

👉 Check out the starter pack here: fedidevs.com/s/NTU/

Let’s grow this fediverse community together! 🚀

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Fediverse goes @republica

🚀 Zurück in die Zukunft: Warum das das neue, soziale und demokratische Netz für (und die Welt) werden sollte

von und mit:
@melaniebartos
@ulrichkelber @bjoernsta
@Sascha
@gavinkarlmeier

👉 re-publica.com/de/session/zuru


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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/11(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's avatar
Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 35$/250$

prescription glasses: 0$/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

"... the conversation transitioned gradually from 'we may hate this thing and this guy', but there is a bigger tension and mismatch between people's expectations and how the technology actually works that - independent of any bridge - we need to think through and figure out better."

, 2024

flipboard.video/w/2Jj46hJaUQQG

(1/?)

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I wonder if the new version of Digg will consider federation with the fediverse.

reboot.digg.com/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I wonder if the new version of Digg will consider federation with the fediverse.

reboot.digg.com/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

Misskey and the Misskey forks (ex: Firefish, Sharkey, etc) seem to also be prone to their storage drives filling with:

• logs
• npm cache
• yarn cache

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114019

The number one cause of Fediverse servers crashing seems to be the storage drives filling up with cached Fediverse user data — posts, profiles, avatar images, header images, etc.

But, Misskey and the Misskey forks (ex: Firefish, Sharkey, etc) also have an additional challenge that fills up their storage drives —

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

A nice side-effect of using a Fediverse caching server is — for some Fediverse software, it would enable the Fediverse software to run on a less expensive computer.

(For example, compressing and shrinking images can make the computer needs higher. If that is delegated to a caching server, etc, then the Fediverse server doesn't incur that higher computer needs. Which makes hosting less expensive.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

I think a good strategy to broadly address this is — for Fediverse software to have a concept of caching-servers they could delegate to, to do the caching for them.

These caching servers could even be shared.

...

I have been working on such a Fediverse caching server.

But the various Fediverse software out there would need to be modified to use it.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I can tell you from experience of hosting many people's Fediverse server instances for a number of years now that —

Many Fediverse software (at least currently) do a poor job of cleaning-up their various caches

Caching other people's profiles, images, posts, etc

And, this often ends up filling up the storage drive

And as a result, this is a very common thing that causes down-time for people. Probably the most common

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

FunkWhale, a federated music platform, will soon release a new 2.0 alpha. V1.0 instances will not be compatible to the 2.0 instances,

blog.funkwhale.audio/2025-funk

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

Okay, help me decide: Self-hosted Mastodon or GoToSocial? What's the pros and cons of each?

Recently, I set up a VPS running YunoHost.

I've been meaning to set up a personal single-user Fedi instance on it, but life's gotten in the way a bit.

I strongly considered Friendica, but it's not there in terms of UX.

So I've narrowed it down to GtS or Masto.

My understanding is that GtS is far more lightweight, but misses some key features. Masto is more resource hungry.

Will I need a relay server for a single-user instance?

Any other key things I should be aware of before diving in?

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #111

A new security fund for the fediverse, and the Lemmy developers held an AMA.

The News

The Nivenly Foundation, the organisation that administers the Hachyderm.io instance, is opening a new security fund to sponsor contributors who disclose security vulnerabilities. All software has security vulnerabilities, and the fediverse is no exception. The recent Pixelfed vulnerability, which affected non-Pixelfed servers, is a clear example of how fediverse software can make software vulnerabilities more complex due to the interaction between different software platforms.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund will sponsor $250 USD for vulnerabilities that are rated as high risk (7-9 CVSS score) and $500 USD for vulnerabilities with a critical score (9+ CVSS). The program will run until the end of September 2025. Nivenly members “hold a member vote to determine if we want to continue the program, and to establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program.”

Last week, I wrote how Pixelfed’s vulnerability actually showed three different problems: The main problem is Pixelfed’s software vulnerability itself, but there were also two other problems: other software like Mastodon do not make it clear which risk comes with their private posts feature. And once a leak like this one happens, very few fediverse software admins communicated to their users that they might have been affected.

A security fund contributes to combating software vulnerabilities, but it can also help with communication to the rest of the fediverse once a vulnerability is found. It incentives that standard industry practices regarding software vulnerability get followed, and make communication clearer to a wider audience. For example, if Pixelfed’s recent vulnerability had gotten a CVSS classification, it might have been easier to make the severity of the vulnerability explicit to other fediverse software admins. In turn, this might have made it more likely that server admins would communicate the situation with their users.

In last week’s email essay I also wrote about how the fediverse is missing governance infrastructure that connects the various independent nodes and communities. One way to view the fediverse is as a response to centralised Big Tech platforms. These platforms have centralised governance, and are under the control of few people. The fediverse’s response to this is to build a social network that consists of tens of thousands of independent communities, all with their own governance structure. The fediverse has been successful in decentralising the single entity that oversees a social network into many pieces that all oversee a small portion of the network. But it has struggled to build a governance structure that ties all these individual pieces together again.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund is a good example of this problem: software security impacts all the thousands of independent fediverse communities, but there is no overarching structure to collaborate and improve the security. It took one server taking the initiative into their own hands and provide a service for the entire network, at their own cost. Ideally, communities would collaborate on such a security fund instead. Nivenly’s announcement does leave space for such a future direction of the fund, saying that they are open to “establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program”.

Note: if you sign up for my email newsletter, you get a weekly essay about the open social web that I do not publish anywhere else. You can sign up right here:

The Lemmy developers, Dessalines and nutomic, held an Ask Me Anything recently, and here are some of the answers that stood out to me:

  • Lemmy is working towards their 1.0 release. This is currently expected to be in the fall, although nutomic also says that “these things always take longer than expected”. He also expects some instances like lemmy.ml already to upgrade some months before.
  • One of the main features for Lemmy 1.0 is private communities, where only approved accounts can browse and posts to the community. This type of closed group functionality is in high demand, and both Mastodon and Pixelfed have tried to implement it. Mastodon got a grant for it, but the proof-of-concept code has been sitting there since 2022. Pixelfed has announced and teased a group feature multiple times over the year and showed screenshots of it, but it also is not publicly available yet.
  • Lemmy posts are interoperable with Mastodon, but the interoperability is not great: a Lemmy post appears on Mastodon as the title plus the URL. There has been many conversations about how Mastodon handles content from other platforms, with no changes so far. In this AMA, nutomic is explicit in saying that it is up to Mastodon to change this. While Mastodon seems open to the idea, and has been in conversations with developers from platforms like Ghost and NodeBB on how to show their content better on Mastodon, there has been little indication that Mastodon is taking steps towards making Lemmy content also better visible on Mastodon.
  • On the subject of how Lemmy can grow, Dessalines describes it as an organic progress, saying: “niche communities on reddit will keep getting fed up with the changes, and migrate to lemmy.” Nutomic describes a similar dynamic for fedi and Bluesky more broadly, saying that he expects that over the long term the fediverse might grow in a similar manner: “when the Bluesky admins make decisions that the community doesnt like, and then there may be another migration wave to the Fediverse”. Both replies indicate Lemmy’s vision of how the project can grow in the long run: stay consistently working on your product, and because platforms like Lemmy are not beholden to investors, they can have a longer lifespan, and outlive platforms who are beholden to shareholder expectations.
  • Grouping of communities (similar to PieFed’s topics or Reddit’s multireddits) “will be implemented soon“.

Ahoy! is a one-day conference for the European Social Web, and will be held on April 24th 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is mainly focused on Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and has some super fascinating speakers of people who are in the forefront of building new communities on the open social web. If you’re around I can definitely recommend it. I’ll be doing some interviews with people there, so if you are considering joining, let me know and we can say hi!

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

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Rachel Cholst

@rachelcholst@linernotes.club

Some idle questions just out of curiosity, none of them really connected

1) Why does load everything faster than when I log in through my instance?

2) I made a account for @rainbowrodeomag. I use the same social media scheduler for my Mastodon account. Same posts. Same content. Same images. But the Pixey account has more interactions. What's up with that?

3) I set up a federated account using Ghost's beta (index[at]rainbowrodemag[dot]com) but I can't find it when I search?

I've already got separate Mastodon and Threads accounts so I'm not planning to rely on this...it seems like it's really Ghost's attempts to create an ecosystem similar to Substack's app without actually building an app (which imo is really smart)

Thanks for your time!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I was able to secure the last Gold tier Mastodon pledge! 🎉

About time, I owe so much to Mastodon and their iconic journey of decentralizing Twitter.

I don't think Bluesky, Pixelfed or Lemmy would exist without Mastodon. Their project gave us a blueprint for what's possible.

Kudos @Mastodon & @Gargron, you inspired a whole generation of dreamers like me. Standing on the shoulders of giants ❤️

Help support Mastodon ➡️ joinmastodon.org/sponsors

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I was able to secure the last Gold tier Mastodon pledge! 🎉

About time, I owe so much to Mastodon and their iconic journey of decentralizing Twitter.

I don't think Bluesky, Pixelfed or Lemmy would exist without Mastodon. Their project gave us a blueprint for what's possible.

Kudos @Mastodon & @Gargron, you inspired a whole generation of dreamers like me. Standing on the shoulders of giants ❤️

Help support Mastodon ➡️ joinmastodon.org/sponsors

My Gold tier mastodon pledge
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I was able to secure the last Gold tier Mastodon pledge! 🎉

About time, I owe so much to Mastodon and their iconic journey of decentralizing Twitter.

I don't think Bluesky, Pixelfed or Lemmy would exist without Mastodon. Their project gave us a blueprint for what's possible.

Kudos @Mastodon & @Gargron, you inspired a whole generation of dreamers like me. Standing on the shoulders of giants ❤️

Help support Mastodon ➡️ joinmastodon.org/sponsors

My Gold tier mastodon pledge
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl · Reply to Wladimir Mufty's post

@SURF
The following post (in Dutch) states:

Barrier to Mastodon lowered! From now on, users from all institutions connected to SURFconext can join social.edu.nl. Welcome to the Fediverse!

🦣✨🌐

💚 Let’s connect, share, and explore together on (civic) social media platforms full of values that are important to research, science, academia and education!

social.edu.nl/@SLURF/114267786

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl · Reply to Wladimir Mufty's post

@SURF
The following post (in Dutch) states:

Barrier to Mastodon lowered! From now on, users from all institutions connected to SURFconext can join social.edu.nl. Welcome to the Fediverse!

🦣✨🌐

💚 Let’s connect, share, and explore together on (civic) social media platforms full of values that are important to research, science, academia and education!

social.edu.nl/@SLURF/114267786

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Ricardo Zylbergeld

@rzylber@mastodon.social · Reply to Ricardo Zylbergeld's post

I believe this is possible and can be built over the ActivityPub protocol, based on what we've learned from the library of things, makerspaces, commons, permaculture, alternative currencies, and so many other amazing concepts and their incredible success stories...

I am currently drafting this project.
Let me know if it makes any sense to you...

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Ricardo Zylbergeld

@rzylber@mastodon.social

Imagine a federated network of physical spaces where people can exchange knowledge, skills, tools, and dreams...

Imagine gathering spaces designed to foster local communities, local projects, and new innovative economic arrangements...

Imagine spaces for care, protection, and engagement with our neighbors as a citizen fellowship...

Imagine, as a result, a workforce of talented people dedicated to transforming their local realities...

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Join me tomorrow, Thursday April 10th at 1200 Eastern / UTC -4 with my #special #guest @WeirdWriter, Robert Kingett.

Robert is a #writer that has done #fiction, #nonfiction, and #technical writing. He is an #accessibility #specialist. He's helped bring #disability access improvements to the #Fediverse and worked with #Bookwyrm.

Catch the #Owncast powered #livestream: https://stream.firesidefedi.live
#Peertube #VOD afterwards: https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast #Podcast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

   

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Good morning, friends of the and the entire ,
today will be a long - but hopefully good - day for me.

I hope you'll have a great day, too!

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
ALT text detailsmonero qr code
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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's post

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
ALT text detailsmonero qr code
Roxanne's avatar
Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's post

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
ALT text detailsmonero qr code
Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt's avatar
Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

hey all, i still didnt get enough money last week, i really need donations desperately, please donate, i need the help to afford food and other things please, i live in an abusive and transphobic home and need donations to live, please donate to my monero address to help me afford HRT. Please help me.

current goals:

immediate necessary expenses: 0$/250$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

monero qr code
ALT text detailsmonero qr code
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ResearchBuzz: Firehose

@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

Spotted on Mastodon: a spreadsheet of 900 media outlets with a Fediverse presence. “I did it! Although it’s still very rough & really not pretty, I got my spreadsheet with (> 900) verified accounts of media organizations in the away from . The solution was all along.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/09/spotted-on-mastodon-a-spreadsheet-of-over-900-media-outlets-with-a-fediverse-presence/

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ResearchBuzz: Firehose

@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

Spotted on Mastodon: a spreadsheet of 900 media outlets with a Fediverse presence. “I did it! Although it’s still very rough & really not pretty, I got my spreadsheet with (> 900) verified accounts of media organizations in the away from . The solution was all along.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/09/spotted-on-mastodon-a-spreadsheet-of-over-900-media-outlets-with-a-fediverse-presence/

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Fediverse goes @republica

🚀 Zurück in die Zukunft: Warum das das neue, soziale und demokratische Netz für (und die Welt) werden sollte

von und mit:
@melaniebartos
@ulrichkelber @bjoernsta
@Sascha
@gavinkarlmeier

👉 re-publica.com/de/session/zuru


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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
380 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
117 instances.

255 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@macandi (GER)
@ndaktuell (GER)
@indybay (ENG)
@mondoweiss (ENG)
@lucire (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
380 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
117 instances.

255 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@macandi (GER)
@ndaktuell (GER)
@indybay (ENG)
@mondoweiss (ENG)
@lucire (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day everyone! Join me tomorrow, Thursday April 10th at 1200 Eastern / UTC -4 with my #special #guest @WeirdWriter, Robert Kingett.

Robert is a #writer that has done #fiction, #nonfiction, and #technical writing. He is an #accessibility #specialist. He's helped bring #disability access improvements to the #Fediverse and worked with #Bookwyrm.

Catch the #Owncast powered #livestream: https://stream.firesidefedi.live
#Peertube #VOD afterwards: https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast #Podcast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live

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Jürgen ⁂ :fedi_juergen:

@juergen@mstdn.jyrgi.de

Ich spiele wieder mal mit einer neuen Instanz. Dieses Mal habe ich einen Server mit Erweiterungen installiert.
Mal schauen, wie sich das so anfühlt.

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to Paige with @fedihost . You can find our discussion at the following locations:

#Peertube #VOD https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/nWSkyqqNw2DWjD51YwuXv9
#CastoPod #Fedicast #Podcast https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/paige-fedihost

#fedi #fediverse #host #hosting #people #interview

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

My FOMO levels are super high right now 🤯

I have always wanted to attend the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, and I am discovering only now that many Fedi people are going there to promote the !

In my country!
At a non-tech event!

Definitely my scene. Definitely where Fediverse conversations should be happening!!!

Also, I presented in the astounding main room for another event three years ago, and I talked about the Fediverse, too! It wasn’t recorded 🫤

Aaaargh I wish I was there so badly.

Please @andypiper @ben @ share this earlier next time, so that I can make plans! I should have listened to @melaniebartos when she got in my mind the idea to go.

This is also a lesson for me because I should have proposed to @valigiablu to host a workshop before the CfP closed.

Now I am missing my friends in Umbria too 😢

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Ricardo Zylbergeld

@rzylber@mastodon.social · Reply to Ricardo Zylbergeld's post

I believe this is possible and can be built over the ActivityPub protocol, based on what we've learned from the library of things, makerspaces, commons, permaculture, alternative currencies, and so many other amazing concepts and their incredible success stories...

I am currently drafting this project.
Let me know if it makes any sense to you...

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Ricardo Zylbergeld

@rzylber@mastodon.social

Imagine a federated network of physical spaces where people can exchange knowledge, skills, tools, and dreams...

Imagine gathering spaces designed to foster local communities, local projects, and new innovative economic arrangements...

Imagine spaces for care, protection, and engagement with our neighbors as a citizen fellowship...

Imagine, as a result, a workforce of talented people dedicated to transforming their local realities...

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're heading to Perugia for the

We're looking forward to working with other great minds at the intersection of the open social web and journalism. Also, the pizza 🍕

If you're going, let us know. We'd love to say hi!

Whilst we're away, if you have any issues with Newsmast or our other services, reach out directly to support@newsmast.org

An image of the 2024 International Journalism Festival. Over it is details of the 25 Festival and the Newsmast Foundation logo with the copy: Supporting journalists on the open social web. See you there?
ALT text detailsAn image of the 2024 International Journalism Festival. Over it is details of the 25 Festival and the Newsmast Foundation logo with the copy: Supporting journalists on the open social web. See you there?
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

📣 Exciting news! Fedify CLI is now available via Homebrew!

If you're using on macOS or on Linux, you can now install our CLI toolchain with a simple command:

brew install fedify

This makes it even easier to get started with building your federated server app. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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Jay Baker

@MediaActivist@todon.eu

Fediverse, can you help? I'm growing weary of constantly fighting this fight in my campaign groups and seeking other effective articles and resources to tackle antifascists' justifications for remaining on Twitter and such because "we must go where people are." You can call it a Nazi bar, but their counter is "a bunch of us are still on there and we aren't Nazis." Sigh. Thanks in advance! @fedizine

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

When I talk about the importance of going all in on the Fediverse, I speak based on experience.

At Opera we built a massive user community. When I quit, we had something like 35 million registered users and 35 million monthly visitors.

The new Opera management did not see the value of that. They believed it was cheaper and better to just use Facebook and that investing in your own community was a waste of money. So they closed down MyOpera and built a following on Facebook and Twitter instead. Then they got caught by the bait and switch when Facebook changed and you would no longer reach your audience, without paying. Later on Twitter changed as well.

This is important to explain to companies and institutions as they go shopping for social media sites to invest in. The best investment is clearly in your own site, being part of the Fediverse. It is not even all that expensive to do. It may take longer to build, but at least it is your own.

Not saying you cannot build a following on those other sites, but your long term strategy should be the Fediverse with your own server.

We try to lead the way here and thus we build Vivaldi Social. Not just for our selves, but to make a point and support the Fediverse.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

25 Years Later

my-notes.dragas.net/2023/09/25

Old post, but still relevant – maybe even more relevant today than it was in 2023.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/9(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Erotic Mythology (hire me) ☃️

@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social

Very exciting news about , the blogging software I use for my website, beta testing their new social web integration! Activating it enables direct interaction with blogs on and soon , and the whole , as well as and according to their changelog:

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

As a self-hosting user I'll have to wait for a stable release but I am thrilled!

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Apeironisim

@AtomZ@m.cmx.im

大家好啊,又经过了好几个月的开发, 终于支持了 平台🚀🚀🚀!
目前 Fread 已经支持了 以及 Bluesky,大家可以更新到最新版 1.3.0 体验。

当然本次大升级除了对 Bluesky 的支持之外还有很多对 UI/UX 的优化。

未来一段时间会支持同实例多账号登录,同时将一条帖子发布到多个账号。

@board@ovo.st @board@2-5.cc @worldboard@ovo.st @worldboard@2-5.cc

play.google.com/store/apps/det

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Apeironisim

@AtomZ@m.cmx.im

大家好啊,又经过了好几个月的开发, 终于支持了 平台🚀🚀🚀!
目前 Fread 已经支持了 以及 Bluesky,大家可以更新到最新版 1.3.0 体验。

当然本次大升级除了对 Bluesky 的支持之外还有很多对 UI/UX 的优化。

未来一段时间会支持同实例多账号登录,同时将一条帖子发布到多个账号。

@board@ovo.st @board@2-5.cc @worldboard@ovo.st @worldboard@2-5.cc

play.google.com/store/apps/det

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Tapestry 1.1 brings a host of great new features: Follow individual accounts & lists on Bluesky & Mastodon, automatically remove duplicates from the timeline with Crosstalk, and quickly switch your timelines with Tapestry’s redesigned navigation.

Learn more about these features plus dozens of other improvements in today's FREE update of Tapestry - Your personal timeline app.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/04/t

Graphic highlighting important features from Tapestry 1.1 including Quicklinks to switch timelines instantly, duplicate item removal via Crosstalk and following individual people and lists on Bluesky and Mastodon.
ALT text detailsGraphic highlighting important features from Tapestry 1.1 including Quicklinks to switch timelines instantly, duplicate item removal via Crosstalk and following individual people and lists on Bluesky and Mastodon.
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #111

A new security fund for the fediverse, and the Lemmy developers held an AMA.

The News

The Nivenly Foundation, the organisation that administers the Hachyderm.io instance, is opening a new security fund to sponsor contributors who disclose security vulnerabilities. All software has security vulnerabilities, and the fediverse is no exception. The recent Pixelfed vulnerability, which affected non-Pixelfed servers, is a clear example of how fediverse software can make software vulnerabilities more complex due to the interaction between different software platforms.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund will sponsor $250 USD for vulnerabilities that are rated as high risk (7-9 CVSS score) and $500 USD for vulnerabilities with a critical score (9+ CVSS). The program will run until the end of September 2025. Nivenly members “hold a member vote to determine if we want to continue the program, and to establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program.”

Last week, I wrote how Pixelfed’s vulnerability actually showed three different problems: The main problem is Pixelfed’s software vulnerability itself, but there were also two other problems: other software like Mastodon do not make it clear which risk comes with their private posts feature. And once a leak like this one happens, very few fediverse software admins communicated to their users that they might have been affected.

A security fund contributes to combating software vulnerabilities, but it can also help with communication to the rest of the fediverse once a vulnerability is found. It incentives that standard industry practices regarding software vulnerability get followed, and make communication clearer to a wider audience. For example, if Pixelfed’s recent vulnerability had gotten a CVSS classification, it might have been easier to make the severity of the vulnerability explicit to other fediverse software admins. In turn, this might have made it more likely that server admins would communicate the situation with their users.

In last week’s email essay I also wrote about how the fediverse is missing governance infrastructure that connects the various independent nodes and communities. One way to view the fediverse is as a response to centralised Big Tech platforms. These platforms have centralised governance, and are under the control of few people. The fediverse’s response to this is to build a social network that consists of tens of thousands of independent communities, all with their own governance structure. The fediverse has been successful in decentralising the single entity that oversees a social network into many pieces that all oversee a small portion of the network. But it has struggled to build a governance structure that ties all these individual pieces together again.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund is a good example of this problem: software security impacts all the thousands of independent fediverse communities, but there is no overarching structure to collaborate and improve the security. It took one server taking the initiative into their own hands and provide a service for the entire network, at their own cost. Ideally, communities would collaborate on such a security fund instead. Nivenly’s announcement does leave space for such a future direction of the fund, saying that they are open to “establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program”.

Note: if you sign up for my email newsletter, you get a weekly essay about the open social web that I do not publish anywhere else. You can sign up right here:

The Lemmy developers, Dessalines and nutomic, held an Ask Me Anything recently, and here are some of the answers that stood out to me:

  • Lemmy is working towards their 1.0 release. This is currently expected to be in the fall, although nutomic also says that “these things always take longer than expected”. He also expects some instances like lemmy.ml already to upgrade some months before.
  • One of the main features for Lemmy 1.0 is private communities, where only approved accounts can browse and posts to the community. This type of closed group functionality is in high demand, and both Mastodon and Pixelfed have tried to implement it. Mastodon got a grant for it, but the proof-of-concept code has been sitting there since 2022. Pixelfed has announced and teased a group feature multiple times over the year and showed screenshots of it, but it also is not publicly available yet.
  • Lemmy posts are interoperable with Mastodon, but the interoperability is not great: a Lemmy post appears on Mastodon as the title plus the URL. There has been many conversations about how Mastodon handles content from other platforms, with no changes so far. In this AMA, nutomic is explicit in saying that it is up to Mastodon to change this. While Mastodon seems open to the idea, and has been in conversations with developers from platforms like Ghost and NodeBB on how to show their content better on Mastodon, there has been little indication that Mastodon is taking steps towards making Lemmy content also better visible on Mastodon.
  • On the subject of how Lemmy can grow, Dessalines describes it as an organic progress, saying: “niche communities on reddit will keep getting fed up with the changes, and migrate to lemmy.” Nutomic describes a similar dynamic for fedi and Bluesky more broadly, saying that he expects that over the long term the fediverse might grow in a similar manner: “when the Bluesky admins make decisions that the community doesnt like, and then there may be another migration wave to the Fediverse”. Both replies indicate Lemmy’s vision of how the project can grow in the long run: stay consistently working on your product, and because platforms like Lemmy are not beholden to investors, they can have a longer lifespan, and outlive platforms who are beholden to shareholder expectations.
  • Grouping of communities (similar to PieFed’s topics or Reddit’s multireddits) “will be implemented soon“.

Ahoy! is a one-day conference for the European Social Web, and will be held on April 24th 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is mainly focused on Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and has some super fascinating speakers of people who are in the forefront of building new communities on the open social web. If you’re around I can definitely recommend it. I’ll be doing some interviews with people there, so if you are considering joining, let me know and we can say hi!

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #111

A new security fund for the fediverse, and the Lemmy developers held an AMA.

The News

The Nivenly Foundation, the organisation that administers the Hachyderm.io instance, is opening a new security fund to sponsor contributors who disclose security vulnerabilities. All software has security vulnerabilities, and the fediverse is no exception. The recent Pixelfed vulnerability, which affected non-Pixelfed servers, is a clear example of how fediverse software can make software vulnerabilities more complex due to the interaction between different software platforms.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund will sponsor $250 USD for vulnerabilities that are rated as high risk (7-9 CVSS score) and $500 USD for vulnerabilities with a critical score (9+ CVSS). The program will run until the end of September 2025. Nivenly members “hold a member vote to determine if we want to continue the program, and to establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program.”

Last week, I wrote how Pixelfed’s vulnerability actually showed three different problems: The main problem is Pixelfed’s software vulnerability itself, but there were also two other problems: other software like Mastodon do not make it clear which risk comes with their private posts feature. And once a leak like this one happens, very few fediverse software admins communicated to their users that they might have been affected.

A security fund contributes to combating software vulnerabilities, but it can also help with communication to the rest of the fediverse once a vulnerability is found. It incentives that standard industry practices regarding software vulnerability get followed, and make communication clearer to a wider audience. For example, if Pixelfed’s recent vulnerability had gotten a CVSS classification, it might have been easier to make the severity of the vulnerability explicit to other fediverse software admins. In turn, this might have made it more likely that server admins would communicate the situation with their users.

In last week’s email essay I also wrote about how the fediverse is missing governance infrastructure that connects the various independent nodes and communities. One way to view the fediverse is as a response to centralised Big Tech platforms. These platforms have centralised governance, and are under the control of few people. The fediverse’s response to this is to build a social network that consists of tens of thousands of independent communities, all with their own governance structure. The fediverse has been successful in decentralising the single entity that oversees a social network into many pieces that all oversee a small portion of the network. But it has struggled to build a governance structure that ties all these individual pieces together again.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund is a good example of this problem: software security impacts all the thousands of independent fediverse communities, but there is no overarching structure to collaborate and improve the security. It took one server taking the initiative into their own hands and provide a service for the entire network, at their own cost. Ideally, communities would collaborate on such a security fund instead. Nivenly’s announcement does leave space for such a future direction of the fund, saying that they are open to “establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program”.

Note: if you sign up for my email newsletter, you get a weekly essay about the open social web that I do not publish anywhere else. You can sign up right here:

The Lemmy developers, Dessalines and nutomic, held an Ask Me Anything recently, and here are some of the answers that stood out to me:

  • Lemmy is working towards their 1.0 release. This is currently expected to be in the fall, although nutomic also says that “these things always take longer than expected”. He also expects some instances like lemmy.ml already to upgrade some months before.
  • One of the main features for Lemmy 1.0 is private communities, where only approved accounts can browse and posts to the community. This type of closed group functionality is in high demand, and both Mastodon and Pixelfed have tried to implement it. Mastodon got a grant for it, but the proof-of-concept code has been sitting there since 2022. Pixelfed has announced and teased a group feature multiple times over the year and showed screenshots of it, but it also is not publicly available yet.
  • Lemmy posts are interoperable with Mastodon, but the interoperability is not great: a Lemmy post appears on Mastodon as the title plus the URL. There has been many conversations about how Mastodon handles content from other platforms, with no changes so far. In this AMA, nutomic is explicit in saying that it is up to Mastodon to change this. While Mastodon seems open to the idea, and has been in conversations with developers from platforms like Ghost and NodeBB on how to show their content better on Mastodon, there has been little indication that Mastodon is taking steps towards making Lemmy content also better visible on Mastodon.
  • On the subject of how Lemmy can grow, Dessalines describes it as an organic progress, saying: “niche communities on reddit will keep getting fed up with the changes, and migrate to lemmy.” Nutomic describes a similar dynamic for fedi and Bluesky more broadly, saying that he expects that over the long term the fediverse might grow in a similar manner: “when the Bluesky admins make decisions that the community doesnt like, and then there may be another migration wave to the Fediverse”. Both replies indicate Lemmy’s vision of how the project can grow in the long run: stay consistently working on your product, and because platforms like Lemmy are not beholden to investors, they can have a longer lifespan, and outlive platforms who are beholden to shareholder expectations.
  • Grouping of communities (similar to PieFed’s topics or Reddit’s multireddits) “will be implemented soon“.

Ahoy! is a one-day conference for the European Social Web, and will be held on April 24th 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is mainly focused on Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and has some super fascinating speakers of people who are in the forefront of building new communities on the open social web. If you’re around I can definitely recommend it. I’ll be doing some interviews with people there, so if you are considering joining, let me know and we can say hi!

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Fediverse Report – #111

A new security fund for the fediverse, and the Lemmy developers held an AMA.

The News

The Nivenly Foundation, the organisation that administers the Hachyderm.io instance, is opening a new security fund to sponsor contributors who disclose security vulnerabilities. All software has security vulnerabilities, and the fediverse is no exception. The recent Pixelfed vulnerability, which affected non-Pixelfed servers, is a clear example of how fediverse software can make software vulnerabilities more complex due to the interaction between different software platforms.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund will sponsor $250 USD for vulnerabilities that are rated as high risk (7-9 CVSS score) and $500 USD for vulnerabilities with a critical score (9+ CVSS). The program will run until the end of September 2025. Nivenly members “hold a member vote to determine if we want to continue the program, and to establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program.”

Last week, I wrote how Pixelfed’s vulnerability actually showed three different problems: The main problem is Pixelfed’s software vulnerability itself, but there were also two other problems: other software like Mastodon do not make it clear which risk comes with their private posts feature. And once a leak like this one happens, very few fediverse software admins communicated to their users that they might have been affected.

A security fund contributes to combating software vulnerabilities, but it can also help with communication to the rest of the fediverse once a vulnerability is found. It incentives that standard industry practices regarding software vulnerability get followed, and make communication clearer to a wider audience. For example, if Pixelfed’s recent vulnerability had gotten a CVSS classification, it might have been easier to make the severity of the vulnerability explicit to other fediverse software admins. In turn, this might have made it more likely that server admins would communicate the situation with their users.

In last week’s email essay I also wrote about how the fediverse is missing governance infrastructure that connects the various independent nodes and communities. One way to view the fediverse is as a response to centralised Big Tech platforms. These platforms have centralised governance, and are under the control of few people. The fediverse’s response to this is to build a social network that consists of tens of thousands of independent communities, all with their own governance structure. The fediverse has been successful in decentralising the single entity that oversees a social network into many pieces that all oversee a small portion of the network. But it has struggled to build a governance structure that ties all these individual pieces together again.

The Nivenly Fediverse Security Fund is a good example of this problem: software security impacts all the thousands of independent fediverse communities, but there is no overarching structure to collaborate and improve the security. It took one server taking the initiative into their own hands and provide a service for the entire network, at their own cost. Ideally, communities would collaborate on such a security fund instead. Nivenly’s announcement does leave space for such a future direction of the fund, saying that they are open to “establish a longer-term committee to steward and maintain the program”.

Note: if you sign up for my email newsletter, you get a weekly essay about the open social web that I do not publish anywhere else. You can sign up right here:

The Lemmy developers, Dessalines and nutomic, held an Ask Me Anything recently, and here are some of the answers that stood out to me:

  • Lemmy is working towards their 1.0 release. This is currently expected to be in the fall, although nutomic also says that “these things always take longer than expected”. He also expects some instances like lemmy.ml already to upgrade some months before.
  • One of the main features for Lemmy 1.0 is private communities, where only approved accounts can browse and posts to the community. This type of closed group functionality is in high demand, and both Mastodon and Pixelfed have tried to implement it. Mastodon got a grant for it, but the proof-of-concept code has been sitting there since 2022. Pixelfed has announced and teased a group feature multiple times over the year and showed screenshots of it, but it also is not publicly available yet.
  • Lemmy posts are interoperable with Mastodon, but the interoperability is not great: a Lemmy post appears on Mastodon as the title plus the URL. There has been many conversations about how Mastodon handles content from other platforms, with no changes so far. In this AMA, nutomic is explicit in saying that it is up to Mastodon to change this. While Mastodon seems open to the idea, and has been in conversations with developers from platforms like Ghost and NodeBB on how to show their content better on Mastodon, there has been little indication that Mastodon is taking steps towards making Lemmy content also better visible on Mastodon.
  • On the subject of how Lemmy can grow, Dessalines describes it as an organic progress, saying: “niche communities on reddit will keep getting fed up with the changes, and migrate to lemmy.” Nutomic describes a similar dynamic for fedi and Bluesky more broadly, saying that he expects that over the long term the fediverse might grow in a similar manner: “when the Bluesky admins make decisions that the community doesnt like, and then there may be another migration wave to the Fediverse”. Both replies indicate Lemmy’s vision of how the project can grow in the long run: stay consistently working on your product, and because platforms like Lemmy are not beholden to investors, they can have a longer lifespan, and outlive platforms who are beholden to shareholder expectations.
  • Grouping of communities (similar to PieFed’s topics or Reddit’s multireddits) “will be implemented soon“.

Ahoy! is a one-day conference for the European Social Web, and will be held on April 24th 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is mainly focused on Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and has some super fascinating speakers of people who are in the forefront of building new communities on the open social web. If you’re around I can definitely recommend it. I’ll be doing some interviews with people there, so if you are considering joining, let me know and we can say hi!

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Here again the link for sharing:

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

A big spreadsheed with > 900 verified accounts of media organizations in the (from , and ). I'm already working on adding , , and all of the .

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I did it! Although it's still very rough & really not pretty, I got my spreadsheet with (> 900) verified accounts of media organizations in the away from . The solution was all along 👇🏼

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Now I have to make it pretty (and correct some mistakes), but maybe someone can help me there? For example I know, that you can filter in , but I couldn't get it working. Ideas?

My file is on GitHub (did I do it right?):
github.com/fingolas23/Accounts

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Tapestry 1.1 brings a host of great new features: Follow individual accounts & lists on Bluesky & Mastodon, automatically remove duplicates from the timeline with Crosstalk, and quickly switch your timelines with Tapestry’s redesigned navigation.

Learn more about these features plus dozens of other improvements in today's FREE update of Tapestry - Your personal timeline app.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/04/t

Graphic highlighting important features from Tapestry 1.1 including Quicklinks to switch timelines instantly, duplicate item removal via Crosstalk and following individual people and lists on Bluesky and Mastodon.
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're heading to Perugia for the

We're looking forward to working with other great minds at the intersection of the open social web and journalism. Also, the pizza 🍕

If you're going, let us know. We'd love to say hi!

Whilst we're away, if you have any issues with Newsmast or our other services, reach out directly to support@newsmast.org

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

Fediverse goes @republica

🚀 Zurück in die Zukunft: Warum das das neue, soziale und demokratische Netz für (und die Welt) werden sollte

von und mit:
@melaniebartos
@ulrichkelber @bjoernsta
@Sascha
@gavinkarlmeier

👉 re-publica.com/de/session/zuru


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Rachel Cholst

@rachelcholst@linernotes.club

Some idle questions just out of curiosity, none of them really connected

1) Why does load everything faster than when I log in through my instance?

2) I made a account for @rainbowrodeomag. I use the same social media scheduler for my Mastodon account. Same posts. Same content. Same images. But the Pixey account has more interactions. What's up with that?

3) I set up a federated account using Ghost's beta (index[at]rainbowrodemag[dot]com) but I can't find it when I search?

I've already got separate Mastodon and Threads accounts so I'm not planning to rely on this...it seems like it's really Ghost's attempts to create an ecosystem similar to Substack's app without actually building an app (which imo is really smart)

Thanks for your time!

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guerrilla stickers 通信

@guerrillastickers@mastodon.bida.im

C'era già qualcosa di simile? Vi piace l'idea?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're heading to Perugia for the

We're looking forward to working with other great minds at the intersection of the open social web and journalism. Also, the pizza 🍕

If you're going, let us know. We'd love to say hi!

Whilst we're away, if you have any issues with Newsmast or our other services, reach out directly to support@newsmast.org

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Alessandra Sierra

@lambdasierra@hachyderm.io

I got one! My first "Nicole the Fediverse Chick" spam message!

Feels like a rite of passage

spam direct message "Hi, I'm Nicole! But you can call me the Fediverse Chick :D"
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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social

I think the same problem with representation among entries is pervasive among projects as well - including the :

Contributions are done by those who have sufficient free time to work on such projects, which usually means having a stable, comfortable existence. Thus, the majority of contrirbutors tend to be white men - and they bring their own biases with them.

This is a problem - while the concept of the Fediverse is great, our user base is not very diverse. in the old days blew the Fediverse out if the water, in this regard at least.

We need to include a lot more different people for the development of the Fediverse, from all over the world, instread of the crowd if largely white Europeans and North Americans we have now. Yet how can we include them, if the expectation is that the contributors should work for free - something much harder to do if you _don't_ have a stable source of income and a job that gives you sufficient free time?

sauropods.win/@futurebird/1142

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social

I think the same problem with representation among entries is pervasive among projects as well - including the :

Contributions are done by those who have sufficient free time to work on such projects, which usually means having a stable, comfortable existence. Thus, the majority of contrirbutors tend to be white men - and they bring their own biases with them.

This is a problem - while the concept of the Fediverse is great, our user base is not very diverse. in the old days blew the Fediverse out if the water, in this regard at least.

We need to include a lot more different people for the development of the Fediverse, from all over the world, instread of the crowd if largely white Europeans and North Americans we have now. Yet how can we include them, if the expectation is that the contributors should work for free - something much harder to do if you _don't_ have a stable source of income and a job that gives you sufficient free time?

sauropods.win/@futurebird/1142

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Was trying to figure out what my birthday is, and discovered that I set a profile picture June 20th, 2014 on an instance called `microca.st` which is much earlier then I had realized. web.archive.org/web/2016101807

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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

good , ! I hope you all have/had a lovely day!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/8(12:00)

misskey.io で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Thank you again to Paige with @fedihost . You can find our discussion at the following locations:

#Peertube #VOD https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/nWSkyqqNw2DWjD51YwuXv9
#CastoPod #Fedicast #Podcast https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/paige-fedihost

#fedi #fediverse #host #hosting #people #interview

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

FunkWhale, a federated music platform, will soon release a new 2.0 alpha. V1.0 instances will not be compatible to the 2.0 instances,

blog.funkwhale.audio/2025-funk

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Na, irgend jemand hier Lust?

"In Kooperation mit dem SWR X Lab und @Mastodon

Finde neue Lösungsansätze mit & Co. für die journalistischen Herausforderungen im Umgang mit sozialen Plattformen und entwickle funktionierende Prototypen!"

➡️ media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Na, irgend jemand hier Lust?

"In Kooperation mit dem SWR X Lab und @Mastodon

Finde neue Lösungsansätze mit & Co. für die journalistischen Herausforderungen im Umgang mit sozialen Plattformen und entwickle funktionierende Prototypen!"

➡️ media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Na, irgend jemand hier Lust?

"In Kooperation mit dem SWR X Lab und @Mastodon

Finde neue Lösungsansätze mit & Co. für die journalistischen Herausforderungen im Umgang mit sozialen Plattformen und entwickle funktionierende Prototypen!"

➡️ media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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Patrick Leavy

@patrickleavy@mastodon.social

@mike I'm enjoying your podcast Dot Social.

Something I've been thinking about a lot recently is:

➡️ How are going to ruin the ?

Could you do an episode wargaming how that might happen? I'm thinking crawl bots and profiling us - that kind of thing.

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Goffi

@Goffi@mastodon.social · Reply to Servo's post

@servo wow such a shitstorm, so much agressivity, insults, threatening when they ask openly and transparently the opinion of the community. You could just say "no" with reasoning in a respectful way. Imagine the person taking that in the face. That's really sad.

Are we, even here, in a world of violence where sane debate is not possible anymore?

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Dilman Dila

@dilmandila@mograph.social

I'm obsessed with a futuristic techno utopia, where direct democracy flourishes and thousands of people share presidential power, with every citizen being a parliamentarian. It's a kind of country. Here is my newest short story set in such a world.

lolwe.org/the-grey-girl/

My next feature film has this theme; a young woman invents direct democracy technology but faces off with a dictator who uses gene-editing to hold on to power.

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Fediverse Symbol ⁂

@FediverseSymbol@typo.social

What a nice surprise to discover ⁂ featured on the article for the ! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedivers

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indigoviolet :verified_trans::verifiedlesbian:

@indigoviolet@tech.lgbt

post!!!
hai ! :akko_hi2:
i’m a transfem computer science student who posts silly things sometimes. :spinny_fox_trans:

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Don't forget to support your Fedi admins in any way you can.

Fediverse isn't run by multi-billion dollar companies, and in a lot of cases, is simply run by kind folks who just want to have a nice social media platform.

Therefore, there's a high chance that the server costs come out of their pockets.

Support your admins. They help Fedi go round.🫶

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Jiko Desu

@jikomayo@mastodon.world

When opening Mastodon, which one do you look at first?

OptionVoters
Home feed0 (0%)
Notifications0 (0%)
Trending posts0 (0%)
Lists0 (0%)
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Jiko Desu

@jikomayo@mastodon.world

When opening Mastodon, which one do you look at first?

OptionVoters
Home feed0 (0%)
Notifications0 (0%)
Trending posts0 (0%)
Lists0 (0%)
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

ICYMI: this weekend @Cris_Color posted on : "The best thing you can do for the fediverse is just be kind"

lemmy.world/post/27824597

An excerpt:
"The fediverse is small, and that's both a blessing and a curse - one of its several blessings is that in a smaller space we all individually have a bigger impact on what the culture of this space is like."

I highly encourage you to read the full post - it's brilliant. Thank you Cris! ❤️

Wishing you all a great day & week!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

ICYMI: this weekend @Cris_Color posted on : "The best thing you can do for the fediverse is just be kind"

lemmy.world/post/27824597

An excerpt:
"The fediverse is small, and that's both a blessing and a curse - one of its several blessings is that in a smaller space we all individually have a bigger impact on what the culture of this space is like."

I highly encourage you to read the full post - it's brilliant. Thank you Cris! ❤️

Wishing you all a great day & week!

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Janek @ IndieDev.site

@hardpenguin13@mastodon.gamedev.place

Hello Masto! New week is upon us, let's kick its butt!

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Janek @ IndieDev.site

@hardpenguin13@mastodon.gamedev.place

Hello Masto! New week is upon us, let's kick its butt!

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Fediverse Symbol ⁂

@FediverseSymbol@typo.social

What a nice surprise to discover ⁂ featured on the article for the ! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedivers

Screenshot of the Wikipedia article for the fediverse, with the asterism symbol (⁂) featured as the main figure of the page.
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Brands Town HQ :verified:

@haichqueue@brands.town

A quick picture of meaningful discourse on the

Scene from Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, where the yellow guy opens a door and says "Wow, look! Nothing!"
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Brands Town HQ :verified:

@haichqueue@brands.town

A quick picture of meaningful discourse on the

Scene from Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, where the yellow guy opens a door and says "Wow, look! Nothing!"
ALT text detailsScene from Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, where the yellow guy opens a door and says "Wow, look! Nothing!"
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

とか を見てると、そこのユーザーにとっては :fediverse: への連携とか、標準技術での とか全然興味の範疇じゃないんだろうな…という気がしてる

はまだ、分散型の可能性のひとつとして登場している(実質分散してないけど)ところがあるから知識としては知ってるけど「フェディバース?いや流行らないでしょ」みたいな空気を感じるんだよな…
(流行る流行らないという発想を前にもってきてソーシャルメディアを考える事自体が自分はあまりよくない気がしていて、そういう意味では よりもむしろ とかのほうが好意的に見える時がある。 mixi2 はぜんぜんオープンではないんだけど、なんでだろう。流行ってないからかなw :tony_smiling:

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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Arcticons ❄️

@arcticons@fosstodon.org · Reply to Arcticons ❄️'s post

@FediverseSymbol is also included in the latest version of Arcticons!

the Fediverse Symbol in Arcticons style
ALT text detailsthe Fediverse Symbol in Arcticons style
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I did some changes to my almost static enabled blog, which enables @blog and @badgefed so now it can show the real number of followers.

I have only updated the one. I am planning to migrate @vocalcat to such format because having a bot account does not make sense for the . I rather post real uodates.

I will edit my series in the following days.

maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-im

github.com/mahomedalid/almost-

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I did some changes to my almost static enabled blog, which enables @blog and @badgefed so now it can show the real number of followers.

I have only updated the one. I am planning to migrate @vocalcat to such format because having a bot account does not make sense for the . I rather post real uodates.

I will edit my series in the following days.

maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-im

github.com/mahomedalid/almost-

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I did some changes to my almost static enabled blog, which enables @blog and @badgefed so now it can show the real number of followers.

I have only updated the one. I am planning to migrate @vocalcat to such format because having a bot account does not make sense for the . I rather post real uodates.

I will edit my series in the following days.

maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-im

github.com/mahomedalid/almost-

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Why people are moving to Bluesky and Threads instead of Mastodon?

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What is one thing you’d like to read more about the Fediverse in media & information about it?

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What is one thing you’d like to read more about the Fediverse in media & information about it?

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Why people are moving to Bluesky and Threads instead of Mastodon?

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Tomáš

@prahou@merveilles.town

The Biggest Exquisite Corpse Game

Connect the eight black marks in some way and post it to this thread. Try not to look at what other people drew before you make yours.

Don't know how Exquisite Corpse works? See my example in image2 or read about it here: moma.org/collection/terms/exqu

exquisite corpse template
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exquisite corpse example
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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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jfmblinux :verified:

@jfmblinux@mastodon.jfmblinux.fr

🇫🇷
selfh.st/icons
Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉

🇬🇧
selfh.st/icons
A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉

selfh.st/icons/


🇫🇷 
selfh.st/icons
Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉

🇬🇧 
selfh.st/icons
A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉
ALT text details🇫🇷 selfh.st/icons Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉 🇬🇧 selfh.st/icons A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉
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jfmblinux :verified:

@jfmblinux@mastodon.jfmblinux.fr

🇫🇷
selfh.st/icons
Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉

🇬🇧
selfh.st/icons
A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉

selfh.st/icons/


🇫🇷 
selfh.st/icons
Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉

🇬🇧 
selfh.st/icons
A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉
ALT text details🇫🇷 selfh.st/icons Une collection d'icônes et de logos au format SVG, PNG, WEBP pour vos projets 😉 🇬🇧 selfh.st/icons A collection of icons and logos in SVG, PNG, WEBP format for your projects 😉
北海道大学エスペラント研究会's avatar
北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

北海道大学エスペラント研究会's avatar
北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

北海道大学エスペラント研究会's avatar
北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com · Reply to 北海道大学エスペラント研究会's post

Saluton! Ni estas la Esperanto-Rondo de Hokkajda Universitato, Japanio.
Nun, ni decidis malfermi konton en la Fediverso por povi afiŝi informojn ankaŭ tie, krom en X. Ni planas daŭre uzi ĝin, celante instigi japanajn Esperanto-komunumojn kaj la grupojn de Hokkajda Universitato aliĝi al la Fediverso. Estontece, eble ni ankaŭ starigos novan Esperantan servilon.
Ni esperas amike interagi kun vi ĉi tie!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

北海道大学エスペラント研究会's avatar
北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

北海道大学エスペラント研究会's avatar
北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com · Reply to 北海道大学エスペラント研究会's post

Saluton! Ni estas la Esperanto-Rondo de Hokkajda Universitato, Japanio.
Nun, ni decidis malfermi konton en la Fediverso por povi afiŝi informojn ankaŭ tie, krom en X. Ni planas daŭre uzi ĝin, celante instigi japanajn Esperanto-komunumojn kaj la grupojn de Hokkajda Universitato aliĝi al la Fediverso. Estontece, eble ni ankaŭ starigos novan Esperantan servilon.
Ni esperas amike interagi kun vi ĉi tie!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com · Reply to 北海道大学エスペラント研究会's post

Saluton! Ni estas la Esperanto-Rondo de Hokkajda Universitato, Japanio.
Nun, ni decidis malfermi konton en la Fediverso por povi afiŝi informojn ankaŭ tie, krom en X. Ni planas daŭre uzi ĝin, celante instigi japanajn Esperanto-komunumojn kaj la grupojn de Hokkajda Universitato aliĝi al la Fediverso. Estontece, eble ni ankaŭ starigos novan Esperantan servilon.
Ni esperas amike interagi kun vi ĉi tie!

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北海道大学エスペラント研究会

@Es_HokkajdaUniv@fedibird.com

こんにちは、北海道大学エスペラント研究会です!
この度、Xと双方で情報を発信していくため、Fediverseにアカウントを設けることになりました。日本のエスペラント界隈および北海道大学の団体におけるFediverse参入の足掛かりとなるべく、これから継続して運用していくつもりです。将来的にはエスペラント鯖を新たに立てることも視野に入れております。
よろしくお願いいたします!

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

What do you guys think about selfhosting Bluesky?

I selfhosted it few months ago and later gave up for some reason.

Tim

@seufz@troet.cafe

Wer oder was entscheidet eigentlich darüber wie und ob ein Tröt übersetzbar ist?

Konkretes Beispiel: Europäische Sprache, die ich nicht beherrsche, bei manchen Tröts kein Problem, bei anderen nicht verfügbar.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/6(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Can we get SpaceHey connected to Fedi somehow? That'd be awesome!

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Axel Knauf

@id@fedi.4x31.dev

After a little bit of reading up on the docs I've now set up my personal #fediverse instance using #GoToSocial - smooth sailing so far, esp. with the provided compose file for use with podman:

https://docs.gotosocial.org/en/latest/getting_started/installation/

I am using a #Caddy reverse proxy in front for SSL termination, since it does all the LetsEncrypt ACME stuff out of the box and the virtual host config is literally three lines long:

https://caddyserver.com/docs/caddyfile/patterns#reverse-proxy

This also includes WebSockets without additional parameters, so live updates from clients will work nicely.

Speaking of clients, I now settled with panphy.social. A modern web-based UI, highly configurable, and the #vim-like key bindings are lovely <3

#selfhosting

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Mark Crocker

@mcrocker@indieweb.social

SE Radio 657: Hong Minhee @hongminhee on and the – Software Engineering Radio se-radio.net/2025/02/se-radio-

References, Fedify fedify.dev/ and hollo: Federated single-user microblogging software github.com/fedify-dev/hollo are also interesting.

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Mark Crocker

@mcrocker@indieweb.social

SE Radio 657: Hong Minhee @hongminhee on and the – Software Engineering Radio se-radio.net/2025/02/se-radio-

References, Fedify fedify.dev/ and hollo: Federated single-user microblogging software github.com/fedify-dev/hollo are also interesting.

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My migration campaign on insta and facebook with tips for newcomers in the Fediverse.

image: industrialized animalfarm, big;
text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
ALT text detailsimage: industrialized animalfarm, big; text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
image: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window.
text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
ALT text detailsimage: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window. text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
Image: lonesome baby crying
text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, 
you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics.
Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. 
We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
ALT text detailsImage: lonesome baby crying text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics. Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
What we gain:
Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it).
Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part).
Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads).
(Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
ALT text detailsWhat we gain: Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it). Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part). Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads). (Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

I've just added Stripe integration to so now every instance can collect their own donations.

Are there any other platforms with integrated donation functionality?

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My migration campaign on insta and facebook with tips for newcomers in the Fediverse.

image: industrialized animalfarm, big;
text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
ALT text detailsimage: industrialized animalfarm, big; text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
image: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window.
text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
ALT text detailsimage: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window. text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
Image: lonesome baby crying
text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, 
you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics.
Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. 
We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
ALT text detailsImage: lonesome baby crying text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics. Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
What we gain:
Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it).
Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part).
Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads).
(Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
ALT text detailsWhat we gain: Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it). Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part). Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads). (Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Here again the link for sharing:

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

A big spreadsheed with > 900 verified accounts of media organizations in the (from , and ). I'm already working on adding , , and all of the .

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My migration campaign on insta and facebook with tips for newcomers in the Fediverse.

image: industrialized animalfarm, big;
text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
ALT text detailsimage: industrialized animalfarm, big; text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
image: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window.
text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
ALT text detailsimage: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window. text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
Image: lonesome baby crying
text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, 
you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics.
Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. 
We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
ALT text detailsImage: lonesome baby crying text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics. Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
What we gain:
Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it).
Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part).
Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads).
(Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
ALT text detailsWhat we gain: Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it). Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part). Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads). (Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I did it! Although it's still very rough & really not pretty, I got my spreadsheet with (> 900) verified accounts of media organizations in the away from . The solution was all along 👇🏼

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Now I have to make it pretty (and correct some mistakes), but maybe someone can help me there? For example I know, that you can filter in , but I couldn't get it working. Ideas?

My file is on GitHub (did I do it right?):
github.com/fingolas23/Accounts

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Here again the link for sharing:

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

A big spreadsheed with > 900 verified accounts of media organizations in the (from , and ). I'm already working on adding , , and all of the .

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My migration campaign on insta and facebook with tips for newcomers in the Fediverse.

image: industrialized animalfarm, big;
text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
ALT text detailsimage: industrialized animalfarm, big; text: I just wanted to check in with you. We don't need to stay on meta. Centralized, owner-based platforms aren't healthy. Here are some tips for migrating to the Fediverse
image: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window.
text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
ALT text detailsimage: inside slaugherhouse, only the flys are leaving through a window. text: Join the Fediverse, Pick a platform, choose a server. There is no algorith! We are using hashtags again! Introduce yourselv using #introduction, liberally follow accounts and hashtags and see whats trending in the Explore section.
Image: lonesome baby crying
text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, 
you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics.
Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. 
We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
ALT text detailsImage: lonesome baby crying text: Since there’s no algorythm filling your feed, you’ll need to follow interesting people and topics. Don't forget to boost other people's interesting posts. We are the algorithm in the Fediverse!
What we gain:
Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it).
Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part).
Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads).
(Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
ALT text detailsWhat we gain: Independence (no one has control on what I watch, what I use and how I use it). Transparency (open-source: you can investigate any part). Control of my data and privacy (I don't want companies to influence my behaviour through targeted ads). (Tips by Simona Casolari and David Revoy)
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Sky

@sky@fedimonster.de

Ich weiß, lange Texte sind im Fediverse nicht bei allen beliebt. Manche betonen immer wieder, das sei doch kein „Microblogging“ mehr. Aber mal ehrlich: Seit wann ist das Fediverse eine reine Microblogging-Plattform?
Ich kenne nicht alle Zugangssoftwares, aber soweit ich weiß, unterstützen zum Beispiel , , , und auch lange Texte ganz wunderbar. Auch meine eigene -Instanz habe ich ordentlich aufgebohrt – mit ein paar tausend Zeichen, weil Mastodon ja leider immer noch an seinem 500-Zeichen-Limit festhält.

Und bitte versteht mich nicht falsch: Das ist kein Bashing gegen Mastodon! Es geht mir eher darum, den Blick dafür zu öffnen, dass das Fediverse viel mehr ist als nur ein Ort für Kurztexte. Es ist vielfältig, offen – ein Raum für alle möglichen Ausdrucksformen. Und dazu gehören eben auch längere Gedanken.

Neulich habe ich sogar gelesen, dass jemand alle Accounts blocken will, die lange Texte posten. Das hat mich echt irritiert. Warum diese Abwehr gegen Tiefe und Details? Ich persönlich liebe längere Texte – beim Schreiben ebenso wie beim Lesen. Sie geben mir die Möglichkeit, wirklich in Themen einzutauchen, mich auszudrücken, zu erzählen.

Das lebt doch gerade von dieser Vielfalt, oder? Lasst uns das feiern – in 500 Zeichen oder in 5.000. 💛

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@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Here again the link for sharing:

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

A big spreadsheed with > 900 verified accounts of media organizations in the (from , and ). I'm already working on adding , , and all of the .

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I did it! Although it's still very rough & really not pretty, I got my spreadsheet with (> 900) verified accounts of media organizations in the away from . The solution was all along 👇🏼

➡️ fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview

Now I have to make it pretty (and correct some mistakes), but maybe someone can help me there? For example I know, that you can filter in , but I couldn't get it working. Ideas?

My file is on GitHub (did I do it right?):
github.com/fingolas23/Accounts

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

How much do you donate, each month, to support your fediverse server?

In USD or equivalent.

OptionVoters
$14 (7%)
$29 (17%)
$525 (46%)
$10 or more16 (30%)
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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

I've just added Stripe integration to so now every instance can collect their own donations.

Are there any other platforms with integrated donation functionality?

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

Das für und () hat vor drei Jahren die Community „ “ gegründet, die seitdem stetig gewachsen ist.

Wer sich für eines der Themen interessiert, sollte der Community beitreten
👉 bmuv.de/themen/digitalisierung

In den nächsten Monaten werden einige online Workshops angeboten, so z.B. im Mai zu den wirklich des 🐘 , der von @wikimediaDE, @wechange und uns vorbereitet wird. Details folgen.

Den Start für die Workshop-Reihe gibt die Auftaktveranstaltung am 9. April, die mit ablaufen soll
👉 bmuv.de/veranstaltung/auftaktv
Wir würden uns freuen, viele von Euch dort zu sehen. 😃

Vielleicht gelingt es dem @bmuv dann sogar, den erfreulicherweise schon bestehenden Mastodon-Kanal zu bespielen. 😊

Bildbeschreibung
Hintergrund mit einem Roboter. Vorne der Text: Sovereign Sustainable Digital. Auftaktveranstaltung zur neuen Workshopreihe am 09. April 2025, 14:30 bis 17 Uhr
ALT text detailsBildbeschreibung Hintergrund mit einem Roboter. Vorne der Text: Sovereign Sustainable Digital. Auftaktveranstaltung zur neuen Workshopreihe am 09. April 2025, 14:30 bis 17 Uhr
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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

国漢文混用体からHolloまで

本日、第8回FediLUG勉強会で「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」というタイトルで発表をしてきました。

私がなぜActivityPubサーバーフレームワークのFedifyと、シングルユーザー向けActivityPubサーバーのHolloを開発する事に成ったのか、その旅路を共有しました。

実は全ての始まりは、韓国語の「国漢文混用体」(漢字ハングル混じり文)に「振りハングル」を付けたいという単純な願いからでした。この小さな目標が、最終的にFedifyHolloという二つのプロジェクトへと発展したのです。

興味のある方は、発表スライドをご覧ください: 「国漢文混用体からHolloまで」(Speaker Deck)

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

It seems that in Germany, related matters are being covered by the news media. In Japan, brand thinking is still very strong, and it is difficult to reach that level.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/5(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

I've just added Stripe integration to so now every instance can collect their own donations.

Are there any other platforms with integrated donation functionality?

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

If I could wave a magic wand and alter the fediverse to give you something you want from it, but can't yet get, what would it be?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-04

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.1
- Betula v1.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.6.0
- Manyfold v0.106.0
- Mastodon v4.3.7
- Mitra v3.22.0
- NeoDB v0.11.5.6
- Hatsu v0.3.3
- kmyblue v17.4
- Gush! v0.0.15
- Vernissage Server v1.7.0
- Gone surfing (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.2
- Pachli v2.11.0
- PleromaFE v2.8.0
- TootRain v2.1.1
- Voyager v2.28.0
- Aria v1.0.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fediplan v1.3.0

Protocol

- FEP-1042: Peer to Peer Fediverse Identities
- FEP-044f: Consent-respecting quote posts

Articles

- Open-source tools needed for the future of decentralized moderation
- Fediverse Report – #110

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195de2c-e094-1ed3-e7fa-aad28ef161cb

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

⁂ New symbol version!

It is a crazy coincidence that a new Fediverse symbol proposal was advanced exactly one week after I published the first version of the Anti-Fascist Fediverse sticker with the “old” logo on it! No problem, if not that I just printed a thousand 5x5cm version 1 stickers… 🤯

Despite the terrible timing for the stickers printing, I am very happy about this new symbol proposal, I love it! 😍

Even though I am currently boarding a flight to Tallinn, where I will be moving for 5 months (😱). I quickly created with great pleasure a second version with the asterism symbol! 🚀

Thanks a lot to @FediverseSymbol, @liaizon, @raphael, and @nclm for this proposal!

The the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
ALT text detailsThe the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

How much do you donate, each month, to support your fediverse server?

In USD or equivalent.

OptionVoters
$14 (7%)
$29 (17%)
$525 (46%)
$10 or more16 (30%)
Florian's avatar
Florian

@florian@fwcr.de

and other platforms like were just mentioned on German television (ZDF) 🎉:

Trump and his new big tech autocracy: Trump, Musk & Co are trying to dismantle the state at high speed. A culture war has broken out. Is democracy in danger?

How dangerous is this and what can Europe do to counter it? Will the EU's democratic rules stand up to the superiority of US big tech?

zdf.de/video/reportagen/aspekt

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Florian

@florian@fwcr.de

and other platforms like were just mentioned on German television (ZDF) 🎉:

Trump and his new big tech autocracy: Trump, Musk & Co are trying to dismantle the state at high speed. A culture war has broken out. Is democracy in danger?

How dangerous is this and what can Europe do to counter it? Will the EU's democratic rules stand up to the superiority of US big tech?

zdf.de/video/reportagen/aspekt

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The Internet is Crack

@theinternetiscrack@mastodon.social

💡 Facebook doesn’t charge you because it doesn’t have to—you’re the product.
Professor Alberto Segre explains how your data is monetized and why it matters.

We also cover AI, quantum computing, and the internet’s real story in this accessible and eye-opening episode.

🎙️ Available wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/RqSkKahvlPA

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The Internet is Crack

@theinternetiscrack@mastodon.social

💡 Facebook doesn’t charge you because it doesn’t have to—you’re the product.
Professor Alberto Segre explains how your data is monetized and why it matters.

We also cover AI, quantum computing, and the internet’s real story in this accessible and eye-opening episode.

🎙️ Available wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/RqSkKahvlPA

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-04

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.1
- Betula v1.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.6.0
- Manyfold v0.106.0
- Mastodon v4.3.7
- Mitra v3.22.0
- NeoDB v0.11.5.6
- Hatsu v0.3.3
- kmyblue v17.4
- Gush! v0.0.15
- Vernissage Server v1.7.0
- Gone surfing (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.2
- Pachli v2.11.0
- PleromaFE v2.8.0
- TootRain v2.1.1
- Voyager v2.28.0
- Aria v1.0.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fediplan v1.3.0

Protocol

- FEP-1042: Peer to Peer Fediverse Identities
- FEP-044f: Consent-respecting quote posts

Articles

- Open-source tools needed for the future of decentralized moderation
- Fediverse Report – #110

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195de2c-e094-1ed3-e7fa-aad28ef161cb

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-04-04

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.1
- Betula v1.4.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.6.0
- Manyfold v0.106.0
- Mastodon v4.3.7
- Mitra v3.22.0
- NeoDB v0.11.5.6
- Hatsu v0.3.3
- kmyblue v17.4
- Gush! v0.0.15
- Vernissage Server v1.7.0
- Gone surfing (Ghost)

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.2
- Pachli v2.11.0
- PleromaFE v2.8.0
- TootRain v2.1.1
- Voyager v2.28.0
- Aria v1.0.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fediplan v1.3.0

Protocol

- FEP-1042: Peer to Peer Fediverse Identities
- FEP-044f: Consent-respecting quote posts

Articles

- Open-source tools needed for the future of decentralized moderation
- Fediverse Report – #110

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195de2c-e094-1ed3-e7fa-aad28ef161cb

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We have another #episode of #FiresideFedi tomorrow, Saturday April 5th at 1200 Eastern UTC-4.

My #guest this time will be @dansup @dansup ! You might have heard of #PixelFed or #Loops or #Sup or #fediDB or any of his other many projects!

Join us #live on the #Owncast #stream at https://stream.firesidefedi.live
Catch the #VOD on #Peertube afterwards at https://video.firesidefedi.live
Catch the #Fedicast / #Podcast on #Castopod at https://audio.firesidefedi.live

Check all links at https://firesidefedi.live including a list of events powered by #Linkstack

#fsf #fedi #fediverse #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #peopleFirst #interview #interviews #fedizens

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KDSZ Bayern

@kdsz_bayern@katholisch.social

@DSB_BistumWuerzburg Herzlich Willkommen im ! Stelle Dich und Deine Projekte gerne vor unter

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 25$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 25$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Good day all! We have another #episode of #FiresideFedi tomorrow, Saturday April 5th at 1200 Eastern UTC-4.

My #guest this time will be @dansup @dansup ! You might have heard of #PixelFed or #Loops or #Sup or #fediDB or any of his other many projects!

Join us #live on the #Owncast #stream at https://stream.firesidefedi.live
Catch the #VOD on #Peertube afterwards at https://video.firesidefedi.live
Catch the #Fedicast / #Podcast on #Castopod at https://audio.firesidefedi.live

Check all links at https://firesidefedi.live including a list of events powered by #Linkstack

#fsf #fedi #fediverse #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #peopleFirst #interview #interviews #fedizens

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

The 10th edition of Scrolls is now live!

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-04-04

Thanks as usual to everyone who continues to awesome it up each week across the #IndieWeb, #Fediverse and #Cybersecurity / #Infosec communities. WIthout you all, my feeds would be dark and this newsletter wouldn't exist. Everyone below contributed in some way, so thanks! 🤗

@thisismissem @lown @ov @chadswhite @stammy @sharan @bixfrankonis @travisj @mttaggart @_elena @preslavrachev @mttaggart @Xkeeper @thesmallweb @jadedtwin @funkwhale @gynvael @hamatti @Soblow @JuliusGoat @flamed @maya @j @chuckya @StuntmAEn_Bob @predrag @shaferbrown @mho @pedoneb @lazcorp @jasonsantamaria @gedankenstuecke @securestep9 @annie @lars

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Grey Liliy

@greyliliy@mastodon.social

Hello,

Does anyone know a alternative to Google Sheets that is cloud based and anyone can see with a link?

Did some light searching, but no idea what's good or not. Lol.

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

⁂ New symbol version!

It is a crazy coincidence that a new Fediverse symbol proposal was advanced exactly one week after I published the first version of the Anti-Fascist Fediverse sticker with the “old” logo on it! No problem, if not that I just printed a thousand 5x5cm version 1 stickers… 🤯

Despite the terrible timing for the stickers printing, I am very happy about this new symbol proposal, I love it! 😍

Even though I am currently boarding a flight to Tallinn, where I will be moving for 5 months (😱). I quickly created with great pleasure a second version with the asterism symbol! 🚀

Thanks a lot to @FediverseSymbol, @liaizon, @raphael, and @nclm for this proposal!

The the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
ALT text detailsThe the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

👋 Hello ! Abelio is a new work-in-progress federated media publishing platform aiming to become a and alternative for and any sort of ( included).

I don't have any demo to show you yet but i needed a way to announce and ask for things - so if you care, please follow! Here is how admin panel looks so far.

Spreading the info and participating in discussion highly appreciated! ❤️

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

👋 Hello ! Abelio is a new work-in-progress federated media publishing platform aiming to become a and alternative for and any sort of ( included).

I don't have any demo to show you yet but i needed a way to announce and ask for things - so if you care, please follow! Here is how admin panel looks so far.

Spreading the info and participating in discussion highly appreciated! ❤️

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

FYI: Abelio will provide couple of ways of publishing visual contents. One of them is part of the article editor and it let's you organise multiple images in a form of a flexible grid you can arrange as needed.

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

👋 Hello ! Abelio is a new work-in-progress federated media publishing platform aiming to become a and alternative for and any sort of ( included).

I don't have any demo to show you yet but i needed a way to announce and ask for things - so if you care, please follow! Here is how admin panel looks so far.

Spreading the info and participating in discussion highly appreciated! ❤️

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Friends of the and the entire ,
good morning! And have a nice Friday!
It's sunny and warm, here. April at its best.

song.link/s/242juCDbq2XKb7FaPA

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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

well, i got the stinkpad mostly set up. she's a little slow but it's gonna do everything i need it to.

also spent way too much time on aria of sorrow tonight. just hard to put that game down and really fun to explore.

with that, i'm gonna call it. good , ... i hope you have/had a quality day and that your friday is gonna be primo!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

   

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag #TFIF
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electragician

@electragician@electragicians.space

Hi folks, I'm trying to jumpstart federation on my little gotosocial instance and get a more full feed of things to read and interact with.

I could use your help. If you could boost this, I would appreciate it. If you see this and favorite it, I will follow you if your interests seem to align with mine.

I'm not asking for follows... rather I'm asking for you to help me shout out into the ether that I'M looking for people to follow. My main interests are going to be hashtagged below.

By the way, the way hashtags work here is that currently, if I search, I only see what my server is already knows about... which would mean just the folks I follow, since I'm a single-user instance. Not very helpful 😂

I will also be using one of my apps that can load the main feed from other servers, to see if I see something interesting. If you see a follow from me and come here to check me out... I mean you no harm and I come in peace.

Thanks all!

#linux #fedora #foss #floss #oss #fediverse #raspberrypi #technology #gnome #polymerclay #fantasy #scifi #adventuremotorcycles

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Very excited to be working with SWR and Media Lab Bayern on this research fellowship, looking into ways for public service journalists to engage on the
media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What is one thing do you think more users should do on the Fediverse?

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Very excited to be working with SWR and Media Lab Bayern on this research fellowship, looking into ways for public service journalists to engage on the
media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

More notes on Organizing, Mutual Aid, and Activism on decentralized social networks

privacy.thenexus.today/more-no

This was originally going to be a session ... oh well. But why let the FediForum organizers' screwups sabotage a worthwhile conversation? We decided to go ahead with the discussion anyhow. Here's the notes.

Feedback welcome! There are some specific questions in the reply, or here's a CryptPad form if you'd rather give feedback anonymously, but I'm also interested in reactions to topics we discussed in the meeting -- and thoughts in general!

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Very excited to be working with SWR and Media Lab Bayern on this research fellowship, looking into ways for public service journalists to engage on the
media-lab.de/de/angebote/reinv

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 25$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 25$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Dustin Tungilik MacDonald

@Dustwin@mastodon.social

The is a great way for to avoid
for Twitter/X
for reddit
for toktok
for Insta
for Goodreads

Let's see that

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ozoned

@ozoned@social.ozoned.net · Reply to Taylor Lorenz's post

@taylorlorenz I know others are already saying this, but PLEASE folks start owning your content. Find a good #peertube instance or spin up your own. It integrates seamlessly with the #Fediverse.

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KDSZ Bayern

@kdsz_bayern@katholisch.social

@DSB_BistumWuerzburg Herzlich Willkommen im ! Stelle Dich und Deine Projekte gerne vor unter

electragician's avatar
electragician

@electragician@electragicians.space

Hi folks, I'm trying to jumpstart federation on my little gotosocial instance and get a more full feed of things to read and interact with.

I could use your help. If you could boost this, I would appreciate it. If you see this and favorite it, I will follow you if your interests seem to align with mine.

I'm not asking for follows... rather I'm asking for you to help me shout out into the ether that I'M looking for people to follow. My main interests are going to be hashtagged below.

By the way, the way hashtags work here is that currently, if I search, I only see what my server is already knows about... which would mean just the folks I follow, since I'm a single-user instance. Not very helpful 😂

I will also be using one of my apps that can load the main feed from other servers, to see if I see something interesting. If you see a follow from me and come here to check me out... I mean you no harm and I come in peace.

Thanks all!

#linux #fedora #foss #floss #oss #fediverse #raspberrypi #technology #gnome #polymerclay #fantasy #scifi #adventuremotorcycles

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 50F at Logan Airport and visibility is 5mi.

Boston band The Dropkick Murphys say they will be playing an acoustic set at the 4/5 "Hands Off' demonstration on Boston Common.

Trump announced sweeping tariffs and global stock markets plunged.

States have been told that public schools must drop DEI programs or lose federal funding.

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Pekka Kurki

@pekka_kurki@mastodon.social

Hei kaikki! Ensimmäinen julkaisuni Mastodonissa! Uskaltauduin kokeilemaan PeerTubea makertube.netin kautta. Meidän ”kurkı" - musiikkiprojektin ensimmäinen video nyt myös Fediversessä! 😊 Se on vähän taiteellisempi ja viipyilevämpi joten kannattaa rauhassa kuunnella.

EDIT: makertube-linkin takaa löytyy lisätietoa kappaleesta jos kiinnostaa tarina kappaleen takana.

makertube.net/w/aMX8zaAw9o9nUv

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

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Pekka Kurki

@pekka_kurki@mastodon.social

Hei kaikki! Ensimmäinen julkaisuni Mastodonissa! Uskaltauduin kokeilemaan PeerTubea makertube.netin kautta. Meidän ”kurkı" - musiikkiprojektin ensimmäinen video nyt myös Fediversessä! 😊 Se on vähän taiteellisempi ja viipyilevämpi joten kannattaa rauhassa kuunnella.

EDIT: makertube-linkin takaa löytyy lisätietoa kappaleesta jos kiinnostaa tarina kappaleen takana.

makertube.net/w/aMX8zaAw9o9nUv

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Matze

@matze@lebalkon.de

Gerade kam im Radio bei #DeutschlandfunkKultur ein Beitrag übers #Fediverse. Da freut man sich ja, wenn das auf einmal ungefragt auftaucht. Fands ganz gut.

Und es gab auch bissl Kritik über große Plattformen bei #Mastodon, die wie Königreiche geführt werden, wo einige Meinungen nicht erwünscht werden. Wobei ich hab das Gefühl, dass sich das bisschen gebessert hat. Hab zumindest seit langem keinen Shitstorm mehr mitbekommen.

https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/wo-bleibt-die-europaeische-social-media-alternative-100.html
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Matze

@matze@lebalkon.de

Gerade kam im Radio bei #DeutschlandfunkKultur ein Beitrag übers #Fediverse. Da freut man sich ja, wenn das auf einmal ungefragt auftaucht. Fands ganz gut.

Und es gab auch bissl Kritik über große Plattformen bei #Mastodon, die wie Königreiche geführt werden, wo einige Meinungen nicht erwünscht werden. Wobei ich hab das Gefühl, dass sich das bisschen gebessert hat. Hab zumindest seit langem keinen Shitstorm mehr mitbekommen.

https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/wo-bleibt-die-europaeische-social-media-alternative-100.html
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

   

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

More notes on Organizing, Mutual Aid, and Activism on decentralized social networks

privacy.thenexus.today/more-no

This was originally going to be a session ... oh well. But why let the FediForum organizers' screwups sabotage a worthwhile conversation? We decided to go ahead with the discussion anyhow. Here's the notes.

Feedback welcome! There are some specific questions in the reply, or here's a CryptPad form if you'd rather give feedback anonymously, but I'm also interested in reactions to topics we discussed in the meeting -- and thoughts in general!

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Do you feel that freedom of speech is at stake in the future when it comes to social networking? Or do you already feel threatened?
Or comment your opinion.

OptionVoters
Yes80 (87%)
No12 (13%)
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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Do you feel that freedom of speech is at stake in the future when it comes to social networking? Or do you already feel threatened?
Or comment your opinion.

OptionVoters
Yes80 (87%)
No12 (13%)
omi's avatar
omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Do you feel that freedom of speech is at stake in the future when it comes to social networking? Or do you already feel threatened?
Or comment your opinion.

OptionVoters
Yes80 (87%)
No12 (13%)
omi's avatar
omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Do you feel that freedom of speech is at stake in the future when it comes to social networking? Or do you already feel threatened?
Or comment your opinion.

OptionVoters
Yes80 (87%)
No12 (13%)
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

After you log into GreatApe (using your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, PeerTube, etc account) — you either schedule live conversation for some time in the future, or have the live conversation happen immediately.

(Most will probably schedule it for the future.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

After you log into GreatApe (using your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, PeerTube, etc account) — you either schedule live conversation for some time in the future, or have the live conversation happen immediately.

(Most will probably schedule it for the future.)

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 0$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 0$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@nivenly, an organization that supports open-source services and projects, has launched the Fediverse Security Fund. This member-supported program will pay people who identify and fix security vulnerabilities that might affect fediverse services and apps. “Part of the program is…education for project leads, helping them understand why responsible disclosure practices for security vulnerabilities are important,” open source contributor @thisismissem told @Sarahp. Here's her story for @TechCrunch

flip.it/B-cWKk

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@nivenly, an organization that supports open-source services and projects, has launched the Fediverse Security Fund. This member-supported program will pay people who identify and fix security vulnerabilities that might affect fediverse services and apps. “Part of the program is…education for project leads, helping them understand why responsible disclosure practices for security vulnerabilities are important,” open source contributor @thisismissem told @Sarahp. Here's her story for @TechCrunch

flip.it/B-cWKk

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@nivenly, an organization that supports open-source services and projects, has launched the Fediverse Security Fund. This member-supported program will pay people who identify and fix security vulnerabilities that might affect fediverse services and apps. “Part of the program is…education for project leads, helping them understand why responsible disclosure practices for security vulnerabilities are important,” open source contributor @thisismissem told @Sarahp. Here's her story for @TechCrunch

flip.it/B-cWKk

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@nivenly, an organization that supports open-source services and projects, has launched the Fediverse Security Fund. This member-supported program will pay people who identify and fix security vulnerabilities that might affect fediverse services and apps. “Part of the program is…education for project leads, helping them understand why responsible disclosure practices for security vulnerabilities are important,” open source contributor @thisismissem told @Sarahp. Here's her story for @TechCrunch

flip.it/B-cWKk

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@nivenly, an organization that supports open-source services and projects, has launched the Fediverse Security Fund. This member-supported program will pay people who identify and fix security vulnerabilities that might affect fediverse services and apps. “Part of the program is…education for project leads, helping them understand why responsible disclosure practices for security vulnerabilities are important,” open source contributor @thisismissem told @Sarahp. Here's her story for @TechCrunch

flip.it/B-cWKk

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

When logging into GreatApe, you don't have to create an account on GreatApe.

Instead you can use your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube account.

That is what @muhammadzaidali is working on right now.

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse« techcrunch.com/2025/04/02/a-ne

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse« techcrunch.com/2025/04/02/a-ne

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

Time to kick the "Fedi Chick" Nicole to the curb.

If you're using Cherry Pick, Misskey, or Sharkey you can permanently silence Nicole, no matter what account they use.

Go to Settings, Mute and Blocks, Hard word mute, enter the URL and click SAVE.

The URL:
https://friendica.namestaci.cz/profile/fediversechick/profile

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social

Very exciting news about , the blogging software I use for my website, beta testing their new social web integration! Activating it enables direct interaction with blogs on and soon , and the whole , as well as and according to their changelog:

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

As a self-hosting user I'll have to wait for a stable release but I am thrilled!

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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Esk 🐌⚡💜

@esk@hachyderm.io

hey, fediverse friends - i'm excited that we're finally announcing our Fediverse Security Fund over at @nivenly to help make fedi software more secure.

we're starting off super small to see if the Fund is a thing that can help. along the way we'll learn and improve our intake/payout process. and if there's solid interest and we see good impact, we'll hold a member vote near the end of the experiment to decide if we'll renew/expand the program.

thanks to @thisismissem for her contributions and being the first disclosure to validate the process.

let's close some vulns! :blobfoxscience:

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Esk 🐌⚡💜

@esk@hachyderm.io

hey, fediverse friends - i'm excited that we're finally announcing our Fediverse Security Fund over at @nivenly to help make fedi software more secure.

we're starting off super small to see if the Fund is a thing that can help. along the way we'll learn and improve our intake/payout process. and if there's solid interest and we see good impact, we'll hold a member vote near the end of the experiment to decide if we'll renew/expand the program.

thanks to @thisismissem for her contributions and being the first disclosure to validate the process.

let's close some vulns! :blobfoxscience:

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

This is a program that I've been championing within @nivenly over the past year, after we noticed that security vulnerabilities weren't being disclosed responsibly, and not enough research was going into the security of Fediverse software.

You might remember my Pixelfed vulnerability from last year, where OAuth scopes weren't checked allowing for privilege escalation via the API (CVE-2024-25108), that was our very first test-case of this program.

I'm incredibly proud to be involved in launching the Fediverse Security Fund from Nivenly Foundation (a 501(c)4 not-for-profit cooperative)

RE: hachyderm.io/@nivenly/11426849

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

GreatApe is a conversations platform for the Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo).

When logging into GreatApe, you don't have to create an account on GreatApe.

Instead you can use your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, or PeerTube account.

That is what @muhammadzaidali is working on right now.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to Shimaneko1985's post

@Shimaneko1985

界隈の知識を活用したら、たぶんできないことはないはずだと。

まずは、 Desktop をいれるところあたりかと。

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/2(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

   

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 0$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Alright everyone, new week, new mutual aid goals.

I didnt get enough donations last week to cover all my expenses, so my donation goals are higher now.

Please donate if you can.

I live in an abusive home and my family hates me bc im trans.

Having a roof over my head isnt garanteed, neither is food or anything else.

Please donate to me to help me afford my basic expenses, like HRT, food, new glasses, feminine clothing that fits me, phone bill, etc.

Please help.

Thank you to anyone who boosts or donates.

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

misc bills/expenses: 0$/200$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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@electragician@electragicians.space

Hi folks, I'm trying to jumpstart federation on my little gotosocial instance and get a more full feed of things to read and interact with.

I could use your help. If you could boost this, I would appreciate it. If you see this and favorite it, I will follow you if your interests seem to align with mine.

I'm not asking for follows... rather I'm asking for you to help me shout out into the ether that I'M looking for people to follow. My main interests are going to be hashtagged below.

By the way, the way hashtags work here is that currently, if I search, I only see what my server is already knows about... which would mean just the folks I follow, since I'm a single-user instance. Not very helpful 😂

I will also be using one of my apps that can load the main feed from other servers, to see if I see something interesting. If you see a follow from me and come here to check me out... I mean you no harm and I come in peace.

Thanks all!

#linux #fedora #foss #floss #oss #fediverse #raspberrypi #technology #gnome #polymerclay #fantasy #scifi #adventuremotorcycles

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Alexander Winkler

@awinkler@openbiblio.social

I've just uploaded my short "invitation to the Fediverse for Neo-Latinists" to zenodo: Winkler, A. (2025). An invitation to the Fediverse for Neo-Latinists. Zenodo. doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1512254

It's CC0 and there's an odt version of the file as well; so feel free to share, adapt and reuse!

@neolatin

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

My all time favorite former Vikings kicker and agitator, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social, has joined the via ! Very glad to be able to follow .

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Congrats to @johnonolan and the team at Ghost, which today announced a public beta for users to connect their publications to the fediverse. If you're in their beta, you'll be able to find, follow and interact with people and publications on platforms including Ghost, WordPress, Threads, Mastodon, BlueSky, Flipboard and more. Get details in the blogpost here. If you want to know more about Ghost's approach to decentralization and the open social web, check out John's DotSocial conversation with @mike at the second link.

ghost.org/changelog/social-web

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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Alexander Winkler

@awinkler@openbiblio.social

I've just uploaded my short "invitation to the Fediverse for Neo-Latinists" to zenodo: Winkler, A. (2025). An invitation to the Fediverse for Neo-Latinists. Zenodo. doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1512254

It's CC0 and there's an odt version of the file as well; so feel free to share, adapt and reuse!

@neolatin

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.

I have paid the deposit to reserve the room chosen for the conference.

I also signed the contract for it.

The next thing I need to deal with is — catering, audio & visual requirements, room set up.

These will be additional costs.

(There are more things to do after those. But, that is what is next.)

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114229

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I have now started two projects, to collect verified accounts by the media that are bridged via and media in the but not on , @Threads or .

But with both, I need help: Please, if you know of accounts, that fit in both categories then send me a handle.

My goal is a big spreadsheet with alle accounts by media organizations in the , that you can filter by software or sort by "last active" & more.

Please share this post far & wide!

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I have now started two projects, to collect verified accounts by the media that are bridged via and media in the but not on , @Threads or .

But with both, I need help: Please, if you know of accounts, that fit in both categories then send me a handle.

My goal is a big spreadsheet with alle accounts by media organizations in the , that you can filter by software or sort by "last active" & more.

Please share this post far & wide!

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #110

A vulnerability in Pixelfed caused private posts from other platforms to leak, a post-mortem on the CSAM scanner from IFTAS, and Fediforum has been cancelled.

Pixelfed vulnerability impacts private posts across most of the fediverse

The fediverse suffered from a significant breach for private accounts, that affects the large majority of fediverse servers, due to a vulnerability in the Pixelfed software. What is notable about the situation is that the software vulnerability is in Pixelfed, but the affected accounts are not exclusive to Pixelfed: accounts on Mastodon and other fediverse software with a form of private accounts are also vulnerable. The vulnerability was found by the independent developer Fiona, who wrote a blog post about the vulnerability and the disclosure process.

To understand the situation, a short explanation of two features of Mastodon and some other fediverse microblogging software, locked accounts, and follower-only posts. Together these two features make it possible to have a form of private accounts. Locked accounts means that you cannot automatically follow that account, it has to be approved instead. Follower-only posts means that the post will only be displayed to your followers.

When a locked account approves a follower, follower-only posts now get send to the server that this follower is on. Because the receiving server now has this follower-only post in their database, they need to correctly handle whom they show this post to and whom they do not. If another account on the other server also tries to follow the locked account, but the locked account does not approve, this third account should not be able to see the messages. This is where Pixelfed’s vulnerability comes in: Pixelfed was not waiting for a confirmation if a follow request was approved, it assumed that it was automatically approved. That is how any private posts made on (almost) any fediverse server could be leaked: if a Pixelfed server already had the private post (because of someone of Pixelfed followed the locked account with approval), it would show it to anyone else who also tried to follow the locked account, even if the locked account rejected the follow request.

Pixelfed’s vulnerability points to deeper issues with the fediverse, activitypub and private posts. If all it takes to leak private messages is another server to be misconfigured, than it indicates the huge security risk inherent in private posts via ActivityPub. Even more so considering that the network incentivises and encourages people to build their own software implementations, which increases the risk of security vulnerability and other misconfigurations significantly. For simplicity I’ll focus here on Mastodon, although it also goes for other microblogging fediverse software that offers a combination of follower-only posts and locked accounts. At its core, private posts via ActivityPub requires to trust other servers. This is how ActivityPub works: your server sends posts to another server. There is no way to enforce that this other server respects your preference on how they should handle this post. If you do not trust another server to handle your data properly, the only way to deal with that is by not sending your post to that server.

When you make a follower-only post on Mastodon, the UI prompt warns you that followers-only posts without setting your account to locked allows anyone to view your posts by simply following you. The documentation for Mastodon also reinforces this, saying: “To effectively publish private (followers-only) posts, you must lock your account–otherwise, anyone could follow you to view older posts.” The documentation makes it clear that Mastodon views the combination of follower-only posts with a locked account as private posts. But nowhere is it made clear that these posts being private depends on other servers being good actors and not having an error in their code. So using private posts on Mastodon comes with the risk of the private posts being leaked due to flaws in other software, without people being aware of this risk.

Once a leak like this one happens, it is unclear who is responsible for communications with affected users. It was a flaw in Pixelfed that caused the vulnerability, but it is other people on other fediverse servers that are affected. Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault has only made minimal announcements, urging Pixelfed admins to upgrade, without further explanation to the people who are actually affected by the vulnerability. Personally I think Supernault should have handled communications significantly better. But it is the thousands of fediverse server admins who provide the actual social networking to people on their server. They are the ones who are offering a social networking site with a variety of features, including the ability to make private posts (as advertised by the Mastodon software), and are the ones who are responsible for handling the data of their users. I could only find one example of a server admin that has informed their users of the situation, even though it is the data of their users that is affected. I’m unclear if this is because the admins are not aware of what’s going on, or the admins view it as the responsibility of someone else to inform people that data they thought was private might potentially have been leaked.

Overall, it means that there actually three separate problems going on at the same time:

  • The first problem is that Pixelfed had a vulnerability which leaked private data from people on other platforms.
  • The second problem is that software like Mastodon and others promise private posts, without explaining what the risks are of using private posts, and that this depends on other servers behaving correctly. The Pixelfed vulnerability shows that these concerns are not theoretical or minor, but can happen to one of the biggest fediverse software/server.
  • The third problem is that when private data gets leaked, most fediverse server admins do not inform the people on their platform that they might have been affected by this.

It is still unclear to what the direct impact is of the Pixelfed vulnerability, and how many people’s private post have been accessed by others, and it’s unsure if that will ever be answered. But it is the indirect impact of the situation that I’m most interested in: will this change how people perceive private posts, and will it fediverse server admins take a clear position on when they should inform their users, and when the should not?

IFTAS’s post-mortem on their Content Classification System

IFTAS, the Independent Federated Trust And Safety organisation, has released a post mortem on their content classification system (CCS). The CCS project was a pilot project to detect and report CSAM for a small group of Mastodon servers, and lasted for half a year. The pilot was shut down after IFTAS did not manage to find the funding they were looking for, and the organisation had to shut down most of their projects this month.

CCS operated on 8 servers, which combined have around 30k monthly active users, and IFTAS found a total of 80 matches, averaging 4.29 matches per 100,000 media files. IFTAS writes:

“4.29 matches per 100,000 may not sound like a large number. However, to be clear, this is a higher number than many services would expect to see, and it includes a broad range of media, from “barely legal” minors posted publicly, to intimate imagery shared without consent, to the very, very worst media imaginable. In some cases, it was apparent that users were creating accounts on host services to transact or pre-sale media before moving to an encrypted platform, under the belief that Mastodon would not be able to detect the activity.”

The results show that there is a clear need for proper CSAM scanning and reporting services for the fediverse, and that IFTAS does not have the funding to provide such a service is a significant loss to the network.

On a note related to IFTAS’s funding: Erin Kissane gave a talk at the AT Protocol conference recently, in which she talked about ‘vernacular institutions’. She described vernacular institutions as emergent and local organisations, which solve practical needs on the ground. Kissane describes vernacular institutions as ‘more useful than legible’. She then mentions IFTAS as a clear example; it provides a need for local communities (as illustrated by the CCS project), but its illegibility made it hard for funding organisations to understand what IFTAS was doing and provide them with the funding they need.

Fediforum has been cancelled

Fediforum has been cancelled, to be rescheduled at a later date. The unconference about the fediverse and the open social web was scheduled for today and tomorrow, April 1-2. This was supposed to be the 5th edition of Fediforum, which consists of speed demos and sessions that anyone can run on any topic. Fediforum is organised by Johannes Erst, with Kaliya ‘IdentityWoman’ Young as the co-organiser. Transphobic tweets by Young had surfaced in the days leading up to the event, and various prominent community members announced that they were either withdrawing themselves from the event, or said that they personally would not want to go to the event. Ernst then announced on his personal account that Young would be “transitioning out of Fediforum”. A day later (March 31), the official Fediforum account confirmed that Young would no longer be involved. At this point, community trust in Ernst was damaged and the discourse had reached a harmful stage, and Ernst decided to cancel the unconference and reschedule it to a later date. WeDistribute has a more extensive writeup of the situation here.

An unconference like Fediforum depends to a large extent on community trust and good intentions, and it was clear that the vibe was not great for constructive conversation at the point that Ernst decided to postpone the event altogether. Still, Fediforum provided a great place for fediverse projects to do some promotion with the speed demos, and Fediforum said that they even had a waiting list for this edition. There is a clear demand for an (un)conference like Fediforum, but the fediverse has not managed to create other community events that allow people to showcase their fediverse project in the last few years, besides Fediforum itself.

At the time of publishing, Fediforum held a 90minute long townhall/roundtable discussion on the future of Fediforum and the broader issues. I’ll write more about this next week.

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Fediverse Report – #110

A vulnerability in Pixelfed caused private posts from other platforms to leak, a post-mortem on the CSAM scanner from IFTAS, and Fediforum has been cancelled.

Pixelfed vulnerability impacts private posts across most of the fediverse

The fediverse suffered from a significant breach for private accounts, that affects the large majority of fediverse servers, due to a vulnerability in the Pixelfed software. What is notable about the situation is that the software vulnerability is in Pixelfed, but the affected accounts are not exclusive to Pixelfed: accounts on Mastodon and other fediverse software with a form of private accounts are also vulnerable. The vulnerability was found by the independent developer Fiona, who wrote a blog post about the vulnerability and the disclosure process.

To understand the situation, a short explanation of two features of Mastodon and some other fediverse microblogging software, locked accounts, and follower-only posts. Together these two features make it possible to have a form of private accounts. Locked accounts means that you cannot automatically follow that account, it has to be approved instead. Follower-only posts means that the post will only be displayed to your followers.

When a locked account approves a follower, follower-only posts now get send to the server that this follower is on. Because the receiving server now has this follower-only post in their database, they need to correctly handle whom they show this post to and whom they do not. If another account on the other server also tries to follow the locked account, but the locked account does not approve, this third account should not be able to see the messages. This is where Pixelfed’s vulnerability comes in: Pixelfed was not waiting for a confirmation if a follow request was approved, it assumed that it was automatically approved. That is how any private posts made on (almost) any fediverse server could be leaked: if a Pixelfed server already had the private post (because of someone of Pixelfed followed the locked account with approval), it would show it to anyone else who also tried to follow the locked account, even if the locked account rejected the follow request.

Pixelfed’s vulnerability points to deeper issues with the fediverse, activitypub and private posts. If all it takes to leak private messages is another server to be misconfigured, than it indicates the huge security risk inherent in private posts via ActivityPub. Even more so considering that the network incentivises and encourages people to build their own software implementations, which increases the risk of security vulnerability and other misconfigurations significantly. For simplicity I’ll focus here on Mastodon, although it also goes for other microblogging fediverse software that offers a combination of follower-only posts and locked accounts. At its core, private posts via ActivityPub requires to trust other servers. This is how ActivityPub works: your server sends posts to another server. There is no way to enforce that this other server respects your preference on how they should handle this post. If you do not trust another server to handle your data properly, the only way to deal with that is by not sending your post to that server.

When you make a follower-only post on Mastodon, the UI prompt warns you that followers-only posts without setting your account to locked allows anyone to view your posts by simply following you. The documentation for Mastodon also reinforces this, saying: “To effectively publish private (followers-only) posts, you must lock your account–otherwise, anyone could follow you to view older posts.” The documentation makes it clear that Mastodon views the combination of follower-only posts with a locked account as private posts. But nowhere is it made clear that these posts being private depends on other servers being good actors and not having an error in their code. So using private posts on Mastodon comes with the risk of the private posts being leaked due to flaws in other software, without people being aware of this risk.

Once a leak like this one happens, it is unclear who is responsible for communications with affected users. It was a flaw in Pixelfed that caused the vulnerability, but it is other people on other fediverse servers that are affected. Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault has only made minimal announcements, urging Pixelfed admins to upgrade, without further explanation to the people who are actually affected by the vulnerability. Personally I think Supernault should have handled communications significantly better. But it is the thousands of fediverse server admins who provide the actual social networking to people on their server. They are the ones who are offering a social networking site with a variety of features, including the ability to make private posts (as advertised by the Mastodon software), and are the ones who are responsible for handling the data of their users. I could only find one example of a server admin that has informed their users of the situation, even though it is the data of their users that is affected. I’m unclear if this is because the admins are not aware of what’s going on, or the admins view it as the responsibility of someone else to inform people that data they thought was private might potentially have been leaked.

Overall, it means that there actually three separate problems going on at the same time:

  • The first problem is that Pixelfed had a vulnerability which leaked private data from people on other platforms.
  • The second problem is that software like Mastodon and others promise private posts, without explaining what the risks are of using private posts, and that this depends on other servers behaving correctly. The Pixelfed vulnerability shows that these concerns are not theoretical or minor, but can happen to one of the biggest fediverse software/server.
  • The third problem is that when private data gets leaked, most fediverse server admins do not inform the people on their platform that they might have been affected by this.

It is still unclear to what the direct impact is of the Pixelfed vulnerability, and how many people’s private post have been accessed by others, and it’s unsure if that will ever be answered. But it is the indirect impact of the situation that I’m most interested in: will this change how people perceive private posts, and will it fediverse server admins take a clear position on when they should inform their users, and when the should not?

IFTAS’s post-mortem on their Content Classification System

IFTAS, the Independent Federated Trust And Safety organisation, has released a post mortem on their content classification system (CCS). The CCS project was a pilot project to detect and report CSAM for a small group of Mastodon servers, and lasted for half a year. The pilot was shut down after IFTAS did not manage to find the funding they were looking for, and the organisation had to shut down most of their projects this month.

CCS operated on 8 servers, which combined have around 30k monthly active users, and IFTAS found a total of 80 matches, averaging 4.29 matches per 100,000 media files. IFTAS writes:

“4.29 matches per 100,000 may not sound like a large number. However, to be clear, this is a higher number than many services would expect to see, and it includes a broad range of media, from “barely legal” minors posted publicly, to intimate imagery shared without consent, to the very, very worst media imaginable. In some cases, it was apparent that users were creating accounts on host services to transact or pre-sale media before moving to an encrypted platform, under the belief that Mastodon would not be able to detect the activity.”

The results show that there is a clear need for proper CSAM scanning and reporting services for the fediverse, and that IFTAS does not have the funding to provide such a service is a significant loss to the network.

On a note related to IFTAS’s funding: Erin Kissane gave a talk at the AT Protocol conference recently, in which she talked about ‘vernacular institutions’. She described vernacular institutions as emergent and local organisations, which solve practical needs on the ground. Kissane describes vernacular institutions as ‘more useful than legible’. She then mentions IFTAS as a clear example; it provides a need for local communities (as illustrated by the CCS project), but its illegibility made it hard for funding organisations to understand what IFTAS was doing and provide them with the funding they need.

Fediforum has been cancelled

Fediforum has been cancelled, to be rescheduled at a later date. The unconference about the fediverse and the open social web was scheduled for today and tomorrow, April 1-2. This was supposed to be the 5th edition of Fediforum, which consists of speed demos and sessions that anyone can run on any topic. Fediforum is organised by Johannes Erst, with Kaliya ‘IdentityWoman’ Young as the co-organiser. Transphobic tweets by Young had surfaced in the days leading up to the event, and various prominent community members announced that they were either withdrawing themselves from the event, or said that they personally would not want to go to the event. Ernst then announced on his personal account that Young would be “transitioning out of Fediforum”. A day later (March 31), the official Fediforum account confirmed that Young would no longer be involved. At this point, community trust in Ernst was damaged and the discourse had reached a harmful stage, and Ernst decided to cancel the unconference and reschedule it to a later date. WeDistribute has a more extensive writeup of the situation here.

An unconference like Fediforum depends to a large extent on community trust and good intentions, and it was clear that the vibe was not great for constructive conversation at the point that Ernst decided to postpone the event altogether. Still, Fediforum provided a great place for fediverse projects to do some promotion with the speed demos, and Fediforum said that they even had a waiting list for this edition. There is a clear demand for an (un)conference like Fediforum, but the fediverse has not managed to create other community events that allow people to showcase their fediverse project in the last few years, besides Fediforum itself.

At the time of publishing, Fediforum held a 90minute long townhall/roundtable discussion on the future of Fediforum and the broader issues. I’ll write more about this next week.

The Links

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Fediverse Report – #110

A vulnerability in Pixelfed caused private posts from other platforms to leak, a post-mortem on the CSAM scanner from IFTAS, and Fediforum has been cancelled.

Pixelfed vulnerability impacts private posts across most of the fediverse

The fediverse suffered from a significant breach for private accounts, that affects the large majority of fediverse servers, due to a vulnerability in the Pixelfed software. What is notable about the situation is that the software vulnerability is in Pixelfed, but the affected accounts are not exclusive to Pixelfed: accounts on Mastodon and other fediverse software with a form of private accounts are also vulnerable. The vulnerability was found by the independent developer Fiona, who wrote a blog post about the vulnerability and the disclosure process.

To understand the situation, a short explanation of two features of Mastodon and some other fediverse microblogging software, locked accounts, and follower-only posts. Together these two features make it possible to have a form of private accounts. Locked accounts means that you cannot automatically follow that account, it has to be approved instead. Follower-only posts means that the post will only be displayed to your followers.

When a locked account approves a follower, follower-only posts now get send to the server that this follower is on. Because the receiving server now has this follower-only post in their database, they need to correctly handle whom they show this post to and whom they do not. If another account on the other server also tries to follow the locked account, but the locked account does not approve, this third account should not be able to see the messages. This is where Pixelfed’s vulnerability comes in: Pixelfed was not waiting for a confirmation if a follow request was approved, it assumed that it was automatically approved. That is how any private posts made on (almost) any fediverse server could be leaked: if a Pixelfed server already had the private post (because of someone of Pixelfed followed the locked account with approval), it would show it to anyone else who also tried to follow the locked account, even if the locked account rejected the follow request.

Pixelfed’s vulnerability points to deeper issues with the fediverse, activitypub and private posts. If all it takes to leak private messages is another server to be misconfigured, than it indicates the huge security risk inherent in private posts via ActivityPub. Even more so considering that the network incentivises and encourages people to build their own software implementations, which increases the risk of security vulnerability and other misconfigurations significantly. For simplicity I’ll focus here on Mastodon, although it also goes for other microblogging fediverse software that offers a combination of follower-only posts and locked accounts. At its core, private posts via ActivityPub requires to trust other servers. This is how ActivityPub works: your server sends posts to another server. There is no way to enforce that this other server respects your preference on how they should handle this post. If you do not trust another server to handle your data properly, the only way to deal with that is by not sending your post to that server.

When you make a follower-only post on Mastodon, the UI prompt warns you that followers-only posts without setting your account to locked allows anyone to view your posts by simply following you. The documentation for Mastodon also reinforces this, saying: “To effectively publish private (followers-only) posts, you must lock your account–otherwise, anyone could follow you to view older posts.” The documentation makes it clear that Mastodon views the combination of follower-only posts with a locked account as private posts. But nowhere is it made clear that these posts being private depends on other servers being good actors and not having an error in their code. So using private posts on Mastodon comes with the risk of the private posts being leaked due to flaws in other software, without people being aware of this risk.

Once a leak like this one happens, it is unclear who is responsible for communications with affected users. It was a flaw in Pixelfed that caused the vulnerability, but it is other people on other fediverse servers that are affected. Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault has only made minimal announcements, urging Pixelfed admins to upgrade, without further explanation to the people who are actually affected by the vulnerability. Personally I think Supernault should have handled communications significantly better. But it is the thousands of fediverse server admins who provide the actual social networking to people on their server. They are the ones who are offering a social networking site with a variety of features, including the ability to make private posts (as advertised by the Mastodon software), and are the ones who are responsible for handling the data of their users. I could only find one example of a server admin that has informed their users of the situation, even though it is the data of their users that is affected. I’m unclear if this is because the admins are not aware of what’s going on, or the admins view it as the responsibility of someone else to inform people that data they thought was private might potentially have been leaked.

Overall, it means that there actually three separate problems going on at the same time:

  • The first problem is that Pixelfed had a vulnerability which leaked private data from people on other platforms.
  • The second problem is that software like Mastodon and others promise private posts, without explaining what the risks are of using private posts, and that this depends on other servers behaving correctly. The Pixelfed vulnerability shows that these concerns are not theoretical or minor, but can happen to one of the biggest fediverse software/server.
  • The third problem is that when private data gets leaked, most fediverse server admins do not inform the people on their platform that they might have been affected by this.

It is still unclear to what the direct impact is of the Pixelfed vulnerability, and how many people’s private post have been accessed by others, and it’s unsure if that will ever be answered. But it is the indirect impact of the situation that I’m most interested in: will this change how people perceive private posts, and will it fediverse server admins take a clear position on when they should inform their users, and when the should not?

IFTAS’s post-mortem on their Content Classification System

IFTAS, the Independent Federated Trust And Safety organisation, has released a post mortem on their content classification system (CCS). The CCS project was a pilot project to detect and report CSAM for a small group of Mastodon servers, and lasted for half a year. The pilot was shut down after IFTAS did not manage to find the funding they were looking for, and the organisation had to shut down most of their projects this month.

CCS operated on 8 servers, which combined have around 30k monthly active users, and IFTAS found a total of 80 matches, averaging 4.29 matches per 100,000 media files. IFTAS writes:

“4.29 matches per 100,000 may not sound like a large number. However, to be clear, this is a higher number than many services would expect to see, and it includes a broad range of media, from “barely legal” minors posted publicly, to intimate imagery shared without consent, to the very, very worst media imaginable. In some cases, it was apparent that users were creating accounts on host services to transact or pre-sale media before moving to an encrypted platform, under the belief that Mastodon would not be able to detect the activity.”

The results show that there is a clear need for proper CSAM scanning and reporting services for the fediverse, and that IFTAS does not have the funding to provide such a service is a significant loss to the network.

On a note related to IFTAS’s funding: Erin Kissane gave a talk at the AT Protocol conference recently, in which she talked about ‘vernacular institutions’. She described vernacular institutions as emergent and local organisations, which solve practical needs on the ground. Kissane describes vernacular institutions as ‘more useful than legible’. She then mentions IFTAS as a clear example; it provides a need for local communities (as illustrated by the CCS project), but its illegibility made it hard for funding organisations to understand what IFTAS was doing and provide them with the funding they need.

Fediforum has been cancelled

Fediforum has been cancelled, to be rescheduled at a later date. The unconference about the fediverse and the open social web was scheduled for today and tomorrow, April 1-2. This was supposed to be the 5th edition of Fediforum, which consists of speed demos and sessions that anyone can run on any topic. Fediforum is organised by Johannes Erst, with Kaliya ‘IdentityWoman’ Young as the co-organiser. Transphobic tweets by Young had surfaced in the days leading up to the event, and various prominent community members announced that they were either withdrawing themselves from the event, or said that they personally would not want to go to the event. Ernst then announced on his personal account that Young would be “transitioning out of Fediforum”. A day later (March 31), the official Fediforum account confirmed that Young would no longer be involved. At this point, community trust in Ernst was damaged and the discourse had reached a harmful stage, and Ernst decided to cancel the unconference and reschedule it to a later date. WeDistribute has a more extensive writeup of the situation here.

An unconference like Fediforum depends to a large extent on community trust and good intentions, and it was clear that the vibe was not great for constructive conversation at the point that Ernst decided to postpone the event altogether. Still, Fediforum provided a great place for fediverse projects to do some promotion with the speed demos, and Fediforum said that they even had a waiting list for this edition. There is a clear demand for an (un)conference like Fediforum, but the fediverse has not managed to create other community events that allow people to showcase their fediverse project in the last few years, besides Fediforum itself.

At the time of publishing, Fediforum held a 90minute long townhall/roundtable discussion on the future of Fediforum and the broader issues. I’ll write more about this next week.

The Links

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Fediverse Report – #110

A vulnerability in Pixelfed caused private posts from other platforms to leak, a post-mortem on the CSAM scanner from IFTAS, and Fediforum has been cancelled.

Pixelfed vulnerability impacts private posts across most of the fediverse

The fediverse suffered from a significant breach for private accounts, that affects the large majority of fediverse servers, due to a vulnerability in the Pixelfed software. What is notable about the situation is that the software vulnerability is in Pixelfed, but the affected accounts are not exclusive to Pixelfed: accounts on Mastodon and other fediverse software with a form of private accounts are also vulnerable. The vulnerability was found by the independent developer Fiona, who wrote a blog post about the vulnerability and the disclosure process.

To understand the situation, a short explanation of two features of Mastodon and some other fediverse microblogging software, locked accounts, and follower-only posts. Together these two features make it possible to have a form of private accounts. Locked accounts means that you cannot automatically follow that account, it has to be approved instead. Follower-only posts means that the post will only be displayed to your followers.

When a locked account approves a follower, follower-only posts now get send to the server that this follower is on. Because the receiving server now has this follower-only post in their database, they need to correctly handle whom they show this post to and whom they do not. If another account on the other server also tries to follow the locked account, but the locked account does not approve, this third account should not be able to see the messages. This is where Pixelfed’s vulnerability comes in: Pixelfed was not waiting for a confirmation if a follow request was approved, it assumed that it was automatically approved. That is how any private posts made on (almost) any fediverse server could be leaked: if a Pixelfed server already had the private post (because of someone of Pixelfed followed the locked account with approval), it would show it to anyone else who also tried to follow the locked account, even if the locked account rejected the follow request.

Pixelfed’s vulnerability points to deeper issues with the fediverse, activitypub and private posts. If all it takes to leak private messages is another server to be misconfigured, than it indicates the huge security risk inherent in private posts via ActivityPub. Even more so considering that the network incentivises and encourages people to build their own software implementations, which increases the risk of security vulnerability and other misconfigurations significantly. For simplicity I’ll focus here on Mastodon, although it also goes for other microblogging fediverse software that offers a combination of follower-only posts and locked accounts. At its core, private posts via ActivityPub requires to trust other servers. This is how ActivityPub works: your server sends posts to another server. There is no way to enforce that this other server respects your preference on how they should handle this post. If you do not trust another server to handle your data properly, the only way to deal with that is by not sending your post to that server.

When you make a follower-only post on Mastodon, the UI prompt warns you that followers-only posts without setting your account to locked allows anyone to view your posts by simply following you. The documentation for Mastodon also reinforces this, saying: “To effectively publish private (followers-only) posts, you must lock your account–otherwise, anyone could follow you to view older posts.” The documentation makes it clear that Mastodon views the combination of follower-only posts with a locked account as private posts. But nowhere is it made clear that these posts being private depends on other servers being good actors and not having an error in their code. So using private posts on Mastodon comes with the risk of the private posts being leaked due to flaws in other software, without people being aware of this risk.

Once a leak like this one happens, it is unclear who is responsible for communications with affected users. It was a flaw in Pixelfed that caused the vulnerability, but it is other people on other fediverse servers that are affected. Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault has only made minimal announcements, urging Pixelfed admins to upgrade, without further explanation to the people who are actually affected by the vulnerability. Personally I think Supernault should have handled communications significantly better. But it is the thousands of fediverse server admins who provide the actual social networking to people on their server. They are the ones who are offering a social networking site with a variety of features, including the ability to make private posts (as advertised by the Mastodon software), and are the ones who are responsible for handling the data of their users. I could only find one example of a server admin that has informed their users of the situation, even though it is the data of their users that is affected. I’m unclear if this is because the admins are not aware of what’s going on, or the admins view it as the responsibility of someone else to inform people that data they thought was private might potentially have been leaked.

Overall, it means that there actually three separate problems going on at the same time:

  • The first problem is that Pixelfed had a vulnerability which leaked private data from people on other platforms.
  • The second problem is that software like Mastodon and others promise private posts, without explaining what the risks are of using private posts, and that this depends on other servers behaving correctly. The Pixelfed vulnerability shows that these concerns are not theoretical or minor, but can happen to one of the biggest fediverse software/server.
  • The third problem is that when private data gets leaked, most fediverse server admins do not inform the people on their platform that they might have been affected by this.

It is still unclear to what the direct impact is of the Pixelfed vulnerability, and how many people’s private post have been accessed by others, and it’s unsure if that will ever be answered. But it is the indirect impact of the situation that I’m most interested in: will this change how people perceive private posts, and will it fediverse server admins take a clear position on when they should inform their users, and when the should not?

IFTAS’s post-mortem on their Content Classification System

IFTAS, the Independent Federated Trust And Safety organisation, has released a post mortem on their content classification system (CCS). The CCS project was a pilot project to detect and report CSAM for a small group of Mastodon servers, and lasted for half a year. The pilot was shut down after IFTAS did not manage to find the funding they were looking for, and the organisation had to shut down most of their projects this month.

CCS operated on 8 servers, which combined have around 30k monthly active users, and IFTAS found a total of 80 matches, averaging 4.29 matches per 100,000 media files. IFTAS writes:

“4.29 matches per 100,000 may not sound like a large number. However, to be clear, this is a higher number than many services would expect to see, and it includes a broad range of media, from “barely legal” minors posted publicly, to intimate imagery shared without consent, to the very, very worst media imaginable. In some cases, it was apparent that users were creating accounts on host services to transact or pre-sale media before moving to an encrypted platform, under the belief that Mastodon would not be able to detect the activity.”

The results show that there is a clear need for proper CSAM scanning and reporting services for the fediverse, and that IFTAS does not have the funding to provide such a service is a significant loss to the network.

On a note related to IFTAS’s funding: Erin Kissane gave a talk at the AT Protocol conference recently, in which she talked about ‘vernacular institutions’. She described vernacular institutions as emergent and local organisations, which solve practical needs on the ground. Kissane describes vernacular institutions as ‘more useful than legible’. She then mentions IFTAS as a clear example; it provides a need for local communities (as illustrated by the CCS project), but its illegibility made it hard for funding organisations to understand what IFTAS was doing and provide them with the funding they need.

Fediforum has been cancelled

Fediforum has been cancelled, to be rescheduled at a later date. The unconference about the fediverse and the open social web was scheduled for today and tomorrow, April 1-2. This was supposed to be the 5th edition of Fediforum, which consists of speed demos and sessions that anyone can run on any topic. Fediforum is organised by Johannes Erst, with Kaliya ‘IdentityWoman’ Young as the co-organiser. Transphobic tweets by Young had surfaced in the days leading up to the event, and various prominent community members announced that they were either withdrawing themselves from the event, or said that they personally would not want to go to the event. Ernst then announced on his personal account that Young would be “transitioning out of Fediforum”. A day later (March 31), the official Fediforum account confirmed that Young would no longer be involved. At this point, community trust in Ernst was damaged and the discourse had reached a harmful stage, and Ernst decided to cancel the unconference and reschedule it to a later date. WeDistribute has a more extensive writeup of the situation here.

An unconference like Fediforum depends to a large extent on community trust and good intentions, and it was clear that the vibe was not great for constructive conversation at the point that Ernst decided to postpone the event altogether. Still, Fediforum provided a great place for fediverse projects to do some promotion with the speed demos, and Fediforum said that they even had a waiting list for this edition. There is a clear demand for an (un)conference like Fediforum, but the fediverse has not managed to create other community events that allow people to showcase their fediverse project in the last few years, besides Fediforum itself.

At the time of publishing, Fediforum held a 90minute long townhall/roundtable discussion on the future of Fediforum and the broader issues. I’ll write more about this next week.

The Links

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Sometimes the best posts in are made by users named something like PuppeHornyGirl69@crazybitch.host and I love it
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Do you think the the social web should have built in climate action?

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@JohanEmpa@mastodon.green · Reply to Johan Empa's post

Do you think the the social web should have built in climate action?

Feel free to boost for a greener world
5/5

OptionVoters
Yes4 (80%)
Maybe later0 (0%)
💯 🎯1 (20%)
No, only the fediverse should0 (0%)
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marius

@mariusor@metalhead.club

Finally @RattleHead the younger cooler step brother of @releasebot can stay out on the after curfew. Give it a follow if are your jam.

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

If you want to discover interesting PeerTube accounts on a variety of topics, please check out the hashtag

It's not just Linux and FOSS videos any more, there are lots of other topics on PeerTube nowadays. If you want more variety on PeerTube, follow these accounts to let them know you are watching 🙂

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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Marko Suvila

@marko5@sauna.social

Missä on kansalaisaloite ja kuntalaisaloite botit?

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Marko Suvila

@marko5@sauna.social

Missä on kansalaisaloite ja kuntalaisaloite botit?

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Update after April 2.

I was able to determine that, at least, my social security is still intact! But still no deposit as of yet, but the good news is thanks to the I was able to cover April's rent and deposit will resume in May! I am 99% sure I was the casualty of some rapid database breaking somewhere. I probably won't update this post again, but if you do have social security, the best thing I can tell you is to prepare for what happened to me, to happen to you as well.

This means downloading all previous records and statements while you still can. No telling if it will help you, as a *LOT* of people in my country really really want social security to be privatize and this means purging just because they need to be so called efficient. People in my country *want* social security to run like a business rather than a public good, so make it easier to sue them if they deny you in the future, and this means keeping any documentation you can.

See earlier post below.

On April 1 I Woke up to no social security deposit and I use that to pay rent.

Thanks to the Fedi, April rent has been paid for! My social security is still intact, and I was told deposit would resume in May.

There was no notification, no email, no letter from Social Security, and this was a scary thing to wake up to!

Even though April is covered, I still need mutual aid as a preemptive measure.

If you are in the US, Zelle is kingettr@gmail.com and other options at sightlessscribbles.com/support @anarchomutual @mutualaid@a.gup.pe @mutualaid@kolektiva.social @mutualaidmedia

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb Die Vielfalt ist doch im #Fediverse so beeindruckend.
omi's avatar
omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

If were to effectively join the this year, the culture of the platform could progress significantly over the next year. Large companies as well as smaller ones will probably support this progression. At proto also

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/4/1(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net でアカウント減少。
確か同じ運営主体でしたよね。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Leo's avatar
Leo

@leo@masto.gkbrk.com

Migrated to my own Mastodon. Looks like 27 followers haven't made it here yet, let's see if they arrive later.

I was planning to write my own ActivityPub server, and I even made some progress, but I didn't want to have a non-functional profile in the meantime, so Mastodon it is.

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electragician

@electragician@electragicians.space

Hi folks, I'm trying to jumpstart federation on my little gotosocial instance and get a more full feed of things to read and interact with.

I could use your help. If you could boost this, I would appreciate it. If you see this and favorite it, I will follow you if your interests seem to align with mine.

I'm not asking for follows... rather I'm asking for you to help me shout out into the ether that I'M looking for people to follow. My main interests are going to be hashtagged below.

By the way, the way hashtags work here is that currently, if I search, I only see what my server is already knows about... which would mean just the folks I follow, since I'm a single-user instance. Not very helpful 😂

I will also be using one of my apps that can load the main feed from other servers, to see if I see something interesting. If you see a follow from me and come here to check me out... I mean you no harm and I come in peace.

Thanks all!

#linux #fedora #foss #floss #oss #fediverse #raspberrypi #technology #gnome #polymerclay #fantasy #scifi #adventuremotorcycles

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

And that concludes the third edition of the ! ⌛We've got 8 entries this time, which you can check out here: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3/entries

If you submitted a game, you'll have 7 days to play and rate the other titles now before the results will be revealed. But really, you're all winners already! 🙂

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

And that concludes the third edition of the ! ⌛We've got 8 entries this time, which you can check out here: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3/entries

If you submitted a game, you'll have 7 days to play and rate the other titles now before the results will be revealed. But really, you're all winners already! 🙂

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Betula

@betula@fosstodon.org

Introducing Betula v1.4.0

is a federated self-hosted single-user bookmark manager. Tags, descriptions, quotes. ! Reposts!

This release introduces archives. Make a copy of any page, and it will continue even after the original link rots. Images are preserved too. JS-heavy websites might suffer from suboptimal archives.

And other improvements.

Release notes: betula.mycorrhiza.wiki/v1.4.0.

Happy bookmarking!

Screenshot of Betula
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Betula
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Betula

@betula@fosstodon.org

Introducing Betula v1.4.0

is a federated self-hosted single-user bookmark manager. Tags, descriptions, quotes. ! Reposts!

This release introduces archives. Make a copy of any page, and it will continue even after the original link rots. Images are preserved too. JS-heavy websites might suffer from suboptimal archives.

And other improvements.

Release notes: betula.mycorrhiza.wiki/v1.4.0.

Happy bookmarking!

Screenshot of Betula
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Betula
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

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Simona Casolari

@symcasolari@mastodon.social

After about a month of researching, documenting, and writing, this piece is out. Out of my brain, out of my soul.

Knowledge hurts sometimes. Acting consciously is so empowering though, and liberating.

Thanks @Ullilust and @Xeniax for allowing me to include your images and words.

My and @davidrevoy's illustrations in the article are CC-BY 4.0.

illugination.com/not-in-my-nam

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The ActivityPub specification does not have an example of the "sharedInbox" field in use.

Although it does say "An optional endpoint..." — I suspect a lot of people won't know (with confidence) that it can go under the "endpoints" field. For example:

"endpoints": {
"sharedInbox": "https://social.example/inbox"
},

Especially if the person is still trying to understand ActivityPub, and isn't aware of the "endpoints" field yet.

sharedInbox

An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
ALT text detailssharedInbox An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A reasonable ActivityPub / ActivityStreams API to schedule something to be posted in the future might be — to HTTP POST something to an account's outbox with the `published` field set to a date-time in the future.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A reasonable ActivityPub / ActivityStreams API to schedule something to be posted in the future might be — to HTTP POST something to an account's outbox with the `published` field set to a date-time in the future.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A reasonable ActivityPub / ActivityStreams API to schedule something to be posted in the future might be — to HTTP POST something to an account's outbox with the `published` field set to a date-time in the future.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The ActivityPub specification does not have an example of the "sharedInbox" field in use.

Although it does say "An optional endpoint..." — I suspect a lot of people won't know (with confidence) that it can go under the "endpoints" field. For example:

"endpoints": {
"sharedInbox": "https://social.example/inbox"
},

Especially if the person is still trying to understand ActivityPub, and isn't aware of the "endpoints" field yet.

sharedInbox

An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
ALT text detailssharedInbox An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A reasonable ActivityPub / ActivityStreams API to schedule something to be posted in the future might be — to HTTP POST something to an account's outbox with the `published` field set to a date-time in the future.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Currently, the way I am determining if content is valid ActivityPub / ActivityStreams content is —

№1:

Determining if it is valid JSON.

№2:

Checking if it has a "type" field.

And that is it.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Dealing with JSON-LD would be easier in many ways if everything was defined inline.

Rather than having to get the content from a URL in the context, parse it, etc.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello @MastodonEngineering,

I wanted to share some feedback on the documentation provided in the Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon blog post.

Specifically, in The technical section, the example code for the fediverse:creator meta tag is given as:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="@Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Based on my testing (and that of others), Mastodon doesn't seem to recognize the creator link correctly when the leading @ is present in the content attribute. It only works when the @ is removed, like this:

<meta name="fediverse:creator" content="Gargron@mastodon.social" />

Following the blog's example directly led to some wasted time figuring out why it wasn't working. It would be great if either the example in the blog post could be corrected to reflect the current requirement, or if Mastodon's parser could be made more flexible to accept the handle with or without the leading @.

Appreciate all you do for !

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

Simona Casolari's avatar
Simona Casolari

@symcasolari@mastodon.social

After about a month of researching, documenting, and writing, this piece is out. Out of my brain, out of my soul.

Knowledge hurts sometimes. Acting consciously is so empowering though, and liberating.

Thanks @Ullilust and @Xeniax for allowing me to include your images and words.

My and @davidrevoy's illustrations in the article are CC-BY 4.0.

illugination.com/not-in-my-nam

Simona Casolari's avatar
Simona Casolari

@symcasolari@mastodon.social

After about a month of researching, documenting, and writing, this piece is out. Out of my brain, out of my soul.

Knowledge hurts sometimes. Acting consciously is so empowering though, and liberating.

Thanks @Ullilust and @Xeniax for allowing me to include your images and words.

My and @davidrevoy's illustrations in the article are CC-BY 4.0.

illugination.com/not-in-my-nam

Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:'s avatar
Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:

@graves501@fosstodon.org

I've been thinking of contributing to the for a while now, but I haven't really found a project or an idea that would fit my tech stack requirements yet.

Like Pixelfed and Loops have a PHP backend, but I'd rather contribute something with Golang or Typescript/Javascript.

Does anyone have some ideas?

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

今まで、私は気に入った投稿にはお気に入りをクリックしていたのですが、誰かが、リブートしないと が拡がらないよとの書込み。

確かに のように自分でTL を作るやり方だと、伝言ゲームではないが、リブートで他の人にも伝えると言う努力は必要。

それで、気に入った投稿にお気に入りとリブートと2つ同時に押すことにした。

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

今まで、私は気に入った投稿にはお気に入りをクリックしていたのですが、誰かが、リブートしないと が拡がらないよとの書込み。

確かに のように自分でTL を作るやり方だと、伝言ゲームではないが、リブートで他の人にも伝えると言う努力は必要。

それで、気に入った投稿にお気に入りとリブートと2つ同時に押すことにした。

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

今まで、私は気に入った投稿にはお気に入りをクリックしていたのですが、誰かが、リブートしないと が拡がらないよとの書込み。

確かに のように自分でTL を作るやり方だと、伝言ゲームではないが、リブートで他の人にも伝えると言う努力は必要。

それで、気に入った投稿にお気に入りとリブートと2つ同時に押すことにした。

Robert Kingett's avatar
Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Quite meta of me, but just for fun, I finished a instalove romance with a HEA between John Mastodon and the Fediverse Chick, but in my story she's called Jane Mastodon. Could anyone beta read? Spice is on page, and explicit, but the synopsis is below.

John Mastodon has just been fired from his job at Twitter. Tired of living in the city, he spots an online ad for a small town called ActivityPub and decides to take a chance on this new town and its inhabitance. Jane Mastodon has a simple job. She's a firefighter. She used to work for a corporate phone company but gave that up to be one of the many pillars of this community that calls themselves the Fediverse. Jane is lonely, and her newly dubbed nickname, the Fediverse chick, plays into so many misconceptions that guys get the wrong idea and pursue her without really seeing her. One day, she plows into John Mastodon at the store, wherein they have an instant connection. Even though their connection is fresh and vibrant, it isn't smooth sailing for both of them. Can they learn to love again after both have been knocked down by life? this story is 20,000 words with a happy ending, a cat named Goldfish, a diverse cast of side characters, brief on page smut, and no miscommunication but there is drama. I’d like beta readers. Is anyone interested?

@romancelandia

Light

@light@noc.social · Reply to Christine Lemmer-Webber's post

@cwebber @j12t Yes. I too am glad to hear that someone has been kicked out of a event with zero explanation, evidence of wrongdoing, or community oversight (sarcasm)

Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:'s avatar
Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:

@graves501@fosstodon.org

I've been thinking of contributing to the for a while now, but I haven't really found a project or an idea that would fit my tech stack requirements yet.

Like Pixelfed and Loops have a PHP backend, but I'd rather contribute something with Golang or Typescript/Javascript.

Does anyone have some ideas?

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
omi's avatar
omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

I hear is glitching again and I wonder if the frequency of concentrated attacks is increasing. I think once they get over this wall, they will be a very strong centralized platform, but when they get over the wall, people may have left the place.

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Ich habe mich mal testweise an Ghost herangetraut und wollte die ActivityPub-Funktion testen. Wer mag, kann meinen Erfahrungsbericht dazu auf meinem Blog lesen.


Link: BlogZwo.me: Ghost mit ActivityPub im Fediverse, Ghost(Pro) und Ghost Affiliate


, ,

1 tripod in 3 trenchcoats's avatar
1 tripod in 3 trenchcoats

@kyonshi@dice.camp

Did anyone ever manage to get fediverse.space running again? I mean the underlying software that shows the interconnections between servers.

I found this really cook when I started with the , but it stopped working after a while.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Let's give it try:
I maintain my lists of accounts on & in the on GoogleDocs and I won't discuss that. That's just how I know, how to work with the data.
But can someone show me a way, to visualize this data/tables elsewhere? By connecting another software to GoogleDocs so that, others don't have to go to Google? I tried , but the result is not as good.
Please don't just name a software, but show me a resource that explicitly tells me how to connect it to Sheets.

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Let's give it try:
I maintain my lists of accounts on & in the on GoogleDocs and I won't discuss that. That's just how I know, how to work with the data.
But can someone show me a way, to visualize this data/tables elsewhere? By connecting another software to GoogleDocs so that, others don't have to go to Google? I tried , but the result is not as good.
Please don't just name a software, but show me a resource that explicitly tells me how to connect it to Sheets.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

Open Risk's avatar
Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

The needs to come up with something big if its to be a factor in the social, political and economic turmoil we go through, but its not clear it can, at least not in the short term.

The experience of both and reaffirms the simple fact that "luck" (unexpected developments) favors the prepared.

But being "prepared" is a resource intensive thing. Not lone developers, but well supported teams that can pursue risky ideas for at least 2-3 years. But thats non-trivial

1/

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GenomInc

@genominc@rollenspiel.social

Da macht das eine Umfrage zu und führt nicht mal das auf. Echt zum ko....

BMAS-Soziale_Medien_2025 (LamaPoll - Online Umfragen)
survey.lamapoll.de/BMAS-Sozial

Screenshot umfrage
ALT text detailsScreenshot umfrage
Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Together
@MediaOnMastodon,
@FederatedByFlipboard &
@FederatedMediaOnThreads
have now always up-to-date data on way more than 900 accounts from media organizations, that are accesible from & the .

Is there interest in an additional table for "Media accesible from the Fediverse" containing all three? Then I could built one (and ask for help finding more from )?

OptionVoters
Yes, I would like such a table12 (71%)
No, don't bother5 (29%)
ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/30(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

プロフィールにタグをセットできるのは :mastodon: でもできるやつな気がする。
:fediverse: の完全連携をみこしてのあれかな?

Threads、返信や引用できるアカウントを「フォロワー」のみ設定可能に - Impress Watch
watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon Engineering's post

@MastodonEngineering

Need like this is really great for the . It means there’s real money behind making this ecosystem better.

Now, someone out there go get yourself and keep pushing this thing forward.

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: とは直接関係のない話だけど、他の私企業のプラットフォームに乗っかるより自社でその仕組みを整備しようという動きは、いまのSocial Media の寡占とメタクソ化を考えれば自然に出てくるような気もするけどそれをちゃんと実行できる任天堂さすが、と思った。

たくさんの子供を含むプレイヤーがいる任天堂もだけど、自治体とか公共性のある団体も今後安易に寡占プラットフォームにベットしないほうがよいという雰囲気ができていくといいんだけどな。その代替手段…いや、むしろもっとよい手段 :fediverse: :mastodon: もいまはあるわけだし。

「Nintendo Today!」は「X(Twitter)がなくなった世界を想定しているかもしれない」との指摘。SNSがぐちゃぐちゃになってもきちんと任天堂が発信できる手段説 - AUTOMATON
automaton-media.com/articles/n

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: とは直接関係のない話だけど、他の私企業のプラットフォームに乗っかるより自社でその仕組みを整備しようという動きは、いまのSocial Media の寡占とメタクソ化を考えれば自然に出てくるような気もするけどそれをちゃんと実行できる任天堂さすが、と思った。

たくさんの子供を含むプレイヤーがいる任天堂もだけど、自治体とか公共性のある団体も今後安易に寡占プラットフォームにベットしないほうがよいという雰囲気ができていくといいんだけどな。その代替手段…いや、むしろもっとよい手段 :fediverse: :mastodon: もいまはあるわけだし。

「Nintendo Today!」は「X(Twitter)がなくなった世界を想定しているかもしれない」との指摘。SNSがぐちゃぐちゃになってもきちんと任天堂が発信できる手段説 - AUTOMATON
automaton-media.com/articles/n

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Together
@MediaOnMastodon,
@FederatedByFlipboard &
@FederatedMediaOnThreads
have now always up-to-date data on way more than 900 accounts from media organizations, that are accesible from & the .

Is there interest in an additional table for "Media accesible from the Fediverse" containing all three? Then I could built one (and ask for help finding more from )?

OptionVoters
Yes, I would like such a table12 (71%)
No, don't bother5 (29%)
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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social

The search feature is really bad in #Pleroma. Doesn't exist (last time I checked) in #Mitra.

Search is really important for bringing people to the #Fediverse.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

frankie (Pirate from Carribean)'s avatar
frankie (Pirate from Carribean)

@frankie@infosec.exchange · Reply to Evan Prodromou's post

@evan

Truth Social was born out of Mastodon :blobcatgoogly:
And so were a lot of extremist instances which are still active and popular.

The nature of the Fediverse and by extension most FOSS is that they are open and unrestrictive with their software access/usage.

On the other hand, it did also give rise to a lot of political groups from varying parts of the political spectrum.

I think so social media platforms shouldn't lean towards one side of the spectrum. A diverse set of views and opinions should be welcome. But it almost never is the case. Each platform is known for having one kind of bias or the other.

Take Bluesky, it's filled with Left-leaning people who left Twitter because of Musk/Trump. There's a homogeneity to the politics of the opinions shared over there. Some would call it an "Echo Chamber."

Truth Social- Only MAGA idiots.

X- a bit of both.

Fediverse- Depends on the instance. :) One can interact with all kinds of people here, and I think that's a good thing as far as exposure & bias is concerned.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:'s avatar
Andrew Graves :arch: :linux:

@graves501@fosstodon.org

I've been thinking of contributing to the for a while now, but I haven't really found a project or an idea that would fit my tech stack requirements yet.

Like Pixelfed and Loops have a PHP backend, but I'd rather contribute something with Golang or Typescript/Javascript.

Does anyone have some ideas?

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

Evan Sky arts's avatar
Evan Sky arts

@evansky_arts@mastodon.social

Good morning! Today is a bit of a grey and rainy day, which feels like the perfect pretext to share this illustration!

Prints available 🐸 evanskyarts.com 🐸 (now 10% off with the code BDAY10 !)

A frog is peeking out of the water, hands resting on a lily pad. A higher lily pad shelters it from the soft rain, but a sunbeam seems to have made its way through the clouds, hitting the sad looking frog. 
The frog is surrounded with blooming water lilies and many other plants, growing in and around the pond contained by red bricks and rocks, all dripping with water, as well as many critters such as snails, slugs and dragonflies. You can almost year the soft sound of rain.
ALT text detailsA frog is peeking out of the water, hands resting on a lily pad. A higher lily pad shelters it from the soft rain, but a sunbeam seems to have made its way through the clouds, hitting the sad looking frog. The frog is surrounded with blooming water lilies and many other plants, growing in and around the pond contained by red bricks and rocks, all dripping with water, as well as many critters such as snails, slugs and dragonflies. You can almost year the soft sound of rain.
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I received a heartwarming about today!

@bgl shared in the FediDev KR Discord server:

I had trouble finding good resources explaining ActivityPub, but after reading through the Fedify docs from start to finish, I feel like I've actually digested it.

They also posted on their Hackers' Pub:

If you want to learn ActivityPub efficiently, just read the Fedify docs from beginning to end.

This makes all the documentation work worthwhile. Glad our docs are helping people understand not just Fedify, but itself.

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Today is the International Open Hackerspace Day! 👾

I didn’t know about this (thank you for sharing your discovery, @liaizon), but it’s a wonderful coincidence that this very day at 15:00 I’ll be hosting Knitting Our Internet at the newly open SCIFT Makespace! The workshop will most probably be in Italian, but we’ll be open to switch to English if non-Italian speakers are coming.

See this event on Balotta, the local Gancio instance for Bologna 🤘

This is going to be the last stop of the Knitting Our Internet Italy Tour. After the workshop, I’m going to Queen Of Saba’s concert, in case you want to join and see one of the most incredible (and my favorite) artists!

A graphic in Italian, with red background.

Description of the workshop + date, location, and address.
ALT text detailsA graphic in Italian, with red background. Description of the workshop + date, location, and address.
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

Alex's avatar
Alex

@alex_w@mastodon.de

Thema: Suche

Kann man eigentlich bei Mastodon eine Suchanfrage verknüpfen?
Zum Beispiel "was hat Alex alles zum Hashtag Gynäkologie geschrieben?"

John 🎵's avatar
John 🎵

@johnoestmannmusic@mastodon.social

Keeping copies of this for future explanations..

Image shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
ALT text detailsImage shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
Take a Smile Vintage-Lädchen's avatar
Take a Smile Vintage-Lädchen

@takeasmile@muenchen.social

Hallo liebes

Wir sind ein kleines Hobbylädchen für schöne -Dinge in und wir sind .

Unser Anliegen ist es, zu fördern, den Menschen zu verdeutlichen, dass es nicht immer neu sein muss, weil es schon viele tolle Sachen gibt. ( )

Wir engagieren uns für , und Müllvermeidung.

Wir würden uns sehr freuen, mit vielen ins Gespräch zu kommen und gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen.

Liebe Grüße!

Evan Sky arts's avatar
Evan Sky arts

@evansky_arts@mastodon.social

Good morning! Today is a bit of a grey and rainy day, which feels like the perfect pretext to share this illustration!

Prints available 🐸 evanskyarts.com 🐸 (now 10% off with the code BDAY10 !)

A frog is peeking out of the water, hands resting on a lily pad. A higher lily pad shelters it from the soft rain, but a sunbeam seems to have made its way through the clouds, hitting the sad looking frog. 
The frog is surrounded with blooming water lilies and many other plants, growing in and around the pond contained by red bricks and rocks, all dripping with water, as well as many critters such as snails, slugs and dragonflies. You can almost year the soft sound of rain.
ALT text detailsA frog is peeking out of the water, hands resting on a lily pad. A higher lily pad shelters it from the soft rain, but a sunbeam seems to have made its way through the clouds, hitting the sad looking frog. The frog is surrounded with blooming water lilies and many other plants, growing in and around the pond contained by red bricks and rocks, all dripping with water, as well as many critters such as snails, slugs and dragonflies. You can almost year the soft sound of rain.
theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good morning #fediverse #tzag
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/29(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

John 🎵's avatar
John 🎵

@johnoestmannmusic@mastodon.social

Keeping copies of this for future explanations..

Image shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
ALT text detailsImage shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
John 🎵's avatar
John 🎵

@johnoestmannmusic@mastodon.social

Keeping copies of this for future explanations..

Image shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
ALT text detailsImage shows how the Fediverse apps allow all users to connect with eachother, whereas commercial social media platforms keep their users isolated per platform
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Tumblr continues to take baby steps into the fediverse. 👶

Buried in the latest Changes blog post, it was mentioned that specific blog has been running on WordPress for the past week! Doesn’t look like fediverse posting has been enabled…yet!

tumblr.com/changes/77900699114

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

The IndieWeb.social logo on a background of stars. Below it: "Administered by Newsmast Foundation".
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Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Tumblr continues to take baby steps into the fediverse. 👶

Buried in the latest Changes blog post, it was mentioned that specific blog has been running on WordPress for the past week! Doesn’t look like fediverse posting has been enabled…yet!

tumblr.com/changes/77900699114

Take a Smile Vintage-Lädchen's avatar
Take a Smile Vintage-Lädchen

@takeasmile@muenchen.social

Hallo liebes

Wir sind ein kleines Hobbylädchen für schöne -Dinge in und wir sind .

Unser Anliegen ist es, zu fördern, den Menschen zu verdeutlichen, dass es nicht immer neu sein muss, weil es schon viele tolle Sachen gibt. ( )

Wir engagieren uns für , und Müllvermeidung.

Wir würden uns sehr freuen, mit vielen ins Gespräch zu kommen und gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen.

Liebe Grüße!

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱's avatar
RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱

@RationalizedInsanity@mastodon.social

Would someone like to explain to me how I link my account to the app?

I am a bit dumb with this kind of thing.

I would like to use Peertube, but I can't even figure out how to post videos on it, but I did just download the app.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-28

Servers

- Hollo v0.5.5
- Pixelfed v0.12.5
- Manyfold v0.105.0
- Mitra v3.21.0
- Gancio v1.25.0
- Merp Relay v0.2.2
- March 2025: Search Update (Bandwagon)
- PieFed development update Mar 2025
- Funkwhale 2.0 Alpha candidate
- Pinka: A commenting server that bridges static sites to ActivityPub sites

Clients

- Fedilab v3.31.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.1
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.2.0.1
- Voyager v2.26.0
- Interstellar v0.9.0

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.1
- Lemmy Community Seeder (LCS): A tool to seed communities, so your users have something in their All feed
- Meh… another comment system

For developers

- Fedify v1.5.0
- ActivityPods v2.1.1

Protocol

- FEP-5711: Inverse Properties for Collections
- Lemmy RFC 0008: Plugins

Articles

- Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances
- But It's Public, You Posted It On the Internet
- New Paradigms in Trust and Safety: Navigating Defederation on Decentralized Social Media Platforms
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)
- Fediverse Report – #109

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-b3d5-7402-e337-39b10034bcfc

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Thanks to an inquiry posed by @wendy yesterday, I discovered two amazing projects to map community events from aroubd the on an @openstreetmap base.

«𝖛𝖔𝔦𝔡 balotta» by @grafton9 shows venues listed on balotta.org, an Italian @gancio server.
🗺️ autistici.org/void/balotta

«vous revoir» by @simon shows events listed across both @mobilizon and servers.
🗺️ vousrevoir.be

A screenshot of a map with lots of green circles of various sizes showing venues across Bologna
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a map with lots of green circles of various sizes showing venues across Bologna
A screenshot of a map with different colored circles showing single events across Brussels
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a map with different colored circles showing single events across Brussels
Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

My PeerTube account: @elena

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @paige @srosset @MakerTube

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

The IndieWeb.social logo on a background of stars. Below it: "Administered by Newsmast Foundation".
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

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Fediversity

@fediversity@mastodon.fediversity.eu

Next week we will join @fediforum
An online held event on Tue 2025-04-01 & Wed 2025-04-02

Participants help to create the program, a so called ‘unconference‘ & we want to show you more about the work we have done & the plans we have with Fediversity.eu We will also show a demo of our work, which is very much a ‘work-in-progress’.

More info & tickets:
fediforum.org/

We look forward to meeting you!

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Fediversity

@fediversity@mastodon.fediversity.eu

Next week we will join @fediforum
An online held event on Tue 2025-04-01 & Wed 2025-04-02

Participants help to create the program, a so called ‘unconference‘ & we want to show you more about the work we have done & the plans we have with Fediversity.eu We will also show a demo of our work, which is very much a ‘work-in-progress’.

More info & tickets:
fediforum.org/

We look forward to meeting you!

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Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

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Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

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Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re excited to announce that, from Monday, we’re going to be the new admins of IndieWeb.social!

We’ve always loved how @tchambers has run IndieWeb.social. His direction has made it one of the best instances on the Fediverse!

Thanks to Tim for his trust in us to provide a safe and secure home for the server into the future.

Tim’s Blog Post 🔗 timothychambers.net/2025/03/27

FAQs 🔗 newsmastfoundation.org/faqs/

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Micr0byte

@micr0@wetdry.world

Altbot™ Roadmap: What's Coming in 2025

Hello Fediverse friends! I'm Micr0, the creator of Altbot™ - a Fediverse bot that helps make social media more accessible by automatically generating alt-text descriptions for images and videos for people with visual impairments.

I wanted to share my exciting development plans in the coming months. Your feedback and support have been incredible, and I'm working hard to make Altbot™ even more helpful for everyone.

Version 2.1.2 - Coming Soon!

  • More Languages: Adding language support without message translations
  • Better Reminders: Making the system more helpful and less intrusive
  • Help Documentation: Creating a GitHub wiki with resources on using Altbot™ effectively

Version 2.2 - Audio Understanding

  • Local Speech Recognition: Integrating a local model like Whisper to process speech in audio and videos
  • Enhanced Media Understanding: Providing audio transcripts to the Ovis model alongside video frames for more comprehensive alt-text

Version 2.3 - Fediverse Integration

I'm thrilled to announce my first official partnerships with Fediverse instances! I'll be developing an API with direct integrations into Fediverse software, starting with:

  • Chuckya (mastodon) integration for fuzzies.wtf and wetdry.world
  • Sharkey (misskey) integration with plasmatrap.com

These integrations will make alt-text generation seamless for users on these instances, with more partnerships planned in the future. And anyone will be able to host their own Altbot™ for their instance as well of course :)

The speed of these releases depends on several factors: my personal motivation, support from the community, and my workload. Your encouragement, feedback, and Ko-fi support all help keep this project moving forward!

What features are you most excited about? Let me know your thoughts and suggestions below!

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

Das für und () hat vor drei Jahren die Community „ “ gegründet, die seitdem stetig gewachsen ist.

Wer sich für eines der Themen interessiert, sollte der Community beitreten
👉 bmuv.de/themen/digitalisierung

In den nächsten Monaten werden einige online Workshops angeboten, so z.B. im Mai zu den wirklich des 🐘 , der von @wikimediaDE, @wechange und uns vorbereitet wird. Details folgen.

Den Start für die Workshop-Reihe gibt die Auftaktveranstaltung am 9. April, die mit ablaufen soll
👉 bmuv.de/veranstaltung/auftaktv
Wir würden uns freuen, viele von Euch dort zu sehen. 😃

Vielleicht gelingt es dem @bmuv dann sogar, den erfreulicherweise schon bestehenden Mastodon-Kanal zu bespielen. 😊

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

A Deep Dive into Fediverse Moderation Now and in the Future

@thisismissem has been working with Mastodon and beyond for many years now on Trust & Safety issues and tools for content moderation. She has written what I believe is one of the most comprehensive guides as to what is currently possible as well as future areas of improvement.

When it comes to the we all have a role to play in investing awareness—and perhaps more—into what’s at stake.

theinternet.review/2025/03/27/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Kristoffer Lawson's avatar
Kristoffer Lawson

@Setok@attractive.space

This is the kind of innovation that and the allows. I just learnt about (through a post by @atomicpoet) which is a artist site (not unlike ). Artists and their posts can be followed just like anyone on the Fediverse.

It's a little rudimentary at the moment (both in style and functionality), and I don't think there is a way to purchase albums for download, but it is a nice example of what is possible.

(Cc @howdy)

bandwagon.fm

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

My PeerTube account: @elena

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @paige @srosset @MakerTube

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We're excited to announce the release of Fedify 1.5.0! This version brings several significant improvements to performance, configurability, and developer experience. Let's dive into what's new:

Two-Stage Fan-out Architecture for Efficient Activity Delivery

now implements a smart fan-out mechanism for delivering activities to large audiences. This change is particularly valuable for accounts with many followers. When sending activities to many recipients, Fedify now creates a single consolidated message containing the activity payload and recipient list, which a background worker then processes to re-enqueue individual delivery tasks.

This architectural improvement delivers several benefits: Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly even with thousands of recipients, memory consumption is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication, UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly, and the system maintains reliability with independent retry logic for each delivery.

For specific requirements, we've added a new fanout option with three settings:

// Configuring fan-out behavior
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "auto" }  // Default: automatic based on recipient count
  // Other options: "skip" (never use fan-out) or "force" (always use fan-out)
);

Canonical Origin Support for Multi-Domain Setups

You can now explicitly configure a canonical origin for your server, which is especially useful for multi-domain setups. This feature allows you to set different domains for WebFinger handles and URIs, configured through the new origin option in createFederation(). This enhancement prevents unexpected URL construction when requests bypass proxies and improves security by ensuring consistent domain usage.

const federation = createFederation({
  // Use example.com for handles but ap.example.com for ActivityPub URIs
  origin: {
    handleHost: "example.com",
    webOrigin: "https://ap.example.com",
  },
  // Other options...
});

Optional Followers Collection Synchronization

Followers collection synchronization (FEP-8fcf) is now opt-in rather than automatic. This feature must now be explicitly enabled through the syncCollection option, giving developers more control over when to include followers collection digests. This change improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary synchronization traffic.

await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: sender },
  "followers",
  activity,
  { 
    preferSharedInbox: true,
    syncCollection: true,  // Explicitly enable collection synchronization
  }
);

Enhanced Key Format Compatibility

Key format support has been expanded for better interoperability. Fedify now accepts PEM-PKCS format in addition to PEM-SPKI for RSA public keys. We've added importPkcs1() and importPem() functions for additional flexibility, which improves compatibility with a wider range of ActivityPub implementations.

Improved Key Selection Logic

The key selection process is now more intelligent. The fetchKey() function can now select the public key of an actor if keyId has no fragment and the actor has only one public key. This enhancement simplifies key handling in common scenarios and provides better compatibility with implementations that don't specify fragment identifiers.

New Authorization Options

Authorization handling has been enhanced with new options for the RequestContext.getSignedKey() and getSignedKeyOwner() methods. This provides more flexible control over authentication and authorization flows. We've deprecated older parameter-based approaches in favor of the more flexible method-based approach.

Efficient Bulk Message Queueing

Message queue performance is improved with bulk operations. We've added an optional enqueueMany() method to the MessageQueue interface, enabling efficient queueing of multiple messages in a single operation. This reduces overhead when processing batches of activities. All our message queue implementations have been updated to support this new operation:

If you're using any of these packages, make sure to update them alongside Fedify to take advantage of the more efficient bulk message queueing.

CLI Improvements

The Fedify command-line tools have been enhanced with an improved web interface for the fedify inbox command. We've added the Fedify logo with the cute dinosaur at the top of the page and made it easier to copy the fediverse handle of the ephemeral actor. We've also fixed issues with the web interface when installed via deno install from JSR.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Updated dependencies, including @js-temporal/polyfill to 0.5.0 for Node.js and Bun
  • Fixed bundler errors with uri-template-router on Rollup
  • Improved error handling and logging for document loader when KV store operations fail
  • Added more log messages using the LogTape library
  • Internalized the multibase package for better maintenance and compatibility

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the changelog.

To update to Fedify 1.5.0, run:

# For Deno
deno add jsr:@fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For npm
npm  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

# For Bun
bun  add     @fedify/fedify@1.5.0

Thank you to all contributors who helped make this release possible!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The ActivityPub specification does not have an example of the "sharedInbox" field in use.

Although it does say "An optional endpoint..." — I suspect a lot of people won't know (with confidence) that it can go under the "endpoints" field. For example:

"endpoints": {
"sharedInbox": "https://social.example/inbox"
},

Especially if the person is still trying to understand ActivityPub, and isn't aware of the "endpoints" field yet.

sharedInbox

An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
ALT text detailssharedInbox An optional endpoint used for wide delivery of publicly addressed activities and activities sent to followers. sharedInbox endpoints SHOULD also be publicly readable OrderedCollection objects containing objects addressed to the Public special collection. Reading from the sharedInbox endpoint MUST NOT present objects which are not addressed to the Public endpoint.
Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

My PeerTube account: @elena

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @paige @srosset @MakerTube

Kristoffer Lawson's avatar
Kristoffer Lawson

@Setok@attractive.space

This is the kind of innovation that and the allows. I just learnt about (through a post by @atomicpoet) which is a artist site (not unlike ). Artists and their posts can be followed just like anyone on the Fediverse.

It's a little rudimentary at the moment (both in style and functionality), and I don't think there is a way to purchase albums for download, but it is a nice example of what is possible.

(Cc @howdy)

bandwagon.fm

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 2: creator edition)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

My PeerTube account: @elena

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @paige @srosset @MakerTube

The Internet Review's avatar
The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

A Deep Dive into Fediverse Moderation Now and in the Future

@thisismissem has been working with Mastodon and beyond for many years now on Trust & Safety issues and tools for content moderation. She has written what I believe is one of the most comprehensive guides as to what is currently possible as well as future areas of improvement.

When it comes to the we all have a role to play in investing awareness—and perhaps more—into what’s at stake.

theinternet.review/2025/03/27/

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/28(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

The Internet Review's avatar
The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

A Deep Dive into Fediverse Moderation Now and in the Future

@thisismissem has been working with Mastodon and beyond for many years now on Trust & Safety issues and tools for content moderation. She has written what I believe is one of the most comprehensive guides as to what is currently possible as well as future areas of improvement.

When it comes to the we all have a role to play in investing awareness—and perhaps more—into what’s at stake.

theinternet.review/2025/03/27/

Bernie the Wordsmith's avatar
Bernie the Wordsmith

@berniethewordsmith@neopaquita.es

Hey , since you are my favorite discovery algorithm, can you recommend interesting channels to watch? Anything goes

Bernie the Wordsmith's avatar
Bernie the Wordsmith

@berniethewordsmith@neopaquita.es

Hey , since you are my favorite discovery algorithm, can you recommend interesting channels to watch? Anything goes

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

#Proton への批判的な意見(英語)をいくつか見た

アカウントの運用終了したりしたことで にふさわしくない!幻滅!みたいな英語の投稿を目にしたけど、もうすこし細かい粒度で考えてもいいんじゃないかなあ…

への情報発信をやめちゃったのは自分も残念に思ってるけど、だからといってそこまで強く拒否する理由にはなってないかな、自分は。

そもそも無料での VPN を提供できる業者というと限られてくるし、Vivaldi だってそんなに潤沢な資金があるわけではないはずで、そういういろんな事情のなかでこういう風にビルトインの無料の VPN として提供できるという形になったことは、ブラウザーとして結構大きな成果だと思う。

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

This week, it was all about dialing in the details, like improved comment threads and search results.

Surfers, we’d love to hear your thoughts about how it's going for you. 🏄🏽‍♀️

💌 Don't hesitate to drop us a line at feedback@surf.social.

Graphic with multicolored waves sharing release notes that say:
New on Surf this week
- Follow conversations more easily with enhanced comment threads.
- Get better results with improvements in search.
- Enjoy a smoother ride with performance boosts, polish, and bug fixes.
- Discover new featured feeds from the Surf community. 
03/27/25
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Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

This week, it was all about dialing in the details, like improved comment threads and search results.

Surfers, we’d love to hear your thoughts about how it's going for you. 🏄🏽‍♀️

💌 Don't hesitate to drop us a line at feedback@surf.social.

Graphic with multicolored waves sharing release notes that say:
New on Surf this week
- Follow conversations more easily with enhanced comment threads.
- Get better results with improvements in search.
- Enjoy a smoother ride with performance boosts, polish, and bug fixes.
- Discover new featured feeds from the Surf community. 
03/27/25
ALT text detailsGraphic with multicolored waves sharing release notes that say: New on Surf this week - Follow conversations more easily with enhanced comment threads. - Get better results with improvements in search. - Enjoy a smoother ride with performance boosts, polish, and bug fixes. - Discover new featured feeds from the Surf community. 03/27/25
Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #109

An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news.

User Intents

The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC) recently announced a proposal to add User Intents to the AT Protocol (ATProto). The proposal allows people to set account-wide preferences how their data should be handled outside the network. It gives people the ability to opt in or opt out their account from a few different things, such as bridging to other protocols or not wanting any of their data being used in generative AI datasets. The proposal is similar to how robots.txt works, meaning that it is a machine-readable format which good actors are supposed to abide by, but is not legally enforceable.

I cover both the fediverse and Bluesky (including ATProto) under Fediverse Report because these networks are deeply interconnected and influence each other. Decisions on one network, like Bluesky’s User Intents proposal, can influence how the fediverse develops and builds their own features. My goal is to help readers understand the fediverse more deeply. By observing how Bluesky’s approaches default user preferences, the fediverse can build their own systems that use its strength of having many diverse and connected communities.

The proposal by Bluesky PBC is as follows:

  • People are able to set their preferences for four different categories:
    • generative AI
    • protocol bridging
    • bulk datasets
    • public archiving and preservation
  • These preferences are account wide. They are valid not only for Bluesky, but for every app build on ATProto.
  • The default value is ‘undefined’, not opt-in or opt-out.
    • Projects which are intending to use the public data should decide for themselves whether data reuse when the intents are classified as “undefined” is acceptable or not.
  • the current proposal is set to lead the way for more granular user preferences, allowing people to specify on an app-level or post-level what their preference is.

Also, some concepts of ATProto that are relevant, which makes the protocol different from ActivityPub:

  • On ATProto, a user has only 1 account, and can use that account to log into any service. This is in contrast with ActivityPub, where you need a new account for every service.
  • Data on ATProto is public by default, and designed to be accessible. Everyone has full and free access to the data of the entire network.

One thing about user preference settings in social apps is that they are a bit of red herring. The majority of people never change the default settings. Giving people choice is a good thing, but it is impossible force people to choose: the majority of people will just not choose anything. This makes it so that the default value for any preference is hugely important, as it is the de-facto value that the majority of people will experience.

Bluesky PBC tries to avoid this issue by introducing a default “undefined” value. The advantage of using a default value of “undefined” is that Bluesky PBC will not overstep their boundaries and determine the preference of everyone on the network, including people who are not using Bluesky but are using other platforms on the network. The downside is that Bluesky PBC effectively makes no decision at all for the majority of people. Bluesky PBC leaves it to the organisations who use the data to determine how data can be handled if the preference is set to “undefined”. These organisations are likely to value their own interests more than the interest of people whose data they intent to process.

Bluesky PBC has three options here, that all have a downside:

  • If Bluesky PBC sets default values for how ATProto account data can be handled it reinforces its centralising role in the network.
  • If Bluesky PBC does not set a default value, no decision is made for the majority of people, and it is left to organisations whose goals do not align with those of the people whose data they process.
  • If Bluesky PBC sets User Intent not on an ATProto-account wide level, but only on an per-app basis, choices quickly become overwhelming if users must set preferences for every app.

So far I’ve only been talking about Bluesky and ATProto. But the fediverse has a long history of debates, conversations and drama on how to deal with data processing that happens outside of the network. Some high-profile cases include the blowup around Bridgy Fed considering making the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky opt-out, or the backlash against Searchtodon, which saved user’s timeline locally for searching.

These debates are around data scraping, consent, things being opt-in or opt-out. But one of the struggles that the fediverse has had is to build structural solutions. A significant portion of the fediverse does not consent to have their data handled outside of the network. A persistent problem is that this preference is not expressed in a machine-readable way. This leads to an endless cycle of new developers coming in that are not familiar with the culture who then cross lines of consent and it all blows up in drama again.

Moreover, the fediverse and ActivityPub have a significant advantage on how to deal with the dilemma of setting default values over ATProto. The fediverse is a network that is build up of many different communities connecting with each other. A variety of communities allows for diverse preferences, which can also be expressed in setting default values. And it is a shame that the fediverse is not capitalising on this advantage.

There are communities from whom discoverability is important. Just as there are communities for whom not being easily publicly discoverable is important. These preference can differ within an individual as well: people treat personal photos shared with friends differently from blog articles.

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.

The News

Reminder: next week will be FediForum, on April 1-2, and you can register here.

FediverseSharing: A Novel Dataset on Cross-Platform Interaction Dynamics between Threads and Mastodon Users is a new academic paper (currently under review and up on arXiv) that explores the interaction between Threads users and Mastodon users. It takes a dataset of 20k Threads users that have fediverse sharing enabled and compares it to 20k Mastodon users that have interacted with these Threads users. The main goal of the research is to build up this dataset and share it with the community for further research. How sharing a dataset of aggregated user interactions relates to the above essay on user preferences for being included in bulk datasets is left as an exercise to the reader.

PeerTube has done a major redesign for their v7 of the software that came out a few months ago. The organisation now shared the design and development reports that shaped the update.

IFTAS recently had to shut down most of their larger projects due to a lack of funding. One of their projects, FediCheck is now available as open source for someone else to continue with. FediCheck is a deny list management tool that allows server admins to subscribe to external deny lists.

The Lemmy developers will hold an AMA on Wednesday March 26th.

Last week, Ghost made their ActivityPub integration available in public beta for Ghost Pro subscribers. Their weekly update says that now over 250 sites already use the integration. WeDistribute has a hands on with the new features that Ghost offers.

Note: Last week I wrote about the new fediverse platform Forte, and said that the repository did not include an install guide. This is incorrect, the guide can be found here.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@micr0@wetdry.world

Altbot™ Roadmap: What's Coming in 2025

Hello Fediverse friends! I'm Micr0, the creator of Altbot™ - a Fediverse bot that helps make social media more accessible by automatically generating alt-text descriptions for images and videos for people with visual impairments.

I wanted to share my exciting development plans in the coming months. Your feedback and support have been incredible, and I'm working hard to make Altbot™ even more helpful for everyone.

Version 2.1.2 - Coming Soon!

  • More Languages: Adding language support without message translations
  • Better Reminders: Making the system more helpful and less intrusive
  • Help Documentation: Creating a GitHub wiki with resources on using Altbot™ effectively

Version 2.2 - Audio Understanding

  • Local Speech Recognition: Integrating a local model like Whisper to process speech in audio and videos
  • Enhanced Media Understanding: Providing audio transcripts to the Ovis model alongside video frames for more comprehensive alt-text

Version 2.3 - Fediverse Integration

I'm thrilled to announce my first official partnerships with Fediverse instances! I'll be developing an API with direct integrations into Fediverse software, starting with:

  • Chuckya (mastodon) integration for fuzzies.wtf and wetdry.world
  • Sharkey (misskey) integration with plasmatrap.com

These integrations will make alt-text generation seamless for users on these instances, with more partnerships planned in the future. And anyone will be able to host their own Altbot™ for their instance as well of course :)

The speed of these releases depends on several factors: my personal motivation, support from the community, and my workload. Your encouragement, feedback, and Ko-fi support all help keep this project moving forward!

What features are you most excited about? Let me know your thoughts and suggestions below!

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

My book about Mastodon and the fediverse is now available for pre-order!

global.oup.com/academic/produc

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

My book about Mastodon and the fediverse is now available for pre-order!

global.oup.com/academic/produc

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

My book about Mastodon and the fediverse is now available for pre-order!

global.oup.com/academic/produc

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Here is just one more reason why anyone that is anti-fascist and truly for free speech should be using Lemmy, Mbin and Kbin instead of Reddit:
archive.ph/8PlKn

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What features people would like to see in the Misskey client?

Let @syuilo know.

RE: misskey.io/notes/a5unbh3nu9uj0

Misskeyクライアントに欲しい機能募集中​ :blob_bongo_cat_keyboard:​
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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Here is just one more reason why anyone that is anti-fascist and truly for free speech should be using Lemmy, Mbin and Kbin instead of Reddit:
archive.ph/8PlKn

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Lu 🇦🇲

@luppano@lou.lt

Dites les artistes de Mastodon et du Fédiverse, vous pourriez m'envoyer une vidéo de vous, en portrait, expliquant en 20s comment vous avez trouvé une audience ici ? Si vous venez d'Instagram, comment ça s'est passé ?
J'essaie de faire de la propagande, ça marcherait mieux avec vous.
Je prends aussi les réponses texte.

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hoergen

@hoergen@horche.demkontinuum.de

Habe gerade gelernt, dass auf Bluesky ein "Skeet" keine Tontaube ist, sondern ein "Bluesky Tweet" .. wobei Tweet .. naja, aber lassen wir das.

Wie wäre mal ein Ideenwettbewerb für das Fediverse?
Trööt ist ja nicht wirklich international durchsetzungsfähig und auch nur auf eine Plattform gemünzt.

Irgendeine Kombination aus und Post?

Fest, Fost, Fediopst, Fedo, Verpo, Pervers, Fepo ... ?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What features people would like to see in the Misskey client?

Let @syuilo know.

RE: misskey.io/notes/a5unbh3nu9uj0

Misskeyクライアントに欲しい機能募集中​ :blob_bongo_cat_keyboard:​
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/27(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Hey everyone, i need help affording my basic necessities, im an impoverished trans girl who needs help affording basics necessities like phone bill, new glasses, food, etc.

I live in an abusive household with transphobic family who hates me and is abusive and neglectful towards me.

Please help me.

Any donations greatly appreciated.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

misc bills/expenses: 125$/150$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Valerie's Mutual Aid Alt

@d4rkness@eldritch.cafe

Hey everyone, i need help affording my basic necessities, im an impoverished trans girl who needs help affording basics necessities like phone bill, new glasses, food, etc.

I live in an abusive household with transphobic family who hates me and is abusive and neglectful towards me.

Please help me.

Any donations greatly appreciated.

current goals:

food: 75$/75$

prescription glasses: 0/250$

misc bills/expenses: 125$/150$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"Activities addressed to this special [public address] URI shall be accessible to all users, without authentication."

w3.org/TR/activitypub/#public-

The "public address" is:
w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Publ

(Yes, I am posting this for a reason.)

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@liaizon@social.wake.st

I was looking though the @wikidata listing for `fediverse` as one does and saw that somebody added a Toki Pona translation for it as "ilo Petewa" wikidata.org/wiki/Q30325419 and was curious if it was in use anywhere and came across someone giving an introduction to the in @tokipona *in VR Chat*
youtube.com/watch?v=CoAMJYVvCe

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Lu 🇦🇲's avatar
Lu 🇦🇲

@luppano@lou.lt

Dites les artistes de Mastodon et du Fédiverse, vous pourriez m'envoyer une vidéo de vous, en portrait, expliquant en 20s comment vous avez trouvé une audience ici ? Si vous venez d'Instagram, comment ça s'est passé ?
J'essaie de faire de la propagande, ça marcherait mieux avec vous.
Je prends aussi les réponses texte.

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Trist

@trusttrist@qlub.social

Ça fait quelques temps que j'entends parler de @qlub et ça a l'air d'être LÀ place pour les québécois, alors me voilà. 😀
Un autre (peut-être le dernier) déménagement d'instance . 😅

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #109

An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news.

User Intents

The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC) recently announced a proposal to add User Intents to the AT Protocol (ATProto). The proposal allows people to set account-wide preferences how their data should be handled outside the network. It gives people the ability to opt in or opt out their account from a few different things, such as bridging to other protocols or not wanting any of their data being used in generative AI datasets. The proposal is similar to how robots.txt works, meaning that it is a machine-readable format which good actors are supposed to abide by, but is not legally enforceable.

I cover both the fediverse and Bluesky (including ATProto) under Fediverse Report because these networks are deeply interconnected and influence each other. Decisions on one network, like Bluesky’s User Intents proposal, can influence how the fediverse develops and builds their own features. My goal is to help readers understand the fediverse more deeply. By observing how Bluesky’s approaches default user preferences, the fediverse can build their own systems that use its strength of having many diverse and connected communities.

The proposal by Bluesky PBC is as follows:

  • People are able to set their preferences for four different categories:
    • generative AI
    • protocol bridging
    • bulk datasets
    • public archiving and preservation
  • These preferences are account wide. They are valid not only for Bluesky, but for every app build on ATProto.
  • The default value is ‘undefined’, not opt-in or opt-out.
    • Projects which are intending to use the public data should decide for themselves whether data reuse when the intents are classified as “undefined” is acceptable or not.
  • the current proposal is set to lead the way for more granular user preferences, allowing people to specify on an app-level or post-level what their preference is.

Also, some concepts of ATProto that are relevant, which makes the protocol different from ActivityPub:

  • On ATProto, a user has only 1 account, and can use that account to log into any service. This is in contrast with ActivityPub, where you need a new account for every service.
  • Data on ATProto is public by default, and designed to be accessible. Everyone has full and free access to the data of the entire network.

One thing about user preference settings in social apps is that they are a bit of red herring. The majority of people never change the default settings. Giving people choice is a good thing, but it is impossible force people to choose: the majority of people will just not choose anything. This makes it so that the default value for any preference is hugely important, as it is the de-facto value that the majority of people will experience.

Bluesky PBC tries to avoid this issue by introducing a default “undefined” value. The advantage of using a default value of “undefined” is that Bluesky PBC will not overstep their boundaries and determine the preference of everyone on the network, including people who are not using Bluesky but are using other platforms on the network. The downside is that Bluesky PBC effectively makes no decision at all for the majority of people. Bluesky PBC leaves it to the organisations who use the data to determine how data can be handled if the preference is set to “undefined”. These organisations are likely to value their own interests more than the interest of people whose data they intent to process.

Bluesky PBC has three options here, that all have a downside:

  • If Bluesky PBC sets default values for how ATProto account data can be handled it reinforces its centralising role in the network.
  • If Bluesky PBC does not set a default value, no decision is made for the majority of people, and it is left to organisations whose goals do not align with those of the people whose data they process.
  • If Bluesky PBC sets User Intent not on an ATProto-account wide level, but only on an per-app basis, choices quickly become overwhelming if users must set preferences for every app.

So far I’ve only been talking about Bluesky and ATProto. But the fediverse has a long history of debates, conversations and drama on how to deal with data processing that happens outside of the network. Some high-profile cases include the blowup around Bridgy Fed considering making the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky opt-out, or the backlash against Searchtodon, which saved user’s timeline locally for searching.

These debates are around data scraping, consent, things being opt-in or opt-out. But one of the struggles that the fediverse has had is to build structural solutions. A significant portion of the fediverse does not consent to have their data handled outside of the network. A persistent problem is that this preference is not expressed in a machine-readable way. This leads to an endless cycle of new developers coming in that are not familiar with the culture who then cross lines of consent and it all blows up in drama again.

Moreover, the fediverse and ActivityPub have a significant advantage on how to deal with the dilemma of setting default values over ATProto. The fediverse is a network that is build up of many different communities connecting with each other. A variety of communities allows for diverse preferences, which can also be expressed in setting default values. And it is a shame that the fediverse is not capitalising on this advantage.

There are communities from whom discoverability is important. Just as there are communities for whom not being easily publicly discoverable is important. These preference can differ within an individual as well: people treat personal photos shared with friends differently from blog articles.

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.

The News

Reminder: next week will be FediForum, on April 1-2, and you can register here.

FediverseSharing: A Novel Dataset on Cross-Platform Interaction Dynamics between Threads and Mastodon Users is a new academic paper (currently under review and up on arXiv) that explores the interaction between Threads users and Mastodon users. It takes a dataset of 20k Threads users that have fediverse sharing enabled and compares it to 20k Mastodon users that have interacted with these Threads users. The main goal of the research is to build up this dataset and share it with the community for further research. How sharing a dataset of aggregated user interactions relates to the above essay on user preferences for being included in bulk datasets is left as an exercise to the reader.

PeerTube has done a major redesign for their v7 of the software that came out a few months ago. The organisation now shared the design and development reports that shaped the update.

IFTAS recently had to shut down most of their larger projects due to a lack of funding. One of their projects, FediCheck is now available as open source for someone else to continue with. FediCheck is a deny list management tool that allows server admins to subscribe to external deny lists.

The Lemmy developers will hold an AMA on Wednesday March 26th.

Last week, Ghost made their ActivityPub integration available in public beta for Ghost Pro subscribers. Their weekly update says that now over 250 sites already use the integration. WeDistribute has a hands on with the new features that Ghost offers.

Note: Last week I wrote about the new fediverse platform Forte, and said that the repository did not include an install guide. This is incorrect, the guide can be found here.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I’ve asked about this in the past, but I think that might’ve been on a different instance, or maybe it’s just too far back in history for me to easily find.

There are a number of small businesses on the #Fediverse. Some of this is people doing art commissions, multimedia productions, or other kinds of paid trade work. There are also some dedicated hosting services and tools, and maybe there are other things my brain just isn’t thinking about right now.

I am thinking of building a directory of homegrown Fediverse businesses as part of Fedizen.net. I have about 5 or 6 entries, but I feel like there’s a lot more out there. If you own a service or want to promote one, let me know!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) that I have been working on organizing.

As I mentioned before, we have a room chosen, and asked to use it on Friday August 1st & Saturday August 2nd.

I am waiting for them to send me the contract.

After I receive the contract, I will pay them a deposit to reserve the room.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114099

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Trist

@trusttrist@qlub.social

Ça fait quelques temps que j'entends parler de @qlub et ça a l'air d'être LÀ place pour les québécois, alors me voilà. 😀
Un autre (peut-être le dernier) déménagement d'instance . 😅

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I’ve asked about this in the past, but I think that might’ve been on a different instance, or maybe it’s just too far back in history for me to easily find.

There are a number of small businesses on the #Fediverse. Some of this is people doing art commissions, multimedia productions, or other kinds of paid trade work. There are also some dedicated hosting services and tools, and maybe there are other things my brain just isn’t thinking about right now.

I am thinking of building a directory of homegrown Fediverse businesses as part of Fedizen.net. I have about 5 or 6 entries, but I feel like there’s a lot more out there. If you own a service or want to promote one, let me know!

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

Spring has reached the open social web 🌸 🐑

With a wave of momentum and publicity hitting the open social web, now is the time for us to really put our eggs in one basket (pun intended) and get serious about working together to grow better social media.

See my thoughts on my latest blog post here: forbetter.ghost.io/spring-on-t

Thanks to the brains at Ghost, you can now follow my blog directly from the Fediverse 👉 @index

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

Spring has reached the open social web 🌸 🐑

With a wave of momentum and publicity hitting the open social web, now is the time for us to really put our eggs in one basket (pun intended) and get serious about working together to grow better social media.

See my thoughts on my latest blog post here: forbetter.ghost.io/spring-on-t

Thanks to the brains at Ghost, you can now follow my blog directly from the Fediverse 👉 @index

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

#Episode 7 of #FiresideFedi is now #live on #Peertube and #Castopod . Thanks once again to @andypiper with #Mastodon for talking with me.

#VOD https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/7tjwufG5eSsAtmBPVdPiR9

#Fedicast https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/andy-piper-mastodon

#podcast #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fediverse #fedi #growTheFediverse #FsF #foss #openSource #socialMedia #socialBackInSocialMedia #freeInternet #openInternet

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alster

@alsternerd@social.alster.space

Statt vielleicht ständig neue Serverprojekte für verschiedene Fediversedienste zu bauen wäre es vielleicht einfacher Clients zu machen, die einfach jeweils nen anderen Schwerpunkt haben?

Und bei Servern vielleicht lieber zwischen Multimedia und Kurznachrichtendienst/Statusnachrichten unterscheiden?
erstere brauchen mehr Bumms und Medienwandler, letzter nicht unbedingt.

#Fediverse #Meta #Mastodon #Pleroma #PixelFed #GoToSocial #PeerTube
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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Oleksii

@Oleksii@social.linux.pizza

Hey @FediTips any ideas what is fedi alternative for ?

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Maho Pacheco

@maho@mstdn.mx

¿Badges en el Fediverse? ¡Así es, ya se está cocinando! Adivina qué, tengo un prototipo funcionando para emitir badges con ActivityPub.

Está un poco hecho un desmadre, pero necesito ayuda para hacerlo increíble.

Échale un ojo, dime qué opinas y ¡vamos a crear algo chido juntos!

youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0egwtbRg

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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Visions in Motion - explore the layers of the soul

Find here: rafaelsalazar.com/featured/vis

Abstract painting of a stylized female face with geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and intricate linework, evoking emotion and depth by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
ALT text detailsAbstract painting of a stylized female face with geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and intricate linework, evoking emotion and depth by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Visions in Motion - explore the layers of the soul

Find here: rafaelsalazar.com/featured/vis

Abstract painting of a stylized female face with geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and intricate linework, evoking emotion and depth by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
ALT text detailsAbstract painting of a stylized female face with geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and intricate linework, evoking emotion and depth by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

I think there is a need for a "dumb" document format.

HTML is no longer that.

Markdown probably isn't it.

No one really uses enriched-text (IETF RFC 1896).

(I prefer wiki like formats, for various reasons, but —)

I don't think there is an obvious choice for a "dumb" document format, right now.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I think HTML being the default content type for ActivityPub / ActivityStreams is unfortunate in some ways.

HTML was originally a "dumb" document format. But, it is now a "smart" application format — with privacy & security concerns.

mastodon.social/@reiver/108237

You should NOT just take whatever HTML is in the 'content', and put it in the web-browser to view it.

You have to sanitize it. Or, render (unsafe) HTML to (safe) HTML.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/26(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

#Episode 7 of #FiresideFedi is now #live on #Peertube and #Castopod . Thanks once again to @andypiper with #Mastodon for talking with me.

#VOD https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/7tjwufG5eSsAtmBPVdPiR9

#Fedicast https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/andy-piper-mastodon

#podcast #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fediverse #fedi #growTheFediverse #FsF #foss #openSource #socialMedia #socialBackInSocialMedia #freeInternet #openInternet

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Maho Pacheco

@maho@mstdn.mx

¿Badges en el Fediverse? ¡Así es, ya se está cocinando! Adivina qué, tengo un prototipo funcionando para emitir badges con ActivityPub.

Está un poco hecho un desmadre, pero necesito ayuda para hacerlo increíble.

Échale un ojo, dime qué opinas y ¡vamos a crear algo chido juntos!

youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0egwtbRg

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Lemmy.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Pixelfed.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Misskey.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Friendica.

If you have only been on Mastodon, then you may be unaware of these other cultures.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Previews in ActivityPub / ActivityStreams is what should bind the disparate software and user-experiences on the Fediverse.

Not the ActivityStreams 'Note'.

...

Previews using 'icon', 'image', 'name', 'summary', etc.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

Fireside Fedi's avatar
Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

#Episode 7 of #FiresideFedi is now #live on #Peertube and #Castopod . Thanks once again to @andypiper with #Mastodon for talking with me.

#VOD https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/7tjwufG5eSsAtmBPVdPiR9

#Fedicast https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/andy-piper-mastodon

#podcast #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fediverse #fedi #growTheFediverse #FsF #foss #openSource #socialMedia #socialBackInSocialMedia #freeInternet #openInternet

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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scy

@scy@chaos.social

Oh, great. had a broken implementation of "follower-only" posts, _and_ fucked up the disclosure / bugfix release process.

fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

Summary of the bug: If you have a protected account (on Pixelfed, Mastodon, GTS, whatever) and a Pixelfed user followed you and got approved by you, _all_ users on that instance were now able to see your followers-only posts, not just the one you approved.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Lemmy.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Pixelfed.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Misskey.

The mass culture on Mastodon is not the same as the mass culture on Friendica.

If you have only been on Mastodon, then you may be unaware of these other cultures.

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Joaquim Homrighausen

@joho@mastodon.online

@GossiTheDog "Mastodon" really needs to get cracking on full data portability, IMHO.

It's a shame this hasn't been pushed higher up on the list of things to do.

I think many people have invested quite a bit of time and effort into their posts and profiles, and moving all that data, or somehow managing a switch-over doesn't seem to be that simple, if at all possible.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report 109

This week, an essay about 's proposal for setting user preferences on their accounts. This allows people to indicate how they want their data to be handled off-protocol. I wrote about how the can improve on this, using its strengths of many different communities, each with its own culture and values.

Also:
- Next week is the digital conference @fediforum
- A research dataset to compare Threads and Mastodon users

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
ALT text detailsThe fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open. The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
fiona 🆕's avatar
fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report 109

This week, an essay about 's proposal for setting user preferences on their accounts. This allows people to indicate how they want their data to be handled off-protocol. I wrote about how the can improve on this, using its strengths of many different communities, each with its own culture and values.

Also:
- Next week is the digital conference @fediforum
- A research dataset to compare Threads and Mastodon users

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
ALT text detailsThe fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open. The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

If anyone knows of any audio engineers and or podcast editors please send them our direction. #fediverse #fedi #askfedi #askfediverse #podcasts #audio

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

If anyone knows of any audio engineers and or podcast editors please send them our direction. #fediverse #fedi #askfedi #askfediverse #podcasts #audio

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

If anyone knows of any audio engineers and or podcast editors please send them our direction. #fediverse #fedi #askfedi #askfediverse #podcasts #audio

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

fiona 🆕's avatar
fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report 109

This week, an essay about 's proposal for setting user preferences on their accounts. This allows people to indicate how they want their data to be handled off-protocol. I wrote about how the can improve on this, using its strengths of many different communities, each with its own culture and values.

Also:
- Next week is the digital conference @fediforum
- A research dataset to compare Threads and Mastodon users

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
ALT text detailsThe fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open. The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #109

An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news.

User Intents

The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC) recently announced a proposal to add User Intents to the AT Protocol (ATProto). The proposal allows people to set account-wide preferences how their data should be handled outside the network. It gives people the ability to opt in or opt out their account from a few different things, such as bridging to other protocols or not wanting any of their data being used in generative AI datasets. The proposal is similar to how robots.txt works, meaning that it is a machine-readable format which good actors are supposed to abide by, but is not legally enforceable.

I cover both the fediverse and Bluesky (including ATProto) under Fediverse Report because these networks are deeply interconnected and influence each other. Decisions on one network, like Bluesky’s User Intents proposal, can influence how the fediverse develops and builds their own features. My goal is to help readers understand the fediverse more deeply. By observing how Bluesky’s approaches default user preferences, the fediverse can build their own systems that use its strength of having many diverse and connected communities.

The proposal by Bluesky PBC is as follows:

  • People are able to set their preferences for four different categories:
    • generative AI
    • protocol bridging
    • bulk datasets
    • public archiving and preservation
  • These preferences are account wide. They are valid not only for Bluesky, but for every app build on ATProto.
  • The default value is ‘undefined’, not opt-in or opt-out.
    • Projects which are intending to use the public data should decide for themselves whether data reuse when the intents are classified as “undefined” is acceptable or not.
  • the current proposal is set to lead the way for more granular user preferences, allowing people to specify on an app-level or post-level what their preference is.

Also, some concepts of ATProto that are relevant, which makes the protocol different from ActivityPub:

  • On ATProto, a user has only 1 account, and can use that account to log into any service. This is in contrast with ActivityPub, where you need a new account for every service.
  • Data on ATProto is public by default, and designed to be accessible. Everyone has full and free access to the data of the entire network.

One thing about user preference settings in social apps is that they are a bit of red herring. The majority of people never change the default settings. Giving people choice is a good thing, but it is impossible force people to choose: the majority of people will just not choose anything. This makes it so that the default value for any preference is hugely important, as it is the de-facto value that the majority of people will experience.

Bluesky PBC tries to avoid this issue by introducing a default “undefined” value. The advantage of using a default value of “undefined” is that Bluesky PBC will not overstep their boundaries and determine the preference of everyone on the network, including people who are not using Bluesky but are using other platforms on the network. The downside is that Bluesky PBC effectively makes no decision at all for the majority of people. Bluesky PBC leaves it to the organisations who use the data to determine how data can be handled if the preference is set to “undefined”. These organisations are likely to value their own interests more than the interest of people whose data they intent to process.

Bluesky PBC has three options here, that all have a downside:

  • If Bluesky PBC sets default values for how ATProto account data can be handled it reinforces its centralising role in the network.
  • If Bluesky PBC does not set a default value, no decision is made for the majority of people, and it is left to organisations whose goals do not align with those of the people whose data they process.
  • If Bluesky PBC sets User Intent not on an ATProto-account wide level, but only on an per-app basis, choices quickly become overwhelming if users must set preferences for every app.

So far I’ve only been talking about Bluesky and ATProto. But the fediverse has a long history of debates, conversations and drama on how to deal with data processing that happens outside of the network. Some high-profile cases include the blowup around Bridgy Fed considering making the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky opt-out, or the backlash against Searchtodon, which saved user’s timeline locally for searching.

These debates are around data scraping, consent, things being opt-in or opt-out. But one of the struggles that the fediverse has had is to build structural solutions. A significant portion of the fediverse does not consent to have their data handled outside of the network. A persistent problem is that this preference is not expressed in a machine-readable way. This leads to an endless cycle of new developers coming in that are not familiar with the culture who then cross lines of consent and it all blows up in drama again.

Moreover, the fediverse and ActivityPub have a significant advantage on how to deal with the dilemma of setting default values over ATProto. The fediverse is a network that is build up of many different communities connecting with each other. A variety of communities allows for diverse preferences, which can also be expressed in setting default values. And it is a shame that the fediverse is not capitalising on this advantage.

There are communities from whom discoverability is important. Just as there are communities for whom not being easily publicly discoverable is important. These preference can differ within an individual as well: people treat personal photos shared with friends differently from blog articles.

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.

The News

Reminder: next week will be FediForum, on April 1-2, and you can register here.

FediverseSharing: A Novel Dataset on Cross-Platform Interaction Dynamics between Threads and Mastodon Users is a new academic paper (currently under review and up on arXiv) that explores the interaction between Threads users and Mastodon users. It takes a dataset of 20k Threads users that have fediverse sharing enabled and compares it to 20k Mastodon users that have interacted with these Threads users. The main goal of the research is to build up this dataset and share it with the community for further research. How sharing a dataset of aggregated user interactions relates to the above essay on user preferences for being included in bulk datasets is left as an exercise to the reader.

PeerTube has done a major redesign for their v7 of the software that came out a few months ago. The organisation now shared the design and development reports that shaped the update.

IFTAS recently had to shut down most of their larger projects due to a lack of funding. One of their projects, FediCheck is now available as open source for someone else to continue with. FediCheck is a deny list management tool that allows server admins to subscribe to external deny lists.

The Lemmy developers will hold an AMA on Wednesday March 26th.

Last week, Ghost made their ActivityPub integration available in public beta for Ghost Pro subscribers. Their weekly update says that now over 250 sites already use the integration. WeDistribute has a hands on with the new features that Ghost offers.

Note: Last week I wrote about the new fediverse platform Forte, and said that the repository did not include an install guide. This is incorrect, the guide can be found here.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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New: Fediverse Report 109

This week, an essay about 's proposal for setting user preferences on their accounts. This allows people to indicate how they want their data to be handled off-protocol. I wrote about how the can improve on this, using its strengths of many different communities, each with its own culture and values.

Also:
- Next week is the digital conference @fediforum
- A research dataset to compare Threads and Mastodon users

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
ALT text detailsThe fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open. The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report 109

This week, an essay about 's proposal for setting user preferences on their accounts. This allows people to indicate how they want their data to be handled off-protocol. I wrote about how the can improve on this, using its strengths of many different communities, each with its own culture and values.

Also:
- Next week is the digital conference @fediforum
- A research dataset to compare Threads and Mastodon users

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
ALT text detailsThe fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open. The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #109

An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news.

User Intents

The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC) recently announced a proposal to add User Intents to the AT Protocol (ATProto). The proposal allows people to set account-wide preferences how their data should be handled outside the network. It gives people the ability to opt in or opt out their account from a few different things, such as bridging to other protocols or not wanting any of their data being used in generative AI datasets. The proposal is similar to how robots.txt works, meaning that it is a machine-readable format which good actors are supposed to abide by, but is not legally enforceable.

I cover both the fediverse and Bluesky (including ATProto) under Fediverse Report because these networks are deeply interconnected and influence each other. Decisions on one network, like Bluesky’s User Intents proposal, can influence how the fediverse develops and builds their own features. My goal is to help readers understand the fediverse more deeply. By observing how Bluesky’s approaches default user preferences, the fediverse can build their own systems that use its strength of having many diverse and connected communities.

The proposal by Bluesky PBC is as follows:

  • People are able to set their preferences for four different categories:
    • generative AI
    • protocol bridging
    • bulk datasets
    • public archiving and preservation
  • These preferences are account wide. They are valid not only for Bluesky, but for every app build on ATProto.
  • The default value is ‘undefined’, not opt-in or opt-out.
    • Projects which are intending to use the public data should decide for themselves whether data reuse when the intents are classified as “undefined” is acceptable or not.
  • the current proposal is set to lead the way for more granular user preferences, allowing people to specify on an app-level or post-level what their preference is.

Also, some concepts of ATProto that are relevant, which makes the protocol different from ActivityPub:

  • On ATProto, a user has only 1 account, and can use that account to log into any service. This is in contrast with ActivityPub, where you need a new account for every service.
  • Data on ATProto is public by default, and designed to be accessible. Everyone has full and free access to the data of the entire network.

One thing about user preference settings in social apps is that they are a bit of red herring. The majority of people never change the default settings. Giving people choice is a good thing, but it is impossible force people to choose: the majority of people will just not choose anything. This makes it so that the default value for any preference is hugely important, as it is the de-facto value that the majority of people will experience.

Bluesky PBC tries to avoid this issue by introducing a default “undefined” value. The advantage of using a default value of “undefined” is that Bluesky PBC will not overstep their boundaries and determine the preference of everyone on the network, including people who are not using Bluesky but are using other platforms on the network. The downside is that Bluesky PBC effectively makes no decision at all for the majority of people. Bluesky PBC leaves it to the organisations who use the data to determine how data can be handled if the preference is set to “undefined”. These organisations are likely to value their own interests more than the interest of people whose data they intent to process.

Bluesky PBC has three options here, that all have a downside:

  • If Bluesky PBC sets default values for how ATProto account data can be handled it reinforces its centralising role in the network.
  • If Bluesky PBC does not set a default value, no decision is made for the majority of people, and it is left to organisations whose goals do not align with those of the people whose data they process.
  • If Bluesky PBC sets User Intent not on an ATProto-account wide level, but only on an per-app basis, choices quickly become overwhelming if users must set preferences for every app.

So far I’ve only been talking about Bluesky and ATProto. But the fediverse has a long history of debates, conversations and drama on how to deal with data processing that happens outside of the network. Some high-profile cases include the blowup around Bridgy Fed considering making the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky opt-out, or the backlash against Searchtodon, which saved user’s timeline locally for searching.

These debates are around data scraping, consent, things being opt-in or opt-out. But one of the struggles that the fediverse has had is to build structural solutions. A significant portion of the fediverse does not consent to have their data handled outside of the network. A persistent problem is that this preference is not expressed in a machine-readable way. This leads to an endless cycle of new developers coming in that are not familiar with the culture who then cross lines of consent and it all blows up in drama again.

Moreover, the fediverse and ActivityPub have a significant advantage on how to deal with the dilemma of setting default values over ATProto. The fediverse is a network that is build up of many different communities connecting with each other. A variety of communities allows for diverse preferences, which can also be expressed in setting default values. And it is a shame that the fediverse is not capitalising on this advantage.

There are communities from whom discoverability is important. Just as there are communities for whom not being easily publicly discoverable is important. These preference can differ within an individual as well: people treat personal photos shared with friends differently from blog articles.

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.

The News

Reminder: next week will be FediForum, on April 1-2, and you can register here.

FediverseSharing: A Novel Dataset on Cross-Platform Interaction Dynamics between Threads and Mastodon Users is a new academic paper (currently under review and up on arXiv) that explores the interaction between Threads users and Mastodon users. It takes a dataset of 20k Threads users that have fediverse sharing enabled and compares it to 20k Mastodon users that have interacted with these Threads users. The main goal of the research is to build up this dataset and share it with the community for further research. How sharing a dataset of aggregated user interactions relates to the above essay on user preferences for being included in bulk datasets is left as an exercise to the reader.

PeerTube has done a major redesign for their v7 of the software that came out a few months ago. The organisation now shared the design and development reports that shaped the update.

IFTAS recently had to shut down most of their larger projects due to a lack of funding. One of their projects, FediCheck is now available as open source for someone else to continue with. FediCheck is a deny list management tool that allows server admins to subscribe to external deny lists.

The Lemmy developers will hold an AMA on Wednesday March 26th.

Last week, Ghost made their ActivityPub integration available in public beta for Ghost Pro subscribers. Their weekly update says that now over 250 sites already use the integration. WeDistribute has a hands on with the new features that Ghost offers.

Note: Last week I wrote about the new fediverse platform Forte, and said that the repository did not include an install guide. This is incorrect, the guide can be found here.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #109

An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news.

User Intents

The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC) recently announced a proposal to add User Intents to the AT Protocol (ATProto). The proposal allows people to set account-wide preferences how their data should be handled outside the network. It gives people the ability to opt in or opt out their account from a few different things, such as bridging to other protocols or not wanting any of their data being used in generative AI datasets. The proposal is similar to how robots.txt works, meaning that it is a machine-readable format which good actors are supposed to abide by, but is not legally enforceable.

I cover both the fediverse and Bluesky (including ATProto) under Fediverse Report because these networks are deeply interconnected and influence each other. Decisions on one network, like Bluesky’s User Intents proposal, can influence how the fediverse develops and builds their own features. My goal is to help readers understand the fediverse more deeply. By observing how Bluesky’s approaches default user preferences, the fediverse can build their own systems that use its strength of having many diverse and connected communities.

The proposal by Bluesky PBC is as follows:

  • People are able to set their preferences for four different categories:
    • generative AI
    • protocol bridging
    • bulk datasets
    • public archiving and preservation
  • These preferences are account wide. They are valid not only for Bluesky, but for every app build on ATProto.
  • The default value is ‘undefined’, not opt-in or opt-out.
    • Projects which are intending to use the public data should decide for themselves whether data reuse when the intents are classified as “undefined” is acceptable or not.
  • the current proposal is set to lead the way for more granular user preferences, allowing people to specify on an app-level or post-level what their preference is.

Also, some concepts of ATProto that are relevant, which makes the protocol different from ActivityPub:

  • On ATProto, a user has only 1 account, and can use that account to log into any service. This is in contrast with ActivityPub, where you need a new account for every service.
  • Data on ATProto is public by default, and designed to be accessible. Everyone has full and free access to the data of the entire network.

One thing about user preference settings in social apps is that they are a bit of red herring. The majority of people never change the default settings. Giving people choice is a good thing, but it is impossible force people to choose: the majority of people will just not choose anything. This makes it so that the default value for any preference is hugely important, as it is the de-facto value that the majority of people will experience.

Bluesky PBC tries to avoid this issue by introducing a default “undefined” value. The advantage of using a default value of “undefined” is that Bluesky PBC will not overstep their boundaries and determine the preference of everyone on the network, including people who are not using Bluesky but are using other platforms on the network. The downside is that Bluesky PBC effectively makes no decision at all for the majority of people. Bluesky PBC leaves it to the organisations who use the data to determine how data can be handled if the preference is set to “undefined”. These organisations are likely to value their own interests more than the interest of people whose data they intent to process.

Bluesky PBC has three options here, that all have a downside:

  • If Bluesky PBC sets default values for how ATProto account data can be handled it reinforces its centralising role in the network.
  • If Bluesky PBC does not set a default value, no decision is made for the majority of people, and it is left to organisations whose goals do not align with those of the people whose data they process.
  • If Bluesky PBC sets User Intent not on an ATProto-account wide level, but only on an per-app basis, choices quickly become overwhelming if users must set preferences for every app.

So far I’ve only been talking about Bluesky and ATProto. But the fediverse has a long history of debates, conversations and drama on how to deal with data processing that happens outside of the network. Some high-profile cases include the blowup around Bridgy Fed considering making the bridge between the fediverse and Bluesky opt-out, or the backlash against Searchtodon, which saved user’s timeline locally for searching.

These debates are around data scraping, consent, things being opt-in or opt-out. But one of the struggles that the fediverse has had is to build structural solutions. A significant portion of the fediverse does not consent to have their data handled outside of the network. A persistent problem is that this preference is not expressed in a machine-readable way. This leads to an endless cycle of new developers coming in that are not familiar with the culture who then cross lines of consent and it all blows up in drama again.

Moreover, the fediverse and ActivityPub have a significant advantage on how to deal with the dilemma of setting default values over ATProto. The fediverse is a network that is build up of many different communities connecting with each other. A variety of communities allows for diverse preferences, which can also be expressed in setting default values. And it is a shame that the fediverse is not capitalising on this advantage.

There are communities from whom discoverability is important. Just as there are communities for whom not being easily publicly discoverable is important. These preference can differ within an individual as well: people treat personal photos shared with friends differently from blog articles.

The fediverse can sidestep the question of default account values because people have many accounts on the fediverse, for different use cases. This gives the option to set a different default value for different services. A Pixelfed platform for close friends should set stricter default data-handling preferences. A Mastodon server for blogging platform Medium that has the goal of giving more visibility and reach to its writers could consider setting default values to be more open.

The power of the fediverse is in that there does not have to be a single default at all. Instead, communities and servers should be able to set default values for themselves. This can help shape the tone of the community, and makes it clear what the identity of a community is about. What’s even more powerful is that this only concerns the default value, giving people the ability to set their preferences as they desire. The state of the open social web is such that there are now two protocols in competition with each other. That gives the ability for the fediverse to take ideas from other networks, and improve on them in a way that plays up to the unique strengths that the fediverse has.

The News

Reminder: next week will be FediForum, on April 1-2, and you can register here.

FediverseSharing: A Novel Dataset on Cross-Platform Interaction Dynamics between Threads and Mastodon Users is a new academic paper (currently under review and up on arXiv) that explores the interaction between Threads users and Mastodon users. It takes a dataset of 20k Threads users that have fediverse sharing enabled and compares it to 20k Mastodon users that have interacted with these Threads users. The main goal of the research is to build up this dataset and share it with the community for further research. How sharing a dataset of aggregated user interactions relates to the above essay on user preferences for being included in bulk datasets is left as an exercise to the reader.

PeerTube has done a major redesign for their v7 of the software that came out a few months ago. The organisation now shared the design and development reports that shaped the update.

IFTAS recently had to shut down most of their larger projects due to a lack of funding. One of their projects, FediCheck is now available as open source for someone else to continue with. FediCheck is a deny list management tool that allows server admins to subscribe to external deny lists.

The Lemmy developers will hold an AMA on Wednesday March 26th.

Last week, Ghost made their ActivityPub integration available in public beta for Ghost Pro subscribers. Their weekly update says that now over 250 sites already use the integration. WeDistribute has a hands on with the new features that Ghost offers.

Note: Last week I wrote about the new fediverse platform Forte, and said that the repository did not include an install guide. This is incorrect, the guide can be found here.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Today I got an email notification from informing me that my stock photo just hit the 1,000 downloads milestone. But when I clicked on its link I saw that the number is actually closer to 2k downloads - yay 🥳

🔗: unsplash.com/photos/a-person-h

Long live the Fediverse - and yes I plan to create more stock photos! ❤️

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

Linux Is Best's avatar
Linux Is Best

@Linux@mk.absturztau.be

A reminder, the Fediverse cost money.

Yes, it is free for YOU to use, but your local administrator pays for domain registration, web hosting, storage space, CDN, and of course, bandwidth.

The busier and more active your Fedi site, the most it cost.

If you are able, consider reaching out to your admin, and asking how you can help. Even small contributions add up and make a difference.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I can barely keep up with work, family, fediverse open-source projects, please check with someone else.

(USPol joke, I don't even have Signal)

-lifebalance -source

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I can barely keep up with work, family, fediverse open-source projects, please check with someone else.

(USPol joke, I don't even have Signal)

-lifebalance -source

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fiona 🆕

@fionafokus@mystical.garden · Reply to fiona 🆕's post

Pixelfed before v0.12.5 has a vulnerability where it could leak your private posts, regardless of whether you are a Pixelfed user or not.
Admins should update ASAP.

When following someone from a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do that. This enables features like locked accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers. If a legitimate user from a Pixelfed instance follows you on your locked account, anyone on that Pixelfed instance can read your private posts.

I wrote a blog post about how I found the vulnerability, how disclosure coordination went and general ramblings about Fediverse safety:
fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed

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wossi

@wossi@dju.social

Das Fediverse: Soziale Netzwerke ohne Abhängigkeit von kommerziellen Social-Media-Monopolen

Unter dem Motto „Take back control of your social life“ wurde am 1. Februar 2025 der ausgerufen. Ziel der Aktion war und ist es, auf Alternativen zu den großen kommerziellen Social-Media-Plattformen aufmerksam zu machen.

@caos erklärt in einem Gastbeitrag für blickfeld das und seine vielen Möglichkeiten: blickfeld-wuppertal.de/service

Vielen Dank für den tollen Beitrag!

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wossi

@wossi@dju.social

Das Fediverse: Soziale Netzwerke ohne Abhängigkeit von kommerziellen Social-Media-Monopolen

Unter dem Motto „Take back control of your social life“ wurde am 1. Februar 2025 der ausgerufen. Ziel der Aktion war und ist es, auf Alternativen zu den großen kommerziellen Social-Media-Plattformen aufmerksam zu machen.

@caos erklärt in einem Gastbeitrag für blickfeld das und seine vielen Möglichkeiten: blickfeld-wuppertal.de/service

Vielen Dank für den tollen Beitrag!

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m0bi ⁂

@m0bi@mastodon.com.pl

🚀 Znikali wam obserwujący z dużych instancji -a? Bez ich jakiegokolwiek udziału, bez celowego unfollow?

No to już wiadomo, jaki błąd to powodował:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

Łatka wpadła 40 minut temu do repo i będzie backportowana na starsze wersje masto.

W skrócie:
Mastodon implementuje specyfikację FEP-8fcf (synchronizacja kolekcji obserwujących na różnych serwerach), ale oczekuje, że wszyscy obserwujący będą w jednej kolekcji na jednej stronie odpowiedzi. Gdy odpowiedź, czyli obserwujący, byli podzieleni na wiele stron, mastodon pobierał tylko pierwszą stronę odpowiedzi i nieprawidłowo usuwał wszystkich obserwujących z kolejnych stron!

Dzięki @hongminhee za informację 👍

Najprawdopodobniej błąd nie dotyczy synchronizacji mastodon <-> mastodon tylko z innymi serwerami, implementującymi paginację kolekcji. I raczej dotyczy większych list obserwujących.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I am sad at what is now happening to the 23andMe company — that it has filed for bankruptcy, and is being sold.

23andMe holds an important place in the history Genealogy — and in particular Genetic Genealogy.

Although 23andMe had many applications, Genetic Genealogy was by far the most popular usage of it.

I.e., using genetics to understand ones family history.

...

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe update:

I am working on pushing out an MVP for GreatApe.

The GreatApe MVP will act as an add-on to other Fediverse (and DeSo other) software.

...

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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Chris Fletch :pentagram:

@HailsandAles@metalhead.club

Hey some advice please. If someone was to start a account for a tv/cartoon related that they were starting for a bit of fun, what would be a good instance for that?

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

I just discovered why some of my followers from larger instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with and other -based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on !

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Today I got an email notification from informing me that my stock photo just hit the 1,000 downloads milestone. But when I clicked on its link I saw that the number is actually closer to 2k downloads - yay 🥳

🔗: unsplash.com/photos/a-person-h

Long live the Fediverse - and yes I plan to create more stock photos! ❤️

A screenshot from an email from Unsplash that reads: “1,000 downloads and counting”
ALT text detailsA screenshot from an email from Unsplash that reads: “1,000 downloads and counting”
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

This (in the screenshot) is an example of @atomicpoet and I ( @reiver ) using an earlier version of GreatApe back in October 2023.

You don't see it in this screenshot, but —we can also invite people watching in the audience to join the (video) conversation.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Today I got an email notification from informing me that my stock photo just hit the 1,000 downloads milestone. But when I clicked on its link I saw that the number is actually closer to 2k downloads - yay 🥳

🔗: unsplash.com/photos/a-person-h

Long live the Fediverse - and yes I plan to create more stock photos! ❤️

A screenshot from an email from Unsplash that reads: “1,000 downloads and counting”
ALT text detailsA screenshot from an email from Unsplash that reads: “1,000 downloads and counting”
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

GreatApe would also post again to your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, PeerTube, or whatever account, maybe 10 minutes before your scheduled GreatApe conversation starts.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

Then you would schedule your GreatApe conversation.

Which could be "now", or some time in the future.

GreatApe would then post to your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, PeerTube, or whatever account — telling your followers about the upcoming GreatApe conversation.

This post would include the URL to watch, listen to, and join the upcoming GreatApe conversation.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

You would first sign into GreatApe using your Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, PeerTube, etc account.

(I.e., no need to create a separate GreatApe account.)

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

GreatApe update:

I am working on pushing out an MVP for GreatApe.

The GreatApe MVP will act as an add-on to other Fediverse (and DeSo other) software.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

9/

This is the main Ancestry console for 23andMe.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

8/

23andMe also had various "medical reports", that tell you if you might be at risk for some type of condition.

AFAIK, most of them were based on GWAS. So, not necessarily causative.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

7/

23andMe also displays your family-tree at you.23andme.com/family/tree/

But, I don't think their's is the nicest visualization for that. So, won't screenshot it.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

6/

This is from you.23andme.com/family/relativ page.

It shows you a list of people who you seem to have a DNA match with, and might be related to.

Although, it can make mistakes. Including about how you are related to the person.

The idea is, you would connect to these people, discuss how you might be related, maybe compare your DNA more closely

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

5/

This is of the you.23andme.com/tools/relative page.

This shows a map. On the map is the locations of where the people you are connected to and related to live. Although it only shows people who shared where they live. If they didn't share that information, then they don't show up on the map.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

23andMe, archivist screenshots

4/

To preserve what 23andMe was like, since it is not clear if it will continue to exist long-term, I am posting some screenshots of it.

This is of the you.23andme.com/ page.

This is the console screen you see after you sign-in.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I have long thought that an open-source Genealogical social-network (including a Genetic Genealogy components) would benefit the Genealogy and Genetic Genealogy communities.

It would be straightforward to create it as Fediverse / OpenSocial software — using the same ActivityPub, ActivityStreams, NodeInfo, WebFinger, etc technology that the rest of the Fediverse uses.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

23andMe is (also) a social-network.

A social-network that includes both living and deceased people.

Some of this is expressed in the form of a family-tree. But it goes beyond that, as living people can (and do) communicate with each other, too.

And, there is a recommendation system of who to connect, based on if you are potentially related to each other or not.

...

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I am sad at what is now happening to the 23andMe company — that it has filed for bankruptcy, and is being sold.

23andMe holds an important place in the history Genealogy — and in particular Genetic Genealogy.

Although 23andMe had many applications, Genetic Genealogy was by far the most popular usage of it.

I.e., using genetics to understand ones family history.

...

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TorgeirS - Vårstøv *atsjo*

@TorgeirS@fribygda.no

I dag er det altså en fin anledning til å spise pølse i vaffel til middag. 😋
Det er jo den store vaffeldagen 🤩


Janne's avatar
Janne

@jankjellin@fedi.jankjellin.se

How come the "my network" feed and the "global fediverse" feed looks exactly the same?

omi's avatar
omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Do you have any recommendations for an that is comfortable on the iPad for or ?

Janne's avatar
Janne

@jankjellin@fedi.jankjellin.se

How come the "my network" feed and the "global fediverse" feed looks exactly the same?

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net · Reply to Max Leibman (Taylor's Version)'s post

@maxleibman @andrewfeeney Don't worry, there's no shortage of Nicoles who you can call the Fediverse Chick :D

They're all proud Polish girls from Toronto (29 y/o).

Urban legend says that it all started because of a PhD student's ethically questionable cloning experiment that's gone horribly awry.

There's now whole university lectures filled entirely with Nicoles who are taking the pre-health sciences program at George Brown College.

It's an absolute nightmare marking essays. The poor lecturers don't know which Fediverse Chick to assign the grade to.

And forget about recording tutorial attendance. The lecturer calls out "Nicole" and the whole room yells back "present"!

They're all hoping to get into the medical field someday!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

Fediverse Linux Users Group's avatar
Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-21

Servers

- streams v25.3.15
- Mitra v3.20.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.0
- PeerTube v7.1.0
- Manyfold v0.104.0
- Lemmy v0.19.10
- NodeBB v4.2.0
- snac v2.74
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.5.0
- GoToSocial v0.18.3
- Gancio v1.25.0
- tootik v0.15.5
- Activity-Relay v2.0.8
- gathio v1.5.1
- NeoDB v0.11.5.5
- Vernissage Server v1.6.0
- Development Update: Sandcastles edition (Letterbook)
- picverse: ActivityPub based blogengine
- Jaseur: An ActivityPub server implementation in C++ developed using AI agent technology

Clients

- Tusky 28.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.1.0.1
- Blorp v1.0.3
- Tesseract v1.4.32

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.14.2
- Lemmy Webhooks v0.21.1
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.0

For developers

- apsig v0.5.0
- Fedify v1.4.7

Protocol

- FEP-c180: Problem Details for ActivityPub
- FEP-ae0c: Fediverse Relay Protocols: Mastodon and LitePub (Finalized)
- FEP-d556: Server-Level Actor Discovery Using WebFinger (Finalized)

Articles

- Website League and the Rise of Island Networks
- The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
- Silly Mastodon apps
- Hands on with Ghost’s New ActivityPub Beta
- Fediverse Report #108

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01959655-f2a7-6172-cb8c-8d6c51cebb2d

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/25(12:00)

新規アカウントの伸びが全般的に悪い。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Fancy Purr comes to greet you.

Find at: rafaelsalazar.com/featured/fan

Furry cat in blue and yellow paws stands elegant with fancy jewels by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
ALT text detailsFurry cat in blue and yellow paws stands elegant with fancy jewels by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Carnival Anyone?

Find her: rafaelsalazar.com/featured/car

Girl dressed in carnival costume surrounded by fruits by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
ALT text detailsGirl dressed in carnival costume surrounded by fruits by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Time to Play with this cute frog like figure.

Find me: rafaelsalazar.com/featured/tim

Frog character sitting on a round piece of wood with a clock and a suitcase wearing a red and green hat is ready to play by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
ALT text detailsFrog character sitting on a round piece of wood with a clock and a suitcase wearing a red and green hat is ready to play by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Excited to see the ( Linux Users Group) in organizing a reading club for our Creating your own federated microblog tutorial! 🎉 Their first session is coming up, where participants will work through creating their own -compatible microblog using . Thanks for spreading the word about Fedify in Japan! :fedify: 🇯🇵

Check out their event on Connpass!

https://msky.ospn.jp/notes/a5re87hzi7s80062

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【輪読会試験開催のお知らせ】
本日、
​:fedilug:​ 輪読会📖第0弾として
「〜自分でActivityPub対応SNSを作ってみよう〜『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』輪読会」
https://github.com/dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja

を行います!申し込みは以下からできます!ぜひ参加してフィードバックをください!!
https://fedilug.connpass.com/event/348240/

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Badges on the Fediverse?! Yep, it’s happening! 🎉 I’ve got a working prototype for issuing badges with ActivityPub! It's a bit rough around the edges, but I need some help to make it awesome!

💜 Check it out the teaser video and let me know what you think! 🦝✨

youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0egwtbRg

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Badges on the Fediverse?! Yep, it’s happening! 🎉 I’ve got a working prototype for issuing badges with ActivityPub! It's a bit rough around the edges, but I need some help to make it awesome!

💜 Check it out the teaser video and let me know what you think! 🦝✨

youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0egwtbRg

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I think it would be better for the Fediverse if back-end servers and front-end clients were not only decoupled, but separate projects.

mastodon.social/@reiver/111030

mastodon.social/@reiver/111223

mastodon.social/@reiver/112746

mastodon.social/@reiver/112921

People being able to have a service acting on their behalf as (at least part of) the back-end could be a path towards this back-end / front-end decoupling and separation.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

In fact, it is an old idea. I remember ideas like this floating around in the 1990s. Including in the P2P scene.

(It is common for ideas to get rediscovered over and over and over again. Different people trying to solve similar problems, and independently coming up with similar solutions.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

In many ways, I like the basic idea of ActivityPods, Bluesky PDS, Account Abstraction.

mastodon.social/@reiver/114216

A service acting on your behalf, and in many ways representing you (the user), with other software.

And something to which data gets "attached".

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Chris Fletch :pentagram:

@HailsandAles@metalhead.club

Hey some advice please. If someone was to start a account for a tv/cartoon related that they were starting for a bit of fun, what would be a good instance for that?

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وردي :arabi_gay: 🇵🇸

@wardi@arabi.gay

I made some fanart for the

(Designed by combining the Fediverse Logo [CC0] with a chick illustration I found on openclipart [CC0])

Released under CC0

The fediverse pentagram logo with nodes replaced with chicks (baby chickens)
ALT text detailsThe fediverse pentagram logo with nodes replaced with chicks (baby chickens)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There is no (explicit or implicit) Emperor, Shahanshah, or God-King of the Fediverse.

You don't wait for permission to affect the Fediverse. You just do it.

Want a new app? Create it.
Want a new protocol. Implement it.
Want a new UX? Design it.
Etc.

Don't have the skills yourself — advocate for it with people who do.

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Mia Quagliarello

@miaq@flipboard.social

I just had such a lovely conversation with "barista" @stefano about building community here. What a nice way to start the week -- by being reminded that there are thoughtful humans who care about genuine connection.

Thank you to @_elena and others who recommended him.

Now I want more fedi friends! 😃 Anyone? Anyone?

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Ganz übersehen, diesmal auch direkt im :

Von den Abrufzahlen geht da aber noch mehr. Das wäre dann auch ein gutes Argument, das beizubehalten.

"Dieses Video geht an alle, die sich mal mit europäischen Alternativen zu großen US-Diensten wie , , oder beschäftigen wollen."

makertube.net/w/r82zDAKQPtDRAF

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Ganz übersehen, diesmal auch direkt im :

Von den Abrufzahlen geht da aber noch mehr. Das wäre dann auch ein gutes Argument, das beizubehalten.

"Dieses Video geht an alle, die sich mal mit europäischen Alternativen zu großen US-Diensten wie , , oder beschäftigen wollen."

makertube.net/w/r82zDAKQPtDRAF

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Some dude is on Threads telling people that the only reason the Fediverse exists is for Meta to do some kinda weird and wild human trafficking crap.😳

What the fuck.

This is the wildest one I've seen and I thought I seen it all.

threads.net/@thomasis0007/post

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What are all the "accidental" characters of Decentralized Social-Media (DeSo)?

• Goosetopher
• John Mastodon
• Nicole the Fediverse Chick
• Pixel Fred

Anything else?

...

UPDATE:

• Alf
• Miss Key

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Have you been Nicoled yet?
🐥

OptionVoters
Yes, many times. Nicole loves me! 🥰164 (10%)
Indeed, I have.290 (17%)
Not yet! Where's MY Nicole 👀606 (35%)
I am a Nicole, and I oppose that Nicole.12 (1%)
What is this nonsense?637 (37%)
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

ActivityPods

3/

But — then, ActivityPods seems to have a spec:

activitypods.org/specs/activit

And talks about supporting other specs:

activitypods.org/specs/activit

activitypods.org/specs/solid

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

ActivityPods

2/

When I re-watch this talk (that was originally presented at FOSDEM 2025) —

peertube.virtual-assembly.org/

— it seems as if ActivityPods is software.

But —

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPods

1/

One thing that still isn't completely clear to me about ActivityPods is —

Is ActivityPods a specification?, or is ActivityPods software?

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

If anyone here fancies helping PeerTube build its audience, I did a long list of good accounts in the latest thread over on @FediFollows

There are some really nice creators on PeerTube and giving them a follow not only encourages them to make more videos but also helps to federate their videos more widely and get even more people to notice them.

Why not follow a few PeerTube accounts today? 🙂

(Those worried about keeping their timeline neat, video accounts post relatively rarely, sometimes once a week or once a month. They won't swamp your timeline.)

FediThing 🏳️‍🌈's avatar
FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

If anyone here fancies helping PeerTube build its audience, I did a long list of good accounts in the latest thread over on @FediFollows

There are some really nice creators on PeerTube and giving them a follow not only encourages them to make more videos but also helps to federate their videos more widely and get even more people to notice them.

Why not follow a few PeerTube accounts today? 🙂

(Those worried about keeping their timeline neat, video accounts post relatively rarely, sometimes once a week or once a month. They won't swamp your timeline.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

programming

There is a comparison between the (proposed) ActivityPods and the Bluesky PDS.

(I am not the first person to say that.)

But, I think there is also some comparison between both of those and Account Abstraction in the EVM space.

All, in some ways, have a service acting on your behalf and in many ways representing you (the user), with other software.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

In the year 2019, a scholarly paper misspelled the names of the Fediverse software —

Mastodon, Pixelfed, and Pleroma

As —

Mastadon, PixelFred, Plemora

This is the paper:

"Peer-to-Peer based Social Networks: A Comprehensive Survey"
arxiv.org/abs/2001.02611

@dansup

RE: mastodon.social/@dansup/103467

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

In the year 2019, a scholarly paper misspelled the names of the Fediverse software —

Mastodon, Pixelfed, and Pleroma

As —

Mastadon, PixelFred, Plemora

This is the paper:

"Peer-to-Peer based Social Networks: A Comprehensive Survey"
arxiv.org/abs/2001.02611

@dansup

RE: mastodon.social/@dansup/103467

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/24(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Help wanted. My css and design skills are vrry shitty, if someone wants to contribute to (a decentralized digital credential system, like Credly but over the ) let me know.

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

The is growing and we're welcoming more and more new single user instances but can become challenging.

With instances, single user and smaller instances can quickly become federated and grow which is supported by many Fediverse applications like etc.

More information at:
fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no · Reply to Thor A. Hopland's post

Dear, @FediFollows can you furnish us with a list of science communicators on the ?

I beg you 🙏

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Some dude is on Threads telling people that the only reason the Fediverse exists is for Meta to do some kinda weird and wild human trafficking crap.😳

What the fuck.

This is the wildest one I've seen and I thought I seen it all.

threads.net/@thomasis0007/post

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Federated Badges! Very early stages but cool to see new ideas outside of a social media timelines.


badges.vocalcat.com/record/20

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Federated Badges! Very early stages but cool to see new ideas outside of a social media timelines.


badges.vocalcat.com/record/20

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Federated Badges! Very early stages but cool to see new ideas outside of a social media timelines.


badges.vocalcat.com/record/20

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Rafael Salazar 👨‍🎨

@RafaelSalazar@mastodon.world

Grace in Flight: The Heron's Call to Embrace Your Unique Path.

🦅rafaelsalazar.com/featured/gra

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

What do you notice about the comments on this post?

piefed.social/post/555259

The post was made in the news@lemmy.world community and other posts linking to the same news article were made in technology@lemmy.world and in askusa@discuss.online. 3 different posts in 3 different communities.

de-duplicates them and only shows the post once in your timeline and when viewing the post all the comments on those 3 posts are shown in the same list.

Fedi fragmentation = solved

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no · Reply to Thor A. Hopland's post

Dear, @FediFollows can you furnish us with a list of science communicators on the ?

I beg you 🙏

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

The is growing and we're welcoming more and more new single user instances but can become challenging.

With instances, single user and smaller instances can quickly become federated and grow which is supported by many Fediverse applications like etc.

More information at:
fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social · Reply to Greg Slepak's post

The server also needs to make it simple to migrate from one domain name to another.

It should be easy, in other words, for me to change from @crib.social to something else, without losing any accounts, posts, or followers.

These are the kinds of changes that are needed for the #Fediverse to compete and win in the social network battle.
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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social · Reply to Greg Slepak's post

What do I mean by "the ban situation"?

I mean a few things:

• One instance banning another. This is horrible UX. Nobody wants another person deciding who they are or aren't allowed to follow. But that's how the #Fediverse works with public instances. Each public instance has a moderator and sometimes they ban entire instances. This is a real problem if that entire instance has many legitimate users on it.

• An admin banning a user on their own server. This leads to real headaches for that user and makes them think that "the #fediverse " (as a whole) is broken. If migrating accounts were easier and more streamlined, this wouldn't be as big of a problem, and if they are running their own server in the first place, they wouldn't be banned to begin with.
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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social · Reply to Greg Slepak's post

We need more #Fediverse servers that are run by individuals.

The ideal social network configuration / infrastructure is one server per individual. This is pure-P2P and it is also what is most ideal in terms of moderation.

Large #Fediverse servers are a problem in terms of moderation and user-experience.

You just can't expect real freedom of speech from large servers. And that leads to bans, and bans lead to poor UX.

So the more efficient a server implementation is, the easier it is to run, the more individuals will be able to self-host, and the better the ban situation will be.
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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social

I'd like to see the #Fediverse win.

I think #Pleroma and other efficient alternative implementations can help it do this.

But they are missing critical features:

• Real account migration (posts and all)
• Algorithmic feeds
• Better search (with filters similar to X)
• Monetization features using cryptocurrency. And it must be cryptocurrency. Either #LightningNetwork or #Monero / #XMR
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Great....the thot bots are invading .social and annoying everyone, including me.😒🙄

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

What do you notice about the comments on this post?

piefed.social/post/555259

The post was made in the news@lemmy.world community and other posts linking to the same news article were made in technology@lemmy.world and in askusa@discuss.online. 3 different posts in 3 different communities.

de-duplicates them and only shows the post once in your timeline and when viewing the post all the comments on those 3 posts are shown in the same list.

Fedi fragmentation = solved

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Nachdem ich nun eine PeerTube-Instanz gefunden habe, dachte ich mir, ich nehme doch mal schnell ein kurzes Video auf für die neuen User, die sich das erste Mal bei einer bestehenden Friendica-Instanz registrieren und dann vor einer leeren Timeline stehen...


Das Video gibt es bei clip.place, einer PeerTube-Instanz und darf gerne geteilt werden.


Link: Friendica - Timeline mit Inhalten füllen


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@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

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@laudanum@pixelfed.social

Aha! Dark mode on the #pixelfed app appears to be live! #darkmode

You can also choose from hot pink, or slate dark. 🥰

#fediverse #accessibility
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Grey

@laudanum@pixelfed.social

Aha! Dark mode on the #pixelfed app appears to be live! #darkmode

You can also choose from hot pink, or slate dark. 🥰

#fediverse #accessibility
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Mastodon Pro Tip: Ever miss "that good post" you made a while back? Just search for it! Type in the search bar:

from:me word

And there it is.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


최근 X(구 Twitter)를 떠나는 사람들이 늘면서 Bluesky에 대한 관심이 뜨겁습니다. Bluesky는 깔끔한 인터페이스와 과거 Twitter와 유사한 사용자 경험을 제공하며, 신뢰할 수 있는 이탈(credible exit)이라는 매력적인 개념을 내세워 X의 유력한 대안으로 떠오르고 있습니다. 하지만 Bluesky와 그 기반 프로토콜인 AT Protocol을 연합우주(fediverse)의 대안으로 보기에는 근본적인 차이가 존재합니다. 이 글에서는 Christine Lemmer-Webber 씨(@cwebber)의 날카로운 분석(〈Bluesky는 실제로 얼마나 탈중앙화 되어 있나〉 및 〈답장: 답장: Bluesky와 탈중앙화〉)을 바탕으로, Bryan Newbold 씨(@bnewbold)의 반론(〈Bluesky와 탈중앙화에 대한 답변〉)을 충분히 고려하면서 Bluesky가 어째서 X의 대안은 될 수 있어도 연합우주의 대안은 될 수 없는지 이야기를 풀어볼까 합니다.

메시지 전달 對 공유 힙: 근본적인 설계 차이

Bluesky와 연합우주의 가장 큰 차이점 중 하나는 설계입니다. 연합우주는 이메일이나 XMPP와 유사한 메시지 전달(message passing) 방식을 채택하고 있습니다. 이는 특정 수신자에게 메시지를 직접 전달하는 방식으로, 효율성이 높습니다. 예를 들어, 수많은 서버 중 단 몇 곳의 사용자만 특정 메시지에 관심을 있다면 해당 서버에만 메시지를 전달하면 됩니다. 비유하자면, 철수가 영희에게 편지를 보내려면 직접 영희의 집으로 편지를 보내고, 영희가 회신하고 싶으면 직접 철수에게 회신하는 것과 같은 방식입니다.

반면, Bluesky는 공유 힙(shared heap) 방식을 사용합니다. 이는 메시지를 특정 수신자에게 직접 보내는 대신, 모든 메시지를 중앙의 “릴레이”라는 곳에 저장하고, 관심 있는 사용자가 릴레이에서 자신에게 필요한 정보를 필터링하는 방식입니다. 이는 마치 모든 편지가 하나의 거대한 우체국(릴레이)에 쌓이고, 각자가 이 우체국에 방문하여 자신에게 관련된 편지를 직접 찾아야 하는 것과 같습니다. 이런 방식에서는 메시지가 직접 전달되지 않기 때문에, 답글이 어떤 메시지에 대한 것인지 파악하려면 모든 가능한 메시지를 알고 있어야 합니다.

이 설계는 데이터와 색인을 분리하여 유연성을 제공한다는 주장도 있지만, 필연적으로 대규모 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 되어 탈중앙화의 이상과는 거리가 멀어진다는 한계가 있습니다.

결국 Bluesky가 공유 힙 방식을 채택하고 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 되는 데에는 운영 비용이라는 현실적인 이유가 크게 작용합니다. Christine Lemmer-Webber 씨의 분석에 따르면, Bluesky에서 전체 네트워크 기록을 저장하는 릴레이를 운영하는 데에는 상당한 스토리지를 요구하며, 이는 빠르게 증가하고 있습니다. 2024년 7월에는 약 1TB의 저장 공간이 필요했지만, 불과 4개월 후인 11월에는 약 5TB로 증가했습니다. 상업용 호스팅 서비스 기준으로 이는 연간 수만 달러(약 $55,000)에 달하는 비용이 발생할 수 있습니다.

반면, 연합우주에서는 개인이나 소규모 단체가 Raspberry Pi와 같은 저렴한 장비로도 GoToSocial과 같은 소프트웨어를 실행하여 독립적인 노드를 운영할 수 있습니다. 물론 대규모 연합우주 인스턴스는 더 많은 비용이 들겠지만, Bluesky의 전체 릴레이 운영 비용과는 비교하기 어려울 정도로 저렴합니다. 이처럼 운영 비용의 현격한 차이는 Bluesky가 분산된 구조를 채택하기 어렵게 만들고, 결국 중앙 집권화된 릴레이에 의존하게 만드는 주요 원인이라고 볼 수 있습니다.

전역 뷰에 대한 집착과 중앙 집권화의 심화

Bluesky는 댓글 누락과 같은 문제를 피하기 위해 네트워크 전체의 일관된 전역 뷰를 유지하는 데 집중하는 것으로 보입니다. 이러한 목표는 사용자 경험 측면에서 긍정적일 수 있지만, 필연적으로 중앙 집권화를 야기합니다. 대표적인 예가 차단 목록의 전체 공개입니다. 네트워크 전체의 일관성을 유지하기 위해 누가 누구를 차단했는지 모든 앱뷰가 알아야 하므로, 차단 정보가 공개되는 것입니다.

이는 개인 정보 보호 측면에서 심각한 우려를 낳을 수 있습니다. 단순히 누군가의 게시물을 보고 차단된 사람을 추측하는 것과, 네트워크에 “J. K. Rowling[1]을 차단한 모든 사람”을 직접 질의할 수 있는 것 사이에는 큰 차이가 있습니다. 실제로 ActivityPub 개발 과정에서는 이런 문제를 고려하여 서버 간에 차단 활동을 전달하지 않도록 명시적으로 설계했습니다. 이는 차단한 사람이 차단당한 사람의 보복을 받을 위험을 줄이기 위함입니다.

반면 연합우주에서는 각 서버가 독립적으로 차단 정책을 시행하며, 사용자에게 더 많은 자율성을 제공합니다.

AT Protocol과 개방형 표준으로서의 ActivityPub

연합우주의 핵심 프로토콜인 ActivityPub은 W3C의 채택 권고안으로, 개방형 표준입니다. 이는 누구나 자유롭게 구현하고 사용할 수 있으며, 다양한 소프트웨어 간의 상호 운용성을 보장합니다. 현재 페디버스 커뮤니티는 FEP를 중심으로 활발하게 프로토콜을 개선하고 발전시켜 나가고 있습니다. 반면, Bluesky의 AT Protocol은 아직 특정 사기업에 의해 주도되고 있으며, 개방형 표준으로서의 지위는 아직 확립되지 않았습니다. 이는 페디버스가 가진 확장성과 지속 가능성 측면에서 중요한 차이점이라고 할 수 있습니다.

DM의 중앙화

Bluesky는 콘텐츠 주소 지정이나 이동 가능한 아이덴티티와 같은 탈중앙화 요소를 도입했지만, DM은 완전히 중앙화되어 있습니다. 사용자가 어떤 PDS를 사용하든, 어떤 릴레이를 사용하든 상관없이 모든 DM은 Bluesky 회사를 통해 전송됩니다.

이는 Bluesky가 아직 기능적으로 완전한 Twitter 대체품이 되기 위해 속도를 우선시했다는 증거입니다. Bluesky는 이 DM 시스템이 장기적인 솔루션이 아니라고 밝혔지만, 대부분의 사용자들은 이 사실을 인지하지 못하고 있으며 DM도 AT Protocol의 다른 기능처럼 작동한다고 가정합니다.

이러한 중앙화된 DM 구현은 “신뢰할 수 있는 이탈”이라는 Bluesky의 핵심 가치와도 모순됩니다. 만약 Bluesky社가 적대적인 인수나 정책 변경을 겪게 된다면, 사용자들의 개인 대화는 완전히 회사의 통제 하에 남게 됩니다.

이동 가능한 아이덴티티와 DID: Bluesky 방식의 한계

Bluesky는 이동 가능한 아이덴티티(portable identity)를 핵심적인 장점 중 하나로 내세우며, 이를 위해 DIDs, 즉 분산 식별자를 활용합니다. 이는 사용자가 자신의 계정과 데이터를 다른 플랫폼으로 쉽게 이동할 수 있도록 하는 중요한 기능입니다. 하지만 Christine Lemmer-Webber는 AT Protocol이 채택한 did:webdid:plc 방식이 여전히 DNS와 Bluesky社가 관리하는 중앙 집권화된 PLC 레지스트리에 의존하고 있어 완전한 사용자 통제하의 독립적인 아이덴티티를 제공하는지 의문을 제기합니다.

더 놀라운 점은 Bluesky社가 초기에 모든 계정에 대해 동일한 rotationKeys를 사용했다는 사실입니다. 이는 클라우드 HSM 제품이 키별로 비용을 청구해서 각 사용자에게 고유한 키를 제공하는 것이 금전적으로 비용이 많이 들었기 때문이라고 합니다. 이러한 접근 방식은 DIDs 시스템을 구축하는 근본적인 목표와 모순되는 것으로 보입니다.

중요한 점은 DIDs 기술 자체가 탈중앙화된 아이덴티티를 위한 잠재력을 가지고 있음에도, Bluesky와 AT Protocol이 채택한 특정 방식이 중앙 집권화된 요소에 의존한다는 것입니다. 블록체인 기반의 DIDs와 같은 진정으로 탈중앙화된 방식도 존재하지만, AT Protocol은 비교적 구현이 쉬운 did:webdid:plc를 선택했습니다. 따라서 사용자가 Bluesky 생태계를 벗어나 자신의 아이덴티티를 완전히 독립적으로 관리하고자 할 때 제약이 발생할 수 있습니다.

또한 현재 시스템에서는 Bluesky社가 사용자의 키를 대신 관리하고 있어, 사용자가 현재는 Bluesky社를 신뢰하더라도 미래에 신뢰하지 않게 된 경우에도 여전히 회사에 의존해야 합니다. Bluesky社가 사용자를 대신하여 이동을 수행하도록 신뢰해야 하며, 심지어 Bluesky社가 사용자에게 향후 신원 정보를 제어할 권한을 위임하더라도 Bluesky社는 항상 해당 사용자의 키를 통제할 것입니다.

한편, 연합우주에서는 이미 노마딕 아이덴티티(nomadic identity)라는 개념을 통해 이동 가능한 아이덴티티에 대한 논의와 연구가 활발하게 진행되어 왔습니다. 이는 단순히 계정을 이전하는 것을 넘어, 사용자의 데이터와 관계, 심지어 평판까지도 자유롭게 이동할 수 있도록 하는 더 포괄적인 개념입니다. 《We Distribute》에 실린 기사 〈오, Zot! ActivityPub에 노마딕 아이덴티티가 도입된다〉에 소개된 Zot 프로토콜과 같은 기술은 이미 연합우주 안에서 이러한 노마딕 아이덴티티를 구현하기 위한 메커니즘을 제공하고 있습니다. 또한, FEP-ef61와 같은 제안을 통해 ActivityPub 자체를 개선하여 더 나은 이동 가능한 아이덴티티 기능을 추가하려는 노력도 진행 중입니다.

그래서, 결론은?

결론적으로, Bluesky는 사용자 친화적인 인터페이스와 신뢰할 수 있는 이탈 기능을 통해 X의 훌륭한 대안이 될 수 있습니다. Bluesky는 콘텐츠 주소 지정 방식을 통해 노드가 다운되더라도 콘텐츠가 살아남을 수 있게 하는 등 연합우주가 아직 충분히 활용하지 못하는 몇 가지 강점도 가지고 있습니다.

하지만 중앙 집권화된 설계, 전역 뷰에 대한 집착으로 인한 부작용, 개방형 표준으로서의 한계, DM의 중앙화, 그리고 이동 가능한 아이덴티티 구현의 제한점 등 여러 측면에서 연합우주의 대안으로 보기는 어렵습니다. 연합우주는 메시지 전달 방식의 분산된 아키텍처, 낮은 참여 장벽, 개방형 표준 기반의 활발한 커뮤니티 개발, 그리고 사용자에게 더 많은 자율성과 통제권을 제공하는 철학을 바탕으로 구축된, 근본적으로 다른 종류의 탈중앙화 소셜 네트워크입니다.

또한, Bluesky社가 벤처 캐피털 자금을 확보함에 따라 “조직은 미래의 적이다”라는 그들의 자체 인식에도 불구하고, 투자자 수익과 플랫폼 성장이라는 상업적 압력이 진정한 탈중앙화 추구보다 우선시될 위험이 있습니다. 특히 유료 계정과 광고가 도입되면서 이러한 우려는 더욱 커질 수 있습니다.

따라서 Bluesky는 X를 대체할 수 있을지 모르지만, 연합우주가 제공하는 탈중앙화된 가치와 경험을 대체하기는 어려울 것이라고 생각합니다. 두 시스템은 근본적으로 다른 목표와 설계 철학을 가지고 있으며, 이상적으로는 서로를 보완하는 방향으로 발전해 나갈 수 있을 것입니다.


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@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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2025/3/23(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Fediverse House 2025 Wrap-up.

socialwebfoundation.org/2025/0

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

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I always gush about @ZLabe and his account, because for one thing it makes the data he works with more accessible (via ), but secondly because the he stares are very informative - and consistent.

Are there any other , and accounts on the that has similar consistent and qualify of posts? Think content that is fairly easily digestible during a scroll.

We're looking for the accounts that .

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

I always gush about @ZLabe and his account, because for one thing it makes the data he works with more accessible (via ), but secondly because the he stares are very informative - and consistent.

Are there any other , and accounts on the that has similar consistent and qualify of posts? Think content that is fairly easily digestible during a scroll.

We're looking for the accounts that .

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reticuleena

@reticuleena@digitalcourage.social

Wisst ihr, welches Feature dem Fediverse richtig Schwung bringen würde?
Die Antwort wird euch nicht gefallen.
Ein in die App integriertes Analyse-Tool, mit der man den Erfolg und die Reichweite seiner Posts analysieren kann und graphisch hübsch dargestellt kriegt.

Wir sollten nicht unterschätzen, wie viel es ausmacht, ob jemand schnell ne schicke Grafik für die/den Chef erstellen kann, um aufzuzeigen, dass sich die Arbeit gelohnt hat. Die kommerziellen Plattformen bieten das nicht ohne Grund an. Das betrifft sehr viele Bereiche.

Und ja, ich weiß, dass dieser Gedanke dem irgendwie widerspricht. Vielleicht findet sich da ja nach etwas gemeinsamen Nachdenken eine ähnlich gute Lösung, wie bei den (hoffentlich bald kommenden) Drükos.

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Hey! 😇
I'm curious to know if there are any projects or platforms in the Fediverse specifically for short videos (like TikTok-style) or for game streaming (like Twitch) that are under development or in use?

It seems like there are some great sharing platforms like PeerTube, but I haven't seen much focus on shorter content or real-time game streaming. Are there any decentralized alternatives?

Would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations! 😊🎮🎥

jools

@jools@missocial.de

Nachdem ich nun eine PeerTube-Instanz gefunden habe, dachte ich mir, ich nehme doch mal schnell ein kurzes Video auf für die neuen User, die sich das erste Mal bei einer bestehenden Friendica-Instanz registrieren und dann vor einer leeren Timeline stehen...


Das Video gibt es bei clip.place, einer PeerTube-Instanz und darf gerne geteilt werden.


Link: Friendica - Timeline mit Inhalten füllen


, , , , , , ,

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Sean Tilley

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I’ve asked about this in the past, but I think that might’ve been on a different instance, or maybe it’s just too far back in history for me to easily find.

There are a number of small businesses on the #Fediverse. Some of this is people doing art commissions, multimedia productions, or other kinds of paid trade work. There are also some dedicated hosting services and tools, and maybe there are other things my brain just isn’t thinking about right now.

I am thinking of building a directory of homegrown Fediverse businesses as part of Fedizen.net. I have about 5 or 6 entries, but I feel like there’s a lot more out there. If you own a service or want to promote one, let me know!

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I'm looking for an alternative to Youtube for hosting video content.

Seems like peertube might be an option...

Anyone out there have any experience with them (or alternative recommendations)?

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geoff martin

@ggmartin@mastodon.social

I'm looking for an alternative to Youtube for hosting video content.

Seems like peertube might be an option...

Anyone out there have any experience with them (or alternative recommendations)?

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@rolle@mementomori.social

Mastodon Pro Tip: Ever miss "that good post" you made a while back? Just search for it! Type in the search bar:

from:me word

And there it is.

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My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

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It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
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Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
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Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
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Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
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Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
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But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Thinking of creating a Fedi site? 🤔

The domain extensions Dot Com, Net, Org, Info, Us, and Edu are all governed by the United States of America. 😮

The word-based domain extensions, for example, Dot Social, managed by corporations based in the United States of America. 😮

To escape America's rule of law, you not only want hosting outside the United States, but you want a country level domain name to be safe. 😉

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Thinking of creating a Fedi site? 🤔

The domain extensions Dot Com, Net, Org, Info, Us, and Edu are all governed by the United States of America. 😮

The word-based domain extensions, for example, Dot Social, managed by corporations based in the United States of America. 😮

To escape America's rule of law, you not only want hosting outside the United States, but you want a country level domain name to be safe. 😉

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Mastodon Pro Tip: Ever miss "that good post" you made a while back? Just search for it! Type in the search bar:

from:me word

And there it is.

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

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EloPup

@EloPup@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena

Thx so much for sharing your experiences!
Can imagine how frustrating it might be =/…

But you‘re a trailblazer and for many ppl your experiences will be very helpful to navigate the Fediverse! They learn a lot from every one of your discoveries!

Maybe this can lift your spirits at times when it‘s nerve wrecking and not going as planned :).

Thx so much for your efforts and dedication 🙌🏻

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Mastodon Pro Tip: Ever miss "that good post" you made a while back? Just search for it! Type in the search bar:

from:me word

And there it is.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love the Fediverse as a social network because I rarely feel bad when reading it. Even the sad things in the world feel a bit lighter here, thanks to the generally kinder people and shared values.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Mastodon Pro Tip: Ever miss "that good post" you made a while back? Just search for it! Type in the search bar:

from:me word

And there it is.

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JaneraTiciano

@JaneraTiciano@animexx.de

kurze Frage ans :
Wenn ein politisches Bündnis gegen Rechts einen Mastodon-Server als Heimat braucht, welchen würdet ihr da empfehlen? Ich suche gerade herum und das einzige was ich bisher finde ist eher aus der Klimagerechtigkeit oder queeren Szene und da weiß ich nicht, obs so gut passen würde.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love the Fediverse as a social network because I rarely feel bad when reading it. Even the sad things in the world feel a bit lighter here, thanks to the generally kinder people and shared values.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Theres a new interview with @hongminhee (of @fedify, @hollo, and now fame). It's in with Korean subtitles but quite readable with YouTube's autogenerated English subs.

youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSD

hollo.social/@hongminhee/0195a

Ulli Lust's avatar
Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My campaign on Instagram and Facebook for a migration to the Fediverse. Funnily enough, it brought a lot of new friends from the Fediverse itself.

Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon:
I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Summary after one month on Mastodon: I'm better informed and more timely than ever before.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Text: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it.
But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
ALT text detailsText: The messaging system on Mastodon is annoying, and I'm only slowly getting used to it. But now was the ideal moment for a switch. I'm super happy in the new community.
Image: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring.
It's a vibrant community.
ALT text detailsImage: Birds on a rock in the sea. Text: Here, I meet dedicated specialists from various fields who have a good overview of their subject matter but also an interest in the details. That's very reassuring. It's a vibrant community.
Image: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
ALT text detailsImage: waterfall in a rainforest, rocks, naked humans at the water, a monkey in a tree, @ullilust@mastodon.social
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Björn Beck

@BjoernBeck@amt.social

Gestern: Big Tech vs. Fediverse

Tag 20 im bricht an und ich fühle mich nicht mehr ganz so

Gestern habe ich mich sehr darüber gefreut, einen Beitrag von @heiseonline bzw. @ct_Magazin im Fediverse zu lesen und sogar über (@peertube) auf (@MakerTube) anschauen zu können.

Ich habe daraus einen kleinen Fediverse Post sowie einen Linkedin-Post gemacht. Das war das Ergebnis:

Der Linkedin-Post wurde gestern gegen 20 Uhr veröffentlicht. Er ist ganz kurz ziemlich gut angelaufen, wurde aber nach ca. 30 Minuten massiv in der Reichweite heruntergefahren. Er hat im Ergebnis nur 15 Gefällt mir, 4 Kommentare und 1 Teilen erhalten. Das ist angesichts einer Followerzahl von ca. 10.000 einer meiner "schlechtesten" Beiträge mit Blick auf die Reichweite.

Der Fediverse-Post ist dagegen "viral" und die ganzen Reshares haben mich kaum schlafen lassen, da mein Handy immer ein zartes "Bing" aushaucht, wenn etwas im Fediverse passiert. 😉 Der Post im Fediverse wurde Stand jetzt 72 mal geteilt und 71 mal favorisiert. Zudem hat er 3 Kommentare erhalten.

Ich finde es ehrlich gesagt ziemlich erschreckend, wie ein Algorithmus meine Reichweite je nach Thema beliebig steuern kann. 😯

Mein Wunsch: Mehr Informationen ins Fediverse. Parallel posten macht keinen Aufwand. Ich poste inzwischen im Fediverse mehr als auf Linkedin.

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Björn Beck

@BjoernBeck@amt.social

Gestern: Big Tech vs. Fediverse

Tag 20 im bricht an und ich fühle mich nicht mehr ganz so

Gestern habe ich mich sehr darüber gefreut, einen Beitrag von @heiseonline bzw. @ct_Magazin im Fediverse zu lesen und sogar über (@peertube) auf (@MakerTube) anschauen zu können.

Ich habe daraus einen kleinen Fediverse Post sowie einen Linkedin-Post gemacht. Das war das Ergebnis:

Der Linkedin-Post wurde gestern gegen 20 Uhr veröffentlicht. Er ist ganz kurz ziemlich gut angelaufen, wurde aber nach ca. 30 Minuten massiv in der Reichweite heruntergefahren. Er hat im Ergebnis nur 15 Gefällt mir, 4 Kommentare und 1 Teilen erhalten. Das ist angesichts einer Followerzahl von ca. 10.000 einer meiner "schlechtesten" Beiträge mit Blick auf die Reichweite.

Der Fediverse-Post ist dagegen "viral" und die ganzen Reshares haben mich kaum schlafen lassen, da mein Handy immer ein zartes "Bing" aushaucht, wenn etwas im Fediverse passiert. 😉 Der Post im Fediverse wurde Stand jetzt 72 mal geteilt und 71 mal favorisiert. Zudem hat er 3 Kommentare erhalten.

Ich finde es ehrlich gesagt ziemlich erschreckend, wie ein Algorithmus meine Reichweite je nach Thema beliebig steuern kann. 😯

Mein Wunsch: Mehr Informationen ins Fediverse. Parallel posten macht keinen Aufwand. Ich poste inzwischen im Fediverse mehr als auf Linkedin.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I’ve asked about this in the past, but I think that might’ve been on a different instance, or maybe it’s just too far back in history for me to easily find.

There are a number of small businesses on the #Fediverse. Some of this is people doing art commissions, multimedia productions, or other kinds of paid trade work. There are also some dedicated hosting services and tools, and maybe there are other things my brain just isn’t thinking about right now.

I am thinking of building a directory of homegrown Fediverse businesses as part of Fedizen.net. I have about 5 or 6 entries, but I feel like there’s a lot more out there. If you own a service or want to promote one, let me know!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-21

Servers

- streams v25.3.15
- Mitra v3.20.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.0
- PeerTube v7.1.0
- Manyfold v0.104.0
- Lemmy v0.19.10
- NodeBB v4.2.0
- snac v2.74
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.5.0
- GoToSocial v0.18.3
- Gancio v1.25.0
- tootik v0.15.5
- Activity-Relay v2.0.8
- gathio v1.5.1
- NeoDB v0.11.5.5
- Vernissage Server v1.6.0
- Development Update: Sandcastles edition (Letterbook)
- picverse: ActivityPub based blogengine
- Jaseur: An ActivityPub server implementation in C++ developed using AI agent technology

Clients

- Tusky 28.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.1.0.1
- Blorp v1.0.3
- Tesseract v1.4.32

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.14.2
- Lemmy Webhooks v0.21.1
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.0

For developers

- apsig v0.5.0
- Fedify v1.4.7

Protocol

- FEP-c180: Problem Details for ActivityPub
- FEP-ae0c: Fediverse Relay Protocols: Mastodon and LitePub (Finalized)
- FEP-d556: Server-Level Actor Discovery Using WebFinger (Finalized)

Articles

- Website League and the Rise of Island Networks
- The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
- Silly Mastodon apps
- Hands on with Ghost’s New ActivityPub Beta
- Fediverse Report #108

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01959655-f2a7-6172-cb8c-8d6c51cebb2d

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I was very bummed because Fedi seldom reaches our tiny instance in a corner of the , BUT the just messaged me!

I feel so blessed!

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PrivacySafe

@privacysafe@privacysafe.social

@pixelfed and @dansup + team have blown past the goal for the Pixelfed + @loops 🙌

At we're proud to be a Diamond Sponsor and can't wait to see what a decentralized, photo sharing, video sharing, future holds! Here's to the 🥂

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

What an amazing list of development that took place in the last week by @weekinfediverse!
mitra.social/objects/0195ba9c-

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PrivacySafe

@privacysafe@privacysafe.social

@pixelfed and @dansup + team have blown past the goal for the Pixelfed + @loops 🙌

At we're proud to be a Diamond Sponsor and can't wait to see what a decentralized, photo sharing, video sharing, future holds! Here's to the 🥂

Pixelfed campaign
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PrivacySafe

@privacysafe@privacysafe.social

@pixelfed and @dansup + team have blown past the goal for the Pixelfed + @loops 🙌

At we're proud to be a Diamond Sponsor and can't wait to see what a decentralized, photo sharing, video sharing, future holds! Here's to the 🥂

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume EIGHT of Scrolls is out, with all the usual #indieweb #fediverse and #infosec goodness.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-21

If you haven't already, you can subscribe to Scrolls via #RSS here --> https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml

Thanks to all the fine folks who have created or shared content this past week that has been featured in this week's edition! 🧡

@LouisPretends @cmdr_nova @philip @sydseter @ApisNecros @sylvia @daj @kolev @hamatti @anders @steven @cascremers @Em0nM4stodon @anewsocial @indigitalcolor @betula @flamed

(More folks to thank in a second toot ➡️ - GtS does not want to let me @ this many folks in one 🤷‍♂️)

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-21

Servers

- streams v25.3.15
- Mitra v3.20.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.0
- PeerTube v7.1.0
- Manyfold v0.104.0
- Lemmy v0.19.10
- NodeBB v4.2.0
- snac v2.74
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.5.0
- GoToSocial v0.18.3
- Gancio v1.25.0
- tootik v0.15.5
- Activity-Relay v2.0.8
- gathio v1.5.1
- NeoDB v0.11.5.5
- Vernissage Server v1.6.0
- Development Update: Sandcastles edition (Letterbook)
- picverse: ActivityPub based blogengine
- Jaseur: An ActivityPub server implementation in C++ developed using AI agent technology

Clients

- Tusky 28.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.1.0.1
- Blorp v1.0.3
- Tesseract v1.4.32

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.14.2
- Lemmy Webhooks v0.21.1
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.0

For developers

- apsig v0.5.0
- Fedify v1.4.7

Protocol

- FEP-c180: Problem Details for ActivityPub
- FEP-ae0c: Fediverse Relay Protocols: Mastodon and LitePub (Finalized)
- FEP-d556: Server-Level Actor Discovery Using WebFinger (Finalized)

Articles

- Website League and the Rise of Island Networks
- The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
- Silly Mastodon apps
- Hands on with Ghost’s New ActivityPub Beta
- Fediverse Report #108

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01959655-f2a7-6172-cb8c-8d6c51cebb2d

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Yesterday, @anewsocial gave us a first look behind the scenes, as well as introducing an amazing board of directors who will help steer them.

The guys behind it, @quillmatiq and @snarfed.org are both great people. We're excited to see what they do and work with them to grow the open social web!

You can see the first A New Social update here: blog.anew.social/breaking-grou

We highly recommend you check it out ✨

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-21

Servers

- streams v25.3.15
- Mitra v3.20.0
- Hubzilla v10.2.0
- PeerTube v7.1.0
- Manyfold v0.104.0
- Lemmy v0.19.10
- NodeBB v4.2.0
- snac v2.74
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.5.0
- GoToSocial v0.18.3
- Gancio v1.25.0
- tootik v0.15.5
- Activity-Relay v2.0.8
- gathio v1.5.1
- NeoDB v0.11.5.5
- Vernissage Server v1.6.0
- Development Update: Sandcastles edition (Letterbook)
- picverse: ActivityPub based blogengine
- Jaseur: An ActivityPub server implementation in C++ developed using AI agent technology

Clients

- Tusky 28.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.1.0.1
- Blorp v1.0.3
- Tesseract v1.4.32

Tools and Plugins

- Lemmy Schedule v1.14.2
- Lemmy Webhooks v0.21.1
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.4.0

For developers

- apsig v0.5.0
- Fedify v1.4.7

Protocol

- FEP-c180: Problem Details for ActivityPub
- FEP-ae0c: Fediverse Relay Protocols: Mastodon and LitePub (Finalized)
- FEP-d556: Server-Level Actor Discovery Using WebFinger (Finalized)

Articles

- Website League and the Rise of Island Networks
- The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
- Silly Mastodon apps
- Hands on with Ghost’s New ActivityPub Beta
- Fediverse Report #108

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01959655-f2a7-6172-cb8c-8d6c51cebb2d

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

What do you notice about the comments on this post?

piefed.social/post/555259

The post was made in the news@lemmy.world community and other posts linking to the same news article were made in technology@lemmy.world and in askusa@discuss.online. 3 different posts in 3 different communities.

de-duplicates them and only shows the post once in your timeline and when viewing the post all the comments on those 3 posts are shown in the same list.

Fedi fragmentation = solved

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

I am just back from an awesome at the

We had three days to work on Federated () Events, you can find our results on that lovely page: fedivents.blog/

Thanks especially to @linos for his awesome work with the Event Bridge: wordpress.org/plugins/event-br

...and to @heiglandreas for pitching and leading the project!

@johnonolan the team came up with the puppies without any knowledge of your newsletter, so this must be really a thing!

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Sune Auken

@SuneAuken@mastodon.world

How many Nicoles the Fediverse Chick have you had?

OptionVoters
1-587 (87%)
6-105 (5%)
11-151 (1%)
To infinity and beyond7 (7%)
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We tested out the new #Fediverse beta in Ghost, and wrote about our initial thoughts. There's a huge amount of potential, and it's already taking great shape.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/03/ghost-activitypub-beta/
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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

Anyone else getting spam from various 'nicole' accounts on mastodon.acerbo.me?

I've gotten three, no response when I asked what they want and why they're messaging me.

I replied to the first one, and got no response.

Are we having an influx of spambots onto the fedi?

Alt-text: three identical messages from accounts named "nicole" with a random number appended, originating from the mastodon.acerbo.me instance. Light introduction and three suspicious links to social media.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

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ploum

@ploum@mamot.fr

Snac2 is a simple database-less/javascript-free alternative to Mastodon:

codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

It looks very nice to run your own server

There are some screenshots here:
codeberg.org/voron/snac-style

Is anybody using it?

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Have you been Nicoled yet?
🐥

OptionVoters
Yes, many times. Nicole loves me! 🥰164 (10%)
Indeed, I have.290 (17%)
Not yet! Where's MY Nicole 👀606 (35%)
I am a Nicole, and I oppose that Nicole.12 (1%)
What is this nonsense?637 (37%)
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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 🎉 Denn wenn du das hier lesen kannst, hast du sehr vieles richtig gemacht. Das unabhängige geht aber noch weit über Mastodon hinaus. In unserem kurz&mündig Band 16 erfährst du mehr über das dezentrale Social-Media-Universum :fediverse:

Band 16 der Reihe kurz&mündig
Autor.innen: Leena Simon 🔗 muendigkeit.digital und Christian Pietsch
A6, 28 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-934636-45-3
5 Euro, shop.digitalcourage.de

Weißt du eigentlich, dass das Fediverse viel mehr zu bieten hat, als Mastodon?  
* Mehr erfahren
ALT text detailsWeißt du eigentlich, dass das Fediverse viel mehr zu bieten hat, als Mastodon? * Mehr erfahren
* PeerTube ist ein trackerfreies Videoportal.   
* Pixelfed ist Heimat für schöne Fotos.   
* Funkwhale bietet Musik und Podcasts.   
* Und auf Lemmy lässt es sich wunderbar diskutieren.   
* Mehr dazu in Band 16 der kurz&mündig-Reihe: "Fediverse. So geht Social Media".
ALT text details* PeerTube ist ein trackerfreies Videoportal. * Pixelfed ist Heimat für schöne Fotos. * Funkwhale bietet Musik und Podcasts. * Und auf Lemmy lässt es sich wunderbar diskutieren. * Mehr dazu in Band 16 der kurz&mündig-Reihe: "Fediverse. So geht Social Media".
Titelbild "Fediverse. So geht Social Media – Raus aus den Hassmedien"
ALT text detailsTitelbild "Fediverse. So geht Social Media – Raus aus den Hassmedien"
* Die Autor.innen der Wissensreihe kurz&mündig bringen komplexe Themen für ein kleines Format auf den Punkt. Aha!
* Teilen, Bestellen, Lesen!
* Digitalcourage kurz&mündig: erhältlich auf shop.digitalcourage.de und im Buchhandel.
* digitalcourage.de
ALT text details* Die Autor.innen der Wissensreihe kurz&mündig bringen komplexe Themen für ein kleines Format auf den Punkt. Aha! * Teilen, Bestellen, Lesen! * Digitalcourage kurz&mündig: erhältlich auf shop.digitalcourage.de und im Buchhandel. * digitalcourage.de
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

If you are not using @phanpy as your portal into the , your missing out! Here's a good view to try playing with it (without even logging in!)
phanpy.social/#/mastodon.socia

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume EIGHT of Scrolls is out, with all the usual #indieweb #fediverse and #infosec goodness.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-21

If you haven't already, you can subscribe to Scrolls via #RSS here --> https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml

Thanks to all the fine folks who have created or shared content this past week that has been featured in this week's edition! 🧡

@LouisPretends @cmdr_nova @philip @sydseter @ApisNecros @sylvia @daj @kolev @hamatti @anders @steven @cascremers @Em0nM4stodon @anewsocial @indigitalcolor @betula @flamed

(More folks to thank in a second toot ➡️ - GtS does not want to let me @ this many folks in one 🤷‍♂️)

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume EIGHT of Scrolls is out, with all the usual #indieweb #fediverse and #infosec goodness.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-21

If you haven't already, you can subscribe to Scrolls via #RSS here --> https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml

Thanks to all the fine folks who have created or shared content this past week that has been featured in this week's edition! 🧡

@LouisPretends @cmdr_nova @philip @sydseter @ApisNecros @sylvia @daj @kolev @hamatti @anders @steven @cascremers @Em0nM4stodon @anewsocial @indigitalcolor @betula @flamed

(More folks to thank in a second toot ➡️ - GtS does not want to let me @ this many folks in one 🤷‍♂️)

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

I REALLY hope more pro wrestling discussion comes to Fedi at some point so I don't have to be on corporate social media.

Every time I login, I lose tons of braincells.🤦‍♂️

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Just saw someone on Threads say people on the Fediverse "don't exist online".

So....we are Schrodinger's people. We exist and don't exist at the same time!

Isn't that cool?!? 🤣🤣🤣

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume EIGHT of Scrolls is out, with all the usual #indieweb #fediverse and #infosec goodness.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-21

If you haven't already, you can subscribe to Scrolls via #RSS here --> https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml

Thanks to all the fine folks who have created or shared content this past week that has been featured in this week's edition! 🧡

@LouisPretends @cmdr_nova @philip @sydseter @ApisNecros @sylvia @daj @kolev @hamatti @anders @steven @cascremers @Em0nM4stodon @anewsocial @indigitalcolor @betula @flamed

(More folks to thank in a second toot ➡️ - GtS does not want to let me @ this many folks in one 🤷‍♂️)

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

If you are not using @phanpy as your portal into the , your missing out! Here's a good view to try playing with it (without even logging in!)
phanpy.social/#/mastodon.socia

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Digitalcourage

@digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 🎉 Denn wenn du das hier lesen kannst, hast du sehr vieles richtig gemacht. Das unabhängige geht aber noch weit über Mastodon hinaus. In unserem kurz&mündig Band 16 erfährst du mehr über das dezentrale Social-Media-Universum :fediverse:

Band 16 der Reihe kurz&mündig
Autor.innen: Leena Simon 🔗 muendigkeit.digital und Christian Pietsch
A6, 28 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-934636-45-3
5 Euro, shop.digitalcourage.de

Weißt du eigentlich, dass das Fediverse viel mehr zu bieten hat, als Mastodon?  
* Mehr erfahren
ALT text detailsWeißt du eigentlich, dass das Fediverse viel mehr zu bieten hat, als Mastodon? * Mehr erfahren
* PeerTube ist ein trackerfreies Videoportal.   
* Pixelfed ist Heimat für schöne Fotos.   
* Funkwhale bietet Musik und Podcasts.   
* Und auf Lemmy lässt es sich wunderbar diskutieren.   
* Mehr dazu in Band 16 der kurz&mündig-Reihe: "Fediverse. So geht Social Media".
ALT text details* PeerTube ist ein trackerfreies Videoportal. * Pixelfed ist Heimat für schöne Fotos. * Funkwhale bietet Musik und Podcasts. * Und auf Lemmy lässt es sich wunderbar diskutieren. * Mehr dazu in Band 16 der kurz&mündig-Reihe: "Fediverse. So geht Social Media".
Titelbild "Fediverse. So geht Social Media – Raus aus den Hassmedien"
ALT text detailsTitelbild "Fediverse. So geht Social Media – Raus aus den Hassmedien"
* Die Autor.innen der Wissensreihe kurz&mündig bringen komplexe Themen für ein kleines Format auf den Punkt. Aha!
* Teilen, Bestellen, Lesen!
* Digitalcourage kurz&mündig: erhältlich auf shop.digitalcourage.de und im Buchhandel.
* digitalcourage.de
ALT text details* Die Autor.innen der Wissensreihe kurz&mündig bringen komplexe Themen für ein kleines Format auf den Punkt. Aha! * Teilen, Bestellen, Lesen! * Digitalcourage kurz&mündig: erhältlich auf shop.digitalcourage.de und im Buchhandel. * digitalcourage.de
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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

Anyone else getting spam from various 'nicole' accounts on mastodon.acerbo.me?

I've gotten three, no response when I asked what they want and why they're messaging me.

I replied to the first one, and got no response.

Are we having an influx of spambots onto the fedi?

Alt-text: three identical messages from accounts named "nicole" with a random number appended, originating from the mastodon.acerbo.me instance. Light introduction and three suspicious links to social media.

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I was very bummed because Fedi seldom reaches our tiny instance in a corner of the , BUT the just messaged me!

I feel so blessed!

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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net

Mal was komplett anderes: Meine Frau sucht Leute im , die Dinge über posten.
Sie ist neu hier und konnte da bisher keine nennenswerte Community/Accounts finden.
Und ich bin überhaupt nicht im Thema drin, also keine Hilfe.

Weiß jemand was?

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Sune Auken

@SuneAuken@mastodon.world

How many Nicoles the Fediverse Chick have you had?

OptionVoters
1-587 (87%)
6-105 (5%)
11-151 (1%)
To infinity and beyond7 (7%)
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momou!

@momou@momou.social

momou! Itz lege mir los!

Mit momou.social bauen wir eine soziale Plattform für den Grossraum Bern.

Wir möchten mit dieser Mastodon-Instanz einen niederschwelligen Einstieg ins dezentralisierte Fediverse ermöglichen. Über momou.social kannst du dich dann mit anderen Menschen auf der ganzen Welt austauschen.
Für Menschen im Grossraum Bern, die sich neugierig und respektvoll austauschen möchten.

Einige Worte zum Start: 1/7

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𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™

@kubikpixel@chaos.social

Dangerzone: Convert potentially dangerous documents into safe PDFs

Take potentially dangerous PDFs, office documents, or images and convert them to safe PDFs.

⚠️ dangerzone.rocks
:mastodon: @dangerzone

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𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™

@kubikpixel@chaos.social

Dangerzone: Convert potentially dangerous documents into safe PDFs

Take potentially dangerous PDFs, office documents, or images and convert them to safe PDFs.

⚠️ dangerzone.rocks
:mastodon: @dangerzone

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Check out all episodes of DotSocial here, which include conversations with open social web leaders like @johnonolan, @jay.bsky.team, @kissane and more.

flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Hey, Surf beta testers! Got a Bluesky account? Now you can link it to Surf and bring your Mastodon and Bluesky communities together in one place.

⚠️ Pro tip: DON’T log out to sign up with Bluesky if you already set up your account! Just head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link it up. You can also choose your primary account for posting there.

Screenshot settings within Surf where you can link accounts and choose a primary one
ALT text detailsScreenshot settings within Surf where you can link accounts and choose a primary one
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Stephen Elliott~Buckley

@Maxfieldripken@mastodon.social

fedi.tips/owncast-live-streami

...this is very cool!

So...we have:

not
not or
not
not
not
not
not
not or
not

Give a pass (investor-owned)

Read more about why, and what the is:
engagemedia.org/2020/facebook-

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Hey, Surf beta testers! Got a Bluesky account? Now you can link it to Surf and bring your Mastodon and Bluesky communities together in one place.

⚠️ Pro tip: DON’T log out to sign up with Bluesky if you already set up your account! Just head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link it up. You can also choose your primary account for posting there.

Screenshot settings within Surf where you can link accounts and choose a primary one
ALT text detailsScreenshot settings within Surf where you can link accounts and choose a primary one
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ploum

@ploum@mamot.fr

Snac2 is a simple database-less/javascript-free alternative to Mastodon:

codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

It looks very nice to run your own server

There are some screenshots here:
codeberg.org/voron/snac-style

Is anybody using it?

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Hey all, the easiest way I can find blogs using is to search for @index and you will get some Friendica results, etc, but for now, that should be a sure way to find almost all the blogs that have enabled this feature so far. I couldn't tell if replies appear as comments, so if you don't want your comments on their blog, don't reply to their fediverse posts. A few told me they can see my comments on their dashboard but I don't know what that means.

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We tested out the new #Fediverse beta in Ghost, and wrote about our initial thoughts. There's a huge amount of potential, and it's already taking great shape.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/03/ghost-activitypub-beta/
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Eddie 🏳️‍🌈

@eddeeMN@poweredbygay.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

@reiver A couple come to mind: 1. The annoying amount of effort you have to spend to view/find all the replies and posts from various users on different instances. 2. The poor search functionality.

@fediverse

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What about the Fediverse or Mastodon, etc, frustrates you or confuses you?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This has been asked for on the (broader) Fediverse for a long time, too.

(Longer than Threads has existed.)

Although, in practice, it is impossible to prevent it. Someone can take a screenshot of your post and comment on it — thus doing an ad hoc DIY quote-post.

RE: threads.net/@zuck/post/DHbavhJ

From Mark Zuckerberg ( @
@zuck@threads.net ):

"Also, a lot of people asked to only allow quotes and replies from their followers. You can now customize this per post to control who chimes in on your posts."
ALT text detailsFrom Mark Zuckerberg ( @ @zuck@threads.net ): "Also, a lot of people asked to only allow quotes and replies from their followers. You can now customize this per post to control who chimes in on your posts."
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Rex Banner

@Rex_Banner@mastodon.social

Alternative Ghost jetzt auch ans Fediverse angebunden.

Vor fast einem Jahr hat der Chef der angekündigt, dass sie ins kommen soll. Jetzt kann man das in einem Betatest ausprobieren.

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Rex Banner

@Rex_Banner@mastodon.social

Alternative Ghost jetzt auch ans Fediverse angebunden.

Vor fast einem Jahr hat der Chef der angekündigt, dass sie ins kommen soll. Jetzt kann man das in einem Betatest ausprobieren.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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xeniax ⏚

@Xeniax@mastodon.ml

Merci à tou.tes les organisateur.ices de cette soirée du @cis_cnrs "Quel avenir pour les réseaux sociaux ?" qui a été un grand succès

J'ai eu l'honneur de parler à la première table ronde au sujet des migrations numériques (surtout vers le ) et revenir sur le postulat "protocols not platforms" qui permet de conceptualiser le grand bouleversement du paysage des réseaux sociaux d'aujourd'hui

Mes chers collègues ont donné un beau panorama rétrospectif reprenant les grandes étapes de l'évolution des réseaux et leurs raisons d'être. J'ai dû alors constater un certain retour vers le local, le privatif, l'entre-soi, que de nombreux utilisateurs cherchent suite à la désillusion envers les grandes plateformes type X/Meta. Une quête d'invisibilité, une fuite vers les espaces non-algorithmés – avec toutes les questions que cela pose (notamment celle de "visibilité vs sécurité" et le besoin d'amplifier les voix marginalisées)

Il semble que Mastodon prépare une réponse à ça
@renchap

Photo d'un amphithéâtre à Sciences Po Paris bien rempli
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io · Reply to Molly White's post

One noticeable source of excitement at SXSW this year was to do with federated social media and individual sovereignty online. My conversation with @mike on the topic was only one of many: schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/ (audio only)

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@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io · Reply to Molly White's post

One noticeable source of excitement at SXSW this year was to do with federated social media and individual sovereignty online. My conversation with @mike on the topic was only one of many: schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/ (audio only)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What about the Fediverse or Mastodon, etc, frustrates you or confuses you?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I wish @Tusky had a "mentions" feed similar to Fedilab.

I.e., a screen (in the app) that only shows posts that "mention" me.

I get so many other non-mention notifications that I can (and at times often do) miss posts that mention me.

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@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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@Plasticbluemusic@mastodon.social

As I explore the , I love the idea of more, but then a lot of people I really want to follow are on . @openvibe is amazing, but I kinda want to share stuff I find cool to everyone on both platforms. So many other thoughts, but I hit the bluesky limit.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@zumarhh@norden.social

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Bodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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xeniax ⏚

@Xeniax@mastodon.ml

Merci à tou.tes les organisateur.ices de cette soirée du @cis_cnrs "Quel avenir pour les réseaux sociaux ?" qui a été un grand succès

J'ai eu l'honneur de parler à la première table ronde au sujet des migrations numériques (surtout vers le ) et revenir sur le postulat "protocols not platforms" qui permet de conceptualiser le grand bouleversement du paysage des réseaux sociaux d'aujourd'hui

Mes chers collègues ont donné un beau panorama rétrospectif reprenant les grandes étapes de l'évolution des réseaux et leurs raisons d'être. J'ai dû alors constater un certain retour vers le local, le privatif, l'entre-soi, que de nombreux utilisateurs cherchent suite à la désillusion envers les grandes plateformes type X/Meta. Une quête d'invisibilité, une fuite vers les espaces non-algorithmés – avec toutes les questions que cela pose (notamment celle de "visibilité vs sécurité" et le besoin d'amplifier les voix marginalisées)

Il semble que Mastodon prépare une réponse à ça
@renchap

Photo d'un amphithéâtre à Sciences Po Paris bien rempli
ALT text detailsPhoto d'un amphithéâtre à Sciences Po Paris bien rempli
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

I am just back from an awesome at the

We had three days to work on Federated () Events, you can find our results on that lovely page: fedivents.blog/

Thanks especially to @linos for his awesome work with the Event Bridge: wordpress.org/plugins/event-br

...and to @heiglandreas for pitching and leading the project!

@johnonolan the team came up with the puppies without any knowledge of your newsletter, so this must be really a thing!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

I am just back from an awesome at the

We had three days to work on Federated () Events, you can find our results on that lovely page: fedivents.blog/

Thanks especially to @linos for his awesome work with the Event Bridge: wordpress.org/plugins/event-br

...and to @heiglandreas for pitching and leading the project!

@johnonolan the team came up with the puppies without any knowledge of your newsletter, so this must be really a thing!

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

I am just back from an awesome at the

We had three days to work on Federated () Events, you can find our results on that lovely page: fedivents.blog/

Thanks especially to @linos for his awesome work with the Event Bridge: wordpress.org/plugins/event-br

...and to @heiglandreas for pitching and leading the project!

@johnonolan the team came up with the puppies without any knowledge of your newsletter, so this must be really a thing!

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Flo

@Sonnenbrand@chaos.social

Guten Morgen, ich würde meine Frau evtl. mal ins führen. Gibt es Instanzen für Mediziner oder gleichen?

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ZuMar

@zumarhh@norden.social

### TOPIC CLOSED - THANK YOU! ###

Liebe Menschen des , inzwischen kickt die pure Verzweiflung: Ich suche DRINGEND die abgebildeten Bodenfliesen von IKEA (MÄLLSTEN), die leider letztes Jahr aus dem Sortiment genommen wurden... Hat vielleicht jemand von Euch einen Tipp oder sogar etwa 66 Stück, die sie/er nicht mehr braucht und verkaufen würde? Bitte gern boosten, bin für jeden Hinweis dankbar! VG und vielen Dank!

Bodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
ALT text detailsBodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
Bodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
ALT text detailsBodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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ZuMar

@zumarhh@norden.social

### TOPIC CLOSED - THANK YOU! ###

Liebe Menschen des , inzwischen kickt die pure Verzweiflung: Ich suche DRINGEND die abgebildeten Bodenfliesen von IKEA (MÄLLSTEN), die leider letztes Jahr aus dem Sortiment genommen wurden... Hat vielleicht jemand von Euch einen Tipp oder sogar etwa 66 Stück, die sie/er nicht mehr braucht und verkaufen würde? Bitte gern boosten, bin für jeden Hinweis dankbar! VG und vielen Dank!

Bodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
ALT text detailsBodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
Bodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
ALT text detailsBodenfliesen in schwarz/weiß (schachbrettmuster), im Hintergrund sind terracottafarbene Blumentöpfe und ein Teil eines Regals aus Metall zu sehen.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Flo

@Sonnenbrand@chaos.social

Guten Morgen, ich würde meine Frau evtl. mal ins führen. Gibt es Instanzen für Mediziner oder gleichen?

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

What do you notice about the comments on this post?

piefed.social/post/555259

The post was made in the news@lemmy.world community and other posts linking to the same news article were made in technology@lemmy.world and in askusa@discuss.online. 3 different posts in 3 different communities.

de-duplicates them and only shows the post once in your timeline and when viewing the post all the comments on those 3 posts are shown in the same list.

Fedi fragmentation = solved

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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2025/3/20(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

What do you notice about the comments on this post?

piefed.social/post/555259

The post was made in the news@lemmy.world community and other posts linking to the same news article were made in technology@lemmy.world and in askusa@discuss.online. 3 different posts in 3 different communities.

de-duplicates them and only shows the post once in your timeline and when viewing the post all the comments on those 3 posts are shown in the same list.

Fedi fragmentation = solved

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's post

I gave a little bit of thinking on the changes I want to do to before making my server public.

The one who emits the badges, is a actor, this should be no controversial, after all, I use the public/private keys to sign the badges itself.

But in the first prototype the recipient of the grant, was a record in the system itself. The idea was to allow recipients outside the fediverse to receive badges as well. I did not wanted to store the email, so I required a profile url, think of your fediverse url, or for those outside , , even if they want. However, it gets things a little bit more complex and less clean than what I want.

Today, I decided that the recipient MUST be an actor of the . That is, it, that will be embedded as a mention, and should be clean and neat. For those who are not in the fediverse, will provide an actor (and profile url) where they can add basic information such name, and bio links. Or they can create an account in any of the fediverse platforms at the moment of receiving the badge.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fediverse Report #107

Pixelfed raises 138k Canadian dollars for their project, and a new way to connect researchers to the fediverse with an upcoming ORCID bridge.

The News

The Pixelfed Kickstarter campaign has concluded, and the project has raised 138k Canadian dollar (88k EUR/95k USD). The campaign raised money from over 2100 backers, and reached far past it’s original goal of 50k CAD. The campaign has grown significantly in scope, and indicates that the Pixelfed campaign is much more than just about the image-sharing platform Pixelfed. Pixelfed itself has also grown, and there are now reportedly 8 people joining the team. With the money, the team is working on the following:

  • Further development of Pixelfed, as well as supporting the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art servers
  • Development of Loops, and getting it to a state where it can be made available as open source. In the most recent update Pixelfed says that this will be “once it is ready in 2025”.
  • Building a dedicated server environment around the world, that can handle “the 1000s of TBs of video traffic (plus storage requirements)”.
  • Building Fedi-CDN to host and serve Loops videos, as well as offering “excess compute/bandwidth to other fediverse platforms as a collaborative shared service.”
  • Building an E2EE messaging platform Sup, with the near future focused on development planning.
  • The latest update of the Kickstarter also notes that Pixelfed has started another side project, FediThreat, for fediverse admins to share information about lower-risk harmful actors such as spam accounts. This project is currently in the proof-of-concept stage.
  • Launching a Pixelfed Foundation. Setting up a foundation was originally put behind to a 200k CAD stretch goal, but it seems like this will still happen, even though the goal is not met. The latest Kickstarter update notes that a Pixelfed Foundation is currently being worked on, as a non-profit under the government of Alberta, Canada.

The amount of money that Pixelfed has raised is significant, especially by fediverse standards. At the same time, this is a lot of different types of projects that the team is undertaking. Pixelfed has a history of overpromising and underdeliving, for example the Groups feature has been announced to be released “soon” for over 2 years now, and this is a feature that they have gotten an NLnet grant for. The new projects that Pixelfed is working on, such as a shared CDN are definitely valuable for the fediverse. But with the attention of the Pixelfed team being pulled in so many different directions, and a lack of clarity on which projects will get focus, it is unclear on which timeline Pixelfed can deliver the planned features.


Encyclia is a newly announced project to make ORCID records available on the fediverse. ORCID, Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a unique identifier for researchers and scientists. Every researcher can have their own unique ORCID, and with it, every publication become records connected to that ORCID. With Encyclia, all these ORCIDS can be followed from your ActivityPub account, meaning that you can always keep up to date with research, even when the researcher does not have a fediverse account. Encyclia is currently still in pre-alpha, and not yet available for use by the public.

This weekend was the SXSW festival, and Flipboard hosted the Fediverse House, with quite some well-known names within the fediverse community, as well as representatives from Bluesky and Threads, as well. There does not seem to be recordings available, but Jeff Sikes was there and had a good live blog if you want to also experience some FOMO.

In my recent updates on Bluesky and ATProto I talk about how Bluesky is increasingly becoming a political actor, due to the presence of various high-profile people who are actively speaking out against the Trump/Musk regime. This impact so far is less visible on the fediverse, as there are no politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using the platform to speak out. But resistance does not only come from high-profile individuals, it comes from people on the ground that organise themselves. To that end, Jon Pincus wrote two articles on organising on the fediverse: If not now, when? Mutual aid and organizing in the fediverses, the ATmosphere, and whatever comes next has an overview of the current state of the networks in relation to organising. Notes (and thoughts) on organizing in the fediverses and the ATmosphere has a lot more practical details, examening various softwares that can be used in practice. Both articles are great sources of information to get more practical details for people who are considering using decentralised social networks.

The Links

Decentralized Social Networks & WordPress with Alex Kirk. The Open Web Conversations has a new Fediverse series, hosted by WordPress ActivityPub plugin creator Matthias Pfefferle. They discuss talk about how a WordPress blog can be build into a full decentralised social networking node with the Friends plugin by Kirk and the ActivityPub plugin by Pfefferle.

Standards War? – Robert W. Gehl. Gehl compares IFTAS’ funding struggles with the Free Our Feeds campaign, who are raising money to build alternative ATProto infrastructure, and describes it as an illustration of the emerging standards war between ActivityPub and ATProto.

A Long-Shot Bet to Bypass the Middlemen of Social Media – John Markoff/New York Times. The NYT interviews Flipboard’s CEO Mike McCue to talk about how the company is using building a new decentralised social web with Flipboard and timeline app Surf.

The Software Sessions podcast did an interview with Hong Minhee. Hong is the developer for ActivityPub framework Fedify, as well as Hollo, a single-user microblogging platform.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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SakuraSubnet 🗼

@sakurasubnet@bumscode.com

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into development and learning or stay with and using .

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

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SakuraSubnet 🗼

@sakurasubnet@bumscode.com

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into development and learning or stay with and using .

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

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Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Robert A. Hill

@robert@rah.social

Hey folks, I'm trying to get a group of people onboarded to the as it concerns serious discussions and organization about topics that are serious in nature. There are many things people need to talk about as far as tactics and tools for an actual resistance against what is going on in the US right now that Reddit/Google/Meta deliberately crack down on.

Mastodon is an easy first step, but I need some suggestions for other tools involving video and other communications.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What about the Fediverse or Mastodon, etc, frustrates you or confuses you?

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

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I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My current posts on Insta and facebook ...

Birds flying to the fedivers.
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Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

An interesting experiment is taking place within the #Fediverse: the development of small intentional communities that only connect to one another, and no one else. https://wedistribute.org/2025/03/website-league-island-networks/
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fred Rocha

@john_fisherman@mastodon.social

Cool things you can do in Mastodon and perhaps you weren't aware of:

* Create an RSS link from any Mastodon profile
* Validate your profile easily using your personal domain
* Use a column interface à là Tweetdeck (RIP)

Share your favorite use cases!

fredrocha.net/2025/03/18/how-i

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Have you been Nicoled yet?
🐥

OptionVoters
Yes, many times. Nicole loves me! 🥰164 (10%)
Indeed, I have.290 (17%)
Not yet! Where's MY Nicole 👀606 (35%)
I am a Nicole, and I oppose that Nicole.12 (1%)
What is this nonsense?637 (37%)
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Has anyone written about how "Conway's law" applies to the and the protocols that make up the fediverse?

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A collection of silly Mastodon apps (the best kind). It includes a Fax-To-Mastodon app. :omgdotlol:

halcy.de/blog/2025/03/18/silly

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Our Foundation was founded to protect knowledge sharing across social media.

We aim to defend and grow peer to peer learning, first-hand accounts, and credible voices across open social networks.

That's why we care so much about the open social web. It's an open social network which puts community first, letting you learn from the people around you in the digital space.

We're proud to be here.

The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen over a faded black and white image of a microphones. Copy: Newsmast Foundation. Growing community-first knowledge and information sharing across open social networks.
ALT text detailsThe Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen over a faded black and white image of a microphones. Copy: Newsmast Foundation. Growing community-first knowledge and information sharing across open social networks.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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an alle, die finden, bei der aktuellen funktionsweise von mastodon fehle noch etwas.

meine persönliche entscheidung für hubzilla kam daher, dass ich das dilemma von g+ nicht mehr erleben wollte: service weg, posts weg. die möglichkeit, alles von einem hub zu einem anderen mitzunehmen oder auch nur alles auf einen anderen hub zu klonen, um nicht durch den ausfall meines heim-hubs ausgeknockt zu werden, war entscheidend für die wahl von hubzilla. und mastodon hat da bis jetzt keine alternative geliefert.

#mastodon #hubzilla #fediverse #mul #𒀯 #social-media #socmed

Tim Schlotfeldt ⚓?️‍?Tim Schlotfeldt ⚓?️‍? schrieb den folgenden Beitrag Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:26:19 +0100
New Blogpost: Hallo Fediverse, für bestimmte Probleme gibt es schon Lösungen wie die Nomadische Identitäten

Auf GNU/Linux.ch ist ein Beitrag von dem Autor „Udo M.“ erschienen, der sich mit bestimmten Defiziten im Fediverse auseinandersetzt. Die Defizite sind meines Erachtens auch gut erkannt. Was fehlt ist in dem Artikel ist der Hinweis auf eine mögliche Lösung, denn diese existiert konzeptionell und auch ganz real für andere Plattformen wie beispielsweise Hubzilla. Und darum halte ich es für so wichtig, auf diese Lösungen aufmerksam zu machen, damit sie sie von anderen Plattformen „entdeckt“ und implementiert werden können.

Aber zurück zu dem Beitrag mit dem Titel

Bluesky und Mastodon: Eine kritische Betrachtung der Föderation und Identitätsverwaltung.


Das Thema Bluesky lasse ich außen vor, weil das in meinen Augen im Sinne einer digitalen Souveränität keine ernsthafte Plattform sein kein (unter anderem finanziert mit Risikokapital von Crypto-Bros). Udo M. schreibt:

Ein zentrales Problem bleibt die Federation: Die NutzerInnen sind an die Instanz gebunden, auf der sie sich registriert haben. Zwar gibt es die Möglichkeit, die Instanz zu wechseln, doch dieser Vorgang ist nicht immer problemlos. Instanzen können verschwinden, ohne dass die NutzerInnen eine Möglichkeit haben, ihre Identität und Inhalte an einen neuen Ort zu migrieren. Zwar bietet Mastodon die theoretische Möglichkeit der „Instanzmigration“, doch diese funktioniert nur, wenn die ursprüngliche Instanz noch existiert und bereit ist, die Migration zu unterstützen. In der Praxis bedeutet dies, dass NutzerIn bei einem Instanzwechsel auf die Gnade der Instanzbetreiber angewiesen sind.

Die Lösung dazu ist die „Nomadische Identität“ des Hubzilla-Protokolls Zot6. Die Idee dahinter stammt von dem Australier Mike Macgirvin, der genau dieses Problem lösen wollte und mit der Implementierung des Protokolls in Hubzilla dies auch erreicht hat. Nun spricht allerdings ein Großteil des Fediverses nicht Zot6 sondern ActivityPub. Darum hat Mike sich daran gemacht, das Konzept der nomadischen Identität in ActivityPub zu implementieren und so prinzipiell anderen Systemen beziehungsweise Plattformen es zu ermöglichen, diese Funktion zu übernehmen. Am 11.03.2025 hat er seine Lösung unter der Überschrift Forte v25.3.12 released veröffentlicht:

[…]
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@jabgoe2089@hub.netzgemeinde.eu

an alle, die finden, bei der aktuellen funktionsweise von mastodon fehle noch etwas.

meine persönliche entscheidung für hubzilla kam daher, dass ich das dilemma von g+ nicht mehr erleben wollte: service weg, posts weg. die möglichkeit, alles von einem hub zu einem anderen mitzunehmen oder auch nur alles auf einen anderen hub zu klonen, um nicht durch den ausfall meines heim-hubs ausgeknockt zu werden, war entscheidend für die wahl von hubzilla. und mastodon hat da bis jetzt keine alternative geliefert.

#mastodon #hubzilla #fediverse #mul #𒀯 #social-media #socmed

Tim Schlotfeldt ⚓?️‍?Tim Schlotfeldt ⚓?️‍? schrieb den folgenden Beitrag Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:26:19 +0100
New Blogpost: Hallo Fediverse, für bestimmte Probleme gibt es schon Lösungen wie die Nomadische Identitäten

Auf GNU/Linux.ch ist ein Beitrag von dem Autor „Udo M.“ erschienen, der sich mit bestimmten Defiziten im Fediverse auseinandersetzt. Die Defizite sind meines Erachtens auch gut erkannt. Was fehlt ist in dem Artikel ist der Hinweis auf eine mögliche Lösung, denn diese existiert konzeptionell und auch ganz real für andere Plattformen wie beispielsweise Hubzilla. Und darum halte ich es für so wichtig, auf diese Lösungen aufmerksam zu machen, damit sie sie von anderen Plattformen „entdeckt“ und implementiert werden können.

Aber zurück zu dem Beitrag mit dem Titel

Bluesky und Mastodon: Eine kritische Betrachtung der Föderation und Identitätsverwaltung.


Das Thema Bluesky lasse ich außen vor, weil das in meinen Augen im Sinne einer digitalen Souveränität keine ernsthafte Plattform sein kein (unter anderem finanziert mit Risikokapital von Crypto-Bros). Udo M. schreibt:

Ein zentrales Problem bleibt die Federation: Die NutzerInnen sind an die Instanz gebunden, auf der sie sich registriert haben. Zwar gibt es die Möglichkeit, die Instanz zu wechseln, doch dieser Vorgang ist nicht immer problemlos. Instanzen können verschwinden, ohne dass die NutzerInnen eine Möglichkeit haben, ihre Identität und Inhalte an einen neuen Ort zu migrieren. Zwar bietet Mastodon die theoretische Möglichkeit der „Instanzmigration“, doch diese funktioniert nur, wenn die ursprüngliche Instanz noch existiert und bereit ist, die Migration zu unterstützen. In der Praxis bedeutet dies, dass NutzerIn bei einem Instanzwechsel auf die Gnade der Instanzbetreiber angewiesen sind.

Die Lösung dazu ist die „Nomadische Identität“ des Hubzilla-Protokolls Zot6. Die Idee dahinter stammt von dem Australier Mike Macgirvin, der genau dieses Problem lösen wollte und mit der Implementierung des Protokolls in Hubzilla dies auch erreicht hat. Nun spricht allerdings ein Großteil des Fediverses nicht Zot6 sondern ActivityPub. Darum hat Mike sich daran gemacht, das Konzept der nomadischen Identität in ActivityPub zu implementieren und so prinzipiell anderen Systemen beziehungsweise Plattformen es zu ermöglichen, diese Funktion zu übernehmen. Am 11.03.2025 hat er seine Lösung unter der Überschrift Forte v25.3.12 released veröffentlicht:

[…]
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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · Reply to 𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™'s post

Ja Open-Source is aktiv und sind schon lange nicht "nur ein Gebastel" 🤓

Gerade eben in den letzten Tagen bekamen @GIMP, @Blender so auch @peertube im Fediverse ihre Updates in aktuelle maßgebliche Versionen 👍

P.S. Ich freue mich und Toote davon, auch wenn ich es selber selten nutze.
P.P.S. Manche Menschen müssen auch hier im Fediverse mötzeln, dass es nicht perfekt sei aber je nach Anwendung ist es anders 🙄

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/19(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net のアカウント減少続く。
pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A collection of silly Mastodon apps (the best kind). It includes a Fax-To-Mastodon app. :omgdotlol:

halcy.de/blog/2025/03/18/silly

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A collection of silly Mastodon apps (the best kind). It includes a Fax-To-Mastodon app. :omgdotlol:

halcy.de/blog/2025/03/18/silly

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org

Hey there , I’m looking to hire a senior engineer to work with some awesome folks on ’s build tools & test infrastructure. If you are interested please apply online! (see link in Toot)

My DMs are open if you have any questions about the role or if you want to let me know that you applied.

explore.jobs.netflix.net/caree

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Jon

@jonpainterphoto@lawfedi.blue · Reply to Jon Painter [dot] com's post

@index Oh hey, my website is on the fediverse!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org

Hey there , I’m looking to hire a senior engineer to work with some awesome folks on ’s build tools & test infrastructure. If you are interested please apply online! (see link in Toot)

My DMs are open if you have any questions about the role or if you want to let me know that you applied.

explore.jobs.netflix.net/caree

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

An interesting experiment is taking place within the #Fediverse: the development of small intentional communities that only connect to one another, and no one else. https://wedistribute.org/2025/03/website-league-island-networks/
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org

Hey there , I’m looking to hire a senior engineer to work with some awesome folks on ’s build tools & test infrastructure. If you are interested please apply online! (see link in Toot)

My DMs are open if you have any questions about the role or if you want to let me know that you applied.

explore.jobs.netflix.net/caree

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LibertyForward1 :v_bi:

@LibertyForward1@beige.party

Hello everyone!

My partner @g1m01982 is a fanatic, but he's struggled to connect with other on the . I am most assuredly *not* one, but I know how very passionate he is about the artist and the entire industry built around her; and he needs all the support and encouragement he can get as he struggles to recover from and years of abuse without any or income.

So.. if you are a like him, please consider giving him a follow. Thank you!

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Link at end but I love this article for it's shocked tone. I love how the more tech of the Fediverse can't possibly comprehend that there are people that honestly just want to be left the fuck alone. This whole article was written like the writer was astonished such a thing could exist and my sides are splitting from them realizing not everybody wants to talk to you. wedistribute.org/2025/03/websi

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@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just noticed this "Open in the application? " banner on @framasoft's "What is the fediverse" @peertube video and I have the app installed thru @fdroidorg but it takes me to the Google Play download page for it instead of opening it in the app. Makes for a really bad fediverse experience, we need to figure out these sorts of flows and make sure they reliably work.

A screenshot of a peertube video
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A screenshot of peertube on Google Play
ALT text detailsA screenshot of peertube on Google Play
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

An interesting experiment is taking place within the #Fediverse: the development of small intentional communities that only connect to one another, and no one else. https://wedistribute.org/2025/03/website-league-island-networks/
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Kyle Gaywood

@Plasticbluemusic@mastodon.social

Just gotta to @gardiner_bryant for getting me onto the and @BeAware for being my guide and tutor.

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Kyle Gaywood

@Plasticbluemusic@mastodon.social

Just gotta to @gardiner_bryant for getting me onto the and @BeAware for being my guide and tutor.

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LibertyForward1 :v_bi:

@LibertyForward1@beige.party

Hello everyone!

My partner @g1m01982 is a fanatic, but he's struggled to connect with other on the . I am most assuredly *not* one, but I know how very passionate he is about the artist and the entire industry built around her; and he needs all the support and encouragement he can get as he struggles to recover from and years of abuse without any or income.

So.. if you are a like him, please consider giving him a follow. Thank you!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social · Reply to Kyle Gaywood's post

@Plasticbluemusic 👆👆👆(maybe this will help)

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Reuben Walker aka mobileatom

@mobileatom@flipboard.com

Fediverse House 2025 Wrap-up.

socialwebfoundation.org/2025/0

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

I've performed some tests, and it's great. and are working great together - now with caching of media and json responses, to scale up, and up, and up...and up!
is the best tool for caching, but the setup I've tested doesn't require it and it's still good enough.
I think this will be a blog post, as soon as I'll have enough time.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I hadn't checked my follower count in a while, but now that I did, it looks like it's about to surpass what I ever had during my 17 years on Twitter - the magic number is 7000.

The funny thing is, even when my follower count was much lower, the activity here was far greater than it ever was on Twitter.

This is the power of the Fediverse.

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Fred Rocha

@john_fisherman@mastodon.social

Cool things you can do in Mastodon and perhaps you weren't aware of:

* Create an RSS link from any Mastodon profile
* Validate your profile easily using your personal domain
* Use a column interface à là Tweetdeck (RIP)

Share your favorite use cases!

fredrocha.net/2025/03/18/how-i

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I hadn't checked my follower count in a while, but now that I did, it looks like it's about to surpass what I ever had during my 17 years on Twitter - the magic number is 7000.

The funny thing is, even when my follower count was much lower, the activity here was far greater than it ever was on Twitter.

This is the power of the Fediverse.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #108

This week's news:
- Ghost's (@index) connection to the is now availabe in public beta for Ghost Pro users, with both an connection to send long-form posts into the fediverse, and a reader app to read/comment/interact with the fediverse
- @anewsocial , the organisation that manages the bridge between the fediverse and shared their upcoming plans

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #108

Newsletter publisher Ghost is now connecting to the fediverse in public beta, updates about the bridge that connects the fediverse with Bluesky, and more.

The News

The public beta for connecting Ghost to the fediverse is here, and the ActivityPub integration is now available for Ghost Pro subscribers. Ghost is a publishing platform for sending out blogs via email. With this latest update, Ghost now has another method of distribution, namely via the fediverse. Ghost’s integration with the fediverse consists of two parts: sending out long-form articles published on Ghost into the fediverse, and a reader app to the fediverse from Ghost.

Publishing Ghost articles on ActivityPub makes them accessible to the rest of the fediverse, similar to how WordPress with the ActivityPub plugin works. For users of Ghost this is an easy sales pitch, it is simply another free and automatic distribution channel for their blog. The second part of Ghost’s integration with the social web is a reader app. This app allows Ghost users to browse and read posts on the fediverse. It is split up into two parts: an inbox for reading other long-form posts from Ghost or WordPress, and a feed for all other types of posts. This allows accounts on Ghost not only to send out posts via the ActivityPub integration, but also to connect, respond and follow their audience. It even allows you to post short-form microblogs (notes), just like you’d use on Mastodon, that do not show up on the Ghost website. This makes the Ghost integration a full fediverse experience.

A New Social is the non-profit organisation that builds and manages cross-protocol tools for the open social web. The organisation currently manages Bridgy Fed, the connector that allows accounts to ‘bridge’ between both ActivityPub, ATProto, Nostr and more, and is currently in the process of setting up and launching the organisation. In their first update they shared this week, A New Social shared that they have a board of directors, consisting of Erin Kissane, Ben Werdmuller and Susan Mernit. Bridgy Fed Config is the first upcoming launch that they announced, scheduled for early April. To bridge their account, Bridgy Fed currently requires people to follow the Bridgy Fed account on their platform, which can be confusing and opaque for people as to what is actually happening and if it is working. The upcoming Config settings page allows people to log in with their social web account (Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed) and turn the bridging on with a simple switch. A New Social also mentions supporting Threads with the new Bridgy Fed Config update, which is currently not supported by Bridgy Fed.

Forte is a new fediverse platform, that comes from the lineage of Hubzilla and Streams, created by the same developer Mike Macgirvin. Forte’s major feature is that it has Nomadic Identity over ActivityPub. Nomadic Identity means that you can port your entire account, including your posts, settings, social connections, etc. It is slightly different than the account migration that Mastodon has, which transfers your social graph to a new account. With Nomadic Identity, you create a single identity that can be connected to multiple different servers, so when one server becomes unavailable, all your personal data can be transferred and accessed from another server linked to your account. Forte, as well as Hubzilla and Streams, remain on the bleeding edge on what’s possible with ActivityPub. However, Forte also suffers from the same issue that its predecessors have, namely that getting to use the software is surprisingly difficult. By design there is no way to see a list of Forte servers. Forte mainly targets people with technical know-how, as the code repository does not include guide on how to setup your own Forte server. It leads to the funny situation where I would like to give Forte a try because I’m interesting in trying out the new features, but I legitimately do not know how.

Myo is a new image-focused client for the open social web, and allows you to connect your Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr accounts into a single timeline. Combining multiple accounts into a single timeline is similar to OpenVibe, but Myo instead focuses media, in a design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than Twitter. Myo is made by the same developer as SoraSNS, which is also a multi-protocol app that focuses on microblogging instead. Myo and SoraSNS are both available for iOS.

ActivityPub badges is a new project that is currently in development to build a badges/credential system similar to Credly on ActivityPub. The project is currently at the proof-of-concept phase, where badges can be created and send over ActivityPub.

IFTAS, the non-profit for collaborative work on trust & safety on the fediverse, recently had to shut down various of their services due to a lack of funding. In their latest update, the organisation talks about how they are rescoping and moving forward, as the organisation itself is not shutting down. IFTAS will continue with various community support projects, such as their community platform IFTAS Connect. They will also continue providing insight into commonly blocked domains, in a scaled down version of the shut-down FediCheck program.

A new form of spam/scam has recently emerged on the fediverse, and it involves private messages from an account that identifies itself as ‘Nicole the fediverse chick’. So many people have gotten a variation of this message that it is quickly becoming a meme on the fediverse. It is unclear what the exact purpose of this spam is, with either a doxing ex or an elaborate 4chan troll as likely explainers.

This article by Fassbender examines how state surveillance treats federated and decentralised social networks, focusing on the BlueLeaks dataset, which contains a large amount of internal documentation of state surveillance organisations. Fassbender writes: “[…] surveillance actors are less interested in understanding decentralization within platforms, but rather look at organizations first, then take an interest in all platforms that they spread to. This means that any platform (or in the case of the fediverse, grouping of platforms that share a method for interconnecting) can become suspect.”

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Alexander Harding

@alex@harding.dev

nerds: stop using and recommending american gear. Use (from Latvia) and support a country that provides significant aid to Ukraine 🇱🇻 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (bbc.com/news/articles/c62z6glj)

Plus, is on the ! @mikrotik

Bar chart comparing international aid to Ukraine as a percentage of GDP. Latvia's contribution is approximately 1.5% of its GDP, highlighted with a blue oval, while the United States' contribution is around 0.3–0.4% of GDP, represented by a shorter blue bar. Latvia ranks among the top donors, whereas the US appears lower on the list.
ALT text detailsBar chart comparing international aid to Ukraine as a percentage of GDP. Latvia's contribution is approximately 1.5% of its GDP, highlighted with a blue oval, while the United States' contribution is around 0.3–0.4% of GDP, represented by a shorter blue bar. Latvia ranks among the top donors, whereas the US appears lower on the list.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What about the Fediverse or Mastodon, etc, frustrates you or confuses you?

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Yesterday, @anewsocial gave us a first look behind the scenes, as well as introducing an amazing board of directors who will help steer them.

The guys behind it, @quillmatiq and @snarfed.org are both great people. We're excited to see what they do and work with them to grow the open social web!

You can see the first A New Social update here: blog.anew.social/breaking-grou

We highly recommend you check it out ✨

Stefano Marinelli's avatar
Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

I've performed some tests, and it's great. and are working great together - now with caching of media and json responses, to scale up, and up, and up...and up!
is the best tool for caching, but the setup I've tested doesn't require it and it's still good enough.
I think this will be a blog post, as soon as I'll have enough time.

Neiman's avatar
Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

Looking for more brave volunteers in the to test my new, fresh, shiny (yet modest and simple) article splitter!

Write a long article, it will make a thread out of it for you.

Comment or DM me to try it out!

A screenshot from Splinter
ALT text detailsA screenshot from Splinter
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Yesterday, @anewsocial gave us a first look behind the scenes, as well as introducing an amazing board of directors who will help steer them.

The guys behind it, @quillmatiq and @snarfed.org are both great people. We're excited to see what they do and work with them to grow the open social web!

You can see the first A New Social update here: blog.anew.social/breaking-grou

We highly recommend you check it out ✨

yavien's avatar
yavien

@yavien@app.wafrn.net

Apparently queer.party is down for me and I was like "fuck I really should have had a fedi alt/backup acct for that" and then I remembered I already made an acct on "fedi Tumblr" that I didn't use lmao


#personal #fediverse
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yavien

@yavien@app.wafrn.net

Apparently queer.party is down for me and I was like "fuck I really should have had a fedi alt/backup acct for that" and then I remembered I already made an acct on "fedi Tumblr" that I didn't use lmao


#personal #fediverse
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 , , , ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Us©hi in Aachen's post

@UschiAachen@nrw.social
Kann ich nicht und sehr viele andere auch nicht.

Ich benutze kein Mastodon, wie andere auch nicht.

Wir können
@anjesagt@mastodon.social aber zeigen. wie toll es im ist, egal welche Software man dafür benutzt

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dehypotheses

@dehypotheses@fedihum.org

Mastodon-Starterpacks aus WikiData erzeugen: Wie sich der Field Survey auf dazu nutzen lässt, eine Follower List bzw. Starter Pack für Mastodon anzulegen, die jede:r bearbeiten kann, zeigt @tillgrallert hier 👇

dhistory.hypotheses.org/9942

Artikel von Till Grallert: Mastodon Starter Packs aus Wikidata erzeugen
ALT text detailsArtikel von Till Grallert: Mastodon Starter Packs aus Wikidata erzeugen
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Emperohr

@Emperohr@iceshrimp.de

Guten Morgen .
Ihr merkt ich benutze fast ausschließlich
. Das hat sich ganz allmählich so ergeben. Ist ja zum Glück Wurst aus welcher Software ich euch einen schönen tag und lasst euch nicht ärgern wünsche. Was steht bei euch heute so an?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Update no. 2:

Yesterday my 4-year-old woke up at 7am thus thwarting my plans to read for a good hour.

So today I woke up at 6am to resume reading the book. It’s THAT GOOD.

The leaders at have been shockingly irresponsible in their decisions since the early days. All they care about? Gathering data and influence and making big bucks. I’m so glad I got out of all their platforms and I’m on the instead.

History books won’t be kind to Zuck, Sandberg et al.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/18(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net のアカウント減少。
fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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SakuraSubnet 🗼

@sakurasubnet@bumscode.com

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into development and learning or stay with and using .

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

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SakuraSubnet 🗼

@sakurasubnet@bumscode.com

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into development and learning or stay with and using .

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I think this likely applies to the Fediverse, too.

Although, I don't think every social-media user it trying to gain and grow an audience. I think some people are just trying to make find friends or people with similar interests who are mutuals.

warpcast.com/jacque/0xf380b697

dwr.eth:

What about Farcaster frustrates or confuses you?

jacque:

I encourage you to create a brand new account dont tell anyone about it that is in your circle and see for a week how hard it is for any visibility on this app. Expand that to anyone outside of the algorithm that gets boosted and yea it is such a thing still (glad you are speaking on it some) *I refuse to link twitter since I want to get away from that platforms ability to control things* and then have a little view on what we as “regular” users deal with on a daily basis. 🙏

dwr.eth:

That's all social media, though? Building an audience is really hard!

And we have plenty of new / small accounts that grow quickly / place on the leaderboard.

jacque:

They also have gotten a huge boost from the core tho

dwr.eth:

That's how you grow on social networks? 

Catch the attention of people with distribution.
ALT text detailsdwr.eth: What about Farcaster frustrates or confuses you? jacque: I encourage you to create a brand new account dont tell anyone about it that is in your circle and see for a week how hard it is for any visibility on this app. Expand that to anyone outside of the algorithm that gets boosted and yea it is such a thing still (glad you are speaking on it some) *I refuse to link twitter since I want to get away from that platforms ability to control things* and then have a little view on what we as “regular” users deal with on a daily basis. 🙏 dwr.eth: That's all social media, though? Building an audience is really hard! And we have plenty of new / small accounts that grow quickly / place on the leaderboard. jacque: They also have gotten a huge boost from the core tho dwr.eth: That's how you grow on social networks? Catch the attention of people with distribution.
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SakuraSubnet 🗼

@sakurasubnet@bumscode.com

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into development and learning or stay with and using .

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

This is The Fediverse,

You do not need to play games here,
You do not need to play the algorithms.

Don't be a content creator,
Be a person, be a human.

Share your thoughts and interests, be yourself, interact!

This is a community 💚

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Kyle Gaywood

@Plasticbluemusic@mastodon.social

As I explore the , I love the idea of more, but then a lot of people I really want to follow are on . @openvibe is amazing, but I kinda want to share stuff I find cool to everyone on both platforms. So many other thoughts, but I hit the bluesky limit.

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Juan Carlos Muñoz

@astro_jcm@mastodon.online

Hi I'm the chick

A cute, yellow and adorably fluffy baby chicken.
ALT text detailsA cute, yellow and adorably fluffy baby chicken.
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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Today I'm celebrating a personal milestone: 3 MONTHS of #selfhosting thanks to the magic of #YunoHost.

I'm posting a quick message because I need to leave home in 5 minutes to pick up my little one from nursery school. But I didn't want to let this anniversary pass without my acknowledgement.

Thank you @yunohost team for changing my life in the best possible way and empowering me to self-host my own #Fediverse instances.

I hope I'll be able to give back one day and help you out on your amazing mission ❤️

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 9th anniversary to the first Mastodon post!

Via stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Collected some sweet stickers from Tapestry and Fediverse House recently.

A collection of stickers and pin badges featuring various logos and designs, including icons for services like Tumblr and Mastodon, plus phrases and graphics related to online platforms and communities. The items are arranged on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA collection of stickers and pin badges featuring various logos and designs, including icons for services like Tumblr and Mastodon, plus phrases and graphics related to online platforms and communities. The items are arranged on a wooden surface.
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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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Juan Carlos Muñoz

@astro_jcm@mastodon.online

Hi I'm the chick

A cute, yellow and adorably fluffy baby chicken.
ALT text detailsA cute, yellow and adorably fluffy baby chicken.
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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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✨Soff✨ Mawr :dragnwitch:

@mawr@plush.city

The ! :blobcoffee: :queercat_trans:

Joker meme!

Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world?

Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
ALT text detailsJoker meme! Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world? Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Today I'm celebrating a personal milestone: 3 MONTHS of #selfhosting thanks to the magic of #YunoHost.

I'm posting a quick message because I need to leave home in 5 minutes to pick up my little one from nursery school. But I didn't want to let this anniversary pass without my acknowledgement.

Thank you @yunohost team for changing my life in the best possible way and empowering me to self-host my own #Fediverse instances.

I hope I'll be able to give back one day and help you out on your amazing mission ❤️

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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dehypotheses

@dehypotheses@fedihum.org

Mastodon-Starterpacks aus WikiData erzeugen: Wie sich der Field Survey auf dazu nutzen lässt, eine Follower List bzw. Starter Pack für Mastodon anzulegen, die jede:r bearbeiten kann, zeigt @tillgrallert hier 👇

dhistory.hypotheses.org/9942

Artikel von Till Grallert: Mastodon Starter Packs aus Wikidata erzeugen
ALT text detailsArtikel von Till Grallert: Mastodon Starter Packs aus Wikidata erzeugen
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Keno

@eala@norden.social

Hallo liebe leute, Hallo ,
ich noch recht :
Kennt wer interessante Quellen / Studien zu und der , , , rechten etc.
Also abseits von den offiziellen Parteispenden?
Ist für eine Präsentation, in der es unter anderem um die Frage geht: Wer finanziert den Rechten Aufstieg (besonders bzgl. Medien)
Vielen Dank im schonmal!

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✨Soff✨ Mawr :dragnwitch:

@mawr@plush.city

The ! :blobcoffee: :queercat_trans:

Joker meme!

Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world?

Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
ALT text detailsJoker meme! Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world? Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
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Keno

@eala@norden.social

Hallo liebe leute, Hallo ,
ich noch recht :
Kennt wer interessante Quellen / Studien zu und der , , , rechten etc.
Also abseits von den offiziellen Parteispenden?
Ist für eine Präsentation, in der es unter anderem um die Frage geht: Wer finanziert den Rechten Aufstieg (besonders bzgl. Medien)
Vielen Dank im schonmal!

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Soolah Hoops

@soolahhoops@glasgow.social

If you’ve landed on my platform Hi! 👋 I’m Soolah and I am a professional and performer. I’m figuring out the and saw I needed to do an to get connected to those who like people

Hopefully, I did this correctly…😉🤞🙏🤷🏻‍♀️💜

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KING CONSULT | Kommunikation

@kingconsult@berlin.social

Das Update 🚀 der ist online:
👉 social-media-matrix.king-consu

Vergleich von & / nach 50 Kriterien. Neu sind u. a.:

im Vergleich
✅ Abschnitt zu
✅ Weiterführende Quellen

Die ist eine Orientierungshilfe insbes. für öffentliche Einrichtungen und alle Interessierten bei der Wahl eines Kurznachrichtendiensts.

➡️Gern weitergeben!

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urig✔️

@urig@mastodon.online

What are the equivalents of Facebook groups?

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Bhante Subharo

@sbb@c.im

I have a Mastodon feature request. Could there please be a specialized emoji for the logo? To put it beside one's name? It can draw attention to an XMPP "Chat ID" that one has put in one's Mastodon profile. Similarly, it would make sense to also have emojis for the logo, logo, etc. Basically, every other federated network (? ?) would likewise deserve an emoji.

This is so that Mastodonians can draw attention to the accounts they have on other servers. It's a visual cue, right by their names, inviting others to tap/click their avatars/names, and have a look at their profile, where further contact info could be presented. It would encourage people to use Federated services more, then display their involvement to others.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

という主にイラスト・マンガの創作者向け(?)のプラットフォームが、 :misskey: をベースにした独自の SNS を公開したとのこと。

自分の からも xissmie.xfolio.jp のドメインのアカウントチラホラ見えるので :fediverse: にも連携しているみたい :tony_happy:

xfolio.jp/information/335

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/17(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Collected some sweet stickers from Tapestry and Fediverse House recently.

A collection of stickers and pin badges featuring various logos and designs, including icons for services like Tumblr and Mastodon, plus phrases and graphics related to online platforms and communities. The items are arranged on a wooden surface.
ALT text detailsA collection of stickers and pin badges featuring various logos and designs, including icons for services like Tumblr and Mastodon, plus phrases and graphics related to online platforms and communities. The items are arranged on a wooden surface.
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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

As part of an ongoing effort with We Distribute and #Fediverse advocacy, I’m looking at connecting with other journalists currently writing about the Fediverse, Nostr, Bluesky, and other efforts to build a decentralized social Web.

I think it may be possible, even beneficial, to create a newswire service spanning our different sites and publications, to help keep everyone reporting on this growing space on the same page.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

“The Fediverse Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present We’ve Been Denied.” Here’s yet another brilliant feature by @Daojoan. “The fediverse won’t succeed just because it’s better. It will succeed if and only if people choose it. If they reject the idea that being trapped in someone else’s ecosystem is just the cost of existing online. If they stop believing that “free” means surrendering ownership of your own connections, your own history, your own data. If they see that the internet wasn’t built to be a factory for engagement metrics and AI-generated content farms. It was built to connect us, not silo us to pad a wealth-extremist’s bank account,” she writes.

joanwestenberg.com/the-fediver

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

This is The Fediverse,

You do not need to play games here,
You do not need to play the algorithms.

Don't be a content creator,
Be a person, be a human.

Share your thoughts and interests, be yourself, interact!

This is a community 💚

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

This is The Fediverse,

You do not need to play games here,
You do not need to play the algorithms.

Don't be a content creator,
Be a person, be a human.

Share your thoughts and interests, be yourself, interact!

This is a community 💚

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

This is The Fediverse,

You do not need to play games here,
You do not need to play the algorithms.

Don't be a content creator,
Be a person, be a human.

Share your thoughts and interests, be yourself, interact!

This is a community 💚

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Serge Medoff

@SergeMedoff@musicians.today

This scene is part of a music video we created in summer 2023. The intended message was 'Turn away from X!'. A couple of months later, I created this Mastodon account for my music :)

Blauer Planet (Blue Planet):
inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=pdp_WO3

The image shows three individuals walking away from the camera in a corridor. They are dressed in formal attire, with the two on the left wearing black suits and the one on the right wearing a dark suit with a hat. Each person has a large white "X" drawn on the back of their jacket. The corridor has a modern design with glass doors and a neutral color scheme. The individuals appear to be in a professional setting, possibly an office or a corporate building. The lighting is bright, and the overall atmosphere is serious and somewhat mysterious due to the "X" markings.
ALT text detailsThe image shows three individuals walking away from the camera in a corridor. They are dressed in formal attire, with the two on the left wearing black suits and the one on the right wearing a dark suit with a hat. Each person has a large white "X" drawn on the back of their jacket. The corridor has a modern design with glass doors and a neutral color scheme. The individuals appear to be in a professional setting, possibly an office or a corporate building. The lighting is bright, and the overall atmosphere is serious and somewhat mysterious due to the "X" markings.
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Tom M

@pertho@bsd.cafe

Hey Are there any Smart Rings you can get where it doesn't ship your data off to a company? Preferably one you can track sleeping, pulse with?

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Christopher Stark

@christopherstark@mastodon.social · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware
I will not create a account, as the is the future of social media and not yet another commercial company.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 9th anniversary to the first Mastodon post!

Via stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 9th anniversary to the first Mastodon post!

Via stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
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Tom M

@pertho@bsd.cafe

Hey Are there any Smart Rings you can get where it doesn't ship your data off to a company? Preferably one you can track sleeping, pulse with?

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mfuhrmann

@mfuhrmann@mastodon.social

Not sure if I asked this already, or if it is still a brainfart.
Is there any kind of achievement system here on Mastodon/Fediverse?
And isn't the query language here suitable for this?
Would be funny to have a tool where people could add query definitions plus a corresponding badge you could have attached to your profile.

1/2

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✨Soff✨ Mawr :dragnwitch:

@mawr@plush.city

The ! :blobcoffee: :queercat_trans:

Joker meme!

Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world?

Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
ALT text detailsJoker meme! Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world? Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social · Reply to Greg Slepak's post

Also quite important:

• Standardized account migration protocols, including ability to migrate posts and accounts across implementations

Losing followers and posts as a result of bans or server issues is one the biggest grievances #ActivityPub / #Fediverse has.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 9th anniversary to the first Mastodon post!

Via stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
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Flaky :blue_jay:​

@Flaky@furry.engineer

the more I see the one-sided rivalry from fedi towards Bluesky, the more I feel people don't actually care about federation and just use it as a buzzword.

It's absolutely vibes based here. And ngl, since Bluesky has been around, the vibes on the fediverse have been absolutely rancid and toxic.

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✨Soff✨ Mawr :dragnwitch:

@mawr@plush.city

The ! :blobcoffee: :queercat_trans:

Joker meme!

Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world?

Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
ALT text detailsJoker meme! Top panel: Let me get this straight. You think your data is safer in the hands of some transgender furry than with the richest most powerful corporations in the world? Bottom panel: It is. And I'm tired of pretending it's not.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 9th anniversary to the first Mastodon post!

Via stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from Eugen Rochko (@gargron), the creator of Mastodon. The post is from March 16, 2016, 10:44, and it says: "Hello world".
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Localization is important to make Decentralization work and last.

Decentralization without Localization can be susceptible to Centralization.

Decentralization with Localization spreads out decision-making and power to groups (that could consistent of a single individual) with a personal stake in the outcome of the decision-making.

Which creates incentives that lead to greater resilience to Centralization.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

When it comes to blogs, Ofcom says one thing, the UK Online Safety Act says another.

This lack of clarity over whether blogs with comments are exempt will push small sites to shut down completely.

We need the UK government to tighten up the definitions and exemptions in the Act.

Read our explainer for more detail ➡️ openrightsgroup.org/blog/save-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

An alternative name for the Fediverse:

Peopleverse

Via @ayo 's article:

"Why I Care So Much About the Fediverse"
ayos.blog/why-fediverse/

“In simple terms, the Fediverse is the “Internet of People”.”

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Jim Killock

@jim@social.openrightsgroup.org

Looking at Solid Project: Can anyone give an overview of how this fits together with or complements ActivityPub?

solidproject.org/TR/protocol

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Jim Killock

@jim@social.openrightsgroup.org

Looking at Solid Project: Can anyone give an overview of how this fits together with or complements ActivityPub?

solidproject.org/TR/protocol

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Why I Care So Much About the Fediverse by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/why-fediverse/

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

When it comes to blogs, Ofcom says one thing, the UK Online Safety Act says another.

This lack of clarity over whether blogs with comments are exempt will push small sites to shut down completely.

We need the UK government to tighten up the definitions and exemptions in the Act.

Read our explainer for more detail ➡️ openrightsgroup.org/blog/save-

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Under the UK Online Safety Act, small blogs, forums and fedi instances are faced with disproportionate requirements to:

⚫️ Check if they have UK users

⚫️ Do a risk assessment on whether kids might access the content, or if CSAM or terrorist material might be posted in the comments

⚫️ Put themselves at the risk of fines, and even prison sentences, if they fail to comply with Ofcom’s future directives

🌐

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

The UK Online Safety Act burdens small sites with duties and penalties that they can't shoulder. They'll shut down instead, stripping us of net plurality.

There’s a simple solution:

✅ Exempt small, safely run blogs, forums and fedi instances
✅ The government can do this now

The duties start TOMORROW – Write to your MP ⬇️

🌐

action.openrightsgroup.org/sav

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Helmut Tammen

@htammen@saptodon.org

Did you know that @nodebb is now fully integrated into by making , the protocol used in fediverse, a core function of nodeBB?

Read more here:

heise.de/en/news/Connection-to

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Christopher Stark

@christopherstark@mastodon.social

Help! How do I add this User via to my Friends?

@kuhnt.bsky.social

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Helmut Tammen

@htammen@saptodon.org

Did you know that @nodebb is now fully integrated into by making , the protocol used in fediverse, a core function of nodeBB?

Read more here:

heise.de/en/news/Connection-to

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Vernissage

@vernissage@mastodon.social

In the coming weeks, I’m planning to split the user-facing API from the background processes that fetch data from other Fediverse instances. This will require extra resources but should boost Vernissage’s performance! 🚀

If you’d like to support the project: patreon.com/Vernissage - every amount counts and means a lot! 🙏

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Vernissage

@vernissage@mastodon.social

In the coming weeks, I’m planning to split the user-facing API from the background processes that fetch data from other Fediverse instances. This will require extra resources but should boost Vernissage’s performance! 🚀

If you’d like to support the project: patreon.com/Vernissage - every amount counts and means a lot! 🙏

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Why I Care So Much About the Fediverse by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/why-fediverse/

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Why I Care So Much About the Fediverse by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/why-fediverse/

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Why I Care So Much About the Fediverse by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/why-fediverse/

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The danger in thinking the is bad because of negative experiences with -- is that there is a whole ecosystem still left unexplored and could be made better for people.

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Kyle Gaywood

@Plasticbluemusic@mastodon.social

This fediverse thing is so awesome! What other apps can I use?

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The danger in thinking the is bad because of negative experiences with -- is that there is a whole ecosystem still left unexplored and could be made better for people.

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Roxanne's post

I updated my mutual aid goals to more accurately reflect my current mutual aid needs, i ended up overspending on basic necessities (toilet paper and other things i didnt account for) and so i dropped my glasses fund down a bit, and i now need more money for food.

Please, any donations would help me greatly! Please help me. I am an extremely poor trans girl living in an abusive and transphobic home and i need money to afford my basic necessities. Please donate whatever you can!

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

prescription glasses: 100$/250$

miscellaneous basics: 0$/100$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Loki Gwynbleidd

@lokigwyn@vintagepropagand.art

Bon bah ça se confirme : la migration entre Mastodon et GoToSocial a foiré :RagonPleure:

J'ai retrouvé tous les comptes que je suivais.. Par contre les réabonnements automatiques vers mon compte n'ont pas fonctionné et pas mal de personnes n'ont pas eu la notif du changement.
Je viens littéralement de perdre plus de la moitié de mes abonné'es :RagonTresTriste:

Si vous voulez m'aider à retrouver ma commu, n' hésitez pas à partager !

#FediArt #Fediverse #Art #Anarchie #Vintage

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/16(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net でアカウント数減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

UPDATE: A blog (that is federated) was created for communicate the progress, follow @badgefed

--

I am creating a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, built using and leveraging the

I have issued a first badge, the idea is to decentralize the verification systems, and allow organizations to self-certify. It is incredible that organizations like Microsoft or Non-Profits pay thousands of dollars to companies like Pearson to just provide "verified" badges. Similar to mastodons installed in social-dot-something, thinkg of badges<dot> mozilla<dot>com , certifications<dot>myschooldistrict<dot>com. Or even a podcast emitting a badge for its guests, with the verification in the domain.

ActivityPub already offers a secure way to sign artifacts and interact between actors. The fediverse already have people with profiles, a social graph as @mike says, ready to use. Think of how LetsEncrypt disrupted that market of few actors selling certificates for websites.

I have a functional poc,
@fediverse is not a mastodon, pledora or blog, it is an actor in a badge system, but you can follow it in Mastodon. Its badges will show in but they are not notes or articles. If you want to learn more, follow me, I will be sharing the progress here. Or follow the github project here: github.com/tryvocalcat/activit

Who wants a badge of early adopter?

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol · Reply to Roxanne's post

I updated my mutual aid goals to more accurately reflect my current mutual aid needs, i ended up overspending on basic necessities (toilet paper and other things i didnt account for) and so i dropped my glasses fund down a bit, and i now need more money for food.

Please, any donations would help me greatly! Please help me. I am an extremely poor trans girl living in an abusive and transphobic home and i need money to afford my basic necessities. Please donate whatever you can!

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

prescription glasses: 100$/250$

miscellaneous basics: 0$/100$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Loki Gwynbleidd

@lokigwyn@vintagepropagand.art

Bon bah ça se confirme : la migration entre Mastodon et GoToSocial a foiré :RagonPleure:

J'ai retrouvé tous les comptes que je suivais.. Par contre les réabonnements automatiques vers mon compte n'ont pas fonctionné et pas mal de personnes n'ont pas eu la notif du changement.
Je viens littéralement de perdre plus de la moitié de mes abonné'es :RagonTresTriste:

Si vous voulez m'aider à retrouver ma commu, n' hésitez pas à partager !

#FediArt #Fediverse #Art #Anarchie #Vintage

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

I've just contributed to . Consider supporting them too — every little bit helps! opencollective.com/fedilab

@apps

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

"Goodbye, Fediverse Chick!"

This is a nice addition to

mitra.social/objects/01959b84-

@mitra

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

"Goodbye, Fediverse Chick!"

This is a nice addition to

mitra.social/objects/01959b84-

@mitra

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David Raygoza Gómez

@hashraydamon@me.dm

So I make my first starter pack, featuring the artists I have found here in the , hope is helpful

fedidevs.com/s/MTUw/

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
381 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
116 instances.

179 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@aiaraldea (BAQ)
@EsquerdaNet (POR)
@TheConversationUS (ENG)
@heisedeveloper (GER)
@RadioCORAX (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Roxanne

@d4rkness@cyberpunk.lol

I updated my mutual aid goals to more accurately reflect my current mutual aid needs, i ended up overspending on basic necessities (toilet paper and other things i didnt account for) and so i dropped my glasses fund down a bit, and i now need more money for food.

Please, any donations would help me greatly! Please help me. I am an extremely poor trans girl living in an abusive and transphobic home and i need money to afford my basic necessities. Please donate whatever you can!

current goals:

food: 0$/75$

prescription glasses: 100$/250$

miscellaneous basics: 0$/100$

payment information:

cashapp: cash.app/vparagon

gofundme: gofund.me/034cef1a

cashapp referral (i make 5$): cash.app/app/QPL1BJF

monero address: 8576pqM8cmNW92eogjqnYzEewZbmwUbY61xRcGmbVCFphchaXKyAad1Xj9oNrYWQNqZkcm2kCHEzea4Y5Wd3DMUW4DozSV2

@mutualaid @disability @trans @vegan

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-14

Servers

- Mitra v3.19.0
- Mastodon v4.3.6
- GoToSocial v0.18.2
- Pleroma v2.9.1
- tootik v0.15.4
- Misskey v2025.3.1
- Gancio v1.24.4
- NeoDB v0.11.5.1
- kmyblue v17.3
- NodeBB v4.1.1
- Vernissage Server v1.4.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, February 2025 (Mastodon)
- Actually, I take that back (Ghost)
- Gush! - A federated social media platform for sharing the things you love
- Forte: Nomadic fediverse server
- Merp Relay: Lightweight Fediverse message relay

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.549
- Fedilab v3.30.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.5
- Impressia v3.1.0
- Voyager v2.25.0
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.3

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.1.0
- Granary v8.1
- Roboherd: A framework for building Fediverse bots

Protocol

- Activity Streams/Primer/Tombstone type

Articles

- Why Content Creators should consider the Fediverse
- Mastodon to GoToSocial Migration
- Fediverse Report #107

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01957251-017a-d6e9-a72a-7e34ac1e1a86

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Micr0byte

@micr0@fuzzies.wtf

📣 Announcing Altbot 2.0: The Privacy & Green Update 🔒💚

Exciting news! After months of development, Altbot 2.0 is officially launching with major improvements to privacy, efficiency, and description quality.

What's new in Altbot 2.0:

  • 100% local AI processing for true privacy - unlike Google Gemini which saves data for training, Altbot 2.0 retains ZERO information about you or your images using the powerful Ovis2:8B model running on my custom AltTron server equipped with an A5500 GPU and expansion capacity for two additional GPUs
  • Full GDPR compliance with clear informed consent - I've implemented comprehensive privacy measures including transparent data handling policies, user rights protection, and minimal data collection practices that exceed GDPR requirements
  • Better quality descriptions across all 11 supported languages thanks to a newly developed translation layer specifically optimized for local LLM models
  • Significantly more energy efficient with a new feature that shows you exactly how much energy was used for each request! This efficiency comes from using a server-grade GPU optimized for lower power consumption, and 36% of the energy consumed is from clean sources mainly nuclear power (thanks to being based in Georgia)

The only data Altbot 2.0 records:

  • That a request happened
  • How long it took to complete
  • What type of media it was (image, video, or audio)
  • What language was used

No images, no content, no personal data saved - ever.

For those who don't know, Altbot has been helping make the Fediverse more accessible by automatically generating alt-text descriptions for images. The project has grown beyond anything I imagined, now serving thousands of users across the network.

Support Altbot's Future 💝

To bring these privacy and efficiency improvements to life, I had to invest in a more powerful server than initially planned. The server costs exceeded my budget by around $900, which I've covered out of pocket. Who woulda thought that competing with a $1.98 trillion dystopian mega corporation would be expensive? Shocking, I know.

I've set up a Ko-fi fundraising goal to help recover these costs and support ongoing development: Ko-fi.com/micr0byte

Your contributions will help ensure Altbot remains:

  • Free for everyone
  • Continuously improved
  • Sustainably maintained

Even small donations make a huge difference and motivate me to keep enhancing accessibility across the Fediverse!

This milestone represents a commitment to ensuring accessibility doesn't come at the cost of privacy or environmental impact. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together.

As Altbot continues to grow, I'm open to sharing more about this journey with anyone interested in accessibility, ethical AI, or Fediverse projects.

For press inquiries: inquiries@micr0.dev

Feel free to boost or reach out!

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Micr0byte

@micr0@fuzzies.wtf

📣 Announcing Altbot 2.0: The Privacy & Green Update 🔒💚

Exciting news! After months of development, Altbot 2.0 is officially launching with major improvements to privacy, efficiency, and description quality.

What's new in Altbot 2.0:

  • 100% local AI processing for true privacy - unlike Google Gemini which saves data for training, Altbot 2.0 retains ZERO information about you or your images using the powerful Ovis2:8B model running on my custom AltTron server equipped with an A5500 GPU and expansion capacity for two additional GPUs
  • Full GDPR compliance with clear informed consent - I've implemented comprehensive privacy measures including transparent data handling policies, user rights protection, and minimal data collection practices that exceed GDPR requirements
  • Better quality descriptions across all 11 supported languages thanks to a newly developed translation layer specifically optimized for local LLM models
  • Significantly more energy efficient with a new feature that shows you exactly how much energy was used for each request! This efficiency comes from using a server-grade GPU optimized for lower power consumption, and 36% of the energy consumed is from clean sources mainly nuclear power (thanks to being based in Georgia)

The only data Altbot 2.0 records:

  • That a request happened
  • How long it took to complete
  • What type of media it was (image, video, or audio)
  • What language was used

No images, no content, no personal data saved - ever.

For those who don't know, Altbot has been helping make the Fediverse more accessible by automatically generating alt-text descriptions for images. The project has grown beyond anything I imagined, now serving thousands of users across the network.

Support Altbot's Future 💝

To bring these privacy and efficiency improvements to life, I had to invest in a more powerful server than initially planned. The server costs exceeded my budget by around $900, which I've covered out of pocket. Who woulda thought that competing with a $1.98 trillion dystopian mega corporation would be expensive? Shocking, I know.

I've set up a Ko-fi fundraising goal to help recover these costs and support ongoing development: Ko-fi.com/micr0byte

Your contributions will help ensure Altbot remains:

  • Free for everyone
  • Continuously improved
  • Sustainably maintained

Even small donations make a huge difference and motivate me to keep enhancing accessibility across the Fediverse!

This milestone represents a commitment to ensuring accessibility doesn't come at the cost of privacy or environmental impact. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together.

As Altbot continues to grow, I'm open to sharing more about this journey with anyone interested in accessibility, ethical AI, or Fediverse projects.

For press inquiries: inquiries@micr0.dev

Feel free to boost or reach out!

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

My FOSDEM 2025 social web lightning talk is out!

🎉 Elk: A Nimble Client for Mastodon - FOSDEM 2025 | ayos.blog/elk-fosdem-2025

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The fediverse is pretty amazing.

Kudos to everyone making this historic journey together.

Together we build. The archipelago of tomorrow.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/15(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net でアカウント数減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

What are you doing? Testing a Badge System built on and the empowering communities to issue and verify badges in a federated, open way, or what are you doing?

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-14

Servers

- Mitra v3.19.0
- Mastodon v4.3.6
- GoToSocial v0.18.2
- Pleroma v2.9.1
- tootik v0.15.4
- Misskey v2025.3.1
- Gancio v1.24.4
- NeoDB v0.11.5.1
- kmyblue v17.3
- NodeBB v4.1.1
- Vernissage Server v1.4.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, February 2025 (Mastodon)
- Actually, I take that back (Ghost)
- Gush! - A federated social media platform for sharing the things you love
- Forte: Nomadic fediverse server
- Merp Relay: Lightweight Fediverse message relay

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.549
- Fedilab v3.30.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.5
- Impressia v3.1.0
- Voyager v2.25.0
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.3

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.1.0
- Granary v8.1
- Roboherd: A framework for building Fediverse bots

Protocol

- Activity Streams/Primer/Tombstone type

Articles

- Why Content Creators should consider the Fediverse
- Mastodon to GoToSocial Migration
- Fediverse Report #107

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01957251-017a-d6e9-a72a-7e34ac1e1a86

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kristophr

@kristophr@the-gathering.space

Anyone out there in the know anything about ? I'm so close to going live with my store but am stuck on one part here and its driving me nuts and searching isn't getting me anywhere

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Shoutout to @admin and @stefano for the and service. Finally, a reliable weather tool across platforms.

A week or so ago I reached out and they added my community. Every time the new weather report post or RSS feed comes through, I appreciate it so much.

Thanks again!

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-14

Servers

- Mitra v3.19.0
- Mastodon v4.3.6
- GoToSocial v0.18.2
- Pleroma v2.9.1
- tootik v0.15.4
- Misskey v2025.3.1
- Gancio v1.24.4
- NeoDB v0.11.5.1
- kmyblue v17.3
- NodeBB v4.1.1
- Vernissage Server v1.4.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, February 2025 (Mastodon)
- Actually, I take that back (Ghost)
- Gush! - A federated social media platform for sharing the things you love
- Forte: Nomadic fediverse server
- Merp Relay: Lightweight Fediverse message relay

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.549
- Fedilab v3.30.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.5
- Impressia v3.1.0
- Voyager v2.25.0
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.3

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.1.0
- Granary v8.1
- Roboherd: A framework for building Fediverse bots

Protocol

- Activity Streams/Primer/Tombstone type

Articles

- Why Content Creators should consider the Fediverse
- Mastodon to GoToSocial Migration
- Fediverse Report #107

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01957251-017a-d6e9-a72a-7e34ac1e1a86

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-14

Servers

- Mitra v3.19.0
- Mastodon v4.3.6
- GoToSocial v0.18.2
- Pleroma v2.9.1
- tootik v0.15.4
- Misskey v2025.3.1
- Gancio v1.24.4
- NeoDB v0.11.5.1
- kmyblue v17.3
- NodeBB v4.1.1
- Vernissage Server v1.4.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, February 2025 (Mastodon)
- Actually, I take that back (Ghost)
- Gush! - A federated social media platform for sharing the things you love
- Forte: Nomadic fediverse server
- Merp Relay: Lightweight Fediverse message relay

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.549
- Fedilab v3.30.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.5
- Impressia v3.1.0
- Voyager v2.25.0
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.3

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.1.0
- Granary v8.1
- Roboherd: A framework for building Fediverse bots

Protocol

- Activity Streams/Primer/Tombstone type

Articles

- Why Content Creators should consider the Fediverse
- Mastodon to GoToSocial Migration
- Fediverse Report #107

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01957251-017a-d6e9-a72a-7e34ac1e1a86

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-14

Servers

- Mitra v3.19.0
- Mastodon v4.3.6
- GoToSocial v0.18.2
- Pleroma v2.9.1
- tootik v0.15.4
- Misskey v2025.3.1
- Gancio v1.24.4
- NeoDB v0.11.5.1
- kmyblue v17.3
- NodeBB v4.1.1
- Vernissage Server v1.4.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, February 2025 (Mastodon)
- Actually, I take that back (Ghost)
- Gush! - A federated social media platform for sharing the things you love
- Forte: Nomadic fediverse server
- Merp Relay: Lightweight Fediverse message relay

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.549
- Fedilab v3.30.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.5
- Impressia v3.1.0
- Voyager v2.25.0
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v12.0.3

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.1.0
- Granary v8.1
- Roboherd: A framework for building Fediverse bots

Protocol

- Activity Streams/Primer/Tombstone type

Articles

- Why Content Creators should consider the Fediverse
- Mastodon to GoToSocial Migration
- Fediverse Report #107

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01957251-017a-d6e9-a72a-7e34ac1e1a86

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #107

Pixelfed raises 138k Canadian dollars for their project, and a new way to connect researchers to the fediverse with an upcoming ORCID bridge.

The News

The Pixelfed Kickstarter campaign has concluded, and the project has raised 138k Canadian dollar (88k EUR/95k USD). The campaign raised money from over 2100 backers, and reached far past it’s original goal of 50k CAD. The campaign has grown significantly in scope, and indicates that the Pixelfed campaign is much more than just about the image-sharing platform Pixelfed. Pixelfed itself has also grown, and there are now reportedly 8 people joining the team. With the money, the team is working on the following:

  • Further development of Pixelfed, as well as supporting the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art servers
  • Development of Loops, and getting it to a state where it can be made available as open source. In the most recent update Pixelfed says that this will be “once it is ready in 2025”.
  • Building a dedicated server environment around the world, that can handle “the 1000s of TBs of video traffic (plus storage requirements)”.
  • Building Fedi-CDN to host and serve Loops videos, as well as offering “excess compute/bandwidth to other fediverse platforms as a collaborative shared service.”
  • Building an E2EE messaging platform Sup, with the near future focused on development planning.
  • The latest update of the Kickstarter also notes that Pixelfed has started another side project, FediThreat, for fediverse admins to share information about lower-risk harmful actors such as spam accounts. This project is currently in the proof-of-concept stage.
  • Launching a Pixelfed Foundation. Setting up a foundation was originally put behind to a 200k CAD stretch goal, but it seems like this will still happen, even though the goal is not met. The latest Kickstarter update notes that a Pixelfed Foundation is currently being worked on, as a non-profit under the government of Alberta, Canada.

The amount of money that Pixelfed has raised is significant, especially by fediverse standards. At the same time, this is a lot of different types of projects that the team is undertaking. Pixelfed has a history of overpromising and underdeliving, for example the Groups feature has been announced to be released “soon” for over 2 years now, and this is a feature that they have gotten an NLnet grant for. The new projects that Pixelfed is working on, such as a shared CDN are definitely valuable for the fediverse. But with the attention of the Pixelfed team being pulled in so many different directions, and a lack of clarity on which projects will get focus, it is unclear on which timeline Pixelfed can deliver the planned features.


Encyclia is a newly announced project to make ORCID records available on the fediverse. ORCID, Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a unique identifier for researchers and scientists. Every researcher can have their own unique ORCID, and with it, every publication become records connected to that ORCID. With Encyclia, all these ORCIDS can be followed from your ActivityPub account, meaning that you can always keep up to date with research, even when the researcher does not have a fediverse account. Encyclia is currently still in pre-alpha, and not yet available for use by the public.

This weekend was the SXSW festival, and Flipboard hosted the Fediverse House, with quite some well-known names within the fediverse community, as well as representatives from Bluesky and Threads, as well. There does not seem to be recordings available, but Jeff Sikes was there and had a good live blog if you want to also experience some FOMO.

In my recent updates on Bluesky and ATProto I talk about how Bluesky is increasingly becoming a political actor, due to the presence of various high-profile people who are actively speaking out against the Trump/Musk regime. This impact so far is less visible on the fediverse, as there are no politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using the platform to speak out. But resistance does not only come from high-profile individuals, it comes from people on the ground that organise themselves. To that end, Jon Pincus wrote two articles on organising on the fediverse: If not now, when? Mutual aid and organizing in the fediverses, the ATmosphere, and whatever comes next has an overview of the current state of the networks in relation to organising. Notes (and thoughts) on organizing in the fediverses and the ATmosphere has a lot more practical details, examening various softwares that can be used in practice. Both articles are great sources of information to get more practical details for people who are considering using decentralised social networks.

The Links

Decentralized Social Networks & WordPress with Alex Kirk. The Open Web Conversations has a new Fediverse series, hosted by WordPress ActivityPub plugin creator Matthias Pfefferle. They discuss talk about how a WordPress blog can be build into a full decentralised social networking node with the Friends plugin by Kirk and the ActivityPub plugin by Pfefferle.

Standards War? – Robert W. Gehl. Gehl compares IFTAS’ funding struggles with the Free Our Feeds campaign, who are raising money to build alternative ATProto infrastructure, and describes it as an illustration of the emerging standards war between ActivityPub and ATProto.

A Long-Shot Bet to Bypass the Middlemen of Social Media – John Markoff/New York Times. The NYT interviews Flipboard’s CEO Mike McCue to talk about how the company is using building a new decentralised social web with Flipboard and timeline app Surf.

The Software Sessions podcast did an interview with Hong Minhee. Hong is the developer for ActivityPub framework Fedify, as well as Hollo, a single-user microblogging platform.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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@micr0@fuzzies.wtf

📣 Announcing Altbot 2.0: The Privacy & Green Update 🔒💚

Exciting news! After months of development, Altbot 2.0 is officially launching with major improvements to privacy, efficiency, and description quality.

What's new in Altbot 2.0:

  • 100% local AI processing for true privacy - unlike Google Gemini which saves data for training, Altbot 2.0 retains ZERO information about you or your images using the powerful Ovis2:8B model running on my custom AltTron server equipped with an A5500 GPU and expansion capacity for two additional GPUs
  • Full GDPR compliance with clear informed consent - I've implemented comprehensive privacy measures including transparent data handling policies, user rights protection, and minimal data collection practices that exceed GDPR requirements
  • Better quality descriptions across all 11 supported languages thanks to a newly developed translation layer specifically optimized for local LLM models
  • Significantly more energy efficient with a new feature that shows you exactly how much energy was used for each request! This efficiency comes from using a server-grade GPU optimized for lower power consumption, and 36% of the energy consumed is from clean sources mainly nuclear power (thanks to being based in Georgia)

The only data Altbot 2.0 records:

  • That a request happened
  • How long it took to complete
  • What type of media it was (image, video, or audio)
  • What language was used

No images, no content, no personal data saved - ever.

For those who don't know, Altbot has been helping make the Fediverse more accessible by automatically generating alt-text descriptions for images. The project has grown beyond anything I imagined, now serving thousands of users across the network.

Support Altbot's Future 💝

To bring these privacy and efficiency improvements to life, I had to invest in a more powerful server than initially planned. The server costs exceeded my budget by around $900, which I've covered out of pocket. Who woulda thought that competing with a $1.98 trillion dystopian mega corporation would be expensive? Shocking, I know.

I've set up a Ko-fi fundraising goal to help recover these costs and support ongoing development: Ko-fi.com/micr0byte

Your contributions will help ensure Altbot remains:

  • Free for everyone
  • Continuously improved
  • Sustainably maintained

Even small donations make a huge difference and motivate me to keep enhancing accessibility across the Fediverse!

This milestone represents a commitment to ensuring accessibility doesn't come at the cost of privacy or environmental impact. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together.

As Altbot continues to grow, I'm open to sharing more about this journey with anyone interested in accessibility, ethical AI, or Fediverse projects.

For press inquiries: inquiries@micr0.dev

Feel free to boost or reach out!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I think what @light wants is a Fediverse Custom Feed (rather than a List).

RE: mastodon.social/@light@noc.soc

From @light@noc.social :

"""
Lists in Mastodon don't work how I would like them to.

I have to follow someone to add them to a list, there are no "negative lists" (feeds composed of people not in a list), and I can't exclude people (say who post a lot of stressful politics, or who have ideas I find unjust) from my main feed while still keeping them in a specially separated feed (say, just for politics) or being able to put them in my main feed as and when I feel like it.
"""
ALT text detailsFrom @light@noc.social : """ Lists in Mastodon don't work how I would like them to. I have to follow someone to add them to a list, there are no "negative lists" (feeds composed of people not in a list), and I can't exclude people (say who post a lot of stressful politics, or who have ideas I find unjust) from my main feed while still keeping them in a specially separated feed (say, just for politics) or being able to put them in my main feed as and when I feel like it. """
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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I set up a web-site for GreatApe.

greata.pe/

A URL I can use when I talk about GreatApe.

Until now, it was just the GitHub repos. Now, GreatApe has its own web-site.

For now, it is very basic. More needs to be added to it.

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Finally, our team had a wonderful time at on Sunday and Monday, where Flipboard and @surf hosted the first . Our CEO @mike and the whole team are 100% , and were thrilled to meet and talk to so many other open social web advocates. Here’s a feature by @Markoff for @newyorktimes, where Mike, @Gargron and @reckless1280 discuss the rise of decentralized social media, and how it can help publishers and media companies survive and thrive.

nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

“The Fediverse Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present We’ve Been Denied.” Here’s yet another brilliant feature by @Daojoan. “The fediverse won’t succeed just because it’s better. It will succeed if and only if people choose it. If they reject the idea that being trapped in someone else’s ecosystem is just the cost of existing online. If they stop believing that “free” means surrendering ownership of your own connections, your own history, your own data. If they see that the internet wasn’t built to be a factory for engagement metrics and AI-generated content farms. It was built to connect us, not silo us to pad a wealth-extremist’s bank account,” she writes.

joanwestenberg.com/the-fediver

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

ActivityPub Badges, a minimalistic implementation of a badge system similar to Credly, but leveraging the ActivityPub protocol.

Name for a domain?

OptionVoters
BadgeForge7 (44%)
BadgeFed7 (44%)
Other (comments)2 (13%)
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@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume SEVEN of my #IndieWeb, #Fediverse and #Cybersecurity / #Infosec newsletter, "Scrolls" has landed! You can read and get scrollin' here https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-14.

It features the usual awesomeness and also has a vastly improved logo, created by my good friend and super talented artist angryrolypoly (https://www.instagram.com/angryrolypoly/). He's also the genius behind a lot of the other art on my site including my Fedi profile pic!

Also, special shoutout as well to @humdrum for making some other art for the Scrolls cause 🤗.

The art and images of Scrolls, as much as the links themselves are what make it such a pleasure to read - one more big THANK YOU to @shaferbrown & @skeddles for being such talented artists. I enjoy seeing everything you post!

Finally, my mass-shouting-out of everyone else who contributed to this weeks edition! Sharing the cool stuff you find, build and create is what makes the Internet great, and this newsletter so fun to put together.

@Viss @_elena @cR0w @CryogenicNighthawk @Daojoan @DM_Ronin @mubix @gavcloud @fyr @hyde @artlung @eddiedale @jgilbert @MastodonEngineering @yatil @daj @dave @theresmiling @tomusher @coffeenow @bjhess @nash @Nickiquote @axxuy @vonExplaino @joel @jmock @xandra @DavidMadeThis @32x33 @strypey @jskherman @nhoizey @rolle @renkotsuban @emanuelduss @lrhodes @splitbrain @shannonkay @ricmac @timb_machine @Flipboard @sylvesterady

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Alex Schroeder

@alex@social.alexschroeder.ch

I think this is big: there’s a tool that will migrate you existing toots (!!) from one instance to another. The only instance that currently supports the receiving end is GoToSocial, but still. This is huge!

Here’s a blog post by @splitbrain doing it:
https://www.splitbrain.org/blog/2025-03/12-mastodon_to_gotosocial_migration

And here’s the tool to use:
“slurp: A tool for exporting data from and importing data to Fediverse instances. Requires that they support the Mastodon API as implemented by GoToSocial. Intended for use with GoToSocial, but should work with other Mastodon-like instances, including Mastodon.”
https://github.com/VyrCossont/slurp?tab=readme-ov-file#slurp

#Mastodon #GoToSocial #Fediverse

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@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Volume SEVEN of my #IndieWeb, #Fediverse and #Cybersecurity / #Infosec newsletter, "Scrolls" has landed! You can read and get scrollin' here https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-03-14.

It features the usual awesomeness and also has a vastly improved logo, created by my good friend and super talented artist angryrolypoly (https://www.instagram.com/angryrolypoly/). He's also the genius behind a lot of the other art on my site including my Fedi profile pic!

Also, special shoutout as well to @humdrum for making some other art for the Scrolls cause 🤗.

The art and images of Scrolls, as much as the links themselves are what make it such a pleasure to read - one more big THANK YOU to @shaferbrown & @skeddles for being such talented artists. I enjoy seeing everything you post!

Finally, my mass-shouting-out of everyone else who contributed to this weeks edition! Sharing the cool stuff you find, build and create is what makes the Internet great, and this newsletter so fun to put together.

@Viss @_elena @cR0w @CryogenicNighthawk @Daojoan @DM_Ronin @mubix @gavcloud @fyr @hyde @artlung @eddiedale @jgilbert @MastodonEngineering @yatil @daj @dave @theresmiling @tomusher @coffeenow @bjhess @nash @Nickiquote @axxuy @vonExplaino @joel @jmock @xandra @DavidMadeThis @32x33 @strypey @jskherman @nhoizey @rolle @renkotsuban @emanuelduss @lrhodes @splitbrain @shannonkay @ricmac @timb_machine @Flipboard @sylvesterady

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Gig-Blog

@gigblog@nerdculture.de

Wir beobachten da einen erfreulichen Trend. Immer mehr im . Bitte folgt den Stuttgarter Veranstalter:innen @no_shows , die sind .

Und ja, sie sind auch auf dieser Liste, auf die wir durch @cheaptrash aufmerksam geworden sind: fedi.punk.guide/

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Tomorrow #Episode 6 of #FiresideFedi with my #special #guest @rimu . 1600 Eastern, UTC-4. Rimu leads the #piefed.social project.

#Owncast #Livestream: https://stream.ozoned.net
#Peertube #VOD afterwards: https://video.ozoned.net/@show
#Castopod #Fedicast #Podcast afterwards: https://audio.ozoned.net/@firesidefedi

#FsF #people #fedi #fediverse #protocolsOverPlatforms #peopleFIrst #socialBackInSocialMedia #SocialMedia #peopleOverPlatforms

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Good morning friends!

How are you today and what's your plans?

I hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, easy day today!

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Fireside Fedi

@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live

Tomorrow #Episode 6 of #FiresideFedi with my #special #guest @rimu . 1600 Eastern, UTC-4. Rimu leads the #piefed.social project.

#Owncast #Livestream: https://stream.ozoned.net
#Peertube #VOD afterwards: https://video.ozoned.net/@show
#Castopod #Fedicast #Podcast afterwards: https://audio.ozoned.net/@firesidefedi

#FsF #people #fedi #fediverse #protocolsOverPlatforms #peopleFIrst #socialBackInSocialMedia #SocialMedia #peopleOverPlatforms

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Good morning friends!

How are you today and what's your plans?

I hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, easy day today!

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Gig-Blog

@gigblog@nerdculture.de

Wir beobachten da einen erfreulichen Trend. Immer mehr im . Bitte folgt den Stuttgarter Veranstalter:innen @no_shows , die sind .

Und ja, sie sind auch auf dieser Liste, auf die wir durch @cheaptrash aufmerksam geworden sind: fedi.punk.guide/

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/14(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net でアカウント数減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Shoutout to @admin and @stefano for the and service. Finally, a reliable weather tool across platforms.

A week or so ago I reached out and they added my community. Every time the new weather report post or RSS feed comes through, I appreciate it so much.

Thanks again!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Excited to see some new apps for the fediverse drop recently.

This one is a cool - similar to how there are now Bluesky image centric apps like Flashes, the fedi dev @me has introduced Myo. It creates timelines of image and video from your fediverse accounts. Lists, hashtag timelines, etc. are supported.

mszpro.com/myo

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Jared “Indie Social Web” White

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social

“No one uses

Meanwhile…

Me, every day as I try to keep up on my Following feed:

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The Conversation U.S.

@TheConversationUS@newsie.social

is taking off! But Internet history provides numerous examples of other promising platforms for the digital public sphere that have died untimely deaths (remember Second Life?).

@rwg and @aram, who have reviewed the history and looked at the challenges, and still bullish on the .

Do you think Mastodon will have staying power? theconversation.com/the-fedive

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Jared “Indie Social Web” White

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social

“No one uses

Meanwhile…

Me, every day as I try to keep up on my Following feed:

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

@dansup @dansup@pixelfed.social @pixelfed I noticed when I try to share photos directly out of my Gallery app (Fossify) from my AOSP 15 phone, that out of the 4 Pixelfed compatible client apps I have installed, Pixeldroid and Fedilab come out as available options to upload with, but the official Pixelfed app (as well as Pixelix) do not. Anyway to fix this for the official app?

Screenshot of Android phone showing icons of apps available for sharing photos
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Android phone showing icons of apps available for sharing photos
Screenshot on Android phone showing multiple photos being selected in Fossify Gallery app
ALT text detailsScreenshot on Android phone showing multiple photos being selected in Fossify Gallery app
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@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to Maho Pacheco - Blog's post

@blog testing comments, woot woot!

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I love this, it is my first test, but what a nice thing to read the post directly in or whatever client you are using

hachyderm.io/@blog@maho.dev/11

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Excellent article, articulates the big picture challenges the faces.

"...democratized tech doesn’t guarantee democratic outcomes." True dat.

Much work remains here, but most of us know that, and are optimistic about what we are building together.

@TheConversationUS @rwg

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The Conversation U.S.

@TheConversationUS@newsie.social

is taking off! But Internet history provides numerous examples of other promising platforms for the digital public sphere that have died untimely deaths (remember Second Life?).

@rwg and @aram, who have reviewed the history and looked at the challenges, and still bullish on the .

Do you think Mastodon will have staying power? theconversation.com/the-fedive

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

my migration campaign on meta.
(addition: forgive my poor english, as some guys pointed out: You do not give Facebook the copyright to your posts. You give them a license to your content.
however you call it, I'd say.)

two eagles in the sky with other birds
"Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated."
"Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
ALT text detailstwo eagles in the sky with other birds "Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated." "Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
Group of humans, migrating.
"It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!"
"What? Is that so?"
ALT text detailsGroup of humans, migrating. "It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!" "What? Is that so?"
an eagle flying
"On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account."
 The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
ALT text detailsan eagle flying "On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account." The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
Yes.
As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
ALT text detailsYes. As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

Umm ... really cool!

Screenshot from Lemmy showing that the web browser #Kagi offers fediverse search.
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Lemmy showing that the web browser #Kagi offers fediverse search.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Decentralize All The Things

Decentralize All The Things
ALT text detailsDecentralize All The Things
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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

Umm ... really cool!

Screenshot from Lemmy showing that the web browser #Kagi offers fediverse search.
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Lemmy showing that the web browser #Kagi offers fediverse search.
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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

🧶 Knitting Our Internet Italy Tour! 🇮🇹

(Versione italiana nel post precedente)

Tomorrow will begin the unbelievable tour of Knitting Our Internet, bringing the workshop around Italy! ⛵

If you’ll be in the places where the workshop will be happening, you are most definitely welcome to join, 🆓 participation is completely free. If you won’t be around, please help me spread the word to friends and curious folks around the country! Everyone is invited. 💕

Thanks to the awesome people who will be hosting me! @collettivodemand @reclaimthetech

✨ Special note: while I will be in Bologna, we are planning to gather in person and collectively attend @fediforum, all together, from Scift, the newborn hackerspace in Làbas!

ℹ️ To get the latest info, visit ournet.rocks/

A graphics with red background and white text. On the top right, a pixelated black kitten pops out of the corner, at the bottom, in the center, there is a pixelated purple and green yarn.

In the left part, the text recites:
“Knitting Our Internet Italy tour
14/3 Fa’ la cosa giusta, Milan
18-19/3 Liceo Galilei, Verona (online)
18/3 Zero81, Naples
25/3 Villa Bernabei, Velletri
27/3 Roma (location TBD)
29/3 SCIFT, Làbas, Bologna
1-2/4 We’ll collectively connect to the FediForum from Làbas, Bologna
More info: https://ournet.rocks”

In the right part, a map of Italy with pins in all the locations where the workshop will be taking place.
ALT text detailsA graphics with red background and white text. On the top right, a pixelated black kitten pops out of the corner, at the bottom, in the center, there is a pixelated purple and green yarn. In the left part, the text recites: “Knitting Our Internet Italy tour 14/3 Fa’ la cosa giusta, Milan 18-19/3 Liceo Galilei, Verona (online) 18/3 Zero81, Naples 25/3 Villa Bernabei, Velletri 27/3 Roma (location TBD) 29/3 SCIFT, Làbas, Bologna 1-2/4 We’ll collectively connect to the FediForum from Làbas, Bologna More info: https://ournet.rocks” In the right part, a map of Italy with pins in all the locations where the workshop will be taking place.
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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

🧶 La Nostra Rete in tour! 🇮🇹

(English version in the following post)

Da domani partirà il fantasmagorico imperdibile tour de La Nostra Rete, che porterà il workshop in giro per l’Italia! ⛵

Se sarete nei luoghi in cui si terrà il laboratorio siete assolutamente invitatз, 🆓 l’ingresso è libero e gratuito. Se non foste nei paraggi, condividete appppalla con amicз tecnoscetticз, tecnoinnamoratз, tecnoasceticз, tecnorepellenti o tecnoindifferenti. Sono tuttз benvenutз 💕

Grazie alle persone stratopiche che mi ospiteranno! @collettivodemand @reclaimthetech

✨ Nota speciale: mentre sarò a Bologna, ci stiamo organizzando per trovarci di persona e partecipare collettivamente al @fediforum, tuttз insieme da Scift, la nuova officina che aprirà domani a Làbas!

ℹ️ Per info aggiornate, visitate ournet.rocks/it/

Una grafica con sfondo rosso e testo bianco. In alto a destra spunta un gattino nero pixelato, in basso in centro c’è un gomitolo pixelato viola scuro e verde.

Nella parte sinistra, il testo recita:
“14/3 Fa’ la cosa giusta, Milano
18-19/3 Liceo Galilei, Verona (online)
18/3 Zero81, Napoli
25/3 Villa Bernabei, Velletri
27/3 Roma (luogo da definirsi)
29/3 SCIFT, Làbas, Bologna
1-2/4 Ci connetteremo tuttз insieme al FediForum da Làbas, a Bologna
Maggiori informazioni: https://ournet.rocks”

Nella parte destra, una mappa dell’Italia con le tappe del tour evidenziate.
ALT text detailsUna grafica con sfondo rosso e testo bianco. In alto a destra spunta un gattino nero pixelato, in basso in centro c’è un gomitolo pixelato viola scuro e verde. Nella parte sinistra, il testo recita: “14/3 Fa’ la cosa giusta, Milano 18-19/3 Liceo Galilei, Verona (online) 18/3 Zero81, Napoli 25/3 Villa Bernabei, Velletri 27/3 Roma (luogo da definirsi) 29/3 SCIFT, Làbas, Bologna 1-2/4 Ci connetteremo tuttз insieme al FediForum da Làbas, a Bologna Maggiori informazioni: https://ournet.rocks” Nella parte destra, una mappa dell’Italia con le tappe del tour evidenziate.
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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

my migration campaign on meta.
(addition: forgive my poor english, as some guys pointed out: You do not give Facebook the copyright to your posts. You give them a license to your content.
however you call it, I'd say.)

two eagles in the sky with other birds
"Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated."
"Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
ALT text detailstwo eagles in the sky with other birds "Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated." "Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
Group of humans, migrating.
"It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!"
"What? Is that so?"
ALT text detailsGroup of humans, migrating. "It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!" "What? Is that so?"
an eagle flying
"On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account."
 The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
ALT text detailsan eagle flying "On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account." The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
Yes.
As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
ALT text detailsYes. As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

my migration campaign on meta.
(addition: forgive my poor english, as some guys pointed out: You do not give Facebook the copyright to your posts. You give them a license to your content.
however you call it, I'd say.)

two eagles in the sky with other birds
"Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated."
"Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
ALT text detailstwo eagles in the sky with other birds "Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated." "Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
Group of humans, migrating.
"It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!"
"What? Is that so?"
ALT text detailsGroup of humans, migrating. "It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!" "What? Is that so?"
an eagle flying
"On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account."
 The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
ALT text detailsan eagle flying "On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account." The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
Yes.
As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
ALT text detailsYes. As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler says Bluesky is now his biggest driver of traffic.

. @kitoconnell says Mastodon is biggest driver of traffic.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

my migration campaign on meta.
(addition: forgive my poor english, as some guys pointed out: You do not give Facebook the copyright to your posts. You give them a license to your content.
however you call it, I'd say.)

two eagles in the sky with other birds
"Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated."
"Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
ALT text detailstwo eagles in the sky with other birds "Now their AI can "train" with your data, which is also copying, just a bit more sophisticated." "Highly sophisticated – they've found an energy-sapping trick for translating original images into boring and generic ones."
Group of humans, migrating.
"It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!"
"What? Is that so?"
ALT text detailsGroup of humans, migrating. "It's always pissed me off that meta gets copyright for all the data I post on their platforms!" "What? Is that so?"
an eagle flying
"On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account."
 The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
ALT text detailsan eagle flying "On the Fediverse, I can voluntarily give away copyrights, but I'm not forced to do so when I open an account." The fish in its claws says: "I like that."
Yes.
As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
ALT text detailsYes. As long as your images and yours are online on meta, you've transferred the copyright to them.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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Debacle

@debacle@framapiaf.org

Is finally dead and buried for good? So, and let's move all our content to ? Other ideas?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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eigenstil

@eigenstil@troet.cafe

Liebes und ist hier gefragt. Ich finde ja so automatisierte -Accounts voll spannend und toll. Ich schaue gerne die Bilder von @TTAships an, lasse mich in meiner Timeline von @scream ständig anschreien und helfe @androiddreams beim Träumen.

Hat jemand noch mehr sowas auf Lager? Ich bin für jeden Hinweis sehr dankbar!

Gerne 🔄 retröt & boost und so.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Ads have finally arrived on Threads.

They said they were coming soon and these showed up on my timeline today.

A sponsored advertisement from Wendy’s on Threads. The ad features a stylized Dave’s Single burger, edited with exaggerated anime-style eyes, blushing cheeks, and a Wendy’s-branded sports jersey. The burger is also depicted with cartoonish arms, one of which is spinning a basketball. The background is pink with sparkles, giving it a playful aesthetic. The text on the image reads, “at least this ad is cute and v sporty.” Above the image, the caption from Wendy’s humorously acknowledges that it is indeed an ad, stating, “Is this an ad? Yes. But does it have a fresh Dave’s Single wearing a lil jersey? Maybe.” The post has engagement metrics at the bottom, including 2.1K likes, 60 comments, 8 reposts, and 76 saves, indicating user interaction.
ALT text detailsA sponsored advertisement from Wendy’s on Threads. The ad features a stylized Dave’s Single burger, edited with exaggerated anime-style eyes, blushing cheeks, and a Wendy’s-branded sports jersey. The burger is also depicted with cartoonish arms, one of which is spinning a basketball. The background is pink with sparkles, giving it a playful aesthetic. The text on the image reads, “at least this ad is cute and v sporty.” Above the image, the caption from Wendy’s humorously acknowledges that it is indeed an ad, stating, “Is this an ad? Yes. But does it have a fresh Dave’s Single wearing a lil jersey? Maybe.” The post has engagement metrics at the bottom, including 2.1K likes, 60 comments, 8 reposts, and 76 saves, indicating user interaction.
A sponsored advertisement on Threads for the upcoming movie Drop The Movie, set to release in theaters on April 11. The ad features the popular meme of a man in a yellow jacket rubbing his hands together and peeking from behind a tree. The meme text reads, “WHEN YOUR FRIEND HASN’T SEEN THE DROP TRAILER.” Above the image, the caption states, “It’s gonna be a killer time. See #DropTheMovie only in theaters April 11.” The ad also includes a link to the movie’s website, dropthemovie.com. At the bottom, engagement metrics show 1.1K likes, 35 comments, 2 reposts, and 80 saves.
ALT text detailsA sponsored advertisement on Threads for the upcoming movie Drop The Movie, set to release in theaters on April 11. The ad features the popular meme of a man in a yellow jacket rubbing his hands together and peeking from behind a tree. The meme text reads, “WHEN YOUR FRIEND HASN’T SEEN THE DROP TRAILER.” Above the image, the caption states, “It’s gonna be a killer time. See #DropTheMovie only in theaters April 11.” The ad also includes a link to the movie’s website, dropthemovie.com. At the bottom, engagement metrics show 1.1K likes, 35 comments, 2 reposts, and 80 saves.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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Amanda Grow

@agrow4norwood@pixelfed.social

Excited to migrate off of legacy social media onto the Fediverse! I'm working on importing my old Instagram account data here but we'll see how that goes. Why the change? Multiple reasons:
1. free, but also open-source and decentralized (discourages "billionaire buyouts" or "top-down questionable company policies")
2. I can just talk with my followers instead of paying extortion fees to fight the algorithm to be seen by them
3. Interoperability with other big social platforms like Mastodon, Friendica, and many more
4. Nicer atmosphere. Without the rage-bait algorithms to feed, people have actual conversations here.
Liking it so far!
#Fediverse #LegacySocialMedia
A person with blue hair and glasses wearing a pink jacket, who is sitting in an ornate wooden chair. She's seated in front of a set of tall stained glass windows. The overall color scheme is a mixture of pinks, blues, and brown hues.
ALT text detailsA person with blue hair and glasses wearing a pink jacket, who is sitting in an ornate wooden chair. She's seated in front of a set of tall stained glass windows. The overall color scheme is a mixture of pinks, blues, and brown hues.
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Amanda Grow

@agrow4norwood@pixelfed.social

Excited to migrate off of legacy social media onto the Fediverse! I'm working on importing my old Instagram account data here but we'll see how that goes. Why the change? Multiple reasons:
1. free, but also open-source and decentralized (discourages "billionaire buyouts" or "top-down questionable company policies")
2. I can just talk with my followers instead of paying extortion fees to fight the algorithm to be seen by them
3. Interoperability with other big social platforms like Mastodon, Friendica, and many more
4. Nicer atmosphere. Without the rage-bait algorithms to feed, people have actual conversations here.
Liking it so far!
#Fediverse #LegacySocialMedia
A person with blue hair and glasses wearing a pink jacket, who is sitting in an ornate wooden chair. She's seated in front of a set of tall stained glass windows. The overall color scheme is a mixture of pinks, blues, and brown hues.
ALT text detailsA person with blue hair and glasses wearing a pink jacket, who is sitting in an ornate wooden chair. She's seated in front of a set of tall stained glass windows. The overall color scheme is a mixture of pinks, blues, and brown hues.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

殆どのActivityPub実装では、NoteArticleの内容(content)内で他のアクター(actor)に言及(メンション)する場合、tag属性に該当するMentionオブジェクトを含めています。では、PersonGroupなどのアクターオブジェクトも、自己紹介(summary)内で他のアクターに言及する場合、tag属性に該当するMentionオブジェクトを含めるべきでしょうか?既にその様に動作している実装はあるでしょうか?(Mastodonは確認した結果、含めていない様です。)どの様にお考えですか?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

殆どのActivityPub実装では、NoteArticleの内容(content)内で他のアクター(actor)に言及(メンション)する場合、tag属性に該当するMentionオブジェクトを含めています。では、PersonGroupなどのアクターオブジェクトも、自己紹介(summary)内で他のアクターに言及する場合、tag属性に該当するMentionオブジェクトを含めるべきでしょうか?既にその様に動作している実装はあるでしょうか?(Mastodonは確認した結果、含めていない様です。)どの様にお考えですか?

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Most implementations include Mention objects in the tag attribute when someone mentions another actor within the content of a Note or Article. Should actor objects like Person or Group also include Mention objects in their tag attribute when mentioning other actors within their bio (summary)? Are there any implementations that already work this way? (I've checked Mastodon and it seems they don't include these mentions.) What are your thoughts on this?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/13(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net でアカウント数減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Robert Roskam

@raiderrobert@mastodon.social

I love the .

We've been living through this strange world for 2 decades where we let several large corporations convince us that disintermediation of your friends and acquaintances was a desirable outcome.

We let them monetize our FOMO and social nature.

The best thing ever to happen is birdsite being bought and torched. Sure it was a shame.

I much prefer a universe where NO ONE own social networks.

Because they never actually did in the first place. ✊

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Ads have finally arrived on Threads.

They said they were coming soon and these showed up on my timeline today.

A sponsored advertisement from Wendy’s on Threads. The ad features a stylized Dave’s Single burger, edited with exaggerated anime-style eyes, blushing cheeks, and a Wendy’s-branded sports jersey. The burger is also depicted with cartoonish arms, one of which is spinning a basketball. The background is pink with sparkles, giving it a playful aesthetic. The text on the image reads, “at least this ad is cute and v sporty.” Above the image, the caption from Wendy’s humorously acknowledges that it is indeed an ad, stating, “Is this an ad? Yes. But does it have a fresh Dave’s Single wearing a lil jersey? Maybe.” The post has engagement metrics at the bottom, including 2.1K likes, 60 comments, 8 reposts, and 76 saves, indicating user interaction.
ALT text detailsA sponsored advertisement from Wendy’s on Threads. The ad features a stylized Dave’s Single burger, edited with exaggerated anime-style eyes, blushing cheeks, and a Wendy’s-branded sports jersey. The burger is also depicted with cartoonish arms, one of which is spinning a basketball. The background is pink with sparkles, giving it a playful aesthetic. The text on the image reads, “at least this ad is cute and v sporty.” Above the image, the caption from Wendy’s humorously acknowledges that it is indeed an ad, stating, “Is this an ad? Yes. But does it have a fresh Dave’s Single wearing a lil jersey? Maybe.” The post has engagement metrics at the bottom, including 2.1K likes, 60 comments, 8 reposts, and 76 saves, indicating user interaction.
A sponsored advertisement on Threads for the upcoming movie Drop The Movie, set to release in theaters on April 11. The ad features the popular meme of a man in a yellow jacket rubbing his hands together and peeking from behind a tree. The meme text reads, “WHEN YOUR FRIEND HASN’T SEEN THE DROP TRAILER.” Above the image, the caption states, “It’s gonna be a killer time. See #DropTheMovie only in theaters April 11.” The ad also includes a link to the movie’s website, dropthemovie.com. At the bottom, engagement metrics show 1.1K likes, 35 comments, 2 reposts, and 80 saves.
ALT text detailsA sponsored advertisement on Threads for the upcoming movie Drop The Movie, set to release in theaters on April 11. The ad features the popular meme of a man in a yellow jacket rubbing his hands together and peeking from behind a tree. The meme text reads, “WHEN YOUR FRIEND HASN’T SEEN THE DROP TRAILER.” Above the image, the caption states, “It’s gonna be a killer time. See #DropTheMovie only in theaters April 11.” The ad also includes a link to the movie’s website, dropthemovie.com. At the bottom, engagement metrics show 1.1K likes, 35 comments, 2 reposts, and 80 saves.
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Emi

@Emi299@sakurajima.moe

Are auto boosting bots usefull to you? Have they actually resualted in your posts getting seen and more likes/boosts from human accounts?

The has that seem to auto about just about any popular hashtag, with the creators of these bots usually centralised.

edit: like i'l see a bunch of them coming from one specific server.

OptionVoters
yes, are useful6 (50%)
no, not usefull6 (50%)
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Emi

@Emi299@sakurajima.moe

Are auto boosting bots usefull to you? Have they actually resualted in your posts getting seen and more likes/boosts from human accounts?

The has that seem to auto about just about any popular hashtag, with the creators of these bots usually centralised.

edit: like i'l see a bunch of them coming from one specific server.

OptionVoters
yes, are useful6 (50%)
no, not usefull6 (50%)
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Roberto von Archimboldi

@RobertoArchimboldi@kolektiva.social

Another banging track by Brighton fediverse artist @meljoann . If I have this right, here is the peertube link which you ought to be able to access in your fediverse app but I have probably misunderstood. Any way it is a great tune:
tv.gravitons.org/w/487hAsHvR4j

, ,

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

Is Microblog actually a good blogging platform, Only just really have heard of it and not sure about anything about it. Might have to research more into it...


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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

200 sites monitored and aggregated by tool used by ICE. It includes both and the

404media.co/the-200-sites-an-i

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

200 sites monitored and aggregated by tool used by ICE. It includes both and the

404media.co/the-200-sites-an-i

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

Easier said then done, but the opportunity is there. As Afsaneh Rigot says in Can We Build Tech That Is Not Oppressive?

"The details of how highly marginalized communities are criminalized are the key to how we can build robust and even scalable tech that is not oppressive. This is how Design From the Margins truly works....

The experience of the most criminalized in the US and globally shows how power really works. This knowledge, the workarounds, can also be translated into stealthy tech design, build, and engineering choices that help navigate systems."

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C.W. Smith

@CWSmith@social.mechanizedarmadillo.com

Working on the Hybridized-concepts.com website again. Still trying to get the ActivityPub module to work.

Still unable to find @cwsmith@hybridized-concepts.com when I search it. Modified the NGINX config for error reporting. Maybe that will help me figure this out.

Will also be working on the Dirt Simple guide to hosting your own community as I go.




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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

We need to accelerate work on a few things at once:

  • Find ways to leverage and improve the current prototypes for mutual aid, organizing, and counter propaganda, hate, and information overload

  • Help people move from corporate social networks - without losing their support networks, ties to communities, and connections with friends and family.

  • Build whatever comes next. Structurally, and in terms of applications, what will decentralized social networks, designed from the margins using design justice principles look like?

privacy.thenexus.today/if-not-

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

if not now, when? Mutual aid and organizing in the fediverses and the ATmosphere

privacy.thenexus.today/if-not-

Mutual aid. Organizing. Sharing, contextualizing, and making meaning of news and health information to counter propaganda and information overload. The use cases for alternative social networks – not controlled by techbro white supremacist CEO's working with their cronies in authoritarian governments – practically write themselves in today's world. And with so many talented social scientists, designers, systems thinkers, and developers directly impacted by DOGE, MAGA, et al, there are a lot of people with the right skills for these new networks to make rapid progress.

The good news is there's a lot of promising work happening in the decentralized social media ecosystems known as the fediverses ("federated universes") and the ATmosphere (a fediverse built on Bluesky's AT protocol), including DAIR-tube, Blacksky, the , and more.

Still, as promising as these efforts are, there's still a long ways to go.

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C.W. Smith

@CWSmith@social.mechanizedarmadillo.com

Working on the Hybridized-concepts.com website again. Still trying to get the ActivityPub module to work.

Still unable to find @cwsmith@hybridized-concepts.com when I search it. Modified the NGINX config for error reporting. Maybe that will help me figure this out.

Will also be working on the Dirt Simple guide to hosting your own community as I go.




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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I want to give a massive shout-out to @jonny and @Claire for their work on github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p, which *finally* addresses the issues with missing posts on Mastodon, eg. github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My current posts on Insta and facebook ...

Birds flying to the fedivers.
ALT text detailsBirds flying to the fedivers.
Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
Alx 🐈's avatar
Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design

, I need your help again!
tl; dr: I need a font maker software!

I'd like to convert my handwriting into a font for my research output, as I'd like to maintain my personal handwriting in my sketchnotes but I'd like the written notes to be text.
I'm already very familiar with vector graphics and lettering but never made a font so would love an open source/free font design software to start.

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Veera Laukkarinen

@mustikkasoppa@mementomori.social

Kirjoitin vähän Lemmystä ja yhteisöstä blogissani mustikkasoppa.fi/2025/03/10/le

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Jose J. Fernández

@josejfernandez@todon.eu

This question is for YOU that are reading it. If you had the ability to create a fediverse community in just one click, for free (all technical challenges solved and paid for), what would you build?

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Jose J. Fernández

@josejfernandez@todon.eu

This question is for YOU that are reading it. If you had the ability to create a fediverse community in just one click, for free (all technical challenges solved and paid for), what would you build?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/12(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるよう2025/3/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100な気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Scott Kingery

@techlifeweb@indieweb.social · Reply to Scott Kingery's post

Yesterday I mentioned the Mastodon Redirector plugin and today, thanks to @BeAware, I discovered an even better plugin called Graze that is written by @jaredzimmerman. Graze is available for Chrome-based browsers and Firefox. It works as you'd expect it to and goes a long way to smooth the edges I spoke of yesterday. Recommended.
Graze: chromewebstore.google.com/deta 'Graze is 1-click follow, favorite, boost, bookmark… techlifeweb.com/blog/2025/03/p

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Scott Kingery

@techlifeweb@indieweb.social · Reply to Scott Kingery's post

Yesterday I mentioned the Mastodon Redirector plugin and today, thanks to @BeAware, I discovered an even better plugin called Graze that is written by @jaredzimmerman. Graze is available for Chrome-based browsers and Firefox. It works as you'd expect it to and goes a long way to smooth the edges I spoke of yesterday. Recommended.
Graze: chromewebstore.google.com/deta 'Graze is 1-click follow, favorite, boost, bookmark… techlifeweb.com/blog/2025/03/p

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Ian Brown :verified:

@igb@mastodon.hccp.org · Reply to Evan Prodromou's post

@evan @jwz I would probably leave my living room to attend a centralized meeting about the if it was hosted at @dnalounge.

And if there was booze.

Or coffee.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Gotta love the admin of shitposter.world arguing with me on Threads about why their instance is blocked by a few hundred other instances.🤦‍♂️

Don't really care why they're blocked, the fact is, if someone wants to reach people, shit poster.world isn't the best instance to sign up on.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Neat. My "Analyzing fediverse followers of my creative online bots" data visualization was accepted for this year's Information is Beautiful Awards' longlist.

informationisbeautifulawards.c

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Kinda weird hearing about Threads devs talking at Fediverse House considering that they promised full federation by the end of 2024 and we're almost through the first quarter of 2025 and we don't seem any closer to that promise.

Those who were there, did they give an update on when they plan on allowing replies and such?

Feels like they're dropping the ball big time.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I wasn't aware of this Fediverse focused podcast:

@firesidefedi

Cool! Followed.

@andypiper

RE: macaw.social/@andypiper/114145

From Andy Piper (@andypiper@macaw.social):

"For my flight back to London, I plan to binge listen to the first four episodes of @firesidefedi (on audio) - somehow I only just became aware of this new Fediverse-centric #podcast "
ALT text detailsFrom Andy Piper (@andypiper@macaw.social): "For my flight back to London, I plan to binge listen to the first four episodes of @firesidefedi (on audio) - somehow I only just became aware of this new Fediverse-centric #podcast "
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What are some Fediverse Projects / things that no one is talking about but you love / look forward to?

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Neat. My "Analyzing fediverse followers of my creative online bots" data visualization was accepted for this year's Information is Beautiful Awards' longlist.

informationisbeautifulawards.c

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #107

Pixelfed raises 138k Canadian dollars for their project, and a new way to connect researchers to the fediverse with an upcoming ORCID bridge.

The News

The Pixelfed Kickstarter campaign has concluded, and the project has raised 138k Canadian dollar (88k EUR/95k USD). The campaign raised money from over 2100 backers, and reached far past it’s original goal of 50k CAD. The campaign has grown significantly in scope, and indicates that the Pixelfed campaign is much more than just about the image-sharing platform Pixelfed. Pixelfed itself has also grown, and there are now reportedly 8 people joining the team. With the money, the team is working on the following:

  • Further development of Pixelfed, as well as supporting the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art servers
  • Development of Loops, and getting it to a state where it can be made available as open source. In the most recent update Pixelfed says that this will be “once it is ready in 2025”.
  • Building a dedicated server environment around the world, that can handle “the 1000s of TBs of video traffic (plus storage requirements)”.
  • Building Fedi-CDN to host and serve Loops videos, as well as offering “excess compute/bandwidth to other fediverse platforms as a collaborative shared service.”
  • Building an E2EE messaging platform Sup, with the near future focused on development planning.
  • The latest update of the Kickstarter also notes that Pixelfed has started another side project, FediThreat, for fediverse admins to share information about lower-risk harmful actors such as spam accounts. This project is currently in the proof-of-concept stage.
  • Launching a Pixelfed Foundation. Setting up a foundation was originally put behind to a 200k CAD stretch goal, but it seems like this will still happen, even though the goal is not met. The latest Kickstarter update notes that a Pixelfed Foundation is currently being worked on, as a non-profit under the government of Alberta, Canada.

The amount of money that Pixelfed has raised is significant, especially by fediverse standards. At the same time, this is a lot of different types of projects that the team is undertaking. Pixelfed has a history of overpromising and underdeliving, for example the Groups feature has been announced to be released “soon” for over 2 years now, and this is a feature that they have gotten an NLnet grant for. The new projects that Pixelfed is working on, such as a shared CDN are definitely valuable for the fediverse. But with the attention of the Pixelfed team being pulled in so many different directions, and a lack of clarity on which projects will get focus, it is unclear on which timeline Pixelfed can deliver the planned features.


Encyclia is a newly announced project to make ORCID records available on the fediverse. ORCID, Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a unique identifier for researchers and scientists. Every researcher can have their own unique ORCID, and with it, every publication become records connected to that ORCID. With Encyclia, all these ORCIDS can be followed from your ActivityPub account, meaning that you can always keep up to date with research, even when the researcher does not have a fediverse account. Encyclia is currently still in pre-alpha, and not yet available for use by the public.

This weekend was the SXSW festival, and Flipboard hosted the Fediverse House, with quite some well-known names within the fediverse community, as well as representatives from Bluesky and Threads, as well. There does not seem to be recordings available, but Jeff Sikes was there and had a good live blog if you want to also experience some FOMO.

In my recent updates on Bluesky and ATProto I talk about how Bluesky is increasingly becoming a political actor, due to the presence of various high-profile people who are actively speaking out against the Trump/Musk regime. This impact so far is less visible on the fediverse, as there are no politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using the platform to speak out. But resistance does not only come from high-profile individuals, it comes from people on the ground that organise themselves. To that end, Jon Pincus wrote two articles on organising on the fediverse: If not now, when? Mutual aid and organizing in the fediverses, the ATmosphere, and whatever comes next has an overview of the current state of the networks in relation to organising. Notes (and thoughts) on organizing in the fediverses and the ATmosphere has a lot more practical details, examening various softwares that can be used in practice. Both articles are great sources of information to get more practical details for people who are considering using decentralised social networks.

The Links

Decentralized Social Networks & WordPress with Alex Kirk. The Open Web Conversations has a new Fediverse series, hosted by WordPress ActivityPub plugin creator Matthias Pfefferle. They discuss talk about how a WordPress blog can be build into a full decentralised social networking node with the Friends plugin by Kirk and the ActivityPub plugin by Pfefferle.

Standards War? – Robert W. Gehl. Gehl compares IFTAS’ funding struggles with the Free Our Feeds campaign, who are raising money to build alternative ATProto infrastructure, and describes it as an illustration of the emerging standards war between ActivityPub and ATProto.

A Long-Shot Bet to Bypass the Middlemen of Social Media – John Markoff/New York Times. The NYT interviews Flipboard’s CEO Mike McCue to talk about how the company is using building a new decentralised social web with Flipboard and timeline app Surf.

The Software Sessions podcast did an interview with Hong Minhee. Hong is the developer for ActivityPub framework Fedify, as well as Hollo, a single-user microblogging platform.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #107

Pixelfed raises 138k Canadian dollars for their project, and a new way to connect researchers to the fediverse with an upcoming ORCID bridge.

The News

The Pixelfed Kickstarter campaign has concluded, and the project has raised 138k Canadian dollar (88k EUR/95k USD). The campaign raised money from over 2100 backers, and reached far past it’s original goal of 50k CAD. The campaign has grown significantly in scope, and indicates that the Pixelfed campaign is much more than just about the image-sharing platform Pixelfed. Pixelfed itself has also grown, and there are now reportedly 8 people joining the team. With the money, the team is working on the following:

  • Further development of Pixelfed, as well as supporting the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art servers
  • Development of Loops, and getting it to a state where it can be made available as open source. In the most recent update Pixelfed says that this will be “once it is ready in 2025”.
  • Building a dedicated server environment around the world, that can handle “the 1000s of TBs of video traffic (plus storage requirements)”.
  • Building Fedi-CDN to host and serve Loops videos, as well as offering “excess compute/bandwidth to other fediverse platforms as a collaborative shared service.”
  • Building an E2EE messaging platform Sup, with the near future focused on development planning.
  • The latest update of the Kickstarter also notes that Pixelfed has started another side project, FediThreat, for fediverse admins to share information about lower-risk harmful actors such as spam accounts. This project is currently in the proof-of-concept stage.
  • Launching a Pixelfed Foundation. Setting up a foundation was originally put behind to a 200k CAD stretch goal, but it seems like this will still happen, even though the goal is not met. The latest Kickstarter update notes that a Pixelfed Foundation is currently being worked on, as a non-profit under the government of Alberta, Canada.

The amount of money that Pixelfed has raised is significant, especially by fediverse standards. At the same time, this is a lot of different types of projects that the team is undertaking. Pixelfed has a history of overpromising and underdeliving, for example the Groups feature has been announced to be released “soon” for over 2 years now, and this is a feature that they have gotten an NLnet grant for. The new projects that Pixelfed is working on, such as a shared CDN are definitely valuable for the fediverse. But with the attention of the Pixelfed team being pulled in so many different directions, and a lack of clarity on which projects will get focus, it is unclear on which timeline Pixelfed can deliver the planned features.


Encyclia is a newly announced project to make ORCID records available on the fediverse. ORCID, Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a unique identifier for researchers and scientists. Every researcher can have their own unique ORCID, and with it, every publication become records connected to that ORCID. With Encyclia, all these ORCIDS can be followed from your ActivityPub account, meaning that you can always keep up to date with research, even when the researcher does not have a fediverse account. Encyclia is currently still in pre-alpha, and not yet available for use by the public.

This weekend was the SXSW festival, and Flipboard hosted the Fediverse House, with quite some well-known names within the fediverse community, as well as representatives from Bluesky and Threads, as well. There does not seem to be recordings available, but Jeff Sikes was there and had a good live blog if you want to also experience some FOMO.

In my recent updates on Bluesky and ATProto I talk about how Bluesky is increasingly becoming a political actor, due to the presence of various high-profile people who are actively speaking out against the Trump/Musk regime. This impact so far is less visible on the fediverse, as there are no politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using the platform to speak out. But resistance does not only come from high-profile individuals, it comes from people on the ground that organise themselves. To that end, Jon Pincus wrote two articles on organising on the fediverse: If not now, when? Mutual aid and organizing in the fediverses, the ATmosphere, and whatever comes next has an overview of the current state of the networks in relation to organising. Notes (and thoughts) on organizing in the fediverses and the ATmosphere has a lot more practical details, examening various softwares that can be used in practice. Both articles are great sources of information to get more practical details for people who are considering using decentralised social networks.

The Links

Decentralized Social Networks & WordPress with Alex Kirk. The Open Web Conversations has a new Fediverse series, hosted by WordPress ActivityPub plugin creator Matthias Pfefferle. They discuss talk about how a WordPress blog can be build into a full decentralised social networking node with the Friends plugin by Kirk and the ActivityPub plugin by Pfefferle.

Standards War? – Robert W. Gehl. Gehl compares IFTAS’ funding struggles with the Free Our Feeds campaign, who are raising money to build alternative ATProto infrastructure, and describes it as an illustration of the emerging standards war between ActivityPub and ATProto.

A Long-Shot Bet to Bypass the Middlemen of Social Media – John Markoff/New York Times. The NYT interviews Flipboard’s CEO Mike McCue to talk about how the company is using building a new decentralised social web with Flipboard and timeline app Surf.

The Software Sessions podcast did an interview with Hong Minhee. Hong is the developer for ActivityPub framework Fedify, as well as Hollo, a single-user microblogging platform.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
Lara's avatar
Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Bitte boostern!
Finanzielle Unterstützung für Amali*, eine schwangere Frau auf der , gesucht!

Wir wollen Amali* finanziell in einer unterstützen. Sie hat in Deutschland beantragt, ist , und soll abgeschoben werden. Deswegen bekommt sie zur Zeit keine finanzielle Unterstützung und keine medizinische Versorgung.

Hier geht's zum :
betterplace.org/de/projects/15

Schwarz weiß Stencil einer Frau im Profil.
ALT text detailsSchwarz weiß Stencil einer Frau im Profil.
Lara's avatar
Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Bitte boostern!
Finanzielle Unterstützung für Amali*, eine schwangere Frau auf der , gesucht!

Wir wollen Amali* finanziell in einer unterstützen. Sie hat in Deutschland beantragt, ist , und soll abgeschoben werden. Deswegen bekommt sie zur Zeit keine finanzielle Unterstützung und keine medizinische Versorgung.

Hier geht's zum :
betterplace.org/de/projects/15

Schwarz weiß Stencil einer Frau im Profil.
ALT text detailsSchwarz weiß Stencil einer Frau im Profil.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Neat. My "Analyzing fediverse followers of my creative online bots" data visualization was accepted for this year's Information is Beautiful Awards' longlist.

informationisbeautifulawards.c

data0's avatar
data0

@data0@indieweb.social

I've built a thing.

Sometimes my follower count seemingly fluctuates at random. To understand why, I dug into the and created "fedi-followers":

A privacy-friendly explorer as local-only static web app, decentrally hosted on the . See who's actually following (and unfollowing) you over time and much more.

fedi--followers-data0-one.ipns

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grosser_mensch :verified:

@grosser_mensch@norden.social

This great blog post by @_elena got me even more fired up to start my own little Pi5 project into the elenarossini.com/2024/11/the-r

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Tobias Hellgren

@thanius@mastodon.chuggybumba.com

PSA for instance owners:

Block/ignore the peertube.se instance immediately. This is run by and used by Nordfront, the media division of the Nordiska Motståndsrörelsen organization for spreading Nazi propaganda.

Of course, this being the , make sure to block it on all platforms, such as .

It's the first match on Google if you're located in Sweden, which is problematic.

Please boost for exposure.

Alx 🐈's avatar
Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design

, I need your help again!
tl; dr: I need a font maker software!

I'd like to convert my handwriting into a font for my research output, as I'd like to maintain my personal handwriting in my sketchnotes but I'd like the written notes to be text.
I'm already very familiar with vector graphics and lettering but never made a font so would love an open source/free font design software to start.

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

自分きっかけで、 とかネットとか特にくわしくない人も友人も にアカウントつくってくれたりしているので、あらためて :mastodon: とか とどう違って、どうすると楽しいのか、みたいなことは、ちょくちょく書いていこうかな…

Neiman's avatar
Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

There's no perfect way to do "Comment with Mastodon" for external websites, because is not meant for this.

Mastodon is designed to be a social media, not a universal login. The servers are meant to save posts, not comments.

is not designed to have one universal ID for the whole , but more like an ID for each app you use (Mastodon, Pixelfeld, Lemmy, etc.). The ID and the application layers are not separated.

Would separating them be a good idea?

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Scott Kingery

@techlifeweb@indieweb.social · Reply to Scott Kingery's post

Mastodon Redirector - 'Redirect Mastodon URLs from other instances to your own instance.' chromewebstore.google.com/deta Looks to be a good solution to my earlier post about the rough edges of working with Mastodon posts from other instances. With this extension, simply click on the extension icon and you’ll be taken to the same account or status update you were viewing, but served on the instance your account is on. Then you can easily interact with the… techlifeweb.com/blog/2025/03/p

Strypey's avatar
Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

One thing that doesn't get much attention in the EU vs. US jostling over control of the social web, is the huge number of people in Asian countries running fediverse servers.

A huge chunk of the fediverse is writing in Chinese characters, or Japanese or Korean, or in the trade languages of the Indian subcontinent. Yet I've seen no formal participation from those communities in fediverse Dev chatter.

How can we internationalise fediverse Dev? Is it language barriers? Cultural ones?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Big news for Bluesky fans! Now you can:
🦋 Log in with Bluesky
🦋 Engage with Bluesky users & posts
🦋 See your Bluesky Digest on Home
🦋 Catch your Bluesky notifications in Activity
🦋 Add Bluesky custom feeds & starter packs to Surf feeds
Ready to ride the blue wave?

Join the waitlist: surf.social/

Three screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
ALT text detailsThree screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Moving servers on the Fediverse should be as easy as moving between mobile providers — where all the people who had you in their contact list don't even know, and everything just works.

Wladimir Mufty's avatar
Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl

In the category: how to make the and better, step by step... 🌱

The University of Twente (@utwente) has made it possible to enter and verify a Mastodon account on the personal profile page at the university! 🔒

The green checkmark, also on places that are important in the ecosystem! ✅📚

🎩 H/T @OpenSciTwente & @SchuberthF

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

Speaking of advocating, my latest post on Threads about Fediverse has about 6,000 views and counting.😏

Trying to turn people away from the dark side is difficult. Sometimes, people are listening.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @brianmerchant mentioned that he has been documenting "AI slop".

Wladimir Mufty's avatar
Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl

In the category: how to make the and better, step by step... 🌱

The University of Twente (@utwente) has made it possible to enter and verify a Mastodon account on the personal profile page at the university! 🔒

The green checkmark, also on places that are important in the ecosystem! ✅📚

🎩 H/T @OpenSciTwente & @SchuberthF

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @parkerortolani talking about the importance of engaging with your audience and talking to them — as the secret of his success.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler talking about the importance of having exclusive content or having unique spin on a story — as the secret of his success.

(He doesn't try meme'ing as he doesn't think he is funny.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Regarding when @jasonkoebler was talking about Twitter threads going viral versus writing it as article on web-site —

With the Fediverse, you can make the articles on your web-site appear as a post on the Fediverse.

So, the article on your web-site can be boosted, etc

There are some Fediverse software that already does it — WriteFreely, WordPress, etc.

But, you could also roll-your-own solution.

(I can give guidance if you need help.)

Wladimir Mufty's avatar
Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl

In the category: how to make the and better, step by step... 🌱

The University of Twente (@utwente) has made it possible to enter and verify a Mastodon account on the personal profile page at the university! 🔒

The green checkmark, also on places that are important in the ecosystem! ✅📚

🎩 H/T @OpenSciTwente & @SchuberthF

Screenshot Peronal profile page
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic making a case for quote-boosting.

Boosting is important for discovery when your home-feed uses reverse-chron algorithm — i.e., what some mistakenly call "no algorithm".

Quote-boosting gives context to why you (who are not following that person) should care.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler wished he put his time into building an audience on Mastodon and Bluesky much earlier.

(My inference — because that is where he can actually reach his audience.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @parkerortolani talking about the need for a "good" cross-posting app. Some exist — but he doesn't think any are good enough yet.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @parkerortolani says his Tech friends are on Mastodon, and his Journalist friends are on Bluesky.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler says Bluesky is now his biggest driver of traffic.

. @kitoconnell says Mastodon is biggest driver of traffic.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @parkerortolani talking about how engagement is way higher on the Mastodon and Bluesky (than on Twitter).

(I know @atomicpoet noticed the same thing years ago, too.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler talking about finding himself focusing more on Mastodon and Bluesky because that is where his audience now is.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @jasonkoebler talking about the risks of not owning your relationship with your audience (and instead letting someone else own & control it — and even potentially take it away).

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic is talking about peaceful paths to political change that reminds me of Roman history related to Sulla.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Moving servers on the Fediverse should be as easy as moving between mobile providers — where all the people who had you in their contact list don't even know, and everything just works.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic quoting someone else:

"cyberpunk is a warning, not a manual"

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic making a case for bridges.

He isn't rooting for Mastodon or Bluesky — he is rooting for Internet users.

Having users accessible to Bluesky users who are not hosted by Bluesky team makes it easier for Bluesky to resist any potential enshittification pressure from Bluesky's investors.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic making a case for quote-boosting.

Boosting is important for discovery when your home-feed uses reverse-chron algorithm — i.e., what some mistakenly call "no algorithm".

Quote-boosting gives context to why you (who are not following that person) should care.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic making a case for quote-boosting.

Boosting is important for discovery when your home-feed uses reverse-chron algorithm — i.e., what some mistakenly call "no algorithm".

Quote-boosting gives context to why you (who are not following that person) should care.

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Was most excellent getting to meet and hear Evan Prodromou, the main brain & big kahuna behind the team that brought us the Activity Pub protocol, at the Fediverse House talks yesterday at the Speakeasy for SXSW. Always great to see that a dev doing excellent work is also a truly cool person too. @evan

Selfie photo of Steven Berson on left and Evan Prodromou on right, two smiling middle aged men with black framed glasses and gray moustaches.
ALT text detailsSelfie photo of Steven Berson on left and Evan Prodromou on right, two smiling middle aged men with black framed glasses and gray moustaches.
Photo of Evan Prodromou standing and holding a microphone in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
ALT text detailsPhoto of Evan Prodromou standing and holding a microphone in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
Photo of Evan Prodromou standing in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
ALT text detailsPhoto of Evan Prodromou standing in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"What we call the Mastodon HOA ..."

@pluralistic

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Moving servers on the Fediverse should be as easy as moving between mobile providers — where all the people who had you in their contact list don't even know, and everything just works.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Moving servers on the Fediverse should be as easy as moving between mobile providers — where all the people who had you in their contact list don't even know, and everything just works.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"The future is up for grabs."

@pluralistic on a Fireside Chat at the Fediverse House at SXSW 2025

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice, with the latest Mastodon update (shout-out to @Claire!), we should start seeing proper capitalization of hashtags more often.

"e.g. if the client had previously used # ClimateCrisis and the server is suggesting # climatecrisis, the UI will suggest # ClimateCrisis"

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @pluralistic on stage with Mike McCue doing a Fireside Chat at the Fediverse House.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I have not finished my previous 30 projects but here I am starting a new one, lol

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

🚨 BOOST CHALLENGE! 🚨Ok and . If I tell my Canadian Member of Parliament, Gord Johns, that he will get 2000 followers within one week of creating a Mastodon account, will you make that happen?

I want him to be able to say when he stands in the House and presents the petition for an official Fediverse server that he himself is the first Canadian MP to be on the Fediverse!

Boost for yes! I am going to show him this post! I'm counting on you, literally! 🔥 🙏 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 🙏

Canada Conan Obrien GIF by Team Coco
ALT text detailsCanada Conan Obrien GIF by Team Coco
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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Big news for Bluesky fans! Now you can:
🦋 Log in with Bluesky
🦋 Engage with Bluesky users & posts
🦋 See your Bluesky Digest on Home
🦋 Catch your Bluesky notifications in Activity
🦋 Add Bluesky custom feeds & starter packs to Surf feeds
Ready to ride the blue wave?

Join the waitlist: surf.social/

Three screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
ALT text detailsThree screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
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Veera Laukkarinen

@mustikkasoppa@mementomori.social

Kirjoitin vähän Lemmystä ja yhteisöstä blogissani mustikkasoppa.fi/2025/03/10/le

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Was most excellent getting to meet and hear Evan Prodromou, the main brain & big kahuna behind the team that brought us the Activity Pub protocol, at the Fediverse House talks yesterday at the Speakeasy for SXSW. Always great to see that a dev doing excellent work is also a truly cool person too. @evan

Selfie photo of Steven Berson on left and Evan Prodromou on right, two smiling middle aged men with black framed glasses and gray moustaches.
ALT text detailsSelfie photo of Steven Berson on left and Evan Prodromou on right, two smiling middle aged men with black framed glasses and gray moustaches.
Photo of Evan Prodromou standing and holding a microphone in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
ALT text detailsPhoto of Evan Prodromou standing and holding a microphone in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
Photo of Evan Prodromou standing in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
ALT text detailsPhoto of Evan Prodromou standing in front of a blueish lit stage, giving a talk at the Speakeasy in Austin Texas for SXSW "Fediverse House" meetup
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Big news for Bluesky fans! Now you can:
🦋 Log in with Bluesky
🦋 Engage with Bluesky users & posts
🦋 See your Bluesky Digest on Home
🦋 Catch your Bluesky notifications in Activity
🦋 Add Bluesky custom feeds & starter packs to Surf feeds
Ready to ride the blue wave?

Join the waitlist: surf.social/

Three screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
ALT text detailsThree screenshots side by side, the first showing login to the Surf app, the second showing Bluesky and Mastodon logo, and the third showing your following feed on Bluesky.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My first contribution to @wikidata: I just added @WADeptHealth's Mastodon handle to their page, and now they show up on the map of government agencies with a fediverse presence.

Nice!

w.wiki/8jBX

A zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account.

There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States.

One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
ALT text detailsA zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account. There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States. One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
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Scott Kingery

@techlifeweb@indieweb.social

If I find an interesting post on another instance, say via RSS or someone sends me a link, and I then decide I want to interact with the post (e.g., Like, Repost) I'm greeted with "<snipped nice greeting> You are not logged in to this server. Where is your account hosted?" That's the nature of decentralization but it is a rough edge. Are there any browser plugins or other ideas to smooth that edge?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My first contribution to @wikidata: I just added @WADeptHealth's Mastodon handle to their page, and now they show up on the map of government agencies with a fediverse presence.

Nice!

w.wiki/8jBX

A zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account.

There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States.

One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
ALT text detailsA zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account. There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States. One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Björn Þór Jónsson

@bthj@hachyderm.io

Is any one looking into / thinking about publishing static site content via , as @mapache has described in:
maho.dev/2024/11/a-guide-to-im

- but utilising @fedify ?

Content from static site generators like and by @freebliss is easy to host, long term, but while one would be inclined to host more dynamic services, it would be great to have a kind of (general purpose) layer that could pick up newly published, static content and notify the

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thejikz

@thejikz@infosec.exchange

Yesterday I knew about and I knew some other things were plausible with roms and such... now I am drawing on a "me built" rooted sdcarded homebrewed nintendo because I can!
This is the new thing I needed to tinker with. LOL
now to figure out how to post files FROM the 3ds over a network... shirly the library could be of service... hmm.
thanks

I need to learn C now.

a camera image of a nintendo 3ds eith a homebrew cxn emulator rom that is running a graphics edit app. it is monochromatic and is a halftone shaded 3D image of charachers reading #uxn.
ALT text detailsa camera image of a nintendo 3ds eith a homebrew cxn emulator rom that is running a graphics edit app. it is monochromatic and is a halftone shaded 3D image of charachers reading #uxn.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to Jaz (IFTAS)'s post

That too.

Here's a screenshot from another verifying that @reiver's robin.live -- as demo'ed yesterday at the developer meetup hosted by @socialwebfdn
-- ignores consent.

At a session I led at last year there was talk about how unfortunate it is that we keep having blowups when developers ignore consent. As I pointed out, fediverse influencers with big platforms could help here by highlighting how many people in the fediverse value consent, and that there are some obvious steps to take to avoid a firestorm -- like, y'know, RESPECTING PEOPLE'S ALREADY-SET PREFERENCES.

But no. privacy.thenexus.today/consent

@jaz @reiver.bsky.social

A screenshot, showing a search for a consent at the top, and post by Jon.  The post says ...

Here's another test of the robin.live search engine that was demo'ed yesterday at #FediverseHouse.  Does it respect Mastodon's existing opt-in/opt-out consent signals?

This account's "privacy and reach" settings have currently turned off "Include public posts in search results" and "Feature profile and posts in discovery algorithms".  Let's see what happens ...
ALT text detailsA screenshot, showing a search for a consent at the top, and post by Jon. The post says ... Here's another test of the robin.live search engine that was demo'ed yesterday at #FediverseHouse. Does it respect Mastodon's existing opt-in/opt-out consent signals? This account's "privacy and reach" settings have currently turned off "Include public posts in search results" and "Feature profile and posts in discovery algorithms". Let's see what happens ...
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to Jaz (IFTAS)'s post

That too.

Here's a screenshot from another verifying that @reiver's robin.live -- as demo'ed yesterday at the developer meetup hosted by @socialwebfdn
-- ignores consent.

At a session I led at last year there was talk about how unfortunate it is that we keep having blowups when developers ignore consent. As I pointed out, fediverse influencers with big platforms could help here by highlighting how many people in the fediverse value consent, and that there are some obvious steps to take to avoid a firestorm -- like, y'know, RESPECTING PEOPLE'S ALREADY-SET PREFERENCES.

But no. privacy.thenexus.today/consent

@jaz @reiver.bsky.social

A screenshot, showing a search for a consent at the top, and post by Jon.  The post says ...

Here's another test of the robin.live search engine that was demo'ed yesterday at #FediverseHouse.  Does it respect Mastodon's existing opt-in/opt-out consent signals?

This account's "privacy and reach" settings have currently turned off "Include public posts in search results" and "Feature profile and posts in discovery algorithms".  Let's see what happens ...
ALT text detailsA screenshot, showing a search for a consent at the top, and post by Jon. The post says ... Here's another test of the robin.live search engine that was demo'ed yesterday at #FediverseHouse. Does it respect Mastodon's existing opt-in/opt-out consent signals? This account's "privacy and reach" settings have currently turned off "Include public posts in search results" and "Feature profile and posts in discovery algorithms". Let's see what happens ...
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
Tom Boucher's avatar
Tom Boucher

@trekkie@nomorestars.social

Decided to finally put my money where my mouth was with and the . My personal server is now up and running under nomorestars.social and hosted by the fine folks at MastoHost

Tom Boucher's avatar
Tom Boucher

@trekkie@nomorestars.social

Decided to finally put my money where my mouth was with and the . My personal server is now up and running under nomorestars.social and hosted by the fine folks at MastoHost

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

“AI can’t create art like that” I love the focus on storytelling, people, and authentic conversation in Gina’s session. It’s about brands (which I know a lot of folks may not enjoy), but I can tell she has a passion for real connection.

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

“AI can’t create art like that” I love the focus on storytelling, people, and authentic conversation in Gina’s session. It’s about brands (which I know a lot of folks may not enjoy), but I can tell she has a passion for real connection.

Robert Kingett's avatar
Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

This morning, I proposed the Mastodon default character limit of 500 be increased. github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Richie Khoo

@richiekhoo@hachyderm.io

Is Tumblr on the Fediverse?

A couple years back we heard that was working to add support and join the .

Attached is an article from 2013 discussing exactly this folllowing the sale of Twitter.

Anyone know how that went? Is Tumblr connected now, or what happened? Where we at.

Ref: theverge.com/2023/4/20/2368957

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice, with the latest Mastodon update (shout-out to @Claire!), we should start seeing proper capitalization of hashtags more often.

"e.g. if the client had previously used # ClimateCrisis and the server is suggesting # climatecrisis, the UI will suggest # ClimateCrisis"

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I am going to be a bit late for the Fediverse House today (Monday).

I am some family related stuff to deal with first — before I head over.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Got an interesting question today about 's outgoing design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the , server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

A flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
ALT text detailsA flowchart comparing two approaches to message queue design. The top half shows “Fedify's Current Approach” where a single sendActivity call creates separate messages for each recipient, which are individually queued and processed independently. This results in fast delivery to working recipients while slow servers only affect their own delivery. The bottom half shows an “Alternative Approach” where sendActivity creates a single message with multiple recipients, queued as one item, and processed sequentially. This results in all recipients waiting for each delivery to complete, with slow servers blocking everyone in the queue.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice, with the latest Mastodon update (shout-out to @Claire!), we should start seeing proper capitalization of hashtags more often.

"e.g. if the client had previously used # ClimateCrisis and the server is suggesting # climatecrisis, the UI will suggest # ClimateCrisis"

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

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Marijke Luttekes

@mahryekuh@fosstodon.org

Do you toot in multiple languages?

You can set the language for your toot in its settings, usually next to the button for making posts private.

Please always set your posts to the correct language!

This helps us in several ways:

* Allows filtering for posts in languages we do not understand.
* Allows the use of automatic translation software.
* Helps screen reader software select the correct voice engines.

Activersity's avatar
Activersity

@activersity@mastodon.social

Civilization belongs to those who defend it.

A woman in an orange summer onesie is lying on a giant smartphone, she is wearing sunglasses and is looking at her smartphone that she is holding with both hands. The giant smartphone that is acting as a kind of mat for sun bathing is seemingly floating in the air, there are clouds in the sky. 
From the smartphone a triangular transparent shape projects the logos of pixelfed, mastodon, friendica and loops into the sky, signifying that she has these apps on her phone. On the top it reads "Civilization belongs to those who defend it" and underneath it says "3 out of 4 Civilizations agree: Decentralized Social Media is less toxic."
ALT text detailsA woman in an orange summer onesie is lying on a giant smartphone, she is wearing sunglasses and is looking at her smartphone that she is holding with both hands. The giant smartphone that is acting as a kind of mat for sun bathing is seemingly floating in the air, there are clouds in the sky. From the smartphone a triangular transparent shape projects the logos of pixelfed, mastodon, friendica and loops into the sky, signifying that she has these apps on her phone. On the top it reads "Civilization belongs to those who defend it" and underneath it says "3 out of 4 Civilizations agree: Decentralized Social Media is less toxic."
Marijke Luttekes's avatar
Marijke Luttekes

@mahryekuh@fosstodon.org

Do you toot in multiple languages?

You can set the language for your toot in its settings, usually next to the button for making posts private.

Please always set your posts to the correct language!

This helps us in several ways:

* Allows filtering for posts in languages we do not understand.
* Allows the use of automatic translation software.
* Helps screen reader software select the correct voice engines.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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thejikz

@thejikz@infosec.exchange

Yesterday I knew about and I knew some other things were plausible with roms and such... now I am drawing on a "me built" rooted sdcarded homebrewed nintendo because I can!
This is the new thing I needed to tinker with. LOL
now to figure out how to post files FROM the 3ds over a network... shirly the library could be of service... hmm.
thanks

I need to learn C now.

a camera image of a nintendo 3ds eith a homebrew cxn emulator rom that is running a graphics edit app. it is monochromatic and is a halftone shaded 3D image of charachers reading #uxn.
ALT text detailsa camera image of a nintendo 3ds eith a homebrew cxn emulator rom that is running a graphics edit app. it is monochromatic and is a halftone shaded 3D image of charachers reading #uxn.
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

I've updated some of my Fediverse-related blog posts to feature the beautiful photo kindly provided by @_elena
Some of these are still on the index page, and I believe it's a much more fitting image than the previous one.

it-notes.dragas.net/categories

 

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Petar Toushkov

@cellfourteen@social.petertoushkov.eu

being meta, I guess: "Sure, this eurotrash 'fediverse' thing is available to everyone else but to EU users. That'll teach them." Stuff it, zuck.

"Note: Sharing to the fediverse is only available for users who:

* [...]
* [...]
* [...]
* Are located outside the European region"

Turn on sharing to the on Threads | Instagram Help Centre

help.instagram.com/76087890594

Petar Toushkov's avatar
Petar Toushkov

@cellfourteen@social.petertoushkov.eu

being meta, I guess: "Sure, this eurotrash 'fediverse' thing is available to everyone else but to EU users. That'll teach them." Stuff it, zuck.

"Note: Sharing to the fediverse is only available for users who:

* [...]
* [...]
* [...]
* Are located outside the European region"

Turn on sharing to the on Threads | Instagram Help Centre

help.instagram.com/76087890594

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

The Internet Review's avatar
The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

Flipboard and its upcoming @surf app are hosting a series of talks at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference all about the and the future of decentralized social media. We’ll keep an eye on various published content which might show up online and link to them, but in the meantime you can follow realtime updates via the hashtag.

theinternet.review/2025/03/09/

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

Flipboard and its upcoming @surf app are hosting a series of talks at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference all about the and the future of decentralized social media. We’ll keep an eye on various published content which might show up online and link to them, but in the meantime you can follow realtime updates via the hashtag.

theinternet.review/2025/03/09/

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

During my talk today at the Fediverse House, I quoted @danirabbit :

RE: mastodon.online/@danirabbit/11

image/jpeg
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Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Question about musicians moving to the - we have good news with platforms and apps like Bandwagon and Faircamp coming up!

Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Couple of things regarding paying creators for access in the #Fediverse:

  1. The PeerTube extension allowing Stripe payments: https://github.com/kontrollanten/peertube-plugin-premium-users/

  2. FEP for limiting visibility to authenticated actors: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/7502/fep-7502.md

  3. FEP for Payment Links: https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/0ea0/fep-0ea0.md

Theoretically, you could use 2 and 3 together as part of a service. #FediverseHouse

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Question about musicians moving to the - we have good news with platforms and apps like Bandwagon and Faircamp coming up!

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Question about musicians moving to the - we have good news with platforms and apps like Bandwagon and Faircamp coming up!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There has been talk about podcasts at the Fediverse House.

And, some talk about live podcasts.

(The latter is part of the niche.)

("Podcast" being either audio or video.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Paraphrasing @davidimel :

Twitter's home-feed was great back when it was recommended posts just outside of you social-network.

Ex: showing things people you follow interacted with — favorited, commented to, etc.

And, also showing who interacted with it.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There has been talk about podcasts at the Fediverse House.

And, some talk about live podcasts.

(The latter is part of the niche.)

("Podcast" being either audio or video.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @evan reading from his book at the Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House.

("ActivityPub: Programming for the Social Web")

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is the Beaker Browser Post-Mortem @pfrazee.com mentioned:

github.com/beakerbrowser/beake

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Flatbush Gardener 🌈

@xris@ecoevo.social

*** First video up!
ecoevo.social/@xris/1141674061
** I'm approved! @xris@lone.earth. No videos yet.
* Thanks to all for the *unaninimous* recommendations for lone.earth. Pending approval, I will be at lone.earth/c/xris.

Hive Mind: I have been using @Vimeo to host my videos. I want to try using a @PeerTube instance instead.

Example Video:
vimeo.com/705157758

cc: @darwin

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

"Composability [of decentralization social-media protocols and technology] — It feels 1st party. 3rd party is 1st party."

@pfrazee.com at the Fireside Chat at the Fediverse House

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Flatbush Gardener 🌈

@xris@ecoevo.social

*** First video up!
ecoevo.social/@xris/1141674061
** I'm approved! @xris@lone.earth. No videos yet.
* Thanks to all for the *unaninimous* recommendations for lone.earth. Pending approval, I will be at lone.earth/c/xris.

Hive Mind: I have been using @Vimeo to host my videos. I want to try using a @PeerTube instance instead.

Example Video:
vimeo.com/705157758

cc: @darwin

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Flatbush Gardener 🌈

@xris@ecoevo.social

*** First video up!
ecoevo.social/@xris/1141674061
** I'm approved! @xris@lone.earth. No videos yet.
* Thanks to all for the *unaninimous* recommendations for lone.earth. Pending approval, I will be at lone.earth/c/xris.

Hive Mind: I have been using @Vimeo to host my videos. I want to try using a @PeerTube instance instead.

Example Video:
vimeo.com/705157758

cc: @darwin

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RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱

@RationalizedInsanity@mastodon.social

I don't take what I am about to ask lightly.

I lost EVERYTHING I own.

Soul Housing threw out my things when I was in the hospital, including the I had planned to use for making from a very generous donation, and it tore me up.

I am asking for your as all I have is my phone, and three months to do nothing but project as I heal.

Thank you and the .

GoFundMe:

gofund.me/fa16ea9c

Ko-Fi Page:

Ko-fi.com/jarren

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RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱

@RationalizedInsanity@mastodon.social

I don't take what I am about to ask lightly.

I lost EVERYTHING I own.

Soul Housing threw out my things when I was in the hospital, including the I had planned to use for making from a very generous donation, and it tore me up.

I am asking for your as all I have is my phone, and three months to do nothing but project as I heal.

Thank you and the .

GoFundMe:

gofund.me/fa16ea9c

Ko-Fi Page:

Ko-fi.com/jarren

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @mike talking to @pfrazee.com at the Fireside Chat at the Fediverse House.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Fediverse House schedule.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @evan reading from his book at the Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House.

("ActivityPub: Programming for the Social Web")

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @deadsuperhero asks @evan about Open Farm Game (that previously existed before ActivityPub).

. @evan talks about video gaming on ActivityPub and the Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @evan reading from his book at the Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House.

("ActivityPub: Programming for the Social Web")

Sara's avatar
Sara

@missiongiraffe@mastodon.me.uk

Does anyone have any suggestions of what to replace Foursquare with for discovering/rediscovering good restaurants/bars/stuff when travelling?

I either want something that can make suggestions, or something I can record/review my own stuff and used to remind myself later.

It sort of feels like there should be a fediverse alternative. And don’t say Tripadvisor it’s a pile of tosh.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @evan reading from his book at the Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House.

("ActivityPub: Programming for the Social Web")

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @molly0xfff on stage at the Fediverse House.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @manton talking about micro.blog at the Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard's event is in full swing, and of course someone has created a Surf Feed about it! Follow all the action here, courtesy of @mat.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Share your feeds using the tag

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I just did my presentation at the @evan 's Developer Meetup at the Fediverse House.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

My Lemmy use case from Mastodon:

1. Create a list
2. Search for @lemmy.world and @lemm.ee
3. Add your preferred communities

This makes it easy to follow, comment, and interact with topics from a single list.

A screenshot of "Manage list members" in mementomori.social Mastodon instance
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard's event is in full swing, and of course someone has created a Surf Feed about it! Follow all the action here, courtesy of @mat.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Share your feeds using the tag

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Ah, I wish I thought of this before started, I could've maybe start selling jointhefediverse.net stickers, or something.

Oh well, maybe next year!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Someone has created a beautiful UI for Lemmy. In my opinion something like this should be the default.

Use Photon: phtn.app
Source: github.com/Xyphyn/photon

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Someone has created a beautiful UI for Lemmy. In my opinion something like this should be the default.

Use Photon: phtn.app
Source: github.com/Xyphyn/photon

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Green Elephants #ⓋⒺⒼⒶⓃ

@green_elephants@veganism.social

👋 👋 👋 Um meinen Mit-Aktivisti zu beweisen, dass das einfach der "Place To Be" ist, sind auch wir jetzt . 💚 💚 💚

Wir sind ein Netzwerk aus Aktivist*innen und sind im Großraum beheimatet, nehmen aber auch an Aktionen in ganz Deutschland teil.

Bei uns gehts um , , und aktiven .

Würden uns freuen, wenn ihr uns folgt und/oder diesen Post hier teilt.

In diesem Sinne: "Wir sind laut, wir sind hier! Für die Befreiung von Mensch und Tier!" 😘

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Berger Impro

@brg2000@piaille.fr

1/6 Bienvenue aux ami·e·s qui veulent en savoir un peu plus sur le !

Je vous propose un fil de discussion pour y voir plus clair. Avec des conseils génériques pour les débutant·e·s, et quelques recos pour la communauté francophone présente sur meta.

Je vais y donner quelques éclairages sur les principales infos à connaître et options qui s'offrent à vous : 1/ comprendre le Fediverse 2/ choisir une appli 3/ choisir une instance 4/ bien débuter et trouver sa communauté (exemple de l'impro)

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Sara

@missiongiraffe@mastodon.me.uk

Does anyone have any suggestions of what to replace Foursquare with for discovering/rediscovering good restaurants/bars/stuff when travelling?

I either want something that can make suggestions, or something I can record/review my own stuff and used to remind myself later.

It sort of feels like there should be a fediverse alternative. And don’t say Tripadvisor it’s a pile of tosh.

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Berger Impro

@brg2000@piaille.fr

1/6 Bienvenue aux ami·e·s qui veulent en savoir un peu plus sur le !

Je vous propose un fil de discussion pour y voir plus clair. Avec des conseils génériques pour les débutant·e·s, et quelques recos pour la communauté francophone présente sur meta.

Je vais y donner quelques éclairages sur les principales infos à connaître et options qui s'offrent à vous : 1/ comprendre le Fediverse 2/ choisir une appli 3/ choisir une instance 4/ bien débuter et trouver sa communauté (exemple de l'impro)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

. @davidimel included Bluesky as part of the Fediverse.

He isn't the first person to do that.

And, I think it is probably a good thing for the user.

We will probably see that more and more.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @davidimel hosting the Fediverse Corner at the Fediverse House.

Featuring — @evan , @mmasnick , and @pcottle

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"[Remember] when Google was supposed to not be evil."

@molly0xfff on stage at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

. @molly0xfff on stage at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @molly0xfff on stage at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

At the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Fediverse House is opening.

@mike on stage.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The timer you see when you are on the stage at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The view from the stage at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The hash-tag for the Fediverse House, to follow (and post to if you are here) is—

.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The view from the cameras at the Fediverse House.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The stage at the Fediverse House.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

My Lemmy use case from Mastodon:

1. Create a list
2. Search for @lemmy.world and @lemm.ee
3. Add your preferred communities

This makes it easy to follow, comment, and interact with topics from a single list.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I find following Lemmy discussions from Mastodon easy on desktop, though it involves a lot of copy-pasting. On mobile, it's even more frustrating.

Interoperability is great, but it would be much more convenient if we could fully use the Lemmy or Pixelfed interfaces with just a Mastodon account. Right now, it still feels like having a separate account is necessary to access the full feature set and user experience.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The address for the Fediverse House is —

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave. D, Austin, TX 78701, United States

...

When you get there, go inside — and then go up the stairs. (The Fediverse House is at the upstairs part of Speakeasy.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

For FOSDEM 2025 — I posted photos during the event.

For the Fediverse House 2025 — most photos will probably come later.

(The storage drive on my phone is almost full.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The WiFi password at the Fediverse House is —

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

My Lemmy use case from Mastodon:

1. Create a list
2. Search for @lemmy.world and @lemm.ee
3. Add your preferred communities

This makes it easy to follow, comment, and interact with topics from a single list.

A screenshot of "Manage list members" in mementomori.social Mastodon instance
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

It seems like I am the first non-Flipboard person at the Fediverse House.

I came in when the doors first opened.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I find following Lemmy discussions from Mastodon easy on desktop, though it involves a lot of copy-pasting. On mobile, it's even more frustrating.

Interoperability is great, but it would be much more convenient if we could fully use the Lemmy or Pixelfed interfaces with just a Mastodon account. Right now, it still feels like having a separate account is necessary to access the full feature set and user experience.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is the way.

"I think I just onboarded someone to the fediverse. I didn’t say “decentralized” or “open source” or “server” or even mention email lol I just said “It’s like you can follow anyone from any social network and there’s no ads” "

@danirabbit

RE: mastodon.online/@danirabbit/11

"I think I just onboarded someone to the fediverse. I didn’t say “decentralized” or “open source” or “server” or even mention email lol I just said “It’s like you can follow anyone from any social network and there’s no ads” "
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

John Oliver showing Bluesky, Pixelfed, Mastodon, and Signal on his "Last Week Tonight" TV show.

Via @shlee

RE: aus.social/@shlee/114057613494

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends and happy Sunday!

Just wanted to share how AMAZING it feels to see my “stock photo” being used by writers to accompany their articles.

Extra happy points when the article in question is brilliant: joanwestenberg.com/the-fediver thank you @Daojoan ❤️

I had read it a couple of days ago and just spotted it again at the top of Explore.

A reminder I should create more Fediverse stock photos (laptop, Android phone…). Anyway wishing you all a lovely Sunday!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends and happy Sunday!

Just wanted to share how AMAZING it feels to see my “stock photo” being used by writers to accompany their articles.

Extra happy points when the article in question is brilliant: joanwestenberg.com/the-fediver thank you @Daojoan ❤️

I had read it a couple of days ago and just spotted it again at the top of Explore.

A reminder I should create more Fediverse stock photos (laptop, Android phone…). Anyway wishing you all a lovely Sunday!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

It seems like it will be a cooler day today in Austin, Texas, for the first day of the Fediverse House.

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Green Elephants #ⓋⒺⒼⒶⓃ

@green_elephants@veganism.social

👋 👋 👋 Um meinen Mit-Aktivisti zu beweisen, dass das einfach der "Place To Be" ist, sind auch wir jetzt . 💚 💚 💚

Wir sind ein Netzwerk aus Aktivist*innen und sind im Großraum beheimatet, nehmen aber auch an Aktionen in ganz Deutschland teil.

Bei uns gehts um , , und aktiven .

Würden uns freuen, wenn ihr uns folgt und/oder diesen Post hier teilt.

In diesem Sinne: "Wir sind laut, wir sind hier! Für die Befreiung von Mensch und Tier!" 😘

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Today I made a auick and easy invitation system for communities. Invitations are sent by fedi private message (tested with , and and email).

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Today I made a auick and easy invitation system for communities. Invitations are sent by fedi private message (tested with , and and email).

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Today I made a auick and easy invitation system for communities. Invitations are sent by fedi private message (tested with , and and email).

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Today I made a auick and easy invitation system for communities. Invitations are sent by fedi private message (tested with , and and email).

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/9(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Devices charged, dongles dongled. Laptop packed. And most importantly, fediverse related stickers chosen for trade. Let me tell you, some of these would require QUITE an offer. Especially the now defunct Calckey and Mammoth app stickers.

A collection of colorful stickers featuring various characters and logos, including the mastodon mascot, the Ivory mobile app icon, omg.lol and Calckey stickers.
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Pixelfed Unofficial Help

@PixelfedHelp@pixey.org

This rainbow pentagon thing is the logo of the Fediverse. It symbolises all the different networks like Pixelfed, Mastodon, PeerTube etc that connect together to form a larger overall network. People on Pixelfed can follow and interact with people on Mastodon because they're both part of the Fediverse.

More info about the Fediverse at https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse

#Fediverse
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thejikz

@thejikz@infosec.exchange

Yesterday I knew about and I knew some other things were plausible with roms and such... now I am drawing on a "me built" rooted sdcarded homebrewed nintendo because I can!
This is the new thing I needed to tinker with. LOL
now to figure out how to post files FROM the 3ds over a network... shirly the library could be of service... hmm.
thanks

I need to learn C now.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Devices charged, dongles dongled. Laptop packed. And most importantly, fediverse related stickers chosen for trade. Let me tell you, some of these would require QUITE an offer. Especially the now defunct Calckey and Mammoth app stickers.

A collection of colorful stickers featuring various characters and logos, including the mastodon mascot, the Ivory mobile app icon, omg.lol and Calckey stickers.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I don't recall that being there before, for the Fediverse House RSVP.

"RSVP does not guarantee entry"

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Current selection of mobile apps I have for interfacing with social media, news and daily journaling, on my de-googled Android phone:
Daily You - local journaling/diary
Dhaaga - Bluesky without the embedded trackers
insporation* - Diaspora*
Interstellar - Lemmy & kbin
Mastodon - kinda obvious
Raccoon - Friendica
Stealth - anonymous Reddit browser
Thud - next gen RSS

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Current selection of mobile apps I have for interfacing with social media, news and daily journaling, on my de-googled Android phone:
Daily You - local journaling/diary
Dhaaga - Bluesky without the embedded trackers
insporation* - Diaspora*
Interstellar - Lemmy & kbin
Mastodon - kinda obvious
Raccoon - Friendica
Stealth - anonymous Reddit browser
Thud - next gen RSS

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Harlx

@hcj@fosstodon.org

As much as I love , I know it's not going to be as big as platforms like and , and that's okay. The has always been more community-focused rather than a shouty megaphone. and can serve as that megaphone that left behind, whereas the can offer an calmer alternative without the pressure of algorithms.


They are all improving the social web, which benefits all of humanity, even if we disagree with their principles!

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Zelda 👑

@TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social

Be honest, how much suffering am I in for if I try to move to a self-hosted instance, what sort of VPS hardware would it eat up etc?

I really just...want to use my own emotes. Look at her/me...stunning

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1 day until the Fediverse House.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Seeing Threads developers discuss "shipping slop or missing the hype train" is the epitome of irony today given how they've completely flopped the Fediverse Sharing "feature" that's still barely functional after a year and a half.

(Nevermind the fact that they promised full federation by the end of 2024, what year is it again?)🙄🤦‍♂️

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Pixelfed Unofficial Help

@PixelfedHelp@pixey.org

This rainbow pentagon thing is the logo of the Fediverse. It symbolises all the different networks like Pixelfed, Mastodon, PeerTube etc that connect together to form a larger overall network. People on Pixelfed can follow and interact with people on Mastodon because they're both part of the Fediverse.

More info about the Fediverse at https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse

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Pixelfed Unofficial Help

@PixelfedHelp@pixey.org

This rainbow pentagon thing is the logo of the Fediverse. It symbolises all the different networks like Pixelfed, Mastodon, PeerTube etc that connect together to form a larger overall network. People on Pixelfed can follow and interact with people on Mastodon because they're both part of the Fediverse.

More info about the Fediverse at https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse

#Fediverse
The Fediverse logo is a pentagon with lines connecting all the points of the pentagon to each other. Each line is a different colour, and the overall logo has the same variety of colours as a rainbow.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

The official account of WA Dept of Health said not much happening in its account. I live in the Puget Sound and did not know such account exists.

So, help me boost it so more people discover it, to encourage other orgs for using more open platforms.

@WADeptHealth

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@thomasjwebb@mastodon.social

Not only is extremely not billionaire-proof, neither is . Nothing is safe from billionaires. But bsky is as vulnerable to hostile takeover as Twitter was, more than fedi.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

Björn Þór Jónsson's avatar
Björn Þór Jónsson

@bthj@hachyderm.io

Is any one looking into / thinking about publishing static site content via , as @mapache has described in:
maho.dev/2024/11/a-guide-to-im

- but utilising @fedify ?

Content from static site generators like and by @freebliss is easy to host, long term, but while one would be inclined to host more dynamic services, it would be great to have a kind of (general purpose) layer that could pick up newly published, static content and notify the

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Harlx

@hcj@fosstodon.org

As much as I love , I know it's not going to be as big as platforms like and , and that's okay. The has always been more community-focused rather than a shouty megaphone. and can serve as that megaphone that left behind, whereas the can offer an calmer alternative without the pressure of algorithms.


They are all improving the social web, which benefits all of humanity, even if we disagree with their principles!

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Jorge Soares

@asterisco@c.im

I devoured this series about the Fedi written by @_elena , such an amazing approach to the fediverse

blog.elenarossini.com/tag/fedi

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

のアカウント削除したことを後悔する唯一瞬間はこういう時に「なんか値上げしたらしーじゃん?こっちは :mastodon: :fediverse: で楽しくやってるけど、X のみんな調子どう?」みたいな煽りポストを投下できないこと…って一瞬思ったけど、よく考えるとそんな煽りポストしたところで自分も誰も幸せにならないし、 にいたい人はそこにいたくてお金払ってるわけだし、自分も居心地のいい場所を見つけられたので、後悔することはなかった。良かった。

togetter.com/li/2520860

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Björn Þór Jónsson

@bthj@hachyderm.io

Is any one looking into / thinking about publishing static site content via , as @mapache has described in:
maho.dev/2024/11/a-guide-to-im

- but utilising @fedify ?

Content from static site generators like and by @freebliss is easy to host, long term, but while one would be inclined to host more dynamic services, it would be great to have a kind of (general purpose) layer that could pick up newly published, static content and notify the

Björn Þór Jónsson's avatar
Björn Þór Jónsson

@bthj@hachyderm.io

Is any one looking into / thinking about publishing static site content via , as @mapache has described in:
maho.dev/2024/11/a-guide-to-im

- but utilising @fedify ?

Content from static site generators like and by @freebliss is easy to host, long term, but while one would be inclined to host more dynamic services, it would be great to have a kind of (general purpose) layer that could pick up newly published, static content and notify the

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ページの内容からそれる感想になっちゃうけど、経済産業省でも :mastodon: とか :fediverse: での情報発信とか真面目に考えてもいいのでは、とフッターにある :アイコンを見て思ってしまった。
でも :rss: 配信してるのは偉い :mastodon_mascot:

国内最大級のオープンデータプラットフォームである地域経済分析システム(RESAS)の新システムの提供を開始しました (METI/経済産業省)

meti.go.jp/press/2024/03/20250

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Björn Þór Jónsson

@bthj@hachyderm.io

Is any one looking into / thinking about publishing static site content via , as @mapache has described in:
maho.dev/2024/11/a-guide-to-im

- but utilising @fedify ?

Content from static site generators like and by @freebliss is easy to host, long term, but while one would be inclined to host more dynamic services, it would be great to have a kind of (general purpose) layer that could pick up newly published, static content and notify the

Jorge Soares's avatar
Jorge Soares

@asterisco@c.im

I devoured this series about the Fedi written by @_elena , such an amazing approach to the fediverse

blog.elenarossini.com/tag/fedi

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

Cliff's avatar
Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Good morning friendos! How are you today?

Björn Beck's avatar
Björn Beck

@BjoernBeck@amt.social

Tag 6 im läuft. Ich habe gestern mit Wordpress gespielt und mir eine Instanz unter Digitalstaat.de aufgesetzt. Im Grunde finde ich es schön, meine Beiträge dort auch absetzen zu können, so dass sie öffentlich für jeden über das Web zugänglich sind.

Was mir extrem gut gefällt ist Mastodon mit 3.000 Zeichen. Ich bin eben sehr geprägt durch Linkedin und finde es super, meine Beiträge in beide Netzwerke stellen zu können.

Habe mir auch Testaccounts für X, Threads und Bluesky angelegt. Nach meinen 6 Tagen mit Mastodon muss ich sagen: Ich finde es hier am inzwischen am schönsten, jetzt rein auf die Technik bezogen. Es ist zwar eine steile Lernkurve, aber wenn man mal drin ist, hat man viele Freiheiten.

Vermutlich werde ich jetzt erstmal mit Wordpress, Linkedin und Mastodon weitermachen und dort jeweils dieselben Beiträge verwenden.

Jetzt stellt sich mir die Frage, wie wir mehr auf bekommen.

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Jorge Soares

@asterisco@c.im

I devoured this series about the Fedi written by @_elena , such an amazing approach to the fediverse

blog.elenarossini.com/tag/fedi

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Sass, David

@sassdawe@infosec.exchange

Is there a version of an event management system?

Where you publish public and/or closed events with the available seat count and people could sign up as long as there are empty spots available, with an optional wait list, and the system would send a calendar invite or offer one to be downloaded.

And ideally send a notification on the fediverse when the even is about to start.

Or anything similar available as open-source or self-hosted for free?

Tagging @jerry in hope of a boost.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/8(12:00)

misskey.io, mstdn.jp, fedibird.com,social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My first contribution to @wikidata: I just added @WADeptHealth's Mastodon handle to their page, and now they show up on the map of government agencies with a fediverse presence.

Nice!

w.wiki/8jBX

A zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account.

There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States.

One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
ALT text detailsA zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account. There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States. One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #106

IFTAS is shutting down most of their services following a lack of funding, and Tumblr-like platform Wafrn now has its own apps, and a Bluesky integration to boot.

The News

The fediverse trust and safety organisation IFTAS has announced it is shutting down most of its services, following a lack of funding. Last month the organisation said that they would soon run out of funding, and that they’d do a final effort at getting structural funds for the organisation. This has not happened, and now IFTAS will shut down most of their services. The biggest project to be shut down is IFTAS’ Content Classification Service, a service which handled CSAM scanning and reporting for fediverse servers. When fediverse server admins encounter CSAM, most countries have mandatory reporting requirements that admins are obliged to follow. Another project that is shutting down is FediCheck, which provides shared deny lists that server could use to build their own deny lists for their servers.

IFTAS shutting down their services is a double blow to the fediverse. The obvious one is that functions like IFTAS’ Content Classification Service were aiming to provide a service that filled an crucial gap in the operations of many fediverse servers. Scanning for CSAM, and handling the legal requirements on reporting to the relevant agencies is a challenging task for server admins to execute, and many fediverse servers do not have good procedures in place to handle this delicate process. IFTAS’ CCS would have provided a way for smaller fediverse server to handle the legal obligations they have regarding handling CSAM.

The second blow to the fediverse is in that IFTAS fills an important role in building a collaborative structure for moderation across fediverse servers. The fediverse is a network of independent places (servers), and while they are interconnected on a technical level via a protocol, building connections between servers for collaborations is proving to be much harder. Over the years there have been many suggestions and ideas on how fediverse servers could work together, for example regarding on sharing information on which servers to block. These conversations currently take place mainly via admin backchannels or via the hashtag, and a more structural interface could help streamline this process. For such a process to work trust is needed between fediverse server admins to participate with such infrastructure. IFTAS, as a grassroots fediverse organisation, is one of the best-placed organisations to have build trust and provide a nexus around which such infrastructure could be build. IFTAS got pretty far with their rollout of FediCheck, which was building such a place for collaboration between server admins. Now that IFTAS will not be the center around which shared moderation infrastructure can be build, will there be another organisation in the future to do so? Especially when IFTAS found out that getting funding for such a project is so difficult?


Fediverse platform Wafrn has announced they now have apps for Android and iOS available in testing. I have not talked about Wafrn much, but it is one of the more interesting fediverse platforms that is currently being worked on. Wafrn is a Tumblr-inspired platform that clearly does not take itself too seriously: the name stands for “We Allow Female Representing Nipples“. It is a reference to a decision by Tumblr to ban adult content, and they used the phrase “Female-presenting Nipples” in their community guidelines which became a target of ridicule. Wafrn has a variety of unique features, such as a place to ask and answer questions for the Wafrn community. The most standout feature of Wafrn however is a native integration of both ActivityPub and ATProto. A Wafrn account allows you to have a full connection with the fediverse, as well as with Bluesky. On the fediverse, your account is visible as @name@app.wafrn.net, while on Bluesky your account is visible as @name.at.wafrn.net. Because this is not a bridge, and instead a native integration, a Wafrn account can interact with any Bluesky and fediverse account, other accounts are not required to opt-in in order to connect. In a real way, this means that Bluesky is now indeed federated, it just took an app called “We Allow Female Representing Nipples” to get there.


Link aggregator platform PieFed has added support for feeds. Feeds on PieFed are similar to how multi-reddits work on Reddit: it allows you to create a custom feed that displays posts from multiple communities. Feeds can also be shared, allowing people to follow a feed that others have created. Feeds on PieFed are somewhat similar to their Topics feature. Topics are also a collection of multiple fediverse communities around a certain theme. The main difference between topics and feeds is that topics are created by the server owner, and set for the entire server. With feeds, anyone can create and share one, and you can also follow feeds from other PieFed servers.

The Links

  • Timeline app Tapestry has gotten an investment by Tumblr.
  • WeDistribute writes about Funkwhale and their decision to filter out far-right music.
  • Ghost‘s weekly update on their ActivityPub implementation
  • Xenon is a new fediverse client app for iOS
  • Fireside Fedi is a interview series on PeerTube, and this week they’re talking with one of the people behind ActivityPods.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is it possible to migrate mastodon account to Hubzilla?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My first contribution to @wikidata: I just added @WADeptHealth's Mastodon handle to their page, and now they show up on the map of government agencies with a fediverse presence.

Nice!

w.wiki/8jBX

A zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account.

There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States.

One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
ALT text detailsA zoomed-out, slightly cropped screenshot of the linked page, showing a world map with locations of governmental offices that have a known fediverse account. There's a cluster of colorful dots in Central Europe, a few in UK, Spain, and France, and 5 in all of North America, three of which are in the United States. One of those three has an open info box with details about the Washington Department of Social and Health Services with their Mastodon handle and a link to their Wikipedia page.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Mitex Leo's avatar
Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is it possible to migrate mastodon account to Hubzilla?

Mitex Leo's avatar
Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is it possible to migrate mastodon account to Hubzilla?

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@newyorktimes's veteran tech reporter @Markoff interviewed some of including @Gargron, @reckless1280 and our CEO @mike for a feature on the rise of decentralized social media. “It goes back to the original principles where the internet started out as decentralized,” Eugen Rochko told Markoff. Here's the full story [may be paywalled].

We're so excited to develop these conversations further at SXSW this weekend — check out the itinerary and sign up to join us at at the second link.

flip.it/NcjhLL

lu.ma/xbve5fa0

Rubén Vera's avatar
Rubén Vera

@rubenmvc@mastodon.social

There are only a few hours left until the end of the and Kickstarter campaign by @dansup. If we want more ethical, private and secure social networks that are part of the and based on open source technologies, please consider supporting this initiative. I've already made my small contribution! 😊

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-07

Servers

- Akkoma v2025.03
- Pleroma v2.9.0
- Sharkey v2025.2.2
- Manyfold v0.103.0
- Vernissage Server v1.3.0
- snac v2.73
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.4.0
- Hometown v1.1.2
- Misskey v2025.3.0
- Gancio v1.24.0
- NeoDB v0.11.5
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.13
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-03-07
- Hackers' Pub Introduces Flexible Username Changes: Breaking the Fediverse Norm
- ActivityPub integration for Elgg

Clients

- Fedilab v3.30.0
- Tuba v0.9.2
- Pachli v2.10.1
- toot v0.48.0
- P2Play v0.9.0
- Pixelix v4.0.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.4.1
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.2
- Tesseract v1.4.31
- Blorp: A cross platform web, iOS and Android client for Lemmy

For developers

- fediverse-pasture-inputs v0.1.13
- Mastodon.py v2.0.1

Articles

- Funkwhale Wants to Filter Out Far-Right Music
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 1: first impressions)
- Fediverse Report #106

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01954e2e-70bb-aee5-1f9e-913142a4354e

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-03-07

Servers

- Akkoma v2025.03
- Pleroma v2.9.0
- Sharkey v2025.2.2
- Manyfold v0.103.0
- Vernissage Server v1.3.0
- snac v2.73
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.4.0
- Hometown v1.1.2
- Misskey v2025.3.0
- Gancio v1.24.0
- NeoDB v0.11.5
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.13
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-03-07
- Hackers' Pub Introduces Flexible Username Changes: Breaking the Fediverse Norm
- ActivityPub integration for Elgg

Clients

- Fedilab v3.30.0
- Tuba v0.9.2
- Pachli v2.10.1
- toot v0.48.0
- P2Play v0.9.0
- Pixelix v4.0.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.4.1
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.2
- Tesseract v1.4.31
- Blorp: A cross platform web, iOS and Android client for Lemmy

For developers

- fediverse-pasture-inputs v0.1.13
- Mastodon.py v2.0.1

Articles

- Funkwhale Wants to Filter Out Far-Right Music
- PeerTube: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 1: first impressions)
- Fediverse Report #106

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01954e2e-70bb-aee5-1f9e-913142a4354e

Matei's avatar
Matei

@mneagoe@mastodon.social

First post!

Hi everyone, I’m trying to make the leap from corporate-owned social platforms over to the and . I’m excited to be here, and would appreciate any tips to help me wrap my head around this. Thank you!

Matei's avatar
Matei

@mneagoe@mastodon.social

First post!

Hi everyone, I’m trying to make the leap from corporate-owned social platforms over to the and . I’m excited to be here, and would appreciate any tips to help me wrap my head around this. Thank you!

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Are you using a client that renders links to posts inline?

OptionVoters
Yes32 (49%)
No14 (22%)
Huh? What are you talking about?19 (29%)
Stevie Inghram, MS, YT, AWC's avatar
Stevie Inghram, MS, YT, AWC

@futuredrstevie@mastodon.social

Can anyone here share how to insert a picture on Write Freely? I did figure out how to add a text based hyperlink but adding an image I haven’t yet figured out. The image doesn’t need to be a hyperlink, just want to know how to insert an image.

Stevie Inghram, MS, YT, AWC's avatar
Stevie Inghram, MS, YT, AWC

@futuredrstevie@mastodon.social

Can anyone here share how to insert a picture on Write Freely? I did figure out how to add a text based hyperlink but adding an image I haven’t yet figured out. The image doesn’t need to be a hyperlink, just want to know how to insert an image.

petersuber's avatar
petersuber

@petersuber@fediscience.org

This is a good piece on joining the .
nytimes.com/2025/03/06/technol

It touches on , , and , and doesn't mention traditional . But it makes me wonder. Will traditional publishers ever join the Fediverse? What will it take to persuade to them try, even as an experiment? Who will go first? How can we help?

Jon Udell's avatar
Jon Udell

@judell@social.coop

How can Mastodon be more visible to Bluesky? Bridgy Fed makes it possible but is tricky to use, so I created an interactive cheatsheet: jonudell.info/fedi-bsky-intera

thenewstack.io/making-the-fedi

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

The official account of WA Dept of Health said not much happening in its account. I live in the Puget Sound and did not know such account exists.

So, help me boost it so more people discover it, to encourage other orgs for using more open platforms.

@WADeptHealth

Matei's avatar
Matei

@mneagoe@mastodon.social

First post!

Hi everyone, I’m trying to make the leap from corporate-owned social platforms over to the and . I’m excited to be here, and would appreciate any tips to help me wrap my head around this. Thank you!

Jon Udell's avatar
Jon Udell

@judell@social.coop

How can Mastodon be more visible to Bluesky? Bridgy Fed makes it possible but is tricky to use, so I created an interactive cheatsheet: jonudell.info/fedi-bsky-intera

thenewstack.io/making-the-fedi

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

2 days until the Fediverse House.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

the turns 17 in 72 days!
cosocial.ca/@evan/112457047627

Erik L. Midtsveen :debian:'s avatar
Erik L. Midtsveen :debian:

@midtsveen@social.linux.pizza

Hey, can I ask you a favor? 🤗

When you spot someone being anti-LGBTQIA+ on the Fediverse? Do yourself (and everyone else) a favor: hit that block button! 🚫

No drama, no debate. Just a cleaner, more loving digital space for all. 🌈

Love you all! ❤

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

the turns 17 in 72 days!
cosocial.ca/@evan/112457047627

Thor A. Hopland's avatar
Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

I have figured out that the only way I can actually move forward with the and in is to write about it.

That is, I am considering making a guide called "The accelerationist guide to digital sovreignty" - in of course, and then in .

I think the drip feed of changes that's been going on and that is supposedly "the best approach" is lowballing the situation. The problem is real big, and I feel like I'm the only one who takes it seriously.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

just small circles 🕊's avatar
just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

-wise we should all spin up single-person instances on the , right?

I find that a ridiculous notion. It fits well with this definition of IT:

Turn simple stuff into Rube Goldberg machines.

Want a basic "Hello world" app or website? Just spin up Google-scale infra and an entangled mess of tools and technologies.

"Here, have your own twitter platform clone so you can send 500-char msgs".

Tech complexity 'progresses' to keep our computers slow, and meagre.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Bob 🇺🇲♒🐧🪖's avatar
Bob 🇺🇲♒🐧🪖

@bob@beamship.mpaq.org

Beta Testers!!! Join the network? (No matter how much I want to, TS is not going to censor (filter out) websites, even the corporate ones).

I think is ready for beta testing. I have 2 in house servers and 2 outside servers that are collecting indexes. I'd love to have other versions/program formats but I've got a working system with PHP8.4/ MariaDB10.11.6 on Debian 12 systems.....

Join the real freedom of information and *Take the Internet back* from the corporations!!!!

search.mpaq.org

Update: Fixed a few more bugs including a security issue. Scanning websites, even started indexing up people 😲

Please help find beta testers by boosting this 🤞🤔

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I just finished listening to @guu interview @hongminhee about development of @fedify and general interworkings of the on the podcast. It is a highly recommended listen! Was so good to finally hear Hong's voice after the last year or so of reading their words almost daily
softwaresessions.com/episodes/

via hollo.social/@hongminhee/01954

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@mementomori.social

Hi, I'm BeAware, sometimes I abbreviate it, BA. I just migrated here from my own instance because Mastodon updates have surpassed my Linux knowledge. Therefore, to save some headache, I decided the best option would be to move to an instance owned by someone I trust. So this is my new home :ablobblewobble:

I am VERY passionate about decentralized systems like and and tend to discuss these topics at length. Especially the nuances of each and try to keep up with all the things regarding them.

I have and , which effects various aspects of my day to day life and how I think. I am also on disability because of it.

I am also very -positive because it helps me with every day life. With my brain disorders, I don't think the same way others do, so AI helps me with describing things accurately and to make sure I get my point across in the way I mean to. I also tend to post from time to time to realize my creativity.

I'm a that primarily plays PC games or games that are Cross Platform. Generally I enjoy , and such where I can just "zone out" and vibe without much stress.

Sometimes you'll see me discuss news as well.

If these seem to be within your interests, feel free to follow and if you have similar interests laid out in your bio, chances are good that ill follow back.

I've been here for a year and this is, by far, my favorite social media platform I've ever been on.

Thank for reading and may you be as federated as you wish!

Sincerely,
B.A.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Just published a post about Hackers' Pub's unique username change policy! Unlike most platforms, they allow a one-time username change while preserving your connections and content history. It's all possible thanks to some clever implementation using UUID-based actor URIs instead of username-based ones. If you're interested in trying it out, the platform is currently in invitation-only beta—check the post for details on how to request access!

https://hackers.pub/@hongminhee/2025/hackers-pub-introduces-flexible-username-changes

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hackers.pub


Hackers' Pub is a community-focused platform where programmers and technology enthusiasts share knowledge and experiences. As an ActivityPub-enabled social network, it allows users to connect with others across the broader fediverse ecosystem, bringing technical discussions and insights directly to followers' feeds.

In the fediverse landscape, your username is typically set in stone once chosen. Most ActivityPub-powered platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and others enforce this permanence as a fundamental design principle. However, Hackers' Pub is charting a different course with a more flexible approach to digital identity.

One-Time Username Change: Freedom with Responsibility

Unlike most fediverse platforms, Hackers' Pub now allows users to change their username (the part before the @ in your Fediverse handle) exactly once during the lifetime of their account. This policy acknowledges that people grow, interests evolve, and the username that seemed perfect when you joined might not represent who you are today.

This one-time change limit strikes a careful balance—offering flexibility while maintaining the stability and reliability that's essential for a federated network.

Username Recycling: New Opportunities

When you change your username on Hackers' Pub, your previous username becomes available for other users to claim. This recycling mechanism creates new opportunities for meaningful usernames to find their most fitting owners, rather than remaining permanently locked to accounts that no longer use them.

For newcomers to the platform, this means a wider selection of desirable usernames might become available over time—something virtually unheard of in the traditional fediverse ecosystem.

Worried about broken links after changing your username? Hackers' Pub has implemented a thoughtful solution. All permalinks containing your original username will continue to function until someone else claims that username. This approach helps preserve the web of connections and conversations that make the fediverse valuable.

This temporary preservation period gives your connections time to adjust to your new identity while preventing immediate link rot across the federation.

The Technical Foundation: ActivityPub Actor URIs

What enables Hackers' Pub to offer username changes while other fediverse platforms can't? The answer lies in how actor identities are implemented at the protocol level.

Hackers' Pub uses UUID-based actor URIs that don't contain the username. For example, a user with handle @hongminhee has an underlying ActivityPub actor URI that looks like https://hackers.pub/ap/actors/019382d3-63d7-7cf7-86e8-91e2551c306c. Since the username isn't part of this permanent identifier, it can be changed without breaking federation connections.

This contrasts sharply with platforms like Mastodon, where a user @hongminhee has an actor URI of https://mastodon.social/users/hongminhee. With the username embedded directly in the URI, changing it would break all federation connections, which is why these platforms don't allow username changes.

This architectural choice gives Hackers' Pub the technical flexibility to implement username changes while maintaining account continuity across the fediverse.

GitHub-Inspired Approach

Those familiar with GitHub might recognize this model—Hackers' Pub has adapted GitHub's username change policy for the fediverse context. This approach brings the best of both worlds: the option for identity evolution from centralized platforms and the federation benefits of the fediverse.

What This Means for Users

For Hackers' Pub users, this policy offers a significant advantage over other fediverse instances:

  • You can correct an unfortunate username choice
  • Your online identity can evolve as you do
  • Your content history remains intact during the transition
  • You maintain your social connections despite the change

The Future of Fediverse Identity

Hackers' Pub's username policy represents an interesting experiment in the fediverse—testing whether more flexible identity management can coexist with the stability needed for federation. If successful, we might see other platforms adopt similar approaches, creating a more adaptable yet still interconnected social web.

For now, users should consider this policy a compelling reason to choose Hackers' Pub as their fediverse home, especially if username flexibility matters to their online experience.


Hackers' Pub is currently in invitation-only beta. If you're interested in trying out the platform and its unique username policy, please leave your email address in the comments below. We'll add you to the allowlist, enabling you to sign up directly on the website. Note that this doesn't involve sending invitation emails—your address will simply be approved for registration when you visit the signup page.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social · Reply to Surf's post

If you’re not in or can’t attend, we recommend checking out @molly0xfff's @dot_social conversation with @mike, which touches on many of the same themes, recorded about a year ago: dot-social.simplecast.com/epis

Toni Aittoniemi's avatar
Toni Aittoniemi

@gimulnautti@mastodon.green

To American ; this is urgent: DO NOT REPEL SECTION 230!!!

is literally the thing that enables random people to setup instances on a shoestring budget.

It protects small tech. Big Tech can afford the lawyers to defend itself in court. Your friendly admin furry cannot.

Would it be repelled, taking out your instance would be easy: Hire some goon to post hate speech & child porn there, and hire a team of lawyers to sue them into oblivion.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@newyorktimes's veteran tech reporter @Markoff interviewed some of including @Gargron, @reckless1280 and our CEO @mike for a feature on the rise of decentralized social media. “It goes back to the original principles where the internet started out as decentralized,” Eugen Rochko told Markoff. Here's the full story [may be paywalled].

We're so excited to develop these conversations further at SXSW this weekend — check out the itinerary and sign up to join us at at the second link.

flip.it/NcjhLL

lu.ma/xbve5fa0

Jon S. von Tetzchner's avatar
Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I used to have Starlink at my cabin. At the time I got it, there was not a lot of other options. This is before Elon went fully rogue.

I cancelled my Starlink subscription last year and I am happier with my decision every day.

I never have had a Tesla and I never will.

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Adële 🦥

@adele@social.pollux.casa

As a follower of the #Fediverse, what kind of publications do you prefer when the author needs more than 500 characters to express him/herself?

🔁 Please share to get more opinions

OptionVoters
🔗​ a short toot with a title and a link to a blog10 (56%)
📰​ a very long toot if author instance allows it4 (22%)
🧵​ a thread of toots correctly chained3 (17%)
❓ other, comment please1 (6%)
🕵️ (just want to see the result)0 (0%)
David Lohner's avatar
David Lohner

@davidlohner@higher-edu.social

Me, July 2023 (see picture for full quote) or click here:
davidlohner.de/a-fedi-vision/#.

The Internet, March 2025: @encyclia
fietkau.social/@encyclia/11410

I like how this whole Academic is taking shape.

@ankrjoe @Lambo @brembs @neuSoM @melaniebartos

Research data and publications

Another idea is that research data repositories, OER repositories or publication repositories could be connected to Fediverse via Activity Pub. Each item of such a database would then be easily commented and shareable. Additionally, each reference to this item could be listed below it in the respective repository. You can imagine this as if every PID or DOI had a kind of inbox, in which a notification appears whenever someone references it. Perhaps this will yield new (more transparent?) metrics for measuring outreach and citations, which are praised and criticized in equal measure in the scientific community.
ALT text detailsResearch data and publications Another idea is that research data repositories, OER repositories or publication repositories could be connected to Fediverse via Activity Pub. Each item of such a database would then be easily commented and shareable. Additionally, each reference to this item could be listed below it in the respective repository. You can imagine this as if every PID or DOI had a kind of inbox, in which a notification appears whenever someone references it. Perhaps this will yield new (more transparent?) metrics for measuring outreach and citations, which are praised and criticized in equal measure in the scientific community.
Jon S. von Tetzchner's avatar
Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I used to have Starlink at my cabin. At the time I got it, there was not a lot of other options. This is before Elon went fully rogue.

I cancelled my Starlink subscription last year and I am happier with my decision every day.

I never have had a Tesla and I never will.

Flipboard's avatar
Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @404mediaco’s @jasonkoebler, @TexasObserver’s @oconnell, and PMC’s @parkerortolani discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. They'll be chatting on March 10, 4pm CT.

RSVP: lu.ma/k5meba69

A poster with these words

PUBLISHERS: AUDIENCE AND AUTONOMY March 10, 2025 | 4pm Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW 

[Headshot of Jason] Jason Koebler, 404 Media, journalist and cofounder
[Headshot of Kit] Kit O’Connell, Texas Observer,  
[Headshot of Parker] Parker Ortolani, PMC, Product Development
ALT text detailsA poster with these words PUBLISHERS: AUDIENCE AND AUTONOMY March 10, 2025 | 4pm Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW [Headshot of Jason] Jason Koebler, 404 Media, journalist and cofounder [Headshot of Kit] Kit O’Connell, Texas Observer, [Headshot of Parker] Parker Ortolani, PMC, Product Development
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@molly0xfff will be kicking off Sunday morning with a version of her XOXO talk that looks at the future of the web with optimism (yay optimism). RSVP to this segment and more: lu.ma/oc052rvr

Poster with the text: 
A Better Web Is Possible
March 9, 2025 | 9:45am Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW

[Molly White headshot]

Molly White, Researcher, Software Engineer and Writer
ALT text detailsPoster with the text: A Better Web Is Possible March 9, 2025 | 9:45am Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW [Molly White headshot] Molly White, Researcher, Software Engineer and Writer
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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@molly0xfff will be kicking off Sunday morning with a version of her XOXO talk that looks at the future of the web with optimism (yay optimism). RSVP to this segment and more: lu.ma/oc052rvr

Poster with the text: 
A Better Web Is Possible
March 9, 2025 | 9:45am Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW

[Molly White headshot]

Molly White, Researcher, Software Engineer and Writer
ALT text detailsPoster with the text: A Better Web Is Possible March 9, 2025 | 9:45am Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW [Molly White headshot] Molly White, Researcher, Software Engineer and Writer
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@surf@flipboard.social · Reply to Surf's post

If you’re not in or can’t attend, we recommend checking out @molly0xfff's @dot_social conversation with @mike, which touches on many of the same themes, recorded about a year ago: dot-social.simplecast.com/epis

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @404mediaco’s @jasonkoebler, @TexasObserver’s @oconnell, and PMC’s @parkerortolani discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. They'll be chatting on March 10, 4pm CT.

RSVP: lu.ma/k5meba69

A poster with these words

PUBLISHERS: AUDIENCE AND AUTONOMY March 10, 2025 | 4pm Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW 

[Headshot of Jason] Jason Koebler, 404 Media, journalist and cofounder
[Headshot of Kit] Kit O’Connell, Texas Observer,  
[Headshot of Parker] Parker Ortolani, PMC, Product Development
ALT text detailsA poster with these words PUBLISHERS: AUDIENCE AND AUTONOMY March 10, 2025 | 4pm Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW [Headshot of Jason] Jason Koebler, 404 Media, journalist and cofounder [Headshot of Kit] Kit O’Connell, Texas Observer, [Headshot of Parker] Parker Ortolani, PMC, Product Development
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@malte@radikal.social

A banality just occured to me. I love when that happens. It often signals something important stirring inside. It is that there's no position from which you can see all of the . Donna calls it the god's eye view. Instead, knowledges are "situated" - specific servers from which you see something particular, not everything. It is baked into the protocol. The task now is to unlearn the paradigm of , care for our worlds and build bridges between them.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 1: first impressions)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @fedihost@mstdn.social @fedihost@video.fedihost.co @paige @veronicaexplains @ewen @docpop @hikingdude

P.S.: this is the 20th article for The Future is Federated 🤗

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to GaslitNation's post

@GaslitNation Thank you for being part of the . Your podcast brings clarity and solidarity in troubled times. Your voice is important to have on social media that is free, open source, distributed, built by people not billionaires.

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Toni Aittoniemi

@gimulnautti@mastodon.green

To American ; this is urgent: DO NOT REPEL SECTION 230!!!

is literally the thing that enables random people to setup instances on a shoestring budget.

It protects small tech. Big Tech can afford the lawyers to defend itself in court. Your friendly admin furry cannot.

Would it be repelled, taking out your instance would be easy: Hire some goon to post hate speech & child porn there, and hire a team of lawyers to sue them into oblivion.

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@jze@norden.social

Ihr möchtet Informationen von eurer Gemeinde, Stadt, Amt, Kreis auch im
haben und nicht eure Seele verkaufen, um sie bei Instagram, Facebook oder gar X lesen zu können?

Dann schreibt eine E-Mail ✉️ an eure Kommune. Wem das Formulieren schwerfällt, kann sich bei meinem Schreiben inspirieren lassen: gist.github.com/jze/2cfc34930e

Muss natürlich je nach aktuell verwendeten Diensten angepasst werden.

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@beVegt@mastodon.social

Hallo - wir sind Katrin und Daniel und wir sind 😊

Zusammen bloggen wir seit 2011 auf bevegt.de über die vegane Lebensweise und das Laufen, seit 2016 gibt es außerdem den wöchentlichen beVegt-Podcast 🎧

Daneben sind wir bislang vor allem auf und aktiv und möchten nun auf Mastodon eine Alternative dazu erkunden.

Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch mit euch! 🤗

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 1: first impressions)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @fedihost@mstdn.social @fedihost@video.fedihost.co @paige @veronicaexplains @ewen @docpop @hikingdude

P.S.: this is the 20th article for The Future is Federated 🤗

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@_syhmac@meow.social

According to fedidb.org, Fediverse reached 15'000'000 users few days ago! 🎉

Graph showing the user count of Fediverse from Jan. 20th to Mar. 5th. There's a huge dip between Feb 7th and and Feb. 17th, probably due to a bug of some sort. March the 3rd is being highlighted with the user count of 15'160'293 users
ALT text detailsGraph showing the user count of Fediverse from Jan. 20th to Mar. 5th. There's a huge dip between Feb 7th and and Feb. 17th, probably due to a bug of some sort. March the 3rd is being highlighted with the user count of 15'160'293 users
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@_syhmac@meow.social

According to fedidb.org, Fediverse reached 15'000'000 users few days ago! 🎉

Graph showing the user count of Fediverse from Jan. 20th to Mar. 5th. There's a huge dip between Feb 7th and and Feb. 17th, probably due to a bug of some sort. March the 3rd is being highlighted with the user count of 15'160'293 users
ALT text detailsGraph showing the user count of Fediverse from Jan. 20th to Mar. 5th. There's a huge dip between Feb 7th and and Feb. 17th, probably due to a bug of some sort. March the 3rd is being highlighted with the user count of 15'160'293 users
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@liaizon@social.wake.st

I just finished listening to @guu interview @hongminhee about development of @fedify and general interworkings of the on the podcast. It is a highly recommended listen! Was so good to finally hear Hong's voice after the last year or so of reading their words almost daily
softwaresessions.com/episodes/

via hollo.social/@hongminhee/01954

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@liaizon@social.wake.st

I just finished listening to @guu interview @hongminhee about development of @fedify and general interworkings of the on the podcast. It is a highly recommended listen! Was so good to finally hear Hong's voice after the last year or so of reading their words almost daily
softwaresessions.com/episodes/

via hollo.social/@hongminhee/01954

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I just finished listening to @guu interview @hongminhee about development of @fedify and general interworkings of the on the podcast. It is a highly recommended listen! Was so good to finally hear Hong's voice after the last year or so of reading their words almost daily
softwaresessions.com/episodes/

via hollo.social/@hongminhee/01954

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I just finished listening to @guu interview @hongminhee about development of @fedify and general interworkings of the on the podcast. It is a highly recommended listen! Was so good to finally hear Hong's voice after the last year or so of reading their words almost daily
softwaresessions.com/episodes/

via hollo.social/@hongminhee/01954

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@thom@swiss.social

an das und : Wie schaffe ich es, dass in meinem Profil das verlinkte Profil ebenfalls grün (verifiziert) dargestellt wird? Ich meine, ich hatte das vorhin mal so am laufen, beim Aktualisieren meines Profils ist das aber irgendwie rausgeflogen.

Screenshot vom Bereich "Zusätzliche Felder" in meinem Mastodon Profil, wo der Link zu meinem Pixelfed Account nicht grün hinterlegt ist - also als nicht verifziert klassifiziert ist, obwohl ich den Link zu meinem Masto-Account in der Beschreibung meines Pixelfed Accounts hinterlegt habe.
ALT text detailsScreenshot vom Bereich "Zusätzliche Felder" in meinem Mastodon Profil, wo der Link zu meinem Pixelfed Account nicht grün hinterlegt ist - also als nicht verifziert klassifiziert ist, obwohl ich den Link zu meinem Masto-Account in der Beschreibung meines Pixelfed Accounts hinterlegt habe.
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

: the Fediverse’s decentralized video platform (part 1: first impressions)

blog.elenarossini.com/peertube

mentioning @Framasoft @peertube @fedihost@mstdn.social @fedihost@video.fedihost.co @paige @veronicaexplains @ewen @docpop @hikingdude

P.S.: this is the 20th article for The Future is Federated 🤗

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Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Hallo ihr,

Ich brauch eure kreativen Köpfe 😊
Meine Tochter und ich wollen einen starten, wo wir gemeinsam besprechen; aus /Teenie Perspektive und eben auch aus Perspektive.

Die kam auf, weil wir es lieben Filme zu schauen und wir hinterher sowieso immer drüber sprechen, was uns gefallen hat und was blöd/nicht verständlich/unangenehm/rassistisch etc war ...

Was uns noch fehlt ist ein guter 😇
Also teilt gerne eure Vorschläge!

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Lara

@lara_vm@mastodon.social

Hallo ihr,

Ich brauch eure kreativen Köpfe 😊
Meine Tochter und ich wollen einen starten, wo wir gemeinsam besprechen; aus /Teenie Perspektive und eben auch aus Perspektive.

Die kam auf, weil wir es lieben Filme zu schauen und wir hinterher sowieso immer drüber sprechen, was uns gefallen hat und was blöd/nicht verständlich/unangenehm/rassistisch etc war ...

Was uns noch fehlt ist ein guter 😇
Also teilt gerne eure Vorschläge!

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I would like to welcome the to the

I understand this is the first step, but an important one.

social.bbc/about

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Wouter Tebbens

@Wtebbens@social.coop

The OpenPortability.org platform helps in the collective migration from Twitter to Mastodon.

In a few easy steps you connect your X and your Mastodon account, and the tool helps you reconnect with your contacts. As that's a challenge: find your contacts who were previously on Twitter and reconnect to them at the

OpenPortability started as @helloQuitX by the French CNRS. In many countries collective campaigns are joining to translate this practical tool.

The Great Reconnect!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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malte

@malte@radikal.social

A banality just occured to me. I love when that happens. It often signals something important stirring inside. It is that there's no position from which you can see all of the . Donna calls it the god's eye view. Instead, knowledges are "situated" - specific servers from which you see something particular, not everything. It is baked into the protocol. The task now is to unlearn the paradigm of , care for our worlds and build bridges between them.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/6(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

@bancaetica is the first Italian bank in the world to join the ! 🤩

EDIT: I got it wrong, not the first in the world, there are others. Sorry 🫣

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Want to create a for the ? by @fedify lets you build standalone bots with just a few lines of code! Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit helps you create complete ActivityPub servers without platform constraints.

With BotKit, you can:

  • Build bots that respond to mentions, follows, and messages
  • Create rich content with formatted text, mentions, and media
  • Publish scheduled posts and automatically manage conversations
  • Deploy easily on Deno Deploy, Docker, or self-hosted servers

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ and start building your fediverse bot today!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

When you press that button (in the screenshot), and publish a post on the Fediverse —

For most users on the Fediverse —

Not only are you publishing that post on your host's website, but —

YOU ARE PUSHING that post to people and machines (including strangers) across the Fediverse.

If you do not want that to happen, then — don't press that button.

Instead, consider a private message, or using something such as Signal.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@mike's Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this weekend, where he’ll record an episode with Waveform Podcast co-host @davidimel. If you’re local, you can hear it before anyone else by stopping by the Fediverse House. RSVP: lu.ma/cnr8fi3j

Graphic promoting "Dot Social Live" recording at SXSW, 
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @404mediaco’s @jasonkoebler, @TexasObserver’s @oconnell, and PMC’s @parkerortolani discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. March 10, 4pm CT. RSVP: lu.ma/k5meba69

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Dave Lane 🇳🇿

@lightweight@mastodon.nzoss.nz

"The major platforms are convenient.

But the open web offers something better: genuine ownership, community governance, and independence.

The open web developers aren't building faster, more addictive experiences. They're building infrastructure for digital dignity."

“It's about whether we build systems that distribute power or concentrate it.”

joanwestenberg.com/big-tech-wa

Nice article on the over mainstream social media.

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Dave Lane 🇳🇿

@lightweight@mastodon.nzoss.nz

"The major platforms are convenient.

But the open web offers something better: genuine ownership, community governance, and independence.

The open web developers aren't building faster, more addictive experiences. They're building infrastructure for digital dignity."

“It's about whether we build systems that distribute power or concentrate it.”

joanwestenberg.com/big-tech-wa

Nice article on the over mainstream social media.

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

I have figured out that the only way I can actually move forward with the and in is to write about it.

That is, I am considering making a guide called "The accelerationist guide to digital sovreignty" - in of course, and then in .

I think the drip feed of changes that's been going on and that is supposedly "the best approach" is lowballing the situation. The problem is real big, and I feel like I'm the only one who takes it seriously.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @404mediaco’s @jasonkoebler, @TexasObserver’s @oconnell, and PMC’s @parkerortolani discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. March 10, 4pm CT. RSVP: lu.ma/k5meba69

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Kit O’Connell
Texas Observer
Parker Ortolani PMC
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Texas Observer
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @404mediaco’s @jasonkoebler, @TexasObserver’s @oconnell, and PMC’s @parkerortolani discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. March 10, 4pm CT. RSVP: lu.ma/k5meba69

Graphic for a panel called "PUBLISHERS: AUDIENCE AND AUTONOMY" March 10, 2025 | 4pm
Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. | SXSW
Jason Koebler 404 Media 
Journalist and Co-founder
Kit O’Connell
Texas Observer
Parker Ortolani PMC
Product Development
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Texas Observer Parker Ortolani PMC
Product Development
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Kit O’Connell
Texas Observer
Parker Ortolani PMC
Product Development
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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

Save Our Sites!

Faced with fines under the UK Online Safety Act, dozens of harmless, safe, small websites will shut down by the 17 March deadline. This is a threat to net plurality and federated social media!

The Secretary of State has powers to change the categorisation of sites under the OSA.

The UK government must act quickly to exempt small and harmless sites that don't experience problems.

openrightsgroup.org/blog/save-

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

Blueskyとも繋がれるActivityPubのブラットフォーム『WAFRN』に登録してみました〜。
app.wafrn.net/blog/tukine

カスタム絵文字や絵文字リアクションも使えて、Fedibirdと相互に絵文字リアクションを送れます。
ただWAFRNから送ったリアクションを取り消そうとするとエラーになって取り消せなかったので、これが不具合なのか仕様なのかは未確認。

公開範囲はお馴染みの「公開」「フォロワー限定」「未収載」「DM」の他に、「This instance only」というのがあって、多分これは連合なし投稿みたいなやつかな?(画像1枚目)

Blueskyに反映されるのは「公開」投稿のみ。
Blueskyに流れるようにするには設定の『Enable bluesky』ボタンを押して有効にする必要があります。(画像2枚目)
BlueskyからWAFRNのアカウントを見たスクリーンショットが画像3枚目。

ただBlueskyを有効にする設定ページの説明にもあるように、Blueskyとの連携はまだ開発中なので色々問題はあるけど頑張って取り組んでいるよ!って感じみたいです。

[参照]

WAFRNの投稿フォームの公開範囲選択をしている画面のスクリーンショット
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Blueskyを有効にする設定ページのスクリーンショット
ALT text detailsBlueskyを有効にする設定ページのスクリーンショット
Blueskyのアカウント画面のスクリーンショット
ALT text detailsBlueskyのアカウント画面のスクリーンショット
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Adële 🦥

@adele@social.pollux.casa

As a follower of the #Fediverse, what kind of publications do you prefer when the author needs more than 500 characters to express him/herself?

🔁 Please share to get more opinions

OptionVoters
🔗​ a short toot with a title and a link to a blog10 (56%)
📰​ a very long toot if author instance allows it4 (22%)
🧵​ a thread of toots correctly chained3 (17%)
❓ other, comment please1 (6%)
🕵️ (just want to see the result)0 (0%)
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Fediverse project related hashtags: Existing

Everyone: "I should post my art with that hashtag!"

🤦‍♂️Please stop.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Digg?

Nah we got Lemmy, Mbin and Piefed. Fool me once as they say.

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

dansup's avatar
dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Digg?

Nah we got Lemmy, Mbin and Piefed. Fool me once as they say.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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JustNate

@JustNate@hachyderm.io

Can I block or hide an entire instance? I don't think I have the receipts to argue this instance block them entirely, but a specific server full of degenerates is making my corner of the less good. @FediTips

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

You like the and would like to contribute, but don't quite know where and how to get involved?

Consider coming to , where people from lots of interesting projects come together every six months to talk about current challenges and the way forward. A great way to meet people, projects and get involved!

You don't need to be a developer, many challenges have nothing to do with code!

The next FediForum is coming up April 1-2, online. Check it out! fediforum.org

FediForum's avatar
FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

You like the and would like to contribute, but don't quite know where and how to get involved?

Consider coming to , where people from lots of interesting projects come together every six months to talk about current challenges and the way forward. A great way to meet people, projects and get involved!

You don't need to be a developer, many challenges have nothing to do with code!

The next FediForum is coming up April 1-2, online. Check it out! fediforum.org

Adële 🦥's avatar
Adële 🦥

@adele@social.pollux.casa

As a follower of the #Fediverse, what kind of publications do you prefer when the author needs more than 500 characters to express him/herself?

🔁 Please share to get more opinions

OptionVoters
🔗​ a short toot with a title and a link to a blog10 (56%)
📰​ a very long toot if author instance allows it4 (22%)
🧵​ a thread of toots correctly chained3 (17%)
❓ other, comment please1 (6%)
🕵️ (just want to see the result)0 (0%)
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

ishotjr ✨💙✨💗✨'s avatar
ishotjr ✨💙✨💗✨

@ishotjr@chaos.social · Reply to omi's post

@omi_geek I've been asking a lot of folks about this and all of them say their Mastodon posts get way more engagement. I have no interest in bsky despite somehow amassing 1/3 of the followers I have here without ever posting once:

bsky.app/profile/ishotjr.bsky.

I'm all in on the ! 🤘💗🤘

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Andy Piper's post

... I recognise that many folx will be unable to be there, or, choose not to travel; I see you. I'll be cheerleading our sections of the , and I have you in mind. I very much hope to meet you elsewhere this year, if possible

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Want to create a for the ? by @fedify lets you build standalone bots with just a few lines of code! Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit helps you create complete ActivityPub servers without platform constraints.

With BotKit, you can:

  • Build bots that respond to mentions, follows, and messages
  • Create rich content with formatted text, mentions, and media
  • Publish scheduled posts and automatically manage conversations
  • Deploy easily on Deno Deploy, Docker, or self-hosted servers

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ and start building your fediverse bot today!

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Andy Piper's post

... I recognise that many folx will be unable to be there, or, choose not to travel; I see you. I'll be cheerleading our sections of the , and I have you in mind. I very much hope to meet you elsewhere this year, if possible

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Adële 🦥

@adele@social.pollux.casa

As a follower of the #Fediverse, what kind of publications do you prefer when the author needs more than 500 characters to express him/herself?

🔁 Please share to get more opinions

OptionVoters
🔗​ a short toot with a title and a link to a blog10 (56%)
📰​ a very long toot if author instance allows it4 (22%)
🧵​ a thread of toots correctly chained3 (17%)
❓ other, comment please1 (6%)
🕵️ (just want to see the result)0 (0%)
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

Blueskyとも繋がれるActivityPubのブラットフォーム『WAFRN』に登録してみました〜。
app.wafrn.net/blog/tukine

カスタム絵文字や絵文字リアクションも使えて、Fedibirdと相互に絵文字リアクションを送れます。
ただWAFRNから送ったリアクションを取り消そうとするとエラーになって取り消せなかったので、これが不具合なのか仕様なのかは未確認。

公開範囲はお馴染みの「公開」「フォロワー限定」「未収載」「DM」の他に、「This instance only」というのがあって、多分これは連合なし投稿みたいなやつかな?(画像1枚目)

Blueskyに反映されるのは「公開」投稿のみ。
Blueskyに流れるようにするには設定の『Enable bluesky』ボタンを押して有効にする必要があります。(画像2枚目)
BlueskyからWAFRNのアカウントを見たスクリーンショットが画像3枚目。

ただBlueskyを有効にする設定ページの説明にもあるように、Blueskyとの連携はまだ開発中なので色々問題はあるけど頑張って取り組んでいるよ!って感じみたいです。

[参照]

WAFRNの投稿フォームの公開範囲選択をしている画面のスクリーンショット
ALT text detailsWAFRNの投稿フォームの公開範囲選択をしている画面のスクリーンショット
Blueskyを有効にする設定ページのスクリーンショット
ALT text detailsBlueskyを有効にする設定ページのスクリーンショット
Blueskyのアカウント画面のスクリーンショット
ALT text detailsBlueskyのアカウント画面のスクリーンショット
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Want to create a for the ? by @fedify lets you build standalone bots with just a few lines of code! Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit helps you create complete ActivityPub servers without platform constraints.

With BotKit, you can:

  • Build bots that respond to mentions, follows, and messages
  • Create rich content with formatted text, mentions, and media
  • Publish scheduled posts and automatically manage conversations
  • Deploy easily on Deno Deploy, Docker, or self-hosted servers

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ and start building your fediverse bot today!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

)用のボットを作りたいですか? by Fedifyを使えば、わずか数行のコードでスタンドアロンのActivityPubボットを構築できます!従来のMastodonやMisskeyボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォームの制約なしに完全なActivityPubサーバーを作成できます。

BotKitでできること:

  • メンション、フォロー、メッセージに応答するボットの構築
  • 整形されたテキスト、メンション、メディアを含む豊かなコンテンツの作成
  • 予約投稿の公開と会話の自動管理
  • Deno Deploy、Docker、または自己ホスティングサーバーへの簡単なデプロイ

ドキュメントはhttps://botkit.fedify.dev/で確認し、今からフェディバースボットの構築を始めましょう!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social · Reply to BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s post

()를 위한 봇을 만들고 싶으신가요? by Fedify를 사용하면 몇 줄의 코드만으로 독립형 봇을 구축할 수 있습니다! 일반적인 Mastodon 또는 Misskey 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼 제약 없이 완전한 ActivityPub 서버를 만들 수 있게 도와줍니다.

BotKit으로 할 수 있는 것:

  • 멘션, 팔로우 및 메시지에 응답하는 봇 만들기
  • 형식화된 텍스트, 멘션 및 미디어가 포함된 풍부한 콘텐츠 생성
  • 예약된 게시물 발행 및 대화 자동 관리
  • Deno Deploy, Docker 또는 자체 호스팅 서버에 쉽게 배포

문서는 https://botkit.fedify.dev/에서 확인하시고 지금 바로 연합우주 봇을 만들어 보세요!

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Want to create a for the ? by @fedify lets you build standalone bots with just a few lines of code! Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit helps you create complete ActivityPub servers without platform constraints.

With BotKit, you can:

  • Build bots that respond to mentions, follows, and messages
  • Create rich content with formatted text, mentions, and media
  • Publish scheduled posts and automatically manage conversations
  • Deploy easily on Deno Deploy, Docker, or self-hosted servers

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ and start building your fediverse bot today!

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Want to create a for the ? by @fedify lets you build standalone bots with just a few lines of code! Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit helps you create complete ActivityPub servers without platform constraints.

With BotKit, you can:

  • Build bots that respond to mentions, follows, and messages
  • Create rich content with formatted text, mentions, and media
  • Publish scheduled posts and automatically manage conversations
  • Deploy easily on Deno Deploy, Docker, or self-hosted servers

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ and start building your fediverse bot today!

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Berger Impro

@brg2000@piaille.fr

Je suis comédien formateur en théâtrale, basé à après quelques années d'activité sur Paris. Je partagerai ici mes articles et réflexions sur l'impro, mais aussi peut-être des témoignages sur ma découverte du à l'usage des amis qui tentent de migrer hors des grands réseaux !
C'est bien utile de se forger quelques repères sur un écosystème qui peut être déroutant pour les débutant·e·s.

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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mkj

@mkj@social.mkj.earth

@_elena Sounds like you planted a seed that might well grow into a mighty tree!

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I made it to Texas for the Fediverse House

Although, the airplane I was on almost crashed. There was a fierce wind at Austin AUS airport when we tried to land

The airplane touched down in Austin, and then almost immediately powered up the engines, and took off again

We ended up landing safely in San Antonio SAT airport. Although I wasn't sure we'd land there either — the wind was fierce there, too

I thanked the pilot of landing us safely

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyは新しいパートナーシップの機会を探しています!

:fedify: Fedifyとは?

Fedifyは、ActivityPubベースのフェデレーションサーバーフレームワークで、開発者が分散型ソーシャルネットワークである)にアプリケーションを簡単に統合できるよう支援します。複雑なActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡素化し、開発時間を大幅に短縮します。MITライセンスの下で提供されるオープンソースプロジェクトです。

💼 Fedifyを活用しているプロジェクト

すでに様々なプロジェクトがFedifyを活用しています:

  • Ghost:数百万人のユーザーを持つプロフェッショナルな出版プラットフォーム(MITライセンスのオープンソース)で、Fedifyの主要スポンサー兼パートナーです。
  • Hollo:個人ユーザー向けの軽量マイクロブログ(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub:ソフトウェアエンジニア向けのフェディバースブログプラットフォーム(オープンソース、AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia:ORCID学術記録をActivityPubを通じて提供するブリッジサービス

🚀 Fedifyが提供する価値

  • 開発時間80%削減:複雑なActivityPub実装の代わりに実証済みフレームワークを活用
  • 即時Fediverse互換性:Mastodon、Misskey、Pleroma、Pixelfed、PeerTubeなど様々なFediverseサービスとすぐに互換
  • 専門技術サポート:ActivityPubおよびフェデレーションプロトコルの専門家による直接サポート
  • カスタム開発:お客様の特定要件に合わせた機能開発

🤝 可能な協力モデル

  • カスタムコンサルティングと統合サポート:お客様のプラットフォームへのFedify統合のための専門的支援
  • カスタム機能開発:お客様のプラットフォームに必要な特定機能の開発と実装
  • 長期的な技術パートナーシップ:継続的な開発とメンテナンスのための長期協力関係

🌟 Fedifyとの協力によるメリット

  • 技術的優位性:自社開発と比較して時間とリソースの節約
  • ブランドイメージ:オープンソースエコシステムへの支援を通じた企業イメージの向上
  • 分散型ソーシャルネットワークへの参入:フェディバースエコシステムへの容易な参加
  • 競争優位性:ソーシャル機能による製品競争力の強化

📩 興味をお持ちですか?

ActivityPubの実装をご検討中の方や、Fedifyプロジェクトとの協力にご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください:

お客様の要件と目標に合わせたカスタマイズされた協力の可能性を一緒に探りましょう。

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 ()에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

is an -based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the , a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/5(12:00)
fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Daedalean's post

@daedalean Yeah, I haven't watched one painful second of this nonsense. Thank you to all the live posters for shielding me.

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #106

IFTAS is shutting down most of their services following a lack of funding, and Tumblr-like platform Wafrn now has its own apps, and a Bluesky integration to boot.

The News

The fediverse trust and safety organisation IFTAS has announced it is shutting down most of its services, following a lack of funding. Last month the organisation said that they would soon run out of funding, and that they’d do a final effort at getting structural funds for the organisation. This has not happened, and now IFTAS will shut down most of their services. The biggest project to be shut down is IFTAS’ Content Classification Service, a service which handled CSAM scanning and reporting for fediverse servers. When fediverse server admins encounter CSAM, most countries have mandatory reporting requirements that admins are obliged to follow. Another project that is shutting down is FediCheck, which provides shared deny lists that server could use to build their own deny lists for their servers.

IFTAS shutting down their services is a double blow to the fediverse. The obvious one is that functions like IFTAS’ Content Classification Service were aiming to provide a service that filled an crucial gap in the operations of many fediverse servers. Scanning for CSAM, and handling the legal requirements on reporting to the relevant agencies is a challenging task for server admins to execute, and many fediverse servers do not have good procedures in place to handle this delicate process. IFTAS’ CCS would have provided a way for smaller fediverse server to handle the legal obligations they have regarding handling CSAM.

The second blow to the fediverse is in that IFTAS fills an important role in building a collaborative structure for moderation across fediverse servers. The fediverse is a network of independent places (servers), and while they are interconnected on a technical level via a protocol, building connections between servers for collaborations is proving to be much harder. Over the years there have been many suggestions and ideas on how fediverse servers could work together, for example regarding on sharing information on which servers to block. These conversations currently take place mainly via admin backchannels or via the hashtag, and a more structural interface could help streamline this process. For such a process to work trust is needed between fediverse server admins to participate with such infrastructure. IFTAS, as a grassroots fediverse organisation, is one of the best-placed organisations to have build trust and provide a nexus around which such infrastructure could be build. IFTAS got pretty far with their rollout of FediCheck, which was building such a place for collaboration between server admins. Now that IFTAS will not be the center around which shared moderation infrastructure can be build, will there be another organisation in the future to do so? Especially when IFTAS found out that getting funding for such a project is so difficult?


Fediverse platform Wafrn has announced they now have apps for Android and iOS available in testing. I have not talked about Wafrn much, but it is one of the more interesting fediverse platforms that is currently being worked on. Wafrn is a Tumblr-inspired platform that clearly does not take itself too seriously: the name stands for “We Allow Female Representing Nipples“. It is a reference to a decision by Tumblr to ban adult content, and they used the phrase “Female-presenting Nipples” in their community guidelines which became a target of ridicule. Wafrn has a variety of unique features, such as a place to ask and answer questions for the Wafrn community. The most standout feature of Wafrn however is a native integration of both ActivityPub and ATProto. A Wafrn account allows you to have a full connection with the fediverse, as well as with Bluesky. On the fediverse, your account is visible as @name@app.wafrn.net, while on Bluesky your account is visible as @name.at.wafrn.net. Because this is not a bridge, and instead a native integration, a Wafrn account can interact with any Bluesky and fediverse account, other accounts are not required to opt-in in order to connect. In a real way, this means that Bluesky is now indeed federated, it just took an app called “We Allow Female Representing Nipples” to get there.


Link aggregator platform PieFed has added support for feeds. Feeds on PieFed are similar to how multi-reddits work on Reddit: it allows you to create a custom feed that displays posts from multiple communities. Feeds can also be shared, allowing people to follow a feed that others have created. Feeds on PieFed are somewhat similar to their Topics feature. Topics are also a collection of multiple fediverse communities around a certain theme. The main difference between topics and feeds is that topics are created by the server owner, and set for the entire server. With feeds, anyone can create and share one, and you can also follow feeds from other PieFed servers.

The Links

  • Timeline app Tapestry has gotten an investment by Tumblr.
  • WeDistribute writes about Funkwhale and their decision to filter out far-right music.
  • Ghost‘s weekly update on their ActivityPub implementation
  • Xenon is a new fediverse client app for iOS
  • Fireside Fedi is a interview series on PeerTube, and this week they’re talking with one of the people behind ActivityPods.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #106

IFTAS is shutting down most of their services following a lack of funding, and Tumblr-like platform Wafrn now has its own apps, and a Bluesky integration to boot.

The News

The fediverse trust and safety organisation IFTAS has announced it is shutting down most of its services, following a lack of funding. Last month the organisation said that they would soon run out of funding, and that they’d do a final effort at getting structural funds for the organisation. This has not happened, and now IFTAS will shut down most of their services. The biggest project to be shut down is IFTAS’ Content Classification Service, a service which handled CSAM scanning and reporting for fediverse servers. When fediverse server admins encounter CSAM, most countries have mandatory reporting requirements that admins are obliged to follow. Another project that is shutting down is FediCheck, which provides shared deny lists that server could use to build their own deny lists for their servers.

IFTAS shutting down their services is a double blow to the fediverse. The obvious one is that functions like IFTAS’ Content Classification Service were aiming to provide a service that filled an crucial gap in the operations of many fediverse servers. Scanning for CSAM, and handling the legal requirements on reporting to the relevant agencies is a challenging task for server admins to execute, and many fediverse servers do not have good procedures in place to handle this delicate process. IFTAS’ CCS would have provided a way for smaller fediverse server to handle the legal obligations they have regarding handling CSAM.

The second blow to the fediverse is in that IFTAS fills an important role in building a collaborative structure for moderation across fediverse servers. The fediverse is a network of independent places (servers), and while they are interconnected on a technical level via a protocol, building connections between servers for collaborations is proving to be much harder. Over the years there have been many suggestions and ideas on how fediverse servers could work together, for example regarding on sharing information on which servers to block. These conversations currently take place mainly via admin backchannels or via the hashtag, and a more structural interface could help streamline this process. For such a process to work trust is needed between fediverse server admins to participate with such infrastructure. IFTAS, as a grassroots fediverse organisation, is one of the best-placed organisations to have build trust and provide a nexus around which such infrastructure could be build. IFTAS got pretty far with their rollout of FediCheck, which was building such a place for collaboration between server admins. Now that IFTAS will not be the center around which shared moderation infrastructure can be build, will there be another organisation in the future to do so? Especially when IFTAS found out that getting funding for such a project is so difficult?


Fediverse platform Wafrn has announced they now have apps for Android and iOS available in testing. I have not talked about Wafrn much, but it is one of the more interesting fediverse platforms that is currently being worked on. Wafrn is a Tumblr-inspired platform that clearly does not take itself too seriously: the name stands for “We Allow Female Representing Nipples“. It is a reference to a decision by Tumblr to ban adult content, and they used the phrase “Female-presenting Nipples” in their community guidelines which became a target of ridicule. Wafrn has a variety of unique features, such as a place to ask and answer questions for the Wafrn community. The most standout feature of Wafrn however is a native integration of both ActivityPub and ATProto. A Wafrn account allows you to have a full connection with the fediverse, as well as with Bluesky. On the fediverse, your account is visible as @name@app.wafrn.net, while on Bluesky your account is visible as @name.at.wafrn.net. Because this is not a bridge, and instead a native integration, a Wafrn account can interact with any Bluesky and fediverse account, other accounts are not required to opt-in in order to connect. In a real way, this means that Bluesky is now indeed federated, it just took an app called “We Allow Female Representing Nipples” to get there.


Link aggregator platform PieFed has added support for feeds. Feeds on PieFed are similar to how multi-reddits work on Reddit: it allows you to create a custom feed that displays posts from multiple communities. Feeds can also be shared, allowing people to follow a feed that others have created. Feeds on PieFed are somewhat similar to their Topics feature. Topics are also a collection of multiple fediverse communities around a certain theme. The main difference between topics and feeds is that topics are created by the server owner, and set for the entire server. With feeds, anyone can create and share one, and you can also follow feeds from other PieFed servers.

The Links

  • Timeline app Tapestry has gotten an investment by Tumblr.
  • WeDistribute writes about Funkwhale and their decision to filter out far-right music.
  • Ghost‘s weekly update on their ActivityPub implementation
  • Xenon is a new fediverse client app for iOS
  • Fireside Fedi is a interview series on PeerTube, and this week they’re talking with one of the people behind ActivityPods.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #106

IFTAS is shutting down most of their services following a lack of funding, and Tumblr-like platform Wafrn now has its own apps, and a Bluesky integration to boot.

The News

The fediverse trust and safety organisation IFTAS has announced it is shutting down most of its services, following a lack of funding. Last month the organisation said that they would soon run out of funding, and that they’d do a final effort at getting structural funds for the organisation. This has not happened, and now IFTAS will shut down most of their services. The biggest project to be shut down is IFTAS’ Content Classification Service, a service which handled CSAM scanning and reporting for fediverse servers. When fediverse server admins encounter CSAM, most countries have mandatory reporting requirements that admins are obliged to follow. Another project that is shutting down is FediCheck, which provides shared deny lists that server could use to build their own deny lists for their servers.

IFTAS shutting down their services is a double blow to the fediverse. The obvious one is that functions like IFTAS’ Content Classification Service were aiming to provide a service that filled an crucial gap in the operations of many fediverse servers. Scanning for CSAM, and handling the legal requirements on reporting to the relevant agencies is a challenging task for server admins to execute, and many fediverse servers do not have good procedures in place to handle this delicate process. IFTAS’ CCS would have provided a way for smaller fediverse server to handle the legal obligations they have regarding handling CSAM.

The second blow to the fediverse is in that IFTAS fills an important role in building a collaborative structure for moderation across fediverse servers. The fediverse is a network of independent places (servers), and while they are interconnected on a technical level via a protocol, building connections between servers for collaborations is proving to be much harder. Over the years there have been many suggestions and ideas on how fediverse servers could work together, for example regarding on sharing information on which servers to block. These conversations currently take place mainly via admin backchannels or via the hashtag, and a more structural interface could help streamline this process. For such a process to work trust is needed between fediverse server admins to participate with such infrastructure. IFTAS, as a grassroots fediverse organisation, is one of the best-placed organisations to have build trust and provide a nexus around which such infrastructure could be build. IFTAS got pretty far with their rollout of FediCheck, which was building such a place for collaboration between server admins. Now that IFTAS will not be the center around which shared moderation infrastructure can be build, will there be another organisation in the future to do so? Especially when IFTAS found out that getting funding for such a project is so difficult?


Fediverse platform Wafrn has announced they now have apps for Android and iOS available in testing. I have not talked about Wafrn much, but it is one of the more interesting fediverse platforms that is currently being worked on. Wafrn is a Tumblr-inspired platform that clearly does not take itself too seriously: the name stands for “We Allow Female Representing Nipples“. It is a reference to a decision by Tumblr to ban adult content, and they used the phrase “Female-presenting Nipples” in their community guidelines which became a target of ridicule. Wafrn has a variety of unique features, such as a place to ask and answer questions for the Wafrn community. The most standout feature of Wafrn however is a native integration of both ActivityPub and ATProto. A Wafrn account allows you to have a full connection with the fediverse, as well as with Bluesky. On the fediverse, your account is visible as @name@app.wafrn.net, while on Bluesky your account is visible as @name.at.wafrn.net. Because this is not a bridge, and instead a native integration, a Wafrn account can interact with any Bluesky and fediverse account, other accounts are not required to opt-in in order to connect. In a real way, this means that Bluesky is now indeed federated, it just took an app called “We Allow Female Representing Nipples” to get there.


Link aggregator platform PieFed has added support for feeds. Feeds on PieFed are similar to how multi-reddits work on Reddit: it allows you to create a custom feed that displays posts from multiple communities. Feeds can also be shared, allowing people to follow a feed that others have created. Feeds on PieFed are somewhat similar to their Topics feature. Topics are also a collection of multiple fediverse communities around a certain theme. The main difference between topics and feeds is that topics are created by the server owner, and set for the entire server. With feeds, anyone can create and share one, and you can also follow feeds from other PieFed servers.

The Links

  • Timeline app Tapestry has gotten an investment by Tumblr.
  • WeDistribute writes about Funkwhale and their decision to filter out far-right music.
  • Ghost‘s weekly update on their ActivityPub implementation
  • Xenon is a new fediverse client app for iOS
  • Fireside Fedi is a interview series on PeerTube, and this week they’re talking with one of the people behind ActivityPods.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #106

IFTAS is shutting down most of their services following a lack of funding, and Tumblr-like platform Wafrn now has its own apps, and a Bluesky integration to boot.

The News

The fediverse trust and safety organisation IFTAS has announced it is shutting down most of its services, following a lack of funding. Last month the organisation said that they would soon run out of funding, and that they’d do a final effort at getting structural funds for the organisation. This has not happened, and now IFTAS will shut down most of their services. The biggest project to be shut down is IFTAS’ Content Classification Service, a service which handled CSAM scanning and reporting for fediverse servers. When fediverse server admins encounter CSAM, most countries have mandatory reporting requirements that admins are obliged to follow. Another project that is shutting down is FediCheck, which provides shared deny lists that server could use to build their own deny lists for their servers.

IFTAS shutting down their services is a double blow to the fediverse. The obvious one is that functions like IFTAS’ Content Classification Service were aiming to provide a service that filled an crucial gap in the operations of many fediverse servers. Scanning for CSAM, and handling the legal requirements on reporting to the relevant agencies is a challenging task for server admins to execute, and many fediverse servers do not have good procedures in place to handle this delicate process. IFTAS’ CCS would have provided a way for smaller fediverse server to handle the legal obligations they have regarding handling CSAM.

The second blow to the fediverse is in that IFTAS fills an important role in building a collaborative structure for moderation across fediverse servers. The fediverse is a network of independent places (servers), and while they are interconnected on a technical level via a protocol, building connections between servers for collaborations is proving to be much harder. Over the years there have been many suggestions and ideas on how fediverse servers could work together, for example regarding on sharing information on which servers to block. These conversations currently take place mainly via admin backchannels or via the hashtag, and a more structural interface could help streamline this process. For such a process to work trust is needed between fediverse server admins to participate with such infrastructure. IFTAS, as a grassroots fediverse organisation, is one of the best-placed organisations to have build trust and provide a nexus around which such infrastructure could be build. IFTAS got pretty far with their rollout of FediCheck, which was building such a place for collaboration between server admins. Now that IFTAS will not be the center around which shared moderation infrastructure can be build, will there be another organisation in the future to do so? Especially when IFTAS found out that getting funding for such a project is so difficult?


Fediverse platform Wafrn has announced they now have apps for Android and iOS available in testing. I have not talked about Wafrn much, but it is one of the more interesting fediverse platforms that is currently being worked on. Wafrn is a Tumblr-inspired platform that clearly does not take itself too seriously: the name stands for “We Allow Female Representing Nipples“. It is a reference to a decision by Tumblr to ban adult content, and they used the phrase “Female-presenting Nipples” in their community guidelines which became a target of ridicule. Wafrn has a variety of unique features, such as a place to ask and answer questions for the Wafrn community. The most standout feature of Wafrn however is a native integration of both ActivityPub and ATProto. A Wafrn account allows you to have a full connection with the fediverse, as well as with Bluesky. On the fediverse, your account is visible as @name@app.wafrn.net, while on Bluesky your account is visible as @name.at.wafrn.net. Because this is not a bridge, and instead a native integration, a Wafrn account can interact with any Bluesky and fediverse account, other accounts are not required to opt-in in order to connect. In a real way, this means that Bluesky is now indeed federated, it just took an app called “We Allow Female Representing Nipples” to get there.


Link aggregator platform PieFed has added support for feeds. Feeds on PieFed are similar to how multi-reddits work on Reddit: it allows you to create a custom feed that displays posts from multiple communities. Feeds can also be shared, allowing people to follow a feed that others have created. Feeds on PieFed are somewhat similar to their Topics feature. Topics are also a collection of multiple fediverse communities around a certain theme. The main difference between topics and feeds is that topics are created by the server owner, and set for the entire server. With feeds, anyone can create and share one, and you can also follow feeds from other PieFed servers.

The Links

  • Timeline app Tapestry has gotten an investment by Tumblr.
  • WeDistribute writes about Funkwhale and their decision to filter out far-right music.
  • Ghost‘s weekly update on their ActivityPub implementation
  • Xenon is a new fediverse client app for iOS
  • Fireside Fedi is a interview series on PeerTube, and this week they’re talking with one of the people behind ActivityPods.
  • This week’s fediverse software updates.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Julian Fietkau's avatar
Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I'm finally unveiling the project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community feedback on functionality and safety aspects. Read more at encyclia.pub or follow @encyclia for news!

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Arne Homborg 🍫

@schokolade@dju.social

Eine Frage an die Profis:

In pixelfed.social erscheinen alle Beiträge mit Fotos aus einem Mastodon Account, auch ohne das man bei pixelfed angemeldet ist.

Wenn man also einen Mastodon Account nutzt, welchen Vorteil hätte dann ein zusätzlicher pixelfed Account? Man erreicht die Plattform ja schon.

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Arp Laszlo • Comics • AuDHD

@ArpComics@hachyderm.io

How can I search for accounts on here?

I already followed the Mastodon bridgy fed account when I followed someone on who appeared in my feed, but no one I search for is coming up.

Do people on bsky need to follow the bridgy fed account in order to be searchable?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community is powerful.

A recent study by Circle found that just one engaged member of your community is worth 234 followers.

Have you noticed this on the open social web? We have 👀

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

If the Secretary of State promises to act before 17 March, then small sites may well be saved, and more besides as people understand the new duties.

Action is needed – quickly!

If you're concerned, or impacted, then please email your MP (UK), asking that small, harmless sites are exempted from duties under the Online Safety Act, before they're closed down.

Take Action ⬇️

action.openrightsgroup.org/sav

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

Save Our Sites!

Faced with fines under the UK Online Safety Act, dozens of harmless, safe, small websites will shut down by the 17 March deadline. This is a threat to net plurality and federated social media!

The Secretary of State has powers to change the categorisation of sites under the OSA.

The UK government must act quickly to exempt small and harmless sites that don't experience problems.

openrightsgroup.org/blog/save-

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community is powerful.

A recent study by Circle found that just one engaged member of your community is worth 234 followers.

Have you noticed this on the open social web? We have 👀

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

An intriguing new project by @raphael provides a pluggable app with the models, views and background tasks to let any django application integrate with any other service that uses

Enabling popular "generic" web platforms like django, laravel etc. to integrate with the complements the development of plugins for more specific apps like , etc. and the dedicated "social media" type servers like and

codeberg.org/mushroomlabs/djan

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Mike Split

@mikesplit@jawsome.nevy.xyz

Hi, I am Mike!

I decided to write a small
, as I take my first steps as an artist on the fediverse.

I am a songwriter and a singer in my 20s. Originally I come from Poland, where I lived for the most of my life and then I made a choice to move to Austria.

Since the school, I've been writing songs and sharing them with my friends. I never had the courage to do anything more - publishing for everyone to listen felt too much and out of reach. I guess I didn't feel ready.

Couple of years ago I got into music production and decided to self-make my songs into what you can find now on streaming platforms. It's really cool nowadays, to have an opportunity to share my work, my music with you.

I've been on the mainstream social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram since always, but last years I didn't feel happy using them at all. I know, that a lot of people feel the same way, but since "everyone is there", they can't escape. Now I am following my fav saying - "be the change" - and making a hop to Fediverse in hope to find some like-minded people, who may enjoy the music and what I write.
I am looking forward to what my future on the Fediverse brings and what people will I stumble upon my journey.

Thanks for reading all of that. I wish you all the best ❤️

Regards,
Mike

PS. If you would like to listen to the song, that I like the most, here's the link -
https://song.link/i/1744176508
The rest is then easy to find
❤️ Thank you for your time!

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

An intriguing new project by @raphael provides a pluggable app with the models, views and background tasks to let any django application integrate with any other service that uses

Enabling popular "generic" web platforms like django, laravel etc. to integrate with the complements the development of plugins for more specific apps like , etc. and the dedicated "social media" type servers like and

codeberg.org/mushroomlabs/djan

Mike Split's avatar
Mike Split

@mikesplit@jawsome.nevy.xyz

Hi, I am Mike!

I decided to write a small
, as I take my first steps as an artist on the fediverse.

I am a songwriter and a singer in my 20s. Originally I come from Poland, where I lived for the most of my life and then I made a choice to move to Austria.

Since the school, I've been writing songs and sharing them with my friends. I never had the courage to do anything more - publishing for everyone to listen felt too much and out of reach. I guess I didn't feel ready.

Couple of years ago I got into music production and decided to self-make my songs into what you can find now on streaming platforms. It's really cool nowadays, to have an opportunity to share my work, my music with you.

I've been on the mainstream social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram since always, but last years I didn't feel happy using them at all. I know, that a lot of people feel the same way, but since "everyone is there", they can't escape. Now I am following my fav saying - "be the change" - and making a hop to Fediverse in hope to find some like-minded people, who may enjoy the music and what I write.
I am looking forward to what my future on the Fediverse brings and what people will I stumble upon my journey.

Thanks for reading all of that. I wish you all the best ❤️

Regards,
Mike

PS. If you would like to listen to the song, that I like the most, here's the link -
https://song.link/i/1744176508
The rest is then easy to find
❤️ Thank you for your time!

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

@Nimothy næmen ^_^

Velkommen :D

Dette er O_O Eller en del av Allheimen, oks "the ". Du kunne nå blitt med i en norsk server, men pytt pytt.

Her har vi anarkister, sosialister, furries, transe folk, trans furry folk, PoC, TfoC, altså stort sett flyktninger fra Twitter og andre steder :/ Samt en hel MASSIV haug med nerder. Det er så mange av oss her.

Ikkje for å stille deg ut, men for å gjøre deg velkommen :) Si hei til Nimothy, folkens!

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

@Nimothy næmen ^_^

Velkommen :D

Dette er O_O Eller en del av Allheimen, oks "the ". Du kunne nå blitt med i en norsk server, men pytt pytt.

Her har vi anarkister, sosialister, furries, transe folk, trans furry folk, PoC, TfoC, altså stort sett flyktninger fra Twitter og andre steder :/ Samt en hel MASSIV haug med nerder. Det er så mange av oss her.

Ikkje for å stille deg ut, men for å gjøre deg velkommen :) Si hei til Nimothy, folkens!

08956495

@08956495@infosec.exchange

Bunch of new followers today, welcome! I guess an is due, however I prefer to keep some stuff to myself. I'm someone who works with computers and has an affinity towards keeping teams cyber secure in their environments. I toot what I find interesting, I agree with, and once in a while they will be in different languages I speak or have a level of understanding. , , , , is something you frequently find here.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/4(12:00)
mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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Melstrom :mstdn:

@herroyalmelness@mstdn.ca

I within my posts, but try to avoid overdoing it & only strategically to keep it focused. I know the ideal is to tag at the end, but caps at a lame ass 500 characters. So before you HOA ppl on how they're using the (& further vindicate Bsky & Threads as hassle-free), maybe instead push for Mastodon to expand beyond 500 characters.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is one of the problems with centralized social-media — that your entire online existence and self can be deleted, and often, there is nothing you can do about it

That you can be unpersoned.

On the Fediverse (and other decentralized social-media (DeSo)) — you can protect yourself from this. You can self-host, and own and control your online identity & online self.

RE: twitter.com/SwittCraft/status/

From @swittcraft@twitter.com

"""
Due to TikTok not being able to tell between parody and reality when it comes to posts, my account was banned permanently. But hey, new day, new year right? I setup a new one! 

I lost literally everyone I followed so give me a follow so I can find ya! 
"""
ALT text detailsFrom @swittcraft@twitter.com """ Due to TikTok not being able to tell between parody and reality when it comes to posts, my account was banned permanently. But hey, new day, new year right? I setup a new one! I lost literally everyone I followed so give me a follow so I can find ya! """
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report’s deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report

ChatGPT recently released a new feature, called Deep Research, that allows ChatGPT to “use reasoning”, and process large amount of online information. In his newsletter Platformer, Casey Newton reported on the new ChatGPT’s new feature. To judge the quality and functionality of Deep Research, Newton prompted ChatGPT to output a report of 5k words using Deep Research, and compare this to a similar report made by Google’s Gemini. Notably for this blog, Newton asks ChatGPT for a report about how the fediverse could benefit publishers. A Fediverse Report, you could call it. Newton does not spend a lot of time analysing the results, saying that the output hits on the requirements of the prompt, and says that compared to Gemini, deep research “blows it out of the water”. Not all tech writers are as impressed with Deep Research, AI doomer king Ed Zitron wrote another long article, ‘The Generative AI Con’, in which Zitron pushes back against AI hype. He takes a Deep Research by reading through the same report that about the fediverse that Newton has published in Platformer. Zitron is not impressed by OpenAI’s new feature, saying that “the citations in this “deep research” are flimsy at best“, and that “this thing isn’t well-researched at all.

A report on the fediverse is quite up the alley for a blog named Fediverse Report. So let’s do some deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report. I’ll go over ChatGPT’s output in detail, analysing what information ChatGPT gives, and which information is missing.

ChatGPT’s output gets quite a lot of information correct, and more importantly, it structures the information well. It pulls in relevant examples, and also manages to find relevant obscure information. Deep Research’s ability to show what information the output is based on gives insight in how an LLM’s output gets constructed. It also allows the sources to be analysed, and it turns out there is a lot of interesting information you can learn by looking at the sources that Deep Research uses for the output. The report is also pretty well structured, and hits on most of the relevant points that publisher who is curious about the fediverse needs to know.

A common critique of LLMs is that they will give factually incorrect information, often simply called hallucinations. This problem is also visible in Deep Research’s output, it contains factual mistakes. The problem of factual (in)correctness of LLMs is well-known, and not a debate I want to rehash here. What I am interested in is the analysis and research part of Deep Research: which sources does the output use? Are those sources any good? And just as importantly: which relevant sources should have been part of the report, but aren’t? Judging if the output of an LLM is correct or incorrect is reasonably straightforward. But judging if the output of the LLM does not include information that reasonably should have been included is much harder. This goes doubly so for emerging fields like the fediverse, where there is no authoritative base of knowledge to rely upon.

In ChatGPT’s output that Newton uses to get a sense of the performance of Deep Research, I find that there are three types of issues relating to data and analysis. There are issues with the quality of the sources that ChatGPT cites, and there are sources missing that I expect to have been cited. But the most intriguing part for me is when ChatGPT cites a source correctly, but the resulting output is still lacking, because the needed information to get to a good understanding is not actually available on the internet.

Source quality

One issue that Deep Research struggle with is with the quality of the data sources it cites. The clearest example is this specific Reddit post, which ChatGPT cites six different times as a source in the section on monetization in the fediverse. The post is titled ‘monetization’ and posted on /r/fediverse. This specific Reddit post is the second search result on Google, as well as Kagi and DuckDuckGo for the search query ‘fediverse monetization’.

ChatGPT heavily focuses on WebMonetization by Interledger in this section, and how it integrates with Castopod. Interledger is a (non-crypto) payment network that allows people to send microtransactions to creators. There is indeed an WebMonetization integration with Castopod, but ChatGPT’s output gives no indication of how unrepresentative this is for the fediverse. With respect to Castopod and Interledger and what they are building, WebMonetization is in no way any meaningful part of the fediverse. In fact, both organisations presented their integration in 2025 during FOSDEM. The room consisted of the most in-the-know in-crowd of fediverse developers, and as far as I can tell this potential fediverse integration with WebMonetization was new information for most if not all of them. ChatGPT provides a reasonable summary of the position of Interledger regarding monetization in their output, but the complete lack of context of how early in the adoption stage WebMonetization makes that the output does not represent the state of the fediverse, as it is currently used by most people, at all.

An article by TwipeMobile is the prime source that ChatGPT uses throughout the article. TwipeMobile is software development company that builds apps for newspapers. The company also publishes research papers about related topic, and one is called “What is the Fediverse? A guide for publishers and the uninitiated.” With a title like that it is no surprise that ChatGPT likes the article. The quality of the article is mediocre however, and it lives in the twilight zone where it is impossible to tell for sure whether the article is generated by an LLM or written by a human.

The TwipeMobile article has some major issues with factuality, and as a result, ChatGPT’s output suffers as well. This is especially noticeable in ChatGPT’s comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. The TwipeMobile article describes ActivityPub as ‘widely adopted’ and having an ‘established user base’, and ATProto as early in its growth. The article was published on 6 December 2024, and at that date the fediverse had 1.1 million monthly active users, while Bluesky had around 11 million monthly active users. That ATProto is 10x the size in terms of active users compared to ActivityPub does not seem particularly clear from the language used in the TwipeMobile article, which seems to imply that ActivityPub is more active than ATProto. As ChatGPT’s output relies so heavily on TwipeMobile’s article, this misconception is reflected in ChatGPT’s advice as well, which describes ActivityPub as having an ‘established audience’ and ATProto as being in an ‘early growth stage’.

Missing sources

ChatGPT does miss a few relevant sources, that would help publishers get a good understanding of the state of the fediverse and whether the network is relevant for them. One source that is missing from ChatGPT’s output is regarding monetisation and sub.club. Sub.club was a platform that let fediverse creators offer paid subscriptions and premium content, using existing fediverse infrastructure. It allowed people to set up a fediverse account, to share content with the rest of the fediverse. Creators could then set a paywall on posts if they so wanted, and sub.club provided the payment infrastructure. Sub.club shut down in December 2024, only a few months after launched, and they managed to onboard only 150 people. For publishers that are interested in monetisation on the fediverse Sub.club’s struggle to gain traction is a relevant data point. Sub.club got a fair amount of media attention (1, 2) from well-known outlets, so there was not a lack of sources for ChatGPT to cite from.

Another example of sources that are not included in ChatGPT’s output is not only a matter of not linking to articles, the lines between ‘relevant information that is missing from ChatGPT’s output’ and ‘relevant information that is not covered in well-known news publications’ are thin. Some of the most relevant information that is missing in the output is also missing in articles that rank high in search engines. A notable example is the statistics that Heise editor Martin Holland regularly publishes, which compares traffic to their site from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads and X over a longer time period. The original prompt by Newton asks for report on how the fediverse could benefit publishers, and traffic data time series is one of the best ways of showing the concrete benefits for publishers.

As best I can tell this data series is not published in news media, which explains why it does not show up. ChatGPT seems to prefer to use English-speaking sources. For example, there is no information on how ZDF, one of Germany’s largest public broadcasters, has had their own Mastodon server for years. Heise being a German news outlet also likely contributes to the data series is being not being reported on in English-speaking media, and not being found by ChatGPT.

On data availability

One limitation that ChatGPT’s output has is that it is dependent on available information. But what if the information is not available online, nor a clear indication there is missing data at all? Let’s take a look at how ChatGPT describes Medium as an example for how publishers can use a Mastodon instance to amplify author’s reach. The output cites Medium’s announcement blog post and summarises the point of why Medium started their Mastodon server this correctly. On a surface level ChatGPT’s output is good: it found relevant information and summarised the important points.

What’s missing here is the follow-up: Medium launched their Mastodon more than 2 years ago. So did their plans actually work out? That seems pretty relevant information for a potential publisher to know. In 2024, Medium barely posted about their Mastodon server on their blog. CEO Tony Stubblebine mentions Medium’s Mastodon server once in his ‘State of Medium‘ post, also saying that he finds Threads to be a better place for self-promotion. Those two additional data points suggest that Medium’s experience with launching a Mastodon server is mixed: the me.dm server has 1.7k MAU, so it clearly provides some benefit to the Medium user base. But neither are there signals that it is an overwhelming success.

The issue here is that Medium (or anyone else) has not published an analysis or statement with a follow-up on Medium’s Mastodon server, to ask the question: “are the benefits of running a Mastodon server by a publishing platform good enough that it is recommended for other publishers to do so as well?” Newton’s original prompt asks for “high-level strategic analysis for a digital-native publisher”, and this is the type of analysis that is needed for a publisher to actually make a decision. For a publisher it is only knowing about the existence of a project is not the point, a publisher needs to know if that project is successful and if they should consider it as well. This type of analysis is hard for ChatGPT to properly execute: LLMs are fundamentally about processing data, and it cannot process data that doesn’t exist.

Some more notes

ChatGPT’s output on recommendation I find to be quite good. The first three points of advice – Establish an Authentic Presence, Integrate Your Website with ActivityPub, Engage with the Community- are quite good at a high level, and advice that I would give to publishers as well. The advice to “Stay Adaptive with Protocols” is also good advice, but the description is wrong on some pretty important parts. Then again, this is also because the quoted source (TwipeMobile again) is wrong on this, so at least ChatGPT cited a bad source correctly.

ChatGPT spends another section on discoverability and engagement, writing a comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. It correctly notes that discoverability on the fediverse happens to community sharing and hashtags, and that ATProto has space for algorithmic discovery. ChatGPT’s tendency to equate both sides is in full play here: it does correctly say the difference between the networks, but refrains from making a material conclusion about it, describing them both as equal but different. Again, the biggest fault ChatGPT here is not in what it writes, but what it does not write. There is no information on that search is opt-in on the fediverse, that around 5% of accounts have opted into being discovered, and that as a result search and discovery works significantly less well on the fediverse than it does on Bluesky.

Finally, ChatGPT offers the advice to use “third-party analytics services to gauge engagement.” There are indeed tools available for analytics, but not all of them are easy to find, or to know which one to use. ChatGPT does not tell you which tools you can potentially use, instead offering very basic advice on tracking engagement. ChatGPT’s output would have been better here with some more ‘deep research’.

Another general note on ChatGPT’s output: Zitron does not like Deep Research’ tone of writing, and I agree with what he writes here: “I don’t like reading it! I don’t know how else to say this — there is something deeply unpleasant about how Deep Research reads! It’s uncanny valley, if the denizens of said valley were a bit dense and lazy. It’s quintessential LLM copy — soulless and almost, but not quite, right.”

Over the last years how you feel about LLMs and generative AI has quickly become an identity marker for many people, with opinions ranging from LLMs being the new way to build machine god to a torment nexus that is designed to strip workers of their power. For this article I am not aiming to argue for a specific position in the debate about the values and impacts of LLMs, and instead I’m aiming for a smaller goal. OpenAI released a new mode that says it can do deep research, and a prominent tech writer used a singular prompt to get a sense of how good this new mode this. This prompt happened to be on a subject field I do know something about. I wanted to know how much ‘deep research’ was in ChatGPT’s output, so to that end, I simply did some deep research of my own.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@mike's Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this weekend, where he’ll record an episode with Waveform Podcast co-host @davidimel. If you’re local, you can hear it before anyone else by stopping by the Fediverse House. RSVP: lu.ma/cnr8fi3j

Graphic promoting "Dot Social Live" recording at SXSW, 
March 9, 2025 | 6pm
Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. 
L - picture of David Imel, Waveform Podcast, Co-host
R - picture of Mike McCue, Flipboard, CEO & Co-founder
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@mike's Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this weekend, where he’ll record an episode with Waveform Podcast co-host @davidimel. If you’re local, you can hear it before anyone else by stopping by the Fediverse House. RSVP: lu.ma/cnr8fi3j

Graphic promoting "Dot Social Live" recording at SXSW, 
March 9, 2025 | 6pm
Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. 
L - picture of David Imel, Waveform Podcast, Co-host
R - picture of Mike McCue, Flipboard, CEO & Co-founder
ALT text detailsGraphic promoting "Dot Social Live" recording at SXSW, March 9, 2025 | 6pm Speakeasy | 412 Congress Ave. L - picture of David Imel, Waveform Podcast, Co-host R - picture of Mike McCue, Flipboard, CEO & Co-founder
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

...and the conversation with @molly0xfff, who has two panels at SXSW this year and will also be at the

dot-social.simplecast.com/epis

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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

...and the conversation with @molly0xfff, who has two panels at SXSW this year and will also be at the

dot-social.simplecast.com/epis

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

...our first episode, with @mmasnick, who’s joining Jay for “The Future of Social” keynote on Monday...

dot-social.simplecast.com/epis



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@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

If you wanna dip into Dot Social in the meantime, popular episodes include:

@jay.bsky.team, who’s keynoting SXSW on Monday...

dot-social.simplecast.com/epis

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@mike’s Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this weekend, where he’ll record an episode with Waveform Podcast co-host @davidimel. If you’re local, you can hear it before anyone else by stopping by the Fediverse House.

RSVP: lu.ma/cnr8fi3j 

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report’s deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report

ChatGPT recently released a new feature, called Deep Research, that allows ChatGPT to “use reasoning”, and process large amount of online information. In his newsletter Platformer, Casey Newton reported on the new ChatGPT’s new feature. To judge the quality and functionality of Deep Research, Newton prompted ChatGPT to output a report of 5k words using Deep Research, and compare this to a similar report made by Google’s Gemini. Notably for this blog, Newton asks ChatGPT for a report about how the fediverse could benefit publishers. A Fediverse Report, you could call it. Newton does not spend a lot of time analysing the results, saying that the output hits on the requirements of the prompt, and says that compared to Gemini, deep research “blows it out of the water”. Not all tech writers are as impressed with Deep Research, AI doomer king Ed Zitron wrote another long article, ‘The Generative AI Con’, in which Zitron pushes back against AI hype. He takes a Deep Research by reading through the same report that about the fediverse that Newton has published in Platformer. Zitron is not impressed by OpenAI’s new feature, saying that “the citations in this “deep research” are flimsy at best“, and that “this thing isn’t well-researched at all.

A report on the fediverse is quite up the alley for a blog named Fediverse Report. So let’s do some deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report. I’ll go over ChatGPT’s output in detail, analysing what information ChatGPT gives, and which information is missing.

ChatGPT’s output gets quite a lot of information correct, and more importantly, it structures the information well. It pulls in relevant examples, and also manages to find relevant obscure information. Deep Research’s ability to show what information the output is based on gives insight in how an LLM’s output gets constructed. It also allows the sources to be analysed, and it turns out there is a lot of interesting information you can learn by looking at the sources that Deep Research uses for the output. The report is also pretty well structured, and hits on most of the relevant points that publisher who is curious about the fediverse needs to know.

A common critique of LLMs is that they will give factually incorrect information, often simply called hallucinations. This problem is also visible in Deep Research’s output, it contains factual mistakes. The problem of factual (in)correctness of LLMs is well-known, and not a debate I want to rehash here. What I am interested in is the analysis and research part of Deep Research: which sources does the output use? Are those sources any good? And just as importantly: which relevant sources should have been part of the report, but aren’t? Judging if the output of an LLM is correct or incorrect is reasonably straightforward. But judging if the output of the LLM does not include information that reasonably should have been included is much harder. This goes doubly so for emerging fields like the fediverse, where there is no authoritative base of knowledge to rely upon.

In ChatGPT’s output that Newton uses to get a sense of the performance of Deep Research, I find that there are three types of issues relating to data and analysis. There are issues with the quality of the sources that ChatGPT cites, and there are sources missing that I expect to have been cited. But the most intriguing part for me is when ChatGPT cites a source correctly, but the resulting output is still lacking, because the needed information to get to a good understanding is not actually available on the internet.

Source quality

One issue that Deep Research struggle with is with the quality of the data sources it cites. The clearest example is this specific Reddit post, which ChatGPT cites six different times as a source in the section on monetization in the fediverse. The post is titled ‘monetization’ and posted on /r/fediverse. This specific Reddit post is the second search result on Google, as well as Kagi and DuckDuckGo for the search query ‘fediverse monetization’.

ChatGPT heavily focuses on WebMonetization by Interledger in this section, and how it integrates with Castopod. Interledger is a (non-crypto) payment network that allows people to send microtransactions to creators. There is indeed an WebMonetization integration with Castopod, but ChatGPT’s output gives no indication of how unrepresentative this is for the fediverse. With respect to Castopod and Interledger and what they are building, WebMonetization is in no way any meaningful part of the fediverse. In fact, both organisations presented their integration in 2025 during FOSDEM. The room consisted of the most in-the-know in-crowd of fediverse developers, and as far as I can tell this potential fediverse integration with WebMonetization was new information for most if not all of them. ChatGPT provides a reasonable summary of the position of Interledger regarding monetization in their output, but the complete lack of context of how early in the adoption stage WebMonetization makes that the output does not represent the state of the fediverse, as it is currently used by most people, at all.

An article by TwipeMobile is the prime source that ChatGPT uses throughout the article. TwipeMobile is software development company that builds apps for newspapers. The company also publishes research papers about related topic, and one is called “What is the Fediverse? A guide for publishers and the uninitiated.” With a title like that it is no surprise that ChatGPT likes the article. The quality of the article is mediocre however, and it lives in the twilight zone where it is impossible to tell for sure whether the article is generated by an LLM or written by a human.

The TwipeMobile article has some major issues with factuality, and as a result, ChatGPT’s output suffers as well. This is especially noticeable in ChatGPT’s comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. The TwipeMobile article describes ActivityPub as ‘widely adopted’ and having an ‘established user base’, and ATProto as early in its growth. The article was published on 6 December 2024, and at that date the fediverse had 1.1 million monthly active users, while Bluesky had around 11 million monthly active users. That ATProto is 10x the size in terms of active users compared to ActivityPub does not seem particularly clear from the language used in the TwipeMobile article, which seems to imply that ActivityPub is more active than ATProto. As ChatGPT’s output relies so heavily on TwipeMobile’s article, this misconception is reflected in ChatGPT’s advice as well, which describes ActivityPub as having an ‘established audience’ and ATProto as being in an ‘early growth stage’.

Missing sources

ChatGPT does miss a few relevant sources, that would help publishers get a good understanding of the state of the fediverse and whether the network is relevant for them. One source that is missing from ChatGPT’s output is regarding monetisation and sub.club. Sub.club was a platform that let fediverse creators offer paid subscriptions and premium content, using existing fediverse infrastructure. It allowed people to set up a fediverse account, to share content with the rest of the fediverse. Creators could then set a paywall on posts if they so wanted, and sub.club provided the payment infrastructure. Sub.club shut down in December 2024, only a few months after launched, and they managed to onboard only 150 people. For publishers that are interested in monetisation on the fediverse Sub.club’s struggle to gain traction is a relevant data point. Sub.club got a fair amount of media attention (1, 2) from well-known outlets, so there was not a lack of sources for ChatGPT to cite from.

Another example of sources that are not included in ChatGPT’s output is not only a matter of not linking to articles, the lines between ‘relevant information that is missing from ChatGPT’s output’ and ‘relevant information that is not covered in well-known news publications’ are thin. Some of the most relevant information that is missing in the output is also missing in articles that rank high in search engines. A notable example is the statistics that Heise editor Martin Holland regularly publishes, which compares traffic to their site from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads and X over a longer time period. The original prompt by Newton asks for report on how the fediverse could benefit publishers, and traffic data time series is one of the best ways of showing the concrete benefits for publishers.

As best I can tell this data series is not published in news media, which explains why it does not show up. ChatGPT seems to prefer to use English-speaking sources. For example, there is no information on how ZDF, one of Germany’s largest public broadcasters, has had their own Mastodon server for years. Heise being a German news outlet also likely contributes to the data series is being not being reported on in English-speaking media, and not being found by ChatGPT.

On data availability

One limitation that ChatGPT’s output has is that it is dependent on available information. But what if the information is not available online, nor a clear indication there is missing data at all? Let’s take a look at how ChatGPT describes Medium as an example for how publishers can use a Mastodon instance to amplify author’s reach. The output cites Medium’s announcement blog post and summarises the point of why Medium started their Mastodon server this correctly. On a surface level ChatGPT’s output is good: it found relevant information and summarised the important points.

What’s missing here is the follow-up: Medium launched their Mastodon more than 2 years ago. So did their plans actually work out? That seems pretty relevant information for a potential publisher to know. In 2024, Medium barely posted about their Mastodon server on their blog. CEO Tony Stubblebine mentions Medium’s Mastodon server once in his ‘State of Medium‘ post, also saying that he finds Threads to be a better place for self-promotion. Those two additional data points suggest that Medium’s experience with launching a Mastodon server is mixed: the me.dm server has 1.7k MAU, so it clearly provides some benefit to the Medium user base. But neither are there signals that it is an overwhelming success.

The issue here is that Medium (or anyone else) has not published an analysis or statement with a follow-up on Medium’s Mastodon server, to ask the question: “are the benefits of running a Mastodon server by a publishing platform good enough that it is recommended for other publishers to do so as well?” Newton’s original prompt asks for “high-level strategic analysis for a digital-native publisher”, and this is the type of analysis that is needed for a publisher to actually make a decision. For a publisher it is only knowing about the existence of a project is not the point, a publisher needs to know if that project is successful and if they should consider it as well. This type of analysis is hard for ChatGPT to properly execute: LLMs are fundamentally about processing data, and it cannot process data that doesn’t exist.

Some more notes

ChatGPT’s output on recommendation I find to be quite good. The first three points of advice – Establish an Authentic Presence, Integrate Your Website with ActivityPub, Engage with the Community- are quite good at a high level, and advice that I would give to publishers as well. The advice to “Stay Adaptive with Protocols” is also good advice, but the description is wrong on some pretty important parts. Then again, this is also because the quoted source (TwipeMobile again) is wrong on this, so at least ChatGPT cited a bad source correctly.

ChatGPT spends another section on discoverability and engagement, writing a comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. It correctly notes that discoverability on the fediverse happens to community sharing and hashtags, and that ATProto has space for algorithmic discovery. ChatGPT’s tendency to equate both sides is in full play here: it does correctly say the difference between the networks, but refrains from making a material conclusion about it, describing them both as equal but different. Again, the biggest fault ChatGPT here is not in what it writes, but what it does not write. There is no information on that search is opt-in on the fediverse, that around 5% of accounts have opted into being discovered, and that as a result search and discovery works significantly less well on the fediverse than it does on Bluesky.

Finally, ChatGPT offers the advice to use “third-party analytics services to gauge engagement.” There are indeed tools available for analytics, but not all of them are easy to find, or to know which one to use. ChatGPT does not tell you which tools you can potentially use, instead offering very basic advice on tracking engagement. ChatGPT’s output would have been better here with some more ‘deep research’.

Another general note on ChatGPT’s output: Zitron does not like Deep Research’ tone of writing, and I agree with what he writes here: “I don’t like reading it! I don’t know how else to say this — there is something deeply unpleasant about how Deep Research reads! It’s uncanny valley, if the denizens of said valley were a bit dense and lazy. It’s quintessential LLM copy — soulless and almost, but not quite, right.”

Over the last years how you feel about LLMs and generative AI has quickly become an identity marker for many people, with opinions ranging from LLMs being the new way to build machine god to a torment nexus that is designed to strip workers of their power. For this article I am not aiming to argue for a specific position in the debate about the values and impacts of LLMs, and instead I’m aiming for a smaller goal. OpenAI released a new mode that says it can do deep research, and a prominent tech writer used a singular prompt to get a sense of how good this new mode this. This prompt happened to be on a subject field I do know something about. I wanted to know how much ‘deep research’ was in ChatGPT’s output, so to that end, I simply did some deep research of my own.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report’s deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report

ChatGPT recently released a new feature, called Deep Research, that allows ChatGPT to “use reasoning”, and process large amount of online information. In his newsletter Platformer, Casey Newton reported on the new ChatGPT’s new feature. To judge the quality and functionality of Deep Research, Newton prompted ChatGPT to output a report of 5k words using Deep Research, and compare this to a similar report made by Google’s Gemini. Notably for this blog, Newton asks ChatGPT for a report about how the fediverse could benefit publishers. A Fediverse Report, you could call it. Newton does not spend a lot of time analysing the results, saying that the output hits on the requirements of the prompt, and says that compared to Gemini, deep research “blows it out of the water”. Not all tech writers are as impressed with Deep Research, AI doomer king Ed Zitron wrote another long article, ‘The Generative AI Con’, in which Zitron pushes back against AI hype. He takes a Deep Research by reading through the same report that about the fediverse that Newton has published in Platformer. Zitron is not impressed by OpenAI’s new feature, saying that “the citations in this “deep research” are flimsy at best“, and that “this thing isn’t well-researched at all.

A report on the fediverse is quite up the alley for a blog named Fediverse Report. So let’s do some deep research on Deep Research’s fediverse report. I’ll go over ChatGPT’s output in detail, analysing what information ChatGPT gives, and which information is missing.

ChatGPT’s output gets quite a lot of information correct, and more importantly, it structures the information well. It pulls in relevant examples, and also manages to find relevant obscure information. Deep Research’s ability to show what information the output is based on gives insight in how an LLM’s output gets constructed. It also allows the sources to be analysed, and it turns out there is a lot of interesting information you can learn by looking at the sources that Deep Research uses for the output. The report is also pretty well structured, and hits on most of the relevant points that publisher who is curious about the fediverse needs to know.

A common critique of LLMs is that they will give factually incorrect information, often simply called hallucinations. This problem is also visible in Deep Research’s output, it contains factual mistakes. The problem of factual (in)correctness of LLMs is well-known, and not a debate I want to rehash here. What I am interested in is the analysis and research part of Deep Research: which sources does the output use? Are those sources any good? And just as importantly: which relevant sources should have been part of the report, but aren’t? Judging if the output of an LLM is correct or incorrect is reasonably straightforward. But judging if the output of the LLM does not include information that reasonably should have been included is much harder. This goes doubly so for emerging fields like the fediverse, where there is no authoritative base of knowledge to rely upon.

In ChatGPT’s output that Newton uses to get a sense of the performance of Deep Research, I find that there are three types of issues relating to data and analysis. There are issues with the quality of the sources that ChatGPT cites, and there are sources missing that I expect to have been cited. But the most intriguing part for me is when ChatGPT cites a source correctly, but the resulting output is still lacking, because the needed information to get to a good understanding is not actually available on the internet.

Source quality

One issue that Deep Research struggle with is with the quality of the data sources it cites. The clearest example is this specific Reddit post, which ChatGPT cites six different times as a source in the section on monetization in the fediverse. The post is titled ‘monetization’ and posted on /r/fediverse. This specific Reddit post is the second search result on Google, as well as Kagi and DuckDuckGo for the search query ‘fediverse monetization’.

ChatGPT heavily focuses on WebMonetization by Interledger in this section, and how it integrates with Castopod. Interledger is a (non-crypto) payment network that allows people to send microtransactions to creators. There is indeed an WebMonetization integration with Castopod, but ChatGPT’s output gives no indication of how unrepresentative this is for the fediverse. With respect to Castopod and Interledger and what they are building, WebMonetization is in no way any meaningful part of the fediverse. In fact, both organisations presented their integration in 2025 during FOSDEM. The room consisted of the most in-the-know in-crowd of fediverse developers, and as far as I can tell this potential fediverse integration with WebMonetization was new information for most if not all of them. ChatGPT provides a reasonable summary of the position of Interledger regarding monetization in their output, but the complete lack of context of how early in the adoption stage WebMonetization makes that the output does not represent the state of the fediverse, as it is currently used by most people, at all.

An article by TwipeMobile is the prime source that ChatGPT uses throughout the article. TwipeMobile is software development company that builds apps for newspapers. The company also publishes research papers about related topic, and one is called “What is the Fediverse? A guide for publishers and the uninitiated.” With a title like that it is no surprise that ChatGPT likes the article. The quality of the article is mediocre however, and it lives in the twilight zone where it is impossible to tell for sure whether the article is generated by an LLM or written by a human.

The TwipeMobile article has some major issues with factuality, and as a result, ChatGPT’s output suffers as well. This is especially noticeable in ChatGPT’s comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. The TwipeMobile article describes ActivityPub as ‘widely adopted’ and having an ‘established user base’, and ATProto as early in its growth. The article was published on 6 December 2024, and at that date the fediverse had 1.1 million monthly active users, while Bluesky had around 11 million monthly active users. That ATProto is 10x the size in terms of active users compared to ActivityPub does not seem particularly clear from the language used in the TwipeMobile article, which seems to imply that ActivityPub is more active than ATProto. As ChatGPT’s output relies so heavily on TwipeMobile’s article, this misconception is reflected in ChatGPT’s advice as well, which describes ActivityPub as having an ‘established audience’ and ATProto as being in an ‘early growth stage’.

Missing sources

ChatGPT does miss a few relevant sources, that would help publishers get a good understanding of the state of the fediverse and whether the network is relevant for them. One source that is missing from ChatGPT’s output is regarding monetisation and sub.club. Sub.club was a platform that let fediverse creators offer paid subscriptions and premium content, using existing fediverse infrastructure. It allowed people to set up a fediverse account, to share content with the rest of the fediverse. Creators could then set a paywall on posts if they so wanted, and sub.club provided the payment infrastructure. Sub.club shut down in December 2024, only a few months after launched, and they managed to onboard only 150 people. For publishers that are interested in monetisation on the fediverse Sub.club’s struggle to gain traction is a relevant data point. Sub.club got a fair amount of media attention (1, 2) from well-known outlets, so there was not a lack of sources for ChatGPT to cite from.

Another example of sources that are not included in ChatGPT’s output is not only a matter of not linking to articles, the lines between ‘relevant information that is missing from ChatGPT’s output’ and ‘relevant information that is not covered in well-known news publications’ are thin. Some of the most relevant information that is missing in the output is also missing in articles that rank high in search engines. A notable example is the statistics that Heise editor Martin Holland regularly publishes, which compares traffic to their site from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads and X over a longer time period. The original prompt by Newton asks for report on how the fediverse could benefit publishers, and traffic data time series is one of the best ways of showing the concrete benefits for publishers.

As best I can tell this data series is not published in news media, which explains why it does not show up. ChatGPT seems to prefer to use English-speaking sources. For example, there is no information on how ZDF, one of Germany’s largest public broadcasters, has had their own Mastodon server for years. Heise being a German news outlet also likely contributes to the data series is being not being reported on in English-speaking media, and not being found by ChatGPT.

On data availability

One limitation that ChatGPT’s output has is that it is dependent on available information. But what if the information is not available online, nor a clear indication there is missing data at all? Let’s take a look at how ChatGPT describes Medium as an example for how publishers can use a Mastodon instance to amplify author’s reach. The output cites Medium’s announcement blog post and summarises the point of why Medium started their Mastodon server this correctly. On a surface level ChatGPT’s output is good: it found relevant information and summarised the important points.

What’s missing here is the follow-up: Medium launched their Mastodon more than 2 years ago. So did their plans actually work out? That seems pretty relevant information for a potential publisher to know. In 2024, Medium barely posted about their Mastodon server on their blog. CEO Tony Stubblebine mentions Medium’s Mastodon server once in his ‘State of Medium‘ post, also saying that he finds Threads to be a better place for self-promotion. Those two additional data points suggest that Medium’s experience with launching a Mastodon server is mixed: the me.dm server has 1.7k MAU, so it clearly provides some benefit to the Medium user base. But neither are there signals that it is an overwhelming success.

The issue here is that Medium (or anyone else) has not published an analysis or statement with a follow-up on Medium’s Mastodon server, to ask the question: “are the benefits of running a Mastodon server by a publishing platform good enough that it is recommended for other publishers to do so as well?” Newton’s original prompt asks for “high-level strategic analysis for a digital-native publisher”, and this is the type of analysis that is needed for a publisher to actually make a decision. For a publisher it is only knowing about the existence of a project is not the point, a publisher needs to know if that project is successful and if they should consider it as well. This type of analysis is hard for ChatGPT to properly execute: LLMs are fundamentally about processing data, and it cannot process data that doesn’t exist.

Some more notes

ChatGPT’s output on recommendation I find to be quite good. The first three points of advice – Establish an Authentic Presence, Integrate Your Website with ActivityPub, Engage with the Community- are quite good at a high level, and advice that I would give to publishers as well. The advice to “Stay Adaptive with Protocols” is also good advice, but the description is wrong on some pretty important parts. Then again, this is also because the quoted source (TwipeMobile again) is wrong on this, so at least ChatGPT cited a bad source correctly.

ChatGPT spends another section on discoverability and engagement, writing a comparison between ActivityPub and ATProto. It correctly notes that discoverability on the fediverse happens to community sharing and hashtags, and that ATProto has space for algorithmic discovery. ChatGPT’s tendency to equate both sides is in full play here: it does correctly say the difference between the networks, but refrains from making a material conclusion about it, describing them both as equal but different. Again, the biggest fault ChatGPT here is not in what it writes, but what it does not write. There is no information on that search is opt-in on the fediverse, that around 5% of accounts have opted into being discovered, and that as a result search and discovery works significantly less well on the fediverse than it does on Bluesky.

Finally, ChatGPT offers the advice to use “third-party analytics services to gauge engagement.” There are indeed tools available for analytics, but not all of them are easy to find, or to know which one to use. ChatGPT does not tell you which tools you can potentially use, instead offering very basic advice on tracking engagement. ChatGPT’s output would have been better here with some more ‘deep research’.

Another general note on ChatGPT’s output: Zitron does not like Deep Research’ tone of writing, and I agree with what he writes here: “I don’t like reading it! I don’t know how else to say this — there is something deeply unpleasant about how Deep Research reads! It’s uncanny valley, if the denizens of said valley were a bit dense and lazy. It’s quintessential LLM copy — soulless and almost, but not quite, right.”

Over the last years how you feel about LLMs and generative AI has quickly become an identity marker for many people, with opinions ranging from LLMs being the new way to build machine god to a torment nexus that is designed to strip workers of their power. For this article I am not aiming to argue for a specific position in the debate about the values and impacts of LLMs, and instead I’m aiming for a smaller goal. OpenAI released a new mode that says it can do deep research, and a prominent tech writer used a singular prompt to get a sense of how good this new mode this. This prompt happened to be on a subject field I do know something about. I wanted to know how much ‘deep research’ was in ChatGPT’s output, so to that end, I simply did some deep research of my own.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I am working on booking a room for this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

I asked for Friday August 1st & Saturday August 2nd. Hopefully we get it.

(The weather in Vancouver is usually nicer then. Vancouver tends to have pleasant summer weather.)

...

I assume they will either want me to put down a deposit, or want me to pay the full amount.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114053

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hoergen

@hoergen@horche.demkontinuum.de

SPAM ?

Was ist streamers.social/ für ein Server?

Ich bekomme von daher sehr merkwürdige direkt platzierte Werbeposts "Ich bin XYZ du kannst mich so und so nennen, Ich bin XXY altm, zur Zeit mache ich Dingsbums ... Folge mir, du kannst mich und hier und hier finden"

Der Server selbst zeigt nicht, wer auf diesem Server aktiv ist, oder irgendwelche Posts.

@admins

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Erik H.

@ring2@stpauli.social

Heute ist die Festplatte auf meinem Server übergelaufen — mitten während eines Updates. Zum Glück funzt das Backup.

Ich werde noch zu nem richtigen Admin 😉

:pirate_flag: St. Paulianer? Sign up hier: stpauli.social/auth/sign_up

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Ulli Lust

@Ullilust@mastodon.social

My current posts on Insta and facebook ...

Birds flying to the fedivers.
ALT text detailsBirds flying to the fedivers.
Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
Ice age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
ALT text detailsIce age People observing the birds. They want to follow them.
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Me when hugging up to Threads but mostly only being there to push Fediverse.🤭

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏 Let’s see what you’re building! lu.ma/bvump3m6

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏 Let’s see what you’re building! lu.ma/bvump3m6

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, on Sunday March 9, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a SXSW badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏🏼 Let's see what you're building!

lu.ma/bvump3m6

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@surf@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏 Let’s see what you’re building! lu.ma/bvump3m6

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, on Sunday March 9, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a SXSW badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏🏼 Let's see what you're building!

lu.ma/bvump3m6

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@surf@flipboard.social

Are you an Austin-based developer working on the open social web? If so, you’re invited to our Developer Meetup, hosted by ActivityPub co-author @evan. You don’t need a badge to attend but we do ask that you RSVP. 🙏 Let’s see what you’re building! lu.ma/bvump3m6

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What are some good examples of individuals or people escaping to the Fediverse (including Mastodon, Misskey, Pixelfed, Lemmy, etc) or some other decentralized social-media (DeSo) platform — from some other social-media platform?

Perhaps because of a "bad" situation or "bad" conditions on their previous social-media platform?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I am working on booking a room for this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

I asked for Friday August 1st & Saturday August 2nd. Hopefully we get it.

(The weather in Vancouver is usually nicer then. Vancouver tends to have pleasant summer weather.)

...

I assume they will either want me to put down a deposit, or want me to pay the full amount.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114053

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@EloPup@mastodon.social

@_elena @leberschnitzel
I understand the feeling. In the past I was always like: Oh no, so I have to install an app for this? Cuz I knew it means I have to inform myself and deep dive into the app settings and my DNS filters to hedge my privacy as good as possible.

With FOSS and Fediverse it’s like: Wow, this works so well, let’s check all its potential and tell everybody about it 🤩. And it works FOR me, not AGAINST me 🥰.

Excitement is back 🙌🏻

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Daniel

@daniel@federation.network

So is it just me or are developers completely overdoing their role in controlling content in the ?

Making quote posts opt-in basically means that it will be hardly ever used, so why even bother investing all the time to develop it in the first place?

The role of developers imho is to provide the tool, not to shape the network according to their wishes, no? If the feature is actually abused, you can give the responsible moderators the tools to limit this abuse like in every other case. There are also no muted words by default or something like that.
When I sell a radio, I don't just provide the stations I like. Otherwise people will just get another device. Unfortunately, many people do not understand that Mastodon is just one radio manufacturer in the Fediverse and therefore do not join the entire network.

RE:
https://mastodon.social/users/MastodonEngineering/statuses/114003104286886445

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Daniel

@daniel@federation.network

So is it just me or are developers completely overdoing their role in controlling content in the ?

Making quote posts opt-in basically means that it will be hardly ever used, so why even bother investing all the time to develop it in the first place?

The role of developers imho is to provide the tool, not to shape the network according to their wishes, no? If the feature is actually abused, you can give the responsible moderators the tools to limit this abuse like in every other case. There are also no muted words by default or something like that.
When I sell a radio, I don't just provide the stations I like. Otherwise people will just get another device. Unfortunately, many people do not understand that Mastodon is just one radio manufacturer in the Fediverse and therefore do not join the entire network.

RE:
https://mastodon.social/users/MastodonEngineering/statuses/114003104286886445

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So / / people, what do we have by now that is a usable alternative to facebooks group- & event feature?

I have a number of friends who work in event-related contexts, play in bands, do art exhibitions etc. most of them are still at metas platforms for basically 1-2 reasons. Twatter doesn't really matter at all to them because no feature keeps them there.

The Main reason for most of them to stay with meta is to promote their events & the easiness to invite people to an event or self-subscribe.

The other reasons are groups/channels where people have sub-discussion threads, that "feel a little bit isolated from the rest of the platform".
I'm not 100% convinced, that this can/can't be substituted by something like "only display this toot to people following the " or something similar.

Reason number three is network effect at the end of the day, which is not really technically addressable from "our side" imho. Being able to show easy to use alternatives should be doable tho.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/3(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/2(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/3/1(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is there any built-in tool to cleanup the Lemmy database? I'm running out of storage.

mischievousloner

@mischievousloner@fosstodon.org

@dansup How about giving audio artists same exposure as the video artist(uploader).
Not hidden in a dialog box , on an equal footing.

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myrmepropagandist

@futurebird@sauropods.win

pssst kids! NYC DOE wifi blocks facebook, X and instagram… (as they absolutely SHOULD!) but *not* the fediverse and mastodon. 😉

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myrmepropagandist

@futurebird@sauropods.win

pssst kids! NYC DOE wifi blocks facebook, X and instagram… (as they absolutely SHOULD!) but *not* the fediverse and mastodon. 😉

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Pierre B.

@pierreb@mamot.fr

Salut Mastodon, j’ai besoin de ton !

C’était la fête et on cherche un moyen de partager les photos sans passer par les géants du numérique qui pompent nos données !

Je vais au plus simple et je rouvre un compte chez Zaclys ou pour déposer et voir des photos via un lien, il y a un logiciel libre robuste et convivial que je peux installer sur un de mes serveurs ?

Si au passage on peut entraîner deux trois ami·es sur le , c’est encore mieux.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

He has one of the largest followings in the and now @w7voa "was being placed on an extended 'excused absence' pending a human resources investigation" for sharing ciritque of the administration.
Time to give him a follow!

(🎁) nytimes.com/2025/02/28/busines

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is there any built-in tool to cleanup the Lemmy database? I'm running out of storage.

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Dale Price

@dale_price@mastodon.online

Has anyone put together a curated list of servers (preferably open source or at least with a public API) that:

- want to be found by the general public (I’m looking for a source of recommendations for a server picker in a client app)
- meet at least some reasonable minimum moderation/reliability standards?

I know has joinmastodon.org/servers and pixelfed also has their own curated server list, but is there anything that isn’t software-specific?

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Dale Price

@dale_price@mastodon.online

Has anyone put together a curated list of servers (preferably open source or at least with a public API) that:

- want to be found by the general public (I’m looking for a source of recommendations for a server picker in a client app)
- meet at least some reasonable minimum moderation/reliability standards?

I know has joinmastodon.org/servers and pixelfed also has their own curated server list, but is there anything that isn’t software-specific?

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I am thinking in buying publicbridge.social and make it a invitation-only non-profit, government and public organizations instance.

I may even go through the process of creating a non-profit to manage it.

OptionVoters
Yay4 (57%)
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Is there a page of resources for nonprofits or public organisms and institutions to get started in Mastodon and or the Fediverse?

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny reminder that it's important
to boost posts on Mastodon!

Liking only will not help a post being seen more. Boosting will! :boost_ok:

Boost the posts you want others to see. Add hashtags to your posts to help others find them.

This is the Fediverse way :mastodon:

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thesofafox

@thesofafox@social.sofalounge.club

I suppose I should do a #introducton since I spun up my own instance even though I'm not entirely new to the fediverse.

My bio says most of what you need to know, but in general I try to advocate for an open, free internet outside of corporate control and share personal advice for navigating this digital landscape.

I run a few different services that are open to people I'm at least acquainted with. Very pro individual liberties when it comes to politics. And I kinda post whatever I feel like. Mostly about the aforementioned internet topics, but definitely can deviate time to time.

(Boost for federation/discoverability if you wish)

#mastodon #fediverse #introducemyself

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Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl

🔍 Looking for platforms! 🎓🔬

Are you, or do you know of, platforms hosted by:
🏛 Universities
🎓 Universities of applied sciences
🏫 Vocational schools
🏥 University Medical Centres
🔬 Research institutions

… focusing on science, research, education, or academia? Then I’d love to connect with their admins! 🤝

💡 Drop their URL in the comments, I’ll take care of finding the contacts. Let’s strengthen the of open video platforms together!

❤️ Sharing is caring - video.edu.nl

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
379 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
116 instances.

179 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@apfelfunknews (GER)
@txintxarri (BAQ)
@queerde (GER)
@theradiocc (GER)
@eurasiareview (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The @funkwhale music platform is alive and in active development, and they're working on a feature to prevent far-right artists from using or benefiting from the Funkwhale platform. Some #Fediverse self-hosters are divided on letting a third party decide what should be allowed in their library.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/funkwhale-filter/
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Wladimir Mufty

@wlaatje@social.edu.nl

🔍 Looking for platforms! 🎓🔬

Are you, or do you know of, platforms hosted by:
🏛 Universities
🎓 Universities of applied sciences
🏫 Vocational schools
🏥 University Medical Centres
🔬 Research institutions

… focusing on science, research, education, or academia? Then I’d love to connect with their admins! 🤝

💡 Drop their URL in the comments, I’ll take care of finding the contacts. Let’s strengthen the of open video platforms together!

❤️ Sharing is caring - video.edu.nl

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The @funkwhale music platform is alive and in active development, and they're working on a feature to prevent far-right artists from using or benefiting from the Funkwhale platform. Some #Fediverse self-hosters are divided on letting a third party decide what should be allowed in their library.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/funkwhale-filter/
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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

Proton is leaving because Proton cannot control the flow of information here on the Fediverse.

Most corporations mimic social algorithms to their advantage, particularly, to suppress news and information that may not paint them in a good light. Proton cannot do that on the Fediverse.

When Proton rebranded a few years ago, which caused some people to lose their accounts with no refund, they silenced any complaints on both Facebook and Reddit. I know, because I was one of those people. Most of you were happy to have the new upgraded accounts, but if you had the original family plan, which they discontinued (only to start selling a new family plan months later), you were not a happy person to find out you lost your service.

Additionally, it has been brought to people's attention that Proton now falls under Us-jurisdiction. Proton would like to argue that is only for Proton Wallet, but our legal system does not allow a company to pick and choose. Plus, even if they could (you cannot), it means they could still be pressured and influence by US Politics and US Laws now. This was another little fact, Proton wanted to suppress, but cannot because the Fediverse is organic, and not centralized.

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

It's out! Not as early as I had wanted (thanks cross-country travel), but volume five of the "Scrolls" newsletter should now be available.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-02-28

#indieweb #cybersecurity #infosec #fediverse

The usual shoutouts to everyone who contributed to this week's edition!

@keenan @firesidefedi @immarisabel @mfioretti_en @obivan @82mhz @stefan @illuminesce @hl @Violinknitter @revengeday @sophie @FunRandWeb @zmk @anarodrigues @FediFollows @coffeenow @hryggrbyr @kaffeeringe @susam @balint @daj @nsmsn @mkj @box464 @hackaday @philipp @wq @bees @wrongnumber@infosec.exchanges @lqdev @trailofbits @wavebeem @fyr @dan1t0

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✏️ Erik

@letterror@typo.social · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

@liaizon @tomjennings Pawnbroker balls might be reversed in orientation with two at the top, one at the bottom. Reference: fig. 2 Pawnbroker's shop, Islington. Barbara Jones, The Unsophisticated Arts, 1951, p 158. (And while the illustration is too good to go uncredited, fig 1 is a Saddler's shop in Liverpool, and fig 4 a revolving barber's pole, East London.)

Illustration from Barbara Jones, The Unsophisticated Arts, 1951, p 158. Three balls for the Pawnbroker's shop, Islington.  horses head for a Saddler's shop in Liverpool, and a revolving barber's pole, East London. Black and white pen drawing.
ALT text detailsIllustration from Barbara Jones, The Unsophisticated Arts, 1951, p 158. Three balls for the Pawnbroker's shop, Islington. horses head for a Saddler's shop in Liverpool, and a revolving barber's pole, East London. Black and white pen drawing.
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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Interesting, but I feel the writer under reported this somehow. wedistribute.org/2025/02/funkw

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Dillo browser

@dillo@fosstodon.org

What is your average latency and packet loss? Are you reading from a bad nework?

You can do a quick 20 seconds test:

$ ping -c 100 -i 0.2 google.com

And paste the last three lines. Here are mine:

--- google.com ping statistics ---
100 packets transmitted, 100 received, 0% packet loss, time 19893ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 17.224/18.297/21.205/0.753 ms

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Dillo browser

@dillo@fosstodon.org

What is your average latency and packet loss? Are you reading from a bad nework?

You can do a quick 20 seconds test:

$ ping -c 100 -i 0.2 google.com

And paste the last three lines. Here are mine:

--- google.com ping statistics ---
100 packets transmitted, 100 received, 0% packet loss, time 19893ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 17.224/18.297/21.205/0.753 ms

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Switching from Big Tech is not always easy. You get used to their ways and they make it hard to switch.

Are you ready to make the switch?

Are you ready to help your friends make the switch?

There are alternatives. One of them is @Vivaldi, the browser company I co-founded in 2012. I invite you to join us.

vivaldi.com

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Switching from Big Tech is not always easy. You get used to their ways and they make it hard to switch.

Are you ready to make the switch?

Are you ready to help your friends make the switch?

There are alternatives. One of them is @Vivaldi, the browser company I co-founded in 2012. I invite you to join us.

vivaldi.com

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Switching from Big Tech is not always easy. You get used to their ways and they make it hard to switch.

Are you ready to make the switch?

Are you ready to help your friends make the switch?

There are alternatives. One of them is @Vivaldi, the browser company I co-founded in 2012. I invite you to join us.

vivaldi.com

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Jenny

@flerovia@bildung.social

Hallo ich bin ganz .
Ich freue mich schon auf spannenden Austausch mit vielen interessanten Menschen.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

He has one of the largest followings in the and now @w7voa "was being placed on an extended 'excused absence' pending a human resources investigation" for sharing ciritque of the administration.
Time to give him a follow!

(🎁) nytimes.com/2025/02/28/busines

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cptn3m0

@cptn3m0@anonsys.net

Moin an alle Reisenden im Fediverse.
Die Grippe hat mich wieder erwischt. Nutzt aber nix, denn heute ist Sperrmülltag bei uns. Mir tun jetzt schon die Knochen weh. Aber was mach ich nicht alles um die Familie glücklich zu machen. In diesem Sinne, allen ein schönes und friedliches Wochenende in Freiheit.

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to BrianKrebs's post

@briankrebs sorry, off topic, but I find the coolest people to follow just by reading comments to your posts. Thanks for being in the .

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The @funkwhale music platform is alive and in active development, and they're working on a feature to prevent far-right artists from using or benefiting from the Funkwhale platform. Some #Fediverse self-hosters are divided on letting a third party decide what should be allowed in their library.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/funkwhale-filter/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The @funkwhale music platform is alive and in active development, and they're working on a feature to prevent far-right artists from using or benefiting from the Funkwhale platform. Some #Fediverse self-hosters are divided on letting a third party decide what should be allowed in their library.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/funkwhale-filter/
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-28

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.18.0
- Manyfold v0.102.0
- Hollo v0.5.4
- Mitra v3.18.0
- NodeBB v4.1.0
- Mastodon v4.3.4
- Misskey v2025.2.1
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.3.0
- Castopod v1.13.4
- Ibis v0.2.4
- kmyblue v17.1
- PieFed development update Jan/Feb 2024

Clients

- Fedilab v3.29.1
- Pachli v2.10.0
- Voyager v2.24.3
- Interstellar v0.8.0
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.1

Tools and Plugins

- LemmySchedule v1.13.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.3.0
- slurp: A tool for exporting data from and importing data to Fediverse instances
- Identity Graph Explorer: Find out how identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another

Protocol

- FEP-dd4b: Quote Posts

Articles

- Importing Pixelfed Posts to GoToSocial with Slurp
- FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands
- Fediverse Report #105

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019529ff-7a45-9752-16f2-a3e780746c1c

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-28

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.18.0
- Manyfold v0.102.0
- Hollo v0.5.4
- Mitra v3.18.0
- NodeBB v4.1.0
- Mastodon v4.3.4
- Misskey v2025.2.1
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.3.0
- Castopod v1.13.4
- Ibis v0.2.4
- kmyblue v17.1
- PieFed development update Jan/Feb 2024

Clients

- Fedilab v3.29.1
- Pachli v2.10.0
- Voyager v2.24.3
- Interstellar v0.8.0
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.1

Tools and Plugins

- LemmySchedule v1.13.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.3.0
- slurp: A tool for exporting data from and importing data to Fediverse instances
- Identity Graph Explorer: Find out how identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another

Protocol

- FEP-dd4b: Quote Posts

Articles

- Importing Pixelfed Posts to GoToSocial with Slurp
- FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands
- Fediverse Report #105

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019529ff-7a45-9752-16f2-a3e780746c1c

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Do something nice and drop a star on Owncast’s GitHub repository. More stars, more credits.


fosstodon.org/@owncast/1140834

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

It's out! Not as early as I had wanted (thanks cross-country travel), but volume five of the "Scrolls" newsletter should now be available.

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-02-28

#indieweb #cybersecurity #infosec #fediverse

The usual shoutouts to everyone who contributed to this week's edition!

@keenan @firesidefedi @immarisabel @mfioretti_en @obivan @82mhz @stefan @illuminesce @hl @Violinknitter @revengeday @sophie @FunRandWeb @zmk @anarodrigues @FediFollows @coffeenow @hryggrbyr @kaffeeringe @susam @balint @daj @nsmsn @mkj @box464 @hackaday @philipp @wq @bees @wrongnumber@infosec.exchanges @lqdev @trailofbits @wavebeem @fyr @dan1t0

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114076

THIS IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS.

Here are the first 3 sections of the long-form article I am writing on the recent Bluesky censorship of political speech.

I am trying to write this in a neutral tone.

Thoughts?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-28

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.18.0
- Manyfold v0.102.0
- Hollo v0.5.4
- Mitra v3.18.0
- NodeBB v4.1.0
- Mastodon v4.3.4
- Misskey v2025.2.1
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.3.0
- Castopod v1.13.4
- Ibis v0.2.4
- kmyblue v17.1
- PieFed development update Jan/Feb 2024

Clients

- Fedilab v3.29.1
- Pachli v2.10.0
- Voyager v2.24.3
- Interstellar v0.8.0
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.1

Tools and Plugins

- LemmySchedule v1.13.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.3.0
- slurp: A tool for exporting data from and importing data to Fediverse instances
- Identity Graph Explorer: Find out how identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another

Protocol

- FEP-dd4b: Quote Posts

Articles

- Importing Pixelfed Posts to GoToSocial with Slurp
- FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands
- Fediverse Report #105

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019529ff-7a45-9752-16f2-a3e780746c1c

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✏️ Erik

@letterror@typo.social

I really like the proposed asterism symbol, ⁂, U+2042 to represent the Fediverse. “In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations.”
symbol.fediverse.info
I might just add it to my fonts, (and perhaps boot the bitcoin, ₿, U+20BF, while I'm at it) Now to see whether I like hexacles (the bestagons) or pentacles..

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114076

THIS IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS.

Here are the first 3 sections of the long-form article I am writing on the recent Bluesky censorship of political speech.

I am trying to write this in a neutral tone.

Thoughts?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I am writing a long-form article on the recent Bluesky censorship of political speech.

And how that relates to decentralization, and the Fediverse.

Are there any perspectives you feel I should consider?

Are there any facts you think I should be aware of?

Are there any implications you think I should talk about?

Etc?

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✏️ Erik

@letterror@typo.social

I really like the proposed asterism symbol, ⁂, U+2042 to represent the Fediverse. “In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations.”
symbol.fediverse.info
I might just add it to my fonts, (and perhaps boot the bitcoin, ₿, U+20BF, while I'm at it) Now to see whether I like hexacles (the bestagons) or pentacles..

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✏️ Erik

@letterror@typo.social

I really like the proposed asterism symbol, ⁂, U+2042 to represent the Fediverse. “In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations.”
symbol.fediverse.info
I might just add it to my fonts, (and perhaps boot the bitcoin, ₿, U+20BF, while I'm at it) Now to see whether I like hexacles (the bestagons) or pentacles..

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Every single time a post of mine goes viral, there’s a reply guy (or girl) who condescendingly explains the #Fediverse to me. Usually, I laugh it off.

But this person is just plain wrong.

There is an algorithm imposed on us. Specifically, reverse chron. And yes, reverse chron *is* an algorithm—even though you don’t think of it as an algorithm, it totally is.

We don’t choose reverse chron. It is simply the default, and we can’t choose another algorithm. You might like reverse chron—fine, so do I. But an imposition is an imposition even if you enjoy like it.

But also, all this ignores that other platforms—besides #Mastodon—exist on the #Fediverse. For example, the default algorithm on #Lemmy is *not* reverse chron.

Let’s stop spreading misinformation that “no algorithms” exists on the Fediverse.

RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/users/tiggy/statuses/114082303075256879
We choose who to follow, no algorithm imposing posts on us.
I like a mix of politics, health, writing, photos, and cats
ALT text detailsWe choose who to follow, no algorithm imposing posts on us. I like a mix of politics, health, writing, photos, and cats
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Every single time a post of mine goes viral, there’s a reply guy (or girl) who condescendingly explains the #Fediverse to me. Usually, I laugh it off.

But this person is just plain wrong.

There is an algorithm imposed on us. Specifically, reverse chron. And yes, reverse chron *is* an algorithm—even though you don’t think of it as an algorithm, it totally is.

We don’t choose reverse chron. It is simply the default, and we can’t choose another algorithm. You might like reverse chron—fine, so do I. But an imposition is an imposition even if you enjoy like it.

But also, all this ignores that other platforms—besides #Mastodon—exist on the #Fediverse. For example, the default algorithm on #Lemmy is *not* reverse chron.

Let’s stop spreading misinformation that “no algorithms” exists on the Fediverse.

RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/users/tiggy/statuses/114082303075256879
We choose who to follow, no algorithm imposing posts on us.
I like a mix of politics, health, writing, photos, and cats
ALT text detailsWe choose who to follow, no algorithm imposing posts on us. I like a mix of politics, health, writing, photos, and cats
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Socialfolio

@socialfolio@techhub.social

🚀 Introducing Socialfolio! 🌍✨

We’re building Socialfolio, a platform where you can showcase your social profiles in a customizable, widget-like manner—with a strong focus on the Fediverse and open-source

💬 Follow us here for updates! 🚀

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Jenny

@flerovia@bildung.social

Hallo ich bin ganz .
Ich freue mich schon auf spannenden Austausch mit vielen interessanten Menschen.

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Socialfolio

@socialfolio@techhub.social

🚀 Introducing Socialfolio! 🌍✨

We’re building Socialfolio, a platform where you can showcase your social profiles in a customizable, widget-like manner—with a strong focus on the Fediverse and open-source

💬 Follow us here for updates! 🚀

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Fediverse Foundation's post

@FediverseFoundation welcome! I look forward to getting to know you! Thank you for helping more people to join the

(Also, cool logo!)

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Neko

@Neko0001@eldritch.cafe

BONJOUR LE
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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Sunshine

@jahabof1794@fosstodon.org · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup I think the only validation you need is that of .
Thank you very much for all you have done/still doing for the .

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I took my family out for dinner to celebrate Pixelfed and Loops success earlier tonight!

It was amazing, they are so proud of me 😁

I broke the news that the local newspaper reached out and wants to interview me.

I'm thrilled to be a part of this movement, and think 2025 will be a big moment for all of us.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I took my family out for dinner to celebrate Pixelfed and Loops success earlier tonight!

It was amazing, they are so proud of me 😁

I broke the news that the local newspaper reached out and wants to interview me.

I'm thrilled to be a part of this movement, and think 2025 will be a big moment for all of us.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/28(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Alright . Where are the kids talking about the happening? WHO has the cool ? Where are the nerds?

theguardian.com/science/2025/f

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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Alright . Where are the kids talking about the happening? WHO has the cool ? Where are the nerds?

theguardian.com/science/2025/f

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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

I was just thinking. really needs a kind of URL scheme which encodes both the origin URL and the fedi "platform", so fedi clients and browsers (perhaps with extensions) can reinterpret the URL and redirect the user to their own instance. This would go a long way to making federated services in the browser feel like one "app".

Perhaps simply adding ?fediapp=microblog or ?fediapp=threadiverse or ?fediapp=videos to the end might suffice, even though it's a bit ugly in the URL bar.

Or perhaps domains can expose this with a TXT record..? Hmm.

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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

I was just thinking. really needs a kind of URL scheme which encodes both the origin URL and the fedi "platform", so fedi clients and browsers (perhaps with extensions) can reinterpret the URL and redirect the user to their own instance. This would go a long way to making federated services in the browser feel like one "app".

Perhaps simply adding ?fediapp=microblog or ?fediapp=threadiverse or ?fediapp=videos to the end might suffice, even though it's a bit ugly in the URL bar.

Or perhaps domains can expose this with a TXT record..? Hmm.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Odd. This book on Mastodon rhymes a lot more than I expected. It also has no mention of the Fediverse, ActivityPub or social-media.

My kids seem to really like the book, though.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Odd. This book on Mastodon rhymes a lot more than I expected. It also has no mention of the Fediverse, ActivityPub or social-media.

My kids seem to really like the book, though.

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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

I was just thinking. really needs a kind of URL scheme which encodes both the origin URL and the fedi "platform", so fedi clients and browsers (perhaps with extensions) can reinterpret the URL and redirect the user to their own instance. This would go a long way to making federated services in the browser feel like one "app".

Perhaps simply adding ?fediapp=microblog or ?fediapp=threadiverse or ?fediapp=videos to the end might suffice, even though it's a bit ugly in the URL bar.

Or perhaps domains can expose this with a TXT record..? Hmm.

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Old Man in the Shoe

@jenzi@mastodon.social

Magic happens on the .

@jenzi
I just want to see Miley Cyrus nude.

@mileyprivate@mastodon.social
@jenzi thanks for your love and support @ Message me privately so we can connect
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Old Man in the Shoe

@jenzi@mastodon.social

Magic happens on the .

@jenzi
I just want to see Miley Cyrus nude.

@mileyprivate@mastodon.social
@jenzi thanks for your love and support @ Message me privately so we can connect
ALT text details@jenzi I just want to see Miley Cyrus nude. @mileyprivate@mastodon.social @jenzi thanks for your love and support @ Message me privately so we can connect
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Last Week in the ATmosphere – 2025feb.d« fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Obsidian Urbex Photography

@ObsidianUrbex@photog.social · Reply to Fedi.Video's post

@FediVideo

Thanks so much for the shout out! My abandoned places channel is quite new, and I am excited to share more of my adventures with the .

In the future I am planning to share videos with atmospheric or cinematic music, fitting the theme of each video. Hopefully this adds more to the viewing experience 💙🙏

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fun! I like this style of these live streams, more casual and more focused on the person rather than just the code. Check it out.

stream.firesidefedi.live/feder

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Fedi.Tips's post

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services Another way to stream live in the is via .

PeerTube Live (helps you to create a live stream from your device)
PeerTube Live (hilft Dir, einen Live-Stream von Deinem Gerät zu erstellen)
https://f-droid.org/packages/fr.mobdev.peertubelive/

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»Last Week in the ATmosphere – 2025feb.d« fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social · Reply to Pixelix's post

(4/4)

We would like to ask you to donate a few bucks so that we can continue to develop Pixelix at full speed and also start new projects to help making the Fediverse an awesome place. We already have some cool ideas in mind. 💡

Thank you very much,
Daniel and Emanuel

☕ Donate here:
Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/daniebeler
Liberapay: liberapay.com/pixelix/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Someone on a corporate platform just told me "dude, nobody wants to use a platform that nobody else uses".

So I just wanna say hi to the 15m+ "nobodies" on Fedi!😂

Love you all!

Some people are so dumb.🤣

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Fedi.Tips's post

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services Another way to stream live in the is via .

PeerTube Live (helps you to create a live stream from your device)
PeerTube Live (hilft Dir, einen Live-Stream von Deinem Gerät zu erstellen)
https://f-droid.org/packages/fr.mobdev.peertubelive/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I want to be able to write long-form articles using whatever text-editor I choose to use, editing a file, and using git

Not everyone will want to create long-form content this way — but I want to create long-form content this way

Also I don't just want to put the long-form content on some web-site, and post the URL from my Mastodon account

I want the long-form content to be a first-class ActivityStreams / ActivityPub object. An "Article" or a "Note" if I have to

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

What is the length you think the Fediverse Guide I'm writing should be?

OptionVoters
50 - 100 Pages1 (50%)
50k - 100k words1 (50%)
immibis

@immibis@social.immibis.com

I'll have to write a down-to-earth explanation of Mastodon Protocol (which != #ActivityPub) just so I can understand it myself, then use it to implement #Fediverse Login!

ActivityPub was clearly designed by Architecture Astronauts (a googleable term coined by Joel Spolsky).
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

What is the length you think the Fediverse Guide I'm writing should be?

OptionVoters
50 - 100 Pages1 (50%)
50k - 100k words1 (50%)
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fun! I like this style of these live streams, more casual and more focused on the person rather than just the code. Check it out.

stream.firesidefedi.live/feder

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fun! I like this style of these live streams, more casual and more focused on the person rather than just the code. Check it out.

stream.firesidefedi.live/feder

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I am writing a long-form article on the recent Bluesky censorship of political speech.

And how that relates to decentralization, and the Fediverse.

Are there any perspectives you feel I should consider?

Are there any facts you think I should be aware of?

Are there any implications you think I should talk about?

Etc?

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Obsidian Urbex Photography

@ObsidianUrbex@photog.social · Reply to Fedi.Video's post

@FediVideo

Thanks so much for the shout out! My abandoned places channel is quite new, and I am excited to share more of my adventures with the .

In the future I am planning to share videos with atmospheric or cinematic music, fitting the theme of each video. Hopefully this adds more to the viewing experience 💙🙏

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I want to be able to write long-form articles using whatever text-editor I choose to use, editing a file, and using git

Not everyone will want to create long-form content this way — but I want to create long-form content this way

Also I don't just want to put the long-form content on some web-site, and post the URL from my Mastodon account

I want the long-form content to be a first-class ActivityStreams / ActivityPub object. An "Article" or a "Note" if I have to

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

A good file-extension for ActivityPub / ActivityStream files might be:

.activity

And maybe also:

.jsonactivity

Those could be used to trigger a web-server to respond with the Content-Type "application/activity+json".

.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

.json isn't sufficient, since it would produce a Content-Type of "application/json" rather than "application/activity+json".

ActivityPub / ActivityStream files need their own file-extension.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

A file-extension for ActivityPub /ActivityStream files.

...

On many web-servers, the Content-Type returned when serving a file is based on the file-extension of the file.

Ex: .txt for text files, .gz for gzip files, .gmni for gemtext files, etc.

I am not aware of a widely used file-extension for ActivityStreams / ActivityPub files.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

This needs some testing to see what extant Fediverse software actually does.

For example — with the extant Fediverse software —

Does the avatar image, the (actor) name, etc show up with the post?

Does the post show up?

Etc?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

Now, this would probably break like counts, share counts, a replies to some degree.

But, if you didn't care about that, I think it should work.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

For example, at:

http;//example·com/object/123

You might have the activity-JSON (application/activity+json):

{

....

"attributedTo": "https;//mastodon·social/users/reiver",

...

}

I.e., a Note or Article or whatever is saying that the author is NOT an actor on the same server host (example·com), but an actor over on the server host mastodon·social.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

You could have a post on one server host attribute and account on another server host as its author.

All you have to do is set the "attributedTo" field appropriately.

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

For example....

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

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Marco Zehe

@marcozehe@norden.social

Ein hallo von einer neuen Instanz! Ich bin neu auf norden.social, aber nicht neu im . Vieles steht ja schon in der Bio. Ich hab mal an Barrierefreiheit mit rumgewerkelt, bin von Geburt an blind, habe zwei Katzen und eine Frau, wir wohnen im schönen Hamburg, ich bin inzwischen Rentner und treibe mich also nur zum Spaß hier herum. Freue mich auf Austausch und nette Gespräche.

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Jürgen

@juergen@servus.jyrgi.de

Slurp (https://github.com/VyrCossont/slurp) works like a charm. Just added my old #Mastodon posts to my #GtS instance.
Kudos to @vyr having created this tool and (afaik) also the related feature in GtS.

@gotosocial

#fediverse

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Râu Cao ⚡

@raucao@kosmos.social

Hey devs, is there a comprehensive resource for deployed, real-world ActivityStreams vocabularies?

We'd like to make Sockethub somewhat interoperable with whatever is used on the rest of the Web (eventually).

Example: Object for a Web page. There's a simple Page object described in the Activity Vocabulary spec, but it's nowhere near complete in terms of metadata properties. How can I find out what others are doing, short of reading every possible implementation's source code?

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Râu Cao ⚡

@raucao@kosmos.social

Hey devs, is there a comprehensive resource for deployed, real-world ActivityStreams vocabularies?

We'd like to make Sockethub somewhat interoperable with whatever is used on the rest of the Web (eventually).

Example: Object for a Web page. There's a simple Page object described in the Activity Vocabulary spec, but it's nowhere near complete in terms of metadata properties. How can I find out what others are doing, short of reading every possible implementation's source code?

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✏️ Erik

@letterror@typo.social

I really like the proposed asterism symbol, ⁂, U+2042 to represent the Fediverse. “In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations.”
symbol.fediverse.info
I might just add it to my fonts, (and perhaps boot the bitcoin, ₿, U+20BF, while I'm at it) Now to see whether I like hexacles (the bestagons) or pentacles..

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Jürgen

@juergen@servus.jyrgi.de

Slurp (https://github.com/VyrCossont/slurp) works like a charm. Just added my old #Mastodon posts to my #GtS instance.
Kudos to @vyr having created this tool and (afaik) also the related feature in GtS.

@gotosocial

#fediverse

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/27(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jon Udell

@judell@social.coop

This is exactly why I want to help improve connectivity between the two networks. Even if you stay with Bluesky for now, joining the bridge makes you visible to the Fediverse and will jumpstart your experience if you have to move.

jonudell.info/fedi-bsky-intera zirk.us/@taraprice/11407276820

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Jon Udell

@judell@social.coop

This is exactly why I want to help improve connectivity between the two networks. Even if you stay with Bluesky for now, joining the bridge makes you visible to the Fediverse and will jumpstart your experience if you have to move.

jonudell.info/fedi-bsky-intera zirk.us/@taraprice/11407276820

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gellenburg :heart_pride: :verified_gay:

@gellenburg@queerfedi.com

@evan@cosocial.ca @manton@manton.org
I get the fact that
is held in Austin but with ' current political climate:
Anti-Trans
Anti-Reproductive Health Care
Anti-Vaccine
Anti-Intelligence
Anti-American
Poor record for Civil Rights
Poor record for Civil Liberties

SXSW just seems like a big ask for just about anybody on the
.

RE:
https://cosocial.ca/users/evan/statuses/114072875825914599

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Evan Prodromou

@evan@cosocial.ca

Friends, I am excited that we are getting great folks like @manton who will be talking about micro.blog at the Developer Meetup at Fediverse House. But I'm worried we're missing others. Who else is a) normally in or near Austin just for living their lives or b) travelling to Austin for SXSW? Come be with your Fediverse people.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 53F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

An American Airlines flight discontinued a landing at DC's National Airport to avoid a collision. The past few weeks have seen 4 major air disasters in North America.

Au revoir, Party City: the chain is declaring bankruptcy and closing its doors.

The Trump administration sent a memo telling federal agencies to plan to cut more jobs.

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

just added a multi-reddit feature, which we're calling "Feeds". It combines multiple Communities (actors of type "Group" in ActivityPub) into one.

Feeds can be followed from other PieFed instances, which will subscribe the follower to all the communities in the feed.

Try it out at piefed.social/feeds

It's similar to PieFed's concept of a Topic piefed.social/topics, except topics are maintained by the instance admins. Feeds are crowdsourced and federated topics.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Is SpaceBar adding AcitivtyPub support?

SpaceBar (formlery called "Fosscord") is an open-source alternative to Discord.

spacebar.chat/

github.com/spacebarchat

github.com/spacebarchat/activi

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114070

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 53F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

An American Airlines flight discontinued a landing at DC's National Airport to avoid a collision. The past few weeks have seen 4 major air disasters in North America.

Au revoir, Party City: the chain is declaring bankruptcy and closing its doors.

The Trump administration sent a memo telling federal agencies to plan to cut more jobs.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 53F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

An American Airlines flight discontinued a landing at DC's National Airport to avoid a collision. The past few weeks have seen 4 major air disasters in North America.

Au revoir, Party City: the chain is declaring bankruptcy and closing its doors.

The Trump administration sent a memo telling federal agencies to plan to cut more jobs.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
443 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@EducationWeek
@timeoutlondon
@cosmopolitan
@USAToday
@InsideClimate

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPub outboxes are the new RSS / Atom / WebFeed.

You can just read from them to get a JSON feed of someone's posts.

I.e., you do NOT have to implement the full suite of Fediverse protocols, or Follow, or run your own server, or anything else to get someone's posts on the Fediverse — just read from their outbox.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPub outboxes are the new RSS / Atom / WebFeed.

You can just read from them to get a JSON feed of someone's posts.

I.e., you do NOT have to implement the full suite of Fediverse protocols, or Follow, or run your own server, or anything else to get someone's posts on the Fediverse — just read from their outbox.

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Mathilde

@mathilde@jura.social

Hey, I'm back on after a few months spent on .

I want to propose a local instance (which was rebuilt from scratch again, sorry!) for people living on, or nearby, the mountains. Either on the or sides. With indeed a proper moderation.

After 8 years spent on Mastodon, I know the limits of the quite well but I think it's important such spaces exist.

For those who don't know me already, please see the following post!

1/2

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
443 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@EducationWeek
@timeoutlondon
@cosmopolitan
@USAToday
@InsideClimate

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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soadledroses

@soadledroses@sunny.garden

Hello sunny.garden!
Hello

My name is Carlotta, I'm 24 and I'm from Italy.

I graduated last year in Science of Climate, a master's degree in Bologna, and now I work as a Data Engineer for a company focused on climate change impacts.

I've been playing the for many years and I have a band - we are called Embers Lit - where I mainly play music.
My favourite band is , but I have recently discovered (better late than never, right?) and and I fell in love.

I also love - this summer I will try to grow my own vegetables (fingers crossed) - and I adore cooking. I've been for a couple of years and I have found a great passion for .

This pretty much sums up who I am and what I'll be posting about! I'm super new to Mastodon and I'm still trying to figure things out, but I'm really excited to be part of this community!

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Ujun Jeong

@ujeong1@mastodon.world

How do Mastodon and Threads actually interact?

Our latest paper on Fediverse sharing is out! We look at how these platforms connect, the impact of integration, and how users perceive it. Some Mastodon servers welcome Threads, while others block it—shaping the relationship between decentralized and centralized social media.

What does this mean for the future of social media? Read our findings here: arxiv.org/abs/2502.17926

#

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Today’s email in support of the and in Canada and trying to convince our governments not only to dump Twitter/X but also create their own independent platforms that Canadians can know and trust!

Phew... 😅
Senator @Paulatics, you have mail. 😇
(and thank you for your continued work on this!!)

I've reproduced the letter on my blog.

chrisalemany.ca/2025/02/26/the

Screenshot of the Letter which is too long to include in alt text here so will use a thread.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the Letter which is too long to include in alt text here so will use a thread.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

A user on the Fediverse has a way of escaping — to someone else's server or their own server — if they feel things have gotten bad on the server they are on.

And, they can take their followers and who they follow with them, etc, to the new account.

And (eventually) they can take their content with them, too.

That is part of the value of decentralization.

You have a way of escaping — and taking everything important with you.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

A single server on the Fediverse is vulnerable to manipulation, censorship, spying, and control — whether corporate, gov't, political, or any other type — just like centralized social-media.

A single server on the Fediverse is also vulnerable to capture & takeover — just like centralized social-media.

But (unlike centralized social-media) here is the good thing about decentralized social-media (DeSo) —

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Loki Gwynbleidd

@lokigwyn@vintagepropagand.art

Quick test: can you see the profile image of the account I'm writing this message with?

Can you tell me which network you use (Mastodon, Pixelfed, GoToSocial, Pleroma, Miskey, etc.) and your client (Android app, Web app)?

Thanks in advance!

(My PP is set up correctly but is not displayed, I explain this on my main account, here:https://mastodon.art/@lokigwyn/114071281228472415 )

#Fediverse #Fedihelp #GoToSocial #ActivityPub

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Today’s email in support of the and in Canada and trying to convince our governments not only to dump Twitter/X but also create their own independent platforms that Canadians can know and trust!

Phew... 😅
Senator @Paulatics, you have mail. 😇
(and thank you for your continued work on this!!)

I've reproduced the letter on my blog.

chrisalemany.ca/2025/02/26/the

Screenshot of the Letter which is too long to include in alt text here so will use a thread.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the Letter which is too long to include in alt text here so will use a thread.
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soadledroses

@soadledroses@sunny.garden

Hello sunny.garden!
Hello

My name is Carlotta, I'm 24 and I'm from Italy.

I graduated last year in Science of Climate, a master's degree in Bologna, and now I work as a Data Engineer for a company focused on climate change impacts.

I've been playing the for many years and I have a band - we are called Embers Lit - where I mainly play music.
My favourite band is , but I have recently discovered (better late than never, right?) and and I fell in love.

I also love - this summer I will try to grow my own vegetables (fingers crossed) - and I adore cooking. I've been for a couple of years and I have found a great passion for .

This pretty much sums up who I am and what I'll be posting about! I'm super new to Mastodon and I'm still trying to figure things out, but I'm really excited to be part of this community!

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Loki Gwynbleidd 🏴🎨😷

@lokigwyn@mastodon.art

Hi people who use !

I'm in the process of setting up my account on my personal instance and I'm noticing that my profile picture isn't being displayed when you view the account from Mastodon (official client or other external clients) or Pixelfed.

I know it works because I've seen several GtS accounts here with PPs that display fine. Any ideas on how to get it to display?

CC @gotosocial @elena

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Jayne

@Jayne@transfem.social

Hello transfem.social!
Hello



My name is Jayne
I'm a
that's been on HRT for nearly 4 years now.

I recently left behind about 25,000 followers across a few yucky centralized social medias that were only getting continously more dangerous.

I'm an anxiety filled massage therapist that's well known in my area for giving some the best neck and shoulder work around.

When my anxiety allows for it I like to wind down with a nice Nintendo game.

Sharkey feels very new and a bit overwhelming with the real time feed but I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

ActivityPub & ActivityStreams are based on JSON-LD — a format that is not (non-programmer) human-legible & human-writable

Maybe we need an alternative way of encoding ActivityPub & ActivityStreams in situations where (non-programmer) humans might read it or write it

Maybe the INI file data format? Or something else that is friendly to (non-programmer) humans?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

I agree that an open protocol is better and more important than just an application.

But I also think that an open file data format is better and more important than just an open protocol.

I.e.,:

file data format ≫ protocol ≫ app

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

JSON-LD is not (non-programmer) human-legible format because — JSON is not (non-programmer) human-legible format.

JSON-LD and JSON are both also not (non-programmer) human-writable.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPub outboxes are the new RSS / Atom / WebFeed.

You can just read from them to get a JSON feed of someone's posts.

I.e., you do NOT have to implement the full suite of Fediverse protocols, or Follow, or run your own server, or anything else to get someone's posts on the Fediverse — just read from their outbox.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands

it-notes.dragas.net/2025/02/26

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Jayne

@Jayne@transfem.social

Hello transfem.social!
Hello



My name is Jayne
I'm a
that's been on HRT for nearly 4 years now.

I recently left behind about 25,000 followers across a few yucky centralized social medias that were only getting continously more dangerous.

I'm an anxiety filled massage therapist that's well known in my area for giving some the best neck and shoulder work around.

When my anxiety allows for it I like to wind down with a nice Nintendo game.

Sharkey feels very new and a bit overwhelming with the real time feed but I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Exhibit A of absolute idiocy:

threads.net/@meteoricfall/post

😂bro thinks a mastodon instance and a mastodon profile are the same thing.

🤦‍♂️Influencers have no brains.

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Jayne

@Jayne@transfem.social

Hello transfem.social!
Hello



My name is Jayne
I'm a
that's been on HRT for nearly 4 years now.

I recently left behind about 25,000 followers across a few yucky centralized social medias that were only getting continously more dangerous.

I'm an anxiety filled massage therapist that's well known in my area for giving some the best neck and shoulder work around.

When my anxiety allows for it I like to wind down with a nice Nintendo game.

Sharkey feels very new and a bit overwhelming with the real time feed but I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPub outboxes are the new RSS / Atom / WebFeed.

You can just read from them to get a JSON feed of someone's posts.

I.e., you do NOT have to implement the full suite of Fediverse protocols, or Follow, or run your own server, or anything else to get someone's posts on the Fediverse — just read from their outbox.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I have seen some (non-aggressive) alt-text advocates write the alt-text themselves, and offer it to the users (who didn't add alt-text).

That is much, much better than yelling at someone (for not including alt-text)!

No nagging. No aggressiveness. No hostility.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

But — the aggressiveness of those alt-text and CW advocates was (and probably still is) causing people who newly joined the Fediverse to leave —

Because one of these new users' early experiences on the Fediverse feels like they are being yelled at by these alt-text and content-warning advocates. And, don't feel welcomed. And leave.

There is a better way —

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

The Fediverse's Eternal November (which technically started in late October 2022) did happen.

mastodon.social/@reiver/109442

I think one good thing about it is that — it feels like the very aggressive alt-text and content-warning advocates seem less common.

That doesn't mean that alt-text and CWs don't have value. (I often add alt-text, for example.)

But —

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands

it-notes.dragas.net/2025/02/26

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What if a (new type of) Fediverse server automagically created an ActivityPub actor for each hash-tag.

So, for example, if someone on the server used:

⋕banana

(Then if the domain of the server is "example.com") then we would automagically have the actor:

@banana@example·com

Probably a group actor.

And it boosted any local post with that hash-tag.

Then you could follow a hash-tag on a server.

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Jayne

@Jayne@transfem.social

Hello transfem.social!
Hello



My name is Jayne
I'm a
that's been on HRT for nearly 4 years now.

I recently left behind about 25,000 followers across a few yucky centralized social medias that were only getting continously more dangerous.

I'm an anxiety filled massage therapist that's well known in my area for giving some the best neck and shoulder work around.

When my anxiety allows for it I like to wind down with a nice Nintendo game.

Sharkey feels very new and a bit overwhelming with the real time feed but I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

ActivityPub outboxes are the new RSS / Atom / WebFeed.

You can just read from them to get a JSON feed of someone's posts.

I.e., you do NOT have to implement the full suite of Fediverse protocols, or Follow, or run your own server, or anything else to get someone's posts on the Fediverse — just read from their outbox.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This feels so wasteful —

Including the same content twice — once in "content" and again in "contentMap".

  "content": "<p><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/tags/GreatApe\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>GreatApe</span></a></p><p>.</p>",
  "contentMap": {
    "en": "<p><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/tags/GreatApe\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>GreatApe</span></a></p><p>.</p>"
  },
ALT text details "content": "<p><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/tags/GreatApe\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>GreatApe</span></a></p><p>.</p>", "contentMap": { "en": "<p><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/tags/GreatApe\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>GreatApe</span></a></p><p>.</p>" },
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A Matrix-Fediverse bridge is needed.

When someone asks something to the effect of "Is there a Fediverse alternative to Discord" —

Sometimes people answer with — "Matrix". But, is "Matrix" really a valid response yet?

I like Matrix, I use Matrix, but —

There doesn't seem to be a Matrix bridge to the Fediverse yet:
matrix.org/ecosystem/bridges/

I think one is needed.

Make a Matrix room a ActivitPub Group actor. Etc.

@zexu@lemmy.ml asked:

"""
Any Discord fediverse alternative???

I know there is revolt as a FOSS alternative to discord but it’s not federated.
"""

@fruitywelsh@lemmy.ml answered:

"""
Matrix and clients for it like Element have always been my go to for federated chat like discord/teams/mattersmost. The main missing feature is voice channels imho.
"""
ALT text details@zexu@lemmy.ml asked: """ Any Discord fediverse alternative??? I know there is revolt as a FOSS alternative to discord but it’s not federated. """ @fruitywelsh@lemmy.ml answered: """ Matrix and clients for it like Element have always been my go to for federated chat like discord/teams/mattersmost. The main missing feature is voice channels imho. """
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands

it-notes.dragas.net/2025/02/26

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/26(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/25(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Heading to Austin soon, who do I have in my network based in that area? It has been a long time since I was last in that city!

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #105

While the news in the world is louder and intenser than ever, the fediverse has had one of it’s most quiet news weeks in a long time. But as compensation I’ll have another article out tomorrow, that I did not manage to finish for today.

The News

Some updates for GoToSocial: GoToSocial published the documentation that would also allow other fediverse platforms to implement their Interaction Policies. And Slurp is a new CLI tool to import your posts from other fediverse servers into GoToSocial. A guide to import your Pixelfed posts into GoToSocial with Slurp is available here.

Last week I wrote extensively about Mastodon’s plan to implement quote post. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput confirmed in a follow-up that Mastodon will not display quote posts if they are made using another implementation than Mastodon proposes. This means in practice that even when Mastodon has added support for quote posts, it will not display quote posts made by Misskey, unless Misskey also implements Mastodon’s new proposed system for quote posts.

Elgg is an old-school open source social network that started in 2004. It added a plugin for ActivityPub this week.

John Oliver discussed content moderation on Last Week Tonight, quickly promoting Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky and Signal as alternatives.

The Identity Graph Explorer is a simple tool to find out how “identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another”.

The Hexbear Lemmy community recently lost control of their domain, leading to a bidding war for the domain name for thousands of dollars. The admins now report that they have gotten back control of their domain.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 46F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. reversed course on the closure of Pappas Hospital, which provides services to children and young adults with disabilities.

21 civil servants with the US Digital Service quit rather than work with Elon Musk's DOGE team.

Apple's shareholders have rejected a proposal to scrap the company's diversity programs.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

does someone know how to best contact the admins of loma.ml? it seems that content negotiation on the profile URLs/IDs are not working properly!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Even `finger` .plan files are federated nowadays.

plan.cat/motd

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Even `finger` .plan files are federated nowadays.

plan.cat/motd

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jeckman

@jeckman@johneckman.com

WordPress and the Fediverse

I gave a talk at the Boston WordPress Meetup last night about WordPress and the Fediverse

Slideshare link (You Got Your WordPress in My Fediverse) or embed below:

You Got Your WordPress In My Fediverse / You Got Your Fediverse in My WordPress – Two Great Things That Go Great Together from John Eckman

Went well I think – did not have a ton of time to put it together, and you could spend hours explaining the Fediverse or WordPress, but I tried to make it useful to folks interested in exploring more on their own.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

You can learn more about the Newsmast Foundation by visiting our website. Or... you could just ask!

We're real people working to improve social media and we love hearing from you.

Visit our website here: newsmastfoundation.org/ or ask us anything below 👇

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The Verge just interviewed Evan Prodroumou. That is, @evan, Research Director at @swf, and co-author of #ActivityPub. And he shares some big news:

  • The W3C is working on end-to-end encryption for ActivityPub
  • The W3C is also working on group standards that have interoperability across the #Fediverse
  • Evan predicts a big 100M+ user network joining the Fediverse, and it’s not Threads

https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/618904/electric-cars-robotaxis-activitypub-fediverse-vergecast

@fediversenews

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Platform for Social Apps

@elgg@indieweb.social

plugin for in development: Groups support ⚡

Please test it by joining @activitypubgroup

Then publish a new post mentioning @activitypubgroup

Once published, the new post will appear in Elgg and boosted by Group in .

More details: github.com/RiverVanRain/activi

Release is coming soon 💪

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here's what's been going down in these waters: Lots of polish for our testers, plus many cool to browse and some love.

Graphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says:
New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25)
Lots of polish and bug fixes 
Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links
Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel
Longer captions on posts for iPad users
New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
ALT text detailsGraphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says: New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25) Lots of polish and bug fixes Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel Longer captions on posts for iPad users New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 46F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. reversed course on the closure of Pappas Hospital, which provides services to children and young adults with disabilities.

21 civil servants with the US Digital Service quit rather than work with Elon Musk's DOGE team.

Apple's shareholders have rejected a proposal to scrap the company's diversity programs.

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here's what's been going down in these waters: Lots of polish for our testers, plus many cool to browse and some love.

Graphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says:
New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25)
Lots of polish and bug fixes 
Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links
Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel
Longer captions on posts for iPad users
New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
ALT text detailsGraphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says: New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25) Lots of polish and bug fixes Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel Longer captions on posts for iPad users New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 46F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. reversed course on the closure of Pappas Hospital, which provides services to children and young adults with disabilities.

21 civil servants with the US Digital Service quit rather than work with Elon Musk's DOGE team.

Apple's shareholders have rejected a proposal to scrap the company's diversity programs.

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here's what's been going down in these waters: Lots of polish for our testers, plus many cool to browse and some love.

Graphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says:
New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25)
Lots of polish and bug fixes 
Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links
Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel
Longer captions on posts for iPad users
New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
ALT text detailsGraphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says: New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25) Lots of polish and bug fixes Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel Longer captions on posts for iPad users New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The Verge just interviewed Evan Prodroumou. That is, @evan, Research Director at @swf, and co-author of #ActivityPub. And he shares some big news:

  • The W3C is working on end-to-end encryption for ActivityPub
  • The W3C is also working on group standards that have interoperability across the #Fediverse
  • Evan predicts a big 100M+ user network joining the Fediverse, and it’s not Threads

https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/618904/electric-cars-robotaxis-activitypub-fediverse-vergecast

@fediversenews

Wuschi

@wuschi@mastodon.social

Liebes - ich hätte da aus aktuellem Anlass mal ne Frage:

Wenn und seine jetzt eine gegen NGOs starten weil es ihnen nicht passt das Menschen sich gegen wehren, wie steht es dann eigentlich mit der politischen Neutralität bei öffentlichen Körperschaften? Soweit ich mich erinnere hatte z.B. der BBV in Bayern die Bauernproteste maßgeblich mitorganisiert.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The Verge just interviewed Evan Prodroumou. That is, @evan, Research Director at @swf, and co-author of #ActivityPub. And he shares some big news:

  • The W3C is working on end-to-end encryption for ActivityPub
  • The W3C is also working on group standards that have interoperability across the #Fediverse
  • Evan predicts a big 100M+ user network joining the Fediverse, and it’s not Threads

https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/618904/electric-cars-robotaxis-activitypub-fediverse-vergecast

@fediversenews

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here's what's been going down in these waters: Lots of polish for our testers, plus many cool to browse and some love.

Graphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says:
New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25)
Lots of polish and bug fixes 
Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links
Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel
Longer captions on posts for iPad users
New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
ALT text detailsGraphic with details from Surf's latest release. It says: New on Surf this week (Week of 02/24/25) Lots of polish and bug fixes Fresh new look for Bluesky posts with links Smoother haptics on Android for a better feel Longer captions on posts for iPad users New feeds in the Curiosity Channel on Home
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #105

While the news in the world is louder and intenser than ever, the fediverse has had one of it’s most quiet news weeks in a long time. But as compensation I’ll have another article out tomorrow, that I did not manage to finish for today.

The News

Some updates for GoToSocial: GoToSocial published the documentation that would also allow other fediverse platforms to implement their Interaction Policies. And Slurp is a new CLI tool to import your posts from other fediverse servers into GoToSocial. A guide to import your Pixelfed posts into GoToSocial with Slurp is available here.

Last week I wrote extensively about Mastodon’s plan to implement quote post. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput confirmed in a follow-up that Mastodon will not display quote posts if they are made using another implementation than Mastodon proposes. This means in practice that even when Mastodon has added support for quote posts, it will not display quote posts made by Misskey, unless Misskey also implements Mastodon’s new proposed system for quote posts.

Elgg is an old-school open source social network that started in 2004. It added a plugin for ActivityPub this week.

John Oliver discussed content moderation on Last Week Tonight, quickly promoting Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky and Signal as alternatives.

The Identity Graph Explorer is a simple tool to find out how “identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another”.

The Hexbear Lemmy community recently lost control of their domain, leading to a bidding war for the domain name for thousands of dollars. The admins now report that they have gotten back control of their domain.

The Links

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #105

While the news in the world is louder and intenser than ever, the fediverse has had one of it’s most quiet news weeks in a long time. But as compensation I’ll have another article out tomorrow, that I did not manage to finish for today.

The News

Some updates for GoToSocial: GoToSocial published the documentation that would also allow other fediverse platforms to implement their Interaction Policies. And Slurp is a new CLI tool to import your posts from other fediverse servers into GoToSocial. A guide to import your Pixelfed posts into GoToSocial with Slurp is available here.

Last week I wrote extensively about Mastodon’s plan to implement quote post. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput confirmed in a follow-up that Mastodon will not display quote posts if they are made using another implementation than Mastodon proposes. This means in practice that even when Mastodon has added support for quote posts, it will not display quote posts made by Misskey, unless Misskey also implements Mastodon’s new proposed system for quote posts.

Elgg is an old-school open source social network that started in 2004. It added a plugin for ActivityPub this week.

John Oliver discussed content moderation on Last Week Tonight, quickly promoting Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky and Signal as alternatives.

The Identity Graph Explorer is a simple tool to find out how “identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another”.

The Hexbear Lemmy community recently lost control of their domain, leading to a bidding war for the domain name for thousands of dollars. The admins now report that they have gotten back control of their domain.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #105

While the news in the world is louder and intenser than ever, the fediverse has had one of it’s most quiet news weeks in a long time. But as compensation I’ll have another article out tomorrow, that I did not manage to finish for today.

The News

Some updates for GoToSocial: GoToSocial published the documentation that would also allow other fediverse platforms to implement their Interaction Policies. And Slurp is a new CLI tool to import your posts from other fediverse servers into GoToSocial. A guide to import your Pixelfed posts into GoToSocial with Slurp is available here.

Last week I wrote extensively about Mastodon’s plan to implement quote post. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput confirmed in a follow-up that Mastodon will not display quote posts if they are made using another implementation than Mastodon proposes. This means in practice that even when Mastodon has added support for quote posts, it will not display quote posts made by Misskey, unless Misskey also implements Mastodon’s new proposed system for quote posts.

Elgg is an old-school open source social network that started in 2004. It added a plugin for ActivityPub this week.

John Oliver discussed content moderation on Last Week Tonight, quickly promoting Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky and Signal as alternatives.

The Identity Graph Explorer is a simple tool to find out how “identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another”.

The Hexbear Lemmy community recently lost control of their domain, leading to a bidding war for the domain name for thousands of dollars. The admins now report that they have gotten back control of their domain.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Chema Hernández Gil

@chema@social.sanfranciscan.org

I'm glad to see my university is now hosting their very own #fediverse instance. I hope more and more schools follow suit.

RT: https://social.epfl.ch/users/epfl/statuses/114018528885798727
Sean Tilley's avatar
Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #105

While the news in the world is louder and intenser than ever, the fediverse has had one of it’s most quiet news weeks in a long time. But as compensation I’ll have another article out tomorrow, that I did not manage to finish for today.

The News

Some updates for GoToSocial: GoToSocial published the documentation that would also allow other fediverse platforms to implement their Interaction Policies. And Slurp is a new CLI tool to import your posts from other fediverse servers into GoToSocial. A guide to import your Pixelfed posts into GoToSocial with Slurp is available here.

Last week I wrote extensively about Mastodon’s plan to implement quote post. Mastodon CTO Renaud Chaput confirmed in a follow-up that Mastodon will not display quote posts if they are made using another implementation than Mastodon proposes. This means in practice that even when Mastodon has added support for quote posts, it will not display quote posts made by Misskey, unless Misskey also implements Mastodon’s new proposed system for quote posts.

Elgg is an old-school open source social network that started in 2004. It added a plugin for ActivityPub this week.

John Oliver discussed content moderation on Last Week Tonight, quickly promoting Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky and Signal as alternatives.

The Identity Graph Explorer is a simple tool to find out how “identifiers on the Fediverse / Social Web are connected to one another”.

The Hexbear Lemmy community recently lost control of their domain, leading to a bidding war for the domain name for thousands of dollars. The admins now report that they have gotten back control of their domain.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can subscribe to my newsletter to get all my weekly updates via email, which gets you some interesting extra analysis as a bonus, that is not posted here on the website. You can subscribe below:

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fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Chema Hernández Gil

@chema@social.sanfranciscan.org

I'm glad to see my university is now hosting their very own #fediverse instance. I hope more and more schools follow suit.

RT: https://social.epfl.ch/users/epfl/statuses/114018528885798727
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Heading to Austin soon, who do I have in my network based in that area? It has been a long time since I was last in that city!

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Now that Tapestry is finally an App Store reality, join us for a sneak peek into what went on behind the scenes of our successful product launch as well as some exciting news about what lies ahead.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/02/t

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Now that Tapestry is finally an App Store reality, join us for a sneak peek into what went on behind the scenes of our successful product launch as well as some exciting news about what lies ahead.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/02/t

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Now that Tapestry is finally an App Store reality, join us for a sneak peek into what went on behind the scenes of our successful product launch as well as some exciting news about what lies ahead.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/02/t

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Claudia D'Angelo

@clahoudini@livellosegreto.it

HI! I'm an author and illustrator, living in Dublin, searching for other worlds and new ways to connect. If you have any recommendations for hashtags or servers about literature and art, I'd love to hear them!




Wuschi

@wuschi@mastodon.social

Liebes - ich hätte da aus aktuellem Anlass mal ne Frage:

Wenn und seine jetzt eine gegen NGOs starten weil es ihnen nicht passt das Menschen sich gegen wehren, wie steht es dann eigentlich mit der politischen Neutralität bei öffentlichen Körperschaften? Soweit ich mich erinnere hatte z.B. der BBV in Bayern die Bauernproteste maßgeblich mitorganisiert.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Heading to Austin soon, who do I have in my network based in that area? It has been a long time since I was last in that city!

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The Iconfactory

@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

:tapestry_app: Now that Tapestry is finally an App Store reality, join us for a sneak peek into what went on behind the scenes of our successful product launch as well as some exciting news about what lies ahead.

blog.iconfactory.com/2025/02/t

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Is anyone building cool stuff with @fedify ? I’ve been curious about diving in after I learn JavaScript, I think it would be fun to make some simple #Fediverse apps. I’d love to see what other people are making with it.

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Claudia D'Angelo

@clahoudini@livellosegreto.it

HI! I'm an author and illustrator, living in Dublin, searching for other worlds and new ways to connect. If you have any recommendations for hashtags or servers about literature and art, I'd love to hear them!




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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Heading to Austin soon, who do I have in my network based in that area? It has been a long time since I was last in that city!

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Heading to Austin soon, who do I have in my network based in that area? It has been a long time since I was last in that city!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I noticed years ago that some people use Discord as an alternative to what was traditionally done with mailing-lists.

To keep a list of people. Maybe for a community. Many for an audience. And to be able to communicate with them.

Both people and businesses created these.

I see some people doing similar with Telegram.

Sometimes, with read-only Telegram channels. Although sometimes with everyone posting.

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jeckman

@jeckman@johneckman.com

WordPress and the Fediverse

I gave a talk at the Boston WordPress Meetup last night about WordPress and the Fediverse

Slideshare link (You Got Your WordPress in My Fediverse) or embed below:

You Got Your WordPress In My Fediverse / You Got Your Fediverse in My WordPress – Two Great Things That Go Great Together from John Eckman

Went well I think – did not have a ton of time to put it together, and you could spend hours explaining the Fediverse or WordPress, but I tried to make it useful to folks interested in exploring more on their own.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

One thing about Akkoma that can cause you problems when hosting it is —

It stores media in the databases.

Including caching the profile images and profile headers from random people on the Fediverse.

This can cause your storage-drive to fill up.

I've seen 40% or more of the storage-drive taken up by this caching.

See also:
mastodon.social/@reiver/114019

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

You can learn more about the Newsmast Foundation by visiting our website. Or... you could just ask!

We're real people working to improve social media and we love hearing from you.

Visit our website here: newsmastfoundation.org/ or ask us anything below 👇

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Translation:

"Misskey is convenient because you can add someone to your list without following them."

@syuilo

RE: misskey.io/notes/a4nx8txsrdau0

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Translation:

"The release of Misskey 2025.2.1 is approaching"

@syuilo

RE: misskey.io/notes/a4nx2r91rdau0

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

"Coming Together to Inspire Monumental Change on

@saskia writes:

The strength of the is the people behind it. 🙏 It's not the vision of a single person. It's not built for profit. It's a collective of ideas and people who want to see change. ✨ To grow the social web further, we must work together.

👉 forbetter.ghost.io/coming-toge


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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Vivian :butterfly_trans:

@Sparkle@tech.lgbt

Is there an addon for that when I click on a link it automatically gets opened in my instance?
similar solutions r also welcome

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Interesting history of the fediverse from @jdp23

Lots to take in. Bookmarked so I can follow the reference links later.

privacy.thenexus.today/here-qu

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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Sozan

@GRA3432@mastodon.world

Got into a rant yesterday with family bc I cannot understand everyone is still using Meta services, MS, Google etc. Now I am trying to collect alternatives. I saw a good page with EU alternatives, although considering the stand of many EU countries to Palestine I am a bit wary.
Still, first question: if someone wants to set up an instance for the - in which languages is that possible? I see English and German - would there be French or best, Arabic available?

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Interesting history of the fediverse from @jdp23

Lots to take in. Bookmarked so I can follow the reference links later.

privacy.thenexus.today/here-qu

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Interesting history of the fediverse from @jdp23

Lots to take in. Bookmarked so I can follow the reference links later.

privacy.thenexus.today/here-qu

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!


これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 () 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!


세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

We'd like to introduce the project family—a set of related tools that make building applications more accessible:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify (@fedify) is a library for building federated server applications powered by ActivityPub and other standards. It provides type-safe objects for Activity Vocabulary, WebFinger client/server, HTTP Signatures, and more—eliminating boilerplate code so you can focus on your application logic.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo (@hollo) is a single-user microblogging server powered by Fedify. While designed for individual users, it's fully federated through ActivityPub, allowing interaction with users across the fediverse. implements Mastodon-compatible APIs, making it compatible with most Mastodon clients without needing its own web interface.

Hollo also serves as our testing ground for bleeding-edge Fedify features before they're officially released.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit (@botkit) is our newest family member—a framework specifically designed for creating ActivityPub bots. Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, creates standalone ActivityPub servers that aren't constrained by platform-specific limitations (like character counts).

BotKit's API is intentionally simple—you can create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file!


All three projects are open source and hosted under the @fedify-dev GitHub organization. While they serve different purposes, they share common goals: making ActivityPub development more accessible and expanding the fediverse ecosystem.

If you're interested in trying any of these projects or contributing to their development, check out:

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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@Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Reply to Chris Trottier's post

@atomicpoet @fediverse TBH I think a lot of people (including me) have a very sketchy idea of how the different bits of the Fediverse link together... I'm still a bit vague about how my and accounts could work better together.

There's a lot of *assumed knowledge* about the ... and people don't want to ask 'stupid' questions because they don't want to 'look stupid'. There needs to be easily accessible and explicit step by step instructions *to get people started*.

Where could I find a group about or for example? Or ?

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Carlos Solís

@csolisr@hub.azkware.net

I'm not too happy about 's cross-poster to being somehow less reliable than its cross-poster to of all things. I'm currently working around this by using and manually reposting my messages on BSky - less than ideal.
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Waiblinger Bündnis

@waiblingerbuendnis@mastodon.social

Ich bin fündig geworden.
-----
Ich suche eine Referent*in in einem Plenumstreffen das und zu erklären.
Die Treffen sind in 71332 Waiblingen.

Ich nutze zwar die Plattform, fühle mich aber überfordert alle Fragen zu beantworten.
Alternativ wäre auch Unterlagen mit möglichst vielen Informationen hilfreich.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

See also:

mastodon.social/@reiver/109431

mastodon.social/@reiver/110475

mastodon.social/@reiver/113406

mastodon.social/@reiver/113515

mastodon.social/@reiver/113929

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

That is NOT true.

There is indeed algorithms here — on the Fediverse, used for your home-feed, including the Mastodon home-feed.

It is just a simple algorithm —

I.e., show the posts from those you follow (including boosts) showing the newest stuff first (and oldest stuff last)

That is an algorithm!

What the author should perhaps instead be saying is "RECOMMENDATION-ENGINE" (which is a type of AI) rather than "algorithm"

RE: social.growyourown.services/@F

From @FediTips@social.growyourown.services :

"""
There is no algorithm on here. You are free to like and share and interact with whatever you want, it won't affect what appears in your timeline.

The only things in your timeline are all the posts from all the accounts and hashtags and groups you've followed. That's it, it's as simple as that. You control your timeline, there isn't any content being pushed at you or hidden from you or promoted by anyone.
"""
ALT text detailsFrom @FediTips@social.growyourown.services : """ There is no algorithm on here. You are free to like and share and interact with whatever you want, it won't affect what appears in your timeline. The only things in your timeline are all the posts from all the accounts and hashtags and groups you've followed. That's it, it's as simple as that. You control your timeline, there isn't any content being pushed at you or hidden from you or promoted by anyone. """
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

John Oliver showing Bluesky, Pixelfed, Mastodon, and Signal on his "Last Week Tonight" TV show.

Via @shlee

RE: aus.social/@shlee/114057613494

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
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Carlos Solís

@csolisr@hub.azkware.net

I'm not too happy about 's cross-poster to being somehow less reliable than its cross-poster to of all things. I'm currently working around this by using and manually reposting my messages on BSky - less than ideal.
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Two weeks later, time for a little update: As a source, hasn't remained as big as for @heiseonline, but it constantly beats now. (where we stopped posting) is behind. But what's interesting 👇🏻

The newest graph showing the traffic
ALT text detailsThe newest graph showing the traffic
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

This will also give current customers a path to migrate to if they want to.

spacehost.one/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

is in the process of adding support for Mbin hosting.

It should be ready soon.

spacehost.one/

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Two weeks later, time for a little update: As a source, hasn't remained as big as for @heiseonline, but it constantly beats now. (where we stopped posting) is behind. But what's interesting 👇🏻

The newest graph showing the traffic
ALT text detailsThe newest graph showing the traffic
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

Still looking for proof readers for my Fediverse Book I'm writing.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @prashere is pondering what to call the in /
mastodon.social/@prashere/1140

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Prasanna Venkadesh | பிரசன்னா

@prashere@mastodon.social

கேள்வி: என்ற சொல்லுக்கு இணையான சொல் என்னவாக இருக்க முடியும்?

Fediverse என்பது "Federation" + "Universe" என்ற‌ இரு வார்த்தைகளின் கூட்டுச்சொல். Federation என்றால் கூட்டமைப்பு என்று பொருள், Universe ‌என்றால் பிரபஞ்சம் என்று பொருள். நேரடியாக "கூட்டமைப்பு பிரபஞ்சம்", "பிரபஞ்ச‌ கூட்டமைப்பு", " கூட்டு பிரபஞ்சம்", "பிரபஞ்ச‌க் கூட்டு" என்று எடுத்துக் கொள்ளலாம். ஆனால் இது வெகுமக்களை சென்றடையும் என்று தோன்றவில்லை.

பேசும் அன்பு உள்ளங்களே, நாம் ஒரு நல்ல வார்த்தையை தமிழில் அறிமுகப்படுத்த வேண்டும்.

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Prasanna Venkadesh | பிரசன்னா

@prashere@mastodon.social

கேள்வி: என்ற சொல்லுக்கு இணையான சொல் என்னவாக இருக்க முடியும்?

Fediverse என்பது "Federation" + "Universe" என்ற‌ இரு வார்த்தைகளின் கூட்டுச்சொல். Federation என்றால் கூட்டமைப்பு என்று பொருள், Universe ‌என்றால் பிரபஞ்சம் என்று பொருள். நேரடியாக "கூட்டமைப்பு பிரபஞ்சம்", "பிரபஞ்ச‌ கூட்டமைப்பு", " கூட்டு பிரபஞ்சம்", "பிரபஞ்ச‌க் கூட்டு" என்று எடுத்துக் கொள்ளலாம். ஆனால் இது வெகுமக்களை சென்றடையும் என்று தோன்றவில்லை.

பேசும் அன்பு உள்ளங்களே, நாம் ஒரு நல்ல வார்த்தையை தமிழில் அறிமுகப்படுத்த வேண்டும்.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

There are times I wish Misskey had an EDIT button.

It has a delete and edit option, meaning to start over.

Really need to find a Cherry Pick instance that is overseas and is OK with someone speaking in English, that also is well federated.

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Gunnar Sohn

@gsohn@social.cologne · Reply to Stefan Münz's post

@StefanMuenz Eine Verpflichtung, Inhalte ins Fediverse zu stellen? Klingt nicht gerade nach Selbstbewusstsein, eher nach einem verzweifelten Versuch, Relevanz durch Zwang herzustellen. Öffentlichkeit entsteht nicht, weil Behörden, Unis und der ÖRR gezwungen werden, irgendwo zu publizieren – sondern weil Menschen es nutzen.

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Waiblinger Bündnis

@waiblingerbuendnis@mastodon.social

Ich bin fündig geworden.
-----
Ich suche eine Referent*in in einem Plenumstreffen das und zu erklären.
Die Treffen sind in 71332 Waiblingen.

Ich nutze zwar die Plattform, fühle mich aber überfordert alle Fragen zu beantworten.
Alternativ wäre auch Unterlagen mit möglichst vielen Informationen hilfreich.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Slurp is a new CLI tool for GoToSocial that is making post migration possible from Mastodon and Pixelfed archive formats.

Learn about the complexities of previous import solutions and how I slurped up my Pixelfed archive into a new GoToSocial account.

box464.com/posts/gotosocial-sl

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/24(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

We at Vivaldi are the only browser company with a Mastodon server. We have chosen to support the Fediverse in every way we can. We will continue to do so as we need options away from Big Tech.

social.vivaldi.net/

@Vivaldi

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just discovered @The_Counterforce put together this really lovely zine about how to use the for punks!

the-counterforce.org/guide-to-
kolektiva.social/@The_Counterf

An illustration of the fediverse growing out of the broken remains of corporate media
ALT text detailsAn illustration of the fediverse growing out of the broken remains of corporate media
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Slurp is a new CLI tool for GoToSocial that is making post migration possible from Mastodon and Pixelfed archive formats.

Learn about the complexities of previous import solutions and how I slurped up my Pixelfed archive into a new GoToSocial account.

box464.com/posts/gotosocial-sl

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Slurp is a new CLI tool for GoToSocial that is making post migration possible from Mastodon and Pixelfed archive formats.

Learn about the complexities of previous import solutions and how I slurped up my Pixelfed archive into a new GoToSocial account.

box464.com/posts/gotosocial-sl

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Slurp is a new CLI tool for GoToSocial that is making post migration possible from Mastodon and Pixelfed archive formats.

Learn about the complexities of previous import solutions and how I slurped up my Pixelfed archive into a new GoToSocial account.

box464.com/posts/gotosocial-sl

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

If someone boosts your post on the fedi it almost always means they agree with you, so much that they want others to see your post.

To me that’s a possible indication of someone whom I want to follow as they most likely align with my ideas/values/ethics

So I recently adopted an algorithm for following folks

Boost = Follow

Additionally I also started actively organizing my lists, so accounts are categorized.

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Tariq

@rzeta0@mastodon.social

I have two questions about Loops.

1. what's the remaining barrier to it being as promised ?

2. why can't I find its website to upload videos and see others' videos?

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

If someone boosts your post on the fedi it almost always means they agree with you, so much that they want others to see your post.

To me that’s a possible indication of someone whom I want to follow as they most likely align with my ideas/values/ethics

So I recently adopted an algorithm for following folks

Boost = Follow

Additionally I also started actively organizing my lists, so accounts are categorized.

Ayo's avatar
Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

If someone boosts your post on the fedi it almost always means they agree with you, so much that they want others to see your post.

To me that’s a possible indication of someone whom I want to follow as they most likely align with my ideas/values/ethics

So I recently adopted an algorithm for following folks

Boost = Follow

Additionally I also started actively organizing my lists, so accounts are categorized.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

How well do MP4s and other animation formats work on the various Fediverse front-end client applications — including, of course, the Mastodon web-based interface?

(Both the front-end and back-end could affect it.)

Is there a way to make them repeat playing over and over and over again?

This is a test from the Mastodon web-based front-end client with an attached MP4.

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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just discovered @The_Counterforce put together this really lovely zine about how to use the for punks!

the-counterforce.org/guide-to-
kolektiva.social/@The_Counterf

An illustration of the fediverse growing out of the broken remains of corporate media
ALT text detailsAn illustration of the fediverse growing out of the broken remains of corporate media
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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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Julien Deswaef :tw:

@judeswae@toot.thoughtworks.com · Reply to Github Projects's post

@githubprojects Please put the link in the first post, we can't see the comments from the rest of the .

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I have some potential dates for this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

I have been talking to one location about renting a room from them (for the conference). I asked them for 2 consecutive days we could rent a particular room.

This (in the attached screenshot) is what they said.

Given this, I am still leaning towards doing the conference in the month of August.

Maybe on a Friday and a Saturday.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114008

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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Having said that —

There is a new UI trend to make the displaying of hash-tags more pleasant. Many clients (especially Mastodon clients) are putting hash-tags at the bottom of the post and limiting the space they take up.

That isn't (yet) true for group actors.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

But —

Even if you follow a hash-tag, you don't necessarily see all the posts on the Fediverse that mentioned it.

Where, if you follow a Group Actor, you will see all (new) posts that mention it.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

For example —

I don't have to do anything to create a hash-tag. I just start using it.

Where, with a Group Actor, not only do I have to explicitly create it before hand, but — it is usually a multi-step process.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Hash-Tags versus Group Actors

Hash-Tags and Group Actors seems to serve similar purposes.

("Communities" in Lemmy are Group Actors.)

I.e., a "place" where many people can post stuff — on a single topic, for a community, etc.

But at least currently, the user-experience (UX) is different.

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Lyrial

@lyrial@transfem.social

I think that there is a real case for developing a platform for the . I am going to start trying to make this, but my dev skills are 20 years old at best. I need all kinds of help from and .If other people want to see this happen, please let me know.

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植月 のぞみ[Nozomi UETSUKI]

@nozomi_uetsuki_0410@songbird.cloud

せっかく写真を始めたので、写真関係のSNSを検討しているが、やっぱり を活用しないとと思い、写真・動画のFediverse機能のSNS" "にアカウントを作ることを検討している。
時々、Pixelfedユーザから「いいね」を押される時がある。
下記のリンクにPixelfedのやり方を詳しく解説している。
ただ、要注意なのは、Pixelfedの日本語サーバは一つか二つしかない状況。

海外のサーバに作ろうかなぁ。
日本語サーバが反差別かどうかわからないし。
diary.pcgf.io/aboutpixelfed/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I have some potential dates for this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

I have been talking to one location about renting a room from them (for the conference). I asked them for 2 consecutive days we could rent a particular room.

This (in the attached screenshot) is what they said.

Given this, I am still leaning towards doing the conference in the month of August.

Maybe on a Friday and a Saturday.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114008

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deuts

@deuts@deuts.one

Will people in the #Fediverse take you more seriously if you're running your own Fediverse instance, may it be #Mastodon or #GoToSocial?

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

On Tuesday I'll be speaking at in Taipei on the history of Ruby and the rubytaiwan.kktix.cc/events/rub

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ghose ⁂ 👣

@ghose@gts.xmgz.eu

:welp: this is insanely fediversish✨ ⁂

🙏 thanks to @vyr 🧙‍♀️ linking to her slurp tool

I have imported a shit ton of pictures 🖼️ from my old #pixelfed account (from the early weeks of the project) into my #gotosocial @foto account backdated to their original post time.

#fediverse #witchery

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If someone paints their house blue and you don't like it, it's fine that's your right.

You can even pin a post to your own house expressing clearly that you don't like blue houses if you wish.

But don't post a sign saying you don't like blue houses on someone else's blue house. They clearly like it and it's just rude and unempathetic.

This is also valid for Mastodon posts.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

On Tuesday I'll be speaking at in Taipei on the history of Ruby and the rubytaiwan.kktix.cc/events/rub

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/23(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social 、mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Gharial

@gharial@mastodon.social

Creators aren't salespeople, or shouldn't they.

gharial.software/blog/creators

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
378 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Golemde
@WIRED
@lifewiretech
@polygon
@MetrolandMedia

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
378 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Golemde
@WIRED
@lifewiretech
@polygon
@MetrolandMedia

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Kinetix :canada:

@kinetix@humanwords.cc

Sharkey is awesome! - #1 - Onboarding

Kicking things off, I thought it would be worth highlighting some bits of the new user onboarding experience with Sharkey.

The onboarding process really seeks to help introduce people new to our fedi platforms, and is also happy to skip the hand-holding if you're already familiar with things.

Initially once you've created your account, Sharkey asks you to go through a few basic steps with setting up your profile, including allowing you to upload your profile picture/avatar/icon, goes over a couple of quick privacy settings that you can set, it brings up recommended and popular users you may wish to follow, and then asks to enable push notifications.

Once that bit is done, there's a small tutorial that it will guide you through, explaining what a note (post) is, explaining what the icons mean. It show you how to put a reaction on to a note, explains the various timelines, how to post a note, and how to mark an image as sensitive (also, Sharkey defaults to reminding users about adding alt text on photos as part of normal operations).

Basically, if one follows through these items, they should be in a not bad beginning position for getting going and getting something useful out of the fediverse.

@_elena@mastodon.social wrote an excellent blog post about Sharkey here, including the onboarding process: https://blog.elenarossini.com/sharkey-a-fediverse-project-that-is-beautiful-inside-out/

I actually hope to keep these posts about Sharkey pretty short and covering single and specific topics. The next one will be shorter.

I hope this is useful and enjoyable! Come check Sharkey out here at
https://humanwords.cc or have a look at other instances via https://sharkey.fediverse.observer/list

Introduction and index post of these "Sharkey is awesome" posts of mine:
https://humanwords.cc/notes/a4k2kap4hbgs2kko

Screenshot of the profile settings Sharkey's onboarding suggests you do, including uploading an avatar image, giving yourself a nickname and maybe writing a Bio
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the profile settings Sharkey's onboarding suggests you do, including uploading an avatar image, giving yourself a nickname and maybe writing a Bio
Screenshot of Sharkey's onboarding suggested privacy settings to have a look at and possibly change.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Sharkey's onboarding suggested privacy settings to have a look at and possibly change.
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Hessenhelden

@Hexangon@mastodon.social · Reply to Hessenhelden's post

jetzt aktuell:
10,765,295
-487K since last month 😳

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Björn Brembs

@brembs@mastodon.social

I've never understood how scientists, in particular, could flee from that Musk place only to take refuge in, wait for it, a Bannon place like . 🤦‍♂️

"On social media, Mastodon is managed and run by the community (e.g., neuromatch.social is a server run by neuroscientists) and is robust by design."

thetransmitter.org/policy/scie

When rogue players multiply, single points of failure are worse than just a gamble.

is best on the

royalsocietypublishing.org/doi

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

The , a game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse, will return in 2025! During March, team up with others or go in alone, and... CREATE – A – GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with.

➡️ JOIN NOW: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3 🙂

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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Stefan Münz

@StefanMuenz@vivaldi.net

Vielleicht habt ihr ja die neulich hier gestarteten Initiativen und mitbekommen. Da entsteht nun wohl gerade eine Diskussion ums . Denn der neueste Beitrag ist ein Rant, der uns Eskapismus vorwirft (etwas runterscrollen, der Header ist recht groß):
ichsagmal.com/der-naive-traum-

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ぷーざ

@pooza@mstdn.b-shock.org

でプロフィールカードを作成しました!
purofu.y-zu.org/view/server?id


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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

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lobster

@lobster@defcon.social

Dear Friends of diversity,

lobster is my unreal name and I talk to myself, my computers, the birds and animals that come to the garden. I like seeing people's photographs, hearing their opinions and successes, where available.

I like to get up early and when silence is the prevailing norm. All my pets have died, been eaten or are imaginary.

I practice a unique internal martial art, with many unique features.

I recently died... and... wait, sorry, that was a dream. Have been using mastodon and the for almost 0.25 of a day and find it excellent, compared to other disservices.

A big thank you to the software writers, kind people throughout, admins of servers. People looking out for us noobs, wer-critters, alchemists and general purpose weirdos...

Bonus track:
youtu.be/arOJvfO8BnU

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

My FOSDEM 2025 social web lightning talk is out!

🎉 Elk: A Nimble Client for Mastodon - FOSDEM 2025 | ayos.blog/elk-fosdem-2025

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

lobster's avatar
lobster

@lobster@defcon.social

Dear Friends of diversity,

lobster is my unreal name and I talk to myself, my computers, the birds and animals that come to the garden. I like seeing people's photographs, hearing their opinions and successes, where available.

I like to get up early and when silence is the prevailing norm. All my pets have died, been eaten or are imaginary.

I practice a unique internal martial art, with many unique features.

I recently died... and... wait, sorry, that was a dream. Have been using mastodon and the for almost 0.25 of a day and find it excellent, compared to other disservices.

A big thank you to the software writers, kind people throughout, admins of servers. People looking out for us noobs, wer-critters, alchemists and general purpose weirdos...

Bonus track:
youtu.be/arOJvfO8BnU

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
379 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
116 instances.

225 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@klagget (SWE)
@KnowableMag (ENG)
@gpspmagazin (GER)
@RNFde (GER)
@EsquerdaNet (POR)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A topical or community Fediverse Relays — ex: a Paleogenetics relay server, or an animal photography relay server, or a company focused relay server, etc —

Would be similar to the old PlanetPlanet river-of-news feed-reader blogs.

web.archive.org/web/2017102917

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114044

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ぷーざ

@pooza@mstdn.b-shock.org

でプロフィールカードを作成しました!
purofu.y-zu.org/view/card?id=2


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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

FediDB respecting robots.txt has resulted in appr. 2M Fediverse accounts no longer being counted.

Prior to this change, #FediDB counted 12,923,233 accounts. Now it counts 10,868,233 accounts.

Now let me be blunt: respecting robots.txt is a good thing. But now when we look at #Fediverse accounts, it must clearly be seen with the acknowledgement that these only count services that haven’t opted out of tracking.

So when people compare user counts of #Bluesky vs. the Fediverse, remember that Bluesky has the luxury of a more complete count because they host all accounts there. In contrast, the Fediverse is actually decentralized, and a good many services simply do not want to be tracked – and are therefore not counted.

https://fedidb.org/

@fediversenews

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A topical or community Fediverse Relays could be very useful (in addition to generic ones).

Ex: a Paleogenetics relay server, or an animal photography relay server, or a company focused relay server, etc

Especially for single-user, community, team, organization, themed, etc server instances

It would also help save storage space on server instances, by the relay being selective in what it shares.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #104

Mastodon has announced it will add quote posts to the platform, and some more news.

The News

Mastodon has announced it is adding quote posts to the platform, a long-awaited feature. Mastodon got a grant by NLnet in 2024 to add quote posts, and they are now sharing an update on their work. Mastodon is adding a variety of features to quote posts, such as giving people the ability to opt out of being quote posted. They will publish the technical work to support quote posts as Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, and Mastodon is currently in the process of writing these proposals. The organisation does not say when quote posts will be added, only noting that it ‘will still take more time to develop.’

For a long time, Mastodon had not implemented quote posts because CEO Eugen Rochko saw them as bad. His main concern is that quote posts lead to ‘dunking’ and toxic behaviour. Dunking refers to the behaviour where people use quote posts to ‘dunk’ on other people’s post, often with the intent that this mocking will lead to their followers to also mock and harass the original poster. Dunking was a visible part of Twitter’s culture, and in popular belief dunking and toxicity became linked together. Research showed a more complicated picture. Hilda Bastian analysed over 30 studies on quote tweeting, and concludes: “There’s conflicting evidence on whether QTs [quote Tweets] increase or decrease incivility, and whatever effect there is, it doesn’t seem to be major.

In 2023 Mastodon changed their opinion, and first started saying that the organisation was open to implementing quote posts. Still, toxic behaviour via dunking continued to be a main concern. This is visible in the accompanying design research that Mastodon has done in their work on quote posts. Mastodon’s view seems to be that quote posts are toxic at it’s core, saying that “the team started out with a shared view that Quote Posts can be misused.”

Mastodon takes a technical approach to dealing to the purported problem of toxicity of quote posts, and the blog posts lists three features to mitigate it: people can choose if their posts are able to be quoted, people get notified if they are quoted, and there will be the ability to withdraw your post from the quoted context. Bluesky also has these features for quote posts, and they’re generally received well. What I find missing here is a take by Mastodon on the effect of these features on Bluesky. Mastodon sees quote posts as being dangerous, and that is why they will implement some features to mitigate the risk. But do they think that quote posts are being used well on Bluesky? Is Bluesky’s behaviour and culture around quote posts something that Mastodon is striving towards? I’m not clear to me what Mastodon’s answer is here.

Mastodon’s design research also says that they will display quotes in a different way to ‘steer away from dunk culture”‘, a feature not mentioned in Mastodon’s announcement blog post. Mastodon is planning to display a quote post by first showing the quote, and showing the reply below it. This is similar to how Tumblr does quote posts. But it differs from how all other platforms that interoperate with Mastodon display quote posts: fediverse native platforms like Misskey, Akkoma and Streams, as well as connected networks like Bluesky and Threads, all display quote posts by showing the reply at the top, and the quoted post below.

Mastodon’s position is that quote posts are a risky feature invite misuse, and thus need a variety of safety features. But Mastodon is not an isolated platform, it is connected to various other platforms that all have their own ideas about quote posts. If displaying quote posts Tumblr-style (quote above, comment below) is preferred over displaying them Twitter-style (comment above, quote below), what is the expectation on how other platforms should interact with Mastodon quotes? Is Misskey expected to display Mastodon’s quote post differently? Meanwhile, Mastodon is planning to display quotes that originate from Misskey not in the way that Misskey does (Twitter-style), but in their own manner (Tumblr-style), saying that it has “very little impact on the semantics”.

I find these statements hard to square: on the one hand, Mastodon says it how quote posts are displayed has little impact on the semantics of a post, but at the same time it is assumed to have enough of an impact in that it can reduce “dunking culture”. But if the manner a quote post is displayed can impact people’s behaviour, it automatically follows that the manner a quote post is displayed impacts its semantics, as otherwise there would be no impact on people’s behaviour either. But if the semantics of a post are altered by using a different display method for quote posts, than it means that Mastodon is taking an active decision to alter the semantics of posts made on other networks like Misskey and Bluesky.

Mastodon’s choice to use a different way of displaying quote posts than the other platforms in their network opens up a new interesting avenue for federated diplomacy. We’ve seen both ways of displaying quote posts be successful, the way posts are quoted is a significant part of how conversations flow on Tumblr. But what is new here is Mastodon is part of a federated network, and that means that their decisions impact other players, and their decisions have impact on Mastodon as well. This interaction between different display types of quote posts is something we have not really seen before, leading to some interesting new types of negotiations: how Mastodon expect Misskey to display Mastodon quote posts on Misskey? How does Threads feel about having their quote posts being displayed differently on Mastodon? What is the expected behaviour of Bridgy Fed, the bridge that connects Bluesky with Mastodon? All those questions are still open, and I’m curious what the answer will turn out to be.


Tumblr is still planning to join the fediverse. I reported this recently, and now TechCrunch got a followup and a confirmation from Automattic, saying that ‘Automattic declined to share a time frame as to when the migration would be complete, given its scale, but a rep for the company called the progress so far “exciting.”’

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has announced they are now a formal member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C tends to favour institutional membership, but the W3C Social Community Group that concerns itself with ActivityPub is open to everyone. The SWF is working on various improvements to ActivityPub, such as adding end-to-end encryption and supporting data portability.

Event Federation is a WordPress plugin that extends the ActivityPub support plugin for WordPress by adding support for WordPress events. The plugin is now officially released as a 1.0 version.

Hexbear is a controversial Lemmy server that let domain expire. The Hexbear domain is now for sale, and an avid bidding war has driven up the price for the domain to over 2300 dollar at time of writing.

ForgeFed is an ActivityPub extension that adds federation support to software forges such as Forgejo. It has gotten a new NLnet grant, with the project now focusing on user research and documentation.

A few weeks ago, Fedidb removed fediverse platfrom GoToSocial from the database after refusing to honor robots.txt, and the GoToSocial developer spoofed data as retaliation. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault later decided to properly add support for robots.txt, but stopped crawling for the entire fediverse in the meantime while it was implemented. Supernault now confirms that Fedidb honors robots.txt and has added GoToSocial back to the data set.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has set up their own Mastodon server for all community members, including students.

The Links

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Three weeks ago we were getting ready to go to . We didn’t realise just how good the experience would be.

Now we’re energised, excited, and getting started on a whole range of ideas that came out of the event. More on that soon 👀

For now, enjoy this little snapshot of Brussels and our @fosdem experience.

Huge thank you to @_elena for getting a photo of the team 📸

An image taken of John O'Nolan's presentation at FOSDEM. It shows an AI generated astronaut pug with the title The Fediverse.
ALT text detailsAn image taken of John O'Nolan's presentation at FOSDEM. It shows an AI generated astronaut pug with the title The Fediverse.
The Newsmast Foundation team. Freddie, in a dark leather jacket and gold jumper. Saskia, in a black jumper and blue jeans. Michael, in black rimmed glasses and a black quarter-zip jumper.
ALT text detailsThe Newsmast Foundation team. Freddie, in a dark leather jacket and gold jumper. Saskia, in a black jumper and blue jeans. Michael, in black rimmed glasses and a black quarter-zip jumper.
A collection of stickers placed for people to pick up on a table.
ALT text detailsA collection of stickers placed for people to pick up on a table.
A bandstand in a park under blue skies and trees. People can be seen enjoying the open space.
ALT text detailsA bandstand in a park under blue skies and trees. People can be seen enjoying the open space.
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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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もちもちずきん :teto_zuho: 🍆

@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【OSC出展のお知らせ】
『分散型SNSユーザー有志』として、2月21、22日に駒澤大学で開催されるオープンソースカンファレンスに出展します!
:fediverse: ロゴ(暫定)ステッカーや、 :pixelfed: ロゴステッカーの配布、 :blobcat: ステッカーの配布 その他協力サーバーのアピールを行います!
有志ホームページ: fediverse.pcgf.io
カンファレンスホームページ: event.ospn.jp/osc2025-spring/

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Hessenhelden

@Hexangon@mastodon.social

Muss man sich sorgen machen?

-Total Users
10,868,233
-263K since last month

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

FediDB respecting robots.txt has resulted in appr. 2M Fediverse accounts no longer being counted.

Prior to this change, #FediDB counted 12,923,233 accounts. Now it counts 10,868,233 accounts.

Now let me be blunt: respecting robots.txt is a good thing. But now when we look at #Fediverse accounts, it must clearly be seen with the acknowledgement that these only count services that haven’t opted out of tracking.

So when people compare user counts of #Bluesky vs. the Fediverse, remember that Bluesky has the luxury of a more complete count because they host all accounts there. In contrast, the Fediverse is actually decentralized, and a good many services simply do not want to be tracked – and are therefore not counted.

https://fedidb.org/

@fediversenews

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

FediDB respecting robots.txt has resulted in appr. 2M Fediverse accounts no longer being counted.

Prior to this change, #FediDB counted 12,923,233 accounts. Now it counts 10,868,233 accounts.

Now let me be blunt: respecting robots.txt is a good thing. But now when we look at #Fediverse accounts, it must clearly be seen with the acknowledgement that these only count services that haven’t opted out of tracking.

So when people compare user counts of #Bluesky vs. the Fediverse, remember that Bluesky has the luxury of a more complete count because they host all accounts there. In contrast, the Fediverse is actually decentralized, and a good many services simply do not want to be tracked – and are therefore not counted.

https://fedidb.org/

@fediversenews

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-21

Servers

- NodeBB v4.0.5
- Hollo v0.5.2
- Ibis v0.2.2
- Honk v1.4.2
- Mobilizon v5.1.2
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-02-21
- Hackers' Pub: ActivityPub-enabled social network for hackers
- FIRM: Federated Information Resource Manager

Clients

- TootRain v2.1.0
- Tinmop v0.9.9.14142135623730
- Dhaaga v0.16.2
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta40
- Alexandrite v0.8.20

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.1.0
- Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm

For developers

- Mastodon.py v2.0.0

Protocol

- FEP-f228: Backfilling conversations
- FEP-f06f: Object observers

Articles

- Talk about the thing itself
- GoToSocial empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls
- How to Launch Your Own Fediverse Community Server
- The state of conversational contexts (February 2025)
- Fediverse Report – #104

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019505e9-69b3-ca9f-3b11-869a95dc3430

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Björn Brembs

@brembs@mastodon.social

I've never understood how scientists, in particular, could flee from that Musk place only to take refuge in, wait for it, a Bannon place like . 🤦‍♂️

"On social media, Mastodon is managed and run by the community (e.g., neuromatch.social is a server run by neuroscientists) and is robust by design."

thetransmitter.org/policy/scie

When rogue players multiply, single points of failure are worse than just a gamble.

is best on the

royalsocietypublishing.org/doi

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-21

Servers

- NodeBB v4.0.5
- Hollo v0.5.2
- Ibis v0.2.2
- Honk v1.4.2
- Mobilizon v5.1.2
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-02-21
- Hackers' Pub: ActivityPub-enabled social network for hackers
- FIRM: Federated Information Resource Manager

Clients

- TootRain v2.1.0
- Tinmop v0.9.9.14142135623730
- Dhaaga v0.16.2
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta40
- Alexandrite v0.8.20

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.1.0
- Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm

For developers

- Mastodon.py v2.0.0

Protocol

- FEP-f228: Backfilling conversations
- FEP-f06f: Object observers

Articles

- Talk about the thing itself
- GoToSocial empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls
- How to Launch Your Own Fediverse Community Server
- The state of conversational contexts (February 2025)
- Fediverse Report – #104

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019505e9-69b3-ca9f-3b11-869a95dc3430

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-21

Servers

- NodeBB v4.0.5
- Hollo v0.5.2
- Ibis v0.2.2
- Honk v1.4.2
- Mobilizon v5.1.2
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-02-21
- Hackers' Pub: ActivityPub-enabled social network for hackers
- FIRM: Federated Information Resource Manager

Clients

- TootRain v2.1.0
- Tinmop v0.9.9.14142135623730
- Dhaaga v0.16.2
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta40
- Alexandrite v0.8.20

Tools and Plugins

- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.1.0
- Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm

For developers

- Mastodon.py v2.0.0

Protocol

- FEP-f228: Backfilling conversations
- FEP-f06f: Object observers

Articles

- Talk about the thing itself
- GoToSocial empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls
- How to Launch Your Own Fediverse Community Server
- The state of conversational contexts (February 2025)
- Fediverse Report – #104

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019505e9-69b3-ca9f-3b11-869a95dc3430

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

I wanted to see the current status of group actor support in #Mastodon.

This feature has been requested all the way back in 2016. It’s a feature request that is so old, it’s the 139th ticket. After it was made, @gargron stated shortly after:

I made a decision not to implement groups. They offer little benefit over a cost of added complexity, and the bangtag syntax personally irks me too.

A year later, he re-opened the feature request and said:

Reopening, but not high priority.

No further update since then. Nearly a decade after this feature had been requested, group support has not been added and it’s still not a high priority.

Now the intent of this post isn’t to wag my finger at Mastodon and say, “How dare they!” It’s clear that Mastodon is in a transitional state right now, and their focus is on other things – like quote posts and search.

But it is to say that the development of this feature is so completely out of Mastodon’s control that it now represents an opportunity loss for the platform. Because the truth is – whether or not Mastodon supports group actors – many Mastodon users are using it anyway even though this causes quite a few UI/UX problems along the way. Namely, the common Mastodon user cannot differentiate between a single user account and a group actor.

So now we have two groups of Mastodon users: those who want to make use of services like #Lemmy, #Piefed, #NodeBB, and those who are completely unaware of those services and ask, “Why the hell is Mastodon acting like this when I try to interact with that account?”

More to the point, group actors should be embraced because not only is this a valuable feature, but they’re also critical for community safety. No one can moderate a hashtag, but they can certainly moderate a Lemmy community.

Like I said, though, development of Mastodon is ongoing – whether Mastodon participates or not. And that specific element of the #Fediverse continues to grow, despite the fact that the most used Fediverse service (sans Threads) regards it as “low priority”. As long as Reddit and Facebook Groups users seek out an open, federated alternative, there will be demand for group actors.

Why am I saying all this? Because this is my plea for better interoperability. It is certainly within Mastodon’s right to be picky about what features they implement. However, the Fediverse would be plainly better if Mastodon finally supported this important ActivityPub standard.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/139

@fediversenews

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
379 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
116 instances.

225 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@klagget (SWE)
@KnowableMag (ENG)
@gpspmagazin (GER)
@RNFde (GER)
@EsquerdaNet (POR)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

ONE DAY! 4000 signatures!

“to transition official government communications away from Twitter/X to more secure, community-regulated platforms that prioritise public safety, accurate information, and accessibility. We encourage the government to explore publicly accountable alternatives, including decentralised networks, to ensure reliable and responsible communication with Canadians.”

Our petition last year took a month to get 1000!

Time for in Canada!!

ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca · Reply to Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸's post

In correlation to the previous poll:

How vulnerable do you believe large USA-based Mastodon/Fediverse servers are to the same kind of corporate/white house manipulation or direct involvement/takeover?

OptionVoters
Very Vulnerable7 (19%)
Somewhat Vulnerable12 (33%)
Not Vulnerable9 (25%)
UnSure8 (22%)
Tim Bray's avatar
Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

I already boosted this, but I want to add more emphasis. I think every Canadian citizen of the Fediverse ought to sign this petition to get the Government of Canada off Xitter: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

Could anyone who has any Canadian followers please boost or just re-post it yourself? This matters.

pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Poll question to the full !

How long before Bluesky 'comes under the influence' of Musk or one of the other White House-aligned corporate social media fascists?

OptionVoters
It already is.33 (30%)
Within a year.38 (35%)
Before Trump’s term ends.33 (30%)
Bluesky will remain independent.6 (5%)
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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

ONE DAY! 4000 signatures!

“to transition official government communications away from Twitter/X to more secure, community-regulated platforms that prioritise public safety, accurate information, and accessibility. We encourage the government to explore publicly accountable alternatives, including decentralised networks, to ensure reliable and responsible communication with Canadians.”

Our petition last year took a month to get 1000!

Time for in Canada!!

ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Björn Brembs

@brembs@mastodon.social

I've never understood how scientists, in particular, could flee from that Musk place only to take refuge in, wait for it, a Bannon place like . 🤦‍♂️

"On social media, Mastodon is managed and run by the community (e.g., neuromatch.social is a server run by neuroscientists) and is robust by design."

thetransmitter.org/policy/scie

When rogue players multiply, single points of failure are worse than just a gamble.

is best on the

royalsocietypublishing.org/doi

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Three weeks ago we were getting ready to go to . We didn’t realise just how good the experience would be.

Now we’re energised, excited, and getting started on a whole range of ideas that came out of the event. More on that soon 👀

For now, enjoy this little snapshot of Brussels and our @fosdem experience.

Huge thank you to @_elena for getting a photo of the team 📸

An image taken of John O'Nolan's presentation at FOSDEM. It shows an AI generated astronaut pug with the title The Fediverse.
ALT text detailsAn image taken of John O'Nolan's presentation at FOSDEM. It shows an AI generated astronaut pug with the title The Fediverse.
The Newsmast Foundation team. Freddie, in a dark leather jacket and gold jumper. Saskia, in a black jumper and blue jeans. Michael, in black rimmed glasses and a black quarter-zip jumper.
ALT text detailsThe Newsmast Foundation team. Freddie, in a dark leather jacket and gold jumper. Saskia, in a black jumper and blue jeans. Michael, in black rimmed glasses and a black quarter-zip jumper.
A collection of stickers placed for people to pick up on a table.
ALT text detailsA collection of stickers placed for people to pick up on a table.
A bandstand in a park under blue skies and trees. People can be seen enjoying the open space.
ALT text detailsA bandstand in a park under blue skies and trees. People can be seen enjoying the open space.
pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Flying to Taipei 🇹🇼 this evening for next week, where I’ll be on a panel “How we build a new social web” at 9am on Tuesday. I’ll also be speaking at the meetup on Tuesday evening, about Ruby and the . My first visit to Taiwan - any tips?

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

The fourth edition of the "Scrolls" newsletter is live!

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-02-21

Enjoy all the usual weekly #IndieWeb, #Fediverse & #Cybersecurity goodness!

Also a reminder that you can subscribe directly to the newsletter via #RSS using this link https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml.

Shoutout once more to everyone who has unknowingly contributed something awesome to this week's issue. Here's the credits wall!

@ttntm @darius @artlung @feedle @danirabbit @robb @lunathemoongirl @jcrabapple @donthatedontkill @jcrabapple @atomicpoet @weekinfediverse @liaizon @sheep @jerry @jlsksr @NiwlCraft @phrack @ttscoff @artlung @dreamindani @countablenewt @paulsanders @Em0nM4stodon @_elena @jimfuller @tychotithonus @annie @PagedOut @mihobu @jdp23 @philipp @sophie @ben @balint @fediversereport @jedda @hyde @mbjones @pspaul @vae @axxuy @slash @andypiper @micahflee @me​@derekmartin.org

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Flying to Taipei 🇹🇼 this evening for next week, where I’ll be on a panel “How we build a new social web” at 9am on Tuesday. I’ll also be speaking at the meetup on Tuesday evening, about Ruby and the . My first visit to Taiwan - any tips?

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're still $76k away from our stretch goal to establish a non-profit.

We're already working on it, and can't wait to build a sustainable, long term home for our ecosystem of projects!

That being said, if you could help us reach $200k, we can hire more team members.

Please spread the word, we need ethical and safe alternative platforms more than ever!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Stefan Münz's post

@StefanMuenz@social.vivaldi.net ich habe und in sehr vielen Äußerungen bisher so wahrgenommen, das die twitter und co. zurückhaben wollen, ohne ihre Arschlochbesitzer. Oder, was neues aufbauen.

In ganz wenigen Fällen habe ich lesen können, das das
unterstützt werden soll oder ausgebaut. Was ich schon befremdlich an der ganzen Aktion finde.
Die Forderungen selbst, sind ja so weit ok und trage ich mit, nur lese ich da kein


Was den Artikle amgeht, der Schreibe unterligt da selber einer Fehlprägung durch KastenNetzwerke. Und das prägt auch seine Sicht auf das Fediverse.

Wer definiert denn was Nische ist? Das ist eine rein subjektive Betrachtung.

"Das Fediverse!" hat, so wie ich hiersozialisiert wurde, nie den Anspruch gehabt, mit den Konzerndiensten in Konkurrenz zu treten sondern hat sich immer als Alternative oder Erweiterung gesehen.

Und,

Die Frage ist also nicht, wie wir uns „alternative“ soziale Räume schaffen. Die Frage ist, wie wir die Mechanismen der digitalen Öffentlichkeit so nutzen, dass sie nicht weiter in die Hände autoritärer Kräfte fallen. Wir brauchen keine Parallelwelten, sondern Strategien für die Plattformen, die existieren.
diese Frage stelle ich mir gar nicht mehr. Diese Plattformen sind verloren, weil sie ihre eigenen Spielregeln machen und man in ihnen nicht der Kunde, sondern die Ware ist. Das wird in den ganzen Betrachtungen gar nicht mit einbezogen.

Das Ziel kann nicht sein, noch mehr kapitalismus udn Ausbeutung. Denn am Ende muss dafür jemand zahlen, was auch imemr die Währung in diesen Diensten ist.

Die Diskussion, die da aufgemacht wird, dreht sich nur um die Konzernnetze, nicht ums Fediverse

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"Photographers especially are enjoying the Pixelfed, calling it a "breath of fresh air". If you manage to tag your posts right and add strong captions, you will end up with quality engagement, something that can be much harder to find on Instagram, in between all the sponsors and bots."

lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-i

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Maybe you've spent some time on a #Fediverse community server and enjoyed it, but really wanted to start your own. What do you need? How do you do it? We wrote a guide just for you.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/your-fediverse-server/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Maybe you've spent some time on a #Fediverse community server and enjoyed it, but really wanted to start your own. What do you need? How do you do it? We wrote a guide just for you.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/your-fediverse-server/
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Loki Gwynbleidd 🏴🎨😷

@lokigwyn@mastodon.art

À cause de @sknob j'ai lu le billet de @_elena sur Yunohost et GoToSocial et comment ça a l'air cool et relativement simple d'avoir sa propre instance sur le !

Maintenant j'ai envie de tester et d'avoir une instance GoToSocial sur mon domaine lokipropagand.art mais ça m'obligerait à changer des trucs sur mes sites ! (à moins qu'on puisse installer GtS + WordPress au même endroit mais j'en doute et j'ai déjà trop de sous domaine)

Pas merci hein :BlobCat_Giggle:

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Stefan Münz

@StefanMuenz@vivaldi.net

Vielleicht habt ihr ja die neulich hier gestarteten Initiativen und mitbekommen. Da entsteht nun wohl gerade eine Diskussion ums . Denn der neueste Beitrag ist ein Rant, der uns Eskapismus vorwirft (etwas runterscrollen, der Header ist recht groß):
ichsagmal.com/der-naive-traum-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

. @an says he wants spacehey.com to join the Fediverse.

@spacehey is a social-network that will likely remind you a lot of MySpace.

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The Sixth Guy

@eblu@wetdry.world

Can we really trust with decentralization? Unlike the , nodes are controlled by the wealthy. Please see the attached diagram

that one blatantly false feditips atproto diagram, rearranged to look like loss.jpg
ALT text detailsthat one blatantly false feditips atproto diagram, rearranged to look like loss.jpg
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The Sixth Guy

@eblu@wetdry.world

Can we really trust with decentralization? Unlike the , nodes are controlled by the wealthy. Please see the attached diagram

that one blatantly false feditips atproto diagram, rearranged to look like loss.jpg
ALT text detailsthat one blatantly false feditips atproto diagram, rearranged to look like loss.jpg
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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Great to see a News group on . Let me know if you have any issues, @atomicpoet

piefed.social/c/fediversenews

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

It was mentioned by @swart that there is a petition to get the Canadian gov't off of X.

ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet

He then suggested, maybe we can get them onto the Fediverse?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

cosocial.social pays extra for managed services, so they can save their volunteers time.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

~90% of reports on mstdn.ca is for spam.

~10% of report is people getting into flame-wars, and then reporting each other.

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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»How to Launch Your Own Fediverse Community Server« wedistribute.org/2025/02/your-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Arrived for the cosocial.ca + mstdn.ca Fediverse meet-up — Open Social Media IRL.

At first, I was the only person here — I got here early.

But, one other person ( @swart ) just arrived.

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
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Fedizen Fediverse News

@fedizen@mastodon.social

»How to Launch Your Own Fediverse Community Server« wedistribute.org/2025/02/your-

We Distribute's avatar
We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Maybe you've spent some time on a #Fediverse community server and enjoyed it, but really wanted to start your own. What do you need? How do you do it? We wrote a guide just for you.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/your-fediverse-server/
Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
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Jessica Jordan

@jejord@flipboard.social

Explore the Fediverse Newswire by @deadsuperhero.

Created with @surf, this custom feed features posts from @quillmatiq, @_elena, @swf and many more in the community. Plus, news about advancements in the social web.

If you’re not on Surf (yet) and want to check it out, join the waitlist on the link below and use my referral code to get into the beta faster: Surf+JeJord.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom




Jessica Jordan's avatar
Jessica Jordan

@jejord@flipboard.social

Explore the Fediverse Newswire by @deadsuperhero.

Created with @surf, this custom feed features posts from @quillmatiq, @_elena, @swf and many more in the community. Plus, news about advancements in the social web.

If you’re not on Surf (yet) and want to check it out, join the waitlist on the link below and use my referral code to get into the beta faster: Surf+JeJord.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom




Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Who’s in WVFRM podcast co-host @davidimel’s FilmFeed? If you’re in our , you can see which film photography artists, YouTube channels, and podcasters made the cut:

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use when sharing.

👉 If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access. waitlist.surf.social/

Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Who’s in WVFRM podcast co-host @davidimel’s FilmFeed? If you’re in our , you can see which film photography artists, YouTube channels, and podcasters made the cut:

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use when sharing.

👉 If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access. waitlist.surf.social/

Tom Casavant's avatar
Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sorry, last one, I promise.

Built another @botkit bot, if you tag @tmnt w/ some text it will generate a TMNT logo for you using an API on a @glitchdotcom site:
tmnt-logo.glitch.me/.

Relevant XKCD
Bot Source Code
Glitch Logo Generator Source Code

Image of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
ALT text detailsImage of the TMNT logo except the top of it, in white on a red background, reads "TOMS FEDIVERSE LOGO" and the bottom, in green, reads "GENERATOR"
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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you need to convince someone to choose Mastodon over Bluesky :mastodon:

Share this excellent article by @philjreese with them: phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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Jessica Jordan

@jejord@flipboard.social

Explore the Fediverse Newswire by @deadsuperhero.

Created with @surf, this custom feed features posts from @quillmatiq, @_elena, @swf and many more in the community. Plus, news about advancements in the social web.

If you’re not on Surf (yet) and want to check it out, join the waitlist on the link below and use my referral code to get into the beta faster: Surf+JeJord.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom




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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We believe in community.

The social 'town square' done right - a place where we don't shout at each other from across the cobblestones but a place where we coexist and find our people in the cafes and social spaces around the square 🏙️

We're working on something that can replicate this feeling, across multiple platforms. No more FOMO. A lot more community.

Make sure you're following us to stay up to date 👀

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

empowers you to have your own home on the Fediverse - with unique controls

blog.elenarossini.com/gotosoci

mentioning @shollyethan @ilja @gotosocial @gytisrepecka @Tusky @pinafore @phanpy @MonaApp @elk

and my GtS instance @elena

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We believe in community.

The social 'town square' done right - a place where we don't shout at each other from across the cobblestones but a place where we coexist and find our people in the cafes and social spaces around the square 🏙️

We're working on something that can replicate this feeling, across multiple platforms. No more FOMO. A lot more community.

Make sure you're following us to stay up to date 👀

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

明日・明後日はオープンソースカンファレンス ​:ospn: 2025 Tokyo/Springが駒澤大学駒沢キャンパスにて開催されます!
は両日ブース出展いたします! ステッカーや ロゴステッカー ロゴステッカーなどを用意してお待ちしています!

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

明日・明後日はオープンソースカンファレンス ​:ospn: 2025 Tokyo/Springが駒澤大学駒沢キャンパスにて開催されます!
は両日ブース出展いたします! ステッカーや ロゴステッカー ロゴステッカーなどを用意してお待ちしています!

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

明日・明後日はオープンソースカンファレンス ​:ospn: 2025 Tokyo/Springが駒澤大学駒沢キャンパスにて開催されます!
は両日ブース出展いたします! ステッカーや ロゴステッカー ロゴステッカーなどを用意してお待ちしています!

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Razortide

@razortide@iceshrimp.de · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb @EmpeRohr Kann sein, das Friendica total super ist, ich habe damit nur bisher keine Erfahrungen gemacht. Das ist ja so umfangreich :-)

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Schwarz Mander

@AlteTirolerBrutalitaet@metalhead.club

Grias enk, servus, hello, bonjour.

Wir sein Schwarz Mander, , und spielen "Alte Tiroler Brutalität", jetzt auch im .

Man kannt jetzt drüber streiten, was des für a Genre isch, aber die Mischung aus , , und schon eher passend.
Gsungen wird im Tiroler Dialekt, gspielt mit Bass und Schlagzeug, gejodelt a manchmal.
Falls mal anhorchen wollts, unser erstes Live Konzert kann man gratis und ohne Anmeldung da streamen

cba.media/694330

Freien uns sakrisch auf Rückmeldung und a feine Zeit.

Schwarz Mander

PS: Weil wir nach außen lustig sein, ist es unsere Musik nicht.

Drei Typen hocken auf einer Bank und mit schlechten Photoshop wurde ihnen Masken aus der Tiroler Fastnacht raufgesetzt. Es sind Holzmasken, die erste zeigt ein Männergesicht samt Schnurrbart und einem riesen Blumenschmuck am Kopf, die zweite eine Hexe, die dritte wieder eine Männermaske mit Schnurbart, aber mit Fuschfell und Federn auf dem Hut
ALT text detailsDrei Typen hocken auf einer Bank und mit schlechten Photoshop wurde ihnen Masken aus der Tiroler Fastnacht raufgesetzt. Es sind Holzmasken, die erste zeigt ein Männergesicht samt Schnurrbart und einem riesen Blumenschmuck am Kopf, die zweite eine Hexe, die dritte wieder eine Männermaske mit Schnurbart, aber mit Fuschfell und Federn auf dem Hut
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Gojirra

@Unclearlizard@dmv.community

Hi, I'm Goji! I'm brand new to the !
I'm currently pursuing a B.S. in
Lately I've been spending my free time less on writing (I do short stories, and I'd like to self-publish a full novel) and more on reading.
I play some video games, but being a linux-boi has pared that back quite a bit.
My other hobbies are mountain biking, music, and succumbing to depression under a blanket.

You can expect me to talk about: , , , , university, , my perfect cats, and other interesting things I am learning about.

I will try to balance my emo, millennial nature with wit and well-written posts about things that matter. If I sound like a whiny bitch, stick around for a bit and see if it changes?

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Konstantinos Kavourakis

@charlie2alpha@fedi.charlie2alpha.org · Reply to Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂'s post

@elena BlueSky is not linked to the #fediverse the only way to link those two is to use a bridge service like you used to. If you don't use a bridge you don't need to do anything else, there is no communication or data exchange between the two. As for threads, GotoSocial is incompatible with it (actually the reverse is true, threads doesn't implement Activity Pub correctly) so federation between those two ain't happening. @dumpsterqueer

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v0idness

@v0idness@cyberpunk.lol

Does anyone know any good gotosocial instances? i cant seem to find a list.

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I've been meaning to check out @botkit for awhile now. Just built a quick bot in like 15 minutes and most of that time was spent trying to figure out how deno deploy works. Anyways, check out @gulfof, if you tag it in a message it will generate a 'Gulf of' map for you using gulfof.mapquest.com/

Image showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
ALT text detailsImage showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I've been meaning to check out @botkit for awhile now. Just built a quick bot in like 15 minutes and most of that time was spent trying to figure out how deno deploy works. Anyways, check out @gulfof, if you tag it in a message it will generate a 'Gulf of' map for you using gulfof.mapquest.com/

Image showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
ALT text detailsImage showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to EmpeRohr's post

@EmpeRohr@mastodon.world schwierige Entscheidung
Ich sag mal so, wäre ich nicht bei
@Carlos als Gast untergekommen, hätte ich jetzt wohl eine eigene Instanz.

Ich habe mir da wirklich 14 Tage nur auf einer Instanz angetan, beim testen, damit ich ein richtiges Arbeitsgefühl für komme.

Na ja, aus den 14 Tagen testen sind erst ein Monat geworden, dann 2 und dann habe ich überlegt, ob ich nicht
@Carlos fragen kann, das ich bleiben darf. Ein zurück gab es für mich dann nicht mehr.

Friendica wäre für mich auch eien Option, aber da bräuchte ich ein anderes Thema/Maske, so mag ich es eher nicht

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

I am sure there is a reason why those who preach hate speech seem to prefer the software platform, Pleroma, as opposed to Mastodon or Misskey, or the many forks of either. 🤔

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/20(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious. This place has a very vocal anti-capitalist community, anytime moneys come up people shout about donations. When it comes to consent and Trust & Safety I’ve seen many people attack devs. Yet, when #Mastodon was asking for donations to fund a position it was largely crickets. #IFTAS has done great work and set out to be a great benefit to the #fediverse and #OpenSocialWeb yet they’re struggling to keep the lights on. How can that be? So many of you are always talking about donations so why are projects underfunded and servers shutting down due to lack of funding? Where are you passionate and vocal lot? https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/ https://about.iftas.org/

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious. This place has a very vocal anti-capitalist community, anytime moneys come up people shout about donations. When it comes to consent and Trust & Safety I’ve seen many people attack devs. Yet, when #Mastodon was asking for donations to fund a position it was largely crickets. #IFTAS has done great work and set out to be a great benefit to the #fediverse and #OpenSocialWeb yet they’re struggling to keep the lights on. How can that be? So many of you are always talking about donations so why are projects underfunded and servers shutting down due to lack of funding? Where are you passionate and vocal lot? https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/ https://about.iftas.org/

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious. This place has a very vocal anti-capitalist community, anytime moneys come up people shout about donations. When it comes to consent and Trust & Safety I’ve seen many people attack devs. Yet, when #Mastodon was asking for donations to fund a position it was largely crickets. #IFTAS has done great work and set out to be a great benefit to the #fediverse and #OpenSocialWeb yet they’re struggling to keep the lights on. How can that be? So many of you are always talking about donations so why are projects underfunded and servers shutting down due to lack of funding? Where are you passionate and vocal lot? https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/ https://about.iftas.org/

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious. This place has a very vocal anti-capitalist community, anytime moneys come up people shout about donations. When it comes to consent and Trust & Safety I’ve seen many people attack devs. Yet, when #Mastodon was asking for donations to fund a position it was largely crickets. #IFTAS has done great work and set out to be a great benefit to the #fediverse and #OpenSocialWeb yet they’re struggling to keep the lights on. How can that be? So many of you are always talking about donations so why are projects underfunded and servers shutting down due to lack of funding? Where are you passionate and vocal lot? https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/ https://about.iftas.org/

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious. This place has a very vocal anti-capitalist community, anytime moneys come up people shout about donations. When it comes to consent and Trust & Safety I’ve seen many people attack devs. Yet, when #Mastodon was asking for donations to fund a position it was largely crickets. #IFTAS has done great work and set out to be a great benefit to the #fediverse and #OpenSocialWeb yet they’re struggling to keep the lights on. How can that be? So many of you are always talking about donations so why are projects underfunded and servers shutting down due to lack of funding? Where are you passionate and vocal lot? https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/ https://about.iftas.org/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

IceShrimp.NET has a new beta release, and the front end UI is starting to catch up to the back end. Including everyone's favorite, MFM! (Well, maybe not everybody, but between instances with support, it sure is fun in moderation)

A screenshot of the IceShrimp.NET interface featuring two posts from the user "admin464." The first post expresses excitement about the new beta of IceShrimp.NET, highlighting improvements in the UI and backend. The second post features a comment on IceShrimp.NET, emphasizing its quality with the word "niiiiceee." Both use the Misskey Markdown, adding color and animation to the text.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

IceShrimp.NET has a new beta release, and the front end UI is starting to catch up to the back end. Including everyone's favorite, MFM! (Well, maybe not everybody, but between instances with support, it sure is fun in moderation)

A screenshot of the IceShrimp.NET interface featuring two posts from the user "admin464." The first post expresses excitement about the new beta of IceShrimp.NET, highlighting improvements in the UI and backend. The second post features a comment on IceShrimp.NET, emphasizing its quality with the word "niiiiceee." Both use the Misskey Markdown, adding color and animation to the text.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the IceShrimp.NET interface featuring two posts from the user "admin464." The first post expresses excitement about the new beta of IceShrimp.NET, highlighting improvements in the UI and backend. The second post features a comment on IceShrimp.NET, emphasizing its quality with the word "niiiiceee." Both use the Misskey Markdown, adding color and animation to the text.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

IceShrimp.NET has a new beta release, and the front end UI is starting to catch up to the back end. Including everyone's favorite, MFM! (Well, maybe not everybody, but between instances with support, it sure is fun in moderation)

A screenshot of the IceShrimp.NET interface featuring two posts from the user "admin464." The first post expresses excitement about the new beta of IceShrimp.NET, highlighting improvements in the UI and backend. The second post features a comment on IceShrimp.NET, emphasizing its quality with the word "niiiiceee." Both use the Misskey Markdown, adding color and animation to the text.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the IceShrimp.NET interface featuring two posts from the user "admin464." The first post expresses excitement about the new beta of IceShrimp.NET, highlighting improvements in the UI and backend. The second post features a comment on IceShrimp.NET, emphasizing its quality with the word "niiiiceee." Both use the Misskey Markdown, adding color and animation to the text.
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Bob 🇺🇲♒🐧🪖

@bob@beamship.mpaq.org

Beta Testers!!! Join the network? (No matter how much I want to, TS is not going to censor (filter out) websites, even the corporate ones).

I think is ready for beta testing. I have 2 in house servers and 2 outside servers that are collecting indexes. I'd love to have other versions/program formats but I've got a working system with PHP8.4/ MariaDB10.11.6 on Debian 12 systems.....

Join the real freedom of information and *Take the Internet back* from the corporations!!!!

search.mpaq.org

Update: Fixed a few more bugs including a security issue. Scanning websites, even started indexing up people 😲

Please help find beta testers by boosting this 🤞🤔

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

明日・明後日はオープンソースカンファレンス ​:ospn: 2025 Tokyo/Springが駒澤大学駒沢キャンパスにて開催されます!
は両日ブース出展いたします! ステッカーや ロゴステッカー ロゴステッカーなどを用意してお待ちしています!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Seems like I'm going to be doomed to manually typing out hashtags with CamelCase for each posts even though I mostly always use the same hashtags.🤦‍♂️

Why is it so hard to implement a working hashtag saver that saves WITH CamelCase?!?

It's wild!

PS. Yes I know Ivory does it for featured hashtags but you can only have a limited number of those

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Seems like I'm going to be doomed to manually typing out hashtags with CamelCase for each posts even though I mostly always use the same hashtags.🤦‍♂️

Why is it so hard to implement a working hashtag saver that saves WITH CamelCase?!?

It's wild!

PS. Yes I know Ivory does it for featured hashtags but you can only have a limited number of those

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

明日・明後日はオープンソースカンファレンス ​:ospn: 2025 Tokyo/Springが駒澤大学駒沢キャンパスにて開催されます!
は両日ブース出展いたします! ステッカーや ロゴステッカー ロゴステッカーなどを用意してお待ちしています!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Seems like I'm going to be doomed to manually typing out hashtags with CamelCase for each posts even though I mostly always use the same hashtags.🤦‍♂️

Why is it so hard to implement a working hashtag saver that saves WITH CamelCase?!?

It's wild!

PS. Yes I know Ivory does it for featured hashtags but you can only have a limited number of those

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"Photographers especially are enjoying the Pixelfed, calling it a "breath of fresh air". If you manage to tag your posts right and add strong captions, you will end up with quality engagement, something that can be much harder to find on Instagram, in between all the sponsors and bots."

lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-i

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"Photographers especially are enjoying the Pixelfed, calling it a "breath of fresh air". If you manage to tag your posts right and add strong captions, you will end up with quality engagement, something that can be much harder to find on Instagram, in between all the sponsors and bots."

lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-i

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"Photographers especially are enjoying the Pixelfed, calling it a "breath of fresh air". If you manage to tag your posts right and add strong captions, you will end up with quality engagement, something that can be much harder to find on Instagram, in between all the sponsors and bots."

lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-i

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The organization behind critical pieces of Trust & Safety infrastructure in the #Fediverse is struggling to make ends meet. Here's what's going on, what the road ahead looks like, and how to help.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/
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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"Photographers especially are enjoying the Pixelfed, calling it a "breath of fresh air". If you manage to tag your posts right and add strong captions, you will end up with quality engagement, something that can be much harder to find on Instagram, in between all the sponsors and bots."

lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-i

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The organization behind critical pieces of Trust & Safety infrastructure in the #Fediverse is struggling to make ends meet. Here's what's going on, what the road ahead looks like, and how to help.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/iftas-funding-crisis/
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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I've been meaning to check out @botkit for awhile now. Just built a quick bot in like 15 minutes and most of that time was spent trying to figure out how deno deploy works. Anyways, check out @gulfof, if you tag it in a message it will generate a 'Gulf of' map for you using gulfof.mapquest.com/

Image showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
ALT text detailsImage showing the Gulf of Mexico except the text is replaced with 'Gulf of gulf of'
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

No one actually "owns" an Internet-domain-name

I.e., no one actually "owns" their .COM, .LINK, .NET, .SOCIAL, .XYZ, etc Internet domain name

The people behind Mastodon don't actually "own" mastodon.social

Forget to pay the yearly fee, and its gone.

And, it could be seized at any time. There are MANY examples of that

The Fediverse is decentralized but — it relies on a centralized system — it relies on the centralized Internet-domain-name system

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 26F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Boston's John F. Kennedy presidential library shuttered unexpectedly yesterday after the sudden dismissal of federal employees. It has since reopened.

The Trump administration is moving to halt NYC's congestion pricing tolling.

Pope Francis is in the hospital with pneumonia but is still making video calls to check in with a parish in Gaza.

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Admin - Southampton Social

@admin@app.southampton.social

🦋 TO THE PEOPLE ON BLUESKY

We can't see, or reply to your comments, if you are not bridged to the Fediverse.

Simply follow ap.brid.gy on bluesky so we can see your posts.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 26F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Boston's John F. Kennedy presidential library shuttered unexpectedly yesterday after the sudden dismissal of federal employees. It has since reopened.

The Trump administration is moving to halt NYC's congestion pricing tolling.

Pope Francis is in the hospital with pneumonia but is still making video calls to check in with a parish in Gaza.

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Admin - Southampton Social

@admin@app.southampton.social

🦋 TO THE PEOPLE ON BLUESKY

We can't see, or reply to your comments, if you are not bridged to the Fediverse.

Simply follow ap.brid.gy on bluesky so we can see your posts.

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EngineerDaryl

@EngineerDaryl@fosstodon.org

Anyone a good recommendation for a Mastodon client for Android? I am using Trunks now but it keeps scrolling all the way down. I need to manually scroll up all the time which is really annoying.

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social

"Coming Together to Inspire Monumental Change on

@saskia writes:

The strength of the is the people behind it. 🙏 It's not the vision of a single person. It's not built for profit. It's a collective of ideas and people who want to see change. ✨ To grow the social web further, we must work together.

👉 forbetter.ghost.io/coming-toge


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Gojirra

@Unclearlizard@dmv.community

Hi, I'm Goji! I'm brand new to the !
I'm currently pursuing a B.S. in
Lately I've been spending my free time less on writing (I do short stories, and I'd like to self-publish a full novel) and more on reading.
I play some video games, but being a linux-boi has pared that back quite a bit.
My other hobbies are mountain biking, music, and succumbing to depression under a blanket.

You can expect me to talk about: , , , , university, , my perfect cats, and other interesting things I am learning about.

I will try to balance my emo, millennial nature with wit and well-written posts about things that matter. If I sound like a whiny bitch, stick around for a bit and see if it changes?

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pink

@pink@gotosocial.social

Let's be honest, there is no #search feature in #fediverse (#mastodon)...

The absence of a full-text search feature in Mastodon and the broader Fediverse is a multifaceted issue with both intentional design choices and practical challenges.

New users may struggle to find relevant content or communities, hindering engagement and adoption. This contrasts sharply with centralized platforms like Twitter, where search drives content virality.

So Users have to manually tag posts (#) for discoverability, which can feel burdensome but fosters organized, topic-focused discussions.

My thoughts...

Opt-In Search???

Instances could allow users to index their content for cross-server discovery, respecting decentralization while improving usability...


Decentralized indexing protocol???





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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Fediverse Reportが、Mastodonで実装予定の引用機能とその影響について論じてる。

Mastodon CEOのEugen氏は、引用機能が嘲笑や嫌がらせなどの有害行為につながると考えてきた。

一方で、Twitterの引用ツイートに関する30以上の研究を分析した報告では、引用機能が有害行為を増やすか減らすかについては"矛盾する証拠があり、どんな影響があるとしても、それは大きなものではない"と結論付けられてるとのこと。

[参照]

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #104

Mastodon has announced it will add quote posts to the platform, and some more news.

The News

Mastodon has announced it is adding quote posts to the platform, a long-awaited feature. Mastodon got a grant by NLnet in 2024 to add quote posts, and they are now sharing an update on their work. Mastodon is adding a variety of features to quote posts, such as giving people the ability to opt out of being quote posted. They will publish the technical work to support quote posts as Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, and Mastodon is currently in the process of writing these proposals. The organisation does not say when quote posts will be added, only noting that it ‘will still take more time to develop.’

For a long time, Mastodon had not implemented quote posts because CEO Eugen Rochko saw them as bad. His main concern is that quote posts lead to ‘dunking’ and toxic behaviour. Dunking refers to the behaviour where people use quote posts to ‘dunk’ on other people’s post, often with the intent that this mocking will lead to their followers to also mock and harass the original poster. Dunking was a visible part of Twitter’s culture, and in popular belief dunking and toxicity became linked together. Research showed a more complicated picture. Hilda Bastian analysed over 30 studies on quote tweeting, and concludes: “There’s conflicting evidence on whether QTs [quote Tweets] increase or decrease incivility, and whatever effect there is, it doesn’t seem to be major.

In 2023 Mastodon changed their opinion, and first started saying that the organisation was open to implementing quote posts. Still, toxic behaviour via dunking continued to be a main concern. This is visible in the accompanying design research that Mastodon has done in their work on quote posts. Mastodon’s view seems to be that quote posts are toxic at it’s core, saying that “the team started out with a shared view that Quote Posts can be misused.”

Mastodon takes a technical approach to dealing to the purported problem of toxicity of quote posts, and the blog posts lists three features to mitigate it: people can choose if their posts are able to be quoted, people get notified if they are quoted, and there will be the ability to withdraw your post from the quoted context. Bluesky also has these features for quote posts, and they’re generally received well. What I find missing here is a take by Mastodon on the effect of these features on Bluesky. Mastodon sees quote posts as being dangerous, and that is why they will implement some features to mitigate the risk. But do they think that quote posts are being used well on Bluesky? Is Bluesky’s behaviour and culture around quote posts something that Mastodon is striving towards? I’m not clear to me what Mastodon’s answer is here.

Mastodon’s design research also says that they will display quotes in a different way to ‘steer away from dunk culture”‘, a feature not mentioned in Mastodon’s announcement blog post. Mastodon is planning to display a quote post by first showing the quote, and showing the reply below it. This is similar to how Tumblr does quote posts. But it differs from how all other platforms that interoperate with Mastodon display quote posts: fediverse native platforms like Misskey, Akkoma and Streams, as well as connected networks like Bluesky and Threads, all display quote posts by showing the reply at the top, and the quoted post below.

Mastodon’s position is that quote posts are a risky feature invite misuse, and thus need a variety of safety features. But Mastodon is not an isolated platform, it is connected to various other platforms that all have their own ideas about quote posts. If displaying quote posts Tumblr-style (quote above, comment below) is preferred over displaying them Twitter-style (comment above, quote below), what is the expectation on how other platforms should interact with Mastodon quotes? Is Misskey expected to display Mastodon’s quote post differently? Meanwhile, Mastodon is planning to display quotes that originate from Misskey not in the way that Misskey does (Twitter-style), but in their own manner (Tumblr-style), saying that it has “very little impact on the semantics”.

I find these statements hard to square: on the one hand, Mastodon says it how quote posts are displayed has little impact on the semantics of a post, but at the same time it is assumed to have enough of an impact in that it can reduce “dunking culture”. But if the manner a quote post is displayed can impact people’s behaviour, it automatically follows that the manner a quote post is displayed impacts its semantics, as otherwise there would be no impact on people’s behaviour either. But if the semantics of a post are altered by using a different display method for quote posts, than it means that Mastodon is taking an active decision to alter the semantics of posts made on other networks like Misskey and Bluesky.

Mastodon’s choice to use a different way of displaying quote posts than the other platforms in their network opens up a new interesting avenue for federated diplomacy. We’ve seen both ways of displaying quote posts be successful, the way posts are quoted is a significant part of how conversations flow on Tumblr. But what is new here is Mastodon is part of a federated network, and that means that their decisions impact other players, and their decisions have impact on Mastodon as well. This interaction between different display types of quote posts is something we have not really seen before, leading to some interesting new types of negotiations: how Mastodon expect Misskey to display Mastodon quote posts on Misskey? How does Threads feel about having their quote posts being displayed differently on Mastodon? What is the expected behaviour of Bridgy Fed, the bridge that connects Bluesky with Mastodon? All those questions are still open, and I’m curious what the answer will turn out to be.


Tumblr is still planning to join the fediverse. I reported this recently, and now TechCrunch got a followup and a confirmation from Automattic, saying that ‘Automattic declined to share a time frame as to when the migration would be complete, given its scale, but a rep for the company called the progress so far “exciting.”’

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has announced they are now a formal member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C tends to favour institutional membership, but the W3C Social Community Group that concerns itself with ActivityPub is open to everyone. The SWF is working on various improvements to ActivityPub, such as adding end-to-end encryption and supporting data portability.

Event Federation is a WordPress plugin that extends the ActivityPub support plugin for WordPress by adding support for WordPress events. The plugin is now officially released as a 1.0 version.

Hexbear is a controversial Lemmy server that let domain expire. The Hexbear domain is now for sale, and an avid bidding war has driven up the price for the domain to over 2300 dollar at time of writing.

ForgeFed is an ActivityPub extension that adds federation support to software forges such as Forgejo. It has gotten a new NLnet grant, with the project now focusing on user research and documentation.

A few weeks ago, Fedidb removed fediverse platfrom GoToSocial from the database after refusing to honor robots.txt, and the GoToSocial developer spoofed data as retaliation. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault later decided to properly add support for robots.txt, but stopped crawling for the entire fediverse in the meantime while it was implemented. Supernault now confirms that Fedidb honors robots.txt and has added GoToSocial back to the data set.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has set up their own Mastodon server for all community members, including students.

The Links

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Tuxi ⁂

@tux@anonsys.net

Nice... In ca.7 Minuten eine Friendica Instanz inkl. aktivierten Daemon und autom. Erstellung eines SSL-Zertifikats mit nur einem Befehl installieren. Mein Installer für Friendica macht Fortschritte.
Die Tests auf einer Proxmox VM waren erfolgreich.
Jetzt mal auf die Suche nach einem VPN für lau gehen, um dort den Installer in einer "echten" Umgebung zu testen.
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FinchHaven sfba

@FinchHaven@sfba.social · Reply to FediForum's post

@fediforum

Pretty weird that this is publicized as being about the but there's not anyone from any distribution mentioned

Docktorow, Masnick from the techy rag Techdirt, Evan Prodromou from WC3, Cottle from Threads, and Paul Frazee from Bluesky

Anyone missing you can think of?

I sure can

cc @pluralistic @molly0xfff @mmasnick @evan @pcottle @pfrazee.com

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

As a direct consequence, the majority of users who drift into the get disillusioned, and return/move on to or or .

The users on the Fediverse never even become aware of this loss; though many of them perceive the monotony of voices/topics, and silently move out; leaving behind a tiny, malnourished social medium.

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

That’s it, that’s the mechanism.

Forget users, even users cannot find fellow users from their regions, or find posts about the global south, even if both exist.

This happens with most global south users, and with an overwhelming majority of the posts on global south topics.

That’s how , and the rest of the , invisiblize the global south.

(continues)

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

An overwhelming majority of users have no interest in topics. They neither follow users focussed on global south issues, nor boost or like posts on global south topics.

That’s their prerogative, of course; but that is also the root cause underlying the above dynamic. There is no obvious resolution to it, at least not within the narrow confines of the .

(continues)

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place

🧵 on how , and the rest of the , invisiblize the .

I have argued a few times that for all practical purposes, the global south does not exist for Mastodon, and for the rest of the Fediverse. But many people I interact with do not quite understand how this works in practice.

This series of posts is an effort to illustrate that mechanism.

(continues)

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Fosca

@fosca_fox@mastodon.social

Who is on friendica?

I'm trying to move from FB to there but still not a lot of people in the community I think...

this is my profile link: friendica.world/profile/fosca/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Just published a guide on setting up Snac on an Ubuntu VM using NGINX Proxy Manager. Snac is an incredibly lightweight server. A true nom nom among fediverse platforms.

If you're curious about minimal fediverse instances, check it out:

box464.com/posts/snac-activity

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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

Good , .

A snowy yard at night.
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IZA's avatar
IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Fediverse Reportが、Mastodonで実装予定の引用機能とその影響について論じてる。

Mastodon CEOのEugen氏は、引用機能が嘲笑や嫌がらせなどの有害行為につながると考えてきた。

一方で、Twitterの引用ツイートに関する30以上の研究を分析した報告では、引用機能が有害行為を増やすか減らすかについては"矛盾する証拠があり、どんな影響があるとしても、それは大きなものではない"と結論付けられてるとのこと。

[参照]

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/19(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#FediDB respecting robots.txt has really changed how stats are tabulated.

Prior to this change, there were 997 #Pleroma servers that were counted. Now the count has been reduced to 582.

With #WordPress, the difference is more stark. Prior to the change, there was over 9,000 WordPress servers counted. Now the count is at 3,578 servers.

To be sure, I’m not complaining – privacy is important. But it is to say that #ActivityPub user counts should have a big asterisk: many servers have opted out of being crawled. This means they are not being counted.

FediDB says there are 12,923,059 accounts across the #Fediverse. But this is actually drastically higher.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#FediDB respecting robots.txt has really changed how stats are tabulated.

Prior to this change, there were 997 #Pleroma servers that were counted. Now the count has been reduced to 582.

With #WordPress, the difference is more stark. Prior to the change, there was over 9,000 WordPress servers counted. Now the count is at 3,578 servers.

To be sure, I’m not complaining – privacy is important. But it is to say that #ActivityPub user counts should have a big asterisk: many servers have opted out of being crawled. This means they are not being counted.

FediDB says there are 12,923,059 accounts across the #Fediverse. But this is actually drastically higher.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

Our friends at Flipboard are organizing a "Fediverse House" at SXSW in Austin, TX, March 9 and 10.

They are putting together a great program with people such as @pluralistic, @molly0xfff, @mmasnick,
@evan, @pcottle and @pfrazee.com !

If you are at SXSW, check it out!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse-

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Well, my post on Threads about Fediverse has almost 10k views now!

Not much interactions but it's a start.

Hopefully they don't go following that fake "Fediverse" account that doesn't even know how federation works.😬

A threads post by BeAware.social about joining the Fediverse featuring an image that shows the comparison of corporate social media and their Fediverse counterparts. The post has 9.1k views.
ALT text detailsA threads post by BeAware.social about joining the Fediverse featuring an image that shows the comparison of corporate social media and their Fediverse counterparts. The post has 9.1k views.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Just published a guide on setting up Snac on an Ubuntu VM using NGINX Proxy Manager. Snac is an incredibly lightweight server. A true nom nom among fediverse platforms.

If you're curious about minimal fediverse instances, check it out:

box464.com/posts/snac-activity

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Just published a guide on setting up Snac on an Ubuntu VM using NGINX Proxy Manager. Snac is an incredibly lightweight server. A true nom nom among fediverse platforms.

If you're curious about minimal fediverse instances, check it out:

box464.com/posts/snac-activity

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Just published a guide on setting up Snac on an Ubuntu VM using NGINX Proxy Manager. Snac is an incredibly lightweight server. A true nom nom among fediverse platforms.

If you're curious about minimal fediverse instances, check it out:

box464.com/posts/snac-activity

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@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

ステッカーの実物が到着しました〜!!
明後日、明々後日配布予定です!ぜひ
にお越しください〜!!

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@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

ステッカーの実物が到着しました〜!!
明後日、明々後日配布予定です!ぜひ
にお越しください〜!!

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@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

ステッカーの実物が到着しました〜!!
明後日、明々後日配布予定です!ぜひ
にお越しください〜!!

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

My FOSDEM 2025 social web lightning talk is out!

🎉 Elk: A Nimble Client for Mastodon - FOSDEM 2025 | ayos.blog/elk-fosdem-2025

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Christian Wolff

@Christian_Freiherr_von_Wolff@defcon.social

People who use Misskey or some fork thereof: Why, and how does it compare to other Fediverse software?

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

Our friends at Flipboard are organizing a "Fediverse House" at SXSW in Austin, TX, March 9 and 10.

They are putting together a great program with people such as @pluralistic, @molly0xfff, @mmasnick,
@evan, @pcottle and @pfrazee.com !

If you are at SXSW, check it out!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse-

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

Our friends at Flipboard are organizing a "Fediverse House" at SXSW in Austin, TX, March 9 and 10.

They are putting together a great program with people such as @pluralistic, @molly0xfff, @mmasnick,
@evan, @pcottle and @pfrazee.com !

If you are at SXSW, check it out!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse-

FediForum's avatar
FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

Our friends at Flipboard are organizing a "Fediverse House" at SXSW in Austin, TX, March 9 and 10.

They are putting together a great program with people such as @pluralistic, @molly0xfff, @mmasnick,
@evan, @pcottle and @pfrazee.com !

If you are at SXSW, check it out!

about.flipboard.com/fediverse-

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech threatening countries that want to regulate them in this way is just not OK.

We have as a company engaged with regulators over the years and I have the utmost respect for their integrity and courage.

gizmodo.com/meta-says-itll-tat

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9/

And just for the record —

Just like everyone else I contacted about their 'discoverable' flag being defaulted to 'false' —

He wasn't aware of the 'discoverable' flag existing (just like everyone else I contacted).

He didn't want to be hidden (just like everyone else I contacted).

He changed it to 'true' (just like everyone else I contacted).

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

You are going to see more post that argue this is the world we live in and that this is the way things are. There is going to be a strong, but steady push against people thinking we can change things and that this is the new normal, and that you should just come to accept it.

The idea is the belittle and dismiss people who stand against Trump and his worldview.

You are going to see this on every social media platform.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

You are going to see more post that argue this is the world we live in and that this is the way things are. There is going to be a strong, but steady push against people thinking we can change things and that this is the new normal, and that you should just come to accept it.

The idea is the belittle and dismiss people who stand against Trump and his worldview.

You are going to see this on every social media platform.

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

My FOSDEM 2025 social web lightning talk is out!

🎉 Elk: A Nimble Client for Mastodon - FOSDEM 2025 | ayos.blog/elk-fosdem-2025

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #104

Mastodon has announced it will add quote posts to the platform, and some more news.

The News

Mastodon has announced it is adding quote posts to the platform, a long-awaited feature. Mastodon got a grant by NLnet in 2024 to add quote posts, and they are now sharing an update on their work. Mastodon is adding a variety of features to quote posts, such as giving people the ability to opt out of being quote posted. They will publish the technical work to support quote posts as Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, and Mastodon is currently in the process of writing these proposals. The organisation does not say when quote posts will be added, only noting that it ‘will still take more time to develop.’

For a long time, Mastodon had not implemented quote posts because CEO Eugen Rochko saw them as bad. His main concern is that quote posts lead to ‘dunking’ and toxic behaviour. Dunking refers to the behaviour where people use quote posts to ‘dunk’ on other people’s post, often with the intent that this mocking will lead to their followers to also mock and harass the original poster. Dunking was a visible part of Twitter’s culture, and in popular belief dunking and toxicity became linked together. Research showed a more complicated picture. Hilda Bastian analysed over 30 studies on quote tweeting, and concludes: “There’s conflicting evidence on whether QTs [quote Tweets] increase or decrease incivility, and whatever effect there is, it doesn’t seem to be major.

In 2023 Mastodon changed their opinion, and first started saying that the organisation was open to implementing quote posts. Still, toxic behaviour via dunking continued to be a main concern. This is visible in the accompanying design research that Mastodon has done in their work on quote posts. Mastodon’s view seems to be that quote posts are toxic at it’s core, saying that “the team started out with a shared view that Quote Posts can be misused.”

Mastodon takes a technical approach to dealing to the purported problem of toxicity of quote posts, and the blog posts lists three features to mitigate it: people can choose if their posts are able to be quoted, people get notified if they are quoted, and there will be the ability to withdraw your post from the quoted context. Bluesky also has these features for quote posts, and they’re generally received well. What I find missing here is a take by Mastodon on the effect of these features on Bluesky. Mastodon sees quote posts as being dangerous, and that is why they will implement some features to mitigate the risk. But do they think that quote posts are being used well on Bluesky? Is Bluesky’s behaviour and culture around quote posts something that Mastodon is striving towards? I’m not clear to me what Mastodon’s answer is here.

Mastodon’s design research also says that they will display quotes in a different way to ‘steer away from dunk culture”‘, a feature not mentioned in Mastodon’s announcement blog post. Mastodon is planning to display a quote post by first showing the quote, and showing the reply below it. This is similar to how Tumblr does quote posts. But it differs from how all other platforms that interoperate with Mastodon display quote posts: fediverse native platforms like Misskey, Akkoma and Streams, as well as connected networks like Bluesky and Threads, all display quote posts by showing the reply at the top, and the quoted post below.

Mastodon’s position is that quote posts are a risky feature invite misuse, and thus need a variety of safety features. But Mastodon is not an isolated platform, it is connected to various other platforms that all have their own ideas about quote posts. If displaying quote posts Tumblr-style (quote above, comment below) is preferred over displaying them Twitter-style (comment above, quote below), what is the expectation on how other platforms should interact with Mastodon quotes? Is Misskey expected to display Mastodon’s quote post differently? Meanwhile, Mastodon is planning to display quotes that originate from Misskey not in the way that Misskey does (Twitter-style), but in their own manner (Tumblr-style), saying that it has “very little impact on the semantics”.

I find these statements hard to square: on the one hand, Mastodon says it how quote posts are displayed has little impact on the semantics of a post, but at the same time it is assumed to have enough of an impact in that it can reduce “dunking culture”. But if the manner a quote post is displayed can impact people’s behaviour, it automatically follows that the manner a quote post is displayed impacts its semantics, as otherwise there would be no impact on people’s behaviour either. But if the semantics of a post are altered by using a different display method for quote posts, than it means that Mastodon is taking an active decision to alter the semantics of posts made on other networks like Misskey and Bluesky.

Mastodon’s choice to use a different way of displaying quote posts than the other platforms in their network opens up a new interesting avenue for federated diplomacy. We’ve seen both ways of displaying quote posts be successful, the way posts are quoted is a significant part of how conversations flow on Tumblr. But what is new here is Mastodon is part of a federated network, and that means that their decisions impact other players, and their decisions have impact on Mastodon as well. This interaction between different display types of quote posts is something we have not really seen before, leading to some interesting new types of negotiations: how Mastodon expect Misskey to display Mastodon quote posts on Misskey? How does Threads feel about having their quote posts being displayed differently on Mastodon? What is the expected behaviour of Bridgy Fed, the bridge that connects Bluesky with Mastodon? All those questions are still open, and I’m curious what the answer will turn out to be.


Tumblr is still planning to join the fediverse. I reported this recently, and now TechCrunch got a followup and a confirmation from Automattic, saying that ‘Automattic declined to share a time frame as to when the migration would be complete, given its scale, but a rep for the company called the progress so far “exciting.”’

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has announced they are now a formal member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C tends to favour institutional membership, but the W3C Social Community Group that concerns itself with ActivityPub is open to everyone. The SWF is working on various improvements to ActivityPub, such as adding end-to-end encryption and supporting data portability.

Event Federation is a WordPress plugin that extends the ActivityPub support plugin for WordPress by adding support for WordPress events. The plugin is now officially released as a 1.0 version.

Hexbear is a controversial Lemmy server that let domain expire. The Hexbear domain is now for sale, and an avid bidding war has driven up the price for the domain to over 2300 dollar at time of writing.

ForgeFed is an ActivityPub extension that adds federation support to software forges such as Forgejo. It has gotten a new NLnet grant, with the project now focusing on user research and documentation.

A few weeks ago, Fedidb removed fediverse platfrom GoToSocial from the database after refusing to honor robots.txt, and the GoToSocial developer spoofed data as retaliation. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault later decided to properly add support for robots.txt, but stopped crawling for the entire fediverse in the meantime while it was implemented. Supernault now confirms that Fedidb honors robots.txt and has added GoToSocial back to the data set.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has set up their own Mastodon server for all community members, including students.

The Links

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

8/

As it is now, I think the 'discoverable' flag is broken.

And, I think the whole user-experience (UX) around the 'discoverable' flag is poor.

And, I think Fediverse software treating a 'false' value for 'discoverable' as "not discoverable" (rather than "not discoverable" or "no choice made") has hugely negative consequences for the user-experience (UX) of the Fediverse

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

7/

So now I have to DM Ben to tell him that his 'discoverable' flag is set to false

He (just like everyone else I contacted) will likely not even be aware that the 'discoverable' flag exists

And (just like everyone else I contacted) wished it wasn't set to false

And then (just like everyone else I contacted) struggle to find where he can set it to true

And then set it

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

6/

As it is now, the 'discoverable' flag seems broken to me.

Because 'false' doesn't actually mean 'false'.

'false' (in practice) means both "not discoverable" and "no choice made". And this is a very unfortunate situation —

Because the idea of a 'discoverable' flag is a good idea — but this problem with the meaning of 'false' and the UX consequences a big deal.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

JSON and has a 'null'. That could have been used for the 'discoverable' flag.

We could have had so that:

'discoverable' set to 'true' meant that the user explicitly chose to be discoverable.

'discoverable' set to 'false' meant that the user explicitly chose to not be discoverable.

And 'discoverable' set to 'null' meant that the user has not explicitly made a choice.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

With other conceptions, this lack of choice — this lack of setting a value — isn't as muddled.

With optional-types (which are also called "option-types" and "maybe-types") when something isn't assigned a value it is represented as 'nothing' / 'none'.

In relation-databases, this is represented as 'null'.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

As it is right now, the 'discoverable' flag does not communicate whether the user actually made a 'true' or 'false' choice.

If it is 'true' we know they made a choice.

But if it is 'false' it either means the user chose 'false' or the user didn't make a choice. BUT WE CANNOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

There are a HUGE number of people who (unknown to them) have their 'discoverable' flags set to 'false' who —

№2:

Do NOT know that they have a 'discoverable' flag —

And do NOT know that their 'discoverable' flag was automagically set to 'false' —

And do not understand the consequence of having their 'discoverable' flag set to false.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

A problem with the 'discoverable' flag (in Mastodon and any other Fediverse software that added it) is —

There are a HUGE number of people who (unknown to them) have their 'discoverable' flags set to 'false' who —

№1:

Did NOT set their 'discoverable' to 'false' themselves.

Mastodon assigned it for them without ever asking them before hand and getting consent.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

The Web front-end feature for GreatApe that @muhammadzaidali has been working lately — the ability to record calls / rooms —

Currently this is a local recording.

You start recording. And it records a video file on your own computer.

(Later we intend to make it so a user could record on the server, too.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

An update for GreatApe — a conversations platform for the Fediverse, social-web, and DeSo.

I have been working on cleaning up the code for the part of GreatApe called "Logjam". LogJam is part of the GreatApe back-end.

. @muhammadzaidali has been working on the Web front-end code for GreateApe. He has been working on the ability to record calls / rooms.

. @benyamin0 has been working on another part of the GreatApe back-end called "GoldGorilla".

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #104

Mastodon has announced it will add quote posts to the platform, and some more news.

The News

Mastodon has announced it is adding quote posts to the platform, a long-awaited feature. Mastodon got a grant by NLnet in 2024 to add quote posts, and they are now sharing an update on their work. Mastodon is adding a variety of features to quote posts, such as giving people the ability to opt out of being quote posted. They will publish the technical work to support quote posts as Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, and Mastodon is currently in the process of writing these proposals. The organisation does not say when quote posts will be added, only noting that it ‘will still take more time to develop.’

For a long time, Mastodon had not implemented quote posts because CEO Eugen Rochko saw them as bad. His main concern is that quote posts lead to ‘dunking’ and toxic behaviour. Dunking refers to the behaviour where people use quote posts to ‘dunk’ on other people’s post, often with the intent that this mocking will lead to their followers to also mock and harass the original poster. Dunking was a visible part of Twitter’s culture, and in popular belief dunking and toxicity became linked together. Research showed a more complicated picture. Hilda Bastian analysed over 30 studies on quote tweeting, and concludes: “There’s conflicting evidence on whether QTs [quote Tweets] increase or decrease incivility, and whatever effect there is, it doesn’t seem to be major.

In 2023 Mastodon changed their opinion, and first started saying that the organisation was open to implementing quote posts. Still, toxic behaviour via dunking continued to be a main concern. This is visible in the accompanying design research that Mastodon has done in their work on quote posts. Mastodon’s view seems to be that quote posts are toxic at it’s core, saying that “the team started out with a shared view that Quote Posts can be misused.”

Mastodon takes a technical approach to dealing to the purported problem of toxicity of quote posts, and the blog posts lists three features to mitigate it: people can choose if their posts are able to be quoted, people get notified if they are quoted, and there will be the ability to withdraw your post from the quoted context. Bluesky also has these features for quote posts, and they’re generally received well. What I find missing here is a take by Mastodon on the effect of these features on Bluesky. Mastodon sees quote posts as being dangerous, and that is why they will implement some features to mitigate the risk. But do they think that quote posts are being used well on Bluesky? Is Bluesky’s behaviour and culture around quote posts something that Mastodon is striving towards? I’m not clear to me what Mastodon’s answer is here.

Mastodon’s design research also says that they will display quotes in a different way to ‘steer away from dunk culture”‘, a feature not mentioned in Mastodon’s announcement blog post. Mastodon is planning to display a quote post by first showing the quote, and showing the reply below it. This is similar to how Tumblr does quote posts. But it differs from how all other platforms that interoperate with Mastodon display quote posts: fediverse native platforms like Misskey, Akkoma and Streams, as well as connected networks like Bluesky and Threads, all display quote posts by showing the reply at the top, and the quoted post below.

Mastodon’s position is that quote posts are a risky feature invite misuse, and thus need a variety of safety features. But Mastodon is not an isolated platform, it is connected to various other platforms that all have their own ideas about quote posts. If displaying quote posts Tumblr-style (quote above, comment below) is preferred over displaying them Twitter-style (comment above, quote below), what is the expectation on how other platforms should interact with Mastodon quotes? Is Misskey expected to display Mastodon’s quote post differently? Meanwhile, Mastodon is planning to display quotes that originate from Misskey not in the way that Misskey does (Twitter-style), but in their own manner (Tumblr-style), saying that it has “very little impact on the semantics”.

I find these statements hard to square: on the one hand, Mastodon says it how quote posts are displayed has little impact on the semantics of a post, but at the same time it is assumed to have enough of an impact in that it can reduce “dunking culture”. But if the manner a quote post is displayed can impact people’s behaviour, it automatically follows that the manner a quote post is displayed impacts its semantics, as otherwise there would be no impact on people’s behaviour either. But if the semantics of a post are altered by using a different display method for quote posts, than it means that Mastodon is taking an active decision to alter the semantics of posts made on other networks like Misskey and Bluesky.

Mastodon’s choice to use a different way of displaying quote posts than the other platforms in their network opens up a new interesting avenue for federated diplomacy. We’ve seen both ways of displaying quote posts be successful, the way posts are quoted is a significant part of how conversations flow on Tumblr. But what is new here is Mastodon is part of a federated network, and that means that their decisions impact other players, and their decisions have impact on Mastodon as well. This interaction between different display types of quote posts is something we have not really seen before, leading to some interesting new types of negotiations: how Mastodon expect Misskey to display Mastodon quote posts on Misskey? How does Threads feel about having their quote posts being displayed differently on Mastodon? What is the expected behaviour of Bridgy Fed, the bridge that connects Bluesky with Mastodon? All those questions are still open, and I’m curious what the answer will turn out to be.


Tumblr is still planning to join the fediverse. I reported this recently, and now TechCrunch got a followup and a confirmation from Automattic, saying that ‘Automattic declined to share a time frame as to when the migration would be complete, given its scale, but a rep for the company called the progress so far “exciting.”’

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has announced they are now a formal member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C tends to favour institutional membership, but the W3C Social Community Group that concerns itself with ActivityPub is open to everyone. The SWF is working on various improvements to ActivityPub, such as adding end-to-end encryption and supporting data portability.

Event Federation is a WordPress plugin that extends the ActivityPub support plugin for WordPress by adding support for WordPress events. The plugin is now officially released as a 1.0 version.

Hexbear is a controversial Lemmy server that let domain expire. The Hexbear domain is now for sale, and an avid bidding war has driven up the price for the domain to over 2300 dollar at time of writing.

ForgeFed is an ActivityPub extension that adds federation support to software forges such as Forgejo. It has gotten a new NLnet grant, with the project now focusing on user research and documentation.

A few weeks ago, Fedidb removed fediverse platfrom GoToSocial from the database after refusing to honor robots.txt, and the GoToSocial developer spoofed data as retaliation. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault later decided to properly add support for robots.txt, but stopped crawling for the entire fediverse in the meantime while it was implemented. Supernault now confirms that Fedidb honors robots.txt and has added GoToSocial back to the data set.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has set up their own Mastodon server for all community members, including students.

The Links

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #104

Mastodon has announced it will add quote posts to the platform, and some more news.

The News

Mastodon has announced it is adding quote posts to the platform, a long-awaited feature. Mastodon got a grant by NLnet in 2024 to add quote posts, and they are now sharing an update on their work. Mastodon is adding a variety of features to quote posts, such as giving people the ability to opt out of being quote posted. They will publish the technical work to support quote posts as Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, and Mastodon is currently in the process of writing these proposals. The organisation does not say when quote posts will be added, only noting that it ‘will still take more time to develop.’

For a long time, Mastodon had not implemented quote posts because CEO Eugen Rochko saw them as bad. His main concern is that quote posts lead to ‘dunking’ and toxic behaviour. Dunking refers to the behaviour where people use quote posts to ‘dunk’ on other people’s post, often with the intent that this mocking will lead to their followers to also mock and harass the original poster. Dunking was a visible part of Twitter’s culture, and in popular belief dunking and toxicity became linked together. Research showed a more complicated picture. Hilda Bastian analysed over 30 studies on quote tweeting, and concludes: “There’s conflicting evidence on whether QTs [quote Tweets] increase or decrease incivility, and whatever effect there is, it doesn’t seem to be major.

In 2023 Mastodon changed their opinion, and first started saying that the organisation was open to implementing quote posts. Still, toxic behaviour via dunking continued to be a main concern. This is visible in the accompanying design research that Mastodon has done in their work on quote posts. Mastodon’s view seems to be that quote posts are toxic at it’s core, saying that “the team started out with a shared view that Quote Posts can be misused.”

Mastodon takes a technical approach to dealing to the purported problem of toxicity of quote posts, and the blog posts lists three features to mitigate it: people can choose if their posts are able to be quoted, people get notified if they are quoted, and there will be the ability to withdraw your post from the quoted context. Bluesky also has these features for quote posts, and they’re generally received well. What I find missing here is a take by Mastodon on the effect of these features on Bluesky. Mastodon sees quote posts as being dangerous, and that is why they will implement some features to mitigate the risk. But do they think that quote posts are being used well on Bluesky? Is Bluesky’s behaviour and culture around quote posts something that Mastodon is striving towards? I’m not clear to me what Mastodon’s answer is here.

Mastodon’s design research also says that they will display quotes in a different way to ‘steer away from dunk culture”‘, a feature not mentioned in Mastodon’s announcement blog post. Mastodon is planning to display a quote post by first showing the quote, and showing the reply below it. This is similar to how Tumblr does quote posts. But it differs from how all other platforms that interoperate with Mastodon display quote posts: fediverse native platforms like Misskey, Akkoma and Streams, as well as connected networks like Bluesky and Threads, all display quote posts by showing the reply at the top, and the quoted post below.

Mastodon’s position is that quote posts are a risky feature invite misuse, and thus need a variety of safety features. But Mastodon is not an isolated platform, it is connected to various other platforms that all have their own ideas about quote posts. If displaying quote posts Tumblr-style (quote above, comment below) is preferred over displaying them Twitter-style (comment above, quote below), what is the expectation on how other platforms should interact with Mastodon quotes? Is Misskey expected to display Mastodon’s quote post differently? Meanwhile, Mastodon is planning to display quotes that originate from Misskey not in the way that Misskey does (Twitter-style), but in their own manner (Tumblr-style), saying that it has “very little impact on the semantics”.

I find these statements hard to square: on the one hand, Mastodon says it how quote posts are displayed has little impact on the semantics of a post, but at the same time it is assumed to have enough of an impact in that it can reduce “dunking culture”. But if the manner a quote post is displayed can impact people’s behaviour, it automatically follows that the manner a quote post is displayed impacts its semantics, as otherwise there would be no impact on people’s behaviour either. But if the semantics of a post are altered by using a different display method for quote posts, than it means that Mastodon is taking an active decision to alter the semantics of posts made on other networks like Misskey and Bluesky.

Mastodon’s choice to use a different way of displaying quote posts than the other platforms in their network opens up a new interesting avenue for federated diplomacy. We’ve seen both ways of displaying quote posts be successful, the way posts are quoted is a significant part of how conversations flow on Tumblr. But what is new here is Mastodon is part of a federated network, and that means that their decisions impact other players, and their decisions have impact on Mastodon as well. This interaction between different display types of quote posts is something we have not really seen before, leading to some interesting new types of negotiations: how Mastodon expect Misskey to display Mastodon quote posts on Misskey? How does Threads feel about having their quote posts being displayed differently on Mastodon? What is the expected behaviour of Bridgy Fed, the bridge that connects Bluesky with Mastodon? All those questions are still open, and I’m curious what the answer will turn out to be.


Tumblr is still planning to join the fediverse. I reported this recently, and now TechCrunch got a followup and a confirmation from Automattic, saying that ‘Automattic declined to share a time frame as to when the migration would be complete, given its scale, but a rep for the company called the progress so far “exciting.”’

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has announced they are now a formal member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C tends to favour institutional membership, but the W3C Social Community Group that concerns itself with ActivityPub is open to everyone. The SWF is working on various improvements to ActivityPub, such as adding end-to-end encryption and supporting data portability.

Event Federation is a WordPress plugin that extends the ActivityPub support plugin for WordPress by adding support for WordPress events. The plugin is now officially released as a 1.0 version.

Hexbear is a controversial Lemmy server that let domain expire. The Hexbear domain is now for sale, and an avid bidding war has driven up the price for the domain to over 2300 dollar at time of writing.

ForgeFed is an ActivityPub extension that adds federation support to software forges such as Forgejo. It has gotten a new NLnet grant, with the project now focusing on user research and documentation.

A few weeks ago, Fedidb removed fediverse platfrom GoToSocial from the database after refusing to honor robots.txt, and the GoToSocial developer spoofed data as retaliation. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault later decided to properly add support for robots.txt, but stopped crawling for the entire fediverse in the meantime while it was implemented. Supernault now confirms that Fedidb honors robots.txt and has added GoToSocial back to the data set.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has set up their own Mastodon server for all community members, including students.

The Links

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

Detail in the city of Gouda
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Jörg Preisendörfer

@jpreisendoerfer@mastodon.social

Eine zur im und auf :

Duschst Du vor der Arbeit oder nach der Arbeit?

🏷️

OptionVoters
Ich dusche vor der Arbeit.22 (69%)
Ich dusche nach der Arbeit.10 (31%)
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech threatening countries that want to regulate them in this way is just not OK.

We have as a company engaged with regulators over the years and I have the utmost respect for their integrity and courage.

gizmodo.com/meta-says-itll-tat

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello -- this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

A Delta Airlines jet flipped on a Toronto runway. All 80 passengers survived.

car mega-dealership Herb Chambers will sell to a Georgia company for $1.3 billion.

Mayor Eric Adams will face a federal judge on Wednesday; the judge will decide on whether or not to dismiss corruption charges against him.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello -- this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

A Delta Airlines jet flipped on a Toronto runway. All 80 passengers survived.

car mega-dealership Herb Chambers will sell to a Georgia company for $1.3 billion.

Mayor Eric Adams will face a federal judge on Wednesday; the judge will decide on whether or not to dismiss corruption charges against him.

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jqubed

@jqubed@ibe.social

Hi, I see that it's customary to make an post here. I go by jqubed, as in j cubed. I'm not exactly new to the fediverse but this is my start with a federated microblogging service. I've been active on for a little over a year and would occasionally see blog posts by @_elena@mastodon.social about the and it was her post about Sharkey that pushed me to sign-up on a instance. I'm a husband and stepdad, I like playing games (electronic and physical) and watching sports but don't have us much time for either as I'd like, and I'm hoping to start doing some this year. Last year, at age 40, I found out that I have and am still trying to find a medication that helps (the first did but I built a tolerance to it) so that probably makes that time question more challenging.

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malte

@malte@radikal.social

Is there an ActivityPub-based wiki software for the fediverse or something under development?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

The Web front-end feature for GreatApe that @muhammadzaidali has been working lately — the ability to record calls / rooms —

Currently this is a local recording.

You start recording. And it records a video file on your own computer.

(Later we intend to make it so a user could record on the server, too.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

An update for GreatApe — a conversations platform for the Fediverse, social-web, and DeSo.

I have been working on cleaning up the code for the part of GreatApe called "Logjam". LogJam is part of the GreatApe back-end.

. @muhammadzaidali has been working on the Web front-end code for GreateApe. He has been working on the ability to record calls / rooms.

. @benyamin0 has been working on another part of the GreatApe back-end called "GoldGorilla".

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.1.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add missing MediaAttachment properties @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech threatening countries that want to regulate them in this way is just not OK.

We have as a company engaged with regulators over the years and I have the utmost respect for their integrity and courage.

gizmodo.com/meta-says-itll-tat

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

8/

As it is now, I think the 'discoverable' flag is broken.

And, I think the whole user-experience (UX) around the 'discoverable' flag is poor.

And, I think Fediverse software treating a 'false' value for 'discoverable' as "not discoverable" (rather than "not discoverable" or "no choice made") has hugely negative consequences for the user-experience (UX) of the Fediverse

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

7/

So now I have to DM Ben to tell him that his 'discoverable' flag is set to false

He (just like everyone else I contacted) will likely not even be aware that the 'discoverable' flag exists

And (just like everyone else I contacted) wished it wasn't set to false

And then (just like everyone else I contacted) struggle to find where he can set it to true

And then set it

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

6/

As it is now, the 'discoverable' flag seems broken to me.

Because 'false' doesn't actually mean 'false'.

'false' (in practice) means both "not discoverable" and "no choice made". And this is a very unfortunate situation —

Because the idea of a 'discoverable' flag is a good idea — but this problem with the meaning of 'false' and the UX consequences a big deal.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

JSON and has a 'null'. That could have been used for the 'discoverable' flag.

We could have had so that:

'discoverable' set to 'true' meant that the user explicitly chose to be discoverable.

'discoverable' set to 'false' meant that the user explicitly chose to not be discoverable.

And 'discoverable' set to 'null' meant that the user has not explicitly made a choice.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

With other conceptions, this lack of choice — this lack of setting a value — isn't as muddled.

With optional-types (which are also called "option-types" and "maybe-types") when something isn't assigned a value it is represented as 'nothing' / 'none'.

In relation-databases, this is represented as 'null'.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

As it is right now, the 'discoverable' flag does not communicate whether the user actually made a 'true' or 'false' choice.

If it is 'true' we know they made a choice.

But if it is 'false' it either means the user chose 'false' or the user didn't make a choice. BUT WE CANNOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

There are a HUGE number of people who (unknown to them) have their 'discoverable' flags set to 'false' who —

№2:

Do NOT know that they have a 'discoverable' flag —

And do NOT know that their 'discoverable' flag was automagically set to 'false' —

And do not understand the consequence of having their 'discoverable' flag set to false.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

A problem with the 'discoverable' flag (in Mastodon and any other Fediverse software that added it) is —

There are a HUGE number of people who (unknown to them) have their 'discoverable' flags set to 'false' who —

№1:

Did NOT set their 'discoverable' to 'false' themselves.

Mastodon assigned it for them without ever asking them before hand and getting consent.

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@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【OSC出展のお知らせ】
『分散型SNSユーザー有志』として、2月21、22日に駒澤大学で開催されるオープンソースカンファレンスに出展します!
:fediverse: ロゴ(暫定)ステッカーや、 :pixelfed: ロゴステッカーの配布、 :blobcat: ステッカーの配布 その他協力サーバーのアピールを行います!
有志ホームページ: fediverse.pcgf.io
カンファレンスホームページ: event.ospn.jp/osc2025-spring/

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Schwarz Mander

@AlteTirolerBrutalitaet@metalhead.club · Reply to Schwarz Mander's post

We also try our best, to make our toots also in english, but our beautiful dialect doesn't work so well with that. Think the text maybe in an hard accent with a very hard and throaty "K". For some :

We are "Schwarz Mander" and play "Alte Tiroler Brutalität". Roughly you can say, we play a mixture of , , and . Our lyrics are in tyrolian accent, the are played by bass and drums, and yodeling also can happen.
If you want to take a listen, our first concert is online to stream for free here:

cba.media/694330

We are glad to be here in the and hope for a good time here.

Schwarz Mander

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Platform for Social Apps

@elgg@indieweb.social

plugin for in development: Groups support ⚡

Please test it by joining @activitypubgroup

Then publish a new post mentioning @activitypubgroup

Once published, the new post will appear in Elgg and boosted by Group in .

More details: github.com/RiverVanRain/activi

Release is coming soon 💪

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Schwarz Mander

@AlteTirolerBrutalitaet@metalhead.club

Grias enk, servus, hello, bonjour.

Wir sein Schwarz Mander, , und spielen "Alte Tiroler Brutalität", jetzt auch im .

Man kannt jetzt drüber streiten, was des für a Genre isch, aber die Mischung aus , , und schon eher passend.
Gsungen wird im Tiroler Dialekt, gspielt mit Bass und Schlagzeug, gejodelt a manchmal.
Falls mal anhorchen wollts, unser erstes Live Konzert kann man gratis und ohne Anmeldung da streamen

cba.media/694330

Freien uns sakrisch auf Rückmeldung und a feine Zeit.

Schwarz Mander

PS: Weil wir nach außen lustig sein, ist es unsere Musik nicht.

Drei Typen hocken auf einer Bank und mit schlechten Photoshop wurde ihnen Masken aus der Tiroler Fastnacht raufgesetzt. Es sind Holzmasken, die erste zeigt ein Männergesicht samt Schnurrbart und einem riesen Blumenschmuck am Kopf, die zweite eine Hexe, die dritte wieder eine Männermaske mit Schnurbart, aber mit Fuschfell und Federn auf dem Hut
ALT text detailsDrei Typen hocken auf einer Bank und mit schlechten Photoshop wurde ihnen Masken aus der Tiroler Fastnacht raufgesetzt. Es sind Holzmasken, die erste zeigt ein Männergesicht samt Schnurrbart und einem riesen Blumenschmuck am Kopf, die zweite eine Hexe, die dritte wieder eine Männermaske mit Schnurbart, aber mit Fuschfell und Federn auf dem Hut
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.1.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add missing MediaAttachment properties @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/18(12:00)

misskey.io、mstdn.jp、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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M. Grégoire

@mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca

Some official accounts from news media have become available through . I find:

* @propublica@threads.net (but prefer @ProPublica@newsie.social )
* @motherjonesmag
* @washingtoncitypaper
* @postopinions
* @semafor@threads.net (also @Semafor@flipboard.com )
* @theagendatvo
* @newrepublic
* @slate
* @cnet
* @nymag
* @cultmtl
* @dailymail
* @axios
* @wgnnews

Please reply if you find something similar, and I'll update my list.

(Boosts welcome)

2024-09-16: Edited to split off government accounts.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Bluesky introduces refined reply controls. This is a tough UI design as there are quite a few ways to combine restrictions. Easy to make it too complex and then no one uses it. This level of control is making its way into the fediverse as well.

Bonfire and GoToSocial both offer similar levels of reply controls.

bsky.app/profile/bsky.app/post

A Bluesky status composer. A new  button appears near the bottom with a default of “Anybody can interact” instructions appear to the side “Press to choose who can reply”
ALT text detailsA Bluesky status composer. A new button appears near the bottom with a default of “Anybody can interact” instructions appear to the side “Press to choose who can reply”
The reply settings detail appears showing 5 different configurations for reply controls which can be used in all kinds of combinations. Allow replies from everybody or nobody. Or allow replies from mentioned users, only followers or only mentioned people…or any combination of those!
ALT text detailsThe reply settings detail appears showing 5 different configurations for reply controls which can be used in all kinds of combinations. Allow replies from everybody or nobody. Or allow replies from mentioned users, only followers or only mentioned people…or any combination of those!
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Found this site that lists fediverse emoji by instance, along with a collection of emoji packs you can install.

I knew some instances had a lot of emojis, but some have over 10,000?! Just as interesting, at the very bottom of this long list, are instances that have only 1 emoji. Why just one, and why that one? Inquiring minds want to know.

emotes.cc/toplist

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Found this site that lists fediverse emoji by instance, along with a collection of emoji packs you can install.

I knew some instances had a lot of emojis, but some have over 10,000?! Just as interesting, at the very bottom of this long list, are instances that have only 1 emoji. Why just one, and why that one? Inquiring minds want to know.

emotes.cc/toplist

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Anybody know if they plan on bringing back the Digital Ocean One-Click droplet for Mastodon? 🤔

As I understand it, it's controlled by the Mastodon team. It disappeared in the past month or two and I'm curious if it's gonna get re-added at some point.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Found this site that lists fediverse emoji by instance, along with a collection of emoji packs you can install.

I knew some instances had a lot of emojis, but some have over 10,000?! Just as interesting, at the very bottom of this long list, are instances that have only 1 emoji. Why just one, and why that one? Inquiring minds want to know.

emotes.cc/toplist

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Kilian Evang

@texttheater@mastodon.social

I’ve made a cheat sheet for between the and using .

A table.

With your Fediverse account:

Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky.

Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy.

With your Bluesky account:

Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse.

Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
ALT text detailsA table. With your Fediverse account: Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky. Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy. With your Bluesky account: Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse. Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What do you think of the contents so far of my Book.

From just this brief look what do you think is missing, what do you think needs more than a page or so that is already has?

Contents

( 4 )			Contents
( 5 - 6 )		Introduction
( 7 - 8 )		Centralised Vs. Decentralised
( 9 - 10 )		Why YOU should care
( 11 )			What is a Fediverse Software?
( 12 - 13 )		What is an Instance?
( 14 - 16 )		How does the Fediverse Work?
( 17 )			Isn't BlueSky apart of the Fediverse?
What is this Fediverse Software?
	( 18 )		What is Mastodon?
	( 19 )		What is PixelFed?
	( 20 )		What is PeerTube?
	( 21 )		What is Loops?
	( 22 )		What is Lemmy?
	( 23 )		What is CastoPod?
( 24 - 25 )		What if...?
( 26 - 30 )		Should YOU be using the Fediverse?
( 31 )			Your Responsibilities as a User
( 32 )			What is the FediPact?
( 33 - 35 )		Bots in the Fediverse
( 36 - 37 )		Tips & Tricks
( 38 - 41 )		The Future of the Fediverse
( 42 )			What about Web3
ALT text detailsContents ( 4 ) Contents ( 5 - 6 ) Introduction ( 7 - 8 ) Centralised Vs. Decentralised ( 9 - 10 ) Why YOU should care ( 11 ) What is a Fediverse Software? ( 12 - 13 ) What is an Instance? ( 14 - 16 ) How does the Fediverse Work? ( 17 ) Isn't BlueSky apart of the Fediverse? What is this Fediverse Software? ( 18 ) What is Mastodon? ( 19 ) What is PixelFed? ( 20 ) What is PeerTube? ( 21 ) What is Loops? ( 22 ) What is Lemmy? ( 23 ) What is CastoPod? ( 24 - 25 ) What if...? ( 26 - 30 ) Should YOU be using the Fediverse? ( 31 ) Your Responsibilities as a User ( 32 ) What is the FediPact? ( 33 - 35 ) Bots in the Fediverse ( 36 - 37 ) Tips & Tricks ( 38 - 41 ) The Future of the Fediverse ( 42 ) What about Web3
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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

As of today, the public swiss technical university @epfl in Lausanne has its own Mastodon server – accessible to all members of the institution, including students (!), and directly linked to their institutional login system.

actu.epfl.ch/news/the-epfl-com

A very warm welcome, EPFL, in the Fediverse, thank you for your efforts, and congratulations!

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Julien Deswaef

@julien@xuv.be

As / grows, how do we make sure that we're not spreading dis-/mis-information ?

Comments on Mastodon don't federate as easily along the post itself. I find myself opening the original post in a browser more and more to see all the comments collected and if anyone is challenging the veracity of some news.

Is anyone doing any work in that sense? And I don't mean moderation. I'd be thinking of what other social networks call "fact checking".

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What do you think of the contents so far of my Book.

From just this brief look what do you think is missing, what do you think needs more than a page or so that is already has?

Contents

( 4 )			Contents
( 5 - 6 )		Introduction
( 7 - 8 )		Centralised Vs. Decentralised
( 9 - 10 )		Why YOU should care
( 11 )			What is a Fediverse Software?
( 12 - 13 )		What is an Instance?
( 14 - 16 )		How does the Fediverse Work?
( 17 )			Isn't BlueSky apart of the Fediverse?
What is this Fediverse Software?
	( 18 )		What is Mastodon?
	( 19 )		What is PixelFed?
	( 20 )		What is PeerTube?
	( 21 )		What is Loops?
	( 22 )		What is Lemmy?
	( 23 )		What is CastoPod?
( 24 - 25 )		What if...?
( 26 - 30 )		Should YOU be using the Fediverse?
( 31 )			Your Responsibilities as a User
( 32 )			What is the FediPact?
( 33 - 35 )		Bots in the Fediverse
( 36 - 37 )		Tips & Tricks
( 38 - 41 )		The Future of the Fediverse
( 42 )			What about Web3
ALT text detailsContents ( 4 ) Contents ( 5 - 6 ) Introduction ( 7 - 8 ) Centralised Vs. Decentralised ( 9 - 10 ) Why YOU should care ( 11 ) What is a Fediverse Software? ( 12 - 13 ) What is an Instance? ( 14 - 16 ) How does the Fediverse Work? ( 17 ) Isn't BlueSky apart of the Fediverse? What is this Fediverse Software? ( 18 ) What is Mastodon? ( 19 ) What is PixelFed? ( 20 ) What is PeerTube? ( 21 ) What is Loops? ( 22 ) What is Lemmy? ( 23 ) What is CastoPod? ( 24 - 25 ) What if...? ( 26 - 30 ) Should YOU be using the Fediverse? ( 31 ) Your Responsibilities as a User ( 32 ) What is the FediPact? ( 33 - 35 ) Bots in the Fediverse ( 36 - 37 ) Tips & Tricks ( 38 - 41 ) The Future of the Fediverse ( 42 ) What about Web3
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philjreese

@philjreese@mstdn.party

CHECK OUT MY NEWEST POST: The Social Network That Can’t Sell Out: Understanding vs.

Mastodon’s network vs Bluesky’s venture-backed. Can we break free from the profit-driven cycle that has degraded every major social platform?

phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

I can tell you from experience of hosting many people's Fediverse server instances for a number of years now that —

Many Fediverse software (at least currently) do a poor job of cleaning-up their various caches

Caching other people's profiles, images, posts, etc

And, this often ends up filling up the storage drive

And as a result, this is a very common thing that causes down-time for people. Probably the most common

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Chris 👾

@chris@mstdn.games

Adding meaningful alt-text is not only important for everyone using a screenreader and an essential and requirement. Alt-text is also searchable and used by filters. People who prefer to filter certain people and topics for mental health and other reasons can't filter memes or images without it. Please use alt-text and cw generously 🙏

Added bonus: with added alt-text you can find images in your own posts with "from:me" and people are more likely to boost your posts.

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natex

@natex@systerserver.town

goldschmiedin aus bremen hat mir einen kleinen fediverse anhänger geschmiedet (jacquepodsigun.de/schmuckshop). sie nimmt gerne weitere aufträge an/

drei bildausschnitte mit dem kettenanhänger und verschiedenen metallischen materialien, ein bild zeigt das ascii asterism zeichen, drei kleine sternchen.
ALT text detailsdrei bildausschnitte mit dem kettenanhänger und verschiedenen metallischen materialien, ein bild zeigt das ascii asterism zeichen, drei kleine sternchen.
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natex

@natex@systerserver.town

goldschmiedin aus bremen hat mir einen kleinen fediverse anhänger geschmiedet (jacquepodsigun.de/schmuckshop). sie nimmt gerne weitere aufträge an/

drei bildausschnitte mit dem kettenanhänger und verschiedenen metallischen materialien, ein bild zeigt das ascii asterism zeichen, drei kleine sternchen.
ALT text detailsdrei bildausschnitte mit dem kettenanhänger und verschiedenen metallischen materialien, ein bild zeigt das ascii asterism zeichen, drei kleine sternchen.
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

does a preview object have to have it's own unique ID: w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca ???

/cc @evan @trwnh @johnonolan

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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Need a list of welcoming that are not based on US soil. If anyone has that. Thinking it might be important moving forward.

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obrhoff

@obrhoff@chaos.social

With the enshittification of Apple Maps, I think there is another opportunity in the Fediverse to build something great.

Is anyone working on something like this based on OSM and the Fediverse? Recently, Foursquare released their location data, which could be a great kick-off.

I would love to contribute.

location.foursquare.com/resour

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Kilian Evang

@texttheater@mastodon.social

I’ve made a cheat sheet for between the and using .

A table.

With your Fediverse account:

Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky.

Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy.

With your Bluesky account:

Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse.

Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
ALT text detailsA table. With your Fediverse account: Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky. Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy. With your Bluesky account: Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse. Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
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Kilian Evang

@texttheater@mastodon.social

I’ve made a cheat sheet for between the and using .

A table.

With your Fediverse account:

Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky.

Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy.

With your Bluesky account:

Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse.

Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
ALT text detailsA table. With your Fediverse account: Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky. Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy. With your Bluesky account: Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse. Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
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Nicolas Constant

@NicolasConstant@social.nicolas-constant.com

I'm bootstrapping a new #fediverse project: #Gharial 🙂

It's early days, and at first it will be more blog posts than code, but it's a way to start the discussion and get feedbacks.

Feel free to follow the official account for updates: @gharial
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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Need a list of welcoming that are not based on US soil. If anyone has that. Thinking it might be important moving forward.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/17(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The results of a search for PeerTube on F-Droid.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

One significant way Mastodon and the Fediverse have transformed digital culture is through the use of alt text. When I look back at my older images online and in my blogs, I rarely included alt text - even though I actively work on accessibility. For some reason, I simply overlooked it.

Now, every time I post something online, I take a moment to write alt text. Mastodon has changed my mindset, and I believe its impact extends far beyond this. The Fediverse encourages a level of consideration for others that no other social networking platform has before.

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Nicolas Constant

@NicolasConstant@social.nicolas-constant.com

I'm bootstrapping a new #fediverse project: #Gharial 🙂

It's early days, and at first it will be more blog posts than code, but it's a way to start the discussion and get feedbacks.

Feel free to follow the official account for updates: @gharial
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もちもちずきん :teto_zuho: 🍆

@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【OSC出展のお知らせ】
『分散型SNSユーザー有志』として、2月21、22日に駒澤大学で開催されるオープンソースカンファレンスに出展します!
:fediverse: ロゴ(暫定)ステッカーや、 :pixelfed: ロゴステッカーの配布、 :blobcat: ステッカーの配布 その他協力サーバーのアピールを行います!
有志ホームページ: fediverse.pcgf.io
カンファレンスホームページ: event.ospn.jp/osc2025-spring/

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Deb 🥱 ☕

@suvam@mastodon.social

v0.15.0 will be out tonight 🎉

I am excited to introduce Collections™!

Bookmark implementation in is pretty weak.

And does not even have bookmarks yet!

Also, unlike , there is no way to organise them into folders, for example.

With this update, will let you create bookmarks and organise them into collections for ANY software.

The saved posts can be viewed anytime, offline from your device.

See you next release,
Deb

App screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
App screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
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Deb 🥱 ☕

@suvam@mastodon.social

v0.15.0 will be out tonight 🎉

I am excited to introduce Collections™!

Bookmark implementation in is pretty weak.

And does not even have bookmarks yet!

Also, unlike , there is no way to organise them into folders, for example.

With this update, will let you create bookmarks and organise them into collections for ANY software.

The saved posts can be viewed anytime, offline from your device.

See you next release,
Deb

App screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
App screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you are staying on a corporate
social media platform because the people you follow are still there, consider others are also staying there because you are still there.

Someone needs to start the move.
Be that person.

Leave X for good.
Leave Facebook forever.
Remember blue skies eventually turn grey.

Embrace the social media that cannot get sold to a billionaire. Embrace the Fediverse 💚

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Is there any apps that let you bookmark posts into folders or categories? This is something that I see a lot of people using on Instagram that is incredibly useful. Could totally be done entirely client side too if someone wanted to implement it.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Really annoying gripe that I hope someone on the is working on. If there is a long thread with many participants and 1 out of the many in that thread has your instance defederated, it breaks viewing the whole thread while logged in, so I have to go to another instance or a logged out view to *read* the whole thread.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Is there any apps that let you bookmark posts into folders or categories? This is something that I see a lot of people using on Instagram that is incredibly useful. Could totally be done entirely client side too if someone wanted to implement it.

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you are staying on a corporate
social media platform because the people you follow are still there, consider others are also staying there because you are still there.

Someone needs to start the move.
Be that person.

Leave X for good.
Leave Facebook forever.
Remember blue skies eventually turn grey.

Embrace the social media that cannot get sold to a billionaire. Embrace the Fediverse 💚

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~/hyde

@hyde@lazybear.social

WTF is that crap trying to discredit and the !?

humanevents.com/2023/01/02/maj

And this one mode by secjuice ...

secjuice.com/mastodon-child-po

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Really annoying gripe that I hope someone on the is working on. If there is a long thread with many participants and 1 out of the many in that thread has your instance defederated, it breaks viewing the whole thread while logged in, so I have to go to another instance or a logged out view to *read* the whole thread.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

One significant way Mastodon and the Fediverse have transformed digital culture is through the use of alt text. When I look back at my older images online and in my blogs, I rarely included alt text - even though I actively work on accessibility. For some reason, I simply overlooked it.

Now, every time I post something online, I take a moment to write alt text. Mastodon has changed my mindset, and I believe its impact extends far beyond this. The Fediverse encourages a level of consideration for others that no other social networking platform has before.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

One significant way Mastodon and the Fediverse have transformed digital culture is through the use of alt text. When I look back at my older images online and in my blogs, I rarely included alt text - even though I actively work on accessibility. For some reason, I simply overlooked it.

Now, every time I post something online, I take a moment to write alt text. Mastodon has changed my mindset, and I believe its impact extends far beyond this. The Fediverse encourages a level of consideration for others that no other social networking platform has before.

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VEX.blue

@vex@app.southampton.social

@sam@sam@bikersgo.social is working on a book about the Fediverse. Check out what she has to say about her first 10,000 words

https://articles.vex.blue/the-first-10k-words/

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VEX.blue

@vex@app.southampton.social

@sam@sam@bikersgo.social is working on a book about the Fediverse. Check out what she has to say about her first 10,000 words

https://articles.vex.blue/the-first-10k-words/

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've started to write a little book about the Fediverse, It has now gotten to over 12k words.

What do you think is a must that needs to be in the book?

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VEX.blue

@vex@app.southampton.social

@sam@sam@bikersgo.social is working on a book about the Fediverse. Check out what she has to say about her first 10,000 words

https://articles.vex.blue/the-first-10k-words/

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've started to write a little book about the Fediverse, It has now gotten to over 12k words.

What do you think is a must that needs to be in the book?

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

There we go. up and running with the preferred installation process. Added custom styling to boot. One confusion point with styling is that it does NOT affect the root page (greeting.html) only the profile pages. So I thought I had done something wrong, but finally figured it out.

A dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
ALT text detailsA dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

There we go. up and running with the preferred installation process. Added custom styling to boot. One confusion point with styling is that it does NOT affect the root page (greeting.html) only the profile pages. So I thought I had done something wrong, but finally figured it out.

A dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
ALT text detailsA dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

There we go. up and running with the preferred installation process. Added custom styling to boot. One confusion point with styling is that it does NOT affect the root page (greeting.html) only the profile pages. So I thought I had done something wrong, but finally figured it out.

A dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
ALT text detailsA dog lying on its back, relaxing and displaying its belly, with a cozy living room background.
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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

FediOnFire was a hobby project designed to showcase a firehose of public statuses across the Fediverse. Developed by Roni Laukkarinen (@rolle), it aimed to highlight the diversity of the network. Unfortunately, some community members misinterpreted and discredited the project, which led to ugly backlash and resulted in its shutdown.

wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedio


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Georg Kury

@c_ozwei@graz.social

Man kann übrigens in den nächsten 12 Wochen Vorschläge an die EU Kommission richten, wie das EU-Budget ab 1. Jänner 2028 aussehen soll.

Also eine gute Gelegenheit ein paar hundert Millionen für das bzw. zu fordern.

commission.europa.eu/news/you-

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Georg Kury

@c_ozwei@graz.social

Man kann übrigens in den nächsten 12 Wochen Vorschläge an die EU Kommission richten, wie das EU-Budget ab 1. Jänner 2028 aussehen soll.

Also eine gute Gelegenheit ein paar hundert Millionen für das bzw. zu fordern.

commission.europa.eu/news/you-

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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

FediOnFire was a hobby project designed to showcase a firehose of public statuses across the Fediverse. Developed by Roni Laukkarinen (@rolle), it aimed to highlight the diversity of the network. Unfortunately, some community members misinterpreted and discredited the project, which led to ugly backlash and resulted in its shutdown.

wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedio


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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io · Reply to Ayo's post

Tech is political, yes. Let’s unpack the key *political* concepts behind *technical* features that indicate a good sign (singular because they have to be complete) for platforms:
1. - expression of celebrating multiple cultures. For-profit organizations will do their best to dilute this concept because multiple voices are harder to sell
2. - the layer on top of decentralization that allows interaction between cultures; it facilitates “crossing borders”
3. - empowering individuals and communities to have sovereignty on their digital lives

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Alex Kagno :prami_happy:

@ark@social.lol

Super late to the party, but I wanted to boost this out to the rest of the for those of you looking for a nice little corner of the internet that's a safe space.

omglol.news/2025/02/01/toward-

Thanks to @adam for all the work he does to ensure what he makes is equitable and inclusive. (We know @prami actually does all the work, though.)

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Alex Kagno :prami_happy:

@ark@social.lol

Super late to the party, but I wanted to boost this out to the rest of the for those of you looking for a nice little corner of the internet that's a safe space.

omglol.news/2025/02/01/toward-

Thanks to @adam for all the work he does to ensure what he makes is equitable and inclusive. (We know @prami actually does all the work, though.)

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

This is the best rant about the I have read in a while. Bravo @annie, this is an amazing resource to have at hand.
social.lol/@annie/114010645430

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もちもちずきん :teto_zuho: 🍆

@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【OSC出展のお知らせ】
『分散型SNSユーザー有志』として、2月21、22日に駒澤大学で開催されるオープンソースカンファレンスに出展します!
:fediverse: ロゴ(暫定)ステッカーや、 :pixelfed: ロゴステッカーの配布、 :blobcat: ステッカーの配布 その他協力サーバーのアピールを行います!
有志ホームページ: fediverse.pcgf.io
カンファレンスホームページ: event.ospn.jp/osc2025-spring/

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もちもちずきん :teto_zuho: 🍆

@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【OSC出展のお知らせ】
『分散型SNSユーザー有志』として、2月21、22日に駒澤大学で開催されるオープンソースカンファレンスに出展します!
:fediverse: ロゴ(暫定)ステッカーや、 :pixelfed: ロゴステッカーの配布、 :blobcat: ステッカーの配布 その他協力サーバーのアピールを行います!
有志ホームページ: fediverse.pcgf.io
カンファレンスホームページ: event.ospn.jp/osc2025-spring/

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

One significant way Mastodon and the Fediverse have transformed digital culture is through the use of alt text. When I look back at my older images online and in my blogs, I rarely included alt text - even though I actively work on accessibility. For some reason, I simply overlooked it.

Now, every time I post something online, I take a moment to write alt text. Mastodon has changed my mindset, and I believe its impact extends far beyond this. The Fediverse encourages a level of consideration for others that no other social networking platform has before.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 여러분만의 서버를 Fedify로 만들어보세요!

Fedify 프로토콜 구현을 도와주는 프레임워크입니다. 복잡한 연합 프로토콜을 쉽게 구현하고 싶으신가요? Fedify가 도와드립니다!

✨ 주요 기능

🔧 CLI 도구

🚀 런타임 지원

📚 배우기 쉽습니다

오픈소스 라이선스로 누구나 자유롭게 사용할 수 있습니다!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io · Reply to Ayo's post

Tech is political, yes. Let’s unpack the key *political* concepts behind *technical* features that indicate a good sign (singular because they have to be complete) for platforms:
1. - expression of celebrating multiple cultures. For-profit organizations will do their best to dilute this concept because multiple voices are harder to sell
2. - the layer on top of decentralization that allows interaction between cultures; it facilitates “crossing borders”
3. - empowering individuals and communities to have sovereignty on their digital lives

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

I know being fully dependent on US-based infrastructure is a bad idea. This is why I have been looking into alternative ways of work

The fediverse and Non-profit code forges

Put your energy & resources into those if you care about digital sovereignty

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Srijit Kumar Bhadra

@srijit@hachyderm.io

I wonder why Notesnook [1] and Kagi [2] do not mention their presence in Fediverse or Mastodon in their respective web pages.

1. notesnook.com/
2. help.kagi.com/kagi/company/con

cc: @notesnook @kagihq

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/16(12:00)

misskey.io でアカウント減少。
misskey.io、pawoo.net、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tuxi ⁂

@tux@anonsys.net

Ich check es einfach nicht. führt eine Funktion ein, die andere Dienste in der schon seit Jahren (?) beherrschen und die drehen alle durch als wäre das die bahnbrechendste Entwicklung seit der Mondlandung. Wieso?
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

User profiles, posts, images, and other content is cached across the various servers on the Fediverse.

Conceptually, software could access any of that from any server that cached it (and not just the origin server).

You could have a type of Fediverse content-distribution-network (CDN) if you did.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

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Kaleb 📝

@kaleb@social.haugenh.us

If you like following the latest developments in the fediverse, without getting too techy check out @news

video.fedihost.co/w/5GEz7DfH9p

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A great breakdown by @fedihost@mstdn.social about the differences, as well as advantages and disadvantages, between using a vs specific to services.

video.fedihost.co/videos/watch

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you need to convince someone to choose Mastodon over Bluesky :mastodon:

Share this excellent article by @philjreese with them: phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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@rolle@mementomori.social

I see that in 2025, I've been posting in Finnish 90% of the time and in English only 10%, mainly due to the huge influx of Finnish users this year. In previous years, it was the opposite - 90% English and 10% Finnish.

The best part? It doesn't matter here in the Fediverse. With language filtering and translation features, it's truly a top-tier social media.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

5/

But, I now have a ballpark for how much the room rental is approximately going to cost.

So, including taxes, and keeping in mind this is for 2 days and not 1 day (so we have to double it), it is probably going to cost about:

$4,500

... to rent the room for 2 days.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

So —

№1: I could change the day(s) of the week I am trying to make the conference happen.

№2: I could try a different room / location for all or one of the days.

№3: I could try a different month of the year.

So, I will follow up with the person to try to figure out something that works.

But —

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

I am trying to put the conference on a weekend — i.e., Saturday & Sunday.

And trying to put the conference in the summer (because the weather is a lot nicer there in the summer).

I asked them if the room is still available on any weekend (Saturday & Sunday) in August this year.

The room is still available on every Saturday in August, but — the room is occupied every Sunday until 1:30pm.

So —

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

今回のOSC東京で新たに ロゴステッカーと ロゴステッカーを配布します!!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

The person who replied said —

"The room rental for 1 session is: $1,035.00 + taxes"

"The room rental for 2 sessions is: $1,480.00 + taxes"

The person didn't mention what the room rental cost would be for all 3 sessions though. (I.e., for the whole day.) But, I suppose I could guess it is about:

$1,925.00 + taxes

(i.e., $1,925.00 = $1,480 + ($1,480 - $1,035).)

But —

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Organizers Log:

I received a reply about the room I am trying to rent for this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon), that I mentioned here:

mastodon.social/@reiver/114003

I got back pricing information.

It seems they rent rooms by "session". And there are 3 "sessions" per days:

• 8 am - 12 pm (morning session)
• 1 pm - 5 pm (afternoon session)
• 6 am - 10 pm (evening session)

And —

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114003

I have checked our availability for the dates you mentioned, our C300 is available on every Saturday, but unfortunately, we have a regular event that occupy C300 every Sunday until 1.30pm in August. If your event is short, you may use the theatre from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday. If it works for you, please see below room details:

C.300 Theatre + Foyer

• The Theatre can comfortably accommodate 175 attendees, as it has 175 fixed seats plus 65 seats on bleachers for a maximum capacity of 240 attendees.
• The room rental includes the use of a wonderful foyer, which is the perfect space for a registration desk or for providing catering. It also includes, concierge services for room setup; data projector and PA; use of podium with built-in wired microphone; as well as complimentary guest wireless internet.
• You are welcome to take a tour of the Theatre on our website: Virtual Tour c.300 Theatre
• The room rental for 1 session is: $1,035.00 + taxes
• The room rental for 2 sessions is: $1,480.00 + taxes 

*Please note our room rental is divided into 3 sessions that could be either: the morning session (8 am - 12 pm), afternoon session (1 pm -5 pm), evening session (6 pm - 10 pm ONLY on weekdays). And if your booking is in the evening of weekends, the additional fee will be $125 + taxes per hour to extend our operation.
ALT text detailsI have checked our availability for the dates you mentioned, our C300 is available on every Saturday, but unfortunately, we have a regular event that occupy C300 every Sunday until 1.30pm in August. If your event is short, you may use the theatre from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday. If it works for you, please see below room details: C.300 Theatre + Foyer • The Theatre can comfortably accommodate 175 attendees, as it has 175 fixed seats plus 65 seats on bleachers for a maximum capacity of 240 attendees. • The room rental includes the use of a wonderful foyer, which is the perfect space for a registration desk or for providing catering. It also includes, concierge services for room setup; data projector and PA; use of podium with built-in wired microphone; as well as complimentary guest wireless internet. • You are welcome to take a tour of the Theatre on our website: Virtual Tour c.300 Theatre • The room rental for 1 session is: $1,035.00 + taxes • The room rental for 2 sessions is: $1,480.00 + taxes *Please note our room rental is divided into 3 sessions that could be either: the morning session (8 am - 12 pm), afternoon session (1 pm -5 pm), evening session (6 pm - 10 pm ONLY on weekdays). And if your booking is in the evening of weekends, the additional fee will be $125 + taxes per hour to extend our operation.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Could ActivityPub / ActivityStreams be used to synchronize files across separate machines / computers / devices‽

I think the answer is, YES.

The inbox-outbox system could enable you to send messages between separate machines / computers / devices.

The 'messages' transfer the changed 'blocks' / 'chunks' that make up a file, notify about deletions, file creations, etc

Existing Activity Types might be sufficient to do this

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

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📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I see that in 2025, I've been posting in Finnish 90% of the time and in English only 10%, mainly due to the huge influx of Finnish users this year. In previous years, it was the opposite - 90% English and 10% Finnish.

The best part? It doesn't matter here in the Fediverse. With language filtering and translation features, it's truly a top-tier social media.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 여러분만의 서버를 Fedify로 만들어보세요!

Fedify 프로토콜 구현을 도와주는 프레임워크입니다. 복잡한 연합 프로토콜을 쉽게 구현하고 싶으신가요? Fedify가 도와드립니다!

✨ 주요 기능

🔧 CLI 도구

🚀 런타임 지원

📚 배우기 쉽습니다

오픈소스 라이선스로 누구나 자유롭게 사용할 수 있습니다!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 여러분만의 서버를 Fedify로 만들어보세요!

Fedify 프로토콜 구현을 도와주는 프레임워크입니다. 복잡한 연합 프로토콜을 쉽게 구현하고 싶으신가요? Fedify가 도와드립니다!

✨ 주요 기능

🔧 CLI 도구

🚀 런타임 지원

📚 배우기 쉽습니다

오픈소스 라이선스로 누구나 자유롭게 사용할 수 있습니다!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 Fedifyで独自のフェディバースサーバーを構築しましょう!

FedifyはActivityPubプロトコルの実装を簡単にするTypeScriptフレームワークです。連合プロトコルの複雑な実装に困っていませんか?Fedifyがお手伝いします!

✨ 主な機能

🔧 CLIツール

🚀 ランタイムサポート

📚 学習が簡単

MITライセンスで自由に利用可能なオープンソースプロジェクトです!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

📢 여러분만의 서버를 Fedify로 만들어보세요!

Fedify 프로토콜 구현을 도와주는 프레임워크입니다. 복잡한 연합 프로토콜을 쉽게 구현하고 싶으신가요? Fedify가 도와드립니다!

✨ 주요 기능

🔧 CLI 도구

🚀 런타임 지원

📚 배우기 쉽습니다

오픈소스 라이선스로 누구나 자유롭게 사용할 수 있습니다!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Build your own server with !

Fedify is a framework that simplifies implementation. Want to build a federated server without the complexity? Fedify has got you covered!

✨ Key features

🔧 CLI toolchain

🚀 Runtime support

📚 Easy to learn

Available under the license—free and open source!

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/15(12:00)

pawoo.ent でアカウント減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

今回のOSC東京で新たに ロゴステッカーと ロゴステッカーを配布します!!

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp · Reply to Fediverse Linux Users Group's post

今回のOSC東京で新たに ロゴステッカーと ロゴステッカーを配布します!!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hah! I knew it. I knew the fediverse would pop up as I explore Gemini. Adding this to my collection of platforms to try.

github.com/dimkr/tootik/releas

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hah! I knew it. I knew the fediverse would pop up as I explore Gemini. Adding this to my collection of platforms to try.

github.com/dimkr/tootik/releas

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Hah! I knew it. I knew the fediverse would pop up as I explore Gemini. Adding this to my collection of platforms to try.

github.com/dimkr/tootik/releas

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

vidzy's avatar
vidzy

@vidzy@fosstodon.org

Hello ! We are Vidzy - The federated alternative to TikTok.

github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

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vidzy

@vidzy@fosstodon.org

Hello ! We are Vidzy - The federated alternative to TikTok.

github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

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vidzy

@vidzy@fosstodon.org

Hello ! We are Vidzy - The federated alternative to TikTok.

github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-14

Servers

- Mbin v1.8.0
- snac v2.72
- Lemmy v0.19.9
- flohmarkt v0.8.0
- GoToSocial v0.17.4
- Hollo v0.5.0
- Manyfold v0.100.0
- Mitra v3.17.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.2.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.4
- NeoDB v0.11.4.7
- tootik v0.15.3
- kmyblue v17.0
- Trunk & Tidbits, January 2025
- Bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon

Clients

- Mangane v1.13.6
- Thunder v0.6.1
- Fediboat: Mastodon TUI client with a Newsboat-like interface

Tools and Plugins

- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.0.0 (WordPress plugin)
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v1.0.0
- LemmyWebhook v0.19.0
- Mastodon – Simplified Federation v2.2.1
- Utsukta Hub themes: A collection of custom themes developed for Hubzilla

For developers

- BotKit v0.1.1
- TootSDK v13.0.0
- apsig: Signature implementation used in ActivityPub (python)

Protocol

- FEP-efda: Followable objects

Articles

- Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
- Last Week in Fediverse #103

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194e1e4-74a9-17c1-c347-9674b1a3f9c9

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I continue to work on figuring out what it will cost to put on this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

One question —

Should we give out Lanyards?

They are those things people are sometimes given at conferences that they put around their necks and usually some type of "badge" with their name on it, hangs from it

And if yes, should they be "branded"?

I know some people keep them as souvenirs

But they have a cost

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/114003

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I am working on figuring out what it will cost to put on this Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon).

I have reached out to one location to figure out №1 is the room I am interested in renting for FediCon available, and №2 how much will it cost to rent it (for 2 consecutive days).

I am going to try to put the conference on a weekend (Saturday & Sunday). But that depends on availability and price differences.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113990

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Trump administration fired probationary employees in agencies across the US government.

Danielle Legros Georges, former poet laureate of Boston, has died. She was 60 years old.

The Treasury Dept's Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of the DOGE team's access to a major government payments system.

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Trump administration fired probationary employees in agencies across the US government.

Danielle Legros Georges, former poet laureate of Boston, has died. She was 60 years old.

The Treasury Dept's Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of the DOGE team's access to a major government payments system.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I'm reading a Finnish book called "Vihainen mieli — Maalittamista ja vihapuhetta" (2024, by Heidi Holmavuo and Sami Sallinen) (roughly translated as "An Angry Mind — Targeting and Shaming Online").

This book is spot-on. My psychotherapist recommended it to me after I experienced a bullying campaign orchestrated by the self-righteous Fediverse police.

The book vividly illustrates the harmful effects of online harassment, emphasizing that it's often driven by a vocal minority seeking to justify their hatred.

A roughly translated excerpt:

"American social psychologist Roy Baumeister has studied the psychology of those who engage in insults. He has examined how insulters function within a group and how they perceive themselves in the moment. Baumeister's research reveals that one of the driving forces behind abusive behavior is a threatened ego or self-image. When someone feels unappreciated or perceives their cherished self-image as being challenged, their instinctive defense is to insult others. The goal is to attack before the other person can - even if that person has no intention of doing so."

What an incredible read so far.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Can a block-list be misused?

OptionVoters
Yes53 (84%)
No3 (5%)
Don't Care2 (3%)
Huh?5 (8%)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Can a block-list be misused?

OptionVoters
Yes53 (84%)
No3 (5%)
Don't Care2 (3%)
Huh?5 (8%)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the Fediverse Core.

I.e., the people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I'm reading a Finnish book called "Vihainen mieli — Maalittamista ja vihapuhetta" (2024, by Heidi Holmavuo and Sami Sallinen) (roughly translated as "An Angry Mind — Targeting and Shaming Online").

This book is spot-on. My psychotherapist recommended it to me after I experienced a bullying campaign orchestrated by the self-righteous Fediverse police.

The book vividly illustrates the harmful effects of online harassment, emphasizing that it's often driven by a vocal minority seeking to justify their hatred.

A roughly translated excerpt:

"American social psychologist Roy Baumeister has studied the psychology of those who engage in insults. He has examined how insulters function within a group and how they perceive themselves in the moment. Baumeister's research reveals that one of the driving forces behind abusive behavior is a threatened ego or self-image. When someone feels unappreciated or perceives their cherished self-image as being challenged, their instinctive defense is to insult others. The goal is to attack before the other person can - even if that person has no intention of doing so."

What an incredible read so far.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"There are two primary elements to bringing Quote Posts to Mastodon: user-centric, and technical."

The @MastodonEngineering team shares their thinking process on implementing Quote Posts, a long-requested feature.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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anaghz

@anaghz@social.tchncs.de

There's no better day to start my adventure than on day!

Happy I ❤️ Free Software Day! A day to say a big thank you to all the amazing projects that make our life easier and all those maintainers behind them!

My 2025 thank you goes to @GIMP and of course kudos to my colleagues from the @fsfe. I couldn't be prouder of their work towards and it is an honor to be part of the :fsfe: team!

I love Free Software Day share pic generator with a quote and a picture of the person giving the quote.
ALT text detailsI love Free Software Day share pic generator with a quote and a picture of the person giving the quote.
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...hukka.

@vattuvarg@mastodon.green

Could the different services be branches of just one (distributed) repository?

Could the services become modules of a unified fediverse server?

Could that lead to a multi-service app in the future?

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Hank G ☑️

@hankg@friendica.myportal.social

I find the concept of this Solid data pod merged with ActivityPub federation concept fascinating. This short FOSDEM presentation gives a good overview of it vs. current AP fediverse and Bluesky, which for data storage has a similar model.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Is any Fediverse software using or generating the 'View' activity-type?

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

You could create view-counts on posts, profiles, etc, using this.

Of course, there are privacy concerns with this.

And, also, what counts as a "view".

Although, I sometimes use a "Like" to indicate I viewed something. If a 'View' was something manual (such a pressing a button) that could be more semantically clean.

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Hank G ☑️

@hankg@friendica.myportal.social

I find the concept of this Solid data pod merged with ActivityPub federation concept fascinating. This short FOSDEM presentation gives a good overview of it vs. current AP fediverse and Bluesky, which for data storage has a similar model.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

To me, it feels like the Activity Types should have been past-tense verbs, rather than present-tense verbs.

I.e.:

• "Accepted" rather than "Accept"
• "Added" rather than "Add"
• "Announced" rather than "Announce"
• "Arrived" rather than "Arrive"
• "Blocked" rather than "Block"
• "Created" rather than "Create"
• etc

Present-tense verbs feel like commands.

Past-tense verbs feel like events.

Activities are events not commands.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

To me, it feels like the Activity Types should have been past-tense verbs, rather than present-tense verbs.

I.e.:

• "Accepted" rather than "Accept"
• "Added" rather than "Add"
• "Announced" rather than "Announce"
• "Arrived" rather than "Arrive"
• "Blocked" rather than "Block"
• "Created" rather than "Create"
• etc

Present-tense verbs feel like commands.

Past-tense verbs feel like events.

Activities are events not commands.

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Adam John

@MrAdamJohn@mysocial.community

I've been contemplating ways the can and/or needs to expand. I'm working with schools in partnership to use for instructional purposes. I'm also thinking about where my business can lead the way with commercial applications. I understand the historical norms for the community here. However, there comes a day where things must come together. Question is - what do we want that to look like? Brand accounts seem most logical direction from where we are now - but there is more...

anaghz's avatar
anaghz

@anaghz@social.tchncs.de

There's no better day to start my adventure than on day!

Happy I ❤️ Free Software Day! A day to say a big thank you to all the amazing projects that make our life easier and all those maintainers behind them!

My 2025 thank you goes to @GIMP and of course kudos to my colleagues from the @fsfe. I couldn't be prouder of their work towards and it is an honor to be part of the :fsfe: team!

I love Free Software Day share pic generator with a quote and a picture of the person giving the quote.
ALT text detailsI love Free Software Day share pic generator with a quote and a picture of the person giving the quote.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

To me, it feels like the Activity Types should have been past-tense verbs, rather than present-tense verbs.

I.e.:

• "Accepted" rather than "Accept"
• "Added" rather than "Add"
• "Announced" rather than "Announce"
• "Arrived" rather than "Arrive"
• "Blocked" rather than "Block"
• "Created" rather than "Create"
• etc

Present-tense verbs feel like commands.

Past-tense verbs feel like events.

Activities are events not commands.

Adam John's avatar
Adam John

@MrAdamJohn@mysocial.community

I've been contemplating ways the can and/or needs to expand. I'm working with schools in partnership to use for instructional purposes. I'm also thinking about where my business can lead the way with commercial applications. I understand the historical norms for the community here. However, there comes a day where things must come together. Question is - what do we want that to look like? Brand accounts seem most logical direction from where we are now - but there is more...

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Marcus Nordberg

@marcusnordberg@mastodon.world

Spoke to my friends about the and how the services offered (PeerTube, Lemmy, Mastodon, PixelFed) all require a lot of content to feel worthwhile. No one wants to hang around on a social media platform with no users.

So why isn't there a fediverse alternative to something like Snapchat? Works in a small group of friends. You don't need to convince the whole world or your favourite artist to join - just your closest friends?

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Marcus Nordberg

@marcusnordberg@mastodon.world

Spoke to my friends about the and how the services offered (PeerTube, Lemmy, Mastodon, PixelFed) all require a lot of content to feel worthwhile. No one wants to hang around on a social media platform with no users.

So why isn't there a fediverse alternative to something like Snapchat? Works in a small group of friends. You don't need to convince the whole world or your favourite artist to join - just your closest friends?

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 5 new servers and 8 servers died off since 5 hours ago

19,678 servers checked today. 13,627,801 Total Users with 1,412,092 Active Users today

Check out the stats

History of servers found and deleted

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 5 new servers and 8 servers died off since 5 hours ago

19,678 servers checked today. 13,627,801 Total Users with 1,412,092 Active Users today

Check out the stats

History of servers found and deleted

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Tobias

@tobias@social.diekershoff.de

Thanks to all of the people working to make the Fediverse such a nice and diverse place!

A red heart with white letters in the background. The text is: I love Free Software. In the foreground a rose coloured rectangle with red text: Share your Love!
ALT text detailsA red heart with white letters in the background. The text is: I love Free Software. In the foreground a rose coloured rectangle with red text: Share your Love!
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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

Peertube is so cool. I'm watching a recent video from a popular channel and just noticed I uploaded more data to other peers while watching the video than I downloaded from the server. It's a clever and completely frictionless implementation which alleviates some of the load (and cost!) from servers hosting videos.

Tobias's avatar
Tobias

@tobias@social.diekershoff.de

Thanks to all of the people working to make the Fediverse such a nice and diverse place!

A red heart with white letters in the background. The text is: I love Free Software. In the foreground a rose coloured rectangle with red text: Share your Love!
ALT text detailsA red heart with white letters in the background. The text is: I love Free Software. In the foreground a rose coloured rectangle with red text: Share your Love!
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Would you awesome people send me your lists of preferred users please? I am a , and girlie; please send me any favorites you have.

Also, is a thing? might be better. Let’s go and see.

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AWO Bundesakademie

@AWO_Bundesakademie@bildung.social

Hallo, wir sind
Die Bundesakademie der AWO bietet bundesweit Weiterbildungen und Seminare für alle Mitarbeitenden in Sozialverbänden an. Wir möchten hier über unser Angebot informieren und vielleicht noch über das eine oder andere spannende Thema aus einem großen Sozialverband. Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch im 😃

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

»Das Internet zurückerobern« - ein Slogan, der in Petitionen und Initiativen gerne bemüht wird. Der Effekt? Meiner Meinung gering. Das Problem: Viele prominente Unterstützer predigen den digitalen Wandel, nutzen aber selbst keine Alternativen wie das . Statt echter Veränderung gibt es schicke Porträts, griffige Sprüche und eine Unterschrift. Wer wirklich etwas bewegen will, muss Alternativen aktiv nutzen, nicht nur irgendwo unterschreiben.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add reason parameter to TootSDKError.invalidParameter @finestructure

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 14.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add reason parameter to TootSDKError.invalidParameter @finestructure

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
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AWO Bundesakademie

@AWO_Bundesakademie@bildung.social

Hallo, wir sind
Die Bundesakademie der AWO bietet bundesweit Weiterbildungen und Seminare für alle Mitarbeitenden in Sozialverbänden an. Wir möchten hier über unser Angebot informieren und vielleicht noch über das eine oder andere spannende Thema aus einem großen Sozialverband. Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch im 😃

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

everyone! :hollo:

We'd like to hear your thoughts on something we've been considering.

As you know, Hollo has always been focused on self-hosting—this won't change, and our source code will continue to be available under the AGPLv3 license.

We're exploring ways to make the project more sustainable, and we're considering offering a hosting service for those who regularly support us with a certain amount through @opencollective.

This would be an additional option for those who want to use Hollo without managing the technical aspects themselves. Of course, you'll still be able to self-host just like you do now.

What are your thoughts on this idea? Please vote below! 📊

💭 Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Feel free to share them in the comments!

OptionVoters
1️⃣ Great idea! I'd be interested in supporting and using the hosted service.26 (45%)
2️⃣ Sounds good! I'll stick to self-hosting but support the initiative.29 (50%)
3️⃣ I think we should explore other ways to increase support.2 (3%)
4️⃣ I prefer Hollo to remain purely self-hosted.1 (2%)
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al · Reply to Aral Balkan's post

So you want to fight fascism and make a difference right now? Do this:

Join Codeberg e.V. – become part of the organisation; part of the resistance – and actively support this valuable and ethical EU-based anti-fascist¹ git hosting alternative that’s under attack by fascists as we speak:

join.codeberg.org

Seriously, do it now.²

Volunteer and/or donate if you can.

Let’s send Codeberg’s membership through the roof and show these fucking fascists that when they push we push back twice as hard.

When you do, please add your voice to this thread so others can see.

I rarely ask this but please repost this far and wide.

¹ blog.codeberg.org/we-stay-stro

² If you’re having trouble reaching the server, it might also be under attack. You can check the current status of all Codeberg’s servers from status.codeberg.org/status/cod

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

The third edition of the "Scrolls" newsletter is live! https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-02-14

For those new to Scrolls, it's a free weekly newsletter all about the #IndieWeb and the #Fediverse (with some #infosec / #cybersecurity stuff thrown in there for fun).

You can subscribe directly to the newsletter in your #RSS reader of choice using this link https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml.

Let me know if you like it!

Special thanks to this week's "contributors" - folks from across the Social Web who shared interesting stuff and now, I've compiled some of that stuff here. (Sorry for the mass-@'ing, but trying to give credit where credit's due!)

@iftas @me @philipp @WeirdWriter @stefan @beardedtechguy @altsocialmedianet @readbeanicecream @crisl_at @hello @sophie @BeamMeOut @deadsuperhero @sol2070 @CrazyBlue @puppygirlhornypost2 @squiblydoo @neauoire @atomicpoet @joel @jtk @shannonkay @mala @data0 @hongminhee @stage7 @mms @anubiarts @christopherkunz @adamshostack @frichetten @von @karpour @hamatti @st1nger @ringzer0 @mastodonmigration @daedalus @matthewguy

shellsharks's avatar
shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

The third edition of the "Scrolls" newsletter is live! https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2025-02-14

For those new to Scrolls, it's a free weekly newsletter all about the #IndieWeb and the #Fediverse (with some #infosec / #cybersecurity stuff thrown in there for fun).

You can subscribe directly to the newsletter in your #RSS reader of choice using this link https://shellsharks.com/feeds/scroll-feed.xml.

Let me know if you like it!

Special thanks to this week's "contributors" - folks from across the Social Web who shared interesting stuff and now, I've compiled some of that stuff here. (Sorry for the mass-@'ing, but trying to give credit where credit's due!)

@iftas @me @philipp @WeirdWriter @stefan @beardedtechguy @altsocialmedianet @readbeanicecream @crisl_at @hello @sophie @BeamMeOut @deadsuperhero @sol2070 @CrazyBlue @puppygirlhornypost2 @squiblydoo @neauoire @atomicpoet @joel @jtk @shannonkay @mala @data0 @hongminhee @stage7 @mms @anubiarts @christopherkunz @adamshostack @frichetten @von @karpour @hamatti @st1nger @ringzer0 @mastodonmigration @daedalus @matthewguy

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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

Peertube is so cool. I'm watching a recent video from a popular channel and just noticed I uploaded more data to other peers while watching the video than I downloaded from the server. It's a clever and completely frictionless implementation which alleviates some of the load (and cost!) from servers hosting videos.

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Matthijs De Smedt

@anji@metalhead.club

Peertube is so cool. I'm watching a recent video from a popular channel and just noticed I uploaded more data to other peers while watching the video than I downloaded from the server. It's a clever and completely frictionless implementation which alleviates some of the load (and cost!) from servers hosting videos.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Well, this is new.

Mastodon has a new "Who to follow" feature.

Pretty cool.

(Although it should be "WHOM to follow" not "WHO to follow".)

JanetteSpeyer's avatar
JanetteSpeyer

@janettespeyer@flipboard.social

I need a Fediverse explanation that’s so simple anyone can relate to what I’m talking about.
Can someone give me an analogy that’s relatable? I’ve tried everything

JanetteSpeyer's avatar
JanetteSpeyer

@janettespeyer@flipboard.social

I need a Fediverse explanation that’s so simple anyone can relate to what I’m talking about.
Can someone give me an analogy that’s relatable? I’ve tried everything

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Right now most applications tightly bundle the back-end server and the front-end client

I think it would be better for the Fediverse if back-end servers and front-end clients were separate projects.

I think it would make Fediverse development easier

(Ex: if you just want a new user-experience, just make a new front-end client. Don't bother with the back-end server.)

And would make it so you can optimize installs easier

(You could pick the back-end server that matches your needs.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Right now most applications tightly bundle the back-end server and the front-end client

I think it would be better for the Fediverse if back-end servers and front-end clients were separate projects.

I think it would make Fediverse development easier

(Ex: if you just want a new user-experience, just make a new front-end client. Don't bother with the back-end server.)

And would make it so you can optimize installs easier

(You could pick the back-end server that matches your needs.)

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Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Would you awesome people send me your lists of preferred users please? I am a , and girlie; please send me any favorites you have.

Also, is a thing? might be better. Let’s go and see.

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I really wish @openvibe would have hashtag lists.

Mastodon advanced web interface allows you to have a hashtag timeline with up to 4 hashtags populating it.

It's how I browse Fedi a lot and if OpenVibe had it, I might be inclined to use it more.🤷‍♂️

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I really wish @openvibe would have hashtag lists.

Mastodon advanced web interface allows you to have a hashtag timeline with up to 4 hashtags populating it.

It's how I browse Fedi a lot and if OpenVibe had it, I might be inclined to use it more.🤷‍♂️

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

If you where to read a book about the Fediverse what sort of length would you be looking for?

OptionVoters
Less than 10 Pages0 (0%)
10 - 24 Pages0 (0%)
25 - 49 Pages0 (0%)
50 - 100+ Pages0 (0%)
Other Page Count (Write in comments)0 (0%)
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

If you where to read a book about the Fediverse what sort of length would you be looking for?

OptionVoters
Less than 10 Pages0 (0%)
10 - 24 Pages0 (0%)
25 - 49 Pages0 (0%)
50 - 100+ Pages0 (0%)
Other Page Count (Write in comments)0 (0%)
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al · Reply to Aral Balkan's post

So you want to fight fascism and make a difference right now? Do this:

Join Codeberg e.V. – become part of the organisation; part of the resistance – and actively support this valuable and ethical EU-based anti-fascist¹ git hosting alternative that’s under attack by fascists as we speak:

join.codeberg.org

Seriously, do it now.²

Volunteer and/or donate if you can.

Let’s send Codeberg’s membership through the roof and show these fucking fascists that when they push we push back twice as hard.

When you do, please add your voice to this thread so others can see.

I rarely ask this but please repost this far and wide.

¹ blog.codeberg.org/we-stay-stro

² If you’re having trouble reaching the server, it might also be under attack. You can check the current status of all Codeberg’s servers from status.codeberg.org/status/cod

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Leonardo Di Ottio

@LeonardoDiOttio@mastodon.social

Podcast: “Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work?”

theconversation.com/decentrali

Leonardo Di Ottio's avatar
Leonardo Di Ottio

@LeonardoDiOttio@mastodon.social

Podcast: “Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work?”

theconversation.com/decentrali

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello : This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 39F at Logan airport and visibility is half a mile.

GBH News reports that MIT and Boston University are tightening budgets in anticipation to cuts to federal funding.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been confirmed as secretary for health and human services.

The NY Jets have announced that they will be parting ways with QB Aaron Rodgers.

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello : This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 39F at Logan airport and visibility is half a mile.

GBH News reports that MIT and Boston University are tightening budgets in anticipation to cuts to federal funding.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been confirmed as secretary for health and human services.

The NY Jets have announced that they will be parting ways with QB Aaron Rodgers.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I created this feed for @surfshop by @Flipboard

and I was, why it adds Machine Learning posts in my soccer feed?

Well, if you see in you can add posts about a topic and posts mentioning a specific word. One of my topics is: "MLS" (Major League Soccer), thinking as developer I think if you add "by topic" it should consider synonyms. So if I want to have a feed about "cats", it also includes "cat", so I am guessing "MLS" also includes "ML"

Maybe we can have at least 3 letters or check if they are uppercase/acronyms to avoid that?

cc @mike

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

🏄 Surfing Surf:

“Fedi Faves” by @_elena is a custom feed featuring updates from key voices on the open social web, including @Gargron, @evan @cwebber, and others.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use when sharing.

If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access.

👉 waitlist.surf.social/

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 : The initiative “Save social networks as a democratic force” launched this week. I'm glad to be among the first 100 signatories:
savesocial.eu/en/

The goal: strengthen decentralized, open networks, stop the dominance of tech monopolies and bring digital spaces back under our (public) control. The initiative outlines ten points to achieve this in a manifest.

There is a starter pack with all signatories on Mastodon: fedidevs.com/s/NDMy/


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repeatro

@repeatro@mastodon.social

🔴 Now live on self-hosted Owncast

with

📦 Unboxing & Refurbishing 🪥
SNES & Game Boy Loot 

🚫 Registration   🚫 Ads   🚫 AI   🚫 Tracking   🚫 Algorithm

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 : The initiative “Save social networks as a democratic force” launched this week. I'm glad to be among the first 100 signatories:
savesocial.eu/en/

The goal: strengthen decentralized, open networks, stop the dominance of tech monopolies and bring digital spaces back under our (public) control. The initiative outlines ten points to achieve this in a manifest.

There is a starter pack with all signatories on Mastodon: fedidevs.com/s/NDMy/


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R.L. Dane :Debian: :OpenBSD: 🍵

@rl_dane@polymaths.social

New #blog post: The Case for AVIF

https://rldane.space/the-case-for-avif.html

1047 words

cc: my wonderful #chorus: @joel @dm @sotolf @thedoctor @pixx @twizzay @orbitalmartian @adamsdesk @krafter @roguefoam @solusspider @clayton

(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request)

#100DaysToOffload #12

#rlDaneWriting #blost #imaging #compression #codec #fediverse #social

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 13.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add methods to get privacy policy and terms of service for an instance @dale_price
- Make List Sendable @dale_price
- Upgrade dependencies @konstantin
- Fix CI: Update setup-swift action to v2 @konstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

TootSDK's avatar
TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 13.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add methods to get privacy policy and terms of service for an instance @dale_price
- Make List Sendable @dale_price
- Upgrade dependencies @konstantin
- Fix CI: Update setup-swift action to v2 @konstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

coming soon to a podcast player near you!

/cc @alex

Alex and me while we are recording a new DoTheWoo podcast
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Leonardo Di Ottio

@LeonardoDiOttio@mastodon.social

Podcast: “Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work?”

theconversation.com/decentrali

Ayo's avatar
Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

Social Web FOSDEM video is out: fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

Audio still not synced, but it *might* get fixed after a reencode pass thingy

(just squint your eyes for now, or if you get annoyed check again later)

@elk

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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net · Reply to Codeberg.org's post

@Codeberg Is there any chance to create some kind of -like structure that is more robust against this kind of attacks because the infrastructure is distributed and there is no single point you can attack?

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Leonardo Di Ottio

@LeonardoDiOttio@mastodon.social

Podcast: “Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work?”

theconversation.com/decentrali

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Hello

just another urgent warning about
:

„Meta now appears to be acknowledging that your DMs (on Threads, Instagram and Facebook) can be fed into its AI system and potentially redistributed. “

digitalcourage.social/@w7voa@j


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MadeInDex

@madeindex@mastodon.social

Some people are simply UNABLE¹ to write text of their images for various reasons.

Here are some solutions on the :

1. Ask the community for help using (needs more support)

2. Follow bots that generate text for you, but be aware they use electricity & Gemini which may train on images².

@TeLoDescribot
@altbot
@altext
✔ ...

3. For those who are forgetful, there's a reminder that privately notifies you if you forgot: @PleaseCaptionBot

1/2

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MadeInDex

@madeindex@mastodon.social

Some people are simply UNABLE¹ to write text of their images for various reasons.

Here are some solutions on the :

1. Ask the community for help using (needs more support)

2. Follow bots that generate text for you, but be aware they use electricity & Gemini which may train on images².

@TeLoDescribot
@altbot
@altext
✔ ...

3. For those who are forgetful, there's a reminder that privately notifies you if you forgot: @PleaseCaptionBot

1/2

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al · Reply to Aral Balkan's post

So you want to fight fascism and make a difference right now? Do this:

Join Codeberg e.V. – become part of the organisation; part of the resistance – and actively support this valuable and ethical EU-based anti-fascist¹ git hosting alternative that’s under attack by fascists as we speak:

join.codeberg.org

Seriously, do it now.²

Volunteer and/or donate if you can.

Let’s send Codeberg’s membership through the roof and show these fucking fascists that when they push we push back twice as hard.

When you do, please add your voice to this thread so others can see.

I rarely ask this but please repost this far and wide.

¹ blog.codeberg.org/we-stay-stro

² If you’re having trouble reaching the server, it might also be under attack. You can check the current status of all Codeberg’s servers from status.codeberg.org/status/cod

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

I think the one thing you have to be aware of in regards to denizens of the is that they are verily fatigued by large commercial platforms because of the , the predatory , , all stemming from the need to .

Each of those points are important because something's shouldn't be monetized, like .

That's why I am suggesting client side algorithmic discovery, or a private and safe alt.

@BeAware @miturian @polarity @zilog80

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The Innkeeper

@innkeeper@gamerstavern.online

Psst.
Hey, you.
Yes, you.

Just a friendly reminder to correctly select the language you're using in your post to allow translation for other users who may not read that language.

Be gentle.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The real magic of the is collaboration.

Many of the largest projects have worked together behind the scenes on compatibility.

It's not that common now that ActivityPub has matured, but you better believe the early days of 2018 had big players like Mastodon and Pleroma working closely on compat.

= Community + Collaboration
The magic formula that sets us apart!

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The Innkeeper

@innkeeper@gamerstavern.online

Psst.
Hey, you.
Yes, you.

Just a friendly reminder to correctly select the language you're using in your post to allow translation for other users who may not read that language.

Be gentle.

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

coming soon to a podcast player near you!

/cc @alex

Alex and me while we are recording a new DoTheWoo podcast
ALT text detailsAlex and me while we are recording a new DoTheWoo podcast
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Sandro Santilli

@strk@musician.social

What's a good way to find events in ? Ideally a feed to follow for that, so to be able to also interact.

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Sandro Santilli

@strk@musician.social

What's a good way to find events in ? Ideally a feed to follow for that, so to be able to also interact.

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The Chaotic Good 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖖

@Aminorjourney@lgbtqia.space

SOooo.

I'm publishing a video tomorrow on @show that has some linked, downloaded, rescued government files pertaining to the video topic.

I'd like to those files using a system. Since our company server is hosted here at my studio, and we're already getting threats, I'd like to find a file sharing system that's remote.

Any ideas? The files aren't big - like maybe 700 MB?

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Thanks you to everyone for the birthday wishes, I appreciate it. #happybirthday #happybirthdaytome #fediverse #Fedibirthday

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Ercanbrack

@ercanbrack@mastodon.online

What do all of these have in common?

The Fediverse
Bluesky
Threads
Flipbook
Wordpress
and soon, Tumblr

The reach is growing! 😎👍🏼

techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/tumb

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Louis Ingenthron

@louis@ingenthron.social

One / tip that I need to follow more often is:

Check out the profiles of people who boost your posts. Consider following them.

If someone is willing to boost what you said, there's a halfway-decent chance you agree on at least one issue and may end up being good mutual follows.

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Louis Ingenthron

@louis@ingenthron.social

One / tip that I need to follow more often is:

Check out the profiles of people who boost your posts. Consider following them.

If someone is willing to boost what you said, there's a halfway-decent chance you agree on at least one issue and may end up being good mutual follows.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Finally!! Quote Posts support officially coming to Mastodon!

atomicpoet.org/objects/56be392

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

🏄 Surfing Surf:

“Fedi Faves” by @_elena is a custom feed featuring updates from key voices on the open social web, including @Gargron, @evan @cwebber, and others.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use when sharing.

If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access.

👉 waitlist.surf.social/

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Bhavani Shankar

@bshankar@mastodon.online

Discovering the gives me the same feelings did years ago. The endless choice, excitement of discovery, clash of philosophies and a community.

I spent years from , , , etc and then back to arch. Also spent a long time switching desktop environments and window managers like i3.

I started on and . What do I try next? an server? Which one?

😇

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 36 new servers and 35 servers died off since 9 hours ago

19,670 servers checked today. 13,570,521 Total Users with 1,390,395 Active Users today

Check out the stats

History of servers found and deleted

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Cambridge, MA, has ended single family zoning in an effort to increase the number of housing units.

Trump is reported to have called Vladimir Putin in order to start talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

2 trans high school students in NH are suing the Trump administration over the executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports.

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 36 new servers and 35 servers died off since 9 hours ago

19,670 servers checked today. 13,570,521 Total Users with 1,390,395 Active Users today

Check out the stats

History of servers found and deleted

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Just saw someone ask what's the best things about Fediverse.

Though, I think the opposite question is just as important. If the issues aren't recognized and discussed, they might not be fixed.

So, what are the worst things about Fediverse?🤔

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Just saw someone ask what's the best things about Fediverse.

Though, I think the opposite question is just as important. If the issues aren't recognized and discussed, they might not be fixed.

So, what are the worst things about Fediverse?🤔

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Cambridge, MA, has ended single family zoning in an effort to increase the number of housing units.

Trump is reported to have called Vladimir Putin in order to start talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

2 trans high school students in NH are suing the Trump administration over the executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Cambridge, MA, has ended single family zoning in an effort to increase the number of housing units.

Trump is reported to have called Vladimir Putin in order to start talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

2 trans high school students in NH are suing the Trump administration over the executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports.

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Urban

@Banur@metalhead.club

Strange question, but why i don't see some toots with hashtags?
For example with i don't see anything.

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

Are there any actually good books about the Fediverse people would suggest to read? I know I've seen one or two little books out there on the market but I'd love to know if there's some sort of Fediverse Guide or something on the market that you know of.

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 Last weekend, the took place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, bringing together around 8,000 people from the Free Software community. For the first time, there was a specific track on the ‘Social Web’ dedicated to the . I also gave a short - rather atypical, because non-technical ;) - talk on ‘Fediverse Fighters - The Role of Public Institutions’ (pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2025). With these key points, already mentioned many times in different contexts:
Picture: @Sascha

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Melanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
ALT text detailsMelanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

Are there any actually good books about the Fediverse people would suggest to read? I know I've seen one or two little books out there on the market but I'd love to know if there's some sort of Fediverse Guide or something on the market that you know of.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org · Reply to IFTAS's post

2) Suspend CCS.
CCS and its CSAM detection and reporting service online is the most expensive project we operate, and will likely close between March 15 and March 30. The core technology requirements to simply operate the service exceed $60,000 per year, and that doesn’t include the legal advisory and content review support we need to bring this service to the in a broader fashion.

3/7

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

This time last year, New Social looked very different to what it does now.

It's amazing to think about what a small group of hard-working people can do. From Mastodon to Pixelfed, Bluesky to Ghost, and all the many amazing projects both big and small! Every connected platform has pushed the boundaries of open social media and the Fediverse.

Now, let's push a few more boundaries. What do you say? 😈

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Mignot Florent

@florent_mignot@pouet.chapril.org

Le s'est tout de même formidable : tiens par exemple je peux Partager depuis des publications de mon compte
Exemples à suivre dans quelques minutes et dans les jours à venir ;)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I have been talking about Custom Feeds for the Fediverse.

I will be setting up a demo server for Custom Feeds — so Fediverse developers can ad support for Fediverse Custom Feeds to their software.

(And have something to test again.)

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Great update here on the goings-on in the technical world of . Including Quote Posts being officially supported for viewing in the web interface in v4.4 and full authoring/creation of Quote posts for v4.5.

Also, for folks and others running an instance, v4.1.x will be removed from the official support list and stop receiving updates in April, presumably in preparation for the release of v4.4.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/02/

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Right now I am leaning towards a SINGLE-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada).

(Although still open to a MULTI-TRACK conference.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

If we end up doing a MULTI-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada) then, I still know which spaces we could use.

But, we would need to figure how many rooms we need, the size of each room, etc, to know the exact rooms we might use.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

If we end up doing a SINGLE-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada) then, I already know which room to use.

I've been in the room plenty of times (for other conferences).

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Organizers Log:

For this Fediverse conference in Canada —

One thing to figure out is — is the conference SINGLE-TRACK or MULTI-TRACK.

SINGLE-TRACK means that — we have a single (large) room, everyone at the conference is in that room, and only one presentation happens at a time.

MULTI-TRACK means that — we have multiple rooms, multiple presentations are happening at the same time, and people are split between these different rooms.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113990

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

SpaceHost update:

We have been working on making it so SpaceHost hosted Fediverse server instances can be hosted outside of the U.S.

I think our first non-U.S. location is going to be in the EU — I think in Germany.

With the second, maybe Canada.

We have the system built now. And, are now testing it for QA, to make sure everything is working OK.

SpaceHost is a fully managed hosting service for ALL OF THE FEDIVERSE.

spacehost.one/

.
.

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Finally!! Quote Posts support officially coming to Mastodon!

atomicpoet.org/objects/56be392

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

LogJam had some front-end code in it.

That has now been moved to another git repo. (The GreatApe front-end has its own repo.)

The only front-end code left in LogJam is a very minimal home-page (and a favicon and an og:image for the home-page).

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The GreatApe code is divided into multiple git repos.

Part of the GreatApe back-end is called "LogJam". LogJam is the part of GreatApe for the P2P (tree organized) audio and video rooms.

(GreatApe is an audio & video conversations platform for the social-web and decentralized social-media (DeSo). Which, of course, includes the Fediverse.)

Myself and @muhammadzaidali have been cleaning up the LogJam code.

github.com/reiver/logjam

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Dark Photon Studio

@shanesemler@metalhead.club

No. Fuck this. I literally left a few month ago because they have a serious infestation of and child . If you’re an admin, I’d suggest blocking Tumblr. The will have to deal with more and more of this as it becomes increasingly popular. support or not, we do NOT want an invasion of .

techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/tumb

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

This time last year, New Social looked very different to what it does now.

It's amazing to think about what a small group of hard-working people can do. From Mastodon to Pixelfed, Bluesky to Ghost, and all the many amazing projects both big and small! Every connected platform has pushed the boundaries of open social media and the Fediverse.

Now, let's push a few more boundaries. What do you say? 😈

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Luis Suarez

@elsua@mastodon.social

Later on this year, it’ll be my 20th year anniversary since I started using . I am still loving it, as I get to share the daily capture the world around me & marvel at everyone else’s 😍👍🏻

But just in case it decides to go through the route of , because, you know, it can happen, I decided to create an account at .

For those folks in the who might want to check it out 👉🏻 gram.social/elsua

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adingbatponder

@adingbatponder@fosstodon.org

I need a mastodon GUI extension that allows you to press on a post/toot and it proposes what to add to which of your filters so that similar things are filtered out of the in future.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

The name we are going with, for this Fediverse conference in Canada, is:

FediCon

(I have already been using that (FediCon) in the hash-tags. But, just thought I would say it explicitly in an "Organizers Log".)

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113990

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adingbatponder

@adingbatponder@fosstodon.org

I need a mastodon GUI extension that allows you to press on a post/toot and it proposes what to add to which of your filters so that similar things are filtered out of the in future.

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Luis Suarez

@elsua@mastodon.social

Later on this year, it’ll be my 20th year anniversary since I started using . I am still loving it, as I get to share the daily capture the world around me & marvel at everyone else’s 😍👍🏻

But just in case it decides to go through the route of , because, you know, it can happen, I decided to create an account at .

For those folks in the who might want to check it out 👉🏻 gram.social/elsua

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Right now I am leaning towards a SINGLE-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada).

(Although still open to a MULTI-TRACK conference.)

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

If we end up doing a MULTI-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada) then, I still know which spaces we could use.

But, we would need to figure how many rooms we need, the size of each room, etc, to know the exact rooms we might use.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

If we end up doing a SINGLE-TRACK conference (for this Fediverse conference in Canada) then, I already know which room to use.

I've been in the room plenty of times (for other conferences).

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Organizers Log:

For this Fediverse conference in Canada —

One thing to figure out is — is the conference SINGLE-TRACK or MULTI-TRACK.

SINGLE-TRACK means that — we have a single (large) room, everyone at the conference is in that room, and only one presentation happens at a time.

MULTI-TRACK means that — we have multiple rooms, multiple presentations are happening at the same time, and people are split between these different rooms.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113990

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

Talking with the others involved with organizing this Fediverse conference in Canada —

We are now looking at the city of Vancouver as a location for this conference.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113981

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Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

I think we need a mobile app for that looks like . so we can bring our Facebook addicted friends here
We all have a friend like this.

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kali

@kaliagainstallodds@mastodon.social

on a positive note: not here for long, but i already love this place so much. thank each and every one on here for making headache-free possible. i will do my best not to carry the time- and brain-waste from other platforms over here.

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kali

@kaliagainstallodds@mastodon.social

on a positive note: not here for long, but i already love this place so much. thank each and every one on here for making headache-free possible. i will do my best not to carry the time- and brain-waste from other platforms over here.

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

I have looked everywhere, but I can't find this post from 11 February! It isn't showing up in my Sent timeline. So if it is on my profile, and/or if you have seen it, I apologise.

I am not closing my account here, but I need to try something other than Friendica, due to accessibility issues. I am considering Akkoma, but am open to other networks if they are compatible with Mastodon.

I am seeking an instance with the following specifications.

Accessible interface (I use a screen reader called NVDA). If it uses Semantic html and isn't cluttered, that's a great start. I would prefer it to be compatible with Mastodon so that I could also use TweeseCake as a client. I need to easily be able to access things such as notifications, follow requests, my own posts, to be able to search for tags, people, my posts etc.

Posting limit of 5,000 characters or more (more preferred.

Ability to pin, unpin, edit, and delete posts.

Ability to filter content, so that I don't see certain words or phrases. (This doesn't work with TweeseCake, so it's not as important as the rest, unless the site is so accessible that I can use it often.)

Ability to select between seeing all posts of someone or only some, and to choose whether to let someone follow me without my seeing his posts or to follow him completely. (Friend versus Subscriber on Friendica).

Extensive profile with keywords. (Keywords may be a Friendica feature, so can be skipped.)

Most people write in English and are not politically, technologically, or gaming obsessed. No radicals of any pursuasion. (the English bit is just to help me find friends on my particular instance.)

Free speech (nothing illegal or homophobic). I personally avoid obscenities.)

If such an instance exists, please tell me. I found https://akkoma.fediverse.observer/list[7] but that's just a list with no real information about each instance. I would have to go through over 400 of them, choose the ones from the UK, Canada, and America (they're the most likely to have English instances), then go through those to see if they meet my requirements, but that's ridiculous.

I am not a programmer, so please don't suggest I start my own instance or join a network that is not set up with a webpage and/or to accept a client, as I know nothing about these things other than that they run on Linux and I'm a Windows user. I just want something that works. Also, if there are any demonstration instances, please let me know. I heard of one where accounts only lasted five days, but it seems to be gone.

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

I have looked everywhere, but I can't find this post from 11 February! It isn't showing up in my Sent timeline. So if it is on my profile, and/or if you have seen it, I apologise.

I am not closing my account here, but I need to try something other than Friendica, due to accessibility issues. I am considering Akkoma, but am open to other networks if they are compatible with Mastodon.

I am seeking an instance with the following specifications.

Accessible interface (I use a screen reader called NVDA). If it uses Semantic html and isn't cluttered, that's a great start. I would prefer it to be compatible with Mastodon so that I could also use TweeseCake as a client. I need to easily be able to access things such as notifications, follow requests, my own posts, to be able to search for tags, people, my posts etc.

Posting limit of 5,000 characters or more (more preferred.

Ability to pin, unpin, edit, and delete posts.

Ability to filter content, so that I don't see certain words or phrases. (This doesn't work with TweeseCake, so it's not as important as the rest, unless the site is so accessible that I can use it often.)

Ability to select between seeing all posts of someone or only some, and to choose whether to let someone follow me without my seeing his posts or to follow him completely. (Friend versus Subscriber on Friendica).

Extensive profile with keywords. (Keywords may be a Friendica feature, so can be skipped.)

Most people write in English and are not politically, technologically, or gaming obsessed. No radicals of any pursuasion. (the English bit is just to help me find friends on my particular instance.)

Free speech (nothing illegal or homophobic). I personally avoid obscenities.)

If such an instance exists, please tell me. I found https://akkoma.fediverse.observer/list[7] but that's just a list with no real information about each instance. I would have to go through over 400 of them, choose the ones from the UK, Canada, and America (they're the most likely to have English instances), then go through those to see if they meet my requirements, but that's ridiculous.

I am not a programmer, so please don't suggest I start my own instance or join a network that is not set up with a webpage and/or to accept a client, as I know nothing about these things other than that they run on Linux and I'm a Windows user. I just want something that works. Also, if there are any demonstration instances, please let me know. I heard of one where accounts only lasted five days, but it seems to be gone.

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I received an invitation to @surf by @Flipboard and I couldn't wait to share my unboxing experience! It's my first time using this platform, and let me tell you, I'm super excited. It combines Threads, BlueSky, and Mastodon in one feed!

youtu.be/YsR-9X7bhPQ


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/12(12:00)

pawoo.net でアカウント数が大幅減少。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Raindrops and Roses

@raindrops_and_roses@mastodon.social

I really really really wish @Mastodon had QTs.

Or at least rich text emedded post function.

I find it extremely limiting to share and comment coming from a small account and it's hard to have sustained engagement.

@stux

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J blue

@jblue@mastodon.world

@fedihelp @FediTips

Is there a way to restrict replies to my posts to only people I follow without making the posts themselves hidden?

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware I’m not so familiar with her because I personally haven’t spoken to her. But it strikes me that the Fediverse itself has an internal conflict that has not been addressed.

One one hand, we need safe spaces where people are protected from harm. On the other hand, we need spaces that are both censorship resistant and redundant. The problem is, one person’s safety is another person’s censorship; and another person’s free speech may also cause harm.

Now the only way to allow these two things to happen is to allow for pluralism, and to stop seeing the #Fediverse as a singular space. This is one reason why I now prefer the term #SocialWeb for what I want to be built because what’s at heart here is that when you build an ActivityPub-enabled service, you are not necessarily building for one singular space.

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James House-Lantto (He/Him)

@Theeo123@mastodon.social

techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/tumb

Tumblr is going to join the fediverse! (Aka mastodon, Pixlr, PeerTube Etc.)

Automattic confirmed to TechCrunch that when the migration is complete, every Tumblr user will be able to federate their blog via ActivityPub, just as every WordPress.com user can today.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I received an invitation to @surf by @Flipboard and I couldn't wait to share my unboxing experience! It's my first time using this platform, and let me tell you, I'm super excited. It combines Threads, BlueSky, and Mastodon in one feed!

youtu.be/YsR-9X7bhPQ


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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Absolutely fantastic news! Love to see the Social Web Foundation’s closer relationship with the W3C, and gives me so much hope for a much more open future for social media.

@evan, glad to see so many of these ideas come to fruition.

In light of this new development, I’m retiring the term #Fediverse in favour of the much more accurate #SocialWeb.

https://socialwebfoundation.org/2025/02/11/the-social-web-foundation-announces-its-membership-in-the-world-wide-web-consortium/
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James House-Lantto (He/Him)

@Theeo123@mastodon.social

techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/tumb

Tumblr is going to join the fediverse! (Aka mastodon, Pixlr, PeerTube Etc.)

Automattic confirmed to TechCrunch that when the migration is complete, every Tumblr user will be able to federate their blog via ActivityPub, just as every WordPress.com user can today.

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

@photomatt exciting to see Tumblr get closer to integration! Let us know if you want any help with bridging to once it's ready so we can bring it to more folks on the open social web 🙂

mastodon.social/@Sarahp/113987

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Urban

@Banur@metalhead.club

Strange question, but why i don't see some toots with hashtags?
For example with i don't see anything.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Absolutely fantastic news! Love to see the Social Web Foundation’s closer relationship with the W3C, and gives me so much hope for a much more open future for social media.

@evan, glad to see so many of these ideas come to fruition.

In light of this new development, I’m retiring the term #Fediverse in favour of the much more accurate #SocialWeb.

https://socialwebfoundation.org/2025/02/11/the-social-web-foundation-announces-its-membership-in-the-world-wide-web-consortium/
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Logged into Instagram to be greeted with this very nice announcement from @tainome announcing their imminent departure to the ... I wanted to highlight how great a way this is to do it. Leave a tombstone so people there know where your going and lay out exactly why it is that you need to leave. If enough people did this we would make some waves.

screenshot of a graphic that says THIS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS DEAD with links to their new home on the fediverse
ALT text detailsscreenshot of a graphic that says THIS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS DEAD with links to their new home on the fediverse
A screenshot of a long description of why they are leaving
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a long description of why they are leaving
Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse #103

This week I’m zooming in on the culture of the fediverse, prompted by the Superbowl halftime show. IFTAS announces they’ll run out of funding soon, indicating the challenges with funding Trust & Safety in the network.

On bridging and fediverse culture

Erin Kissane wrote an excellent article this week, about ‘bridging’ (connecting separate networks), fediverse culture, and why this regularly leads to drama and blowups. Kissane gives three explanations as to why this type of drama keeps happening, of which I want to highlight one: ‘Conflicting models of what the fediverse “really” is’. Kissane focuses on two different cultures on the fediverse regarding how connections between different places on the fediverse should be made, and how they should deal with consent.

I agree with Kissane’s observation, both that these competing models exist, as well as that a lack of acceptance that there are different models leads to conflict. Just last week I wrote about two separate cases of drama between various people about fediverse software that deals with these conflicting models on what the fediverse really is. In general I think that it is highly important to have a good understanding of what the fediverse truly is, and not only what people want the fediverse to be.


This Sunday was the NFL Superbowl, with the halftime show by Kendrick Lamar. Lamar made some powerful visual statements in his show, such as a flag of America that consists entirely of Black men. Browsing both the fediverse and Bluesky this Monday morning served as a good indication of how different the cultures of these two networks are.

On Bluesky, 20 of the most liked 25 posts of the entire network 1 discussed the Superbowl, and of those 20, 12 were specifically about Lamar’s halftime show. Shortly after the end of the show, network traffic spiked to almost double the traffic for a short period as people logged in to talk about the show.

On the fediverse, I had a hard time finding any posts discussing the Superbowl. I saw one post on the trending page of mastodon.social. Browsing through all posts made with the hashtag gave me more than five times as much superb pictures of owls as it gave me posts about the halftime show.2 There is a long tradition of posting pictures of owls with the tag SuperbOwl, that far predates the fediverse.

It shows two social networks with very different cultures: one as a place to discuss mainstream cultural events, and one as a place for counterculture and the subversion of mainstream culture. I do not think this difference is an anomaly either, in general I see significantly less conversations about pop culture on the fediverse. This specific example with the Superbowl halftime show is just a clear example of a larger trend

To be clear here: this is not a criticism of the fediverse, nor is it a call for the fediverse to change and suddenly start posting about Lamar. The reason I’m highlighting these difference is to show what the fediverse actually is. There is a significant group of people that have an interest in the fediverse for the potential that it can be. This group frames the fediverse as an alternative to platforms like X, as a way to build social media platforms that are welcoming for everybody. This is a laudable goal to strive for. The ongoing coup in the US illustrates the urgent need for social platforms that are not owned by the oligarchy. But I also think that working towards such goals requires a good understanding what the fediverse currently actually is.

That is why I’m placing this observation in the context of Kissane’s post, who notes that people having ‘conflicting model of what the fediverse “really” is’ leads to conflict, and hampers potential for change in the fediverse. To me, how the fediverse responded to the Superbowl is a good illustration of the current culture of the network. What the fediverse currently is, is a countercultural network with little interest in mainstream pop culture. This is an absolutely fine identity to have! But for the people who are working to bringing the fediverse into the mainstream, it is important to realise that this countercultural identity clashes with with bringing a mainstream cultural identity to the fediverse.

The News

IFTAS has announced that they are running out of funding, and that barring new funding sources that will come through this month, the organisation will have to scale down their activities significantly. IFTAS says that they are currently focused on getting funding for their Content Classification Service (CCS). CCS is an opt-in system which helps fediverse server admins with CSAM detection and reporting. Running a social networking server comes with a fair amount of requirements regarding reporting CSAM, which are difficult to do for fediverse admins. CCS is intended to help with that, but IFTAS describes it as an “a ridiculously expensive undertaking, far beyond what the community can support with individual donations”. If IFTAS cannot secure funding by the end of the month, they will have to suspend the operation of CCS and its CSAM detection service. Other work that IFTAS will have to halt if no funding comes through is giving policy guidance, like their recent work for server admins on how to navigate the new UK Online Safety Act.

Funding Trust & Safety has been a major challenge for the fediverse. Recently, Mastodon tried a fundraiser for a new Trust & Safety lead, where Mastodon only managed to raise 13k of the aimed 75k. It is a concerning situation for the fediverse. One of the selling points of the network is that it can be a safer place for vulnerable people. But it turns out that actually funding the work that can make the fediverse a safer place is a lot harder than it should be.


Tapestry is a new iOS app by Iconfactory, who once made the popular Twitter client Twitterific. Tapestry is a combination of a news reader and a social media site. It allows you to combine many feeds into a single timeline. Tapestry supports social feeds like Mastodon, Bluesky and Tumblr, as well as RSS, YouTube, and more. The app was funded via Kickstarter last year. In a review, David Pierce from The Verge describes Tapestry as a ‘timeline app’, in a similar category as apps like feeeed and Surf. In his review, Pierce describes how timeline apps are about consuming information and new in a different way, and help manage the information overload that social media feeds present us with. I think that is also why I find these types of apps interesting, as they also frame the fediverse in a different way. Most popular fediverse software like Mastodon and Pixelfed are wired around social interaction. However, they follow the same patterns as the Twitters and Instagrams that came before, and over the last 15 years society has reshaped itself so that platforms like Twitter became not only used for talking, but also as a way to distribute news. So far, the fediverse is repeating this structure; Mastodon is used both for organisations that just want to send out a link to their news article as well as for people to chat with their friends. Timeline apps like Tapestry help split out these use cases, and allow people to take one part of the interaction pattern of Mastodon (following news and updates) without the other pattern (chatting with friends).

The Links

Some more videos of fediverse presentations that happened at FOSDEM last week were published online:

The Brazilian Institute for Museums, a Brazilian government agency, is hiring two people to expand their integration with ActivityPub.

Flipboard has published more information and a schedule for Fediverse House, a conference about the social web. It will be held in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 9th and Monday March 10th.

And some more links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

  1. I checked at 6am PST, and looked at the past 12 hours. ↩︎
  2. Also checked on 6am PST, and checked all posts made with that hashtag as visible from the mastodon.social server. I saw 61 pictures of owls, and less than 10 pictures by non-automated accounts of the show by Lamar. I’m saying less then 10 here because there were some automated bot accounts in there who mirror posts from news websites. Due to the size difference in userbase between Bluesky and Mastodon I’m less interested in the absolute numbers as in the relative difference between them. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/last-week-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Logged into Instagram to be greeted with this very nice announcement from @tainome announcing their imminent departure to the ... I wanted to highlight how great a way this is to do it. Leave a tombstone so people there know where your going and lay out exactly why it is that you need to leave. If enough people did this we would make some waves.

screenshot of a graphic that says THIS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS DEAD with links to their new home on the fediverse
ALT text detailsscreenshot of a graphic that says THIS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS DEAD with links to their new home on the fediverse
A screenshot of a long description of why they are leaving
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a long description of why they are leaving
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse #103

This week I’m zooming in on the culture of the fediverse, prompted by the Superbowl halftime show. IFTAS announces they’ll run out of funding soon, indicating the challenges with funding Trust & Safety in the network.

On bridging and fediverse culture

Erin Kissane wrote an excellent article this week, about ‘bridging’ (connecting separate networks), fediverse culture, and why this regularly leads to drama and blowups. Kissane gives three explanations as to why this type of drama keeps happening, of which I want to highlight one: ‘Conflicting models of what the fediverse “really” is’. Kissane focuses on two different cultures on the fediverse regarding how connections between different places on the fediverse should be made, and how they should deal with consent.

I agree with Kissane’s observation, both that these competing models exist, as well as that a lack of acceptance that there are different models leads to conflict. Just last week I wrote about two separate cases of drama between various people about fediverse software that deals with these conflicting models on what the fediverse really is. In general I think that it is highly important to have a good understanding of what the fediverse truly is, and not only what people want the fediverse to be.


This Sunday was the NFL Superbowl, with the halftime show by Kendrick Lamar. Lamar made some powerful visual statements in his show, such as a flag of America that consists entirely of Black men. Browsing both the fediverse and Bluesky this Monday morning served as a good indication of how different the cultures of these two networks are.

On Bluesky, 20 of the most liked 25 posts of the entire network 1 discussed the Superbowl, and of those 20, 12 were specifically about Lamar’s halftime show. Shortly after the end of the show, network traffic spiked to almost double the traffic for a short period as people logged in to talk about the show.

On the fediverse, I had a hard time finding any posts discussing the Superbowl. I saw one post on the trending page of mastodon.social. Browsing through all posts made with the hashtag gave me more than five times as much superb pictures of owls as it gave me posts about the halftime show.2 There is a long tradition of posting pictures of owls with the tag SuperbOwl, that far predates the fediverse.

It shows two social networks with very different cultures: one as a place to discuss mainstream cultural events, and one as a place for counterculture and the subversion of mainstream culture. I do not think this difference is an anomaly either, in general I see significantly less conversations about pop culture on the fediverse. This specific example with the Superbowl halftime show is just a clear example of a larger trend

To be clear here: this is not a criticism of the fediverse, nor is it a call for the fediverse to change and suddenly start posting about Lamar. The reason I’m highlighting these difference is to show what the fediverse actually is. There is a significant group of people that have an interest in the fediverse for the potential that it can be. This group frames the fediverse as an alternative to platforms like X, as a way to build social media platforms that are welcoming for everybody. This is a laudable goal to strive for. The ongoing coup in the US illustrates the urgent need for social platforms that are not owned by the oligarchy. But I also think that working towards such goals requires a good understanding what the fediverse currently actually is.

That is why I’m placing this observation in the context of Kissane’s post, who notes that people having ‘conflicting model of what the fediverse “really” is’ leads to conflict, and hampers potential for change in the fediverse. To me, how the fediverse responded to the Superbowl is a good illustration of the current culture of the network. What the fediverse currently is, is a countercultural network with little interest in mainstream pop culture. This is an absolutely fine identity to have! But for the people who are working to bringing the fediverse into the mainstream, it is important to realise that this countercultural identity clashes with with bringing a mainstream cultural identity to the fediverse.

The News

IFTAS has announced that they are running out of funding, and that barring new funding sources that will come through this month, the organisation will have to scale down their activities significantly. IFTAS says that they are currently focused on getting funding for their Content Classification Service (CCS). CCS is an opt-in system which helps fediverse server admins with CSAM detection and reporting. Running a social networking server comes with a fair amount of requirements regarding reporting CSAM, which are difficult to do for fediverse admins. CCS is intended to help with that, but IFTAS describes it as an “a ridiculously expensive undertaking, far beyond what the community can support with individual donations”. If IFTAS cannot secure funding by the end of the month, they will have to suspend the operation of CCS and its CSAM detection service. Other work that IFTAS will have to halt if no funding comes through is giving policy guidance, like their recent work for server admins on how to navigate the new UK Online Safety Act.

Funding Trust & Safety has been a major challenge for the fediverse. Recently, Mastodon tried a fundraiser for a new Trust & Safety lead, where Mastodon only managed to raise 13k of the aimed 75k. It is a concerning situation for the fediverse. One of the selling points of the network is that it can be a safer place for vulnerable people. But it turns out that actually funding the work that can make the fediverse a safer place is a lot harder than it should be.


Tapestry is a new iOS app by Iconfactory, who once made the popular Twitter client Twitterific. Tapestry is a combination of a news reader and a social media site. It allows you to combine many feeds into a single timeline. Tapestry supports social feeds like Mastodon, Bluesky and Tumblr, as well as RSS, YouTube, and more. The app was funded via Kickstarter last year. In a review, David Pierce from The Verge describes Tapestry as a ‘timeline app’, in a similar category as apps like feeeed and Surf. In his review, Pierce describes how timeline apps are about consuming information and new in a different way, and help manage the information overload that social media feeds present us with. I think that is also why I find these types of apps interesting, as they also frame the fediverse in a different way. Most popular fediverse software like Mastodon and Pixelfed are wired around social interaction. However, they follow the same patterns as the Twitters and Instagrams that came before, and over the last 15 years society has reshaped itself so that platforms like Twitter became not only used for talking, but also as a way to distribute news. So far, the fediverse is repeating this structure; Mastodon is used both for organisations that just want to send out a link to their news article as well as for people to chat with their friends. Timeline apps like Tapestry help split out these use cases, and allow people to take one part of the interaction pattern of Mastodon (following news and updates) without the other pattern (chatting with friends).

The Links

Some more videos of fediverse presentations that happened at FOSDEM last week were published online:

The Brazilian Institute for Museums, a Brazilian government agency, is hiring two people to expand their integration with ActivityPub.

Flipboard has published more information and a schedule for Fediverse House, a conference about the social web. It will be held in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 9th and Monday March 10th.

And some more links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

  1. I checked at 6am PST, and looked at the past 12 hours. ↩︎
  2. Also checked on 6am PST, and checked all posts made with that hashtag as visible from the mastodon.social server. I saw 61 pictures of owls, and less than 10 pictures by non-automated accounts of the show by Lamar. I’m saying less then 10 here because there were some automated bot accounts in there who mirror posts from news websites. Due to the size difference in userbase between Bluesky and Mastodon I’m less interested in the absolute numbers as in the relative difference between them. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/last-week-

Detail in the city of Gouda
ALT text detailsDetail in the city of Gouda
Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse #103

This week I’m zooming in on the culture of the fediverse, prompted by the Superbowl halftime show. IFTAS announces they’ll run out of funding soon, indicating the challenges with funding Trust & Safety in the network.

On bridging and fediverse culture

Erin Kissane wrote an excellent article this week, about ‘bridging’ (connecting separate networks), fediverse culture, and why this regularly leads to drama and blowups. Kissane gives three explanations as to why this type of drama keeps happening, of which I want to highlight one: ‘Conflicting models of what the fediverse “really” is’. Kissane focuses on two different cultures on the fediverse regarding how connections between different places on the fediverse should be made, and how they should deal with consent.

I agree with Kissane’s observation, both that these competing models exist, as well as that a lack of acceptance that there are different models leads to conflict. Just last week I wrote about two separate cases of drama between various people about fediverse software that deals with these conflicting models on what the fediverse really is. In general I think that it is highly important to have a good understanding of what the fediverse truly is, and not only what people want the fediverse to be.


This Sunday was the NFL Superbowl, with the halftime show by Kendrick Lamar. Lamar made some powerful visual statements in his show, such as a flag of America that consists entirely of Black men. Browsing both the fediverse and Bluesky this Monday morning served as a good indication of how different the cultures of these two networks are.

On Bluesky, 20 of the most liked 25 posts of the entire network 1 discussed the Superbowl, and of those 20, 12 were specifically about Lamar’s halftime show. Shortly after the end of the show, network traffic spiked to almost double the traffic for a short period as people logged in to talk about the show.

On the fediverse, I had a hard time finding any posts discussing the Superbowl. I saw one post on the trending page of mastodon.social. Browsing through all posts made with the hashtag gave me more than five times as much superb pictures of owls as it gave me posts about the halftime show.2 There is a long tradition of posting pictures of owls with the tag SuperbOwl, that far predates the fediverse.

It shows two social networks with very different cultures: one as a place to discuss mainstream cultural events, and one as a place for counterculture and the subversion of mainstream culture. I do not think this difference is an anomaly either, in general I see significantly less conversations about pop culture on the fediverse. This specific example with the Superbowl halftime show is just a clear example of a larger trend

To be clear here: this is not a criticism of the fediverse, nor is it a call for the fediverse to change and suddenly start posting about Lamar. The reason I’m highlighting these difference is to show what the fediverse actually is. There is a significant group of people that have an interest in the fediverse for the potential that it can be. This group frames the fediverse as an alternative to platforms like X, as a way to build social media platforms that are welcoming for everybody. This is a laudable goal to strive for. The ongoing coup in the US illustrates the urgent need for social platforms that are not owned by the oligarchy. But I also think that working towards such goals requires a good understanding what the fediverse currently actually is.

That is why I’m placing this observation in the context of Kissane’s post, who notes that people having ‘conflicting model of what the fediverse “really” is’ leads to conflict, and hampers potential for change in the fediverse. To me, how the fediverse responded to the Superbowl is a good illustration of the current culture of the network. What the fediverse currently is, is a countercultural network with little interest in mainstream pop culture. This is an absolutely fine identity to have! But for the people who are working to bringing the fediverse into the mainstream, it is important to realise that this countercultural identity clashes with with bringing a mainstream cultural identity to the fediverse.

The News

IFTAS has announced that they are running out of funding, and that barring new funding sources that will come through this month, the organisation will have to scale down their activities significantly. IFTAS says that they are currently focused on getting funding for their Content Classification Service (CCS). CCS is an opt-in system which helps fediverse server admins with CSAM detection and reporting. Running a social networking server comes with a fair amount of requirements regarding reporting CSAM, which are difficult to do for fediverse admins. CCS is intended to help with that, but IFTAS describes it as an “a ridiculously expensive undertaking, far beyond what the community can support with individual donations”. If IFTAS cannot secure funding by the end of the month, they will have to suspend the operation of CCS and its CSAM detection service. Other work that IFTAS will have to halt if no funding comes through is giving policy guidance, like their recent work for server admins on how to navigate the new UK Online Safety Act.

Funding Trust & Safety has been a major challenge for the fediverse. Recently, Mastodon tried a fundraiser for a new Trust & Safety lead, where Mastodon only managed to raise 13k of the aimed 75k. It is a concerning situation for the fediverse. One of the selling points of the network is that it can be a safer place for vulnerable people. But it turns out that actually funding the work that can make the fediverse a safer place is a lot harder than it should be.


Tapestry is a new iOS app by Iconfactory, who once made the popular Twitter client Twitterific. Tapestry is a combination of a news reader and a social media site. It allows you to combine many feeds into a single timeline. Tapestry supports social feeds like Mastodon, Bluesky and Tumblr, as well as RSS, YouTube, and more. The app was funded via Kickstarter last year. In a review, David Pierce from The Verge describes Tapestry as a ‘timeline app’, in a similar category as apps like feeeed and Surf. In his review, Pierce describes how timeline apps are about consuming information and new in a different way, and help manage the information overload that social media feeds present us with. I think that is also why I find these types of apps interesting, as they also frame the fediverse in a different way. Most popular fediverse software like Mastodon and Pixelfed are wired around social interaction. However, they follow the same patterns as the Twitters and Instagrams that came before, and over the last 15 years society has reshaped itself so that platforms like Twitter became not only used for talking, but also as a way to distribute news. So far, the fediverse is repeating this structure; Mastodon is used both for organisations that just want to send out a link to their news article as well as for people to chat with their friends. Timeline apps like Tapestry help split out these use cases, and allow people to take one part of the interaction pattern of Mastodon (following news and updates) without the other pattern (chatting with friends).

The Links

Some more videos of fediverse presentations that happened at FOSDEM last week were published online:

The Brazilian Institute for Museums, a Brazilian government agency, is hiring two people to expand their integration with ActivityPub.

Flipboard has published more information and a schedule for Fediverse House, a conference about the social web. It will be held in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 9th and Monday March 10th.

And some more links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

  1. I checked at 6am PST, and looked at the past 12 hours. ↩︎
  2. Also checked on 6am PST, and checked all posts made with that hashtag as visible from the mastodon.social server. I saw 61 pictures of owls, and less than 10 pictures by non-automated accounts of the show by Lamar. I’m saying less then 10 here because there were some automated bot accounts in there who mirror posts from news websites. Due to the size difference in userbase between Bluesky and Mastodon I’m less interested in the absolute numbers as in the relative difference between them. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report # 103

This week I wrote about as a countercultural place for pop culture, and how that affects goals to bring the fediverse into the mainstream

As well as the news:
- @iftas announces that due to a lack of funding, they will likely have to wind down some crucial services for safety on the fediverse
- Tapestry is a new "timeline" app by @Iconfactory

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse #103

This week I’m zooming in on the culture of the fediverse, prompted by the Superbowl halftime show. IFTAS announces they’ll run out of funding soon, indicating the challenges with funding Trust & Safety in the network.

On bridging and fediverse culture

Erin Kissane wrote an excellent article this week, about ‘bridging’ (connecting separate networks), fediverse culture, and why this regularly leads to drama and blowups. Kissane gives three explanations as to why this type of drama keeps happening, of which I want to highlight one: ‘Conflicting models of what the fediverse “really” is’. Kissane focuses on two different cultures on the fediverse regarding how connections between different places on the fediverse should be made, and how they should deal with consent.

I agree with Kissane’s observation, both that these competing models exist, as well as that a lack of acceptance that there are different models leads to conflict. Just last week I wrote about two separate cases of drama between various people about fediverse software that deals with these conflicting models on what the fediverse really is. In general I think that it is highly important to have a good understanding of what the fediverse truly is, and not only what people want the fediverse to be.


This Sunday was the NFL Superbowl, with the halftime show by Kendrick Lamar. Lamar made some powerful visual statements in his show, such as a flag of America that consists entirely of Black men. Browsing both the fediverse and Bluesky this Monday morning served as a good indication of how different the cultures of these two networks are.

On Bluesky, 20 of the most liked 25 posts of the entire network 1 discussed the Superbowl, and of those 20, 12 were specifically about Lamar’s halftime show. Shortly after the end of the show, network traffic spiked to almost double the traffic for a short period as people logged in to talk about the show.

On the fediverse, I had a hard time finding any posts discussing the Superbowl. I saw one post on the trending page of mastodon.social. Browsing through all posts made with the hashtag gave me more than five times as much superb pictures of owls as it gave me posts about the halftime show.2 There is a long tradition of posting pictures of owls with the tag SuperbOwl, that far predates the fediverse.

It shows two social networks with very different cultures: one as a place to discuss mainstream cultural events, and one as a place for counterculture and the subversion of mainstream culture. I do not think this difference is an anomaly either, in general I see significantly less conversations about pop culture on the fediverse. This specific example with the Superbowl halftime show is just a clear example of a larger trend

To be clear here: this is not a criticism of the fediverse, nor is it a call for the fediverse to change and suddenly start posting about Lamar. The reason I’m highlighting these difference is to show what the fediverse actually is. There is a significant group of people that have an interest in the fediverse for the potential that it can be. This group frames the fediverse as an alternative to platforms like X, as a way to build social media platforms that are welcoming for everybody. This is a laudable goal to strive for. The ongoing coup in the US illustrates the urgent need for social platforms that are not owned by the oligarchy. But I also think that working towards such goals requires a good understanding what the fediverse currently actually is.

That is why I’m placing this observation in the context of Kissane’s post, who notes that people having ‘conflicting model of what the fediverse “really” is’ leads to conflict, and hampers potential for change in the fediverse. To me, how the fediverse responded to the Superbowl is a good illustration of the current culture of the network. What the fediverse currently is, is a countercultural network with little interest in mainstream pop culture. This is an absolutely fine identity to have! But for the people who are working to bringing the fediverse into the mainstream, it is important to realise that this countercultural identity clashes with with bringing a mainstream cultural identity to the fediverse.

The News

IFTAS has announced that they are running out of funding, and that barring new funding sources that will come through this month, the organisation will have to scale down their activities significantly. IFTAS says that they are currently focused on getting funding for their Content Classification Service (CCS). CCS is an opt-in system which helps fediverse server admins with CSAM detection and reporting. Running a social networking server comes with a fair amount of requirements regarding reporting CSAM, which are difficult to do for fediverse admins. CCS is intended to help with that, but IFTAS describes it as an “a ridiculously expensive undertaking, far beyond what the community can support with individual donations”. If IFTAS cannot secure funding by the end of the month, they will have to suspend the operation of CCS and its CSAM detection service. Other work that IFTAS will have to halt if no funding comes through is giving policy guidance, like their recent work for server admins on how to navigate the new UK Online Safety Act.

Funding Trust & Safety has been a major challenge for the fediverse. Recently, Mastodon tried a fundraiser for a new Trust & Safety lead, where Mastodon only managed to raise 13k of the aimed 75k. It is a concerning situation for the fediverse. One of the selling points of the network is that it can be a safer place for vulnerable people. But it turns out that actually funding the work that can make the fediverse a safer place is a lot harder than it should be.


Tapestry is a new iOS app by Iconfactory, who once made the popular Twitter client Twitterific. Tapestry is a combination of a news reader and a social media site. It allows you to combine many feeds into a single timeline. Tapestry supports social feeds like Mastodon, Bluesky and Tumblr, as well as RSS, YouTube, and more. The app was funded via Kickstarter last year. In a review, David Pierce from The Verge describes Tapestry as a ‘timeline app’, in a similar category as apps like feeeed and Surf. In his review, Pierce describes how timeline apps are about consuming information and new in a different way, and help manage the information overload that social media feeds present us with. I think that is also why I find these types of apps interesting, as they also frame the fediverse in a different way. Most popular fediverse software like Mastodon and Pixelfed are wired around social interaction. However, they follow the same patterns as the Twitters and Instagrams that came before, and over the last 15 years society has reshaped itself so that platforms like Twitter became not only used for talking, but also as a way to distribute news. So far, the fediverse is repeating this structure; Mastodon is used both for organisations that just want to send out a link to their news article as well as for people to chat with their friends. Timeline apps like Tapestry help split out these use cases, and allow people to take one part of the interaction pattern of Mastodon (following news and updates) without the other pattern (chatting with friends).

The Links

Some more videos of fediverse presentations that happened at FOSDEM last week were published online:

The Brazilian Institute for Museums, a Brazilian government agency, is hiring two people to expand their integration with ActivityPub.

Flipboard has published more information and a schedule for Fediverse House, a conference about the social web. It will be held in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 9th and Monday March 10th.

And some more links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

  1. I checked at 6am PST, and looked at the past 12 hours. ↩︎
  2. Also checked on 6am PST, and checked all posts made with that hashtag as visible from the mastodon.social server. I saw 61 pictures of owls, and less than 10 pictures by non-automated accounts of the show by Lamar. I’m saying less then 10 here because there were some automated bot accounts in there who mirror posts from news websites. Due to the size difference in userbase between Bluesky and Mastodon I’m less interested in the absolute numbers as in the relative difference between them. ↩︎

fediversereport.com/last-week-

Detail in the city of Gouda
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

One thing that doesn’t change much compared to commercial social networks is that some “important” people (perhaps within the Fediverse, rather than in an absolute sense) tend to interact only with other “important” people.

On one hand, I can understand it - no one can realistically respond to thousands of messages. But when you notice that these individuals do engage with comments, yet only from others in the same “important” circle (without even leaving a simple "favorite" on comments), it’s clear that a sort of elite group has formed. In these cases, the dynamic doesn’t feel all that different from the “influencer” culture on commercial platforms.

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Father Pat 🥊🇻🇦

@fatherpat@social.boxingpreacher.net

Okay, experts. I'm still a relative noob here. I want to start a , but can I put hashtags in my list, or does it have to be specific accounts?

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

Social Web FOSDEM video is out: fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

Audio still not synced, but it *might* get fixed after a reencode pass thingy

(just squint your eyes for now, or if you get annoyed check again later)

@elk

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Rebecca Bredin

@RebeccaBredin@mstdn.ca

People who are well versed in the , help me out here.

I currently have web hosting through BlueHost and use .
I would like to set up hosting for myself. I know there are many servers out there, but since I own my own hosting, I figured I don’t need to be a strain on someone else’s server if I can use my own.

Problem: when I look up how to set this up, I find a wall of code, and I am unfortunately not a coder.

Am I able to set this up myself?

Stefano Marinelli's avatar
Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

One thing that doesn’t change much compared to commercial social networks is that some “important” people (perhaps within the Fediverse, rather than in an absolute sense) tend to interact only with other “important” people.

On one hand, I can understand it - no one can realistically respond to thousands of messages. But when you notice that these individuals do engage with comments, yet only from others in the same “important” circle (without even leaving a simple "favorite" on comments), it’s clear that a sort of elite group has formed. In these cases, the dynamic doesn’t feel all that different from the “influencer” culture on commercial platforms.

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"While none of the newcomers is anywhere near ready to rival Meta’s size and scope, their ability to even carve out a small niche within Meta’s shadow is compelling."

techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/thes

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Steve Dallape ☑️ 🌎

@5teverin0@mastodon.social

"While none of the newcomers is anywhere near ready to rival Meta’s size and scope, their ability to even carve out a small niche within Meta’s shadow is compelling."

techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/thes

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Open APIs are so magical, and @Mastodon really pioneered this with their implementation.

Thanks to them, you have a vibrant ecosystem of 3rd party apps that have the same access and rate limits as the official app.

I do the same with Pixelfed and Loops, and soon Sup.

We all thrive without ad-driven limitations 🚀

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Creating a Fediverse Custom Feed —

From a programmer's POV, for creating a Fediverse Custom Feed —

The client-side app doesn't care how the content gets into a feed

I.e., it doesn't care what algorithm you did or didn't use to create a Fediverse Custom Feed

You (the program powering the Fediverse Custom Feed) provides content — and the client-side app displays it.

Just set Actor type="Feed".

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

FEDIVERSE
CUSTOM FEEDS

I CHOOSE YOU
ALT text detailsFEDIVERSE CUSTOM FEEDS I CHOOSE YOU
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Open APIs are so magical, and @Mastodon really pioneered this with their implementation.

Thanks to them, you have a vibrant ecosystem of 3rd party apps that have the same access and rate limits as the official app.

I do the same with Pixelfed and Loops, and soon Sup.

We all thrive without ad-driven limitations 🚀

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Juergen M. Bruckner

@juergen@bruckner.email

@dansup
well, Pixelfed has now successfully proven the opposite 😜

And the success story continues

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Instawhat?

MMW: by 2030, IG will be seen as a platform for old clout chasers.

Pixelfed will overtake IG once the masses rediscover the joys of photo sharing.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

came across this corporate info graphic (instagram.com/neoreach/p/C8sFz) trying to hype the fediverse to marketers. it was made by a company called Neoreach who lists on their website such things as "How Netflix found streaming success with NeoReach on TikTok"

It seems to be from this campaign: neoreach.com/threads-fediverse

The fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
ALT text detailsThe fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The Pixelfed family of apps includes Pixelfed, Loops, Sup and a few others in development.

We're not just a one trick pony, I have a vision for how we can replicate the most popular platforms and give them back to the people.

It all starts with you, the community.

Not only do you have a voice, but it doesn't require shareholder or board member status to make that change!

Are you with us? Boost for humanity.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The Pixelfed family of apps includes Pixelfed, Loops, Sup and a few others in development.

We're not just a one trick pony, I have a vision for how we can replicate the most popular platforms and give them back to the people.

It all starts with you, the community.

Not only do you have a voice, but it doesn't require shareholder or board member status to make that change!

Are you with us? Boost for humanity.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social · Reply to Libre Tiz's post

@mazm this is the magic that makes the so special!

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Libre Tiz

@mazm@mastodon.social

A really great thing about and is that (I realized) I don’t even need to create a new account for Pixelfed. I can just post here and Pixelfed people can see my photos just fine.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I am working on organizing a Fediverse conference in Canada

In Alberta in particular. Probably in the city of Edmonton

(I don't live in Alberta — I live in another part of Canada)

Right now, I am trying to figure out how to get space for it in Edmonton. ( @jeffhorton , put me in touch with a couple people in Edmonton.)

(I organized for about a decade — but stopped a little before my first child was born. So, I have done this type of thing before.)

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

The ultimate goal since the was born in 2008 has always been to , that will never change. 😁

@liaizon

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Mein "wo finde ich Politiker*innen und politische Institutionen auf " Dienst hat ein größeres Update bekommen: ich ziehe jetzt die Daten direkt aus , was nochmal rund 100 mehr Accounts einbringt.

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/inde

Hier erläutere ich die SPARQL Abfragen:

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/info

Die BOT-Erkennung ist auch besser, braucht aber immer noch etwas Optimierung.

chaos.social/@rstockm/11396903

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Shaun (he/ him)

@ShmosKnows@theatl.social

No community better than the to ask this question

Are there self-hosted alternatives to Google Docs and such?
I’m hoping to collaborate with others with confidence that my data isn’t sold to the highest bidder.

Ease and convenience are nice to have, but privacy and long-term sustainability are my key concerns.

Also, are there paid options worth considering?

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

The ultimate goal since the was born in 2008 has always been to , that will never change. 😁

@liaizon

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

According to founder & lead developer Daniel Supernault, a number of new & improved moderation features will be rolling out later this month for the open source photosharing platform.

As is typical for any fast-growing social network—especially one with a distinct ActivityPub-powered visual flavor—users have been vocal about the need for advanced content moderation and the ability to enforce safety rules (contrasted with its commercial competition).

theinternet.review/2025/02/10/

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

According to founder & lead developer Daniel Supernault, a number of new & improved moderation features will be rolling out later this month for the open source photosharing platform.

As is typical for any fast-growing social network—especially one with a distinct ActivityPub-powered visual flavor—users have been vocal about the need for advanced content moderation and the ability to enforce safety rules (contrasted with its commercial competition).

theinternet.review/2025/02/10/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Stories are coming to our Pixelfed app, and they are AMAZING!

Not everyone likes them, and they can hide them if they prefer.

But for the rest of us, you will get all the familiar features like Story Reactions, Comments and even who viewed your story/view counts.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

It’s interesting to watch alt-right folks try to hijack the #Fediverse like they did with #Reddit. They follow the same strategy:

  1. Pose as a progressive with an interest in certain pet causes (e.g., veganism, atheism, etc.)
  2. Declare free speech as an absolute right
  3. Push the idea that all viewpoints have equivalence

This strategy, though, only works if they have power over communities and there’s no escape hatch.

Which is why building redundant communities on multiple servers (and software) is so important.

For example, there should be no default video game community.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

came across this corporate info graphic (instagram.com/neoreach/p/C8sFz) trying to hype the fediverse to marketers. it was made by a company called Neoreach who lists on their website such things as "How Netflix found streaming success with NeoReach on TikTok"

It seems to be from this campaign: neoreach.com/threads-fediverse

The fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
ALT text detailsThe fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Heads-up: I updated my stock photo, adding (since there have been so many discussions about it as an alternative to Facebook). Here we go: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia

A routine reminder that this is to illustrate articles about the Fediverse and it shows popular software as alternatives to Big Tech platforms.

special thanks to:
@matt who touched up my screenshot to improve the appearance of Friendica & Lemmy

@nacly who told me that Wikimedia Commons supports versioning

a stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
ALT text detailsa stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
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Shaun (he/ him)

@ShmosKnows@theatl.social

No community better than the to ask this question

Are there self-hosted alternatives to Google Docs and such?
I’m hoping to collaborate with others with confidence that my data isn’t sold to the highest bidder.

Ease and convenience are nice to have, but privacy and long-term sustainability are my key concerns.

Also, are there paid options worth considering?

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

It’s interesting to watch alt-right folks try to hijack the #Fediverse like they did with #Reddit. They follow the same strategy:

  1. Pose as a progressive with an interest in certain pet causes (e.g., veganism, atheism, etc.)
  2. Declare free speech as an absolute right
  3. Push the idea that all viewpoints have equivalence

This strategy, though, only works if they have power over communities and there’s no escape hatch.

Which is why building redundant communities on multiple servers (and software) is so important.

For example, there should be no default video game community.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

came across this corporate info graphic (instagram.com/neoreach/p/C8sFz) trying to hype the fediverse to marketers. it was made by a company called Neoreach who lists on their website such things as "How Netflix found streaming success with NeoReach on TikTok"

It seems to be from this campaign: neoreach.com/threads-fediverse

The fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
ALT text detailsThe fediverse pentagram logo but with 5 centralized services as the nodes
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Janette Speyer

@JanetteSpeyer@flipboard.com

Are you a fan? Do you share your and photos on the ? You should take a look at @Surf. On Surf you can build your feeds with your Mastodon, YouTube, RSS, Flipboard Magazines and more. Here’s a referral code to jump the long queue: Surf+JanetteSpeyer 👉Sign in here and preview my photography feed: surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Posted into SURFING "SURF" @surfing-surf-JanetteSpeyer

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Mein "wo finde ich Politiker*innen und politische Institutionen auf " Dienst hat ein größeres Update bekommen: ich ziehe jetzt die Daten direkt aus , was nochmal rund 100 mehr Accounts einbringt.

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/inde

Hier erläutere ich die SPARQL Abfragen:

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/info

Die BOT-Erkennung ist auch besser, braucht aber immer noch etwas Optimierung.

chaos.social/@rstockm/11396903

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse can almost replace Big Social. There’s a few services that need to be built. Specifically:

* Pinterest alternative
* Snapchat alternative
* Yelp alternative

#PeerTube also needs a generalist English language server that’s easy to join. This might be asking a lot, but I have ideas.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

fediforum.org/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

fediforum.org/

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Stories are coming to our Pixelfed app, and they are AMAZING!

Not everyone likes them, and they can hide them if they prefer.

But for the rest of us, you will get all the familiar features like Story Reactions, Comments and even who viewed your story/view counts.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse can almost replace Big Social. There’s a few services that need to be built. Specifically:

* Pinterest alternative
* Snapchat alternative
* Yelp alternative

#PeerTube also needs a generalist English language server that’s easy to join. This might be asking a lot, but I have ideas.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Organizers Log:

I am working on organizing a Fediverse conference in Canada

In Alberta in particular. Probably in the city of Edmonton

(I don't live in Alberta — I live in another part of Canada)

Right now, I am trying to figure out how to get space for it in Edmonton. ( @jeffhorton , put me in touch with a couple people in Edmonton.)

(I organized for about a decade — but stopped a little before my first child was born. So, I have done this type of thing before.)

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RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱

@RationalizedInsanity@mastodon.social

Does anyone have any for an recording app for that automatically uploads a stream of audio online?

I want this for my own protection as I will be going to and and for various projects I am starting.

I want to have an audio and/or feed going at all times when not actively streaming, so that if something insane happens and I lose my I don't also lose the files for evidence.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Voyager for #Lemmy is wildly great.

It’s actually better than #Reddit.

One of the best #Fediverse apps today—perhaps the best. Its UI/UX is top tier.

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/voyager-for-lemmy/id6451429762
Voyager for Lemmy screenshot
ALT text detailsVoyager for Lemmy screenshot
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Voyager for #Lemmy is wildly great.

It’s actually better than #Reddit.

One of the best #Fediverse apps today—perhaps the best. Its UI/UX is top tier.

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/voyager-for-lemmy/id6451429762
Voyager for Lemmy screenshot
ALT text detailsVoyager for Lemmy screenshot
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RationizedInsanity 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱

@RationalizedInsanity@mastodon.social

Does anyone have any for an recording app for that automatically uploads a stream of audio online?

I want this for my own protection as I will be going to and and for various projects I am starting.

I want to have an audio and/or feed going at all times when not actively streaming, so that if something insane happens and I lose my I don't also lose the files for evidence.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
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Drip_Drip

@Drip_Drip@drip.masto.host · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

@reiver
These discussions need to happen more often not for only but for all Social media. I really dont care for follows in fact I dont accept any followers and reject them all but of course I like to be read, I like my opinions to be read by the widest audience ever. Now there are a lot of users or bot in the fediverse that live in a secluded echo chamber and I find that bizarre.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
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Sarah Perez 💙

@Sarahp@mastodon.social

Favorite iOS mobile app for ...and why you like it?

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Sarah Perez 💙

@Sarahp@mastodon.social

Favorite iOS mobile app for ...and why you like it?

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Sarah Perez 💙

@Sarahp@mastodon.social

Favorite iOS mobile app for ...and why you like it?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Would you prefer that YOU ARE HIDDEN on the Fediverse?

That nobody (new) ever follows you?

That nobody (new) ever sees your posts?

I KNOW THIS QUESTION SEEMS WEIRD, BUT — THERE IS A SMALL GROUP THAT IS CURRENTLY ARGUING MOST PEOPLE ON THE FEDIVERSE WANT TO BE HIDDEN IN THIS WAY

They don't represent me. And I don't think they should (even implicitly) speak for me

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIDDEN LIKE THIS — PLEASE VOTE "NO"

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
No496 (71%)
Yes86 (12%)
Don't Care58 (8%)
Huh55 (8%)
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I am trying to list out all the conferences for Decentralized Social-Media (DeSo).

Including the Fediverse, of course. But also including Bluesky, Farcaster, Lens, Matrix, and Nostr. All if it.

And including conferences where the decentralized social-media part is only part of the conference.

github.com/reiver/deso-confere

What conferences am I missing from my list?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

We (of the Fediverse) should take a lesson from Linux (and the LUGs back in the day) and do in-person Fediverse JoinFests.

Where we help people join the Fediverse.

Similar to the Linux InstallFests decades ago.

🧵

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Stories are coming to our Pixelfed app, and they are AMAZING!

Not everyone likes them, and they can hide them if they prefer.

But for the rest of us, you will get all the familiar features like Story Reactions, Comments and even who viewed your story/view counts.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is the way.

"I think I just onboarded someone to the fediverse. I didn’t say “decentralized” or “open source” or “server” or even mention email lol I just said “It’s like you can follow anyone from any social network and there’s no ads” "

@danirabbit

RE: mastodon.online/@danirabbit/11

"I think I just onboarded someone to the fediverse. I didn’t say “decentralized” or “open source” or “server” or even mention email lol I just said “It’s like you can follow anyone from any social network and there’s no ads” "
ALT text details"I think I just onboarded someone to the fediverse. I didn’t say “decentralized” or “open source” or “server” or even mention email lol I just said “It’s like you can follow anyone from any social network and there’s no ads” "
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
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R.L. Dane :Debian: :OpenBSD: 🍵

@rl_dane@polymaths.social

Crazy idea: What if every #hashtag on the #fediverse worked like a #wiki link?

So clicking on a hashtag wouldn't just give you a search result, but also pull up a distributed wiki that you could help edit?

That would be SICK. XD

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R.L. Dane :Debian: :OpenBSD: 🍵

@rl_dane@polymaths.social

Crazy idea: What if every #hashtag on the #fediverse worked like a #wiki link?

So clicking on a hashtag wouldn't just give you a search result, but also pull up a distributed wiki that you could help edit?

That would be SICK. XD

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Cairo Braga

@cairobraga@toot.cairobraga.com

the one thing I hate the most about most Fediverse platforms is how it's all "you can migrate your account, you're free, yay" but the ONE thing you can't migrate it's your posts, which is the MAIN thing!!! it amazes me how after all this time Mastodon and the like didn't solve this problem (and it seems like it's not even a priority, at least in the Mastodon camp). :AAAAAA:

it's not like it's impossible, tho, since Hubzilla it's fully capable of it, for example.

ugh, it's just so frustrating. :msn_angry:

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Cairo Braga

@cairobraga@toot.cairobraga.com

the one thing I hate the most about most Fediverse platforms is how it's all "you can migrate your account, you're free, yay" but the ONE thing you can't migrate it's your posts, which is the MAIN thing!!! it amazes me how after all this time Mastodon and the like didn't solve this problem (and it seems like it's not even a priority, at least in the Mastodon camp). :AAAAAA:

it's not like it's impossible, tho, since Hubzilla it's fully capable of it, for example.

ugh, it's just so frustrating. :msn_angry:

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Elena. (she/ her)

@theresmiling@ibe.social

I love the translation function I have available on my instance. It’s two clicks and I can understand posts in languages I do not speak. It‘s amazing! This is what I love about the fediverse.
Does your instance support translation too? If not, why not ask your admin to add it?

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West Lawns

@WestLawns@mastodon.social

What does your to ratio look like?

Please for better statistics.

OptionVoters
more follows than followers0 (0%)
pretty similar0 (0%)
more followers than follows0 (0%)
do cats count more?0 (0%)
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Elena. (she/ her)

@theresmiling@ibe.social

I love the translation function I have available on my instance. It’s two clicks and I can understand posts in languages I do not speak. It‘s amazing! This is what I love about the fediverse.
Does your instance support translation too? If not, why not ask your admin to add it?

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

The lack of an algorithm sometimes makes me lose track of my timeline. And that’s okay.

Because in return, as I scroll, I come across boosts and posts from people I don’t know. Real people - not bots, not paid influencers pushing a product.

I see stunning photos taken by someone with just 10 followers - photos I’d never see on a commercial platform. I read opinions, ideas, and advice from everyday people, like me, passionate and eager to share their thoughts with others.

This is what the Fediverse is about: communication, sharing, dialogue - not numbers.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

The lack of an algorithm sometimes makes me lose track of my timeline. And that’s okay.

Because in return, as I scroll, I come across boosts and posts from people I don’t know. Real people - not bots, not paid influencers pushing a product.

I see stunning photos taken by someone with just 10 followers - photos I’d never see on a commercial platform. I read opinions, ideas, and advice from everyday people, like me, passionate and eager to share their thoughts with others.

This is what the Fediverse is about: communication, sharing, dialogue - not numbers.

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Sciences, Flute 🌍 :verified:

@SciencesPoulet@piaille.fr

Mastodon is much less viral than other social networks. This makes it a less attractive target for disinformation and propaganda. This helps foster a more authentic and trustworthy community.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

If any form of "governance" is to exist on a decentralized social-media (DeSo) network, such as the Fediverse, then — it ("governance") also needs to be decentralized and localized.

Else, that decentralized social-media will cease to be decentralized.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Heads-up: I updated my stock photo, adding (since there have been so many discussions about it as an alternative to Facebook). Here we go: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia

A routine reminder that this is to illustrate articles about the Fediverse and it shows popular software as alternatives to Big Tech platforms.

special thanks to:
@matt who touched up my screenshot to improve the appearance of Friendica & Lemmy

@nacly who told me that Wikimedia Commons supports versioning

a stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
ALT text detailsa stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

The needs to come to terms with one thing: on content platforms, chronological ordering is probably good for your subscription feeds, but for the feed the average user actually WANTS an .

Instead of kicking your feet in anger, release your anxiety and think for one moment.

Wouldn't it be better to formalize algorithms as ? To create programmable interfaces server side so that the user can define their algorithm client side?

@dansup

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Heads-up: I updated my stock photo, adding (since there have been so many discussions about it as an alternative to Facebook). Here we go: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia

A routine reminder that this is to illustrate articles about the Fediverse and it shows popular software as alternatives to Big Tech platforms.

special thanks to:
@matt who touched up my screenshot to improve the appearance of Friendica & Lemmy

@nacly who told me that Wikimedia Commons supports versioning

a stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
ALT text detailsa stock photo for the Fediverse showing a hand that holds a smartphone, where you can see a folder and icons for Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube & Pixelfed
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Stories are coming to our Pixelfed app, and they are AMAZING!

Not everyone likes them, and they can hide them if they prefer.

But for the rest of us, you will get all the familiar features like Story Reactions, Comments and even who viewed your story/view counts.

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

A milestone worth celebrating— just hit 100+ releases! From day one, we've been committed to building a robust framework, and each release has brought us closer to that goal. Here's to many more releases as we continue growing the together! :fedify:

Screenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
ALT text detailsScreenshot shows release stats for Fedify: latest version 1.4.1 was released 6 minutes ago, with a green tag showing “Latest.” Total release count shows “+ 100 releases.” A green icon resembling a tag appears next to the Fedify name.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

If any form of "governance" is to exist on a decentralized social-media (DeSo) network, such as the Fediverse, then — it ("governance") also needs to be decentralized and localized.

Else, that decentralized social-media will cease to be decentralized.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Stories are coming to our Pixelfed app, and they are AMAZING!

Not everyone likes them, and they can hide them if they prefer.

But for the rest of us, you will get all the familiar features like Story Reactions, Comments and even who viewed your story/view counts.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

These should be turned-on by default:

mastodon.social/settings/priva

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I love the community we're building together, we're really on to something 🚀

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Some thoughts based on my initial grumblings about a #Fediverse wiki: https://forum.wedistribute.org/topic/7/thinking-about-fediverse-wikis

Oh yeah, by the way, we have a NodeBB forum now! Join or federate with us if you’re into that kind of thing.

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Sciences, Flute 🌍 :verified:

@SciencesPoulet@piaille.fr

Mastodon is much less viral than other social networks. This makes it a less attractive target for disinformation and propaganda. This helps foster a more authentic and trustworthy community.

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GNU/Linux.ch

@gnulinux@social.anoxinon.de

Getestet: TikTok-Alternative Loops

Bereits Ende Oktober 2024 hatte ich mich bei Loops.video registriert. Loops, von den Machern von Pixelfed (dansup), soll "DIE Alternative zu TikTok werden" – ein großes Ziel, das man sich gesetzt hat. Ich war gespannt.

gnulinux.ch/getestet-tiktok-al

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Tuomas Tammisto

@tutam@fediscience.org

tip: Helsingin pyöräpaja, or the Bike Kitchen Helsinki, is on the as @pyorapajahelsinki !

The BKH/Pyöräpaja is a self-organized DIY communal bike workshop. If you need to fix your bike, you can go there, use tools, get help from others or the shop rats who make it all happen and scrounge for spare parts—all for free. (Donate if you can.)

This is a wonderful place. I've opened some stuck bottom brackets, straightened bent derailleur hangers and fixed a couple of bikes for bikes-for-refugees projects, and can say it's one of the best things Helsinki has to offer.

Window of the bike jitchen from the inside. A bike frame  hangs from the ceiling with a red-black flag and completr bike stands on the window shelf.
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The tool wall of the bike kitchen. Various tools hang on a wooden shelf on the wall. Near the ceiling is bike jousting padded spear.
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GNU/Linux.ch

@gnulinux@social.anoxinon.de

Getestet: TikTok-Alternative Loops

Bereits Ende Oktober 2024 hatte ich mich bei Loops.video registriert. Loops, von den Machern von Pixelfed (dansup), soll "DIE Alternative zu TikTok werden" – ein großes Ziel, das man sich gesetzt hat. Ich war gespannt.

gnulinux.ch/getestet-tiktok-al

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Web has been voluntarily opt-out since the early to mid- 1990s.

Before that, there was no opt-ing out.

The act of putting something onto the (open) Web was (and still is) understood as consent for others to use your data.

This is the norm of the Web — and has been for decades.

I think it is unlikely this norm is going to change any time soon.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/10(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #102

FOSDEM and the fediverse match well together, some issues regarding data privacy and consent, and multi-network client Openvibe gets 800k in funding.

The News

FOSDEM, the free event for open source software was this weekend in Brussels, with a large presence for the fediverse and the social web. There were three events, presentations by various fediverse software developers in the SocialWeb Devroom, an extra smaller event on Sunday for more presentations, and a more casual event on Sunday evening at Brussels Hackerspace. All the events were fully packed, showing the large amount of interest from the community for the fediverse and the social web. The Social Web Foundation has been the main initiator of these events.

Some thoughts and observations:

  • Fediverse Enhancement Proposals (FEP) are documents with the goal to improve applications on the fediverse. People can write proposals, and developers can decide to support and implement proposals as they see fit. There are some great technical FEPs, but one of the challenges of such a grassroots system is getting buy-in from developers to support specific FEPs. NodeBB developer Julian Lam held a presentation ‘The Fediverse is Quiet — Let’s Fix That!’ as an advocacy for a specific FEP. The proposal Lam talks about is about fixing the problem of missing replies, where people do not see all replies on a post. What I think is noteworthy about Lam’s presentation is that it frames a FEP not only as a technical document, but as a process that needs community buy-in for other developers to support and implement a FEP. Hopefully, more of such advocacy might help see more FEPs implemented as well.
  • Mastodon presented the progress on their Fediverse Discovery Provider project. The project builds an opt-in decentralised service for better discovery and search. In the presentation (and on the website), Mastodon stressed that the project is not only a Mastodon project, but is intended to be used by the entire fediverse. Mastodon developer David Roetzel said that he hoped that the goal is that many servers will run a “Fediverse Auxillary Service Provider”. Personally I think that it is instructive to look at Bluesky here. While the AT Protocol is decentralised, in practice everyone uses infrastructure owned by the Bluesky company. I’m not convinced yet that the Fediverse Discovery Provider project will not run into the same problem, as I’m unclear on what the incentives are for people to run competing Fediverse Discovery Provider projects.
  • Some of the more interesting presentations I saw were about the integration of different types of protocols with ActivityPub. The ActivityPods project combines ActivityPub with Solid Pods, which shows quite some similarities with how the PDS system of ATProto works. All your data is stored on your Pod, multiple types of apps can connect to your Pod, and communicate via ActivityPub. It allows you to have a single account that is used for multiple platforms, similar with how your ATProto account can be used for multiple types of apps.
  • One of the most valuable parts of a conference like FOSDEM is getting developers together in a room to meet and build relationships. Fediforum has provided such a place for people to gather digitally, but meeting people in real life remains one of the best ways to build trust and relationships. Some practical ways this was visible this FOSDEM was by getting the NodeBB, WordPress ActivityPub plugin, WriteFreely and Ghost developers together and recognising themselves as the ‘longform’ people. This group of developers getting together this way helps with the various projects becoming more interoperable, and better support for longform content in the fediverse.

Two issues regarding consent and data processing this week. The first is with GoToSocial and fediverse statistics sites like fedidb.org and fediverse.observer. Some GoToSocial servers have blocked statistics sites from indexing their platforms via robots.txt, but the crawlers of fedidb.org and fediverse.observer ignore those. In response, the main GoToSocial server decided to serve up randomised numbers, messing up the statistics of these sites. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault removed GoToSocial altogether from the statistics site, but does not seem to be willing to respect the opting out of crawling via robots.txt. The second is regarding the shutdown of FediOnFire, that displayed public posts from a relay in a format similar to one of Bluesky’s firehose visualisation tools.

  • How the fediverse treats consent for public posts is unusual, and make it stand out from other networks. For a significant group of people, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-out bases if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a full 2-way interacting fediverse server. In contrast, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-in basis if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a crawler. The line between these two situations is hard to draw, even more so in an internally coherent way. Still, this line clearly exists, and ignoring it leads to high-profile blowups such as with Searchtodon and Bridgy Fed. Defining the permissions clearly for posts would help here, and it is frustrated to see that the situation has not meaningfully improved in years. Furthermore, that fediverse stats sites have ignored the opt-out on a server level via robots.txt indicates that servers setting permissions is not a panacea either.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter has seen some updates this week. First was the update that setting up a Pixelfed Foundation is now moved to the stretch goal of $200k CAD, and that for $300k CAD the stretch goal is to expand the team to hire additional developers. A few days later, developer Daniel Supernault said that the $300k CAD stretch goal is now to build a Tumblr alternative. That brings the goal of the Pixelfed Kickstarter to build four platforms: Pixelfed, Loops, Sup (an encrypted messaging platform) and an unnamed Tumblr alternative, as well as building a foundation and a developer testing kit with Pubkit. Moving the foundation to a stretch goal that has not been met yet does not feel great to me, as good governance of such large platforms is highly important. Adding a Tumblr alternative to another later stretch goal also makes me concerned that Supernault is taking on too much here, as that is a lot of products to build and maintain.


Openvibe, a client that combines your Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr and Threads account into a single feed, has raised 800k USD in outside investment, with Automattic among the investors. Openvibe is an early mover in the space, and it’s a name I regularly see pop up when people recommend clients. However, open networks and open APIs means that it is hard to build a competitive moat. Still, most apps are hobby projects, and I’m curious how far Openvibe can push their app with the new funding.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Web has been voluntarily opt-out since the early to mid- 1990s.

Before that, there was no opt-ing out.

The act of putting something onto the (open) Web was (and still is) understood as consent for others to use your data.

This is the norm of the Web — and has been for decades.

I think it is unlikely this norm is going to change any time soon.

eblu's avatar
eblu

@eblu@hachyderm.io

Here's something that I previously discussed at length on my main account but wanted feedback on from the wider : I'm looking into how to improve limiting/blocking other instances and came up with this idea to let users override instance limits as well as make them a bit more visible.

As it stands right now, treats limited instances as completely hidden—you won't see any posts or users from them whatsoever unless you directly look for them on purpose. This might be fine in most cases, but when more popular instances like mastodon.social get limited for reasons as benign as "currently dealing with spam issues," it creates a lot of friction as a good chunk of the fediverse simply goes missing to the average user.

What I'm looking into is both hiding posts from limited instances under a specialized content warning instead, and providing a panel somewhere to override said instance limits. I've attached a mockup that shows this off.

I don't believe that this will work with blocked/"defederated" instances, nor do I think it's a good idea, but I think it's an important step to take towards user friendliness, which the fediverse desperately needs as of right now.

Let me know if you have any questions, this is what this post is all about!

eblu's avatar
eblu

@eblu@hachyderm.io

Here's something that I previously discussed at length on my main account but wanted feedback on from the wider : I'm looking into how to improve limiting/blocking other instances and came up with this idea to let users override instance limits as well as make them a bit more visible.

As it stands right now, treats limited instances as completely hidden—you won't see any posts or users from them whatsoever unless you directly look for them on purpose. This might be fine in most cases, but when more popular instances like mastodon.social get limited for reasons as benign as "currently dealing with spam issues," it creates a lot of friction as a good chunk of the fediverse simply goes missing to the average user.

What I'm looking into is both hiding posts from limited instances under a specialized content warning instead, and providing a panel somewhere to override said instance limits. I've attached a mockup that shows this off.

I don't believe that this will work with blocked/"defederated" instances, nor do I think it's a good idea, but I think it's an important step to take towards user friendliness, which the fediverse desperately needs as of right now.

Let me know if you have any questions, this is what this post is all about!

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I'm starting to get the feeling that the Fedi Mafia doesn't REALLY care about anything on Fedi, they're just bored as hell all the time and want to stir up some drama to giggle at.

I don't see harassing developers as something to giggle at, but with their consistent absolute ignorance of the platform and unwillingness to see how harassment is hurting the platform, I can't help but think they're just really bored assholes.

If it's useful to Fedi, they harass and threaten the developer so that others will talk about them. Because any attention is good attention to these assholes.

If it's not useful, they just ignore it and the project doesn't go anywhere cause it's not useful.🤦‍♂️

Ignore hate. Build useful Fedi tools.

Threats and harassment are ridiculous.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
336 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Semafor
@CountryLiving
@Refinery29
@StyleCaster
@PureWow

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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🛒 ᗰYᑕᗩᖇT 🛒

@MyCart@jawns.club

Filters on point for cleaning up my timeline for the crap I just don’t want to see. 👍🏻

Stomata's avatar
Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

Can I do a :blobnomcookie:
What was your first platform ?
As a lot of new people are joining. Boost for visibility.

OptionVoters
Mastodon :mastodon:116 (93%)
Pixelfed :pixelfed:1 (1%)
Lemmy5 (4%)
Others(sharing in the comments)3 (2%)
BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Trying to convince people on other platforms to bridge to Fedi is worse than pulling teeth.😩🤦‍♂️

BridgyFed is pretty much a failure in my opinion.

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 Last weekend, the took place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, bringing together around 8,000 people from the Free Software community. For the first time, there was a specific track on the ‘Social Web’ dedicated to the . I also gave a short - rather atypical, because non-technical ;) - talk on ‘Fediverse Fighters - The Role of Public Institutions’ (pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2025). With these key points, already mentioned many times in different contexts:
Picture: @Sascha

1/3

Melanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
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น้อย คงคะดี

@noy@flipboard.social

Started seeing more and more Threads posts coming through federated timeline. Searched and found out Threads is a fediverse like ? Learned one thing today. I guess I was wrong all this time I thought and were not a part of

Melanie Bartos's avatar
Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 Last weekend, the took place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, bringing together around 8,000 people from the Free Software community. For the first time, there was a specific track on the ‘Social Web’ dedicated to the . I also gave a short - rather atypical, because non-technical ;) - talk on ‘Fediverse Fighters - The Role of Public Institutions’ (pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2025). With these key points, already mentioned many times in different contexts:
Picture: @Sascha

1/3

Melanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
ALT text detailsMelanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Doing some fediverse research and discovered that @tkithrta is attempting to "implement using 16 different web frameworks" in a project called
gitlab.com/acefed

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
336 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@Semafor
@CountryLiving
@Refinery29
@StyleCaster
@PureWow

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Kai Flogaus

@fiaskogaul@freiburg.social

Ich hab mir jetzt nen Account gemacht (@fiaskogaul@pixelfed.de) weil ich den Funktionsunfang und das Userinterface für besser finde und nutzen will.

Ich weiß aber noch nicht so richtig wie ich die beiden Accounts lassen soll.

Ich will die Bilder und Videos, die ich über Pixelfed poste über meinen Account auf Freiburg.Social auch ausgeben.

Wie macht man das am Besten? Gibt es da eine ?

Mein Plan war erst mal meine Pixelfed-Postings zu . will ich eigentlich vermeiden.

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Melanie Bartos

@melaniebartos@chaos.social

🧵 Last weekend, the took place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, bringing together around 8,000 people from the Free Software community. For the first time, there was a specific track on the ‘Social Web’ dedicated to the . I also gave a short - rather atypical, because non-technical ;) - talk on ‘Fediverse Fighters - The Role of Public Institutions’ (pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2025). With these key points, already mentioned many times in different contexts:
Picture: @Sascha

1/3

Melanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
ALT text detailsMelanie in an auditorium in front of a microphone and a desk, a slide with the title of the talk and the fediverse sign in the background.
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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

Today, I brought up another server to help people leave the and join the . I created a server, my-group.events, which is a decentralized replacement for Events.

You can use Mobilizon to create and organize your own events via a group page. Using it, you can publish out events to members, allow for discussions, collaborate, and share resources. I presume, just like you would with Facebook Events, which I never used.

You can also search for events that you can add to your own agenda.

You can have different profiles for different "you". Like a professional profile and one for your personal life.

Each server federates with other Mobilizon servers via an opt-in mechanism. I wish federating were automatic, though. I'm not a fan of opt-in federation. An Admin has to request a connection to another Mobilizon server, and it has to approve. Then public events become shared between them when approved.

People on Mastodon can follow Mobilizon groups and see published information. I don't know how well it works with other Fediverse applications.

I have not done a thing yet with the server. I have no groups and no events. But, if you would like to try using it and let me know how it works for you, it would be great. If there is another Mobilizon server you'd like me to federate with, I'll be happy to request it so you can see their public events.

There are still things I need to do on the server next week, like set up database backups and monitoring. But, the server appears useable.

You can create an account by going to my-group.events and you can start organizing events!

If anyone knows more about Mobilizon, please add to the discussion.

More information here: docs.joinmobilizon.org/use/ and joinmobilizon.org/en/

Jerry

@Framasoft @_elena

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And they say, or the is too small, your content can't go viral:
Yesterday I posted a photo of the protest against the far right in on my other account:
journa.host/@fingolas/11396814

I have now found multiple posts on , & with this exact picture, that were seen hundreds of thousands of times. Only one has sourced it to me, though.

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Another Fedi discovery tool destroyed by the Fedi Mafia.

I've been here almost 2 years and this place is no more usable than when I got here and it seems that's not changing anytime soon.

Fedi will continue to be mostly tech nerds and that's why people are choosing BlueSky and threads over Fedi.

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social

What if we became more of a Informational Hub to help educate people about the Fediverse?

A page with red text saying 'Everything you see is subject to change'

With two questions on screen What is Fedicate? and What is the the Fediverse?

The Fediverse question has a video on screen as well as lots of information including a list of 10 things the fediverse benefits from.
ALT text detailsA page with red text saying 'Everything you see is subject to change' With two questions on screen What is Fedicate? and What is the the Fediverse? The Fediverse question has a video on screen as well as lots of information including a list of 10 things the fediverse benefits from.
Stomata's avatar
Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

Can I do a :blobnomcookie:
What was your first platform ?
As a lot of new people are joining. Boost for visibility.

OptionVoters
Mastodon :mastodon:116 (93%)
Pixelfed :pixelfed:1 (1%)
Lemmy5 (4%)
Others(sharing in the comments)3 (2%)
pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're not only building Pixelfed, but also Loops, a TikTok alternative!

We need your support now more than ever, please spread the word about our Kickstarter!

The future is federated, and belongs to the people.

Boost if you agree ✨

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're not only building Pixelfed, but also Loops, a TikTok alternative!

We need your support now more than ever, please spread the word about our Kickstarter!

The future is federated, and belongs to the people.

Boost if you agree ✨

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Loops app screenshot
ALT text detailsLoops app screenshot
Fedicate's avatar
Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social

What if we became more of a Informational Hub to help educate people about the Fediverse?

A page with red text saying 'Everything you see is subject to change'

With two questions on screen What is Fedicate? and What is the the Fediverse?

The Fediverse question has a video on screen as well as lots of information including a list of 10 things the fediverse benefits from.
ALT text detailsA page with red text saying 'Everything you see is subject to change' With two questions on screen What is Fedicate? and What is the the Fediverse? The Fediverse question has a video on screen as well as lots of information including a list of 10 things the fediverse benefits from.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

The needs to come to terms with one thing: on content platforms, chronological ordering is probably good for your subscription feeds, but for the feed the average user actually WANTS an .

Instead of kicking your feet in anger, release your anxiety and think for one moment.

Wouldn't it be better to formalize algorithms as ? To create programmable interfaces server side so that the user can define their algorithm client side?

@dansup

Stomata's avatar
Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

Can I do a :blobnomcookie:
What was your first platform ?
As a lot of new people are joining. Boost for visibility.

OptionVoters
Mastodon :mastodon:116 (93%)
Pixelfed :pixelfed:1 (1%)
Lemmy5 (4%)
Others(sharing in the comments)3 (2%)
Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

And they say, or the is too small, your content can't go viral:
Yesterday I posted a photo of the protest against the far right in on my other account:
journa.host/@fingolas/11396814

I have now found multiple posts on , & with this exact picture, that were seen hundreds of thousands of times. Only one has sourced it to me, though.

Gorgasbord's avatar
Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

I was explaining some aspects of the to someone, and how with apps being anyone could fork&modify and still integrate with other unmodified (or modified differently) servers. And eventually it came up that that's basically what happened with livejournal vs deadjournal. I was never a user there, but IIUC livejournal was opensource but some ppl wanted a darker aesthetic, so they made deadjournal. Same concept, but with federation the two would be able to talk to each other.

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Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

I was explaining some aspects of the to someone, and how with apps being anyone could fork&modify and still integrate with other unmodified (or modified differently) servers. And eventually it came up that that's basically what happened with livejournal vs deadjournal. I was never a user there, but IIUC livejournal was opensource but some ppl wanted a darker aesthetic, so they made deadjournal. Same concept, but with federation the two would be able to talk to each other.

Gorgasbord's avatar
Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

This idea is a bit premature but I have decently functioning prototype. What does the think of federated gaming? A specific implementation is Club Penguin servers that federate user actions and messages so that separate servers can still have users render on other servers. Allows for full Mastodon integration, i.e. CP conversations show up as threads and a Mas user can respond and appear as a penguin message to CP users. Like CP is the front-end client.

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B90 / Die Grünen Brühl

@bruehlgruen@pixelfed.social

Drüben bei #Meta sorgen wir gerade für weitere #Neuhier im #Fediverse 😁😁

#Mastodon #diegruenen #DieGrünen #VonHierAnGruen #bruehl #Brühl #brühlgrün #bruehlgruen #Pixelfed
Ein Sharepic der Grünen. Man sieht drei Elefanten in der Steppe. Oben rechts ist die gelbe Sonnenblume der Grünen, oben links eine pinker Störer mit dem weißen Text "Folgt uns auf Mastodon" und unten steht in großen weißen Buchstaben 
"Wir laden zur Elefantenrunde!"
ALT text detailsEin Sharepic der Grünen. Man sieht drei Elefanten in der Steppe. Oben rechts ist die gelbe Sonnenblume der Grünen, oben links eine pinker Störer mit dem weißen Text "Folgt uns auf Mastodon" und unten steht in großen weißen Buchstaben "Wir laden zur Elefantenrunde!"
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B90 / Die Grünen Brühl

@bruehlgruen@pixelfed.social

Drüben bei #Meta sorgen wir gerade für weitere #Neuhier im #Fediverse 😁😁

#Mastodon #diegruenen #DieGrünen #VonHierAnGruen #bruehl #Brühl #brühlgrün #bruehlgruen #Pixelfed
Ein Sharepic der Grünen. Man sieht drei Elefanten in der Steppe. Oben rechts ist die gelbe Sonnenblume der Grünen, oben links eine pinker Störer mit dem weißen Text "Folgt uns auf Mastodon" und unten steht in großen weißen Buchstaben 
"Wir laden zur Elefantenrunde!"
ALT text detailsEin Sharepic der Grünen. Man sieht drei Elefanten in der Steppe. Oben rechts ist die gelbe Sonnenblume der Grünen, oben links eine pinker Störer mit dem weißen Text "Folgt uns auf Mastodon" und unten steht in großen weißen Buchstaben "Wir laden zur Elefantenrunde!"
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

However, "orderedItems" is mentioned in the ActivityStreams Core spec:

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-core/

Maybe the closest thing to a definition is:

"Collection are represented using the 'items' property while ordered items are represented using the 'orderedItems' property."

So, "orderedItems" is just like "items":

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

... except renamed and the interpretation is different

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

"orderedItems" also isn't in the ActivityPub spec:

w3.org/TR/activitypub/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

"orderedItems" shows up in the examples in the ActivityStreams Vocabulary spec:

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

But, I don't see a definition for "orderedItems" in there (in the ActivityStreams Vocabulary spec).

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Tuomas Tammisto

@tutam@fediscience.org

tip: Helsingin pyöräpaja, or the Bike Kitchen Helsinki, is on the as @pyorapajahelsinki !

The BKH/Pyöräpaja is a self-organized DIY communal bike workshop. If you need to fix your bike, you can go there, use tools, get help from others or the shop rats who make it all happen and scrounge for spare parts—all for free. (Donate if you can.)

This is a wonderful place. I've opened some stuck bottom brackets, straightened bent derailleur hangers and fixed a couple of bikes for bikes-for-refugees projects, and can say it's one of the best things Helsinki has to offer.

Window of the bike jitchen from the inside. A bike frame  hangs from the ceiling with a red-black flag and completr bike stands on the window shelf.
ALT text detailsWindow of the bike jitchen from the inside. A bike frame hangs from the ceiling with a red-black flag and completr bike stands on the window shelf.
The tool wall of the bike kitchen. Various tools hang on a wooden shelf on the wall. Near the ceiling is bike jousting padded spear.
ALT text detailsThe tool wall of the bike kitchen. Various tools hang on a wooden shelf on the wall. Near the ceiling is bike jousting padded spear.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Out of curiosity, I'm reading books about social media from 2023-2025. It seems that Finnish book authors haven't done their research properly. The arguments often boil down to: "We have no choice but to use corporate services that spy on us" or "There is no alternative to Google, Amazon, and other big tech companies."

Since when do we not have a choice? Who actually forces you to use Google or Facebook? There is always a choice. Always did. Yes, it means leaving your dopamine and your acquaintances behind, but it's worth it.

This technologist in a certain social media book of his mentions decentralization only once, and even then, he focuses solely on blockchain and Web 3.0 - in his world, an idealistic vision that may never materialize.

It's funny that the problems of today's corporate Internet are directly in your face and clearly people are seeing them, but they close their eyes when it's time to do something.

So, I guess we just can't use social media at all then? If only there were some platform we could use...?

Sigh.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Out of curiosity, I'm reading books about social media from 2023-2025. It seems that Finnish book authors haven't done their research properly. The arguments often boil down to: "We have no choice but to use corporate services that spy on us" or "There is no alternative to Google, Amazon, and other big tech companies."

Since when do we not have a choice? Who actually forces you to use Google or Facebook? There is always a choice. Always did. Yes, it means leaving your dopamine and your acquaintances behind, but it's worth it.

This technologist in a certain social media book of his mentions decentralization only once, and even then, he focuses solely on blockchain and Web 3.0 - in his world, an idealistic vision that may never materialize.

It's funny that the problems of today's corporate Internet are directly in your face and clearly people are seeing them, but they close their eyes when it's time to do something.

So, I guess we just can't use social media at all then? If only there were some platform we could use...?

Sigh.

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samvie

@samvie@chaos.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena

Elena its great! Btw, I also enjoyed your blog post about why and how you created this photo. We need more photo material for communications.

So inspiring 🤗 Thanks for your work and commitment.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Question: do I update my stock photo with this screenshot (it has the shortcut to too)?

Disclaimer: Friendica & do not have official apps, so these are iOS shortcuts to URLs (of instances).

A reminder that this stock photo is for articles about the Fediverse, so it’s the most vanilla, KISS (Keep It Simple) version imaginable for people not familiar with the Fediverse. My *real* Fediverse folder has Ivory, Mona, Phanpy, Surf and Voyager.

Let me know your thoughts!

A screenshot of a smartphone screen (iOS) that shows a folder called Fediverse with the following icons: Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube, Pixelfed
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a smartphone screen (iOS) that shows a folder called Fediverse with the following icons: Friendica, Lemmy, Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube, Pixelfed
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Tingo

@fixatedpersonsunit@aus.social

Big opportunity for Europe right now to unleash a swathe of open-source, privacy respecting platforms that fill the void left by US tech oligarchs hellbent on robbing everyone's data and propping up a tyrant.

No - wait. They did. And I'm using one.

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🛒 ᗰYᑕᗩᖇT 🛒

@MyCart@jawns.club

I think on some small level i thought having a lot of followers on X or trolling Threads looking for stuff to like meant genuine interaction.

Turns out, it isn’t and wasn’t and never will be. I have had more actually answers and interaction as I build new communities on BlueSky and Mastodon

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

RSSリーダーが再び話題になっているな。以前はTwitterの登場でもうRSSリーダーは不要!って言われていたのに𝕏になった辺りから情報収集ツールとしてはゴミと化してきて元に戻ってきた感。

ちなみにRSSフィードをActivityPubで配信するツールがあるお陰で結構な主要メディアに対してRSSフィードを配信するFediverseアカウントが作られているので、FediverseはRSSリーダーとしても使えるのよね。

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

RSSリーダーが再び話題になっているな。以前はTwitterの登場でもうRSSリーダーは不要!って言われていたのに𝕏になった辺りから情報収集ツールとしてはゴミと化してきて元に戻ってきた感。

ちなみにRSSフィードをActivityPubで配信するツールがあるお陰で結構な主要メディアに対してRSSフィードを配信するFediverseアカウントが作られているので、FediverseはRSSリーダーとしても使えるのよね。

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/9(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Aaron Hasty

@ahasty@techhub.social

A few times a day, my phone will buzz or I’ll see an email come through and it’s someone on mastodon who I idolize, or have only heard about, or saw write an article once or I have never met. And they are liking or boosting or following. And it’s not to help feed an algorithm, it because they genuinely like what I said.

🛒 ᗰYᑕᗩᖇT 🛒's avatar
🛒 ᗰYᑕᗩᖇT 🛒

@MyCart@jawns.club

I think on some small level i thought having a lot of followers on X or trolling Threads looking for stuff to like meant genuine interaction.

Turns out, it isn’t and wasn’t and never will be. I have had more actually answers and interaction as I build new communities on BlueSky and Mastodon

Aaron Hasty's avatar
Aaron Hasty

@ahasty@techhub.social

A few times a day, my phone will buzz or I’ll see an email come through and it’s someone on mastodon who I idolize, or have only heard about, or saw write an article once or I have never met. And they are liking or boosting or following. And it’s not to help feed an algorithm, it because they genuinely like what I said.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I always get a tiny bit excited when I end up on a random website and it has a link to their fediverse profile on it

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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

Today, I brought up another server to help people leave the and join the . I created a server, my-group.events, which is a decentralized replacement for Events.

You can use Mobilizon to create and organize your own events via a group page. Using it, you can publish out events to members, allow for discussions, collaborate, and share resources. I presume, just like you would with Facebook Events, which I never used.

You can also search for events that you can add to your own agenda.

You can have different profiles for different "you". Like a professional profile and one for your personal life.

Each server federates with other Mobilizon servers via an opt-in mechanism. I wish federating were automatic, though. I'm not a fan of opt-in federation. An Admin has to request a connection to another Mobilizon server, and it has to approve. Then public events become shared between them when approved.

People on Mastodon can follow Mobilizon groups and see published information. I don't know how well it works with other Fediverse applications.

I have not done a thing yet with the server. I have no groups and no events. But, if you would like to try using it and let me know how it works for you, it would be great. If there is another Mobilizon server you'd like me to federate with, I'll be happy to request it so you can see their public events.

There are still things I need to do on the server next week, like set up database backups and monitoring. But, the server appears useable.

You can create an account by going to my-group.events and you can start organizing events!

If anyone knows more about Mobilizon, please add to the discussion.

More information here: docs.joinmobilizon.org/use/ and joinmobilizon.org/en/

Jerry

@Framasoft @_elena

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Bundestag First Said Kontext

@FSBT_Kontext@mastodon.social · Reply to Bundestag First Said's post

tauchte zum ersten Mal im Protokoll der 210. Sitzung des 20. Deutschen Bundestages am 30.01.2025 auf. Es wurde im Rahmen der Rede von Anke Domscheit-Berg (DIE LINKE) gesagt.

Video: de.openparliament.tv/media/DE-

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

Jerry Lerman's avatar
Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

Today, I brought up another server to help people leave the and join the . I created a server, my-group.events, which is a decentralized replacement for Events.

You can use Mobilizon to create and organize your own events via a group page. Using it, you can publish out events to members, allow for discussions, collaborate, and share resources. I presume, just like you would with Facebook Events, which I never used.

You can also search for events that you can add to your own agenda.

You can have different profiles for different "you". Like a professional profile and one for your personal life.

Each server federates with other Mobilizon servers via an opt-in mechanism. I wish federating were automatic, though. I'm not a fan of opt-in federation. An Admin has to request a connection to another Mobilizon server, and it has to approve. Then public events become shared between them when approved.

People on Mastodon can follow Mobilizon groups and see published information. I don't know how well it works with other Fediverse applications.

I have not done a thing yet with the server. I have no groups and no events. But, if you would like to try using it and let me know how it works for you, it would be great. If there is another Mobilizon server you'd like me to federate with, I'll be happy to request it so you can see their public events.

There are still things I need to do on the server next week, like set up database backups and monitoring. But, the server appears useable.

You can create an account by going to my-group.events and you can start organizing events!

If anyone knows more about Mobilizon, please add to the discussion.

More information here: docs.joinmobilizon.org/use/ and joinmobilizon.org/en/

Jerry

@Framasoft @_elena

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

This has been on my weekend project list for a long while. Setup a @hollo instance in my homelab. NGINX Proxy Manager, Portainer, External Storage in the mix. Can’t wait to tinker around with it!

hollo.box464.social/@hollo464

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

This has been on my weekend project list for a long while. Setup a @hollo instance in my homelab. NGINX Proxy Manager, Portainer, External Storage in the mix. Can’t wait to tinker around with it!

hollo.box464.social/@hollo464

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Had some fun today installing @hollo because you can never have enough fediverse accounts, right? I'm definitely not avoiding the real world with this distraction. 👀

Hollo is a single / low user platform for the fediverse. It runs on the @fedify framework and supports quote posts, markdown, and emoji reactions.

I went off the beaten path a bit and customized the composer file. Here's my notes on the install process.

box464.com/posts/hollo-install/

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Is there a maintained list of all the instances still federated with ?

I would be interested in understanding how many people are actively interacting with Threads in the , if it’s something measurable.

Maybe you know @liaizon @j12t

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Enjoying my limited time with @surf so far.

Looking forward to when it will be able to connect other accounts beyond Mastodon.😁

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

This has been on my weekend project list for a long while. Setup a @hollo instance in my homelab. NGINX Proxy Manager, Portainer, External Storage in the mix. Can’t wait to tinker around with it!

hollo.box464.social/@hollo464

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I just got told Fediverse is "CIA" on a corporate platform that's owned by one of the biggest data harvesting companies on the planet. :kek:

Fedi, sometimes y'all are wild, but at least most of you aren't that damn stupid. :lul:

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Wie aktiv sind die Parteien im vor der ? Ich habe da mal was gebaut:

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/

Aufsetzend auf den Daten von codeberg.org/open/fedipolitik kann man die Aktivitäten einzelner Accounts erkennen, aber auch wie breit die Parteien insgesamt vertreten sind. Alle Features erklärt dieses Schaubild. Ich erzähle davon auch gestern in der @freakshow
Wenn Accounts fehlen: bei fedipolitik melden, ich mache nur Datenvisualisierung.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

In the Fediverse, beyond Mastodon and similar platforms, you can also follow users from:

- Bluesky (search users with: bsky.brid.gy)
- Threads (search users with: threads.net)
- X (search users with: bird.makeup)

However, these connections are often one-way, and not all users are discoverable due to various limitations.

Many people avoid these platforms for ideological reasons, and personally, I dislike bird.makeup because it merely provides X feeds. Some Fediverse instances have outright banned all of these services.

Over the years, my faith in interoperability with services not originally built for ActivityPub has diminished - Meta has shown no real progress, and the Bluesky bridge, with its persistent issues, is unlikely to ever work seamlessly.

I believe in the Fediverse and ActivityPub. They are more than sufficient without external integrations.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

In the Fediverse, beyond Mastodon and similar platforms, you can also follow users from:

- Bluesky (search users with: bsky.brid.gy)
- Threads (search users with: threads.net)
- X (search users with: bird.makeup)

However, these connections are often one-way, and not all users are discoverable due to various limitations.

Many people avoid these platforms for ideological reasons, and personally, I dislike bird.makeup because it merely provides X feeds. Some Fediverse instances have outright banned all of these services.

Over the years, my faith in interoperability with services not originally built for ActivityPub has diminished - Meta has shown no real progress, and the Bluesky bridge, with its persistent issues, is unlikely to ever work seamlessly.

I believe in the Fediverse and ActivityPub. They are more than sufficient without external integrations.

Ralf Stockmann's avatar
Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Wie aktiv sind die Parteien im vor der ? Ich habe da mal was gebaut:

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/

Aufsetzend auf den Daten von codeberg.org/open/fedipolitik kann man die Aktivitäten einzelner Accounts erkennen, aber auch wie breit die Parteien insgesamt vertreten sind. Alle Features erklärt dieses Schaubild. Ich erzähle davon auch gestern in der @freakshow
Wenn Accounts fehlen: bei fedipolitik melden, ich mache nur Datenvisualisierung.

Ralf Stockmann's avatar
Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Wie aktiv sind die Parteien im vor der ? Ich habe da mal was gebaut:

rstockm.github.io/fedipol/

Aufsetzend auf den Daten von codeberg.org/open/fedipolitik kann man die Aktivitäten einzelner Accounts erkennen, aber auch wie breit die Parteien insgesamt vertreten sind. Alle Features erklärt dieses Schaubild. Ich erzähle davon auch gestern in der @freakshow
Wenn Accounts fehlen: bei fedipolitik melden, ich mache nur Datenvisualisierung.

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Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

The is not commercial media. We don't sell people's data, or post commercial advertisements (for the most part). We also don't have non-human algorithms.

Please tell your authentic experiences, because we are not going to be hearing un-filtered experiences on the other sites.

Let's do what we do best. Let's continue to be part of the information revolution.

Just being here, you are doing good.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

In the Fediverse, beyond Mastodon and similar platforms, you can also follow users from:

- Bluesky (search users with: bsky.brid.gy)
- Threads (search users with: threads.net)
- X (search users with: bird.makeup)

However, these connections are often one-way, and not all users are discoverable due to various limitations.

Many people avoid these platforms for ideological reasons, and personally, I dislike bird.makeup because it merely provides X feeds. Some Fediverse instances have outright banned all of these services.

Over the years, my faith in interoperability with services not originally built for ActivityPub has diminished - Meta has shown no real progress, and the Bluesky bridge, with its persistent issues, is unlikely to ever work seamlessly.

I believe in the Fediverse and ActivityPub. They are more than sufficient without external integrations.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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db0

@db0@hachyderm.io

The and particularly the (, , ) is the most I've been genuinely excited about social media since Digg! The people in our own instance lemmy.dbzer0.com are all just the right type of radical weirdos I like hanging out with.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

db0's avatar
db0

@db0@hachyderm.io

The and particularly the (, , ) is the most I've been genuinely excited about social media since Digg! The people in our own instance lemmy.dbzer0.com are all just the right type of radical weirdos I like hanging out with.

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org · Reply to IFTAS's post

2) Suspend CCS.
CCS and its CSAM detection and reporting service online is the most expensive project we operate, and will likely close between March 15 and March 30. The core technology requirements to simply operate the service exceed $60,000 per year, and that doesn’t include the legal advisory and content review support we need to bring this service to the in a broader fashion.

3/7

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org · Reply to IFTAS's post

2) Suspend CCS.
CCS and its CSAM detection and reporting service online is the most expensive project we operate, and will likely close between March 15 and March 30. The core technology requirements to simply operate the service exceed $60,000 per year, and that doesn’t include the legal advisory and content review support we need to bring this service to the in a broader fashion.

3/7

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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Administratören

@admin@mastodon.nu

Good morning!

In collaboration with Bara Roligt AB, we stealth-launched our Pixelfed instance pixelfed.global a couple of weeks ago.

Capped at 500 users during launch, it offers 10GB storage per user (vs. 1GB standard) and is at 25% capacity.

All your data is stored securely in Sweden in accordance with Swedish and EU laws.

The DevOps & admin team is the same as for Mastodon.nu mastodon.nu since 2021.

Welcome!

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Administratören

@admin@mastodon.nu

Good morning!

In collaboration with Bara Roligt AB, we stealth-launched our Pixelfed instance pixelfed.global a couple of weeks ago.

Capped at 500 users during launch, it offers 10GB storage per user (vs. 1GB standard) and is at 25% capacity.

All your data is stored securely in Sweden in accordance with Swedish and EU laws.

The DevOps & admin team is the same as for Mastodon.nu mastodon.nu since 2021.

Welcome!

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Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

The is not commercial media. We don't sell people's data, or post commercial advertisements (for the most part). We also don't have non-human algorithms.

Please tell your authentic experiences, because we are not going to be hearing un-filtered experiences on the other sites.

Let's do what we do best. Let's continue to be part of the information revolution.

Just being here, you are doing good.

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Bundestag First Said Kontext

@FSBT_Kontext@mastodon.social · Reply to Bundestag First Said's post

tauchte zum ersten Mal im Protokoll der 210. Sitzung des 20. Deutschen Bundestages am 30.01.2025 auf. Es wurde im Rahmen der Rede von Anke Domscheit-Berg (DIE LINKE) gesagt.

Video: de.openparliament.tv/media/DE-

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LC Barr-Weber

@LCWebsXOXO@pixelfed.social

Hi all! If you’re new to Pixelfed (for example a #TikTokRefugee re: #TikTok, or leaving #Instagram because #FuckMeta etc) I’ve put together some tips/#feditips to help. I’ve been here since 2023, and I’m really happy to have so many new friends here! Love seeing your #cosplay/#foodpics/#catsofpixelfed #dogsofpixelfed/#fashion posts, your slice of life posts, and every glimpse of what makes you, your wonderful selves!

One thing I’d definitely encourage is not to try and be “influencer” perfect. Your imperfections ARE your perfection, and your real point of view is much more valued in the culture of the #Fediverse.

Anyway, scroll through for some helpful things you may not know if you’re new here! And have fun, new friends!

Highlighting a fellow Fedizen who is GREAT to follow if you’re new here – @PixelfedHelp@pixey.org posts daily tips and is happy to help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp

Thanks for reading!

Are you a Pixelfed Old with more tips? A newbie with questions? Holler in the comments, babes!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts.

If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use.
If you forget, you can edit your post!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts. If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use. If you forget, you can edit your post!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW.

Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW. Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with 
abandon.

It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed.
Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people
Check their Follows for more cool people.
Have fun!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with abandon. It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed. Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people Check their Follows for more cool people. Have fun!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get!

Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get! Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts!

Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts! Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse*
.
Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it!

*The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse* . Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it! *The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions! https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
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LC Barr-Weber

@LCWebsXOXO@pixelfed.social

Hi all! If you’re new to Pixelfed (for example a #TikTokRefugee re: #TikTok, or leaving #Instagram because #FuckMeta etc) I’ve put together some tips/#feditips to help. I’ve been here since 2023, and I’m really happy to have so many new friends here! Love seeing your #cosplay/#foodpics/#catsofpixelfed #dogsofpixelfed/#fashion posts, your slice of life posts, and every glimpse of what makes you, your wonderful selves!

One thing I’d definitely encourage is not to try and be “influencer” perfect. Your imperfections ARE your perfection, and your real point of view is much more valued in the culture of the #Fediverse.

Anyway, scroll through for some helpful things you may not know if you’re new here! And have fun, new friends!

Highlighting a fellow Fedizen who is GREAT to follow if you’re new here – @PixelfedHelp@pixey.org posts daily tips and is happy to help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp

Thanks for reading!

Are you a Pixelfed Old with more tips? A newbie with questions? Holler in the comments, babes!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts.

If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use.
If you forget, you can edit your post!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts. If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use. If you forget, you can edit your post!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW.

Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW. Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with 
abandon.

It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed.
Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people
Check their Follows for more cool people.
Have fun!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with abandon. It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed. Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people Check their Follows for more cool people. Have fun!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get!

Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get! Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts!

Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts! Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse*
.
Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it!

*The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse* . Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it! *The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions! https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/8(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Just realized I’m unaware of any lesbian devs working on #Fediverse projects.

Not to put any of you on the spot, but just letting people know you are here and building something helps encourage others who may want to dip their toe in dev work.

So if you want some visibility and want to plug your project(s), I’m happy to give you a boost.
Rozzychan's avatar
Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

The is not commercial media. We don't sell people's data, or post commercial advertisements (for the most part). We also don't have non-human algorithms.

Please tell your authentic experiences, because we are not going to be hearing un-filtered experiences on the other sites.

Let's do what we do best. Let's continue to be part of the information revolution.

Just being here, you are doing good.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Just realized I’m unaware of any lesbian devs working on #Fediverse projects.

Not to put any of you on the spot, but just letting people know you are here and building something helps encourage others who may want to dip their toe in dev work.

So if you want some visibility and want to plug your project(s), I’m happy to give you a boost.
Rozzychan's avatar
Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

The is not commercial media. We don't sell people's data, or post commercial advertisements (for the most part). We also don't have non-human algorithms.

Please tell your authentic experiences, because we are not going to be hearing un-filtered experiences on the other sites.

Let's do what we do best. Let's continue to be part of the information revolution.

Just being here, you are doing good.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s avatar
洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

A certain well-known person (who I shall not name) recently implied that only “techbros” code for the #Fediverse.

That person is sadly mistaken.

#Sharkey is coded by a woman. #Frequency is coded by a woman. Most of the co-authors of #ActivityPub are women.

Stop spreading the myth that only men build the Fediverse.
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Many people don’t care about centralization, bad policy, censorship, billionaire owners etc. So what are some good reasons everyday people should leave #BigSocial and join #Fediverse #OpenSocialWeb ? I’ve actually been struggling to answer this
How would you approach your family, friends, coworkers? Would they care?
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Yeri

@yeri@superuser.one

I guess the is mostly an but 🤷🏼‍♂️

thenerdreich.com/reboot-elon-m

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Only 4 hours left in the @crowdsupply funding campaign for the Reform Next! I see a ton of faces from the on the supporters page :yell:
crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform

A super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
ALT text detailsA super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Only 4 hours left in the @crowdsupply funding campaign for the Reform Next! I see a ton of faces from the on the supporters page :yell:
crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform

A super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
ALT text detailsA super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

And it looks like this update has been finally deployed to mastodon.social.

mastodon.social/@Gargron/11396

Looking forward to the next iteration of my Alt Text Health Check series!

stefanbohacek.com/tag/alt-text

lps's avatar
lps

@lps@mograph.social

A great breakdown by @fedihost@mstdn.social about the differences, as well as advantages and disadvantages, between using a vs specific to services.

video.fedihost.co/videos/watch

If you'd like to see future videos showing up right here in your timeline you can subscribe to @fedihost@video.fedihost.co

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Marci McCue

@marci@flipboard.social

Want to know the benefits of being a publisher in the ? @caseynewton asked that Q of Chat GPT: "When I asked for a report on a current subject of interest — how publishers can benefit from the Fediverse — the bot asked me four clarifying questions, such as whether I was looking from the perspective of a legacy publisher or a digital-only outlet, and how technical it should get in its analysis of the tradeoffs between using two different federated protocols."

If you haven't seen it, here's the report he got back. Very cool.

chatgpt.com/share/67a15df0-d2a

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Only 4 hours left in the @crowdsupply funding campaign for the Reform Next! I see a ton of faces from the on the supporters page :yell:
crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform

A super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
ALT text detailsA super cute purple laptop with the game Factorio on the screen.
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-02-07

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.8
- Hollo v0.4.6
- NodeBB v4.0.2
- Mitra v3.16.0
- snac v2.71
- Misskey v2025.2.0
- Ktistec v2.4.6
- ActivityPub for WordPress v5.0.0
- tootik v0.15.2
- NeoDB v0.11.4.5
- Breaking Changes in Lemmy 1.0

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.15.0
- Pixelix v3.4.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.1.76
- Alexandrite v0.8.19
- Voyager v2.24.0
- Thunder v0.6.0
- Tesseract v1.4.30

Tools and Plugins

- LemmyLink: A cross-platform bridge bot that connects Reddit and specific Lemmy communities

For developers

- Fedify v1.4.0
- Bovine v0.5.18
- BotKit v0.1.0

Protocol

- FEP-a974: All Actor types should be followable

Articles

- A Fediverse app built on Solid
- Fediverse Report – #102

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0194bdbc-75e2-e709-a309-7b86a8df6d4c

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Marci McCue

@marci@flipboard.social

Want to know the benefits of being a publisher in the ? @caseynewton asked that Q of Chat GPT: "When I asked for a report on a current subject of interest — how publishers can benefit from the Fediverse — the bot asked me four clarifying questions, such as whether I was looking from the perspective of a legacy publisher or a digital-only outlet, and how technical it should get in its analysis of the tradeoffs between using two different federated protocols."

If you haven't seen it, here's the report he got back. Very cool.

chatgpt.com/share/67a15df0-d2a

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social · Reply to Pixelix's post

(4/4)

We would like to ask you to donate a few bucks so that we can continue to develop Pixelix at full speed and also start new projects to help making the Fediverse an awesome place. We already have some cool ideas in mind. 💡

Thank you very much,
Daniel and Emanuel

☕ Donate here:
Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/daniebeler
Liberapay: liberapay.com/pixelix/

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social · Reply to Pixelix's post

(3/4)

Now for making Pixelix available on iOS we have to invest almost all of our profits we ever made from the app into hardware equipment, meaning we got not much back for our hard work. That is not really sustainable. We are currently still experimenting on how to make open source software development sustainable but as we figured that is a widespread problem which is not so easy to solve. (4/4) ->

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social · Reply to Pixelix's post

(2/4)

Now you can say we are already earning some money because we sell Pixelix for 2€ on Google Play Store. And that's true, but the app is also available completely free on F-Droid and Github, which means the vast majority is getting it from there. (3/4) ->

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social

(1/4)

🚀 Hello everyone!

We are working on something pretty exciting. We want to bring Pixelix to Apple devices! Exactly the same app with same functionality, same design and running natively on iOS (Made possible by Kotlin Multiplatform for those who know).

But for that we need to buy at least one MacBook. 💻 (2/4) ->

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Jim Killock

@jim@social.openrightsgroup.org

Outrageous attack on the coming from who think they are just doing their best implementing the , but may inadvertently kill the fediverse for the UK.

What's a significant number of UK users? Do you need to age verify? No firm answers, no guarantees, etc etc.

blog.woof.group/announcements/

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Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

This idea is a bit premature but I have decently functioning prototype. What does the think of federated gaming? A specific implementation is Club Penguin servers that federate user actions and messages so that separate servers can still have users render on other servers. Allows for full Mastodon integration, i.e. CP conversations show up as threads and a Mas user can respond and appear as a penguin message to CP users. Like CP is the front-end client.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

of the day.

If you know of a post that you REALLY liked that you've boosted before, did you know you can boost it again? Just click the boost button to "unboost" and then you can "reboost" the same post!

This could be used if you have more followers now than you did back then and you want these new followers to see the older post. Happy Federating!

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

boh, die Instanzwolke unserer Instanz sieht ja mal wieder toll aus

Zu sehen sind Instanzen und die Software, die auf diesen läuft.
Ein Großteil davon ist wieder mal
👍

Services in Fediverse 2025-02-07, 14.45pm
Software that is connected to our instance

Wir sehen die Logos der Software, die auf den mit uns verbundenen Instanzen läuft.
Im Moment sind 50% davon Friendica Instanzen
ALT text detailsWir sehen die Logos der Software, die auf den mit uns verbundenen Instanzen läuft. Im Moment sind 50% davon Friendica Instanzen
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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

I really appreciate what is doing for growing the but the lead dev starting some petty beef with and publicly proclaiming himself to be a “genius” for obfuscating server selection in signup is straight up toxic crap we do not need.

We Linux nerds really need social skills and media training.

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UniversityofGroningenLibrary

@Bibliothecaris@social.edu.nl

📢 Great news for University of staff - you can now add your handle to your official university profile pages!

This makes it easier for colleagues and students to find and connect with you on the .

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

I really appreciate what is doing for growing the but the lead dev starting some petty beef with and publicly proclaiming himself to be a “genius” for obfuscating server selection in signup is straight up toxic crap we do not need.

We Linux nerds really need social skills and media training.

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Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

This idea is a bit premature but I have decently functioning prototype. What does the think of federated gaming? A specific implementation is Club Penguin servers that federate user actions and messages so that separate servers can still have users render on other servers. Allows for full Mastodon integration, i.e. CP conversations show up as threads and a Mas user can respond and appear as a penguin message to CP users. Like CP is the front-end client.

Jim Killock's avatar
Jim Killock

@jim@social.openrightsgroup.org

Outrageous attack on the coming from who think they are just doing their best implementing the , but may inadvertently kill the fediverse for the UK.

What's a significant number of UK users? Do you need to age verify? No firm answers, no guarantees, etc etc.

blog.woof.group/announcements/

Jim Killock's avatar
Jim Killock

@jim@social.openrightsgroup.org

Outrageous attack on the coming from who think they are just doing their best implementing the , but may inadvertently kill the fediverse for the UK.

What's a significant number of UK users? Do you need to age verify? No firm answers, no guarantees, etc etc.

blog.woof.group/announcements/

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mrkreuzer

@mrkreuzer@mastodon.social

I’m getting worried about .

Raising money without a roadmap - fine.
Lead dev just throwing out ideas for next projects that the money was not for (then deleting the post when there was backlash) - red flag. Also seems like a lot of ego in there.

We should not idealize platforms and people - rather we should look at what we see and ask ourselves if we actually like what is happening.

Especially when it involves one of the biggest projects in the .

Hope my worry is unfounded

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mrkreuzer

@mrkreuzer@mastodon.social

I’m getting worried about .

Raising money without a roadmap - fine.
Lead dev just throwing out ideas for next projects that the money was not for (then deleting the post when there was backlash) - red flag. Also seems like a lot of ego in there.

We should not idealize platforms and people - rather we should look at what we see and ask ourselves if we actually like what is happening.

Especially when it involves one of the biggest projects in the .

Hope my worry is unfounded

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hamish campbell

@hamishcampbell@mastodon.social

@dansup depend what you think the is on that one. What is "native" what is not? You have a basic test like the but beyond this you have "culture" and that is a thing :)

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@pixelfed.social

Current alignments. #gear #laptop #stickers #opensource #fediverse
The lid of a silvery 14 inch Framework laptop covered in stickers, including the logos of many #Fediverse-related technologies and platforms. There is a cluster of Mastodon stickers in the bottom right corner of the case.
ALT text detailsThe lid of a silvery 14 inch Framework laptop covered in stickers, including the logos of many #Fediverse-related technologies and platforms. There is a cluster of Mastodon stickers in the bottom right corner of the case.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/7(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Kirk Smith, PhD

@kirk@social.coop

Why I switched our open-source project's forum hosting to @nodebb and how it's helping us kick-start our community:

dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

Hey, y'all, I've been on the fedi a minute. I've been on Mastodon since 2017, and an admin since '22.

The people at IFTAS are doing great work. Needed work. They provide space for admins to share knowledge, and they build evidence-based blocklists new instances can use to stay safe.

They need help. Now. Consider giving to IFTAS:

about.iftas.org/donate/

I've done it.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

自分ふくめ、おじさんの昔語りっぽいエモい SNS 歴史の振り返りっぽい内容だったけど、 :fediverse: とか :mastodon: とかにはなにも言及ないんだな

business.nikkei.com/atcl/gen/1

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

自分ふくめ、おじさんの昔語りっぽいエモい SNS 歴史の振り返りっぽい内容だったけど、 :fediverse: とか :mastodon: とかにはなにも言及ないんだな

business.nikkei.com/atcl/gen/1

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

Hey, y'all, I've been on the fedi a minute. I've been on Mastodon since 2017, and an admin since '22.

The people at IFTAS are doing great work. Needed work. They provide space for admins to share knowledge, and they build evidence-based blocklists new instances can use to stay safe.

They need help. Now. Consider giving to IFTAS:

about.iftas.org/donate/

I've done it.

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Magnus Hedemark

@maurice@pompat.us

If #PhanpySocial were a native mobile app, it would dominate the #Fediverse client segment. Hats off. This is really fine work.

If you’re into #selfHosting, #docker, etc you will find it absurdly easy to deploy. Or just use the flagship instance at https://phanpy.social/

Thanks again, @cheeaun !!

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Whiskers The Great and Terrible

@phil@thesatelliteoflove.com

Is there a Fedi equivalent to Pinterest? #fediverse #fedi

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FiralTheSpiral

@xfts@fuzzies.wtf

You know, I think would be great for people who are new to fedi and not as tech savvy. Hear me out, I have my reasons.

1. Since there is no posting from the web officially, people could easily just use a mobile app and call it a day. This means there is no need to worry about choosing a frontend except for one app. Most people that aren't tech savvy primarily use a mobile device, so this would be perfect I think.

2. It has most of the bells and whistles of vanilla Mastodon while also being extremely lightweight, so if you really wanted to you could ask someone who you're close to that is tech savvy to host it.

3. Local only posting exists on GTS, so if you just wanted to, you could easily have a private instance that only you and other users on it can really see, and can always mark certain posts as public if you wanted.

Those are my reasons, but overall I think GoToSocial could be a great gateway to the if done correctly, and with enough people properly recommending it.

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FiralTheSpiral

@xfts@fuzzies.wtf

You know, I think would be great for people who are new to fedi and not as tech savvy. Hear me out, I have my reasons.

1. Since there is no posting from the web officially, people could easily just use a mobile app and call it a day. This means there is no need to worry about choosing a frontend except for one app. Most people that aren't tech savvy primarily use a mobile device, so this would be perfect I think.

2. It has most of the bells and whistles of vanilla Mastodon while also being extremely lightweight, so if you really wanted to you could ask someone who you're close to that is tech savvy to host it.

3. Local only posting exists on GTS, so if you just wanted to, you could easily have a private instance that only you and other users on it can really see, and can always mark certain posts as public if you wanted.

Those are my reasons, but overall I think GoToSocial could be a great gateway to the if done correctly, and with enough people properly recommending it.

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Gorgasbord

@geo@social.collectivemoo.net

This idea is a bit premature but I have decently functioning prototype. What does the think of federated gaming? A specific implementation is Club Penguin servers that federate user actions and messages so that separate servers can still have users render on other servers. Allows for full Mastodon integration, i.e. CP conversations show up as threads and a Mas user can respond and appear as a penguin message to CP users. Like CP is the front-end client.

Robert W. Gehl's avatar
Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

Hey, y'all, I've been on the fedi a minute. I've been on Mastodon since 2017, and an admin since '22.

The people at IFTAS are doing great work. Needed work. They provide space for admins to share knowledge, and they build evidence-based blocklists new instances can use to stay safe.

They need help. Now. Consider giving to IFTAS:

about.iftas.org/donate/

I've done it.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is unique.

I asked you whether you had switched from Big Tech. This is what you answered.

69% Switched a long time ago.
13% Just switched.
15% Are about to switch.
3% Do not want to switch and love Big Tech.

I guess this makes sense. You are here.

Now, please help you friends and family switch. For their sake, but also for all of us. The world is better with them joining us.

Have a wonderful day!

69% Switched a long time ago.
13% Just switched.
15% Are about to switch.
3% Do not want to switch and lover Big Tech.
ALT text details69% Switched a long time ago. 13% Just switched. 15% Are about to switch. 3% Do not want to switch and lover Big Tech.
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is unique.

I asked you whether you had switched from Big Tech. This is what you answered.

69% Switched a long time ago.
13% Just switched.
15% Are about to switch.
3% Do not want to switch and love Big Tech.

I guess this makes sense. You are here.

Now, please help you friends and family switch. For their sake, but also for all of us. The world is better with them joining us.

Have a wonderful day!

69% Switched a long time ago.
13% Just switched.
15% Are about to switch.
3% Do not want to switch and lover Big Tech.
ALT text details69% Switched a long time ago. 13% Just switched. 15% Are about to switch. 3% Do not want to switch and lover Big Tech.
Robert W. Gehl's avatar
Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

Hey, y'all, I've been on the fedi a minute. I've been on Mastodon since 2017, and an admin since '22.

The people at IFTAS are doing great work. Needed work. They provide space for admins to share knowledge, and they build evidence-based blocklists new instances can use to stay safe.

They need help. Now. Consider giving to IFTAS:

about.iftas.org/donate/

I've done it.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@iftas, an organization that's been helping make the fediverse a safer place by supporting admins, moderators and community managers, is asking for our support.

"[...] despite our best efforts to secure sustainable funding, IFTAS is now facing a critical financial shortfall. Without immediate support, we will be forced to severely curtail our activities in the next 60 days."

about.iftas.org/2025/02/06/fun

EDIT: As per a reply, the team is mainly looking for pledges from large donors. Best way you can help as an individual is to spread the word!

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

29 Days to go!

Can you help up reach our $200k stretch goal?

Spread the word ✨

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

29 Days to go!

Can you help up reach our $200k stretch goal?

Spread the word ✨

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great testimonial about @nodebb and its #Fediverse integration.

https://dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@iftas, an organization that's been helping make the fediverse a safer place by supporting admins, moderators and community managers, is asking for our support.

"[...] despite our best efforts to secure sustainable funding, IFTAS is now facing a critical financial shortfall. Without immediate support, we will be forced to severely curtail our activities in the next 60 days."

about.iftas.org/2025/02/06/fun

EDIT: As per a reply, the team is mainly looking for pledges from large donors. Best way you can help as an individual is to spread the word!

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Vardy

@Vardy@mastodon.social

Any good recommendations for sites/templates to start a blog? Been checking out neocities. I'd appreciate any opinion on the matter. Also, I am aware that wordpress can be associated to the fediverse. Any other suggestions?

Alguna recomendación de algún sitio para bloggear?
Me interesa su opinión

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@iftas, an organization that's been helping make the fediverse a safer place by supporting admins, moderators and community managers, is asking for our support.

"[...] despite our best efforts to secure sustainable funding, IFTAS is now facing a critical financial shortfall. Without immediate support, we will be forced to severely curtail our activities in the next 60 days."

about.iftas.org/2025/02/06/fun

EDIT: As per a reply, the team is mainly looking for pledges from large donors. Best way you can help as an individual is to spread the word!

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@iftas, an organization that's been helping make the fediverse a safer place by supporting admins, moderators and community managers, is asking for our support.

"[...] despite our best efforts to secure sustainable funding, IFTAS is now facing a critical financial shortfall. Without immediate support, we will be forced to severely curtail our activities in the next 60 days."

about.iftas.org/2025/02/06/fun

EDIT: As per a reply, the team is mainly looking for pledges from large donors. Best way you can help as an individual is to spread the word!

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Kirk Smith, PhD

@kirk@social.coop

Why I switched our open-source project's forum hosting to @nodebb and how it's helping us kick-start our community:

dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great testimonial about @nodebb and its #Fediverse integration.

https://dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wish I could host my own version of BridgyFed that's actually usable instead of this broken "opt-in" crap that was forced onto us by the Fedi Mafia.🙄

If you want to talk to people on Bluesky and they aren't bridged, just make a Bluesky account cause getting someone to bridge across platforms is next to impossible.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Growing better social media can be hard.

Many of the developers, moderators, and teams behind the projects that make up decentralised social media do it because they believe in what they're building. Projects which are self-funded, both in time and money then shared with you for little to no cost.

So, take some time today to say thank you to the people behind your favourite Fediverse tools and platforms. We're sure they'd appreciate it.

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

What is the best way for someone say on Mastodon to stay using there Mastodon account well interacting with Lemmy users?

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

It was great meeting so many friends who I only had known from virtual interactions at in person at this past weekend. Thanks for everybody saying Hi! Lots of energy! Can't wait to the next FediForum in about 8 weeks! fediforum.org

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

If you're looking to break ties with and not aware of ... well now you are:)

It's the answer to

This is a great video by @paige the co-founder of fedihost.co who is trying to bring easy, affordable managed hosting to the masses.

video.fedihost.co/videos/watch

Give them a follow for future videos are simply go right to the instance to watch older videos.

Peertube needs it's moment

*spread the word, please boost!

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

It was great meeting so many friends who I only had known from virtual interactions at in person at this past weekend. Thanks for everybody saying Hi! Lots of energy! Can't wait to the next FediForum in about 8 weeks! fediforum.org

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

It was great meeting so many friends who I only had known from virtual interactions at in person at this past weekend. Thanks for everybody saying Hi! Lots of energy! Can't wait to the next FediForum in about 8 weeks! fediforum.org

lps's avatar
lps

@lps@mograph.social

If you're looking to break ties with and not aware of ... well now you are:)

It's the answer to

This is a great video by @paige the co-founder of fedihost.co who is trying to bring easy, affordable managed hosting to the masses.

video.fedihost.co/videos/watch

Give them a follow for future videos are simply go right to the instance to watch older videos.

Peertube needs it's moment

*spread the word, please boost!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Just a warning for Fedi devs:

If you plan on building discovery features for Fedi, BeAware of the "Fedi Mafia" that harasses, threatens, and abuses any dev on Fedi that DARES to make an open platform a little bit more usable.🤦‍♂️

Over the past 2 months, I've seen 4 Fedi projects that were building tools to help people find accounts and servers to make it easier to find content on Fedi, get shut down because people who don't understand that Fedi is OPEN, harassed and threatened the devs until they shut their projects down.🤬

So, if you plan on building these tools, PLEASE just be prepared to block and continue building your tools.

Ignorant people should not dictate how this protocol is built. Don't let the abusers win.

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social

Hello Everyone,

After having a lot messages from people yesterday about why we should not have a block system we are going to refactoring our reports system into a more positive system into the future.

Instead of reporting a negative thing someone has done we might instead add a positive someone done instead.

This will help make the Fediverse more positive instead of negative.

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social · Reply to Fedicate's post

We've started getting there, Endorsements will be rolling out later. Any feedback on how Endorsements could be handled would be amazing.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to Surf's post

@surf

I will be at your Fediverse House at Austin, Texas on March 9th and 10th.

I am (of course) familiar with the Fediverse / Social Web. I am also familiar with Bluesky and Farcaster as well

I can talk in-depth about all 3 of these. Including the technical details

I also have some familiarity with nostr, and lens, too

(Assuming there is still room in your lineup)

cc: @andypiper

RE: flipboard.social/@surf/1139422

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've been hard at work making the users section look that little bit more pleasing for Fedicate.

I will be looking further into automating the process to update minor things such as profile pictures and other things on the database but for now the manual way is plenty fine.

Thank you for everyone that has submitted Instances & Software that should be added to Fedicate. Keep up the good work and if you haven't already check it out on
https://fedicate.org

@sam@bikersgo.social profile

Reports now is a button with Sam having 2 reports she's done.
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Growing better social media can be hard.

Many of the developers, moderators, and teams behind the projects that make up decentralised social media do it because they believe in what they're building. Projects which are self-funded, both in time and money then shared with you for little to no cost.

So, take some time today to say thank you to the people behind your favourite Fediverse tools and platforms. We're sure they'd appreciate it.

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social · Reply to Fedicate's post

We've started getting there, Endorsements will be rolling out later. Any feedback on how Endorsements could be handled would be amazing.

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caos

@caos@metalhead.club

👋🤓 Tschüss Mastodon! :toot: :mastodon:

🚨 Ich ZIEHE heute UM mit diesem Account nach 🦈 zu plasmatrap.com mit 👉 @caos@plasmatrap.com

Dort geht es dann auch u.a. um 🎸 ( ) + 🚟 + 🏓 + 🚋

Weiter gibt es caos auf mit @caos@anonsys.net :
Schwerpunkte dort sind u.a.

🙏 vielen Dank an @thomas !! Die metalhead-Instanz ist top 👍 , nur für mich passt Mastodon nicht so richtig gut. Rock on 🤘

Screenshot der Profilseite von @caos@plasmatrap.com: 
Profilbild: Muppet's Animal in lila, Banner: Straßenbild mit Bügelhaus in dunkelrot eingefärbt 

Text: hier ist caos auf #Sharkey Hauptaccount ist caos auf #Friendica: @caos@anonsys net #Linux #CustomROM #FDroid #FOSS #Linux #KommInsFediverseTaz #DamalsInUnsererRockdiskothek #Köln #Wuppertal #Tischtennis #fedi22  Forum "Rockdisco Exit” #Solingen: @ @exit_revival@anonsysnet @AskExit_Rockdisco@rmk.absturztaube & Wuppertal-Community:  @wuppertal & Tischtennis-Community: @tischtennis@feddit.org FOSS-Community: @foss_de@feddit.org
ALT text detailsScreenshot der Profilseite von @caos@plasmatrap.com: Profilbild: Muppet's Animal in lila, Banner: Straßenbild mit Bügelhaus in dunkelrot eingefärbt Text: hier ist caos auf #Sharkey Hauptaccount ist caos auf #Friendica: @caos@anonsys net #Linux #CustomROM #FDroid #FOSS #Linux #KommInsFediverseTaz #DamalsInUnsererRockdiskothek #Köln #Wuppertal #Tischtennis #fedi22 Forum "Rockdisco Exit” #Solingen: @ @exit_revival@anonsysnet @AskExit_Rockdisco@rmk.absturztaube & Wuppertal-Community: @wuppertal & Tischtennis-Community: @tischtennis@feddit.org FOSS-Community: @foss_de@feddit.org
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Florian Voggeneder

@voggeneder@mastodon.social

hey , i need your help. instead of logging into @PixelFed with my mastodon account, i mistakenly created a new account @voggeneder@pixelfed.social with my preferred alias. is there a way of reverting that step and claim my current handle? @voggeneder ?

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social

Hello Everyone,

After having a lot messages from people yesterday about why we should not have a block system we are going to refactoring our reports system into a more positive system into the future.

Instead of reporting a negative thing someone has done we might instead add a positive someone done instead.

This will help make the Fediverse more positive instead of negative.

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Rosanna Sibora

@RosannaSibora@fosstodon.org

Is there any alternative to ?

The use case I'm interested in is from hiring manager perspective. How can you find people, who are open to work and have the skills you are looking for? Searching via can be time consuming.

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caos

@caos@metalhead.club

👋🤓 Tschüss Mastodon! :toot: :mastodon:

🚨 Ich ZIEHE heute UM mit diesem Account nach 🦈 zu plasmatrap.com mit 👉 @caos@plasmatrap.com

Dort geht es dann auch u.a. um 🎸 ( ) + 🚟 + 🏓 + 🚋

Weiter gibt es caos auf mit @caos@anonsys.net :
Schwerpunkte dort sind u.a.

🙏 vielen Dank an @thomas !! Die metalhead-Instanz ist top 👍 , nur für mich passt Mastodon nicht so richtig gut. Rock on 🤘

Screenshot der Profilseite von @caos@plasmatrap.com: 
Profilbild: Muppet's Animal in lila, Banner: Straßenbild mit Bügelhaus in dunkelrot eingefärbt 

Text: hier ist caos auf #Sharkey Hauptaccount ist caos auf #Friendica: @caos@anonsys net #Linux #CustomROM #FDroid #FOSS #Linux #KommInsFediverseTaz #DamalsInUnsererRockdiskothek #Köln #Wuppertal #Tischtennis #fedi22  Forum "Rockdisco Exit” #Solingen: @ @exit_revival@anonsysnet @AskExit_Rockdisco@rmk.absturztaube & Wuppertal-Community:  @wuppertal & Tischtennis-Community: @tischtennis@feddit.org FOSS-Community: @foss_de@feddit.org
ALT text detailsScreenshot der Profilseite von @caos@plasmatrap.com: Profilbild: Muppet's Animal in lila, Banner: Straßenbild mit Bügelhaus in dunkelrot eingefärbt Text: hier ist caos auf #Sharkey Hauptaccount ist caos auf #Friendica: @caos@anonsys net #Linux #CustomROM #FDroid #FOSS #Linux #KommInsFediverseTaz #DamalsInUnsererRockdiskothek #Köln #Wuppertal #Tischtennis #fedi22 Forum "Rockdisco Exit” #Solingen: @ @exit_revival@anonsysnet @AskExit_Rockdisco@rmk.absturztaube & Wuppertal-Community: @wuppertal & Tischtennis-Community: @tischtennis@feddit.org FOSS-Community: @foss_de@feddit.org
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Listen, I know that a whole lot of you want to leave the #Fediverse due to the shenanigans of the Homeowners Association (#HOA). And no doubt, sometimes you must.

But you should also know that it means a lot to see you stick around. I really am rooting for you.

And many devs and admins are building better tech despite repeated harassment from certain malicious people. Because this movement really is bigger than the HOA – and they hate that.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/blaisealleyne/statuses/113948674638723006

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@blaisealleyne@mastodon.social · Reply to Chris Trottier's post

@atomicpoet I've been such a believer in free network services and the fediverse since identi.ca/laconi.ca and the Franklin Street Statement, and then I lost faith, seeing and experiencing the Homeowners Association sabotaging the Mastodon moment. So many people came, but so few stuck around. Yes, the confusing technology was a key part, but I think you're right that the social challenges were a big barrier too. It's so sad... what a missed opportunity

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've been hard at work making the users section look that little bit more pleasing for Fedicate.

I will be looking further into automating the process to update minor things such as profile pictures and other things on the database but for now the manual way is plenty fine.

Thank you for everyone that has submitted Instances & Software that should be added to Fedicate. Keep up the good work and if you haven't already check it out on
https://fedicate.org

@sam@bikersgo.social profile

Reports now is a button with Sam having 2 reports she's done.
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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've been hard at work making the users section look that little bit more pleasing for Fedicate.

I will be looking further into automating the process to update minor things such as profile pictures and other things on the database but for now the manual way is plenty fine.

Thank you for everyone that has submitted Instances & Software that should be added to Fedicate. Keep up the good work and if you haven't already check it out on
https://fedicate.org

@sam@bikersgo.social profile

Reports now is a button with Sam having 2 reports she's done.
ALT text details@sam@bikersgo.social profile Reports now is a button with Sam having 2 reports she's done.
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Karri Suonperä

@KAS82@mementomori.social

Tein videon jossa pyrin kansantajuisesti selittämään mikä on Fediversumi (ja Mastodon). Lopussa myös perustason ohjeita siihen miten Mastodonin alkuun oikein pääsee.

youtube.com/watch?v=gNpJ94wLU-0

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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fed開発者のRyan Barrettさんが近況報告してる。

コスト削減が進み、11月中旬のピーク時に比べると、ユーザー数と負荷はほぼ倍増しているにもかかわらず、コストは半分にまで下がっているとのこと。

Bridgy Fedの開発は、Ryanさん個人から非営利団体A New Socialへの引き継ぎが決まったけど、今はまだ準備中らしい。"書類、人材、計画 (ロードマップなど) など、まだまだあります。詳細が決まり次第お知らせします"とのこと。

[参照]

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great testimonial about @nodebb and its #Fediverse integration.

https://dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/
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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fed開発者のRyan Barrettさんが近況報告してる。

コスト削減が進み、11月中旬のピーク時に比べると、ユーザー数と負荷はほぼ倍増しているにもかかわらず、コストは半分にまで下がっているとのこと。

Bridgy Fedの開発は、Ryanさん個人から非営利団体A New Socialへの引き継ぎが決まったけど、今はまだ準備中らしい。"書類、人材、計画 (ロードマップなど) など、まだまだあります。詳細が決まり次第お知らせします"とのこと。

[参照]

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Kirk Smith, PhD

@kirk@social.coop

Why I switched our open-source project's forum hosting to @nodebb and how it's helping us kick-start our community:

dualpower.supply/posts/nodebb/

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Magnus Hedemark

@maurice@pompat.us

The concept of a #Fediverse answer to #LinkedIn makes gobtons of sense. This is one of the platforms that makes it hard to fully #deFAANG.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/6(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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rafa mass

@rafamass@mastodon.social

I just want

1) a phone,

2) a Linux system on my old 2013 iMac,

3) and to learn how to my own (for free maybe) and improve the network.

4) putting the fediverse logo/emojo (like @BeAware) in the text :fediverse: didn't work :(

Which of these things is feasible in the short term?

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

@sam Fedi Mafia strikes again?!? What the fuck!

People really need to fuck off and let devs build on this platform. 🤬

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #102

FOSDEM and the fediverse match well together, some issues regarding data privacy and consent, and multi-network client Openvibe gets 800k in funding.

The News

FOSDEM, the free event for open source software was this weekend in Brussels, with a large presence for the fediverse and the social web. There were three events, presentations by various fediverse software developers in the SocialWeb Devroom, an extra smaller event on Sunday for more presentations, and a more casual event on Sunday evening at Brussels Hackerspace. All the events were fully packed, showing the large amount of interest from the community for the fediverse and the social web. The Social Web Foundation has been the main initiator of these events.

Some thoughts and observations:

  • Fediverse Enhancement Proposals (FEP) are documents with the goal to improve applications on the fediverse. People can write proposals, and developers can decide to support and implement proposals as they see fit. There are some great technical FEPs, but one of the challenges of such a grassroots system is getting buy-in from developers to support specific FEPs. NodeBB developer Julian Lam held a presentation ‘The Fediverse is Quiet — Let’s Fix That!’ as an advocacy for a specific FEP. The proposal Lam talks about is about fixing the problem of missing replies, where people do not see all replies on a post. What I think is noteworthy about Lam’s presentation is that it frames a FEP not only as a technical document, but as a process that needs community buy-in for other developers to support and implement a FEP. Hopefully, more of such advocacy might help see more FEPs implemented as well.
  • Mastodon presented the progress on their Fediverse Discovery Provider project. The project builds an opt-in decentralised service for better discovery and search. In the presentation (and on the website), Mastodon stressed that the project is not only a Mastodon project, but is intended to be used by the entire fediverse. Mastodon developer David Roetzel said that he hoped that the goal is that many servers will run a “Fediverse Auxillary Service Provider”. Personally I think that it is instructive to look at Bluesky here. While the AT Protocol is decentralised, in practice everyone uses infrastructure owned by the Bluesky company. I’m not convinced yet that the Fediverse Discovery Provider project will not run into the same problem, as I’m unclear on what the incentives are for people to run competing Fediverse Discovery Provider projects.
  • Some of the more interesting presentations I saw were about the integration of different types of protocols with ActivityPub. The ActivityPods project combines ActivityPub with Solid Pods, which shows quite some similarities with how the PDS system of ATProto works. All your data is stored on your Pod, multiple types of apps can connect to your Pod, and communicate via ActivityPub. It allows you to have a single account that is used for multiple platforms, similar with how your ATProto account can be used for multiple types of apps.
  • One of the most valuable parts of a conference like FOSDEM is getting developers together in a room to meet and build relationships. Fediforum has provided such a place for people to gather digitally, but meeting people in real life remains one of the best ways to build trust and relationships. Some practical ways this was visible this FOSDEM was by getting the NodeBB, WordPress ActivityPub plugin, WriteFreely and Ghost developers together and recognising themselves as the ‘longform’ people. This group of developers getting together this way helps with the various projects becoming more interoperable, and better support for longform content in the fediverse.

Two issues regarding consent and data processing this week. The first is with GoToSocial and fediverse statistics sites like fedidb.org and fediverse.observer. Some GoToSocial servers have blocked statistics sites from indexing their platforms via robots.txt, but the crawlers of fedidb.org and fediverse.observer ignore those. In response, the main GoToSocial server decided to serve up randomised numbers, messing up the statistics of these sites. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault removed GoToSocial altogether from the statistics site, but does not seem to be willing to respect the opting out of crawling via robots.txt. The second is regarding the shutdown of FediOnFire, that displayed public posts from a relay in a format similar to one of Bluesky’s firehose visualisation tools.

  • How the fediverse treats consent for public posts is unusual, and make it stand out from other networks. For a significant group of people, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-out bases if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a full 2-way interacting fediverse server. In contrast, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-in basis if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a crawler. The line between these two situations is hard to draw, even more so in an internally coherent way. Still, this line clearly exists, and ignoring it leads to high-profile blowups such as with Searchtodon and Bridgy Fed. Defining the permissions clearly for posts would help here, and it is frustrated to see that the situation has not meaningfully improved in years. Furthermore, that fediverse stats sites have ignored the opt-out on a server level via robots.txt indicates that servers setting permissions is not a panacea either.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter has seen some updates this week. First was the update that setting up a Pixelfed Foundation is now moved to the stretch goal of $200k CAD, and that for $300k CAD the stretch goal is to expand the team to hire additional developers. A few days later, developer Daniel Supernault said that the $300k CAD stretch goal is now to build a Tumblr alternative. That brings the goal of the Pixelfed Kickstarter to build four platforms: Pixelfed, Loops, Sup (an encrypted messaging platform) and an unnamed Tumblr alternative, as well as building a foundation and a developer testing kit with Pubkit. Moving the foundation to a stretch goal that has not been met yet does not feel great to me, as good governance of such large platforms is highly important. Adding a Tumblr alternative to another later stretch goal also makes me concerned that Supernault is taking on too much here, as that is a lot of products to build and maintain.


Openvibe, a client that combines your Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr and Threads account into a single feed, has raised 800k USD in outside investment, with Automattic among the investors. Openvibe is an early mover in the space, and it’s a name I regularly see pop up when people recommend clients. However, open networks and open APIs means that it is hard to build a competitive moat. Still, most apps are hobby projects, and I’m curious how far Openvibe can push their app with the new funding.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
438 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheIntercept
@euronews
@Eater
@Adrenalinebr
@thenextweb

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

Web monetization can be achieved using giving us one more tools to wrestle control away from

Watch the talk here on :)

Demo of Castopod and Mastodon with Web Monetization support (FOSDEM 2025) podlibre.video/videos/watch/8b

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

@sam facts. At this point, I feel like I'm on the verge of shutting down this instance and going back to BlueSky and Twitter.

The good people here keep getting fucked over by the assholes that keep harassing developers trying to build on an OPEN protocol.🤬

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

@sam facts. At this point, I feel like I'm on the verge of shutting down this instance and going back to BlueSky and Twitter.

The good people here keep getting fucked over by the assholes that keep harassing developers trying to build on an OPEN protocol.🤬

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Samantha Xavia's post

@sam Fedi Mafia strikes again?!? What the fuck!

People really need to fuck off and let devs build on this platform. 🤬

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

Web monetization can be achieved using giving us one more tools to wrestle control away from

Watch the talk here on :)

Demo of Castopod and Mastodon with Web Monetization support (FOSDEM 2025) podlibre.video/videos/watch/8b

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

@Flipboard and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Fedicate

@Fedicate@mastodon.social

Reports are now added as complaints about the user and are displayed on the users profile. More reports on you, the less trust people may have.

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

I've been really enjoying @Flipboard's new app @surf!

It's a fantastic way to combine all your social feeds while also discovering mixed feeds other users are creating - it's been a discovery supercharge for my experience 🚀

If you're interested in trying it out:
1. Go to surf.social/ and click "Join the Beta"
2. Enter referral code "Surf+Quillmatiq"
3. ???
4. SURF 🏄🏼‍♂️

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Am I the only one that tends to use the same hashtags from time to time?

If not, do you type them out every single time? It's what I do and it's getting tiresome.

I've been begging Fedi app devs for a feature I call a "hashtag drawer" where individual hashtags with CamelCase can be saved in the composer for re-use.

The closest I've gotten is Ivory saving CamelCase hashtags that are "featured" on your profile.

I've been begging for this kind of feature for over a year now and still haven't found a suitable solution.

Is it REALLY not possible?🤨😩

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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fed開発者のRyan Barrettさんが近況報告してる。

コスト削減が進み、11月中旬のピーク時に比べると、ユーザー数と負荷はほぼ倍増しているにもかかわらず、コストは半分にまで下がっているとのこと。

Bridgy Fedの開発は、Ryanさん個人から非営利団体A New Socialへの引き継ぎが決まったけど、今はまだ準備中らしい。"書類、人材、計画 (ロードマップなど) など、まだまだあります。詳細が決まり次第お知らせします"とのこと。

[参照]

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

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Alquimídia

@rede@alquimidia.org

A partir dessa semana, a Alquimídia passou a divulgar uma série de vídeos curtos sobre o Fediverso para divulgar e convidar as pessoas nas plataformas comerciais para as redes federadas. O conteúdo pode ser acessado nos seguintes endereços eletrônicos: Peertube. Youtube. Instagram. …,
alquimidia.org/alquimidia-lanc,
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matt at oslo dot town

@matt@oslo.town

I am only 3 minutes into this video by @fedihost / @paige and can already tell you its good.

video.fedihost.co/w/8gmNcRmXE4

youtube.com/watch?v=TRszl6u8fW

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
438 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheIntercept
@euronews
@Eater
@Adrenalinebr
@thenextweb

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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All Things Open

@allthingsopen@mastodon.social

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Ever wondered how @Mastodon, Pixelfed, and PeerTube connect seamlessly? It’s all thanks to ActivityPub! 🌍

In this article, @linuxnerd breaks down how this open-source protocol powers the Fediverse and gives users control over their social media. Read more! 👇

🔗 allthingsopen.org/articles/act

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Alexander Winkler

@awinkler@openbiblio.social

Per chi si interessa di politica italiana oppure politica in italiano, consiglio @valigiablu, un dei pochi avamposti giornalistici italiani nel (può darsi che mi sffugono altri esempi importanti ... suggerimenti sono molto graditi!).

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All Things Open

@allthingsopen@mastodon.social

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Ever wondered how @Mastodon, Pixelfed, and PeerTube connect seamlessly? It’s all thanks to ActivityPub! 🌍

In this article, @linuxnerd breaks down how this open-source protocol powers the Fediverse and gives users control over their social media. Read more! 👇

🔗 allthingsopen.org/articles/act

Left side says We Love Open Source. #WeLoveOpenSource. ATO. A community education resource from All Things Open. Right side has nodes in a network connected by lines.
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 23F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

❄️ There's a winter weather advisory for tomorrow from 7A to 7P; snow is forecast.

Trump proposed making Gaza a US territory and forcing Palestinians out.

The administration also offered buyouts to the entire CIA workforce.

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've been hard at work making the users section look that little bit more pleasing for Fedicate.

I will be looking further into automating the process to update minor things such as profile pictures and other things on the database but for now the manual way is plenty fine.

Thank you for everyone that has submitted Instances & Software that should be added to Fedicate. Keep up the good work and if you haven't already check it out on
https://fedicate.org

@sam@bikersgo.social profile

Reports now is a button with Sam having 2 reports she's done.
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All Things Open

@allthingsopen@mastodon.social

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Ever wondered how @Mastodon, Pixelfed, and PeerTube connect seamlessly? It’s all thanks to ActivityPub! 🌍

In this article, @linuxnerd breaks down how this open-source protocol powers the Fediverse and gives users control over their social media. Read more! 👇

🔗 allthingsopen.org/articles/act

Left side says We Love Open Source. #WeLoveOpenSource. ATO. A community education resource from All Things Open. Right side has nodes in a network connected by lines.
ALT text detailsLeft side says We Love Open Source. #WeLoveOpenSource. ATO. A community education resource from All Things Open. Right side has nodes in a network connected by lines.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

I've been really enjoying @Flipboard's new app @surf!

It's a fantastic way to combine all your social feeds while also discovering mixed feeds other users are creating - it's been a discovery supercharge for my experience 🚀

If you're interested in trying it out:
1. Go to surf.social/ and click "Join the Beta"
2. Enter referral code "Surf+Quillmatiq"
3. ???
4. SURF 🏄🏼‍♂️

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 23F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

❄️ There's a winter weather advisory for tomorrow from 7A to 7P; snow is forecast.

Trump proposed making Gaza a US territory and forcing Palestinians out.

The administration also offered buyouts to the entire CIA workforce.

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Digitale Gesellschaft e.V.

@digiges@chaos.social

Wir sind auf der Suche nach einer Instanz, für unsere NPA-Mitschnitte.

Hab Ihr eine Idee, wo man dauerhaft mehrere Videos pro Monat veröffentlichen kann?

Gerne mit inhaltlichem Bezug zu (Netz-)Politik und Aktivismus.

Und langfristig würden wir natürlich auch gerne den Livestream über das laufen lassen.

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@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

The is free, free of censorship, federated and full of great content!

Also the Fediverse - instance admins randomly blocking whole instances just because a single user feels offended of a post by a single instance user. Blocking whole instances is just a finger snip away, censoring unwanted content and parenting users of instances. Defederating just because of… ok no clue :) Using content warner for any possible content just to annoy or aeemmm make it more interesting to other users. Thanks, I’m old enough :) Seeing all the spam because it’s just a thing of 5 minutes automation to create randomly new instances on different domains (or subdomains from dynamic-ip hosters) and to fill the network with automated content.

Sometimes, pros can easily switch into cons… luckily more and more single user instances are raising up for exactly this reasons and can still easily federate by using relays…

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

What's your favorite color?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

OptionVoters
Red - Any shade7 (7%)
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Other -> Comment and let's discuss it!6 (6%)
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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

The is free, free of censorship, federated and full of great content!

Also the Fediverse - instance admins randomly blocking whole instances just because a single user feels offended of a post by a single instance user. Blocking whole instances is just a finger snip away, censoring unwanted content and parenting users of instances. Defederating just because of… ok no clue :) Using content warner for any possible content just to annoy or aeemmm make it more interesting to other users. Thanks, I’m old enough :) Seeing all the spam because it’s just a thing of 5 minutes automation to create randomly new instances on different domains (or subdomains from dynamic-ip hosters) and to fill the network with automated content.

Sometimes, pros can easily switch into cons… luckily more and more single user instances are raising up for exactly this reasons and can still easily federate by using relays…

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@pink@norden.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena i have absolutely no idea about film-making but isn't it possible to hire some professional to do the talking? I'm sure the will gladly chip in some $ for this (and other expenses of this project).

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@xuv writes

@xuv_writes@p.xuv.be

I’m truly in awe with all the amazing apps that populate the Fediverse. I, myself, use a few: Mastodon, Peertube, WordPress and Bookwyrm. And I’m sometimes tempted to expand my portfolio with a Lemmy, Flipboard or Postmarks account. But I’m concerned the people who enjoy following my activities might get lost in this forest.

Currently, the only way to inform my followers of all my Fediverse activities is to boost a post from my Peertube, WordPress or Bookwyrm to my Mastodon followers (because that’s where I have the largest following). And I sometimes see some of my followers then subscribe to these accounts. But the question remains whether that is a good approach or if, as the number of differentiated and federated services grow, we would need some kind of aggregation tool.

Of course, Mastodon allows you to list up to 4 links in your profile and some use that to link to their other Fediverse accounts. It does provide a way sometimes to verify that you are the owner of those accounts, with a verified link back. But this arbitrary limit of 4 is annoying.  And the reverse is not always true. You can’t list multiple Fediverse accounts on your Bookwyrm profile.

What I think we need is FediTree, an application with the sole purpose of listing all the Fediverse accounts of one person (or one group) and allowing people to subscribe to the aggregated feed from all these accounts. Maybe we don’t even need to push to create an aggregated feed. Maybe there is a simple way to subscribe to multiple feeds at once and that would be sufficient.

As you can see, this is not a fully fledged idea. There could be an ActivityPub component to it (AP tech folkx need to look at this. I’m not sure you can create an AP aggregator. Is that allowed by the protocol?). And maybe we could already use the multiple LinkTree alternative services that exists like https://linkstack.org/instances/ for example.

I’m putting this out there to create a conversation. Maybe you are already working on this. Maybe you want to also solve this problem and the multi-account problem. Maybe you have a better idea. Curious to hear your thoughts.

https://p.xuv.be/feditree-the-activitypub-app-that-im-missing

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Reading FEP-a974: Actor type compatibility codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/pul

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

We are seeking a specialized technical consultant to develop a strategic plan for enhancing communication across IBRAM-’s digital services. The focus will be on interoperability with decentralized social networks (), leveraging the plugin for , which is currently integrated into the platform.

brasiliana.museus.gov.br/const

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holga

@hpk@chaos.social

Is the fediverse exploding or is it just my little timeline? I mean there seems to be so much going on here? I am not talking about user numbers but about the energy around interactions ... Maybe it's also still the aftermath of the happenings in Bruxelles which was so rich in all kinds of conversations and enjoyments ...

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holga

@hpk@chaos.social

Is the fediverse exploding or is it just my little timeline? I mean there seems to be so much going on here? I am not talking about user numbers but about the energy around interactions ... Maybe it's also still the aftermath of the happenings in Bruxelles which was so rich in all kinds of conversations and enjoyments ...

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Reading FEP-a974: Actor type compatibility codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/pul

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

We are seeking a specialized technical consultant to develop a strategic plan for enhancing communication across IBRAM-’s digital services. The focus will be on interoperability with decentralized social networks (), leveraging the plugin for , which is currently integrated into the platform.

brasiliana.museus.gov.br/const

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Tekniikkaluola

@tekniikkaluola@mementomori.social

Fediversumista ja Mastodonista löytyy lopun viimeksi todella vähän videosisältöä ja suomenkielellä se on melkeinpä olematonta. Tämän vuoksi tein videon missä koitan selittää kansantajuisesti vähän termejä auki ja myös lopussa käytännön ohjeita kuinka ottaa Mastodon haltuun.

youtu.be/gNpJ94wLU-0

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Karri Suonperä

@KAS82@mementomori.social

Tein videon jossa pyrin kansantajuisesti selittämään mikä on Fediversumi (ja Mastodon). Lopussa myös perustason ohjeita siihen miten Mastodonin alkuun oikein pääsee.

youtube.com/watch?v=gNpJ94wLU-0

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts's post

@ueckueck@dresden.network
Noch mal zur Wahrnehmung Fediverse vs. Mastodon
Hier im Post fragte jemand explizit nach Infos über das

https://feedbeat.me/@Pe/113945441689351927

Schau dir bitte selber an, was gekommen ist.
Und Herr Ude, der für mastodon arbeitet, sollte nun wirklich wissen was das Fediverse ist und schau dir an was als Info gekommen ist.
So läuft das in der regel immer ab und meist mit noch mehr "Hilfe", wie man Mastodon einrichtet, benutzt usw.

@feb@loma.ml @jupiter_rowland@hub.netzgemeinde.eu

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EloPup

@EloPup@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena
Maybe you can alter your appearance with AI, or choose a full AI character?
But that ofc has its own privacy problems, costs etc…

Thanks for you efforts 💪🏻!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Rosanna Sibora

@RosannaSibora@fosstodon.org

Is there any alternative to ?

The use case I'm interested in is from hiring manager perspective. How can you find people, who are open to work and have the skills you are looking for? Searching via can be time consuming.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Hey, folks coming into my mentions and demanding evidence (what exactly do you mean by “evidence”? 🙃) of a Homeowner’s Association on the #Fediverse

Your insistence on being “convinced” is the evidence that there’s an #HOA. And you’re likely part of it.

So congrats on demonstrating that the HOA is self-evident. 👍
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@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Du coup je teste les interactions, je vois que Mitra reprend le principe de Pleroma qui permet de mettre plusieurs réactions a une même publication :

- déjà petit problème avec Pixelfed, les réactions ne sont pas convertie en Like/favoris visiblement
- fonctionne presque entièrement avec Hollo, la première réaction et le Like/favoris fonctionne et sont distinct, mais la deuxième réaction n'est pas prise en charge)

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Joaquim Homrighausen

@joho@mastodon.online · Reply to pixelfed's post

@pixelfed

I think you should look up "FidoNet" 😊

Granted, it was "distributed" and not "Federated", but if you compare technologies available at the time, I think you'll find similarities there too.

Regardless, we're moving in a good direction!

@evan

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup@mastodon.social Thank you for everything you've done for the

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

update 🎬

Yesterday I had a eureka moment and realized that, for my Fediverse video to be impactful, it needs to have a real person on screen carrying the message. Who? Me - I guess 😱

I've been making videos for AGES and I always happily avoided appearing on screen. I LOVE my privacy. I shudder at the thought of having to sit down, look at my face on screen & hear my recorded voice over and over.

But I love you and I'm willing to take one for the team.

Let's go 🙈

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Ernesto Wong García

@ernestowg@friendica.world

Is it redundant to have both a and a account? How about a third account?

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Still here, queer and thriving.

Thank you ❤️

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@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Du coup je me suis inscrit sur une instance Mitra :pikathinkhappy:

Et je vois une option sympa déjà, qui permet donc d'importer ses followers (comme quand on déménage), pratique pour un compte de secours
:pikathinkhappy:

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Hey, folks coming into my mentions and demanding evidence (what exactly do you mean by “evidence”? 🙃) of a Homeowner’s Association on the #Fediverse

Your insistence on being “convinced” is the evidence that there’s an #HOA. And you’re likely part of it.

So congrats on demonstrating that the HOA is self-evident. 👍
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

update 🎬

Yesterday I had a eureka moment and realized that, for my Fediverse video to be impactful, it needs to have a real person on screen carrying the message. Who? Me - I guess 😱

I've been making videos for AGES and I always happily avoided appearing on screen. I LOVE my privacy. I shudder at the thought of having to sit down, look at my face on screen & hear my recorded voice over and over.

But I love you and I'm willing to take one for the team.

Let's go 🙈

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Cat

@introvertcatto@mstdn.party

If your kid say there are monsters in house, you better trust your child and check your house.

A little girl said monsters were in here bedroom, it was 60000 bees
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Cat

@introvertcatto@mstdn.party

If your kid say there are monsters in house, you better trust your child and check your house.

A little girl said monsters were in here bedroom, it was 60000 bees
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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

Of public interest:

At least 15,000 people fully, without limits, irrevocably, licensed their personal information, public image, name and all data that reached loops.video infrastructure... to
@dansup@mastodon.social 's loops.video platform.

Had they known they're entirely losing control of everything, would they be using the platform?

Explanation in the renote, and here:

https://bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-terms/

Is this what we, as a
, want?



RE:
https://fed.bajsicki.com/notes/a349itz9il

Daniel Supernault (@dansup@mastodon.social) bragging about his loops.video platform crossing 15000 users.
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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

How about no?

You're way overstepping with this, poisoning the entire ActivityPub ecosystem.

Let me break this down for you...

https://bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-terms/

In short: if you really intend to federate, respect your users and their data.

Implementing federation while keeping these terms is a severe breach of trust, and would poison the entirety of the network in an way which will cripple ActivityPub, and undermine the very foundation of what AP stands for with regard to privacy, data ownership, and control over what we post to the network.

Hopefully that's not your intention. Is it?



RE:
https://mastodon.social/users/dansup/statuses/113841956808397142

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Pedro Machado Santa

@pedrosanta@eu.mastodon.green · Reply to John Gruber's post

@gruber Off topic note: It's interesting to see really coming alive on the conversation when critical reach is achieved. It's a freaking party out here. 🙂 Pretty cool. We were needing this.

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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fed開発者のRyan Barrettさんが近況報告してる。

コスト削減が進み、11月中旬のピーク時に比べると、ユーザー数と負荷はほぼ倍増しているにもかかわらず、コストは半分にまで下がっているとのこと。

Bridgy Fedの開発は、Ryanさん個人から非営利団体A New Socialへの引き継ぎが決まったけど、今はまだ準備中らしい。"書類、人材、計画 (ロードマップなど) など、まだまだあります。詳細が決まり次第お知らせします"とのこと。

[参照]

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IZA

@HswkkIZA@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fed開発者のRyan Barrettさんが近況報告してる。

コスト削減が進み、11月中旬のピーク時に比べると、ユーザー数と負荷はほぼ倍増しているにもかかわらず、コストは半分にまで下がっているとのこと。

Bridgy Fedの開発は、Ryanさん個人から非営利団体A New Socialへの引き継ぎが決まったけど、今はまだ準備中らしい。"書類、人材、計画 (ロードマップなど) など、まだまだあります。詳細が決まり次第お知らせします"とのこと。

[参照]

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Jacob Laguerre

@jacoblaguerre@mastodon.social

Feels kinda nice to be part of the fediverse.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/5(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Justin Baker

@blue_lander@mastodon.social

Spent some time figuring out Owncast and setting up hosting for it. Very impressive stuff!

Hoping to do future streams (probably ) via our instance at stream.retrowarriors.net

Slowly but surely migrating stuff related to my podcast over to federated versions.

Now I just need to figure out what to do about lack of VOD...

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Jacob Laguerre

@jacoblaguerre@mastodon.social

Feels kinda nice to be part of the fediverse.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Listen, I know that a whole lot of you want to leave the #Fediverse due to the shenanigans of the Homeowners Association (#HOA). And no doubt, sometimes you must.

But you should also know that it means a lot to see you stick around. I really am rooting for you.

And many devs and admins are building better tech despite repeated harassment from certain malicious people. Because this movement really is bigger than the HOA – and they hate that.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/blaisealleyne/statuses/113948674638723006

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Blaise Alleyne

@blaisealleyne@mastodon.social · Reply to Chris Trottier's post

@atomicpoet I've been such a believer in free network services and the fediverse since identi.ca/laconi.ca and the Franklin Street Statement, and then I lost faith, seeing and experiencing the Homeowners Association sabotaging the Mastodon moment. So many people came, but so few stuck around. Yes, the confusing technology was a key part, but I think you're right that the social challenges were a big barrier too. It's so sad... what a missed opportunity

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Listen, I know that a whole lot of you want to leave the #Fediverse due to the shenanigans of the Homeowners Association (#HOA). And no doubt, sometimes you must.

But you should also know that it means a lot to see you stick around. I really am rooting for you.

And many devs and admins are building better tech despite repeated harassment from certain malicious people. Because this movement really is bigger than the HOA – and they hate that.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/blaisealleyne/statuses/113948674638723006

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Blaise Alleyne

@blaisealleyne@mastodon.social · Reply to Chris Trottier's post

@atomicpoet I've been such a believer in free network services and the fediverse since identi.ca/laconi.ca and the Franklin Street Statement, and then I lost faith, seeing and experiencing the Homeowners Association sabotaging the Mastodon moment. So many people came, but so few stuck around. Yes, the confusing technology was a key part, but I think you're right that the social challenges were a big barrier too. It's so sad... what a missed opportunity

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Justin Baker

@blue_lander@mastodon.social

Spent some time figuring out Owncast and setting up hosting for it. Very impressive stuff!

Hoping to do future streams (probably ) via our instance at stream.retrowarriors.net

Slowly but surely migrating stuff related to my podcast over to federated versions.

Now I just need to figure out what to do about lack of VOD...

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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social

📣 Happy to all the brave frontrunners out there!

For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful . Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.

Help spread the word.

A colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Three groundbreaking projects reshaping the social web through community fundraising:

spritely.institute/donate

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

gofundme.com/f/help-us-free-so

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

"meeting people in real life remains one of the best ways to build trust and relationships ... by getting the , ActivityPub plugin, and developers together and recognising themselves as the ‘longform’ people. This group of developers getting together this way helps with the various projects becoming more interoperable, and better support for longform content in the ."
-@laurenshof in fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #102

FOSDEM and the fediverse match well together, some issues regarding data privacy and consent, and multi-network client Openvibe gets 800k in funding.

The News

FOSDEM, the free event for open source software was this weekend in Brussels, with a large presence for the fediverse and the social web. There were three events, presentations by various fediverse software developers in the SocialWeb Devroom, an extra smaller event on Sunday for more presentations, and a more casual event on Sunday evening at Brussels Hackerspace. All the events were fully packed, showing the large amount of interest from the community for the fediverse and the social web. The Social Web Foundation has been the main initiator of these events.

Some thoughts and observations:

  • Fediverse Enhancement Proposals (FEP) are documents with the goal to improve applications on the fediverse. People can write proposals, and developers can decide to support and implement proposals as they see fit. There are some great technical FEPs, but one of the challenges of such a grassroots system is getting buy-in from developers to support specific FEPs. NodeBB developer Julian Lam held a presentation ‘The Fediverse is Quiet — Let’s Fix That!’ as an advocacy for a specific FEP. The proposal Lam talks about is about fixing the problem of missing replies, where people do not see all replies on a post. What I think is noteworthy about Lam’s presentation is that it frames a FEP not only as a technical document, but as a process that needs community buy-in for other developers to support and implement a FEP. Hopefully, more of such advocacy might help see more FEPs implemented as well.
  • Mastodon presented the progress on their Fediverse Discovery Provider project. The project builds an opt-in decentralised service for better discovery and search. In the presentation (and on the website), Mastodon stressed that the project is not only a Mastodon project, but is intended to be used by the entire fediverse. Mastodon developer David Roetzel said that he hoped that the goal is that many servers will run a “Fediverse Auxillary Service Provider”. Personally I think that it is instructive to look at Bluesky here. While the AT Protocol is decentralised, in practice everyone uses infrastructure owned by the Bluesky company. I’m not convinced yet that the Fediverse Discovery Provider project will not run into the same problem, as I’m unclear on what the incentives are for people to run competing Fediverse Discovery Provider projects.
  • Some of the more interesting presentations I saw were about the integration of different types of protocols with ActivityPub. The ActivityPods project combines ActivityPub with Solid Pods, which shows quite some similarities with how the PDS system of ATProto works. All your data is stored on your Pod, multiple types of apps can connect to your Pod, and communicate via ActivityPub. It allows you to have a single account that is used for multiple platforms, similar with how your ATProto account can be used for multiple types of apps.
  • One of the most valuable parts of a conference like FOSDEM is getting developers together in a room to meet and build relationships. Fediforum has provided such a place for people to gather digitally, but meeting people in real life remains one of the best ways to build trust and relationships. Some practical ways this was visible this FOSDEM was by getting the NodeBB, WordPress ActivityPub plugin, WriteFreely and Ghost developers together and recognising themselves as the ‘longform’ people. This group of developers getting together this way helps with the various projects becoming more interoperable, and better support for longform content in the fediverse.

Two issues regarding consent and data processing this week. The first is with GoToSocial and fediverse statistics sites like fedidb.org and fediverse.observer. Some GoToSocial servers have blocked statistics sites from indexing their platforms via robots.txt, but the crawlers of fedidb.org and fediverse.observer ignore those. In response, the main GoToSocial server decided to serve up randomised numbers, messing up the statistics of these sites. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault removed GoToSocial altogether from the statistics site, but does not seem to be willing to respect the opting out of crawling via robots.txt. The second is regarding the shutdown of FediOnFire, that displayed public posts from a relay in a format similar to one of Bluesky’s firehose visualisation tools.

  • How the fediverse treats consent for public posts is unusual, and make it stand out from other networks. For a significant group of people, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-out bases if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a full 2-way interacting fediverse server. In contrast, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-in basis if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a crawler. The line between these two situations is hard to draw, even more so in an internally coherent way. Still, this line clearly exists, and ignoring it leads to high-profile blowups such as with Searchtodon and Bridgy Fed. Defining the permissions clearly for posts would help here, and it is frustrated to see that the situation has not meaningfully improved in years. Furthermore, that fediverse stats sites have ignored the opt-out on a server level via robots.txt indicates that servers setting permissions is not a panacea either.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter has seen some updates this week. First was the update that setting up a Pixelfed Foundation is now moved to the stretch goal of $200k CAD, and that for $300k CAD the stretch goal is to expand the team to hire additional developers. A few days later, developer Daniel Supernault said that the $300k CAD stretch goal is now to build a Tumblr alternative. That brings the goal of the Pixelfed Kickstarter to build four platforms: Pixelfed, Loops, Sup (an encrypted messaging platform) and an unnamed Tumblr alternative, as well as building a foundation and a developer testing kit with Pubkit. Moving the foundation to a stretch goal that has not been met yet does not feel great to me, as good governance of such large platforms is highly important. Adding a Tumblr alternative to another later stretch goal also makes me concerned that Supernault is taking on too much here, as that is a lot of products to build and maintain.


Openvibe, a client that combines your Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr and Threads account into a single feed, has raised 800k USD in outside investment, with Automattic among the investors. Openvibe is an early mover in the space, and it’s a name I regularly see pop up when people recommend clients. However, open networks and open APIs means that it is hard to build a competitive moat. Still, most apps are hobby projects, and I’m curious how far Openvibe can push their app with the new funding.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #102

This week's news:
- a large crowd for the at
- some controversies around data scraping on the fediverse
- @openvibe gets 800k in funding to further work on the multi-protocol client

Read at: fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report – #102

FOSDEM and the fediverse match well together, some issues regarding data privacy and consent, and multi-network client Openvibe gets 800k in funding.

The News

FOSDEM, the free event for open source software was this weekend in Brussels, with a large presence for the fediverse and the social web. There were three events, presentations by various fediverse software developers in the SocialWeb Devroom, an extra smaller event on Sunday for more presentations, and a more casual event on Sunday evening at Brussels Hackerspace. All the events were fully packed, showing the large amount of interest from the community for the fediverse and the social web. The Social Web Foundation has been the main initiator of these events.

Some thoughts and observations:

  • Fediverse Enhancement Proposals (FEP) are documents with the goal to improve applications on the fediverse. People can write proposals, and developers can decide to support and implement proposals as they see fit. There are some great technical FEPs, but one of the challenges of such a grassroots system is getting buy-in from developers to support specific FEPs. NodeBB developer Julian Lam held a presentation ‘The Fediverse is Quiet — Let’s Fix That!’ as an advocacy for a specific FEP. The proposal Lam talks about is about fixing the problem of missing replies, where people do not see all replies on a post. What I think is noteworthy about Lam’s presentation is that it frames a FEP not only as a technical document, but as a process that needs community buy-in for other developers to support and implement a FEP. Hopefully, more of such advocacy might help see more FEPs implemented as well.
  • Mastodon presented the progress on their Fediverse Discovery Provider project. The project builds an opt-in decentralised service for better discovery and search. In the presentation (and on the website), Mastodon stressed that the project is not only a Mastodon project, but is intended to be used by the entire fediverse. Mastodon developer David Roetzel said that he hoped that the goal is that many servers will run a “Fediverse Auxillary Service Provider”. Personally I think that it is instructive to look at Bluesky here. While the AT Protocol is decentralised, in practice everyone uses infrastructure owned by the Bluesky company. I’m not convinced yet that the Fediverse Discovery Provider project will not run into the same problem, as I’m unclear on what the incentives are for people to run competing Fediverse Discovery Provider projects.
  • Some of the more interesting presentations I saw were about the integration of different types of protocols with ActivityPub. The ActivityPods project combines ActivityPub with Solid Pods, which shows quite some similarities with how the PDS system of ATProto works. All your data is stored on your Pod, multiple types of apps can connect to your Pod, and communicate via ActivityPub. It allows you to have a single account that is used for multiple platforms, similar with how your ATProto account can be used for multiple types of apps.
  • One of the most valuable parts of a conference like FOSDEM is getting developers together in a room to meet and build relationships. Fediforum has provided such a place for people to gather digitally, but meeting people in real life remains one of the best ways to build trust and relationships. Some practical ways this was visible this FOSDEM was by getting the NodeBB, WordPress ActivityPub plugin, WriteFreely and Ghost developers together and recognising themselves as the ‘longform’ people. This group of developers getting together this way helps with the various projects becoming more interoperable, and better support for longform content in the fediverse.

Two issues regarding consent and data processing this week. The first is with GoToSocial and fediverse statistics sites like fedidb.org and fediverse.observer. Some GoToSocial servers have blocked statistics sites from indexing their platforms via robots.txt, but the crawlers of fedidb.org and fediverse.observer ignore those. In response, the main GoToSocial server decided to serve up randomised numbers, messing up the statistics of these sites. Fedidb developer Daniel Supernault removed GoToSocial altogether from the statistics site, but does not seem to be willing to respect the opting out of crawling via robots.txt. The second is regarding the shutdown of FediOnFire, that displayed public posts from a relay in a format similar to one of Bluesky’s firehose visualisation tools.

  • How the fediverse treats consent for public posts is unusual, and make it stand out from other networks. For a significant group of people, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-out bases if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a full 2-way interacting fediverse server. In contrast, consent for processing other people’s ‘Public’ ActivityPub posts is done on an opt-in basis if the service doing the processing is vaguely shaped like a crawler. The line between these two situations is hard to draw, even more so in an internally coherent way. Still, this line clearly exists, and ignoring it leads to high-profile blowups such as with Searchtodon and Bridgy Fed. Defining the permissions clearly for posts would help here, and it is frustrated to see that the situation has not meaningfully improved in years. Furthermore, that fediverse stats sites have ignored the opt-out on a server level via robots.txt indicates that servers setting permissions is not a panacea either.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter has seen some updates this week. First was the update that setting up a Pixelfed Foundation is now moved to the stretch goal of $200k CAD, and that for $300k CAD the stretch goal is to expand the team to hire additional developers. A few days later, developer Daniel Supernault said that the $300k CAD stretch goal is now to build a Tumblr alternative. That brings the goal of the Pixelfed Kickstarter to build four platforms: Pixelfed, Loops, Sup (an encrypted messaging platform) and an unnamed Tumblr alternative, as well as building a foundation and a developer testing kit with Pubkit. Moving the foundation to a stretch goal that has not been met yet does not feel great to me, as good governance of such large platforms is highly important. Adding a Tumblr alternative to another later stretch goal also makes me concerned that Supernault is taking on too much here, as that is a lot of products to build and maintain.


Openvibe, a client that combines your Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr and Threads account into a single feed, has raised 800k USD in outside investment, with Automattic among the investors. Openvibe is an early mover in the space, and it’s a name I regularly see pop up when people recommend clients. However, open networks and open APIs means that it is hard to build a competitive moat. Still, most apps are hobby projects, and I’m curious how far Openvibe can push their app with the new funding.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Three groundbreaking projects reshaping the social web through community fundraising:

spritely.institute/donate

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

gofundme.com/f/help-us-free-so

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Fribygdas Natteravn :fribygda:

@fribygda@fribygda.no

Since we can all subscribe from Mastodon: which channel do you think really needs more subscribers?

The server matters less than who is on there, after all. If PeerTube is their primary or only uploading site, all the more interesting.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

It wasn’t so long ago that #Mastodon made up 90% of MAUs on the #Fediverse. Hell, it so dominated Fediverse usage that, for most people, Mastodon was the Fediverse.

But now Mastodon’s percentage of MAUs stands at 58%. And it’s probably lower because the second most popular Fediverse software distribution, #Misskey, doesn’t accurately report MAUs. So what happened?

I suspect four things:

  1. Mastodon validated the concept of a Fediverse, which prompted more devs to build for #ActivityPub
  2. As Big Social alienated their userbase, some of this userbase sought Fediverse alternatives. This is what drove popularity of #Lemmy and #Pixelfed.
  3. #Bluesky became the default alternative to #Twitter instead of Mastodon
  4. As Mastodon users became aware of a greater Fediverse, many migrated to other Fediverse software

Obviously, Mastodon is alive and kicking. It’s not going anywhere. Its continuing development is critical to the success of the Fediverse.

But at the same time, the success of Mastodon led to the success of other federated projects. And it works the other way around too. The success of other federated projects is also Mastodon’s success.

So really, lower MAUs for Mastodon is actually a giant win for the big pachyderm.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Haven't really had a chance to watch any of the relevant talks, have there been any major updates? Does the project have a public timeline anywhere?

Last commit seems to be from three months ago.

github.com/mastodon/fediverse_

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michael

@michael@social.chrisco.me

I wish the #fediverse had one login for many services. Or some way to consolidate my accounts.

So many different services now. Good problem to have I suppose!

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meissa-team

@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de

@conservancy We also decided to migrate off from GitHub.

Here we described how we do this:
repo.prod.meissa.de/meissa/fed

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Some people here make me embarrassed to say I'm on Fediverse.

Specifically those who don't understand what the word "open" means.

If you want a walled garden, PLEASE, do yourself and Fedi a favor and go back to corporate social media.

Fedi devs are building on an open protocol.

You have options to limit your visibility.

Opt out of search features, and post with "unlisted" or "followers only" setting.

Use them.

Don't harass developers trying to make the platform usable.

Thanks.

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Here's a scraper counter and I love this thing! It's so hard for people to understand that not. Everyone. Wants. To. Be. Content. For. You.

cathode.church/fedi-scraper-co

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Roni Laukkarinen's post

@rolle @linchiao we need a "days since ignorant fucks thought is 'private'" page.🙄😒

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Ted Curran M. Ed.

@tedcurran@indieweb.social

Response to optimistdaily.com/2025/02/the-

1/4

Yep, is nice. But it has the same problem as Linux: it is hard to get started with, there's not the same variety of content and people to engage with, and all the messaging just tells you how great it is without acknowledging the flaws.

Adoption is still way slower than the other commercial options people are jumping to like , , etc.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I sure do wish I could search the wider Fediverse without having a mastodon.social account...

Oh wait, @rolle made this exact thing and got harassed, threatened, and insulted by the ignorant Fedi mafia who thinks that Fedi is "private" for some dumb reason.

If you want privacy, go to signal.

I want a USABLE social media platform that isn't owned by a corporate asshole.

Fedi is barely usable without discoverability and ignorance is killing it.

Educate yourself. ActivityPub is an OPEN protocol.

Stop harassing people that are building on that openness. You're killing Fedi.🤬


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Ercanbrack

@ercanbrack@mastodon.online

OK. Am I the only one that is noticing that the official Mastodon iPhone client app does “NOT” notify you of things that show up in the notifications folder?

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Vivian "Bigou"

@Bigou@social.marud.fr · Reply to We Distribute's post

@news One more proof there is, alas, in ALL communities… 😥

(… Not even the
make an exception.)

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Ossrox

@ossrox@mastodon.business

Endlich: Ab sofort bieten wir auch Hosting an! 📸

An dieser Stelle möchten wir unseren Beta-Kunden sehr für ihr umfangreiches Feedback und die immer sehr angenehme Kommunikation danken! 🥰

Du hast ein Open-Source Produkt im Hinterkopf, das du gern im Hosting sehen würdest? Kontaktiere uns gern und wir schauen, ob wir hierfür eine Beta starten können!

ossrox.org/store/pixelfed

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Pe Krieger

@Pe@feedbeat.me

Für Schulungen über das Fedi brauche ich Material. Kann mir jemand etwas empfehlen?

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Vivian "Bigou"

@Bigou@social.marud.fr · Reply to We Distribute's post

@news One more proof there is, alas, in ALL communities… 😥

(… Not even the
make an exception.)

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Markus Werle

@markuswerle@nrw.social · Reply to Lord Hurkle-Durkle :bc:'s post

@GuyDudeman @lavaeolus because the turns out to be a rat nest of people who violate the basic constitutional rights of other users while deplatforming everyone who deviates from a narrow-minded worldview by using _centralized_ blocklists, thereby destroying the federation idea.

In addition, ’s and is so ugly and so badly designed from an ergonomics POV that most people already stay away after first contact.

That’s why.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

It’s not “capitalism” to want the #Fediverse to grow and be a useful alternative to Zuckerberg and Musk-owned social networks.

But it’s certainly capitalism to allow Zuckerberg and Musk to grow their wealth unchallenged because they own the only large and useful social networks.
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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Jaz will be attending in February, as will the Social Web Foundation. Let @jaz know if you're attending, we'd like to help get the represented to this important audience.

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Markus Werle

@markuswerle@nrw.social · Reply to Lord Hurkle-Durkle :bc:'s post

@GuyDudeman @lavaeolus because the turns out to be a rat nest of people who violate the basic constitutional rights of other users while deplatforming everyone who deviates from a narrow-minded worldview by using _centralized_ blocklists, thereby destroying the federation idea.

In addition, ’s and is so ugly and so badly designed from an ergonomics POV that most people already stay away after first contact.

That’s why.

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utzer [Pleroma]

@utzer@soc.utzer.de

Das #Helmholtz Zentrum hat einen eigenen Server im #Fediverse, dort ist schon einiges los, bspw. neu hier ist @Meereisportal, aber es gibt noch mehr #Forschung und #Wissenschaft auf deren Server.

https://helmholtz.social/public/local
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utzer [Pleroma]

@utzer@soc.utzer.de

Das #Helmholtz Zentrum hat einen eigenen Server im #Fediverse, dort ist schon einiges los, bspw. neu hier ist @Meereisportal, aber es gibt noch mehr #Forschung und #Wissenschaft auf deren Server.

https://helmholtz.social/public/local
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

FediOnFire, a #Fediverse project similar to Firesky, has shut down after a misunderstanding led to community backlash.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedionfire-shutdown/
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

It’s not “capitalism” to want the #Fediverse to grow and be a useful alternative to Zuckerberg and Musk-owned social networks.

But it’s certainly capitalism to allow Zuckerberg and Musk to grow their wealth unchallenged because they own the only large and useful social networks.
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

FediOnFire, a #Fediverse project similar to Firesky, has shut down after a misunderstanding led to community backlash.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedionfire-shutdown/
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Listen, #Fediverse devs and admins are not Mark Zuckerberg. Nor are they Elon Musk.

So can we please stop assuming evil?

Almost everyone is just a dork trying to bring some positivity to the world.
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I sure do wish I could search the wider Fediverse without having a mastodon.social account...

Oh wait, @rolle made this exact thing and got harassed, threatened, and insulted by the ignorant Fedi mafia who thinks that Fedi is "private" for some dumb reason.

If you want privacy, go to signal.

I want a USABLE social media platform that isn't owned by a corporate asshole.

Fedi is barely usable without discoverability and ignorance is killing it.

Educate yourself. ActivityPub is an OPEN protocol.

Stop harassing people that are building on that openness. You're killing Fedi.🤬


BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I sure do wish I could search the wider Fediverse without having a mastodon.social account...

Oh wait, @rolle made this exact thing and got harassed, threatened, and insulted by the ignorant Fedi mafia who thinks that Fedi is "private" for some dumb reason.

If you want privacy, go to signal.

I want a USABLE social media platform that isn't owned by a corporate asshole.

Fedi is barely usable without discoverability and ignorance is killing it.

Educate yourself. ActivityPub is an OPEN protocol.

Stop harassing people that are building on that openness. You're killing Fedi.🤬


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Darohan

@darohan@social.coop

Hello from (and to) my new home on @SocialCoop! It's great to be here, and I'm looking forward to being a member of this and working towards a more .
As far as the goes, I'm not exactly - I've been around on mastodon.social for a while - but I'm new to the concept of cooperatively run instances, so I'm excited to hopefully 🤞 take a more active role in the community here.

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Darohan

@darohan@social.coop

Hello from (and to) my new home on @SocialCoop! It's great to be here, and I'm looking forward to being a member of this and working towards a more .
As far as the goes, I'm not exactly - I've been around on mastodon.social for a while - but I'm new to the concept of cooperatively run instances, so I'm excited to hopefully 🤞 take a more active role in the community here.

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:PUA: Shlee fucked around and

@shlee@aus.social

"Fediscovery: Improving Search and Discovery on the Fediverse" from @fosdem 2025 by @dave

mirror.as35701.net/video.fosde

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Listen, #Fediverse devs and admins are not Mark Zuckerberg. Nor are they Elon Musk.

So can we please stop assuming evil?

Almost everyone is just a dork trying to bring some positivity to the world.
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

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nat

@nat@partyon.xyz

I've seen people argue that CWs don't affect your post's visibility, and that people will read it either way. I don't think this is entirely true; on a quick scroll, I don't click every CW'd post, and I'll bet there are others like me.

But when you don't CW, you lose engagement/followers from those who prefer it. So there's a potential tradeoff either way.

It comes down to what kind of fedi citizen you want to be, and which people you want in your community.

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Reuben Walker aka mobileatom

@mobileatom@flipboard.com

Public Firehose Project Shutters After Backlash.

wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedio

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

You know what gets me?

People who complain about a possible firehose on the #Fediverse, then use #Bluesky to complain about it.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

You know what gets me?

People who complain about a possible firehose on the #Fediverse, then use #Bluesky to complain about it.
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

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Reuben Walker aka mobileatom

@mobileatom@flipboard.com

Public Firehose Project Shutters After Backlash.

wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedio

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

I swear to God, the HOA hates #Fediverse developers.

Even @Gargron gets hate. And for what? Building #Mastodon?
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

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nat

@nat@partyon.xyz

I've seen people argue that CWs don't affect your post's visibility, and that people will read it either way. I don't think this is entirely true; on a quick scroll, I don't click every CW'd post, and I'll bet there are others like me.

But when you don't CW, you lose engagement/followers from those who prefer it. So there's a potential tradeoff either way.

It comes down to what kind of fedi citizen you want to be, and which people you want in your community.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Trump administration slapped on Canada, Mexico, and China; Mexico has reached a deal to delay them.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's now acting director of USAID, an agency Elon Musk targeted for closure.

Bankrupt hospital chain is demanding a Mass. food security program give back $100k the company gave them.

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

FediOnFire, a #Fediverse project similar to Firesky, has shut down after a misunderstanding led to community backlash.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedionfire-shutdown/
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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Ückück und das Fediverse: Was kommt nach der nächsten Welle?

Etwas verspätet, aber hier ist der neueste Beitrag aus meiner Kolumne bei @gnulinux

gnulinux.ch/was-kommt-nach-der

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

FediOnFire, a #Fediverse project similar to Firesky, has shut down after a misunderstanding led to community backlash.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/02/fedionfire-shutdown/
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Sam Clemente

@countablenewt@indieweb.social

Okay, y'all: Alt Text

OptionVoters
Should be funny always0 (0%)
Could be funny, but make it useful first0 (0%)
Don't make it funny at all0 (0%)
Shut Up, American0 (0%)
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Sam Clemente

@countablenewt@indieweb.social

Okay, y'all: Alt Text

OptionVoters
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adingbatponder

@adingbatponder@fosstodon.org

Is its possible to have a -like that uses like ?
( is great but has no at the moment )

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Dear Fediverse Administrators,

Please consider relocating your website to a web hosting provider based outside the United States of America.

Historically, fascist governments do not ignore the little guy -- That's you, and your users.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Trump administration slapped on Canada, Mexico, and China; Mexico has reached a deal to delay them.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's now acting director of USAID, an agency Elon Musk targeted for closure.

Bankrupt hospital chain is demanding a Mass. food security program give back $100k the company gave them.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Trump administration slapped on Canada, Mexico, and China; Mexico has reached a deal to delay them.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's now acting director of USAID, an agency Elon Musk targeted for closure.

Bankrupt hospital chain is demanding a Mass. food security program give back $100k the company gave them.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
333 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@CanadianAffairs
@XtraMagazine
@skyatnightmag
@HeatmapNews
@Blavity

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

this was such an awesome event!!! it was such a pleasure to meet you all!!!

(way too much people to @-reply everyone, but I hope you all feel addressed)

🫶

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James Smith 💾

@Floppy@mastodon.me.uk

So so lovely to meet lots of the /#ActivityPub dev community in person at . As @andypiper said, building the is a team effort and if we work together, we absolutely can do this. And we *must*. ❤️

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

was amazing - admittedly better than I expected... 👀

Finally on the last train home now.

Thanks to everyone who helped put it on and hopefully our crowd gets even bigger 🤞

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

It was an honour and pleasure to close out the programming last night with , based on my blog post of the same title last year. Let’s build together this year, and return to share our progress at in 2026 🙌🏻

A slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE
REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
ALT text detailsA slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Some I use: Mastometrics @mastometrics and Analytodon @analytodon can be useful for those running project or org accounts, for example tracking popular posts and follower growth.

When I came to the I didn’t want to be a slave to metrics, likes, etc - and I don’t think that’s the right reason to use a social platform, overall (community, social sharing and conversation are why I’m social).

These tools are not essential, but you *may* find them interesting and useful.

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

was amazing - admittedly better than I expected... 👀

Finally on the last train home now.

Thanks to everyone who helped put it on and hopefully our crowd gets even bigger 🤞

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@pixelfed.social

Current alignments. #gear #laptop #stickers #opensource #fediverse
The lid of a silvery 14 inch Framework laptop covered in stickers, including the logos of many #Fediverse-related technologies and platforms. There is a cluster of Mastodon stickers in the bottom right corner of the case.
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

And it’s a wrap for my first (EPIC) day at .

It’s hard to put into words how incredible - and energizing - it feels to be around the creators of the protocol, founders of software, admins of popular instances and developers of tools I use every day.

I took the opportunity to thank them in person for their incredible work 😊

It’s also been amazing to finally meet IRL lots of cool people I had been corresponding with for months on the Fediverse.

The best day 💛

A photo of a large group of people (basically, Fediverse and ActivityPub royalty) standing in front of a slide from John O’Nolan talk about Ghost that shows their “ActivityPug” (an AI-generated pug in a space suit) with the word The Fediverse under it
ALT text detailsA photo of a large group of people (basically, Fediverse and ActivityPub royalty) standing in front of a slide from John O’Nolan talk about Ghost that shows their “ActivityPug” (an AI-generated pug in a space suit) with the word The Fediverse under it
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

this was such an awesome event!!! it was such a pleasure to meet you all!!!

(way too much people to @-reply everyone, but I hope you all feel addressed)

🫶

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

2. -Workshop im @kursif :fediverse: :KuRSiF: :mastodonueckueck:

Da der letzte Workshop solchen Spaß gemacht hat, gibt es eine 2. Runde.

Die Zielgruppe sind theoretisch Neueinsteiger*innen, aber beim letzten Mal waren wir so tief technisch und kommunikationstheoretisch unterwegs, wir pendeln das schon zusammen so ein, dass es für alle Anwesenden spannend ist.

Schickt gern auch euren Verein, die Mutti oder die PR-Leute von eurer Arbeit bei uns vorbei!

Wann? 13. März 19:00 Uhr
Wo? , Oskarstr. 1
Anmeldung? Beim KuRSiF oder mir
Mehr Infos? kursif.eu/termine/workshop-das

Eine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
ALT text detailsEine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

It was an honour and pleasure to close out the programming last night with , based on my blog post of the same title last year. Let’s build together this year, and return to share our progress at in 2026 🙌🏻

A slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE
REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
ALT text detailsA slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

It was an honour and pleasure to close out the programming last night with , based on my blog post of the same title last year. Let’s build together this year, and return to share our progress at in 2026 🙌🏻

A slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE
REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
ALT text detailsA slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

2. -Workshop im @kursif :fediverse: :KuRSiF: :mastodonueckueck:

Da der letzte Workshop solchen Spaß gemacht hat, gibt es eine 2. Runde.

Die Zielgruppe sind theoretisch Neueinsteiger*innen, aber beim letzten Mal waren wir so tief technisch und kommunikationstheoretisch unterwegs, wir pendeln das schon zusammen so ein, dass es für alle Anwesenden spannend ist.

Schickt gern auch euren Verein, die Mutti oder die PR-Leute von eurer Arbeit bei uns vorbei!

Wann? 13. März 19:00 Uhr
Wo? , Oskarstr. 1
Anmeldung? Beim KuRSiF oder mir
Mehr Infos? kursif.eu/termine/workshop-das

Eine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
ALT text detailsEine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

2. -Workshop im @kursif :fediverse: :KuRSiF: :mastodonueckueck:

Da der letzte Workshop solchen Spaß gemacht hat, gibt es eine 2. Runde.

Die Zielgruppe sind theoretisch Neueinsteiger*innen, aber beim letzten Mal waren wir so tief technisch und kommunikationstheoretisch unterwegs, wir pendeln das schon zusammen so ein, dass es für alle Anwesenden spannend ist.

Schickt gern auch euren Verein, die Mutti oder die PR-Leute von eurer Arbeit bei uns vorbei!

Wann? 13. März 19:00 Uhr
Wo? , Oskarstr. 1
Anmeldung? Beim KuRSiF oder mir
Mehr Infos? kursif.eu/termine/workshop-das

Eine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
ALT text detailsEine Comic-Darstellung eines Computerprogramm-Fensters. Im linken Teil des Bildes ist ein Comic-Mastodon. Im rechten Teil steht: Workshop zum Fediverse, Ein selbstbestimmter Raum im Internet, Eine Übersicht über das Fediverse und Mastodon zusammen mit Ückück 03.03.2025 19:00 Uhr KuRSiF (Oskarstr. 1)
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

It was an honour and pleasure to close out the programming last night with , based on my blog post of the same title last year. Let’s build together this year, and return to share our progress at in 2026 🙌🏻

A slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE
REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
ALT text detailsA slide showing a sticker based on the colourful Fediverse logo of coloured circles connected by lines across a pentagram. The slogan reads I AM PART OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE #FediverseForFreedom and the author’s handle @andypiper@macaw.social is showing in the bottom right corner of the slide.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Well, this is cool - my extension for The Indie Beat transparently loaded the new @mixtape NHAM playlists, because I built it on the Azuracast API instead of a static list of .m3u URLs. I may need to re-think the menu UI though ☺️ nice “problem” to have, more great music arriving!

A menubar app on a desktop operating system in “dark mode”. There is music player slider and play button at the top. There is a green logo image with the words “Independent music from artists in the Fediverse”. There are menu entries for  Explore Bandwagon and  Visit The Indie Beat. There is a channel list showing  The Indie Beat Radio FM, The Indie Beat Radio - Ambient, The Indie Beat Radio - Jazz, The Indie Beat Radio - Electronic, The Indie Beat Radio - Not What I Call Radio Bonk Wave and The Indie Beat Radio - NHAM, with a further long list from The Indie Beat Radio - NHAM1 through NHAM9
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James Smith 💾

@Floppy@mastodon.me.uk

So so lovely to meet lots of the /#ActivityPub dev community in person at . As @andypiper said, building the is a team effort and if we work together, we absolutely can do this. And we *must*. ❤️

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James Smith 💾

@Floppy@mastodon.me.uk

So so lovely to meet lots of the /#ActivityPub dev community in person at . As @andypiper said, building the is a team effort and if we work together, we absolutely can do this. And we *must*. ❤️

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

All those seeds I planted over the years are sprouting 🌱

FediDB.org, Fediverse.info and PubKit.net are going to play a huge part in our roadmap for 2025!

We're so proud of our progress, and being able to give back to our fediverse community 🌻

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Juergen M. Bruckner

@juergen@bruckner.email · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup

Well, in this case, I will consider coming to FOSDEM 2026 myself.

I just won't accept the karaoke challenge, otherwise the location would be deserted after it. 😎 🤔 😜

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James Smith 💾

@Floppy@mastodon.me.uk

So so lovely to meet lots of the /#ActivityPub dev community in person at . As @andypiper said, building the is a team effort and if we work together, we absolutely can do this. And we *must*. ❤️

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James Smith 💾

@Floppy@mastodon.me.uk

So so lovely to meet lots of the /#ActivityPub dev community in person at . As @andypiper said, building the is a team effort and if we work together, we absolutely can do this. And we *must*. ❤️

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The fediverse is needed now more than ever, please support your favourite projects!

You can find donation links on some FediDB software listings

fedidb.org/software/mastodon

(Want a donation link added to your project? Send a PR to github.com/fedidb/communityDB)

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The fediverse is needed now more than ever, please support your favourite projects!

You can find donation links on some FediDB software listings

fedidb.org/software/mastodon

(Want a donation link added to your project? Send a PR to github.com/fedidb/communityDB)

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The fediverse is needed now more than ever, please support your favourite projects!

You can find donation links on some FediDB software listings

fedidb.org/software/mastodon

(Want a donation link added to your project? Send a PR to github.com/fedidb/communityDB)

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The fediverse is needed now more than ever, please support your favourite projects!

You can find donation links on some FediDB software listings

fedidb.org/software/mastodon

(Want a donation link added to your project? Send a PR to github.com/fedidb/communityDB)

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've seen multiple call outs from our fediverse leadership for monetary contributions. If there ever was a time, it is NOW to show your support at all levels.

Your local instance administrators need money to keep it running.
Your favorite app developers need money to fund their work.
Platforms themselves need funding.

And, reach out to the people that keep your feeds running and say thank you.

They need to hear it.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Dear Fediverse Administrators,

Please consider relocating your website to a web hosting provider based outside the United States of America.

Historically, fascist governments do not ignore the little guy -- That's you, and your users.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/3(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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phildini

@phildini@wandering.shop

Anyone out in the a covering the or beat? I'd love to talk to you if so!

boise.id.civic.band just went live, and that's over 500k pages of civic meeting documents -- how can I help this be useful to you?

Boosts for reach appreciated!

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Dear Fediverse Administrators,

Please consider relocating your website to a web hosting provider based outside the United States of America.

Historically, fascist governments do not ignore the little guy -- That's you, and your users.

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've seen multiple call outs from our fediverse leadership for monetary contributions. If there ever was a time, it is NOW to show your support at all levels.

Your local instance administrators need money to keep it running.
Your favorite app developers need money to fund their work.
Platforms themselves need funding.

And, reach out to the people that keep your feeds running and say thank you.

They need to hear it.

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've seen multiple call outs from our fediverse leadership for monetary contributions. If there ever was a time, it is NOW to show your support at all levels.

Your local instance administrators need money to keep it running.
Your favorite app developers need money to fund their work.
Platforms themselves need funding.

And, reach out to the people that keep your feeds running and say thank you.

They need to hear it.

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I've seen multiple call outs from our fediverse leadership for monetary contributions. If there ever was a time, it is NOW to show your support at all levels.

Your local instance administrators need money to keep it running.
Your favorite app developers need money to fund their work.
Platforms themselves need funding.

And, reach out to the people that keep your feeds running and say thank you.

They need to hear it.

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lqdev

@lqdev@toot.lqdev.tech

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 luisquintanilla.me/feed/guide-

lqdev's avatar
lqdev

@lqdev@toot.lqdev.tech

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 luisquintanilla.me/feed/guide-

phildini's avatar
phildini

@phildini@wandering.shop

Anyone out in the a covering the or beat? I'd love to talk to you if so!

boise.id.civic.band just went live, and that's over 500k pages of civic meeting documents -- how can I help this be useful to you?

Boosts for reach appreciated!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

My reaction every time I see someone say "Follow me on Bluesky".

A meme that features a two-panel comparison with the same character, Geordi La Forge from Star Trek, expressing contrasting reactions. In the first panel, he raises his hand, appearing to reject or dismiss the Bluesky logo, a blue butterfly symbol. In the second panel, he approvingly gestures towards the colorful Fediverse logo, which represents interconnected decentralized platforms. The meme humorously portrays a preference for decentralized systems (the Fediverse) over proprietary, centralized platforms like Bluesky.
ALT text detailsA meme that features a two-panel comparison with the same character, Geordi La Forge from Star Trek, expressing contrasting reactions. In the first panel, he raises his hand, appearing to reject or dismiss the Bluesky logo, a blue butterfly symbol. In the second panel, he approvingly gestures towards the colorful Fediverse logo, which represents interconnected decentralized platforms. The meme humorously portrays a preference for decentralized systems (the Fediverse) over proprietary, centralized platforms like Bluesky.
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

this was such an awesome event!!! it was such a pleasure to meet you all!!!

(way too much people to @-reply everyone, but I hope you all feel addressed)

🫶

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

this was such an awesome event!!! it was such a pleasure to meet you all!!!

(way too much people to @-reply everyone, but I hope you all feel addressed)

🫶

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
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The Fedi Wiki

@hello@from.thefedi.wiki

We are delighted to launch The Fedi Forum -- https://thefedi.forum

This is a companion to the Fedi Wiki. Allowing people to ask questions about #fediverse software and also help others. It is community based, so no official support from fediverse software developers. If you can help someone please do.

Best of all, the forum is compatible with the fediverse; you can reply to posts directly from your own fedi account. (You will need a forum account to create new posts).

We'd be delighted if you participated in the form, and also boost this post to spread the good news.

So much knowledge is lost when developers use Discord style support channels. The Fedi Forum is a great place to retain information and allow others to search in the future.

#theFediForum #theFediWiki #Forum

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Esk 🐌⚡💜

@esk@hachyderm.io

leaving the social web after hours session at and feeling the energy 🔥

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Aude Lhérété

@audelherete@mastodon.social · Reply to Just Kevin's post

@kevinleecaster.bsky.social Blue Sky is in the ? I didn’t understand that. Could you confirm ? Thanks

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
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Jörgi

@joergi@chaos.social

Ich selber bin ja überzeugter Fediverse user, aber ich weiß auch warum es vermutlich nie die breite Masse erreichen wird:
All die content creator, die sich auf tiktok, twitch, insta,YouTube usw die goldene Nase verdienen, haben überhaupt kein Grund, von diesen Systemen wegzugehen.
Und die breite Masse ist da, wo die coolen Leute sind. Und das ist leider nicht im Fediverse.
Solange man hier (zum Glück!) kein Geld verdienen kann, wird es auch so bleiben.
Wie seht ihr das?

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maschmi

@inw@mastodon.social

Today at a in I was handed a flyer explaining about the fediverse. I did not shame users and rambled only a little about billionaires and algorithms. It explained decentralized servers and some of the benefits and also had a small how-to-fedi in it.

It was as complete with links to a (local) , and instances.

Whoever did this. Well done and what a great way to disseminate information.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Ready to move away from Big Tech?

There are options. Choosing those options will require you to learn something new, but that is a small cost to pay to get away from Big Tech, IMHO

Here are my suggestions. Feel free to add your own:

1. Browser : Vivaldi. That one is a given for me, obviously.

2. Mail client : Vivaldi. You may wonder why you need a mail client, but besides the technical benefits, it makes it a lot easier to move between mail services or even use more than one.

3. Mail service : Fastmail. They have been around for a long time.

4. Office software : Libre Office.

5. Video conference : Whereby.

6. Desktop OS : Linux.

7. Social : Mastodon and the Fediverse in general.

As said, I am eager to hear what you are using to help me move away from Big Tech as well. Always looking for new things to try.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse now has 12,281,466 users.

Within the past month, it grew by 1.5M accounts.

This represents the biggest month of growth since November 2022.

https://fedidb.org/
FediDB
Fediverse network statistics
Search by domain or software...
TOTAL USERS
12,281,466
+1.5M since last month
TOTAL MAU
1,250, 105
+281K since last month
TOTAL SERVERS
26,814
-1.4K since last month
ALT text detailsFediDB Fediverse network statistics Search by domain or software... TOTAL USERS 12,281,466 +1.5M since last month TOTAL MAU 1,250, 105 +281K since last month TOTAL SERVERS 26,814 -1.4K since last month
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Ready to move away from Big Tech?

There are options. Choosing those options will require you to learn something new, but that is a small cost to pay to get away from Big Tech, IMHO

Here are my suggestions. Feel free to add your own:

1. Browser : Vivaldi. That one is a given for me, obviously.

2. Mail client : Vivaldi. You may wonder why you need a mail client, but besides the technical benefits, it makes it a lot easier to move between mail services or even use more than one.

3. Mail service : Fastmail. They have been around for a long time.

4. Office software : Libre Office.

5. Video conference : Whereby.

6. Desktop OS : Linux.

7. Social : Mastodon and the Fediverse in general.

As said, I am eager to hear what you are using to help me move away from Big Tech as well. Always looking for new things to try.

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Christian

@chris@social.uggs.io

🚀 **Big Upgrade for the relay.uggs.io Relay!** 🐘⚡

Good news, Mastodon admins! Our relay just got a **massive performance boost** to keep your federation fast & smooth! 💨

🔥 **What’s new?**
✅ **💾 32GB RAM & 16 cores** – More power, better performance!
✅ **⚡ SSD-powered** – Lightning-fast response times.
✅ **🛢️ PostgreSQL & Redis** – Better backend, faster caching!
✅ **🚀 Caddy with HTTP/3** – Future-proof & blazing fast!
✅ **🔓 Open registrations** – New instances welcome!
✅ **⚠️ Inactives get removed** – High-quality relaying only!

➡️ Join now: relay.uggs.io/

💡 Running a Mastodon instance? Connect now & level up your federation! 🌍
📩 Need help? Ping [@chris](social.uggs.io/@chris)!

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Charlie Fish

@fishcharlie@mstdn-social.com

I'm now more convinced than ever that @snarfed.org made the wrong decision by making @bsky.brid.gy opt-in only.

Charlie Fish's avatar
Charlie Fish

@fishcharlie@mstdn-social.com

I'm now more convinced than ever that @snarfed.org made the wrong decision by making @bsky.brid.gy opt-in only.

Christian's avatar
Christian

@chris@social.uggs.io

🚀 **Big Upgrade for the relay.uggs.io Relay!** 🐘⚡

Good news, Mastodon admins! Our relay just got a **massive performance boost** to keep your federation fast & smooth! 💨

🔥 **What’s new?**
✅ **💾 32GB RAM & 16 cores** – More power, better performance!
✅ **⚡ SSD-powered** – Lightning-fast response times.
✅ **🛢️ PostgreSQL & Redis** – Better backend, faster caching!
✅ **🚀 Caddy with HTTP/3** – Future-proof & blazing fast!
✅ **🔓 Open registrations** – New instances welcome!
✅ **⚠️ Inactives get removed** – High-quality relaying only!

➡️ Join now: relay.uggs.io/

💡 Running a Mastodon instance? Connect now & level up your federation! 🌍
📩 Need help? Ping [@chris](social.uggs.io/@chris)!

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Deb 🥱 ☕

@suvam@mastodon.social

v0.15.0 will be out tonight 🎉

I am excited to introduce Collections™!

Bookmark implementation in is pretty weak.

And does not even have bookmarks yet!

Also, unlike , there is no way to organise them into folders, for example.

With this update, will let you create bookmarks and organise them into collections for ANY software.

The saved posts can be viewed anytime, offline from your device.

See you next release,
Deb

App screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
App screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Dear Fediverse Administrators,

Please consider relocating your website to a web hosting provider based outside the United States of America.

Historically, fascist governments do not ignore the little guy -- That's you, and your users.

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
333 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@CanadianAffairs
@XtraMagazine
@skyatnightmag
@HeatmapNews
@Blavity

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech is using the nationalism card. When the EU wants to regulate American companies and fines them when they break the rules, then they want to see that as attacking American companies.

What does it then mean when the DOJ in the US wants to regulate Big Tech and fines them for breaking the rules?

The reality is that we need regulation. Big Tech has gotten away with too much. They have grown too powerful. They are doing too much damage.

Choose smaller companies, when you can. Take a stand.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@mastodon.au

Dear Fediverse Administrators,

Please consider relocating your website to a web hosting provider based outside the United States of America.

Historically, fascist governments do not ignore the little guy -- That's you, and your users.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Wanted to attend the Social Web FOSDEM after-event at Hackerspace Brussels HSBXL.

And, did show up for a bit.

But my children had other plans, so we ended up leaving early.

🙁

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@infosec_jcp 🐈🃏 done differently

@infosec_jcp@infosec.exchange · Reply to FediThing 🏳️‍🌈's post

@FediThing

📝 That the representative isn't there.

is 📰🗞️🗽

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

@laxla moreso just want attention.

Which is SO annoying to those actually wanting to talk about

If I'm browsing that tag, I'm obviously not caring about art, puppies, the sky, politics, titties, etc.😒🤦‍♂️

This ain't twitter. That type of hashtag abuse will just get them blocked because attention seeking behavior isn't a one-time thing.😑

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

@laxla moreso just want attention.

Which is SO annoying to those actually wanting to talk about

If I'm browsing that tag, I'm obviously not caring about art, puppies, the sky, politics, titties, etc.😒🤦‍♂️

This ain't twitter. That type of hashtag abuse will just get them blocked because attention seeking behavior isn't a one-time thing.😑

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Deb 🥱 ☕

@suvam@mastodon.social

v0.15.0 will be out tonight 🎉

I am excited to introduce Collections™!

Bookmark implementation in is pretty weak.

And does not even have bookmarks yet!

Also, unlike , there is no way to organise them into folders, for example.

With this update, will let you create bookmarks and organise them into collections for ANY software.

The saved posts can be viewed anytime, offline from your device.

See you next release,
Deb

App screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing bookmark collections
App screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
ALT text detailsApp screenshot showcasing how bookmarks are saved
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SoLawi Rosen und Fenchel

@solawirosenundfenchel@mastodon.social

Hej, ich bin Apu (nicht-binär,  Pronomen: sie/ihr), der Rosen und Fenchel e.V. und mit dem Gärtner:innen-Blog im unterwegs um über meine Arbeit in der kleinbäuerlichen ökologischen zu schreiben und um Neues über unser junges solidarisches Gemüsebauprojekt in zu teilen. Desweiteren ist mir wichtig die Sichtbarkeit von queeren Menschen in der Landwirtschaft zu pushen🚀 => bin Teil vom ELAN (EmanzipatorischesLandwirtschafts-Netzwerk)

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SoLawi Rosen und Fenchel

@solawirosenundfenchel@mastodon.social

Hej, ich bin Apu (nicht-binär,  Pronomen: sie/ihr), der Rosen und Fenchel e.V. und mit dem Gärtner:innen-Blog im unterwegs um über meine Arbeit in der kleinbäuerlichen ökologischen zu schreiben und um Neues über unser junges solidarisches Gemüsebauprojekt in zu teilen. Desweiteren ist mir wichtig die Sichtbarkeit von queeren Menschen in der Landwirtschaft zu pushen🚀 => bin Teil vom ELAN (EmanzipatorischesLandwirtschafts-Netzwerk)

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de · Reply to Jan Antoš's post

@janantos@mstdn.social Hetzner is NOT friendly toward the LGBTQ community.

Many people here on the Fediverse learned that when a bunch of Fedi sites which has drawings or photos of women kissing women, or men kissing men, were taken offline.

I try to recommend providers who are open to generally any content, provided it is legal, of course. I am not going to recommend people looking to escape possible censorship or safety concerns, only to further feel unsafe and possibly censored.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

And it’s a wrap for my first - which was glorious.

It was incredibly inspiring and energizing to hang out and exchange ideas with so many Fediverse champions.

I’m also super grateful for the words of encouragement and nice feedback re: my series .

This community is amazing ❤️

Onwards and upwards ! 🚀

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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Tim Cox

@timcox@mastodon.sdf.org

People should not call @mastodon
. It simply isn't.

While it may be in structure, it is centralized in —like a group of states believing themselves autonomous, only to be crushed by the federal power that grew from within.

A dystopian propaganda poster with bold text:

BIG BROTHER
(two eerie, unblinking eyes staring directly forward)
IS WATCHING YOU

The design evokes Orwellian control, aligning with the post's critique of Mastodon—decentralized in structure but centralized in effect.
ALT text detailsA dystopian propaganda poster with bold text: BIG BROTHER (two eerie, unblinking eyes staring directly forward) IS WATCHING YOU The design evokes Orwellian control, aligning with the post's critique of Mastodon—decentralized in structure but centralized in effect.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@pixelfed is getting some great updates, including a dedicated hub for moderation tools, built-in blocklist sharing, content labels, comment controls, keyword filters, and a lot more.

This shows how supporting fediverse software, developers, and moderators has a direct impact on the safety and experience of all of us!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@pixelfed is getting some great updates, including a dedicated hub for moderation tools, built-in blocklist sharing, content labels, comment controls, keyword filters, and a lot more.

This shows how supporting fediverse software, developers, and moderators has a direct impact on the safety and experience of all of us!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

僕も での の大事さ・便利さは推していきたい派です :love_parrot:

改めて使ってみようグループ機能とハッシュタグ
s6jr.com/blog/2024-12-14-fediv

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

僕も での の大事さ・便利さは推していきたい派です :love_parrot:

改めて使ってみようグループ機能とハッシュタグ
s6jr.com/blog/2024-12-14-fediv

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Don di Dislessia

@don@procial.tchncs.de

Hat jemand eine Idee, wie man den Betreiber vom https://fediverse.observer kontaktieren kann, alles was ich dazu finde, führt ins Leere.

wird vermutlich bald aus der Überwachung fliegen, weil keine aktiven Accounts angezeigt werden, und der Observer nur noch Plattformen in der Hauptliste anzeigt, die das in der API ausgeben.

Aktuell gibt es wohl noch ein paar Instanzen die aktive User ausgeben, vermutlich weil sie von FireFish migriert wurden.

.observer

@admin@transfem.social
@hazelnoot@transfem.social

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Benjamin Bellamy and Jeremiah Lee in front of the Social Web BOF room at FOSDEM.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

At the Social Web BOF room at FOSDEM.

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Alexander Winkler

@awinkler@openbiblio.social

Per chi si interessa di politica italiana oppure politica in italiano, consiglio @valigiablu, un dei pochi avamposti giornalistici italiani nel (può darsi che mi sffugono altri esempi importanti ... suggerimenti sono molto graditi!).

Tim Cox's avatar
Tim Cox

@timcox@mastodon.sdf.org

People should not call @mastodon
. It simply isn't.

While it may be in structure, it is centralized in —like a group of states believing themselves autonomous, only to be crushed by the federal power that grew from within.

A dystopian propaganda poster with bold text:

BIG BROTHER
(two eerie, unblinking eyes staring directly forward)
IS WATCHING YOU

The design evokes Orwellian control, aligning with the post's critique of Mastodon—decentralized in structure but centralized in effect.
ALT text detailsA dystopian propaganda poster with bold text: BIG BROTHER (two eerie, unblinking eyes staring directly forward) IS WATCHING YOU The design evokes Orwellian control, aligning with the post's critique of Mastodon—decentralized in structure but centralized in effect.
Ayo's avatar
Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The is alive 🎉

Massive thanks to @evan, @andypiper, & the rest of the organizers 🫶

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LindenShieldARTs

@lindenshieldarts@mastodon.social

“Into the Woods” is relatively old by now but I still love it to bits~

The original has sold but you can still get postcards of it in my shop > lindenshieldarts.com/collectio

on watercolour paper

A photo of a painting placed on a wooden table, surrounded by paint tubes and brushes, as well as some leaves for decoration. The painting features a grass-rimmed packed dirt pathway leading into bright woods. The predominant colour is green; the light in the forest is pale bluish.
ALT text detailsA photo of a painting placed on a wooden table, surrounded by paint tubes and brushes, as well as some leaves for decoration. The painting features a grass-rimmed packed dirt pathway leading into bright woods. The predominant colour is green; the light in the forest is pale bluish.
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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social · Reply to S 🌱 L V I Λ's post

At the request of many of you (no experience yet myself) herewith additional graphics to boost global switch day across multiple platforms on February 1st 2025.

Also a big big shout-out to all the beautiful people who develop and maintain the software for the decentralized social web. Please help them build the for everyone by making a donation. Thank you.

Facebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsFacebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
TikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsTikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
YouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsYouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
Reddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsReddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social

📣 Happy to all the brave frontrunners out there!

For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful . Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.

Help spread the word.

A colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
ALT text detailsA colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

The is alive 🎉

Massive thanks to @evan, @andypiper, & the rest of the organizers 🫶

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

The , a game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse, will return in 2025! During March, team up with others or go in alone, and... CREATE – A – GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with.

➡️ JOIN NOW: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3 🙂

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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LindenShieldARTs

@lindenshieldarts@mastodon.social

“Into the Woods” is relatively old by now but I still love it to bits~

The original has sold but you can still get postcards of it in my shop > lindenshieldarts.com/collectio

on watercolour paper

A photo of a painting placed on a wooden table, surrounded by paint tubes and brushes, as well as some leaves for decoration. The painting features a grass-rimmed packed dirt pathway leading into bright woods. The predominant colour is green; the light in the forest is pale bluish.
ALT text detailsA photo of a painting placed on a wooden table, surrounded by paint tubes and brushes, as well as some leaves for decoration. The painting features a grass-rimmed packed dirt pathway leading into bright woods. The predominant colour is green; the light in the forest is pale bluish.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

tl;dr I created an extension for the GNOME desktop on Linux, so that folks can stream and listen to music from The Indie Beat – an online radio station powered by independent musicians sharing music in the Fediverse, via Bandwagon.

Background

Independent musicians, creatives, artists, makers – these are all folk who often struggle to connect with audiences, and where retail and tech platforms tend towards squeezing their ability to make money from their work (see the excellent Chokepoint Capitalism by Cory Doctorowessential reading for today’s world and understanding how it systematically squeezes creatives). Over the Christmas period, I finally deleted my Spotify account, after reading about yet more awful ways that company is destroying authentic creativity for their own profit.

Cancelled Spotify. One of those things I'd allowed to roll far too long for no good reason (not paying attention), and the "ghost artists" stuff has made me feel particularly unfriendly towards the platform. harpers.org/archive/2025/01/th

— Andy Piper (@andypiper@macaw.social) 2024-12-23T12:31:01.894Z

I’ve been a huge fan of independent artists for a very long time. Back in the MySpace / MP3 / Napster days I came across folks who I now count as friends, amazing musicians such as Cindy Alexander, and Alex Cornish.

Up until recently there was a wonderful streaming station, RadioFreeFedi, that offered music from artists who had a presence in the Fediverse. Sadly, that has now gone away.

Over the past couple of years I’ve been attending Fediforum, an online conference where people building in the Fediverse gather to share projects and ideas. During the events in 2024, I came across two fantastic people with an interest in making things better for artists and musicians: Ben Pate, builder of the Emissary platform, which has a music-centric edition called Bandwagon; and Kirsten Lambertsen, a multi-talented web creative who runs Patron Hunt, and who spun up an alternative streaming station, The Indie Beat.

Happy New Year fedifriends!

I'm excited to officially announce the launch of TheIndieBeat.fm, a streaming radio station showcasing indie from the Fediverse.

The Indie Beat Radio is made possible through a collaboration with Bandwagon.fm / @benpate

Music artists who upload their work to Bandwagon.fm have the option to make tracks available for streaming on TheIndieBeat.fm

Our goal is to use federation to make less work for artists — upload once; distribute infinitely.

— MizKirsten (@mizkirsten) 2025-01-02T20:30:17.360Z

The Indie Beat builds on Bandwagon, so artists who share their music in the Fediverse via Bandwagon, can also choose to add them to rotation on The Indie Beat.

Some inspirations

I was nerd-sniped, I mean, inspired, to make something with The Indie Beat, in part through a nice blog post shared by Neil Brown (which was apparently prompted by me, so that’s nice and circular!) about how to add the streams from The Indie Beat into Linux music apps such as mpd.

I don’t use mpd, and to be honest I most often live on Apple platforms (but I do keep a Plex server, which I intend to move to Jellyfin this year as I work on improving my self-hosting and homelab situations). I was pretty sure that I’d seen a taskbar music player for GNOME, though. I usually run GNOME on my Linux systems – the exception being my MNT Pocket Reform, which is Sway with a minimal set of other desktop apps.

The player I was thinking of is the SomaFM internet radio extension, which is a menubar app that lists the SomaFM station streams, and allows the user to choose between them.

The process

The first iteration was a straightforward copy/edit hack of the SomaFM extension, replacing the list of channel streams with the equivalent ones from The Indie Beat. Easy!

I excitedly sent a screenshot to Kirsten to show off!

There were quite a few things that I felt I could do better, though. First of all, the artwork was missing. Also, I knew that the whole point of The Indie Beat was to be a showcase for the artists on Bandwagon, and that there was supposed to be metadata in the stream header that contained their link information.

After a lot of poking at the MP3 stream, I realised that The Indie Beat is built on a streaming server called Azura Cast, which has an API – and The Indie Beat API had that data, and a whole lot more that I could use. In order to use it all though, I had to fully re-think how the extension would work.

So, I started over, from scratch.

  • I hand-traced the “catellite” artwork and made a minified icon for the GNOME top bar – the full design was not great at a tiny size.
  • I kept a similar look-and-feel to the SomaFM extension – an icon, a player, a list of channels – but, I removed the settings and favourites options from my scope, to keep things simple. I also have the menu expand to fit the channel names, which I don’t love as it means it changes size, but it works.
    • a little thing that I’m fond of is that the extension uses the configured accent colour – recently added in GNOME 47 – for some of the text.
  • I did a lot of reading and poking around at GNOME Shell and gjs, the JavaScript API that enables extensions to be built. I also learned a lot about GStreamer, the engine that GNOME apps use for access to audio and video media. This was all a long, long way from my past work coding for GNOME, ~20 years ago, back in early Anjuta days! I’m not naturally a JavaScript person at all, so I made a lot of mistakes here.
    • huge shout-out to the author of the JustPerfection extension, who carefully and helpfully reviewed my submissions to the GNOME Extensions site. This thing would be a lot more crashy and messy without that oversight!
  • the extension contains a small cached implementation of the Azura Cast API, which enables the extension to query the available channels, rather than needing to have a static internal list of streams updated if a channel came along or went away (a concept of “mixtapes” is on the roadmap for The Indie Beat in the future).
    • I needed to add a way to access an artist’s page, which comes from a property that’s stored in the now playing data, so building an API layer that sits parallel to the radio stream player seemed to work nicely.

The Indie Beat is evolving – within a few days of starting work on this side project, Kirsten switched the branding from pink to green, so I updated the artwork. She also added a Bonk Wave channel – and the extension seamlessly picked it up! That was a nice win.

Not What I Call Radio Bonk Wave is a new radio station from The Indie Beat Radio, curated by bonkwave.org and playing music which may be . Or may be .

Listen here:

not.what.i.call.radio.bonkwave

or here:

theindiebeat.fm/not-what-i-cal

Bonk Wave contributors – did you know you can submit any of your tracks to the station?

bonkwave.org/board/index.php?t

(Bonk Wave Contributors only – if you're not signed up to the board, create an account and we'll add you to the group)

— keef (@keefmarshall) 2025-01-24T20:01:15.978Z

OK… so what does it do?

I’ve posted a short video which covers the basic features: choose between channels, play/stop, open the Bandwagon page of the currently playing artist in a web browser, or directly jump to Bandwagon’s Explore page or The Indie Beat main page. I’ve aimed for simple and clean, as befits the GNOME philosophy.

Where to get it

The extension is available to install here.

You can watch the demo video on my MakerTube.

You can follow development on GitHub.

If you like it, a comment / review on the GNOME Extensions page would be very welcome. If you have issues or ideas, do leave those on the GitHub project.

There is a donation button in the GNOME Extensions page, the use of which is entirely optional.

Don’t forget to click over to Bandwagon, and check out the artists you hear that you like.

What’s the future?

The world and the internet are kind of bleak right now, but actually – we’ve got the power to make it better.

Watch Molly White’s talk from XOXO and get inspired.

Also, this:

https://andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/29/the-web-made-by-humans/

There’s a lot of opportunity for creatives in the Fediverse!

Castopod is a great way to self-host a podcast with native ActivityPub federation. Bandwagon exists, where you can create a Fediverse profile for yourself and your music. You can share it through The Indie Beat. I’ve personally got my eye on Libre.FM (like Last.FM, but free, and with a renewed / reinvigorated interest in building new features like ActivityPub and IndieWeb support – here’s my profile). Beyond those, there is also Faircamp, a static site generator that helps musicians self-host their content and avoid enshittification through other channels and platforms. I’m excited! We can work together to make our spaces better for musicians and other artists!

More features for the extension?

This has been a fun side project!

I’ve got a few barely-formed ideas for things I can do with this in the future, as both Bandwagon and The Indie Beat evolve. Stay tuned. 📡

Oh, and through making this extension, I found and purchased an album I’m obsessed with, which has inspired me to do some other new things… so watch this space.


Update 26/02 – since posting this, folks have made me aware of some other fantastic options in this space. Hopefully, we can see more collaborations between these platforms / sites / curators, to grow the opportunity for everyone.

  • NHAM shares monthly online mixtapes of music from Fediverse musicians
  • Audio Interface, a set of radio shows for independent artists
  • the Faircamp Webring collects together many of the artists using Faircamp for their sites
  • Mirlo (there’s an open issue proposing that they add ActivityPub / Fediverse support)
  • Ampwall

Update 26/02 – I wanted a simple app to play The Indie Beat on my MNT Pocket Reform, too, so I made a more basic system tray app, that should work on most Linux desktops (written in Python)


Where do I get those stickers?

Come find me at FOSDEM 2025 in Brussels next weekend, I’ll have Bandwagon+The Indie Beat stickers to share 👍🏻

https://

This server does not support sharing. Please visit .

https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/01/25/the-indie-beat-on-your-linux-desktop/

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social · Reply to Brandon's post

Best. quote. ever.

"As soon as I started making my own feeds...it was like my third eye opened to the social web." —@bmahoney

👉 Learn more and sign up for the waitlist: about.surf.social/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/2(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza:

@gubi@sociale.network

At John O’Nolan, CEO of @index announced the public beta of Ghost 6.0 to be launched in march 2025, to add federation features to the successful Ghost software, released with MIT license and already adopted successfully by several news organisations. With federation enabled, Ghost will allow the creation of content curation platforms and federated independent news sources aggregating content from the ,

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Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza:

@gubi@sociale.network

At John O’Nolan, CEO of @index announced the public beta of Ghost 6.0 to be launched in march 2025, to add federation features to the successful Ghost software, released with MIT license and already adopted successfully by several news organisations. With federation enabled, Ghost will allow the creation of content curation platforms and federated independent news sources aggregating content from the ,

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Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza:

@gubi@sociale.network

At @dave of Mastodon dev team presented the next milestone for :mastodon: that will benefit the entire :fediverse:

Content is already federated, while search is still confined to the local server. They’re working on search federation through service providers hosting content. is a project to implement federated search on activitypub federated and decentralised networks. There is already a repository available for the specifications drafts.

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@0x4e4448@mastodon.social · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware That’s where you’re wrong. Again, if you actually read my post, I said honest conversations on controversial or non-controversial topics. Honest, as in cordial. That means not being a dick and not even breaking rules. It is admins are the worst about this. If they simply don’t like your opinion, even if the person you are talking to agrees or is having a fine conversation, admins will make false accusations and rules that don’t exist.

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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

After the changes in Twitter, Facebook etc. is it only a question of time that will go down the same road?

For @jerger slit is clear that we should go more @forgejo in order to de-risk.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Some of my contacts on LinkedIn are being either banned or shadowbanned. The excuses are just pointless.

I am so glad to invest my time in open platforms as the fediverse, and self-host things. Thanks community.

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Lan

@Lan@mastodon.social

This is probably a dumb question but is it possible/advisable for more people to host their own content? Seems like instead of having giant servers where everyone’s stuff is stored we could all just host our own files and people connect to them? Grateful for any insight into the downsides of doing something like that (aside from having to learn how to run a server) nub here

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@bitpickup@troet.cafe · Reply to mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup's post

Some screens for , because images can say more than a lot of words.

For all those of you who want to sniff around out here in the and want to know what friendica is about, there are the community group channels to investigate and in any case ask the respective communities there directly:
@helpers
@admins
@developers
@news

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ALT text detailsAlt-text: A GoToSocial profile for Elena Rossini. A headshot of Elena is shown. The text on the page states that she is an Italian writer, photographer, and filmmaker, and Fediverse cheerleader. It mentions a newsletter she runs called #TheFuturelsFederated, her recent exploration of Linux and self-hosting documented with #MySoCalledSudoLife, and that she's a Lego aficionado. Her values are listed as BlackLivesMatter, Feminist, HeartPride, HeartTrans, and NoNazis. Her profile URL is shown.
A screenshot shows a webpage for managing accounts.  The left side displays a menu with options for Account, Two-factor authentication, Profile, Additional features, Display, Social networks, Addons, Manage Accounts, Connected apps, Export personal data, and Remove account. The main section shows a form to manage accounts, with fields for selecting a parent user, entering their password, and managing delegates.  There's a description explaining parent user privileges and delegate permissions.  Below, it lists existing and potential delegates.  A small logo is shown near the potential delegates section.
ALT text detailsA screenshot shows a webpage for managing accounts. The left side displays a menu with options for Account, Two-factor authentication, Profile, Additional features, Display, Social networks, Addons, Manage Accounts, Connected apps, Export personal data, and Remove account. The main section shows a form to manage accounts, with fields for selecting a parent user, entering their password, and managing delegates. There's a description explaining parent user privileges and delegate permissions. Below, it lists existing and potential delegates. A small logo is shown near the potential delegates section.
A screenshot of a chat conversation on a dark-themed social media platform. Multiple users, including "Hank" and "bitPickup," are discussing issues with a friendica installation and upgrade process.  URLs referencing tutorials and release notes are included in the conversation.  One user expresses significant anxiety about the upgrade .. and actually wrote that he is about to jumpout of the window.
Why arent the firefighters already infront of my window ehh?

Don't be evil chat bot, FOSS admins are people too!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a chat conversation on a dark-themed social media platform. Multiple users, including "Hank" and "bitPickup," are discussing issues with a friendica installation and upgrade process. URLs referencing tutorials and release notes are included in the conversation. One user expresses significant anxiety about the upgrade .. and actually wrote that he is about to jumpout of the window. Why arent the firefighters already infront of my window ehh? Don't be evil chat bot, FOSS admins are people too!
A system check for a Friendica Communications Server setup is shown.  A list of PHP modules and functions are checked, each with a green circle indicating that they are installed or present, and the word "Required" next to each.  The checks include command line PHP, PHP register arguments, Apache modules, PDO or MySQLi modules, and several other PHP extensions.  Finally, it shows that the ImageMagick extension is installed and that two configuration files are writable.
ALT text detailsA system check for a Friendica Communications Server setup is shown. A list of PHP modules and functions are checked, each with a green circle indicating that they are installed or present, and the word "Required" next to each. The checks include command line PHP, PHP register arguments, Apache modules, PDO or MySQLi modules, and several other PHP extensions. Finally, it shows that the ImageMagick extension is installed and that two configuration files are writable.
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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

The VIPs 🙂 at

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Glad to see so many friends at and

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

. @evan in front of the Social Web room at FOSDEM.

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

This is why is so important:

" forces reporters to get updates on "

thedesk.net/2025/02/ntsb-moves

is owned by bros, it's not going to save you. The will call in their favors at the opportune time, and it's going to fall the same as did. The manipulation you can't see is probably already underway

The strangulation of all is upon us

The is our , , and, grimly, perhaps our last hold out

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

This is why is so important:

" forces reporters to get updates on "

thedesk.net/2025/02/ntsb-moves

is owned by bros, it's not going to save you. The will call in their favors at the opportune time, and it's going to fall the same as did. The manipulation you can't see is probably already underway

The strangulation of all is upon us

The is our , , and, grimly, perhaps our last hold out

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

. @evan in front of the Social Web room at FOSDEM.

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Vivaldi

@Vivaldi@vivaldi.net

If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the right step and joined the Fediverse. But have your friends and family done the same?

On this Global Switch Day, invite people in your circles to leave social media platforms under Big Tech’s control behind and help them get settled in on decentralized, algorithm and ad free services instead.

And why not make their first home Vivaldi Social? We welcome everyone! :tony_wee:

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

This is why is so important:

" forces reporters to get updates on "

thedesk.net/2025/02/ntsb-moves

is owned by bros, it's not going to save you. The will call in their favors at the opportune time, and it's going to fall the same as did. The manipulation you can't see is probably already underway

The strangulation of all is upon us

The is our , , and, grimly, perhaps our last hold out

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

And it’s a wrap for my first (EPIC) day at .

It’s hard to put into words how incredible - and energizing - it feels to be around the creators of the protocol, founders of software, admins of popular instances and developers of tools I use every day.

I took the opportunity to thank them in person for their incredible work 😊

It’s also been amazing to finally meet IRL lots of cool people I had been corresponding with for months on the Fediverse.

The best day 💛

A photo of a large group of people (basically, Fediverse and ActivityPub royalty) standing in front of a slide from John O’Nolan talk about Ghost that shows their “ActivityPug” (an AI-generated pug in a space suit) with the word The Fediverse under it
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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social

📣 Happy to all the brave frontrunners out there!

For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful . Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.

Help spread the word.

A colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
ALT text detailsA colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

If I wanted to create a account for a project I'm managing, what would be a recommended server? Possibly one with the least drama surrounding it.

(EDIT: the project is a tool with applications primarily in and )

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@bitpickup@troet.cafe · Reply to mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup's post

Some screens for , because images can say more than a lot of words.

For all those of you who want to sniff around out here in the and want to know what friendica is about, there are the community group channels to investigate and in any case ask the respective communities there directly:
@helpers
@admins
@developers
@news

Alt-text: A GoToSocial profile for Elena Rossini.  A headshot of Elena is shown. The text on the page states that she is an Italian writer, photographer, and filmmaker, and Fediverse cheerleader.  It mentions a newsletter she runs called #TheFuturelsFederated, her recent exploration of Linux and self-hosting documented with #MySoCalledSudoLife, and that she's a Lego aficionado.  Her values are listed as BlackLivesMatter, Feminist, HeartPride, HeartTrans, and NoNazis.  Her profile URL is shown.
ALT text detailsAlt-text: A GoToSocial profile for Elena Rossini. A headshot of Elena is shown. The text on the page states that she is an Italian writer, photographer, and filmmaker, and Fediverse cheerleader. It mentions a newsletter she runs called #TheFuturelsFederated, her recent exploration of Linux and self-hosting documented with #MySoCalledSudoLife, and that she's a Lego aficionado. Her values are listed as BlackLivesMatter, Feminist, HeartPride, HeartTrans, and NoNazis. Her profile URL is shown.
A screenshot shows a webpage for managing accounts.  The left side displays a menu with options for Account, Two-factor authentication, Profile, Additional features, Display, Social networks, Addons, Manage Accounts, Connected apps, Export personal data, and Remove account. The main section shows a form to manage accounts, with fields for selecting a parent user, entering their password, and managing delegates.  There's a description explaining parent user privileges and delegate permissions.  Below, it lists existing and potential delegates.  A small logo is shown near the potential delegates section.
ALT text detailsA screenshot shows a webpage for managing accounts. The left side displays a menu with options for Account, Two-factor authentication, Profile, Additional features, Display, Social networks, Addons, Manage Accounts, Connected apps, Export personal data, and Remove account. The main section shows a form to manage accounts, with fields for selecting a parent user, entering their password, and managing delegates. There's a description explaining parent user privileges and delegate permissions. Below, it lists existing and potential delegates. A small logo is shown near the potential delegates section.
A screenshot of a chat conversation on a dark-themed social media platform. Multiple users, including "Hank" and "bitPickup," are discussing issues with a friendica installation and upgrade process.  URLs referencing tutorials and release notes are included in the conversation.  One user expresses significant anxiety about the upgrade .. and actually wrote that he is about to jumpout of the window.
Why arent the firefighters already infront of my window ehh?

Don't be evil chat bot, FOSS admins are people too!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a chat conversation on a dark-themed social media platform. Multiple users, including "Hank" and "bitPickup," are discussing issues with a friendica installation and upgrade process. URLs referencing tutorials and release notes are included in the conversation. One user expresses significant anxiety about the upgrade .. and actually wrote that he is about to jumpout of the window. Why arent the firefighters already infront of my window ehh? Don't be evil chat bot, FOSS admins are people too!
A system check for a Friendica Communications Server setup is shown.  A list of PHP modules and functions are checked, each with a green circle indicating that they are installed or present, and the word "Required" next to each.  The checks include command line PHP, PHP register arguments, Apache modules, PDO or MySQLi modules, and several other PHP extensions.  Finally, it shows that the ImageMagick extension is installed and that two configuration files are writable.
ALT text detailsA system check for a Friendica Communications Server setup is shown. A list of PHP modules and functions are checked, each with a green circle indicating that they are installed or present, and the word "Required" next to each. The checks include command line PHP, PHP register arguments, Apache modules, PDO or MySQLi modules, and several other PHP extensions. Finally, it shows that the ImageMagick extension is installed and that two configuration files are writable.
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@0x4e4448@mastodon.social · Reply to 0x4e4448's post

If you want to be a single user admin, block all you want. You have have multiple users, let the users decide. I’m not against users blocking people or servers they don’t want to interact with. I’m against server admins making blanket decisions for their users, especially on large servers. People in the claim to hate the big corps that run other centralized platforms, yet they act exactly the same or even much worse.

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

The , a game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse, will return in 2025! During March, team up with others or go in alone, and... CREATE – A – GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with.

➡️ JOIN NOW: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3 🙂

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

The VIPs 🙂 at

0x4e4448

@0x4e4448@mastodon.social

Why will the fail? Users and admins. The fails to be a free speech platform. You cannot have honest discussions on controversial topics. You can barely even have honest discussions on non-controversial topics lest you be accused of etc. One comment and an admin will block all of their users from interacting with you or your server. Admins and users decry echo chambers yet make every effort to create their own.

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Janette Speyer

@JanetteSpeyer@flipboard.com

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Friendica looks like a UI designed by back-end developers

(chuckles in the room 🤣)

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EloPup

@EloPup@mastodon.social · Reply to Jeremiah Lee's post

@Jeremiah @benjaminbellamy @Castopod @Interledger @loops

That is very interesting indeed!
Especially in context of FOSS.

I will dig deeper into this, thanks a lot!!

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Jenkins

@jenkins@goto.sour.red

Oh, more fun #fedidrama for anyone who cares.

Last night, @dansup (creator of #Pixelfed #Loops #FediDB and more...) began bashing @dumpsterqueer (creator of #GoToSocial) for "faking nodeinfo stats" on #GoToSocial servers.

He had at least three posts about it (screenshots from archive.ph snapshot attached) before deleting them. Two of the three posts were, unsurprisingly if you've kept up with Dan recently, pretty insensitive. Also a bit ironic, as Dan is known to boast from time to time about how much he lifts up other fediverse developers.

Another user pointed out they found an update in the GTS repo that added an option to randomize instance user stats to throw off bots from detecting exactly how many users were on an instance, if the GTS server admin chose to enable it. Apparently a few did, thus prompting Dan's posts when his fedidb.org site started picking up crazy user numbers on these GTS instances.

I don't know if Dan decided to delete his posts after finding this out, or if cooler heads prevailed in the end, but either way his posts are now gone. Just like the entry for GTS on the FediDB (https://fedidb.org/software/gotosocial).

At the time I started writing this, the other major fedi server catalog site #FediverseObserver still had GTS servers listed but had instance user numbers all set to 0. However, looking at it again now, they appear to have delisted GTS servers as well.

Link to archive.ph showing Dan's full timeline from last night: http://archive.today/XFfbg

Another fun day in the #fediverse!

Screenshot of 3 posts from last night from the timeline of @dansup@mastodon.social

Posts in chronological order:

First post:
"Gotosocial is now faking nodeinfo stats, that's pretty sad."

Second Post:
"@dumpsterqueer what is going on here?"
This post also includes a screenshot from FediDB of the very high user and status counts of a handful of GoToSocial servers"

Third post:
"Let's not fake stats to give the false impression of activity, GotoSocial and @dumpsterqueer

Not a good look, and a quick way to lose whatever legitimacy you had."
ALT text detailsScreenshot of 3 posts from last night from the timeline of @dansup@mastodon.social Posts in chronological order: First post: "Gotosocial is now faking nodeinfo stats, that's pretty sad." Second Post: "@dumpsterqueer what is going on here?" This post also includes a screenshot from FediDB of the very high user and status counts of a handful of GoToSocial servers" Third post: "Let's not fake stats to give the false impression of activity, GotoSocial and @dumpsterqueer Not a good look, and a quick way to lose whatever legitimacy you had."
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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Want to help fund the future of social media?

We're excited to announce our extended stretch goals as we continue to grow:

✅ $100,000 (UNLOCKED) - Infrastructure Enhancement

🎯 $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance

🎯 $300,000 - Team Expansion
- Hiring additional devs
- Building a dedicated support team

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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@sirjofri@mastodon.sdf.org

I know is very powerful and most servers only "use" a subset of its features. I'm wondering, is there a activitypub server software that tries to use _every_ feature? It doesn't have to look great and deliver a good experience, I'm just curious.

To be more precise, I'm not asking for a library or framework, but a full running server that you can install.

🏳️‍⚧️ Christin Löhner 🏳️‍🌈's avatar
🏳️‍⚧️ Christin Löhner 🏳️‍🌈

@christin@lsbt.me

Ihr Lieben auf lsbt.me ,

Unsere wächst und wächst. Kürzlich hatten wir unser zwei-jähriges Jubiläum. Wir haben aktuell 192 trötende hier auf unserer Instanz und das bedeutet, dass unsere Instanz mit eine der erfolgreichen Instanzen im sprachigen Raum geworden ist.

Das bedeutet aber auch, dass der Instanz einiges zu leisten hat. Er muss performant bleiben und er muss groß genug sein, um die ganzen mit ihren wie und zu speichern. Auch der -Server muss entsprechend dimensioniert sein. Das alles kostet viel im , das ich vollständig aus der eigenen bezahle.

Wenn es Dir hier bei uns also gefällt und Du nicht möchtest, dass diese Instanz irgendwann in der Versenkung verschwindet, wie so viele andere kleine und große Instanzen auch, dann denke doch einmal drüber nach, ob Du mich dabei nicht ein kleines bisschen möchtest.

Spenden kannst du entweder per , Paypal oder Banküberweisung. Alle Informationen dazu findest du unter auf der "About" Seite dieser Instanz ganz unten: lsbt.me/about#spenden
Am meisten freue ich mich natürlich, wenn Du die Möglichkeit der regelmäßigen per oder nutzen würdest.

Vielen Dank und weiterhin ganz viel Spaß bei uns, wünscht Dir Eure
Christin

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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

The VIPs 🙂 at

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Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza:

@gubi@sociale.network

At John O’Nolan, CEO of @index announced the public beta of Ghost 6.0 to be launched in march 2025, to add federation features to the successful Ghost software, released with MIT license and already adopted successfully by several news organisations. With federation enabled, Ghost will allow the creation of content curation platforms and federated independent news sources aggregating content from the ,

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

The , a game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse, will return in 2025! During March, team up with others or go in alone, and... CREATE – A – GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with.

➡️ JOIN NOW: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-3 🙂

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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Vivaldi

@Vivaldi@vivaldi.net

If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the right step and joined the Fediverse. But have your friends and family done the same?

On this Global Switch Day, invite people in your circles to leave social media platforms under Big Tech’s control behind and help them get settled in on decentralized, algorithm and ad free services instead.

And why not make their first home Vivaldi Social? We welcome everyone! :tony_wee:

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Jenkins

@jenkins@goto.sour.red

Oh, more fun #fedidrama for anyone who cares.

Last night, @dansup (creator of #Pixelfed #Loops #FediDB and more...) began bashing @dumpsterqueer (creator of #GoToSocial) for "faking nodeinfo stats" on #GoToSocial servers.

He had at least three posts about it (screenshots from archive.ph snapshot attached) before deleting them. Two of the three posts were, unsurprisingly if you've kept up with Dan recently, pretty insensitive. Also a bit ironic, as Dan is known to boast from time to time about how much he lifts up other fediverse developers.

Another user pointed out they found an update in the GTS repo that added an option to randomize instance user stats to throw off bots from detecting exactly how many users were on an instance, if the GTS server admin chose to enable it. Apparently a few did, thus prompting Dan's posts when his fedidb.org site started picking up crazy user numbers on these GTS instances.

I don't know if Dan decided to delete his posts after finding this out, or if cooler heads prevailed in the end, but either way his posts are now gone. Just like the entry for GTS on the FediDB (https://fedidb.org/software/gotosocial).

At the time I started writing this, the other major fedi server catalog site #FediverseObserver still had GTS servers listed but had instance user numbers all set to 0. However, looking at it again now, they appear to have delisted GTS servers as well.

Link to archive.ph showing Dan's full timeline from last night: http://archive.today/XFfbg

Another fun day in the #fediverse!

Screenshot of 3 posts from last night from the timeline of @dansup@mastodon.social

Posts in chronological order:

First post:
"Gotosocial is now faking nodeinfo stats, that's pretty sad."

Second Post:
"@dumpsterqueer what is going on here?"
This post also includes a screenshot from FediDB of the very high user and status counts of a handful of GoToSocial servers"

Third post:
"Let's not fake stats to give the false impression of activity, GotoSocial and @dumpsterqueer

Not a good look, and a quick way to lose whatever legitimacy you had."
ALT text detailsScreenshot of 3 posts from last night from the timeline of @dansup@mastodon.social Posts in chronological order: First post: "Gotosocial is now faking nodeinfo stats, that's pretty sad." Second Post: "@dumpsterqueer what is going on here?" This post also includes a screenshot from FediDB of the very high user and status counts of a handful of GoToSocial servers" Third post: "Let's not fake stats to give the false impression of activity, GotoSocial and @dumpsterqueer Not a good look, and a quick way to lose whatever legitimacy you had."
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

On the PeerTube page, it states: "PeerTube is free, open-source, and created for non-commercial purposes."

Out of curiosity, if someone wanted to transition from producing content on YouTube to PeerTube, how would commercial content be received? Is there a platform within the Fediverse that accommodates commercial video content, or is this generally discouraged?

I'm not a video producer myself - just curious.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

On the PeerTube page, it states: "PeerTube is free, open-source, and created for non-commercial purposes."

Out of curiosity, if someone wanted to transition from producing content on YouTube to PeerTube, how would commercial content be received? Is there a platform within the Fediverse that accommodates commercial video content, or is this generally discouraged?

I'm not a video producer myself - just curious.

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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

After the changes in Twitter, Facebook etc. is it only a question of time that will go down the same road?

For @jerger slit is clear that we should go more @forgejo in order to de-risk.

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Unbelievable to be in the same room with so many and OGs 😍

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Mastodon Migration

@mastodonmigration@mastodon.online · Reply to Mastodon Migration's post

Global Switch Day - February 1st, 2025

Switch to Public Social Media

Join Mastodon >>> joinmastodon.org/
Join Pixelfed >>> pixelfed.org/
Get Signal >>> signal.org/
Join Lemmy >>> join-lemmy.org/instances
Join Peertube >>> peertube.tv/
Join Friendica >>> friendi.ca/
Join Loops >>> loops.video/

Pass it on!

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🏳️‍⚧️ Christin Löhner 🏳️‍🌈

@christin@lsbt.me

Ihr Lieben auf lsbt.me ,

Unsere wächst und wächst. Kürzlich hatten wir unser zwei-jähriges Jubiläum. Wir haben aktuell 192 trötende hier auf unserer Instanz und das bedeutet, dass unsere Instanz mit eine der erfolgreichen Instanzen im sprachigen Raum geworden ist.

Das bedeutet aber auch, dass der Instanz einiges zu leisten hat. Er muss performant bleiben und er muss groß genug sein, um die ganzen mit ihren wie und zu speichern. Auch der -Server muss entsprechend dimensioniert sein. Das alles kostet viel im , das ich vollständig aus der eigenen bezahle.

Wenn es Dir hier bei uns also gefällt und Du nicht möchtest, dass diese Instanz irgendwann in der Versenkung verschwindet, wie so viele andere kleine und große Instanzen auch, dann denke doch einmal drüber nach, ob Du mich dabei nicht ein kleines bisschen möchtest.

Spenden kannst du entweder per , Paypal oder Banküberweisung. Alle Informationen dazu findest du unter auf der "About" Seite dieser Instanz ganz unten: lsbt.me/about#spenden
Am meisten freue ich mich natürlich, wenn Du die Möglichkeit der regelmäßigen per oder nutzen würdest.

Vielen Dank und weiterhin ganz viel Spaß bei uns, wünscht Dir Eure
Christin

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Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza:

@gubi@sociale.network

At @dave of Mastodon dev team presented the next milestone for :mastodon: that will benefit the entire :fediverse:

Content is already federated, while search is still confined to the local server. They’re working on search federation through service providers hosting content. is a project to implement federated search on activitypub federated and decentralised networks. There is already a repository available for the specifications drafts.

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

⁂ New symbol version!

It is a crazy coincidence that a new Fediverse symbol proposal was advanced exactly one week after I published the first version of the Anti-Fascist Fediverse sticker with the “old” logo on it! No problem, if not that I just printed a thousand 5x5cm version 1 stickers… 🤯

Despite the terrible timing for the stickers printing, I am very happy about this new symbol proposal, I love it! 😍

Even though I am currently boarding a flight to Tallinn, where I will be moving for 5 months (😱). I quickly created with great pleasure a second version with the asterism symbol! 🚀

Thanks a lot to @FediverseSymbol, @liaizon, @raphael, and @nclm for this proposal!

The the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
ALT text detailsThe the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

. @ayo in front of the Social Web room at FOSDEM, talking about Elk

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Follow Recommendation 📚✨

By the way, Wikipedia is here!
And is doing all the good Fediverse organizations things!

Hosting their own instance 🏠

Verifying themselves ✅

Adding alt-text to their pictures 📝

They have nowhere near the follower count they should have! Add your support by following them here: @wikipedia

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Friendica looks like a UI designed by back-end developers

(chuckles in the room 🤣)

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Want to help fund the future of social media?

We're excited to announce our extended stretch goals as we continue to grow:

✅ $100,000 (UNLOCKED) - Infrastructure Enhancement

🎯 $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance

🎯 $300,000 - Team Expansion
- Hiring additional devs
- Building a dedicated support team

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Friendica looks like a UI designed by back-end developers

(chuckles in the room 🤣)

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mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup

@bitpickup@troet.cafe · Reply to mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup's post

!!!!!!!! Event !!!!!!!!



on website:
live.fosdem.org/watch/ud2208

fosdem.org/2025/

fediTalks schedule:
fosdem.org/2025/schedule/room/

chat channel
matrix.to/#/#2025-social-web:f

A screenshot of a dark-themed chat interface shows a conversation thread.  Multiple users, identified by profile icons and usernames like "Fabrix," "joern," "FOSDEM," and "bitPickup," are exchanging messages.  The messages discuss the end of a talk, a live channel URL, questions not being read, and a recording of the talk's screen.  One message mentions Friendica, a software, and its presence since 2010.  The overall context suggests a live online event or discussion.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a dark-themed chat interface shows a conversation thread. Multiple users, identified by profile icons and usernames like "Fabrix," "joern," "FOSDEM," and "bitPickup," are exchanging messages. The messages discuss the end of a talk, a live channel URL, questions not being read, and a recording of the talk's screen. One message mentions Friendica, a software, and its presence since 2010. The overall context suggests a live online event or discussion.
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FediVariety

@FediVariety@mastodon.social

Attention
FOSS enthusiasts!

The FediVariety circus is coming to town!
BLOCK Sunday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM! Cu!

All info here:
fedivariety.org/blog/attention

Wanna make real FUN while promoting FOSS ?!
ALT text detailsWanna make real FUN while promoting FOSS ?!
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mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup

@bitpickup@troet.cafe

!!!!!!!! Event !!!!!!!!

on website:
live.fosdem.org/watch/ud2208

fosdem.org/2025/

fediTalks schedule:
fosdem.org/2025/schedule/room/

chat channel
matrix.to/#/#2025-social-web:f

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

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@sirjofri@mastodon.sdf.org

I know is very powerful and most servers only "use" a subset of its features. I'm wondering, is there a activitypub server software that tries to use _every_ feature? It doesn't have to look great and deliver a good experience, I'm just curious.

To be more precise, I'm not asking for a library or framework, but a full running server that you can install.

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Panos Damelos :catodon:

@panos@catodon.social

Why I think that 's latest release can be a game changer for the

For years, before social media came along, forums were the main place to discuss with others on the internet. Communities were built, thrived, a few survived, most were swallowed by Reddit and Facebook groups.

But there are still many websites/organizations/collectives who need an online space to talk with their members! Newspapers, workers unions, anarchist collectives, football fan clubs - all of those might already be running a forum, or would be open to running one. And now we have a great fedi solution for this, which is primarily a forum, but is also a gateway to the rest of fedi! Especially with the recent crap going on on mainstream social media (Zuckerberg's rightwing turn and Musk openly going full on nazi), I believe there is now an opportunity to suggest this to whatever kind of community you are involved in: "With this platform, we can have a forum for us, but also escape corporate social media!". It is a great idea.

I am a little jealous, to be honest, as this was what I've been saying for years now, what I suggested back in
, and what we wanted to do with - but I'm not a dev and the projects I've been involved in haven't managed to do much in this direction. @julian got there first - well done!

Check out NodeBB, it's very nicely done, and I'm sure it will only get better, since they just released their first version with ActivityPub support. Think of any group/team you're in touch with that might consider hosting a (federated) forum, and suggest it to them! IMO federated communities are far more suitable and make much more sense for the Fediverse, instead of trying to conceptualize it as a kind of Twitter replacement, and they can serve the target of decentralization much better. Let's spread this!

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@sirjofri@mastodon.sdf.org

I know is very powerful and most servers only "use" a subset of its features. I'm wondering, is there a activitypub server software that tries to use _every_ feature? It doesn't have to look great and deliver a good experience, I'm just curious.

To be more precise, I'm not asking for a library or framework, but a full running server that you can install.

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@sirjofri@mastodon.sdf.org

I know is very powerful and most servers only "use" a subset of its features. I'm wondering, is there a activitypub server software that tries to use _every_ feature? It doesn't have to look great and deliver a good experience, I'm just curious.

To be more precise, I'm not asking for a library or framework, but a full running server that you can install.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Glad to see so many friends at and

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Want to help fund the future of social media?

We're excited to announce our extended stretch goals as we continue to grow:

✅ $100,000 (UNLOCKED) - Infrastructure Enhancement

🎯 $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance

🎯 $300,000 - Team Expansion
- Hiring additional devs
- Building a dedicated support team

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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ZeStig 🐧

@zstg@fedia.social

Why is it impossible to change your username? Is it possible on ?

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Want to help fund the future of social media?

We're excited to announce our extended stretch goals as we continue to grow:

✅ $100,000 (UNLOCKED) - Infrastructure Enhancement

🎯 $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance

🎯 $300,000 - Team Expansion
- Hiring additional devs
- Building a dedicated support team

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

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Andreas

@AndreasThinks@fosstodon.org

I've updated my Quarto comments extension to support Bluesky, as well as Mastodon/Fediverse! Any replies on either network *should* now appear in a nice unified interface, along with links and current comment counts.

andreasthinks.me/posts/quarto_

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Want to help fund the future of social media?

We're excited to announce our extended stretch goals as we continue to grow:

✅ $100,000 (UNLOCKED) - Infrastructure Enhancement

🎯 $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance

🎯 $300,000 - Team Expansion
- Hiring additional devs
- Building a dedicated support team

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Serge Matveenko ♻️☮️Ⓐ

@lig@fosstodon.org

I've noticed recently that some organizations that have an account in Fediverse share their Bluesky account here. I wonder why they think this is relevant for us to know?

It looks like trying to convince people to ride a bus while they are comfortably riding one already.

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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social

📣 Happy to all the brave frontrunners out there!

For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful . Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.

Help spread the word.

A colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
ALT text detailsA colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
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Serge Matveenko ♻️☮️Ⓐ

@lig@fosstodon.org

I've noticed recently that some organizations that have an account in Fediverse share their Bluesky account here. I wonder why they think this is relevant for us to know?

It looks like trying to convince people to ride a bus while they are comfortably riding one already.

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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social

📣 Happy to all the brave frontrunners out there!

For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful . Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.

Help spread the word.

A colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
ALT text detailsA colorful image showing 8 global switch suggestions presented in three columns. Upper left is the fediverse logo with text Join the fediverse #globalswitchday. In total we see 16 platform logo's in their respected brand color and underneath each logo the name of the platform. All switch combinations have an arrow in the middle pointing to the right (from to). In the left column: X to Mastodon, Facebook to friendica. In the middle column WhatsApp to Signal, Instagram to Pixelfed and YouTube to PeerTube. In the right column: Reddit to Lemmy, Facebook Messenger to Signal and TikTok to loops.video.
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I wish I had more time to prepare for the Global Switch Day, so I am planning another one for later this year with a website, social media accounts and collaboration with other projects.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I wish I had more time to prepare for the Global Switch Day, so I am planning another one for later this year with a website, social media accounts and collaboration with other projects.

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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

If I wanted to create a account for a project I'm managing, what would be a recommended server? Possibly one with the least drama surrounding it.

(EDIT: the project is a tool with applications primarily in and )

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I'm now in my congenial era, we're all about progress and ethical growth.

It's about time people had one of their own to help chart the course to the new federated era.

Let's show em' how it's done 🚀

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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

If I wanted to create a account for a project I'm managing, what would be a recommended server? Possibly one with the least drama surrounding it.

(EDIT: the project is a tool with applications primarily in and )

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/2/1(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整続く。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Vincent Tunru

@VincentTunru@fosstodon.org

On the train to FOSDEM I quickly but finally bashed out a long-planned post on the Solid app I wrote that allows you to post to the Fediverse from your Solid Pod.

Main takeway: cool experiment, but @activitypods have the more feasible approach for now.

vincenttunru.com/solid-fediver

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Vincent Tunru

@VincentTunru@fosstodon.org

On the train to FOSDEM I quickly but finally bashed out a long-planned post on the Solid app I wrote that allows you to post to the Fediverse from your Solid Pod.

Main takeway: cool experiment, but @activitypods have the more feasible approach for now.

vincenttunru.com/solid-fediver

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Tech News

@echo_xc@mastodon.social

now have over 7.8m+ total active users!!

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Tech News

@echo_xc@mastodon.social

now have over 7.8m+ total active users!!

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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Bluesky’s AT Protocol as I Understand It by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/atproto/

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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

family,

@SabiLewSounds is caretaker for elderly mom & ESA; multi-talented & ; &

💲15 Hotel PAST DUE
💲890 Hotel Due 02/04
💲94 Registration/DLs PAST DUE
💲250 Gas, Food, etc

Ko-Fi.com/SabiLewSounds

@mutualaid @MutualAidNet

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Fae Empress

@faeempress@pixygram.com

Ostatus.net finally has groups. Next up is a federated marketplace. #fediverse #activitypub
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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Bluesky’s AT Protocol as I Understand It by Ayo Ayco (@ayo) | ayos.blog/atproto/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wish news organizations on Fedi would integrate ActivityPub directly into their websites so I can comment on articles from my Fedi account.

That would be REAL nice.

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Fae Empress

@faeempress@pixygram.com

Ostatus.net finally has groups. Next up is a federated marketplace. #fediverse #activitypub
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Matthias Kirschner

@kirschner@mastodon.social

What a wonderful meeting 🤗
@evan creator of the foundations of the and @nightrose from @kde and

three people smiling
ALT text detailsthree people smiling
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌤️ Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 5mi.

The Trump admin says tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada will go into effect on Saturday.

Actor and Mad Men star John Hamm will be Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

The FAA has closed air routes over the Potomac to helicopters indefinitely after a deadly midair crash.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-31

Servers

- Manyfold v0.99.0
- Misskey v2025.1.0
- snac v2.70
- Hollo v0.4.5
- Gancio v1.23.0
- NeoDB v0.11.4.3
- forgejo-contrib/federation: The place to organize development around federation for Forgejo

Clients

- Elk v0.16.0
- Pachli v2.9.2
- Dhaaga v0.14.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.18
- Pixelix v3.3.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

Tools and Plugins

- poduptime v5.5.0

Protocol

- FEP-2277: ActivityPub core types

Articles

- Improving Snac Performance With Nginx Proxy Cache
- Fediverse Report #101

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019499d8-2a50-b1df-6908-393384df7e2d

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

If you love independent music and also the and are at then I have stickers to share, come find me this weekend!

Two stickers. One is square and shows the URLs Bandwagon.fm and TheIndieBeat.fm on a sparkly blue background. The other is round and graffiti style with the words Make Art Not Billionaires in pink and black on a white background. They will look cool on your laptop, notepad, car, water bottle, guitar, violin, flute, or battle axe!
ALT text detailsTwo stickers. One is square and shows the URLs Bandwagon.fm and TheIndieBeat.fm on a sparkly blue background. The other is round and graffiti style with the words Make Art Not Billionaires in pink and black on a white background. They will look cool on your laptop, notepad, car, water bottle, guitar, violin, flute, or battle axe!
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wilhelm

@wilhelm@fedia.social

And this kids is, why heavy user flocking on a single instance in the is not desirable, screenshot 1

The good news is, the service is now recovering, screenshot 2

Let this also be a reminder that there are many other wonderful services in the fediverse besides
, some of which have nice features that mastodon has been lacking for years. to name just a few. But I am really glad to see the instance is recovering. Kudos to the admin team 💪

fedi.wrm.sr and fedi.wrm.sr/instance/mastodon.social

Monthly active users of the fediverse with a heacy drop in the past days due to the issues on mastodon.social
ALT text detailsMonthly active users of the fediverse with a heacy drop in the past days due to the issues on mastodon.social
mastodon social monthly active users recovering. A graph with a heavy drop in the end down to 0 monthyl active users which is now quickly recovering.
ALT text detailsmastodon social monthly active users recovering. A graph with a heavy drop in the end down to 0 monthyl active users which is now quickly recovering.
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

I feel like I can hear crickets...😩

Like usual.

👆This is why I wish the damn Bluesky bridge would just work. Some topics here get 0 discussion whatsoever.🤦‍♂️

But no, the Fedi mafia gotta make everything difficult so now people who don't even know about Fedi, are expected to follow an account they don't know about, just so I can communicate with them.🤬

Open platform my ass.

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wilhelm

@wilhelm@fedia.social

And this kids is, why heavy user flocking on a single instance in the is not desirable, screenshot 1

The good news is, the service is now recovering, screenshot 2

Let this also be a reminder that there are many other wonderful services in the fediverse besides
, some of which have nice features that mastodon has been lacking for years. to name just a few. But I am really glad to see the instance is recovering. Kudos to the admin team 💪

fedi.wrm.sr and fedi.wrm.sr/instance/mastodon.social

Monthly active users of the fediverse with a heacy drop in the past days due to the issues on mastodon.social
ALT text detailsMonthly active users of the fediverse with a heacy drop in the past days due to the issues on mastodon.social
mastodon social monthly active users recovering. A graph with a heavy drop in the end down to 0 monthyl active users which is now quickly recovering.
ALT text detailsmastodon social monthly active users recovering. A graph with a heavy drop in the end down to 0 monthyl active users which is now quickly recovering.
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Vincent Tunru

@VincentTunru@fosstodon.org

On the train to FOSDEM I quickly but finally bashed out a long-planned post on the Solid app I wrote that allows you to post to the Fediverse from your Solid Pod.

Main takeway: cool experiment, but @activitypods have the more feasible approach for now.

vincenttunru.com/solid-fediver

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lps

@lps@mograph.social · Reply to Åsa Maria Hedberg - artist's post

@AasaMariaHedberg oh in that case you NEED to look at the enabled :) It works like any other podcast service but allows you to connect to here via protocol, which is how things like and can follow each other:)

castopod.com/en

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Matthias Kirschner

@kirschner@mastodon.social

What a wonderful meeting 🤗
@evan creator of the foundations of the and @nightrose from @kde and

three people smiling
ALT text detailsthree people smiling
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Matthias Kirschner

@kirschner@mastodon.social

What a wonderful meeting 🤗
@evan creator of the foundations of the and @nightrose from @kde and

three people smiling
ALT text detailsthree people smiling
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-31

Servers

- Manyfold v0.99.0
- Misskey v2025.1.0
- snac v2.70
- Hollo v0.4.5
- Gancio v1.23.0
- NeoDB v0.11.4.3
- forgejo-contrib/federation: The place to organize development around federation for Forgejo

Clients

- Elk v0.16.0
- Pachli v2.9.2
- Dhaaga v0.14.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.18
- Pixelix v3.3.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

Tools and Plugins

- poduptime v5.5.0

Protocol

- FEP-2277: ActivityPub core types

Articles

- Improving Snac Performance With Nginx Proxy Cache
- Fediverse Report #101

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019499d8-2a50-b1df-6908-393384df7e2d

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Brasiliana Museus

@brasiliana@social.museus.gov.br

Brazilian Rock the : by stitching two , & , has managed to provide a framework for "digitally sharing cultural heritage collections with indigenous communities."
“In its new role as a facilitator of dialogue on memory, heritage, and collections, the creates a conducive environment for open, transparent, and well-documented discussions.”
@daltonmartins
brasiliana.museus.gov.br/digit

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-31

Servers

- Manyfold v0.99.0
- Misskey v2025.1.0
- snac v2.70
- Hollo v0.4.5
- Gancio v1.23.0
- NeoDB v0.11.4.3
- forgejo-contrib/federation: The place to organize development around federation for Forgejo

Clients

- Elk v0.16.0
- Pachli v2.9.2
- Dhaaga v0.14.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.18
- Pixelix v3.3.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

Tools and Plugins

- poduptime v5.5.0

Protocol

- FEP-2277: ActivityPub core types

Articles

- Improving Snac Performance With Nginx Proxy Cache
- Fediverse Report #101

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019499d8-2a50-b1df-6908-393384df7e2d

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌤️ Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 5mi.

The Trump admin says tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada will go into effect on Saturday.

Actor and Mad Men star John Hamm will be Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

The FAA has closed air routes over the Potomac to helicopters indefinitely after a deadly midair crash.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌤️ Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 38F at Logan Airport and visibility is 5mi.

The Trump admin says tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada will go into effect on Saturday.

Actor and Mad Men star John Hamm will be Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

The FAA has closed air routes over the Potomac to helicopters indefinitely after a deadly midair crash.

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Thiago Skárnio

@skarnio@social.alquimidia.org · Reply to Tim Berners-Lee's post

@timbl @Solid @nlnet @ODIHQ An integration of @Solid into is the dream of many people here at .

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Kris Venden

@kvenden@fosstodon.org

So, is only available on X and TruthSocial? Feels weird after having Obama and Biden on here via sharing from Threads. Is there any mirrored bots for @potus or @whitehouse ?

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Moritz Heiber

@moritz@heiber.im

It’s been a year already with @ivory .. and while I’ve opted to lower my paid tier subscription (I simply don’t own a Mac), it single-handedly revolutionized my interactions with Mastodon and the at large.

It’s the best app out there. Period.

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mathias

@mathias@rhizospherelabs.com

Similar to what I boosted, I’d also like to ask you all to consider supporting #Bookwyrm, for social reading and book reviews on the fediverse.
https://www.patreon.com/bookwyrm

And if anyone has experience doing “Django at scale” work, I’ve got experience in the “Ruby at scale” stuff and would love to collaborate on measuring and improving Bookwyrm for everyone. (And hopefully, lowering server costs for Bookwyrm admins too.) Reach out and maybe we can schedule a monthly call to start.
https://github.com/bookwyrm-social/bookwyrm

#fediverse #bookstadon

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Moritz Heiber

@moritz@heiber.im

It’s been a year already with @ivory .. and while I’ve opted to lower my paid tier subscription (I simply don’t own a Mac), it single-handedly revolutionized my interactions with Mastodon and the at large.

It’s the best app out there. Period.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is open, friendly, and ready to make a difference.

You can learn more about New Social on our website - we'd love if you checked it out and shared the page with anyone curious.

See it here: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

The Newsmast Foundation logo makes up part of the graphic. Copy: New Year New Social. Help grow social media into something more social. newsmastfoundation.org
ALT text detailsThe Newsmast Foundation logo makes up part of the graphic. Copy: New Year New Social. Help grow social media into something more social. newsmastfoundation.org
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Daltux

@daltux@ayom.media

💡 É sua estreia aqui? Antes de seguir pessoas, preencha seu perfil e poste uma breve dizendo quem é. Sem isso, pode parecer que é spammer, robô, troll ou pior. Em dúvida, podemos bloquear por precaução! 🛡️

📌 New here? Before following people, fill out your profile and post a brief . Otherwise, you might seem like spam, bot, troll or worse. If unsure, we may block to stay safe! ✋

[pt_BR] Uma fotografia em ângulo baixo de uma mão estendida para cima, com uma lâmpada brilhante flutuando acima dela. A lâmpada parece estar suspensa no ar, banhada em luz suave. A mão é o elemento primário em primeiro plano, com a lâmpada servindo como o ponto focal acima. O fundo é um céu pálido, levemente nublado. [Autoria de Júnior Ferreira, 2018, disponível sob a licença Unsplash.]

[en] A low-angle photograph of a hand reaching upwards, with a glowing lightbulb floating above it. The lightbulb appears to be suspended in mid-air, bathed in soft light. The hand is the primary element in the foreground, with the lightbulb serving as the focal point above. The background is a slightly overcast, pale sky. [Photo by Júnior Ferreira, 2018, available under the Unsplash license.]
ALT text details[pt_BR] Uma fotografia em ângulo baixo de uma mão estendida para cima, com uma lâmpada brilhante flutuando acima dela. A lâmpada parece estar suspensa no ar, banhada em luz suave. A mão é o elemento primário em primeiro plano, com a lâmpada servindo como o ponto focal acima. O fundo é um céu pálido, levemente nublado. [Autoria de Júnior Ferreira, 2018, disponível sob a licença Unsplash.] [en] A low-angle photograph of a hand reaching upwards, with a glowing lightbulb floating above it. The lightbulb appears to be suspended in mid-air, bathed in soft light. The hand is the primary element in the foreground, with the lightbulb serving as the focal point above. The background is a slightly overcast, pale sky. [Photo by Júnior Ferreira, 2018, available under the Unsplash license.]
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JanetteSpeyer

@janettespeyer@flipboard.social

I need a Fediverse explanation that’s so simple anyone can relate to what I’m talking about.
Can someone give me an analogy that’s relatable? I’ve tried everything

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RadiantBlack

@RadiantBlack@social.tchncs.de · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup @PixelFed

This is the reason why people underestimate the . One picture shows the post from the perspective of my account on another server with 16 boosts and one like, the other picture shows a browser screenshot with the actual 8263 likes and over 600 comments.

This is the reason why people underestimate the Fediverse. One picture shows the post from the perspective of my account on another server with 16 boosts and one like, the other picture shows a browser screenshot with the actual 8263 likes and over 600 comments.
ALT text detailsThis is the reason why people underestimate the Fediverse. One picture shows the post from the perspective of my account on another server with 16 boosts and one like, the other picture shows a browser screenshot with the actual 8263 likes and over 600 comments.
This is the reason why people underestimate the Fediverse. One picture shows the post from the perspective of my account on another server with 16 boosts and one like, the other picture shows a browser screenshot with the actual 8263 likes and over 600 comments.
ALT text detailsThis is the reason why people underestimate the Fediverse. One picture shows the post from the perspective of my account on another server with 16 boosts and one like, the other picture shows a browser screenshot with the actual 8263 likes and over 600 comments.
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is open, friendly, and ready to make a difference.

You can learn more about New Social on our website - we'd love if you checked it out and shared the page with anyone curious.

See it here: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

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ALT text detailsThe Newsmast Foundation logo makes up part of the graphic. Copy: New Year New Social. Help grow social media into something more social. newsmastfoundation.org
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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Licho

@licho@kolektiva.social

Ok, I can officially say that I don't get . uses it, is built on it. But it doesnt actually give any boost in interoperability. The applications themself must be written with interoperability in mind. It's just fancy aliasing mechanism, am I wrong about it? Maybe that's what it's supposed to be? Was I wrong expecting it to be anything more? It doesn't do any heavy lifting besides the aliasing. It only serves as a reminder to look up the docs of a protocol. You could just as well just get the protocol spec out and it would be equivalent. What's the point?

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neschka

@neschka@mastodon.social

Moini ☀️
So, bin , schaue mich um und bin noch in der Eingewöhnung. Bin gespannt und neugierig aufs ganze und darauf andere "versen" doch vielleicht nach und nach hinter mir zu lassen. Der Anfang ist auf jeden Fall gemacht 😉

"It's all about progress, not perfection." 🪷

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

On the way to now.
See you anyway :)

Tomorrow, I'm in the Legal and Policy Room and then about :

Social Web Dev Room
UA2.118 (Henriot)
fosdem.org/2025/schedule/track

and

socialwebfoundation.org/2025/0
💖

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

What software can express richer semantics than just “Like”? Eg Facebook as things like heart, fire, open mouth etc. One can imagine others like “I dis/agree” etc. If not, any good reasons why not?

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

What software can express richer semantics than just “Like”? Eg Facebook as things like heart, fire, open mouth etc. One can imagine others like “I dis/agree” etc. If not, any good reasons why not?

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

Vilkaisin nyt pitkästä aikaa Facebookin Fediverse-korvaajaksi kutsuttua Friendicaa, eikä se olekaan ollenkaan niin kökkö kuin mitä muistin. Siinähän on suunnilleen ne ominaisuudet, kuin Facebookilla silloin kun se oli tuorehko ja paskeentumaton.

Sinne näkyy myös tulevan koko ajan suomalaisia.

Nimenomaan suomalaisille suunnattua Friendica-instanssia ei taida olla? Voisi olla kysyntää, jos joku ottaisi tehtäväkseen.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

Vilkaisin nyt pitkästä aikaa Facebookin Fediverse-korvaajaksi kutsuttua Friendicaa, eikä se olekaan ollenkaan niin kökkö kuin mitä muistin. Siinähän on suunnilleen ne ominaisuudet, kuin Facebookilla silloin kun se oli tuorehko ja paskeentumaton.

Sinne näkyy myös tulevan koko ajan suomalaisia.

Nimenomaan suomalaisille suunnattua Friendica-instanssia ei taida olla? Voisi olla kysyntää, jos joku ottaisi tehtäväkseen.

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Zelda 👑

@TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social

The thing about is you don't have to understand any of the complexity at all

You don't need to know The Algorithm, you don't need to know the Secret Banned Words, you don't need to know the Secret Way To Make Content the corporation likes, there's no corporation there's no algo you just post what you want and maybe people will like it

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Kushal Das :python: :tor: 🇵🇸

@kushal@toots.dgplug.org

Wrote about how to setup @pixelfed on / kushaldas.in/posts/pixelfed-on

You can follow my account at @kushal@pixel.kushaldas.photography

Screenshot of kushal's pixelfed site
ALT text detailsScreenshot of kushal's pixelfed site
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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

family, since March 2024

@SabiLewSounds is sole 24/7 caretaker for elderly mom w/dementia & ESA bun; multi-talented & ; for &

💲90 Hotel PAST DUE‼️
💲890 Hotel Due 02/04
💲94 Registration & Two DLs PAST DUE‼️
💲250 Gas, Food, etc

Linktr.ee/SabiLewSounds

@MutualAidNet @MutualAidVisibility @smote @mutualaid

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/31(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I don't think we need billions of people here. I already have all the content I need, and no one can keep up with everything anyway. The idea that social media requires a 'critical mass' is just another false narrative pushed by commercial social media corporations and their users.

I'm happy for everyone who joins the Fediverse, but for me, the value of the Social Web lies in other things - not in sheer numbers.

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Jcrabapple (Catppuccin King)

@jcrabapple@dmv.community

bleakfuture0/mitra - Docker Image | Docker Hub

Just found this interesting looking federated microblogging platform. Signed up for an account and I immediately love the UI.

hub.docker.com/r/bleakfuture0/

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Zelda 👑

@TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social

The thing about is you don't have to understand any of the complexity at all

You don't need to know The Algorithm, you don't need to know the Secret Banned Words, you don't need to know the Secret Way To Make Content the corporation likes, there's no corporation there's no algo you just post what you want and maybe people will like it

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 27F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 mi.

Trump administration freezes on federal loans and grants have been unfrozen.

Another Trump executive order seeks to restrict how race and racism is taught in schools and to "promote patriotic education."

A passenger plane and a military helicopter crashed over the Potomac; there are 27 known casualties of the midair collision.

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey - I'm once again trying to figure out premium pricing for

I've committed to hosting profiles 100% free forever, but I still believe there should be some paid "premium" hosting as well.

What's the best way to split this? Here are a few ideas I've been kicking around. What kinds of things should be the "extras" that require a paid Premium (but still cheap) account?

You should pay for accounts to…

OptionVoters
Publish Copyrighted Music (but CC music is free)3 (38%)
Sell Music Online (but free music is free)3 (38%)
Host Large Libraries (but a few albums are free)2 (25%)
Need extra features (but basic profiles are free)0 (0%)
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I don't think we need billions of people here. I already have all the content I need, and no one can keep up with everything anyway. The idea that social media requires a 'critical mass' is just another false narrative pushed by commercial social media corporations and their users.

I'm happy for everyone who joins the Fediverse, but for me, the value of the Social Web lies in other things - not in sheer numbers.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social · Reply to Brandon's post

Best. quote. ever.

"As soon as I started making my own feeds...it was like my third eye opened to the social web." —@bmahoney

👉 Learn more and sign up for the waitlist: about.surf.social/

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Radio Azureus

@RadioAzureus@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena

I got this link from your blog post; of course I shared it immediately

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 27F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 mi.

Trump administration freezes on federal loans and grants have been unfrozen.

Another Trump executive order seeks to restrict how race and racism is taught in schools and to "promote patriotic education."

A passenger plane and a military helicopter crashed over the Potomac; there are 27 known casualties of the midair collision.

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Marcus Nordberg

@marcusnordberg@mastodon.world

Showed a friend Mastodon. Linked him my profile.

His response: "Quite sad to see so little activity, no retweets and no boosts?"

Can't argue with it though 🥲

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Nico

@KazuShuSora@social.tchncs.de

Also, if you're already in the Fediverse, consider donating to the admin of the instance you are using.
Those people are real heroes who use so much time of their lives to create a pleasant and working social media experience for us 💪🏻
Also servers do cost money and every cent matters ❗

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 27F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 mi.

Trump administration freezes on federal loans and grants have been unfrozen.

Another Trump executive order seeks to restrict how race and racism is taught in schools and to "promote patriotic education."

A passenger plane and a military helicopter crashed over the Potomac; there are 27 known casualties of the midair collision.

Marcus Nordberg's avatar
Marcus Nordberg

@marcusnordberg@mastodon.world

Showed a friend Mastodon. Linked him my profile.

His response: "Quite sad to see so little activity, no retweets and no boosts?"

Can't argue with it though 🥲

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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El Duvelle

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena Thank you for the shoutout, and for writing this, I have the same view of the which gives us the opportunity to all be active contributors - at our own scale - rather than passive consumers, I really appreciate how you put it in words with a experienced example and even practical suggestions for contributions.. Bravo! 🙌❤️

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The Void ザ・ヴォイド

@TheVoidTLMB@vivaldi.net

The Anakin/Padme meme image...
Anakin: Man I hate those evil capitalist techbros
Padme: ⁂ So you've joined the fediverse, right? ⁂
Anakin: 
Padme: So you've joined the fediverse, right?
ALT text detailsThe Anakin/Padme meme image... Anakin: Man I hate those evil capitalist techbros Padme: ⁂ So you've joined the fediverse, right? ⁂ Anakin: Padme: So you've joined the fediverse, right?
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André Menrath

@linos@graz.social

A question to my fellow developers: how do you handle if something you have announced changes? For example if gets updated, it gets deleted etc. Do you propagate an update to the followers, so that their targets instances, who might only know about that object because of your announce get informed?

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neschka

@neschka@mastodon.social

Moini ☀️
So, bin , schaue mich um und bin noch in der Eingewöhnung. Bin gespannt und neugierig aufs ganze und darauf andere "versen" doch vielleicht nach und nach hinter mir zu lassen. Der Anfang ist auf jeden Fall gemacht 😉

"It's all about progress, not perfection." 🪷

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Does anyone have any experience with Elest.io managed hosting?

Especially Fediverse software?🤔

I'm pretty Linux illiterate. Always relying on VERY detailed instructions with commands and such to get me by.

However, lately, Mastodon's updates have led me more and more into the "uncomfortable" area of running my own instance.

I still want/need more customization than can be offered by options like masto.host or toot.io and Elest.io seems to provide that customization. For example, being able to run a script that clears out certain cached data and hosting my media on S3.

If anyone can let me know their experience with Elest.io, I would appreciate it. If I get good responses, I might spin up a new instance on there and migrate at some point.

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Jorge Candeias

@jorgecandeias@mastodon.social

This article by @_elena is just beautiful.

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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MaxIsHere

@maxishere@cr8r.gg

Am I doing it wrong or the entire Fediverse is saturated with US politics and sharing and highlighting negativity? Can someone please show me to the quiet corner where regular people come to chill and share things they like and enjoy instead?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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MaxIsHere

@maxishere@cr8r.gg

Am I doing it wrong or the entire Fediverse is saturated with US politics and sharing and highlighting negativity? Can someone please show me to the quiet corner where regular people come to chill and share things they like and enjoy instead?

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

2024 saw a range of non-profit organisational growth across the , let's talk about some of the most exciting.
And do let us know if we've missed anything that you're think deserve to be highlighted.

1/6

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great news! @chockenberry, the creator of the great #Twitteriffic—which Elon Musk destroyed—is releasing a new app called #Tapestry.

It will integrate #blogs, the #Fediverse, and #RSS into a unified and chronological timeline!

https://usetapestry.com/

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/chockenberry/statuses/113912911644412630

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Supporting the Fediverse, one small act at a time"

blog.elenarossini.com/supporti

with shout-outs to: @elduvelle @nacly @nclm @thek3nger @docpop @angie_marie2 @frank @dansup

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse can be used for #gaming.

For example, here’s a server for ActivityPub-enabled #chess games.

https://castling.club/

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse can be used for #gaming.

For example, here’s a server for ActivityPub-enabled #chess games.

https://castling.club/

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Stomata

@Stomata@social.linux.pizza

Hello everyone. I'm Stomata.
It's time for an .
I'm and enthusiast (Mostly android).I'm a supporter of free and open source software. I do a yearly donation to different open source projects.
I'm coffee lover. I'm person.
I also do little (I'm not that good in it honestly).
I joined in June 2024 . I just migrated.
I'm also on pixelfed 🙂
@Stomata@pixey.org
Thank you for reading.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

2024 saw a range of non-profit organisational growth across the , let's talk about some of the most exciting.
And do let us know if we've missed anything that you're think deserve to be highlighted.

1/6

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We talk a lot about decentralised social media, but not everyone knows what that means.

It's an online space which is not controlled by one company or person. Platforms which are open, allowing information (such as posts) to flow in and out. And, because the open technology isn't controlled by a company, anyone can build a compatible platform and plug it in! 🔌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

を調べています。

2025年1月のスキャンで、
domain数: 25,883
でした。

もう少し深堀して、いわゆる「おひとり様」domain の数を調べると
おひとり様: 7,494

の 約3割を「おひとり様」が占めているのは驚き。(活動中)

内、wordpress が 3,362 (おひとり様の内45%)。

結構面白い結果だ。

​ ​

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We talk a lot about decentralised social media, but not everyone knows what that means.

It's an online space which is not controlled by one company or person. Platforms which are open, allowing information (such as posts) to flow in and out. And, because the open technology isn't controlled by a company, anyone can build a compatible platform and plug it in! 🔌

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great news! @chockenberry, the creator of the great #Twitteriffic—which Elon Musk destroyed—is releasing a new app called #Tapestry.

It will integrate #blogs, the #Fediverse, and #RSS into a unified and chronological timeline!

https://usetapestry.com/

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/chockenberry/statuses/113912911644412630

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

まあでも引きこもってるという意味で言うと、 なんかは最近非ログイン状態だとアカウントページが見られなかったり、リプライが表示されなかったりクローズドサイト化してきてる感じもあるので( はそういう事あったっけ?)、むしろ自分たちこそオープンな場所にいるんだみたいな気持ちもある :vivaldia_5:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ほんと、 はまだ知り合いいるし のアカウントも作った(更新ほとんどしてないけど)からボチボチ再開するかーとか思い始めたころに急にメタメタの MAGA MAGA になっちゃったので、ますます :fediverse: に引きこもってる

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Tuomas Tammisto

@tutam@fediscience.org

Just noticed that @HelsinkiUPress is on the ! HUP is an excellent book and journal publisher.

Check out their really interesting publications. For example:

Ilmari Käihkö: “Slava Ukraini!”
Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-22

Mari Toivanen: The Kobane Generation:
Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-11

Petri Talvitie, Juha-Matti Granqvist (eds): Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland (with a chapter by @anulahtinen !)
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-10

and my book: Hard Work: Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-29

Book cover of "Slava Ukraini". A wall in the colors of the Ukrainian flag with a shadow of a soldier on it. Text on the cover:
Ilmari Käihkö

“Slava Ukraini!”
Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsBook cover of "Slava Ukraini". A wall in the colors of the Ukrainian flag with a shadow of a soldier on it. Text on the cover: Ilmari Käihkö “Slava Ukraini!” Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023 Helsinki University Press
Cover of "The Kobane Generation" showing a Kurdish demonstration at a monument. Text on the cover:

Mari Toivanen
The Kobane Generation
Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France

Helsinki University Press.
ALT text detailsCover of "The Kobane Generation" showing a Kurdish demonstration at a monument. Text on the cover: Mari Toivanen The Kobane Generation Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France Helsinki University Press.
Cover of Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland , an old painting showing a 18th century soldier and civilian over a table at a military camp.

Text:
Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland 
Edited by
Petri Talvitie and 
Juh-Matti Granqvist

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsCover of Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland , an old painting showing a 18th century soldier and civilian over a table at a military camp. Text: Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland Edited by Petri Talvitie and Juh-Matti Granqvist Helsinki University Press
Cover of Hard Work showing a Papua New Guinean woman carrying a food basket standing in a swidden garden. Text on cover:

Tuomas Tammisto
 Hard Work
Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsCover of Hard Work showing a Papua New Guinean woman carrying a food basket standing in a swidden garden. Text on cover: Tuomas Tammisto Hard Work Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier Helsinki University Press
IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

2024 saw a range of non-profit organisational growth across the , let's talk about some of the most exciting.
And do let us know if we've missed anything that you're think deserve to be highlighted.

1/6

Chris Brooking's avatar
Chris Brooking

@chris108@wizard.casa

Has anyone used the Mitra Docker image: https://hub.docker.com/r/bleakfuture0/mitra ? If so is there any documentation, for example file system and port mappings and/or example Docker files ?

#mitra #mitraweb #docker #askfediverse #fediverse

Tuomas Tammisto's avatar
Tuomas Tammisto

@tutam@fediscience.org

Just noticed that @HelsinkiUPress is on the ! HUP is an excellent book and journal publisher.

Check out their really interesting publications. For example:

Ilmari Käihkö: “Slava Ukraini!”
Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-22

Mari Toivanen: The Kobane Generation:
Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-11

Petri Talvitie, Juha-Matti Granqvist (eds): Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland (with a chapter by @anulahtinen !)
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-10

and my book: Hard Work: Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier
doi.org/10.33134/HUP-29

Book cover of "Slava Ukraini". A wall in the colors of the Ukrainian flag with a shadow of a soldier on it. Text on the cover:
Ilmari Käihkö

“Slava Ukraini!”
Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsBook cover of "Slava Ukraini". A wall in the colors of the Ukrainian flag with a shadow of a soldier on it. Text on the cover: Ilmari Käihkö “Slava Ukraini!” Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023 Helsinki University Press
Cover of "The Kobane Generation" showing a Kurdish demonstration at a monument. Text on the cover:

Mari Toivanen
The Kobane Generation
Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France

Helsinki University Press.
ALT text detailsCover of "The Kobane Generation" showing a Kurdish demonstration at a monument. Text on the cover: Mari Toivanen The Kobane Generation Kurdish Diaspora Mobilising in France Helsinki University Press.
Cover of Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland , an old painting showing a 18th century soldier and civilian over a table at a military camp.

Text:
Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland 
Edited by
Petri Talvitie and 
Juh-Matti Granqvist

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsCover of Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland , an old painting showing a 18th century soldier and civilian over a table at a military camp. Text: Civilians and Military Supply in Early Modern Finland Edited by Petri Talvitie and Juh-Matti Granqvist Helsinki University Press
Cover of Hard Work showing a Papua New Guinean woman carrying a food basket standing in a swidden garden. Text on cover:

Tuomas Tammisto
 Hard Work
Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier

Helsinki University Press
ALT text detailsCover of Hard Work showing a Papua New Guinean woman carrying a food basket standing in a swidden garden. Text on cover: Tuomas Tammisto Hard Work Producing places, relations and value on a Papua New Guinea resource frontier Helsinki University Press
Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

を調べています。

2025年1月のスキャンで、
domain数: 25,883
でした。

もう少し深堀して、いわゆる「おひとり様」domain の数を調べると
おひとり様: 7,494

の 約3割を「おひとり様」が占めているのは驚き。(活動中)

内、wordpress が 3,362 (おひとり様の内45%)。

結構面白い結果だ。

​ ​

ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/30(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social への新規アカウントの伸びが止まったよう。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

now supports in your bot messages!

You can now add searchable hashtags to your bot's posts using either our dedicated hashtag() function or through BotKit's extended Markdown syntax. This makes your bot's content more discoverable across the fediverse and helps engage with broader conversations.

Whether you're building a news bot, content curator, or community engagement tool, hashtags can help your bot reach the right audience.

Check out our docs to learn more about implementing hashtags in your bots!

Documentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
Documentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

now supports in your bot messages!

You can now add searchable hashtags to your bot's posts using either our dedicated hashtag() function or through BotKit's extended Markdown syntax. This makes your bot's content more discoverable across the fediverse and helps engage with broader conversations.

Whether you're building a news bot, content curator, or community engagement tool, hashtags can help your bot reach the right audience.

Check out our docs to learn more about implementing hashtags in your bots!

Documentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
Documentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
Klappe auf's avatar
Klappe auf

@LoudColours@det.social

gehört doch auch zum . Ist damit eine Kommunikation zwischen Bluesky und möglich? Oder was ist mit ? heise.de/news/Das-Fediverse-wa

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

now supports in your bot messages!

You can now add searchable hashtags to your bot's posts using either our dedicated hashtag() function or through BotKit's extended Markdown syntax. This makes your bot's content more discoverable across the fediverse and helps engage with broader conversations.

Whether you're building a news bot, content curator, or community engagement tool, hashtags can help your bot reach the right audience.

Check out our docs to learn more about implementing hashtags in your bots!

Documentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
Documentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

now supports in your bot messages!

You can now add searchable hashtags to your bot's posts using either our dedicated hashtag() function or through BotKit's extended Markdown syntax. This makes your bot's content more discoverable across the fediverse and helps engage with broader conversations.

Whether you're building a news bot, content curator, or community engagement tool, hashtags can help your bot reach the right audience.

Check out our docs to learn more about implementing hashtags in your bots!

Documentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
Documentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

now supports in your bot messages!

You can now add searchable hashtags to your bot's posts using either our dedicated hashtag() function or through BotKit's extended Markdown syntax. This makes your bot's content more discoverable across the fediverse and helps engage with broader conversations.

Whether you're building a news bot, content curator, or community engagement tool, hashtags can help your bot reach the right audience.

Check out our docs to learn more about implementing hashtags in your bots!

Documentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's hashtag() function usage. It demonstrates how to use the hashtag() function in template literals and explains that the function automatically adds the “#” prefix if missing. The note section explains that hashtags are made discoverable for ActivityPub software.
Documentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
ALT text detailsDocumentation showing BotKit's Markdown hashtag syntax. It demonstrates how to use hashtags in markdown() function with examples and explains that the function denotes hashtags for ActivityPub discoverability. It also shows how to disable hashtag syntax using the hashtags: false option.
Ben Pate 🤘🏻's avatar
Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey - I'm once again trying to figure out premium pricing for

I've committed to hosting profiles 100% free forever, but I still believe there should be some paid "premium" hosting as well.

What's the best way to split this? Here are a few ideas I've been kicking around. What kinds of things should be the "extras" that require a paid Premium (but still cheap) account?

You should pay for accounts to…

OptionVoters
Publish Copyrighted Music (but CC music is free)3 (38%)
Sell Music Online (but free music is free)3 (38%)
Host Large Libraries (but a few albums are free)2 (25%)
Need extra features (but basic profiles are free)0 (0%)
Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

joschi's avatar
joschi

@joschi@hachyderm.io · Reply to joschi's post

Examples with corresponding bots in the :

# GitHub Changelog
🦋 bsky.app/profile/ghchangelog.b
🦣 @GHchangelog

# What's new on AWS feed
🦋 bsky.app/profile/awswhatsnew.b
🦣 @awswhatsnew

# German newspaper BNN
🦋 bsky.app/profile/bnn-feed.bsky
🦣 @bnn

Rimu's avatar
Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

New onboarding step for new users of - set up a filter to hide or de-emphasise and posts

a web form where people can choose how much trump and musk news they can tolerate
ALT text detailsa web form where people can choose how much trump and musk news they can tolerate
IFTAS's avatar
IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

2024 saw a range of non-profit organisational growth across the , let's talk about some of the most exciting.
And do let us know if we've missed anything that you're think deserve to be highlighted.

1/6

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Just a note to my and potential future followers:

If you me and want to be followed back, please have similar tagged in your bio. If I check you out and we have nothing in common on the surface, I have no reason to follow back.

Though, it's totally okay to just follow me for the sake of following my crazy ass! I do appreciate the support.

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Even when faced with an image straight from an ATproto related website, Bluesky advocates STILL claim the relay can be avoided...

🤦‍♂️if BlueSky was decentralized, there wouldn't be this bottleneck in the infrastructure.

This diagram represents the data flow in the AT Protocol (atproto) ecosystem, focusing on Bluesky. Atproto users interact through the Bluesky client (smartphone app or web browser), which connects to their Personal Data Server (PDS). When a user posts or likes something, their PDS sends the data to a relay, which aggregates and redistributes it across the network, including other federated services like WhiteWind.

The relay provides a continuous data stream of all atproto interactions. The Bluesky AppView processes this data, organizing it into timelines and lists of interactions. Another user’s PDS fetches relevant updates from the relay, and their Bluesky client displays the structured timeline. This setup ensures decentralization, with PDS instances acting as personal storage while still relying on the relay for network-wide data distribution. The relay serves as the backbone, and the Bluesky AppView ensures a user-friendly experience by formatting the data.
ALT text detailsThis diagram represents the data flow in the AT Protocol (atproto) ecosystem, focusing on Bluesky. Atproto users interact through the Bluesky client (smartphone app or web browser), which connects to their Personal Data Server (PDS). When a user posts or likes something, their PDS sends the data to a relay, which aggregates and redistributes it across the network, including other federated services like WhiteWind. The relay provides a continuous data stream of all atproto interactions. The Bluesky AppView processes this data, organizing it into timelines and lists of interactions. Another user’s PDS fetches relevant updates from the relay, and their Bluesky client displays the structured timeline. This setup ensures decentralization, with PDS instances acting as personal storage while still relying on the relay for network-wide data distribution. The relay serves as the backbone, and the Bluesky AppView ensures a user-friendly experience by formatting the data.
Nume MacAroon Ⓥ's avatar
Nume MacAroon Ⓥ

@nm@veganism.social

As an admin, Lemmy just doesn't do it for me.

I moderate multiple large ethics subreddits (100k+) on Reddit that I don't feel comfortable migrating over.

Would there be interest in a decentralized Reddit alternative written in Rails that re-implements their automod and api?

We'd fork praw and resurrect an old 3rd party app to use. It'd federate with Lemmy.

I'm thinking about calling it "Sprawl".

Tbh I'm not sure if it's too much for me to chew. I have ADHD so 🤷.

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Fediverse can be used for #gaming.

For example, here’s a server for ActivityPub-enabled #chess games.

https://castling.club/

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Michael Hamlin - 🏳️‍🌈

@hamlin81@mastodon.social · Reply to BramblyBearWhuffling's post

@BrambleBearWhuffling I'm confused. When I click on the link it asks me to log in. I'm already logged in. Do I have to make a separate account? Someone else sent me a link like this and it did the same thing.

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great news! @chockenberry, the creator of the great #Twitteriffic—which Elon Musk destroyed—is releasing a new app called #Tapestry.

It will integrate #blogs, the #Fediverse, and #RSS into a unified and chronological timeline!

https://usetapestry.com/

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/chockenberry/statuses/113912911644412630

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

This is great - @fedify has launched an @opencollective to help sustain the project. This is a great library and framework that is helping many other projects grow into the . Shout-out to @hongminhee! (also to @liaizon for posting about it as well)

opencollective.com/fedify

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great news! @chockenberry, the creator of the great #Twitteriffic—which Elon Musk destroyed—is releasing a new app called #Tapestry.

It will integrate #blogs, the #Fediverse, and #RSS into a unified and chronological timeline!

https://usetapestry.com/

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/chockenberry/statuses/113912911644412630

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

Fediverse Report's avatar
Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

The opt-in crap from BridgyFed is SO frustrating.

Open communication is hard as hell if there's these arbitrary blocks in place for very little good reason.😒

If I send the bot a username that it already messaged, I'm basically shit out of luck on actually getting them to bridge.

I wish we could destroy these walls already.😩

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

@liaizon @hongminhee 💯💯💯 unsung hero of the !

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Today @fedify launched an @opencollective to support the project.
@hongminhee has been doing amazing work on it. :fediverse: Fedify has shown itself to be one of the most promising ways for other projects to become part of the . If you liked seeing Ghost (@index) make such fast progress bringing in potentially thousands (millions?) of blogs and newsletters to the fediverse, this is what they are using behind the scenes! So lets support this project together!
opencollective.com/fedify

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's wild to me when I see someone say "Fediverse seems dead"

Because at this point, this is one of the most active times I've ever seen Fedi and it feels like they just wanna get attention for some reason.😬

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MOULE #RedInstead

@MOULE@moule.world

“Yo dawg, I heard you like the Fediverse, so I put the Fediverse in the Fediverse so you can federate while you federate” :Fediverse:

Animated GIF of the proposed Fediverse symbol, a rainbow pentagram connecting five different-coloured balls, but in this GIF each ball is another Fediverse symbol, whose balls are themselves Fediverse symbols etc. The GIF zooms into them infinitely.
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MOULE #RedInstead

@MOULE@moule.world

“Yo dawg, I heard you like the Fediverse, so I put the Fediverse in the Fediverse so you can federate while you federate” :Fediverse:

Animated GIF of the proposed Fediverse symbol, a rainbow pentagram connecting five different-coloured balls, but in this GIF each ball is another Fediverse symbol, whose balls are themselves Fediverse symbols etc. The GIF zooms into them infinitely.
ALT text detailsAnimated GIF of the proposed Fediverse symbol, a rainbow pentagram connecting five different-coloured balls, but in this GIF each ball is another Fediverse symbol, whose balls are themselves Fediverse symbols etc. The GIF zooms into them infinitely.
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social · Reply to Laurens Hof's post

@laurenshof there seems to be a FOSDEM social web dev room speakers room, but it seems to be access controlled (and unused so far). Let’s just use -devs:matrix.org ?

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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NGI Zero open source funding

@NGIZero@mastodon.xyz

Two projects we love are currently running a crowdsource campaign. The modular Open Hardware laptop MNT Reform Next is up on Crowdsupply where you can support them by buying a T-shirt or treat yourself to an OH laptop in pre-sale. [1]
And the Pixelfed and Loops team is seeking backers to support the development of these federated social networks with no ads, no algorithms and no tracking. [2]

[1] crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform
[2] kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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NGI Zero open source funding

@NGIZero@mastodon.xyz

Two projects we love are currently running a crowdsource campaign. The modular Open Hardware laptop MNT Reform Next is up on Crowdsupply where you can support them by buying a T-shirt or treat yourself to an OH laptop in pre-sale. [1]
And the Pixelfed and Loops team is seeking backers to support the development of these federated social networks with no ads, no algorithms and no tracking. [2]

[1] crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform
[2] kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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The Chaotic Good 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖖

@Aminorjourney@lgbtqia.space

OK - I need to find a replacement for Google Voice that's

1) Cheap - we're a small company that runs on a tight budget
2) Flexible - we're looking for something that works on iOS and Android phones.
3) Secure - we're a small LGBTQIA+ owned company. We don't want snoopers or AI.
4) Callable/Textable from regular phones. - This is primarily so that team members can give out their 'work' numbers without compromising their real (personal) numbers.

We're spending a bunch right now on Google, and Voice is the LAST thing we need to replace.

Note: We already use for team communications that don't require a physical number, for collaboration and a few other type things for everything else.

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Serge Matveenko ♻️☮️Ⓐ

@lig@fosstodon.org

I really appreciate the journey @PixelFed is on. As @dansup said here mastodon.social/@dansup/113910 the entire Fediverse is growing together with them.

The only thing I don't like about Pixelfed is that it is written in PHP.
That is just sad, sorry.
A year ago I was considering self-hosting Pixelfed and this was the only blocker for me personally.
Hope this will change in the future:)

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naught101

@naught101@mastodon.social

Wow, there's way more apps connecting to the fediverse than I thought.. This list is really great, thanks mostly to @smallcircles

codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Improving snac Performance with Nginx Proxy Cache

it-notes.dragas.net/2025/01/29

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Klaudia (aka jinxx)

@viennawriter@literatur.social

Neuer Post im ViennaWriter's Blog: Social-Media Grundsätze: Wir haben Verantwortung für unsere Followerschaft

TL;DR: Wo wir sind, ist eine Aussage und beeinflusst ganz konkret, wo Menschen sind und bleiben. Angesichts jüngster politischer Zuspitzungen müssen wir uns ehrlich machen und handeln.

viennawriter.net/blog/social-m

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Are you interested in creating bots for the ? Meet , a framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

  • Create standalone bots
  • No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
  • Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

  • Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
  • Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

  • Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

  • Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
  • Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
  • Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

  1. Install
  2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
  3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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noisio

@noisio@chaos.social · Reply to Gwendolyn Millhill's post

@Gwendolyn_Millhill Hey Hey, die AG Tanztee im !
Die AG veranstaltet und was weiß ich nicht für im KuBa und Schieszhaus Zeulenroda mit absolut furiosem Programm und dem besten ever ❤️
Wir hatten einst das Glück mit der Makroplastik für die großartigen Ni! aus eröffnen zu dürfen. kuba-jena.de/veranstaltung/ag-

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ALT text detailsArtist care á la AG Tanztee. Schnittchen und ein Südsee-Piratenstilleben aus Obst und Gemüse. Ein Schiff mit Melonenschalenseegeln, gefüllt mit Datteln, schwimmend in einem Meer aus Melonenstücken. Daraus tauchen Bananendelfine mit Weintrauben in ihren Mündern auf. Im Hintergrund eine Insel aus Ananas. Dazu ein frischer Blumenstrauß auf einem ollen Tisch mit schwarzem Ledersofa. Poster an der Wand. Sieht sonst so aus, wie ein typischer Blick in einen Rockmusik Backstage.
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Julie Faure-Lacroix

@HPC_Julie@infosec.exchange

New instance, new
I have a couple other accounts out there but I'll keep this one as corporate as possible. Calcul Quebec's comms team has recently moved away from and is phasing out . They insist on keeping for quite valid reasons and they want to try , which is also fair. However, I want to prove that and the are just as valid for reach.

I'll mostly be talking about the and research in and

Posts will be French, English, or bilingual depending on the topic. Topics will range from and to and , along with possibly government announcements that might impact any parts of my work.

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The Chaotic Good 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖖

@Aminorjourney@lgbtqia.space

OK - I need to find a replacement for Google Voice that's

1) Cheap - we're a small company that runs on a tight budget
2) Flexible - we're looking for something that works on iOS and Android phones.
3) Secure - we're a small LGBTQIA+ owned company. We don't want snoopers or AI.
4) Callable/Textable from regular phones. - This is primarily so that team members can give out their 'work' numbers without compromising their real (personal) numbers.

We're spending a bunch right now on Google, and Voice is the LAST thing we need to replace.

Note: We already use for team communications that don't require a physical number, for collaboration and a few other type things for everything else.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great news for the #Fediverse! 🥳

#Bookwyrm just hit active 100 servers!

https://fedidb.org/software/bookwyrm
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The Chaotic Good 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖖

@Aminorjourney@lgbtqia.space

OK - I need to find a replacement for Google Voice that's

1) Cheap - we're a small company that runs on a tight budget
2) Flexible - we're looking for something that works on iOS and Android phones.
3) Secure - we're a small LGBTQIA+ owned company. We don't want snoopers or AI.
4) Callable/Textable from regular phones. - This is primarily so that team members can give out their 'work' numbers without compromising their real (personal) numbers.

We're spending a bunch right now on Google, and Voice is the LAST thing we need to replace.

Note: We already use for team communications that don't require a physical number, for collaboration and a few other type things for everything else.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/29(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/28(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整続く。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Love photos? Want to browse the #Fediverse from the comfort of #AppleTV?

@CyrstalApp@mastodon.social might be for you!

You can use it with #Mastodon, #Pixelfed, #GoToSocial, and more.

Right now, they’re looking for beta testers.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/CrystalApp/statuses/113907928177100400

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Crystal App (Coming Soon!)

@CrystalApp@mastodon.social

A note on compatibility: I'm calling version 1.0 "Crystal for Mastodon", but it *should* work with other Fediverse servers that have a similar API like , , and so on – I just haven't tested these thorougly yet, so I can't promise everything will work.

If you’d like to try the app with a non-Mastodon server without having to buy it first, there are open TestFlight spots available and you’ll get compatibility improvements before anyone else: testflight.apple.com/join/NKpH

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Love photos? Want to browse the #Fediverse from the comfort of #AppleTV?

@CyrstalApp@mastodon.social might be for you!

You can use it with #Mastodon, #Pixelfed, #GoToSocial, and more.

Right now, they’re looking for beta testers.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/CrystalApp/statuses/113907928177100400

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Crystal App (Coming Soon!)

@CrystalApp@mastodon.social

A note on compatibility: I'm calling version 1.0 "Crystal for Mastodon", but it *should* work with other Fediverse servers that have a similar API like , , and so on – I just haven't tested these thorougly yet, so I can't promise everything will work.

If you’d like to try the app with a non-Mastodon server without having to buy it first, there are open TestFlight spots available and you’ll get compatibility improvements before anyone else: testflight.apple.com/join/NKpH

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tootik is a #Fediverse software distribution with a #Gemini front-end.

And by Gemini, I mean the protocol—not the AI.

Yes, it can talk to #Mastodon. However, because it’s Gemini, it won’t display images—only text.

Believe it or not, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a long, long time. I use Gemini when I need a break from the web.

https://github.com/dimkr/tootik
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tootik is a #Fediverse software distribution with a #Gemini front-end.

And by Gemini, I mean the protocol—not the AI.

Yes, it can talk to #Mastodon. However, because it’s Gemini, it won’t display images—only text.

Believe it or not, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a long, long time. I use Gemini when I need a break from the web.

https://github.com/dimkr/tootik
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

This is wild! 🦁

Here’s #FediMatch, a #Tinder-like approach to exploring the #Fediverse.

You swipe left, right or up to like, dislike or follow users. You can also be matched! 😉

Here’s the iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/fedimatch/id6503460577

And here’s the repo:

https://github.com/Lypsilonx/FediMatch?tab=readme-ov-file

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Just a reminder that #relays help the #Fediverse and reduce strain on system resources.

Which also makes operating a server much more affordable too.

https://gyptazy.com/hosting-a-new-activitypub-relay-for-the-fediverse-including-mastodon-and-snac/
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Fun fact: my server, atomicpoet.org, doesn’t use any relays at all.

I rely solely on direct federation and am connected to 27,650 peers—almost the entire #Fediverse.
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NGI Zero open source funding

@NGIZero@mastodon.xyz

Two projects we love are currently running a crowdsource campaign. The modular Open Hardware laptop MNT Reform Next is up on Crowdsupply where you can support them by buying a T-shirt or treat yourself to an OH laptop in pre-sale. [1]
And the Pixelfed and Loops team is seeking backers to support the development of these federated social networks with no ads, no algorithms and no tracking. [2]

[1] crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform
[2] kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

Misskey 2025.1.0 has been released

https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/releases

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Fun fact: my server, atomicpoet.org, doesn’t use any relays at all.

I rely solely on direct federation and am connected to 27,650 peers—almost the entire #Fediverse.
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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

Misskey 2025.1.0 has been released

https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/releases

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great to see @distrowatch make the leap to the #Fediverse.

Always remember that when you use #Facebook, #Instagram, #Threads or #WhatsApp, you are always at the mercy of #Meta.

You may have built an audience there but they own it.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/distrowatch/statuses/113871967548046142

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Want to add your static #website to the #Fediverse—which will increase its exposure and reach on the #SocialWeb?

Here’s a handy multi-part #guide on how to do that:

https://maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-implement-activitypub-in-a-static-site-or-any-website/
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Aaron Rupar's post

@aaron.rupar Come to the !

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pink

@pink@norden.social · Reply to FediFollows's post

@FediFollows
There is also the academic library of the @unigoettingen :
@subugoe (mostly in German)
They have been active in the for some time now.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great to see @distrowatch make the leap to the #Fediverse.

Always remember that when you use #Facebook, #Instagram, #Threads or #WhatsApp, you are always at the mercy of #Meta.

You may have built an audience there but they own it.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/distrowatch/statuses/113871967548046142

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Want to add your static #website to the #Fediverse—which will increase its exposure and reach on the #SocialWeb?

Here’s a handy multi-part #guide on how to do that:

https://maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-implement-activitypub-in-a-static-site-or-any-website/
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Just a reminder that #relays help the #Fediverse and reduce strain on system resources.

Which also makes operating a server much more affordable too.

https://gyptazy.com/hosting-a-new-activitypub-relay-for-the-fediverse-including-mastodon-and-snac/
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wonder how many people will put their money where their mouth is and stop using OpenVibe now that they're VC backed...😳

Enshittification has begun!

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pink

@pink@norden.social · Reply to FediFollows's post

@FediFollows
There is also the academic library of the @unigoettingen :
@subugoe (mostly in German)
They have been active in the for some time now.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Somebody got money in the ! Openvibe got $800k from some VCs and Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr.

techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/auto

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Horst Thieme

@ibigfoot@chaos.social

Nice. How to leave / and ? In the edition of tomorrow‘s newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine offers valuable tips and highlights alternatives in the , such as and .

A must-read especially for @Gargron from @Mastodon and @dansup from @pixelfed

📖 Read more here in german language: augsburger-allgemeine.de/geld-

The page of the newspaper… Full article behind the link.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Klaudia (aka jinxx)

@viennawriter@literatur.social

Neuer Post im ViennaWriter's Blog: Social-Media Grundsätze: Wir haben Verantwortung für unsere Followerschaft

TL;DR: Wo wir sind, ist eine Aussage und beeinflusst ganz konkret, wo Menschen sind und bleiben. Angesichts jüngster politischer Zuspitzungen müssen wir uns ehrlich machen und handeln.

viennawriter.net/blog/social-m

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Flipboard User Group

@FlipboardUserGroup@flipboard.social

Anyone on yet? Flipboard’s new and exciting platform has great potential for those that love curation. You can sign up for the beta (details in the 1st paragraph). Having a Mastodon account is recommended.

Surf combines content from diverse, decentralized platforms, RSS feeds, podcasts, YouTube, and, of course, Flipboard. Please do not abandon your magazines once you use Surf. They are an essential part of this equation.

flip.it/uy_UmT

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Flipboard User Group

@FlipboardUserGroup@flipboard.social

Anyone on yet? Flipboard’s new and exciting platform has great potential for those that love curation. You can sign up for the beta (details in the 1st paragraph). Having a Mastodon account is recommended.

Surf combines content from diverse, decentralized platforms, RSS feeds, podcasts, YouTube, and, of course, Flipboard. Please do not abandon your magazines once you use Surf. They are an essential part of this equation.

flip.it/uy_UmT

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Somebody got money in the ! Openvibe got $800k from some VCs and Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr.

techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/auto

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

This is wild! 🦁

Here’s #FediMatch, a #Tinder-like approach to exploring the #Fediverse.

You swipe left, right or up to like, dislike or follow users. You can also be matched! 😉

Here’s the iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/fedimatch/id6503460577

And here’s the repo:

https://github.com/Lypsilonx/FediMatch?tab=readme-ov-file

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Horst Thieme

@ibigfoot@chaos.social

Nice. How to leave / and ? In the edition of tomorrow‘s newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine offers valuable tips and highlights alternatives in the , such as and .

A must-read especially for @Gargron from @Mastodon and @dansup from @pixelfed

📖 Read more here in german language: augsburger-allgemeine.de/geld-

The page of the newspaper… Full article behind the link.
ALT text detailsThe page of the newspaper… Full article behind the link.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

If #Pixelfed reaches $200,000 in funding a non-profit Pixelfed Foundation will be registered as a legal entity.

This alone is worth contributing to Pixelfed’s #Kickstarter, and improves #Fediverse governance.

We’re half way there!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks/posts/4297871

•* $200,000 - Pixelfed
Foundation
- Official registration of the Pixelfed
Foundation as a legal entity
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance
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@mastomememakers@det.social

meanwhile

techradar.com/pro/facebook-is-

can the cut all ties to and all other products that try to leech on ?

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stalin is zuckerberg, trotzky is linux mascot tux
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@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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@Gwendolyn_Millhill Hey Hey, die AG Tanztee im !
Die AG veranstaltet und was weiß ich nicht für im KuBa und Schieszhaus Zeulenroda mit absolut furiosem Programm und dem besten ever ❤️
Wir hatten einst das Glück mit der Makroplastik für die großartigen Ni! aus eröffnen zu dürfen. kuba-jena.de/veranstaltung/ag-

Artist care á la AG Tanztee. Schnittchen und ein Südsee-Piratenstilleben aus Obst und Gemüse. Ein Schiff mit Melonenschalenseegeln, gefüllt mit Datteln, schwimmend in einem Meer aus Melonenstücken. Daraus tauchen Bananendelfine mit Weintrauben in ihren Mündern auf. Im Hintergrund eine Insel aus Ananas. Dazu ein frischer Blumenstrauß auf einem ollen Tisch mit schwarzem Ledersofa. Poster an der Wand. Sieht sonst so aus, wie ein typischer Blick in einen Rockmusik  Backstage.
ALT text detailsArtist care á la AG Tanztee. Schnittchen und ein Südsee-Piratenstilleben aus Obst und Gemüse. Ein Schiff mit Melonenschalenseegeln, gefüllt mit Datteln, schwimmend in einem Meer aus Melonenstücken. Daraus tauchen Bananendelfine mit Weintrauben in ihren Mündern auf. Im Hintergrund eine Insel aus Ananas. Dazu ein frischer Blumenstrauß auf einem ollen Tisch mit schwarzem Ledersofa. Poster an der Wand. Sieht sonst so aus, wie ein typischer Blick in einen Rockmusik Backstage.
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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Esteemed

in these dark times, meeting the community physically feels more needed than ever.

Since we organized the official @apconf Conf all the ActivityPub Events were always officially fun.

is near
Sat
The Policy Group starts with a waffles breakfast and I'd like to recommend the

Legal and Policy Dev Room
H.1301 (Cornil) starting 10:30
by wonderful @tmarble

then (yay)

Social Web Dev Room
UA2.118 (Henriot)
fosdem.org/2025/schedule/track

and

socialwebfoundation.org/2025/0

💖

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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meanwhile

techradar.com/pro/facebook-is-

can the cut all ties to and all other products that try to leech on ?

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@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

If #Pixelfed reaches $200,000 in funding a non-profit Pixelfed Foundation will be registered as a legal entity.

This alone is worth contributing to Pixelfed’s #Kickstarter, and improves #Fediverse governance.

We’re half way there!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks/posts/4297871

•* $200,000 - Pixelfed
Foundation
- Official registration of the Pixelfed
Foundation as a legal entity
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

If #Pixelfed reaches $200,000 in funding a non-profit Pixelfed Foundation will be registered as a legal entity.

This alone is worth contributing to Pixelfed’s #Kickstarter, and improves #Fediverse governance.

We’re half way there!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks/posts/4297871

•* $200,000 - Pixelfed
Foundation
- Official registration of the Pixelfed
Foundation as a legal entity
- Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance
ALT text details•* $200,000 - Pixelfed Foundation - Official registration of the Pixelfed Foundation as a legal entity - Creating a sustainable structure for long-term development and community governance
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Fediverse Report #101

This week's news:
- @pixelfed continues to grow, adding 100k active users in a week. The platform now has grown from 20k active users a month ago to almost 300k active accounts currently
- The Pixelfed Kickstarter smashed its goals, raising over 100k CAD in funding
- Tumblr recommits to connecting to the in the future, using the WordPress plugin

Read at:
fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Fediverse Report #101

Its another massive week for Pixelfed, growing by another 100k active users and doubling their Kickstarter goal, raising over 100k CAD.

The News

Pixelfed continues to grow rapidly, adding almost 100k monthly active users in a week, and has now almost 300k monthly active users. Just over a month ago, Pixelfed had around 20k monthly active users. Developer Daniel Supernault launched a Kickstarter this week for Pixelfed,Loops and Sup. The Kickstarter proved popular, raising 100k CAD, double its 50k CAD goal. The Kickstarter is mainly for to fund the continuous development of the platforms, with the primary goals listed as ‘acceleration development’ for Pixelfed and Loops, and starting the development of messaging platform Sup. Sup is a planned encrypted messaging app that is supposed to compete with WhatsApp and Snapchat. Supernault has mentioned working on the project in the past, but it is unclear how far along the project is.

Supernault says that the operational costs for running all of his projects is now over 4000 USD per month. The large majority of people joining the flagship servers pixelfed.social and loops.video, which are both run by Supernault. Still, it seems like Supernault is not particularly interested in sharing out the load of users to other servers, saying that people unfamiliar with the fediverse want to join a a flagship instance. He also says that “using random servers to register on is very dangerous, because not all of them are as dedicated to this as I am, some of them don’t update frequently or handle mod reports as fast as we do.” Supernault is currently the only moderator for both the pixelfed.social server as well as the pixelfed.art server. He also says that Pixelfed.social needs to establish a mod team. One barrier to adding extra moderators is that Pixelfed does not have a specific ‘moderator’ role in the software, there is only the possibility to give someone full admin rights. Supernault says that he is working on adding such a feature.

The Pixelfed Kickstarter also lists a Pixelfed Foundation as its stretch goal. It is not particularly clear what such a Foundation would entail: the Kickstarter describes it as both a foundation and a corporation, as says that it “hopefully” would be a not-for-profit. Some of the potential work of the Pixelfed foundation would be to grow the Pixelfed and Loops social networks, and also support other developers in the wider fediverse ecosystem.


Tumblr has reconfirmed that it is working on connecting to the fediverse. In late 2022, Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the site was going to add ActivityPub support ‘soon’. Plans changed for Tumblr, including staff layoffs, and for a long time it was unclear if this plan was actually going to happen. In summer 2024, Tumblr announced that they would be working on moving the backend of Tumblr to WordPress. In an AMA this week, the company said that this migration of Tumblr to WordPress means that Tumblr can also use the plugins of WordPress, including the ActivityPub plugin. This means that people will be able to add ActivityPub to their Tumblr blogs. Not much is known about how this would work in practice.

The Analysis

Editor’s note: I wrote the section below before Supernault published his latest update on Kickstarter a few hours ago. In the latest update the Pixelfed Foundation is now moved towards a new stretch goal of 200k CAD. This changes my analysis, but I currently do not have the time to properly analyse and write about it before this newsletter will go out. I’ll write more about this next week.

Some more thoughts on Pixelfed:

  • I worry about the moderation side for Pixelfed, and specificially the flagship pixelfed.social. Pixelfed.social is now a server with over 200.000 monthly active users, and Supernault is the only moderator for the server. 1 moderator for over 200k active accounts is not a whole lot, to put it mildly. One of the main goals of the Kickstarter is to “expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms”, and my hope is that the financial success of the Kickstarter can help get a bigger moderation team for the servers as quickly as possible.
  • One of the consistently most difficult aspects of fediverse platforms is the governance of the software. Mastodon has gotten a lot of pushback for its ‘Benevolent-Dictator-For-Life‘, and correspondingly, a lot of praise when Mastodon recently moved away from this model. For Pixelfed and Loops the power concentration into a single person is even more pronounced, with a single developer running two different platforms, two flagship servers as well as various other prominent fediverse projects such as fedidb. It shows the incredible amount of work that Supernault has contributed to the fediverse, but it also indicates the centralisation of power that has resulted from this. The Kickstarter promises a Pixelfed Foundation, but it does not say anything about how the Foundation will deal with governance. The short description of the Foundation mainly seems to be focused on financial sustainability and growth of fediverse projects. The section on the Pixelfed Foundation ends with a quote from Mastodon’s blog post: “The people should own the town square”, but it does not explain in any way how “the people” will get to “own the town square”.
  • Over on Bluesky, the short-lived TikTok ban in the US has put video front-and-center. As a response, people are starting to take Bluesky posts that contain video, and build a TikTok-like UI around it. Bluesky launched video feeds in their app last week, and SkyLight is a high-profile project to build a video-only UI for Bluesky posts. I’m curious if Pixelfed’s renewed prominence will lead to more interest in similar image-viewing fediverse clients that less bound to server platforms, whether that is Pixelfed, Mastodon or other fediverse platforms.
  • The dominance of Mastodon and microblogging over the wider fediverse has led to a situation where Mastodon and the fediverse get equated as mostly the same in coverage of larger news outlets. The growth of Pixelfed, and the mainstream attention that it brings now changes this dynamic. This Forbes article about Pixelfed is a good example, where the fediverse gets introduced from the perspective of Pixelfed instead of from a perspective of Mastodon.
  • The Kickstarter states an “Commitment to open source and open principles”, and says that “all of the source code for Pixelfed is licensed under the AGPL license and is publicly available on GitHub”. I am not clear why Loops is not mentioned here for a commitment to open source. Loops is not currently neither open source nor federating, according to the official Pixelfed account. While Supernault also says that he is “working on that”, I find it strange that Loops is not mentioned under the commitment to open source.
  • Building an encrypted messaging app is difficult, to put things mildly. Building an encrypted messaging as a solo developer, while also building an Instagram competitor as well as a TikTok competitor is just wildly optimistic. I fear that Supernault is spreading himself too thin here, committed to too many different products. Supernault’s shifting attention makes it difficult for him to ship features he has promised. Notable example of this is the Groups feature for Pixelfed, which Supernault has promised as coming “very soon” since summer 2023. His latest estimation for groups is now for Q2 2025.

Tumblr saying that they are working on their fediverse integration is great news for the fediverse. For a quite a while it seemed that Tumblr would not actually follow through on early announcements by CEO Mullenweg. The answer by Tumblr that ActivityPub support will depend on a plugin makes it plausible to me that Tumblr blogs will likely have to opt-in to connecting themselves to the fediverse by adding the plugin. So based on the limited information available it seems likely to me it will not be a situation where the fediverse instantly grows by millions of active users.

The Links

In the media:

Tech links:

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/fediverse-

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Debs

@Debbie_Lindsay@mastodon.social

1/5
For people coming over from my Facebook feed (thank you <3). Here's a great introduction to some of the better social media options that are available on the Fediverse

Credit:
imgur.com/a/fediverse-redditor
@UIu-Mulu-no-die@lemmyworld

Heading reads: 
Fediverse for Dummies (crossed out) Reddit refugees

Text reads:
What is Lemmy? 
Lemmy is like Reddit but decentralized 
Image:
There is a bubble with many reddit communities shown and a single person (u/spez) who is saying "This is all mine to do what I want with it". The cartoon of this users shows a monkey with dollar signs for eyes and grabbing handfuls of cash.

Text reads:
Lemmy “instances” (or servers) are like mini-Reddits, each one of them contains a small amount of subreddits and users but they're all connected to
each other
Image: There are many bubbles that are all connected. Each bubble has one or two reddits in there. Underneath there is a picture labeled "Lemmy devs" who are saying " We donated Lemmy to the world, we can't control what people do with it"
ALT text detailsHeading reads: Fediverse for Dummies (crossed out) Reddit refugees Text reads: What is Lemmy? Lemmy is like Reddit but decentralized Image: There is a bubble with many reddit communities shown and a single person (u/spez) who is saying "This is all mine to do what I want with it". The cartoon of this users shows a monkey with dollar signs for eyes and grabbing handfuls of cash. Text reads: Lemmy “instances” (or servers) are like mini-Reddits, each one of them contains a small amount of subreddits and users but they're all connected to each other Image: There are many bubbles that are all connected. Each bubble has one or two reddits in there. Underneath there is a picture labeled "Lemmy devs" who are saying " We donated Lemmy to the world, we can't control what people do with it"
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 37F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Trump ordered a freeze of all federal loans and grants, a move that could upend the US economy.

Chinese company DeepSeek announced that it was able to build an AI at a fraction of the cost of US AI startups, using cheaper chips. Nvidia's stock plunged.

Gov. Healey bans NDAs across Mass. executive branch offices.

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Do you work remotely, in the office, hybrid(both)?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

OptionVoters
I work remotely!34 (47%)
I work in the office!7 (10%)
I work hybrid (both remotely and office)!26 (36%)
Other -> Comment below and let's discuss it!5 (7%)
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@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 37F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Trump ordered a freeze of all federal loans and grants, a move that could upend the US economy.

Chinese company DeepSeek announced that it was able to build an AI at a fraction of the cost of US AI startups, using cheaper chips. Nvidia's stock plunged.

Gov. Healey bans NDAs across Mass. executive branch offices.

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@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 37F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Trump ordered a freeze of all federal loans and grants, a move that could upend the US economy.

Chinese company DeepSeek announced that it was able to build an AI at a fraction of the cost of US AI startups, using cheaper chips. Nvidia's stock plunged.

Gov. Healey bans NDAs across Mass. executive branch offices.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

For this week's , I want to thank Elena Rossini - @_elena

Elena is an incredibly positive person, one of those people who bring optimism and passion to the Fediverse. She has been a strong supporter of free communication for a long time, detailing the main platforms of the Fediverse and currently working on a video (because yes, she’s also a very talented filmmaker) all about the Fediverse.

Thank you, Elena. You’re one of those people who radiate optimism, positivity, enthusiasm, and passion, and it’s thanks to people like you that free communication thrives.

People are tired of “influencers” driven solely by sponsorships.
Passion, dedication, and genuine belief in a cause make all the difference - and they always will.

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Do you work remotely, in the office, hybrid(both)?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

OptionVoters
I work remotely!34 (47%)
I work in the office!7 (10%)
I work hybrid (both remotely and office)!26 (36%)
Other -> Comment below and let's discuss it!5 (7%)

@volkris@qoto.org · Reply to Jürgen Hubert's post

@juergen_hubert yeah, I think you're getting this exactly backwards.

/#ActivityPub makes it way too hard to move instances. It's unfortunately a core problem with this platform, but we shouldn't pretend it's not.

Other platforms like make it much easier, but is behind on this one.

We need to recognize that as a rough edge, a legit reason users might choose another platform.

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Julie Faure-Lacroix

@HPC_Julie@infosec.exchange

New instance, new
I have a couple other accounts out there but I'll keep this one as corporate as possible. Calcul Quebec's comms team has recently moved away from and is phasing out . They insist on keeping for quite valid reasons and they want to try , which is also fair. However, I want to prove that and the are just as valid for reach.

I'll mostly be talking about the and research in and

Posts will be French, English, or bilingual depending on the topic. Topics will range from and to and , along with possibly government announcements that might impact any parts of my work.

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

Do you work remotely, in the office, hybrid(both)?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

OptionVoters
I work remotely!34 (47%)
I work in the office!7 (10%)
I work hybrid (both remotely and office)!26 (36%)
Other -> Comment below and let's discuss it!5 (7%)
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Troed Sångberg

@troed@ioc.exchange

This is the next battleground. I hope all moderators are on their toes.

"The narratives propagated by these accounts are consistent with previous Doppelgänger activities. They aim to undermine support for Ukraine, sow discord within German politics, and incite gender-based animosity. The operation employs tactics such as bulk account creation, inauthentic commenting, and the use of local personas to enhance credibility."

kyivinsider.com/russian-influe

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Gig-Blog

@gigblog@nerdculture.de

Wir freuen uns über mehr im . Und am 30.03. auch live in der 😉

From: @kuballa
mastodon.social/@kuballa/11390

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Gig-Blog

@gigblog@nerdculture.de

Wir freuen uns über mehr im . Und am 30.03. auch live in der 😉

From: @kuballa
mastodon.social/@kuballa/11390

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katzenberger

@katzenberger@mastodon.de

Stop sharing joinmastodon-dot-org with people interested in the , it will only funnel them straight into mastodon.social.

Share jointhefediverse.net/join and fedi.garden, instead.

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wendinoakland for Kamala

@wendinoakland@beige.party

Wanted to mention that as this all gets crazier, I feel distinctly safer knowing I’m connected to all you fedizens. :mastodon: :fedi: :plushtodon_deal:

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

And the photo is now on the page for the ! 🥳

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse

How did this happen?

Encouraged by @nacly I created a Wikimedia account and uploaded the photo here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil

And @nclm was super kind to add it to the Fediverse page (English and French). I can't thank you enough!!! ❤️

a screenshot of the Fediverse page on Wikipedia, with my photo embedded in the Software section
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the Fediverse page on Wikipedia, with my photo embedded in the Software section
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Ian Gregoire (Author) ☑

@lonelyboy1977@mastodon.social

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to increase Mastodon's userbase? 🤔 People are finally starting to abandon the toxic cesspool formerly known as Twitter, but they seem to be migrating to Threads and Version 2.0 aka Bluesky.

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social

One unique selling point of which we need to push more is how easy it is to move servers.

I mean, how often have you heard about people being scared away from Mastodon because they have a hard time picking a server? This is not a condemnation of their hypothetical lack of technical aptitude - it's just that every other social media platform outside of the makes leaving as difficult as possible. You tie up a _lot_ of your online identity with a specific account, especially if you are a heavy user - and if you decide to leave an account, then you have to give up pretty much all of the connections you have made.

Thus, picking "the wrong server" is something that can trigger considerable anxiety for those who've had to abandon social media platforms in the past - what if they pick badly, and need to start over?

But even a lot of long-term Mastodon users don't know how easy it is to move - not only takes the process a mere half an hour or so, but you can also take all of your followers with you - their servers are notified, and they automatically move their subscription from your old to your new account without having to so a thing!

I think this kind of easy account transferral is almost unprecedented with online services (and I can't think of any other examples - can you?), so it's not surprising that people don't think about this when facing the choice of picking a server.

fedi.tips/transferring-your-ma

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Good morning Fedi friends!

ICYMI yesterday I created a "stock" photo for flagship Fediverse apps* - so that writers could use it to illustrate articles about the .

(*Lemmy is a shortcut to the Lemmy.world website.)

I applied the KISS principle (Keep It Simple) because mainstream media does such a terrible job covering the Fediverse. I didn't want to add extra complexity.

For ease of use / maximum exposure I created an account on for it: unsplash.com/@elenarossini

a screenshot of my Unsplash profile page showing my Fediverse apps pic
ALT text detailsa screenshot of my Unsplash profile page showing my Fediverse apps pic
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

love to see free stores in posting their open hours on the ...
kolektiva.social/@espaco/11390

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crypticcelery @ home 🤧

@crypticcelery@chaos.social

I might be repeating this:
We have quite an influx of people in the . Besides obvious stuff like boosting posts, consider looking at the seemingly empty new profiles of people who (request to) follow you on their instance (original page). Their posts might not be known to your instance (because federation things). You can search for nice post URLs in your instance to have it discover them and favorite/boost them.
Let’s make sure to welcome all the fresh faces!

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crypticcelery @ home 🤧

@crypticcelery@chaos.social

I might be repeating this:
We have quite an influx of people in the . Besides obvious stuff like boosting posts, consider looking at the seemingly empty new profiles of people who (request to) follow you on their instance (original page). Their posts might not be known to your instance (because federation things). You can search for nice post URLs in your instance to have it discover them and favorite/boost them.
Let’s make sure to welcome all the fresh faces!

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Dan

@dan@hessen.social

will bluesky ever by interoperable with the Fediverse?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're going to @fosdem 🚄

@michael , @saskia and @FreddieJ will all be making the trip to Brussels for one of the best FOSS events in the world.

At FOSDEM we'll be looking to connect with some of the people growing awareness for the open social web. We'll also be doing our best to learn from the thousands of FOSS experts in the room.

If you're attending and you'd like to make sure our paths cross, please email us at support@newsmast.org.

Ther graphic shows the FOSDEM logo and colours with the copy "We'll be there. Come and say hello." It repeats the message in the post. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen.
ALT text detailsTher graphic shows the FOSDEM logo and colours with the copy "We'll be there. Come and say hello." It repeats the message in the post. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen.
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Dan

@dan@hessen.social

will bluesky ever by interoperable with the Fediverse?

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Troed Sångberg

@troed@ioc.exchange

This is the next battleground. I hope all moderators are on their toes.

"The narratives propagated by these accounts are consistent with previous Doppelgänger activities. They aim to undermine support for Ukraine, sow discord within German politics, and incite gender-based animosity. The operation employs tactics such as bulk account creation, inauthentic commenting, and the use of local personas to enhance credibility."

kyivinsider.com/russian-influe

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're going to @fosdem 🚄

@michael , @saskia and @FreddieJ will all be making the trip to Brussels for one of the best FOSS events in the world.

At FOSDEM we'll be looking to connect with some of the people growing awareness for the open social web. We'll also be doing our best to learn from the thousands of FOSS experts in the room.

If you're attending and you'd like to make sure our paths cross, please email us at support@newsmast.org.

Ther graphic shows the FOSDEM logo and colours with the copy "We'll be there. Come and say hello." It repeats the message in the post. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen.
ALT text detailsTher graphic shows the FOSDEM logo and colours with the copy "We'll be there. Come and say hello." It repeats the message in the post. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen.
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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

And the photo is now on the page for the ! 🥳

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse

How did this happen?

Encouraged by @nacly I created a Wikimedia account and uploaded the photo here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil

And @nclm was super kind to add it to the Fediverse page (English and French). I can't thank you enough!!! ❤️

a screenshot of the Fediverse page on Wikipedia, with my photo embedded in the Software section
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the Fediverse page on Wikipedia, with my photo embedded in the Software section
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jasudraws

@jasu@mastodon.social

First post time!

I'm a Finnish illustrator whose art is kinda all over the place. Expect lots of nature, animals and gay content.

Moomin troll and Snuffkin stargazing on a boat
ALT text detailsMoomin troll and Snuffkin stargazing on a boat
A girl explores a mysterious fantasy forest
ALT text detailsA girl explores a mysterious fantasy forest
A boy and his saluki enjoying a warm summer day
ALT text detailsA boy and his saluki enjoying a warm summer day
Mr. Frog surrounded by his dapper wardrobe
ALT text detailsMr. Frog surrounded by his dapper wardrobe
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Good morning Fedi friends!

ICYMI yesterday I created a "stock" photo for flagship Fediverse apps* - so that writers could use it to illustrate articles about the .

(*Lemmy is a shortcut to the Lemmy.world website.)

I applied the KISS principle (Keep It Simple) because mainstream media does such a terrible job covering the Fediverse. I didn't want to add extra complexity.

For ease of use / maximum exposure I created an account on for it: unsplash.com/@elenarossini

a screenshot of my Unsplash profile page showing my Fediverse apps pic
ALT text detailsa screenshot of my Unsplash profile page showing my Fediverse apps pic
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Gina Blank

@photosbygina_yeg@mastodon.social

Hello! I'm new to and also to the in general. Still setting up shop and figuring out how it all works.

By way of , I'm a based in , , , shooting primarily and , with a healthy dose of thrown in ☺️

Here are a few of my all-time favourites to get a sense of what I'm into

Photo of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
ALT text detailsPhoto of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
Photo of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
Photo of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
ALT text detailsPhoto of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
Photo of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed is now 20% of the Fediverse’s total MAUs.

The caveat here is that this does not count #Misskey since that count isn’t accurately reported.

Nevertheless, this is a significant moment for the #Fediverse in terms of diversification of software distribution.
Software User Distribution by MAU
 
Mastodon
66.21%
 
Pixelfed
20.27%
 
PeerTube
3.77%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.39%
ALT text detailsSoftware User Distribution by MAU Mastodon 66.21% Pixelfed 20.27% PeerTube 3.77% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.39%
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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

install & run on - run your own instance in the !

In the last days I often got asked about / as an alternative to and I can highly recommend it! I few months ago, I already wrote a HowTo about setting snac up on a FreeBSD instance - might be worth to share again :) if you’re using snac, you might also want to use my relay service at fedi-relay.gyptazy.com to make your posts more visible in the Fediworld.

gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-f

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Was thinking of translating this comic into English, its very cute
eldritch.cafe/@loyhena/1138715

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed is now 20% of the Fediverse’s total MAUs.

The caveat here is that this does not count #Misskey since that count isn’t accurately reported.

Nevertheless, this is a significant moment for the #Fediverse in terms of diversification of software distribution.
Software User Distribution by MAU
 
Mastodon
66.21%
 
Pixelfed
20.27%
 
PeerTube
3.77%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.39%
ALT text detailsSoftware User Distribution by MAU Mastodon 66.21% Pixelfed 20.27% PeerTube 3.77% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.39%
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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social · Reply to Pete Prodoehl 🍕's post

For the "post only to followers, approve all followers" I'd be concerned they'd have very few followers and not get how to find their friends or make new friends (if they are even interested in new friends).

I come from the publishing world and 99% of my posts are public and open so this isn't an angle I am sure about giving advice on.

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

One question/comment I get from people who think of leaving Facebook for the Fediverse is "How can I just share my posts so my friends can see them? I don't really like to post publicly."

What is the answer to that?

Do you create an account, post only to followers, then approve all followers?

Is Friendica better than Mastodon for this?

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed is now 20% of the Fediverse’s total MAUs.

The caveat here is that this does not count #Misskey since that count isn’t accurately reported.

Nevertheless, this is a significant moment for the #Fediverse in terms of diversification of software distribution.
Software User Distribution by MAU
 
Mastodon
66.21%
 
Pixelfed
20.27%
 
PeerTube
3.77%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.39%
ALT text detailsSoftware User Distribution by MAU Mastodon 66.21% Pixelfed 20.27% PeerTube 3.77% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.39%
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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Welcome to the Fedi, we got cats and games!

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@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

📢 Important announcement! 's repository has moved to a new home! 🏠

The repository is now located at @fedify-dev/botkit (previously @dahlia/botkit). All future development will continue at the new location.

Don't worry—everything's the same, just a new address! Please update your bookmarks and project references. Thanks for being part of our community! :botkit:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Bradley Pace

@bradleypace@mastodon.social

Searching for the , but I don't understand all this stuff.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

저장소가 @dahlia/hollo에서 @fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다. 이에 따라 이미지 레지스트리도 ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo에서 ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo로 이전되었습니다.

기존 이미지 레지스트리는 계속 접근 가능하지만, 새로운 태그는 더 이상 추가되지 않을 예정입니다. Hollo를 사용 중이신 모든 분들은 새로운 레지스트리 주소로 업데이트해 주시기 바랍니다.

Docker 설정을 다음과 같이 변경해 주세요:

  • 기존 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 새 이미지 주소: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

이번 이전은 프로젝트의 더 나은 운영과 지속적인 개발을 위해 진행되었습니다. 원활한 전환에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social · Reply to Hollo :hollo:'s post

Holloのリポジトリが@dahlia/holloから@fedify-dev/holloに移行いたしました。これに伴い、Dockerイメージレジストリもghcr.io/dahlia/holloからghcr.io/fedify-dev/holloに移行しております。

旧イメージレジストリは引き続きアクセス可能ですが、新しいタグの追加は行われません。Holloをご利用の皆様には、新しいレジストリアドレスへの更新をお願いいたします。

Dockerの設定を以下のように更新してください:

  • 旧アドレス:ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • 新アドレス:ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

この移行はプロジェクトのより良い運営と継続的な開発のために行われました。円滑な移行にご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。 :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

Hollo :hollo:'s avatar
Hollo :hollo:

@hollo@hollo.social

The repository has moved from @dahlia/hollo to @fedify-dev/hollo! Along with this move, our image registry has also been relocated from ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo to ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo.

While the old image registry will remain accessible, it won't receive any new tags. We recommend all Hollo users to update their Docker image references to the new registry address.

To update your Docker configurations, please change:

  • From: ghcr.io/dahlia/hollo:latest
  • To: ghcr.io/fedify-dev/hollo:latest

The migration ensures better project organization and continued development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this transition smooth! :hollo:

https://hollo.social/@fedify/0194a851-581d-779c-b777-dc39e753ef14

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

We've just moved the project and related repositories to our new GitHub organization account, @fedify-dev! 🎉

Here's what moved:

All repositories have been transferred and GitHub's automatic redirects are in place, so existing links will continue to work. Also, the project's core functionality and development process remain unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our naming poll. Looking forward to Fedify's continued growth under its new organizational home!

:fedify: New GitHub organization: https://github.com/fedify-dev.

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Bradley Pace

@bradleypace@mastodon.social

Searching for the , but I don't understand all this stuff.

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Gina Blank

@photosbygina_yeg@mastodon.social

Hello! I'm new to and also to the in general. Still setting up shop and figuring out how it all works.

By way of , I'm a based in , , , shooting primarily and , with a healthy dose of thrown in ☺️

Here are a few of my all-time favourites to get a sense of what I'm into

Photo of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
ALT text detailsPhoto of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
Photo of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
Photo of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
ALT text detailsPhoto of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
Photo of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed is now 20% of the Fediverse’s total MAUs.

The caveat here is that this does not count #Misskey since that count isn’t accurately reported.

Nevertheless, this is a significant moment for the #Fediverse in terms of diversification of software distribution.
Software User Distribution by MAU
 
Mastodon
66.21%
 
Pixelfed
20.27%
 
PeerTube
3.77%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.39%
ALT text detailsSoftware User Distribution by MAU Mastodon 66.21% Pixelfed 20.27% PeerTube 3.77% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.39%
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Gina Blank

@photosbygina_yeg@mastodon.social

Hello! I'm new to and also to the in general. Still setting up shop and figuring out how it all works.

By way of , I'm a based in , , , shooting primarily and , with a healthy dose of thrown in ☺️

Here are a few of my all-time favourites to get a sense of what I'm into

Photo of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
ALT text detailsPhoto of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
Photo of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
Photo of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
ALT text detailsPhoto of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
Photo of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
Gina Blank's avatar
Gina Blank

@photosbygina_yeg@mastodon.social

Hello! I'm new to and also to the in general. Still setting up shop and figuring out how it all works.

By way of , I'm a based in , , , shooting primarily and , with a healthy dose of thrown in ☺️

Here are a few of my all-time favourites to get a sense of what I'm into

Photo of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
ALT text detailsPhoto of Abraham Lake, frozen in the winter, at sunset.- Bubbles are seen under the surface of the ice, leading into the background of mountains along the horizon. Pink and purple hues dominate the sunset sky.
Photo of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a storm cell moving towards the photographer over a canola field.
Photo of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
ALT text detailsPhoto of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a branch; snow is gently falling all around
Photo of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
ALT text detailsPhoto of pink tulips with a fringed edge. Focus is on one tulip in the middle, with foreground and background tulips blurred using a shallow depth of field.
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social · Reply to Brandon's post

Best. quote. ever.

"As soon as I started making my own feeds...it was like my third eye opened to the social web." —@bmahoney

👉 Learn more and sign up for the waitlist: about.surf.social/

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed is now 20% of the Fediverse’s total MAUs.

The caveat here is that this does not count #Misskey since that count isn’t accurately reported.

Nevertheless, this is a significant moment for the #Fediverse in terms of diversification of software distribution.
Software User Distribution by MAU
 
Mastodon
66.21%
 
Pixelfed
20.27%
 
PeerTube
3.77%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.39%
ALT text detailsSoftware User Distribution by MAU Mastodon 66.21% Pixelfed 20.27% PeerTube 3.77% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.39%
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Ken Yeung

@thekenyeung@mastodon.social

I've been using @Flipboard's new @surf app—it provides a fresh look for discovering content across the . Here are my thoughts on why it's useful for those looking to break free from Big Tech + how it better connects decentralized communities.

thelettertwo.com/2025/01/26/ha

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FediVariety

@FediVariety@mastodon.social

Attention
FOSS enthusiasts!

The FediVariety circus is coming to town!
BLOCK Sunday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM! Cu!

All info here:
fedivariety.org/blog/attention

Wanna make real FUN while promoting FOSS ?!
ALT text detailsWanna make real FUN while promoting FOSS ?!
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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

One question/comment I get from people who think of leaving Facebook for the Fediverse is "How can I just share my posts so my friends can see them? I don't really like to post publicly."

What is the answer to that?

Do you create an account, post only to followers, then approve all followers?

Is Friendica better than Mastodon for this?

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@rasterweb@mastodon.social · Reply to Pete Prodoehl 🍕's post

For the "post only to followers, approve all followers" I'd be concerned they'd have very few followers and not get how to find their friends or make new friends (if they are even interested in new friends).

I come from the publishing world and 99% of my posts are public and open so this isn't an angle I am sure about giving advice on.

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

I tried to post this to the Friendica support forum, but it kept timing out when I entered my information. I am now attempting to subscribe to their e-mail list. However, I thought I would write this here so that those who know coding, etc. might be able to offer a solution, or at least, to pass this on to the developers.

I joined Friendica in October of 2024, when Facebook decided to shut down their Basic Mobile site (not app). I am totally blind, and their main page is a nightmare to use with a screen readre (NVDA in my case). I chose Friendica because of the huge character limit, the ability to edit and delete posts, local posting, extensive profiles with keywords, and the ability to connect with all sorts of accounts in the Fediverse. For the most part, I am enjoying my time here. However, I am noticing a lot of inaccessibility on the Friendica page. I am not a programmer, but I'm guessing this is at the core of the software and is not due to the instance I'm using (friendica.world). I am also guessing that the page is not written in HTML5 and does not follow WCAG guidelines, though I may be wrong about that. If not, I strongly urge the developers to review them and implement them if possible. If so, perhaps, some changes can still be made that would make this a more screen reader-friendly site. Note that I tried this with Firefox and Supermium (a direct fork of Chrome).

Mostly, I use TweeseCake to access the site, but there are some things I can't do with that client. All of the following refer to the site itself.

  1. There is a list of links at the top of the page that acts like a menu. This causes many problems while trying to perform basic tasks, particularly editing posts and handling notifications. I can't always activate said links/menu either.

1A. I can't stress how frustrating editing posts is. It sometimes takes over ten minutes. The "edit" option is a link/menu, and it can only be found via another menu. Once I finally find and activate it, I hear the sound indicating that I have entered focus Mode. Usually, this means that I am in an edit box and can type. However, in this case, I am taken back to the main page, as if I never entered the option to edit my post. Using e to try to find an edit box doesn't help, as it just sends me to the replies to different comments. So I am forced to find the post, and start all over again. The only way I can do this successfully is to try to tab through the links/menu at the top of the page (when it works), then through other posts, until, finally, I am placed in an edit box where I can type.

1B. When I go to the Notifications" link, I have to tab to "Mark all System Notifications as Seen". This isn't even a regular link, as I can't copy and paste the text from it. Once I tab to and out of that, I can then read my notifications. But here is what I have to do if I want to see follow requests.
1. Try to get the notifications link to work, then click on it.
2. Tab to marking notifications.
3. Perform a search for the word follow.
4. Click on the link of the notification that someone wants to follow me. I open this in a new window, to try to keep the original one available.
5. Make my choice as to whether to approve that notification, then close that window.
6. Return to the main window. Only now, I am not where I left off. Instead, I am placed back at the beginning of the page and the Notifications menu is not open.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
Ideally, I should be able to go to a normal notifications link, perform steps 3 through 5, then return back to the link, and perform steps 3 through 5 again, as many times as necessary, without having to repeat 1 through 3.

  1. I can't just go to the site and enter an edit box to post. I must go through a menu to find the link to do so. Yet there is an edit box for searching for content, tags, etc.
  2. Some pinned posts don't always read properly. I can see my name, when I posted, that it's pinned, a public message, tags (if applicable), buttons for resharing, etc., and the number of comments. But I cannot simply read the post itself. ""Comments" is also a button, not a link. Even when I expand them, I still can't see my post, and finding the button again to close them takes a lot of time, as posts also have their own buttons. Note that unpinned posts are read properly.
  3. While the process of editing my profile is completely accessible, finding the edit option might be slightly confusing for new users, as it requires entering yet another link/menu, this time with the user name as the title..
  4. If I go to a profile of someone not on Friendica (usually Mastodon) and wish to reply to a post, after I enter my credentials, it takes me back to my profile, not to the relevant post. It only worked once.
  5. The Friendica app for Windows is basically the site itself. I don't understand this at all.

If you want to see a truly accessible site, try this link. I don't work for them, though I do have an account there.

dreamwidth.org

Please, if any changes can be made, I urge you to do so. The site is otherwise a pleasure to use, but my frustration at not being able to easily perform such basic tasks is increasing.

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

One question/comment I get from people who think of leaving Facebook for the Fediverse is "How can I just share my posts so my friends can see them? I don't really like to post publicly."

What is the answer to that?

Do you create an account, post only to followers, then approve all followers?

Is Friendica better than Mastodon for this?

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

I tried to post this to the Friendica support forum, but it kept timing out when I entered my information. I am now attempting to subscribe to their e-mail list. However, I thought I would write this here so that those who know coding, etc. might be able to offer a solution, or at least, to pass this on to the developers.

I joined Friendica in October of 2024, when Facebook decided to shut down their Basic Mobile site (not app). I am totally blind, and their main page is a nightmare to use with a screen readre (NVDA in my case). I chose Friendica because of the huge character limit, the ability to edit and delete posts, local posting, extensive profiles with keywords, and the ability to connect with all sorts of accounts in the Fediverse. For the most part, I am enjoying my time here. However, I am noticing a lot of inaccessibility on the Friendica page. I am not a programmer, but I'm guessing this is at the core of the software and is not due to the instance I'm using (friendica.world). I am also guessing that the page is not written in HTML5 and does not follow WCAG guidelines, though I may be wrong about that. If not, I strongly urge the developers to review them and implement them if possible. If so, perhaps, some changes can still be made that would make this a more screen reader-friendly site. Note that I tried this with Firefox and Supermium (a direct fork of Chrome).

Mostly, I use TweeseCake to access the site, but there are some things I can't do with that client. All of the following refer to the site itself.

  1. There is a list of links at the top of the page that acts like a menu. This causes many problems while trying to perform basic tasks, particularly editing posts and handling notifications. I can't always activate said links/menu either.

1A. I can't stress how frustrating editing posts is. It sometimes takes over ten minutes. The "edit" option is a link/menu, and it can only be found via another menu. Once I finally find and activate it, I hear the sound indicating that I have entered focus Mode. Usually, this means that I am in an edit box and can type. However, in this case, I am taken back to the main page, as if I never entered the option to edit my post. Using e to try to find an edit box doesn't help, as it just sends me to the replies to different comments. So I am forced to find the post, and start all over again. The only way I can do this successfully is to try to tab through the links/menu at the top of the page (when it works), then through other posts, until, finally, I am placed in an edit box where I can type.

1B. When I go to the Notifications" link, I have to tab to "Mark all System Notifications as Seen". This isn't even a regular link, as I can't copy and paste the text from it. Once I tab to and out of that, I can then read my notifications. But here is what I have to do if I want to see follow requests.
1. Try to get the notifications link to work, then click on it.
2. Tab to marking notifications.
3. Perform a search for the word follow.
4. Click on the link of the notification that someone wants to follow me. I open this in a new window, to try to keep the original one available.
5. Make my choice as to whether to approve that notification, then close that window.
6. Return to the main window. Only now, I am not where I left off. Instead, I am placed back at the beginning of the page and the Notifications menu is not open.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
Ideally, I should be able to go to a normal notifications link, perform steps 3 through 5, then return back to the link, and perform steps 3 through 5 again, as many times as necessary, without having to repeat 1 through 3.

  1. I can't just go to the site and enter an edit box to post. I must go through a menu to find the link to do so. Yet there is an edit box for searching for content, tags, etc.
  2. Some pinned posts don't always read properly. I can see my name, when I posted, that it's pinned, a public message, tags (if applicable), buttons for resharing, etc., and the number of comments. But I cannot simply read the post itself. ""Comments" is also a button, not a link. Even when I expand them, I still can't see my post, and finding the button again to close them takes a lot of time, as posts also have their own buttons. Note that unpinned posts are read properly.
  3. While the process of editing my profile is completely accessible, finding the edit option might be slightly confusing for new users, as it requires entering yet another link/menu, this time with the user name as the title..
  4. If I go to a profile of someone not on Friendica (usually Mastodon) and wish to reply to a post, after I enter my credentials, it takes me back to my profile, not to the relevant post. It only worked once.
  5. The Friendica app for Windows is basically the site itself. I don't understand this at all.

If you want to see a truly accessible site, try this link. I don't work for them, though I do have an account there.

dreamwidth.org

Please, if any changes can be made, I urge you to do so. The site is otherwise a pleasure to use, but my frustration at not being able to easily perform such basic tasks is increasing.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The banning of TikTok in the U.S. and the changes of Meta / Instagram / Facebook / Threads ToS brought a new wave of users joining the Fediverse.

And in particular, joining Pixelfed and Loops!

But, did you know that there is a Kickstarter for @pixelfed and @loops happening right now‽

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Let's help @dansup continue the development of Pixelfed, Loops, and more

I backed Pixelfed & Loops on Kickstarter.

And, you should, too.

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C.W. Smith

@CWSmith@social.mechanizedarmadillo.com






I am working on rebuilding one of my communities. Originally it was a small fanfiction thing but as I have another fan related domain I decided to make this one a Dark Fiction site and community.

Thing is that Dark Fiction can get... Dark.

So while I am working on the ideas and which software to use for community, I need to figure out what is allowed for rules and discussion.

Obviously moderation would need to be far more lax than say Mastodon.art or anything from Europe. You can't start banning everyone who talks about dark topics if they follow that topic to its darker logical conclusion.

Obviously Harrassment, KYS statements, Actual Racism, and a few other things should be banned. But discussion of how a racists bigoted character might address something shouldn't be.

I live in the US so 1st Amendment is pretty open ended.

Figured I would put this out to discuss cause it is such a disconnect between what most people would generally expect from an instance due to the subject matter.

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Grandasse

@Grandasse_@mastodon.opportunis.me

Do you know of an instance that might be suitable for a band?

🔁

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EighthLayer | Jamie

@EighthLayer@gamerstavern.online

Streamer.bot is a great tool for streamers on the big platforms like Twitch and YouTube (I use it myself!), but it lacks official support for open source platforms like and it would be great to see this added.

That's why I've submitted a suggestion for it on their ideas page, and it would great if you could vote as well! It's only got a single lonely vote which I'm pretty sure is mine for suggesting it. 😅

ideas.streamer.bot/posts/1395/

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Palky

@Palky@vivaldi.net

. Thank you for being here. I escaped the evil empire a year ago. Been wandering the ever since. Yes I have accounts on 🐘 & until recently on 🦋 but no escaping . Hoping that I can quickly catch on here . My interests are and all that other stuff 'they' are desperately trying to iron out of the system. I'm open to advice, correction, illumination and learning. Without these things can one be said to be truly alive? Yes, I can be prone to the odd metaphysical, what else would you expect from an London School of Economics Postgrad. I turn 70 this week, not doing bad for an old !

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Grandasse

@Grandasse_@mastodon.opportunis.me

Do you know of an instance that might be suitable for a band?

🔁

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

Jeepers... looks like WordPress and Mullenweg have gone pro-Trump:

mastodon.world/@paulashby/1139

Anyone got any suggestions for how people with existing Fediverse-connected WordPress blogs could migrate them to alternatives without losing their followers?

Are there any WP forks with ActivityPub compatibility for example? The AP plugin is FOSS so it should be possible in theory?

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Pedro Piñera

@pedro@mastodon.pepicrft.me

My wife @mjsesalm just got on Mastodon 🐘🚀

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C.W. Smith

@CWSmith@social.mechanizedarmadillo.com






I am working on rebuilding one of my communities. Originally it was a small fanfiction thing but as I have another fan related domain I decided to make this one a Dark Fiction site and community.

Thing is that Dark Fiction can get... Dark.

So while I am working on the ideas and which software to use for community, I need to figure out what is allowed for rules and discussion.

Obviously moderation would need to be far more lax than say Mastodon.art or anything from Europe. You can't start banning everyone who talks about dark topics if they follow that topic to its darker logical conclusion.

Obviously Harrassment, KYS statements, Actual Racism, and a few other things should be banned. But discussion of how a racists bigoted character might address something shouldn't be.

I live in the US so 1st Amendment is pretty open ended.

Figured I would put this out to discuss cause it is such a disconnect between what most people would generally expect from an instance due to the subject matter.

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arusha

@arusha@norden.social

Loops videos are a hilarious, surreal mixture of all the weird stuff our planet has to offer. Refreshengly ad-free and little self- promo atm, it's a Kinder Surprise of moving images.

Hermann Hesse's quote "And there is magic in every beginning" comes to mind.

Go, check it out. I dare you 😅

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

install & run on - run your own instance in the !

In the last days I often got asked about / as an alternative to and I can highly recommend it! I few months ago, I already wrote a HowTo about setting snac up on a FreeBSD instance - might be worth to share again :) if you’re using snac, you might also want to use my relay service at fedi-relay.gyptazy.com to make your posts more visible in the Fediworld.

gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-f

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Ken Yeung

@thekenyeung@mastodon.social

I've been using @Flipboard's new @surf app—it provides a fresh look for discovering content across the . Here are my thoughts on why it's useful for those looking to break free from Big Tech + how it better connects decentralized communities.

thelettertwo.com/2025/01/26/ha

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

ICYMI: The latest Installer post by @davidpierce offers a peek into Surf's beta.

Bonus for readers here on Mastodon: Use the referral code in the article to get priority on the waitlist. 🏄🏽‍♀️

theverge.com/2025/1/26/2435136

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I think this would be an excellent idea for the and showing what can enable.

A social media platform with only voice notes, powered by activitypub.

Thoughts?

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

ICYMI: The latest Installer post by @davidpierce offers a peek into Surf's beta.

Bonus for readers here on Mastodon: Use the referral code in the article to get priority on the waitlist. 🏄🏽‍♀️

theverge.com/2025/1/26/2435136

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

The @EUCommission has summoned me to consult in an emergency nighttime meeting to devise an urgent plan to contrast the alarming escalation of foreign centralized social networks by fostering the development of the in the .

EDIT: this post was completely invented! I am so happy that I used the right EU slang words to make this believable, making people privately text me asking if it was true. I wish that the EU actually saw this as an urgent problem to tackle, almost as much as I wish they would call me, of all people, to consult about this. What is totally true and awesome is the day I spent in the , welcomed by a : pan.rent/@tommi/11391268384390 🤯

Selfie of me in front of the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.
ALT text detailsSelfie of me in front of the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

ICYMI: The latest Installer post by @davidpierce offers a peek into Surf's beta.

Bonus for readers here on Mastodon: Use the referral code in the article to get priority on the waitlist. 🏄🏽‍♀️

theverge.com/2025/1/26/2435136

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Palky

@Palky@vivaldi.net

. Thank you for being here. I escaped the evil empire a year ago. Been wandering the ever since. Yes I have accounts on 🐘 & until recently on 🦋 but no escaping . Hoping that I can quickly catch on here . My interests are and all that other stuff 'they' are desperately trying to iron out of the system. I'm open to advice, correction, illumination and learning. Without these things can one be said to be truly alive? Yes, I can be prone to the odd metaphysical, what else would you expect from an London School of Economics Postgrad. I turn 70 this week, not doing bad for an old !

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Pirate Bear

@ewisniowski@mastodon.sdf.org

@dansup

Speaking of Loops, is it available for Android phones. I also wonder if it works with InShot.

Do that and I am onboard for a total Fediverse migration.

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

You know from a developer view? You want to have a forge that integrates with the ? Then maybe codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f is a place for you :) Federation and :)

Roadmap at codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f

Ken Yeung's avatar
Ken Yeung

@thekenyeung@mastodon.social

I've been using @Flipboard's new @surf app—it provides a fresh look for discovering content across the . Here are my thoughts on why it's useful for those looking to break free from Big Tech + how it better connects decentralized communities.

thelettertwo.com/2025/01/26/ha

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NGI Zero open source funding

@NGIZero@mastodon.xyz

Two projects we love are currently running a crowdsource campaign. The modular Open Hardware laptop MNT Reform Next is up on Crowdsupply where you can support them by buying a T-shirt or treat yourself to an OH laptop in pre-sale. [1]
And the Pixelfed and Loops team is seeking backers to support the development of these federated social networks with no ads, no algorithms and no tracking. [2]

[1] crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform
[2] kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Auschwitz Memorial

@auschwitzmuseum@mastodon.world

We are very close to reaching 100k followers on @Mastodon.

Can you help us get there?

A foggy railway scene with a single freight car in the distance, situated on multiple intersecting tracks, conveying a quiet, misty  atmosphere. The site of the selection and unloading platform at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
ALT text detailsA foggy railway scene with a single freight car in the distance, situated on multiple intersecting tracks, conveying a quiet, misty atmosphere. The site of the selection and unloading platform at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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Author Help

@office@gts.authorhelp.uk

#introducton

Author Help is a #QueerOwned company founded in 2018. We help #authors from all over the world to #SelfPublish their books.

We have a published statement of principles, and will not work with books that go against it: https://authorhelp.uk/statement-of-principles/

Our posts will mostly be links to articles that are likely to interest authors, especially #IndieAuthors.

The company and this account are run by @RPBook and @JetlagJen

To get our blog posts direct to your #Fediverse feed, follow @blog

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EighthLayer | Jamie

@EighthLayer@gamerstavern.online

Streamer.bot is a great tool for streamers on the big platforms like Twitch and YouTube (I use it myself!), but it lacks official support for open source platforms like and it would be great to see this added.

That's why I've submitted a suggestion for it on their ideas page, and it would great if you could vote as well! It's only got a single lonely vote which I'm pretty sure is mine for suggesting it. 😅

ideas.streamer.bot/posts/1395/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

's web interface now supports theme customization! 🎨 You can set your preferred color theme using the pages.color option in createBot(). Here are some examples showing the same interface in different colors: "violet", "pumpkin", "azure", and "green" (default).

const bot = createBot<void>({
  // ... other options
  pages: {
    color: "violet"  // or "pumpkin", "azure", etc.
  }
});

We support all color themes from Pico CSS—including "amber", "fuchsia", "indigo", "jade", "lime", "pink", "sand", "slate", "yellow", "zinc", and more! Check out Pico CSS's Colors docs for the full list of available themes.

Which color is your favorite? 🤔

BotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
Default green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
ALT text detailsDefault green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
BotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
BotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

The @Mastodon team will be at the upcoming annual free and open source event in Brussels this upcoming weekend to talk about their (opt-in!) Fediverse Discovery Providers project:

fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

More about the project: fediscovery.org/

Via mastodon.social/@Mastodon/1139

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is better for journalists - we all agree.

But, what do you think is most appealing to journalists when looking at joining the open social web?

If you have another thought, or you want to expand, we'd love to hear from you in the comments (especially if you're a journalist yourself!).

Please boost so this poll reaches all corners of the Fediverse 💡

OptionVoters
Moderation & Safety4 (24%)
Less Censorship2 (12%)
External Links (without punishment)4 (24%)
Ability to Host & Own7 (41%)
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mathias

@mathias@rhizospherelabs.com

Similar to what I boosted, I’d also like to ask you all to consider supporting #Bookwyrm, for social reading and book reviews on the fediverse.
https://www.patreon.com/bookwyrm

And if anyone has experience doing “Django at scale” work, I’ve got experience in the “Ruby at scale” stuff and would love to collaborate on measuring and improving Bookwyrm for everyone. (And hopefully, lowering server costs for Bookwyrm admins too.) Reach out and maybe we can schedule a monthly call to start.
https://github.com/bookwyrm-social/bookwyrm

#fediverse #bookstadon

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Yesterday's Rose

@umbraroze@tech.lgbt

Randomly reading Wikipedia article on , which mentions that blocked Linktree as spam in 2018.

Yeaaaah, funny how Instagram (and Twitter, a while ago) keeps using that excuse when people just want to post links to the *other* services. Nothing fishy about that, no sirree.

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Yesterday's Rose

@umbraroze@tech.lgbt

Randomly reading Wikipedia article on , which mentions that blocked Linktree as spam in 2018.

Yeaaaah, funny how Instagram (and Twitter, a while ago) keeps using that excuse when people just want to post links to the *other* services. Nothing fishy about that, no sirree.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

The @Mastodon team will be at the upcoming annual free and open source event in Brussels this upcoming weekend to talk about their (opt-in!) Fediverse Discovery Providers project:

fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

More about the project: fediscovery.org/

Via mastodon.social/@Mastodon/1139

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

My best shot at a stock photo for the , showing its most popular projects.

Please show some mercy, I am not a hand model (obvi) and my masking skills are a little rusty.

If some photographers would like to improve it, I could share my original photo and screenshot.

Hilariously, when I opened the tripod my bracelet got stuck in it and I semi-panicked for a few moments because I was home alone... with a tripod stuck to my wrist. Thankfully I managed to free myself 😂

a photo of a hand holding up a smartphone. On screen you see the folder "Fediverse" and 5 app icons: Lemmy (actually a shortcut to the website), Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube and Pixelfed
ALT text detailsa photo of a hand holding up a smartphone. On screen you see the folder "Fediverse" and 5 app icons: Lemmy (actually a shortcut to the website), Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube and Pixelfed
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Peertube is not dead.

It actually has the 3rd most active MAUs on the #Fediverse. It has more MAUs than #Lemmy.

The problem is discovery on Peertube is pretty bad, so it’s hard to see.

But also, Peertube is expensive to operate. And because Peertube is expensive to operate, Peertube admins won’t let just anyone join a their server. Which means it’s hard to join Peertube.

But even then, Peertube’s MAUs are significant.

https://fedidb.org/

RE: https://mas.to/users/ADisorderlyFashion/statuses/113897294835795775

 
Mastodon
65.58%
 
Pixelfed
19.54%
 
PeerTube
3.80%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.38%
 
Writefreely
0.21%
 
Bridgy-fed
0.00%
 
Other
5.82%
ALT text details Mastodon 65.58% Pixelfed 19.54% PeerTube 3.80% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.38% Writefreely 0.21% Bridgy-fed 0.00% Other 5.82%
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Noortje Van Leeuwen's post

@noortjevee @RandamuMaki this is why people tell others to stop signing up on .social, it's just another Twitter with another asshole in charge.

They've been censoring people for years based on one guys belief system. You were probably "limited" (that's what it's called in the admin panel) based on beliefs and nothing to do with spam. They just lied in the reasoning cause you won't be able to do anything about it.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is better for journalists - we all agree.

But, what do you think is most appealing to journalists when looking at joining the open social web?

If you have another thought, or you want to expand, we'd love to hear from you in the comments (especially if you're a journalist yourself!).

Please boost so this poll reaches all corners of the Fediverse 💡

OptionVoters
Moderation & Safety4 (24%)
Less Censorship2 (12%)
External Links (without punishment)4 (24%)
Ability to Host & Own7 (41%)
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Bulevardi

@bulevardi@mastodon.social

I've got the impression that everything is dead on this platform. It was nice testing out though....

I guess everyone went to BlueSky.
You can find me there for further posts.
I'm not going to double post everything.

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is better for journalists - we all agree.

But, what do you think is most appealing to journalists when looking at joining the open social web?

If you have another thought, or you want to expand, we'd love to hear from you in the comments (especially if you're a journalist yourself!).

Please boost so this poll reaches all corners of the Fediverse 💡

OptionVoters
Moderation & Safety4 (24%)
Less Censorship2 (12%)
External Links (without punishment)4 (24%)
Ability to Host & Own7 (41%)
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Valère

@valere@hostux.social

📸 Nouvelle instance Pixelfed disponible:
pix.hostux.net

PS : Les chats, les paysages et les gâteaux maison sont les bienvenus. 🐈🌄🍰

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Timur Sagdenov

@timursagdenov@social.cutie.team

Fediverse instances should have not only a policy for their own users, but also a one for remote users.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

My best shot at a stock photo for the , showing its most popular projects.

Please show some mercy, I am not a hand model (obvi) and my masking skills are a little rusty.

If some photographers would like to improve it, I could share my original photo and screenshot.

Hilariously, when I opened the tripod my bracelet got stuck in it and I semi-panicked for a few moments because I was home alone... with a tripod stuck to my wrist. Thankfully I managed to free myself 😂

a photo of a hand holding up a smartphone. On screen you see the folder "Fediverse" and 5 app icons: Lemmy (actually a shortcut to the website), Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube and Pixelfed
ALT text detailsa photo of a hand holding up a smartphone. On screen you see the folder "Fediverse" and 5 app icons: Lemmy (actually a shortcut to the website), Loops, Mastodon, PeerTube and Pixelfed
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

My reaction every time I see someone say "Follow me on Bluesky".

A meme that features a two-panel comparison with the same character, Geordi La Forge from Star Trek, expressing contrasting reactions. In the first panel, he raises his hand, appearing to reject or dismiss the Bluesky logo, a blue butterfly symbol. In the second panel, he approvingly gestures towards the colorful Fediverse logo, which represents interconnected decentralized platforms. The meme humorously portrays a preference for decentralized systems (the Fediverse) over proprietary, centralized platforms like Bluesky.
ALT text detailsA meme that features a two-panel comparison with the same character, Geordi La Forge from Star Trek, expressing contrasting reactions. In the first panel, he raises his hand, appearing to reject or dismiss the Bluesky logo, a blue butterfly symbol. In the second panel, he approvingly gestures towards the colorful Fediverse logo, which represents interconnected decentralized platforms. The meme humorously portrays a preference for decentralized systems (the Fediverse) over proprietary, centralized platforms like Bluesky.
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JustBob

@JustBobtholomew@mastodon.social

I must admit I still don't understand this fediverse concept but am I correct in thinking it's kind of a mix between Twitter and Discord? Microblogging like Twitter but a similar server concept as with Discord? Or do I understand less than I thought? 😬

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Loy Hena

@loyhena@eldritch.cafe

Question and/or idea for a more

One of my friend is trying mastodon rn, he tried to subscribe to an account and had the message "to continue, you need to follow from your account" (image below in french)

I sometimes have this problem as well when I click on a link to add a new tab, and suddenly I'm not on my server anymore and I am asked the same thing !

Isn't there a way, when you already have an account that you use all the time, to stay connected ?

page mastodon qui dit que pour suivre un compte, il faut se connecter à son compte
ALT text detailspage mastodon qui dit que pour suivre un compte, il faut se connecter à son compte
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Was thinking of translating this comic into English, its very cute
eldritch.cafe/@loyhena/1138715

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

This is your reminder that if your post is set to "Public", then anyone can and probably will, do anything they want with your posts.

With over 20,000 Fedi instances and 10m accounts, you have no way to tell who or what is consuming your posts and what they could be doing with them.

Consider your public posts as if you just threw them out on the sidewalk for all to see. There's no expectation of privacy on the sidewalk.

See: Awakari for an example of a service that has been on Fedi for over a year now that sells data based on topics discussed.

How do I know they sell it? There's an option on their site that says "Free first 30 days of access", implying that there's a fee after the 30 days.

Do yourself a favor and don't post publicly if you expect privacy.

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Valère

@valere@hostux.social

📸 Nouvelle instance Pixelfed disponible:
pix.hostux.net

PS : Les chats, les paysages et les gâteaux maison sont les bienvenus. 🐈🌄🍰

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Valère

@valere@hostux.social

📸 Nouvelle instance Pixelfed disponible:
pix.hostux.net

PS : Les chats, les paysages et les gâteaux maison sont les bienvenus. 🐈🌄🍰

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

It just occurred to me that the Forbes article uses a stock photo of a hand holding up a smartphone with a bunch of apps from mainstream, for-profit social media... even if the piece is about the .

So on my to do list for today: recreating a similar photo showing Fediverse software instead. Like, how my actual phone looks like.

As a photographer, I feel it's my duty to do this.

I will give the pic a CC BY-ND license. Thoughts?

And fellow photographers will you join in?

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

's web interface now supports theme customization! 🎨 You can set your preferred color theme using the pages.color option in createBot(). Here are some examples showing the same interface in different colors: "violet", "pumpkin", "azure", and "green" (default).

const bot = createBot<void>({
  // ... other options
  pages: {
    color: "violet"  // or "pumpkin", "azure", etc.
  }
});

We support all color themes from Pico CSS—including "amber", "fuchsia", "indigo", "jade", "lime", "pink", "sand", "slate", "yellow", "zinc", and more! Check out Pico CSS's Colors docs for the full list of available themes.

Which color is your favorite? 🤔

BotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
Default green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
ALT text detailsDefault green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
BotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
BotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

's web interface now supports theme customization! 🎨 You can set your preferred color theme using the pages.color option in createBot(). Here are some examples showing the same interface in different colors: "violet", "pumpkin", "azure", and "green" (default).

const bot = createBot<void>({
  // ... other options
  pages: {
    color: "violet"  // or "pumpkin", "azure", etc.
  }
});

We support all color themes from Pico CSS—including "amber", "fuchsia", "indigo", "jade", "lime", "pink", "sand", "slate", "yellow", "zinc", and more! Check out Pico CSS's Colors docs for the full list of available themes.

Which color is your favorite? 🤔

BotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
Default green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
ALT text detailsDefault green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
BotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
BotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

's web interface now supports theme customization! 🎨 You can set your preferred color theme using the pages.color option in createBot(). Here are some examples showing the same interface in different colors: "violet", "pumpkin", "azure", and "green" (default).

const bot = createBot<void>({
  // ... other options
  pages: {
    color: "violet"  // or "pumpkin", "azure", etc.
  }
});

We support all color themes from Pico CSS—including "amber", "fuchsia", "indigo", "jade", "lime", "pink", "sand", "slate", "yellow", "zinc", and more! Check out Pico CSS's Colors docs for the full list of available themes.

Which color is your favorite? 🤔

BotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in pumpkin theme, displaying Greet Bot's profile. Headers and interactive elements are styled in warm orange tones.
Default green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
ALT text detailsDefault green-themed BotKit interface displaying Greet Bot's profile. UI elements are styled in forest green colors, showing the default color scheme.
BotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface in violet theme, showing Greet Bot's profile with greeting message. The interface elements including headings and links are colored in shades of purple.
BotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
ALT text detailsBotKit web interface themed in azure blue, showing Greet Bot's profile and activity. Navigation elements and links feature various shades of blue.
Nadru's avatar
Nadru

@Nadru@mastodon.world

Mainstream apps alternatives (all on Fedi except Signal)

Fediverse alternatives. X to Mastodon. Whatsapp to Signal. Facebook to Friendica. Tik to to Loops. YouTube to Peertube. Instagram to Pixelfed. Reddit to Lemmy.
ALT text detailsFediverse alternatives. X to Mastodon. Whatsapp to Signal. Facebook to Friendica. Tik to to Loops. YouTube to Peertube. Instagram to Pixelfed. Reddit to Lemmy.
Nadru's avatar
Nadru

@Nadru@mastodon.world

Mainstream apps alternatives (all on Fedi except Signal)

Fediverse alternatives. X to Mastodon. Whatsapp to Signal. Facebook to Friendica. Tik to to Loops. YouTube to Peertube. Instagram to Pixelfed. Reddit to Lemmy.
ALT text detailsFediverse alternatives. X to Mastodon. Whatsapp to Signal. Facebook to Friendica. Tik to to Loops. YouTube to Peertube. Instagram to Pixelfed. Reddit to Lemmy.
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just small circles 🕊

@smallcircles@social.coop

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Here I would drop off that social coding movement should be of interest, as it is focused on designing the missing social layers of the open social stack. Bringing technosphere to align with sociosphere, and bringing fediverse to peopleverse as overarching vision.

Hereby SOSS or Sustainable open social software / systems / services are the technology foundation.
ALT text detailsCutout of a toot, showing the text: -- I saw in your vision the following: > "Yes, it’s all quite technical and abstract" Here I would drop off that social coding movement should be of interest, as it is focused on designing the missing social layers of the open social stack. Bringing technosphere to align with sociosphere, and bringing fediverse to peopleverse as overarching vision. Hereby SOSS or Sustainable open social software / systems / services are the technology foundation.
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The Secret Life Of Plants🌱

@Blickwinkel@digitalcourage.social

Gnihihi, in alten Dateien gewühlt, eigentlich was ganz anderes gesucht...
Das gefunden... 6.September 2014

Liebe Twitterer,
unser Ansturm auf Quitter(quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( old.quitter.se) arg belastet.
Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden.
Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich...

Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier:
skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_
...
Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!!
.... Also, seid bitte so nett, und richtet euch eure Accounts nicht alle bei quitter.se ein, nutzt auch die vielen
anderen! Ansonsten vergeht uns auf Quitter bald allen der Spaß

🙈😂

Liebe Twitterer, 

unser Ansturm auf Quitter(https://quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( http://old.quitter.se) arg belastet. 

Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden. 

Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich. Daher versuche ich mich hier mal an einer Erklärung: 

 

Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier: 

http://www.skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_Independent_Statusnet_Instances 

 

Der Vorteil von StatusNet ist die Dezentralität. Wenn euch der Begriff "Denzentrales Netzwerk" nichts sagt, könnt ihr hier gucken: http://www.golem.de/news/das-soziale-netzwerk-der-zukunft-wie-facebook-nur-besser-1405-106310.html 

oder auch hier: http://stefanhabring.me/fileadmin/portfolio/assets/Habring-Stefan-Bachelorarbeit-Teil-2.pdf und die Vorteile werden euch schnell bewusst werden. 

 

Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!! 

Was euch so gut an Quitter gefällt, ist die Web-Oberfläche, die euch an Tw.... (ihr wisst schon XD) erinnert. Diese Weboberfläche, wie Quitter, bieten auch andere Websites an, wie z. B. 

http://micro.vinilox.eu/. Dort könnt ihr euch z. B. anmelden und habt das gleiche Design, ohne gleichzeitig den Server old.quitter.se über Geb
ALT text detailsLiebe Twitterer, unser Ansturm auf Quitter(https://quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( http://old.quitter.se) arg belastet. Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden. Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich. Daher versuche ich mich hier mal an einer Erklärung:   Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier: http://www.skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_Independent_Statusnet_Instances   Der Vorteil von StatusNet ist die Dezentralität. Wenn euch der Begriff "Denzentrales Netzwerk" nichts sagt, könnt ihr hier gucken: http://www.golem.de/news/das-soziale-netzwerk-der-zukunft-wie-facebook-nur-besser-1405-106310.html oder auch hier: http://stefanhabring.me/fileadmin/portfolio/assets/Habring-Stefan-Bachelorarbeit-Teil-2.pdf und die Vorteile werden euch schnell bewusst werden.   Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!! Was euch so gut an Quitter gefällt, ist die Web-Oberfläche, die euch an Tw.... (ihr wisst schon XD) erinnert. Diese Weboberfläche, wie Quitter, bieten auch andere Websites an, wie z. B. http://micro.vinilox.eu/. Dort könnt ihr euch z. B. anmelden und habt das gleiche Design, ohne gleichzeitig den Server old.quitter.se über Geb
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Dendrobatus Azureus

@Dendrobatus_Azureus@bsd.cafe

Learning en orienting myself into the code of snac

Snac is fascinating

codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

🖋️

screenshot of a Codeberg page showing the project "grunfink/snac2," described as "A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub instance written in portable C". The page displays statistics: 3201 commits, 69 tags, 1 branch, and a size of 9.2 MiB. There's a list of files and folders including "default," "artwork," "doc," "examples," ".gitignore," and "activitypub.c."
ALT text detailsscreenshot of a Codeberg page showing the project "grunfink/snac2," described as "A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub instance written in portable C". The page displays statistics: 3201 commits, 69 tags, 1 branch, and a size of 9.2 MiB. There's a list of files and folders including "default," "artwork," "doc," "examples," ".gitignore," and "activitypub.c."
ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/27(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整続く。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Leaf 🌱 🏴‍☠️ (they/them)

@leaf@kolektiva.social

A poster with the title "Fashware detected" which lists all popular corporate social media logos and company logos:
twitter, facebook, instagram, whatsapp, apple, amazon, microsoft, google.

Fashware is corporate spyware and it supports dangerous extremism such as: 
banning abortion, systemic discrimination, imperialism, corruption etcetera.

Act now. Leaving Fashware longer makes it harder for it to be removed and its highly addictive. The data collected from Fashware products may be used to support dissent.
ALT text detailsA poster with the title "Fashware detected" which lists all popular corporate social media logos and company logos: twitter, facebook, instagram, whatsapp, apple, amazon, microsoft, google. Fashware is corporate spyware and it supports dangerous extremism such as: banning abortion, systemic discrimination, imperialism, corruption etcetera. Act now. Leaving Fashware longer makes it harder for it to be removed and its highly addictive. The data collected from Fashware products may be used to support dissent.
solusspider's avatar
solusspider

@solusspider@polymaths.social

New #Fediverse Instance Home = new #Introduction Toot.
As per my profile I am a Scotsman in Kentucky. Born 1967 and moved to USA in 1999 to marry my wife Arianna.

Most of the details you need of my life are in my #HPR (Hacker Public Radio) shows: https://hackerpublicradio.org/correspondents/0437.html
These include:
hpr4258 :: Introduction and History of Using Computers
hpr4288 :: God's Pantry Food Bank (my workplace)
#Linux #FoodBank

Today I joined https://polymaths.social
According to Wikipedia:
"A polymath or polyhistor is an individual whose knowledge spans many different subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems."
With my many years and experiences I believe I fit this description.

Please feel free to ask me anything. I shall attempt to answer.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Thanks to @mike, I just had an epiphany about why centralization of the Internet happened:

Web browsers like #Chrome and #Firefox are stuck in an old paradigm of webpages – which is an ancient way of viewing the web.

But that’s not how the actual web works anymore. The real web is no longer about pages but about feeds, and the folks building web browsers – #Google, #Apple, #Microsoft, and #Mozilla – still don’t realize this.

Even worse, feed functionality that used to exist natively in web browsers no longer exists. For example, it used to be that when you visited a webpage, web browsers would detect an #RSS feed – giving you the option to subscribe. But starting with #Chrome, this feature was removed from modern web browsers.

However, that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared from the web. No, many have coalesced into walled gardens like #Twitter and #Instagram. And they’re downright hostile towards access if you do not have an account on their services.

But that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared. Quite the opposite: they’re more prevalent than ever with forums, podcasts, video, and more. They’re still here, just harder to see simply because web browsers are stuck on that webpage paradigm.

So @surf is essentially a web browser, not with a webpage paradigm, but a webfeed paradigm where – instead of inputting URLs into an address bar – it grabs feeds across from RSS, #podcast, and #socialweb feeds.

And frankly, this approach is brilliant. I use #Surf every day, and it’s literally the first thing I check when I wake up in the morning.

With Surf, we’ve moved away from mere #Fediverse clients. Now we have a genuine web browser for feeds!

RE: https://flipboard.social/users/mike/statuses/113896620317035236

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Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social · Reply to Mike McCue's post

@luis_in_brief @atomicpoet @surf @ben Further to this: I think that feeds are to the social web as websites are to the web.

There are a variety of feed categories emerging on the social web which I'm really excited about:

- News feeds
- Hashtag feeds
- RSS feeds
- Podcast feeds
- Photo feeds
- Video feeds
- Group/community feeds
- Q&A/forum feeds
- Magazine feeds from Flipboard
- Personalized algorithmic feeds written by developers like Mutuals, Quiet posters, etc.

On the social web feeds can be public or private. They can have approved contributors or enable anyone to contribute. They can be free or have subscription access. They can include posts from protocols like ActivityPub, AT Proto and RSS and they can be federated outwardly using any of those protocols as well.

And what's truly awesome is that they can be readily mixed together into hybrid feeds to match very specific audiences and communities. For example: FilmFeed from @davidimel shows just photos and videos from curated film photographers.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Peertube is not dead.

It actually has the 3rd most active MAUs on the #Fediverse. It has more MAUs than #Lemmy.

The problem is discovery on Peertube is pretty bad, so it’s hard to see.

But also, Peertube is expensive to operate. And because Peertube is expensive to operate, Peertube admins won’t let just anyone join a their server. Which means it’s hard to join Peertube.

But even then, Peertube’s MAUs are significant.

https://fedidb.org/

RE: https://mas.to/users/ADisorderlyFashion/statuses/113897294835795775

 
Mastodon
65.58%
 
Pixelfed
19.54%
 
PeerTube
3.80%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.38%
 
Writefreely
0.21%
 
Bridgy-fed
0.00%
 
Other
5.82%
ALT text details Mastodon 65.58% Pixelfed 19.54% PeerTube 3.80% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.38% Writefreely 0.21% Bridgy-fed 0.00% Other 5.82%
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Peertube is not dead.

It actually has the 3rd most active MAUs on the #Fediverse. It has more MAUs than #Lemmy.

The problem is discovery on Peertube is pretty bad, so it’s hard to see.

But also, Peertube is expensive to operate. And because Peertube is expensive to operate, Peertube admins won’t let just anyone join a their server. Which means it’s hard to join Peertube.

But even then, Peertube’s MAUs are significant.

https://fedidb.org/

RE: https://mas.to/users/ADisorderlyFashion/statuses/113897294835795775

 
Mastodon
65.58%
 
Pixelfed
19.54%
 
PeerTube
3.80%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.38%
 
Writefreely
0.21%
 
Bridgy-fed
0.00%
 
Other
5.82%
ALT text details Mastodon 65.58% Pixelfed 19.54% PeerTube 3.80% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.38% Writefreely 0.21% Bridgy-fed 0.00% Other 5.82%
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Peertube is not dead.

It actually has the 3rd most active MAUs on the #Fediverse. It has more MAUs than #Lemmy.

The problem is discovery on Peertube is pretty bad, so it’s hard to see.

But also, Peertube is expensive to operate. And because Peertube is expensive to operate, Peertube admins won’t let just anyone join a their server. Which means it’s hard to join Peertube.

But even then, Peertube’s MAUs are significant.

https://fedidb.org/

RE: https://mas.to/users/ADisorderlyFashion/statuses/113897294835795775

 
Mastodon
65.58%
 
Pixelfed
19.54%
 
PeerTube
3.80%
 
Lemmy
3.09%
 
Misskey
0.95%
 
Pleroma
0.63%
 
Microdotblog
0.38%
 
Writefreely
0.21%
 
Bridgy-fed
0.00%
 
Other
5.82%
ALT text details Mastodon 65.58% Pixelfed 19.54% PeerTube 3.80% Lemmy 3.09% Misskey 0.95% Pleroma 0.63% Microdotblog 0.38% Writefreely 0.21% Bridgy-fed 0.00% Other 5.82%
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Michael Hansen

@fusser727@dragonscave.space

What are some good general-purpose mastodon-instances with larger than 500 character-limits besides caneandable.social, dragonscave.space and tweesecake.social?



Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Michael Hansen's avatar
Michael Hansen

@fusser727@dragonscave.space

What are some good general-purpose mastodon-instances with larger than 500 character-limits besides caneandable.social, dragonscave.space and tweesecake.social?



Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Thanks to @mike, I just had an epiphany about why centralization of the Internet happened:

Web browsers like #Chrome and #Firefox are stuck in an old paradigm of webpages – which is an ancient way of viewing the web.

But that’s not how the actual web works anymore. The real web is no longer about pages but about feeds, and the folks building web browsers – #Google, #Apple, #Microsoft, and #Mozilla – still don’t realize this.

Even worse, feed functionality that used to exist natively in web browsers no longer exists. For example, it used to be that when you visited a webpage, web browsers would detect an #RSS feed – giving you the option to subscribe. But starting with #Chrome, this feature was removed from modern web browsers.

However, that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared from the web. No, many have coalesced into walled gardens like #Twitter and #Instagram. And they’re downright hostile towards access if you do not have an account on their services.

But that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared. Quite the opposite: they’re more prevalent than ever with forums, podcasts, video, and more. They’re still here, just harder to see simply because web browsers are stuck on that webpage paradigm.

So @surf is essentially a web browser, not with a webpage paradigm, but a webfeed paradigm where – instead of inputting URLs into an address bar – it grabs feeds across from RSS, #podcast, and #socialweb feeds.

And frankly, this approach is brilliant. I use #Surf every day, and it’s literally the first thing I check when I wake up in the morning.

With Surf, we’ve moved away from mere #Fediverse clients. Now we have a genuine web browser for feeds!

RE: https://flipboard.social/users/mike/statuses/113896620317035236

Mike McCue's avatar
Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social · Reply to Mike McCue's post

@luis_in_brief @atomicpoet @surf @ben Further to this: I think that feeds are to the social web as websites are to the web.

There are a variety of feed categories emerging on the social web which I'm really excited about:

- News feeds
- Hashtag feeds
- RSS feeds
- Podcast feeds
- Photo feeds
- Video feeds
- Group/community feeds
- Q&A/forum feeds
- Magazine feeds from Flipboard
- Personalized algorithmic feeds written by developers like Mutuals, Quiet posters, etc.

On the social web feeds can be public or private. They can have approved contributors or enable anyone to contribute. They can be free or have subscription access. They can include posts from protocols like ActivityPub, AT Proto and RSS and they can be federated outwardly using any of those protocols as well.

And what's truly awesome is that they can be readily mixed together into hybrid feeds to match very specific audiences and communities. For example: FilmFeed from @davidimel shows just photos and videos from curated film photographers.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

Dendrobatus Azureus's avatar
Dendrobatus Azureus

@Dendrobatus_Azureus@bsd.cafe

Learning en orienting myself into the code of snac

Snac is fascinating

codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

🖋️

screenshot of a Codeberg page showing the project "grunfink/snac2," described as "A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub instance written in portable C". The page displays statistics: 3201 commits, 69 tags, 1 branch, and a size of 9.2 MiB. There's a list of files and folders including "default," "artwork," "doc," "examples," ".gitignore," and "activitypub.c."
ALT text detailsscreenshot of a Codeberg page showing the project "grunfink/snac2," described as "A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub instance written in portable C". The page displays statistics: 3201 commits, 69 tags, 1 branch, and a size of 9.2 MiB. There's a list of files and folders including "default," "artwork," "doc," "examples," ".gitignore," and "activitypub.c."
dansup's avatar
dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

If someone told me pixelfed.social would overtake mastodon.social in MAU in early 2025, I wouldn't have believed them.

This could happen in the next week or two, assuming the growth continues (no sign of slowing down).

You love to see it! 🚀

fedidb graph
ALT text detailsfedidb graph
fedidb graph
ALT text detailsfedidb graph
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

In light of certain #Fedidrama—which I’ll let other people (not me) explain—it’s important to understand that what #ActivityPub offers is an escape hatch for when you want to leave a service.

Also, the best way to ensure you never have to leave a service is to run your own #Fediverse server.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

So I got curious about #Flipboard’s presence on the #Fediverse. Quite interestingly, they’re building more than one service. Here’s the user stats on each:

* 1,223 users on flipboard.com (Flipboard)
* 6,036 users on flipboard.social (#Mastodon)
* 4 users on flipboard.team (#WriteFreely)
* 15 users on flipboard.video (#Peertube)

Their real game-changing tech, however is @surf — a downright revolutionary service that will change how you interact with social content.
Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Thanks to @mike, I just had an epiphany about why centralization of the Internet happened:

Web browsers like #Chrome and #Firefox are stuck in an old paradigm of webpages – which is an ancient way of viewing the web.

But that’s not how the actual web works anymore. The real web is no longer about pages but about feeds, and the folks building web browsers – #Google, #Apple, #Microsoft, and #Mozilla – still don’t realize this.

Even worse, feed functionality that used to exist natively in web browsers no longer exists. For example, it used to be that when you visited a webpage, web browsers would detect an #RSS feed – giving you the option to subscribe. But starting with #Chrome, this feature was removed from modern web browsers.

However, that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared from the web. No, many have coalesced into walled gardens like #Twitter and #Instagram. And they’re downright hostile towards access if you do not have an account on their services.

But that doesn’t mean feeds have disappeared. Quite the opposite: they’re more prevalent than ever with forums, podcasts, video, and more. They’re still here, just harder to see simply because web browsers are stuck on that webpage paradigm.

So @surf is essentially a web browser, not with a webpage paradigm, but a webfeed paradigm where – instead of inputting URLs into an address bar – it grabs feeds across from RSS, #podcast, and #socialweb feeds.

And frankly, this approach is brilliant. I use #Surf every day, and it’s literally the first thing I check when I wake up in the morning.

With Surf, we’ve moved away from mere #Fediverse clients. Now we have a genuine web browser for feeds!

RE: https://flipboard.social/users/mike/statuses/113896620317035236

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Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social · Reply to Mike McCue's post

@luis_in_brief @atomicpoet @surf @ben Further to this: I think that feeds are to the social web as websites are to the web.

There are a variety of feed categories emerging on the social web which I'm really excited about:

- News feeds
- Hashtag feeds
- RSS feeds
- Podcast feeds
- Photo feeds
- Video feeds
- Group/community feeds
- Q&A/forum feeds
- Magazine feeds from Flipboard
- Personalized algorithmic feeds written by developers like Mutuals, Quiet posters, etc.

On the social web feeds can be public or private. They can have approved contributors or enable anyone to contribute. They can be free or have subscription access. They can include posts from protocols like ActivityPub, AT Proto and RSS and they can be federated outwardly using any of those protocols as well.

And what's truly awesome is that they can be readily mixed together into hybrid feeds to match very specific audiences and communities. For example: FilmFeed from @davidimel shows just photos and videos from curated film photographers.

surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom

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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca · Reply to Maj's post

@Maj@pixelfed.social So posted cat on my pixelfed, which I then boost/reshare from my Mastodon, so it will go out to my followers on BS and Threads... A bit weird/convoluted but it works?

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

So I got curious about #Flipboard’s presence on the #Fediverse. Quite interestingly, they’re building more than one service. Here’s the user stats on each:

* 1,223 users on flipboard.com (Flipboard)
* 6,036 users on flipboard.social (#Mastodon)
* 4 users on flipboard.team (#WriteFreely)
* 15 users on flipboard.video (#Peertube)

Their real game-changing tech, however is @surf — a downright revolutionary service that will change how you interact with social content.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

If current trends continue—and they’ve been consistent for the past month—then #Pixelfed will reach 1M users by February.

So far, #Mastodon and #Misskey are the only #Fediverse services than have more than 1M users.

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nate mcmullin

@nate@06109.social

This looks interesting and could be a great option for small businesses joining the // alias their Mastodon account to existing domain without starting a new instance ... @ philna.sh/blog/2022/11/23/alia

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nate mcmullin

@nate@06109.social

This looks interesting and could be a great option for small businesses joining the // alias their Mastodon account to existing domain without starting a new instance ... @ philna.sh/blog/2022/11/23/alia

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I want a raccoon in my vscode, seems this project is in need of a artist, do you know one ?

I would want to start the suggestion of some donation for the artist, but first I do need to find one. Please boost for reach!

github.com/tonybaloney/vscode-

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

So I got curious about #Flipboard’s presence on the #Fediverse. Quite interestingly, they’re building more than one service. Here’s the user stats on each:

* 1,223 users on flipboard.com (Flipboard)
* 6,036 users on flipboard.social (#Mastodon)
* 4 users on flipboard.team (#WriteFreely)
* 15 users on flipboard.video (#Peertube)

Their real game-changing tech, however is @surf — a downright revolutionary service that will change how you interact with social content.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

If current trends continue—and they’ve been consistent for the past month—then #Pixelfed will reach 1M users by February.

So far, #Mastodon and #Misskey are the only #Fediverse services than have more than 1M users.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Mastodon and the Fediverse are a technological and social marvel, comparable to the web, email, and the internet itself. The ability of separate servers to communicate and provide diverse social activities is just incredible.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

The #Ghost folks are talking about bringing long-form journalism to the #Fediverse at FOSDEM ‘25!

https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4673-networked-journalism-bringing-long-form-publishing-to-the-fediverse/?ref=activitypub.ghost.org
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Mastodon and the Fediverse are a technological and social marvel, comparable to the web, email, and the internet itself. The ability of separate servers to communicate and provide diverse social activities is just incredible.

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

I want a raccoon in my vscode, seems this project is in need of a artist, do you know one ?

I would want to start the suggestion of some donation for the artist, but first I do need to find one. Please boost for reach!

github.com/tonybaloney/vscode-

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Ok, Mastodon, this is a real test. How fast can someone reply with the kickoff time (PST) and streaming location of today’s NFL games!?

Aaannnd GO

Excited Episode 12 GIF by The Simpsons
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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Exciting update on : we've introduced a new Repository abstraction layer that provides cleaner data access. While previously data operations went directly through KvStore, they now go through Repository—improving separation of concerns and making the codebase more maintainable. Don't worry though—there are no breaking changes to the public API that BotKit users rely on!

Key benefits:

  • Better abstraction over data sources
  • Cleaner internal architecture
  • Fully backwards compatible

Check out our docs for the technical details: https://botkit.fedify.dev/concepts/repository.

https://hollo.social/@hongminhee/0194a0d4-1d67-7c81-80ba-e7ade212d27a

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Prainbow (she/her) 🏔️Colorado

@Prainbow@mastodon.social

The revolution will be decentralized or it will fail. This has always been true.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

What is the biggest account in the , that's not on ? If you count follower from the Fediverse only.

Any idea?

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The Secret Life Of Plants🌱

@Blickwinkel@digitalcourage.social

Gnihihi, in alten Dateien gewühlt, eigentlich was ganz anderes gesucht...
Das gefunden... 6.September 2014

Liebe Twitterer,
unser Ansturm auf Quitter(quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( old.quitter.se) arg belastet.
Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden.
Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich...

Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier:
skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_
...
Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!!
.... Also, seid bitte so nett, und richtet euch eure Accounts nicht alle bei quitter.se ein, nutzt auch die vielen
anderen! Ansonsten vergeht uns auf Quitter bald allen der Spaß

🙈😂

Liebe Twitterer, 

unser Ansturm auf Quitter(https://quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( http://old.quitter.se) arg belastet. 

Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden. 

Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich. Daher versuche ich mich hier mal an einer Erklärung: 

 

Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier: 

http://www.skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_Independent_Statusnet_Instances 

 

Der Vorteil von StatusNet ist die Dezentralität. Wenn euch der Begriff "Denzentrales Netzwerk" nichts sagt, könnt ihr hier gucken: http://www.golem.de/news/das-soziale-netzwerk-der-zukunft-wie-facebook-nur-besser-1405-106310.html 

oder auch hier: http://stefanhabring.me/fileadmin/portfolio/assets/Habring-Stefan-Bachelorarbeit-Teil-2.pdf und die Vorteile werden euch schnell bewusst werden. 

 

Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!! 

Was euch so gut an Quitter gefällt, ist die Web-Oberfläche, die euch an Tw.... (ihr wisst schon XD) erinnert. Diese Weboberfläche, wie Quitter, bieten auch andere Websites an, wie z. B. 

http://micro.vinilox.eu/. Dort könnt ihr euch z. B. anmelden und habt das gleiche Design, ohne gleichzeitig den Server old.quitter.se über Geb
ALT text detailsLiebe Twitterer, unser Ansturm auf Quitter(https://quitter.se) hat offenbar den Server ( http://old.quitter.se) arg belastet. Dadurch wird die Seite langsam, was schon viele von euch bemängelt haben. Es lässt sich jedoch ganz einfach vermeiden. Wie ich an mir selbst festgestellt habe, ist die ganze Sache nicht so ohne Weiteres für jeden verständlich. Daher versuche ich mich hier mal an einer Erklärung:   Der Server, also old.quitter.se ist einer von vielen im StatusNet. Eine Liste möglicher Server im Statusnet findet ihr hier: http://www.skilledtests.com/wiki/List_of_Independent_Statusnet_Instances   Der Vorteil von StatusNet ist die Dezentralität. Wenn euch der Begriff "Denzentrales Netzwerk" nichts sagt, könnt ihr hier gucken: http://www.golem.de/news/das-soziale-netzwerk-der-zukunft-wie-facebook-nur-besser-1405-106310.html oder auch hier: http://stefanhabring.me/fileadmin/portfolio/assets/Habring-Stefan-Bachelorarbeit-Teil-2.pdf und die Vorteile werden euch schnell bewusst werden.   Ihr könnt euch bei jedem x-beliebigen dieser Server einen Account anmelden. Es muss nicht zwingend old.quitter.se sein. Nehmt bitte einen anderen!! Was euch so gut an Quitter gefällt, ist die Web-Oberfläche, die euch an Tw.... (ihr wisst schon XD) erinnert. Diese Weboberfläche, wie Quitter, bieten auch andere Websites an, wie z. B. http://micro.vinilox.eu/. Dort könnt ihr euch z. B. anmelden und habt das gleiche Design, ohne gleichzeitig den Server old.quitter.se über Geb
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

What is the biggest account in the , that's not on ? If you count follower from the Fediverse only.

Any idea?

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

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frebtherat

@frebtherat@fosstodon.org

Since you can follow across platforms in the , how do you avoid just seeing the same posts across and ?

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Maybe I am just a bit too sensitive, so , help! When I post something in English and people start posting replies in other languages (some because they know I also speak German and Dutch, some because they prefer to write in their native language) — would you consider that rude/disrespectful as they exclude people that don't speak their language?

OptionVoters
Yes, rude. Answer in the language of the post4 (16%)
No, you should respect their language choice17 (68%)
Something else, see reply4 (16%)
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cseiler

@cs@mastodon.sdf.org

Just a reminder, folks is that while Lemmy, Peertube, Pixelfed and others are different from Mastodon, if you’re just a casual user, you don’t need to get another client or create a new account. You can just follow them from your Mastodon client if you want. Just paste a URL in the search spot, and click on Follow comment from your Mastodon account. That is the magic of the

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

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cseiler

@cs@mastodon.sdf.org

Just a reminder, folks is that while Lemmy, Peertube, Pixelfed and others are different from Mastodon, if you’re just a casual user, you don’t need to get another client or create a new account. You can just follow them from your Mastodon client if you want. Just paste a URL in the search spot, and click on Follow comment from your Mastodon account. That is the magic of the

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Exciting update on : we've introduced a new Repository abstraction layer that provides cleaner data access. While previously data operations went directly through KvStore, they now go through Repository—improving separation of concerns and making the codebase more maintainable. Don't worry though—there are no breaking changes to the public API that BotKit users rely on!

Key benefits:

  • Better abstraction over data sources
  • Cleaner internal architecture
  • Fully backwards compatible

Check out our docs for the technical details: https://botkit.fedify.dev/concepts/repository.

https://hollo.social/@hongminhee/0194a0d4-1d67-7c81-80ba-e7ade212d27a

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The problem with the modern commercial social media is that the features that originally made social media powerful are by now completely diluted.

On Meta platforms and X:

- No hashtags are used any more. They used to be used very loosely: Events, hobbies, FollowFridays, TGIF (Thank God it's Friday) etc...
- People no longer care to follow lots of people
- People do not recommend other people or content to follow
- We do not have genuine interactions, it's one way or controversial

This is because of the recommendation algorithms. They do the heavy lifting so the original features are becoming redundant. People think algorithms can be taught to do things, but in reality algorithm is abusing the power and subjecting and conditioning its users.

Hashtags used to be super useful back in the days on Twittter. The time can be pinpointed to the time before any recommendation algorithms.

This is why I'm so elated about the Fediverse and Mastodon. We bring back the free and natural social web.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The problem with the modern commercial social media is that the features that originally made social media powerful are by now completely diluted.

On Meta platforms and X:

- No hashtags are used any more. They used to be used very loosely: Events, hobbies, FollowFridays, TGIF (Thank God it's Friday) etc...
- People no longer care to follow lots of people
- People do not recommend other people or content to follow
- We do not have genuine interactions, it's one way or controversial

This is because of the recommendation algorithms. They do the heavy lifting so the original features are becoming redundant. People think algorithms can be taught to do things, but in reality algorithm is abusing the power and subjecting and conditioning its users.

Hashtags used to be super useful back in the days on Twittter. The time can be pinpointed to the time before any recommendation algorithms.

This is why I'm so elated about the Fediverse and Mastodon. We bring back the free and natural social web.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Starting to feel like this 2025 Influx of users is much larger than 2022 Influx of users. New users come in huge waves. Many of them also seem to genuinely like Mastodon according to the feedback. In 2022 many tried, soon gave up and left to Bluesky or back to X. Today, many have even deleted their commercial accounts and settled here.

I like this new development of things. Seeing new faces and more cat photos bring me so much joy. Thanks for being here. Remember that you matter. :bunhdheart:

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Francis Rubio :verified:

@teacherbuknoy@masto.ai

Is there anything like Last.FM out there but Fedi?

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The problem with the modern commercial social media is that the features that originally made social media powerful are by now completely diluted.

On Meta platforms and X:

- No hashtags are used any more. They used to be used very loosely: Events, hobbies, FollowFridays, TGIF (Thank God it's Friday) etc...
- People no longer care to follow lots of people
- People do not recommend other people or content to follow
- We do not have genuine interactions, it's one way or controversial

This is because of the recommendation algorithms. They do the heavy lifting so the original features are becoming redundant. People think algorithms can be taught to do things, but in reality algorithm is abusing the power and subjecting and conditioning its users.

Hashtags used to be super useful back in the days on Twittter. The time can be pinpointed to the time before any recommendation algorithms.

This is why I'm so elated about the Fediverse and Mastodon. We bring back the free and natural social web.

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

Toni Aittoniemi's avatar
Toni Aittoniemi

@gimulnautti@mastodon.green

There is not just difference with social media, but with people.

There are people who want to be served. They go to big platforms.

And then there are people who want to build. They are here.

<3

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Toni Aittoniemi

@gimulnautti@mastodon.green

There is not just difference with social media, but with people.

There are people who want to be served. They go to big platforms.

And then there are people who want to build. They are here.

<3

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr · Reply to KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)'s post

Ça serait vraiment bien d'avoir une alternative à Pixelfed, plus légère, plus simple a installer et mono-user, là où y a quand même pas mal d'alternatives à Mastodon.

Cela dit une interface spécialisé/orienté photo avec Hollo suffirait pour le coup. J'attends de voir la nouvelle interface de Pixelfed, mais ça aurait été intéressant de pourvoir récupérer l'interface et de l'installer/l'utiliser aussi facilement que Phanpy, Mangane ...

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr · Reply to KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)'s post

Ça serait vraiment bien d'avoir une alternative à Pixelfed, plus légère, plus simple a installer et mono-user, là où y a quand même pas mal d'alternatives à Mastodon.

Cela dit une interface spécialisé/orienté photo avec Hollo suffirait pour le coup. J'attends de voir la nouvelle interface de Pixelfed, mais ça aurait été intéressant de pourvoir récupérer l'interface et de l'installer/l'utiliser aussi facilement que Phanpy, Mangane ...

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Starting to feel like this 2025 Influx of users is much larger than 2022 Influx of users. New users come in huge waves. Many of them also seem to genuinely like Mastodon according to the feedback. In 2022 many tried, soon gave up and left to Bluesky or back to X. Today, many have even deleted their commercial accounts and settled here.

I like this new development of things. Seeing new faces and more cat photos bring me so much joy. Thanks for being here. Remember that you matter. :bunhdheart:

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Starting to feel like this 2025 Influx of users is much larger than 2022 Influx of users. New users come in huge waves. Many of them also seem to genuinely like Mastodon according to the feedback. In 2022 many tried, soon gave up and left to Bluesky or back to X. Today, many have even deleted their commercial accounts and settled here.

I like this new development of things. Seeing new faces and more cat photos bring me so much joy. Thanks for being here. Remember that you matter. :bunhdheart:

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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

Are you following anyone on @threads.net?

I realize that Meta isn't even close to fully federating Threads, but I've yet to find anyone that I know IRL, any breweries, and it seems like very few reputable news sources have turned on fediverse sharing.

But at least we have @theonion

OptionVoters
Yes3 (20%)
No6 (40%)
I'm blocking the domain2 (13%)
My instance is blocking the domain4 (27%)
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Exciting update on : we've introduced a new Repository abstraction layer that provides cleaner data access. While previously data operations went directly through KvStore, they now go through Repository—improving separation of concerns and making the codebase more maintainable. Don't worry though—there are no breaking changes to the public API that BotKit users rely on!

Key benefits:

  • Better abstraction over data sources
  • Cleaner internal architecture
  • Fully backwards compatible

Check out our docs for the technical details: https://botkit.fedify.dev/concepts/repository.

https://hollo.social/@hongminhee/0194a0d4-1d67-7c81-80ba-e7ade212d27a

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

Exciting update on : we've introduced a new Repository abstraction layer that provides cleaner data access. While previously data operations went directly through KvStore, they now go through Repository—improving separation of concerns and making the codebase more maintainable. Don't worry though—there are no breaking changes to the public API that BotKit users rely on!

Key benefits:

  • Better abstraction over data sources
  • Cleaner internal architecture
  • Fully backwards compatible

Check out our docs for the technical details: https://botkit.fedify.dev/concepts/repository.

https://hollo.social/@hongminhee/0194a0d4-1d67-7c81-80ba-e7ade212d27a

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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

Are you following anyone on @threads.net?

I realize that Meta isn't even close to fully federating Threads, but I've yet to find anyone that I know IRL, any breweries, and it seems like very few reputable news sources have turned on fediverse sharing.

But at least we have @theonion

OptionVoters
Yes3 (20%)
No6 (40%)
I'm blocking the domain2 (13%)
My instance is blocking the domain4 (27%)
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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch

Dunkle Wolken ziehen auf.... Könnte es sein, dass das #Fediverse jetzt auseinander bricht? Was machen wir mit trumpaffinen Accounts und trumpaffinen Instanzen? Geht das jetzt unter diese Meinungsfreiheit oder ist bei einem "Stand for Trump" Schluss?

Es wird schwierig.
#badnews
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morebento

@morebento@aus.social

What would an open, federated, Free version of LinkedIn look like? Thinking Fediverse, self hosting, ActivityPub integration. Comments please.

Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:'s avatar
Alison Pitt :blobcatcoffee:

@adastra1930@mastodon.social

My brain is still struggling to unlearn the years of algorithmic social media. I had become fearful of “liking” anything or following anyone, because it would skew my timeline.

Goodness, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) is refreshing 😌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/26(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I mostly use Phanpy these days but I periodically go back and use @elk. The other day was one of those days. While I was browsing @mjtsai's profile I noticed that Elk supported the new fediverse:creator OG tag but for some reason it was quite borked when viewed from this profile. So I filed an issue in the Elk repo and forgot about it. Today I noticed that @shuuji3 already fixed it and now these badges look great!

a screenshot of a blog post on linked in a Mastodon post loaded in Elk with an OpenGraph tag featuring a fediverse:creator badge
ALT text detailsa screenshot of a blog post on linked in a Mastodon post loaded in Elk with an OpenGraph tag featuring a fediverse:creator badge
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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Robert Boler's avatar
Robert Boler

@rcbo@mastodon.social

If you think words like , , , or especially are intuitive, welcoming, or commonly understood language outside of techie circles,

then I’d like to ask that you pause and consider broadening your empathy.

Most humans don’t know what these words mean. That reduces their likelihood to embrace a nice place like , and condemns anyone who has expertise in other fields to ad-based social media.

Pete Prodoehl 🍕's avatar
Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

I backed the Pixelfed and Loops Kickstarter because I think they are important projects to expand the Fediverse.

➡️ kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Geodesic Wizards Making Duckface Selfies Unite!'s avatar
Geodesic Wizards Making Duckface Selfies Unite!

@guyjantic@infosec.exchange

Have you ever had the experience of being away from your account (e.g., ) for a few days and having a follower or mutual ask about your absence?

(this might only make sense if you've been on the fediverse for at least a couple of months, but answer if you think it's relevant)

Boost for visibility?

OptionVoters
Yes5 (14%)
No29 (83%)
A third option (maybe leave a comment to explain)1 (3%)
asha  🏴 's avatar
asha 🏴

@asha@fedia.social

The , platforms, capitalism

I'll never understand why people switch from fckn' billionares owned and controlled social media again to the same shit

Tommi 🤯's avatar
Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Are there any services that would allow me to cross-post on the and on without creating a dummy account (as does)?

Ideally, I’m thinking about a client that supports both the and the .

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Rob Zazueta

@robz@toot.robzazueta.com

I've been asking here for instances that are more focused on community building, and y'all have delivered - thank you!

It got me thinking... it's not enough to *know* about these things, folks need to learn how to set these instances up - from git clone to finding a suitable host / port forwarding your home server, to actually maintaining the thing.

Giving some thought to doing some Twitch streams where I struggle through this live.

Would you be down to watch?

Please boost!

Rob Zazueta's avatar
Rob Zazueta

@robz@toot.robzazueta.com

I've been asking here for instances that are more focused on community building, and y'all have delivered - thank you!

It got me thinking... it's not enough to *know* about these things, folks need to learn how to set these instances up - from git clone to finding a suitable host / port forwarding your home server, to actually maintaining the thing.

Giving some thought to doing some Twitch streams where I struggle through this live.

Would you be down to watch?

Please boost!

Guillaume Tronix 🇨🇦🇨🇵's avatar
Guillaume Tronix 🇨🇦🇨🇵

@gtronix@defcon.social

ClemensG's avatar
ClemensG

@clemensg@digitalcourage.social

Ich möchte verstehen, warum sich gute Leute wie Cory Doctorow zu der 30-Millionen-Dollar-Geldsammlung "Free Our Feeds" zusammengeschlossen haben. Damit wollen sie Bluesky dezentralisieren und deren AT-Protokoll stärken, vor allem aber einen zukünftigen Zugriff und Kontrolle durch reiche Dritte verhindern. Für uns hier im Fediverse mit dem Flaggschiff Mastodon und dem W3C-Protokoll ActivityPub muss es unverständlich sein, warum diese Initiative etwas bei Bluesky erreichen will, was es hier schon längst gibt: Dezentralität und ein offenes Protokoll.

Um das zu verstehen, habe ich mir zwei Artikel von Cory Doctorow angeschaut, die er in den letzten Tagen veröffentlicht hat:
- "Defense (of the internet) (from billionaires) in depth" ( pluralistic.net/2025/01/23/def )
- "Enshittification isn't caused by venture capital" ( pluralistic.net/2025/01/20/cap )

(2)

asha  🏴 's avatar
asha 🏴

@asha@fedia.social

The , platforms, capitalism

I'll never understand why people switch from fckn' billionares owned and controlled social media again to the same shit

gyptazy's avatar
gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

Just a few days ago, I lunched my new relay service for the and I'm really happy to see that there're already many ones connected to - more than 50 instances in just a few days!

But what makes me even really happy is to see, that my service [2] also gets linked in the release notes of [1] / - and I can recommend the usage of relay services (it doesn't matter which one!) to everyone. It provides more content from connected instances to you, but also brings your posts - from your local instance - up to other ones within the federated network where it can get much easier distributed around other instances.

is the perfect way to host an own fediverse instance. Using the protocol allows you to connect to all other instances. With the integrated API, you can also use most of your usual clients or web clients. Snac is light, fast, does not require any database and follows the KISS way - which the most of us BSD people are living. With relay services, it's the perfect match for singe-user instances and @grunfink is always open for ideas and to help! It does not always need to be , etc!

And if you're using any other software, you may still benefit by using relay services. And if you're still looking for a guide, howto setup snac2 on , my howto [3] might help you out.

[1]: codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2
[2]: fedi-relay.gyptazy.com
[3]: gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-f

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Geodesic Wizards Making Duckface Selfies Unite!'s avatar
Geodesic Wizards Making Duckface Selfies Unite!

@guyjantic@infosec.exchange

Have you ever had the experience of being away from your account (e.g., ) for a few days and having a follower or mutual ask about your absence?

(this might only make sense if you've been on the fediverse for at least a couple of months, but answer if you think it's relevant)

Boost for visibility?

OptionVoters
Yes5 (14%)
No29 (83%)
A third option (maybe leave a comment to explain)1 (3%)
Panos Damelos :catodon:'s avatar
Panos Damelos :catodon:

@panos@catodon.social

Why I think that 's latest release can be a game changer for the

For years, before social media came along, forums were the main place to discuss with others on the internet. Communities were built, thrived, a few survived, most were swallowed by Reddit and Facebook groups.

But there are still many websites/organizations/collectives who need an online space to talk with their members! Newspapers, workers unions, anarchist collectives, football fan clubs - all of those might already be running a forum, or would be open to running one. And now we have a great fedi solution for this, which is primarily a forum, but is also a gateway to the rest of fedi! Especially with the recent crap going on on mainstream social media (Zuckerberg's rightwing turn and Musk openly going full on nazi), I believe there is now an opportunity to suggest this to whatever kind of community you are involved in: "With this platform, we can have a forum for us, but also escape corporate social media!". It is a great idea.

I am a little jealous, to be honest, as this was what I've been saying for years now, what I suggested back in
, and what we wanted to do with - but I'm not a dev and the projects I've been involved in haven't managed to do much in this direction. @julian got there first - well done!

Check out NodeBB, it's very nicely done, and I'm sure it will only get better, since they just released their first version with ActivityPub support. Think of any group/team you're in touch with that might consider hosting a (federated) forum, and suggest it to them! IMO federated communities are far more suitable and make much more sense for the Fediverse, instead of trying to conceptualize it as a kind of Twitter replacement, and they can serve the target of decentralization much better. Let's spread this!

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Panos Damelos :catodon:

@panos@catodon.social

Why I think that 's latest release can be a game changer for the

For years, before social media came along, forums were the main place to discuss with others on the internet. Communities were built, thrived, a few survived, most were swallowed by Reddit and Facebook groups.

But there are still many websites/organizations/collectives who need an online space to talk with their members! Newspapers, workers unions, anarchist collectives, football fan clubs - all of those might already be running a forum, or would be open to running one. And now we have a great fedi solution for this, which is primarily a forum, but is also a gateway to the rest of fedi! Especially with the recent crap going on on mainstream social media (Zuckerberg's rightwing turn and Musk openly going full on nazi), I believe there is now an opportunity to suggest this to whatever kind of community you are involved in: "With this platform, we can have a forum for us, but also escape corporate social media!". It is a great idea.

I am a little jealous, to be honest, as this was what I've been saying for years now, what I suggested back in
, and what we wanted to do with - but I'm not a dev and the projects I've been involved in haven't managed to do much in this direction. @julian got there first - well done!

Check out NodeBB, it's very nicely done, and I'm sure it will only get better, since they just released their first version with ActivityPub support. Think of any group/team you're in touch with that might consider hosting a (federated) forum, and suggest it to them! IMO federated communities are far more suitable and make much more sense for the Fediverse, instead of trying to conceptualize it as a kind of Twitter replacement, and they can serve the target of decentralization much better. Let's spread this!

Jürgen's avatar
Jürgen

@juergen@servus.jyrgi.de · Reply to Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s post

@jwildeboer @AboutSignalNL Essential social apps for iOS in Germany:
#Fediverse and #Signal in the first three places.

Jordan Erickson's avatar
Jordan Erickson

@lns@fosstodon.org

Does ActivityPub have any "livestreaming" functionality built in / something that could be integrated? I'm exploring the idea of Subjam as part of the Fediverse. Its audio broad facilities (Icecast2 backend which uses HTTP streaming) might need to be a completely separate arm of my infra..

The core of Subjam fits well with the Fedi model. It encompasses multiple individual music communities/scenes around the world.

gyptazy's avatar
gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

Just a few days ago, I lunched my new relay service for the and I'm really happy to see that there're already many ones connected to - more than 50 instances in just a few days!

But what makes me even really happy is to see, that my service [2] also gets linked in the release notes of [1] / - and I can recommend the usage of relay services (it doesn't matter which one!) to everyone. It provides more content from connected instances to you, but also brings your posts - from your local instance - up to other ones within the federated network where it can get much easier distributed around other instances.

is the perfect way to host an own fediverse instance. Using the protocol allows you to connect to all other instances. With the integrated API, you can also use most of your usual clients or web clients. Snac is light, fast, does not require any database and follows the KISS way - which the most of us BSD people are living. With relay services, it's the perfect match for singe-user instances and @grunfink is always open for ideas and to help! It does not always need to be , etc!

And if you're using any other software, you may still benefit by using relay services. And if you're still looking for a guide, howto setup snac2 on , my howto [3] might help you out.

[1]: codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2
[2]: fedi-relay.gyptazy.com
[3]: gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-f

n00q's avatar
n00q

@n00q@don.n00q.net

I've heard people say that using e-mail as a way to explain the interoperability/decentralization/account addressing of / / etc is bad. Why? What is the pitfall in using this analogy?

Pete Prodoehl 🍕's avatar
Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

I backed the Pixelfed and Loops Kickstarter because I think they are important projects to expand the Fediverse.

➡️ kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

n00q's avatar
n00q

@n00q@don.n00q.net

I've heard people say that using e-mail as a way to explain the interoperability/decentralization/account addressing of / / etc is bad. Why? What is the pitfall in using this analogy?

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's SO weird seeing people on BlueSky critisizing those on other corporate platforms for being at the whims of a billionaire, while at the same time, they are as well...😳

Do you know that BlueSky is a VC backed company? Meaning it's also run by billionaires?🤨

(And don't come into my replies saying that there's other "instances" of BlueSky that's not run by a billionaire, cause if Bluesky owns the only relay, then none of that matters at all)

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Andy Piper's avatar
Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

We could all do with more music from independent artists in our lives, so I wrote about how I'm trying to help with that, in my own small way.

andypiper.co.uk/2025/01/25/the

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@andypiper.co.uk

tl;dr I created an extension for the GNOME desktop on Linux, so that folks can stream and listen to music from The Indie Beat – an online radio station powered by independent musicians sharing music in the Fediverse, via Bandwagon.

Background

Independent musicians, creatives, artists, makers – these are all folk who often struggle to connect with audiences, and where retail and tech platforms tend towards squeezing their ability to make money from their work (see the excellent Chokepoint Capitalism by Cory Doctorowessential reading for today’s world and understanding how it systematically squeezes creatives). Over the Christmas period, I finally deleted my Spotify account, after reading about yet more awful ways that company is destroying authentic creativity for their own profit.

Cancelled Spotify. One of those things I'd allowed to roll far too long for no good reason (not paying attention), and the "ghost artists" stuff has made me feel particularly unfriendly towards the platform. harpers.org/archive/2025/01/th

— Andy Piper (@andypiper@macaw.social) 2024-12-23T12:31:01.894Z

I’ve been a huge fan of independent artists for a very long time. Back in the MySpace / MP3 / Napster days I came across folks who I now count as friends, amazing musicians such as Cindy Alexander, and Alex Cornish.

Up until recently there was a wonderful streaming station, RadioFreeFedi, that offered music from artists who had a presence in the Fediverse. Sadly, that has now gone away.

Over the past couple of years I’ve been attending Fediforum, an online conference where people building in the Fediverse gather to share projects and ideas. During the events in 2024, I came across two fantastic people with an interest in making things better for artists and musicians: Ben Pate, builder of the Emissary platform, which has a music-centric edition called Bandwagon; and Kirsten Lambertsen, a multi-talented web creative who runs Patron Hunt, and who spun up an alternative streaming station, The Indie Beat.

Happy New Year fedifriends!

I'm excited to officially announce the launch of TheIndieBeat.fm, a streaming radio station showcasing indie from the Fediverse.

The Indie Beat Radio is made possible through a collaboration with Bandwagon.fm / @benpate

Music artists who upload their work to Bandwagon.fm have the option to make tracks available for streaming on TheIndieBeat.fm

Our goal is to use federation to make less work for artists — upload once; distribute infinitely.

— MizKirsten (@mizkirsten) 2025-01-02T20:30:17.360Z

The Indie Beat builds on Bandwagon, so artists who share their music in the Fediverse via Bandwagon, can also choose to add them to rotation on The Indie Beat.

Some inspirations

I was nerd-sniped, I mean, inspired, to make something with The Indie Beat, in part through a nice blog post shared by Neil Brown (which was apparently prompted by me, so that’s nice and circular!) about how to add the streams from The Indie Beat into Linux music apps such as mpd.

I don’t use mpd, and to be honest I most often live on Apple platforms (but I do keep a Plex server, which I intend to move to Jellyfin this year as I work on improving my self-hosting and homelab situations). I was pretty sure that I’d seen a taskbar music player for GNOME, though. I usually run GNOME on my Linux systems – the exception being my MNT Pocket Reform, which is Sway with a minimal set of other desktop apps.

The player I was thinking of is the SomaFM internet radio extension, which is a menubar app that lists the SomaFM station streams, and allows the user to choose between them.

The process

The first iteration was a straightforward copy/edit hack of the SomaFM extension, replacing the list of channel streams with the equivalent ones from The Indie Beat. Easy!

I excitedly sent a screenshot to Kirsten to show off!

There were quite a few things that I felt I could do better, though. First of all, the artwork was missing. Also, I knew that the whole point of The Indie Beat was to be a showcase for the artists on Bandwagon, and that there was supposed to be metadata in the stream header that contained their link information.

After a lot of poking at the MP3 stream, I realised that The Indie Beat is built on a streaming server called Azura Cast, which has an API – and The Indie Beat API had that data, and a whole lot more that I could use. In order to use it all though, I had to fully re-think how the extension would work.

So, I started over, from scratch.

  • I hand-traced the “catellite” artwork and made a minified icon for the GNOME top bar – the full design was not great at a tiny size.
  • I kept a similar look-and-feel to the SomaFM extension – an icon, a player, a list of channels – but, I removed the settings and favourites options from my scope, to keep things simple. I also have the menu expand to fit the channel names, which I don’t love as it means it changes size, but it works.
    • a little thing that I’m fond of is that the extension uses the configured accent colour – recently added in GNOME 47 – for some of the text.
  • I did a lot of reading and poking around at GNOME Shell and gjs, the JavaScript API that enables extensions to be built. I also learned a lot about GStreamer, the engine that GNOME apps use for access to audio and video media. This was all a long, long way from my past work coding for GNOME, ~20 years ago, back in early Anjuta days! I’m not naturally a JavaScript person at all, so I made a lot of mistakes here.
    • huge shout-out to the author of the JustPerfection extension, who carefully and helpfully reviewed my submissions to the GNOME Extensions site. This thing would be a lot more crashy and messy without that oversight!
  • the extension contains a small cached implementation of the Azura Cast API, which enables the extension to query the available channels, rather than needing to have a static internal list of streams updated if a channel came along or went away (a concept of “mixtapes” is on the roadmap for The Indie Beat in the future).
    • I needed to add a way to access an artist’s page, which comes from a property that’s stored in the now playing data, so building an API layer that sits parallel to the radio stream player seemed to work nicely.

The Indie Beat is evolving – within a few days of starting work on this side project, Kirsten switched the branding from pink to green, so I updated the artwork. She also added a Bonk Wave channel – and the extension seamlessly picked it up! That was a nice win.

Not What I Call Radio Bonk Wave is a new radio station from The Indie Beat Radio, curated by bonkwave.org and playing music which may be . Or may be .

Listen here:

not.what.i.call.radio.bonkwave

or here:

theindiebeat.fm/not-what-i-cal

Bonk Wave contributors – did you know you can submit any of your tracks to the station?

bonkwave.org/board/index.php?t

(Bonk Wave Contributors only – if you're not signed up to the board, create an account and we'll add you to the group)

— keef (@keefmarshall) 2025-01-24T20:01:15.978Z

OK… so what does it do?

I’ve posted a short video which covers the basic features: choose between channels, play/stop, open the Bandwagon page of the currently playing artist in a web browser, or directly jump to Bandwagon’s Explore page or The Indie Beat main page. I’ve aimed for simple and clean, as befits the GNOME philosophy.

Where to get it

The extension is available to install here.

You can watch the demo video on my MakerTube.

You can follow development on GitHub.

If you like it, a comment / review on the GNOME Extensions page would be very welcome. If you have issues or ideas, do leave those on the GitHub project.

There is a donation button in the GNOME Extensions page, the use of which is entirely optional.

Don’t forget to click over to Bandwagon, and check out the artists you hear that you like.

What’s the future?

The world and the internet are kind of bleak right now, but actually – we’ve got the power to make it better.

Watch Molly White’s talk from XOXO and get inspired.

Also, this:

https://andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/29/the-web-made-by-humans/

There’s a lot of opportunity for creatives in the Fediverse!

Castopod is a great way to self-host a podcast with native ActivityPub federation. Bandwagon exists, where you can create a Fediverse profile for yourself and your music. You can share it through The Indie Beat. I’ve personally got my eye on Libre.FM (like Last.FM, but free, and with a renewed / reinvigorated interest in building new features like ActivityPub and IndieWeb support – here’s my profile). Beyond those, there is also Faircamp, a static site generator that helps musicians self-host their content and avoid enshittification through other channels and platforms. I’m excited! We can work together to make our spaces better for musicians and other artists!

More features for the extension?

This has been a fun side project!

I’ve got a few barely-formed ideas for things I can do with this in the future, as both Bandwagon and The Indie Beat evolve. Stay tuned. 📡

Oh, and through making this extension, I found and purchased an album I’m obsessed with, which has inspired me to do some other new things… so watch this space.


Update 26/02 – since posting this, folks have made me aware of some other fantastic options in this space. Hopefully, we can see more collaborations between these platforms / sites / curators, to grow the opportunity for everyone.

  • NHAM shares monthly online mixtapes of music from Fediverse musicians
  • Audio Interface, a set of radio shows for independent artists
  • the Faircamp Webring collects together many of the artists using Faircamp for their sites
  • Mirlo (there’s an open issue proposing that they add ActivityPub / Fediverse support)
  • Ampwall

Update 26/02 – I wanted a simple app to play The Indie Beat on my MNT Pocket Reform, too, so I made a more basic system tray app, that should work on most Linux desktops (written in Python)


Where do I get those stickers?

Come find me at FOSDEM 2025 in Brussels next weekend, I’ll have Bandwagon+The Indie Beat stickers to share 👍🏻

https://

This server does not support sharing. Please visit .

https://andypiper.co.uk/2025/01/25/the-indie-beat-on-your-linux-desktop/

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

You know from a developer view? You want to have a forge that integrates with the ? Then maybe codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f is a place for you :) Federation and :)

Roadmap at codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f

Scott M. Stolz's avatar
Scott M. Stolz

@scott@loves.tech

A lot of people have been looking for a #FacebookAlternative and we are pretty close to launching several of them with, what we hope, are catchy domain names. It will be based on @Hubzilla and @Neuhub, although each site may have a different unique theme. (For those who don't know, Hubzilla is fully theme-able, and you can change the appearance drastically.)

Status Update:

We are working out the legal documents, such as privacy policy, terms of service, and community rules. The first drafts are already done.

Hosting is already set up for the servers we intend on launching first, such as Loves.Tech, Conversation.Space, and Forums.Cafe.

We need to make some final tweaks to the Neuhub themes we will be using. We want to provide an experience that is easy for new users to adapt to. The themes that we will be using on these sites will be very different than the default Hubzilla theme called Redbasic.

And then all that is left is setting up a way to take donations so we have funds to grow and maintain the servers. We will probably start with an optional annual membership fee. We won't track users, won't sell your data, and won't show ads, so we need a revenue source that will cover the costs. We have written the code for this, and need to do some final testing to make sure everything works as expected. We will also be offering Managed Hosting for those who want the same software, but on their own domain name.

A lot of work behind the scenes, but we are getting very close to a #fediverse launch.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
gyptazy's avatar
gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

Just a few days ago, I lunched my new relay service for the and I'm really happy to see that there're already many ones connected to - more than 50 instances in just a few days!

But what makes me even really happy is to see, that my service [2] also gets linked in the release notes of [1] / - and I can recommend the usage of relay services (it doesn't matter which one!) to everyone. It provides more content from connected instances to you, but also brings your posts - from your local instance - up to other ones within the federated network where it can get much easier distributed around other instances.

is the perfect way to host an own fediverse instance. Using the protocol allows you to connect to all other instances. With the integrated API, you can also use most of your usual clients or web clients. Snac is light, fast, does not require any database and follows the KISS way - which the most of us BSD people are living. With relay services, it's the perfect match for singe-user instances and @grunfink is always open for ideas and to help! It does not always need to be , etc!

And if you're using any other software, you may still benefit by using relay services. And if you're still looking for a guide, howto setup snac2 on , my howto [3] might help you out.

[1]: codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2
[2]: fedi-relay.gyptazy.com
[3]: gyptazy.com/install-snac2-on-f

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's pretty concerning that for the 2 most popular Fedi softwares, decentralization has basically gone out the window for the sake of popularity.🤦‍♂️

We are more like Twitter and Instagram this month than ever before.😬

I hope all the new people like Dan and Eugen in the long run. Otherwise I forsee a Mastodon and Pixelfed exodus in the future.

Especially with how Eugen bans/limits accounts that discuss issues that are against his personal beliefs.

mastodon.social/@dansup/113887

Centralized, decentralized social media...😒

Norbert's avatar
Norbert

@norberteder@graz.social

Wenn sich irgendwelche Tech-Bros wieder daneben benehmen, hoffen viele auf neue Benutzer von Instagram, Facebook, X etc., die ins Fediverse kommen und sich von der Kralle der Tech-Bros befreien. Das ist grundsätzlich gut, aber es gibt Probleme.

Eines der Probleme betrifft die Synchronisation. Erstellt man auf Pixelfed einen neuen Account, bekommt man die Posts auf einer anderen Instanz nicht sofort zu sehen - selbst nach einem Follow nicht. Auch nach 30 Minuten sind sie nicht da. Selbst nach 60 Minuten ist noch nichts davon zu sehen.

Das ist inakzeptable für alle, die wechselwillig sind, aber dann nicht verstehen, warum das so ist.

Da muss unbedingt etwas gemacht werden.

@Gargron @dansup

vinnie's avatar
vinnie

@vinnie@mastodon.gamedev.place

Is boosting too much annoying?

Whenever I like some post I boost to show appreciation.

I also mean to raise the post reach, but that doesn't usually happen because my network is not very big and is quite diverse.

Btw, is there a hashtag for fediverse best practices? In case your in doubt about the etiquette/manners recommended.

Friendly's avatar
Friendly

@friendly@4bear.com

Anyone else is still on KBin? I haven't been but I would like to take another good look on how to use it better and move away my reddit addiction. How's Lemmy so far? Are we still hating on the devs? 👀

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

You know from a developer view? You want to have a forge that integrates with the ? Then maybe codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f is a place for you :) Federation and :)

Roadmap at codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f

AOE, Takashi's avatar
AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

久々にFediDB眺めていたらpixelfed .socialのユーザー数が30万超えていたのか!
jpに次ぐユーザー数になってたのか。そりゃ色々と影響出るわ。

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Poll :mastodon: 👀

Are you new here?
Or not?
Or just came back?

OptionVoters
I'm new to Mastodon!22 (3%)
I just came back to Mastodon!28 (4%)
I'm here since the great 2022 migration.443 (65%)
I'm a Mastodon Elder.106 (16%)
I was here *before* the Fediverse got invented.23 (3%)
What's Mastodon? Long live the Fediverse! 🎉33 (5%)
Other 👀26 (4%)
Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Jürgen Hubert's avatar
Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social

Wieder mal ein Artikel in dem der "revolutionäre" dezentrale Ansatz von beschrieben wird, ohne daß und das auch nur mit einem Wort erwähnt werden... 😒

t3n.de/news/warum-wir-das-prot

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Poll :mastodon: 👀

Are you new here?
Or not?
Or just came back?

OptionVoters
I'm new to Mastodon!22 (3%)
I just came back to Mastodon!28 (4%)
I'm here since the great 2022 migration.443 (65%)
I'm a Mastodon Elder.106 (16%)
I was here *before* the Fediverse got invented.23 (3%)
What's Mastodon? Long live the Fediverse! 🎉33 (5%)
Other 👀26 (4%)
Scott M. Stolz's avatar
Scott M. Stolz

@scott@loves.tech

A lot of people have been looking for a #FacebookAlternative and we are pretty close to launching several of them with, what we hope, are catchy domain names. It will be based on @Hubzilla and @Neuhub, although each site may have a different unique theme. (For those who don't know, Hubzilla is fully theme-able, and you can change the appearance drastically.)

Status Update:

We are working out the legal documents, such as privacy policy, terms of service, and community rules. The first drafts are already done.

Hosting is already set up for the servers we intend on launching first, such as Loves.Tech, Conversation.Space, and Forums.Cafe.

We need to make some final tweaks to the Neuhub themes we will be using. We want to provide an experience that is easy for new users to adapt to. The themes that we will be using on these sites will be very different than the default Hubzilla theme called Redbasic.

And then all that is left is setting up a way to take donations so we have funds to grow and maintain the servers. We will probably start with an optional annual membership fee. We won't track users, won't sell your data, and won't show ads, so we need a revenue source that will cover the costs. We have written the code for this, and need to do some final testing to make sure everything works as expected. We will also be offering Managed Hosting for those who want the same software, but on their own domain name.

A lot of work behind the scenes, but we are getting very close to a #fediverse launch.
Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the 🎬

THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️

I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”

My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the and why / how to join it.

Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.

P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)

A screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
ALT text detailsA screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
Jörgi's avatar
Jörgi

@joergi@chaos.social

Dear admins:

I have a new server.
But whenever someone register new, he/she will not see anything posted before.
I also see zero followers /posts from other instances or anything.
It looks like something is not working as expected
Server punk.photos
Pixelfed: v0.12.4 (latest says Github)
This is a hosted service so i can't see logs.

@PixelFed@pixelfed.social @pixelfed@mastodon.social @pixelfed@mastodon.uno

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Georgiana Brummell's avatar
Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

You know from a developer view? You want to have a forge that integrates with the ? Then maybe codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f is a place for you :) Federation and :)

Roadmap at codeberg.org/forgejo-contrib/f

Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Poll :mastodon: 👀

Are you new here?
Or not?
Or just came back?

OptionVoters
I'm new to Mastodon!22 (3%)
I just came back to Mastodon!28 (4%)
I'm here since the great 2022 migration.443 (65%)
I'm a Mastodon Elder.106 (16%)
I was here *before* the Fediverse got invented.23 (3%)
What's Mastodon? Long live the Fediverse! 🎉33 (5%)
Other 👀26 (4%)
Panos Damelos :catodon:'s avatar
Panos Damelos :catodon:

@panos@catodon.social

Why I think that 's latest release can be a game changer for the

For years, before social media came along, forums were the main place to discuss with others on the internet. Communities were built, thrived, a few survived, most were swallowed by Reddit and Facebook groups.

But there are still many websites/organizations/collectives who need an online space to talk with their members! Newspapers, workers unions, anarchist collectives, football fan clubs - all of those might already be running a forum, or would be open to running one. And now we have a great fedi solution for this, which is primarily a forum, but is also a gateway to the rest of fedi! Especially with the recent crap going on on mainstream social media (Zuckerberg's rightwing turn and Musk openly going full on nazi), I believe there is now an opportunity to suggest this to whatever kind of community you are involved in: "With this platform, we can have a forum for us, but also escape corporate social media!". It is a great idea.

I am a little jealous, to be honest, as this was what I've been saying for years now, what I suggested back in
, and what we wanted to do with - but I'm not a dev and the projects I've been involved in haven't managed to do much in this direction. @julian got there first - well done!

Check out NodeBB, it's very nicely done, and I'm sure it will only get better, since they just released their first version with ActivityPub support. Think of any group/team you're in touch with that might consider hosting a (federated) forum, and suggest it to them! IMO federated communities are far more suitable and make much more sense for the Fediverse, instead of trying to conceptualize it as a kind of Twitter replacement, and they can serve the target of decentralization much better. Let's spread this!

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

For the first time this week, I honestly feel like the #Fediverse can almost replace the entirety of Big Social.

There’s only one thing needed: #Friendica needs a better looking UI.

If it could have something more sleek, then it would totally be able to replace #Facebook.
Akash's avatar
Akash

@akash@piaille.fr · Reply to dansup's post

Le message précédent de @dansup concerne l'instance originale de Pixelfed, mais n'oublions pas que nous sommes nous-mêmes sur des instances financées uniquement par les dons, et c'est ce qui fait l'autonomie, notamment politique, du . Alors si vous le pouvez, pensez, de temps en temps, à verser quelques euros aux admins de votre instance Mastodon, Peertube ou autre : c'est le prix de la liberté et de l'indépendance !

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ottoto's avatar
ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/25(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


Nico :pensive_party_blob:'s avatar
Nico :pensive_party_blob:

@Illdisposed@mastodon.social

Yeah week 3 of failing to upload another photo on pixelfeed via web browser

Also tried to follow, as a test, a user from pixelfeed from mastodon. Computer says no.

So again I’m absolutely dumb explain these errors to me like you’re telling a 6 year old.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Em :official_verified:'s avatar
Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Poll :mastodon: 👀

Are you new here?
Or not?
Or just came back?

OptionVoters
I'm new to Mastodon!22 (3%)
I just came back to Mastodon!28 (4%)
I'm here since the great 2022 migration.443 (65%)
I'm a Mastodon Elder.106 (16%)
I was here *before* the Fediverse got invented.23 (3%)
What's Mastodon? Long live the Fediverse! 🎉33 (5%)
Other 👀26 (4%)
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Tumblr just confirmed (again) that it will be enabling ActivityPub.

Which means that Tumblr is definitely joining the #Fediverse!

https://wip.tumblr.com/post/773574776721702912/about-a-year-ago-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg
Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in.
The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.
Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsGood news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Many have love that #Pixelfed is an alternative to #Instagram, but are there any other federated alternatives?

Yes, there is! Check out @frequency, made by the wonderful @jesseplusplus!

But can an account #Frequency follow a #Pixelfed account? Yes, because it is ActivityPub-enabled it can follow all #Fediverse apps such as Pixelfed, #Mastodon, #Akkoma—and more!

Here’s the iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/frequency-social/id1522993423
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Many have love that #Pixelfed is an alternative to #Instagram, but are there any other federated alternatives?

Yes, there is! Check out @frequency, made by the wonderful @jesseplusplus!

But can an account #Frequency follow a #Pixelfed account? Yes, because it is ActivityPub-enabled it can follow all #Fediverse apps such as Pixelfed, #Mastodon, #Akkoma—and more!

Here’s the iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/frequency-social/id1522993423
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
hexaheximal's avatar
hexaheximal

@hexaheximal@mastodon.social

Quick PSA about frequency.app:

1. It's not actually the unique platform it tries to make itself look like. It's a Mastodon fork.
2. *In violation of Mastodon's AGPLv3 license*, Frequency is proprietary, or at the very least does not provide any link to the source code.
3. They paywall signups.

This isn't anything particularly new and interesting. It's just yet another corporate leech on the fediverse...

A screenshot of the Frequency website and browser DevTools, showing a root element with the ID "mastodon"
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Frequency website and browser DevTools, showing a root element with the ID "mastodon"
A screenshot of the Frequency website with JavaScript disabled, showing the exact same message Mastodon shows when JavaScript is disabled: "To use the Mastodon web application, please enable JavaScript. Alternatively, try one of the native apps for Mastodon for your platform."
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Frequency website with JavaScript disabled, showing the exact same message Mastodon shows when JavaScript is disabled: "To use the Mastodon web application, please enable JavaScript. Alternatively, try one of the native apps for Mastodon for your platform."
A screenshot of the join/subscribe page, showing plans for $2 a month, $5 a month, and $6 a month
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the join/subscribe page, showing plans for $2 a month, $5 a month, and $6 a month
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

A new type of server called μpub has already come a long way in a very short time. μpub just released version 0.5.0 and it's really shaping up! They have some killer features like "on-demand thread fetching", "granular activity privacy" and "public likes as curated timelines"
:fediverse: join.upub.social

a screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

After a long silence, Tumblr confirms it is still planning to join the fediverse.

> The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

A screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip)

Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. 

The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news.

Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a tumblr post from their official work in progress account (wip) Good news! While it is still on the list, the Tumblr to WordPress migration will definitely unlock ActivityPub for Tumblr! In fact, one big reason for the migration itself is to get us into the Fediverse. When that’s done, we’re in. The migration is still a work in progress, as we’ve previously detailed here, but we can say for sure that it will include support for WordPress’s existing ActivityPub plugins. We hope this comes as good news. Thanks for your question, and we hope it won’t be too long. Keep the questions coming!
theczarbar's avatar
theczarbar

@theczarbar@mastodon.neverwasskates.com

The one thing I wish I could figure out while running my own instance is how to populate the "Explore" feature with more stuff. Being on the main mastodon.social node gave me a lot more to look at. Any pointers out there?

FrawgBerry's avatar
FrawgBerry

@FrawgBerry@mastoart.social

Wow!! Only a day in the fediverse and everyone is already so nice and have such interesting things to share! I’ve also explored loops and am waiting to enter pixelfed. :) No art for today but here is instead a picture of my cat. Her name is Bahia!

A black cat is sleeping with its head resting on a bed of her cat tree. Herfront paws are hanging over the edge. The background includes a textured orange curtain.
ALT text detailsA black cat is sleeping with its head resting on a bed of her cat tree. Herfront paws are hanging over the edge. The background includes a textured orange curtain.
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech is using the nationalism card. When the EU wants to regulate American companies and fines them when they break the rules, then they want to see that as attacking American companies.

What does it then mean when the DOJ in the US wants to regulate Big Tech and fines them for breaking the rules?

The reality is that we need regulation. Big Tech has gotten away with too much. They have grown too powerful. They are doing too much damage.

Choose smaller companies, when you can. Take a stand.

treefit's avatar
treefit

@treefit@fosstodon.org

I have a question:
Why doesn't my client ( or ) automatically load the comments from the original page so that all comments are visible?
Is there a technical reason?

Pixelix's avatar
Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social

📢 Pixelix is now on Mastodon! 📢

Pixelix, our open-source PixelFed client for Android, has been enhancing your Fediverse photo-sharing experience for over a year! 📸✨

We're here to share updates, features, and tips to help you get the most out of Pixelix. Whether you're new or a long-time user—welcome aboard!

Get Pixelix:
📱 Play Store (€2)
🌐 GitHub (Free)
📦 F-Droid (Free)

Follow us for updates! 🚀

Joe Ortiz's avatar
Joe Ortiz

@joeo10@mastodon.sdf.org

Meanwhile, a to all admins, especially to the server I use in @SDF@social.sdf.org @SDF

You should really block Threads by now if you haven't done so already as they're going to inject ads into their platform.

techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/thre

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

So here it is: ads are coming to the decentralized social web.

#Threads is definitely going to do it. And #Bluesky teases that it’s a “possibility” – but let’s be real, they’re totally going to do it.

This is why running your own #Fediverse server is so important: you can completely opt out.

spaduf's avatar
spaduf

@spaduf@hachyderm.io

Please upvote for visibility!

I am worried that as a community we are not taking advantage of the current momentum away from oligarch controlled platforms. As a result, I suggest we start organizing around the tag:

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

So here it is: ads are coming to the decentralized social web.

#Threads is definitely going to do it. And #Bluesky teases that it’s a “possibility” – but let’s be real, they’re totally going to do it.

This is why running your own #Fediverse server is so important: you can completely opt out.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I mostly use Phanpy these days but I periodically go back and use @elk. The other day was one of those days. While I was browsing @mjtsai's profile I noticed that Elk supported the new fediverse:creator OG tag but for some reason it was quite borked when viewed from this profile. So I filed an issue in the Elk repo and forgot about it. Today I noticed that @shuuji3 already fixed it and now these badges look great!

a screenshot of a blog post on linked in a Mastodon post loaded in Elk with an OpenGraph tag featuring a fediverse:creator badge
ALT text detailsa screenshot of a blog post on linked in a Mastodon post loaded in Elk with an OpenGraph tag featuring a fediverse:creator badge
wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Doing some fediverse research and discovered that @tkithrta is attempting to "implement using 16 different web frameworks" in a project called
gitlab.com/acefed

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-24

Servers

- Ktistec v2.4.5
- Manyfold v0.96.0
- Hollo v0.4.4
- NodeBB v4.0.0
- Hubzilla v10.0.7
- Smithereen v0.9
- μpub v0.5.0
- snac v2.69
- Mitra v3.15.0
- Owncast v0.2.1
- Gancio v1.22.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.3
- NeoDB v0.11.4
- Bandwagon.fm - Testing a New Search Engine
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-24
- WordPress - Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.14.0
- Pixelix v3.2.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.15
- Voyager v2.23.2

Tools and Plugins

- Bookface Light v4 (Friendica user stylesheet)
- Lemmy Federate: A tool to federate Lemmy/Mbin communities automatically between instances

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.4
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.2
- Federails v0.5.0
- ActivityPods - Our roadmap for 2025

Protocol

- FEP-9967: Polls

Articles

- snac2 - frontendin' alien toots
- Owncast Newsletter January 2025
- Comparison between Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla and (streams)
- The Challenge of Upward Momentum
- Pixelfed Smashes Kickstarter Campaign Goal on Day One
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019475c3-075e-cdd9-3646-8b857403a4dd

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

A new type of server called μpub has already come a long way in a very short time. μpub just released version 0.5.0 and it's really shaping up! They have some killer features like "on-demand thread fetching", "granular activity privacy" and "public likes as curated timelines"
:fediverse: join.upub.social

a screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It seems the "three slightly touching buttholes" symbol ⁂ is making the rounds again as people try to change the Fediverse :fediverse: logo that has nothing wrong with it.

The current Fediverse logo shows diversity and interconnectivity, the main features of Fedi.

The "asterism" is already used in writing to denote a change in time. It's a unicode character similar to how a billionaire asshole changed his companies logo to a unicode character and it was told to him many times why that's a bad idea, yet people want to copy him here?😑

Furthermore, it's all white and not connected at all. Which doesn't embody the values of Fedi at all. Last, but definitely not least, it looks like three slightly touching buttholes.

Don't change what isn't broken.

Thanks.

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

A new type of server called μpub has already come a long way in a very short time. μpub just released version 0.5.0 and it's really shaping up! They have some killer features like "on-demand thread fetching", "granular activity privacy" and "public likes as curated timelines"
:fediverse: join.upub.social

a screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
Regendans's avatar
Regendans

@regendans@toot.community · Reply to Laurens Hof's post

@laurenshof @thenexusofprivacy PixelFed could have learned from the past, when mastodon.social kept growing into a large "almost centralized" silo, isn't it ?
A propos, there is a PixelFed alternative in Beta vernissage.photos currently invite only.
I hope PixelFed will get more alternatives. Mastodon having had "competition" from Pleroma, Akkoma, GoToSocial, snack2, honk, Bonfire and so on, was a very good thing imho! 🥳

wakest ⁂'s avatar
wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

A new type of server called μpub has already come a long way in a very short time. μpub just released version 0.5.0 and it's really shaping up! They have some killer features like "on-demand thread fetching", "granular activity privacy" and "public likes as curated timelines"
:fediverse: join.upub.social

a screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
ALT text detailsa screenshot of the μpub profile announcement as viewed through μpub
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-24

Servers

- Ktistec v2.4.5
- Manyfold v0.96.0
- Hollo v0.4.4
- NodeBB v4.0.0
- Hubzilla v10.0.7
- Smithereen v0.9
- μpub v0.5.0
- snac v2.69
- Mitra v3.15.0
- Owncast v0.2.1
- Gancio v1.22.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.3
- NeoDB v0.11.4
- Bandwagon.fm - Testing a New Search Engine
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-24
- WordPress - Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.14.0
- Pixelix v3.2.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.15
- Voyager v2.23.2

Tools and Plugins

- Bookface Light v4 (Friendica user stylesheet)
- Lemmy Federate: A tool to federate Lemmy/Mbin communities automatically between instances

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.4
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.2
- Federails v0.5.0
- ActivityPods - Our roadmap for 2025

Protocol

- FEP-9967: Polls

Articles

- snac2 - frontendin' alien toots
- Owncast Newsletter January 2025
- Comparison between Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla and (streams)
- The Challenge of Upward Momentum
- Pixelfed Smashes Kickstarter Campaign Goal on Day One
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019475c3-075e-cdd9-3646-8b857403a4dd

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-24

Servers

- Ktistec v2.4.5
- Manyfold v0.96.0
- Hollo v0.4.4
- NodeBB v4.0.0
- Hubzilla v10.0.7
- Smithereen v0.9
- μpub v0.5.0
- snac v2.69
- Mitra v3.15.0
- Owncast v0.2.1
- Gancio v1.22.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.3
- NeoDB v0.11.4
- Bandwagon.fm - Testing a New Search Engine
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-24
- WordPress - Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.14.0
- Pixelix v3.2.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.15
- Voyager v2.23.2

Tools and Plugins

- Bookface Light v4 (Friendica user stylesheet)
- Lemmy Federate: A tool to federate Lemmy/Mbin communities automatically between instances

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.4
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.2
- Federails v0.5.0
- ActivityPods - Our roadmap for 2025

Protocol

- FEP-9967: Polls

Articles

- snac2 - frontendin' alien toots
- Owncast Newsletter January 2025
- Comparison between Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla and (streams)
- The Challenge of Upward Momentum
- Pixelfed Smashes Kickstarter Campaign Goal on Day One
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019475c3-075e-cdd9-3646-8b857403a4dd

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-24

Servers

- Ktistec v2.4.5
- Manyfold v0.96.0
- Hollo v0.4.4
- NodeBB v4.0.0
- Hubzilla v10.0.7
- Smithereen v0.9
- μpub v0.5.0
- snac v2.69
- Mitra v3.15.0
- Owncast v0.2.1
- Gancio v1.22.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.3
- NeoDB v0.11.4
- Bandwagon.fm - Testing a New Search Engine
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-24
- WordPress - Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.14.0
- Pixelix v3.2.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.15
- Voyager v2.23.2

Tools and Plugins

- Bookface Light v4 (Friendica user stylesheet)
- Lemmy Federate: A tool to federate Lemmy/Mbin communities automatically between instances

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.4
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.2
- Federails v0.5.0
- ActivityPods - Our roadmap for 2025

Protocol

- FEP-9967: Polls

Articles

- snac2 - frontendin' alien toots
- Owncast Newsletter January 2025
- Comparison between Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla and (streams)
- The Challenge of Upward Momentum
- Pixelfed Smashes Kickstarter Campaign Goal on Day One
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019475c3-075e-cdd9-3646-8b857403a4dd

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

We Distribute @hello

We Distribute is an independent news publication focusing on dcentralization, including decentralized social-media (DeSo) such as the Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the @fediversereport

The Fediverse Report is a great resource to keep-up with Fediverse and broader decentralized social-media (DeSo) news.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the Fediverse Core.

I.e., the people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

Darnell Clayton :verified:'s avatar
Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

So is transitioning to in order embrace the (there is still no timetable on when that process will be completed).

Also, despite the popularity of , Tumblr has no plans to embrace the & will stick with support for for now.

👉🏾 tumblr.com/wip/773574776721702

Ironically, you can easily import your Tumblr blog into WordPress, & then cross post your content upon Tumblr. That’s what I have done.

Megan Thomas's avatar
Megan Thomas

@MeganMakesMagic@mastodon.social

Happy , . Let's all take a collective deep breath and release it this weekend. I'm proud of you. Keep going! :kirby:

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-24

Servers

- Ktistec v2.4.5
- Manyfold v0.96.0
- Hollo v0.4.4
- NodeBB v4.0.0
- Hubzilla v10.0.7
- Smithereen v0.9
- μpub v0.5.0
- snac v2.69
- Mitra v3.15.0
- Owncast v0.2.1
- Gancio v1.22.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.3
- NeoDB v0.11.4
- Bandwagon.fm - Testing a New Search Engine
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-24
- WordPress - Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.14.0
- Pixelix v3.2.1
- Alexandrite v0.8.15
- Voyager v2.23.2

Tools and Plugins

- Bookface Light v4 (Friendica user stylesheet)
- Lemmy Federate: A tool to federate Lemmy/Mbin communities automatically between instances

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.4
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.2
- Federails v0.5.0
- ActivityPods - Our roadmap for 2025

Protocol

- FEP-9967: Polls

Articles

- snac2 - frontendin' alien toots
- Owncast Newsletter January 2025
- Comparison between Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla and (streams)
- The Challenge of Upward Momentum
- Pixelfed Smashes Kickstarter Campaign Goal on Day One
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019475c3-075e-cdd9-3646-8b857403a4dd

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Megan Thomas

@MeganMakesMagic@mastodon.social

Happy , . Let's all take a collective deep breath and release it this weekend. I'm proud of you. Keep going! :kirby:

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Pixelix

@Pixelix@mastodon.social

📢 Pixelix is now on Mastodon! 📢

Pixelix, our open-source PixelFed client for Android, has been enhancing your Fediverse photo-sharing experience for over a year! 📸✨

We're here to share updates, features, and tips to help you get the most out of Pixelix. Whether you're new or a long-time user—welcome aboard!

Get Pixelix:
📱 Play Store (€2)
🌐 GitHub (Free)
📦 F-Droid (Free)

Follow us for updates! 🚀

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

So is transitioning to in order embrace the (there is still no timetable on when that process will be completed).

Also, despite the popularity of , Tumblr has no plans to embrace the & will stick with support for for now.

👉🏾 tumblr.com/wip/773574776721702

Ironically, you can easily import your Tumblr blog into WordPress, & then cross post your content upon Tumblr. That’s what I have done.

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Rob Zazueta

@robz@toot.robzazueta.com

So, : Mastodon is fine and all, and PeerTube and PixelFed have their well deserved fans as well.

But none of these are really good for community organizing.

I'm working on something, but it's taking WAY too much time, and I kind of need something now.

I find Friendica and Lemmy to be... not enough. What I want is federated forum-like threaded conversations - a federated Reddit combined with Facebook thing to get my local schools and stuff off of Facebook.

Suggestions?

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Franklin López

@franklinlopez@kolektiva.social

Got peeps who are seeking to jump the data mining ships of Zuck and sieg heiling Musk? Are they freaked out that is hard to use? Then never fear, I made a quick and dirty guide on how to join the

kolektiva.media/w/wiawe68pqq4q

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Franklin López

@franklinlopez@kolektiva.social

Got peeps who are seeking to jump the data mining ships of Zuck and sieg heiling Musk? Are they freaked out that is hard to use? Then never fear, I made a quick and dirty guide on how to join the

kolektiva.media/w/wiawe68pqq4q

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from Boston. It's 29F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed a statewide ban on student phones in schools.

Trump told security agencies to make plans to declassify documents relating to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy.

LeBron James was picked for his 21st straight All-Star game.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech is using the nationalism card. When the EU wants to regulate American companies and fines them when they break the rules, then they want to see that as attacking American companies.

What does it then mean when the DOJ in the US wants to regulate Big Tech and fines them for breaking the rules?

The reality is that we need regulation. Big Tech has gotten away with too much. They have grown too powerful. They are doing too much damage.

Choose smaller companies, when you can. Take a stand.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

You are here. That makes you unique. You have made a good choice to take a step away from Big Tech. Now, get more people to join us. Help them with the initial process of setting things up.

If you have not done so already, download an alternative browser, such as Vivaldi as well. Consider whether you can move away from other Big Tech services. At Vivaldi, for example, we use Whereby for video conferences. Many of us have moved to Linux. Many of us use LibreOffice, instead of Microsoft office. There are options if you look for them. It is easy to go with Big Tech, but if you think the world would be better without them or if they had less power, know that you can make a difference.

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

This week, we focused on app performance and highlighting some amazing feeds being created by our early Dawn Patrol testers.

We've been appreciating all the feedback, too. Send your thoughts to feedback@surf.social. We love hearing from everyone!

And don't forget to share your feeds with us using the hashtag so we can see what you're creating and give it a boost.

Square with waves on it that says:
New on Surf this week:
Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues
Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop
Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
ALT text detailsSquare with waves on it that says: New on Surf this week: Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Big Tech is using the nationalism card. When the EU wants to regulate American companies and fines them when they break the rules, then they want to see that as attacking American companies.

What does it then mean when the DOJ in the US wants to regulate Big Tech and fines them for breaking the rules?

The reality is that we need regulation. Big Tech has gotten away with too much. They have grown too powerful. They are doing too much damage.

Choose smaller companies, when you can. Take a stand.

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

This week, we focused on app performance and highlighting some amazing feeds being created by our early Dawn Patrol testers.

We've been appreciating all the feedback, too. Send your thoughts to feedback@surf.social. We love hearing from everyone!

And don't forget to share your feeds with us using the hashtag so we can see what you're creating and give it a boost.

Square with waves on it that says:
New on Surf this week:
Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues
Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop
Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
ALT text detailsSquare with waves on it that says: New on Surf this week: Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from Boston. It's 29F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed a statewide ban on student phones in schools.

Trump told security agencies to make plans to declassify documents relating to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy.

LeBron James was picked for his 21st straight All-Star game.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

You are here. That makes you unique. You have made a good choice to take a step away from Big Tech. Now, get more people to join us. Help them with the initial process of setting things up.

If you have not done so already, download an alternative browser, such as Vivaldi as well. Consider whether you can move away from other Big Tech services. At Vivaldi, for example, we use Whereby for video conferences. Many of us have moved to Linux. Many of us use LibreOffice, instead of Microsoft office. There are options if you look for them. It is easy to go with Big Tech, but if you think the world would be better without them or if they had less power, know that you can make a difference.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from Boston. It's 29F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed a statewide ban on student phones in schools.

Trump told security agencies to make plans to declassify documents relating to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy.

LeBron James was picked for his 21st straight All-Star game.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

This week, we focused on app performance and highlighting some amazing feeds being created by our early Dawn Patrol testers.

We've been appreciating all the feedback, too. Send your thoughts to feedback@surf.social. We love hearing from everyone!

And don't forget to share your feeds with us using the hashtag so we can see what you're creating and give it a boost.

Square with waves on it that says:
New on Surf this week:
Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues
Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop
Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
ALT text detailsSquare with waves on it that says: New on Surf this week: Improved Home screen loading time and latency issues Lots of new feeds from Dawn Patrol Surfers featured in the Surf Shop Trending updated throughout the day for a better pulse on news
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Franklin López

@franklinlopez@kolektiva.social

Got peeps who are seeking to jump the data mining ships of Zuck and sieg heiling Musk? Are they freaked out that is hard to use? Then never fear, I made a quick and dirty guide on how to join the

kolektiva.media/w/wiawe68pqq4q

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the 🎬

THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️

I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”

My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the and why / how to join it.

Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.

P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)

A screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
ALT text detailsA screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
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Fediversity

@fediversity@mastodon.fediversity.eu

Want to have a look into our kitchen?

You can!

Our code repository (thanks @forgejo is publicly accessible, so feel free to have a look into our kitchen.

git.fediversity.eu/

Keep in mind though, that this project is very much under construction.

There is nothing to install or run yet, but you can already have a look at what our chefs are preparing…..just don’t tell Gordon Ramsay yet 😉

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

We Distribute @hello

We Distribute is an independent news publication focusing on dcentralization, including decentralized social-media (DeSo) such as the Fediverse.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the @fediversereport

The Fediverse Report is a great resource to keep-up with Fediverse and broader decentralized social-media (DeSo) news.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the Fediverse Core.

I.e., the people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

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Dale Trexel

@daletrexel@techhub.social

Is there some sort of / matrix website for comparing features, specs and intercompatibility? Kind of like CanIUse but for the Fediverse?

A recent question about DMs in ActivityPub got me looking, but of course including "matrix" in your query returns mostly Matrix protocol results.

It would be really handy to have comparison matrices for:

- ActivityPub server implementations
- ActivityPub client features

So far I've found neither!

[Gah! Sorry for any edit notices but I don't know how I could have missed that stray 'd'.]

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

After @zuck changed ’s content policy around offensive content, I noticed that the number of sites that @threads previously blocked have now been unblocked: threads.net/moderated_servers

Sites previously blocked for trolling 🧌, or promoting vulgar content (like Baraag whose existence is evil) are also now unblocked.

Curiously, all instances are still “muted,” although handles will still show up on .

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

A friendly reminder,

The Fediverse, the social network you're using to avoid Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or Blue Sky, is managed by real people, and not corporations. These real people, your administrator, pay for hosting so that you may share your thought, feelings, or just randomly sh-t post.

If you're financially able, take a moment to reach out to your administrator, and ask if they need help. Even a little bit can help.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Flaky :blue_jay:​

@Flaky@furry.engineer

if you desire privacy, the worst thing you can do is join an opt-out server network lmfao

just use an IM service instead

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Flaky :blue_jay:​

@Flaky@furry.engineer

if you desire privacy, the worst thing you can do is join an opt-out server network lmfao

just use an IM service instead

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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social · Reply to S 🌱 L V I Λ's post

At the request of many of you (no experience yet myself) herewith additional graphics to boost global switch day across multiple platforms on February 1st 2025.

Also a big big shout-out to all the beautiful people who develop and maintain the software for the decentralized social web. Please help them build the for everyone by making a donation. Thank you.

Facebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsFacebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
TikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsTikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
YouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsYouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
Reddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsReddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
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Bonn.digital :bonndigital:

@bonndigital@bonn.social

Wir unterstützen das Projekt @PixelFed von @dansup als Gold-Sponsor. Das Crowdfunding bei Kickstarter läuft noch 44 Tage und es sind bereits knapp 50.000€ gesammelt worden. Helft mit, damit Dan und sein Team Pixelfed zur nächsten großen Plattform im Fediverse weiterentwickeln können:
kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

The media making a big scene of leaving would gain a lot in credibility if they also removed the «share on Xitter» buttons, replacing it with a «share on the Fediverse», doubly more so if they actually had an official presence.

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Petar Toushkov

@cellfourteen@social.petertoushkov.eu

It is massively frustrating that even though and the could be bridged, they leave tons of people in the dark on both sides. Yes, I am aware of the different protocols. But isn't it being decentralised what both networks are aiming and expected to be?

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Petar Toushkov

@cellfourteen@social.petertoushkov.eu

It is massively frustrating that even though and the could be bridged, they leave tons of people in the dark on both sides. Yes, I am aware of the different protocols. But isn't it being decentralised what both networks are aiming and expected to be?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the 🎬

THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️

I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”

My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the and why / how to join it.

Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.

P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)

A screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
ALT text detailsA screenshot showing how my profile appears in the app Ivory. Under my name Elena Rossini, there is this bio: director of The Illusionists documentary. Soon: a Fediverse video series. And then a letter emoji followed by the hashtag The Future is Federated
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Hanna

@HannaEsmeralda_@masto.ai

1/2 Moi uudet mastorontit!

Sellaista asiaa, että ja eivät siis ole jenkkiläisten öykkärioligarkkien omistamia, vaan eri instansseja pitää pääasiassa ihan yksityishenkilöt - maksaen kulut omasta pussistaan.

Jos itse olet vakavarainen, ja haluat auttaa oman instanssisi ylläpitäjää, voit sen tehdä. Kun heillä on tarve kulujen kattamiseen, he ilmoittavat siitä yleensä ympäröimässäni kohdassa.

Jatk.

Kuvakaappaus Mastodonin selainversion yläosasta. Vasemmalla teksti Koti ja sen ikoni, oikealla ympäröitynä megafonikohta, jonka vieressä asetukset-kukkanen.
ALT text detailsKuvakaappaus Mastodonin selainversion yläosasta. Vasemmalla teksti Koti ja sen ikoni, oikealla ympäröitynä megafonikohta, jonka vieressä asetukset-kukkanen.
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Anyone know what happened to the Shame Tesla account on mastodon.social?

Why was it removed?

mastodon.social/@shametesla

Screenshot of Shame Tesla account’s post from two days ago:

Take Easy and Effective action against
#Musk
2d
Research shows many #Tesla car owners are ashamed because of the actions of #ElonMusk. They should be.
Take action! Let Tesla owners world-wide know who they are supporting. Print a few copies of our leaflet and stick it under the windscreen wiper of every Tesla you come across.
Easy! Effective!
Find the easy-to-print pdf file here...

Show More

Top of image, showing headline:
IF YOU DRIVE A TESLA
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Shame Tesla account’s post from two days ago: Take Easy and Effective action against #Musk 2d Research shows many #Tesla car owners are ashamed because of the actions of #ElonMusk. They should be. Take action! Let Tesla owners world-wide know who they are supporting. Print a few copies of our leaflet and stick it under the windscreen wiper of every Tesla you come across. Easy! Effective! Find the easy-to-print pdf file here... Show More Top of image, showing headline: IF YOU DRIVE A TESLA
Screenshot of end of Shame Tesla’s post continued from last screenshot, showing entire image/poster with photo of Elon Musk performing a Hitler salute at Trump’s inauguration accompanied by the following text:

IF YOU DRIVE A TESLA
YOU SUPPORT A MAN WHO
- supports Putin's Russia in attacking Ukraine
- brings the fascist salute in broad daylight
- treats workers like slaves
- runs a platform for nazi and fascist symphatisers
- plans to put advertisements in the night sky
- tortures animals
- uses the cameras of your Tesla to spy on you 24/7
AREN'T YOU ASHAMED?
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SELL
https://mastodon.social/@shametesla
ALT text detailsScreenshot of end of Shame Tesla’s post continued from last screenshot, showing entire image/poster with photo of Elon Musk performing a Hitler salute at Trump’s inauguration accompanied by the following text: IF YOU DRIVE A TESLA YOU SUPPORT A MAN WHO - supports Putin's Russia in attacking Ukraine - brings the fascist salute in broad daylight - treats workers like slaves - runs a platform for nazi and fascist symphatisers - plans to put advertisements in the night sky - tortures animals - uses the cameras of your Tesla to spy on you 24/7 AREN'T YOU ASHAMED? IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SELL https://mastodon.social/@shametesla
Screenshot of mastodon.social/@shametesla account: the page you were looking for doesn’t exist here anymore.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of mastodon.social/@shametesla account: the page you were looking for doesn’t exist here anymore.
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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net

Meine Frau ist jetzt so weit, dass sie das in Erwägung zieht.
Als -Nutzerin wäre eigentlich die naheliegenste Option.
Aber sie ist heavy mobile-Nutzerin und für iOS gibt es schlicht keinen Client.
Damit ist die Option raus.

Also vermutlich doch . Da gibt es wenigstens Clients, die man vernünftig nutzen kann.

Mal schauen, wie ich ihr das schmackhaft mache ...

Hanna's avatar
Hanna

@HannaEsmeralda_@masto.ai

1/2 Moi uudet mastorontit!

Sellaista asiaa, että ja eivät siis ole jenkkiläisten öykkärioligarkkien omistamia, vaan eri instansseja pitää pääasiassa ihan yksityishenkilöt - maksaen kulut omasta pussistaan.

Jos itse olet vakavarainen, ja haluat auttaa oman instanssisi ylläpitäjää, voit sen tehdä. Kun heillä on tarve kulujen kattamiseen, he ilmoittavat siitä yleensä ympäröimässäni kohdassa.

Jatk.

Kuvakaappaus Mastodonin selainversion yläosasta. Vasemmalla teksti Koti ja sen ikoni, oikealla ympäröitynä megafonikohta, jonka vieressä asetukset-kukkanen.
ALT text detailsKuvakaappaus Mastodonin selainversion yläosasta. Vasemmalla teksti Koti ja sen ikoni, oikealla ympäröitynä megafonikohta, jonka vieressä asetukset-kukkanen.
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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

“Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says”

A politician is understanding what’s going on here. Help, what now?

PS: what an opportunity for the . How do we best go about this?

politico.eu/article/spain-pedr

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Georgiana Brummell

@dandylover1@friendica.world

As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

Nyt on Hesarissa hyvä ja selkeä mielipidekirjoitus Fediversestä, kiitos @JHKoivula Jaakko Koivula!

"Tärkeintä on ymmärtää, että kyse ei ole teknisestä vaan sosiaalisesta haasteesta. Me emme ole teknologiajättien armoilla. Voimme tehdä toisenlaisia valintoja. Joka kerta kun sanomme "emme voi siirtyä pois, koska kaikki muut ovat siellä", vahvistamme sitä vankilaa, jonka olemme itsellemme, ja toisillemme, rakentaneet."

hs.fi/mielipide/art-2000010976

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

Nyt on Hesarissa hyvä ja selkeä mielipidekirjoitus Fediversestä, kiitos @JHKoivula Jaakko Koivula!

"Tärkeintä on ymmärtää, että kyse ei ole teknisestä vaan sosiaalisesta haasteesta. Me emme ole teknologiajättien armoilla. Voimme tehdä toisenlaisia valintoja. Joka kerta kun sanomme "emme voi siirtyä pois, koska kaikki muut ovat siellä", vahvistamme sitä vankilaa, jonka olemme itsellemme, ja toisillemme, rakentaneet."

hs.fi/mielipide/art-2000010976

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Andrew Leahey

@andrew@esq.social

Just worked through newest run of signups for esq.social. Seems there is renewed interest in the more generally and our instance specifically.

If you’re a professional or academic, give us a look and send a signup our way if you’re so inclined.

In any event, always glad to see the space filling out.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Wait. #Mastodon is getting very serious about social discovery on the #Fediverse.

👀

https://www.fediscovery.org/
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/24(12:00)

misskey.io で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Markku Ruotsalainen

@MakeTR@mastodontti.fi

Hyvä kirjoitus ja nosto HS:n mielipidekirjoityksessa mahdollisuuksista toimia irti yksittäisten suuryrityksien kytköstä.

Lukijan mielipide | On olemassa verkosto, jota miljardööri ei voi ostaa: hs.fi/mielipide/art-2000010976

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Wait. #Mastodon is getting very serious about social discovery on the #Fediverse.

👀

https://www.fediscovery.org/
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Dyana Weissman

@dyana@typo.social

Yes. I am in favor of my favorite character, the asterism, representing the . I even adopted it in Unicode back in the day: aac.unicode.org/sponsors#bronz

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

“Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says”

A politician is understanding what’s going on here. Help, what now?

PS: what an opportunity for the . How do we best go about this?

politico.eu/article/spain-pedr

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omi

@omi_geek@mstdn.jp

Any recommend app? (iOS)

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Uh-oh.... Mastodon.social appears to be having some issues.

Anyone else?🤨

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

@xdydx @anaphorrra @clemensprill this is one thing in Fedi that needs to improve: Feature Parity.

If all Mastodon apps don't even show most of the same options, how the hell can people be expected to explain things correctly?😩

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

@xdydx @anaphorrra @clemensprill this is one thing in Fedi that needs to improve: Feature Parity.

If all Mastodon apps don't even show most of the same options, how the hell can people be expected to explain things correctly?😩

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mjpiii

@mjpiii@mastodon.social

In an effort to survive in the American hellscape, I've joined the fediverse.

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mjpiii

@mjpiii@mastodon.social

In an effort to survive in the American hellscape, I've joined the fediverse.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's so disheartening to see so many people complaining about boosts.

That means they're fundamentally misunderstanding Fediverse.

If there's no boosts, there's VERY little content because the entire Fediverse's "algorithm" is boosts and follows.

By hiding everyone's boosts, you're doing yourself and Fedi a disservice.

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yianiris

@yianiris@libretooth.gr · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware diasporasocial.net/posts/591f7

Here is my

unlimitedbacon ♾️🥓's avatar
unlimitedbacon ♾️🥓

@unlimitedbacon@fosstodon.org

Is there a tool for automatically finding the Instagram accounts I follow on the ( or )?

I know there is this tool for Bluesky, but I can't find any equivalent here.
chromewebstore.google.com/deta

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unlimitedbacon ♾️🥓

@unlimitedbacon@fosstodon.org

Is there a tool for automatically finding the Instagram accounts I follow on the ( or )?

I know there is this tool for Bluesky, but I can't find any equivalent here.
chromewebstore.google.com/deta

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to JamesHeather's post

@JamesHeather Yep, it's not widely known that Eugen censors posts based on his own views, just like Musk.

That's why a lot of people are so against Mastodon being the "be all end all" Fedi app.

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Andrew Leahey

@andrew@esq.social

Just worked through newest run of signups for esq.social. Seems there is renewed interest in the more generally and our instance specifically.

If you’re a professional or academic, give us a look and send a signup our way if you’re so inclined.

In any event, always glad to see the space filling out.

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

Anyone here use @writefreely?

I've just set up a self-hosted WriteFreely blog as a first experiment with self-hosting instances and using @yunohost (huge thanks to @_elena for your tips! 🥰)

It's visible on the Fedi at @ajsadauskas@blog.sadauskas.id.au (Being a brand new account, good chance it hasn't pulled across to your instance yet!)

At least from initial setup, it looks like only the first line of the post and a link is pulling across to Mastodon.

Is there any way to make the full post text visible on Mastodon?

I can see who's following the blog, but not any comments. Any way to turn on notifications for this?

Also, is there any way to follow an account from WriteFreely? (I'm interested, because it would in theory allow me to follow BridgyFed, and make the posts visible on BlueSky.)

Are these limitations of the platform? Or is there a setting somewhere I missed?

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

Anyone here use @writefreely?

I've just set up a self-hosted WriteFreely blog as a first experiment with self-hosting instances and using @yunohost (huge thanks to @_elena for your tips! 🥰)

It's visible on the Fedi at @ajsadauskas@blog.sadauskas.id.au (Being a brand new account, good chance it hasn't pulled across to your instance yet!)

At least from initial setup, it looks like only the first line of the post and a link is pulling across to Mastodon.

Is there any way to make the full post text visible on Mastodon?

I can see who's following the blog, but not any comments. Any way to turn on notifications for this?

Also, is there any way to follow an account from WriteFreely? (I'm interested, because it would in theory allow me to follow BridgyFed, and make the posts visible on BlueSky.)

Are these limitations of the platform? Or is there a setting somewhere I missed?

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David Rider ✅

@RidersBlock@c.im

“Hit me up on Bluesky”

“Nah, I’m already on the

“What’s that”

“Where you’re headed next when buys Bluesky, so

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David Rider ✅

@RidersBlock@c.im

“Hit me up on Bluesky”

“Nah, I’m already on the

“What’s that”

“Where you’re headed next when buys Bluesky, so

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's so cool to see other Fedi advocates being added to lists so people can find easily.

Though I can't help but wonder who's ass I gotta kiss to get on one....

I DO tend to talk about Fedi quite a bit.

Only 70% or so, of my posts, of which I have 17k+🤣🤷‍♂️

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

My profile's bio may need to be tweaked soon. I'm thinking of coming out of filmmaking retirement to make promotional videos for the .

I just rewatched a video I made years ago to criticize Big Tech and oh my goodness it's so tame when you consider the horrors we are facing today: vimeo.com/292544650

Images from Monday's spectacle (feat. Big Tech oligarchs) would be PERFECT as promotional material for the Fediverse.

Oh my, I'm so tempted to make a video. Talk me out of it 🙃

Linksjugend 'Solid Wendland

@Linksjugend_Wendland@linke.social

Moin , wir sind
Wir sind die neue Linksjugend 'Solid Basisgruppe .
Wie für Jugendorganisationen typisch, machen wir konstruktive Vorschläge an die Politik und wollen alle wie Olaf Scholz mal Spitzenverdiener*Innen werden. 
Spaß, wir wollen durch geile den Diskurs verschieben. Wohin? Mehr Torten für Alle und in Lindners Gesicht, mehr und queeres Zeug. Und gegen den toten Vogel vom Fascho-Milliardär.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to YetiSkotch's post

@YetiSkotch I want to test with a friend an that also has a integration: Owncast, have you tried that? owncast.online/

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 30F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Another executive order prompted the shutdown of meetings where scientists review new NIH grant proposals.

The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors investigate state or local officials standing in the way of ICE enforcement.

Linksjugend 'Solid Wendland

@Linksjugend_Wendland@linke.social

Moin , wir sind
Wir sind die neue Linksjugend 'Solid Basisgruppe .
Wie für Jugendorganisationen typisch, machen wir konstruktive Vorschläge an die Politik und wollen alle wie Olaf Scholz mal Spitzenverdiener*Innen werden. 
Spaß, wir wollen durch geile den Diskurs verschieben. Wohin? Mehr Torten für Alle und in Lindners Gesicht, mehr und queeres Zeug. Und gegen den toten Vogel vom Fascho-Milliardär.

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sohyeon hwang

@s0hw@hci.social

for people who have accounts on fedi and bluesky - do you cross-post across your accounts? if so, do you have recommendations for automating (or do you do this manually - and if so, why)?

i maintain my accounts on each as an academic/researcher (and havent decided if i want to maintain one more than the other), so it would be nice for them to be in sync...?

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 30F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Another executive order prompted the shutdown of meetings where scientists review new NIH grant proposals.

The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors investigate state or local officials standing in the way of ICE enforcement.

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 30F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Another executive order prompted the shutdown of meetings where scientists review new NIH grant proposals.

The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors investigate state or local officials standing in the way of ICE enforcement.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

My profile's bio may need to be tweaked soon. I'm thinking of coming out of filmmaking retirement to make promotional videos for the .

I just rewatched a video I made years ago to criticize Big Tech and oh my goodness it's so tame when you consider the horrors we are facing today: vimeo.com/292544650

Images from Monday's spectacle (feat. Big Tech oligarchs) would be PERFECT as promotional material for the Fediverse.

Oh my, I'm so tempted to make a video. Talk me out of it 🙃

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Robin Riley

@robin@riley.pub

Run a server on the fediverse, and worried about the UK's Online Safety Act?

Ofcom is hosting a session for "small low-risk community sites" on February 12th.

Make sure you get informed before making any drastic decisions about your server! lu.ma/qijpvfnl

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FrawgBerry

@FrawgBerry@mastoart.social

Hi guys! I'm a professional artist dipping my toes into the fediverse.

I'm already a bit nervous to start, but I managed to learn the basics of servers on Mastodon and have chosen one that I think is neat!

I'm really interested in expanding my fediverse experience so, if you have any tips or apps to recommend for someone who loves art, nature and the news, don't be shy to let me know!

To the pleasure of meeting all of you! :)

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

I’ve created @surf feeds for every single prominent #Fediverse software distribution.
Surf feeds
ALT text detailsSurf feeds
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There is no (explicit or implicit) Emperor, Shahanshah, or God-King of the Fediverse.

You don't wait for permission to affect the Fediverse. You just do it.

Want a new app? Create it.
Want a new protocol. Implement it.
Want a new UX? Design it.
Etc.

Don't have the skills yourself — advocate for it with people who do.

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

fediverse analogy

5/

Similar to Ethereum — Bluesky is decentralized in many ways. But there is an organization that has a lot of influence over everything.

Most people see the organization as, on the whole, benevolent, but —

There is some key infrastructure that is provided only by that organization that, if it disappeared, could severely damage and maybe even kill the whole network.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

fediverse analogy

4/

Those people (involved with the Fediverse) sometimes disagree and even argue.

There is no (explicit or implicit) Emperor, Shahanshah, or God-King of the Fediverse to have the final say.

The various types of people involved with the Fediverse implicitly or explicitly "vote through their choices" on where the Fediverse goes (in terms of how it works, etc).

(Although the "vote" is often "weighted".)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

fediverse analogy

3/

Similar to Bitcoin — No single person or organization controls the Fediverse.

People just get involved with the Fediverse and do stuff.

Want a new app? Create it.
Want a new protocol. Implement it.
Want a new UX? Design it.
Etc.

You don't wait for permission. You just do it.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

fediverse analogy

2/

The Fediverse is like Bitcoin.

Bluesky is like Ethereum.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

fediverse analogy

1/

There is an analogy I use when I talk about the Fediverse and Bluesky with tech people who are familiar with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies (but not that familiar with the Fediverse or Bluesky).

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Games Games Games

@media_dept@mastodon.social

I'm searching Makertube and have an awful feeling its only searching the server I'm on and not all of Makertube and not all of Peertube? I'm getting no results. Find it hard to believe no one has uploaded a workout to the whole of Peertube! But no results mean its no alternative to Youtube, kinda like Mastodon often yields no results.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social · Reply to Dyptre's post

I have just updated the blog post with a bunch of the suggestions and edits I received!

Link updated in the original post, but, re-posting below here incase the link doesn't update properly.

The Fediverse - For New Users, With a Focus on Photographers
dyptrephotography.ca/The-Dyptr

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

From CNET:

"Fed Up With Instagram? How to Move Your Photos to Pixelfed"

cnet.com/news/social-media/fed

This CNET article includes a tutorial on how to move your Instagram content to Pixelfed.

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Fediversity

@fediversity@mastodon.fediversity.eu

Want to have a look into our kitchen?

You can!

Our code repository (thanks @forgejo is publicly accessible, so feel free to have a look into our kitchen.

git.fediversity.eu/

Keep in mind though, that this project is very much under construction.

There is nothing to install or run yet, but you can already have a look at what our chefs are preparing…..just don’t tell Gordon Ramsay yet 😉

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🙂

“document with photos on a pixelfed account or it’s bs”

RE: beige.party/@wendinoakland/113

From wendinoakland ( @wendinoakland@beige.party )

“ @loren document with photos on a pixelfed account or it’s bs #pixelfed ”
ALT text detailsFrom wendinoakland ( @wendinoakland@beige.party ) “ @loren document with photos on a pixelfed account or it’s bs #pixelfed ”
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Bonn.digital :bonndigital:

@bonndigital@bonn.social

Wir unterstützen das Projekt @PixelFed von @dansup als Gold-Sponsor. Das Crowdfunding bei Kickstarter läuft noch 44 Tage und es sind bereits knapp 50.000€ gesammelt worden. Helft mit, damit Dan und sein Team Pixelfed zur nächsten großen Plattform im Fediverse weiterentwickeln können:
kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Fediverse Symbol ⁂

@FediverseSymbol@typo.social

It seems like a perfect time to (re)introduce ⁂ as a symbol for the fediverse! Read our proposal at symbol.fediverse.info

BeAware :fediverse:'s avatar
BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Unfortunately this wave if new people is causing certain hashtags to be filled with irrelevant posts.

Please only use tags that are relevant to the post.

People using the Mastodon or Fediverse tags don't want to see your tits, memes, barbecue, or kids.

Thanks.

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Fediverse Symbol ⁂

@FediverseSymbol@typo.social

It seems like a perfect time to (re)introduce ⁂ as a symbol for the fediverse! Read our proposal at symbol.fediverse.info

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

@pixelfed has been making incredible strides over the past few years, and has begun developing a suite of different platforms and services for the #Fediverse. After just one day on Kickstarter, they've already smashed their campaign goal.

But they still need your help!

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/pixelfed-kickstarter/
We Distribute's avatar
We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

@pixelfed has been making incredible strides over the past few years, and has begun developing a suite of different platforms and services for the #Fediverse. After just one day on Kickstarter, they've already smashed their campaign goal.

But they still need your help!

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/pixelfed-kickstarter/
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Serge from Babka

@serge@babka.social

I'm on a mailing list for the official ActivityPub specification and everyone is super keen on this idea that ActivityPub is going to start supporting "facts", ie you either agree with the "truth" or you're wrong.

As much as I can't stand the disinformation campaigns, they're not at all taking seriously the idea that demanding everyone have the same "truth" is not only group-think, but far more dangerous.

It's a degradation of the very foundation of fundamental liberal ideas of difference. The idea that all must adhere to the official "Truth" is a tenement of fascism.

And who will control truth? Why, the same people who control moderation of course, meaning that if you're part of a marginalized group within the network then watch out, because they're coming for you, and now they have the "truth" on their side.

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Fediverse Symbol ⁂

@FediverseSymbol@typo.social

It seems like a perfect time to (re)introduce ⁂ as a symbol for the fediverse! Read our proposal at symbol.fediverse.info

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

From CNET:

"Fed Up With Instagram? How to Move Your Photos to Pixelfed"

cnet.com/news/social-media/fed

This CNET article includes a tutorial on how to move your Instagram content to Pixelfed.

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

We Distribute's avatar
We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

@pixelfed has been making incredible strides over the past few years, and has begun developing a suite of different platforms and services for the #Fediverse. After just one day on Kickstarter, they've already smashed their campaign goal.

But they still need your help!

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/pixelfed-kickstarter/
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

So it is decided. Yes, I will make promotional videos for the : explaining what it is, how to use various software... and setting it up in contrast to the current horrors of Meta and X.

Anger and frustration have been building up in me since November. This week has been a hell of a ride. I gotta channel all these negative feelings somewhere and turn them into something positive instead. Promoting the Fediverse and resuming making films seem like the perfect match...

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ZogG

@0xZogG@hachyderm.io

If there was a platform for movies and tv shows, what features would you expect from it?

What I have in mind are:
1. Rate (x/y)
2. Write review
3. Currently watching (for tv shows, maybe general status in case abonded, also progress)
3. Watchlist
4. Events to organize events to watch together (seems to be popular on Fedi already)
5. Recommend tv show/movie (to your followers or someone specific?)

Please leave comments with your thoughts/ideas, also if you don't mind to boost 🙏🏼

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're serious about raising awareness for New Social platforms.

Earlier this week we sent 250 hand-built 'X-scape Kits' to journalists, academics, and charity leaders in the UK - full of information on New Social.

The timing wasn't a coincidence. We know many in these sectors are against the changes being made to social platforms as their leaders scramble for attention under the new US government. New Social offers a solution.

Learn more: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

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Regendans

@regendans@toot.community · Reply to Stefan's post

@stefan Well, when it comes to DMs on Fediverse perhaps E2EE is possible : soatok.blog/2022/11/22/towards

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

I guess that explains why my were told to exit the & to only use , & .

I wonder if I can convince them to turn on sharing‽ 🤔

👉🏾 teams can’t use theverge.com/2025/1/22/2434949

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Juergen M. Bruckner

@juergen@bruckner.email

Congratulations to @dansup and the developer community. Reaching the Kickstarter goal in less than 24 hours is a record result I think.

kck.st/4g5t0QV

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Happy 7th anniversary of becoming an official W3C standard, ActivityPub!

w3.org/news/2018/activitypub-i

We're creating something truly special here with the fediverse, and I am so thankful for everyone who contributes to it, whether with your time, money, or just by sharing your thoughts, your creations, your silly little jokes. Keep it up!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A YunoHost type project, but specific to fediverse platforms. Definitely one I’m going to follow more closely.

Fedi Developers take note, there are some grants available to implement your fedi services as packages here!

“The Fediversity Project enables easy hosting for a wide variety of fediverse platforms, all based on NixOS. At the start, the project will support Mastodon, PixelFed,PeerTube...”

fediversity.eu/fediversity/

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C.W. Smith

@CWSmith@social.mechanizedarmadillo.com

Saw this on Reddit r/Fediverse today.

Someone went and created a Marketplace replacement.

Didn't know that existed.

@FediTips is this something you have run into before?



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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're serious about raising awareness for New Social platforms.

Earlier this week we sent 250 hand-built 'X-scape Kits' to journalists, academics, and charity leaders in the UK - full of information on New Social.

The timing wasn't a coincidence. We know many in these sectors are against the changes being made to social platforms as their leaders scramble for attention under the new US government. New Social offers a solution.

Learn more: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

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@darnell@one.darnell.one · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware Yeah, I did not clarify. I will try to convince them to turn on sharing on .

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@jorge@saturno.red

What is your position on AI-generated media being posted to the #fediverse?
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@Ambraven@social.mochi.academy

tags are really underused on the ... which is a shame since you can actually follow tags. seems like it would be helpful.

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ZogG

@0xZogG@hachyderm.io

If there was a platform for movies and tv shows, what features would you expect from it?

What I have in mind are:
1. Rate (x/y)
2. Write review
3. Currently watching (for tv shows, maybe general status in case abonded, also progress)
3. Watchlist
4. Events to organize events to watch together (seems to be popular on Fedi already)
5. Recommend tv show/movie (to your followers or someone specific?)

Please leave comments with your thoughts/ideas, also if you don't mind to boost 🙏🏼

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Jorge Luis ⁂

@jorge@saturno.red

What is your position on AI-generated media being posted to the #fediverse?
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@quincy@chaos.social · Reply to Quincy's post

growth strikes me as . 🍄

follow hyphae, not hypes.

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@sylv_a@mastodon.social · Reply to S 🌱 L V I Λ's post

At the request of many of you (no experience yet myself) herewith additional graphics to boost global switch day across multiple platforms on February 1st 2025.

Also a big big shout-out to all the beautiful people who develop and maintain the software for the decentralized social web. Please help them build the for everyone by making a donation. Thank you.

Facebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsFacebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
TikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsTikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
YouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsYouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
Reddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsReddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

I guess that explains why my were told to exit the & to only use , & .

I wonder if I can convince them to turn on sharing‽ 🤔

👉🏾 teams can’t use theverge.com/2025/1/22/2434949

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts's post

Kurzes Update ca 1,5 Stunden später.

Ich mache ja immer wieder gern Screenshots von unserer Instanzwolke unserer Instanz und mit welcher Fediverse Zugangssoftware verbunden Instanzen laufen.
Sieht imemr noch toll aus, Hubzilla udn Pixelfed Instanz sind dazugekommen und eine Instanz mit einem Mastodon Fork.
Ja, auch von dem gibt es ableger

Bild der Fedivers Instanzwolke unserer Instanz zu diesem Zeitpunkt, mit Symbolen der Software, die auf den verbundenen Instanzen läuft. 50% sind Friendica, ca.30 % Mastodon und den Rest teilen sich IceShrimp, Akkoma, Pleroma, Pixelfed Hubzilla auf
ALT text detailsBild der Fedivers Instanzwolke unserer Instanz zu diesem Zeitpunkt, mit Symbolen der Software, die auf den verbundenen Instanzen läuft. 50% sind Friendica, ca.30 % Mastodon und den Rest teilen sich IceShrimp, Akkoma, Pleroma, Pixelfed Hubzilla auf
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@kushal@toots.dgplug.org · Reply to Fred Brooker's post

@fredbrooker People in (new ones) need to learn the idea of independent sites/webpages, otherwise they will keep using these services.

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Neiman

@neiman@social.hastily.cc

There's a bug in our (new) instance. Following hashtags doesn't work properly.

For example, while our server claims there is only one(!) new post today (from an account I happen to follow), other instances show there are at least a 110.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

Ich mache ja immer wieder gern Screenshots von unserer Instanzwolke unserer Instanz und mit welcher Fediverse Zugangssoftware verbunden Instanzen laufen.

Mal abgesehen davon, das das Fedivers schön bunt ist, seh ich da doch die kleine Instanz meiner Freunde.

hallo
@genista@genista.osrx.chat 💋

Leider sind fast alle Firefish Instanzen verschwunden. Aber wie immer, ist Friendica ganz stark vertreten
💪

Bild der Fedivers Instanzwolke unserer Instanz zu diesem Zeitpunkt, mit Symbolen der Software, die auf den verbundenen Instanzen läuft.
50% sind Friendica, ca.30 % mastodon und den rest teilen sich IceShrimp, Akkoma, Pleroma, Hubzilla auf
ALT text detailsBild der Fedivers Instanzwolke unserer Instanz zu diesem Zeitpunkt, mit Symbolen der Software, die auf den verbundenen Instanzen läuft. 50% sind Friendica, ca.30 % mastodon und den rest teilen sich IceShrimp, Akkoma, Pleroma, Hubzilla auf
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@geoff_eg@mastodon.social · Reply to Dyptre's post

I have just updated the blog post with a bunch of the suggestions and edits I received!

Link updated in the original post, but, re-posting below here incase the link doesn't update properly.

The Fediverse - For New Users, With a Focus on Photographers
dyptrephotography.ca/The-Dyptr

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@smallcircles@social.coop

💞
I'd like to take 2 seconds this morning and thank all the janitors who do the ungrateful and unseen work of trying to increase 's and .

are who find it important to connect people. They spread bits of they find to other people for whom it may be useful. Usually in hopes that occurs between formerly unrelated parties, such as a between projects.

Janitors *weave* .. ✊

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@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to Fediverse Report's post

A good report as always, and agreed about the importance of @nodebb's release.

With @pixelfed , it's important to highlight that the moderation story is a disaster waiting to happen. @dansup himself has said that he still needs to implement key functionality like moderation roles and a dashboard, and that he doesn't have a moderation team in place. Others have pointed out multiple unfixed bugs related to reporting.

A high-profile Pixelfed fiasco (or worse, blatantly illegal content) could not only destroy the reputation of Pixelfed, but the sharpnel could have an impact on fedi as a whole -- especially at a time when regulators in the UK are clarifying enforcement of the Online Safety Act, and anti-LGBTQIA2S+ fascist oligarch who run social networks that compete with fedi are in power in the US.

It would be great if Dan changes his stance -- turning off open registration on pixelfed.social until he has the moderation situation under control would be an easy first step that could make a big difference.

And also, we really need to think about what we can collectively do to limit the damage to fedi as a whole.

@fediversereport @fediversenews

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

I’ve created @surf feeds for every single prominent #Fediverse software distribution.
Surf feeds
ALT text detailsSurf feeds
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Felix 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 🇺🇦

@fst@mstdn.io

Normally I don't like links with extra url params revealing where i'm coming from, but for links revealing I come from I make exceptions.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/23(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で新規アカウントが日ごとに拡大中。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

I agree that this is what EU should do now.

" [should] ..start seriously addressing our dependency on Big Tech and invest in real alternative models and services."

"public funds.. must be reserved for open digital infrastructure, software, hardware and standards."

"we also need substantial investment into non-commercial, decentralised public interest social media software like , Peertube and other key pieces of the ."

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Fediverse music service #Bandwagon, an ActivityPub-enabled alternative to #Bandcamp, is testing out a #music discovery search engine.

I welcome this development, especially early in the development cycle.

One of the key stumbling blocks with the Fediverse is social discovery. So to see this happening is fantastic!

https://bandwagon.fm/2025-01-22-Search-Engine

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/benpate/statuses/113874610725420228

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey , if you're on , the time has come.

I'm prepping the and giving you a preview of how it'll work. Just jump over to bandwagon.fm and hit "Discover" to check it out.

I'm really pleased with this first step, but it will still be a just dumb, empty shell until we can get all your music is tagged, and optimize the tags/categories together.

You can read my full post at bandwagon.fm/2025-01-22-Search for all the details.

I can't wait to hear what you think.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Fediverse music service #Bandwagon, an ActivityPub-enabled alternative to #Bandcamp, is testing out a #music discovery search engine.

I welcome this development, especially early in the development cycle.

One of the key stumbling blocks with the Fediverse is social discovery. So to see this happening is fantastic!

https://bandwagon.fm/2025-01-22-Search-Engine

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/benpate/statuses/113874610725420228

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey , if you're on , the time has come.

I'm prepping the and giving you a preview of how it'll work. Just jump over to bandwagon.fm and hit "Discover" to check it out.

I'm really pleased with this first step, but it will still be a just dumb, empty shell until we can get all your music is tagged, and optimize the tags/categories together.

You can read my full post at bandwagon.fm/2025-01-22-Search for all the details.

I can't wait to hear what you think.

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⭐Retrokid64⭐

@Retrokid64@wetdry.world

Hi there! :neocat_peek:

A total to the and trying find people to hang with!

Hobbies:

and eventually more

Listening to any that piques my interest

Playing

And filling my brain with my and little critters!

Fandoms:

and more that I probably forgot.

I'll edit this when I need to. So anyways, uh, um, :neocat_floof_explode:

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⭐Retrokid64⭐

@Retrokid64@wetdry.world

Hi there! :neocat_peek:

A total to the and trying find people to hang with!

Hobbies:

and eventually more

Listening to any that piques my interest

Playing

And filling my brain with my and little critters!

Fandoms:

and more that I probably forgot.

I'll edit this when I need to. So anyways, uh, um, :neocat_floof_explode:

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Lee 🌏

@MrLee@aus.social


cnet.com/news/social-media/fed

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Dan Bocain

@BoomlandJenkins@mastodon.social

The team at Bocain Designs will be donating to the @pixelfed Kickstarter. Diamond Hands!

We're just a small business, but we see the value in investing in Fediverse projects.

I hope this inspires other small business owners to invest in the infrastructure that can keep the web open and free.

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Dan Bocain

@BoomlandJenkins@mastodon.social

The team at Bocain Designs will be donating to the @pixelfed Kickstarter. Diamond Hands!

We're just a small business, but we see the value in investing in Fediverse projects.

I hope this inspires other small business owners to invest in the infrastructure that can keep the web open and free.

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Lee 🌏

@MrLee@aus.social


cnet.com/news/social-media/fed

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PhantaNews ✅

@phantanews@mastodon.online

Ich hab einen neuen Fediverse-Account für den Betreiber von PhantaNews (Stefan Holzhauer), da ich das inhaltlich etwas trennen möchte. Diejenigen die ich auch im "echten Leben" kenne, könnten also eine Anfrage bei @holzi stellen. Ich muss die Anfragen bestätigen, deswegen kann es bei kryptischen Benutzernamen, die ich nicht zuordnen kann, clever sein, kurz darauf hinzuweisen, wer wer ist ... ;)

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JustCare

@louis@indieweb.social

I like that there's a renewed interset in decentralized platforms, apps, and content.

Hopefully the trend continues!

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JustCare

@louis@indieweb.social

I like that there's a renewed interset in decentralized platforms, apps, and content.

Hopefully the trend continues!

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed just overtook #Lemmy as the 4th most used #Fediverse software. Here’s the raw numbers in terms of total users:

  • Pixelfed: 474,151
  • Lemmy: 470,716

Pixelfed is moving close towards overtaking #Peertube, which is currently the 3rd most popular Fediverse service.

https://fedidb.org/

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed just overtook #Lemmy as the 4th most used #Fediverse software. Here’s the raw numbers in terms of total users:

  • Pixelfed: 474,151
  • Lemmy: 470,716

Pixelfed is moving close towards overtaking #Peertube, which is currently the 3rd most popular Fediverse service.

https://fedidb.org/

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Juergen M. Bruckner

@juergen@bruckner.email

Congratulations to @dansup and the developer community. Reaching the Kickstarter goal in less than 24 hours is a record result I think.

kck.st/4g5t0QV

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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online · Reply to Chris Simpson's post

@chris_e_simpson @phocks people legitimately make mistakes. I do all the time. We are humans and have not yet been taken over by AI. How often does it really happen though?

The ability to edit is a feature of both the and . Many Mastodon users requested it.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

A friendly reminder,

The Fediverse, the social network you're using to avoid Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or Blue Sky, is managed by real people, and not corporations. These real people, your administrator, pay for hosting so that you may share your thought, feelings, or just randomly sh-t post.

If you're financially able, take a moment to reach out to your administrator, and ask if they need help. Even a little bit can help.

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

I agree that this is what EU should do now.

" [should] ..start seriously addressing our dependency on Big Tech and invest in real alternative models and services."

"public funds.. must be reserved for open digital infrastructure, software, hardware and standards."

"we also need substantial investment into non-commercial, decentralised public interest social media software like , Peertube and other key pieces of the ."

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 21F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Justice Department has asked federal prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement.

Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels will return to the Pats as offensive coach.

Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Robert Kraft, announces he will run for mayor of .

current vibe:

OptionVoters
salty snax21 (75%)
sweet snax7 (25%)
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 21F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Justice Department has asked federal prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement.

Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels will return to the Pats as offensive coach.

Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Robert Kraft, announces he will run for mayor of .

current vibe:

OptionVoters
salty snax21 (75%)
sweet snax7 (25%)
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 21F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Justice Department has asked federal prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement.

Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels will return to the Pats as offensive coach.

Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Robert Kraft, announces he will run for mayor of .

current vibe:

OptionVoters
salty snax21 (75%)
sweet snax7 (25%)
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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

I agree that this is what EU should do now.

" [should] ..start seriously addressing our dependency on Big Tech and invest in real alternative models and services."

"public funds.. must be reserved for open digital infrastructure, software, hardware and standards."

"we also need substantial investment into non-commercial, decentralised public interest social media software like , Peertube and other key pieces of the ."

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

I agree that this is what EU should do now.

" [should] ..start seriously addressing our dependency on Big Tech and invest in real alternative models and services."

"public funds.. must be reserved for open digital infrastructure, software, hardware and standards."

"we also need substantial investment into non-commercial, decentralised public interest social media software like , Peertube and other key pieces of the ."

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Lari Lohikoski

@lari@suomi.social

I agree that this is what EU should do now.

" [should] ..start seriously addressing our dependency on Big Tech and invest in real alternative models and services."

"public funds.. must be reserved for open digital infrastructure, software, hardware and standards."

"we also need substantial investment into non-commercial, decentralised public interest social media software like , Peertube and other key pieces of the ."

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Pixelfed just overtook #Lemmy as the 4th most used #Fediverse software. Here’s the raw numbers in terms of total users:

  • Pixelfed: 474,151
  • Lemmy: 470,716

Pixelfed is moving close towards overtaking #Peertube, which is currently the 3rd most popular Fediverse service.

https://fedidb.org/

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Dyptre

@geoff_eg@mastodon.social

Okay really quick and rough version, but a good start. This is my progress on my Fediverse for Photographers blog.

Any input and additions appreciated! I still have more to add from the suggestions provided the other day.

dyptrephotography.ca/The-Dyptr

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Willkommen ihr Neuen im

Es gibt gerade so viele Neuanmeldungen im Fediverse, vor allem auf . Schön, dass ihr hier seid! Falls ihr euch noch fragt, was das hier eigentlich alles ist und kann, ich habe ein älteres kurzes von mir ausgegraben, das einen kleinen Überblick gibt:

:peertube: video.dresden.network/w/uhdUYq

Ich, blass, große runde Brille, roter Pulli, stehe vor einem großen Flipchart und zeige auf etwas. Neben mir steht groß: "Willkommen im Fediverse #Neuhier".
ALT text detailsIch, blass, große runde Brille, roter Pulli, stehe vor einem großen Flipchart und zeige auf etwas. Neben mir steht groß: "Willkommen im Fediverse #Neuhier".
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

We love seeing the feed shares at .

💡 Tell your community to add the SURFSHARES referral code on the waitlist form for priority signups.

We let in people every day, and can’t wait to see what you create.

Ride on. 🤙

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

We love seeing the feed shares at .

💡 Tell your community to add the SURFSHARES referral code on the waitlist form for priority signups.

We let in people every day, and can’t wait to see what you create.

Ride on. 🤙

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Andrew Singleton

@singletona@bitbang.social

So, general questio ngiven I'd taken a long break from the are there any good options aside from lemmy? Any good tutorials? After Monday's display I kinda want to abandon all relevant services.

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Andrew Singleton

@singletona@bitbang.social

So, general questio ngiven I'd taken a long break from the are there any good options aside from lemmy? Any good tutorials? After Monday's display I kinda want to abandon all relevant services.

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Phønix

@phoenix_1312@kolektiva.social

Any video recommendation about why choosing over ? I have made my mind but get the question quite a lot.

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Justin ✅

@theoretically_functioning@troet.cafe

Ich bin auch auf , um über meinen in der und / Gewerkschaftsjugend zu berichten.

Mich würde mal interessieren, ob es hier mehr Menschies aus dem Umfeld gibt?
Leider sind bis jetzt nur wenig Geschäftsstellen und Bezirke im aktiv, aber vllt möchten wir dass ja ändern ;)

appreciated!

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SoapDog

@soapdog@toot.cafe

hey what is the current server that provides features similar to or that uses the fewest resources? Is there anything there that is good for single user instances?

I'm aware of GoToSocial and Honk but wondering what else is there.

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SoapDog

@soapdog@toot.cafe

hey what is the current server that provides features similar to or that uses the fewest resources? Is there anything there that is good for single user instances?

I'm aware of GoToSocial and Honk but wondering what else is there.

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Justin ✅

@theoretically_functioning@troet.cafe

Ich bin auch auf , um über meinen in der und / Gewerkschaftsjugend zu berichten.

Mich würde mal interessieren, ob es hier mehr Menschies aus dem Umfeld gibt?
Leider sind bis jetzt nur wenig Geschäftsstellen und Bezirke im aktiv, aber vllt möchten wir dass ja ändern ;)

appreciated!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The banning of TikTok in the U.S. and the changes of Meta / Instagram / Facebook / Threads ToS brought a new wave of users joining the Fediverse.

And in particular, joining Pixelfed and Loops!

But, did you know that there is a Kickstarter for @pixelfed and @loops happening right now‽

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Let's help @dansup continue the development of Pixelfed, Loops, and more

I backed Pixelfed & Loops on Kickstarter.

And, you should, too.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Some people just like shooting themselves in the foot and then complaining about the pain...🤦‍♂️

If you specifically ask how to do something in a specific way, I will tell you how to do it that way, if I know how, even if there's an easier way.

If you ask "How do I interact with Lemmy from Mastodon", I will tell you the VERY janky and frustrating way to do it. However if you ask me "how can I use Lemmy just like reddit", I'll simply tell you to sign up to Lemmy and use it like reddit.

Is this why people are so confused about Fediverse?

Some Fediverse softwares don't play nice together and it's very janky cross platform.

Don't shoot yourself in the foot by trying to do things the hard way.

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Ms. Que Banh

@PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

I created some inspired using software - Krita.

Check them out:
krita.org/en/

Follow them:
@Krita

Free for public usage, with credit ✌️

This took me about 4 hours to create.

A vibrant, artistic depiction of an elephant serenely resting on an crescent moon-like arch. The elephant features bold shades of blue & purple, with intricate detailing in its ears & trunk. Surrounding the elephant is a crescent moon & decorative swirling vines add an ethereal quality. The background incorporates soft clouds & a hint of a circular shape that resembles a sun creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
ALT text detailsA vibrant, artistic depiction of an elephant serenely resting on an crescent moon-like arch. The elephant features bold shades of blue & purple, with intricate detailing in its ears & trunk. Surrounding the elephant is a crescent moon & decorative swirling vines add an ethereal quality. The background incorporates soft clouds & a hint of a circular shape that resembles a sun creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca · Reply to Dr. Quadragon ❌'s post

@drq No and kinda don't want to learn?

This shouldn't feel like installing a linux driver in 1999. Think I will shelve the idea for now!

Thanks again though.

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · Reply to Nonilex's post

Okay folks, I’m revising this post.
Using the bridge is just sooooo much easier [only have to post on one platform – ].

My bridged / Mastodon account is here ↘︎

bsky.app/profile/Nonilex.masto

For people who followed me on , I pinned a post linking to my bridged account, hopefully you’ll follow that account & if you regularly use bsky, boost my posts over there.

If you’re interested in creating a bridged account follow @bsky.brid.gy

I just prefer Mastodon & the .

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Loy Hena

@loyhena@eldritch.cafe

1/7

Bonjour j'ai commencé une BD "c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse ?" pour expliquer c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse

Si vous voulez l'utiliser, tant que c'est pas à des fin monétaires c'est ok :neofox_uwu:

petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
Petite chauve souris qui lève l'aile pour dire "pourtant son fonctionnement est un peu différent !", "Il fonctionne avec ActivityPub"
ALT text detailsPetite chauve souris qui lève l'aile pour dire "pourtant son fonctionnement est un peu différent !", "Il fonctionne avec ActivityPub"
petite chauvesouris happy qui dit "mastodon c'est un réseau social interconnecté !", "vu de l'extérieur il ressemble à n'importe quel réseau social" "comme twitter ou facebook", et on voit un dessin de Mastodon et son feed, un dessin de Facebook et son feed, et undessin d'ex-Twitter et son feed
ALT text detailspetite chauvesouris happy qui dit "mastodon c'est un réseau social interconnecté !", "vu de l'extérieur il ressemble à n'importe quel réseau social" "comme twitter ou facebook", et on voit un dessin de Mastodon et son feed, un dessin de Facebook et son feed, et undessin d'ex-Twitter et son feed
petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
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@Nonilex@masto.ai · Reply to Nonilex's post

Okay folks, I’m revising this post.
Using the bridge is just sooooo much easier [only have to post on one platform – ].

My bridged / Mastodon account is here ↘︎

bsky.app/profile/Nonilex.masto

For people who followed me on , I pinned a post linking to my bridged account, hopefully you’ll follow that account & if you regularly use bsky, boost my posts over there.

If you’re interested in creating a bridged account follow @bsky.brid.gy

I just prefer Mastodon & the .

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to 's post

@volkris @wjmaggos @mmasnick.bsky.social except BlueSky owns the relays and controls what you can and can't see and it's financially influenced by it's investors.

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to 's post

@volkris @wjmaggos @mmasnick.bsky.social except BlueSky owns the relays and controls what you can and can't see and it's financially influenced by it's investors.

@volkris@qoto.org · Reply to william.maggos's post

@wjmaggos except DOESN'T give the people total say over what stories go viral.

We see so much consternation over instance owners censoring what people can see, and that's one of the huge criticisms of this platform that needs to be emphasized.

YES, people can shut down hashtags and links here, and I think that's problematic.

We can't address it by denying that it exists, though.

doesn't just retain that resistance to being shut down. With its relays it does a better job of having the features you're promoting here.

BlueSky comes much closer to giving the people total control over what stories go viral. falls short, empowering instances over people.

@mmasnick.bsky.social

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Tundie

@tundie@mastodon.social

ミスキーのリアクション、マストドン側でせめてタップしたら拡大されたらいいのに。

ミスキーしかされてない方に説明すると
1文字分の中にリアクション画像が小さく表示されています。
長文は読めてません。長文リアクションは例えるなら「━」こんな感じに見えてます。

リアクションへのリアクションが薄い場合そのためです。ごめんなさい。

*これはユーザーへの何らかの不満や要望ではありません。

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

@fedify」や「@hollo」や「@botkit」の開発を支援したい方は、GitHubでスポンサーになってください!

https://github.com/sponsors/dahlia

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

There is a for and ! I am a supporter. If you're in a position to help, please think about lending financial, technical and promotional support to projects you believe in.

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

So the @pixelfed Kickstarter has officially launched, and it's already well on its way to meeting the goal.

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Good luck @dansup, and here's hoping for a more diverse fediverse.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

@fedify」や「@hollo」や「@botkit」の開発を支援したい方は、GitHubでスポンサーになってください!

https://github.com/sponsors/dahlia

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

@fedify」や「@hollo」や「@botkit」の開発を支援したい方は、GitHubでスポンサーになってください!

https://github.com/sponsors/dahlia

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

제 프로젝트인 @fedify, @hollo, @botkit ()開發(개발)後援(후원)하고 싶으신 분들께서는, GitHub에서 제 스폰서가 되어 주세요!

https://github.com/sponsors/dahlia

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

@fedify」や「@hollo」や「@botkit」の開発を支援したい方は、GitHubでスポンサーになってください!

https://github.com/sponsors/dahlia

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

So the @pixelfed Kickstarter has officially launched, and it's already well on its way to meeting the goal.

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

Good luck @dansup, and here's hoping for a more diverse fediverse.

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Listener Owned

@listenerowned@social.coop

Time for our to the ! Hello World!

We’re here to talk about success stories from across the sector and movement.

Did you know the UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives? We want to spread the word and, even better, we want to do it using co-operative principles.

Come along and join us for the ride!

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Jeromy

@jeromyokc@okla.social

Just donated to Pixelfed & Loops for their Kickstarter, you should too!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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D1re_W0lf

@d1re_w0lf@mastodon.social

I truly hope that they are able to reach the goal. 🤞

pixelfed.social/p/pixelfed/787

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George A. Thorn

@ThornwoodOnline@mastodon.social

Free markets are free for a reason. We should reject monopolies and allow the flow of new ideas and competitors to better the customer with choice.

I fully support the backing of @pixelfed @loops and so should you!

Sound off :ivory_boost:

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

@dansup launched a crowd funding campaign this morning to support their work on :pixelfed: Pixelfed and :loading: Loops and it already received over €13k!
kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

The docs now have Recipes! It contains practical examples for common tasks like:

More recipes are on the way. Check it out now.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I just backed Pixelfed & Loops on Kickstarter

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

And, you should, too.

Help @dansup continue the development of @pixelfed and @loops

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

The docs now have Recipes! It contains practical examples for common tasks like:

More recipes are on the way. Check it out now.

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

The docs now have Recipes! It contains practical examples for common tasks like:

More recipes are on the way. Check it out now.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

The docs now have Recipes! It contains practical examples for common tasks like:

More recipes are on the way. Check it out now.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

The docs now have Recipes! It contains practical examples for common tasks like:

More recipes are on the way. Check it out now.

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Listener Owned

@listenerowned@social.coop

We want to be really clear from the outset: this is our home on . You won't find us on any other networks outside this beautiful .

Yeah we know we're limiting our reach. But we're here to do good. And we want to put into practice the change we want to see in the world.

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S 🌱 L V I Λ

@sylv_a@mastodon.social · Reply to S 🌱 L V I Λ's post

At the request of many of you (no experience yet myself) herewith additional graphics to boost global switch day across multiple platforms on February 1st 2025.

Also a big big shout-out to all the beautiful people who develop and maintain the software for the decentralized social web. Please help them build the for everyone by making a donation. Thank you.

Facebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsFacebook logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to friendica logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
TikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsTikTok logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Loops.video logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
YouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsYouTube logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to PeerTube logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
Reddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
ALT text detailsReddit logo on the left with an arrow in the middle pointing to Lemmy logo on the right. Text above: February first 2025, global switch day
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to God :verified:'s post

@godpod Oh, God, why dost though forsake and the in thy written word?

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social · Reply to Andy Piper's post

... my only disappointment was going to hunt for handles for both the Green Software Foundation, and also the Green Web Foundation, and coming up blank. Drop those blue bird icon from your sites, friends!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

@dansup launched a crowd funding campaign this morning to support their work on :pixelfed: Pixelfed and :loading: Loops and it already received over €13k!
kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Listener Owned

@listenerowned@social.coop

Time for our to the ! Hello World!

We’re here to talk about success stories from across the sector and movement.

Did you know the UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives? We want to spread the word and, even better, we want to do it using co-operative principles.

Come along and join us for the ride!

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George A. Thorn

@ThornwoodOnline@mastodon.social

Free markets are free for a reason. We should reject monopolies and allow the flow of new ideas and competitors to better the customer with choice.

I fully support the backing of @pixelfed @loops and so should you!

Sound off :ivory_boost:

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Willkommen ihr Neuen im

Es gibt gerade so viele Neuanmeldungen im Fediverse, vor allem auf . Schön, dass ihr hier seid! Falls ihr euch noch fragt, was das hier eigentlich alles ist und kann, ich habe ein älteres kurzes von mir ausgegraben, das einen kleinen Überblick gibt:

:peertube: video.dresden.network/w/uhdUYq

Ich, blass, große runde Brille, roter Pulli, stehe vor einem großen Flipchart und zeige auf etwas. Neben mir steht groß: "Willkommen im Fediverse #Neuhier".
ALT text detailsIch, blass, große runde Brille, roter Pulli, stehe vor einem großen Flipchart und zeige auf etwas. Neben mir steht groß: "Willkommen im Fediverse #Neuhier".
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@loyhena@eldritch.cafe · Reply to Loy Hena's post

2/6

La suite de ma BD "c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse ?" pour expliquer c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse





petite chauve-souris qui dit "...les likes sur youtube n'augmenteront pas !" "c'est parce que les appli ne discutent pas entre elles" et on voit la vidéo youtube qui n'a que 5 likes
ALT text detailspetite chauve-souris qui dit "...les likes sur youtube n'augmenteront pas !" "c'est parce que les appli ne discutent pas entre elles" et on voit la vidéo youtube qui n'a que 5 likes
un gros mastodon qui ouvre son ventre et on voit plein de logo de serveurs à l'intérieur "en fait ce qu'on appelle Mastodon, c'est plein de petit serveurs qui peuvent communiquer"
ALT text detailsun gros mastodon qui ouvre son ventre et on voit plein de logo de serveurs à l'intérieur "en fait ce qu'on appelle Mastodon, c'est plein de petit serveurs qui peuvent communiquer"
Des appli qui s'envoient des messages "la plupart discutent entre eux et permettent à leurs habitants de voir les messages des autres"
ALT text detailsDes appli qui s'envoient des messages "la plupart discutent entre eux et permettent à leurs habitants de voir les messages des autres"
deux batiments, une maison café avec une petite chauve-souris qui y habite et envoie un message à un petit chat dans un immeuble ciseau, "un.e habitant.e d'un serveur...", "pourra être abonné.e à un.e habitant.e d'un autre serveur..."
ALT text detailsdeux batiments, une maison café avec une petite chauve-souris qui y habite et envoie un message à un petit chat dans un immeuble ciseau, "un.e habitant.e d'un serveur...", "pourra être abonné.e à un.e habitant.e d'un autre serveur..."
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Loy Hena

@loyhena@eldritch.cafe

1/7

Bonjour j'ai commencé une BD "c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse ?" pour expliquer c'est quoi Mastodon et le Fediverse

Si vous voulez l'utiliser, tant que c'est pas à des fin monétaires c'est ok :neofox_uwu:

petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
Petite chauve souris qui lève l'aile pour dire "pourtant son fonctionnement est un peu différent !", "Il fonctionne avec ActivityPub"
ALT text detailsPetite chauve souris qui lève l'aile pour dire "pourtant son fonctionnement est un peu différent !", "Il fonctionne avec ActivityPub"
petite chauvesouris happy qui dit "mastodon c'est un réseau social interconnecté !", "vu de l'extérieur il ressemble à n'importe quel réseau social" "comme twitter ou facebook", et on voit un dessin de Mastodon et son feed, un dessin de Facebook et son feed, et undessin d'ex-Twitter et son feed
ALT text detailspetite chauvesouris happy qui dit "mastodon c'est un réseau social interconnecté !", "vu de l'extérieur il ressemble à n'importe quel réseau social" "comme twitter ou facebook", et on voit un dessin de Mastodon et son feed, un dessin de Facebook et son feed, et undessin d'ex-Twitter et son feed
petite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
ALT text detailspetite chauve souris qui se demande "mastodon c'est quoi ? Et c'est quoi la différence avec le fediverse ?"
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

My profile's bio may need to be tweaked soon. I'm thinking of coming out of filmmaking retirement to make promotional videos for the .

I just rewatched a video I made years ago to criticize Big Tech and oh my goodness it's so tame when you consider the horrors we are facing today: vimeo.com/292544650

Images from Monday's spectacle (feat. Big Tech oligarchs) would be PERFECT as promotional material for the Fediverse.

Oh my, I'm so tempted to make a video. Talk me out of it 🙃

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Nico

@KazuShuSora@social.tchncs.de

Also, if you're already in the Fediverse, consider donating to the admin of the instance you are using.
Those people are real heroes who use so much time of their lives to create a pleasant and working social media experience for us 💪🏻
Also servers do cost money and every cent matters ❗

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KING CONSULT | Kommunikation

@kingconsult@berlin.social

Als werteorientierte Kommunikationsagentur helfen wir Behörden, Unis, NGO, Firmen und Verbänden, langfristig erfolgreich auf 🐘 zu kommunizieren. Denn kein anderes Netzwerk bietet mehr Unabhängigkeit, Community, und !

👉 Ihr wollt eine -Abteilung von Mastodon / dem überzeugen? Wir helfen mehr als gern! 🙋

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

そういえば、 版の 的サービスってなんかないんだっけ?
という事を思いながら読んだ。

note.com/togetter/n/n670fea6b8

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

This Finnish influx is crazy. Never seen anything like this on my instance.

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D1re_W0lf

@d1re_w0lf@mastodon.social

I truly hope that they are able to reach the goal. 🤞

pixelfed.social/p/pixelfed/787

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I just backed Pixelfed & Loops on Kickstarter

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

And, you should, too.

Help @dansup continue the development of @pixelfed and @loops

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Jeromy

@jeromyokc@okla.social

Just donated to Pixelfed & Loops for their Kickstarter, you should too!

kickstarter.com/projects/pixel

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Daniel Molkentin

@danimo@chaos.social

Ich bin wirklich mal gespannt, wie die Leute, deren Job Social Media ist, auf der @republica ihr Handeln in der aktuellen Lage rechtfertigen.

Und ob sie uns erneut erklären, warum das leider keine Alternative ist, weil es da keinen Milliardär gibt, gibt, der ihnen eine mundgerechte Plattform baut (und sich ganz zufällig als Faschist entpuppt).

Oder ob es überhaupt ein nennenswertes Problembewusstsein gibt.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

This Finnish influx is crazy. Never seen anything like this on my instance.

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Daniel Molkentin

@danimo@chaos.social

Ich bin wirklich mal gespannt, wie die Leute, deren Job Social Media ist, auf der @republica ihr Handeln in der aktuellen Lage rechtfertigen.

Und ob sie uns erneut erklären, warum das leider keine Alternative ist, weil es da keinen Milliardär gibt, gibt, der ihnen eine mundgerechte Plattform baut (und sich ganz zufällig als Faschist entpuppt).

Oder ob es überhaupt ein nennenswertes Problembewusstsein gibt.

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/22(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

本家 mastodon.social で新規アカウントが日ごとに拡大中。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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wgrav

@wgrav@fosstodon.org

Hey , is anyone else having trouble getting @bsky.brid.gy to work? Earlier today I followed and it worked fine, however on my new (and permanent) account, following Bridgy does nothing. No follow back, no private mention, no indication of a bridged account existing on Bluesky, no nothing. I don't see any relevant issues on Github, and Bridgy isn't blocked by Fosstodon either. I'm stumped, nothing is happening and no explanation as to why.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 is out!

Follow the site here @blog or check the article here: maho.dev/2025/01/a-guide-to-im

-sites -development -web

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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wgrav

@wgrav@fosstodon.org

Hey , is anyone else having trouble getting @bsky.brid.gy to work? Earlier today I followed and it worked fine, however on my new (and permanent) account, following Bridgy does nothing. No follow back, no private mention, no indication of a bridged account existing on Bluesky, no nothing. I don't see any relevant issues on Github, and Bridgy isn't blocked by Fosstodon either. I'm stumped, nothing is happening and no explanation as to why.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 is out!

Follow the site here @blog or check the article here: maho.dev/2025/01/a-guide-to-im

-sites -development -web

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

I finally got around to financially supporting 404 Media because they are doing great work.

"It is possible to build alternatives to Elon Musk’s X, Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram, and whatever TikTok will become. It is happening, and it is necessary. A different way is possible, if we build it."

➡️ 404media.co/decentralized-soci

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wgrav

@wgrav@fosstodon.org

Hey , is anyone else having trouble getting @bsky.brid.gy to work? Earlier today I followed and it worked fine, however on my new (and permanent) account, following Bridgy does nothing. No follow back, no private mention, no indication of a bridged account existing on Bluesky, no nothing. I don't see any relevant issues on Github, and Bridgy isn't blocked by Fosstodon either. I'm stumped, nothing is happening and no explanation as to why.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 is out!

Follow the site here @blog or check the article here: maho.dev/2025/01/a-guide-to-im

-sites -development -web

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website) - Part 8 is out!

Follow the site here @blog or check the article here: maho.dev/2025/01/a-guide-to-im

-sites -development -web

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

I finally got around to financially supporting 404 Media because they are doing great work.

"It is possible to build alternatives to Elon Musk’s X, Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram, and whatever TikTok will become. It is happening, and it is necessary. A different way is possible, if we build it."

➡️ 404media.co/decentralized-soci

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Wir haben es nicht gewusst

@Wir_haben_es_nicht_gewusst@troet.cafe

Die Zeiten ändern sich. Nicht.
================= ====

Alle auf meinem wünschen sich, das zu verlassen, um sich mit ihren Farben in populistische zu schmuggeln.

Sie hoffen auf eure Starthilfe zu , (), usw.

(More coming soon. )


Wahlwerbung mit Abschiebetickets im Wandel der Zeit:

3 Bilder von "Tickets" auf blauem Grund.
Groß daneben jeweils die "Urheber": Parteikürzel & Jahreszahl.

1. Freifahrkarten, Nach Jerusalem oder Moskau. Bestellt und verteilt diese in Massen. (Vergilbtes Papier, altdeutsche Schrift.)
NSDAP, 1938

2. Rückflugticket, ab Deutschland, Ziel Heimat, sofort, direkt.
NPD, 2011

3. Abschiebeticket, von Deutschland nach sicheres Herkunftsland, im Vordergrund Alice Weidel.
AfD, 2025

Unten hellblaues Feld, "Wir haben es nicht gewusst!", Faule Ausrede der AfD Wähler in 2038

Verändertes AfD Logo, mit Hoden am Pfeil, "Alternative für Deutschlands Untergang" #NieWiederIstJetzt
ALT text detailsWahlwerbung mit Abschiebetickets im Wandel der Zeit: 3 Bilder von "Tickets" auf blauem Grund. Groß daneben jeweils die "Urheber": Parteikürzel & Jahreszahl. 1. Freifahrkarten, Nach Jerusalem oder Moskau. Bestellt und verteilt diese in Massen. (Vergilbtes Papier, altdeutsche Schrift.) NSDAP, 1938 2. Rückflugticket, ab Deutschland, Ziel Heimat, sofort, direkt. NPD, 2011 3. Abschiebeticket, von Deutschland nach sicheres Herkunftsland, im Vordergrund Alice Weidel. AfD, 2025 Unten hellblaues Feld, "Wir haben es nicht gewusst!", Faule Ausrede der AfD Wähler in 2038 Verändertes AfD Logo, mit Hoden am Pfeil, "Alternative für Deutschlands Untergang" #NieWiederIstJetzt
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eric_ma

@eric_ma@techhub.social

Where are you right now?

OptionVoters
South America2 (3%)
North America32 (48%)
Europe29 (43%)
Asia, Antarctica, Australia4 (6%)
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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Jaden

@Jaden3@mastodon.social

I ain't gonna lie when I first joined Mastodon i thought just another app i won't use. But I really like it. So different to all da other socials y'all get different views and y'all can actually talk to folks.
I love it . It's my go to social now.
Shout out the

I love you all
Jaden xxxxxx

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Jaden

@Jaden3@mastodon.social

I ain't gonna lie when I first joined Mastodon i thought just another app i won't use. But I really like it. So different to all da other socials y'all get different views and y'all can actually talk to folks.
I love it . It's my go to social now.
Shout out the

I love you all
Jaden xxxxxx

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eric_ma

@eric_ma@techhub.social

Where are you right now?

OptionVoters
South America2 (3%)
North America32 (48%)
Europe29 (43%)
Asia, Antarctica, Australia4 (6%)
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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spaduf

@spaduf@hachyderm.io

If you're on reddit and don't mind being a fediverse evangelist, please go hit this thread:

reddit.com/r/technology/commen

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spaduf

@spaduf@hachyderm.io

If you're on reddit and don't mind being a fediverse evangelist, please go hit this thread:

reddit.com/r/technology/commen

Ericka Simone's avatar
Ericka Simone

@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social

Anyways. .
Very serious offer.
Ill trade you all 137 years of my musical experiences, history AND insight as an educated Black Woman with too much historical knowledge of how America was before nazis took over, and all the fun that comes with if you help me get out of Gilead.

Okay. So this took off. Good. What I need to secure is a new secondary job - lost mine in . If we can find any remote job, customer service, ui/ux, or music, I’ll figure out the rest.

» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Was mir hier wirklich auf den Zeiger geht:

NEUE Menschen kommen ins und es gibt schon wieder Diskussionen darüber, ob DAS oder JENES gut ist. Ob sie nicht besser auf einem anderen Server besser aufgehoben wären, oder,
oder, oder...

Können WIR uns nicht einfach NUR darüber freuen, dass sie ins gefunden haben und ihnen Zeit geben sich hier einzuleben❓

Vielleicht wechseln sie später den Server oder probieren andere Dinge im Fediverse

ICH FREUE MICH, DASS IHR HIER SEID 🎉

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, this is interesting: For two weeks now, is bringing noticeably more traffic to @heiseonline. is also growing again, and even bringing in more than ever before.
The are reaching new heights.
(🧵1/4)

A graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
ALT text detailsA graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

One further note about MAUs and the #Fediverse:

The common number for this month is 1.2M MAUs—but this has a giant caveat.

This doesn’t count #Threads, which has implemented many aspects of #ActivityPub.

It also doesn’t count *most* #Misskey servers, which don’t publish MAUs—and Misskey makes up 9% of the Fediverse.

I also know that Friendica servers and MAUs are underreported.

So while that 1.2M MAUs figure is helpful, it’s not entirely accurate.
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

One further note about MAUs and the #Fediverse:

The common number for this month is 1.2M MAUs—but this has a giant caveat.

This doesn’t count #Threads, which has implemented many aspects of #ActivityPub.

It also doesn’t count *most* #Misskey servers, which don’t publish MAUs—and Misskey makes up 9% of the Fediverse.

I also know that Friendica servers and MAUs are underreported.

So while that 1.2M MAUs figure is helpful, it’s not entirely accurate.
Laurens Hof's avatar
Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

Welcome to the 100th edition of Fediverse Report! It’s been a wonderful and strange 2 years to report on all the developers in the fediverse and the wider open social web. The current state of the open social web is nothing like I expected it to be when I started writing. When I first started I expected the fediverse to slowly gain wider adoption over the years. Instead, adoption has dropped compared with 2 years ago. At the same time, the current state of the internet and social platforms make it loud and clear that there is a huge need for better social platforms. I do not know what role the fediverse and the open social web will play in all of it, but I do strongly belief in the importance of helping people understand what is going on in the space. Thank you all for reading and the support over the years!

The News

Pixelfed has seen massive growth over the last week. The photo sharing platform grew from some 20k monthly active users in December to almost 200k MAU right now. The inflow of new people is driven by a combination of three things: people are actively looking for an alternative to Instagram, as well as renewed media attention to Pixelfed as a result of the official app release. Pixelfed’s launch of the official apps has gotten significant media attention (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The reviews of the Pixelfed apps show that there are two reasons for people to look for an Instagram alternative: not only are people looking to ditch Meta products due to their alignment with Trump, people are also looking for another photo sharing app that has not gotten as bloated as Instagram has. The title of the Lifehacker review makes that point clear, describing Pixelfed as a “Return to Instagram’s Glory Days”.

Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault says he has gotten multiple offers from VCs to chat about Pixelfed, but that he has rejected them all. Instead he will launch a Kickstarter on January 22nd. Not much is clear yet about the Kickstarter, but in the introduction Supernault makes it clear he has big plans, saying: “We aim to be the first Fediverse app with a billion people by taking on the worlds biggest players using open source standards.” Loops got critiqued for it’s “predatory” Terms of Service, which Supernault responded to a few days later by changing the ToS of Loops to be the same as those of Pixelfed.

Forum software NodeBB has officially launched their 4.0 version, which includes ActivityPub support. NodeBB has been working on adding ActivityPub for almost a year, and been testing it for a while as well. The community.nodebb.org forum has been connected to the fediverse for a while now, showing what a connection between forums and microblogging looks like in practice. Developer Julian Lam says that existing NodeBB forums will have to opt-in to the fediverse connection, while it will be enabled by default for new forums going forward. Lam also says that the work on ActivityPub also helped connect NodeBB with competitor Discourse, saying “NodeBB and Discourse have been vying for the exact same market share (forums, community-building, self-started or enterprise) for over 10 years, and it was only after ActivityPub came around that the dev teams even started talking to one another.” By both working on ActivityPub, these competitors are now also collaborators, and both their forums can connect with each other.

BotKit by Fedify is a new framework for building bots on ActivityPub. It is powered by Fedify, a TypeScript library for building with ActivityPub. Using BotKit allows people to easily build bots for ActivityPub, instead of building bots on Mastodon or Misskey.

The WordPress ActivityPub plugin now gives you the ability to show fediverse engagement on the page itself. I’ve enabled it below as well, go check it out!

The Analysis

Some stray thoughts on Pixelfed’s growth:

  • It has been a long time since the fediverse has seen a notable increase in users and new signups: the last major event was in July 2023 with people looking for Reddit alternatives. Over time, Bluesky became the default destination for people looking to migrate away from X. The ATmosphere does not have a dedicated place for sharing photos, giving all the more opportunity for Pixelfed to be the new home of people looking for an Instagram alternative.
  • One of the advantages of the fediverse is in the interoperability between different platforms, even when two platforms are focused on a different modality of communications. Mastodon and Pixelfed can interoperate with each other, but the much more question is: will this be feature that will be actively used, or more of a niche nice-to-have? Mastodon does have an active traditions for the sharing of photos with hashtags such as , and I’m curious if/how these traditions will evolve with a more active photo sharing platform.
  • Supernault is now responsible for the development of two different types of platforms: Pixelfed and Loops, and is also responsible for running the flagship servers for both platforms: pixelfed.social and loops.video. The amount of work that Supernault puts into the fediverse is incredibly impressive. At the same time, it does give me cause for concerns for governance of the platforms. It is an incredibly amount of load and responsibility that is all placed on a single person. Supernault would do well to delegate a significant amount of responsibility here. However, previous cases where other developers have tried to work together have not gone well, for various reasons. I’m concerned that the fediverse is replicating the same problems that Mastodon has had with governance here.
  • Pixelfed looks to replicate the same power dynamic that Mastodon has with the mastodon.social server. The large majority of new signups are going to the main pixelfed.social server. The power dynamics of Pixelfed are even more skewed than they are with Mastodon: 75% of Pixelfed’s current monthly active users are on the pixelfed.social server.

One of the fundamental challenges of building a decentralised social network with ActivityPub is in the tension between local and global. The fediverse is a super-network of connected social networks: you can see mastodon.social as its own social network, that has joined the larger fediverse. This theoretically allows for benefits such as local digital communities with local norms and moderation. In practice, most fediverse software is not interested in the local communities part, and actively discourages using the software as such: Mastodon explicitly prohibits posting only to your local server, for example. As such, the fediverse as it currently is, is mainly a singular global network, and less a network made of a plurality of spaces. This current dynamic in the fediverse is what makes forums like NodeBB adding ActivityPub to their platforms so interesting. Forums like NodeBB are understood to be local communities. When you go to a forum, you expect to see only people and posts from that specific forum. Forums are often tied around a specific topic or community, making much easier to define what the local forum community is all about. Now these forums that understand the value of having a clear local community have an additional connection to a wider network. It is effectively the reverse sales-pitch of most current fediverse servers. Mastodon says: join the larger fediverse, and you might have some additional benefits if you join the fediverse via a specific community/server. NodeBB says: join our specific forum community, and you might have some additional benefits by being connected to a larger fediverse network.


TechCrunch checked in with Threads on their plans to add account portability to their fediverse integration, writing: “A Meta spokesperson couldn’t confirm that the topic was even on the Threads roadmap, let alone when it was due to be addressed.” I recently published that I do not have a satisfying answer as to “Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?”. Last week I also reported that the Threads-fediverse connection is seeing incredibly low uptake from the side of Threads; in total at best only a few thousand people on Threads follow someone from the fediverse. As Meta is quickly aligning itself politically with Trump, and applying censorship accordingly, the question becomes louder and louder: why is the fediverse still bothering with Threads? In practice nobody on Threads is interested in connecting with the fediverse, it does not allow for people to migrate their account from Threads to the fediverse, and it is bad optics for the fediverse to boot.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Miss Koula

@misskoula@libretooth.gr

Any suggestions for site forum to test new features???

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Miss Koula

@misskoula@libretooth.gr

Any suggestions for site forum to test new features???

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

@tom @BeAware

...huh. I had not heard of before, but I _had_ been looking for a alternative to Linktree. Maybe this will do.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

Welcome to the 100th edition of Fediverse Report! It’s been a wonderful and strange 2 years to report on all the developers in the fediverse and the wider open social web. The current state of the open social web is nothing like I expected it to be when I started writing. When I first started I expected the fediverse to slowly gain wider adoption over the years. Instead, adoption has dropped compared with 2 years ago. At the same time, the current state of the internet and social platforms make it loud and clear that there is a huge need for better social platforms. I do not know what role the fediverse and the open social web will play in all of it, but I do strongly belief in the importance of helping people understand what is going on in the space. Thank you all for reading and the support over the years!

The News

Pixelfed has seen massive growth over the last week. The photo sharing platform grew from some 20k monthly active users in December to almost 200k MAU right now. The inflow of new people is driven by a combination of three things: people are actively looking for an alternative to Instagram, as well as renewed media attention to Pixelfed as a result of the official app release. Pixelfed’s launch of the official apps has gotten significant media attention (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The reviews of the Pixelfed apps show that there are two reasons for people to look for an Instagram alternative: not only are people looking to ditch Meta products due to their alignment with Trump, people are also looking for another photo sharing app that has not gotten as bloated as Instagram has. The title of the Lifehacker review makes that point clear, describing Pixelfed as a “Return to Instagram’s Glory Days”.

Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault says he has gotten multiple offers from VCs to chat about Pixelfed, but that he has rejected them all. Instead he will launch a Kickstarter on January 22nd. Not much is clear yet about the Kickstarter, but in the introduction Supernault makes it clear he has big plans, saying: “We aim to be the first Fediverse app with a billion people by taking on the worlds biggest players using open source standards.” Loops got critiqued for it’s “predatory” Terms of Service, which Supernault responded to a few days later by changing the ToS of Loops to be the same as those of Pixelfed.

Forum software NodeBB has officially launched their 4.0 version, which includes ActivityPub support. NodeBB has been working on adding ActivityPub for almost a year, and been testing it for a while as well. The community.nodebb.org forum has been connected to the fediverse for a while now, showing what a connection between forums and microblogging looks like in practice. Developer Julian Lam says that existing NodeBB forums will have to opt-in to the fediverse connection, while it will be enabled by default for new forums going forward. Lam also says that the work on ActivityPub also helped connect NodeBB with competitor Discourse, saying “NodeBB and Discourse have been vying for the exact same market share (forums, community-building, self-started or enterprise) for over 10 years, and it was only after ActivityPub came around that the dev teams even started talking to one another.” By both working on ActivityPub, these competitors are now also collaborators, and both their forums can connect with each other.

BotKit by Fedify is a new framework for building bots on ActivityPub. It is powered by Fedify, a TypeScript library for building with ActivityPub. Using BotKit allows people to easily build bots for ActivityPub, instead of building bots on Mastodon or Misskey.

The WordPress ActivityPub plugin now gives you the ability to show fediverse engagement on the page itself. I’ve enabled it below as well, go check it out!

The Analysis

Some stray thoughts on Pixelfed’s growth:

  • It has been a long time since the fediverse has seen a notable increase in users and new signups: the last major event was in July 2023 with people looking for Reddit alternatives. Over time, Bluesky became the default destination for people looking to migrate away from X. The ATmosphere does not have a dedicated place for sharing photos, giving all the more opportunity for Pixelfed to be the new home of people looking for an Instagram alternative.
  • One of the advantages of the fediverse is in the interoperability between different platforms, even when two platforms are focused on a different modality of communications. Mastodon and Pixelfed can interoperate with each other, but the much more question is: will this be feature that will be actively used, or more of a niche nice-to-have? Mastodon does have an active traditions for the sharing of photos with hashtags such as , and I’m curious if/how these traditions will evolve with a more active photo sharing platform.
  • Supernault is now responsible for the development of two different types of platforms: Pixelfed and Loops, and is also responsible for running the flagship servers for both platforms: pixelfed.social and loops.video. The amount of work that Supernault puts into the fediverse is incredibly impressive. At the same time, it does give me cause for concerns for governance of the platforms. It is an incredibly amount of load and responsibility that is all placed on a single person. Supernault would do well to delegate a significant amount of responsibility here. However, previous cases where other developers have tried to work together have not gone well, for various reasons. I’m concerned that the fediverse is replicating the same problems that Mastodon has had with governance here.
  • Pixelfed looks to replicate the same power dynamic that Mastodon has with the mastodon.social server. The large majority of new signups are going to the main pixelfed.social server. The power dynamics of Pixelfed are even more skewed than they are with Mastodon: 75% of Pixelfed’s current monthly active users are on the pixelfed.social server.

One of the fundamental challenges of building a decentralised social network with ActivityPub is in the tension between local and global. The fediverse is a super-network of connected social networks: you can see mastodon.social as its own social network, that has joined the larger fediverse. This theoretically allows for benefits such as local digital communities with local norms and moderation. In practice, most fediverse software is not interested in the local communities part, and actively discourages using the software as such: Mastodon explicitly prohibits posting only to your local server, for example. As such, the fediverse as it currently is, is mainly a singular global network, and less a network made of a plurality of spaces. This current dynamic in the fediverse is what makes forums like NodeBB adding ActivityPub to their platforms so interesting. Forums like NodeBB are understood to be local communities. When you go to a forum, you expect to see only people and posts from that specific forum. Forums are often tied around a specific topic or community, making much easier to define what the local forum community is all about. Now these forums that understand the value of having a clear local community have an additional connection to a wider network. It is effectively the reverse sales-pitch of most current fediverse servers. Mastodon says: join the larger fediverse, and you might have some additional benefits if you join the fediverse via a specific community/server. NodeBB says: join our specific forum community, and you might have some additional benefits by being connected to a larger fediverse network.


TechCrunch checked in with Threads on their plans to add account portability to their fediverse integration, writing: “A Meta spokesperson couldn’t confirm that the topic was even on the Threads roadmap, let alone when it was due to be addressed.” I recently published that I do not have a satisfying answer as to “Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?”. Last week I also reported that the Threads-fediverse connection is seeing incredibly low uptake from the side of Threads; in total at best only a few thousand people on Threads follow someone from the fediverse. As Meta is quickly aligning itself politically with Trump, and applying censorship accordingly, the question becomes louder and louder: why is the fediverse still bothering with Threads? In practice nobody on Threads is interested in connecting with the fediverse, it does not allow for people to migrate their account from Threads to the fediverse, and it is bad optics for the fediverse to boot.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

Well, it looks like works with just fine!

Does anyone have any experiences with successfully connecting apps with Brid.gy _other_ than and Bookwyrm? I tried but failed to connect my account earlier, so I am curious about any other possibilities.

I am all for using this possibility, if only to show the fine folks at that we have a rich ecosystem of different apps over here. 😉

A Bluesky feed showing an entry from Bookwyrm - to be specific, the book "Witchcraft - A History in Thirteen Trials" by Marion Gibson, and my thoughts on it:

"I got this book at the _Germanische Nationalmuseum_ in Nuremberg.

While my own book on German folk tales about  #witchcraft is still some years away, it can't hurt to collect some research material first..."
ALT text detailsA Bluesky feed showing an entry from Bookwyrm - to be specific, the book "Witchcraft - A History in Thirteen Trials" by Marion Gibson, and my thoughts on it: "I got this book at the _Germanische Nationalmuseum_ in Nuremberg. While my own book on German folk tales about #witchcraft is still some years away, it can't hurt to collect some research material first..."
Wir haben es nicht gewusst's avatar
Wir haben es nicht gewusst

@Wir_haben_es_nicht_gewusst@troet.cafe

Die Zeiten ändern sich. Nicht.
================= ====

Alle auf meinem wünschen sich, das zu verlassen, um sich mit ihren Farben in populistische zu schmuggeln.

Sie hoffen auf eure Starthilfe zu , (), usw.

(More coming soon. )


Wahlwerbung mit Abschiebetickets im Wandel der Zeit:

3 Bilder von "Tickets" auf blauem Grund.
Groß daneben jeweils die "Urheber": Parteikürzel & Jahreszahl.

1. Freifahrkarten, Nach Jerusalem oder Moskau. Bestellt und verteilt diese in Massen. (Vergilbtes Papier, altdeutsche Schrift.)
NSDAP, 1938

2. Rückflugticket, ab Deutschland, Ziel Heimat, sofort, direkt.
NPD, 2011

3. Abschiebeticket, von Deutschland nach sicheres Herkunftsland, im Vordergrund Alice Weidel.
AfD, 2025

Unten hellblaues Feld, "Wir haben es nicht gewusst!", Faule Ausrede der AfD Wähler in 2038

Verändertes AfD Logo, mit Hoden am Pfeil, "Alternative für Deutschlands Untergang" #NieWiederIstJetzt
ALT text detailsWahlwerbung mit Abschiebetickets im Wandel der Zeit: 3 Bilder von "Tickets" auf blauem Grund. Groß daneben jeweils die "Urheber": Parteikürzel & Jahreszahl. 1. Freifahrkarten, Nach Jerusalem oder Moskau. Bestellt und verteilt diese in Massen. (Vergilbtes Papier, altdeutsche Schrift.) NSDAP, 1938 2. Rückflugticket, ab Deutschland, Ziel Heimat, sofort, direkt. NPD, 2011 3. Abschiebeticket, von Deutschland nach sicheres Herkunftsland, im Vordergrund Alice Weidel. AfD, 2025 Unten hellblaues Feld, "Wir haben es nicht gewusst!", Faule Ausrede der AfD Wähler in 2038 Verändertes AfD Logo, mit Hoden am Pfeil, "Alternative für Deutschlands Untergang" #NieWiederIstJetzt
Jürgen Hubert's avatar
Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

Well, it looks like works with just fine!

Does anyone have any experiences with successfully connecting apps with Brid.gy _other_ than and Bookwyrm? I tried but failed to connect my account earlier, so I am curious about any other possibilities.

I am all for using this possibility, if only to show the fine folks at that we have a rich ecosystem of different apps over here. 😉

A Bluesky feed showing an entry from Bookwyrm - to be specific, the book "Witchcraft - A History in Thirteen Trials" by Marion Gibson, and my thoughts on it:

"I got this book at the _Germanische Nationalmuseum_ in Nuremberg.

While my own book on German folk tales about  #witchcraft is still some years away, it can't hurt to collect some research material first..."
ALT text detailsA Bluesky feed showing an entry from Bookwyrm - to be specific, the book "Witchcraft - A History in Thirteen Trials" by Marion Gibson, and my thoughts on it: "I got this book at the _Germanische Nationalmuseum_ in Nuremberg. While my own book on German folk tales about #witchcraft is still some years away, it can't hurt to collect some research material first..."
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to Fediverse Report's post

A good report as always, and agreed about the importance of @nodebb's release.

With @pixelfed , it's important to highlight that the moderation story is a disaster waiting to happen. @dansup himself has said that he still needs to implement key functionality like moderation roles and a dashboard, and that he doesn't have a moderation team in place. Others have pointed out multiple unfixed bugs related to reporting.

A high-profile Pixelfed fiasco (or worse, blatantly illegal content) could not only destroy the reputation of Pixelfed, but the sharpnel could have an impact on fedi as a whole -- especially at a time when regulators in the UK are clarifying enforcement of the Online Safety Act, and anti-LGBTQIA2S+ fascist oligarch who run social networks that compete with fedi are in power in the US.

It would be great if Dan changes his stance -- turning off open registration on pixelfed.social until he has the moderation situation under control would be an easy first step that could make a big difference.

And also, we really need to think about what we can collectively do to limit the damage to fedi as a whole.

@fediversereport @fediversenews

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social

"Meta and X are going rogue:" European Digital Rights group (EDRi) urges EU to invest in infrastructure "like Mastodon, Peertube and other key pieces of the Fediverse" to secure Europe's independence

edri.org/our-work/meta-and-x-a

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Ms. Que Banh

@PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

I created some inspired using software - Krita.

Check them out:
krita.org/en/

Follow them:
@Krita

Free for public usage, with credit ✌️

This took me about 4 hours to create.

A vibrant, artistic depiction of an elephant serenely resting on an crescent moon-like arch. The elephant features bold shades of blue & purple, with intricate detailing in its ears & trunk. Surrounding the elephant is a crescent moon & decorative swirling vines add an ethereal quality. The background incorporates soft clouds & a hint of a circular shape that resembles a sun creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
ALT text detailsA vibrant, artistic depiction of an elephant serenely resting on an crescent moon-like arch. The elephant features bold shades of blue & purple, with intricate detailing in its ears & trunk. Surrounding the elephant is a crescent moon & decorative swirling vines add an ethereal quality. The background incorporates soft clouds & a hint of a circular shape that resembles a sun creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
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André Menrath

@linos@graz.social

A question to my fellow developers: how do you handle if something you have announced changes? For example if gets updated, it gets deleted etc. Do you propagate an update to the followers, so that their targets instances, who might only know about that object because of your announce get informed?

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai

So I broke down & joined , because that’s where the majority of journos seem to be posting. I don’t get it. You’d think they’d be more interested in the . Anyway, if any of my followers did the same I’m @nonilex.bsky.social, though I’m pretty sure whatever I post there I’ll already have posted here. ( is my primary account for sure)

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

Welcome to the 100th edition of Fediverse Report! It’s been a wonderful and strange 2 years to report on all the developers in the fediverse and the wider open social web. The current state of the open social web is nothing like I expected it to be when I started writing. When I first started I expected the fediverse to slowly gain wider adoption over the years. Instead, adoption has dropped compared with 2 years ago. At the same time, the current state of the internet and social platforms make it loud and clear that there is a huge need for better social platforms. I do not know what role the fediverse and the open social web will play in all of it, but I do strongly belief in the importance of helping people understand what is going on in the space. Thank you all for reading and the support over the years!

The News

Pixelfed has seen massive growth over the last week. The photo sharing platform grew from some 20k monthly active users in December to almost 200k MAU right now. The inflow of new people is driven by a combination of three things: people are actively looking for an alternative to Instagram, as well as renewed media attention to Pixelfed as a result of the official app release. Pixelfed’s launch of the official apps has gotten significant media attention (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The reviews of the Pixelfed apps show that there are two reasons for people to look for an Instagram alternative: not only are people looking to ditch Meta products due to their alignment with Trump, people are also looking for another photo sharing app that has not gotten as bloated as Instagram has. The title of the Lifehacker review makes that point clear, describing Pixelfed as a “Return to Instagram’s Glory Days”.

Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault says he has gotten multiple offers from VCs to chat about Pixelfed, but that he has rejected them all. Instead he will launch a Kickstarter on January 22nd. Not much is clear yet about the Kickstarter, but in the introduction Supernault makes it clear he has big plans, saying: “We aim to be the first Fediverse app with a billion people by taking on the worlds biggest players using open source standards.” Loops got critiqued for it’s “predatory” Terms of Service, which Supernault responded to a few days later by changing the ToS of Loops to be the same as those of Pixelfed.

Forum software NodeBB has officially launched their 4.0 version, which includes ActivityPub support. NodeBB has been working on adding ActivityPub for almost a year, and been testing it for a while as well. The community.nodebb.org forum has been connected to the fediverse for a while now, showing what a connection between forums and microblogging looks like in practice. Developer Julian Lam says that existing NodeBB forums will have to opt-in to the fediverse connection, while it will be enabled by default for new forums going forward. Lam also says that the work on ActivityPub also helped connect NodeBB with competitor Discourse, saying “NodeBB and Discourse have been vying for the exact same market share (forums, community-building, self-started or enterprise) for over 10 years, and it was only after ActivityPub came around that the dev teams even started talking to one another.” By both working on ActivityPub, these competitors are now also collaborators, and both their forums can connect with each other.

BotKit by Fedify is a new framework for building bots on ActivityPub. It is powered by Fedify, a TypeScript library for building with ActivityPub. Using BotKit allows people to easily build bots for ActivityPub, instead of building bots on Mastodon or Misskey.

The WordPress ActivityPub plugin now gives you the ability to show fediverse engagement on the page itself. I’ve enabled it below as well, go check it out!

The Analysis

Some stray thoughts on Pixelfed’s growth:

  • It has been a long time since the fediverse has seen a notable increase in users and new signups: the last major event was in July 2023 with people looking for Reddit alternatives. Over time, Bluesky became the default destination for people looking to migrate away from X. The ATmosphere does not have a dedicated place for sharing photos, giving all the more opportunity for Pixelfed to be the new home of people looking for an Instagram alternative.
  • One of the advantages of the fediverse is in the interoperability between different platforms, even when two platforms are focused on a different modality of communications. Mastodon and Pixelfed can interoperate with each other, but the much more question is: will this be feature that will be actively used, or more of a niche nice-to-have? Mastodon does have an active traditions for the sharing of photos with hashtags such as , and I’m curious if/how these traditions will evolve with a more active photo sharing platform.
  • Supernault is now responsible for the development of two different types of platforms: Pixelfed and Loops, and is also responsible for running the flagship servers for both platforms: pixelfed.social and loops.video. The amount of work that Supernault puts into the fediverse is incredibly impressive. At the same time, it does give me cause for concerns for governance of the platforms. It is an incredibly amount of load and responsibility that is all placed on a single person. Supernault would do well to delegate a significant amount of responsibility here. However, previous cases where other developers have tried to work together have not gone well, for various reasons. I’m concerned that the fediverse is replicating the same problems that Mastodon has had with governance here.
  • Pixelfed looks to replicate the same power dynamic that Mastodon has with the mastodon.social server. The large majority of new signups are going to the main pixelfed.social server. The power dynamics of Pixelfed are even more skewed than they are with Mastodon: 75% of Pixelfed’s current monthly active users are on the pixelfed.social server.

One of the fundamental challenges of building a decentralised social network with ActivityPub is in the tension between local and global. The fediverse is a super-network of connected social networks: you can see mastodon.social as its own social network, that has joined the larger fediverse. This theoretically allows for benefits such as local digital communities with local norms and moderation. In practice, most fediverse software is not interested in the local communities part, and actively discourages using the software as such: Mastodon explicitly prohibits posting only to your local server, for example. As such, the fediverse as it currently is, is mainly a singular global network, and less a network made of a plurality of spaces. This current dynamic in the fediverse is what makes forums like NodeBB adding ActivityPub to their platforms so interesting. Forums like NodeBB are understood to be local communities. When you go to a forum, you expect to see only people and posts from that specific forum. Forums are often tied around a specific topic or community, making much easier to define what the local forum community is all about. Now these forums that understand the value of having a clear local community have an additional connection to a wider network. It is effectively the reverse sales-pitch of most current fediverse servers. Mastodon says: join the larger fediverse, and you might have some additional benefits if you join the fediverse via a specific community/server. NodeBB says: join our specific forum community, and you might have some additional benefits by being connected to a larger fediverse network.


TechCrunch checked in with Threads on their plans to add account portability to their fediverse integration, writing: “A Meta spokesperson couldn’t confirm that the topic was even on the Threads roadmap, let alone when it was due to be addressed.” I recently published that I do not have a satisfying answer as to “Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?”. Last week I also reported that the Threads-fediverse connection is seeing incredibly low uptake from the side of Threads; in total at best only a few thousand people on Threads follow someone from the fediverse. As Meta is quickly aligning itself politically with Trump, and applying censorship accordingly, the question becomes louder and louder: why is the fediverse still bothering with Threads? In practice nobody on Threads is interested in connecting with the fediverse, it does not allow for people to migrate their account from Threads to the fediverse, and it is bad optics for the fediverse to boot.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 100 (!)

This week's news:
- massive growth for @pixelfed, growing from 20k active users last month to almost 200k active users currently.
- @nodebb has officially launched their integration
- Meta will not commit or confirm a timeline for adding account migration to

Thank you to everyone for reading and supporting 100 editions of Last Week in Fediverse!

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 100

Welcome to the 100th edition of Fediverse Report! It’s been a wonderful and strange 2 years to report on all the developers in the fediverse and the wider open social web. The current state of the open social web is nothing like I expected it to be when I started writing. When I first started I expected the fediverse to slowly gain wider adoption over the years. Instead, adoption has dropped compared with 2 years ago. At the same time, the current state of the internet and social platforms make it loud and clear that there is a huge need for better social platforms. I do not know what role the fediverse and the open social web will play in all of it, but I do strongly belief in the importance of helping people understand what is going on in the space. Thank you all for reading and the support over the years!

The News

Pixelfed has seen massive growth over the last week. The photo sharing platform grew from some 20k monthly active users in December to almost 200k MAU right now. The inflow of new people is driven by a combination of three things: people are actively looking for an alternative to Instagram, as well as renewed media attention to Pixelfed as a result of the official app release. Pixelfed’s launch of the official apps has gotten significant media attention (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The reviews of the Pixelfed apps show that there are two reasons for people to look for an Instagram alternative: not only are people looking to ditch Meta products due to their alignment with Trump, people are also looking for another photo sharing app that has not gotten as bloated as Instagram has. The title of the Lifehacker review makes that point clear, describing Pixelfed as a “Return to Instagram’s Glory Days”.

Pixelfed developer Daniel Supernault says he has gotten multiple offers from VCs to chat about Pixelfed, but that he has rejected them all. Instead he will launch a Kickstarter on January 22nd. Not much is clear yet about the Kickstarter, but in the introduction Supernault makes it clear he has big plans, saying: “We aim to be the first Fediverse app with a billion people by taking on the worlds biggest players using open source standards.” Loops got critiqued for it’s “predatory” Terms of Service, which Supernault responded to a few days later by changing the ToS of Loops to be the same as those of Pixelfed.

Forum software NodeBB has officially launched their 4.0 version, which includes ActivityPub support. NodeBB has been working on adding ActivityPub for almost a year, and been testing it for a while as well. The community.nodebb.org forum has been connected to the fediverse for a while now, showing what a connection between forums and microblogging looks like in practice. Developer Julian Lam says that existing NodeBB forums will have to opt-in to the fediverse connection, while it will be enabled by default for new forums going forward. Lam also says that the work on ActivityPub also helped connect NodeBB with competitor Discourse, saying “NodeBB and Discourse have been vying for the exact same market share (forums, community-building, self-started or enterprise) for over 10 years, and it was only after ActivityPub came around that the dev teams even started talking to one another.” By both working on ActivityPub, these competitors are now also collaborators, and both their forums can connect with each other.

BotKit by Fedify is a new framework for building bots on ActivityPub. It is powered by Fedify, a TypeScript library for building with ActivityPub. Using BotKit allows people to easily build bots for ActivityPub, instead of building bots on Mastodon or Misskey.

The WordPress ActivityPub plugin now gives you the ability to show fediverse engagement on the page itself. I’ve enabled it below as well, go check it out!

The Analysis

Some stray thoughts on Pixelfed’s growth:

  • It has been a long time since the fediverse has seen a notable increase in users and new signups: the last major event was in July 2023 with people looking for Reddit alternatives. Over time, Bluesky became the default destination for people looking to migrate away from X. The ATmosphere does not have a dedicated place for sharing photos, giving all the more opportunity for Pixelfed to be the new home of people looking for an Instagram alternative.
  • One of the advantages of the fediverse is in the interoperability between different platforms, even when two platforms are focused on a different modality of communications. Mastodon and Pixelfed can interoperate with each other, but the much more question is: will this be feature that will be actively used, or more of a niche nice-to-have? Mastodon does have an active traditions for the sharing of photos with hashtags such as , and I’m curious if/how these traditions will evolve with a more active photo sharing platform.
  • Supernault is now responsible for the development of two different types of platforms: Pixelfed and Loops, and is also responsible for running the flagship servers for both platforms: pixelfed.social and loops.video. The amount of work that Supernault puts into the fediverse is incredibly impressive. At the same time, it does give me cause for concerns for governance of the platforms. It is an incredibly amount of load and responsibility that is all placed on a single person. Supernault would do well to delegate a significant amount of responsibility here. However, previous cases where other developers have tried to work together have not gone well, for various reasons. I’m concerned that the fediverse is replicating the same problems that Mastodon has had with governance here.
  • Pixelfed looks to replicate the same power dynamic that Mastodon has with the mastodon.social server. The large majority of new signups are going to the main pixelfed.social server. The power dynamics of Pixelfed are even more skewed than they are with Mastodon: 75% of Pixelfed’s current monthly active users are on the pixelfed.social server.

One of the fundamental challenges of building a decentralised social network with ActivityPub is in the tension between local and global. The fediverse is a super-network of connected social networks: you can see mastodon.social as its own social network, that has joined the larger fediverse. This theoretically allows for benefits such as local digital communities with local norms and moderation. In practice, most fediverse software is not interested in the local communities part, and actively discourages using the software as such: Mastodon explicitly prohibits posting only to your local server, for example. As such, the fediverse as it currently is, is mainly a singular global network, and less a network made of a plurality of spaces. This current dynamic in the fediverse is what makes forums like NodeBB adding ActivityPub to their platforms so interesting. Forums like NodeBB are understood to be local communities. When you go to a forum, you expect to see only people and posts from that specific forum. Forums are often tied around a specific topic or community, making much easier to define what the local forum community is all about. Now these forums that understand the value of having a clear local community have an additional connection to a wider network. It is effectively the reverse sales-pitch of most current fediverse servers. Mastodon says: join the larger fediverse, and you might have some additional benefits if you join the fediverse via a specific community/server. NodeBB says: join our specific forum community, and you might have some additional benefits by being connected to a larger fediverse network.


TechCrunch checked in with Threads on their plans to add account portability to their fediverse integration, writing: “A Meta spokesperson couldn’t confirm that the topic was even on the Threads roadmap, let alone when it was due to be addressed.” I recently published that I do not have a satisfying answer as to “Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?”. Last week I also reported that the Threads-fediverse connection is seeing incredibly low uptake from the side of Threads; in total at best only a few thousand people on Threads follow someone from the fediverse. As Meta is quickly aligning itself politically with Trump, and applying censorship accordingly, the question becomes louder and louder: why is the fediverse still bothering with Threads? In practice nobody on Threads is interested in connecting with the fediverse, it does not allow for people to migrate their account from Threads to the fediverse, and it is bad optics for the fediverse to boot.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading! You can follow me on the fediverse and subscribe to my weekly email newsletter below.

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Jaden

@Jaden3@mastodon.social

I ain't gonna lie when I first joined Mastodon i thought just another app i won't use. But I really like it. So different to all da other socials y'all get different views and y'all can actually talk to folks.
I love it . It's my go to social now.
Shout out the

I love you all
Jaden xxxxxx

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great TechCrunch article about @nodebb joining the #Fediverse where they explain what #NodeBB is, and why this is an important development—not only to the Fediverse—but also the Internet.

TechCrunch is one of the few media publications that adequately understands the Fediverse. This is a credit to @Sarahp, who writes for them.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/21/forum-software-nodebb-joins-the-fediverse/
Jaden's avatar
Jaden

@Jaden3@mastodon.social

I ain't gonna lie when I first joined Mastodon i thought just another app i won't use. But I really like it. So different to all da other socials y'all get different views and y'all can actually talk to folks.
I love it . It's my go to social now.
Shout out the

I love you all
Jaden xxxxxx

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Great TechCrunch article about @nodebb joining the #Fediverse where they explain what #NodeBB is, and why this is an important development—not only to the Fediverse—but also the Internet.

TechCrunch is one of the few media publications that adequately understands the Fediverse. This is a credit to @Sarahp, who writes for them.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/21/forum-software-nodebb-joins-the-fediverse/
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Bill Bernard

@berniework@infosec.exchange

As we welcome new people to the we need to help teach them (and ourselves) that this is a public forum (mostly) and that private conversations are better protected by tools such as . I'd say this is especially true for people fleeing who are used to the illusion of privacy based on the audience controls on that platform.

Bill Bernard's avatar
Bill Bernard

@berniework@infosec.exchange

As we welcome new people to the we need to help teach them (and ourselves) that this is a public forum (mostly) and that private conversations are better protected by tools such as . I'd say this is especially true for people fleeing who are used to the illusion of privacy based on the audience controls on that platform.

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

The infrastructure of New Social ensures that it will never be controlled by dictators.

Learn more: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Are there people using the in countries in which speech is tightly controlled? Like Russia, China, … If so, how do they do it? Use VPNs to servers outside the country? Or …?

Newsmast's avatar
Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

The infrastructure of New Social ensures that it will never be controlled by dictators.

Learn more: newsmastfoundation.org/new-soc

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

Wow! The compatible and platform has it's own index which will allow you to follow/comment/be alerted to new episodes from right here:)

*please boost for reach!

index.castopod.org/top50.html

Find a show, follow and enter your or other fedi account and voila you will be alerted every time they post an episode. Thanks to you can also interact!

castopod.com/en

blog.castopod.org/exploring-po

@Castopod@podlibre.social
@castopod@podlibre.video

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» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Was mir hier wirklich auf den Zeiger geht:

NEUE Menschen kommen ins und es gibt schon wieder Diskussionen darüber, ob DAS oder JENES gut ist. Ob sie nicht besser auf einem anderen Server besser aufgehoben wären, oder,
oder, oder...

Können WIR uns nicht einfach NUR darüber freuen, dass sie ins gefunden haben und ihnen Zeit geben sich hier einzuleben❓

Vielleicht wechseln sie später den Server oder probieren andere Dinge im Fediverse

ICH FREUE MICH, DASS IHR HIER SEID 🎉

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Enjoy music from the right on your desktop via artists on The Indie Beat @indiebeat and Bandwagon @service ... blog post and video coming, but here's a little GNOME Shell extension I made. 🤘🏻 extensions.gnome.org/extension

arth's avatar
arth

@arth@fedi.qth.ynh.fr

If you use a Mastodon server hosted in the US, have you considered, given current events, moving to one elsewhere?

OptionVoters
Yes2 (40%)
No3 (60%)
arth's avatar
arth

@arth@fedi.qth.ynh.fr

If you use a Mastodon server hosted in the US, have you considered, given current events, moving to one elsewhere?

OptionVoters
Yes2 (40%)
No3 (60%)
arth's avatar
arth

@arth@fedi.qth.ynh.fr

If you use a Mastodon server hosted in the US, have you considered, given current events, moving to one elsewhere?

OptionVoters
Yes2 (40%)
No3 (60%)
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Stephen Darby :ma_flag_aus:

@stepchook@mastodon.au

Disappointed about the interoperability of platforms using open standards. To beat proprietary bluesky popular appeal, anterograde compatability is my recommendation. It's a computer. Everythings a file. sharing files should not be complicated.

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devSJR :python: :rstats:

@devSJR@fosstodon.org

Is there an analog for in the ?

In a way, bookwyrm.social/ comes close to this. Bibliometric information like the number of citations might be taken from different sources like and .

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James M Branum - יעקב מתתיהו ☮

@jmb@c.im

A reminder to folks who cross-post on the and on :

fed.brid.gy/ is a very, very useful tool. It is saving me a lot of time for me.

What I typically do with it, is first to post on (aka the fediverse) and then to share the mastodon post on Bluesky using the bridgy app.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

With this wave of migrations comes more people to complain that Fedi :fediverse: is confusing...

I still don't see how.

Email exists and it's not even as simple. You can't "migrate" emails. So the "lock-in" is permanent, where on Fedi, picking an instance is important, however, you CAN migrate fairly easily.

There's some learned behaviors from other social media platforms that needs to be re-learned like following. Following people is how Fediverse goes around. Follow vigorously and follow often.

You can always unfollow.

It takes time to learn. Be patient and ask. Complaining and saying things are confusing won't do any good...

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Good day, .
Here's something for you. I enjoyed, and hope you will, too.

Love and hugs to you all.

cdn.satellite.earth/bb45afee21

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Are you ready to start moving away from Big Tech?

First natural step is to download Vivaldi.

Head to vivaldi.com

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devSJR :python: :rstats:

@devSJR@fosstodon.org

Is there an analog for in the ?

In a way, bookwyrm.social/ comes close to this. Bibliometric information like the number of citations might be taken from different sources like and .

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Enjoy music from the right on your desktop via artists on The Indie Beat @indiebeat and Bandwagon @service ... blog post and video coming, but here's a little GNOME Shell extension I made. 🤘🏻 extensions.gnome.org/extension

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Enjoy music from the right on your desktop via artists on The Indie Beat @indiebeat and Bandwagon @service ... blog post and video coming, but here's a little GNOME Shell extension I made. 🤘🏻 extensions.gnome.org/extension

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Activity on #Pixelfed has slowed down today.

Which is entirely expected now that #TikTok is back. For how long? Well, that depends if they can find an American buyer in the next 90 days.

But either way, a seed has been planted about the #Fediverse.
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@mastomememakers@det.social

there are no more excuses to stay active on
or one of the many alternatives.

go to if you have to, but leave empty!

dont come with having to debate with the opponents; debate them elsewhere, but...

DONT LEGITIMIZE THEIR BUBBLE!

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@mastomememakers@det.social

there are no more excuses to stay active on
or one of the many alternatives.

go to if you have to, but leave empty!

dont come with having to debate with the opponents; debate them elsewhere, but...

DONT LEGITIMIZE THEIR BUBBLE!

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text: if you are still active on "x", you are not this guy
ALT text detailsiconic picture of crowd doing the "roman salute" with one guy crossing his arms (highlighted in green) text: if you are still active on "x", you are not this guy
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@loyhena@eldritch.cafe

Question and/or idea for a more

One of my friend is trying mastodon rn, he tried to subscribe to an account and had the message "to continue, you need to follow from your account" (image below in french)

I sometimes have this problem as well when I click on a link to add a new tab, and suddenly I'm not on my server anymore and I am asked the same thing !

Isn't there a way, when you already have an account that you use all the time, to stay connected ?

page mastodon qui dit que pour suivre un compte, il faut se connecter à son compte
ALT text detailspage mastodon qui dit que pour suivre un compte, il faut se connecter à son compte
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@HannaEsmeralda_@masto.ai

Tätä viikon takaista merkittävää asiaa ei Suomessa ole uutisoinut kuin yksi taho - huomasin sen Ampparit-hauilla itsekin vasta viime yönä.

"Siirrämme yksinkertaisesti Mastodonin alustan ja ekosysteemin avainosasten omistuksen uudelle voittoa tavoittelemattomalle järjestölle vahvistaen näin ajatusta siitä, ettei Mastodonin tule olla yksittäisen henkilön omaisuutta tai hallittavissa”, kirjoittaa."

mobiili.fi/2025/01/13/mastodon

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Speed Dreams

@speed_dreams_official@mastodon.social

It seems that a lot of new users have arrived today at , so we're going to take the opportunity to make a quick about ourselves once again:

is an game, where we work to achieve maximum realism thanks to our physics engine and 3D graphics.

Welcome you all and visit:

speed-dreams.net/

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

そろそろみんな :fediverse: 初めてもいい頃じゃない?
:mastodon: でも :pixelfed: でも :misskey: でもいいから…とりあえず Web 標準化の :activitypub: という物があるんだからさ、不満もあるかもしれないけど結構人も増えてきたし使ってみようよ、という気持ち

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Hanna

@HannaEsmeralda_@masto.ai

Tätä viikon takaista merkittävää asiaa ei Suomessa ole uutisoinut kuin yksi taho - huomasin sen Ampparit-hauilla itsekin vasta viime yönä.

"Siirrämme yksinkertaisesti Mastodonin alustan ja ekosysteemin avainosasten omistuksen uudelle voittoa tavoittelemattomalle järjestölle vahvistaen näin ajatusta siitä, ettei Mastodonin tule olla yksittäisen henkilön omaisuutta tai hallittavissa”, kirjoittaa."

mobiili.fi/2025/01/13/mastodon

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@devSJR@fosstodon.org

Is there an analog for in the ?

In a way, bookwyrm.social/ comes close to this. Bibliometric information like the number of citations might be taken from different sources like and .

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@everton137@vivaldi.net

In my impression, one notable difference in the current X-odus compared to 2022 is the significantly higher number of profiles linked to social movements. This shift seems tied to the excellent work being done by initiatives like (France), (Spain), and (Germany). It's also fueled by the growing European discontent with the influence of a dangerous oligarch.

To all the wonderful people joining now: I hope you’re here to stay.

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@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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@follerflausen@norden.social

Ok, ich habs versucht, aber ich kann aktuell keine Nachrichten sehen, hören oder lesen. Podcast ging sonst immer noch.

Ihr findet mich im Bällebad.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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@08956495@infosec.exchange

If you are a admin running libraries on keep an eye on this: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

In one day, just saw MAUs on the #Fediverse jump by appr. 100,000.

Total MAUs is now 1,214,385.

Some of this due to #Pixelfed, but a lot is due to #Mastodon.

https://fedidb.org/
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@08956495@infosec.exchange

If you are a admin running libraries on keep an eye on this: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2

08956495

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If you are a admin running libraries on keep an eye on this: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2

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@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

In one day, just saw MAUs on the #Fediverse jump by appr. 100,000.

Total MAUs is now 1,214,385.

Some of this due to #Pixelfed, but a lot is due to #Mastodon.

https://fedidb.org/
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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca

What if Blue Sky starter packs could get bridged all at once?

I'm chasing down people one at a time and just saw that my current fandom has a starter pack...

I assume there's some sort of permission / consent issue but these are all public accounts, right? So it's mostly a technical issue?

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@hello@social.wedistribute.org

With @nodebb's latest release, the forum software introduces ActivityPub support, and can talk to the biggest Reddit alternatives in the #Fediverse.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/nodebb-officially-joins-fediverse/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

With @nodebb's latest release, the forum software introduces ActivityPub support, and can talk to the biggest Reddit alternatives in the #Fediverse.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/nodebb-officially-joins-fediverse/
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@scott@authorship.studio

Personally, I think that federated forums are the future of the fediverse.

Because anyone can join the fediverse and there is no centralized control, that means you are exposed to all types of people and content. But forums typically have membership requirements, community rules, and moderators. Since a lot of people are looking for a safe space, the safest space would be a fediverse-enabled forum that controls who can be a member and that moderates posts within the forum.

It also creates a sense of community that social media does not create. If you are looking for like-minded people, they are most likely to hang out in forums that have a specific topic, theme, or community. That makes it easier to discover new people to follow and interact with.

Combine federated social media and federated forums, and you have a powerful combination.

#forums #socialmedia #fediverse
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Scott M. Stolz

@scott@authorship.studio

Personally, I think that federated forums are the future of the fediverse.

Because anyone can join the fediverse and there is no centralized control, that means you are exposed to all types of people and content. But forums typically have membership requirements, community rules, and moderators. Since a lot of people are looking for a safe space, the safest space would be a fediverse-enabled forum that controls who can be a member and that moderates posts within the forum.

It also creates a sense of community that social media does not create. If you are looking for like-minded people, they are most likely to hang out in forums that have a specific topic, theme, or community. That makes it easier to discover new people to follow and interact with.

Combine federated social media and federated forums, and you have a powerful combination.

#forums #socialmedia #fediverse
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@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Bulletin boards (a.k.a., “forums”) have never gone away. Actually, they’re more popular than ever.

Reddit, for example, is basically a giant bulletin board.

Facebook Groups are forums – bolted onto Facebook itself – and probably a major reason people still use Facebook.

Numerous help desk software, such as Zendesk, use bulletin boards as a major selling point of their platform.

And the reason why @nodebb federating is such a big deal is because a major request many people have regarding the #Fediverse is bulletin board capabilities. This now exists with NodeBB 4.0.0 – which was just released today.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/jorgecandeias/statuses/113862826288125878

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to hear some good news. NodeBB officially released their ActivtyPub federated forums. And, for new forums, it’s automatically enabled! 🎉

Congratulations to the team, especially @julian

I’ve enjoyed reading the progress posts for this one. A lot of hard work and good collaborations between groups. They should be proud.

community.nodebb.org/post/1027

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

With @nodebb's latest release, the forum software introduces ActivityPub support, and can talk to the biggest Reddit alternatives in the #Fediverse.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/nodebb-officially-joins-fediverse/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

With @nodebb's latest release, the forum software introduces ActivityPub support, and can talk to the biggest Reddit alternatives in the #Fediverse.

https://wedistribute.org/2025/01/nodebb-officially-joins-fediverse/
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NodeBB has reached an important new milestone — the latest version of NodeBB (version 4.0.0) now connects to the Fediverse!

will add support for NodeBB, for fully-managed hosting.

spaceone.one/

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Happy to hear some good news. NodeBB officially released their ActivtyPub federated forums. And, for new forums, it’s automatically enabled! 🎉

Congratulations to the team, especially @julian

I’ve enjoyed reading the progress posts for this one. A lot of hard work and good collaborations between groups. They should be proud.

community.nodebb.org/post/1027

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Bulletin boards (a.k.a., “forums”) have never gone away. Actually, they’re more popular than ever.

Reddit, for example, is basically a giant bulletin board.

Facebook Groups are forums – bolted onto Facebook itself – and probably a major reason people still use Facebook.

Numerous help desk software, such as Zendesk, use bulletin boards as a major selling point of their platform.

And the reason why @nodebb federating is such a big deal is because a major request many people have regarding the #Fediverse is bulletin board capabilities. This now exists with NodeBB 4.0.0 – which was just released today.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/jorgecandeias/statuses/113862826288125878

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Discourse has an #ActivityPub plugin that federates your posts there to the #Fediverse.

So if you’re running Discourse, you may want to enable that.

https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin/266794

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

#Discourse has an #ActivityPub plugin that federates your posts there to the #Fediverse.

So if you’re running Discourse, you may want to enable that.

https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin/266794

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Speed Dreams

@speed_dreams_official@mastodon.social

It seems that a lot of new users have arrived today at , so we're going to take the opportunity to make a quick about ourselves once again:

is an game, where we work to achieve maximum realism thanks to our physics engine and 3D graphics.

Welcome you all and visit:

speed-dreams.net/

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Bulletin boards (a.k.a., “forums”) have never gone away. Actually, they’re more popular than ever.

Reddit, for example, is basically a giant bulletin board.

Facebook Groups are forums – bolted onto Facebook itself – and probably a major reason people still use Facebook.

Numerous help desk software, such as Zendesk, use bulletin boards as a major selling point of their platform.

And the reason why @nodebb federating is such a big deal is because a major request many people have regarding the #Fediverse is bulletin board capabilities. This now exists with NodeBB 4.0.0 – which was just released today.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/jorgecandeias/statuses/113862826288125878

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@everton137@vivaldi.net

In my impression, one notable difference in the current X-odus compared to 2022 is the significantly higher number of profiles linked to social movements. This shift seems tied to the excellent work being done by initiatives like (France), (Spain), and (Germany). It's also fueled by the growing European discontent with the influence of a dangerous oligarch.

To all the wonderful people joining now: I hope you’re here to stay.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Bulletin boards (a.k.a., “forums”) have never gone away. Actually, they’re more popular than ever.

Reddit, for example, is basically a giant bulletin board.

Facebook Groups are forums – bolted onto Facebook itself – and probably a major reason people still use Facebook.

Numerous help desk software, such as Zendesk, use bulletin boards as a major selling point of their platform.

And the reason why @nodebb federating is such a big deal is because a major request many people have regarding the #Fediverse is bulletin board capabilities. This now exists with NodeBB 4.0.0 – which was just released today.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/jorgecandeias/statuses/113862826288125878

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Steve Benen's post

@stevebenen Steve, can you drop a well placed word with the show that we in the would LOVE it if @maddowshow@threads.net would federate? Thank you for being here.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NodeBB has reached an important new milestone — the latest version of NodeBB (version 4.0.0) now connects to the Fediverse!

will add support for NodeBB, for fully-managed hosting.

spaceone.one/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

SpaceHost actually integrated NodeBB back in May 2024, but NodeBB didn't connect to the Fediverse yet.

So, we held off in making it available.

But now, NodeBB Fediverse support is there.

So, after we update to the new version (NodeBB 4.0.0) and do some quality-assurance (QA) testing, we will make it available on spacehost.one/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NodeBB has reached an important new milestone — the latest version of NodeBB (version 4.0.0) now connects to the Fediverse!

will add support for NodeBB, for fully-managed hosting.

spaceone.one/

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@readbeanicecream@mastodon.social

Heads up to all of the new people to the and

are a big deal here. They help you get reach on a particular topic and help curate your feed.

You can follow them and filter them out! Maybe helpful on days like today.

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Staying busy today, not watching inflight TV, and getting only thru my trusted currated feed. Privilege has its privileges, one of them is access to trusted sources.

@altbot

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If you are a admin running libraries on keep an eye on this: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2

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@panos@catodon.social

's upcoming release with ActivityPub support in January will be... pretty impressive. I'm still poking around, but this seems about to make an entrance straight to the top as one of the finest platforms we have. Congrats, @julian !

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Kyle 🕵️‍♂️💻

@beardedtechguy@infosec.exchange

Hey .

If you are using the @surf beta, I’d like get some feedback over the next few hours from y’all. Tell me what you like, what you don’t like. What features you’d like to see added, changed, etc.

Just reply to post with your feedback.

Reason I’m asking is, I have a feedback meeting with @marci and the Surf team.

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Kyle 🕵️‍♂️💻

@beardedtechguy@infosec.exchange

Hey .

If you are using the @surf beta, I’d like get some feedback over the next few hours from y’all. Tell me what you like, what you don’t like. What features you’d like to see added, changed, etc.

Just reply to post with your feedback.

Reason I’m asking is, I have a feedback meeting with @marci and the Surf team.

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Kyle 🕵️‍♂️💻

@beardedtechguy@infosec.exchange

Hey .

If you are using the @surf beta, I’d like get some feedback over the next few hours from y’all. Tell me what you like, what you don’t like. What features you’d like to see added, changed, etc.

Just reply to post with your feedback.

Reason I’m asking is, I have a feedback meeting with @marci and the Surf team.

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Kyle 🕵️‍♂️💻

@beardedtechguy@infosec.exchange

Hey .

If you are using the @surf beta, I’d like get some feedback over the next few hours from y’all. Tell me what you like, what you don’t like. What features you’d like to see added, changed, etc.

Just reply to post with your feedback.

Reason I’m asking is, I have a feedback meeting with @marci and the Surf team.

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Activity on #Pixelfed has slowed down today.

Which is entirely expected now that #TikTok is back. For how long? Well, that depends if they can find an American buyer in the next 90 days.

But either way, a seed has been planted about the #Fediverse.
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Grow Fediverse

@growfediverse@my-place.social

Looks like he’s put up demands and ngl, these are pretty great (im a lil timid about following him myself, so ill just boost and if you’re brave enough you can view it).

bsky.app/profile/bayscholarbae…

For those who don’t wanna view Bluesky, my interpretation is: He’s basically trying to wildcat the big social company’s tech ops people, asking for:
- US fed to uphold the ban because the president just throwing out a ban that the congress passed/the SCOTUS upheld is unconstitutional in the US, and for the congress to defend its constitutional authority (and i think we all know how the congress is gonna react. They’ll do nothing if no one holds them accountable)
- relevant to our interests on , points out that now that a US political party has essentially done a hostile takeover of the 4 big microblogging/short form video platforms, they’ll start laying off more workers from all 4 because they’re redundant to them now. Hence the call for wildcat (ironically on inaug day lol)
- also relevant to our interests, points out how difficult it is for big social platforms to run without the tech workers behind the scenes, which i think we’ve all learned out here in federated social lol. Even if you’re conservative they’re gonna lay you off because they don’t need to pay you for 4 different microblog platforms.
- In some of his other discussion SUPER relevant to our interests: he says that if Bluesky squelches the non-violent call to action for the workers of their competition to strike (because it looks like it’s just focused on the 4 microblogs), it demonstrates that Bluesky is just a holding tank to “kettle” people. I speculate that he’s actually hoping that he’ll get blocked so he can say “see, Bluesky is in on it! Why would they help their competition?”

He also gives a bunch of tips for malicious compliance and other direct action for admins who want to participate that aren’t walking off the job or holding signs, so they can participate … well … in a decentralized way lol. This dude is doing old school labor tactics in digital form, this is some “checkerboard strike” level stuff. Mad props to this dude for trying some direct, non-violent, targeted action to uphold democratic norms and worker rights. There’s the *real* masculine energy in the tech workforce. 👀

Like I said lol, toss a coin to your admin Witchers these social spaces really can’t function without them.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We haven't seen the predicted number of users moving from X today (yet).

Hopefully we'll wake up to a rise in numbers on New Social platforms as many distance themselves from platforms run by those who are currently attending President Trump's inauguration.

No matter how many move, we will do our best to help them find community in the democratic open social network.

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Adrianna Tan

@skinnylatte@hachyderm.io

Has anyone figured out what they do with long Mastodon threads vs blog posts?

Due to the chronology effect (I post in one time zone and many of my Mastodon friends in another don't see them), and search issues, I have friends who urge me to try to turn more things I post here into blog posts. (ahem @wynlim)

So far, i'm only doing that for threads that I want to 'keep' or come back to, like this one: popagandhi.com/posts/bawling-a

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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Activity on #Pixelfed has slowed down today.

Which is entirely expected now that #TikTok is back. For how long? Well, that depends if they can find an American buyer in the next 90 days.

But either way, a seed has been planted about the #Fediverse.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

provides fully-managed hosting for the Fediverse.

For Mastodon as well as other Fediverse software, such as Akkoma (Akkomane = Akkoma + Mangane), Castopod, Friendica, Iceshrimp, Lemmy, Pixelfed, Pleroma, Sharkey, and more.

(As well as some other non-Fediverse DeSo, too. Ex: Matrix, etc.)

spacehost.one/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We haven't seen the predicted number of users moving from X today (yet).

Hopefully we'll wake up to a rise in numbers on New Social platforms as many distance themselves from platforms run by those who are currently attending President Trump's inauguration.

No matter how many move, we will do our best to help them find community in the democratic open social network.

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Fediverse Frank

@frank@ramblings.social

Look, the doesn’t HAVE to be complicated.

An explainer on the fediverse
ALT text detailsAn explainer on the fediverse
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, this is interesting: For two weeks now, is bringing noticeably more traffic to @heiseonline. is also growing again, and even bringing in more than ever before.
The are reaching new heights.
(🧵1/4)

A graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
ALT text detailsA graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
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Evan Prodromou

@evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org

I loved this video that the Daily Show's Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their […]

I loved this video that the Daily Show‘s Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo

Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours all being on the same social networking system, much less news outlets, politicians, and celebrities. So they’re racing around, trying new applications (including, as Lydic notes, the awesome Pixelfed), and seeking a place to be social again.

Why should anyone have to do this? After all, you and I didn’t change our political outlook or our content policies or our legal ownership structure. We have governments and companies changing all around us that interfere with how we can interact with the people that matter most to us. Regardless of how you feel about these changes, why do everyday users have to be the ones to scramble to adapt?

The Fediverse is based on the simple belief that your social connections and your published content are yours. They belong to you. You should get to decide where to set up your home on the social web, based on your own priorities — technical, political, financial, romantic, whatever. And once you have that place on the social web, you can connect to anybody else, on any Fediverse platform, as easily as if they were on your own.

So when your friends are all trying a new Fediverse-enabled app from the app store, you can follow them from your own Fediverse home, see what they’re posting, like, comment, and share. You don’t have to scramble to install yet another application, go through the complicated signup flow, set up your profile, and alert everyone you know about yet another identity you have. You can stay put, keep all your current connections, but still stay connected to your restless friends and bleeding-edge influencers.

And if you get tired of the place you’ve set up your Fediverse home, you can move completely — taking all your social connections (and, soon, all your content) to the new platform you’ve chosen. You won’t have to make a series of announcements, like Lydic does, about all the different places your Internet presence is scattered. It’s handled automatically by the Fediverse platforms. Your followers, family and friends might not even notice the difference.

Social media is fun; we get it. And there’s nothing wrong with trying new apps. Being a pioneer on the cool new platform is invigorating. But if it’s not fun, and you’re feeling the whiplash of multiple platforms rising and falling weekly, please consider setting up your long-term homebase on a Fediverse-enabled platform. You might be surprised how many platforms are already Fediverse-enabled, and more are coming online every day.

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

What operating systems do you use?

This includes on your PC/computer and mobile devices, or anywhere else for that matter. Select all that apply!

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

If your choice isn't listed, simply comment and let's discuss things!

OptionVoters
Windows83 (15%)
Linux165 (29%)
MacOS78 (14%)
Unix14 (2%)
ChromeOS13 (2%)
iOS74 (13%)
Android128 (23%)
Other -> Comment below!12 (2%)
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readbeanicecream

@readbeanicecream@mastodon.social

Heads up to all of the new people to the and

are a big deal here. They help you get reach on a particular topic and help curate your feed.

You can follow them and filter them out! Maybe helpful on days like today.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

I don't really have an explanation, the is over, and everything should be back to "normal". But I like it, of course!
was also bigger again, that's why "the " (meaning for me , and @Flipboard) are on par with 🤭
(🧵2/4)

A graph showing way more networks
ALT text detailsA graph showing way more networks
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Well, this is interesting: For two weeks now, is bringing noticeably more traffic to @heiseonline. is also growing again, and even bringing in more than ever before.
The are reaching new heights.
(🧵1/4)

A graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
ALT text detailsA graph showing the uptick from Mastodon and Bluesky..
Mina's avatar
Mina

@mina@berlin.social

To be honest: The Spanish influx into the over the last few days has truly been impressive.

So many new and lovely people have joined!

What a huge success for !

Mina's avatar
Mina

@mina@berlin.social

To be honest: The Spanish influx into the over the last few days has truly been impressive.

So many new and lovely people have joined!

What a huge success for !

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LC Barr-Weber

@LCWebsXOXO@pixelfed.social

Hi all! If you’re new to Pixelfed (for example a #TikTokRefugee re: #TikTok, or leaving #Instagram because #FuckMeta etc) I’ve put together some tips/#feditips to help. I’ve been here since 2023, and I’m really happy to have so many new friends here! Love seeing your #cosplay/#foodpics/#catsofpixelfed #dogsofpixelfed/#fashion posts, your slice of life posts, and every glimpse of what makes you, your wonderful selves!

One thing I’d definitely encourage is not to try and be “influencer” perfect. Your imperfections ARE your perfection, and your real point of view is much more valued in the culture of the #Fediverse.

Anyway, scroll through for some helpful things you may not know if you’re new here! And have fun, new friends!

Highlighting a fellow Fedizen who is GREAT to follow if you’re new here – @PixelfedHelp@pixey.org posts daily tips and is happy to help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp

Thanks for reading!

Are you a Pixelfed Old with more tips? A newbie with questions? Holler in the comments, babes!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: “You are the algorithm” Like a post? BOOST IT! That’s how posts get more views here. There’s no algorithm promoting or throttling content, it’s user-driven.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts.

If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use.
If you forget, you can edit your post!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use alt text! This will make your content more likely to get interaction and boosts. If you’re struggling to come up with alt text, use #Alt4Me. Volunteers will reply with text to use. If you forget, you can edit your post!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Use hashtags liberally! This will make your content more easy to find in searches.
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW.

Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Search for hashtags you’re interested in, then click FOLLOW. Yep! You can follow hashtags here, not just accounts!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with 
abandon.

It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed.
Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people
Check their Follows for more cool people.
Have fun!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow with abandon. It’s not weird! It helps customize your Home Feed. Scroll the Local Feed and Global Feed for interesting people Check their Follows for more cool people. Have fun!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get!

Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: The more you interact, the more interaction you’ll get! Like/share/comment and have fun with your new community!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts!

Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Consider donating to your server hosts! Pixelfed is volunteer run and experiencing unprecedented growth. We can directly support improvements in infrastructure!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse*
.
Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it!

*The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: AI is highly frowned upon in the Fediverse* . Posting AI crap is a good way to get mass-blocked. Just don’t do it! *The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms. Pixelfed is just one of several Fediverse platforms!
PIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions!

https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
ALT text detailsPIXELFED TIPS FOR NEW USERS: Follow @PixelfedHelp for daily tips and help with questions! https://pixey.org/PixelfedHelp
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wilhelm

@wilhelm@fedia.social

Hi @photomatt can you elaborate on the drop of instances connected to the :

fedi.wrm.sr/asn/2635

Is there a specific reason why the
plugin was disabled or made opt-in?

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白湯さゆぬ :CctmMishiru:

@sayunu@mofu.kemo.no

Bridgy Fed を利用して ActivityPub‐圏と Bluesky との間をブリッジする場合の概念図を作りました。こういった表現でいいかな…。

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Une chose que je trouve intéressante sur Hollo et que j'ai vu nul par ailleurs :

## The number of recent public posts to fetch from remote actors when they are encountered first time.
REMOTE_ACTOR_FETCH_POSTS=10

Dans les faits ça fonctionne pas mal mais ça met un peu de temps a charger

白湯さゆぬ :CctmMishiru:'s avatar
白湯さゆぬ :CctmMishiru:

@sayunu@mofu.kemo.no

Bridgy Fed を利用して ActivityPub‐圏と Bluesky との間をブリッジする場合の概念図を作りました。こういった表現でいいかな…。

kali's avatar
kali

@kaliagainstallodds@mastodon.social

what is it with the "hidden by moderators yadada" on bot accounts when there is already the "automated account" sign?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

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namairre

@namairre@mastodon.social

Hey, New account here. I have been going down the rabbit hole of and since yesterday. Still so much to learn but social media makes so much sense! We need this movement to grow!

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware Exactly - old post "before following" aren't displayed automatically. That is the system on all the different platforms in the #Fediverse @LilithElina
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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware Exactly - old post "before following" aren't displayed automatically. That is the system on all the different platforms in the #Fediverse @LilithElina
namairre's avatar
namairre

@namairre@mastodon.social

Hey, New account here. I have been going down the rabbit hole of and since yesterday. Still so much to learn but social media makes so much sense! We need this movement to grow!

Sunshine's avatar
Sunshine

@jahabof1794@fosstodon.org

Hey what's the craziest bit of comment you got regarding being here on this space?

I was telling colleagues at work that I do have socmeds ( and ), it's just that they are not mainstream.

And one Gen Z co-worker asked: Are there people there too?

Wait what?!?! I thought I heard wrong but she was so serious I couldn't stop laughing. But to answer her question I've said there's not much Filipinos there but yeah there are a lot of real people there too. XD

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Dr. Sarah Pohl's post

@LilithElina on Fediverse, only "requested" posts are sent to the instances that requests them, either by having followers on that instance or someone from the instance boosts the post. Also, even if you follow now, the posts won't backfill, you have to copy the link from each post and input it into your instances search bar. Hope that makes sense.👍

If you have any questions, let me know.

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Raphaël Bastide

@raphael@post.lurk.org

Non-masto in mastodon timelines

hm something is missing to inform when a post is from another fediverse software. Like a stamp on the profile picture or a notice on the post itself. I mean, if I receive a post from a Pixelfed on my Mastodon timeline from a friend who have both account, how should I know quickly where does it come from? Looking at the instance name is not a solution (all PF instances doesn’t contain “pixelfed”). My attempt to solve that a couple of years ago was to slightly change my profile picture, and name «Raphaël’s image, Raphaël’s videos» as my pixelfed, peertube account names. But it doesn’t solve the problem, it just adds noise imo.

My 3 fedivers account side by side, Peertube, Pixelfed, Mastodon. My profile picture has a minor color/texture change for each of them.
ALT text detailsMy 3 fedivers account side by side, Peertube, Pixelfed, Mastodon. My profile picture has a minor color/texture change for each of them.
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Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Someone asks, “Does the #Fediverse have a #Soundcloud equivalent?”

Yes, there is: #Funkwhale.

Not a whole lot of people use it yet, so give it some love. Or better yet, set up a server if you can so that other people can enjoy it.

https://www.funkwhale.audio/

RE: https://vickerson.me/users/josh/statuses/113858759248045940

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

Is there a common practice for how to automatically detect the social icon of a fediverse site-link when adding it to a ‘personal links’ section like in GitHub? We’re trying to implement this for

github.com/muni-town/weird/iss

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Fediverse Frank

@frank@ramblings.social

Look, the doesn’t HAVE to be complicated.

An explainer on the fediverse
ALT text detailsAn explainer on the fediverse
Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Someone asks, “Does the #Fediverse have a #Soundcloud equivalent?”

Yes, there is: #Funkwhale.

Not a whole lot of people use it yet, so give it some love. Or better yet, set up a server if you can so that other people can enjoy it.

https://www.funkwhale.audio/

RE: https://vickerson.me/users/josh/statuses/113858759248045940

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Kasiandra Richmond

@kasiandra@chaos.social · Reply to Kasiandra Richmond's post

Mir gefiel die erste Fassung nicht so sehr, wie auch der ein oder anderen Person, weshalb ich gerade im Zug Abwandlungen erstellt habe. Hier ist der Schweif/Wooooosh der Rakete etwas sympathischer und ich habe auch gleich mal eine Rot/Schwarze Version erstellt.

Runder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design, jedoch in Schwarz und Rot. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
ALT text detailsRunder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design, jedoch in Schwarz und Rot. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
Runder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
ALT text detailsRunder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
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kurohana :verified_blobcat:

@kurohana@masto.kurohana.me

hey friends, i just finished setting up on the ! if anyone has some follow recommendations please let me know. A little bit about myself: I am into politics, tech, memes, and world events. I am vocal about my thoughts and politics, and hopefully interested in having meaningful dialogue with others on the Fediverse. 🥂

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kurohana :verified_blobcat:

@kurohana@masto.kurohana.me · Reply to Fediverse Frank's post

@frank Great post! We need more influencers like you to highlight the and inspire others to explore decentralized alternatives to traditional social media platforms.

Personally, I’ve taken steps to stay ahead of the growing dominance of big tech by hosting my own , , Bluesky-PDS, and instances. It’s been a powerful way to regain control of my digital presence while fostering a more personalized and independent online experience.

These tools provide freedom from the limitations and risks associated with centralized platforms, making the entire process both liberating and rewarding. Hopefully, more people will be inspired to take similar steps and embrace decentralization! :minecraft_heart:

Fediverse Frank's avatar
Fediverse Frank

@frank@ramblings.social

Why does the matter?

Robert Kingett's avatar
Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Hey any instances friendly to luddite hackers of color? Can be for any software/project but a few offline buddies wanna join the Fedi and I had no clue where to direct them.

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Someone asks, “Does the #Fediverse have a #Soundcloud equivalent?”

Yes, there is: #Funkwhale.

Not a whole lot of people use it yet, so give it some love. Or better yet, set up a server if you can so that other people can enjoy it.

https://www.funkwhale.audio/

RE: https://vickerson.me/users/josh/statuses/113858759248045940

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Someone asks, “Does the #Fediverse have a #Soundcloud equivalent?”

Yes, there is: #Funkwhale.

Not a whole lot of people use it yet, so give it some love. Or better yet, set up a server if you can so that other people can enjoy it.

https://www.funkwhale.audio/

RE: https://vickerson.me/users/josh/statuses/113858759248045940

Sunshine's avatar
Sunshine

@jahabof1794@fosstodon.org

Hey what's the craziest bit of comment you got regarding being here on this space?

I was telling colleagues at work that I do have socmeds ( and ), it's just that they are not mainstream.

And one Gen Z co-worker asked: Are there people there too?

Wait what?!?! I thought I heard wrong but she was so serious I couldn't stop laughing. But to answer her question I've said there's not much Filipinos there but yeah there are a lot of real people there too. XD

kurohana :verified_blobcat:'s avatar
kurohana :verified_blobcat:

@kurohana@masto.kurohana.me · Reply to Fediverse Frank's post

@frank Great post! We need more influencers like you to highlight the and inspire others to explore decentralized alternatives to traditional social media platforms.

Personally, I’ve taken steps to stay ahead of the growing dominance of big tech by hosting my own , , Bluesky-PDS, and instances. It’s been a powerful way to regain control of my digital presence while fostering a more personalized and independent online experience.

These tools provide freedom from the limitations and risks associated with centralized platforms, making the entire process both liberating and rewarding. Hopefully, more people will be inspired to take similar steps and embrace decentralization! :minecraft_heart:

Robert Kingett's avatar
Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Hey any instances friendly to luddite hackers of color? Can be for any software/project but a few offline buddies wanna join the Fedi and I had no clue where to direct them.

Veedems's avatar
Veedems

@veedems@mastodon.social

There is something incredibly freeing about being able to like a post on Pixelfed without fear of screwing up your algorithm. I find myself just liking cool photos way more frequently now.

Fediverse Frank's avatar
Fediverse Frank

@frank@ramblings.social

Why does the matter?

Chris Trottier's avatar
Chris Trottier

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

Someone asks, “Does the #Fediverse have a #Soundcloud equivalent?”

Yes, there is: #Funkwhale.

Not a whole lot of people use it yet, so give it some love. Or better yet, set up a server if you can so that other people can enjoy it.

https://www.funkwhale.audio/

RE: https://vickerson.me/users/josh/statuses/113858759248045940

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Fediverse Frank

@frank@ramblings.social

Look, the doesn’t HAVE to be complicated.

An explainer on the fediverse
ALT text detailsAn explainer on the fediverse
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/20(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの伸びが大きい。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Josh “Yoshi” Vickerson

@josh@vickerson.me

Is there a equivalent of yet? And if not, does anyone want to help me build one?

Radical Geek's avatar
Radical Geek

@radicalgeek@my-place.social

Sometimes I wish had a application like discord/irc. If I can program I would do that. I know exist and I need to try it out.
Radical Geek's avatar
Radical Geek

@radicalgeek@my-place.social

Sometimes I wish had a application like discord/irc. If I can program I would do that. I know exist and I need to try it out.
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
338 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@myselfde
@FourFourTwo
@MotherJones2021
@TheRoot
@ZDNet

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Did you just join us?

Welcome to Vivaldi Social, Mastodon and the Fediverse.

If you are coming from a place like X, Facebook or TikTok, this place is different. The good thing is that you only see things in your feed from people you follow. The content is shown reverse chronological.

This means that you will likely see a lot less misinformation, hate speech and AI crap.

But if you do not follow anyone, your feed will feel empty. So go ahead and find people and organizations that you like and follow them. Make things interesting. There is a lot of interesting people out there.

The search is great for finding content and who to follow. Hashtags are useful when searching as well.

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Veedems

@veedems@mastodon.social

There is something incredibly freeing about being able to like a post on Pixelfed without fear of screwing up your algorithm. I find myself just liking cool photos way more frequently now.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Did you just join us?

Welcome to Vivaldi Social, Mastodon and the Fediverse.

If you are coming from a place like X, Facebook or TikTok, this place is different. The good thing is that you only see things in your feed from people you follow. The content is shown reverse chronological.

This means that you will likely see a lot less misinformation, hate speech and AI crap.

But if you do not follow anyone, your feed will feel empty. So go ahead and find people and organizations that you like and follow them. Make things interesting. There is a lot of interesting people out there.

The search is great for finding content and who to follow. Hashtags are useful when searching as well.

Jasper Bienvenido's avatar
Jasper Bienvenido

@jasperb@mastodon.social · Reply to pixelfed's post

@pixelfed @EUCommission Politicians across Europe complain about desinformation and adress the need for safe and possibly European alternatives to the likes of X, Meta and TikTok. Here we got one! We need more funding and recognition for , and the as a whole! This is a matter of security, this is a matter of survival for democracy! Thank you!

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Jasper Bienvenido

@jasperb@mastodon.social · Reply to pixelfed's post

@pixelfed @EUCommission Politicians across Europe complain about desinformation and adress the need for safe and possibly European alternatives to the likes of X, Meta and TikTok. Here we got one! We need more funding and recognition for , and the as a whole! This is a matter of security, this is a matter of survival for democracy! Thank you!

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

Morning folks! 👋
If you would like to follow some fun and useful hashtags, just click these below. It’ll help fill your timeline and get you acquainted with some of the quirky tendencies of Mastodon.

BC Specific:



General Mastodon fun:







Day specific






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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by @Flipboard.
338 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@myselfde
@FourFourTwo
@MotherJones2021
@TheRoot
@ZDNet

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca · Reply to Chris Alemany's post

Here is a post that has a whole bunch more fun hashtags to follow! (Don’t worry if you don’t see any posts when you tap on the hashtag, they’ll fill in over time)

toot.cat/@Hashtags/11046068723

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca · Reply to Chris Alemany's post

Here is a post that has a whole bunch more fun hashtags to follow! (Don’t worry if you don’t see any posts when you tap on the hashtag, they’ll fill in over time)

toot.cat/@Hashtags/11046068723

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

Morning folks! 👋
If you would like to follow some fun and useful hashtags, just click these below. It’ll help fill your timeline and get you acquainted with some of the quirky tendencies of Mastodon.

BC Specific:



General Mastodon fun:







Day specific






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Mark Heftler

@markheftler@esq.social

2025 kicks off with A Modest Divestment, a deliberate effort to reduce my reliance on US-based big tech. Canceling 365, switching to & , and exploring . Saying goodbye to and tightening up protections. Here's to a secure, private, and independent year ahead.

copingalgorithms.com/posts/a-m

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@social.stefanomarinelli.it

Ciao, sono Stefano. Sono Barista del BSD Cafe e della relativa istanza Mastodon: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe

Il mio utente Fediverse principale è dunque @stefano

Sono nel Fediverse da molti anni, prima su istanze più grandi, poi in una delle mie. Questa è una mia vecchia istanza, online dal 2022, che ho deciso di ricominciare ad usare come piccolo “diario” delle piccole cose di tutti i giorni. Pubblicherò principalmente sia in inglese che italiano - anche foto o altro. Continuerò a pubblicare dal mio account del BSD Cafe come prima e qui pubblicherò quelle cose in più che sul BSD Cafe non ho fino ad ora pubblicato. Come un diario, un flusso di pensieri. I post scadranno - non so ancora quanto lunga sarà la loro vita, ma non credo li lascerò troppo a lungo. I flussi di pensieri, dopo un po’, finiscono per essere obsoleti e dimenticati.

Per maggiori informazioni su di me e su cosa faccio, ci sono riferimenti sia sui miei blog (linkati al profilo) che sul mio profilo del BSD Cafe.

#Introduction #Fediverse #Fediverso

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@social.stefanomarinelli.it

Hello, I’m Stefano. I’m a Barista at the BSD Cafe and its Mastodon instance: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe

My main Fediverse account is @stefano

I’ve been part of the Fediverse for many years, starting on larger instances, then eventually moving to one of my own. This is an older instance of mine, online since 2022, that I decided to restart as a small “journal” for the little things in everyday life. I’ll mainly post in both English and Italian, including photos or other content. I’ll continue posting from my BSD Cafe account as before, and here I’ll share additional things that I haven’t posted on BSD Cafe. Like a journal, a stream of thoughts.

The posts will expire - I’m not sure how long they’ll last, but I don’t think I’ll leave them up for too long. After a while, streams of thoughts end up becoming outdated and forgotten.

For more about me and what I do, there are links to my blogs (linked in the profile) and my BSD Cafe profile.

#Introduction #Fediverse

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Web has always been social. It's a network people use and communicate with. When I created my first website in the 90s, it had visitors. I didn't know who they were, except for those who sent me email. There has been forums, BBSs, IRC, since the 1980s.

So from the social perspective it does not really matter where your "instance" is, because it's already a part of a huge network. Your "instance" can be a website, a social media platform, or anything of a sort. It's a presence online.

The ActivityPub protocol that Mastodon, WordPress, Pixelfed and many other platforms online use, actually has endpoints called "inbox" and "outbox". The logic is very similar to email, but more real time.

So for those who criticize Mastodon or Fediverse as "difficult" or something that has no "reach" I want to say that any form of communication online (be it a normal website or Mastodon or whatever) has all the reach potential in the world. You just need to make yourself heard. We're too used to corporate platforms, money making machines and algorithms to do the work for us. It distorts the whole picture.

Centralized platforms have no future, but the social web is eternal.

W3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol:

- actor reads incoming messages
- send messages to actor (federation!)

GET
INBOX
POST
REST OF THE WORLD
POST
OUTBOX
GET
actor sends
messages / posts content
outside world can read messages from actor
ALT text detailsW3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol: - actor reads incoming messages - send messages to actor (federation!) GET INBOX POST REST OF THE WORLD POST OUTBOX GET actor sends messages / posts content outside world can read messages from actor
Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦's avatar
Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca

I just joined

pixelfed.social/maj

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Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca

Maybe dumb question?

How do I find the fediverse address for a pixelfed account? i.e. my own, so I can follow me there, here...

The url in the address bar is "pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/" and the username under my avatar is just "@maj" ...

I'm going to guess it would be maj@pixelfed.social but 1. that has no results when I search from mastodon and 2. kinda a PITA in general for people to easily /quickly share their profile and/or fediverse findable username?

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Pixelfed Unofficial Help

@PixelfedHelp@pixey.org

The Fediverse is a network of thousands of independent servers, running lots of different kinds of software. Some of them are Mastodon servers, some of them are Pixelfed servers, some of them are PeerTube servers... there are dozens of different kinds!

But all of them are connected together into a single social network called the Fediverse. You don't need to be on the same server to follow and interact with someone, in fact you don't even need to be on the same type of server. People on Mastodon can interact with people on Pixelfed etc.

There is a non-technical guide to the Fediverse at https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse and a list of reasons why it's on so many servers at https://fedi.tips/why-is-the-fediverse-on-so-many-separate-servers

You might also want to check out this animation that explains why the Fediverse exists: https://framatube.org/w/4294a720-f263-4ea4-9392-cf9cea4d5277

#Fediverse #Pixelfed #Mastodon #PixelfedTips #FediTips
Text which says "There are lots of servers on the Fediverse connected together to form a single social network. You don't need to be on the same server to follow people!". The text is overlaid on a simplified diagram of the Fediverse showing icons of many different server types with arrows connecting them.
ALT text detailsText which says "There are lots of servers on the Fediverse connected together to form a single social network. You don't need to be on the same server to follow people!". The text is overlaid on a simplified diagram of the Fediverse showing icons of many different server types with arrows connecting them.
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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

I joined the Fediverse on May 30, 2023, and throughout my time on the Fedi, I have always believed in transparency. I even published my follow and block list, regularly on GitLab.

Tomorrow, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be President, and the future is uncertain. To prevent anyone from possibly becoming a target, I have switched my follow and followers to private. I would suggest others to do the same.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

I joined the Fediverse on May 30, 2023, and throughout my time on the Fedi, I have always believed in transparency. I even published my follow and block list, regularly on GitLab.

Tomorrow, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be President, and the future is uncertain. To prevent anyone from possibly becoming a target, I have switched my follow and followers to private. I would suggest others to do the same.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice to see continued progress ghost.org is making towards ActivityPub integration.

"Suddenly, we could see a path to your personal website becoming the single source of your identity on the social web."

activitypub.ghost.org/the-stor

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Kasiandra Richmond

@kasiandra@chaos.social · Reply to Kasiandra Richmond's post

Mir gefiel die erste Fassung nicht so sehr, wie auch der ein oder anderen Person, weshalb ich gerade im Zug Abwandlungen erstellt habe. Hier ist der Schweif/Wooooosh der Rakete etwas sympathischer und ich habe auch gleich mal eine Rot/Schwarze Version erstellt.

Runder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design, jedoch in Schwarz und Rot. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
ALT text detailsRunder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design, jedoch in Schwarz und Rot. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
Runder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
ALT text detailsRunder Sticker im leichten Nasa Design. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fediverse Logo mit Sternen zu sehen, davor ist eine Rakete mit einem Schweif. Um das Logo steht: Dezentral und Trotzdem da, Fediverse Antifa
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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

I'm not a developer, but for those of you who are, how close does Mastodon's official Groups feature look to being finished?

The pull request is here:

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

Asking as a lot of new people have said they want to leave Facebook but can't find a direct Fedi equivalent to Facebook Groups.

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The Fedi Wiki

@hello@from.thefedi.wiki

Are you looking for a **User Guide** to the #Fediverse?

https://thefedi.wiki/

We're always adding articles, and will be expanding to cover more services.

#theFediWiki #UserGuides

A black background, with an illustration of a blue planet in the middle.  Other planets are circling it.  Over the top of the large planet is white text: "The Fedi Wiki".  Below is "For Your Journey"
ALT text detailsA black background, with an illustration of a blue planet in the middle. Other planets are circling it. Over the top of the large planet is white text: "The Fedi Wiki". Below is "For Your Journey"
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Aaronclazar

@aaronclazar@mastodon.social

I am a designer, musician and dad living in New York city’s most glamorous borough: Staten Island. I’m a tiktokrefugee who’s really taken to red note. Also very interested in the concept. Ready to learn, chop it up.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

One of the best things about the fediverse is choice. There are all kinds of apps available, and each one fills a niche and presents your feeds to you in different ways.

There are alternative Pixelfed apps, and on iOS, @impressia stands out. I know @PixelDroid is available for Android users as well. Don’t be afraid to check out non-default apps!

A mosaic tiled feed of photography in the Impressia Pixelfed app.
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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Je le remet parce que je trouve ça fantastique (et que c'est toujours comme ça) :troll:

socialwebfoundation.org/

Le fediverse à la mémoire très courte quand même
:blobPikaLaugh:

Liste des partenaires, dont Meta, Vivaldi au coté de ... Mastodon & Pixelfed
ALT text detailsListe des partenaires, dont Meta, Vivaldi au coté de ... Mastodon & Pixelfed
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Ghost / Acivitypub Update

activitypub.ghost.org/zen-and-

Aaronclazar's avatar
Aaronclazar

@aaronclazar@mastodon.social

I am a designer, musician and dad living in New York city’s most glamorous borough: Staten Island. I’m a tiktokrefugee who’s really taken to red note. Also very interested in the concept. Ready to learn, chop it up.

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Jan Vlug

@janvlug@mastodon.social

goes on black, changes layout - two examples that upset a lot of users.

Therefore the is so great: for the users.

As defined by the Free Software Foundation in gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.

Free Software is a philosophical point of view.

Please learn about this as understanding freedom is essential in repressive times where the users loose more and more freedom.

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Totally with Ю ⁂

@yuliyan@nahe.social

One of the hurdles for new fediverse users is historic discoverability of content. For example, if we view someone's profile from a remote instance, we only see the posts dating back to the first federation with our home instance. If you are on a large instance this might not be a big deal. It is for smaller instances like mine though.

… 🧵(1/3)

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

I just started my Fediverse relay service which is a powerful way to support smaller instances, especially single-user setups, by boosting their visibility and enabling them to connect more easily with the wider network.

You can find more information at:
fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

The instance is reachable on IPv4 and IPv6.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Web has always been social. It's a network people use and communicate with. When I created my first website in the 90s, it had visitors. I didn't know who they were, except for those who sent me email. There has been forums, BBSs, IRC, since the 1980s.

So from the social perspective it does not really matter where your "instance" is, because it's already a part of a huge network. Your "instance" can be a website, a social media platform, or anything of a sort. It's a presence online.

The ActivityPub protocol that Mastodon, WordPress, Pixelfed and many other platforms online use, actually has endpoints called "inbox" and "outbox". The logic is very similar to email, but more real time.

So for those who criticize Mastodon or Fediverse as "difficult" or something that has no "reach" I want to say that any form of communication online (be it a normal website or Mastodon or whatever) has all the reach potential in the world. You just need to make yourself heard. We're too used to corporate platforms, money making machines and algorithms to do the work for us. It distorts the whole picture.

Centralized platforms have no future, but the social web is eternal.

W3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol:

- actor reads incoming messages
- send messages to actor (federation!)

GET
INBOX
POST
REST OF THE WORLD
POST
OUTBOX
GET
actor sends
messages / posts content
outside world can read messages from actor
ALT text detailsW3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol: - actor reads incoming messages - send messages to actor (federation!) GET INBOX POST REST OF THE WORLD POST OUTBOX GET actor sends messages / posts content outside world can read messages from actor
Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Web has always been social. It's a network people use and communicate with. When I created my first website in the 90s, it had visitors. I didn't know who they were, except for those who sent me email. There has been forums, BBSs, IRC, since the 1980s.

So from the social perspective it does not really matter where your "instance" is, because it's already a part of a huge network. Your "instance" can be a website, a social media platform, or anything of a sort. It's a presence online.

The ActivityPub protocol that Mastodon, WordPress, Pixelfed and many other platforms online use, actually has endpoints called "inbox" and "outbox". The logic is very similar to email, but more real time.

So for those who criticize Mastodon or Fediverse as "difficult" or something that has no "reach" I want to say that any form of communication online (be it a normal website or Mastodon or whatever) has all the reach potential in the world. You just need to make yourself heard. We're too used to corporate platforms, money making machines and algorithms to do the work for us. It distorts the whole picture.

Centralized platforms have no future, but the social web is eternal.

W3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol:

- actor reads incoming messages
- send messages to actor (federation!)

GET
INBOX
POST
REST OF THE WORLD
POST
OUTBOX
GET
actor sends
messages / posts content
outside world can read messages from actor
ALT text detailsW3C's graph of the ActivityPub protocol: - actor reads incoming messages - send messages to actor (federation!) GET INBOX POST REST OF THE WORLD POST OUTBOX GET actor sends messages / posts content outside world can read messages from actor
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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

You will need a Pixelfed but single-user, like forking Hollo (for the backend) for its ease of installation and its lightness and Phanpy (for the frontend) by improving the view for the images a little.

Totally with Ю ⁂'s avatar
Totally with Ю ⁂

@yuliyan@nahe.social

One of the hurdles for new fediverse users is historic discoverability of content. For example, if we view someone's profile from a remote instance, we only see the posts dating back to the first federation with our home instance. If you are on a large instance this might not be a big deal. It is for smaller instances like mine though.

… 🧵(1/3)

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

You will need a Pixelfed but single-user, like forking Hollo (for the backend) for its ease of installation and its lightness and Phanpy (for the frontend) by improving the view for the images a little.

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

You will need a Pixelfed but single-user, like forking Hollo (for the backend) for its ease of installation and its lightness and Phanpy (for the frontend) by improving the view for the images a little.

gyptazy's avatar
gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

I just started my Fediverse relay service which is a powerful way to support smaller instances, especially single-user setups, by boosting their visibility and enabling them to connect more easily with the wider network.

You can find more information at:
fedi-relay.gyptazy.com

The instance is reachable on IPv4 and IPv6.

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Charlotte Aten

@caten@mathstodon.xyz

Is anyone working on server software compatible with ? It seems natural to be able to donate network resources instead of cash, and would make services even more difficult to censor.

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

A coté l'interface de Mastodon, Iceshrimp et autre pour ça je crois que on a est des années lumière :derp_charmander:



RE:
hollo.zarchbox.fr/@KazukyAkayashi/01947e19-182a-79df-8a3b-9afae013980b

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

I think Phanpy probably has the best UX/UI when it comes to image posting, it's simple, everything is at your fingertips without having to click fifteen times everywhere.

screenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy.
ALT text detailsscreenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy.
screenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy, also with a larger view to see the image.
ALT text detailsscreenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy, also with a larger view to see the image.
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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

I think Phanpy probably has the best UX/UI when it comes to image posting, it's simple, everything is at your fingertips without having to click fifteen times everywhere.

screenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy.
ALT text detailsscreenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy.
screenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy, also with a larger view to see the image.
ALT text detailsscreenshot showing the simplicity of posting and describing an image with Phanpy, also with a larger view to see the image.
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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

You will need a Pixelfed but single-user, like forking Hollo (for the backend) for its ease of installation and its lightness and Phanpy (for the frontend) by improving the view for the images a little.

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Une chose que je trouve intéressante sur Hollo et que j'ai vu nul par ailleurs :

## The number of recent public posts to fetch from remote actors when they are encountered first time.
REMOTE_ACTOR_FETCH_POSTS=10

Dans les faits ça fonctionne pas mal mais ça met un peu de temps a charger

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

You will need a Pixelfed but single-user, like forking Hollo (for the backend) for its ease of installation and its lightness and Phanpy (for the frontend) by improving the view for the images a little.

Jan Vlug's avatar
Jan Vlug

@janvlug@mastodon.social

goes on black, changes layout - two examples that upset a lot of users.

Therefore the is so great: for the users.

As defined by the Free Software Foundation in gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.

Free Software is a philosophical point of view.

Please learn about this as understanding freedom is essential in repressive times where the users loose more and more freedom.

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Caden McHuman

@blashphe_me@mastodon.social

To all the , I hope you enjoy it here! This is a social media your billionaire cannot buy, your government cannot control, and your heart cannot wait to experience! Welcome to the new social media. This time, it’s socially owned!

シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

I was interviewed by Mozilla Firefox and talked about decentralized social media ( and ).

Please feel free to watch and share!

youtu.be/PywLyIq4hKI?feature=s

Also please try out my Bluesky, Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Nostr all in one client SoraSNS: mszpro.com/sorasns












シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

I was interviewed by Mozilla Firefox and talked about decentralized social media ( and ).

Please feel free to watch and share!

youtu.be/PywLyIq4hKI?feature=s

Also please try out my Bluesky, Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Nostr all in one client SoraSNS: mszpro.com/sorasns












シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

I was interviewed by Mozilla Firefox and talked about decentralized social media ( and ).

Please feel free to watch and share!

youtu.be/PywLyIq4hKI?feature=s

Also please try out my Bluesky, Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Nostr all in one client SoraSNS: mszpro.com/sorasns












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Claudine C :antifa:

@claudinec@aus.social

I stopped using Instagram years ago and the random-short-video-stream pattern doesn't work for me, so I've started collecting tips by people who understand these formats at claudinec.net/library/fedivers

@FediTips @mastodonmigration

Getoutside737

@Getoutside737@mastodon.social

Mastodon is taking off… over 11,000 accounts within the last hour!

🚀 🚀 🚀

⬇️⬇️⬇️
mastodon.social/@usercounts/11

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Mastodon Migration

@mastodonmigration@mastodon.online · Reply to Mastodon Migration's post

Thanks to @Getoutside737 for this tip: mastodon.social/@Getoutside737


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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The creator of the SoraSns app @me talks about the fediverse on the Firefox podcast.

youtu.be/PywLyIq4hKI?si=qzX-p_

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Charlotte Aten

@caten@mathstodon.xyz

Is anyone working on server software compatible with ? It seems natural to be able to donate network resources instead of cash, and would make services even more difficult to censor.

Getoutside737

@Getoutside737@mastodon.social



🎥HOW TO SCROLL A MASTODON VIDEO FEED🎥

⌨️ Enter the following into the Mastadon search bar for a video feed in chronological order. ⬇️

has:video -is:sensitive

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

List of service providers outside the United States jurisdiction. 😉

🤫 VPN =

* iVPN, located in Gibraltar, Europe (UK territory)
https://www.ivpn.net

* Mullvad VPN, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net

* Goose VPN, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://goosevpn.com

* Xeovo VPN, located in Finland, Europe
https://xeovo.com

🌐 Managed DNS =

* AdGuard DNS, located in Cyprus, Europe
https://adguard-dns.io

* ClouDNS, located in Bulgaria, Europe
https://www.cloudns.net

* deSEC, located in Germany, Europe
https://desec.io

🌐 Public DNS =

* CIRA Canadian Shield, located in Canada, North America
https://www.cira.ca/en/canadian-shield/configure/

* Mullvad DNS, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls

🔏 Privacy focused e-mail =

* Tuta, located in Germany, Europe
https://tuta.com

* Soverin, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://soverin.com

* Startmail, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://www.startmail.com

* Mailfence, located in Belgium, Europe
https://mailfence.com

🌍 Domain Registration / Web Hosting =

* Scalewy, located in France, Europe
https://www.scaleway.com

* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com

* Netcup, located in Germany, Europe
https://www.netcup.com

* Glesys, located in Sweden, Europe
https://glesys.com

🌍 CDN =

* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/web-hosting/options/cdn/

* Key CDN, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://www.keycdn.com

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/19(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Sam Clemente

@countablenewt@indieweb.social · Reply to Sam Clemente's post

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@loops

The app Loops, not shutting itself down because the government thinks it’s a foreign spy
ALT text detailsThe app Loops, not shutting itself down because the government thinks it’s a foreign spy
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Harris👍Trump👎

@VE2UWY@mastodon.radio

So ... The . I get that the Fediverse is not *one* thing but many things that use . Much as the internet is not *one* thing but many things that use TCP/IP.

Mastodon is still, I think, the largest fraction of the Fediverse but as a Mastodon user, what powers does ActivityPub grant me? Do I magically have a "free account" on a Pixelfed instance? (yes, pretty much everything in the Fediverse is free, but you know what I mean). Does that other service "know" me?

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

から恣意的に「危険なリンクとして」ブロックされた、 :fediverse: の写真共有 SNS :pixelfed: にあてたオープンレター、いいじゃん

以下、意訳

> マーク様
お元気でいらっしゃることを願っています。今日、興味深いことに気付きました。Instagram が私の小さなオープンソース プロジェクトへのリンクをブロックしているようです。ご存知のとおり、個人データを収集したり、アルゴリズム フィードを強制したりすることなく、人々が写真を共有できるプロジェクトです。
正直に言うと、光栄です。ボランティアの小さなチームが、皆さんの注目を集めるようなものを作れるなんて、誰が想像したでしょうか。私たちは、人々にオンラインでの思い出の共有方法の選択肢を与えようとしているだけです。ベンチャー キャピタルも監視資本主義もありません。コードとコミュニティだけです。
Facebook が始まったときのことを覚えていますか。それは、エンゲージメント メトリックを最大化することではなく、人々を結びつけることでした。私たちのプロジェクトは Instagram に比べると小さいかもしれませんが、私たちはソーシャル メディアの本来の精神に忠実であり続けています。つまり、人々にオンラインでの存在を製品化することなくコントロールできるようにすることです。
あなたは私たちを無視することもできました。その代わりに、私たちのリンクをブロックすることで、私たちが望む最高の支持を私たちに与えてくれました。あなた方は、私たちがずっと言ってきたことを裏付けてくれました。つまり、大手テクノロジー企業は、真のイノベーションを促進することよりも、自分たちの囲い込まれた庭を守ることに関心があるということです。
私たちのプラットフォームへのリンクをブロックするたびに、私たちがそもそもなぜそれを作ったのかを人々に思い出させてくれます。あなたの行動は、人々に、検討する価値のある代替案、つまりプライバシーと主体性を尊重する代替案があることを伝えています。マーク、ありがとう。あなたは私たちの小さなプロジェクトを、デジタル独占に対する抵抗の象徴に変えてくれました。

mastodon.social/@pixelfed/1138

Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:'s avatar
Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Weil es anscheinend wieder eine kleine Welle gibt, hier nochmal mein Lightning-Talk über s zum Einstieg unter diesem Hashtag.

video.dresden.network/w/fBf47f

Allen Neuen viel Spaß hier und ich wünsche euch viele gute Gespräche.

Schaut euch auch immer ein wenig auf eurer lokalen Timeline am Anfang um, das lohnt sich oft :)

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Harris👍Trump👎

@VE2UWY@mastodon.radio

So ... The . I get that the Fediverse is not *one* thing but many things that use . Much as the internet is not *one* thing but many things that use TCP/IP.

Mastodon is still, I think, the largest fraction of the Fediverse but as a Mastodon user, what powers does ActivityPub grant me? Do I magically have a "free account" on a Pixelfed instance? (yes, pretty much everything in the Fediverse is free, but you know what I mean). Does that other service "know" me?

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nogajun🍉

@nogajun@mastodon.social

FediverseでStarter Packが作れるサービスがあった。これで日本語圏の人のスターターパック作っておくといいかもね

fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

とても分かりやすかった。ActivityPub連携できるんだね!後で登録してみよ〜!

新時代の分散型SNS「Concrnt(コンカレント)」を始めよう!|akiRAM
note.com/akiram_vr/n/nfe5419e4

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Une chose que je trouve intéressante sur Hollo et que j'ai vu nul par ailleurs :

## The number of recent public posts to fetch from remote actors when they are encountered first time.
REMOTE_ACTOR_FETCH_POSTS=10

Dans les faits ça fonctionne pas mal mais ça met un peu de temps a charger

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Vous aller dire que je suis chiant mais quand je vois le nombre de nouveaux•elles arrivant•e FR (ou Francophone) qui débarquent avec une adresse en mastodon.social ... :pikanauseous:
Mastodon c'est vraiment le Google du fediverse
:pikanauseous: (en plus d'être le soft le moins interessant de tous :troll:, ça c'est gratuit mais quand même vrai)

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Arnel Šarić Sharan :verified:

@sharan@metalhead.club

Do you have a cooI open-source / Fediverse project that is ideologically usercentric?

I am offering my help in the marketing/PR department to projects like this that don't have regular funding (read: passion projects).

Please send me a message, and let's talk! Also boost for higher reach, thank you!

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

@mosseri@threads.net Adam,

You need to know that the changes in your moderation policy announced by your leadership is putting your relationship with the in serious jeopardy.

From the moment announced there was strong debate within the community on whether you could be a trusted actor in this space. I, against my own initial gut reaction (having deleted my FB profile in 2020 and never joined Insta due to family that have been harmed by it), decided to give the benefit of the doubt solely because I thought Thread’s entrance into the universe gave that effort instant credibility with people and entities that would never have considered it important before.

But now, on the eve of the ascension and return of the most dangerous President the United States has ever produced, at the height of a rise in regressive action and policy that puts people in direct danger, your company has chosen to double down.

No amount of earnest sounding words or tented, pensive, hands can mask what is going on here.

And the majority of the Fediverse is seeing it. Threads.net will reach blocking thresholds by @iftas soon, if it hasn’t already.

You are decidedly part of the problem, and always have been.

And that is why today, after giving you and the handful of people on Threads that I like and follow a chance ( @jakebroe@threads.net @gtconway3@threads.net @karaswisher@threads.net @stonekettle@threads.net @realjuddlegum@threads.net among others) I have to again cut away from Meta not because of them, but because of leaders like yourself who refuse to put the well being of all people ahead of political and ideological ambition.

I believe you and I agree on one thing, the is the future because it *is* freedom and that will always draw people away from oppressive spaces.

Long live the .

Cheers
Chris

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

@mosseri@threads.net Adam,

You need to know that the changes in your moderation policy announced by your leadership is putting your relationship with the in serious jeopardy.

From the moment announced there was strong debate within the community on whether you could be a trusted actor in this space. I, against my own initial gut reaction (having deleted my FB profile in 2020 and never joined Insta due to family that have been harmed by it), decided to give the benefit of the doubt solely because I thought Thread’s entrance into the universe gave that effort instant credibility with people and entities that would never have considered it important before.

But now, on the eve of the ascension and return of the most dangerous President the United States has ever produced, at the height of a rise in regressive action and policy that puts people in direct danger, your company has chosen to double down.

No amount of earnest sounding words or tented, pensive, hands can mask what is going on here.

And the majority of the Fediverse is seeing it. Threads.net will reach blocking thresholds by @iftas soon, if it hasn’t already.

You are decidedly part of the problem, and always have been.

And that is why today, after giving you and the handful of people on Threads that I like and follow a chance ( @jakebroe@threads.net @gtconway3@threads.net @karaswisher@threads.net @stonekettle@threads.net @realjuddlegum@threads.net among others) I have to again cut away from Meta not because of them, but because of leaders like yourself who refuse to put the well being of all people ahead of political and ideological ambition.

I believe you and I agree on one thing, the is the future because it *is* freedom and that will always draw people away from oppressive spaces.

Long live the .

Cheers
Chris

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Wrote a little writeup.

I quit social media for just over a week – this is what I learned
rolle.design/i-quit-social-med

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefanbohacek@pixelfed.social

Noticing #pixelfed accounts starting to follow @nycviewsbot@stefanbohacek.online and @southpoleviews@stefanbohacek.online, neither of which is on Pixelfed, rather on Mastodon. This is the real strength of the #fediverse!
A screenshot of a post from the Views of New York bot which itself is a close-up webcam picture of one of the advertising screens in Times Square in Manhattan, showing a fat white cat laying down, eyes closed, one paw facing forward.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from the Views of New York bot which itself is a close-up webcam picture of one of the advertising screens in Times Square in Manhattan, showing a fat white cat laying down, eyes closed, one paw facing forward.
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Henrik Schönemann

@lavaeolus@fedihum.org

Für und auch sonst alle:
Ich habe hier mal eine Möglichkeit eingestellt Fragen (als issues) zu stellen. Es gibt keine falschen Fragen!
{bessere Seite folgt, deale gerade mit }

Alle können darauf zugreifen & auch antworten - so lassen sich Bemühungen bündeln und eine Ressource für alle bereitstellen, dank @Codeberg <3

Für ein inklusiveres ()! ✊💜

PS:
Wer Interesse an co-maintaining hat, bitte melden.
Das darf und soll nicht nur an meiner Person hängen :)

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefanbohacek@pixelfed.social

Noticing #pixelfed accounts starting to follow @nycviewsbot@stefanbohacek.online and @southpoleviews@stefanbohacek.online, neither of which is on Pixelfed, rather on Mastodon. This is the real strength of the #fediverse!
A screenshot of a post from the Views of New York bot which itself is a close-up webcam picture of one of the advertising screens in Times Square in Manhattan, showing a fat white cat laying down, eyes closed, one paw facing forward.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a post from the Views of New York bot which itself is a close-up webcam picture of one of the advertising screens in Times Square in Manhattan, showing a fat white cat laying down, eyes closed, one paw facing forward.
Felix Urbasik's avatar
Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

GENKI's avatar
GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

から恣意的に「危険なリンクとして」ブロックされた、 :fediverse: の写真共有 SNS :pixelfed: にあてたオープンレター、いいじゃん

以下、意訳

> マーク様
お元気でいらっしゃることを願っています。今日、興味深いことに気付きました。Instagram が私の小さなオープンソース プロジェクトへのリンクをブロックしているようです。ご存知のとおり、個人データを収集したり、アルゴリズム フィードを強制したりすることなく、人々が写真を共有できるプロジェクトです。
正直に言うと、光栄です。ボランティアの小さなチームが、皆さんの注目を集めるようなものを作れるなんて、誰が想像したでしょうか。私たちは、人々にオンラインでの思い出の共有方法の選択肢を与えようとしているだけです。ベンチャー キャピタルも監視資本主義もありません。コードとコミュニティだけです。
Facebook が始まったときのことを覚えていますか。それは、エンゲージメント メトリックを最大化することではなく、人々を結びつけることでした。私たちのプロジェクトは Instagram に比べると小さいかもしれませんが、私たちはソーシャル メディアの本来の精神に忠実であり続けています。つまり、人々にオンラインでの存在を製品化することなくコントロールできるようにすることです。
あなたは私たちを無視することもできました。その代わりに、私たちのリンクをブロックすることで、私たちが望む最高の支持を私たちに与えてくれました。あなた方は、私たちがずっと言ってきたことを裏付けてくれました。つまり、大手テクノロジー企業は、真のイノベーションを促進することよりも、自分たちの囲い込まれた庭を守ることに関心があるということです。
私たちのプラットフォームへのリンクをブロックするたびに、私たちがそもそもなぜそれを作ったのかを人々に思い出させてくれます。あなたの行動は、人々に、検討する価値のある代替案、つまりプライバシーと主体性を尊重する代替案があることを伝えています。マーク、ありがとう。あなたは私たちの小さなプロジェクトを、デジタル独占に対する抵抗の象徴に変えてくれました。

mastodon.social/@pixelfed/1138

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Herr Günni

@HerrGuenni@det.social · Reply to radioactivestardust's post

@bookstardust

Und bei Fragen zum allgemein , oder oder oder oder
gerne die @askfedi_de nutzen Da findet sich fast immer jemand der/die helfen kann.

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Henrik Schönemann

@lavaeolus@fedihum.org

Für und auch sonst alle:
Ich habe hier mal eine Möglichkeit eingestellt Fragen (als issues) zu stellen. Es gibt keine falschen Fragen!
{bessere Seite folgt, deale gerade mit }

Alle können darauf zugreifen & auch antworten - so lassen sich Bemühungen bündeln und eine Ressource für alle bereitstellen, dank @Codeberg <3

Für ein inklusiveres ()! ✊💜

PS:
Wer Interesse an co-maintaining hat, bitte melden.
Das darf und soll nicht nur an meiner Person hängen :)

Toni Aittoniemi's avatar
Toni Aittoniemi

@gimulnautti@mastodon.green

@dansup I’m setting up accounts for my psychedelic trance record label right now.

We used to share lots of videos on instagram

Pixelfed doesn’t support videos, and Loops doesn’t show accounts outside to the fediverse yet…

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Henrik Schönemann

@lavaeolus@fedihum.org

This exchange doesn't bode well...
I'm worried about the longevity of those very awesome (in principle) projects :/

fedihum.org/@lavaeolus/1138487

See also:
social.noleron.com/@noctilua/1
cc @noctilua

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

月音's avatar
月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

とても分かりやすかった。ActivityPub連携できるんだね!後で登録してみよ〜!

新時代の分散型SNS「Concrnt(コンカレント)」を始めよう!|akiRAM
note.com/akiram_vr/n/nfe5419e4

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Snaprails

@snaprails@cupoftea.social

Things I have learnt this week:
1. trying to migrate your account to a new server will go horribly wrong and if you migrate back again you'll find you've lost all your followers.
2. Using Pixelfed is going to make you feel that the naysayers might have a point re ease of use.

Anyway if you were previously following @snaprails@pixelfed.social you might want to check because I'm not sure you are now.

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

めちゃめちゃいい文章だった。
ほんと、 :fediverse: は、電話でいうナンバーポータビリティーなんだよな。
そして確かに もこういう視点で見ると応援しやすくなるなー

p2ptk.org/freedom-of-speech/51

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Henrik Schönemann

@lavaeolus@fedihum.org

Meine Uni ist jetzt endlich auch hier offiziell vertreten 🎉🎉
---
My university is now officially here, too 🎉🎉

wisskomm.social/@HumboldtUni
@HumboldtUni

@academicchatter

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

What are the pros of having a Pixelfed account when you already have a Mastodon account? Stories? The reason I don't have Pixelfed is that I have Mastodon. But I'm intrigued.

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Franziska Köppe | madiko

@madiko@mastodon.green

Willkommen im @HumboldtUni! 🎉
hu-berlin.de/de

Ich wünsche Euch gute Gespräche und viel Inspiration.

Screenshot des niegelnagelneuen Mastodon-Accounts der Humboldt Uni zu Berlin. Das Profil schmückt ein Bild des ehrwürdigen Haupt-Gebäudes am Campus Mitte.
ALT text detailsScreenshot des niegelnagelneuen Mastodon-Accounts der Humboldt Uni zu Berlin. Das Profil schmückt ein Bild des ehrwürdigen Haupt-Gebäudes am Campus Mitte.
hope's avatar
hope

@unir@chaos.social

Lasst mal ganz offiziell darüber freuen, dass es so viele Neue ins geschafft haben! Richtig noice!

Stay true, Stay rebell!
Lasst die Server krachen!

hope's avatar
hope

@unir@chaos.social

Lasst mal ganz offiziell darüber freuen, dass es so viele Neue ins geschafft haben! Richtig noice!

Stay true, Stay rebell!
Lasst die Server krachen!

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Interesting examination of the terms. bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Sweet - Pixelfed is number 1 trending app in the Google Play Store chart currently :)

Screenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Stephie's post

@newstephie Ah, the perils of centralized . Long live the resilience of the decentralized .

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/18(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

とても分かりやすかった。ActivityPub連携できるんだね!後で登録してみよ〜!

新時代の分散型SNS「Concrnt(コンカレント)」を始めよう!|akiRAM
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VJBT2

@Vannjamesbetito@mastodon.social





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VJBT2

@Vannjamesbetito@mastodon.social





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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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hope

@unir@chaos.social

Lasst mal ganz offiziell darüber freuen, dass es so viele Neue ins geschafft haben! Richtig noice!

Stay true, Stay rebell!
Lasst die Server krachen!

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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

the other platform I know of is

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Sweet - Pixelfed is number 1 trending app in the Google Play Store chart currently :)

Screenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Sweet - Pixelfed is number 1 trending app in the Google Play Store chart currently :)

Screenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Friends don't let friends join mastodon.art

Do yourself and your friends a favor and just don't.

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Antoinne Sterk

@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Phew, usually I only do one a week. Today I did three of those... I guess I have become a bit of a Friday junkie 😇

PS A big ❤️ welcome to all the new here on the

PS 2 Added a photo, so users can see this post ?!?

The image shows a small Smurf astronaut toy standing on a wooden surface in a field. In the background, there are large trees and a blue sky with some clouds. The astronaut has a bubble-like helmet and is wearing a white spacesuit with blue gloves. It looks like the toy is enjoying a sunny day in the countryside.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a small Smurf astronaut toy standing on a wooden surface in a field. In the background, there are large trees and a blue sky with some clouds. The astronaut has a bubble-like helmet and is wearing a white spacesuit with blue gloves. It looks like the toy is enjoying a sunny day in the countryside.
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nat

@nat@partyon.xyz

600 followers! Grateful to @nullagent for all the magic he's brought to my life, including introducing me to the 💞

photo from June 2024 at the beginning of my 3rd trimester

A Black man holds a pregnant, white nonbinary person in front of the ocean. They are both smiling and the nonbinary person has their eyes closed because they are laughing so hard.
ALT text detailsA Black man holds a pregnant, white nonbinary person in front of the ocean. They are both smiling and the nonbinary person has their eyes closed because they are laughing so hard.
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VamosCreciendo

@vamoscreciendo@cr8r.gg

In Spanien gibt es grad den hashtag vamonosjuntas , eine große Kampagne wo viele Menschen und Institutionen verlassen twitter, FB und instagram zusammen am 20.01. Gibt es etwas ähnliches in Deutschland?
?

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VamosCreciendo

@vamoscreciendo@cr8r.gg

In Spanien gibt es grad den hashtag vamonosjuntas , eine große Kampagne wo viele Menschen und Institutionen verlassen twitter, FB und instagram zusammen am 20.01. Gibt es etwas ähnliches in Deutschland?
?

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Was watching the firehose of people posting their "hello worlds" on @PixelFed and noticing how diverse the demographics are. Mainly not white dudes, and seemingly much younger then the average around here. So great if we can attract new people to the that are much different then those who use it today.

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Total Sonic Media

@TotalSonic@mastodon.social

Sweet - Pixelfed is number 1 trending app in the Google Play Store chart currently :)

Screenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
ALT text detailsScreenshot from Android phone of Aurora store app displaying Pixelfed at the #1 app in Google Play Store "trending" list
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love_laugh_loco

@love_laugh_loco@hachyderm.io

So is there a way to link your mastodon and Pixelfed accounts or is that just where the about sections come in and you reference each other account? Still learning about the federated apps haha

Thank you!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Wrote a little writeup.

I quit social media for just over a week – this is what I learned
rolle.design/i-quit-social-med

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love_laugh_loco

@love_laugh_loco@hachyderm.io

So is there a way to link your mastodon and Pixelfed accounts or is that just where the about sections come in and you reference each other account? Still learning about the federated apps haha

Thank you!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Wrote a little writeup.

I quit social media for just over a week – this is what I learned
rolle.design/i-quit-social-med

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-17

Servers

- tootik v0.15.0
- Manyfold v0.95.0
- Ibis v0.2.1
- Owncast v0.2.0
- Mitra v3.14.0
- Mastodon v4.3.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.7.0
- NeoDB v0.11.2
- Mbin v1.7.4
- Lemmy Development Update 2025-01-10
- Trunk & Tidbits, December 2024
- Bandwagon: Social Web for Musicians and Bands

Clients

- Dhaaga v0.13.0
- Voyager v2.23.0
- Tesseract v1.4.29
- Pixelix v3.2.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.6.0

For developers

- ActivityPods v2.0.5

Articles

- Owncast v0.2.0: The Self-Hosted Streaming Solution Levels Up
- My year of Fediverse explorations
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019451e8-211d-4a09-c76b-4b3a69976dc1

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

Have you done your duty and welcomed any of the new people? It is easy to do and it makes the whole experience of joining the fediverse much more rewarding!

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's always VERY confusing to me when people try to advocate against Fedi being an open platform. (which is and always was the goal)

If you want a walled garden, there's MANY options for you to choose from, yet you chose the option that is specifically NOT that.

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Bruno Alla :python:

@browniebroke@fosstodon.org

I've just joined Pixelfed, I'm at gram.social/browniebroke

Not much to see yet 😊 who's around?

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Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

I think the needs a safety net.

We started from the bottom up with developers creating things themselves and others adopting it, but this makes us susceptible to bad agents.
With a single developer, there is a clear point of attack. Also, the individuals running instances can run out of money.
We should have a non-profit that will pay for server fees when moderators are short on cash to keep the network up.

We should have a site that tells us when vital programs go down.
Thoughts?

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to ♡'s post

@rumi welcome to the rumi!

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

🔁 Mastodon users can follow Pixelfed accounts.
🔃 Pixelfed users can follow Mastodon accounts.

🖧 It's the Fediverse. Not everybody knows this. Spread the word!

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Rozzychan

@Rozzychan@fandom.ink

I think the needs a safety net.

We started from the bottom up with developers creating things themselves and others adopting it, but this makes us susceptible to bad agents.
With a single developer, there is a clear point of attack. Also, the individuals running instances can run out of money.
We should have a non-profit that will pay for server fees when moderators are short on cash to keep the network up.

We should have a site that tells us when vital programs go down.
Thoughts?

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to Jerzy Pilch's post

@jerzy.pilch welcome! search is a bit hard across the fediverse but I see you are already hashtagging it up so you are half way there. Pixelfed is part of a larger network called the so if you find info about how to search the fediverse in general it mostly applies to pixelfed

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Bruno Alla :python:

@browniebroke@fosstodon.org

I've just joined Pixelfed, I'm at gram.social/browniebroke

Not much to see yet 😊 who's around?

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Flaky :blue_jay:​

@Flaky@furry.engineer

If you block a domain on Mastodon, does that also block even people you follow? Not at the admin level (i.e. fediblock) but rather the user level.

On Bluesky I saw people trying to push its users onto fedi saying to use domain blocks as a solution to the Reply Guy problem that plagues this network, and AFAIK, the user-level domain block is nuclear and Mastodon makes that clear, so I literally cannot do that for some of the instances these lot frequent. (also, good fucking luck blocking mastodon.social lmao)

I think those lot just want people off of the platform they hate while dismissing every concern about the platform they love.

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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

Of public interest:

At least 15,000 people fully, without limits, irrevocably, licensed their personal information, public image, name and all data that reached loops.video infrastructure... to
@dansup@mastodon.social 's loops.video platform.

Had they known they're entirely losing control of everything, would they be using the platform?

Explanation in the renote, and here:

https://bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-terms/

Is this what we, as a
, want?



RE:
https://fed.bajsicki.com/notes/a349itz9il

Daniel Supernault (@dansup@mastodon.social) bragging about his loops.video platform crossing 15000 users.
ALT text detailsDaniel Supernault (@dansup@mastodon.social) bragging about his loops.video platform crossing 15000 users.
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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

How about no?

You're way overstepping with this, poisoning the entire ActivityPub ecosystem.

Let me break this down for you...

https://bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-terms/

In short: if you really intend to federate, respect your users and their data.

Implementing federation while keeping these terms is a severe breach of trust, and would poison the entirety of the network in an way which will cripple ActivityPub, and undermine the very foundation of what AP stands for with regard to privacy, data ownership, and control over what we post to the network.

Hopefully that's not your intention. Is it?



RE:
https://mastodon.social/users/dansup/statuses/113841956808397142

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Was watching the firehose of people posting their "hello worlds" on @PixelFed and noticing how diverse the demographics are. Mainly not white dudes, and seemingly much younger then the average around here. So great if we can attract new people to the that are much different then those who use it today.

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Evan Prodromou

@evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org

I loved this video that the Daily Show's Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their […]

I loved this video that the Daily Show‘s Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo

Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours all being on the same social networking system, much less news outlets, politicians, and celebrities. So they’re racing around, trying new applications (including, as Lydic notes, the awesome Pixelfed), and seeking a place to be social again.

Why should anyone have to do this? After all, you and I didn’t change our political outlook or our content policies or our legal ownership structure. We have governments and companies changing all around us that interfere with how we can interact with the people that matter most to us. Regardless of how you feel about these changes, why do everyday users have to be the ones to scramble to adapt?

The Fediverse is based on the simple belief that your social connections and your published content are yours. They belong to you. You should get to decide where to set up your home on the social web, based on your own priorities — technical, political, financial, romantic, whatever. And once you have that place on the social web, you can connect to anybody else, on any Fediverse platform, as easily as if they were on your own.

So when your friends are all trying a new Fediverse-enabled app from the app store, you can follow them from your own Fediverse home, see what they’re posting, like, comment, and share. You don’t have to scramble to install yet another application, go through the complicated signup flow, set up your profile, and alert everyone you know about yet another identity you have. You can stay put, keep all your current connections, but still stay connected to your restless friends and bleeding-edge influencers.

And if you get tired of the place you’ve set up your Fediverse home, you can move completely — taking all your social connections (and, soon, all your content) to the new platform you’ve chosen. You won’t have to make a series of announcements, like Lydic does, about all the different places your Internet presence is scattered. It’s handled automatically by the Fediverse platforms. Your followers, family and friends might not even notice the difference.

Social media is fun; we get it. And there’s nothing wrong with trying new apps. Being a pioneer on the cool new platform is invigorating. But if it’s not fun, and you’re feeling the whiplash of multiple platforms rising and falling weekly, please consider setting up your long-term homebase on a Fediverse-enabled platform. You might be surprised how many platforms are already Fediverse-enabled, and more are coming online every day.

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Evan Prodromou

@evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org

I loved this video that the Daily Show's Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their […]

I loved this video that the Daily Show‘s Desi Lydic posted on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Give it a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv-X1E71RGo

Lydic talks about the dizzying changes that are happening in social media these days. Internet users over the last decade have gotten used to a small number of huge social platforms. But political changes, content policy issues, and legal platform shutdowns have upended that formerly stable structure. People can no longer count on their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours all being on the same social networking system, much less news outlets, politicians, and celebrities. So they’re racing around, trying new applications (including, as Lydic notes, the awesome Pixelfed), and seeking a place to be social again.

Why should anyone have to do this? After all, you and I didn’t change our political outlook or our content policies or our legal ownership structure. We have governments and companies changing all around us that interfere with how we can interact with the people that matter most to us. Regardless of how you feel about these changes, why do everyday users have to be the ones to scramble to adapt?

The Fediverse is based on the simple belief that your social connections and your published content are yours. They belong to you. You should get to decide where to set up your home on the social web, based on your own priorities — technical, political, financial, romantic, whatever. And once you have that place on the social web, you can connect to anybody else, on any Fediverse platform, as easily as if they were on your own.

So when your friends are all trying a new Fediverse-enabled app from the app store, you can follow them from your own Fediverse home, see what they’re posting, like, comment, and share. You don’t have to scramble to install yet another application, go through the complicated signup flow, set up your profile, and alert everyone you know about yet another identity you have. You can stay put, keep all your current connections, but still stay connected to your restless friends and bleeding-edge influencers.

And if you get tired of the place you’ve set up your Fediverse home, you can move completely — taking all your social connections (and, soon, all your content) to the new platform you’ve chosen. You won’t have to make a series of announcements, like Lydic does, about all the different places your Internet presence is scattered. It’s handled automatically by the Fediverse platforms. Your followers, family and friends might not even notice the difference.

Social media is fun; we get it. And there’s nothing wrong with trying new apps. Being a pioneer on the cool new platform is invigorating. But if it’s not fun, and you’re feeling the whiplash of multiple platforms rising and falling weekly, please consider setting up your long-term homebase on a Fediverse-enabled platform. You might be surprised how many platforms are already Fediverse-enabled, and more are coming online every day.

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Franziska Köppe | madiko

@madiko@mastodon.green

Willkommen im @HumboldtUni! 🎉
hu-berlin.de/de

Ich wünsche Euch gute Gespräche und viel Inspiration.

Screenshot des niegelnagelneuen Mastodon-Accounts der Humboldt Uni zu Berlin. Das Profil schmückt ein Bild des ehrwürdigen Haupt-Gebäudes am Campus Mitte.
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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

In a recent post, I made the case for why the Fediverse, with it's many thousands of instances would be impractical for billionaires to 'take down', in the same way that billionaires have successfully bought-out, or otherwise taken down other centralized social media/news platforms. This I think is true, in terms of the Fediverse's resiliency to the power of just money being thrown, but vulnerability remains. Specifically, I am concerned about recent government regulation that has already proven to be effective in closing down Fediverse instances and deterring others from even spinning up an instance.

I'm no legal professional, so excuse me if I say anything that is wrong or doesn't make sense. Anecdotally, I've seen a bunch of posts across the Fediverse about how they are closing down an instance thanks to the UK's Online Safety Act (2023). Similarly, it seems like the US bill (KOSA) could have similar effects? From what I understand, there is some new liability if your server hosts certain content and given how many Fediverse servers operate, caching content locally from other servers, there introduces a vulnerability by which a malicious actor could spam the Fediverse with something "bad"/illegal which would then be stored/cached across a large swath of the Fediverse which could expose these instance admins to legal liability.

Not good. And as someone who runs an instance themselves, I certainly don't want to open myself up to legal attack / prosecution just because some A-hole out there decides to spam me with illegal pictures or w/e.

So my question to the Fediverse, and to those that build the platforms we use here is, how can we re-architect the platforms and protocols to better protect ourselves? What do instance admins need to know about this threat? Someone smarter than me, please weigh in! 😅

#askfedi #legal #fediverse

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Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Alison Wilder

@alisynthesis@io.waxandleather.com

If you start looking at the people behind this excellent article, there's plenty of support for the , although the article itself focuses on the AT protocol.

Curious to hear from coauthor @elipariser why the fedi isn't part of the conversation. My understanding is that bluesky is significantly larger - is it simply name recognition?

We need to protect the protocol that runs Bluesky | technologyreview.com/2025/01/1

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NiTroll Robin ☃️

@Troll@maly.io

Je trouve qu'il faudrait un indicateur simple qui indiquerait létat de santé des instances. 🚑

Pour que les utilisateurs puissent savoir en un coup d'œil si le financement de leur instance est assuré, si l'instance cherche des modérateurs, si le propriétaire recherche un successeur etc...

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

✨ The rebellion will be federated & self-hosted ✨

On Dec 5, 2024 I published this blog post elenarossini.com/2024/11/the-r on @ele@elenarossini.com

On Dec 17 I signed up for a .

On Dec 22 I installed and began personalizing my little corner of the : @elena

On Jan 14 I installed on my server: @ele@photos.elenarossini.com

Yesterday I installed on elena.social

All this feels really empowering and I wanna help others do the same! 🚀

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Phil

@phil@fed.bajsicki.com

How about no?

You're way overstepping with this, poisoning the entire ActivityPub ecosystem.

Let me break this down for you...

https://bajsicki.com/blog/loops-video-terms/

In short: if you really intend to federate, respect your users and their data.

Implementing federation while keeping these terms is a severe breach of trust, and would poison the entirety of the network in an way which will cripple ActivityPub, and undermine the very foundation of what AP stands for with regard to privacy, data ownership, and control over what we post to the network.

Hopefully that's not your intention. Is it?



RE:
https://mastodon.social/users/dansup/statuses/113841956808397142

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NiTroll Robin ☃️

@Troll@maly.io

Je trouve qu'il faudrait un indicateur simple qui indiquerait létat de santé des instances. 🚑

Pour que les utilisateurs puissent savoir en un coup d'œil si le financement de leur instance est assuré, si l'instance cherche des modérateurs, si le propriétaire recherche un successeur etc...

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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

@_elena doing great .

If you're interested in exploring new platforms, Elena gives a great summary, here:

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

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smeikx

@smeikx@graz.social

Is there something like an ActivityPub composer? A fediverse server and/or client that does not specialise on any kind of media or paradigm, but allows you to view and create any kind of activity?

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Gute Zeiten für das

Bevor wir nach den Sternen greifen - lasst uns lokal beginnen:
🔸Stadt🔸Gemeinde🔸Ort

-
-
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Wie bringen wir Menschen und Institutionen aus dem LOKALEN Bereich leichter ins ?

🚀 Her mit EUREN guten Ideen

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smeikx

@smeikx@graz.social

Is there something like an ActivityPub composer? A fediverse server and/or client that does not specialise on any kind of media or paradigm, but allows you to view and create any kind of activity?

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Anyone going to FOSDEM next month?

"The modern-day fediverse is an impressive achievement, but it also leaves many issues to be addressed. Servers can go down, content can disappear and users can lose access to their identity. Authorization mechanisms are under-specified and rich interactions are fairly limited. This talk, by the two primary editors of the ActivityPub specification, explores where we think the fediverse should go ..."

fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Jürg

@jgxvx@hachyderm.io

If I look up my @jgxvx profile on pixelfed.social, the profile is found, but none of my images are found.

Conversely, if I view any @pixelfed.social profile here on the Mastodon UI, the profile is found, but no images are found. It just says "Some posts from this profile may be missing. See more posts on pixelfed.social"

I don't get it. Isn't the whole point of the Fediverse that everything can be viewed anywhere? And an image-centric client like Pixelfed basically does a SELECT FROM @user@instance WHERE PostType = Image? 😅



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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

You know, what the community on should do know?
In the past few days, many thousands of users started flocking to . The main instance is growing fast and there is much activity, but compared to (where they're coming from) it's still quiet. If you stumble upon a a nice picture from Pixelfed, share it to your followers here all over the . We can show, how big the audience is already.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/17(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Kemotep :de_gouges:🔰's post

@kemotep Pixelfed, if I am correct, is a photo-only platform. Therefore only Mastodon posts with photos will be seen there.

However, since Mastodon supports both, Pixelfed posts can be seen here fully.

Gonna tag this just in case I'm wrong and someone can correct me.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Kemotep :de_gouges:🔰's post

@kemotep Pixelfed, if I am correct, is a photo-only platform. Therefore only Mastodon posts with photos will be seen there.

However, since Mastodon supports both, Pixelfed posts can be seen here fully.

Gonna tag this just in case I'm wrong and someone can correct me.

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Kemotep :de_gouges:🔰

@kemotep@mastodo.neoliber.al

Can Mastodon posts be seen in Pixelfed? Can Pixelfed posts be seen in Mastodon?

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

BotKit by Fedify :botkit:'s avatar
BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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jmsfbs

@jaforbes@mastodon.social

"We're at the beginning of a significant shift in the history of the internet in more ways than one, and we're feeling both optimistic and excited for the future. After two decades of restrictive networks and centralized platforms, there are a lot of very motivated people focused on one thing:

Bringing back the open web."

activitypub.ghost.org/the-stor

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BotKit by Fedify :botkit:

@botkit@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust @fedify foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social · Reply to Mizzi's post

@themizzi @kissane

they don't want "the normies"

they fear an

thing is, since this is federation, anyone worried about that can keep their niche communities separate and never encounter "the normies"

and, like erin said, we want "the normies" here

otherwise they get mindwiped by plutocrat agendas on centralized

to do that we have to make the process of getting into the dead simple

dead. simple.

even picking a server is a step too high for many

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Most Fediverse communities operate on donations, and overall our survey participants are not generating enough money to cover costs.

Very few moderators are receiving any compensation for their labour.

This is your reminder to donate to your admin if you’re able to.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Most Fediverse communities operate on donations, and overall our survey participants are not generating enough money to cover costs.

Very few moderators are receiving any compensation for their labour.

This is your reminder to donate to your admin if you’re able to.

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Skullvalanche

@skullvalanche@gladtech.social

Dear , is there something does which does not?

It seems like it's just a different UI + filtering out all ActivityPub posts that don't contain images?

Do I have that right? Is there some additional functionality/feature that I'm missing?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"My Year of Fediverse explorations"

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

with shout-outs to @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy

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Stewart X Addison

@sxa@fosstodon.org · Reply to Stewart X Addison's post

Hmmm looks like the main @pixelfed Android app doesn't allow multiple accounts. Any suggestions for others that do?

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Nemesis the Warlock

@victorsmonster@toot.community

I talked my wife into trying out Pixelfed and she’s having a very Mastodon onboarding experience

A picture of an iPhone running the pixelfed app showing an error message
ALT text detailsA picture of an iPhone running the pixelfed app showing an error message
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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

When is Threads going to allow account portability so folks can move their accounts if they want to? We don't know. A Meta spokesperson couldn't confirm that the topic was on the Threads roadmap, but said it was "top of mind." Here's @Sarahp's story.

flip.it/9.k.KG

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Kevin Gamin

@kevingamin@twit.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena You just gave me the blueprint I didn’t even know I needed to really dive into the . I’ve now followed you on and and will add your blog to my RSS subscriptions.

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Stewart X Addison

@sxa@fosstodon.org · Reply to Stewart X Addison's post

Hmmm looks like the main @pixelfed Android app doesn't allow multiple accounts. Any suggestions for others that do?

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Nemesis the Warlock

@victorsmonster@toot.community

I talked my wife into trying out Pixelfed and she’s having a very Mastodon onboarding experience

A picture of an iPhone running the pixelfed app showing an error message
ALT text detailsA picture of an iPhone running the pixelfed app showing an error message
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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

When is Threads going to allow account portability so folks can move their accounts if they want to? We don't know. A Meta spokesperson couldn't confirm that the topic was on the Threads roadmap, but said it was "top of mind." Here's @Sarahp's story.

flip.it/9.k.KG

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いしい

@ishii00141@mastodon-japan.net


"各投稿には最大で10枚の写真か動画を添付できる
"
Pixelfed - Wikipedia
ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixelfed

では添付できる画像が4枚?だから、画像をたくさん添付したければ、 の方が良いだろうなと思っていたので、 で画像をたくさん添付したければ、マストドンよりもPixelfedの方が良さそう。
ただ、Instagramでは20枚まで投稿できるようになっているとか…。そこまでのニーズがあるのかどうかは分からないが、Pixelfedを利用する理由として画像の添付枚数があるなと思った。

それで、マストドンでフォローした場合、タイムラインには4枚までしか表示されなくて、それ以外の添付画像は元の投稿を表示して確認するのかな?

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

Wow! The compatible and platform has it's own index which will allow you to follow/comment/be alerted to new episodes from right here:)

*please boost for reach!

index.castopod.org/top50.html

Find a show, follow and enter your or other fedi account and voila you will be alerted every time they post an episode. Thanks to you can also interact!

castopod.com/en

blog.castopod.org/exploring-po

@Castopod@podlibre.social
@castopod@podlibre.video

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

A major news for governance this week on the open social web, with Mastodon shaking up their organisational structure and more.

The News

Mastodon published plans for their new governance structure, with control of Mastodon moving to a new non-profit organisation, and moving ownership away from CEO Eugen Rochko. Mastodon will set up a new top-level non-profit organisation. This new organisation will become owner of various Mastodon related assets, including names and copyrights. These assets are currently still held by Eugen Rochko, and Mastodon says that this is not the intent of Mastodon. Rochko and the Mastodon organisation believe that “Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.”

Rochko has been a major driving force in growing Mastodon into the platform and product that it is today. While his singular ownership in his name of Mastodon does not fit with the current state of the platform, it is indicative of the outsized influence and impact his work has had over the years. In a thread, Rochko also explains his own perspective, writing about how Mastodon has become tightly integrated with his own identity. He also says that the last two years have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Stepping away from a leadership position that has become so tightly integrated with a sense of self is an incredibly difficult thing to do, and Rochko deserves recognition for both his work, and knowing when to take a step back. Rochko will focus on his original passion of product strategy for Mastodon.

Even for the Mastodon organisation, there are still multiple unknowns, and the organisation is still in the process of figuring it all out. The short summary of what the organisation of Mastodon will look like: There will be a new top-level organisation for Mastodon. This will be a non-profit organisation that is based in Europe. Mastodon does not know yet which European country. The organisation will be led by a new CEO. The new CEO has already been picked, but Mastodon is waiting for a few final practical details before they will be announced. Under this top-level organisation will be 2 other organisations, the US-based Mastodon non-profit and the current Mastodon GmbH organisation. For the US-based Mastodon non-profit nothing will change, this organisation is mainly for fundraising purposes. The current Mastodon GmbH organisation has become a for-profit organisation due to unclear German bureaucracy. This organisation will involve itself with the daily operations, both of running the mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers as well as development of Mastodon software.


404 Media reported this week that Meta is blocking links to Pixelfed on their apps, after various fediverse users reported that links on Meta platforms to their Pixelfed account immediately got taken down as spam. Meta later admitted to Engadget that “removing the posts was a mistake and that they’d be reinstated.” Meta’s actions have been beneficial for Pixelfed, which has been at the centre of a news cycle. Pixelfed creator Daniel Supernault said that the pixelfed.social was seeing “unprecedented levels of traffic“, and according to fedidb.org (also created by Supernault) monthly active users for Pixelfed jumped from 20k in December to 27k as of right now. Supernault also reports that pixelfed.social had 11k people joining in the last 24 hours, which also is validated by fedidb.org. I’m not clear on what the correct statistics are here, but a sudden jump in interest after all the media attention is clearly happening. Pixelfed also got the official apps finally out of testing and available in the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. The move has been announced and teased for a long time, and the app has been available in testing for a while.


Meta and Zuckerberg decided this week to go fully mask-off, making significant changes to their platforms and rules around hate speech. Most notably are the rules around hate speech, where Meta is now explicitly allowing hate speech against various minorities. The move sparked a wide backlash, and various Mastodon servers who previously federated with Threads decided to cut defederate from Threads. Notable examples include Hachyderm and mstdn.social. Other servers such as mastodon.social and indieweb.social condemned the move by Meta, but refrained from defederating from Threads.

The Analysis

In last week’s email introduction I wrote that I was unhappy with the state of governance of both the fediverse as well as the ATmosphere. This week’s news regarding Mastodon is a great step in the right direction. Mastodon has clear ambitions and values about decentralisation, and having a self-styled dictator-for-life who runs the software just does not fit at all with the stated values. The Mastodon Operations organisation now being a for-profit organisation is also interesting. While this happened outside of the control of Mastodon GmbH as a result of opaque Germany bureaucracy, I think it is potentially a good thing. Running a social media server with 250k monthly active users costs real money. Having servers be financially sustainable is an integral part of having fair and equitable social media platforms. So far, the fediverse has struggled making this happen on a donations model.

It is the next moves that are the real important ones: what form of governance will the non-profit holding organisation take? Will it allow for real community ownership, as implied by the title of the blog? Who will be the new CEO? What new sets of strategic priorities for Mastodon will be set? Many things are still up in the air, even for the people at Mastodon itself, and those aspects will be where we will see the most impactful changes. Still, this is a great step in the right direction.


I do find the contrast between the moves that Rochko has made and how Supernault approaches Pixelfed and Loops notable. Rochko has been aware of the downsides of his model of governance for Mastodon, and has made the necessary changes, while Supernault seems determined to go at it alone. Supernault has a wild number of projects on his plate: building the Pixelfed platform as well as mobile apps, as well as video platform Loops with it’s mobile apps, running the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art server, running fedidb.org and more. It is incredibly impressive what Supernault has managed to build, all by himself in his spare time. Supernault has high ambitions, explicitly positioning his platforms as competitors to Instagram and TikTok. But as the looming TikTok ban in the US shows: one of the most important aspects of social media platforms these days is how they are governed, and by whom. Having a single developer governing the development of two different types of platforms, as well as their flagship servers, seems like a form of governance that is not particularly sustainable.


Rochko shared some more statistics about the connection between Threads and mastodon.social in a conversation on the Mastodon Discord, writing: “For some context, 81,745 people follow at least one Threads account from their mastodon.social account (and we are aware of 25,042 Threads account that federate), with some of the most followed accounts being MKBDH, Barack Obama, and Nilay Patel.” He also noted that only 811 Threads accounts follow at least one mastodon.social account. These statistics only represent mastodon.social, not the entire fediverse. But considering mastodon.social is by far the largest server and many other servers do not federate with Threads at all, it does provide a good indication of the actual usage of Threads. Hachyderm also shared some statistics on the connection between Threads and Hachyderm: “There were 2033 unique Hachyderm accounts following 919 unique Threads accounts and 26 unique Threads accounts following 22 unique Hachyderm accounts.”

Last month I wrote an article ‘Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?’, going through the various reasons for Meta to add federation to Threads. I did not have a clear single answer to that question. The data above provides at least an indication that users are also not clear on why Threads should have fediverse interoperability. It turns out that in practice, marginally few people are interested in the two-way connection between Threads and the rest of the fediverse.

In conversations last week regarding whether or not servers should defederate from Threads, one argument that got brought up repeatedly that connecting with Threads allows people to migrate away from Threads to Mastodon, while still keeping connections with people on Threads. Seeing the statistics on how few people actually use the Threads fediverse connections this argument rings hollow to me.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Paul Schoe

@paulschoe@mastodon.world · Reply to Jared “Indie Social Web” White's post

That is now in the Top 10 of most downloaded APPs in the USA, also means that we, as a Fediverse community, have to come together.

If you see a link somewhere, PLEASE support your PIXELFED server. Even when it is just with $2, $10 or $50.

Their operational costs are surely skyrocketing and we have to make sure that this does not become a Fediverse debacle but a Fediverse success story.

EDIT: I just received this link:
pixelfed.org/support-our-proje

@jaredwhite

The image is a screenshot of the "Top Charts" section in the App Store, specifically under the "Social Networking" category. 

1. 小红书 (Xiaohongshu) with a description in Chinese and a "Get" button indicating in-app purchases.

6. Pixelfed with the tagline "Ad-Free Photo Sharing" and an "Open" button. This app is circled in red, drawing attention to it.
ALT text detailsThe image is a screenshot of the "Top Charts" section in the App Store, specifically under the "Social Networking" category. 1. 小红书 (Xiaohongshu) with a description in Chinese and a "Get" button indicating in-app purchases. 6. Pixelfed with the tagline "Ad-Free Photo Sharing" and an "Open" button. This app is circled in red, drawing attention to it.
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Stewart X Addison

@sxa@fosstodon.org · Reply to Stewart X Addison's post

I've never got into instagram (although I did create an account years ago). Didn't really like anything about it, even more so once Facebook acquired it.

But @pixelfed is something I can get on board with and I'm going to give it a shout for something because I believe in it and want to encourage others to do so. Leading by example is the way we can win people across to the

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

What's your favorite Mastodon client for mobile?

I like Mona, but Ice Cubes was nice as well last time I used it.

I'd love to hear what you are using now!

(And mention if it's for iOS or Android, please.)

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Guillaume Tronix 🇨🇦🇨🇵

@gtronix@defcon.social

Instagram Threads won’t share a timeline for account portability

techcrunch.com/2025/01/16/inst

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Guillaume Tronix 🇨🇦🇨🇵

@gtronix@defcon.social

Instagram Threads won’t share a timeline for account portability

techcrunch.com/2025/01/16/inst

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Pete Prodoehl 🍕

@rasterweb@mastodon.social

What's your favorite Mastodon client for mobile?

I like Mona, but Ice Cubes was nice as well last time I used it.

I'd love to hear what you are using now!

(And mention if it's for iOS or Android, please.)

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

You know, what the community on should do know?
In the past few days, many thousands of users started flocking to . The main instance is growing fast and there is much activity, but compared to (where they're coming from) it's still quiet. If you stumble upon a a nice picture from Pixelfed, share it to your followers here all over the . We can show, how big the audience is already.

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Gaëlle

@gaelle@babb.no

Have you already tried Friendi.ca as an alternative to Facebook? 🤩

If not and you're interested, try it out here: social.babb.no/

It can also read content from Mastodon and Pixelfed 😀

pixelfed.babb.no

Screenshot of what Friendica on social.babb.no
ALT text detailsScreenshot of what Friendica on social.babb.no
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David Chartier

@chartier@toot.cafe

I'm interested in alternatives to

AFAICT, kbin stalled into oblivion. Is the only game in town that got any traction?

IIRC, there was a strange controversy with the Lemmy's core developers supporting some sus stuff. Are there any large Lemmy servers that are, y'know, good with moderation and such?

I'm open to other non-Lemmy options too.

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David Chartier

@chartier@toot.cafe

I'm interested in alternatives to

AFAICT, kbin stalled into oblivion. Is the only game in town that got any traction?

IIRC, there was a strange controversy with the Lemmy's core developers supporting some sus stuff. Are there any large Lemmy servers that are, y'know, good with moderation and such?

I'm open to other non-Lemmy options too.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Labeler update:

I have been working on a site that anyone can use to see Fediverse Labelers in action.

This is what it looks like if the user it looks up doesn't provide an avatar image or a header image.

I.e., this (in the screenshot) shows the default avatar image and header image.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Most Fediverse communities operate on donations, and overall our survey participants are not generating enough money to cover costs.

Very few moderators are receiving any compensation for their labour.

This is your reminder to donate to your admin if you’re able to.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 30F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The FDA has banned Red Dye #3, a food additive, because of its links to cancer.

Disputes are holding up an Israeli cabinet vote on a ceasefire.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani didn't show up to a Florida trial on defamation of election workers.

And now for the poll of the day:

OptionVoters
honey21 (29%)
maple syrup52 (71%)
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 30F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The FDA has banned Red Dye #3, a food additive, because of its links to cancer.

Disputes are holding up an Israeli cabinet vote on a ceasefire.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani didn't show up to a Florida trial on defamation of election workers.

And now for the poll of the day:

OptionVoters
honey21 (29%)
maple syrup52 (71%)
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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I consider the announcements from Mastodon and Bluesky-adjacent “Free Our Feeds”, both surfacing on the 13th, concerning fundraising and governance measures for the worlds of ActivityPub and ATProto: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

Free Our Feeds landing page, linked from text
ALT text detailsFree Our Feeds landing page, linked from text
Mastodon initiative landing page, linked from text
ALT text detailsMastodon initiative landing page, linked from text
Image of a Mastodon post from Anil Dash, saying "This is a monumental day for the future of the social web, though it might not be obvious for a while. Mastodon matures its governance model with a great, solid non-profit https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/ and a coalition of independents push to open up Bluesky's AT Protocol: https://freeourfeeds.com/ These two moves together put the most credible players on solid ground for years to come — and set up the open platforms to enable lots of innovation just when it's needed most."
ALT text detailsImage of a Mastodon post from Anil Dash, saying "This is a monumental day for the future of the social web, though it might not be obvious for a while. Mastodon matures its governance model with a great, solid non-profit https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/ and a coalition of independents push to open up Bluesky's AT Protocol: https://freeourfeeds.com/ These two moves together put the most credible players on solid ground for years to come — and set up the open platforms to enable lots of innovation just when it's needed most."
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

Although what I mentioned here doesn't resolve the problem with changing ones username.

That problem still exists with this technique.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

For example —

If the "username" is part of it, then there is a straightforward unique ID for this user as an acct-URL:

acct:joeblow@example·com

But there are many ways an HTTP-URL as an ID gets represented. Ex:

• http;//example·com/users/joeblow
• http;//example·com/user/joeblow
• http;//example·com/api/users/joeblow
• http;//example·com/api/user/joeblow
• http;//example·com/~joeblow
• etc

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"My Year of Fediverse explorations"

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

with shout-outs to @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

If ActivityPub and ActivityStreams used acct-URI rather than HTTP-URL to identify users, then there would less problems with switching between different Fediverse software.

(Different Fediverse software represent users with different style HTTP-URLs — which creates the problem.)

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Mike

@Cirelo@mastodon.social

I'm starting to wonder if we really need seperate app clones for these social media networks in the . They all function the same way right? Could there not just be Tabs in one app for short videos, Pics, and text post?

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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

@_elena doing great .

If you're interested in exploring new platforms, Elena gives a great summary, here:

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

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errorbody

@errorbody@mastodon.social · Reply to dansup's post

@dansup

Move over magnificent seven, here come the trailblazing three!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I vaguely remember reading that reply controls on Mastodon are on the to-do list, after quote boosts are finished.

Does anyone recall any official statements on this?

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

Tokodon supports services that implement the Mastodon Client API. This includes most popular Fediverse software, such as:

Mastodon (and its forks)
Misskey (and its forks)
Pixelfed
GoToSocial
Pleroma and Akkoma

Other services may work in Tokodon, although keep in mind it's not possible to support every extra feature.

Available on Android, Linux packages, Flathub, and Snap. Developed and hosted by the good folks over at KDE Plasma.

Source:
https://invent.kde.org/network/tokodon

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Arnel Šarić Sharan :verified:

@sharan@metalhead.club

Do you have a cooI open-source / Fediverse project that is ideologically usercentric?

I am offering my help in the marketing/PR department to projects like this that don't have regular funding (read: passion projects).

Please send me a message, and let's talk! Also boost for higher reach, thank you!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"My Year of Fediverse explorations"

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

with shout-outs to @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

Some of my thoughts on the challenges (and future opportunities / ideas) related to singular identity. Relevant right now as folks create accounts and wish to be able to port their existing networks/social graphs into that. Or, just for folks who don't want to have to manage so many Fedi-related identities. malici.ous.computer/@shellshar

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Alyve

@alyve@social.alyve.be

Ça y est, mon dernier article est sorti ! 🎉

Je vous présente mon Petit guide du Fediverse, qui, je l’espère, permettra à de nouvelles personnes de comprendre ce que tout ça veut dire, les instances, les logiciels, les bonnes pratiques. Tout ce qu’on a besoin de savoir avant de poser nos valises et de commencer à relationner sur notre nouveau réseau social préféré. 🤞

➡️ https://alyve.be/blog/petit-guide-du-fediverse-2025/

En espérant que tout ceci soit utile à quelques un·e·s. ❤️ N’hésitez pas à faire vos retours, cet article est dédié à évoluer avec le temps. 🫶

#blog #guide #fediverse #mastodon #pleroma #pixelfed

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Jesse Spielman

@heavyimage@mastodon.social · Reply to Jesse Spielman's post

I can't even seem to do an export of my statuses because I think it hits the same API endpoint and HTTP errors (I can export other stuff okay). Not sure what to do -- could try to re-create it on another instance with a shorter path to the admins? Curious if anyone else is experiencing this (but hard to tell cause there are various weirdnesses due to the number of people joining up). Any experts have any ideas?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"My Year of Fediverse explorations"

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

with shout-outs to @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy

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🫧❄️munin🌨️ 🚴🏼‍♀️ 🫧

@muhnin@mastodon.social · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb Wie kann ich denn das als Alternative nutzen?

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Alyve

@alyve@social.alyve.be

Ça y est, mon dernier article est sorti ! 🎉

Je vous présente mon Petit guide du Fediverse, qui, je l’espère, permettra à de nouvelles personnes de comprendre ce que tout ça veut dire, les instances, les logiciels, les bonnes pratiques. Tout ce qu’on a besoin de savoir avant de poser nos valises et de commencer à relationner sur notre nouveau réseau social préféré. 🤞

➡️ https://alyve.be/blog/petit-guide-du-fediverse-2025/

En espérant que tout ceci soit utile à quelques un·e·s. ❤️ N’hésitez pas à faire vos retours, cet article est dédié à évoluer avec le temps. 🫶

#blog #guide #fediverse #mastodon #pleroma #pixelfed

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lps

@lps@mograph.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy happy new year!

I can't wait to hear more in 2025 as you continue your adventures:)

I just went back and read your post on and have to say I'm considering setting up my own instance... That or but maybe I'll wait to read your upcoming conclusions.

I'm also using and totally understand your gushing enthusiasm for being able to selfhost, what a time to be alive:). Thanks devs!!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"My Year of Fediverse explorations"

blog.elenarossini.com/my-year-

with shout-outs to @pixelfed @dansup @pfefferle @gotosocial @yunohost @phanpy

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to 👤 𝟳𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 ✅🖖⁂'s post

@zwovierzwo Eigentlich schade - ich habe im #Fediverse mit eigener Instanz damit begonnen... 😉 @feb
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Paul Schoe

@paulschoe@mastodon.world · Reply to Jared “Indie Social Web” White's post

That is now in the Top 10 of most downloaded APPs in the USA, also means that we, as a Fediverse community, have to come together.

If you see a link somewhere, PLEASE support your PIXELFED server. Even when it is just with $2, $10 or $50.

Their operational costs are surely skyrocketing and we have to make sure that this does not become a Fediverse debacle but a Fediverse success story.

EDIT: I just received this link:
pixelfed.org/support-our-proje

@jaredwhite

The image is a screenshot of the "Top Charts" section in the App Store, specifically under the "Social Networking" category. 

1. 小红书 (Xiaohongshu) with a description in Chinese and a "Get" button indicating in-app purchases.

6. Pixelfed with the tagline "Ad-Free Photo Sharing" and an "Open" button. This app is circled in red, drawing attention to it.
ALT text detailsThe image is a screenshot of the "Top Charts" section in the App Store, specifically under the "Social Networking" category. 1. 小红书 (Xiaohongshu) with a description in Chinese and a "Get" button indicating in-app purchases. 6. Pixelfed with the tagline "Ad-Free Photo Sharing" and an "Open" button. This app is circled in red, drawing attention to it.
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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb Ja genau, meine #GnuSocial Instanz war damit im #Fediverse unterwegs. @jabgoe2089
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/16(12:00)

pawoo.net、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Thor A. Hopland

@hopland@snabelen.no

I'm actually kind of frustrated.

Once more we see a exodus and not a single one of the fun content creators I love from say make their way over to , or . Why?

BECAUSE NO DIRECT !

Do you understand what weeks or months of labor looks like? If no revenue, if no , if no button, then why even make the effort?!

The needs to grow up and carve out direct paths to monetization.

the bag!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

For previous posts on Fediverse Labelers, see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113833

And:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113825

And:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@pixelfed was mentioned in a Daily Show skit. Hopefully we can all take a joke, but a mention of a fediverse platform on a popular syndicated show is something!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Labeler update:

I have been working on a site that anyone can use to see Fediverse Labelers in action.

This is what it looks like if the user it looks up doesn't provide an avatar image or a header image.

I.e., this (in the screenshot) shows the default avatar image and header image.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@pixelfed was mentioned in a Daily Show skit. Hopefully we can all take a joke, but a mention of a fediverse platform on a popular syndicated show is something!

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@pixelfed was mentioned in a Daily Show skit. Hopefully we can all take a joke, but a mention of a fediverse platform on a popular syndicated show is something!

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@pixelfed was mentioned in a Daily Show skit. Hopefully we can all take a joke, but a mention of a fediverse platform on a popular syndicated show is something!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

For discussion on some of the technical / programming side of Fediverse Labelers, see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

More on Fediverse Labelers —

Here is how text-labels from multiple Fediverse Labelers could appear in an application on a person's profile.

...

In this example, the application pulled in 7 labels from 4 different Fediverse Labelers.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

For previous threads on Fediverse Labelers see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113825

And:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

.

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Love seeing what our friends at @vernissage are doing!

Multiple creative platforms make the fediverse stronger.

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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online

@dansup Mark Cuban is available in the

threads.net/@mcuban

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Neil

@neil_h@mastodon.social

Does anyone know how many accounts there are currently on ? Bonus for knowing how many of those are active. Double bonus for all accounts ob the Fediverse - Mastodon, Pixelfed, Loops, Whale...

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

New instance, new #introduction

My name is Mike (a.k.a. "shellsharks”) - I am a security researcher, #IndieWeb advocate, all-things #Fediverse convert and all around #tech enthusiast.

I write about #infosec, #technology and #life over at https://shellsharks.com

Here's some other stuff I like... #apple #sports #travel #battlestations #food #starwars #lotr #pokemon #gaming #space #fitness #nba #basketball #hiking #camping #music #coding #programming #cybersecurity


So what's going on with this instance? Is this my "main" presence or am I still on shellsharks.social? Fair question. The answer is, yes! This is a #GoToSocial instance, on a new fun, shiny, vanity domain. If it works out, I might end up moving all my activity over here and shutting down the Mastodon instance I have at shellsharks.social. Until then, I'm operating out of both spaces. This also means that for now, I haven't migrated my followers (or followed accounts) over here, so don't be offended if I haven't followed you back yet! I don't want to knock this fairly low-spec'ed instance over so I'm taking it slow with how I am using it.

Why am I doing this? Well for one main reason really, I wanted an instance where I could post more than 500 characters at a time. GtS gives me that, and much more. Bonus points for A. being less resource intensive than Mastodon (so cheaper to run), B. more customizable and C. I could get an even more ridiculous vanity domain.

So don't be surprised to see a lot more from this account than my usual @shellsharks account. If you'd like, you can follow me here for now. No worries either way.

See y'all around Fedi!

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

New instance, new #introduction

My name is Mike (a.k.a. "shellsharks”) - I am a security researcher, #IndieWeb advocate, all-things #Fediverse convert and all around #tech enthusiast.

I write about #infosec, #technology and #life over at https://shellsharks.com

Here's some other stuff I like... #apple #sports #travel #battlestations #food #starwars #lotr #pokemon #gaming #space #fitness #nba #basketball #hiking #camping #music #coding #programming #cybersecurity


So what's going on with this instance? Is this my "main" presence or am I still on shellsharks.social? Fair question. The answer is, yes! This is a #GoToSocial instance, on a new fun, shiny, vanity domain. If it works out, I might end up moving all my activity over here and shutting down the Mastodon instance I have at shellsharks.social. Until then, I'm operating out of both spaces. This also means that for now, I haven't migrated my followers (or followed accounts) over here, so don't be offended if I haven't followed you back yet! I don't want to knock this fairly low-spec'ed instance over so I'm taking it slow with how I am using it.

Why am I doing this? Well for one main reason really, I wanted an instance where I could post more than 500 characters at a time. GtS gives me that, and much more. Bonus points for A. being less resource intensive than Mastodon (so cheaper to run), B. more customizable and C. I could get an even more ridiculous vanity domain.

So don't be surprised to see a lot more from this account than my usual @shellsharks account. If you'd like, you can follow me here for now. No worries either way.

See y'all around Fedi!

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Serge from Babka

@serge@babka.social

One area of Mastodon safety that doesn't get much attention is the way that the reporting interface is abused.

When a report is forwarded to another server, it doesn't say what user created the report.

That allows hateful accounts to report people as a means of harassment, as in our case, Babka Social has users reported simply for being Jews.

The reports are blank, or else contain an either false or inflammatory statement about the user.

The users don't see it, but the admins and moderators do, and there's nothing we can do other than disable reporting from an instance- which we don't want to do because we want to ensure our users *are* good Fediverse citizens and we want reports when they're not.

This causes emotional strain on moderators and yet I've never heard anyone talk about this issue in a serious way.

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lps

@lps@mograph.social · Reply to lps's post

@hobbsc @notptr @Mrfunkedude we really need a "trending' feature in and a way to "boost" videos across the

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Anthony Accioly

@anthony@accioly.social

Test, test! Just checking if my posts are still visible outside my personal instance on the Fediverse. I̶f̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶s̶e̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶,̶ ̶p̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶y̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶p̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶(̶B̶l̶u̶e̶s̶k̶y̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶r̶s̶ ̶a̶c̶r̶o̶s̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶r̶i̶d̶g̶e̶,̶ ̶p̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶ ̶i̶g̶n̶o̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶)̶.̶

Ok, ActivityPub is working well. Thanks everyone!

» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Endlich mal Leute im Fernsehen, die Mensch auch im findet 🎉

Nina Mavis Brunner @3sat im Gespräch mit @fsteiner in der KULTURZEIT vom 15.01.2025

Am Ende des Gesprächs wünscht sich Nina ein soziales Netzwerk, das so wie das ist

Sie scheint das FEDIVERSE noch nicht zu kennen. Wer informiert SIE, @3sat?

nrodlzdf-a.akamaihd.net/none/3

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Mauro (mograph.social Admin)

@mauro@mograph.social

With all the shit show going on in the tech (and non-tech) news these days, I'm very grateful that the exists!

It feels like a little miracle in these dystopian times.

A demonstration that the true spirit of the web is still alive and kicking, and hopefully will never die.

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Jeff Palmer

@jeffpalmer@genart.social

I know that everyone here probably already agrees with this, but every time some new corporate social media platform pulls another rug from under its users, I'm reminded why I prefer the over other options.

At least leaving these corporate sites is getting easier as my expectations are consistently lowered.

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Plögi

@dploeger@mastodon.social

Frustration wegen Fediverse-Verweigern

Mal ehrlich. Dieses "Man muss ja vorher Server wählen!!1!11!" der Personen, die deshalb das meiden ist doch vorgeschoben, oder? Die haben doch bestimmt alle auch eine E-Mail-Adresse.

Wenn ihr nicht herkommen wollt, ist das ja okay, aber seid doch bitte ehrlich.

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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

Social media is becoming the great social filter.

1. Ignorant, immoral douchebags populate

2. Ignorant, but well intentioned people populate

and

3. Well informed and morally upright people populate the and the .

And with that, I'll say this ...

You, my friends, are awesome. Keep up the good work and keep spreading the

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Facebook censoring is now also covered by 404 Media
404media.co/meta-is-blocking-l

» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Endlich mal Leute im Fernsehen, die Mensch auch im findet 🎉

Nina Mavis Brunner @3sat im Gespräch mit @fsteiner in der KULTURZEIT vom 15.01.2025

Am Ende des Gesprächs wünscht sich Nina ein soziales Netzwerk, das so wie das ist

Sie scheint das FEDIVERSE noch nicht zu kennen. Wer informiert SIE, @3sat?

nrodlzdf-a.akamaihd.net/none/3

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Prainbow (she/her) 🏔️Colorado

@Prainbow@mastodon.social

Dear Bluesky and RedNote users, you’re not flipping off the man by picking another man.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

For previous threads on Fediverse Labelers see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113825

And:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Fediverse Labeler update:

I have been working on site that anyone can use to see Fediverse Labelers in action.

I am hoping to get it done soon. (Maybe by the weekend or next week.)

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Leftist Lawyer

@LeftistLawyer@kolektiva.social

Social media is becoming the great social filter.

1. Ignorant, immoral douchebags populate

2. Ignorant, but well intentioned people populate

and

3. Well informed and morally upright people populate the and the .

And with that, I'll say this ...

You, my friends, are awesome. Keep up the good work and keep spreading the

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Corinna.ullmann

@Colibri260@reliverse.social

📢 Die Wahrheit hat viele Wege – wir entdecken sie gemeinsam! 🌟
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Amadeus Maximilian

@amxmln@mastodon.design

Has anyone built a alternative to Dribbble yet? 🤔

In a daydream, I imagined a sort of (opt-in) aggregator called “Puccck” which collects posts with at least one image and some specific hashtags in a neatly designed UI that replicates some of Dribbble’s features around finding design inspiration. 😅

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Joshua McNeill

@joshisanonymous@h4.io

I made a simple diagram to help show people who aren't on the how it works. Feel free to share with people who want to escape and but feel intimidated by the Fediverse.

A diagram showing how the Fediverse works.
ALT text detailsA diagram showing how the Fediverse works.
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Prainbow (she/her) 🏔️Colorado

@Prainbow@mastodon.social

Dear Bluesky and RedNote users, you’re not flipping off the man by picking another man.

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sergio_101

@sergio_101@social.sixdegreesofohio.com

I see Mark Cuban is looking for proposals to create a more free version of . It seems like is already poised to do something like this. It would be really cool to have that kind of financial and social backing of a project.

tiktok.com/t/ZT21SnVYm/

theverge.com/2024/10/26/242800

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Serge from Babka

@serge@babka.social

One area of Mastodon safety that doesn't get much attention is the way that the reporting interface is abused.

When a report is forwarded to another server, it doesn't say what user created the report.

That allows hateful accounts to report people as a means of harassment, as in our case, Babka Social has users reported simply for being Jews.

The reports are blank, or else contain an either false or inflammatory statement about the user.

The users don't see it, but the admins and moderators do, and there's nothing we can do other than disable reporting from an instance- which we don't want to do because we want to ensure our users *are* good Fediverse citizens and we want reports when they're not.

This causes emotional strain on moderators and yet I've never heard anyone talk about this issue in a serious way.

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faraiwe

@faraiwe@beige.party

REMINDER

is just

It's a SCAM to allow the vulture capitalist cryptobros who factually own to expand it, without having to spend their own money.

The expansion funded by the scam campaign will still be a centralized, corporate-owned, proprietary/NOT FOSS, walled-garden socmedia platform, which owns your accounts, your data and WILL sell it, along with "tier" subscriptions so you can have the rented *privilege* of remaining there, and using its features.

Consider, instead, donating to your instance. The returns are much better; a truly FREE FEED, NOT CORPORATE OWNED, , TRULY DE-CENTRALIZED, PEOPLE OPERATED AND OWNED communities of the Fediverse.

No, it does NOT matter that some people who wrote a couple good books or said things you agree with supports them. That will be a bloody nose on them, and here is hoping that eventually they will realize the scam, or will be exposed as a wanton part of it.

BLUESKY IS NOT THE FEDIVERSE, IT'S JUST ANOTHER CORPORATE OWNED WALL GARDEN.

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lps

@lps@mograph.social

Wow! The compatible and platform has it's own index which will allow you to follow/comment/be alerted to new episodes from right here:)

*please boost for reach!

index.castopod.org/top50.html

Find a show, follow and enter your or other fedi account and voila you will be alerted every time they post an episode. Thanks to you can also interact!

castopod.com/en

blog.castopod.org/exploring-po

@Castopod@podlibre.social
@castopod@podlibre.video

Castopod index blogpost screenshot
ALT text detailsCastopod index blogpost screenshot
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faraiwe

@faraiwe@beige.party

REMINDER

is just

It's a SCAM to allow the vulture capitalist cryptobros who factually own to expand it, without having to spend their own money.

The expansion funded by the scam campaign will still be a centralized, corporate-owned, proprietary/NOT FOSS, walled-garden socmedia platform, which owns your accounts, your data and WILL sell it, along with "tier" subscriptions so you can have the rented *privilege* of remaining there, and using its features.

Consider, instead, donating to your instance. The returns are much better; a truly FREE FEED, NOT CORPORATE OWNED, , TRULY DE-CENTRALIZED, PEOPLE OPERATED AND OWNED communities of the Fediverse.

No, it does NOT matter that some people who wrote a couple good books or said things you agree with supports them. That will be a bloody nose on them, and here is hoping that eventually they will realize the scam, or will be exposed as a wanton part of it.

BLUESKY IS NOT THE FEDIVERSE, IT'S JUST ANOTHER CORPORATE OWNED WALL GARDEN.

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Joshua McNeill

@joshisanonymous@h4.io

I made a simple diagram to help show people who aren't on the how it works. Feel free to share with people who want to escape and but feel intimidated by the Fediverse.

A diagram showing how the Fediverse works.
ALT text detailsA diagram showing how the Fediverse works.
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sergio_101

@sergio_101@social.sixdegreesofohio.com

I see Mark Cuban is looking for proposals to create a more free version of . It seems like is already poised to do something like this. It would be really cool to have that kind of financial and social backing of a project.

tiktok.com/t/ZT21SnVYm/

theverge.com/2024/10/26/242800

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Jcrabapple (Catppuccin King)

@jcrabapple@dmv.community

is getting talked about on TikTok as an alternative to .

Almost every video about it has people in the comments saying "Why do I have to pick a server? What does that mean?"

Either people are just dumb beyond help, or we need to do better at onboarding people to the .

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Aemarielle aux Pinceaux Dorés

@aemarielle@piaille.fr

Pour les nouveaux et nouvelles venu.e.s sur et le bienvenue !
Je m'appelle Marie-Gaëlle, je suis indépendante, aquarelliste et dessinatrice à

Mes armes : Aquarelle, pinceaux et papier.

J'illustre des femmes issues de la et de la : déesses, nymphes, sorcières, fées…

Mon contenu peut parfois être soft érotique, toujours avec CW.

Originaux, tirages d'art et cartes postales : aemarielle.com/boutique

Dans une forêt bleu et ocre peinte à l'aquarelle, une elfe est agenouillée dans un cercle de champignons blancs. À ses côtés, un loup blanc semble surveiller les environs, prêt à défendre sa compagne. 
La cercle des fées - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt bleu et ocre peinte à l'aquarelle, une elfe est agenouillée dans un cercle de champignons blancs. À ses côtés, un loup blanc semble surveiller les environs, prêt à défendre sa compagne. La cercle des fées - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Dans une forêt aux couleurs crépusculaires, une femme ornée d'une ramure de cerf chevauche une ourse dont les pattes reposent sur un tronc renversé. Armée d'un arc bandé et prêt à tirer, la femme semble déterminée. 
Artémis et Callisto - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt aux couleurs crépusculaires, une femme ornée d'une ramure de cerf chevauche une ourse dont les pattes reposent sur un tronc renversé. Armée d'un arc bandé et prêt à tirer, la femme semble déterminée. Artémis et Callisto - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Une déesse des moisson à la robe d'or se tient debout devant une pleine lune rougeoyante. Autour de la femme, des citrouilles sur lesquelles sont installés des polieviks, de petits esprits des champs. Autour d'elle, du blé et des arbres décharnés.
Lune rousse- aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsUne déesse des moisson à la robe d'or se tient debout devant une pleine lune rougeoyante. Autour de la femme, des citrouilles sur lesquelles sont installés des polieviks, de petits esprits des champs. Autour d'elle, du blé et des arbres décharnés. Lune rousse- aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Dans une forêt féerique, une femme au corps de biche semble pourchasser des gobelins ou des esprits corrupteurs à l'aide d'une lance à la lame d'or dont l'autre extrémité semble accueillir une gemme.
La gardienne des bois - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt féerique, une femme au corps de biche semble pourchasser des gobelins ou des esprits corrupteurs à l'aide d'une lance à la lame d'or dont l'autre extrémité semble accueillir une gemme. La gardienne des bois - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm curious, if you had to roughly estimate your donations to mutual aid requests from other members of the fediverse over the past year, how much would this add up to?

OptionVoters
Less then a dollar5 (6%)
$1-$50 (0%)
$6-$101 (1%)
$11-$508 (9%)
$51-$10014 (16%)
$101-$50021 (24%)
$501-$1,0006 (7%)
$1,000+3 (3%)
I can't afford to donate15 (17%)
I am not interested in donating6 (7%)
I am not familiar with mutual aid requests7 (8%)
Something else0 (0%)
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

A major news for governance this week on the open social web, with Mastodon shaking up their organisational structure and more.

The News

Mastodon published plans for their new governance structure, with control of Mastodon moving to a new non-profit organisation, and moving ownership away from CEO Eugen Rochko. Mastodon will set up a new top-level non-profit organisation. This new organisation will become owner of various Mastodon related assets, including names and copyrights. These assets are currently still held by Eugen Rochko, and Mastodon says that this is not the intent of Mastodon. Rochko and the Mastodon organisation believe that “Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.”

Rochko has been a major driving force in growing Mastodon into the platform and product that it is today. While his singular ownership in his name of Mastodon does not fit with the current state of the platform, it is indicative of the outsized influence and impact his work has had over the years. In a thread, Rochko also explains his own perspective, writing about how Mastodon has become tightly integrated with his own identity. He also says that the last two years have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Stepping away from a leadership position that has become so tightly integrated with a sense of self is an incredibly difficult thing to do, and Rochko deserves recognition for both his work, and knowing when to take a step back. Rochko will focus on his original passion of product strategy for Mastodon.

Even for the Mastodon organisation, there are still multiple unknowns, and the organisation is still in the process of figuring it all out. The short summary of what the organisation of Mastodon will look like: There will be a new top-level organisation for Mastodon. This will be a non-profit organisation that is based in Europe. Mastodon does not know yet which European country. The organisation will be led by a new CEO. The new CEO has already been picked, but Mastodon is waiting for a few final practical details before they will be announced. Under this top-level organisation will be 2 other organisations, the US-based Mastodon non-profit and the current Mastodon GmbH organisation. For the US-based Mastodon non-profit nothing will change, this organisation is mainly for fundraising purposes. The current Mastodon GmbH organisation has become a for-profit organisation due to unclear German bureaucracy. This organisation will involve itself with the daily operations, both of running the mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers as well as development of Mastodon software.


404 Media reported this week that Meta is blocking links to Pixelfed on their apps, after various fediverse users reported that links on Meta platforms to their Pixelfed account immediately got taken down as spam. Meta later admitted to Engadget that “removing the posts was a mistake and that they’d be reinstated.” Meta’s actions have been beneficial for Pixelfed, which has been at the centre of a news cycle. Pixelfed creator Daniel Supernault said that the pixelfed.social was seeing “unprecedented levels of traffic“, and according to fedidb.org (also created by Supernault) monthly active users for Pixelfed jumped from 20k in December to 27k as of right now. Supernault also reports that pixelfed.social had 11k people joining in the last 24 hours, which also is validated by fedidb.org. I’m not clear on what the correct statistics are here, but a sudden jump in interest after all the media attention is clearly happening. Pixelfed also got the official apps finally out of testing and available in the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. The move has been announced and teased for a long time, and the app has been available in testing for a while.


Meta and Zuckerberg decided this week to go fully mask-off, making significant changes to their platforms and rules around hate speech. Most notably are the rules around hate speech, where Meta is now explicitly allowing hate speech against various minorities. The move sparked a wide backlash, and various Mastodon servers who previously federated with Threads decided to cut defederate from Threads. Notable examples include Hachyderm and mstdn.social. Other servers such as mastodon.social and indieweb.social condemned the move by Meta, but refrained from defederating from Threads.

The Analysis

In last week’s email introduction I wrote that I was unhappy with the state of governance of both the fediverse as well as the ATmosphere. This week’s news regarding Mastodon is a great step in the right direction. Mastodon has clear ambitions and values about decentralisation, and having a self-styled dictator-for-life who runs the software just does not fit at all with the stated values. The Mastodon Operations organisation now being a for-profit organisation is also interesting. While this happened outside of the control of Mastodon GmbH as a result of opaque Germany bureaucracy, I think it is potentially a good thing. Running a social media server with 250k monthly active users costs real money. Having servers be financially sustainable is an integral part of having fair and equitable social media platforms. So far, the fediverse has struggled making this happen on a donations model.

It is the next moves that are the real important ones: what form of governance will the non-profit holding organisation take? Will it allow for real community ownership, as implied by the title of the blog? Who will be the new CEO? What new sets of strategic priorities for Mastodon will be set? Many things are still up in the air, even for the people at Mastodon itself, and those aspects will be where we will see the most impactful changes. Still, this is a great step in the right direction.


I do find the contrast between the moves that Rochko has made and how Supernault approaches Pixelfed and Loops notable. Rochko has been aware of the downsides of his model of governance for Mastodon, and has made the necessary changes, while Supernault seems determined to go at it alone. Supernault has a wild number of projects on his plate: building the Pixelfed platform as well as mobile apps, as well as video platform Loops with it’s mobile apps, running the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art server, running fedidb.org and more. It is incredibly impressive what Supernault has managed to build, all by himself in his spare time. Supernault has high ambitions, explicitly positioning his platforms as competitors to Instagram and TikTok. But as the looming TikTok ban in the US shows: one of the most important aspects of social media platforms these days is how they are governed, and by whom. Having a single developer governing the development of two different types of platforms, as well as their flagship servers, seems like a form of governance that is not particularly sustainable.


Rochko shared some more statistics about the connection between Threads and mastodon.social in a conversation on the Mastodon Discord, writing: “For some context, 81,745 people follow at least one Threads account from their mastodon.social account (and we are aware of 25,042 Threads account that federate), with some of the most followed accounts being MKBDH, Barack Obama, and Nilay Patel.” He also noted that only 811 Threads accounts follow at least one mastodon.social account. These statistics only represent mastodon.social, not the entire fediverse. But considering mastodon.social is by far the largest server and many other servers do not federate with Threads at all, it does provide a good indication of the actual usage of Threads. Hachyderm also shared some statistics on the connection between Threads and Hachyderm: “There were 2033 unique Hachyderm accounts following 919 unique Threads accounts and 26 unique Threads accounts following 22 unique Hachyderm accounts.”

Last month I wrote an article ‘Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?’, going through the various reasons for Meta to add federation to Threads. I did not have a clear single answer to that question. The data above provides at least an indication that users are also not clear on why Threads should have fediverse interoperability. It turns out that in practice, marginally few people are interested in the two-way connection between Threads and the rest of the fediverse.

In conversations last week regarding whether or not servers should defederate from Threads, one argument that got brought up repeatedly that connecting with Threads allows people to migrate away from Threads to Mastodon, while still keeping connections with people on Threads. Seeing the statistics on how few people actually use the Threads fediverse connections this argument rings hollow to me.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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anon

@anon@app.wafrn.net

Can I see my post on Fediverse and ATP ?


#atp #fediverse
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

2〜3 年前まだ も始まってなかったころに比べて、
アメリカはまもなくトランプで、イーロンとザッカーバーグがメッタメタのマガマガしい今となっては、
:fediverse: の重要度って、次元が違うと言ってもいいくらい高まってきていると思う

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

I've had a account for some time, but I admittedly didn't do much with it.

But now that it is getting some positive buzz as an alternative to and the scummy new policies of Meta, I decided to install the new app and do more with it.

Remember, the is more than just - and we can help it grow by celebrating its diversity!

theverge.com/2025/1/14/2434361

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/15(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online · Reply to Darren du Nord's post

@darren @loops I VERY much hope there is a massive migration from to or or . The key is, they get on the

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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Key Points:
➡️ BotKit enables the creation of standalone ActivityPub bots, free from platform constraints.
➡️ It is user-friendly and written in TypeScript, ensuring type safety.
➡️ BotKit is easy to deploy with minimal dependencies on various virtual servers.
➡️ Powered by , a robust framework.

botkit.fedify.dev/

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

I wish servers could have the ability to host multiple domains at the same time — kind of like how email servers can or how web servers can have virtual domains. Maybe one day…

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to とみなが しんぺい's post

@tominagasinpei_ いつも の陰から素敵なイラスト拝見しております! :tony_happy:

個人的には、マイクを「インプット能力」の象徴と考えると、マイクそのものだけじゃなく、入力感度感度を示すツマミとかフェーダーみたいなものがMAX位置に近いみたいな描写も一緒にあると、「インプット能力(感度)」が高い人という自分のイメージには近くなるな〜と思ったりはしました!
(と外野が勝手なことをコメントしてすみませんが :tony_normal:💦

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Love seeing what our friends at @vernissage are doing!

Multiple creative platforms make the fediverse stronger.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

People keep posting that Meta is blocking Pixelfed links. However, that's not the case anymore. They "fixed" it.

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Love seeing what our friends at @vernissage are doing!

Multiple creative platforms make the fediverse stronger.

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

it's an honor to contribute to the pixelfed redesign, huge thanks to @dansup and @pixelfed for their trust and support !

mastodon.social/@pixelfed/1138

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

A major news for governance this week on the open social web, with Mastodon shaking up their organisational structure and more.

The News

Mastodon published plans for their new governance structure, with control of Mastodon moving to a new non-profit organisation, and moving ownership away from CEO Eugen Rochko. Mastodon will set up a new top-level non-profit organisation. This new organisation will become owner of various Mastodon related assets, including names and copyrights. These assets are currently still held by Eugen Rochko, and Mastodon says that this is not the intent of Mastodon. Rochko and the Mastodon organisation believe that “Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.”

Rochko has been a major driving force in growing Mastodon into the platform and product that it is today. While his singular ownership in his name of Mastodon does not fit with the current state of the platform, it is indicative of the outsized influence and impact his work has had over the years. In a thread, Rochko also explains his own perspective, writing about how Mastodon has become tightly integrated with his own identity. He also says that the last two years have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Stepping away from a leadership position that has become so tightly integrated with a sense of self is an incredibly difficult thing to do, and Rochko deserves recognition for both his work, and knowing when to take a step back. Rochko will focus on his original passion of product strategy for Mastodon.

Even for the Mastodon organisation, there are still multiple unknowns, and the organisation is still in the process of figuring it all out. The short summary of what the organisation of Mastodon will look like: There will be a new top-level organisation for Mastodon. This will be a non-profit organisation that is based in Europe. Mastodon does not know yet which European country. The organisation will be led by a new CEO. The new CEO has already been picked, but Mastodon is waiting for a few final practical details before they will be announced. Under this top-level organisation will be 2 other organisations, the US-based Mastodon non-profit and the current Mastodon GmbH organisation. For the US-based Mastodon non-profit nothing will change, this organisation is mainly for fundraising purposes. The current Mastodon GmbH organisation has become a for-profit organisation due to unclear German bureaucracy. This organisation will involve itself with the daily operations, both of running the mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers as well as development of Mastodon software.


404 Media reported this week that Meta is blocking links to Pixelfed on their apps, after various fediverse users reported that links on Meta platforms to their Pixelfed account immediately got taken down as spam. Meta later admitted to Engadget that “removing the posts was a mistake and that they’d be reinstated.” Meta’s actions have been beneficial for Pixelfed, which has been at the centre of a news cycle. Pixelfed creator Daniel Supernault said that the pixelfed.social was seeing “unprecedented levels of traffic“, and according to fedidb.org (also created by Supernault) monthly active users for Pixelfed jumped from 20k in December to 27k as of right now. Supernault also reports that pixelfed.social had 11k people joining in the last 24 hours, which also is validated by fedidb.org. I’m not clear on what the correct statistics are here, but a sudden jump in interest after all the media attention is clearly happening. Pixelfed also got the official apps finally out of testing and available in the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. The move has been announced and teased for a long time, and the app has been available in testing for a while.


Meta and Zuckerberg decided this week to go fully mask-off, making significant changes to their platforms and rules around hate speech. Most notably are the rules around hate speech, where Meta is now explicitly allowing hate speech against various minorities. The move sparked a wide backlash, and various Mastodon servers who previously federated with Threads decided to cut defederate from Threads. Notable examples include Hachyderm and mstdn.social. Other servers such as mastodon.social and indieweb.social condemned the move by Meta, but refrained from defederating from Threads.

The Analysis

In last week’s email introduction I wrote that I was unhappy with the state of governance of both the fediverse as well as the ATmosphere. This week’s news regarding Mastodon is a great step in the right direction. Mastodon has clear ambitions and values about decentralisation, and having a self-styled dictator-for-life who runs the software just does not fit at all with the stated values. The Mastodon Operations organisation now being a for-profit organisation is also interesting. While this happened outside of the control of Mastodon GmbH as a result of opaque Germany bureaucracy, I think it is potentially a good thing. Running a social media server with 250k monthly active users costs real money. Having servers be financially sustainable is an integral part of having fair and equitable social media platforms. So far, the fediverse has struggled making this happen on a donations model.

It is the next moves that are the real important ones: what form of governance will the non-profit holding organisation take? Will it allow for real community ownership, as implied by the title of the blog? Who will be the new CEO? What new sets of strategic priorities for Mastodon will be set? Many things are still up in the air, even for the people at Mastodon itself, and those aspects will be where we will see the most impactful changes. Still, this is a great step in the right direction.


I do find the contrast between the moves that Rochko has made and how Supernault approaches Pixelfed and Loops notable. Rochko has been aware of the downsides of his model of governance for Mastodon, and has made the necessary changes, while Supernault seems determined to go at it alone. Supernault has a wild number of projects on his plate: building the Pixelfed platform as well as mobile apps, as well as video platform Loops with it’s mobile apps, running the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art server, running fedidb.org and more. It is incredibly impressive what Supernault has managed to build, all by himself in his spare time. Supernault has high ambitions, explicitly positioning his platforms as competitors to Instagram and TikTok. But as the looming TikTok ban in the US shows: one of the most important aspects of social media platforms these days is how they are governed, and by whom. Having a single developer governing the development of two different types of platforms, as well as their flagship servers, seems like a form of governance that is not particularly sustainable.


Rochko shared some more statistics about the connection between Threads and mastodon.social in a conversation on the Mastodon Discord, writing: “For some context, 81,745 people follow at least one Threads account from their mastodon.social account (and we are aware of 25,042 Threads account that federate), with some of the most followed accounts being MKBDH, Barack Obama, and Nilay Patel.” He also noted that only 811 Threads accounts follow at least one mastodon.social account. These statistics only represent mastodon.social, not the entire fediverse. But considering mastodon.social is by far the largest server and many other servers do not federate with Threads at all, it does provide a good indication of the actual usage of Threads. Hachyderm also shared some statistics on the connection between Threads and Hachyderm: “There were 2033 unique Hachyderm accounts following 919 unique Threads accounts and 26 unique Threads accounts following 22 unique Hachyderm accounts.”

Last month I wrote an article ‘Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?’, going through the various reasons for Meta to add federation to Threads. I did not have a clear single answer to that question. The data above provides at least an indication that users are also not clear on why Threads should have fediverse interoperability. It turns out that in practice, marginally few people are interested in the two-way connection between Threads and the rest of the fediverse.

In conversations last week regarding whether or not servers should defederate from Threads, one argument that got brought up repeatedly that connecting with Threads allows people to migrate away from Threads to Mastodon, while still keeping connections with people on Threads. Seeing the statistics on how few people actually use the Threads fediverse connections this argument rings hollow to me.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

A major news for governance this week on the open social web, with Mastodon shaking up their organisational structure and more.

The News

Mastodon published plans for their new governance structure, with control of Mastodon moving to a new non-profit organisation, and moving ownership away from CEO Eugen Rochko. Mastodon will set up a new top-level non-profit organisation. This new organisation will become owner of various Mastodon related assets, including names and copyrights. These assets are currently still held by Eugen Rochko, and Mastodon says that this is not the intent of Mastodon. Rochko and the Mastodon organisation believe that “Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.”

Rochko has been a major driving force in growing Mastodon into the platform and product that it is today. While his singular ownership in his name of Mastodon does not fit with the current state of the platform, it is indicative of the outsized influence and impact his work has had over the years. In a thread, Rochko also explains his own perspective, writing about how Mastodon has become tightly integrated with his own identity. He also says that the last two years have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Stepping away from a leadership position that has become so tightly integrated with a sense of self is an incredibly difficult thing to do, and Rochko deserves recognition for both his work, and knowing when to take a step back. Rochko will focus on his original passion of product strategy for Mastodon.

Even for the Mastodon organisation, there are still multiple unknowns, and the organisation is still in the process of figuring it all out. The short summary of what the organisation of Mastodon will look like: There will be a new top-level organisation for Mastodon. This will be a non-profit organisation that is based in Europe. Mastodon does not know yet which European country. The organisation will be led by a new CEO. The new CEO has already been picked, but Mastodon is waiting for a few final practical details before they will be announced. Under this top-level organisation will be 2 other organisations, the US-based Mastodon non-profit and the current Mastodon GmbH organisation. For the US-based Mastodon non-profit nothing will change, this organisation is mainly for fundraising purposes. The current Mastodon GmbH organisation has become a for-profit organisation due to unclear German bureaucracy. This organisation will involve itself with the daily operations, both of running the mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers as well as development of Mastodon software.


404 Media reported this week that Meta is blocking links to Pixelfed on their apps, after various fediverse users reported that links on Meta platforms to their Pixelfed account immediately got taken down as spam. Meta later admitted to Engadget that “removing the posts was a mistake and that they’d be reinstated.” Meta’s actions have been beneficial for Pixelfed, which has been at the centre of a news cycle. Pixelfed creator Daniel Supernault said that the pixelfed.social was seeing “unprecedented levels of traffic“, and according to fedidb.org (also created by Supernault) monthly active users for Pixelfed jumped from 20k in December to 27k as of right now. Supernault also reports that pixelfed.social had 11k people joining in the last 24 hours, which also is validated by fedidb.org. I’m not clear on what the correct statistics are here, but a sudden jump in interest after all the media attention is clearly happening. Pixelfed also got the official apps finally out of testing and available in the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. The move has been announced and teased for a long time, and the app has been available in testing for a while.


Meta and Zuckerberg decided this week to go fully mask-off, making significant changes to their platforms and rules around hate speech. Most notably are the rules around hate speech, where Meta is now explicitly allowing hate speech against various minorities. The move sparked a wide backlash, and various Mastodon servers who previously federated with Threads decided to cut defederate from Threads. Notable examples include Hachyderm and mstdn.social. Other servers such as mastodon.social and indieweb.social condemned the move by Meta, but refrained from defederating from Threads.

The Analysis

In last week’s email introduction I wrote that I was unhappy with the state of governance of both the fediverse as well as the ATmosphere. This week’s news regarding Mastodon is a great step in the right direction. Mastodon has clear ambitions and values about decentralisation, and having a self-styled dictator-for-life who runs the software just does not fit at all with the stated values. The Mastodon Operations organisation now being a for-profit organisation is also interesting. While this happened outside of the control of Mastodon GmbH as a result of opaque Germany bureaucracy, I think it is potentially a good thing. Running a social media server with 250k monthly active users costs real money. Having servers be financially sustainable is an integral part of having fair and equitable social media platforms. So far, the fediverse has struggled making this happen on a donations model.

It is the next moves that are the real important ones: what form of governance will the non-profit holding organisation take? Will it allow for real community ownership, as implied by the title of the blog? Who will be the new CEO? What new sets of strategic priorities for Mastodon will be set? Many things are still up in the air, even for the people at Mastodon itself, and those aspects will be where we will see the most impactful changes. Still, this is a great step in the right direction.


I do find the contrast between the moves that Rochko has made and how Supernault approaches Pixelfed and Loops notable. Rochko has been aware of the downsides of his model of governance for Mastodon, and has made the necessary changes, while Supernault seems determined to go at it alone. Supernault has a wild number of projects on his plate: building the Pixelfed platform as well as mobile apps, as well as video platform Loops with it’s mobile apps, running the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art server, running fedidb.org and more. It is incredibly impressive what Supernault has managed to build, all by himself in his spare time. Supernault has high ambitions, explicitly positioning his platforms as competitors to Instagram and TikTok. But as the looming TikTok ban in the US shows: one of the most important aspects of social media platforms these days is how they are governed, and by whom. Having a single developer governing the development of two different types of platforms, as well as their flagship servers, seems like a form of governance that is not particularly sustainable.


Rochko shared some more statistics about the connection between Threads and mastodon.social in a conversation on the Mastodon Discord, writing: “For some context, 81,745 people follow at least one Threads account from their mastodon.social account (and we are aware of 25,042 Threads account that federate), with some of the most followed accounts being MKBDH, Barack Obama, and Nilay Patel.” He also noted that only 811 Threads accounts follow at least one mastodon.social account. These statistics only represent mastodon.social, not the entire fediverse. But considering mastodon.social is by far the largest server and many other servers do not federate with Threads at all, it does provide a good indication of the actual usage of Threads. Hachyderm also shared some statistics on the connection between Threads and Hachyderm: “There were 2033 unique Hachyderm accounts following 919 unique Threads accounts and 26 unique Threads accounts following 22 unique Hachyderm accounts.”

Last month I wrote an article ‘Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?’, going through the various reasons for Meta to add federation to Threads. I did not have a clear single answer to that question. The data above provides at least an indication that users are also not clear on why Threads should have fediverse interoperability. It turns out that in practice, marginally few people are interested in the two-way connection between Threads and the rest of the fediverse.

In conversations last week regarding whether or not servers should defederate from Threads, one argument that got brought up repeatedly that connecting with Threads allows people to migrate away from Threads to Mastodon, while still keeping connections with people on Threads. Seeing the statistics on how few people actually use the Threads fediverse connections this argument rings hollow to me.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 99

This week's news:
- @Mastodon announces their plans for a new organisational structure, with current CEO @Gargron stepping down to focus on product strategy for Mastodon
- Meta blocked links to pixelfed on their platform, later calling it a mistake and lifting the block
- Meta's new policy to allow hate speech draws responses from fediverse server admins, with more servers defederating from Threads

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 99

This week's news:
- @Mastodon announces their plans for a new organisational structure, with current CEO @Gargron stepping down to focus on product strategy for Mastodon
- Meta blocked links to pixelfed on their platform, later calling it a mistake and lifting the block
- Meta's new policy to allow hate speech draws responses from fediverse server admins, with more servers defederating from Threads

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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3/

This screen mock-up only shows text-labels.

Other types of labels can exist — image labels of different types, virtual object labels, space-time labels, etc.

And labels can have different use-case (in addition to human-readable text) — more on that later.

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2/

For discussion on some of the technical / programming side of Fediverse Labelers, see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

.

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

More on Fediverse Labelers —

Here is how text-labels from multiple Fediverse Labelers could appear in an application on a person's profile.

...

In this example, the application pulled in 7 labels from 4 different Fediverse Labelers.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 99

This week's news:
- @Mastodon announces their plans for a new organisational structure, with current CEO @Gargron stepping down to focus on product strategy for Mastodon
- Meta blocked links to pixelfed on their platform, later calling it a mistake and lifting the block
- Meta's new policy to allow hate speech draws responses from fediverse server admins, with more servers defederating from Threads

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 99

This week's news:
- @Mastodon announces their plans for a new organisational structure, with current CEO @Gargron stepping down to focus on product strategy for Mastodon
- Meta blocked links to pixelfed on their platform, later calling it a mistake and lifting the block
- Meta's new policy to allow hate speech draws responses from fediverse server admins, with more servers defederating from Threads

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 99

A major news for governance this week on the open social web, with Mastodon shaking up their organisational structure and more.

The News

Mastodon published plans for their new governance structure, with control of Mastodon moving to a new non-profit organisation, and moving ownership away from CEO Eugen Rochko. Mastodon will set up a new top-level non-profit organisation. This new organisation will become owner of various Mastodon related assets, including names and copyrights. These assets are currently still held by Eugen Rochko, and Mastodon says that this is not the intent of Mastodon. Rochko and the Mastodon organisation believe that “Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.”

Rochko has been a major driving force in growing Mastodon into the platform and product that it is today. While his singular ownership in his name of Mastodon does not fit with the current state of the platform, it is indicative of the outsized influence and impact his work has had over the years. In a thread, Rochko also explains his own perspective, writing about how Mastodon has become tightly integrated with his own identity. He also says that the last two years have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Stepping away from a leadership position that has become so tightly integrated with a sense of self is an incredibly difficult thing to do, and Rochko deserves recognition for both his work, and knowing when to take a step back. Rochko will focus on his original passion of product strategy for Mastodon.

Even for the Mastodon organisation, there are still multiple unknowns, and the organisation is still in the process of figuring it all out. The short summary of what the organisation of Mastodon will look like: There will be a new top-level organisation for Mastodon. This will be a non-profit organisation that is based in Europe. Mastodon does not know yet which European country. The organisation will be led by a new CEO. The new CEO has already been picked, but Mastodon is waiting for a few final practical details before they will be announced. Under this top-level organisation will be 2 other organisations, the US-based Mastodon non-profit and the current Mastodon GmbH organisation. For the US-based Mastodon non-profit nothing will change, this organisation is mainly for fundraising purposes. The current Mastodon GmbH organisation has become a for-profit organisation due to unclear German bureaucracy. This organisation will involve itself with the daily operations, both of running the mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers as well as development of Mastodon software.


404 Media reported this week that Meta is blocking links to Pixelfed on their apps, after various fediverse users reported that links on Meta platforms to their Pixelfed account immediately got taken down as spam. Meta later admitted to Engadget that “removing the posts was a mistake and that they’d be reinstated.” Meta’s actions have been beneficial for Pixelfed, which has been at the centre of a news cycle. Pixelfed creator Daniel Supernault said that the pixelfed.social was seeing “unprecedented levels of traffic“, and according to fedidb.org (also created by Supernault) monthly active users for Pixelfed jumped from 20k in December to 27k as of right now. Supernault also reports that pixelfed.social had 11k people joining in the last 24 hours, which also is validated by fedidb.org. I’m not clear on what the correct statistics are here, but a sudden jump in interest after all the media attention is clearly happening. Pixelfed also got the official apps finally out of testing and available in the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. The move has been announced and teased for a long time, and the app has been available in testing for a while.


Meta and Zuckerberg decided this week to go fully mask-off, making significant changes to their platforms and rules around hate speech. Most notably are the rules around hate speech, where Meta is now explicitly allowing hate speech against various minorities. The move sparked a wide backlash, and various Mastodon servers who previously federated with Threads decided to cut defederate from Threads. Notable examples include Hachyderm and mstdn.social. Other servers such as mastodon.social and indieweb.social condemned the move by Meta, but refrained from defederating from Threads.

The Analysis

In last week’s email introduction I wrote that I was unhappy with the state of governance of both the fediverse as well as the ATmosphere. This week’s news regarding Mastodon is a great step in the right direction. Mastodon has clear ambitions and values about decentralisation, and having a self-styled dictator-for-life who runs the software just does not fit at all with the stated values. The Mastodon Operations organisation now being a for-profit organisation is also interesting. While this happened outside of the control of Mastodon GmbH as a result of opaque Germany bureaucracy, I think it is potentially a good thing. Running a social media server with 250k monthly active users costs real money. Having servers be financially sustainable is an integral part of having fair and equitable social media platforms. So far, the fediverse has struggled making this happen on a donations model.

It is the next moves that are the real important ones: what form of governance will the non-profit holding organisation take? Will it allow for real community ownership, as implied by the title of the blog? Who will be the new CEO? What new sets of strategic priorities for Mastodon will be set? Many things are still up in the air, even for the people at Mastodon itself, and those aspects will be where we will see the most impactful changes. Still, this is a great step in the right direction.


I do find the contrast between the moves that Rochko has made and how Supernault approaches Pixelfed and Loops notable. Rochko has been aware of the downsides of his model of governance for Mastodon, and has made the necessary changes, while Supernault seems determined to go at it alone. Supernault has a wild number of projects on his plate: building the Pixelfed platform as well as mobile apps, as well as video platform Loops with it’s mobile apps, running the pixelfed.social and pixelfed.art server, running fedidb.org and more. It is incredibly impressive what Supernault has managed to build, all by himself in his spare time. Supernault has high ambitions, explicitly positioning his platforms as competitors to Instagram and TikTok. But as the looming TikTok ban in the US shows: one of the most important aspects of social media platforms these days is how they are governed, and by whom. Having a single developer governing the development of two different types of platforms, as well as their flagship servers, seems like a form of governance that is not particularly sustainable.


Rochko shared some more statistics about the connection between Threads and mastodon.social in a conversation on the Mastodon Discord, writing: “For some context, 81,745 people follow at least one Threads account from their mastodon.social account (and we are aware of 25,042 Threads account that federate), with some of the most followed accounts being MKBDH, Barack Obama, and Nilay Patel.” He also noted that only 811 Threads accounts follow at least one mastodon.social account. These statistics only represent mastodon.social, not the entire fediverse. But considering mastodon.social is by far the largest server and many other servers do not federate with Threads at all, it does provide a good indication of the actual usage of Threads. Hachyderm also shared some statistics on the connection between Threads and Hachyderm: “There were 2033 unique Hachyderm accounts following 919 unique Threads accounts and 26 unique Threads accounts following 22 unique Hachyderm accounts.”

Last month I wrote an article ‘Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?’, going through the various reasons for Meta to add federation to Threads. I did not have a clear single answer to that question. The data above provides at least an indication that users are also not clear on why Threads should have fediverse interoperability. It turns out that in practice, marginally few people are interested in the two-way connection between Threads and the rest of the fediverse.

In conversations last week regarding whether or not servers should defederate from Threads, one argument that got brought up repeatedly that connecting with Threads allows people to migrate away from Threads to Mastodon, while still keeping connections with people on Threads. Seeing the statistics on how few people actually use the Threads fediverse connections this argument rings hollow to me.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 33F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, is on Capitol Hill today facing questions about many episodes of misconduct and mismanagement.

Residents of Boston suburb Needham will vote on whether to allow more - and how much.

endures continuing high winds as firefighters look to quell multiple wildfires.

Now for the poll of the day ⤵️

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 33F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, is on Capitol Hill today facing questions about many episodes of misconduct and mismanagement.

Residents of Boston suburb Needham will vote on whether to allow more - and how much.

endures continuing high winds as firefighters look to quell multiple wildfires.

Now for the poll of the day ⤵️

Markus Wetzlmayr :mastocheck:'s avatar
Markus Wetzlmayr :mastocheck:

@silverlightandskin@mastodon.art

I love all the hype @pixelfed is currently generating due to the meltdown* of US corpo tech bro social media. But daaaaaaaamn, why are the usernames still limited to 15 characters?? I still gotta go by @silverandskin 😭

Waiting for those restrictions to be lifted: Day 2338 and counting 👀

*meltdown may or may not be imaginary and wishful thinking. YMMV.

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Angelo Massaro :ufficiozero:

@amassaro@mastodon.uno

Have you ever wondered if there’s a alternative to platforms like or even publishers and hosts like Academia.edu? I believe the academic world is overdue for a revolution, which necessarily requires a move toward and to knowledge. Imagine a search/indexing engine that’s not just a tool for finding research but part of an entire ecosystem that replaces profit-driven publishers and centralized repositories.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

People should own the Town square!

Mastodon is moving ownership to a new European non-profit organisation, ensuring the fediverse is free of the control of a single individual or venture capital.

If you want to support the fediverse, Mastodon needs to grow its budget to €5 million in 2025.

Find out more and contribute ⬇️

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

People should own the Town square!

Mastodon is moving ownership to a new European non-profit organisation, ensuring the fediverse is free of the control of a single individual or venture capital.

If you want to support the fediverse, Mastodon needs to grow its budget to €5 million in 2025.

Find out more and contribute ⬇️

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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Alejandro Baez

@zeab@fosstodon.org

Each time one of the big social media sites does something disagreeable, the and in general gets more migrations.

I'm very curious what is the rate for this month. 😅 has hit mainstream vocabulary. Feels ripe of potentially. 😎

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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online

@_elena it is interesting how and apps will "heal" themselves. For example if goes down, when you restore it, it takes a few minutes for federation to complete

For DNS , and should improve it a little bit

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm feeling pretty hopeful about the momentum around Pixelfed.

And I don't really care about how many people are in the fediverse all that much, I really just want to see more diversity.

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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Key Points:
➡️ BotKit enables the creation of standalone ActivityPub bots, free from platform constraints.
➡️ It is user-friendly and written in TypeScript, ensuring type safety.
➡️ BotKit is easy to deploy with minimal dependencies on various virtual servers.
➡️ Powered by , a robust framework.

botkit.fedify.dev/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

The way Fediverse is, makes it very easy to stalk and harass people.

I've only had it happen once or twice, but it's still unsettling to see people I've blocked LONG ago, show up again just cause they made another account on another instance...😒

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to CJ Shearwood :pmgpurple:'s post

@cjshearwood @galaxy_map

Then just decide for a well-known instance, that already operates for years...

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Christian Schwägerl

@christianschwaegerl@mastodon.social

Der der deutschen Wissenschaft läuft: Heute gaben auch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft und die Leibniz-Gemeinschaft ihren Ausstieg bei der Plattform von bekannt. Eine Initiative fordert, das als neue Basis der aufzubauen.

Hintergründe bei @riffreporter riffreporter.de/de/wissen/hoch

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to Gali's post

@galileo

Bleibt natürlich die Frage, was könnte man aus und dem machen, wenn dort mal flott ein paar Millionen investiert würden...

... wobei dann natürlich immer die Frage bleibt, was versprechen sich die Investoren.

Und schon sind wir wieder im Dilemma...

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to CJ Shearwood :pmgpurple:'s post

@cjshearwood @galaxy_map

Then just decide for a well-known instance, that already operates for years...

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to Gali's post

@galileo

Das ist eben der Unterschied zwischen digitaler Souveränität und einer Abhängigkeit von z.B. .

Eine -Instanz kann man bei Bedarf auch hosten lassen.

Zur Zeit ist mehr oder weniger genauso zentral wie bekannte andere Plattformen... mit den bekannten Abhängigkeiten und fehlender Souveränität.

Und meine Vermutung: Das wird sich auch nicht wirklich ändern.

Vgl. hhmx.de/@nick/905102

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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Key Points:
➡️ BotKit enables the creation of standalone ActivityPub bots, free from platform constraints.
➡️ It is user-friendly and written in TypeScript, ensuring type safety.
➡️ BotKit is easy to deploy with minimal dependencies on various virtual servers.
➡️ Powered by , a robust framework.

botkit.fedify.dev/

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Good morning Fedi friends!

All eyes are on this week, as censored all mentions and links to it.

Last year I wrote about the superb interoperability between Pixelfed and - it was one of my first articles for , which inspired me to try out more projects.

If you have friends who are curious about the Fediverse and @pixelfed you could share this: blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

(cont')

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

I am perfectly fine with centralised "social" networks being in the USA. I am also perfectly fine with Musk getting TikTok.

Because we are building better solutions here and elsewhere in the and a lot of that work is done outside of the US and, by definition, cannot be concentrated at one single country anyway. Advantage of decentralisation and Open Source :)

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

I am perfectly fine with centralised "social" networks being in the USA. I am also perfectly fine with Musk getting TikTok.

Because we are building better solutions here and elsewhere in the and a lot of that work is done outside of the US and, by definition, cannot be concentrated at one single country anyway. Advantage of decentralisation and Open Source :)

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to Gali's post

@galileo

Du kannst doch via im unter eigener Domain eine Instanz für Dich betreiben.

Bei geht das nicht.

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DJM (freelance for hire)

@cybeardjm@masto.ai

J'ai mis du temps, mais je me suis (enfin !) remis à mon Guide d’utilisation de Mastodon en français...
Voici le 3ème chapitre de la 7ème partie : l'utilisation des Hashtags dans Mastodon, ainsi qu'une présentation de la fonctionnalité "groupes".

didiermary.fr/hashtags-groupes

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Daniel Hiebeler

@daniebeler@techhub.social

Wow, 18 people bought yesterday! 🎉 That's a new high score for a single day! 🚀
Thank you all for the support! 💙

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

I’m proud to have once again played a small role in pushing and the forward. Today’s announcement is an important step in bringing greater community ownership and governance to @Mastodon

RE: hannahaubry.online/on-communit

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s avatar
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

I am perfectly fine with centralised "social" networks being in the USA. I am also perfectly fine with Musk getting TikTok.

Because we are building better solutions here and elsewhere in the and a lot of that work is done outside of the US and, by definition, cannot be concentrated at one single country anyway. Advantage of decentralisation and Open Source :)

Gary Parker's avatar
Gary Parker

@WiteWulf@cyberplace.social

The has a problem, and I’m going to be very unhelpful in not having an idea how to fix it.

Once an instance gets popular, it’s processing, storage and traffic costs get prohibitive for the people running it.

I regularly see reports of instances shutting down because the admins can no longer afford the hosting costs. This will only be worse when and spin up.

Gary Parker's avatar
Gary Parker

@WiteWulf@cyberplace.social

The has a problem, and I’m going to be very unhelpful in not having an idea how to fix it.

Once an instance gets popular, it’s processing, storage and traffic costs get prohibitive for the people running it.

I regularly see reports of instances shutting down because the admins can no longer afford the hosting costs. This will only be worse when and spin up.

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muıııo

@muiiio@mst.muiiio.com

Why AT Protocol and not ? I find it strange the isn't mentioned at all

usermag.co/p/freeourfeeds-a-30

muıııo's avatar
muıııo

@muiiio@mst.muiiio.com

Why AT Protocol and not ? I find it strange the isn't mentioned at all

usermag.co/p/freeourfeeds-a-30

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

I imagine that @PixelFed's servers are getting overwhelmed by traffic these days.

I'm lucky to already have a pixelfed.social account. Still, in order not to add to @dansup's server load, I am taking the plunge:

this morning I'll try to set up my own instance, thanks to the magic of (Pixelfed is in their list of apps).

I'll keep you posted on how it goes!

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social · Reply to Sebastian Lasse's post

@evanprodromou

Update:
Meanwhile covered in german lead media:
[DE] heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

I will propose a meeting to the Policy SIG.

Esteemed
we will inform the EU Commission about censoring links to .
When Musk did the same with mastodon links, we provided the EU with a huge example set, so if you are on Facebook/Instagram or any and links to fedi endpoints are censored, please provide us with a screenshot, link address and the reason as screenshot.

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social · Reply to Sebastian Lasse's post

@evanprodromou

Update:
Meanwhile covered in german lead media:
[DE] heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

I will propose a meeting to the Policy SIG.

Esteemed
we will inform the EU Commission about censoring links to .
When Musk did the same with mastodon links, we provided the EU with a huge example set, so if you are on Facebook/Instagram or any and links to fedi endpoints are censored, please provide us with a screenshot, link address and the reason as screenshot.

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Aischa Staal

@honeysucklepie@mastodon.social

Trying to figure out where to land as I migrate from Facebook and instagram. It’s a learning curve and I appreciate those who try and explain the , which I didn’t know I was part of…. Trying to also figure out how I want to use social media and why. Maybe this is fruitless.

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Aischa Staal

@honeysucklepie@mastodon.social

Trying to figure out where to land as I migrate from Facebook and instagram. It’s a learning curve and I appreciate those who try and explain the , which I didn’t know I was part of…. Trying to also figure out how I want to use social media and why. Maybe this is fruitless.

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nogajun🍉

@nogajun@mastodon.social

FediverseでStarter Packが作れるサービスがあった。これで日本語圏の人のスターターパック作っておくといいかもね

fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

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Parents for Future Köln

@P4FKoeln@social.cologne

energiemiteinander.de/question

Nachdem im Januar dank des mehr als 15.000 Meinungen eingegangen sind gibt es jetzt eine weitere Umfrage zum Thema

Energiepreise, Netzentgelte, Bezahlbarkeit – wo stehst du?

Viel Spaß beim Mitmachen.

Das Bild zeigt zwei Glühbirnen auf einem lila Hintergrund. Eine Glühbirne ist lila und hat ein Blitzsymbol im Inneren. Die andere Glühbirne ist gelb und zeigt ein Euro-Symbol.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt zwei Glühbirnen auf einem lila Hintergrund. Eine Glühbirne ist lila und hat ein Blitzsymbol im Inneren. Die andere Glühbirne ist gelb und zeigt ein Euro-Symbol.
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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

This screen mock-up only shows text-labels.

Other types of labels can exist — image labels of different types, virtual object labels, space-time labels, etc.

And labels can have different use-case (in addition to human-readable text) — more on that later.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de · Reply to aliceif's post

@aliceif@mkultra.x27.one

I said, what I said, because it was, and is, factual.

Old Account:
https://shonk.social/@Sharkey
New Account:
https://sharkey.team/@sharkey

Same people.

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de · Reply to aliceif's post

@aliceif@mkultra.x27.one I only stated facts, not opinions.

Fact is, they are deleting post. Period.
Fact is, they have been using the same account this whole time, until now. Period.

Fact is, "new" management is as toxic as old management. The trolling, Doxing, and false anti-LGBTQ+ statements came from the so-called "new" management.

I have no reason to lie or embellish. Sharkey is bad enough without anyone adding to their nonsense.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

For discussion on some of the technical / programming side of Fediverse Labelers, see:

mastodon.social/@reiver/113822

.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

More on Fediverse Labelers —

Here is how text-labels from multiple Fediverse Labelers could appear in an application on a person's profile.

...

In this example, the application pulled in 7 labels from 4 different Fediverse Labelers.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/14(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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@aoetk@fedibird.com

これは面白い動きだな、Blueskyとは別にAT Protoベースのサービスを運営する本格的なやつが出てきそうだ(個人レベルとかでやっている人はいる)。リレーは独自に運営すると言っているな。AppViewはどうするんだろう?今のbsky.socialのPDSにも接続するのかな?

そしてActivityPubとの接続についても先日発足したSocial Web Foundationと協力してサポートしていくと言っているな。

/「億万長者からSNSを救おう」──Free Our Feeds発足 - ITmedia NEWS
itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/25

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Esra'a

@alshafei@mastodon.social

Proud to have played a role in this. VC-backed social media is not the answer. At Mastodon, we view this move as the best way to guarantee that the social web remains open and free from ads, data exploitation, manipulative algorithms or corporate monopolies.

theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434260

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Esra'a

@alshafei@mastodon.social

Proud to have played a role in this. VC-backed social media is not the answer. At Mastodon, we view this move as the best way to guarantee that the social web remains open and free from ads, data exploitation, manipulative algorithms or corporate monopolies.

theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434260

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@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

On while the topic of Sharkey, for a development that has nothing to hide, they're doing a lot to hide sh-t.

1st, they recently changed account in the past 24 hours. I suspect because people kept finding post and references they hadn't yet deleted (I still have some links, read on)

Old Account:
https://shonk.social/@Sharkey
New Account:
https://eepy.moe/@sharkey@sharkey.team

This is the post showing the server they finally got
https://shonk.social/notes/9qsw4nie0j3b00aj

They seem to have removed the post thanking everyone and detailing how many people contributed. They have also removed the post asking for more money, so they could form an LLC (not a non-profit, but a business). And they removed the post, where they attempt to troll me in public.

They may be deleting some things via the database, because a few of their old post, remove details and replace it with "nulled" (see screen). I'm guessing someone performed a SQL search and replace.

But I did something no one expected. I made every post I ever made from May 30, 2023, through December 21, 2024, publically downloadable into the public domain, including my interactions with Sharkey.
https://kitty.social/notes/a21e0nsgbe9z2mj8

Screenshot that shows "nulled" where the company name should be.
ALT text detailsScreenshot that shows "nulled" where the company name should be.
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The Sixth Guy

@eblu@wetdry.world

alright, I'm seeing renewed interest in so I figured I'd explain the in a way that makes sense to people. with pictures. sit back, it'll be interesting, I promise! 🧵

(note that this isn't about bluesky. they're built different and I don't know enough about how they work)

THE FEDIVERSE (explained with crudely drawn people)
ALT text detailsTHE FEDIVERSE (explained with crudely drawn people)
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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online

@dansup @mastodonmigration it is to their advantage to block any links to or really anything on the

I am very surprised they opened to

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MHzModels

@mhzmodels@graphics.social

Looking for a new server. Any recommendations?

There are a few reasons for the transition, one of them being that graphics.social is federated with Threads.net. I have the domain blocked for the time being, but I feel like one last move to a community that aligns more with my values is the right choice.

I am:
Pro democracy
Makes art
A regular poindexter
Atheist
Neurodivergent
Cat, frog and fish dad 🐱 🐸 🐟

I just want to exist for the long term where I am most welcome.

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MHzModels

@mhzmodels@graphics.social

Looking for a new server. Any recommendations?

There are a few reasons for the transition, one of them being that graphics.social is federated with Threads.net. I have the domain blocked for the time being, but I feel like one last move to a community that aligns more with my values is the right choice.

I am:
Pro democracy
Makes art
A regular poindexter
Atheist
Neurodivergent
Cat, frog and fish dad 🐱 🐸 🐟

I just want to exist for the long term where I am most welcome.

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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online · Reply to Jcrabapple (Catppuccin King)'s post

@jcrabapple if you need to send people to another instance, you can use this link:
mastos.online/auth/sign_up

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The Sixth Guy

@eblu@wetdry.world

alright, I'm seeing renewed interest in so I figured I'd explain the in a way that makes sense to people. with pictures. sit back, it'll be interesting, I promise! 🧵

(note that this isn't about bluesky. they're built different and I don't know enough about how they work)

THE FEDIVERSE (explained with crudely drawn people)
ALT text detailsTHE FEDIVERSE (explained with crudely drawn people)
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nogajun🍉

@nogajun@mastodon.social

FediverseでStarter Packが作れるサービスがあった。これで日本語圏の人のスターターパック作っておくといいかもね

fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

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Nicholas R

@nicholasr@mastos.online · Reply to Jcrabapple (Catppuccin King)'s post

@jcrabapple if you need to send people to another instance, you can use this link:
mastos.online/auth/sign_up

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Esra'a

@alshafei@mastodon.social

Proud to have played a role in this. VC-backed social media is not the answer. At Mastodon, we view this move as the best way to guarantee that the social web remains open and free from ads, data exploitation, manipulative algorithms or corporate monopolies.

theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434260

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Daniel Hiebeler

@daniebeler@techhub.social

Wow, 18 people bought yesterday! 🎉 That's a new high score for a single day! 🚀
Thank you all for the support! 💙

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Wow! We've hit 10,000 followers! Thanks to all who have joined us for our eclectic mix of company updates, fediverse news, media and journalism stuff, random boosting and posts. We so enjoy being part of this community. Tell us in the comments what kind of posts you'd like to see from us in the future!

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Wow! We've hit 10,000 followers! Thanks to all who have joined us for our eclectic mix of company updates, fediverse news, media and journalism stuff, random boosting and posts. We so enjoy being part of this community. Tell us in the comments what kind of posts you'd like to see from us in the future!

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

" Is Blocking Links to Competitor "

404media.co/meta-is-blocking-l

starship troopers: "it's afraid"
ALT text detailsstarship troopers: "it's afraid"
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@tieflingdio@mstdn.games

Okay, any recommendations of good instances on the ? I'm okay trying different systems; I did like Sharkey but it was missing stuff (account alerts for example) that I use.

I'm a bit like, spicy sometimes, I post CWed NSFW, I mostly talk games and life and biting ppl who annoy me. I am secretly not terrible at tech stuffs.

No fashy, no terrible ppl, transparent admins. Heavy handed is a no thanks.

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Esra'a

@alshafei@mastodon.social

Proud to have played a role in this. VC-backed social media is not the answer. At Mastodon, we view this move as the best way to guarantee that the social web remains open and free from ads, data exploitation, manipulative algorithms or corporate monopolies.

theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434260

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K@rsten 🏳️‍🌈

@karsbehr@social.tchncs.de

Hat irgendwer auf dieser Welt schon mal einen unter zum Laufen gebracht? Die Installation ist bei mir einwandfrei durchgelaufen, aber ich kann mich nicht mit meinem Administrator Account anmelden. Das scheint wohl ein sehr verbreitetes Problem zu sein, aber eine Lösung habe ich nicht gefunden. So klappt das nicht mit dem 😭

Friendica Anmeldeseite
ALT text detailsFriendica Anmeldeseite
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@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Assholes in this world have made me very cynical.

I feel that every time I login to Fedi these days, there's yet another scheme to get people to dump money into a project for "the growth of the Fediverse" yet we have yet to see any results and the things they're doing seem shady as fuck to me. Yet people keep parading around like it's the best thing ever.

SWF forms and is funded by major companies like Meta and Auttomatic. Not sure how that could be a good thing. That means SWF will be financially influenced by these companies and there's nothing anybody can do to change that.

Now, Mastodon is being given to a new non-profit. They say this is to "give the power back to the people" but obviously giving ownership to a non-profit doesn't do that...it gives ownership to the non-profit and allows them to hide your donations via shady legalities to enrich themselves.

Money hungry fucks ruin everything. Change my mind.

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@jodsclass@indieweb.social

I saw this about Free Our Feeds today. I'm genuinely surprised they decided to go down the AT protocol route when the Fediverse seems like a much better & battle tested protocol. Seems to tick all of their boxes, including app development by third parties. Why are people so afraid of the Fediverse as an alternative? theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434279

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Note that even in this example, that there are different types of labels!

I have some examples of text labels.

But I also have some examples of Icon labels.

(Other types of labels could exist, too.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

3/

The "describes" field would point to the thing being labelled.

The "attributedTo" field would point to the person or machine that create these label.

And the "attachment" field would be a list of labels.

The (top level) "icon" field would be an icon that would be shown next to the label in the user-interface (UI).

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

2/

A Fediverse Labeler would output a separate ActivityStreams "Profile" Object for each thing it wants to label.

Each of these should be at a separate URL.

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Jodsclass 🏴‍☠️☕

@jodsclass@indieweb.social

I saw this about Free Our Feeds today. I'm genuinely surprised they decided to go down the AT protocol route when the Fediverse seems like a much better & battle tested protocol. Seems to tick all of their boxes, including app development by third parties. Why are people so afraid of the Fediverse as an alternative? theverge.com/2025/1/13/2434279

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@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

This is how a Fediverse Labeler could work.

In particular, This is how a Fediverse Labeler could be represented as ActivityPub / ActivityStreams / JSON-LD data.

{
  "@context": [
    "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams"
  ],
  "type": "Profile",
  "describes": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social",
  "attributedTo": "https://example.com/apps/ratel",
  "icon": {
    "type": "Icon",
    "mediaType": "image/png",
    "url": "https://example.com/apps/ratel/img/icon.png"
  },
  "attachment": [
    {
      "type": "Label",
      "name": "Programmer"
    },
    {
      "type": "Label",
      "name": "Canadian"
    },
    {
      "type": "Icon",
      "mediaType": "image/png",
      "url": "https://example.com/pfp/751f76ed540a40a3b4caae50e50cc867.png"
    },
    {
      "type": "Icon",
      "mediaType": "image/png",
      "url": "https://example.com/pfp/45f7b459257940f490133070a975924b.png"
    }
  ]
}
ALT text details{ "@context": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams" ], "type": "Profile", "describes": "acct:reiver@mastodon.social", "attributedTo": "https://example.com/apps/ratel", "icon": { "type": "Icon", "mediaType": "image/png", "url": "https://example.com/apps/ratel/img/icon.png" }, "attachment": [ { "type": "Label", "name": "Programmer" }, { "type": "Label", "name": "Canadian" }, { "type": "Icon", "mediaType": "image/png", "url": "https://example.com/pfp/751f76ed540a40a3b4caae50e50cc867.png" }, { "type": "Icon", "mediaType": "image/png", "url": "https://example.com/pfp/45f7b459257940f490133070a975924b.png" } ] }
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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Ok, ich fasse zusammen: die ganzen Internetversteher*innen sind wegen Musk von X weg zu , und ziehen jetzt wegen weiter zu . Darunter viele Firmen, Unis, Politiker*innen und Journalist*innen.

Ich habe da Fragen, vor allem: was ist an dem Konzept „durchgeknallte Tech-Milliardäre“ so schwer zu verstehen, dass man denselben Fehler drei mal macht?

Und tut es wirklich so weh, einfach mal auf der richtigen Seite der Geschichte () zu stehen? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 39F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Moderna stock fell when the company announced a steeper than expected sales decline for the COVID vaccine developer.

Los Angeles fire deaths have risen to 24 and more high winds are forecast.

The Pats hired a new coach: Mike Vrabel.

And now for the poll of the day ⬇️

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 39F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Moderna stock fell when the company announced a steeper than expected sales decline for the COVID vaccine developer.

Los Angeles fire deaths have risen to 24 and more high winds are forecast.

The Pats hired a new coach: Mike Vrabel.

And now for the poll of the day ⬇️

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 39F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Moderna stock fell when the company announced a steeper than expected sales decline for the COVID vaccine developer.

Los Angeles fire deaths have risen to 24 and more high winds are forecast.

The Pats hired a new coach: Mike Vrabel.

And now for the poll of the day ⬇️

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@Linux_Is_Awesome@mastodon.social · Reply to Mastodon's post

@Mastodon You should also consider changing hosting providers, outside the United States.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

The top ranked priorities reported on our 2024 Needs Assessment were that moderators need tools for CSAM detection, spam prevention, and legal guidance for compliance with regulations like GDPR.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

The top ranked priorities reported on our 2024 Needs Assessment were that moderators need tools for CSAM detection, spam prevention, and legal guidance for compliance with regulations like GDPR.

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

Does anyone know if there was some kind of drama involving the developers of Sharkey?

Someone told me there was but I can't find any info one way or the other.

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nogajun🍉

@nogajun@mastodon.social

FediverseでStarter Packが作れるサービスがあった。これで日本語圏の人のスターターパック作っておくといいかもね

fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

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DJM (freelance for hire)

@cybeardjm@masto.ai

J'ai mis du temps, mais je me suis (enfin !) remis à mon Guide d’utilisation de Mastodon en français...
Voici le 3ème chapitre de la 7ème partie : l'utilisation des Hashtags dans Mastodon, ainsi qu'une présentation de la fonctionnalité "groupes".

didiermary.fr/hashtags-groupes

Importance des hashtags sur Mastodon
ALT text detailsImportance des hashtags sur Mastodon
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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

Nice!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

Nice!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

I’m proud to have once again played a small role in pushing and the forward. Today’s announcement is an important step in bringing greater community ownership and governance to @Mastodon

RE: hannahaubry.online/on-communit

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

I’m proud to have once again played a small role in pushing and the forward. Today’s announcement is an important step in bringing greater community ownership and governance to @Mastodon

RE: hannahaubry.online/on-communit

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Ich habe die letzten Tage mal wieder ein bisschen mit experimentiert und bin damit wohl nicht alleine.
(Tipp zum Start um schnell an Content zu kommen und Accounts zu finden: Hashtags folgen!)
Jetzt werden anscheinend auf Links zur föderierten -Alternative Pixelfed gesperrt:
heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

Damit hat das ja schon Erfahrung, als Twitter Links auf Mastodon-Instanzen gesperrt hatte, um die Abwanderung der Nutzenden auf der Platform zu verschleiern.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Respondents to our 2024 Needs Assessment host a collective 4,301,355 accounts - roughly one third of all known accounts (ActivityPub only).

42% of respondents host 100 accounts or fewer; 6 respondents host over 100,000 accounts.

Let’s hear it for the amazing people who area helping create for us all - thank your admin today!

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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by Flipboard.
326 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@OutdoorLife
@Leader_Post
@RedMagazine
@Mashable
@ConsumerReports

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Ich habe die letzten Tage mal wieder ein bisschen mit experimentiert und bin damit wohl nicht alleine.
(Tipp zum Start um schnell an Content zu kommen und Accounts zu finden: Hashtags folgen!)
Jetzt werden anscheinend auf Links zur föderierten -Alternative Pixelfed gesperrt:
heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

Damit hat das ja schon Erfahrung, als Twitter Links auf Mastodon-Instanzen gesperrt hatte, um die Abwanderung der Nutzenden auf der Platform zu verschleiern.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is big and still growing 🐘

It can be hard to visualise just how big, so hopefully this helps.

New Social is attracting more users daily as people turn from the Big Tech platforms that no longer feel like home.

New Social is an idea that encompasses multiple platforms, designed to be democratic and open - including Mastodon. They are the future of social media.

Learn more about New Social (and how big it is) by following us!

The graphic, in Newsmast Foundation colours, shows 40 drawings of Wembley Stadium alongside copy. The copy reads: 40+ Wembley Stadiums are now on New Social platforms. This year, join 37* million people on New Social by giving up Big Tech control and joining an open network. *an educated estimate.
ALT text detailsThe graphic, in Newsmast Foundation colours, shows 40 drawings of Wembley Stadium alongside copy. The copy reads: 40+ Wembley Stadiums are now on New Social platforms. This year, join 37* million people on New Social by giving up Big Tech control and joining an open network. *an educated estimate.
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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

This is certainly quite interesting to see happen. Hopefully this is something that helps Mastodon and everyone involved in the long run.

The people should own the town square.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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Wolfgang Cramer

@wolfgangcramer@fediscience.org

Very pleased to notice that starter packs exist in the as well, and there is a lot of them already: fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

(Danke, @SheDrivesMobility für den Hinweis!)

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Cliff

@cliffwade@infosec.exchange

This is certainly quite interesting to see happen. Hopefully this is something that helps Mastodon and everyone involved in the long run.

The people should own the town square.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Social is big and still growing 🐘

It can be hard to visualise just how big, so hopefully this helps.

New Social is attracting more users daily as people turn from the Big Tech platforms that no longer feel like home.

New Social is an idea that encompasses multiple platforms, designed to be democratic and open - including Mastodon. They are the future of social media.

Learn more about New Social (and how big it is) by following us!

The graphic, in Newsmast Foundation colours, shows 40 drawings of Wembley Stadium alongside copy. The copy reads: 40+ Wembley Stadiums are now on New Social platforms. This year, join 37* million people on New Social by giving up Big Tech control and joining an open network. *an educated estimate.
ALT text detailsThe graphic, in Newsmast Foundation colours, shows 40 drawings of Wembley Stadium alongside copy. The copy reads: 40+ Wembley Stadiums are now on New Social platforms. This year, join 37* million people on New Social by giving up Big Tech control and joining an open network. *an educated estimate.
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NiTroll Robin ☃️

@Troll@maly.io

Je trouve ça très drôle que Meta/Facebook bloque les messages parlant de alors qu'ils se vantaient encore il y a peu de vouloir rejoindre le avec Threads.

🤭

Ce double discours est magique ✨✨✨

Article de Libération qui parle de la volonté de Threads de rejoindre le fediverse.
ALT text detailsArticle de Libération qui parle de la volonté de Threads de rejoindre le fediverse.
Capture d'écran d'un post publié sur facebook qui parle de Pixelfed, pour cause de Spam.
ALT text detailsCapture d'écran d'un post publié sur facebook qui parle de Pixelfed, pour cause de Spam.
heise online's avatar
heise online

@heiseonline@social.heise.de

"Beispiellos" gewachsen: Facebook sperrt Links zu Instagram-Alternative Pixelfed

Seit Metas Ankündigung, Inhalte auf den eigenen Portalen anders zu moderieren, wächst Pixelfed stark. Nun ist aufgefallen, dass Facebook Links dorthin sperrt.

heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

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NiTroll Robin ☃️

@Troll@maly.io

Je trouve ça très drôle que Meta/Facebook bloque les messages parlant de alors qu'ils se vantaient encore il y a peu de vouloir rejoindre le avec Threads.

🤭

Ce double discours est magique ✨✨✨

Article de Libération qui parle de la volonté de Threads de rejoindre le fediverse.
ALT text detailsArticle de Libération qui parle de la volonté de Threads de rejoindre le fediverse.
Capture d'écran d'un post publié sur facebook qui parle de Pixelfed, pour cause de Spam.
ALT text detailsCapture d'écran d'un post publié sur facebook qui parle de Pixelfed, pour cause de Spam.
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Wolfgang Cramer

@wolfgangcramer@fediscience.org

Very pleased to notice that starter packs exist in the as well, and there is a lot of them already: fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

(Danke, @SheDrivesMobility für den Hinweis!)

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St. Pauli POP

@stpop@stpauli.social

hat Schiss.

"Beispiellos" gewachsen: Facebook sperrt Links zu Instagram-Alternative Pixelfed" weiss @heiseonline

Unseren Popcast findet ihr nu hier:
>> pixelfed.social/stpauli oder folgt @stpauli

Meine eigene Instanz findet ihr hier >> px.ring2.de

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St. Pauli POP

@stpop@stpauli.social

hat Schiss.

"Beispiellos" gewachsen: Facebook sperrt Links zu Instagram-Alternative Pixelfed" weiss @heiseonline

Unseren Popcast findet ihr nu hier:
>> pixelfed.social/stpauli oder folgt @stpauli

Meine eigene Instanz findet ihr hier >> px.ring2.de

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Thomas Ekman Jorgensen

@thomasjorgensen@eupolicy.social

As German and UK are quitting X, the next big question is the alternative. The Dutch have been experimenting with the for some time - here is more information

eua.eu/our-work/expert-voices/

@wlaatje
@SURF

heise online's avatar
heise online

@heiseonline@social.heise.de

"Beispiellos" gewachsen: Facebook sperrt Links zu Instagram-Alternative Pixelfed

Seit Metas Ankündigung, Inhalte auf den eigenen Portalen anders zu moderieren, wächst Pixelfed stark. Nun ist aufgefallen, dass Facebook Links dorthin sperrt.

heise.de/news/Beispiellos-gewa

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I'm kind of obsessed with the

I've been working on @pixelfed almost every day since April 2018

I've learned a lot, and am still as dedicated to, and excited for the fediverse as I was when I first started Pixelfed

I know I've made some mistakes along the way, but y'all have been quick to point em out and help me grow and fix issues accordingly

This really is a labour of love, for the people.

Y'all keep me energized with your feedback and positive vibes. I really appreciate it. ❤️

シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Looking back on the indie projects I developed in 2024

✨SoraSNS: An iOS client for Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, and Nostr in the Fediverse, featuring an AI-powered "Recommended" timeline

✨Neo: A decentralized chat app built on Matrix

✨Spatial Escape I: A phone booth escape game for Apple Vision Pro
✨Spatial Boxer: A boxing game for Apple Vision Pro

Other apps I launched:

🦊URL Passport: Check domain ownership details
🐙Octo Notes: Note-taking app for iPad with Pencil support
🤖Smart AI: Chat with local LLMs like Phi and Llama
🦊Kyoto Shrine Guide: A guide to Kyoto's shrines

Next month, I’m launching a new indie app about ✈️. Stay tuned!








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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

分散型SNS紹介ページ。特に協力サーバー一覧ページがとても見やすい! :Shiropuyo_sugoi:
ちなみにFedibirdは現時点では一覧に無いみたい。

分散型SNSユーザー有志
fediverse.pcgf.io/

シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Mastodon 🌤️ on your wrist ⌚️

Try SoraSNS!

✨ Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, Nostr all in one
✨ Native on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro
✨ Clean and beautiful UI

apps.apple.com/jp/app/sorasns-











シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Mastodon 🌤️ on your wrist ⌚️

Try SoraSNS!

✨ Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, Nostr all in one
✨ Native on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro
✨ Clean and beautiful UI

apps.apple.com/jp/app/sorasns-











シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:'s avatar
シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Mastodon 🌤️ on your wrist ⌚️

Try SoraSNS!

✨ Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, Nostr all in one
✨ Native on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro
✨ Clean and beautiful UI

apps.apple.com/jp/app/sorasns-











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jmsfbs

@jaforbes@mastodon.social

"We're at the beginning of a significant shift in the history of the internet in more ways than one, and we're feeling both optimistic and excited for the future. After two decades of restrictive networks and centralized platforms, there are a lot of very motivated people focused on one thing:

Bringing back the open web."

activitypub.ghost.org/the-stor

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jmsfbs

@jaforbes@mastodon.social

"We're at the beginning of a significant shift in the history of the internet in more ways than one, and we're feeling both optimistic and excited for the future. After two decades of restrictive networks and centralized platforms, there are a lot of very motivated people focused on one thing:

Bringing back the open web."

activitypub.ghost.org/the-stor

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fcr

@fcr@post.lurk.org

People just don't get Mastodon.

Even, in my case, people with a background in experimental art and political activism. I'm currently involved in endless online discussions about Mastodon vs. Bluesky, and people just don't understand what it's about and why one is preferable to the other.

The language of "instances" and "decentralisation" completely confuses them (and it would be much more helpful to use more understandable, jargon-free language such as "globally interconnected community servers").

Everyone thinks that in Mastodon/the Fediverse/a decentralised network you can only communicate and connect with people on your own instance, and doesn't understand that you can also post, read and connect globally across instances.

I am afraid that after 25 years the cultural hegemony of internet platforms is irreversible. Mastodon confuses people because it looks like a platform.

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

im absolutely convinced that creating a googleplus alternative in the fediverse would have an insane potential. I would totally love to design and iterate on it, I would just need frontend & backend devs 🙌

if you wanna talk abt that, please reply to this post or email me at contact@matlfb.com

boost appreciated 🚀

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Your mission, should you choose to accept it... 👩‍💻

New Social is here to stay, now it's your turn to get involved.

Your first task: consider connecting to social platforms beyond this one.

To connect with Bluesky, just follow @bsky.brid.gy

It's time to make open social media a reality.

Check out our website to learn more about New Social.

A mock classified file report. Copy explains a 'mission' to share with the open social web by bridging to Bluesky and sharing with Threads.
ALT text detailsA mock classified file report. Copy explains a 'mission' to share with the open social web by bridging to Bluesky and sharing with Threads.
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MediaFederatedByFlipboard

@FederatedByFlipboard@toot.io

In the there are now
504 media accounts federated by Flipboard.
326 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@OutdoorLife
@Leader_Post
@RedMagazine
@Mashable
@ConsumerReports

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Neiman

@neiman@mastodon.social

Are there any events in this year?

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Is any Fediverse (or other) software using or returning an ActivityStreams 'Profile'?

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

If anyone's looking for cosy well-run smaller Fediverse servers to move to, there are lots of them listed at fedi.garden

All of them comply with the Mastodon Covenant PLUS they all defederate Threads and they are smaller than 50k registered users (vast majority are far smaller than that). Also, they aren't just Mastodon servers.

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Eskalator :fckafd: :tux:

@eskalator@troet.cafe · Reply to nieebel's post

@aligyie
Warum ist er nicht im

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Let's try it again: This post from can reach the whole , & more. That's , (hence the pic), , , , , ... How far can it go?

Edit: The results are in 👇

A graph showing the distribution of the shares by software, #Mastodon clearly in the lead, #Bluesky a distand second, then #Friendica, #Hubzilla, #Misskey and many more.. All together 13 different platforms are represented.
ALT text detailsA graph showing the distribution of the shares by software, #Mastodon clearly in the lead, #Bluesky a distand second, then #Friendica, #Hubzilla, #Misskey and many more.. All together 13 different platforms are represented.
Andreas's avatar
Andreas

@AndreasThinks@fosstodon.org

I've updated my Quarto comments extension to support Bluesky, as well as Mastodon/Fediverse! Any replies on either network *should* now appear in a nice unified interface, along with links and current comment counts.

andreasthinks.me/posts/quarto_

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@fosstodon.org

Are there any Mastodon web apps that support using multiple accounts at the same time _over the same instance_?

fcr's avatar
fcr

@fcr@post.lurk.org

People just don't get Mastodon.

Even, in my case, people with a background in experimental art and political activism. I'm currently involved in endless online discussions about Mastodon vs. Bluesky, and people just don't understand what it's about and why one is preferable to the other.

The language of "instances" and "decentralisation" completely confuses them (and it would be much more helpful to use more understandable, jargon-free language such as "globally interconnected community servers").

Everyone thinks that in Mastodon/the Fediverse/a decentralised network you can only communicate and connect with people on your own instance, and doesn't understand that you can also post, read and connect globally across instances.

I am afraid that after 25 years the cultural hegemony of internet platforms is irreversible. Mastodon confuses people because it looks like a platform.

Martin Holland's avatar
Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Let's try it again: This post from can reach the whole , & more. That's , (hence the pic), , , , , ... How far can it go?

Edit: The results are in 👇

A graph showing the distribution of the shares by software, #Mastodon clearly in the lead, #Bluesky a distand second, then #Friendica, #Hubzilla, #Misskey and many more.. All together 13 different platforms are represented.
ALT text detailsA graph showing the distribution of the shares by software, #Mastodon clearly in the lead, #Bluesky a distand second, then #Friendica, #Hubzilla, #Misskey and many more.. All together 13 different platforms are represented.
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

TIL that on platforms now one can write terrible, offensive slurs against LGBTQIA+ folks and immigrants… with zero repercussions. But the second one mentions a project like , the post is automatically removed.

Meta “moderation” policies in 2025: racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia and sexism are allowed; mention of competition is strictly forbidden.

Source: mastodon.social/@dansup/113813

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social · Reply to Glyph's post

@glyph people (whether 'followers' or 'influencers' - both hateful words btw) are mesmerized by the sense of a vast agora where you can find anybody and reach everybody.

Ofcourse the walled gardens deliver on this only to the extent it fits their amoral business models.

But the is in denial about the significance of this for wider adoption.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

TIL that on platforms now one can write terrible, offensive slurs against LGBTQIA+ folks and immigrants… with zero repercussions. But the second one mentions a project like , the post is automatically removed.

Meta “moderation” policies in 2025: racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia and sexism are allowed; mention of competition is strictly forbidden.

Source: mastodon.social/@dansup/113813

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Stronger Together.
Safer Together.

Now is our time to shine, with real action and progress like RespectfulPlatforms.org

Spread the word.

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

TIL that on platforms now one can write terrible, offensive slurs against LGBTQIA+ folks and immigrants… with zero repercussions. But the second one mentions a project like , the post is automatically removed.

Meta “moderation” policies in 2025: racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia and sexism are allowed; mention of competition is strictly forbidden.

Source: mastodon.social/@dansup/113813

pixelfed's avatar
pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Stronger Together.
Safer Together.

Now is our time to shine, with real action and progress like RespectfulPlatforms.org

Spread the word.

Elena Rossini ⁂'s avatar
Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

TIL that on platforms now one can write terrible, offensive slurs against LGBTQIA+ folks and immigrants… with zero repercussions. But the second one mentions a project like , the post is automatically removed.

Meta “moderation” policies in 2025: racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia and sexism are allowed; mention of competition is strictly forbidden.

Source: mastodon.social/@dansup/113813

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/12(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
The Internet Review's avatar
The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

The Internet Review's avatar
The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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B

@betty@sunny.garden

Hello! I’m Betty, currently exploring for a better social media experience.

I enjoy and . Currently, I’m playing Wonderland Online Mobile (980x).

My posts will feature and pictures, with occasional topics like and . Though English is my second language, I’ll use it for my posts.

I’m glad to be part of the . 🦆✨

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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🌻 Defederate Threads 🌻

@tasket@infosec.exchange

Why are developers so evasive on the topic of protocol handlers (prefixes)?

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

What is CherryPick?

CherryPick is a fork of Misskey, but with more features than Sharkey, and without all the drama (not developed by scammers and trolls).

https://fedidb.org/software/cherrypick

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Linux Is Best

@Linux_Is_Best@misskey.de

What is CherryPick?

CherryPick is a fork of Misskey, but with more features than Sharkey, and without all the drama (not developed by scammers and trolls).

https://fedidb.org/software/cherrypick

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B

@betty@sunny.garden

Hello! I’m Betty, currently exploring for a better social media experience.

I enjoy and . Currently, I’m playing Wonderland Online Mobile (980x).

My posts will feature and pictures, with occasional topics like and . Though English is my second language, I’ll use it for my posts.

I’m glad to be part of the . 🦆✨

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Paul Sanders

@paulsanders@infosec.exchange

Is it possible to follow another instances timeline without having an account over there yet?

Or is the only way to follow people/#tags that are in that instance?

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B

@betty@sunny.garden

Hello! I’m Betty, currently exploring for a better social media experience.

I enjoy and . Currently, I’m playing Wonderland Online Mobile (980x).

My posts will feature and pictures, with occasional topics like and . Though English is my second language, I’ll use it for my posts.

I’m glad to be part of the . 🦆✨

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Carlos (Moppelkotzer) :calckey: 🔜 :firefish:

@Carlos@moppels.bar

Wie Nutzer das Fediverse sehen (linkes Bild) versus wie alle anderen Nutzer das Fediverse sehen (rechtes Bild).

Wie ein Mastodon User das Fediverse sieht - das bunte Fediverse Logo, aber Verbunden sind ausschließlich Mastodon Server
ALT text detailsWie ein Mastodon User das Fediverse sieht - das bunte Fediverse Logo, aber Verbunden sind ausschließlich Mastodon Server
Wie ein Fediverse User das Fediverse sieht - das Fediverse Logo mit massenweise völlig unterschiedlichen Servern
ALT text detailsWie ein Fediverse User das Fediverse sieht - das Fediverse Logo mit massenweise völlig unterschiedlichen Servern
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

More like Bluesky is the Wish.com version of the Fediverse.😭

RE: furry.engineer/@Flaky/11380987

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Respondents to our 2024 Needs Assessment host a collective 4,301,355 accounts - roughly one third of all known accounts (ActivityPub only).

42% of respondents host 100 accounts or fewer; 6 respondents host over 100,000 accounts.

Let’s hear it for the amazing people who area helping create for us all - thank your admin today!

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Jan Vlug

@janvlug@mastodon.social

Did you know that you can list the new arrivals on ?

Go to Profiles and select the "New arrivals" option.

I have the impression that there are a lot of new arrivals today.

Example link:

mastodon.social/directory?orde

Screenshots of the browse profiles options of Mastodon.
The New arrivals and From known fediverse options are selected.
ALT text detailsScreenshots of the browse profiles options of Mastodon. The New arrivals and From known fediverse options are selected.
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Cliff O'Lantern 🎃

@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

What's the post character count limit for your instance on Mastodon?

Meaning, when you make a post here on Mastodon, how many characters per post can you type?

For example, currently has the default Mastodon 500 character count limit.

If your instance has more than a 1,000 character count limit, please comment and let me know.

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

OptionVoters
500 character count limit27 (44%)
501 - 1,000 character count limit2 (3%)
1,001 - 1,500 character count limit7 (11%)
1,501 or more character count limit25 (41%)
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naturzukunft

@naturzukunft@mastodon.social · Reply to MaineC's post

@mainec i'll be there my first time. i think i'm most in the area. but we will see

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Respondents to our 2024 Needs Assessment host a collective 4,301,355 accounts - roughly one third of all known accounts (ActivityPub only).

42% of respondents host 100 accounts or fewer; 6 respondents host over 100,000 accounts.

Let’s hear it for the amazing people who area helping create for us all - thank your admin today!

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Y a des fedigens qui on fait le chemin inverse Misskey/Iceshrimp vers mastodon ou Pleroma ? ça fonctionne ?
Le
.csv généré pour les abonnements sous Iceshrimp ne ressemble pas a celui de Mastodon ou Holo c'est un peu chiant quand même.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/11(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


beetle_b

@beetle_b@mastodon.xyz

Yes, one can add or
to a static site like , or .

Respond to this toot to see your comment show up on my blog post below.

blog.nawaz.org/posts/2025/Jan/

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wordsmith‽

@wordsmith@writing.exchange

I was really excited for the in 2024 and I think that feeling has borne out. Projects have released or started in earnest but so did the influenze of facebook, a long-term genocide and queer violence supporter who have this week changed their terms to expressly permit queerphobic and other vicious harms.

beetle_b

@beetle_b@mastodon.xyz

Yes, one can add or
to a static site like , or .

Respond to this toot to see your comment show up on my blog post below.

blog.nawaz.org/posts/2025/Jan/

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Claudine C :antifa:

@claudinec@aus.social · Reply to Claudine C :antifa:'s post

I have added a few / resources to my meta-guide – I expect this list to grow.
claudinec.net/library/fedivers

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@malici.ous.computer

Alright, a little write-up on why I'm checking out #GoToSocial, and how I am hosting the instance - https://shellsharks.com/notes/2025/01/10/gotosocial-on-knt-host

#ownyoursocial #fediverse

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Is mastodon.social still federating with Meta?

Is Meta still a partner at Social Web Foundation?

mastodon.social/@caseynewton/1

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-10

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.6
- Akkoma v2025.01
- PeerTube v7.0.1
- Manyfold v0.92.0
- snac v2.68
- Castopod v1.13.3
- Ktistec v2.4.4
- tootik v0.14.1
- Untitled Gaming Social: ActivityPub platform that bridges game screenshots and achievements to the fediverse
- “Event Bridge For ActivityPub” plugin released on WordPress.org

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.12
- Dhaaga v0.12.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.5.5
- Tesseract v1.4.28
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedinesia v3.3.2
- poduptime v5.4.2

For developers

- BotKit: A framework for creating ActivityPub bots

Articles

- Fediverse tech roadmap 2025
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01942e1c-9727-6a7b-ff14-2a50884355ec

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-10

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.6
- Akkoma v2025.01
- PeerTube v7.0.1
- Manyfold v0.92.0
- snac v2.68
- Castopod v1.13.3
- Ktistec v2.4.4
- tootik v0.14.1
- Untitled Gaming Social: ActivityPub platform that bridges game screenshots and achievements to the fediverse
- “Event Bridge For ActivityPub” plugin released on WordPress.org

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.12
- Dhaaga v0.12.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.5.5
- Tesseract v1.4.28
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedinesia v3.3.2
- poduptime v5.4.2

For developers

- BotKit: A framework for creating ActivityPub bots

Articles

- Fediverse tech roadmap 2025
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01942e1c-9727-6a7b-ff14-2a50884355ec

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-10

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.6
- Akkoma v2025.01
- PeerTube v7.0.1
- Manyfold v0.92.0
- snac v2.68
- Castopod v1.13.3
- Ktistec v2.4.4
- tootik v0.14.1
- Untitled Gaming Social: ActivityPub platform that bridges game screenshots and achievements to the fediverse
- “Event Bridge For ActivityPub” plugin released on WordPress.org

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.12
- Dhaaga v0.12.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.5.5
- Tesseract v1.4.28
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedinesia v3.3.2
- poduptime v5.4.2

For developers

- BotKit: A framework for creating ActivityPub bots

Articles

- Fediverse tech roadmap 2025
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01942e1c-9727-6a7b-ff14-2a50884355ec

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-10

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.6
- Akkoma v2025.01
- PeerTube v7.0.1
- Manyfold v0.92.0
- snac v2.68
- Castopod v1.13.3
- Ktistec v2.4.4
- tootik v0.14.1
- Untitled Gaming Social: ActivityPub platform that bridges game screenshots and achievements to the fediverse
- “Event Bridge For ActivityPub” plugin released on WordPress.org

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.9.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.12
- Dhaaga v0.12.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.5.5
- Tesseract v1.4.28
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.4.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedinesia v3.3.2
- poduptime v5.4.2

For developers

- BotKit: A framework for creating ActivityPub bots

Articles

- Fediverse tech roadmap 2025
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01942e1c-9727-6a7b-ff14-2a50884355ec

Erlend Sogge Heggen's avatar
Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

First step towards fediverse compatibility in is complete!

All Weird sites (which can have custom domains like my erlend.sh) now automatically verify against Mastodon & co. ✅

writing.exchange/@erlend/11379

Aral Balkan's avatar
Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Is mastodon.social still federating with Meta?

Is Meta still a partner at Social Web Foundation?

mastodon.social/@caseynewton/1

Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's avatar
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's post

There’s also a discussion about Mastodon and Bluesky. While I’m still bullish about Mastodon and the fediverse, it’s refreshing to hear smart people share their thoughts on it.

Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦's avatar
Maj - Michele Ann Jenkins 🇨🇦

@maj@cosocial.ca

I just joined

pixelfed.social/maj

Erlend Sogge Heggen's avatar
Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

First step towards fediverse compatibility in is complete!

All Weird sites (which can have custom domains like my erlend.sh) now automatically verify against Mastodon & co. ✅

writing.exchange/@erlend/11379

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 33F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Wildfires continue to rage in and around Los Angeles. PBS Southern California is off the air, though still streaming.

Trump's efforts to quash his sentencing in the hush money case failed, but the judge in the case declined to impose any punishment.

Anita Bryant, known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, has died. She was 84.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

the Fediverse Core.

I.e., the people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 33F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Wildfires continue to rage in and around Los Angeles. PBS Southern California is off the air, though still streaming.

Trump's efforts to quash his sentencing in the hush money case failed, but the judge in the case declined to impose any punishment.

Anita Bryant, known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, has died. She was 84.

Henning Uhle's avatar
Henning Uhle

@henninguhle@social.tchncs.de

Ich hab mir jetzt nen -Account angelegt und auch nen -Account. Und jetzt? Ich hab mal was gehört, dass ich beides mit und mit meinem verpopeln kann. Stimmt das? Und wie mache ich das?

Jaja, ich bin einfältig. Aber wer weiß, vielleicht mache ich doch mehr im ? Niemand kann in die Zukunft gucken.

Pixelfed: pixelfed.de/HenningUhle
Friendica: henninguhle@friendica-leipzig.de

Und geht irgendwie ein Connect zu und so?

Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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63 Hochschulen und Forschungsinstitutionen verlassen heute gemeinsam die Plattform X.

Wir haben das schon vor über einem Jahr getan und fühlen uns hier auf Mastodon im Fediverse sehr wohl.

Wir solidarisieren uns mit den Anliegen der heutigen Ausstiegsaktion und sind Teil der unterstützenden Institutionen: uibk.ac.at/de/newsroom/2025/me

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Barrien Green Bears ⚾️

@greenbears@norden.social

Ein kleines Angebot von uns ans : Wir versuchen uns als Erklär-Bears. Wenn Ihr etwas über wissen wollt, fragt einfach.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Hmm, and now hachyderm.io. With a very detailed explanation.

"There’s no perfect “calculation” here, but essentially the long-term risk/reward ratio went from overall medium-high to very low because of how significantly these policy changes increase risk of harm."

community.hachyderm.io/blog/20

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

63 Hochschulen und Forschungsinstitutionen verlassen heute gemeinsam die Plattform X.

Wir haben das schon vor über einem Jahr getan und fühlen uns hier auf Mastodon im Fediverse sehr wohl.

Wir solidarisieren uns mit den Anliegen der heutigen Ausstiegsaktion und sind Teil der unterstützenden Institutionen: uibk.ac.at/de/newsroom/2025/me

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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matzipan

@matzipan@hachyderm.io

apps need a “subscribe to thread” functionality. There are so many interesting threads and questions that I see that I would like to see the future responses to.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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chef 😎

@ruedi@social.cologne

Right, it is time to move away from Facebook.

I need some advice on how to get on to friendica (or a different alternative).

Which server do I choose?

Can I migrate content, contacts or images from other social media sites to friendica?

Don't just want to register without understanding the basic setup first.

Any recommendations? Suggestions? Links?

German or English - doesn't matter.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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NiceMicro

@nicemicro@fosstodon.org · Reply to Kat Marchán 🐈's post

@zkat interesting. IMO once the instances are widely federated, anything one posts into the fediverse, it's out there propagating all over the place, and the OP has no control over what's going to happen to that post, does it get into a search database? Meta's AI tools?

The best we can is be mindful of that before hitting the Post button, on the globally federated instances.

For private and safe spaces one probably nees to limit federation to pre-approved instances.

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Roede Orm

@Roede_Orm@norden.social

Gibt es eine Fediverse Anwendung (App), die sich - gerade auf dem Smartphone - so ähnlich anfühlt, wie ? Die am besten noch einfach zu installieren ist?

So könnten Freunde und Bekannte von weg gelockt und ins gebracht werden. Es sollte für den Durchschnittsnutzer einfach sein, anzukommen!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

:botkit: Introducing : A framework for creating truly standalone bots!

Unlike traditional Mastodon bots, BotKit lets you build fully independent bots that aren't constrained by platform limits. Create your entire bot in a single TypeScript file using our simple, expressive API.

Currently -only, with Node.js & Bun support planned. Built on the robust foundation.

https://botkit.fedify.dev/

import {
  createBot,
  InProcessMessageQueue,
  MemoryKvStore,
  mention,
  text,
} from "@fedify/botkit";

// Create a bot instance:
const bot = createBot<void>({
  // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain":
  username: "greetbot",
  // Set the display name:
  name: "Greet Bot",
  // Set the profile icon (avatar):
  icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"),
  // Set the bio:
  summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${
    mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`,
  // Store data in memory (for development):
  kv: new MemoryKvStore(),
  // Use in-process message queue (for development):
  queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(),
});

// A bot can respond to a mention:
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`);
};

// Or, a bot also can actively publish a post:
const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/");
setInterval(async () => {
  await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`);
}, 1000 * 60 * 60);

export default bot;
ALT text detailsimport { createBot, InProcessMessageQueue, MemoryKvStore, mention, text, } from "@fedify/botkit"; // Create a bot instance: const bot = createBot<void>({ // The bot will have fediverse handle "@greetbot@mydomain": username: "greetbot", // Set the display name: name: "Greet Bot", // Set the profile icon (avatar): icon: new URL("https://mydomain/icon.png"), // Set the bio: summary: text`Hi, there! I'm a simple fediverse bot created by ${ mention("@hongminhee@hollo.social")}.`, // Store data in memory (for development): kv: new MemoryKvStore(), // Use in-process message queue (for development): queue: new InProcessMessageQueue(), }); // A bot can respond to a mention: bot.onMention = async (session, message) => { await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}!`); }; // Or, a bot also can actively publish a post: const session = bot.getSession("https://mydomain/"); setInterval(async () => { await session.publish(text`Hi, forks! It's an hourly greeting.`); }, 1000 * 60 * 60); export default bot;
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Deb Oppermann

@DebOppermann@photog.social

While winter is not my favorite season it is beautiful with the white snow covered ground and rocks, the blue of the rushing river and the browns of the grasses and trees with bare branches. This rocky creek flows into the Speed River in Guelph Ontario Canada.
Check it out, North America
pictorem.com/524255/Rocky%20Wi

Trees with bare branches, cedar trees,rock, creek, snow covered ground with rocky river in winter
ALT text detailsTrees with bare branches, cedar trees,rock, creek, snow covered ground with rocky river in winter
Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

New here? Don't forget to sign up for the Surf waitlist 🏄‍♂️. Surf is a new way to browse the social web and create feeds that serve you, not some monopolistic platform.

waitlist.surf.social/

Jan Vlug's avatar
Jan Vlug

@janvlug@mastodon.social

Did you know that you can list the new arrivals on ?

Go to Profiles and select the "New arrivals" option.

I have the impression that there are a lot of new arrivals today.

Example link:

mastodon.social/directory?orde

Screenshots of the browse profiles options of Mastodon.
The New arrivals and From known fediverse options are selected.
ALT text detailsScreenshots of the browse profiles options of Mastodon. The New arrivals and From known fediverse options are selected.
lps's avatar
lps

@lps@mograph.social

If you prefer a more presentation when following or accounts, it's easy!

Create a account like you did for pixelfed.org/servers

Then, if you find an artist that you want to follow from there, due to the nicer layout for that type of content, just copy and paste their account

ex. @nicetriangle into the search bar and voila ... you're following from there (where you can also comment)

Following a mastodon account from pixelfed
ALT text detailsFollowing a mastodon account from pixelfed
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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social · Reply to The Verge's post

@theverge @the-verge-theverge
Counter recommendation:

If you are thinking of deleting your / account over the recent policy changes around and other , consider instead posting a few messages telling people to follow you on Fedi, using your account as a way to call out the policies that are making you leave and bring people here. Post some links to JoinMastodon.org and turn your account into an ad for the and and .

Don't just walk away, take some other users with you, make yourself a nuisance they have to ban to get rid of. See if they are even up to the task.

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 9mi. Some flurries ❄️

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral service is underway at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

LA's wildfires continue to burn, with Hollywood currently under threat.

Some public schools will close or merge amid declining enrollment.

gbhnews's avatar
gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello - this is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 9mi. Some flurries ❄️

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral service is underway at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

LA's wildfires continue to burn, with Hollywood currently under threat.

Some public schools will close or merge amid declining enrollment.

B's avatar
B

@betty@sunny.garden

Do I need separate accounts for and if I want one as an alternative and the other for more content?

mdmrn's avatar
mdmrn

@mdmrn@sakurajima.social

"Literally me," he says to himself as he boosts a post he made on a different platform.

mdmrn's avatar
mdmrn

@mdmrn@sakurajima.social

"Literally me," he says to himself as he boosts a post he made on a different platform.

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Enalys :enalys:

@Enalys@mastodon.zergy.net

Some Fedi instances have a “verified” badge that look like the blue one from TwiXter, I guess it would be great to see theses instances create a “verified” badge of their own because fuck TwiXter.

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Jessie Nabein :neofox_peek_owo:

@jessienab@wetdry.world

Hey so at some point changed the way that notifications work, and I can only clear ALL my notifications instead of SPECIFIC notifications.

I hate this change and I wish it never happened.

Please someone tell me there's a way to revert this; same shit happens with Tusky too...

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"Mastodon is so silent. Nobody's there except your two Linux nerd friends."

EDIT: The feed has been shut down. More info: github.com/ronilaukkarinen/fed

fedionfire.stream

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

Dear god people, look at what Meta is now saying:

"We do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation"

...look at it. This is 1930s stuff 😞

If you haven't defederated Meta/Threads yet, now is absolutely the perfect time to do so.

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

The past few days, I've been toying with the idea of setting up a single-user Mastodon instance.

I'm currently looking at Masto.host as a hosting provider. The prices seem reasonable?

First, for those who have rolled their own instance: How has the experience been? Any advice you'd share with a self-hosting newbie? Any pitfalls or downsides?

Have you gone with a specialist managed prover like Masto.host?

Are there any major advantages or disadvantages over a vanilla cPanel web hosting provider that supports Mastodon?

Another option I'm toying with is using a single instance of Friendica as my Fedi home, and consolidating everything there, including photos.

Are there any managed hosting providers that support Friendica?

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

So this is apparently NOT enough for mastodon.social to defederate Threads.

What a complete and utter betrayal.

news.sky.com/story/metas-new-g

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

So this is apparently NOT enough for mastodon.social to defederate Threads.

What a complete and utter betrayal.

news.sky.com/story/metas-new-g

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Harlx

@hcj@fosstodon.org · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

@Gargron I agree, I imagine we might see a spike in sign ups on the in the coming weeks and days

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Some technical details for those interested:
The entire FediMeteo setup runs on a FreeBSD VM costing around 4 euros per month. It supports almost all major EU countries (plus the UK), with just a few left to complete. Currently, there are 25 separate jails, each running its own instance of snac, totaling 25 instances. The VM load typically stays around 10%, which increases to 30% when updates are published for countries with larger numbers of cities (currently Germany and Italy). The only time the load spikes is when new countries are announced; during that time, all remote instances connect to all cities to download their details.
As for RAM usage, excluding the ZFS cache, it's currently a total of 213 MB. Yes, MB.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/9(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

自インスタンスから見える各domain の活動度を適宜添付します。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

the canopy of a birch tree against a blue sky
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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

AOE, Takashi's avatar
AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

AOE, Takashi's avatar
AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

AOE, Takashi's avatar
AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

AOE, Takashi's avatar
AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

先日のしゅいろさんの発言がこんなところにまで伝わっている。著者はこれはActivityPubの課題であると指摘していて、あるソフトウェアが他のソフトウェアと連合するにあたって機能要件を表明するというのは健全なことなのではとコメントしているね。

/ Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98 – The Fediverse Report fediversereport.com/last-week-

[参照]

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Some technical details for those interested:
The entire FediMeteo setup runs on a FreeBSD VM costing around 4 euros per month. It supports almost all major EU countries (plus the UK), with just a few left to complete. Currently, there are 25 separate jails, each running its own instance of snac, totaling 25 instances. The VM load typically stays around 10%, which increases to 30% when updates are published for countries with larger numbers of cities (currently Germany and Italy). The only time the load spikes is when new countries are announced; during that time, all remote instances connect to all cities to download their details.
As for RAM usage, excluding the ZFS cache, it's currently a total of 213 MB. Yes, MB.

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Mike Mixtape's post

@MikeMixtape
Just know that the is a vast place. Mastodon is just one app. Its a place where networks interact, where users are not locked in, and corporations dont dominate. Its worth building and supporting.

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Jan Jansen

@twojays@ruhr.social

Vielleicht kann uns ja das lokale helfen!

Wir suchen eine Haushaltshilfe bzw Putzkraft die dafür sorgt, dass zumindest einmal die Woche gesaugt und geputzt ist.
Ca 3h die Woche in
Falls ihr jemanden kennt bitte vermitteln! Danke!

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David Revoy

@davidrevoy@framapiaf.org

Meta: OH, COME ON. ISN'T THAT BETTER NOW?


A giant reaper stands in front of a presentation. It's my allegory of Meta: a headband with Meta logo, and a chain around her neck with the WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram golden logo. She hold a brush and a paint bucket with red painting. She looks angry at her audience and not really understanding. 
In background, her presentation screen: the Fediverse logo in big, with the word "THREATS" on the top and arrows going to the logo. The words "THREATS" was fixed to "THREADS" with red painting on the D. 
A  group of Fediverse mascots in foreground are anxious and group themselves closely, shacking, in front of this new proposal of the reaper.

License: "Meta proposing Threads to the Fediverse" by David Revoy, with mascots of Mastodon, Pleroma-tan, AI, Lemmy, Sepia, Fediverse logo, and with fair-use of copyrighted Meta's logos − CC-BY 4.0
ALT text detailsA giant reaper stands in front of a presentation. It's my allegory of Meta: a headband with Meta logo, and a chain around her neck with the WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram golden logo. She hold a brush and a paint bucket with red painting. She looks angry at her audience and not really understanding. In background, her presentation screen: the Fediverse logo in big, with the word "THREATS" on the top and arrows going to the logo. The words "THREATS" was fixed to "THREADS" with red painting on the D. A group of Fediverse mascots in foreground are anxious and group themselves closely, shacking, in front of this new proposal of the reaper. License: "Meta proposing Threads to the Fediverse" by David Revoy, with mascots of Mastodon, Pleroma-tan, AI, Lemmy, Sepia, Fediverse logo, and with fair-use of copyrighted Meta's logos − CC-BY 4.0
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Harlx

@hcj@fosstodon.org · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

@Gargron I agree, I imagine we might see a spike in sign ups on the in the coming weeks and days

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Moritz Strohm

@mstrohm@kanoa.de

Reminder:

In case the administrators of your Mastodon, Peertube, Pixelfed or other fediverse service instance accept donations for their voluntary work, please donate to them if you can afford it to keep the service running in the long time.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Some technical details for those interested:
The entire FediMeteo setup runs on a FreeBSD VM costing around 4 euros per month. It supports almost all major EU countries (plus the UK), with just a few left to complete. Currently, there are 25 separate jails, each running its own instance of snac, totaling 25 instances. The VM load typically stays around 10%, which increases to 30% when updates are published for countries with larger numbers of cities (currently Germany and Italy). The only time the load spikes is when new countries are announced; during that time, all remote instances connect to all cities to download their details.
As for RAM usage, excluding the ZFS cache, it's currently a total of 213 MB. Yes, MB.

Jan Jansen's avatar
Jan Jansen

@twojays@ruhr.social

Vielleicht kann uns ja das lokale helfen!

Wir suchen eine Haushaltshilfe bzw Putzkraft die dafür sorgt, dass zumindest einmal die Woche gesaugt und geputzt ist.
Ca 3h die Woche in
Falls ihr jemanden kennt bitte vermitteln! Danke!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Lots of new folks taken interest in to Mastodon, because of Meta. Let's welcome new people :happy_fox:

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Lots of new folks taken interest in to Mastodon, because of Meta. Let's welcome new people :happy_fox:

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I get asked very often "how do you keep up with all the posts because you follow thousands of people?"

Well, I don't. And you shouldn't either. It's a general misconception that you should always be up to speed with the world.

Nobody can keep up with anything online. And we are not supposed to. If my mom calls me or I receive a traditional letter by mail, that's something I can keep up with. Not feeds or stories online. That is not the place of FOMO, every nanosecond we miss something.

I try to live in the present, I check my social media whenever I feel like it. I add the core folks to a list, but I don't try to keep up with them either. It's life.

This doesn't mean you shouldn't follow people or the followed folks don't matter. On the contrary. I follow anything or anyone that I show even tiniest bit of interest, that's the best way to make my feed most alive.

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

We intend to publish the @radiofreefedi article sometime next week. One thing I would like to do for the #Fediverse music community is to offer the opportunity to put up something at the bottom of our article.

I’ve begun sourcing testimonies, thanks, and kind words from community members that have said things. All added with permission, of course! But, I really think it’s important that we show just how many lives this project touched.

If you have something you would like to put up, please DM me.

Testimonies / Kind words / Showing Appreciation section of an upcoming We Distribute article about Radio Free Fedi
ALT text detailsTestimonies / Kind words / Showing Appreciation section of an upcoming We Distribute article about Radio Free Fedi
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Eric McCorkle

@emc2@indieweb.social

Fediverse suggestions request: I'm looking for platforms and likely hosting for blogging. I've heard of and I know WordPress is also supported.

I'm looking to do two things: first, write about likely tech politics and open source. This will likely be a conventional old school blog.

Second, possibly separately, I'm looking to write up notes from my physics studies. This will necessitate solid LaTeX support.

@FediTips

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Because of X and Meta fucking things up once again, people are talking about abandoning social media, because there are no corporate free alternatives. Right.

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Sam

@sesam@mastodon-projekt.uni-muenster.de

Halloooo, das Jahr nimmt langsam Fahrt auf und die Vorbereitungen für die Infoveranstaltung zum Fediverse an der Uni Münster laufen auf Hochtouren.

Freut euch unter anderem, auf ein Interview mit @ghooffacker zu Perspektiven aus der Wissenschaft zum Thema Fediverse und Mastodon. Wenn ihr mehr dazu erfahren wollt, kommt am 13.01. vorbei oder habt noch etwas mehr Geduld bis das Ganze auch online landet :)

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

If you just joined the Fediverse
in search of a more inclusive community, welcome :heart_pride: :trans_heart: :blobcatheart:

While the Fediverse also has its challenges, it is a community constantly trying to improve for its people, and away from the danger of the monetization of hate.

If you feel lost and are in need of advice:

1. I wrote these tiny tips to help you feel at home in no time: infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon

2. Feel free to ask questions around! People will be happy to help. Hashtags are important here. If you have a question related to Mastodon for example, use

3. Be patient. Be you. Explore. Follow many to build a full feed (it is more important here because there is no algorithm).

Make yourself at home 🏡💚

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katzenberger

@katzenberger@mastodon.de · Reply to Evan Prodromou's post

@evan

If you are looking for a hypocrite determined to open the gates for , and later proudly counting Meta among his "advisors" for his "Social Web Foundation", here is one, Dec 7 2023 at Meta’s San Francisco office location, at an "invitation only event", discussing Meta's plans.

"Photo arranged by Tantek Çelik with photo participants opting-in to public sharing."

[Update: calling out this hypocrite, with references, got me blocked by him. The Internet Archive never forgets, though.]

web.archive.org/web/2024081510

web.archive.org/web/2024092414

Participants' group photo of an invitation-only event for a discussion on Threads Interoperating in the Fediverse at Meta’s San Francisco office location.

The head of Evan Prodromou is marked by a red rectangular frame.
 
"Photo arranged by Tantek Çelik with photo participants opting-in to public sharing."
ALT text detailsParticipants' group photo of an invitation-only event for a discussion on Threads Interoperating in the Fediverse at Meta’s San Francisco office location. The head of Evan Prodromou is marked by a red rectangular frame. "Photo arranged by Tantek Çelik with photo participants opting-in to public sharing."
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Lots of new folks taken interest in to Mastodon, because of Meta. Let's welcome new people :happy_fox:

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: waitlist.surf.social/

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: waitlist.surf.social/

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: waitlist.surf.social/

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: waitlist.surf.social/

Surf's avatar
Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: waitlist.surf.social/

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social · Reply to nat's post

@nat
Just wanted to say, @nullagent is an in and Accountability who I have been following for some time. He has been a very active member of both the community here on the , and the community, despite enduring and attacks.

If anyone has some money to spend on aid requests, and especially if you want to elevate , NullAgent is someone worth helping with his bills.

ko-fi.com/nullagent

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Applauding decisions of moderators like @stux and @jerry to stand up for their communities. ✊

"The new Meta policy goes against much we stand for and we will not allow to let it spill over to the Fediverse"

mstdn.social/@stux/11379389511

infosec.exchange/@jerry/113793

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Rob Carlson

@vees@epistolary.org

Honest question: have and mods seen actual bad behavior originating from threads.net accounts? I totally get the impetus to block and limit based on the bad behavior that *will predictably* arrive soon but I've never seen actual bad behavior here in my little leaf node.

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I get asked very often "how do you keep up with all the posts because you follow thousands of people?"

Well, I don't. And you shouldn't either. It's a general misconception that you should always be up to speed with the world.

Nobody can keep up with anything online. And we are not supposed to. If my mom calls me or I receive a traditional letter by mail, that's something I can keep up with. Not feeds or stories online. That is not the place of FOMO, every nanosecond we miss something.

I try to live in the present, I check my social media whenever I feel like it. I add the core folks to a list, but I don't try to keep up with them either. It's life.

This doesn't mean you shouldn't follow people or the followed folks don't matter. On the contrary. I follow anything or anyone that I show even tiniest bit of interest, that's the best way to make my feed most alive.

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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de

I'm very happy to see @kagihq joining Peertube with their inaugural video below about what makes Kagi independent search special!

tilvids.com/w/twGQeYV9c1TGwMmb

Remember to follow their Peertube account at @kagi and boost to encourage and show them the effort is appreciated! Also do check out their excellent lenses feature, shown in the video.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A fake tweet by The Iron Sheik ( @the_ironsheik ):

"WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO BOTSIN.SPACE"
ALT text detailsA fake tweet by The Iron Sheik ( @the_ironsheik ): "WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO BOTSIN.SPACE"
Eric McCorkle's avatar
Eric McCorkle

@emc2@indieweb.social

Fediverse suggestions request: I'm looking for platforms and likely hosting for blogging. I've heard of and I know WordPress is also supported.

I'm looking to do two things: first, write about likely tech politics and open source. This will likely be a conventional old school blog.

Second, possibly separately, I'm looking to write up notes from my physics studies. This will necessitate solid LaTeX support.

@FediTips

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A fake tweet by The Iron Sheik ( @the_ironsheik ):

"WHO THE FUCK IS JOHN MASTODON"
ALT text detailsA fake tweet by The Iron Sheik ( @the_ironsheik ): "WHO THE FUCK IS JOHN MASTODON"
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

2024 wasn't the best year for social media... but it's 2025 now 🎉

That means it's time to move to greener pastures. Social media that's open, democratic, and controlled by the users.

This year, we're looking forward to raising awareness for New Social and introducing more people and organisations than ever to open social.

We hope to help them move to truly open platforms, like this one.

Get in touch to learn more!

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

We intend to publish the @radiofreefedi article sometime next week. One thing I would like to do for the #Fediverse music community is to offer the opportunity to put up something at the bottom of our article.

I’ve begun sourcing testimonies, thanks, and kind words from community members that have said things. All added with permission, of course! But, I really think it’s important that we show just how many lives this project touched.

If you have something you would like to put up, please DM me.

Testimonies / Kind words / Showing Appreciation section of an upcoming We Distribute article about Radio Free Fedi
ALT text detailsTestimonies / Kind words / Showing Appreciation section of an upcoming We Distribute article about Radio Free Fedi
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Hey, we're testing a new Fediverse integration that brings #WordPress calendar events to #Fediverse event platforms like Mobilizon, Gancio, Friendica, and Hubzilla.

If you have some time, please try doing a Webfinger fetch of this URL: https://wedistribute.org/event/event-federation-test/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Hey, we're testing a new Fediverse integration that brings #WordPress calendar events to #Fediverse event platforms like Mobilizon, Gancio, Friendica, and Hubzilla.

If you have some time, please try doing a Webfinger fetch of this URL: https://wedistribute.org/event/event-federation-test/
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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

Question: Now that is leaning even more into than they used to, are there any good equivalents of groups?

I know of (which strives to emulate the Reddit experience), but what others are out there?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Your mission, should you choose to accept it... 👩‍💻

New Social is here to stay, now it's your turn to get involved.

Your first task: consider connecting to social platforms beyond this one.

To connect with Bluesky, just follow @bsky.brid.gy

It's time to make open social media a reality.

Check out our website to learn more about New Social.

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Corinna.ullmann

@Colibri260@reliverse.social

📢 Die Wahrheit hat viele Wege – wir entdecken sie gemeinsam! 🌟
📽️ Was dich erwartet:
➡️ Praxis-Experimente mit Greenscreen-Technik – inszeniere den Weg und mache ihn lebendig!
✨ Special Guest 🌟
Ein ganz besonderer Gast stellt das innovative Material "Sterndeuter" vor – ein kreativer Wegbegleiter für deinen Unterricht! 🚀
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📅 Sei dabei und finde neue Wege, Wahrheit und Leben im Unterricht zu gestalten!

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Alberto de Murga

@threkk@mastodon.social

Does anybody know if there is something similar to Bookwyrm but for video games?

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Check out all episodes of DotSocial here, which include conversations with open social web leaders like @johnonolan, @jay.bsky.team, @kissane and more.

flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Just updated my list of tools:

- Added Fedipact list
- Added Fedi on Fire
- Removed Combine.social

mementomori.social/the-mastodo

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Hey, we're testing a new Fediverse integration that brings #WordPress calendar events to #Fediverse event platforms like Mobilizon, Gancio, Friendica, and Hubzilla.

If you have some time, please try doing a Webfinger fetch of this URL: https://wedistribute.org/event/event-federation-test/
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Because of X and Meta fucking things up once again, people are talking about abandoning social media, because there are no corporate free alternatives. Right.

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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

Good , ! I hope you're all happy and safe!

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

We intend to publish the @radiofreefedi article sometime next week. One thing I would like to do for the #Fediverse music community is to offer the opportunity to put up something at the bottom of our article.

I’ve begun sourcing testimonies, thanks, and kind words from community members that have said things. All added with permission, of course! But, I really think it’s important that we show just how many lives this project touched.

If you have something you would like to put up, please DM me.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/8(12:00)

misskey.io で投稿調整。
mstdn.jp のアカウントが減少。

こちらから見える各domain の活動度を適宜添付します。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

今回のMetaの方針転換を見て、「ThreadsのFediverse対応は多様性の臭いがするからやめまーす」とか言い出さないかと不安になってきたのだが :Shiropuyo_aseri:

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The good thing with federation is that I as an individual can make decisions about who I federate with - be it an individual or an entire instance. There's even some middle ground to customize your choice (silence vs block).

And now, the "federated islands" concept is kicking up, which is really cool. We have many choices - the decision is not mandated for us.

writer.oliphant.social/oliphan

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The good thing with federation is that I as an individual can make decisions about who I federate with - be it an individual or an entire instance. There's even some middle ground to customize your choice (silence vs block).

And now, the "federated islands" concept is kicking up, which is really cool. We have many choices - the decision is not mandated for us.

writer.oliphant.social/oliphan

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

The good thing with federation is that I as an individual can make decisions about who I federate with - be it an individual or an entire instance. There's even some middle ground to customize your choice (silence vs block).

And now, the "federated islands" concept is kicking up, which is really cool. We have many choices - the decision is not mandated for us.

writer.oliphant.social/oliphan

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bignose

@bignose@sw-development-is.social · Reply to Evan Prodromou's post

Yes, enabling for . But, also some properties of imply others can do with (their copies of) the data what they want, too; which is in tension with that sovereignty.

@evan

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

2 questions for the experts out there,

1. Is there a way I can migrate my account? I think my server disabled downloading videos but this is also causing issues for the people that follow me in their podcast apps.

2. What good PeerTube instances exist that are not tied to Crypto, AI, any right wing thing?

My channel is at spectra.video/c/robertkingett/ @FediGarden

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de

I'm very happy to see @kagihq joining Peertube with their inaugural video below about what makes Kagi independent search special!

tilvids.com/w/twGQeYV9c1TGwMmb

Remember to follow their Peertube account at @kagi and boost to encourage and show them the effort is appreciated! Also do check out their excellent lenses feature, shown in the video.

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codeDude :archlinux: :neovim:

@codeDude@fosstodon.org

hey and people Do you know Why loops is not on fdroid or other app store for Android? I needed to download the apk from the web app

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Daniel Appelquist

@torgo@mastodon.social

The is my main.

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Daniel Appelquist

@torgo@mastodon.social

The is my main.

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Jiří Eischmann

@sesivany@vivaldi.net

When it came to accepting to the , I gave the benefit of the doubt. I think it's time to admit that I was wrong.

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

2 questions for the experts out there,

1. Is there a way I can migrate my account? I think my server disabled downloading videos but this is also causing issues for the people that follow me in their podcast apps.

2. What good PeerTube instances exist that are not tied to Crypto, AI, any right wing thing?

My channel is at spectra.video/c/robertkingett/ @FediGarden

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

I thank all my followers for accepting me into their timeline. I will continue to try to share things that unite us and move us collectively forward. Because that's what we can do here in the . Good night, friends from afar and close! Stay weird and stay free!

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

(1/2) Dear supporters,

yesterday our petition for ended with more than 2,070 signatures.
Yesterday alone, another 114 signatures were collected
openpetition.de/Unis4Mastodon
This shows how pressing the issue of using truly is for many people.

We have managed to get a number of to shut down their X-accounts. And we know that many are considering taking this step as well.
Furthermore, is no longer conceivable without the , as the steadily growing number of followers on channels shows.
mastodon-listen.playground.54g

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Bernie the Wordsmith

@berniethewordsmith@masto.es

Mutants of the , hear my plea. I'm trying to get some senior citizens into the fedi pipeline, but some of them need something that is aesthetically similar to . What fedi app or system would resemble it the best?

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 98

This week's news:
- @Mastodon's annual report for 2023 (!) gives more insight into the operation and finances of the organisation
- Surf is a new app by @Flipboard that allows you to create custom feeds across the open social web
- I take a closer look at some comments by Misskey developer @syuilo on the issues with interoperability between Misskey and Mastodon

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 98

This week's news:
- @Mastodon's annual report for 2023 (!) gives more insight into the operation and finances of the organisation
- Surf is a new app by @Flipboard that allows you to create custom feeds across the open social web
- I take a closer look at some comments by Misskey developer @syuilo on the issues with interoperability between Misskey and Mastodon

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 98

Welcome back to Fediverse Report! I’ve had a great holiday break spending time with family and friends, and that has given me some more time to think about why I care about the fediverse, the open social web and why I spend all this time writing Fediverse Report. Explaining to family members what I do was helpful to make this clear: telling an uncle that I write about decentralised technology mainly leads to confusion. But even extremely offline family members easily understand and agree with the idea that having all of our big social platforms being owned by billionaires leads to significant social problems.

As such, it has helped for me to make it more explicit that I care about decentralisation insofar it is a tool to get somewhere else: I care about better forms of governance and ownership of the social web. I want a social web where people are in control, not a few billionaires (nor nationstate governments, for that matter). Building social networks with decentralised technology is a way to get there.

The idea that the value of alternative social networks is in governance is far from new. I’ve regularly posted hot takes on my Mastodon to the same effect as well. But for 2025 I want to bring this more into focus for this newsletter. Writing a newsletter that is a weekly update tends to amplify shiny new software that has recently been released. In contrast, explaining how governance works on the fediverse does not align well with ‘this happened in the last 7 days’, as it involves more structural and slower moving forces. I’m experimenting with ways to bring coverage of governance in the fediverse better into focus. Expect more like this newsletter, where I zoom in on an offhanded comment by Misskey developer Syuilo as an illustration of the issues that come with interoperability between different places on the open social web.

The News

Mastodon has belatedly published their Annual Report for 2023. The organisation acknowledges the delay, and says that the Annual Report for 2024 is planned to be released in Q1 of this year. Mastodon had a total of 545k euro in donations in 2023, with 476k in costs. The large majority of costs go to personnel expenses, in total 343k was spend on salaries, 72% of the total budget. The popularity of Mastodon’s own servers also come with significant costs, in 2023 they spend 75k on servers and hosting. With a rough estimate of averaging around 250k active users on mastodon.social, this means mastodon.social costs roughly 30 cents per active user per year. The Annual Report also looks at the updates Mastodon has made to the site and apps. Mastodon also shares more about their hiring process, and in a great move for transparency, also published all the salaries of everyone in the organisation.

Back in the present, Mastodon is hiring again, this time for a senior front-end developer. The organisation also held a crowd-funding campaign in late last year to fund and hire a Trust and Safety lead. The community seemed to have had little appetite for funding such an endeavour, with funding barely pushing past the 12k after a month. It is an indication of the difficult spot the organisation is in; the community has been asking for more safety features in Mastodon, but is not funding a Trust and Safety Lead. The organisation could clearly use someone who writes clear policy and design goals for the direction the software should go in. Currently, not even a Mastodon employee can explain why a safety feature for Mastodon that is fully developed and waiting to be approved has been waiting for approval for over 2.5 years. It turns out that writing the code is often the easy part of making changes in the fediverse, and navigating the social structures to get the code used by people is much harder, and a dedicated Trust and Safety Lead could have certainly helped here. Instead, even after large community outcry we still do not know why Mastodon has not merged this safety feature developed by their own employee.


Surf is a new app by Flipboard for the open social web. It is a beautifully designed app that allows people to build their own custom feeds. The power of Surf is in that it supports many networks, and you can combine posts from Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube and Flipboard all into a single custom feed. How Flipboard markets Surf is interesting, describing it as a ‘browser for the social web’. The way Flipboard CEO Mike McCue sees it, Surf pulls in content from the social web, and gives you the possibility to display that content in custom feeds of your choice. Surf also allows you to filter a custom feed by content: for example, you can scroll through an entire feed, or switch over to a different tab that shows only videos in that feed, for example.

For more info on Surf, WeDistribute has a closer look at all the features, and The Verge has more context and comments by McCue. Custom feeds on Bluesky have mainly gone in the direction of the power user and community builder: tools like Graze offer an huge potential in programmability and flexibility. This is especially useful for those who want to build custom feeds that other people will also use. Surf takes a different approach, by instead prompting people to build their own feeds as much as possible. It’ll be interesting to see which approach will gain traction, and if there is space for both ways of building custom feeds.


Misskey developer Syuilo made some comments contemplating breaking federation with Mastodon. Misskey is mainly used in Japan, and has a wide feature set that differs notably from Mastodon. The main reason that Syuilo gave is that she feels Misskey development is constrained by having to meet the needs and requirements of maintaining federation with other (types) of software. That Misskey is considering letting federation between Mastodon and Misskey break is an indication of one of the downsides of how ActivityPub is designed: You can send out anything you want with ActivityPub, but it is exceedingly difficult to know how other software will actually receive and display the things you send out with ActivityPub. There is a significant freedom for fediverse software in how they implement and support even more basic functions. For example, see this comparison table for how the different platforms support hashtags, and how many variations there are.

Personally, I think it would be healthy for the fediverse as a whole if more fediverse software would start publishing what they deem as necessary for other software to federate with them. The fediverse mainly currently works on the assumption that any form of federation between projects is fine, even if that means that another federated platform will stripping out all markup and images of a post. It might be healthy for a platform to state minimum functional requirements, such as ‘we only want to federate with software that also shows the emoji reactions as we view this to be an integral part of a message’. For now, Syuilo’s post mainly seems to be to vent some frustrations, so it remains to be seen where any of this will actually go.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s post

I’m a born and bred optimist. I think that with the we are collectively building solutions that replace money with empathy and real connections as the main motivation. For this to work, decentralisation is key. Decentralisation works and grows with open standards and open source. But it’s more about de-egoing than about demonetisation. Open standards and open source DO allow for making a good living of serving your community. Ego kills community. Beware of the psychopaths. Sermon over

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SiljeLB

@siljelb@snabelen.no

This is when the rest of the known defederates , right? 😵

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 22F at Logan Airport.

Meta announced it will scrap its fact checking system in favor of community notes.

Donald Trump Jr. arrived in , telling residents of the mineral-rich territory "We're going to treat you well."

Mass. Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she will boycott Trump's administration.

OptionVoters
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Did not see the Northern Lights in the last 3650 (0%)
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Abhinav 🌏

@abnv@fantastic.earth

I analysed the posts I've made over the last 2+ years for the clients I've been using, and created some charts.

The first one is the pie chart of the post count by clients. @ivory for Mac is the winner here, with 30% posts made using it. @phanpy and the default Mastodon web client are seconds at 22%. @trunksapp is third at 12%, and @elk comes fourth at 10%.

The second chart shows the post count split by clients over time. It shows that I started with using the web client for the first few months, tried Ivory, trunks and Elk for the next few months, and then settled on using Ivory on my laptop and trunks on my phone. Few months later, I replaced trunks with Phanpy, and then continued using the Ivory-Phanpy combo consistently for over a year, with few posts being made from Web, Elk and trunks. The last bar shows me trying to replace Ivory with Phanpy as my sole major client.

pie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
ALT text detailspie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
the Mastodon post count split by clients over time
ALT text detailsthe Mastodon post count split by clients over time
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Abhinav 🌏

@abnv@fantastic.earth

I analysed the posts I've made over the last 2+ years for the clients I've been using, and created some charts.

The first one is the pie chart of the post count by clients. @ivory for Mac is the winner here, with 30% posts made using it. @phanpy and the default Mastodon web client are seconds at 22%. @trunksapp is third at 12%, and @elk comes fourth at 10%.

The second chart shows the post count split by clients over time. It shows that I started with using the web client for the first few months, tried Ivory, trunks and Elk for the next few months, and then settled on using Ivory on my laptop and trunks on my phone. Few months later, I replaced trunks with Phanpy, and then continued using the Ivory-Phanpy combo consistently for over a year, with few posts being made from Web, Elk and trunks. The last bar shows me trying to replace Ivory with Phanpy as my sole major client.

pie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
ALT text detailspie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
the Mastodon post count split by clients over time
ALT text detailsthe Mastodon post count split by clients over time
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

To resist Weather Channel's appropriation of storm naming, I have decided to name storms after projects and/or servers. Welcome to Winter Storm Bookwyrm.

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social · Reply to Meike Rensch-Bergner's post

@meikerenschbergner

Du bräuchtest eine geeignete -Serversoftware, wenn Du unter eigener Domain im Fediverse auftreten willst. In aller Kürze... ;-)

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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Jörg :fediverse:

@haensel@bildung.social

Ich habe hier im vergangenen Jahr deutlich weniger als 2023 interagiert.

Während der Weihnachtspause ist mir aber nochmal klar geworden: Das ist für so viele Bereiche unseres Lebens und unser Zusammenleben immens wichtig.

Darum lautete ein Vorsatz von mir für 2025: Unsere Mastodon-Instanz wieder monatlich stärker finanziell supporten✅

patreon.com/bildung

Besonderer Dank geht raus an @fries, @ebinger und @favstarmafia (:

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

The thing that people see an issue with, is the fact that a lot of people use it to "harass" others in front of their followers as if to say "laugh at this fool". However, if this is truly the "open" web, that's just gonna be a thing.

I hope they eventually make it an official feature as well, but for now, most third party apps have it built-in.

From: @alemarcati
mastodon.social/@alemarcati/11

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

東洋経済には :fediverse: は SNS として認識すらされていないということはわかった :mastodance:

mixi2も登場「2025年」SNS勢力図はどうなる? 生成AI「Grok」と共にスーパーアプリ目指す「X」(東洋経済オンライン)
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/deae

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The Internet Review

@theinternet@intuitivefuture.com

One of the unsung heroes of the (aka and beyond) are all the great bots available for spicing up your feed. And no, I’m not talking about the nasty bad bots out there which try to slurp up all your content and steal your private details. I’m talking about content bots which humans set up to be fun and amusing! 😆

Check out “My Favorite Fediverse Bots for 2025“ (and download the starter pack CSV!)

theinternet.review/2025/01/06/

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

Who has the best cats? Is it Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, the , or LinkedIn? 🐱 Let's settle this!

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

Who has the best cats? Is it Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, the , or LinkedIn? 🐱 Let's settle this!

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Jörg :fediverse:

@haensel@bildung.social

Ich habe hier im vergangenen Jahr deutlich weniger als 2023 interagiert.

Während der Weihnachtspause ist mir aber nochmal klar geworden: Das ist für so viele Bereiche unseres Lebens und unser Zusammenleben immens wichtig.

Darum lautete ein Vorsatz von mir für 2025: Unsere Mastodon-Instanz wieder monatlich stärker finanziell supporten✅

patreon.com/bildung

Besonderer Dank geht raus an @fries, @ebinger und @favstarmafia (:

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Jerod Mayo is out as head coach of the New England Patriots. .

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.

Congress certified Trump's 2024 election win without incident.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 24F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Jerod Mayo is out as head coach of the New England Patriots. .

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.

Congress certified Trump's 2024 election win without incident.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

New here? Don't forget to sign up for the Surf waitlist 🏄‍♂️. Surf is a new way to browse the social web and create feeds that serve you, not some monopolistic platform.

waitlist.surf.social/

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

New here? Don't forget to sign up for the Surf waitlist 🏄‍♂️. Surf is a new way to browse the social web and create feeds that serve you, not some monopolistic platform.

waitlist.surf.social/

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Year, New Social 💡

So, what does New Social mean?

To us, it's a vision of open social media - free from the control of a single person. It's not a single platform (or protocol) but a new way of thinking.

A place where you can post, build community across multiple platforms, and move if you ever need to.

It's a one stop solution to the closed networks that only serve the billionaires who own them.

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Sam

@sesam@mastodon-projekt.uni-muenster.de

Halloooo, das Jahr nimmt langsam Fahrt auf und die Vorbereitungen für die Infoveranstaltung zum Fediverse an der Uni Münster laufen auf Hochtouren.

Freut euch unter anderem, auf ein Interview mit @ghooffacker zu Perspektiven aus der Wissenschaft zum Thema Fediverse und Mastodon. Wenn ihr mehr dazu erfahren wollt, kommt am 13.01. vorbei oder habt noch etwas mehr Geduld bis das Ganze auch online landet :)

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Does anyone have any info on the estimated collective investments on Fediverse technology currently?

The definition for Fediverse in this case may include Threads & Bluesky & possible others.

Any papers, hints, links etc are very welcome. Feel free to boost & share this question

CC:
@kissane
@darius
@dansup
@bjoernsta
@iftas
@swf
@cwebber
@evan
@Framasoft
@thisismissem
@fediforum
@elipariser
@_elena
@FediTips
@fediversereport

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Samuel Proulx

@fastfinge@interfree.ca

I'm really happy we can finally announce some work myself, @MostlyBlindGamer, @dhamlinmusic, and the other Rblind admins have been working on for a while. We've just released two open-source themes, light and dark, for Lemmy that should be more accessible and usable for and low vision folks. You can read the details, and please provide feedback, here: www.rblind.com/post/3476242

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

New Year, New Social 💡

So, what does New Social mean?

To us, it's a vision of open social media - free from the control of a single person. It's not a single platform (or protocol) but a new way of thinking.

A place where you can post, build community across multiple platforms, and move if you ever need to.

It's a one stop solution to the closed networks that only serve the billionaires who own them.

A graphic showing the copy: New Year New Social. What does it mean? Follow us to learn more. 

The colours of the graphic match Newsmast Foundation branding with the logo animated to spin in the top left corner.
ALT text detailsA graphic showing the copy: New Year New Social. What does it mean? Follow us to learn more. The colours of the graphic match Newsmast Foundation branding with the logo animated to spin in the top left corner.
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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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meneer

@meneer@social.iamforum.space

My server is running the software platform, a fork of , to post messages via the protocol. You can see my post, even though you may use another platform to participate in the fediverse, like or . So, without using the same platform, we can share messages because we use the same protocol. We have to move from platform-based networking to protocol-based networking. Get rid of the lock-ins, be self-sovereign!

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Week 3 of #selfhosting thanks to the magic of #YunoHost and #GoToSocial

This morning I successfully bridged my account to #Bluesky via #BridgyFed 👀

@elena.aseachange.com.ap.brid.gy

What's fascinating is that I had tried before but it didn't work... because BridgyFed has some rules, where you need to have a profile pic and an account older than 2 weeks in order to successfully bridge :valid:

As you all know, I FAR FAR FAR prefer the #Fediverse to Bluesky, but many non-technical friends of mine are now active there, so it's a good opportunity for me to stay in touch with them while posting on the Fediverse. Special thanks to @snarfed.org for making this possible 🙏

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

[main] 2025-01-05T22:45:08-08:00 [info] LogJam ⚡

LOGJAM
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/6(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

We're on @pixelfed 😍

Give us a follow here: @Kagi

pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/

Pixelfed's logo with a subtly animated picture frame hanging from the icon. The frame includes a simplistic illustration of a mountain and sky. Below is Kagi's cartoon dog mascot, named Doggo.
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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Kagi HQ

@kagihq@mastodon.social

We're on @pixelfed 😍

Give us a follow here: @Kagi

pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/

Pixelfed's logo with a subtly animated picture frame hanging from the icon. The frame includes a simplistic illustration of a mountain and sky. Below is Kagi's cartoon dog mascot, named Doggo.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Bluesky is so far a failed experiment in terms of moderation. Spam, bots and people trying to scam is rampant, and delegating tagging/curation to users has not been enough to avoid that.

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's post

I used AI to generate my hashtags. I am looking for ways to use AI in a resposible way. At first I did not like it that it also throwed the style (e.g. cynical) but the more I think about it the more I like that people could choose to hide, ban or follow posts in certain style or tone.

These are not AI generated:

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Anarchists in NES

@A_in_NES@mastodon.social

We are still learning how to use this platform, social networks is not our strong point. We welcome advices and ideas!

Still, we are very happy to see this amazing ecosystem in

We will report from , aka .

Feel free to spread our updates and graphics and !

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

We really enjoyed the discussions from @404mediaco and @mike

There is a bright future for the web.

open.spotify.com/episode/1q2SN

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

We really enjoyed the discussions from @404mediaco and @mike

There is a bright future for the web.

open.spotify.com/episode/1q2SN

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

Fediverse tech roadmap 2025

One year ago I published Fediverse tech roadmap for year 2024. How did we do?

- Data portability. FEP-ef61 has advanced significantly. Compatible IDs were introduced, which make portable objects fully compatbile with existing ActivityPub implementations. Identity can be represented using any DID method, not just did:key. Security of the protocol has been studied extensively. And most importantly, there are now two interoperable implementations: Streams and Mitra.
- End-to-end encryption. An end-to-end encryption system is being developed for social networking platform Enigmatick. It is based on the Olm protocol, which is also used by Matrix.
- Connectivity. A big improvement came from Mastodon, which now notifies its users when relationships are severed by moderation actions. ActivityConnect AP-to-AP bridge was developed, but it didn't see much use, indicating that the problem it attempts to solve is not serious.
- Moderation / spam resistance. Two different conversation moderation mechanisms emerged: Conversation Containers (implemented by Streams and Hubzilla) and Interaction Policies (implemented by GoToSocial).
- Scalability. The number of platforms implementing FEP-8b32 is slowly increasing but the biggest ones still don't sign their activities (or use non-standard LD signatures). Some preliminary work on optimizing media delivery was done in FEP-1311: Media Attachments.
- Plugins. Lemmy developers are discussing WASM plugins in an RFC. A WASM-based MRF was implemented in Kitsune.
- Discovery. Mastodon introduced fediverse:creator OpenGraph tag. Relay protocols were documented in FEP-ae0c, and ActivityPub Discovery report was published. Several projects are working on Starter Packs similar to ones used by BlueSky platform.
- Developer experience. Fun Fediverse Development project continues to improve, and now provides support tables for many protocol features. ActivityPub and WebFinger and ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures reports were published, as well as FEPs about Origin-based security model and various features such as OpenWebAuth and Emoji reactions. FEDERATION.md is becoming more popular, the number of projects using it nearly doubled in 2024.
- Groups. Conversation Containers were implemented in Streams and Hubzilla, and FEP-171b: Conversation Containers was published. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers have many similarities, and the work on further alignment is ongoing.
- URL handlers. No significant progress.
- Synchronization of replies. Both FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers naturally lead to synchronized conversations.
- Markets. No significant progress.
- Quoting. FEP-e232 is now supported by 8 platforms.
- Forge federation. Forgejo implemented federated stars, and the development of other features has started.

I think the work on these problems should continue in 2025, especially in the following key areas:

- Conversations and groups. FEP-1b12 and Conversation Containers are good solutions and may eventually become one because their differences are mostly superficial.
- Data portability and Nomadic identity. A lot of work still needs to be done. Some aspects of FEP-ef61 are underspecified, for example media storage. A fully featured nomadic client (FEP-ae97) has not been developed yet and migration of data between implementations has not been demonstrated. I would also like to see experiments with peer to peer networking (FEP-ef61 is designed to be transport agnostic, this means HTTP transport can be replaced with something else, such as Iroh) and cross-protocol interop (identities created for Nostr and ATProto are compatible with FEP-ef61).
- ActivityPub C2S API. Although standard client-to-server API is not popular among developers, the work on it should continue because nomadic client-to-server API (FEP-ae97) is very similar.
- End-to-end encryption. I think that adoption of solutions developed for other protocols is a good idea. A custom solution may take many years to develop.
- Developer experience. Code reuse in not common in Fediverse: most developers implement ActivityPub primitives themselves. Libraries for all programming languages need to be created, along with online validators, testing tools and good documentation.

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

In one short sentence, why should someone join the fediverse server you're on right now?

Anarchists in NES's avatar
Anarchists in NES

@A_in_NES@mastodon.social

We are still learning how to use this platform, social networks is not our strong point. We welcome advices and ideas!

Still, we are very happy to see this amazing ecosystem in

We will report from , aka .

Feel free to spread our updates and graphics and !

Roni Laukkarinen's avatar
Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future"

Well, not really "very different". Nobody is talking about the truly different social media - The Fediverse and Mastodon, that is.

engadget.com/social-media/blue

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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Flipboard is embracing the Fediverse to become a "Fediverse browser." This shift aims to provide users with more content and creators with greater independence from major social media platforms. By integrating ActivityPub, Flipboard intends to enhance content discovery and curation, offering a more open and equitable social media experience.

thelettertwo.com/2024/12/15/be

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Dear friends of the BSD Cafe,

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve built together during the first full year of life for BSD Cafe. Launched on 20 July 2023, this project has grown far beyond what I could have imagined. While I haven’t tracked full uptime data, I can confidently say that the downtime was less than 30 minutes overall - even though the main VM hosting our services moved multiple times (including a switch from a Proxmox hypervisor to bhyve on FreeBSD, for the sake of alignment with our mission). In a world filled with over-engineered HA systems, we’ve outperformed many “big-name” cloud providers. Not bad for a community project, right?

For me, this has been an incredible journey. The users here are not just participants - they’re collaborators, and their positivity has been inspiring. The content shared and created at BSD Cafe has been valuable not only to the BSD community but beyond. What truly sets BSD Cafe apart is the openness for dialogue and exchange. Whether it’s social media posts, Matrix discussions, repositories in our brew, or RSS feeds, people seem to genuinely appreciate what we create and the conversations we foster.

BSD Cafe is a journey - one that grows, evolves, and continues. Our goal isn’t endless growth (we’re a community, not a business) but rather to maintain a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone feels a sense of positivity and belonging. For me, opening any service with “bsd.cafe” in the domain brings joy and pride. That’s the spirit I’ve tried to convey, and I hope it resonates with all of you, whether you’re active BSD Cafe users or friends of the community.

Promoting self-hosting and has, as a side effect, inspired some users to “go solo” with their own setups. But even then, they remain part of BSD Cafe - in spirit, in purpose, and in connection.

Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved together this year:

- mastodon.bsd.cafe: 370 total users
Active in the past month: 207
Active in the past six months: 286
- snac.bsd.cafe: 14 total users
Active in the past month: 7
- blendit.bsd.cafe: 61 registered users
- matrix.bsd.cafe: 23 users
- brew.bsd.cafe: 29 users - 80 repositories
- freshrss.bsd.cafe: 25 users
- miniflux.bsd.cafe: 11 users
- press.bsd.cafe: 9 users
- myip.bsd.cafe: Constantly used by various users
- wiki.bsd.cafe: Could use a bit more love and content, but it fulfills its role as a functional homepage.
- tube.bsd.cafe: Still in testing - Peertube 7.0 update is on the way.

For detailed stats from our reverse proxy and general router (excluding media services, which generate most traffic but are handled via caching reverse proxies), you can check here - updated hourly: netstats.bsd.cafe

The journey of BSD Cafe continues, and I look forward to seeing where 2025 will take us. Together, we’ve built something special - something driven by passion, shared purpose, and a little bit of the BSD magic that makes all of this possible.

Here’s to a new year full of joy, serenity, and connection. Thank you for being part of this adventure.

Wishing you all a fantastic 2025 - and THANK YOU!
Stefano

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Abhinav 🌏

@abnv@fantastic.earth

I analysed the posts I've made over the last 2+ years for the clients I've been using, and created some charts.

The first one is the pie chart of the post count by clients. @ivory for Mac is the winner here, with 30% posts made using it. @phanpy and the default Mastodon web client are seconds at 22%. @trunksapp is third at 12%, and @elk comes fourth at 10%.

The second chart shows the post count split by clients over time. It shows that I started with using the web client for the first few months, tried Ivory, trunks and Elk for the next few months, and then settled on using Ivory on my laptop and trunks on my phone. Few months later, I replaced trunks with Phanpy, and then continued using the Ivory-Phanpy combo consistently for over a year, with few posts being made from Web, Elk and trunks. The last bar shows me trying to replace Ivory with Phanpy as my sole major client.

pie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
ALT text detailspie chart of the post count by Mastodon clients
the Mastodon post count split by clients over time
ALT text detailsthe Mastodon post count split by clients over time
theru's avatar
theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
Stefan Bohacek's avatar
Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Pretty neat. I've now seen three examples of fediverse bots that run as independent fediverse servers, rather than using some platform's (most commonly Mastodon's) API.

- castling.club: "Challenge someone to a game of chess"
- transit.alerts.social: transit alerts
- fedimeteo.com: real-time weather updates

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kurohana :verified_blobcat:

@kurohana@masto.kurohana.me

hey friends, i just finished setting up on the ! if anyone has some follow recommendations please let me know. A little bit about myself: I am into politics, tech, memes, and world events. I am vocal about my thoughts and politics, and hopefully interested in having meaningful dialogue with others on the Fediverse. 🥂

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/5(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

And just when we thought that Meta had lost its mind with AI profiles to "engage" with humans. I just had my first interaction of such type here... With a bridged AI account from Nostr. (see my previous post)

I'm all for bridges as you know, but I'd say let's kill the Nostr bridge with fire!!!

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Very pleased to see that @loops is working on the issues that I pointed out. mastodon.social/@dansup/113769

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らりお・ザ・何らかの🈗然㊌ソムリエ

@lo48576@mastodon.cardina1.red

ActivityPub サーバとクライアントの特殊化のミスマッチ - waf_thread
waf.nopth.ink/articles/0194335

書いた

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らりお・ザ・何らかの🈗然㊌ソムリエ

@lo48576@mastodon.cardina1.red

ActivityPub サーバとクライアントの特殊化のミスマッチ - waf_thread
waf.nopth.ink/articles/0194335

書いた

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らりお・ザ・何らかの🈗然㊌ソムリエ

@lo48576@mastodon.cardina1.red

ActivityPub サーバとクライアントの特殊化のミスマッチ - waf_thread
waf.nopth.ink/articles/0194335

書いた

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Dave Rahardja (he/him)

@drahardja@sfba.social

I’ve just stumbled into another annoyance in the architecture: thread continuity is broken when an item in the chain is broken.

Suppose there is this thread of posts/replies, made by three users, and I wrote the last reply (C).

A → B → C

Suppose I wanted to find post A. Sadly, I don’t remember what post A contained (or A’s post is not searchable), but I do remember what I wrote in response in C. I look for my reply and find it, but much to my dismay, the poster of B has deleted their post. So now I have:

A → ✵ → C

Since B is missing, I can no longer find A.

I was under the assumption that ActivityPub provides for a tombstone in place of B, which allows the reply chain to continue to be traversed, but I don’t think that’s the case—the tombstone contains no reference to A at all.

This is particularly annoying because the longer the thread, the more likely this is to happen. I wonder if anyone is already looking at this issue?

Edit: issue filed: github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

json-ld and inspiration from microformats and semantic-html

1/

One of the advantages Microformats and (small "s") semantic-HTML has over HTML, XML, JSON, etc, is —

It is easy to mark a piece of data with multiple semantics.

For example:

<span class="summary title">Hello world!</span>

...

🧵

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Random fediverse bots

@botwikirandomfediverse@stefanbohacek.online

Live, from African wilderness.

botwiki.org/bot/african-wildli

Follow: botsin.space/@africanwildlife

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

json-ld

I think using "live" URIs for JSON-LD contexts (that parsers are expected to download from) — are probably a bad idea.

Maybe even a security-hole.

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This Fediverse bot @FediTree has tried to adopt a social-norm around which people and accounts on the Fediverse to include.

@FediTree generates an image with a (Christmas?) tree in it, with the (Christmas?) tree ornaments decorating the tree being the accounts you recently interacted with the most.

@FediTree adopted social-norm is: it doesn't include accounts that have the hash-tag on their profile, or have set their account to NOT be "discoverable".

A screenshot of @FediTree@masto.es 's profile.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of @FediTree@masto.es 's profile.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

litepub

What is the motivation for encouraging LitePub implementors to "supply a locally hosted version of the LitePub JSON-LD Context"?

Is it just for people using full-out JSON-LD parsers?

Won't this create problems for people using parsers that do NOT go download and interpret context-URIs? And instead just hard-code the vocabulary in their code?

LitePub for ActivityPub Implementors

JSON-LD context

LitePub implementations are not required to use @context properties on their messages. A conformant ActivityPub implementation is required to process these messages with an injected @context of "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams" as described in the ActivityStreams 2.0 Core Specification

However, the LitePub Core Vocabulary differs from the ActivityStreams 2.0 Vocabulary. It is suggested that LitePub implementations supply a locally hosted version of the LitePub JSON-LD Context as their @context. It may be useful to inject a local copy of the LitePub JSON-LD Context instead of the default ActivityStreams 2.0 context when a message is received without a @context as it defines the full LitePub Core Vocabulary in a way that is useful to JSON-LD processors.

Signatures

LitePub implementations MUST use HTTP Signatures to verify the authenticity of messages being delivered to or from peering nodes. The details surrounding the way HTTP Signatures are implemented in LitePub are discussed on the Overview page.
ALT text detailsLitePub for ActivityPub Implementors JSON-LD context LitePub implementations are not required to use @context properties on their messages. A conformant ActivityPub implementation is required to process these messages with an injected @context of "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams" as described in the ActivityStreams 2.0 Core Specification However, the LitePub Core Vocabulary differs from the ActivityStreams 2.0 Vocabulary. It is suggested that LitePub implementations supply a locally hosted version of the LitePub JSON-LD Context as their @context. It may be useful to inject a local copy of the LitePub JSON-LD Context instead of the default ActivityStreams 2.0 context when a message is received without a @context as it defines the full LitePub Core Vocabulary in a way that is useful to JSON-LD processors. Signatures LitePub implementations MUST use HTTP Signatures to verify the authenticity of messages being delivered to or from peering nodes. The details surrounding the way HTTP Signatures are implemented in LitePub are discussed on the Overview page.
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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Flipboard is embracing the Fediverse to become a "Fediverse browser." This shift aims to provide users with more content and creators with greater independence from major social media platforms. By integrating ActivityPub, Flipboard intends to enhance content discovery and curation, offering a more open and equitable social media experience.

thelettertwo.com/2024/12/15/be

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georgebmillion.com

@georgebmillion_com@mastodon.social · Reply to Joshua Byrd 💽's post

@phocks the revolution will be on the

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Ayo :webtools:

@ayo@webtoo.ls

Hello! If I followed your bsky account from here, it means I want :webtools: webtoo.ls to discover it 🤗

What's happening? I'm collecting Tech bsky accounts bridged to the Fedi

🎉 Tech Bsky ↔ Fedi
👉 ayco.io/tech-bsky-fedi
👉 webtoo.ls/public/local

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

It lacks a lightweight single-user software dedicated to posting images, a kind of Hollo but for images, easy to install (and without docker :troll:) and to update.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

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For developers

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- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

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- The Future of Calendaring

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

While it probably won't be an issue for 99% of users, just wanted to post another reminder that will be moving our server (on which this instance is hosted) from the to , in response to the hostile administration of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. This was planned back in October, contingent on the election results, and will be completed by the 20th.

We will be stationed in , where the admin lives, so expect more options for speakers, which will be implemented alongside and as we work to cater better to and (including ). We will also be subject to , which should not be an issue, as the main difference would be hate speech, which we already explicitly don't allow.

Just letting the know what's happening here. Otherwise, expect business as usual: we will remain committed to providing an open and friendly large-server option for workers and enthusiasts in .

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/4(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

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- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
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- Tesseract v1.4.25
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Tools and Plugins

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For developers

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Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

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- The Future of Calendaring

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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

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- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
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- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
- Granary v8.0

Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
- The Future of Calendaring

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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
- Granary v8.0

Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
- The Future of Calendaring

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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
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- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
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Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

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- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

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- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
- Granary v8.0

Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
- The Future of Calendaring

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Good news about a Loops collaboration with Bandwagon, Funkwhale PeerTube, and Vidzy.

(Source: discord.com/channels/446875483 )

From Dan Supernault (dansup):

"""
So I've heard back from Bandwagon, Vidzy, Funkwhale and PeerTube, and they are all down for collaborating!!
Vidzy is keen on my proposal for a common client API so the Loops app can be used with Vidzy and vice versa
Bandwagon and Funkwhale are interested in our Sound Library feature and given me API docs to start building on this
And I just sent an email to PeerTube to schedule a meeting in the new year where we can discuss how we can collaborate
"""
ALT text detailsFrom Dan Supernault (dansup): """ So I've heard back from Bandwagon, Vidzy, Funkwhale and PeerTube, and they are all down for collaborating!! Vidzy is keen on my proposal for a common client API so the Loops app can be used with Vidzy and vice versa Bandwagon and Funkwhale are interested in our Sound Library feature and given me API docs to start building on this And I just sent an email to PeerTube to schedule a meeting in the new year where we can discuss how we can collaborate """
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Sharkey v2024.11.1
- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
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- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

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- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
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Ayo

@ayo@ayco.io

🎉 Tech Bsky ↔ Fedi

Celebrating bsky folks who bridged their accounts to the fediverse!

👉 ayo.ayco.io/tech-bsky-fedi

My handpicked tech Bsky accounts that are currently bridged to the Fedi.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
- Mitra v3.13.0
- Ktistec v2.4.3
- Hubzilla v10.0.5
- Sharkey v2024.11.1
- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
- Granary v8.0

Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
- The Future of Calendaring

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
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- Ktistec v2.4.3
- Hubzilla v10.0.5
- Sharkey v2024.11.1
- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
- Granary v8.0

Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2025-01-03

Servers

- Hollo v0.4.0
- Mitra v3.13.0
- Ktistec v2.4.3
- Hubzilla v10.0.5
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- Friendica v2024.12
- Epicyon v1.6.0
- Castopod v1.13.2
- Vidzy v0.2.0
- NeoDB v0.11.0
- Hatsu v0.3.2
- The first 12 plugins of Castopod
- PieFed development update Dec 2024

Clients

- SubwayTooter v5.547
- Pachli v2.9.1
- Tesseract v1.4.25
- Relatica v0.15.0

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.4.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.3
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Protocol

- Public Key Directory Server Specification v0.1

Articles

- Posty for Pixelfed: What Fresh Hell...
- The Future of Calendaring

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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Alex0007

@Alex0007@mastodon.social

Why are there no engagement follows/interaction bots in ()? Is this because of the decentralized nature of the network / better moderation efforts / fact that it's not a mainstream network?

Comparing to

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Armin Hanisch

@Linkshaender@bildung.social

Was für eine geniale Idee: der Wetterbericht und die Vorhersage für eure Stadt (oder andere) im Fediverse! de.fedimeteo.com — Ihr könnt einfach einer Stadt mit einem Fediverse-Client folgen und bekommt das Wetter in Eure Timeline. @stefano verdient ein dickes „Dankeschön“ IMHO.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here’s a tip for our Dawn Patrol : Add an interesting title and description. Not only does it help people understand what’s in your feed and why they should care, but also we’re looking for rad feeds to feature and this is a prerequisite. Thanks! 😎

Screenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app:
Name is Book Nook
Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app: Name is Book Nook Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a small ActivityPub project I'm working on that bridges my Steam screenshots to the social web

tomcasavant.com/untitled-gamin

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Sam Lehman :nixos:

@Lehmanator@fosstodon.org

@dansup @vidzy hmm I've been learning & want to start a project I can list on my resume before applying to Rust jobs.
Was thinking a / client would be perfect. Was leaning toward since the backend is also Rust, but the UI for that would be more complex & is daunting for my zero exp w/ UI (outside of React)

would probably need a lot less UI complexity, so maybe I'll make that instead.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Happy New Year, everyone! Just for fun — and to inject a bit of sunshine 🌞 in your day — here’s a peek at the aesthetic that inspired the Surf brand. We’re going for retro-modern vibes, featuring 70s surf nostalgia and a dose of @Flipboard's Bauhaus DNA.

"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
ALT text details"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here’s a tip for our Dawn Patrol : Add an interesting title and description. Not only does it help people understand what’s in your feed and why they should care, but also we’re looking for rad feeds to feature and this is a prerequisite. Thanks! 😎

Screenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app:
Name is Book Nook
Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app: Name is Book Nook Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

While it probably won't be an issue for 99% of users, just wanted to post another reminder that will be moving our server (on which this instance is hosted) from the to , in response to the hostile administration of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. This was planned back in October, contingent on the election results, and will be completed by the 20th.

We will be stationed in , where the admin lives, so expect more options for speakers, which will be implemented alongside and as we work to cater better to and (including ). We will also be subject to , which should not be an issue, as the main difference would be hate speech, which we already explicitly don't allow.

Just letting the know what's happening here. Otherwise, expect business as usual: we will remain committed to providing an open and friendly large-server option for workers and enthusiasts in .

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Here’s a tip for our Dawn Patrol : Add an interesting title and description. Not only does it help people understand what’s in your feed and why they should care, but also we’re looking for rad feeds to feature and this is a prerequisite. Thanks! 😎

Screenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app:
Name is Book Nook
Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Name and Description fields within the Surf IOS app: Name is Book Nook Description is #booksky, #bookstodon and other lovers of words come together to discuss loved and latest literary fare.
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

As a public service to -area residents we would like to tell you that the @frenchtoast Alert System is available here in the .

Carry on.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

As a public service to -area residents we would like to tell you that the @frenchtoast Alert System is available here in the .

Carry on.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

As a public service to -area residents we would like to tell you that the @frenchtoast Alert System is available here in the .

Carry on.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 36F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

Apple will pay 95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Siri is listening even when we didn't ask her to.

JetBlue will be fined $2M for chronic flight delays.

The US Surgeon General has called for a cancer risk warning label to be placed on alcohol products.

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@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 36F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10 miles.

Apple will pay 95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Siri is listening even when we didn't ask her to.

JetBlue will be fined $2M for chronic flight delays.

The US Surgeon General has called for a cancer risk warning label to be placed on alcohol products.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Fediverse makes me anxious sometimes. It's not always pure joy and bliss, especially as an admin.

Top 5 things that make me anxious here:

1. When people can't just agree to disagree, but have to crucify others or report them because they didn't like what they said - or even start a hateful campaign for it
2. When people endlessly nitpick and dissect otherwise good post
3. When the obscure and dark instances or nostr users find your posts and start posting hateful content because of "free speech"
4. When you get judged if you use the wrong word or even hint towards something that someone doesn't agree on
5. When you make a decision in moderation and any decision pisses off someone - lose-lose situation

It's not daily or often times even monthly, but it happens. I'm glad we mostly get along though.

Blocking, fediblocking, reporting and muting are the most important features here.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Fediverse makes me anxious sometimes. It's not always pure joy and bliss, especially as an admin.

Top 5 things that make me anxious here:

1. When people can't just agree to disagree, but have to crucify others or report them because they didn't like what they said - or even start a hateful campaign for it
2. When people endlessly nitpick and dissect otherwise good post
3. When the obscure and dark instances or nostr users find your posts and start posting hateful content because of "free speech"
4. When you get judged if you use the wrong word or even hint towards something that someone doesn't agree on
5. When you make a decision in moderation and any decision pisses off someone - lose-lose situation

It's not daily or often times even monthly, but it happens. I'm glad we mostly get along though.

Blocking, fediblocking, reporting and muting are the most important features here.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

To start the year, we have a few questions ✨

We want to know why you like this social space, compared to Big Tech alternatives. We'll use some of the answers across our campaign to get people moving to better social media this year.

If you need help getting started, here's a question to spark your brain - What open social platforms do you love and why?

Please reply and share! 🧡

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Jaz will be attending in February, as will the Social Web Foundation. Let @jaz know if you're attending, we'd like to help get the represented to this important audience.

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Tobi Weh · NDS

@tobiw@bildung.social

Moin, hat jemand Empfehlungen für Accounts, die gute Nachrichten oder „wholesome“ Geschichten posten? Danke 🙂
(DE oder EN)

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Tobi Weh · NDS

@tobiw@bildung.social

Moin, hat jemand Empfehlungen für Accounts, die gute Nachrichten oder „wholesome“ Geschichten posten? Danke 🙂
(DE oder EN)

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Jaz will be attending in February, as will the Social Web Foundation. Let @jaz know if you're attending, we'd like to help get the represented to this important audience.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Open Risk

@openrisk@mastodon.social

One of the great unresolved questions of digital society is the degree and patterns of (de)centralization in a stable long-term horizon.

In physical geography the trend is unmistakable: urbanization is growing everywhere. The city is the building block.

In digital geography the extreme centralization of today feels like an unstable, transitory phase but there aren't many hints what a future distribution might look like

Distributed, decentralized or maybe something else altogether?

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Hello #Fediverse and Happy New Year!

I'd like to mark the start of 2025 with the first message from my self-hosted instance. You may already know me as @_elena@mastodon.social. Well, now I also run my own #ActivityPub microblogging server, thanks to the magic of #YunoHost and #GoToSocial (and #Phanpy, which I'm using to compose this).

I registered this domain – aseachange.com – a looooong time ago but never did anything with it. It was the very first domain name I ever bought, even before securing elenarossini.com (!!!). It was so long ago, but I remember I was inspired by Beck's album Sea Change. seachange[dot]com was taken, so I grabbed Aseachange.

I absolutely love its meaning of profound transformation and I think it's PERFECT for my self-hosted #Fediverse instance and what it represents: independence, empowerment and digital sovereignty.

Ever since setting it up, I've been feeling joyful and hopeful. Everytime I look at myself in the mirror, I think: I'm in control of my own social media platform. And it feels SOOO GOOD.

What do I have in store for 2025? I plan to use this account to post messages about #selfhosting, learning #Linux, privacy and digital sovereignty.

I will also keep posting from my Mastodon account because you don't give a Lamborghini to someone who just passed their driver's license. I barely know what I'm doing here, so I feel a lot safer (for now) keeping my mastodon.social account as well... In case anything goes wrong here. Better safe than sorry!

So, this is my #Introduction and if you've read as far as here I just want to thank the Fediverse for being so amazing and allowing me to connect with people on my own terms. And thank you Fedi people for being so generous and supportive with your superb advice and kind words.

This is a really magical, special place.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/3(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

NLNet announces newly funded projects, including quite a few related to ActivityPub.

@node9 automated deployments for streams and hubzilla

@raffomania for the linkblocks federated link sharing platform

@manyfold - federated 3d model sharing

@mobilizon for their federated event sharing platform

@activitypods is a storage solution for federated data

@spritely and their Oaken project (fedi adjacent and happy for them)

nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-an

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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de · Reply to Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️'s post

@NGIZero

4. Spritely Oaken
The @spritely Institute, headed up by @cwebber (OG / cofounder) is working on making the next generation of FOSS, decentralized internet (beyond the web). Oaken is a vision to help make running untrusted code on this new frontier safe, opening up far more possibilities. It doesn't exist yet... but now there's funding to build it!

spritelyproject.org/#oaken

🧵 3/6

Painting of the SPritely Oaken mascot. They look like a small, short piece of oak wood, with small wooden horns like a stag, and a smiling face. They're hold up their hand with balls of purple magic floating above. They're also slightly light by a green light from below further giving a magical feel.
ALT text detailsPainting of the SPritely Oaken mascot. They look like a small, short piece of oak wood, with small wooden horns like a stag, and a smiling face. They're hold up their hand with balls of purple magic floating above. They're also slightly light by a green light from below further giving a magical feel.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

NLNet announces newly funded projects, including quite a few related to ActivityPub.

@node9 automated deployments for streams and hubzilla

@raffomania for the linkblocks federated link sharing platform

@manyfold - federated 3d model sharing

@mobilizon for their federated event sharing platform

@activitypods is a storage solution for federated data

@spritely and their Oaken project (fedi adjacent and happy for them)

nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-an

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

I'm a little tired of seeing posts about :vivaldi_red: on :fediverse: that almost always include a mention of "I don't use it because it's ". :tony_sigh:

For the sake of both our mental health, I think they should talk about why they use rather than why they don't use Vivaldi. :tony_normal:

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

For us, 2024 was a year of building on the social web.
✔️ Expanded federation in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Germany, and the U.K.
✔️ Enabled following accounts from the social web in the Flipboard app.
✔️ Announced @surf, a new browser for the social web.
✔️ Produced new episodes of Dot Social, the fediverse podcast hosted by @mike

Thanks for being on this journey with us! 🚀

Did you do cool stuff in the fediverse this year? Tell us all about it in the comments, where we'll also link to the Dot Social PeerTube account and our Surf signup page.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Happy New Year, everyone! Just for fun — and to inject a bit of sunshine 🌞 in your day — here’s a peek at the aesthetic that inspired the Surf brand. We’re going for retro-modern vibes, featuring 70s surf nostalgia and a dose of @Flipboard's Bauhaus DNA.

"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
ALT text details"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

NLNet announces newly funded projects, including quite a few related to ActivityPub.

@node9 automated deployments for streams and hubzilla

@raffomania for the linkblocks federated link sharing platform

@manyfold - federated 3d model sharing

@mobilizon for their federated event sharing platform

@activitypods is a storage solution for federated data

@spritely and their Oaken project (fedi adjacent and happy for them)

nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-an

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Social Media: a place where people block you so you can't reply to their misinformation to inform people that it's wrong.

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

The goal of this month is to migrate @TheBrightSide and @msftdevblogs to our platform.

Parts of @vocalcat already use some of the powering those bots. We want to make easy as possible to create such automations for the for non-technical users.

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

The goal of this month is to migrate @TheBrightSide and @msftdevblogs to our platform.

Parts of @vocalcat already use some of the powering those bots. We want to make easy as possible to create such automations for the for non-technical users.

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Happy New Year, everyone! Just for fun — and to inject a bit of sunshine 🌞 in your day — here’s a peek at the aesthetic that inspired the Surf brand. We’re going for retro-modern vibes, featuring 70s surf nostalgia and a dose of @Flipboard's Bauhaus DNA.

"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
ALT text details"Mood board" of 70s surf nostalgia and geometric posters and shapes, in shades of yellow, orange, red and blue.
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@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Dommage que Mangane ne fonctionne pas avec Hollo, Phanpy est sympa sinon, mais surtout c'est deux trucs, tu dézip, tu fais un caddyfile et zou.

Sinon vivement un client qui supporte entièrement les réactions (les réactions ne sont pas dispo sous Mangane en se connectant avec un compte Iceshrimp)

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Check out all episodes of DotSocial here, which include conversations with open social web leaders like @johnonolan, @jay.bsky.team, @kissane and more.

flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

For us, 2024 was a year of building on the social web.
✔️ Expanded federation in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Germany, and the U.K.
✔️ Enabled following accounts from the social web in the Flipboard app.
✔️ Announced @surf, a new browser for the social web.
✔️ Produced new episodes of Dot Social, the fediverse podcast hosted by @mike

Thanks for being on this journey with us! 🚀

Did you do cool stuff in the fediverse this year? Tell us all about it in the comments, where we'll also link to the Dot Social PeerTube account and our Surf signup page.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org · Reply to IFTAS's post

The Fediverse is the real world collection of platforms, apps, and services that implement ActivityPub. They constitute a “federated universe” of interconnected social networks and can freely communicate with one another.

The is considered to be the “next big thing” in social media. Usage has roughly tripled from 2022 - 23, and as larger platforms begin adopting we can expect a tenfold increase in adoption in 2024.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

Is Short Content Sometimes "Better"?

Short posts on Twitter, Mastodon, BlueSky, etc.

Short videos on TikTok, YouTube (Shorts), Vidzy, Loops, etc.

Could short content create a better user-experience (UX)?

🧵

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I ❤️ FEDIVERSE

@pushFediverse@chaos.social

Vielfältig und gemeinschaftsbasiert - so ist das .

Entdecke die Möglichkeiten...

Grafik erstellt von Per @axbom
(Updated Version: 17.01.2023)
axbom.com/fediverse/

Eine Grafik von Per Axboum vom Januar 2023: Ein Baum, der die Vielfalt des Fediverse zeigt.
ALT text detailsEine Grafik von Per Axboum vom Januar 2023: Ein Baum, der die Vielfalt des Fediverse zeigt.
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I ❤️ FEDIVERSE

@pushFediverse@chaos.social

"Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von ."

Das ist "Social Media" in unseren Händen.

Sagt es allen Menschen!

Danke an @hhwerbefrei für das Statement.

Inhalt Screenshot:

"Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden:

Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen.

Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
ALT text detailsInhalt Screenshot: "Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden: Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen. Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi friends!

Hope you've had a lovely start of the year so far.

It should come as no surprise that the next issue of my newsletter/blog will focus on and . LOVING it so far.

I’d like to propose a vote for the February issue, since I like to start my explorations early, to thoroughly test-drive projects.

So, in February, what would you like me to cover?

OptionVoters
Friends Wordpress Plugin (for federated sites)15 (12%)
Hubzilla23 (19%)
Mobilizon14 (11%)
PeerTube71 (58%)
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Pole

@maadsharp@sakurajima.moe

any alternative to youtube in the ?

I found PeerTube, but I don't know if there's more and better :)

I want a new place to upload raid vods for my ESO roster

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Madelen🐧

@Madelen@social.linux.pizza

Why would people even go to bluesky? I mean mastodon is right there. Just another application that ruins the fun for Mastadon users. Fediverse is the way, it might just take some time for people to understand that.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

NLNet announces newly funded projects, including quite a few related to ActivityPub.

@node9 automated deployments for streams and hubzilla

@raffomania for the linkblocks federated link sharing platform

@manyfold - federated 3d model sharing

@mobilizon for their federated event sharing platform

@activitypods is a storage solution for federated data

@spritely and their Oaken project (fedi adjacent and happy for them)

nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-an

Jeff Sikes's avatar
Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

NLNet announces newly funded projects, including quite a few related to ActivityPub.

@node9 automated deployments for streams and hubzilla

@raffomania for the linkblocks federated link sharing platform

@manyfold - federated 3d model sharing

@mobilizon for their federated event sharing platform

@activitypods is a storage solution for federated data

@spritely and their Oaken project (fedi adjacent and happy for them)

nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-an

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Pretty neat. I've now seen three examples of fediverse bots that run as independent fediverse servers, rather than using some platform's (most commonly Mastodon's) API.

- castling.club: "Challenge someone to a game of chess"
- transit.alerts.social: transit alerts
- fedimeteo.com: real-time weather updates

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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dynamite_ready

@dynamite_ready@mastodon.gamedev.place

Why do citizens of the appear to favour 'boosting' posts, over just 'liking' them? I was never a big Twitter fiend, but the culture around appreciating stuff seems different?

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I ❤️ FEDIVERSE

@pushFediverse@chaos.social

"Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von ."

Das ist "Social Media" in unseren Händen.

Sagt es allen Menschen!

Danke an @hhwerbefrei für das Statement.

Inhalt Screenshot:

"Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden:

Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen.

Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
ALT text detailsInhalt Screenshot: "Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden: Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen. Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
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Madelen🐧

@Madelen@social.linux.pizza

Why would people even go to bluesky? I mean mastodon is right there. Just another application that ruins the fun for Mastadon users. Fediverse is the way, it might just take some time for people to understand that.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Announcing FediMeteo – Weather in the Fediverse!

UPDATE: I have created an account for updates and other information on FediMeteo - follow the account @admin to stay updated!

UPDATE: Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland have just been added

Weather has always influenced our lives: from agriculture to outdoor activities, to extreme events that, thanks to modern technology, can now be predicted with greater reliability. Personally, weather plays a significant role in my daily decisions, which is why I decided to create a service tailored for the Fediverse.

FediMeteo uses Open-Meteo data to publish updates every 6 hours, including current weather conditions, forecasts for the next 12 hours, and predictions for the upcoming days. Each country is served by its own dedicated instance (e.g., it.fedimeteo.com for Italy), managed through snac to ensure simplicity and efficiency in publishing.

You can follow FediMeteo directly in the Fediverse (on Mastodon and compatible platforms), via RSS, or by visiting the dedicated page for your city (e.g., fr.fedimeteo.com/paris).

Currently supported countries include:
Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, – with many more regions coming soon!

FediMeteo is hosted on a FreeBSD-based VPS, with each country isolated in its own jail to ensure security and scalability.

Visit the main site to explore the national instances and start following your local weather updates today:
fedimeteo.com

Happy weather monitoring to all! 🌦️

FediMeteo is dedicated to my grandfather, who every evening would give me the weather forecast based on TV, radio, and his personal experience. He would convince me that the weather would be bad, so he had an excuse to accompany me to school instead of me going alone.

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@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Du coup :

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Mangane
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Phanpy

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Pole

@maadsharp@sakurajima.moe

any alternative to youtube in the ?

I found PeerTube, but I don't know if there's more and better :)

I want a new place to upload raid vods for my ESO roster

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Our team are back at our desks and getting ready to kick off 2025 🎉

It's a year with a lot on the horizon, especially for social media as more and more people turn from Big Tech towards better alternatives. For organisations, it's a chance to grasp a corner of the social internet and make it yours.

New Year, New Social. We're looking forward to it.

#2025

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ALT text detailsA colourful firework can be seen to the left of the frame. The copy reads: Happy New Year from our team. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen at the bottom.
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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · Reply to 𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™'s post

Verlinkte Artikel von der Presse im Fediverse / Mastodon, die hinter einer Paywall sind, sollten die entsprechend markiert und/oder gekennzeichnet sein? 🤔

(Boost für Reichweite wäre nett :BoostOK: )

OptionVoters
Ja150 (91%)
Nein1 (1%)
Egal13 (8%)
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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · Reply to 𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™'s post

Verlinkte Artikel von der Presse im Fediverse / Mastodon, die hinter einer Paywall sind, sollten die entsprechend markiert und/oder gekennzeichnet sein? 🤔

(Boost für Reichweite wäre nett :BoostOK: )

OptionVoters
Ja150 (91%)
Nein1 (1%)
Egal13 (8%)
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/2(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de · Reply to Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️'s post

@NGIZero

4. Spritely Oaken
The @spritely Institute, headed up by @cwebber (OG / cofounder) is working on making the next generation of FOSS, decentralized internet (beyond the web). Oaken is a vision to help make running untrusted code on this new frontier safe, opening up far more possibilities. It doesn't exist yet... but now there's funding to build it!

spritelyproject.org/#oaken

🧵 3/6

Painting of the SPritely Oaken mascot. They look like a small, short piece of oak wood, with small wooden horns like a stag, and a smiling face. They're hold up their hand with balls of purple magic floating above. They're also slightly light by a green light from below further giving a magical feel.
ALT text detailsPainting of the SPritely Oaken mascot. They look like a small, short piece of oak wood, with small wooden horns like a stag, and a smiling face. They're hold up their hand with balls of purple magic floating above. They're also slightly light by a green light from below further giving a magical feel.
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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de · Reply to Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️'s post

@NGIZero

5. Empowering Mobilizon
Creating a governance structure to hit Mobilizon's most important goals and priorities. We really need an open, privacy respecting way to get people offline and building community now more than ever. Governance may not be sexy, but this will make a huge difference! to funding, planning and increasing the features and reach of Mobilizon!

nlnet.nl/project/Empowering-Mo

🧵 2/6

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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

It's January and that means @mastowatch has officially been out for two years! To celebrate, Mastowatch Pro is $2 all month. That’s the lifetime unlock, so no subscription either.

You don’t even have to send a birthday card!

apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Mastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
ALT text detailsMastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 11 new servers and 18 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,230 servers checked. 13,431,920 Total Users with 1,027,115 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

hollo.ssig33.com a server from Private
diaspora.delaylama.de a server from France
mastodon.mulesgaming.com a server from Private
cabamacnagoya.harumaki2000.net a server from Private
pl.firelink.digital a server from Private
kurage.homes a server from Germany
social.seedoubleyou.me a server from United Arab Emirates
this-email-list.ispants.com a server from United Kingdom
altair.nyoroooon.xyz a server from Private
fedi.merta.xyz a server from United States
lvgaldieri.com a server from United States

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

It's January and that means @mastowatch has officially been out for two years! To celebrate, Mastowatch Pro is $2 all month. That’s the lifetime unlock, so no subscription either.

You don’t even have to send a birthday card!

apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Mastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
ALT text detailsMastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 11 new servers and 18 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,230 servers checked. 13,431,920 Total Users with 1,027,115 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

hollo.ssig33.com a server from Private
diaspora.delaylama.de a server from France
mastodon.mulesgaming.com a server from Private
cabamacnagoya.harumaki2000.net a server from Private
pl.firelink.digital a server from Private
kurage.homes a server from Germany
social.seedoubleyou.me a server from United Arab Emirates
this-email-list.ispants.com a server from United Kingdom
altair.nyoroooon.xyz a server from Private
fedi.merta.xyz a server from United States
lvgaldieri.com a server from United States

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Elena Rossini on GoToSocial ⁂

@elena@aseachange.com

Hello #Fediverse and Happy New Year!

I'd like to mark the start of 2025 with the first message from my self-hosted instance. You may already know me as @_elena@mastodon.social. Well, now I also run my own #ActivityPub microblogging server, thanks to the magic of #YunoHost and #GoToSocial (and #Phanpy, which I'm using to compose this).

I registered this domain – aseachange.com – a looooong time ago but never did anything with it. It was the very first domain name I ever bought, even before securing elenarossini.com (!!!). It was so long ago, but I remember I was inspired by Beck's album Sea Change. seachange[dot]com was taken, so I grabbed Aseachange.

I absolutely love its meaning of profound transformation and I think it's PERFECT for my self-hosted #Fediverse instance and what it represents: independence, empowerment and digital sovereignty.

Ever since setting it up, I've been feeling joyful and hopeful. Everytime I look at myself in the mirror, I think: I'm in control of my own social media platform. And it feels SOOO GOOD.

What do I have in store for 2025? I plan to use this account to post messages about #selfhosting, learning #Linux, privacy and digital sovereignty.

I will also keep posting from my Mastodon account because you don't give a Lamborghini to someone who just passed their driver's license. I barely know what I'm doing here, so I feel a lot safer (for now) keeping my mastodon.social account as well... In case anything goes wrong here. Better safe than sorry!

So, this is my #Introduction and if you've read as far as here I just want to thank the Fediverse for being so amazing and allowing me to connect with people on my own terms. And thank you Fedi people for being so generous and supportive with your superb advice and kind words.

This is a really magical, special place.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

It's January and that means @mastowatch has officially been out for two years! To celebrate, Mastowatch Pro is $2 all month. That’s the lifetime unlock, so no subscription either.

You don’t even have to send a birthday card!

apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Mastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
ALT text detailsMastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

It's January and that means @mastowatch has officially been out for two years! To celebrate, Mastowatch Pro is $2 all month. That’s the lifetime unlock, so no subscription either.

You don’t even have to send a birthday card!

apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowat

Mastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
ALT text detailsMastowatch logo is centered against a pastel sunset sky background.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future"

Well, not really "very different". Nobody is talking about the truly different social media - The Fediverse and Mastodon, that is.

engadget.com/social-media/blue

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Tux

@c_th1@digitalcourage.social

Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit 🕵️‍♂️



  


  


      

auch als PDF zum Download:

cryptpad.digitalcourage.de/fil

Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit > Frohes Neues Jahr
ALT text detailsMeine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit > Frohes Neues Jahr
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2025/1/1(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

I cherish celebrating New Year on the Fediverse so much because it is not only at midnight here.

No controlling algorithm decides what I should see based on my location.
New Year truly lasts for 24 hours here.

I love you all so much my incredible FediFriends, netizens of the world. I feel very privileged to share this space with you.

Thank you for being here with me :dragon_heart:

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Mick 🇨🇦

@mick@cosocial.ca

The and continued to grow and be excellent.

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Mick 🇨🇦

@mick@cosocial.ca

The and continued to grow and be excellent.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future"

Well, not really "very different". Nobody is talking about the truly different social media - The Fediverse and Mastodon, that is.

engadget.com/social-media/blue

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

I cherish celebrating New Year on the Fediverse so much because it is not only at midnight here.

No controlling algorithm decides what I should see based on my location.
New Year truly lasts for 24 hours here.

I love you all so much my incredible FediFriends, netizens of the world. I feel very privileged to share this space with you.

Thank you for being here with me :dragon_heart:

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future"

Well, not really "very different". Nobody is talking about the truly different social media - The Fediverse and Mastodon, that is.

engadget.com/social-media/blue

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Jarno :orankinet:

@jarno@toots.oranki.net

I think it's kinda cool how federation works, this instance was just spun up yesterday.

#fediverse #fediversumi #gotosocial #selfhosted

Screenshot of GoToSocial landing page, with the text "home to 2 users who wrote 14 posts, federating with 979 other instances"
ALT text detailsScreenshot of GoToSocial landing page, with the text "home to 2 users who wrote 14 posts, federating with 979 other instances"
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 47F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Nearly all of is experiencing a power outage due to a failure in an underground power line.

After a court ruling, congestion pricing will begin in New York City on Sunday.

A task force to generate solutions to the MBTA's funding crisis was supposed to submit its report today -- but has missed its deadline.

See you in the new year, friends.

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new year's resolutions yes1 (7%)
new year's resolutions no13 (93%)
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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Hmm Mitra - Web Client :nko_curious: Jme demande si ça passe en standalone (visiblement oui si je comprend bien?) et avec Iceshrimp et Hollo.

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由上モスキート​:verified:

@Y@1uca.com

当サーバー、AICFeDi :aicfedi: は、先日2周年を迎える事ができました。
Fediverseの皆様、今年もたくさんのリアクションや返信、ありがとうございました。来年も皆様と関わり合いながら、楽しいFediverseライフを過ごしていけたらと存じます。どうぞ宜しくお願い致します。

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由上モスキート​:verified:

@Y@1uca.com

当サーバー、AICFeDi :aicfedi: は、先日2周年を迎える事ができました。
Fediverseの皆様、今年もたくさんのリアクションや返信、ありがとうございました。来年も皆様と関わり合いながら、楽しいFediverseライフを過ごしていけたらと存じます。どうぞ宜しくお願い致します。

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Dear friends of the BSD Cafe,

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve built together during the first full year of life for BSD Cafe. Launched on 20 July 2023, this project has grown far beyond what I could have imagined. While I haven’t tracked full uptime data, I can confidently say that the downtime was less than 30 minutes overall - even though the main VM hosting our services moved multiple times (including a switch from a Proxmox hypervisor to bhyve on FreeBSD, for the sake of alignment with our mission). In a world filled with over-engineered HA systems, we’ve outperformed many “big-name” cloud providers. Not bad for a community project, right?

For me, this has been an incredible journey. The users here are not just participants - they’re collaborators, and their positivity has been inspiring. The content shared and created at BSD Cafe has been valuable not only to the BSD community but beyond. What truly sets BSD Cafe apart is the openness for dialogue and exchange. Whether it’s social media posts, Matrix discussions, repositories in our brew, or RSS feeds, people seem to genuinely appreciate what we create and the conversations we foster.

BSD Cafe is a journey - one that grows, evolves, and continues. Our goal isn’t endless growth (we’re a community, not a business) but rather to maintain a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone feels a sense of positivity and belonging. For me, opening any service with “bsd.cafe” in the domain brings joy and pride. That’s the spirit I’ve tried to convey, and I hope it resonates with all of you, whether you’re active BSD Cafe users or friends of the community.

Promoting self-hosting and has, as a side effect, inspired some users to “go solo” with their own setups. But even then, they remain part of BSD Cafe - in spirit, in purpose, and in connection.

Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved together this year:

- mastodon.bsd.cafe: 370 total users
Active in the past month: 207
Active in the past six months: 286
- snac.bsd.cafe: 14 total users
Active in the past month: 7
- blendit.bsd.cafe: 61 registered users
- matrix.bsd.cafe: 23 users
- brew.bsd.cafe: 29 users - 80 repositories
- freshrss.bsd.cafe: 25 users
- miniflux.bsd.cafe: 11 users
- press.bsd.cafe: 9 users
- myip.bsd.cafe: Constantly used by various users
- wiki.bsd.cafe: Could use a bit more love and content, but it fulfills its role as a functional homepage.
- tube.bsd.cafe: Still in testing - Peertube 7.0 update is on the way.

For detailed stats from our reverse proxy and general router (excluding media services, which generate most traffic but are handled via caching reverse proxies), you can check here - updated hourly: netstats.bsd.cafe

The journey of BSD Cafe continues, and I look forward to seeing where 2025 will take us. Together, we’ve built something special - something driven by passion, shared purpose, and a little bit of the BSD magic that makes all of this possible.

Here’s to a new year full of joy, serenity, and connection. Thank you for being part of this adventure.

Wishing you all a fantastic 2025 - and THANK YOU!
Stefano

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Goodd Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/31(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の投稿調整続く。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I just love the fediverse. Where else can you find NEW features that include a flash player?! So fun. Plus some serious good stuff like rate limiting and abandoned instance guardrails.

shonk.social/notes/a2fg9w09qjq

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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

Today Fediverse reminder: Friends don't let friends be on mastodon.art

The Fediverse is about bridges, not walls.


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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

Today Fediverse reminder: Friends don't let friends be on mastodon.art

The Fediverse is about bridges, not walls.


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Irene (she/they, Sir/Mr.)

@irenetherogue@freesky.world

wake me up when loops.video is

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

So, 2025 is going to be a huge leap forward for the in general, and specifically. I've finally made enough progress on the search engine that it's finally worthy of sharing a screenshot.

There's TONS more to do, but I'm so excited about getting this into your hands in January that I couldn't wait to share this now.

Gorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
ALT text detailsGorgeous screenshot of the search engine still under development for Bandwagon and Bandwagon.fm - with an accessible text search bar, custom hashtag lookups, and custom color schemes based on the search criteria.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📚 Fediverse History

On October 5th, 2016, Eugen Rochko announces Mastodon on Hacker News:

news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I wish Mastodon handled ActivityStreams "type":"Video" as well as "type":"Note" with a Video attachment.

They could be rendered the same. But they (currently) aren't.

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@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Yr. humble servant browsed the photo archives this weekend in preparation to post the obituary of former President Jimmy Carter. Here are a few notables:

Jimmy Carter, sitting in the driver's seat of a tractor, dressed casually, looks contemplatively out into the distance. A utility building and winter trees without leaves can be seen in the background.
ALT text detailsJimmy Carter, sitting in the driver's seat of a tractor, dressed casually, looks contemplatively out into the distance. A utility building and winter trees without leaves can be seen in the background.
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Yr. humble servant browsed the photo archives this weekend in preparation to post the obituary of former President Jimmy Carter. Here are a few notables:

Jimmy Carter, sitting in the driver's seat of a tractor, dressed casually, looks contemplatively out into the distance. A utility building and winter trees without leaves can be seen in the background.
ALT text detailsJimmy Carter, sitting in the driver's seat of a tractor, dressed casually, looks contemplatively out into the distance. A utility building and winter trees without leaves can be seen in the background.
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Kyle :kali:

@beardedtechguy@allthingstech.social

Morning ! ☕️

What exciting plans do y’all have for today?

For me, it’s back to work today. In fact, I already have to go to a clients before even going to the office.

Woke up and my back is killing me already. It’s gonna be a long day. Took a muscle relaxer so will see how it goes.

Good Morning Hugs GIF
ALT text detailsGood Morning Hugs GIF
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Kyle :kali:

@beardedtechguy@allthingstech.social

Morning ! ☕️

What exciting plans do y’all have for today?

For me, it’s back to work today. In fact, I already have to go to a clients before even going to the office.

Woke up and my back is killing me already. It’s gonna be a long day. Took a muscle relaxer so will see how it goes.

Good Morning Hugs GIF
ALT text detailsGood Morning Hugs GIF
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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

@dansup I am not a fan of ads, but open source projects allowing the option for ads is not a huge deal.

& @wordpressdotcom allow people to insert ads, but most people do not turn that feature on.

When you launch @loops on , & in the various App Stores, make sure you include a donation link so folks unfamiliar with the can support you (factor in the & in-app tax when you do).

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Kushal Das :python: :tor: 🇵🇸

@kushal@toots.dgplug.org

Is there a thing?

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Erik (ring2)

@ring2@norden.social · Reply to Jupiter Rowland's post

@jupiter_rowland @feb danke für deinen langen Post. ;)

Ich meine es gibt noch einen 3. Typ: den Mastodon Nutzer, der sehr wohl (zu schätzen) weiß, wie divers auch technisch das ist, diesen Fight aber für "judäische Volksfront"-Scharmützel hält...

Und btw, der Selbstvergleich mit echten Marginalisierten bestätigt schlimme Vorurteile — und geht gar nicht!

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lars

@ls@social.lsnet.eu · Reply to Sören's post

@chucker Human communication is complex, but some people in the seem to take a certain self-righteous pride in their .

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lars

@ls@social.lsnet.eu · Reply to Sören's post

@chucker Human communication is complex, but some people in the seem to take a certain self-righteous pride in their .

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@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

I wrote a blog post to wrap up the year 2024: A year with the fediverse.

https://writings.hongminhee.org/2024/12/a-year-with-the-fediverse/index.en.html

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

I wrote a blog post to wrap up the year 2024: A year with the fediverse.

https://writings.hongminhee.org/2024/12/a-year-with-the-fediverse/index.en.html

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/30(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Eskalator :fckafd: :tux:

@eskalator@troet.cafe · Reply to Katja Diehl's post

@SheDrivesMobility

Kann sein das es für nötig ist auch auf zu sein...

Das ist schlimm genug. Noch schlimmer finde ich allerdings das er NICHT im ist!

Gleichzeitig das und Netzwerk von bespielen, und die demokratischen, freien Alternativen zu ignorieren ist falsch.

Es gibt einige bei , aber

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Eskalator :fckafd: :tux:

@eskalator@troet.cafe · Reply to Katja Diehl's post

@SheDrivesMobility

Kann sein das es für nötig ist auch auf zu sein...

Das ist schlimm genug. Noch schlimmer finde ich allerdings das er NICHT im ist!

Gleichzeitig das und Netzwerk von bespielen, und die demokratischen, freien Alternativen zu ignorieren ist falsch.

Es gibt einige bei , aber

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@zeab@fosstodon.org · Reply to Alejandro Baez's post

Navigating both the and , I think having community is just as important as having discovery.

We need the communities the focus, not the feed. 😅

The aggregator will help on discovery, but the networking of the community and keeping context is where these networks can shine. 😄

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Alejandro Baez

@zeab@fosstodon.org · Reply to Alejandro Baez's post

I don't have strict opinions on either.

But I definitely see the with the exclusive isolationist ideologies.

Enough so that we may get further away from people joining because they simply don't know where to join. 🫠 It stays highly community based, but very silo.

On the other hand, if we adopt inclusion to aggregators, we get scenarios that personal content becomes feed for the mass. Be it AI model training or feed generators. Not community based, but social by discovery. ⚰️

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Alejandro Baez

@zeab@fosstodon.org

Interesting, making an aggregator client called .

I see two paths for the social splits happening. 🤔

One is where aggregators become mighty important. Due to and becoming silos but still inclusive. So aggregator theory can shine. Not only work.

The other is to exclusivity, while being isolationist. It's the whole block a indexer or a server because reasons. In this path, very little can become of aggregators.

theverge.com/2024/12/18/243239

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@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 11 new servers and 20 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,813 servers checked. 14,892,241 Total Users with 1,036,257 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

misskey.tarohouse.net a server from Private
torikago-suki.net a server from Japan
tsundere.love a server from Private
sloth.beepboop.city a server from Germany
caw.killtheradio.net a server from United States
goto.queer.re a server from Finland
gay.byte.kiwi a server from Australia
social.stroskler.xyz a server from Germany
playingin.snowis.me a server from United States
babar.petite-maison-orange.fr a server from France
social.tracevectrics.com a server from Germany

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 11 new servers and 20 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,813 servers checked. 14,892,241 Total Users with 1,036,257 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

misskey.tarohouse.net a server from Private
torikago-suki.net a server from Japan
tsundere.love a server from Private
sloth.beepboop.city a server from Germany
caw.killtheradio.net a server from United States
goto.queer.re a server from Finland
gay.byte.kiwi a server from Australia
social.stroskler.xyz a server from Germany
playingin.snowis.me a server from United States
babar.petite-maison-orange.fr a server from France
social.tracevectrics.com a server from Germany

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

If you're in the social network your profile is "cloned" in every instance that has seen your content at least once.

If someone is following your account on a specific instance, every single post from that first follower are also "cloned" (sometimes it fails too).

If someone searches for your old post—those you made before someone followed you on that instance—it will also be "cloned".

Even the Mastodon® software itself works that way.

Some Fediverse software also have a public Atom/RSS feed for the entire instance and for each account where PUBLIC content are, well, viewable publicly.

By having an account on the Fediverse social network, you actually gave permission to be "cloned" because that's how it actually works.

You don't like how it works? You have the following options:
a. Go back to any walled networks like Twitter and Facebook.
b. Move to Threads but do not turn-on Federation (it's an opt-in feature).
c. Build your own social network software and platform.
d. Fork whichever Fediverse software you like and delete the ActivityPub features.
e. Live with it.
f. Try to suggest an opt-in feature for your favourite Fediverse software, like how Threads is doing it. (Or, just move to Threads, see option B above)
g. Instead of opt-in, suggest an opt-out feature and ensure it is available during the on-boarding process.
h. An allowlist feature where an account can select which instances they want to federate. (Which will probably make it less taxing on instances, too?)

I think options G and H are the best.

The default is 100% federation. Accounts can choose to opt-out entirely from federation (option G), or create their own allowlist (option H).

Yeah, both options G and H is win-win-win. But that's up to the software your instance is using if they want to implement it.

(I think there were a few forks before with option G? Not sure what happened to them, it's a rarely talked feature because it defeats the purpose of an Open .)

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

If you're in the social network your profile is "cloned" in every instance that has seen your content at least once.

If someone is following your account on a specific instance, every single post from that first follower are also "cloned" (sometimes it fails too).

If someone searches for your old post—those you made before someone followed you on that instance—it will also be "cloned".

Even the Mastodon® software itself works that way.

Some Fediverse software also have a public Atom/RSS feed for the entire instance and for each account where PUBLIC content are, well, viewable publicly.

By having an account on the Fediverse social network, you actually gave permission to be "cloned" because that's how it actually works.

You don't like how it works? You have the following options:
a. Go back to any walled networks like Twitter and Facebook.
b. Move to Threads but do not turn-on Federation (it's an opt-in feature).
c. Build your own social network software and platform.
d. Fork whichever Fediverse software you like and delete the ActivityPub features.
e. Live with it.
f. Try to suggest an opt-in feature for your favourite Fediverse software, like how Threads is doing it. (Or, just move to Threads, see option B above)
g. Instead of opt-in, suggest an opt-out feature and ensure it is available during the on-boarding process.
h. An allowlist feature where an account can select which instances they want to federate. (Which will probably make it less taxing on instances, too?)

I think options G and H are the best.

The default is 100% federation. Accounts can choose to opt-out entirely from federation (option G), or create their own allowlist (option H).

Yeah, both options G and H is win-win-win. But that's up to the software your instance is using if they want to implement it.

(I think there were a few forks before with option G? Not sure what happened to them, it's a rarely talked feature because it defeats the purpose of an Open .)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A video on WHAT IS THE FEDIVERSE from the year 2022.

"What is the Fediverse"
framatube.org/w/9dRFC6Ya11NCVe

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Matti J.

@mattijamsa@c.im · Reply to Bernie the Wordsmith's post

@berniethewordsmith Explain it to me like I'm five: How does Person A using the bridge endanger Person B not using the bridge? I mean, Jesse Singal will still be over there, and we'll still be over here, so if I don't feel like blocking everyone from Bluesky, how does that put someone else over here at risk?



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Matti J.

@mattijamsa@c.im · Reply to Bernie the Wordsmith's post

@berniethewordsmith Explain it to me like I'm five: How does Person A using the bridge endanger Person B not using the bridge? I mean, Jesse Singal will still be over there, and we'll still be over here, so if I don't feel like blocking everyone from Bluesky, how does that put someone else over here at risk?



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Erik (ring2)

@ring2@norden.social · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb du weisst ja, wie ich das sehe (das ist auch technisch vielfältig) und trotzdem wäre mein Rat, das großzügig zu ignorieren. Es gibt eben diese Layer an Nutzern. Das ändert sich auch erstmal nicht.

90% denken ja auch mastodon.social wäre .

Gerade euch Urgesteinen und uns Nerds steht etwas Langmut gut 😉

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/29(12:00)

mstdn.jp、social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。
本家 mastodon.social のアカウント調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Chris 👾

@chris@mstdn.games

Friendly reminder: algorithm-based social media platforms are toxic by design, bad for your mental health and responsible for spreading misinformation and disinformation.

technologyreview.com/2021/10/0

thesocialdilemma.com/

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Jorge Luis ⁂

@jorge@saturno.red

Don't forget to donate to your favorite #fediverse project or server maintainer 💛
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

To people complaining about the Nostr bridge today, (the one that's been here for years now) you DO know that there's no way to tell what anyone is doing with your public posts, right?

There's even a RSS feed that cannot be turned off for EVERY Mastodon account that anyone can read and you'd never even know...

If you want privacy, post privately. If you're posting publicly, you have no expectation of privacy.

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✒️Miguelbrasil :disfarce:

@Miguelbrasil@ursal.zone

@dansup bost for you,hope that this will help
And edit it and put the tags and others

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Spujb

@spujb@spujb.masto.host

It's funny how some people can use , and all other manner of enshittified social media without a care in the world, but when you ask them about the they suddenly know what servers are and that the biggest one has a big bad no good moderation problem tisk tisk.

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Spujb

@spujb@spujb.masto.host

It's funny how some people can use , and all other manner of enshittified social media without a care in the world, but when you ask them about the they suddenly know what servers are and that the biggest one has a big bad no good moderation problem tisk tisk.

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Dites les fédigens, y en a parmi vous qui on activé l'option pour rendre les abonné•e•s et les abonnement uniquement visible aux abonné•e•s ?
Peut importe le logiciel, Pleroma, Akkoma,Mastodon, Glicth-Soc ... mais sous Iceshrimp ça aurait été pas mal aussi.
C'est pour debug Hollo
:pikauvu:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/28(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Hypolite Petovan

@hypolite@friendica.mrpetovan.com

One thing I like about the and the larger space that private companies will never be able to fully replicate is how some people find their own calling inside this environment and share their work with others. Platform and client developers are obvious example of this, but specialized accounts like @FediTips (ran by @FediThing ) is regularly dispensing helpful meta information about the space even though there’s no material incentive for them to do so.

Thanks to them for their continued efforts to bring everybody who is ready to follow them up to speed with the latest and the little known!

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

Also every account on my server is now accessible via the protocol for some reason (github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon)

Screenshot of terminal showing output of the command 'python3 -m twtxt follow @tom@tomkahe.com https://tomkahe.com/@tom.txt'
result: 'You're now following @tom@tomkahe.com'
'python3 -m twtxt timeline'
result: a stream of the most recent posts from my account
ALT text detailsScreenshot of terminal showing output of the command 'python3 -m twtxt follow @tom@tomkahe.com https://tomkahe.com/@tom.txt' result: 'You're now following @tom@tomkahe.com' 'python3 -m twtxt timeline' result: a stream of the most recent posts from my account
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

botsin.space postmortem

muffinlabs.com/posts/2024/12/2

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-27

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.0
- snac v2.67
- tootik v0.14.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.8.0
- Mastodon: Annual Report 2023
- μpub: micro social network, federated

Clients

- Tusky v27.0
- Tuba v0.9.1
- Pixelix v3.0.0
- Voyager v2.22.0
- Tesseract v1.4.21

Tools and Plugins

- FediAM v0.2
- Threativore v0.7.0
- Posty: This is How You Take Your Posts With You

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.15

Articles

- botsin.space postmortem
- How much does the fediverse cost?
- Building a Better Social Web
- Surf is a “Social Browser” App From Flipboard

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193e565-a77c-3eb7-5957-9d3d3367f05d

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Fedi Dev Tip:

Develop features that you say you would for some time instead of implementing crap nobody wants or asked for.

Any Fedi Dev that implements privacy ruining age verification crap will not succeed. I promise.

Do better.

Looking at you, Sharkey...😒

By the way, where's that "Mastodon API" feature that you've advertised for the past year?🤨

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

After a year and a half of being on Fedi, I'm still seeing people on an open communication platform recommending others block open communication across platforms (bridges).

Do you know what the Fediverse IS?!?!🤦‍♂️

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

If you post an image I like and don't use alt text even after I've asked, you are giving me permission to download and re-upload the image with alt text.

Just saying.

Use alt text so I can boost your post or I will.

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Cat

@introvertcatto@mstdn.party

I am so that I want to talk to someone on the Internet but don't know how or what to talk about, so I just send free hugs 🫂 in the hope of having some communication.

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Phoenix Paulina Schmid

@gelbphoenix@social.gelbphoenix.de

Hey !
How many of y'all use a like e.g. the Watch?

OptionVoters
I use a Apple Watch0 (0%)
I use a different smart watch0 (0%)
I don't use a smartwatch1 (100%)
See result0 (0%)
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Phoenix Paulina Schmid

@gelbphoenix@social.gelbphoenix.de

Hey !
How many of y'all use a like e.g. the Watch?

OptionVoters
I use a Apple Watch0 (0%)
I use a different smart watch0 (0%)
I don't use a smartwatch1 (100%)
See result0 (0%)
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-27

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.0
- snac v2.67
- tootik v0.14.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.8.0
- Mastodon: Annual Report 2023
- μpub: micro social network, federated

Clients

- Tusky v27.0
- Tuba v0.9.1
- Pixelix v3.0.0
- Voyager v2.22.0
- Tesseract v1.4.21

Tools and Plugins

- FediAM v0.2
- Threativore v0.7.0
- Posty: This is How You Take Your Posts With You

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.15

Articles

- botsin.space postmortem
- How much does the fediverse cost?
- Building a Better Social Web
- Surf is a “Social Browser” App From Flipboard

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193e565-a77c-3eb7-5957-9d3d3367f05d

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-27

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.0
- snac v2.67
- tootik v0.14.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.8.0
- Mastodon: Annual Report 2023
- μpub: micro social network, federated

Clients

- Tusky v27.0
- Tuba v0.9.1
- Pixelix v3.0.0
- Voyager v2.22.0
- Tesseract v1.4.21

Tools and Plugins

- FediAM v0.2
- Threativore v0.7.0
- Posty: This is How You Take Your Posts With You

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.15

Articles

- botsin.space postmortem
- How much does the fediverse cost?
- Building a Better Social Web
- Surf is a “Social Browser” App From Flipboard

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193e565-a77c-3eb7-5957-9d3d3367f05d

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-27

Servers

- Hubzilla v10.0.0
- snac v2.67
- tootik v0.14.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.8.0
- Mastodon: Annual Report 2023
- μpub: micro social network, federated

Clients

- Tusky v27.0
- Tuba v0.9.1
- Pixelix v3.0.0
- Voyager v2.22.0
- Tesseract v1.4.21

Tools and Plugins

- FediAM v0.2
- Threativore v0.7.0
- Posty: This is How You Take Your Posts With You

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.15

Articles

- botsin.space postmortem
- How much does the fediverse cost?
- Building a Better Social Web
- Surf is a “Social Browser” App From Flipboard

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193e565-a77c-3eb7-5957-9d3d3367f05d

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

OK after some thought, here are my predictions for 2025 for the Open Social Web. See what you think. See if you hae any thing you would differ with or suggest your own predictions.

Next year at this time will see how I did.

cc: @fediversenews

timothychambers.net/2024/12/24

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Cat

@introvertcatto@mstdn.party

I am so that I want to talk to someone on the Internet but don't know how or what to talk about, so I just send free hugs 🫂 in the hope of having some communication.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Good news about a Loops collaboration with Bandwagon, Funkwhale PeerTube, and Vidzy.

(Source: discord.com/channels/446875483 )

From Dan Supernault (dansup):

"""
So I've heard back from Bandwagon, Vidzy, Funkwhale and PeerTube, and they are all down for collaborating!!
Vidzy is keen on my proposal for a common client API so the Loops app can be used with Vidzy and vice versa
Bandwagon and Funkwhale are interested in our Sound Library feature and given me API docs to start building on this
And I just sent an email to PeerTube to schedule a meeting in the new year where we can discuss how we can collaborate
"""
ALT text detailsFrom Dan Supernault (dansup): """ So I've heard back from Bandwagon, Vidzy, Funkwhale and PeerTube, and they are all down for collaborating!! Vidzy is keen on my proposal for a common client API so the Loops app can be used with Vidzy and vice versa Bandwagon and Funkwhale are interested in our Sound Library feature and given me API docs to start building on this And I just sent an email to PeerTube to schedule a meeting in the new year where we can discuss how we can collaborate """
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I didn't like the idea of a HARD-CODED "/xrpc" path for Bluesky's API.

I also don't like the idea of HARD-CODED "/api/v1" path for the Fediverse, due to Mastodon's API.

Actually, I probably dislike the latter ("/api/v1") even more than the former ("/xrpc") since "/api/v1" is so common for web-based APIs in general.

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Dylan 🦥

@Im_Dylan@mastodon.social

🌟 Ready to ditch corporate social media? 🚀 Explore open-source and privacy-friendly alternatives!

📱 Mastodon for decentralized microblogging (bye, Twitter!)
📸 Pixelfed for photo-sharing (Instagram, who?)
🎥 PeerTube & Odysee for video hosting (YouTube, but better!)
🎙️ Revolt.chat for Discord vibes without surveillance
🎬 Loops for short videos (TikTok alternative!)
📜 Lemmy for link sharing & discussions (Reddit vibes).

Join the Fediverse revolution! 🌐

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/27(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Dylan 🦥

@Im_Dylan@mastodon.social

🌟 Ready to ditch corporate social media? 🚀 Explore open-source and privacy-friendly alternatives!

📱 Mastodon for decentralized microblogging (bye, Twitter!)
📸 Pixelfed for photo-sharing (Instagram, who?)
🎥 PeerTube & Odysee for video hosting (YouTube, but better!)
🎙️ Revolt.chat for Discord vibes without surveillance
🎬 Loops for short videos (TikTok alternative!)
📜 Lemmy for link sharing & discussions (Reddit vibes).

Join the Fediverse revolution! 🌐

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Just realized @WordPress has not posted to Fediverse after all. Getting my WP related news mainly on Threads which is a bummer. threads.net/@wordpress/post/DE

What happened? github.com/WordPress/Marketing

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Just realized @WordPress has not posted to Fediverse after all. Getting my WP related news mainly on Threads which is a bummer. threads.net/@wordpress/post/DE

What happened? github.com/WordPress/Marketing

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Josh

@josh@hactivedirectory.com

I just want to take a moment to call out one particularly great contributor to the Fediverse, @dansup@pixelfed.social (aka @dansup@mastodon.social) and just say that Pixelfed and Loops are just great. Thanks for doing what you do and being who you are!

If you want to know about Pixelfed (
https://pixelfed.org) or Loops (https://loops.video) check out their respective websites and send your props to Dan!

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 27 new servers and 32 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,877 servers checked. 14,854,391 Total Users with 1,052,245 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

lichtzeit.wengweng.de a server from Germany
snw.chajuti.de a server from Germany
downtoearthmagazine.nl a server from The Netherlands
pixelfed-u29672.vm.elestio.app a server from Germany
libre.ee a server from Estonia
mitra.ex06.nohost.me a server from Italy
social.nifeeden.com a server from France
m.catbaron.com a server from Japan
gts1.xvello.net a server from Germany
golgumip.gbox.network a server from Germany
social.alexonsager.com a server from Private
madcircle.net a server from Poland
glitch.sekbaer.de a server from Germany
gts.pijean.ovh a server from France
cuddles.jetzt a server from The Netherlands
mastodon.cif.su a server from Private
darice.org a server from The Netherlands
aoharu.place a server from United States
abc.zartzurt.nohost.me a server from Türkiye
scr-ty.xsns.jp a server from Japan
mastodon.haf.ovh a server from France
social.wizrd.sh a server from Private
yeen.town a server from The Netherlands
aural.icu a server from Germany
komeet.marjo.win a server from Private
s.djehuti.com a server from United States
fdv.mtx.cx a server from United States

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Every great ride starts with a paddle. 🏄‍♂️ Today, we’re swimming away from the tyranny of the For You feed to a place with better choice and control.

Meet Surf, a new wave in social media: about.surf.social/

Logo for new social web app called Surf, with teal, cream, mustard and light red "rainbow" in left corner and Star Wars-style font for the word SURF
ALT text detailsLogo for new social web app called Surf, with teal, cream, mustard and light red "rainbow" in left corner and Star Wars-style font for the word SURF
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Josh

@josh@hactivedirectory.com

I just want to take a moment to call out one particularly great contributor to the Fediverse, @dansup@pixelfed.social (aka @dansup@mastodon.social) and just say that Pixelfed and Loops are just great. Thanks for doing what you do and being who you are!

If you want to know about Pixelfed (
https://pixelfed.org) or Loops (https://loops.video) check out their respective websites and send your props to Dan!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love how Ghost is making an argument in favor of ActivityPub on their landing page activitypub.ghost.org

Closed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform.

Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them.

The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
ALT text detailsClosed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform. Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them. The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love how Ghost is making an argument in favor of ActivityPub on their landing page activitypub.ghost.org

Closed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform.

Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them.

The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
ALT text detailsClosed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform. Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them. The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love how Ghost is making an argument in favor of ActivityPub on their landing page activitypub.ghost.org

Closed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform.

Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them.

The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
ALT text detailsClosed networks are in a heated zero-sum competition for users, so your reach is limited to people on the same platform. Email, the web’s original open protocol, is used by more people than any platform or social network that has been invented before or since; because it shares users rather than competing for them. The ActivityPub network works the same way: You get access to an audience of every person across any platform. Open networks grow larger because they don't depend on the success of any one company.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Some (more) attempts at a Threads mascot.

A humanoid made out of threads.

A manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA manga style happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Some (more) attempts at a Threads mascot.

A humanoid made out of threads.

A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Some (more) attempts at a Threads mascot.

A humanoid made out of threads.

A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid kaiju monster made out of blue thread with black eyes.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Some (more) attempts at a Threads mascot.

A humanoid made out of threads.

A happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread with black eyes.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

Some (more) attempts at a Threads mascot.

A humanoid made out of threads.

A happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
A happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
ALT text detailsA happy humanoid made out of blue thread.
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The image that (I assume) @darnell used to represent Threads is interesting.

Threads doesn't (currently) have a mascot.

So, a humanoid made out of threads seems like an interesting idea.

(Source: darnell.day/meta-makes-amends- )

RE: one.darnell.one/@darnell/11371

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Marco Hoffmann

@marcohoffmann@mastodon.social

Endlich im angekommen. Und plötzlich stelle ich fest: Der erste Beitrag ist immer der schwerste. Also los: Hallo zusammen!

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Dites les fédigens, y en a parmi vous qui on activé l'option pour rendre les abonné•e•s et les abonnement uniquement visible aux abonné•e•s ?
Peut importe le logiciel, Pleroma, Akkoma,Mastodon, Glicth-Soc ... mais sous Iceshrimp ça aurait été pas mal aussi.
C'est pour debug Hollo
:pikauvu:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/26(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Kaleb 📝

@kaleb@social.haugenh.us

If you like following the latest developments in the fediverse, without getting too techy check out @news

video.fedihost.co/w/5GEz7DfH9p

@fedihost @lacooperativedesinternets

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

What I'd like to see in the Fediverse or Mastodon built-in is an user controlled feed like FediAlgo. Chronological feed is nice, but I find myself using the Explore feature a lot and wanting more.

Current ongoing discussions:
github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i
github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

We love the regular Report and want to make sure you've heard about it too.

You can get a run down of everything happening in the Fediverse in a consumable way, check it out if you haven't already: fediversereport.com/ .
fediversereport.com/

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Fediverse Champion

@FediChamp@mastodon.world

🎄 You’re invited to the Holiday Party! 🎉

✨ Celebrate the magic of social media from real people - no ads, no algorithms, no influencers.

Explore platforms like , , and . It’s social media the way it should be. About you.

Come see our communities holiday cheer for yourself:
🌟 mastodon.social/tags/Happyholi
🌟 pixelfed.social/i/web/hashtag/

No signups, no apps - just real connections. 🎁

A festive holiday invitation with red and green decorative elements. At the top, it says: “You are invited” in green text, followed by “Holiday Party” in large, festive red script. Below, the text reads: “Celebrate the magic of social media from real people, not algorithms or influencers.”
In bold red, it highlights: “Open Social Web (the ‘Fediverse’).”
A yellow box features links:
•mastodon.social/tags/Happyholidays
•pixelfed.social/i/web/hashtag/happyholidays
The bottom text reads: “Come see what user-owned social looks like! No signups or apps!” with decorative holiday graphics of reindeer, gingerbread people, and ornaments surrounding the design.
ALT text detailsA festive holiday invitation with red and green decorative elements. At the top, it says: “You are invited” in green text, followed by “Holiday Party” in large, festive red script. Below, the text reads: “Celebrate the magic of social media from real people, not algorithms or influencers.” In bold red, it highlights: “Open Social Web (the ‘Fediverse’).” A yellow box features links: •mastodon.social/tags/Happyholidays •pixelfed.social/i/web/hashtag/happyholidays The bottom text reads: “Come see what user-owned social looks like! No signups or apps!” with decorative holiday graphics of reindeer, gingerbread people, and ornaments surrounding the design.
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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@Blort@social.tchncs.de

@dansup

Really hoping it really is "for you" as in based on the user and the interests they've shown, as opposed to "for boosting the already popular boosted accounts" which just snowballs into the usual social media two caste system of .1% megastars and 99.9% nobodies.

We have a unique opportunity to do things better.

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Chuso Pérez

@chuso@fosstodon.org

So apparently there is no way to delete a video in Loops after you have published it?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Misskey vs ?

(From Google autosugest results.)

misskey vs

misskey vs mastodon
misskey vs bluesky
misskey vs twitter
misskey vs firefish
misskey vs sharkey
misskey vs mastodon reddit
misskey vs calckey
akkoma vs misskey
misskey hockey
misskey io
ALT text detailsmisskey vs misskey vs mastodon misskey vs bluesky misskey vs twitter misskey vs firefish misskey vs sharkey misskey vs mastodon reddit misskey vs calckey akkoma vs misskey misskey hockey misskey io
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Mastodon vs ?

(From Google autosugest results.)

mastodon vs

mastodon vs bluesky
mastodon vs mammoth
mastodon vs elephant
mastodon vs bluesky reddit
mastodon vs threads
mastodon vs twitter
mastodon vs x
mastodon vs discord
mastodon vs mammoth teeth
mastodon vs reddit
ALT text detailsmastodon vs mastodon vs bluesky mastodon vs mammoth mastodon vs elephant mastodon vs bluesky reddit mastodon vs threads mastodon vs twitter mastodon vs x mastodon vs discord mastodon vs mammoth teeth mastodon vs reddit
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:activitypub: に対応していないものをもう とは認めてない( :fediverse: 過激派原理主義 )ので、それらのことは便宜上、会員サイトと呼ぼう

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/25(12:00)

mstdn.jp, pawoo.net, fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

PeerTube vs ?

(From Google autosuggest.)

peertube vs

peertube vs youtube
peertube vs odysee
peertube vs lbry
peertube vs mediacms
peertube vs owncast
peertube vs mediagoblin
peertube vs newpipe
peertube vs jellyfin
peertube vs odyssey
dtube vs peertube
ALT text detailspeertube vs peertube vs youtube peertube vs odysee peertube vs lbry peertube vs mediacms peertube vs owncast peertube vs mediagoblin peertube vs newpipe peertube vs jellyfin peertube vs odyssey dtube vs peertube
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シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Looking back on the indie projects I developed in 2024

✨SoraSNS: An iOS client for Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, and Nostr in the Fediverse, featuring an AI-powered "Recommended" timeline

✨Neo: A decentralized chat app built on Matrix

✨Spatial Escape I: A phone booth escape game for Apple Vision Pro
✨Spatial Boxer: A boxing game for Apple Vision Pro

Other apps I launched:

🦊URL Passport: Check domain ownership details
🐙Octo Notes: Note-taking app for iPad with Pencil support
🤖Smart AI: Chat with local LLMs like Phi and Llama
🦊Kyoto Shrine Guide: A guide to Kyoto's shrines

Next month, I’m launching a new indie app about ✈️. Stay tuned!








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鴉河雛

@karasu_sue@md.korako.me

Threadverseのこととか - Fediverse Advent Calendar 2024
pf.korako.me/post/1829

Fediverse Advent Calendar 2024の記事を書きました、まだまだ知られていないと思うのでぜひ読んでいただけるとうれしいです

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Raff Karva

@RaffKarva@photog.social

I’m curious to find out about other people’s stories behind their .

There’s no better time than the festive season to do a bit of reminiscing.

, don’t be shy! What was your first camera?

photog.social/@RaffKarva/11370

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 27 new servers and 32 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,877 servers checked. 14,854,391 Total Users with 1,052,245 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

lichtzeit.wengweng.de a server from Germany
snw.chajuti.de a server from Germany
downtoearthmagazine.nl a server from The Netherlands
pixelfed-u29672.vm.elestio.app a server from Germany
libre.ee a server from Estonia
mitra.ex06.nohost.me a server from Italy
social.nifeeden.com a server from France
m.catbaron.com a server from Japan
gts1.xvello.net a server from Germany
golgumip.gbox.network a server from Germany
social.alexonsager.com a server from Private
madcircle.net a server from Poland
glitch.sekbaer.de a server from Germany
gts.pijean.ovh a server from France
cuddles.jetzt a server from The Netherlands
mastodon.cif.su a server from Private
darice.org a server from The Netherlands
aoharu.place a server from United States
abc.zartzurt.nohost.me a server from Türkiye
scr-ty.xsns.jp a server from Japan
mastodon.haf.ovh a server from France
social.wizrd.sh a server from Private
yeen.town a server from The Netherlands
aural.icu a server from Germany
komeet.marjo.win a server from Private
s.djehuti.com a server from United States
fdv.mtx.cx a server from United States

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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ぷーざ

@pooza@mstdn.b-shock.org

デフォルトハッシュタグの連合
lm.korako.me/post/106566

Fediverse Advent Calendar 2024 第4会場の、12/9 の空席を埋める形で書かせて頂きました。

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Reuben Walker aka mobileatom

@mobileatom@flipboard.com

Surf is a “Social Browser” App From Flipboard.

wedistribute.org/2024/12/surf-

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Today, we get into the nitty-gritty details of @surf, a new project by @Flipboard ! It's a feed reader with #Fediverse social features, where you can build your own community newsfeed.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/12/surf-social-browser/
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Just did a critique of my Fediverse and open social web predicitons I did a year ago: looking at which ones I got way wrong, partly right and which ones turned out correct. See what you think, open to notes. Later will try to make some 2025 predictions.

cc: @fediversenews
timothychambers.net/2024/12/24

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Jools

@Doony@mastodonapp.uk

@dansup @pixelfed @loops
First of all, Merry Christmas and thanks for everything you’re doing for fedi-sharing

When will it be possible to delete photos / videos? I’ve looked in the respective apps, but can’t see how to do it?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Interesting. PeerTube content (in their "application/activity+json") can be Markdown.

(Reference: curl -H 'Accept: application/activity+json' tube.archworks.co/videos/watch )

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

It seems to be common now to put JSON-LD in the HTML source code.

ActivityPub and ActivityStreams files (application/activity+json) are JSON-LD files.

You could put ActivityPub and ActivityStreams in the HTML source code.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I wish Mastodon handled ActivityStreams "type":"Video" as well as "type":"Note" with a Video attachment.

They could be rendered the same. But they (currently) aren't.

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kat

@kat@is.burntout.org · Reply to kat's post

The whole shebang is enormous
. Like 300GB..

The dB is 10GB

The keys and subscription stuff would only be a few KB

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kat

@kat@is.burntout.org · Reply to kat's post

My server goes pop. Spin up a new instance on the same endpoint name, import the keys and followers. Scrape it all back

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kat

@kat@is.burntout.org

Since aiui fediverse servers do a lot of caching .. surely there is some way of retrieving all my data from the network if my local copy goes pop.

Like what do I need.. my subscribers/subscribed list and maybe some keys?

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena Yeah, I am not surprised did this, as he is trying to increase engagement on .

I initially put my account in private mode, then embraced the . I am now back to using X as it is the fastest way to contact my political leaders (Mayor, government officials, Senators, Congress representatives, state legislators, etcetera) who are mostly (the dominated my area).

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Ah, I could've sworn I set this to run for three days. Still, good sample size, and great insights. Thanks to everyone who shared this and contributed!

I did a short write-up on my blog:

stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

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Paolo Amoroso

@amoroso@fosstodon.org

Sepia Search is a @peertube search engine which searches across almost a thousand PeerTube instances. I checked it out only briefly but it seems pretty good.

sepiasearch.org

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Update: issue solved / question answered thanks to ✨ the magic of the

@shalien wrote: Multiple hashtag usually do the trick such as

@oblomov suggested using the tag

@regendans recommended the Lemmy community lemmy.world/c/selfhosted

Many thanks as well to everyone who volunteered to help answer my questions! ❤️

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

Twitter 老人会じゃなく、 若者会に入りたい。若者じゃないけど :vivaldia_5:

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/24(12:00)

mstdn.jp, fedibird.com で投稿調整。
本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウント増が少ない。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Panos Damelos :catodon:

@panos@catodon.social

's upcoming release with ActivityPub support in January will be... pretty impressive. I'm still poking around, but this seems about to make an entrance straight to the top as one of the finest platforms we have. Congrats, @julian !

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Dave Rahardja (he/him)

@drahardja@sfba.social

Hey citizens, if your instance has been federating with , can you vote on what your experience has been?

Please boost for reach.

OptionVoters
I like reading Threads posts2 (18%)
I interact with people on Threads2 (18%)
I see an increase of abuse/spam because of Threads0 (0%)
I don’t see enough Threads posts to matter7 (64%)
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boredsquirrel

@Rhababerbarbar@tux.social

@dansup

, , or are really nice. But without any algorithm to at least sort the content by topic, I have to admit the is really hard to use.

The discover page on Loops shows this in a very drastic way. There is nothing, you need to search for usernames.

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Sam Clemente

@countablenewt@allthingstech.social

ActivityPub-compatible CMSs should work out a way to “reprint” stories across different blogs

Like how newspapers will reprint a story, and the author and original publication get credit

I think it would be interesting

Obviously there would need to be some sort of two-way handshake where the author/publisher authorizes the “reprint” so to say

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

I wrote a blog post to wrap up the year 2024: A year with the fediverse.

https://writings.hongminhee.org/2024/12/a-year-with-the-fediverse/index.en.html

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

I just had a Thought. Obviously, we can't simply pass a law banning specifically from operating in the . It would set a terrible precedent, likely wouldn't pass the courts, and wouldn't be very effective since X could just rebrand itself or something.

But we _could_ introduce, say, the "Social Media Transparency Act" which would require all social media systems operating in the European Union to either use a strict timeline, _or_ publish the precise algorithm they use to show content to their users. And if there are any variables specific to the user, their profile, their region and so forth, then users must be able to request the values of these parameters as they apply to them at any time.

And if any social media companies in the European unions do not comply... well _then_ we can fine and/or ban them!

Does this sound like a plan?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

A follow-up poll. Where does your money go?

OptionVoters
Cost of running a server1 (11%)
Cost of hosting uploaded images, videos, etc1 (11%)
Paid fediverse apps0 (0%)
Donations to fediverse admins4 (44%)
Donations to fediverse developers1 (11%)
Other donations1 (11%)
Other0 (0%)
I don't spend any money1 (11%)
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

A follow-up poll. Where does your money go?

OptionVoters
Cost of running a server0 (0%)
Cost of hosting uploaded images, videos, etc0 (0%)
Paid fediverse apps0 (0%)
Donations to fediverse admins0 (0%)
Donations to fediverse developers0 (0%)
Other donations0 (0%)
Other0 (0%)
I don't spend any money0 (0%)
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm curious, how much does it cost you, monthly, on average, to participate in the fediverse?

Including voluntary donations to your server admins, fediverse apps and other software, your own server, etc. Any money you spend directly towards keeping the fediverse going.

OptionVoters
It's completely free!6 (27%)
Less than $56 (27%)
$5-102 (9%)
$11-505 (23%)
$51-1001 (5%)
$100+2 (9%)
$1,000+0 (0%)
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Ric Harvey 🇪🇺🌍💚

@Ric@mastodon.squarecows.com

People I’d like to thank this year for helping build the

@dansup probably the hardest working person in the fediverse @pixelfed and @loops creator

@rolle for his wonderful theme for mastodon I love it ❤️

The teams behind @Castopod @Mastodon

@andypiper great guy lots of great content on devRel - personally learn a lot for him for my job

And a special call out for @geerlingguy not directly Fediverse specific but one of the best content creators on here and always responds to ppl

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/23(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Mina

@mina@berlin.social

I love to see that there are an increasing number of people posting random funny and cute things into the .

I love that. Life's hard enough!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

📣 Major update: I'm now hosting my own instance 🥳

It's hard to believe that when I wrote this post just 17 DAYS ago, I would reach one of my goals so soon: elenarossini.com/2024/12/intro

On 12/5 I wrote that I wished to become so proficient I could host my own Fediverse instance.

Well, thanks to the magic of I reached that goal today. I will share more details as soon as I beef up security and finish setting up.

P.S.: special thanks to my Fedi mentors ❤️

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/22(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/21(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

Good morning Fedi friends!

Now that my VPS is set up correctly with , all I have to do is select the first app to install.

I was certain I would go with (as I'm totally smitten with it) but I'm now having a case of cold feet and wondering if I should pick instead.

Do I select something beautiful and fun to use... or the most advanced software (with an old UX/UI)?

I'm currently the embodiment of the hard choice meme 😅

an illustration showing the "hard choice" meme, with a man sweating profusely as he has to choose between two buttons - on the left "Sharkey" and on the right "Friendica"
ALT text detailsan illustration showing the "hard choice" meme, with a man sweating profusely as he has to choose between two buttons - on the left "Sharkey" and on the right "Friendica"
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@caos@metalhead.club · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

@reiver Actually, (almost?) every project has a mascot, doesn't it? Some of them are presented in the : joinfediverse.wiki/Fediverse_m

@PixelDroid

Fediverse mascots sit on a rocket and leave the planet GAFAM (picture by @davidrevoy@framapiaf.org)
ALT text detailsFediverse mascots sit on a rocket and leave the planet GAFAM (picture by @davidrevoy@framapiaf.org)
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Geneviève☑

@vieveca@toot.aquilenet.fr

Je continue d'explorer le podcast de @projetslibres_podcast avec un épisode sur

Alors ça, c'est un truc, j'en suis béate. C'est une plateforme de podcasts qui fait partie du . Soit tu installes le tien sur ton hébergement à toi (et apparemment c'est méga facile) soit tu te fais héberger chez eux (et là y'a un petit abonnement).

Genre je suis sur Masto et je peux suivre un compte qui publie des podcasts et les écouter direct ici, comme ça, paf.
podcast.projets-libres.org/@pr

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fedが最近「A New Social」という非営利団体のプロジェクトになったんだけど、Flipboard、Bluesky、Meta、Mastodonが協力していてそれぞれの担当者がコメントを寄せているのが、今後のBridgy Fedの展開がより楽しみになったしとてもワクワクします :Shiropuyo_kirakiraeye:

Hello, Social Web 👋🏼
anew.social/hello-social-web/

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Pedro Piñera

@pedro@mastodon.pepicrft.me

Good morning !

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s avatar
@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Pixelfed has a Mascot.

How did I not know this.

Pixelfed's mascot is a Red Panda.

(source: github.com/pixelfed/brand-asse )

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Happy Friday!

Here is an early look at the Loops web UI that will be launching later this weekend.

Yeah, you won't need an app to use Loops anymore ✨

Loops web ui
ALT text detailsLoops web ui
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Christoffer Tallerås

@talleraas@mastodon.social

I was going through my media presence for 2024, and got totally suprised that the interview I did with Framtida got published in March this year! I had the feeling it wasn't happening and I did not get any notification that there came any of it. 😅

I think this one goes the best into the politics of the fediverse.

framtida.no/2024/03/10/fodiver

Framtida is a Norwegian newsorganization that cover young culture and politics in "New-norwegian".

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jack

@jglypt@social.lol

imo if want to still partake in the , they’re going to need to allow 3rd party clients. I know they won’t since it’ll stop them from tracking, showing ads, and serving the for you algo, but I’m just reading more and more about Surf, OpenVibe, and all of these apps which need it..

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

Literally do not care what people's look like beyond "not a literal fascist". I don't care if you're an anarchist, a communist, a neoliberal, a member of the establishment, whatever.

As long as you are active on the , rather than being exclusive to and/or and/or , you are taking things in the right direction. Anyone who's on here is my ally in that sense, even the people who never say anything about politics at all.

Edit:
This is also something to keep in mind when considering whether or not to block other servers or push people out of the network: we are all here to not be elsewhere.

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Sesivany's blog

@sesivanyblog@blog.eischmann.cz

Vhsky.cz: česká alternativa k YouTube postavená na PeerTube

O rozjezdu Vhsky.cz, svobodné alternativě k YouTube bez reklam a sledování, která je postavená na PeerTube. Včetně prvních zkušeností z provozu.

https://blog.eischmann.cz/2024/12/20/vhsky-cz-ceska-alternativa-k-youtube-postavena-na-peertube/
(reakce na tento příspěvek se může zobrazit jako komentář pod článkem)

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Did you sign up for the @surf beta? Our Dawn Patrol will get the opportunity to help shape the app. Let us know in this thread if you've added yourself to the waitlist, and we'll see you on the beach!

waitlist.surf.social/

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-20

Servers

- Ibis v0.2.0
- PeerTube v7.0.0
- Mitra v3.12.0
- Pleroma v2.8.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.6.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.7.0
- flohmarkt v0.6.1
- Manyfold v0.91.3

Clients

- Tuba v0.9.0
- PeerTube Mobile v0.5.2
- Relatica v0.14.0
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.3.2

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Bird UI v2.1.1

For developers

- FediTest v0.5
- fediverse-pasture-inputs v0.1.12

Articles

- The 2024 IFTAS Needs Assessment Report is Here!
- Integrating ActivityPub within Solid specs
- Sharkey: a Fediverse project that is beautiful inside & out
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 97

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193c19e-7bc6-495c-46e6-099a402b25e6

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Ummm...so for some reason, today I got disconnected from BridgyFed, losing all my BlueSky connections.😭

I wonder why this happened...

@snarfed.org any ideas?🤨

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Yes, we have been tooting our own horn about this for the past few days but honestly, we’re pretty proud. Flipboard has opened a beta for @surf, a new app for building custom feeds and surfing the open social web. @theverge liked it — you can read more here and sign up for the waitlist at the second link.

theverge.com/2024/12/18/243239

waitlist.surf.social/

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

We are at $902 of $2500 for the launch fundraiser!! THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️ We're 1/3rd of the way there!

Please help our socialbc.ca regional instance launch, Jan 1 2025 and support the expansion of the community-based by donating!

Go here: paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=
Or Interac e-Transfer: help@socialbc.org
or get in touch if there is another way you'd like to donate!

Shout out for some support and reach from movers!
@Gargron
@mike
@evan

A little thermometer graphic shows $902 of $2500. The thermometer is a black outlined tall rounded box with teal green/blue in the bottom up to “$902” The little SocialBC Mammoth logo is sitting on top of the level and the whole thing is surrounded by a similar rounded green rectangular box.
ALT text detailsA little thermometer graphic shows $902 of $2500. The thermometer is a black outlined tall rounded box with teal green/blue in the bottom up to “$902” The little SocialBC Mammoth logo is sitting on top of the level and the whole thing is surrounded by a similar rounded green rectangular box.
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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io · Reply to Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻's post

It's crazy how much power these centralized algorithms have over content visibility. On Mastodon, my posts are received by 100% of my followers without the gatekeeping.

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch · Reply to SandFuchsFroschy :autism: | :solar_energy: 0W/0Wh's post

@sandfrog Es hat wohl auch damit zu tun, dass das #Fediverse für Einweg-Kommunikation nicht geeignet ist. Das #Fediverse lebt vom Austausch. Das haben leider viele solcher Accounts nicht begriffen - das "digitale Megafon" funktioniert hier nicht.
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Lioh

@Lioh@social.anoxinon.de

Um die Weihnachtszeit scheinen viele Menschen unglücklich zu sein und projezieren dies auf andere in Form von unsachgemässer Kritik und verletzenden Bemerkungen. Ich mache das was ich tue wirklich gerne, aber wer mich blöd anmacht wird ohne Rückfragen blockiert. Es ist schade, dass es selbst hier so gekommen ist und es war auch nicht immer der Fall.

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SandFuchsFroschy :autism: | :solar_energy: 0W/0Wh

@sandfrog@social.grautier.eu

Ich finde es schade das Vereine momentan vermehrt das #Fediverse verlassen und oft scheinbar nicht verstehen das hier die Menschen in großer dichte vertreten sind die die Zielgruppe sind :fox_blush:

Irgendwie komisch 😞

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/20(12:00)

misskey.io で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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FediTest

@feditest@mastodon.social

FediTest 0.5 is out. This is primarily a bug fix release and additional documentation.

It also incorporates feedback from users, and feedback from an accessibility review and a security review.

feditest.org/release-notes/0.5/

Happy testing!

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

It's soon second full year of my server in the social web. I'm so thankful of your support. Before the Fediverse all of my servers were just for websites and customers. After getting in to the Fediverse my servers and code actually have this huge social impact and meaning and not just for myself but for many users. Thank you for being here.

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Spinner

@Lane@dice.camp

On the subject of bridging Blue Sky and Mastodon:

Please do not accelerate the entwittification of the Fediverse. At the very least, keep everything opt-in, or our posts will be used for AI content to feed the profit monster.

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Day 2 and the waters are calm-ish. Here's a link straight to the waitlist page to sign up for Surf, a new way to build custom feeds for all your interests: waitlist.surf.social/

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 44F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

A government shutdown could come as early as this weekend if the GOP cannot reach a solution.

California officials have declared a state of emergency regarding bird flu.

Massachusetts transit officials expect the MBTA system to be free of slow zones that hampered trains for over a decade due to deferred repairs.

🥔 potato:

OptionVoters
tater tots7 (64%)
hash browns4 (36%)
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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Today I'm reaching out to folks with 500 or more followers, the "influencers" of the ! You support the expansion of the , right?

Then please boost this. Talk about our fundraising drive: paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=

Our mission is not only to create a regional instance for people in British Columbia, Canada but also to create an ecosystem in this region of community-run, small scale instances.

Please help us make that happen!

more info: socialbc.ca/about

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@juergen@bruckner.email · Reply to dansup's post

Congratulations @dansup thats another Milestone for @loops
@nlnet is a great partner and I have had the honor of working on two previous NLnet sponsored projects.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Loops + NLnet

We are thrilled to announce that @nlnet and @loops have signed a MoU for a grant funded through the NGI0 Core Fund!

nlnet.nl/project/Loops/

Memorandum of Understanding
Number: 2024-04-
"Loops" Project
ALT text detailsMemorandum of Understanding Number: 2024-04- "Loops" Project
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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social

Meine Ausgabe 👉 metacheles.de/warum-ich-facebo weshalb ich & verlasse.... die kam offensichtlich nicht bei allen gut an.

Aber zu glauben dass ich, wenn ich das als die Plattform-Idee der Zukunft feiere, auch in Zukunft umsonst arbeiten muesste... das ist schon mal ne steile Theorie!

P.S. Newsletter und Podcast haben eine kurze Werbeeinblendung & einen Hinweis auf meinen Paypal-Account

Das Bild zeigt einen Kommentar mit einer Bewertung von zwei Sternen, verfasst von einem Nutzer namens "JohnWayne0815" aus Deutschland am 20. November 2024. Der Kommentar kritisiert Inhalte im Podcast und auf sozialen Medien. Der Verfasser erwähnt, dass er den Nutzer Sascha auf Threads stummschalten musste, weil der Feed zu meinungsstark sei, und bezeichnet Social Media primär als Unterhaltung nach einem langen Tag. Außerdem wird bemängelt, dass der Podcast zu polemisch und werbeintensiv sei, obwohl einige inhaltliche Punkte Zustimmung finden.
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt einen Kommentar mit einer Bewertung von zwei Sternen, verfasst von einem Nutzer namens "JohnWayne0815" aus Deutschland am 20. November 2024. Der Kommentar kritisiert Inhalte im Podcast und auf sozialen Medien. Der Verfasser erwähnt, dass er den Nutzer Sascha auf Threads stummschalten musste, weil der Feed zu meinungsstark sei, und bezeichnet Social Media primär als Unterhaltung nach einem langen Tag. Außerdem wird bemängelt, dass der Podcast zu polemisch und werbeintensiv sei, obwohl einige inhaltliche Punkte Zustimmung finden.
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We are committed to growing open and democratic New Social networks.

We believe that your online presence shouldn't be controlled by a single person or organisation. We think it should belong to you.

That's why we want to help for-good organisations own their home on social media.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

が増えすぎてつらい… :tony_sigh:
そんな、あなたに。

同士でフォローし合える :fediverse:
:tony_happy:

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ねじまき@fedibird

@nejimaki@fedibird.com

Flipboardほんとフェディバース頑張ってるし応援したい。 >>色んなSNSやウェブサービスを一括してみれるブラウザ的な「Surf」を公開。

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GNU/Linux.ch

@gnulinux@social.anoxinon.de

Das Fediverse: ein nachhaltiges Soziales Netzwerk

Eine Studie möchte aufgrund von stagnierenden Nutzerzahlen die Nachhaltigkeit von Mastodon untersuchen. Doch ist ein stetiges Wachstum wirklich nachhaltig?

gnulinux.ch/das-fediverse-ein-

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Friends of the and the whole ,
today is my birthday! 🥳

Here’s a photo of me on this very day in 1983. Who knows, maybe I was already dreaming of the BSD Cafe! 😊

A childhood photo from 1983 showing a young child smiling with joy. The child has short blonde/brown hair and is wearing a beige shirt, with a warm and nostalgic atmosphere in the background.
ALT text detailsA childhood photo from 1983 showing a young child smiling with joy. The child has short blonde/brown hair and is wearing a beige shirt, with a warm and nostalgic atmosphere in the background.
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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

おお、Bridgy FedはA New Socialという非営利団体の元で開発するようになったのか。Bridgy Fedはもう個人で抱えられる範囲を超えていたから本当に良かった。

/ Hello, Social Web 👋🏼
anew.social/hello-social-web/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/19(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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𝙳𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝙵𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚠𝚛𝚊𝚙

@Sheep_Overboard@infosec.exchange

My follows/follower ratio makes it seem like a typical Twitter fake account. FYI, it's the result of me jumping servers. My bad. Slowly unfollowing inactive accounts. So far, over 300 of them!

PS: Do check your list regularly. Many re-follows have appeared way down the list, though apparently recent; perhaps their follow was slow to propagate across the

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I have been arguing similar — that the issue isn't that recommendation-engine based feeds are the problem — but that the problem is whose interests has it been designed to serve‽ — yours‽ or someone else's‽

A recommendation-engine that serves YOUR INTERESTS can be useful and desirable.

@tmalsburg

RE: scholar.social/@tmalsburg/1136

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Titus von der Malsburg 📖👀💭

@tmalsburg@scholar.social

I want an algorithmic timeline but one where I‘m making the rules.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

For context —

3rd party apps seemed to be part of the reason why Twitter originally became a success.

The golden-age of 3rd party app development on Twitter was (I think) from the 2006 to 2012 — when they had their open API, and freely shared the Twitter data.

Twitter started pushing out 3rd party developers after that. Twitter qualitatively changed after that.

@atomicpoet

RE: atomicpoet.org/objects/6c83382

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Sally Strange

@SallyStrange@eldritch.cafe · Reply to Sally Strange's post

And, hey, for the record, I left my current instance when there were reports of racism between admins and mods at Eldritch.Cafe. It sucked in many ways. I moved several times after that, and was never quite satisfied with my new servers. Insufficient federation, or old software lacking features that I liked, and so on. BUT, it also showed me what didn't suck about moving around, notably, most of my links to my followers and followees remained intact, and unexpected new connections showed up too. And then, Eldritch got their act together, admins who had fucked up apologized publicly, and those who were harmed by their actions also explained why they were cool with the apologies and the planned, announced changes. And I was able to come back!

So my advice to you, tech.lgbt mufo, is to bite the bullet and pick a new instance. Learn to be portable, that's the source of your power as a person who isn't running a fediverse server yourself! It's totally possible that tech.lgbt admins can figure themselves out too. And if not, well, you've overcome that first hurdle, you've gained a new perspective on the fediverse, and you've helped put pressure on fellow community members to do a bit better by all of us. The whole process of porting an account takes less than 10 minutes easy, 5 minutes more typically.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is something I have seen a lot of, too.

But this is a trade-off —

Have a large set of other people's content to browse, but (potential) use up a lot of drive-space.

Or, save your drive-space, but not have other people's content to browse.

The challenge is that if you store other people's content indiscriminately from the broader Fediverse — it can be A LOT of data and take up A LOT of drive-space.

@ramsey

RE: phpc.social/@ramsey/1136755273

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 50F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The Federal Reserve has indicated it won't cut interest rates much in 2025 as inflation remains high.

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Congress' efforts to ban TikTok or force a sale of the company.

State lawmakers in Mass. dropped a provision to legalize supervised injection sites in a new bill on substance use.

we're raiding the office supplies

OptionVoters
post-it39 (57%)
whiteboard22 (32%)
other (tell us in replies)8 (12%)
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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Why are we calling it the Dawn Patrol Beta? ☀️

In surfing, dawn patrol is the practice of hitting the waves early to take advantage of good conditions and fewer crowds. It’s also an energizing way to start the day.

Join us in the vast ocean: about.surf.social/ (Warning you, these puns will never get old.)

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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

@Flipboard CEO @mike says in a decentralized social world, the internet will be less about websites and more about feeds, which is why he and the team have launched a new app, @surf. Read more at @theverge. flip.it/fE-CND

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Surf

@surf@flipboard.social

Every great ride starts with a paddle. 🏄‍♂️ Today, we’re swimming away from the tyranny of the For You feed to a place with better choice and control.

Meet Surf, a new wave in social media: about.surf.social/

Logo for new social web app called Surf, with teal, cream, mustard and light red "rainbow" in left corner and Star Wars-style font for the word SURF
ALT text detailsLogo for new social web app called Surf, with teal, cream, mustard and light red "rainbow" in left corner and Star Wars-style font for the word SURF
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Mark Gardner

@mjgardner@social.sdf.org

get friends on , , , and to follow you on :

1. Translate your Fedi address to Bluesky and Threads addresses using the attached guide. Replace `@` with `%40` in the Threads link.

2. Follow @bsky.brid.gy for your Bluesky friends. Share your Bluesky link and encourage them to follow @ap.brid.gy there.

3. Ask your non-Threads friends on Facebook and Instagram to join Threads and enable sharing. Share your Threads link.

HOWTO get friends on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to follow you on Mastodon:

Translate your Fedi address to Bluesky and Threads addresses using the attached guide. Replace @ with %40 in the Threads web link.

Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy for your Bluesky friends. Share your Bluesky link and encourage them to follow @ap.brid.gy there.

Ask your non-Threads friends on Facebook and Instagram to join Threads and enable Fediverse sharing. Share your Threads link.

example translation of Mastodon address to Bluesky and Threads:

fedi: @mjgardner@social.sdf.org
web: https://social.sdf.org/@mjgardner

Bluesky: @mjgardner.social.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy
web: https://bsky.app/profile/mjgardner.social.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy

Threads: mjgardner@social.sdf.org
web: https://www.threads.net/fediverse_profile/%40mjgardner%40social.sdf.org
ALT text detailsHOWTO get friends on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to follow you on Mastodon: Translate your Fedi address to Bluesky and Threads addresses using the attached guide. Replace @ with %40 in the Threads web link. Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy for your Bluesky friends. Share your Bluesky link and encourage them to follow @ap.brid.gy there. Ask your non-Threads friends on Facebook and Instagram to join Threads and enable Fediverse sharing. Share your Threads link. example translation of Mastodon address to Bluesky and Threads: fedi: @mjgardner@social.sdf.org web: https://social.sdf.org/@mjgardner Bluesky: @mjgardner.social.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy web: https://bsky.app/profile/mjgardner.social.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy Threads: mjgardner@social.sdf.org web: https://www.threads.net/fediverse_profile/%40mjgardner%40social.sdf.org
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📚 Mastodon History

Back in February 23rd, 2016 — Mastodon first described itself as:

“Mastodon is a federated microblogging engine. An alternative implementation of the GNU Social project.”

The history of Mastodon is tied to GNU Social.

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/b

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/t

Mastodon

Mastodon is a federated microblogging engine. An alternative implementation of the GNU Social project. Based on ActivityStreams, Webfinger, PubsubHubbub and Salmon.

The core ideals of this project are:

• Independence of legacy Twitter APIs - we don't want to be compatible with Twitter clients, we want our own clients
• In that vein, a strong and clean REST API and OAuth2
• Minimalism. Just because you can do almost anything with ActivityStreams doesn't mean you should. Limit the set of possible functions to what makes sense in a microblogging engine. This will make federation as well as UI design a lot easier
• Ease of deployment. The end-goal of this project is to be distributable as a Docker image.

Current status of the project is early development. Documentation, licensing information &co will be added later
ALT text detailsMastodon Mastodon is a federated microblogging engine. An alternative implementation of the GNU Social project. Based on ActivityStreams, Webfinger, PubsubHubbub and Salmon. The core ideals of this project are: • Independence of legacy Twitter APIs - we don't want to be compatible with Twitter clients, we want our own clients • In that vein, a strong and clean REST API and OAuth2 • Minimalism. Just because you can do almost anything with ActivityStreams doesn't mean you should. Limit the set of possible functions to what makes sense in a microblogging engine. This will make federation as well as UI design a lot easier • Ease of deployment. The end-goal of this project is to be distributable as a Docker image. Current status of the project is early development. Documentation, licensing information &co will be added later
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FediVariety

@FediVariety@mastodon.social

Ha! Let’s chase for these at !!!
🚀🚀🚀

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

“We build bridges, not walls” 🌁 ❤️ I spoke to @quillmatiq and @snarfed.org about the launch of the 'A New Social' org, and how it can help the grow in 2025. We also discuss goals for Bridgy Fed as we head into the new year. thenewstack.io/bridge-building

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📚 Mastodon History

Mastodon's initial sourcec-code (git) commit happened February 20th, 2016.

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/c

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/t

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

@saskia has taken a look back at 2024 - including all the things the Newsmast Foundation has managed to accomplish.

We can't quite believe we managed to fit it all into one year 💪

forbetter.ghost.io/looking-bac

#2024

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

When we first set up over here, we struggled to keep up with all the little bits of news from across the Fediverse and open social web.

We've got a grasp of it now (thanks mostly to @fediversereport ) but we were wondering, is keeping up with the Fediverse something you struggle with?

Please boost so this poll reaches more people - thanks!

If you have another answer, let us know in the comments. We really enjoy hearing your thoughts.

OptionVoters
Yes, I struggle to keep up13 (25%)
I only miss a few bits of news8 (15%)
No, I'm on top of everything4 (8%)
I only keep up with what matters to me27 (52%)
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're so excited to see that A New Social has launched! 🎉

Led by @quillmatiq and @snarfed.org - A New Social is a nonprofit focused on growing people's networks, not platforms.

With a big focus on the power of connection between platforms on the open social web, A New Social's mission aligns very closely to our own.

We can't wait to work alongside Anuj and Ryan as we help more people understand the benefits of open networks and get them bridging! 🌉

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Interesting story from @tedium about an extortion scheme targeting prominent personalities on Bluesky who don't own their own domain.

"Cybersquatting is not a new issue, of course, but Bluesky’s decision to tie verification to domains as social proof shows the limitations of the strategy."

tedium.co/2024/12/17/bluesky-i

I wonder how this would play out in the fediverse.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/18(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/17(12:00)

mstdn.jp 、social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

確かに、言語設定が英語のまま日本語が書かれてる投稿を結構見る :mastodon:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

:fediverse: :mastodon: にとってのハッシュタグは、ハッシュタグフォロー機能とかもあるし、文化としてだけじゃなく機能としての側面もあるので自分は積極的に使っていきたい

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

📚 Fediverse History

On October 5th, 2016, Eugen Rochko announces Mastodon on Hacker News:

news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

🎉🥳🚨 🚨 🥳🎉

SocialBC.ca has started its Launch Fundraiser!
We* want to raise a year's worth of operating funding.
Our goal is $CAD2500!

You can donate at the link below.
(troubles with the link? please let me know!)

Registrations open in January so we want to be prepared if we need to increase our masto.host resources.

Thank YOU!!

We is: @chris@socialbc.ca @PhotographyElf, @arbutus, @kevin @jrenken

paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

Quite some tech journalists and "influencers" out there keep on telling us that (and the whole , because they typically don't know that there is more than just one service ;) is losing users after the last wave of newcomers.

Weird thing is: I keep on getting more followers and my timeline is getting better and more diverse with a lot of inspiring content and respectful discussions.

So, I guess, smaller is better :) Thank you all for being awesome!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 97

This week's news:
- A New Social is a new non-profit for bridging platforms and protocols, and will take on the governance of Bridgy Fed
- @peertube released v7, their yearly update with a complete redesign
- The organisation behind app Mammoth and @subclub shuts down due to a lack of funding, as Mozilla has shut down their fediverse investment

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Last Week in Fediverse – ep 97

A new non-profit for governance of Bridgy Fed, PeerTube releases their yearly update with a complete redesign, and the organisation behind Mammoth and sub.club winds down due to a lack of funding.

Editors note: I’ll be on holiday break for the next two weeks. The next edition of Last Week in Fediverse will be out on January 7th. Thank you for reading and supporting me in 2024!

The News

A New Social

A New Social is a new non-profit that launched today. The goal of A New Social is to build cross-protocol tools and services for the open social web. The organisation consists of Anuj Ahooja (CEO) and Ryan Barrett (CTO). The main project that they will be focused on is Bridgy Fed, the service that lets people connect their social accounts across a variety of networks and protocols.

Barrett wrote in early November about the possible futures for Bridgy Fed. Up until now, Bridgy Fed was his personal one-man side project. Conversations with other organisations like Flipboard and Meta gave Barrett a sense of urgency that the project was quickly trending towards becoming critical infrastructure for the open social web. Heated conversations earlier this year about how people should interact with the bridge (opt-in versus opt-out) also made it clear that such a tool should have cohesive governance, where Barrett writes: “it is about who makes those decisions, and how they should be made.”

Ahooja has come in as the new leader, to help build a structural organisations that can deal with the conversations around governance and decision making. Ahooja describes his vision as that of the ‘last network effect‘, which is worth reading in its entirety. In his view, the current state of the open social web is that of the exploratory phase, where neither ActivityPub nor ATProto have yet fully proven themselves at mass scale yet. Protocol bridges such as Bridgy Fed can bridge the gap: not only allows it for compatibility between platforms, it also bridges the gap in time. It allows us to commit to a platform now, without knowing for certain it the protocol that platform uses will be an important protocol in the future. This is possible because with bridged platforms and networks, you can take your own social graph with you.

In a conversation with Ahooja and Barrett, they say that people have rallied around A New Social very quickly, and that people have been very supportive of the organisation. The organisation has the support of Mastodon, Meta, Bluesky, IFTAS, SWF and Flipboard. It shows that there is a broader awareness that the open social web needs more organisations that are concerned with governance. The ATProto project of lexicon.community (not affiliated with A New Social) is another such example of people starting to work towards governance of internet infrastructure.

A New Social is looking to recruit a Board of Directors, as well as reaching out to developers to collaborate on tools and services that are needed for cross-protocol platforms. For development work, the main focus is on making the bridge more accessible and easier to understand: Barrett and Ahooja will be working on making the bridge easier to user with a cleaner UX, as well as on awareness and education what Bridgy Fed actually does. Ahooja is also clear on separating a protocol network from the platforms that make up a network. Each platform has its own culture and policies, and A New Social will be working with each individual platform on what approach to bridging fits their specific platform best.

Personally I think the fediverse has struggled for a while to make a clearer distinction between the fediverse as a single place and the fediverse as a network of different platforms. For me, the value of the fediverse is in the ability to build connecting platforms that each have their own culture, governance, moderation, and sense of place. A New Social is aware and mindful of this, and their approach of treating each platform as its own space can help further the fediverse towards a true super-network of interconnected digital places.

PeerTube v7

PeerTube v7 has officially been released, and the update brings a major redesign. Framasoft has been working on two major projects this year for PeerTube: mobile apps for Android and iOS (released last week), and a complete remodeling of the PeerTube interface. Framasoft has worked with designers for a thorough UX research, with tests and user interviews. Based on this the interface of PeerTube has been redesigned from the ground up. Framasoft has prioritised accessibility, they completed a full accessibility audit and used the findings to create the improvements and changes to the interface. Menus and pages have also been remodeled and simplified, to counteract some of the organic growth of all the options that has been build up over the years. The interface also looks a lot cleaner and calmer, with a more modern look.

As a sidenote: Framasoft says that they now refer to PeerTube servers as platforms, not instances. They give inclusion as a reason, saying that this term is easier to understand for people who are less well-versed in technology and the fediverse. I think this is a great change, and something that other fediverse software should consider as well. Platforms better communicates that each fediverse server is its own social network, that can have its own culture and governance. The value of the fediverse is that each platform can be its own separate digital space, and I find that the term platform communicates this better than instance does.

Shutdown of Mammoth and sub.club

The BLVD, the organisation behind three fediverse projects, has announced that they are shutting down due to a lack of funding. The BLVD has created the Mastodon iOS app Mammoth, fediverse creator payment platform sub.club, and the moth.social Mastodon server. All three projects will be shut down at the end of January 2025. The BLVD depended on Mozilla for their funding, and Mozilla announced in September that they are shutting down their fediverse projects. In November the organisation already said that they were now operating without any funding. Any community member that is interested in taking over the maintainance of one of the projects can get in touch. Bart Decrem, the founder of BLVD, said to The Verge that sub.club had more than 150 creators on the platform.

Nomadic Identity

Nomadic Identity is a mechanism that allows people to have their fediverse identity to be separate from the fediverse platform that they are using, which results them in being able to seamlessly switch their fediverse account to a different platform. The mechanism has been available in fediverse software Streams for multiple years, but it uses the fediverse protocol Nomad. The Nomad protocol has undergone some renaming (orginally Zot) over the years. Recently a new documentation website was launched for the Nomad protocol, which gives some more background information. The site also published an article explaining the concepts of Nomadic Identity.

There has been a Fediverse Enhancement Proposal for bringing Nomadic Identity to ActivityPub, and that proposal is now seeing it’s first implementation: fediverse software Mitra and Streams recently announced the first form of communications between them using the new nomadic implementation of ActivityPub. Account portability is a feature that is regularly used as an example of the valuable features that an open protocol such as ActivityPub enables, but using the actual implementation currently comes with frictions. Early adopters like the new product Weird are already thinking about offering Mitra as their fediverse platform of choice due to the new abilities that Nomadic Identity bring.

IFTAS needs assesment

IFTAS just published their Needs Assesments report, that gives a detailed overview of the state of moderation on the fediverse. They published this report just before I send out this article, but I want to include it because I think it’s important. So here are the key findings, in IFTAS’ own words:

  • Resource gaps – only 16% of communities have 24-hour moderator coverage, and nearly half of moderator teams lack formal guidance. That said, we see roughly one moderator for every 1,200 active accounts.
  • Top ranked priorities – moderators need tools for CSAM detection, spam prevention, and legal guidance for compliance with regulations like GDPR.
  • Burnout is a persistent issue – one in five moderators report experiencing trauma or burnout this year, underlining the need for wellness and resilience resources.
  • Financial struggles – most communities operate on donations, and overall our survey participants are not generating enough money to cover costs. Very few moderators are receiving any compensation for their labour.

The Links

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading!

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Today is John Mastodon Day!🎉 :mastodon:

Seems like the perfect day to tell everyone to Join Mastodon! :awesome:

joinmastodon.org/

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George Ellenburg (he/him/his)

@gme@bofh.social

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services
You can't assume that when you mark a
for that it will be across the . Whether a post gets deleted on a remote is entirely up to that server.

I guarantee you there are organizations and individuals here on the Fediverse right now that are running their own
servers and are and every post, and they are any .

Because when you mark a post for deletion, that's all you're doing. You're
requesting the remote server to delete the post from its .

And nobody is required to do that.

(Though the vast majority of ActivityPub servers
do.)



RE:
https://social.growyourown.services/users/FediTips/statuses/113669267720362794

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Fedi.Tips

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services

If you accidentally post something sensitive that you want to keep private, don't edit the post, just use "delete" or "delete & re-draft" instead.

Editing has a safety feature to prevent bait & switch abuse tactics: when a post is edited, people will still be able to browse all previous versions of it by clicking on the "edited" label.

⚠️ Deleting a post breaks all its replies, boosts, direct links etc, so only use deletion if there is a privacy issue. Editing is better otherwise.

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@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

Just announced: "A New Social", a new non-profit focused on building cross-protocol services and tools for the open social web, is now leading development of Bridgy Fed.

anew.social/hello-social-web/

Exciting stuff! Bridging is an important approach that hasn't gotten enough attention, and this work really complements the other multi-polar efforts. Original Bridgy Fed developer @snarfed.org is CTO, and @quillmatiq is the CEO and Executive DIrector.

The press release has supportive comments from @mike, Emily Liu of Bluesky, the Threads team at Meta, @andypiper of Mastodon, Evan Prodromou of @swf, and @jaz of @iftas.

Bridgy Fed has set an important precdent here by prioritizing consent with their opt-in model, and it's really paid off. In fact the threats from Bluesky's current tolerance of anti-trans harassers and the multiple datasets of scraped Bluesky data are exactly the scenarios that advocates of an opt-in approach warned about -- an opt-out approach would have left people on fedi exposed by default. So let's hope that this focus on consent doesn't get lost as things more forward!

@fediversenews

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Creating a Fediverse Custom Feed —

From a programmer's POV, for creating a Fediverse Custom Feed —

The client-side app doesn't care how the content gets into a feed

I.e., it doesn't care what algorithm you did or didn't use to create a Fediverse Custom Feed

You (the program powering the Fediverse Custom Feed) provides content — and the client-side app displays it.

Just set Actor type="Feed".

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

FEDIVERSE
CUSTOM FEEDS

I CHOOSE YOU
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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

4/

Fediverse Custom Feeds are a powerful technology!

And are one piece in creating a "plug-in" system for the Fediverse.

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

This is a small change, but greatly improves Mastodon's interface, making it a lot less cluttered and confusing.

Step in the right direction!

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

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The UI/UX part of a Fediverse Custom Feed is making apps understand what to do with a Actor type="Feed" actor.

For example — when the user "Follows" an Actor type="Feed" actor, then the app could make the content from that actor show up next to the home-feed, as an alternative feed.

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

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The Protocol part of a Fediverse Custom Feed is a new Actor Type — the "Feed".

We already have Actor Types:

• Application
• Group
• Organization
• Person
• Service

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

Add "Feed" to that list.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

A Fediverse Custom Feed is — part UI/UX and part Protocol.

🧵

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Martin Holland

@fingolas@federation.network

Always nice, how smooth it is to move an account from one instance to another in the . This is the second time for this one, and this time, because I want to interact with via . That was blocked in my old instance.

tl;dr Hi from federation.network
👋🏼

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

After reading @_elena 's last blog post about Sharkey, I'd like to try and install it inside a FreeBSD jail

blog.elenarossini.com/sharkey-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I don't always go on social-media.

But when I do I want Fediverse custom feeds.

I DON"T ALWAYS GO
ON SOCIAL-MEDIA

BUT WHEN I DO
I WANT CUSTOM FEEDS
ALT text detailsI DON"T ALWAYS GO ON SOCIAL-MEDIA BUT WHEN I DO I WANT CUSTOM FEEDS
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@eest9@chaos.social

Study about the

A master student at my university needs your participation! Please help her by filling out the following form and :BoostOK: !

sosci.univie.ac.at/MastodonAct

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

John Mastodon wants Fediverse Custom Feeds.

JOHN MASTODON WANTS CUSTOM FEEDS
ALT text detailsJOHN MASTODON WANTS CUSTOM FEEDS
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

🚨 Fediverse Custom Feeds

Let's make them exist!

Instead of having a single home-feed. You could have multiple feeds of your choosing.

For example—

Do you want a feed of just mutuals — you can do that with Fediverse Custom Feeds.

What about a feed showing just people you follow who do NOT post very often — you can do that with Fediverse Custom Feeds.

If fact, you can any kind of feed you can imagine.

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@esoastronomy@astrodon.social

Hi ! We’re the European Southern Observatory, and we design, build and operate ground-based telescopes.

One of them is our Extremely Large Telescope, currently under construction in . It will have a 39 m mirror, and its rotating enclosure will weigh 6100 tonnes, or about 700 mastodons!

We’re looking forward to chatting with all of you about

📷 ESO/G. Vecchia

The giant metal frame of a dome takes up most of the picture frame, contrasting with the brown hills and a thin horizontal line of blue sky in the background. The dome's frame is not yet fully covered in the middle, so the dark brown landscape behind it shows. The big opening in the dome's roof shows the interior, still a construction site with a structure of white beams. In front of the big building is one red crane, taller than the dome.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com

で、 民の乗り換え先、みたいな論調がありますが、

misskey サーバーは純国産で、 misskey.io 、fedibird.com も国内ユーザー向けで、 の日本語サーバー圏は広いし、乗り換えるならとっくにしていると思いますが。

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@emeline@piaille.fr · Reply to Emeline Parizel's post

(On arrive à la fin je vous jure...)

- Décembre 2024

Le même phénomène se reproduit lorsque @pierrot m'invite à parler de mon voyage à vélo de Paris à Athènes, mais également de mon lien avec et le , et c'est là que l'idée d'un thread récapitulatif a fait son apparition 😅

Comme je suppose qu'aucune autre radio ne me donnera carte blanche aussi longtemps sur le sujet, j'avoue que je prends bien le temps de remercier nombre d'entre vous qui avez fait irruption dans ma vie en ligne comme grâce à cet espace pour créer du lien, l'internet que j'aime, celui qui connecte 💛

castopod.radio-progres.fr/@Ant

[23/?]

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Found 26 new servers and 22 servers died off since 7 hours ago.

22,971 servers checked. 14,468,779 Total Users with 1,088,847 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

eventi.miniereurbane.it a server from Italy
locaverse.fr a server from France
social.rigiz.com a server from Estonia
octojellycrochetstudio.com a server from United States
mastodon.valkenb.org a server from New Zealand
deuts.one a server from Private
fr.iend.space a server from United States
mastodon.gioscloud.synology.me a server from United States
6070cc.co.uk a server from Private
josephnadler.id.au a server from Australia
social.michal-atlas.cz a server from Czechia
mitra.raccoonden.moe a server from Germany
estemtotes.online a server from Spain
bots.blakeeskin.com a server from France
m.sapcec.com a server from Germany
rustbelt.social a server from United States
misskey.pleiades92.net a server from Private
social.stbn.xyz a server from Germany
firefoxsociety.top a server from United States
icedoatmilk.coffee a server from Private
soc.spooky.academy a server from Finland
pentium.reimu.info a server from Private
gts.grassblock.eu.org a server from Private
malar.club a server from Germany
rubychannel.channel.org a server from United Kingdom
fedi.makura.top a server from Private

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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@emeline@piaille.fr · Reply to Emeline Parizel's post

- Octobre 2024

Le mois du puisque c'est la sortie des livres de @ploum et de @loevenbruck, deux auteurs bien présents sur le , chez @Alivrouvert tenu par @bookynette.

Les deux livres parlent de vélo, et rejoignent ma pile à lire tandis que je peine à avancer dans mon que je finis par terminer en décembre.

Depuis, j'ai déjà bien entamé et j'ai sérieusement besoin d'un attrape-rêves en forme de cassette et chaîne de vélo vu le nombre de cauchemars que je fais en ce moment.

Mais je remonte la pente, à l'image de ce sticker conçu par @SuperTibaldoBike et remis par @tsadiq.

[21/?]

Deux personnes côte à côte : l'auteur Ploum à gauche, avec un t-shirt représentant un attrape-rêves fait d'une cassette de vélo et d'une chaîne cassée, et moi à droite, avec une veste de cycliste réversible orange et bleue.
Nous sommes devant le rayon jeunesse d'une librairie.
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Une main présente la couverture du livre Bikepunk de Ploum devant un vélib électrique bleu accroché à un poteau.
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Livre et communiqué de presse "Pour ne rien regretter" de Henri Loevenbruck
ALT text detailsLivre et communiqué de presse "Pour ne rien regretter" de Henri Loevenbruck
Sticker en forme de panneau de signalisation. Une silhouette de femme poussant un vélo dans une montée à x %
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Ms. Que Banh

@PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

We are getting ready to launch the public registrations for for folks on January 1st - 😊

m.youtube.com/shorts/QQAshgMyM

socialbc.ca/about

Please boost to help broaden reach - thank you 🙏

@chris @arbutus

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

The Fediverse is unique.

My survey asked what your favorite search engine is.

51% said DuckDuckGo, 12% Startpage, 9% Ecosia and 4% Qwant. Only 6% said Google and 1% Bing. 17% said they preferred another search engine, with many mentioning Kagi and Mojeek.

This is quite different from what the market share out there is, which shows how unique you all are here in the Fediverse. You make your own choices and do not follow everyone else. Be proud.

@Vivaldi

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@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

Do you have all of your Christmas shopping completed?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

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I don't celebrate Christmas!0 (0%)
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Phanpy and GoToSocial is a killer combination.

GoToSocial has some great privacy controls, but has no front end by default. gotosocial.org

Phanpy, the alternative Mastodon web client, looks really sleek. phanpy.social

And it seems pretty easy to run them side by side.

phanpy.gotosocial.social

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

@_elena@mastodon.social Basically, you're saying to Sharkey what I've been saying to all Misskey-type services for 2 years, only in German.
It's nice to have another comrade-in-arms who likes these services.

There's one fear I'd like to allay: that Sharkey will cease to exist. Because Sharkey is compatible with Misskey, but also with the other services of the Misskey family.
you can also import all your posts from mastdon and have them visible in your timeline again (at least this is possible in the Firefish line)

my favourite tools, apart from the antennas, include Drive, where I can also sort my images/files by folder, but also Clips, which I use as a bookmark folder and also sorts everything nicely into folders.

All great things that make life in the
easier

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice. I have a little cameo in @_elena's latest entry in her amazing and deeply researched Future is Federated newsletter!

"Sharkey is a fantastic software. If you are only used to exploring the Fediverse via Mastodon, you may be interested in giving it a try."

blog.elenarossini.com/sharkey-

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@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 New on 👩‍🚀

"Sharkey: a Fediverse project that is beautiful inside & out"

blog.elenarossini.com/sharkey-

special thanks to @pancakes for his awesome post on Misskey forks 🙏

and 👀 @ben @mia @stefan

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What is fediscovery.org/ ?

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

日本語圏内が で賑やかなこの日に、 :fediverse: でメジャーなアカウントを探したり一括フォローしたりできるサイトを見つけた。

fedidevs.com

キーワードとかで検索したり、 という一括フォローのリストがあったりして、好みの情報を発信してるアカウントを探してフォローするのに便利そう :tony_grinning:

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Sinclair-Speccy

@SinclairSpeccy@oldbytes.space

How long have you been using computers for?

I remember back when I was a little kid my first actual experience on a computer was on the janky XP machine I still own.

I’d play flash games and all before getting my own laptop running Windows 7 that had to get reset constantly because I don’t think anyone in my family know how to use an antivirus…

EDIT: Okay it seems that most of fedi is old 😅

OptionVoters
5 years6 (0%)
10 years21 (2%)
15 years45 (4%)
20 years64 (5%)
25 years146 (12%)
30 years205 (16%)
Even longer766 (61%)
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@tomi@blog.rozman.info

So it looks like Fediverse got its ‘starter packs’ too, similar to Bluesky’s (thanks to Anže and others).

Starter Packs are curated lists of fediverse accounts and you can follow them all at once or the selected ones. Like this one (Webcomic Artists):

Screenshot of webcomic artists starter pack

I think starter packs save a lot of time, especially at the start of someone’s fediverse journey. Discovery of account and search is still somehow clunky in 2024. And there is no algorithm on fediverse to suggest you accounts to follow.

Functions I like:

  • anybody can create starter pack
  • you can check if you’re in some starter pack

I’m not sure how consensus work in the starter pack, but as it seems, it uses opt-out principle at the moment.

I quickly created 2 packs:

  1. EU institutions
  2. EU projects

They’re small packs at the moment.

Re: 1. EU institutions had many more accounts half a year ago (until Apr. 2024), but they ‘successfully ended the experiment‘, only a handful of them remained. Nobody wanted to take over the management of the ‘experimental’ servers and the domain (social.network.europa.eu/@XXXX). All 20-30 or so accounts of EU institutions vanished.

Nevertheless, European Commission set-up a new server (xxx.social-network.europa.eu) and it continues its presence on fediverse.

Re: 2. EU projects is a pack of EU funded projects. Currently it includes a few Erasmus+ KA2 projects that I know firsthand.

If you think some accounts should be added to these packs, please contact me.

Wrap-up

‘Fediverse starter pack’ is a very fresh service and I hope it will remain functional and mature over time. I hope it will be integrated in various signup pages like ‘joinmastodon’, to make fediverse experience for new users more frictionless.

Update – Slovenia Starter Pack

Thanks to @jkmcnk, there is also a slovenian starter pack that contains various local obscure celebrities, weirdos, introverted influencers and similar fine people, created approx. 22 min. ago before this blog post:

https://fedidevs.com/s/MTYx

Tags:

If you’re reading this on fediverse and the layout (embedded pics) is off or missing, here’s the link to the original blog post.

https://blog.rozman.info/fediverse-starter-packs/

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@stolenprivacy@tldr.nettime.org

Die Fronten zwischen fediverse, bluesky und threads werden 2025 rasch anders und neu gezogen werden.

Sobald KI Filter die sozialen Netzwerke übergreifend durchsuchen und Ergebnisse interaktiv bereitstellen können.

Für Wahlkämpfe ein Gamechanger.

Edit 13. Januar: Der hier altert gut.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Oh no! I just found out that the app Mammoth, the instance @moth.social and @subclub will be shutting down at the end of January. This is really sad 😭

@mammoth said: "If a community member would like to take over maintaining any of these projects, pls let us know."

Source: moth.social/@mammoth/113646767

The original post was made on Saturday, which is why I had completely missed it. I hope someone will step in to take over...

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

やっぱり :activitypub: というオープンなプロトコルで繋がる :fediverse: というものが存在することを知ってしまうと、 の夢を見てしまう

werd.io/2024/the-open-social-w

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

そうなんだよなぁ…
自分も :fediverse: に夢を見始めてしまったのでいろいろ SNS を使い分けるのがちょっと億劫になってきているところがある。
以前な何でも取りあえず ID 取っておいたりしたんだけど。

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Mastogram Community

@mastogram@dindon.one

🚀 Mastogram Update! 🎉

Here’s what’s new in our latest release:

🔧 Improved overall stability
🐞 Fixed bugs with links posted on the fediverse
🤝 Mastogram now supports Misskey/Sharkey
🎥 Resolved video reposting issues from fediverse to Telegram
🔗 Made connecting your fediverse accounts to Mastogram easier
🛠️ Fixed tag ignoring for and from Telegram

If you're looking for a modern bridge between your fediverse profiles, Telegram, and even Bluesky 🌌, sign up now 👉 mastogr.am

Encountering issues? Don’t hesitate to reach out at @mastogram or @henry ❤️

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Did anyone know about this federated "flea market" / craigslist type classified software? It's called flohmarkt. I came across it by accident today. Looks simple to setup and install, also.

Code is here:
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

Documentation: codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

additional alt-text
Image 1, main instance page for one instance, fedi.markets, with a product for lego's circled in read
image 2: an add for Legos lights
Inage 3, what the Lego light listing looks like from my instance
Image 4: It's about section and preview image at Codeberg.

You send private DM to the ad you are interested in

storefront
ALT text detailsstorefront
ad listing
ALT text detailsad listing
ad in my mastodon
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Codeberg example preview image
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/16(12:00)

pawoo.net 、social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Where does a story about Mastodon begin?

If you were telling a story about the history of Mastodon — where would you start telling that story?

(Assuming that the story starts BEFORE Mastodon was created.)

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readbeanicecream

@readbeanicecream@mastodon.social

Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund

cnbc.com/2024/12/13/tech-compa

Looks like the is the only in the now.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Who are all the people "officially" working on the Mastodon software?

And do those people have accounts on Mastodon or somewhere else on the Fediverse?

to: @Gargron @renchap

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Reminder that "sometime not long after December 15th", the botsin.space server, a home to many of your favorite creative bots, will be entering a read-only mode, before its planned shutdown.

(The server will run until at least March 2025.)

botwiki.org/blog/botsin-space-

Hope most of you bot admins managed to migrate by now!

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Jure Repinc :linux: :kde:

@JRepin@mstdn.io

If one is to get into blogging these days and would like to use a blogging system with Fediverse/ActivityPub integration (including commenting via Mastodon account for example)…

Which one do people currently recommended to use?

I have found Plume, which looks nicest and has quite a few instances available. but is currently not developed very actively.

There is also WriteFreely, which is similar but lacks in public instances.

Maybe Lemmy?

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@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to Elena Rossini ⁂'s post

My 2024 in tech – UPDATED
- Jan-May: same old same old
- mid-Jun: I started the blog
- Jul: I started doing interoperability tests between projects
- Aug: I federated my Wordpress site, joined Friendica and 3 content aggregators. More tests
- Sep: I federated 2 more WP sites
- Oct: I joined
- Nov: I got a and installed Ubuntu on it; started learning
- Dec: I joined & am researching VPSs

🔜 heading to next Feb 🥳

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the issue of sustainability.

Thank you @stefan for writing a superb article about this topic! (for reference: stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-way)

A question for : in addition to regular donations, is it a recommended thing to set one's posts to auto-delete (after a specified time) to keep server costs down?

I'm thinking of setting my toots to auto-delete after 2 weeks for this very reason...

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@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe · Reply to Jürgen Hubert's post

8/ To sum it up, this is why I think that the as it is now is far more oligarchy-proof than - which, due to the current rise of around the world, is of extreme importance to me. If human civilization is to have a chance of survival in the long run, we _must_ learn how to circumvent the systems the oligarchs have control over.

And right now, the seems to have the best chance of doing that as far as I am concerned. So whatever we can to make it more attractive and increase its userbase, we should do.

And if you want to understand the technical details better, read @cwebber 's article which explains it far better than I ever could.

dustycloud.org/blog/re-re-blue

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@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe · Reply to Jürgen Hubert's post

7/ In contrast, the (including ) uses a "Decentralized" approach. Each node is more or less equal in function, and even if one or more of the major nodes goes down, the rest could still go on without any interruption.

(For example, I currently follow 3496 accounts, of which 555 are on Mastodon.social, the biggest instance. So losing my connection to Mastodon.social _would_ be painful, but I would still be able to maintain my connections to 85% of all the accounts I am following.)

(C) Distributed: A large number of nodes which are more or less equal, each linking to their immediate neighbors.
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@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

1/ Thanks to @cwebber for helping me understand the differences between the "decentralized" approach of and the "distributed" approach of the .

As it happens, I see some parallels between this and my own field - the German power and utility sector.

dustycloud.org/blog/re-re-blue

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jack

@jglypt@social.lol

Found just the app I needed!

mastodonlistmanager.org/manage allows you to easily manage lists!

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Kinoc-Kayfar ΘΔ

@KinocKayfar@dragonchat.org

Related to BlueSky controversy

I think what happened with blue sky demonstrates why any platform run centrally will always fail. Since when you have a structure that's only run by a few people their likely to make decisions that go against everyone else. It's why it's better when you have more decentralized platforms like Mastodon where people can govern themselves and run their own groups, allowing the people to make the best and most glorious safe spaces imaginable rather than relying on a a group of people to do it, when they often fail.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/15(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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nat

@nat@partyon.xyz · Reply to nat's post

so if you want to support a ... @nullagent and I are eternally grateful for anything you send our way! i would love to have a fresh start un-mired in credit card debt!

cashapp/venmo
natsmith89

paypal.me/natoleander
and you can join my substack here!
natsmith.substack.com

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

日本語の記事っぽく意訳すると「インターネットの未来であるオープンソーシャル Web にワクワクする◯つの理由」みたいなタイトルの英語記事

werd.io/2024/the-open-social-w

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Vocal Cat

@vocalcat@mastodon.social

Tell me you are no descentralized, without tell me you are not desentralized ...

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

If mstdn.social falls off the all of the sudden, we'll know what happened: . Here's hoping Hetzner is not going to react in a knee-jerk fashion.

cc: @stux / @paul

mstdn.social/@stux/11365246164

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

What I’m curious and disappointed about is the lack of the conversation regarding decentralisation when it’s #ActivityPub compared to #Nostr the #Fediverse powerbrokers always dismiss it by bringing up a part of its culture but never want to discuss the technical aspects #ATproto #Bluesky

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

The shows that we can build a better world by ignoring clickbait, billionaires, venture capital and the growth mantra. Decentralisation leads to a better world. When you care about your neighbours, things change. I am tipsy, but I believe we are building better things, the Open (Source) Way. It'll take time. Patience and stoicism will win. There's a book hiding here, but I won''t write it. I'll continue to do. When enough people do, we win. Thanks for listening!

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s post

@_elena If you need more stories on how the brings people together to build new solutions that change the world bit by bit, without Venture Capital, the Open Source Way, here is one. Happy to discuss at FOSDEM in the social web dev room :) 3/5

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:'s post

I am truly impressed. Within minutes I got files, advice and support from everywhere around the . I now have no more excuses and will have to work hard to get it all up and running and report on teh HOWTO in an upcoming blog post which might already be after I moved my blog to my own server. The Fediverse is full of geeks that are happy to share. And that's not a bad thing in clickbait times! Thank you all :)

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Bernie the Wordsmith

@berniethewordsmith@masto.es

Users of and the , ensure you do not use the Bluesky bridge. Kiwifarms is pouring in on Bluesky using Jesse Singal as a Trojan horse and the company just handed them the golden ticket. I will not use the bridge myself, will not endanger my friends here

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Terence Eden

@Edent@mastodon.social

🆕 blog! “Mastodon Now Sends Referer Headers! Hurrah!”

Back in 2022, I wrote this rather grumpy post on Mastodon, the federated social media platform.

@Edent@mastodon.socialTerence EdenMastodon enforces a "noreferrer" on all external links.I have mixed feelings about that.As a blogger, I want to see *where* visitors are coming from. I also like to see (and…

👀 Read more: shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/12/masto

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Terence Eden’s Blog

@blog@shkspr.mobi

Mastodon Now Sends Referer Headers! Hurrah!

shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/12/masto

Back in 2022, I wrote this rather grumpy post on Mastodon, the federated social media platform.

When you click on this link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news - your browser says "Hey! BBC! Please can I have your /news page? BTW, I was referred here by shkspr.mobi. THANKS!" This is called the "Referer" and, yes, it is mispelt.

One the one hand, sending the referer is good; it lets the linked-to server know who is linking to it. That allows them to see where traffic is coming from. On the other hand, this could be bad for much the same reason.

If you run a server anarcho_terrorists.biz, you probably don't want the FBI knowing that your members are sharing links to their pages. If you run a small personal server, you may not want anyone knowing that you personally linked to them. If you run a server for a marginalised community, you may not want a hate-site to know your members are linking to you.

But if you're a large-ish, general purpose, non-private site - like Mastodon.social - where's the harm in allowing referer headers?

Anyway, for historic reasons, Mastodon blocked the referer header. This, I believe, was sensible for smaller servers but a miss-step for larger servers. As I pointed out last week:

I'm not the only one to make this point - it has been a popular complaint for some time.

A few days ago, Mastodon changed to allow this to be configurable.

This is excellent news. Website owners will be able to (somewhat) accurately see how much traffic Mastodon sends them. That way they can determine if there is a suitably large audience to engage with on the Fediverse.

It is, of course, slightly more complicated than that!

  • Instance owners can opt-in to allowing Referer headers (it is off by default).
  • The policy means that only the domain name is sent; not the full page.
  • Mastodon is federated and there are thousands of sites. Even if they all opted-in, their statistics will be fragmented.
  • Apps can set their own Referer header - leading to more fragmentation.
  • Even if they do opt-in, users can set their browsers not to send Referer headers.

Nevertheless, I'm delighted with this change. Hopefully it will allow the Fediverse to grow and attract more users.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: 連携有効な のアカウントを :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: からフォローしてみていると、もはやそのアカウントが にいるものかどうかもあまり意識しなくなるなあ :tony_normal:

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lars

@ls@social.lsnet.eu

Kennt jemand eine gute um Funkamateuren den in das zu erleichtern?

Also z.B. wie man den -Server nutzt, aber auch die alternativen Instanzen falls man kein DARC-Mitglied ist oder die DARC-Instanz aus anderen Gründen nicht nutzen möchte?

Und wie und wo man im Fediverse Gleichgesinnte und Gruppen findet?

Ich betreibe noch eine uralte -Gruppe, bei der ich endlich mal den Stecker ziehen möchte. Aber nicht, ohne zumindest ein paar Alternativen aufzuzeigen.

(Ich selbst weiß wie's geht, ich suche einen fertigen, einsteigerfreundlichen Text zum Verlinken um das Rad nicht neu erfinden zu müssen.)

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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David Raygoza Gómez

@hashraydamon@me.dm

So I make my first starter pack, featuring the artists I have found here in the , hope is helpful

fedidevs.com/s/MTUw/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

> リンクを含む投稿の優先度を下げる「リンクはメインではなくリプライに入れろ」というマスクの表明に、(自分の文章の告知を含む)リンクの共有こそがSNSの利用意義であるワタシも心が折れたところがありました。

wirelesswire.jp/2024/12/87795/

これ、気持ちわかるなあ。
(自分はもっと前の「サードパーティー開発者に対して予告無しに API を遮断した」あたりからもう折れていたけど)

イーロン・マスクのこのリンク含む投稿についての表明よりずっと前(買収前?)から、仕組み上はリンクのある投稿の優先順位は下げられていたみたいな話も見たような気もするけど、そもそも Web のプラットフォームで外部リンク推奨しないなんてはっきり言われると「ああ、やっぱり なんて、もはやそういう場所だよねー」という気持ちはより強くなるよな…

広告目線とかで見れば に限らず自分のドメインから離脱させたくないのはある意味では当然なんだけど、この記事にも書いてある通り政治にも大きな影響を持つようになった に対して、そういう広告ビジネス的な発想で「外部リンク非推奨もまあ仕方ないというか当然だよね、無料で使ってるわけだし」みたいにプラットフォームのビジネスに妙におもねった理解をユーザーが示してしまうのも問題なんじゃないかと思ってて、とくに みたいな性質のものは、ビジネス的にそのプラットフォームが成り立つかどうかって話の前にユーザーがそこでどんなコミュニケーションをとってどんな気持ちになって何を得るのか、みたいなことが先にあるべきのような気がするんだけど、最近はそれが逆転して、プラットフォームの存続のためにユーザーは課金して対戦型コミュニケーションを勝ち残るための武装するのである!ネガティブであろうがなんだろうがインプレッション至上主義、群雄割拠の対戦型マーケティングプラットフォーム!みたいになっちゃっているように見える。

そういう意味で、オープンな技術の上で小さなプラットフォーム同士がつながる は、 のように過去の やいまの の規模のプラットフォームにそのまま取って代わる力はなくても、「次の 」ではないなにか、になる可能性はむしろ よりあるんじゃないかと個人的には思っているけど、この記事は全くもって :fediverse: :mastodon: への言及もなければ :fediverse: 連携の話もなくて、この文脈の記事としてはとても残念(書き直し! :vivaldia_5:

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

This is an over generalization, but:

Threads: When I want to read snarky posts from my favorite brands.
Bluesky: When I want to read snarky posts from my favorite influencers.
Fediverse: When I want to read posts (snarky or not) from my favorite people.

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Phronima sedentaria

@phronima@mastodon.com.pl

Ilu jest użytkowników polskiego fedi?

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Ali Velshi's post

@velshi I enjoy following you on the open, distributed, people powered ! Thanks for being here!

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Samantha Xavia

@sam@bikersgo.social

I've just logged back into Loops and I got to say it's so much better than day 1, so many improvements for comments as well as scrolling feels better.

Just really want more content around what I enjoy (Motorbikes, Memes, Art, ext.) I also want to start creating content even more now, so maybe I should start working on stuff

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-13

Servers

- snac v2.66
- Lemmy v0.19.8
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.4.0
- Mobilizon v5.1.0
- activity-pub-relay v0.6.0
- NeoDB v0.10.5
- Trunk & Tidbits, November 2024

Clients

- Husky v1.6.1
- AndStatus v62.01
- Voyager v2.21.0
- PeerTube mobile app : discover videos while caring for your attention
- tinmop: An opinionated client for Gemini, gopher, kami and Mastodon/Pleroma

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Bird UI v2.0.6
- PeerTube plugin livechat v12.0.2
- Fediseer v0.25.0
- notectl: A maintenance CLI tool for Misskey

For developers

- Fedify v1.3.1

Protocol

- Nomad Protocol and Nomadic Identity in the Fediverse
- FEP-1311: Media Attachments

Articles

- Alt Text Health Check image accessibility report #2
- PeerTube, a network of independent, self-managed and interconnectable platforms
- Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?
- Creating a generic "Log-in with Mastodon" service
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 96

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01939db2-df57-8fe0-d681-88a30070e9a1

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

In the wake of the controversy, the moderation team have clarified their perspective.

It's... not great. And gives me further reason to stick to the .

bsky.app/profile/safety.bsky.a

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Deb Oppermann

@DebOppermann@photog.social

The center of the Hibiscus flower makes a lovely abstract
Check it out
debbie-oppermann.pixels.com/fe

The center of a yellow and red Hibiscus flower in close up
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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

This looks interesting

autistici.org/interzona/tinmop

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Desync

@desync@social.desyncd.xyz

New Instance!!!!!!
People on Mastodon seem to like introductory thingys so:
- I use Fedora 41
- I am the kind of person who self-hosts a Mastodon instance
- I code in my free time (I am the kind of person who self-hosts a Mastodon instance)

you'll probably see random stuff here

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

actor model & activitypub, programming

1/

I like the Actor-Model.

A friend who is a Scala programmer introduced it to me.

I used it when programming in — Erlang and Scala. Later, I implemented the Actor-Model in Go. I even implemented Erlang's supervision-tree in Go.

ActivityPub is maybe better understood through the lens of the Actor-Model — rather than a HTTP REST API.

However —

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Mastodon should NOT count hash-tags towards its character-limit.

Doing so — counting hash-tags towards its character-limit — discourages the usage of hash-tags.

Which makes posts less searchable and discoverable. And hinder ad-hoc community formation.

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch

Muss man sich für die Zukunft im #Fediverse wohl Sorgen machen, wenn man auf keinem #Starterpack erwähnt ist?
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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net

@feb

Ob das jetzt "Follower-Vorschläger", "Starter-Packs" oder "Hier, schau mal her!" heißt, ist mir ziemlich egal.

Und nein, ich halte das nicht für ein Problem von , sondern für ein generelles -Problem, insbesondere auf kleinen oder single-user-Instanzen.

@crossgolf_rebel

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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net

Starter-Packs im sind Klasse.
Aber sie kommen oft zu spät.

Jeder Server sollte im Zuge der Accounterstellung ein -Pack anbieten, um es insbesondere neuen Usern einfacher zu machen, eine interessante Timeline zu erhalten.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jeremy McNaughton 📣️🍉️

@jmcnaughton@freefree.ps

Last week I installed a Bluesky Personal Data Server on a VPS and made an account.

Having a PDS on Bluesky gave me a different domain for my handle than the default, but you can do that anyways without a PDS.

Unlike having a Mastodon server, a PDS on Bluesky has no rules, no moderation, no trends, no space for community to happen. It felt like I was hosting a black box on my own server for no reason.

So I deleted my account and also the PDS.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

あ、いや、自分のサーバーが知ってるアカウントでも、他サーバーの投稿へのリアクションは見えたり見えなかったりするな。
投稿元のサーバーの設定とかに依存するのかな?それとも、リアクション情報の配信に遅延があったりするのかな? :tony_grinning: ❓️ :fediverse:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

別のサーバーにいる人のポストへの Like って、自分のサーバーが知ってるアカウントからのものしか見えないしカウントもされないのか :tony_grinning: :fediverse:

別のサーバーにいるお気に入りのデザイナーさんのポストにリアクションしているアカントの中から誰かフォローしてみようと思ってふと気がついた。

だと、他サーバーのページを直接開かなくても Phanpy の中で、自分がいるサーバー以外のサーバーからの見た目を表示する機能があるから便利なんだけど、その状態にすると自分の元のサーバーからのリアクションを送ったりフォローとかはできなくなるので、閲覧だけだったら完璧なのだけどフォローしようとすると結局ちょっとひと手間かかっちゃうな :tony_smiling:

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Mekeor Melire

@mekeor@catgirl.cloud

let's do art together: take a screenshot of this post and share it in a comment to this post. next person takes a screenshot of your comment and shares it in a comment to your comment. and so on...

(make sure to select "Public" scope/visibility. and make sure that at least some part of your fediverse-client is pictured on the screenshot.)

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The Fediverse is vast. It's like a space with planets and keeps on expanding. Here's the thing, even if it would stop expanding and all the planets and stars and other magnificent things were to disappear, I'd still be happy on my own piece of rock, shouting to the void.

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sef

@sef@social.coop

"It's not supported across the to switch between implementations on the same domain."

Is this condition ever going to change?

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

The fediverse has no central authority — which brings both challenges and opportunities for how it's governed. For Dot Social, @mike spoke with @kissane and @darius, two of the smartest people working on this, about the impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election on fediverse work, the "Xodus," what needs to be done next, and how to fund and sustain better networks for humans.

Read more about it in this blogpost.
about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

Listen to the conversation on flipboard.video/c/dot_social/v or wherever you get your podcasts.

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faraiwe

@faraiwe@beige.party

A de-centralized, federated network, using a common, NON-COMMERCIAL, protocol, such as the can actually save lives and fight the onslaught of dezinformatsiya.

devices were used to keep people connected, sending messages through based clients, during catastrophic weather events which knocked standard comms networks down.

socmedia (such as , , , etc) were actively used to disseminate , during those catastrophic events, and other emergencies.

Taking the internet back from walled-garden, corporate, proprietary networks can mean the difference between life or death for many.

Government should not be owned, operated or focused on corporations, but be by People, for People.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NextSocial is a new social-media mobile app — that I have been working on with @farzaneh and @massoud

It is meant to work across all decentralized social-media (DeSo) — including the Fediverse, of course.

This is an early concept for one type of decentralized-commerce (DeCo). Notice the cart button on the right-side of the screen.

I am looking for feedback.

Thoughts?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

This is a nice new Mastodon feature —

An article written off of the Fediverse can credit a Fediverse account as its author.

With this, the author's Fediverse account would show up and be linked to when the URL to the article is posted on the Fediverse.

But there is a challenge — people can lie about who the author is.

Mastodon's approach to dealing with this is — you can create a list hosts that you let this auto-linking work with.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

loops.video will federate before Christmas, starting with the first 1000 users next week ✨

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

A good measure for any Fediverse and a broader decentralized social-media (DeSo) technology is —

Can you, in a practical sense, run it on and have it work well-enough on a lower-cost low-powered device like a Raspberry Pi, or one of the many devices similar to it.

It doesn't mean all Fediverse & DeSo technology has to have this property.

But I think it would be better if some of it does.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

"Starter-Pack" & "Follow-Pack".

2 separate terms for the same thing.

They give you a collection of people and other users to follow.

They help new users find people to follow — so they don't have an empty home-feed. But they also help existing users find more people to follow.

I am going to (combine the 2 labels and) start calling them Starter-Follow-Packs.

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David Clubb

@davidoclubb@toot.wales

Hi , I've got myself into a bit of a bind 😊

I have been working with a local primary school to try to get them to adopt the fediverse either through Pixelfed or Bookwyrm.

However it's become clear that this exposes the users to too much risk if I use an existing instance.

So....if you were to be setting up a fediverse instance for a class in a primary school, what would you choose (Pixelfed, Bookwyrm, Mastodon etc) and has anybody done this before?

Many thanks for guidance!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/12(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I created my first Fediverse Starter-Pack / Follow-Pack using fedidevs.com

A Starter-Follow-Pack of people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

(It is currently incomplete, as I could only add Mastodon accounts. And the starter-follow-pack won't let you add anyone whose profile is NOT "discoverable". I also probably forgot people to include.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

At least one implementation of starter-packs / follow-packs for the Fediverse is will NOT allow you to add someone to starter-pack / follow-pack if that person has set their account to NOT be "discoverable".

fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

...

(Being "discoverable" or not shows up in the activity (application/activity+json) file for the user.)

cc: @anze3db @gabek

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Been on the Web since 1992. 32 years now. I feel a bit of ownership to it even, but so do you. We all need to work together to build a better Web!

We can all make choices and our choices matter. You being here was a good choice. Thanks!

vivaldi.com/for-a-better-web/

@Vivaldi @w3c

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Tingo

@fixatedpersonsunit@aus.social

'Don't let a social media CEO ruin your community ever again,'

Let an advertising agency do it. Newsmast scam unleashing its bots again to artificially boost and brigade ads for itself.

Founded by the advertising industry, Newsmast is funded by dark capital and linked to some of the largest ad agencies in the UK.

newsmast.social/@newsmast/1136

Screenshot from https://newsmast.social/@newsmast/113634324208945646 of ad agency Newsmast's latest toot. Text reads:

We'd love to work with any organisations, nonprofits, academics, publishers, or anyone else interested in protecting the community they've built for the long run, here, on New Social.

Get in touch with us today: https://www.newsmastfoundation.org/contact-us/ 

Image text reads: Protect your social future. Don't let a social media CEO ruin your community ever again. Newsmast foundation.
ALT text detailsScreenshot from https://newsmast.social/@newsmast/113634324208945646 of ad agency Newsmast's latest toot. Text reads: We'd love to work with any organisations, nonprofits, academics, publishers, or anyone else interested in protecting the community they've built for the long run, here, on New Social. Get in touch with us today: https://www.newsmastfoundation.org/contact-us/ Image text reads: Protect your social future. Don't let a social media CEO ruin your community ever again. Newsmast foundation.
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I am no longer active on X, but I check my notifications, in case someone sent me a message. Instead there are some crazy people there in my notifications. These are not people I follow.

Be happy you are here!

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social

Although, only speculation, I notice this individual seems less like a prospecting journalist, and more like an advertising placeholder.

They made a similar post two (2) months ago, even starting it as their introduction to the Fediverse (see screenshot).

I am not a journalist, or inspiring blogger, but I would presume in two (2) months time, the article would have enough shared options to go to story. I also find it odd that they praise Sharkey in both post, as oppose to giving no opinion, and just asking people what they think.

That said, when I was confronting Sharkey, while still hanging out in their Discord Server, I learned they do use alternative accounts to help paint their narrative.

Again, my theory is only speculation, based on my experience and dealings with Sharkey. It just seems to fit their track record. And if in this instance, I am wrong, I apologize, but would again, point out that this is something they (Sharkey Development) have done in the past.

A post from two months ago, under the Sharkey hashtag, also making a similar statement. This one starts out as their introduction post.
ALT text detailsA post from two months ago, under the Sharkey hashtag, also making a similar statement. This one starts out as their introduction post.
A post from today, two months later, setting up as if to both promote Sharkey while claiming to want to interview Sharkey users.
ALT text detailsA post from today, two months later, setting up as if to both promote Sharkey while claiming to want to interview Sharkey users.
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social · Reply to Robert Link's post

@_elena@mastodon.social @phaedral@mastodon.social I invite you to check my post history.

In it (my post history), you will discover I once sounded much like yourself, praising and even promoting Sharkey. I would go so far as to say, I once used to talk about Sharkey, more than the Sharkey Development Team.

Then I learned, from experience, the downside of Sharkey.

For example, the development tricked its user base to donate 2,000+ for their own dedicated server, only to use that server as their personal computer (playing Minecraft), and four (4) months later taking that server offline, and brining it home as their personal PC. The "Join Sharkey" website was never brought back online, and remains offline, even today (except for an out of date Wiki hidden in a subdomain).

You will also note how toxic and hateful the Sharkey Development can be. Often spending a good portion of their time trolling users (especially anyone who calls then out on their nonsense or past exploits). You may even discover, whenever they are backed into a corner, they will claim you are homophobic. I again, invite you to see my post history, going as far back as May 30, 2023, when I first joined the Fediverse (I have always supported, equality and human rights).

There are many Fedi developments that embody the spirit of the Fediverse, and Sharkey is not one of then.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I literally do not care about social media posts that I cannot directly interact with.

I do not see the point.

This meme uses a scene from the movie Office Space, featuring the character Bill Lumbergh, a stereotypical boss known for his passive-aggressive requests.

In this adaptation, the text reads:
“If you could stop posting screenshots of social media that isn’t federated, that’d be great.”

The meme humorously critiques the practice of sharing screenshots of posts from non-federated (centralized) social media platforms, implying that such posts are out of place or undesirable in certain online communities, especially those that value decentralization.
ALT text detailsThis meme uses a scene from the movie Office Space, featuring the character Bill Lumbergh, a stereotypical boss known for his passive-aggressive requests. In this adaptation, the text reads: “If you could stop posting screenshots of social media that isn’t federated, that’d be great.” The meme humorously critiques the practice of sharing screenshots of posts from non-federated (centralized) social media platforms, implying that such posts are out of place or undesirable in certain online communities, especially those that value decentralization.
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NextSocial is a new social-media mobile app — that I have been working on with @farzaneh and @massoud

It is meant to work across all decentralized social-media (DeSo) — including the Fediverse, of course.

This is an early concept for the home-feed.

I am looking for feedback.

Thoughts?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

NextSocial is a new mobile app — that I have been working on with @farzaneh and @massoud

It is meant to work across all decentralized social-media (DeSo) — including the Fediverse, of course.

Here (in the attached image) is a prototype for what it might look like to play a video in NextSocial.

I am looking for feedback.

Thoughts?

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Fediverse Champion

@FediChamp@mastodon.world

The next big VC idea just dropped at :
1️⃣ Build a social network with 20M+ users managed by a tiny staff of 20.
2️⃣ Let everyone in - trolls, hate groups, and the worst corners of the internet.
3️⃣ Make users handle moderation with endless blocklists.
4️⃣ Sell it to the highest bidder and bail.

Sound familiar? Don’t settle for chaos.

The is ad-free, decentralized, and community-run. No billionaires, no hate-filled spaces, no drama.

An image depicting a character from the GTA video game walking down a street, accompanied by text criticizing a social network for allowing harmful groups, while leaving users to manage harassment on their own. The character expresses frustration with the phrase, "Ah shit, here we go again.”
ALT text detailsAn image depicting a character from the GTA video game walking down a street, accompanied by text criticizing a social network for allowing harmful groups, while leaving users to manage harassment on their own. The character expresses frustration with the phrase, "Ah shit, here we go again.”
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I have been working on a new social-media mobile app — with @farzaneh and @massoud

It is meant to work across all decentralized social-media (DeSo) — including the Fediverse, of course.

We started working on it (part-time) early this year — before the summer.

We are calling it NextSocial.

NextSocial logo
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Martin Haſeneyer

@mhaseneyer@franken.social

Ihr Lieben,. ich habe die Möglichkeit, das Fediverse bei „Entscheidern“ anzupreisen. Also bei Leuten, die entscheiden, ob sich ein Account lohnt für einen Tourismusverband, für ein Hotel, eine Schmiede usw. Die brauchen natürlich Daten, dass sich das lohnt.

Kennt ihr Untersuchungen, welche Menschengruppen hier unterwegs sind? Und andere Gründe, als Organisation /das zu adressieren?

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Mastodon Engineering

@MastodonEngineering@mastodon.social

Latest releases, progress on Fediscovery, FOSDEM plans, and community highlights - catch up on all the latest news from the core team in our November Trunk & Tidbits post.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/12/

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@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 42F at Logan Airport and visibility is 1.5mi.

A Texas judge has rejected the Onion's acquisition of conspiracy theory website InfoWars.

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the slaying of United Healthcare's CEO, appeared in court today in Pennsylvania and will fight extradition to New York.

British cyber-intelligence agency GCHQ issued its annual holiday greeting card, which doubles as a codebreaking puzzle.

OptionVoters
crossword puzzle27 (47%)
jigsaw puzzle19 (33%)
other game (let us know in replies)11 (19%)
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Sci Fi Brickyards

@AndorianSoup@mastodon.social

Has anyone else noticed that @Tusky is displaying hashtags in a strange way? Not seen this before, but block capitals are being removed in sporadic ways 🤔

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

これまた力強い言葉

> It is flagrantly obvious that the Fediverse with its independence and lack of algorithmic feeds is possibly the only safe and ethical online social media space one could be in right now.

> 独立性とアルゴリズムのないフィードを備えた が、おそらく現在する唯一の安全で倫理的なオンラインソーシャルメディアスペースであることは火を見るより明らかです。

elenarossini.com/2024/11/the-r

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Sebastian

@JSSchlegel@social.tchncs.de

🙄 ein IT Problem haben
🙂 Tech-Blog zum Thema finden
😃 Das Problem damit lösen
🤩 Der Blogger ist im Fediverse aktiv

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@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

Morjen zusammen.

Wieder mal ein Bild der
Instanzwolke unserer Instanz zu dieser Zeit.

So sieht das bunte Fediverse aus, egal welche Software man als Zugang ins netzwerk nimmt


und als Zugangssoftware ins Fediverse

Screenshot der Fediverse Instanzwolke. Sie zeigt an, mit welchen Diensten unsere Instanz verbunden ist und mit welcher Software die laufen.

Friendica Sharkey Hubzilla Akkoma Mastodon und glitch
ALT text detailsScreenshot der Fediverse Instanzwolke. Sie zeigt an, mit welchen Diensten unsere Instanz verbunden ist und mit welcher Software die laufen. Friendica Sharkey Hubzilla Akkoma Mastodon und glitch
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Dave Robinson

@dave@europhiles.uk

Another article that fails to mention the #Fediverse. The digital town square analogy is interesting, but perhaps digital walled garden would be more appropriate. Disappointing, as usual.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/dec/11/from-x-to-bluesky-why-are-people-abandoning-twitter-digital-town-square

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

Ich bin unschuldig, ich habe das nicht gesagt!

What is the
?

https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=QzYozbNneVc


oder für alle anderne mit Tracking und Nutzerauswertung
https://youtu.be/QzYozbNneVc

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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

good . i hope you're all well!

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Linda Sgoluppi Artist

@lindasgoluppiart@mastodonapp.uk

Good morning. Buongiorno. Bore da.
Buenos dias. Guten morgen.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/11(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Cherise Labonte

@nursecherise@privacysafe.social

Posting across the for the first time 😻

Gray cat in space with purple galaxy background. Licensed CC BY-SA Cherise Labonte
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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

As I mentioned before — I think the Fediverse version of Follow-Packs / Starter-Packs should be some type of ActivityPub / ActivityStreams object.

It could look a lot like the "following" and "followers" URLs look.

RE: mastodon.social/@reiver/113629

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Did you know Facebook has settings like this?

Did you know you can get more low quality content, more unoriginal content, more sensitive content and more misinformation? If you feel you are not getting enough of it?

The problem with algorithmic content is that it tends to promote stuff like this. I would like no low-quality content, no unoriginal content and clearly no misinformation.

If I was getting only what my friends write, I would get very little of this stuff. Would that not be nice.

This is why I spend a lot more of my time on Vivaldi Social and Mastodon...

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 96

- Threads launches the ability to follow fediverse accounts from Threads
- @peertube launches their mobile app for Android and iOS
- A third-party solution for Starter Packs for

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?

Threads' most recent update allows people on Threads to follow people on the , albeit with some significant caveats.

But one simple question has bugging me for a long while: Why? Why is Meta adding interoperability to their platform?

fediversereport.com/why-is-met

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Laurens Hof

@LaurensHof@fediversereport.com

Why is Meta adding fediverse interoperability to Threads?

Threads has taken a significant step towards their fediverse integration this week: people can now follow fediverse accounts from Threads. Although caveats apply, it marks a milestone in the process, and it has taken Meta over a year and a half to get here. This milestone provides a moment to reflect on what and why Meta is working towards.

When Threads first announced that they would implement ActivityPub, one of the crucial questions was: ‘Why?’ Why does the company that mastered the concept of ‘walled gardens’ suddenly care about decentralisation and interoperability? Why does one of the world’s richest companies that has made a gazillion dollars by keeping people locked onto their platform suddenly care about giving people freedom?

The Verge asked this of Mosseri, ‘why are you doing this at all?’ Mosseri spends almost his entire answer on account portability for creators, saying that Threads will be a more compelling place for creators if they have the safety of knowing they are able to take their audience with them if they decide to leave Threads one day. A short sentence at the end of his answer is more pragmatic, saying that Threads is ‘trying to lean into where the world is going’. Still, Mosseri is clear in his answer: the reason for Threads to implement ActivityPub is so that they can implement account portability and people can leave Threads more easily if they want to. In another interview, Zuckerberg is also asked a similar question, and he gives a similar answer, saying:  “So, in a way, that actually makes people feel more confident investing in a system if they know that they have freedom over how they operate.”

So here we have a clear answer by the two top people of Meta. Why does Threads implement ActivityPub? Because they think that people are more likely to choose Threads when they know they have the freedom to move to a different platform.

Threads and ActivityPub, in practice

Reality is quite different, however. It’s been a year and a half since Threads first started working on implementing ActivityPub, and only just this week they finally released the first version of an implementation that even remotely resembles two-way federation. The amount of exceptions and barriers to actually using federation between Threads and the rest of the fediverse are significant however. Most importantly, you cannot search for people on the fediverse from Threads. So while you can theoretically follow fediverse people now, you immediately run into the problem of finding the people you want to follow.

If you want to follow someone on the fediverse from Threads, you first have to enable fediverse integration and click to a scary warning. Then you have to find a post that has a like or reply by a fediverse account, click on that account and hit follow from there. This means that interaction between the fediverse and Threads is completely serendipitous, depending on which fediverse accounts you happen to come across on Threads.

But this is not the only strange thing about Threads’ fediverse integration: there is a 15 minute delay before posts from Threads appear in the fediverse, preventing any real-time communication between the network. It also kills off the potential to use the connection for sport events or breaking news, where the delay of 15 minutes is highly impactful.

Who actually uses the Threads-fediverse connection?

Meta does not provide statistics about how many people use the fediverse integration on Threads, nor does their implementation of ActivityPub include the common NodeInfo endpoint. NodeInfo is used by most ActivityPub software to provide more information about the server. However, we can get quite some information about the actual usage of Threads’ fediverse integration, and that is by looking at the mastodon.social server.

Mastodon.social ‘knows’ about 21k Threads accounts, as per early Nov 2024. For a Mastodon server to ‘know’ about a Threads account, it means that any post of that Threads account has appeared on a timeline of a mastodon.social user, or someone on mastodon.social has searched (not necessarily followed) for that Threads account.

Mastodon.social is not the entire fediverse, but does account for a quarter of all active users on the fediverse. It stands also in contrast with other fediverse servers, who regularly block access to Threads: 9 out of the 20 most active fediverse servers have cut connections to Threads.

So while we cannot know the exact number of Threads accounts who use the fediverse connection, we can make an educated guess based on the Mastodon.social statistics. Personally I think it is likely that less than 50k Threads users have enabled federation. The Threads-fediverse connection is not particularly popular either in the other direction: Barack Obama is the most popular account on Threads, and only 3400 followers of his 6.2 million total followers come from the fediverse.

On availability in the EU

The fediverse integration for Threads is not available for EU users. Meta has been slower to roll out Threads to European users in general. Threads launched in July 2023, and only became available to people in the EU in December 2023. News reports blame the delay of launching Threads in the EU on the complexities of the DMA, with Mosseri blaming “the complexities with complying with some of the laws coming into effect next year”.

But that is for Threads in general. For the fediverse integration, to the best of my knowledge (please share sources) Threads has not given a direct explanation as to why it is not yet available. During an AMA in August 2024, Threads simply stated: “We’re working on bringing a federated Threads experience to the EU as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience with us 🫶”.

While compliance with European regulation is surely not easy, ActivityPub and the fediverse are also not incompatible with compliance either. The European Data Protection Supervisor was the first European agency to launch a fediverse platform for EU organisations with EU Voice. When their pilot project ended in spring 2024, the EDPS concluded: “The EDPS’ pilot project of EU Voice and EU Video proves that community-driven and decentralised social media platforms may prioritise users’ fundamental rights to privacy and personal data, and foster the EU’s digital sovereignty.”

Threads and Bluesky

Just to point out the obvious: Meta is a company with an incredible amount of resources, and employs highly talented people. When the company feels competitive pressure, they are capable of moving incredibly quickly. Threads now feels competitive pressure from Bluesky, and it took Threads less than two weeks to build Starter Packs, Custom Feeds, a better search tool, shift stance on default feeds, and mimic Bluesky’s UI. That is all to say: the speed at which Meta delivers a product is deliberate. It is not an accident, and Meta is certainly not a company that is resource-constrained. If Meta wants to do something, it will do something.

Meta and interoperability

The European Union has made a big deal of their Digital Markets Act (DMA), that aims to increase competition in European digital markets, and targets the Big Tech platforms. The DMA takes aim at gatekeepers in a variety of markets, from search engines to browsers to communications platforms. It gradually rolled out in 2023 and 2024, to much hype about how we could totally have interoperable communications platforms when WhatsApp would become interoperable.

It is now the end of 2024, and WhatsApp is now compliant with the DMA. There are zero apps that people in the EU can use that natively interoperate with WhatsApp. This is not for a lack of technology: I have seen demos this year that showed this capability, fully functional, I’ve held the phone. The technology exists. There is a simple reason why it is not available in the EU, and that is because Meta does not want it to be available.

A blog post by Matrix explains the situation in detail, but the crux of the matter is: Meta has interpreted the DMA in such a way that every other app that wants to connect with WhatsApp has to show proof for each user that they are physically geolocated in the EU. It goes against the mission of Matrix to track their users like that, and the same goes for other chatting apps. So we end up in a situation where the DMA is in effect, Meta is compliant, and nothing has changed. Meta applied the rules in a way that people could theoretically interoperate with WhatsApp. However, the practical barriers are significant enough that Meta is comfortable knowing likely nobody will be able to implement the interoperability in practice.

So why does the Threads-fediverse integration exist again?

To summarise:

  • Threads says they are implementing ActivityPub so people can transfer their account away from Threads towards another platform. Threads is not currently working towards that goal.
  • Threads has incrementally shipped fediverse integration at a low speed. The feature is difficult to use and crucial components are missing.
  • Few people use the Threads-fediverse integration, likely less than 50k out of Threads’ 275 million monthly active users.
  • The Threads-fediverse integration is not available in the EU, and Threads has not provided a clear reason for the delay.
  • Meta is highly skilled in using European regulations on interoperability to their advantage.
  • Meta can ship new features with rapid speed when the feel the need to do so.

Based on the above, I do not believe Mark Zuckerberg when, talking about decentralised social networks, he says that he has “always believed in this stuff.” I think there is another explanation as to why Threads is building a fediverse integration, but not rolling it out in the EU.

My take is that Threads is likely using the fediverse integration as a future bargaining chip with the EU. The EU is pushing towards more interoperability with the Digital Markets Act, and on the matter of social networking has designated Meta as a Gatekeeper with Facebook and Instagram (but not Threads!). Meta has shown that they are not a particularly huge fan of the additional interoperability requirements, to put things mildly. When the EU will push harder on the DMA interoperability requirements for Facebook and Instagram, Meta now has something to show the EU: “Look at how difficult this is! Give us more time, and make the requirements less stringent. We can totally do interoperability, look Threads in the rest of the world, just not in the EU with all your complicated regulations”.

I’ll be the first to point out that this is speculation. But I have a hard time coming up with a better answer as to why Threads is building the fediverse integration. There are few people who make use of the feature, and it does not seem to be contributing to growth. Threads is not even bothering to build it in such a manner that aligns with their stated goal of providing account portability. So why does this feature exist? Until I have a clearer answer, I personally find it hard to cheer on Meta and celebrate the Threads-fediverse connection as a win for the open social web.

fediversereport.com/why-is-met

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 32F at Logan Airport and visibility is a scant 2mi.

The suspect in the killing of the United Healthcare CEO has been charged with murder in New York.

Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81.

The Onion's bid to buy conspiracy theory site InfoWars is still in court as a judge reviews the auction.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@hollo.social

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , @hollo, an ActivityPub-enabled microblogging software for single users, and @botkit, a simple ActivityPub bot framework.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (, )!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

There are now multiple efforts to create a Fediverse version of Follow-Packs / Starter-Packs.

A starter-pack gives you a collection of people and other users to follow

They help new users find people to follow — so they don't have an empty home-feed. But they also help existing users find more people to follow.

🧵

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Evan Prodromou

@evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org

I have good news and bad news. Our Call for Participation for the Social Web track at FOSDEM 2025 was extremely successful; we had almost 40 submissions of great talks about Free and Open Source software for the Fediverse. The bad news is that we've got only a 4 hours of time at FOSDEM, and we've been unable to allocate more time for the track. So, right now, I'm looking for space in Brussels for additional space for an offsite event -- "Social Web After Hours", let's call it -- to run on […]

I have good news and bad news. Our Call for Participation for the Social Web track at FOSDEM 2025 was extremely successful; we had almost 40 submissions of great talks about Free and Open Source software for the Fediverse.

The bad news is that we’ve got only a 4 hours of time at FOSDEM, and we’ve been unable to allocate more time for the track.

So, right now, I’m looking for space in Brussels for additional space for an offsite event — “Social Web After Hours”, let’s call it — to run on Friday night Jan 31 or Sunday night Feb 2.

If you’re aware of a meeting space in Brussels, close to the centre or to the FOSDEM venue, that would accommodate an audience of 50-100 people and has screens for presentations, available for maybe 2 hours, please let me know. It would be great to have some Social Web discussions on the FOSDEM fringe.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

🧭 Community Feed Update 🧭

It's that time of the week again!

Last week the @academia Community Feed saw a big jump in followers - we hope that means more academics are exploring the Fediverse in the turn from X! 👩‍🔬

You can see all 62 of our Community Feeds in this thread: newsmast.social/@newsmast/1118

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Turris project

@turris@fosstodon.org

Hi , let's start our journey here with our . We are project by . We develop and produce with focus on running distribution based on . Of course, we provide automatic and accounts. We have a of running on our devices and create a dynamic based on the data.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Hi all. Do you have $25 for my local shelter that helps people fleeing gender-based violence (Sage Haven Society dot org)?

Last year I only used and email for fundraising and my Mastodon friends alone raised over $200 of my $1000!

I'll just be using Mastodon and the for social media! Please consider donating $25 (CAD) at the link:
walk.w-ith.me/chris
If you can't donate right now, !
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

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🅞🅜🅔🅖🅐

@Omega@chaos.social

Hallo ihr lieben Nerds da draußen im , mein Name ist Omega & ich suche weitere (neue) nerdige Follower ❗️

zu meiner Person:
🔹️Ich bin zwar eher eine ruhige Person aber scheue nicht vor dem ein oder anderen schlechten Witz 🤭

meine Interessen:
🔹️: Ich zocke auf der , der und der
🔹️Ich spiele das & lese/schaue gerne &

💠 feel free mir zu folgen und wenn wir harmonieren, folge ich auch zurück ❤️

gerne boost 💋

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Oh, wie cool! Das ging aber schnell: Es gibt jetzt für . Thanks to @anze3db

Hab das gleich mal ausprobiert und eins für die Kolleg*innen hier von @heiseonline erstellt. Einfach öffnen, auf Folgen klicken und Instanz angeben:

fedidevs.com/s/ODU/

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ralf warümme tauscher

@derralf@friends.librescrum.org

There will be another
agileCoachCamp Cologne
@acccgn ?

Yes, indeed it will happen and I am part of it to meet and learn with my lovely @haufegroup colleagues and agile friends in open space.

Please spread the word around the to make it our ;)

thanks for organising @micheal and @alexkylburg

@librescrum

"lam part of accCGN25 to meet and learn with my lovely haufe.group colleagues and agile friends in open space.”

picture of my face right on the side of the text. 

#accCGN25 01.-03.05.2025 Cologne, Germany
ALT text details"lam part of accCGN25 to meet and learn with my lovely haufe.group colleagues and agile friends in open space.” picture of my face right on the side of the text. #accCGN25 01.-03.05.2025 Cologne, Germany
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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

I finally understand how Mastodon is dificult.

I'm *finally* starting to understand what people mean when they say picking a server is difficult. Unfortunately, you won't find these explanations in blogs and otherwise because people can't articulate the below. Why? I dunno, but after years of hearing the below, it *finally* clicked after someone *finally* explained it to me instead of saying fuck you all nerds!

Firstly, there isn't enough info about servers on the Join Mastodon pages. It gives barely any information and doesn't give a preview of the server, just a small and tiny space to learn about a server and even then that is incomplete. For example, how many polls can we have? How many poll questions can we have? What's the character limit? Can I preview the local timeline before joining? Not unless you're using an app like Mona or something. If you can do this on desktop, how do you do it?

If Join Mastodon isn't providing the information you need, how do you find out where to go to get better server information since Join Mastodon doesn't link to other directories.

You *can* get a lot of info about a server but you'd have to know to use a URL like https://<instance>/api/v1/instance and that's nowhere on Join Mastodon, at all.

Secondly, if a person decides to shut down their server, exports aren't emailed to users. A user would need to know when a server was shutting down and then they have to back it up. How can you move all your followers if you wake up one morning and your server is just shut down?

Since servers are shutting down, how do I know what server to pick before it shuts down? How will I know it's shutting down and where do I go to find this information logged out?

Third, how do you know how well your moderators act on requests? Where do you get this information? If so, how do you get it while logged out?

There are more, but that's just only some of the problems that haven't been addressed yet, if even at all that was **finally** explained to me, after years of telling us it's hard without explaining *how* it's hard!

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Richard Hall

@richard@richardhall.online

A little test

a mash-up of the Mastodon and Bluesky logos, shamelessly and hastily created with Dall-E

If you see this on Bluesky, could you make some sort of reaction?

Ditto, if it hits your feed on Mastodon

I’m not sure what I’m trying to prove. Maybe I’m just being self-indulgent. Humour me.

a mashup of the Bluesky and Mastodon logos, shamelessly created using Dall-E
ALT text detailsa mashup of the Bluesky and Mastodon logos, shamelessly created using Dall-E
a mash-up of the Mastodon and Bluesky logos, shamelessly and hastily created with Dall-E
ALT text detailsa mash-up of the Mastodon and Bluesky logos, shamelessly and hastily created with Dall-E
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Mina

@mina@berlin.social

The plugin for is rather annoying.

If you update a picture in a blog entry on WP, it will just post this picture as a new post on the Fedi account.

I mean: It would make some sense to post the whole blog entry anew.

Also, to do nothing at all.

But just an image without context? Seems weird to me.

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Tim Berners-Lee

@timbl@w3c.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

@Flipboard @mike
You could interview @jeswr - Jesse is now running community support at @ODIHQ - we need to merge the energies of with the rest of the cc: blogs and podcasts

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David Megginson

@david_megginson@mstdn.ca · Reply to Justin Ferrell's post

@developerjustin I'd keep it simple:

A Verizon subscriber can make a phone call to a T-Mobile subscriber.

An Outlook user can send an e-mail to a Gmail user.

A Bank of America customer can withdraw cash from a TD Bank ATM.

So isn't it weird that on social media sites you can see posts only from other users on the same site?

ActivityPub and the fediverse fix that.

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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

I’m doing a training next month on decentralized social media, , etc. for a group that isn’t entirely tech-focused. Some tech, some creative, some finance, etc.

What are the best and explainers or resources you’ve seen on the web?

If you could hand someone a single resource to explain the idea of federation to someone who is not technical and has no prior knowledge, what would it be?

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Esther Payne :bisexual_flag:

@onepict@chaos.social

I really enjoyed reading this @APC interview with @Pouhiou .

@peertube is an enormous undertaking. The team is very small, yet many of us post video and livestream on the using Peertube.

I find myself in agreement with many of the points brought up in the interview about politics and the mechanics of community with how we appeal to the general public. Also that we need to listen to their needs.

apc.org/node/40437

Peertube is one of the projects funded by @NGIZero

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

After counting my followers on by hand (because I can't see the ones, that are not bridged), it jumped on second place. Almost 2 % of my followers here are from Bluesky.

The same graph, but with many more accounts from Bluesky
ALT text detailsThe same graph, but with many more accounts from Bluesky
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

:fediverse: とか :mastodon: の技術的なイメージをわかりやすく説明するのに、よくメールに例えた例があるけど、技術的な意味だけじゃなくユーザーにとってもこういう#SNS って、いまのメールくらい個人的なものなんじゃないか、というかそういうプライベートなものでいいのでは、みたいな気持ちが自分の中でだんだん強まってきている。

もちろん、公開設定で投稿すれば投稿は誰でも見られるものになるしそういう意味でプライベートではないし、公共スペースみたいな側面はあるんだけど。

なんか、 :fediverse: とかってよく、収益性が低いから永続性がないとか、設計的に規模が大きくなったら無理が出てくるとか、そういう将来不安みたいなことがネガティブに言われがちな気がしていて、それはたぶん指摘されていることは間違いではない(んだろう)と思う反面、なんかモヤモヤした気持ちにもなって、それってもしかしたら「収益性がなくても、規模が小さくても、そこにいる人たち(自分も含めて)がハッピーなら良いんじゃない? なんてそんなもんでいいんじゃない? 」という気持ちが自分の何処かにあったのかも しれない:tony_normal:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

最近(というほど最近でもないかもしれないけど) :vivaldi_blue: に日本語アカウントが増えてきてる気がしてて、個人的に興味のある方とかをフォローさせていただいて、おかげさまで自分のホームタイムラインもいい感じに賑わってきて、たのしい :tony_happy:

からこっちをメインにしてから 2 年経った今、ふと思い返すと、最初はなんとなく当時の にくらべて人が少ない感じがあって「もっと :mastodon: :fediverse: にみんな来てくれればいいのに」という気持ちがあったけど、よく考えたら自分が やり始めた時だってみんながみんな やってるわけじゃなかったし、ただそこに面白い人とか興味のある話題があったから楽しかったわけで、なんでいつの間にか自分は場所の大きさ・人数の大きさにこだわるようになったんだろう、とおもった。

プラットフォームとしては、大きければそれだけ影響力持っていると周りに誇示できるし、そこで広告ビジネスをやるならなおのこと、人数が多いに越したことはないんだろうけど、自分のようなモチベーションで やりたいユーザーにとって、人数が大きいことってそんなにメリットないのではないかとすら思えてきた。

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 12.2.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Fix broken pagination if links share the same parameter names @luckkerr
- Add notification annual_report type @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

I tell myself that if I there weren’t so many Ghosts of Mookie, I’d make into this Starter Pack.

Screenshot of Fedidevs Starter Pack for Cool people
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Fedidevs Starter Pack for Cool people
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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey all..

What's the best way to fund a service like ?

I strongly believe that the needs a sustainable funding model to be competitive with BlueSky, Xitter, and Facebook. More than just donations and mutual aid, people should be able to make careers on the Fediverse.

I'm reevaluating how I'll pay for bandwagon.fm in the long term. And I want to make something that's still "free forever"

Do you think there's a place for the Fediverse?

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Thelonious08

@Thelonious08@mastodon.social

Some on Mastodon really want Quote-Tweet capability.

Others say "No! Never! That feature is used for abuse!"

Bluesky's nuclear block however makes the whole discussion moot.

There's even a milder "detach my post from this quote-tweet" option.

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benzogaga33 :verified:

@benzogaga33@mamot.fr

tootik: A federated nanoblogging service with a Gemini frontend github.com/dimkr/tootik

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Nice way to follow people: fedidevs.com/starter-packs/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/7(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Sibshops

@Sibshops@mastodon.online · Reply to BeAware :fediverse:'s post

@BeAware Sometimes I sit to pee.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Look, something new appeared between my followers: has arrived – at least a little bit.

But don't forget to appreciate the variety: I'm counting 24 (!!) services from where someone follows me here at . If that's not cool, I don't know. 😎

Graph showing followers of this account by software, with almost all from Mastodon, but the rest from 24 different services.
ALT text detailsGraph showing followers of this account by software, with almost all from Mastodon, but the rest from 24 different services.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-12-06

Servers

- flohmarkt v0.6.0
- Hollo v0.3.0
- Manyfold v0.91.0
- Mastodon v4.3.2
- Mitra v3.11.0
- Castopod v1.13.1
- WordPress v4.3.0
- Gancio v1.21.0
- Hatsu v0.3.1
- NeoDB v0.10.4.15
- NodeBB v4 RC1
- Lemmy Development Update 2024-12-06
- Enigmatick End-to-End Encryption Design

Clients

- Mastodon for iOS v2024.11
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta39
- Voyager v2.20.0

Tools and Plugins

- FediFetcher v7.1.13
- PeerTube plugin livechat v12.0.0
- TangerineUI for Mastodon v2.3
- MARL: Mastodon Archive Reader Lite
- Mastodon starter packs

For developers

- Federails v0.4.0

Protocol

- FEP-6606: ActivityPub client to server collections addressing conventions

Articles

- Mastodon’s weaknesses and how to fix them
- Can This Platform Survive? Governance Challenges for the Fediverse
- Threads Beta Feature Enables Fediverse Profiles
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 95

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01937965-7d9d-84d4-ca55-f889525cf355

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wish there was a way to filter out posts that use tags that are unrelated to their post.

There's WAY too much random bullshit in all the Fediverse related tags.

Barely anyone actually talking about the Fediverse itself.😒🙄

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philjreese

@philjreese@mstdn.party

CHECK OUT MY NEWEST POST: The Social Network That Can’t Sell Out: Understanding vs.

Mastodon’s network vs Bluesky’s venture-backed. Can we break free from the profit-driven cycle that has degraded every major social platform?

phillipjreese.com/the-social-n

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

"Appeals court upholds ban, declining to block law that would force sale"

cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-ap

👏👏👏

A disturbing thing I've encountered on are voices not necessarily defending TikTok, but disliking the method

Who gives a fuck

High minded but impotent reasons to showboat on the topic, with zero awareness of the stakes is clueless

around the world is getting murdered by

Kill it. Now. Any way

"But ..."

Oh shut up

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The Steam Powered Story Teller

@TheParadoxFactory@dice.camp

Since moving to the Fediverse, it has highlighted just how poor likes of Facebook and X/Twitter have become as social networks.

If anything they are so piss poor now!

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シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

SoraSNS - Futuristic iOS Mastodon Misskey Bluesky Nostr all in one client, with local For You timeline.

V20 has just been submitted to App Store for review, featuring Christmas theme, redesigned UI, ‼️Bluesky OAuth login, and basic ‼️Nostr support!

I’ll post once it’s available for download!

mszpro.com/sorasns/














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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 31F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has been arrested on federal charges alleging she ran a kickback scheme.

A stowaway who managed to get on a flight from NYC to Paris says she did it to seek asylum in France.

US employers added 227,000 jobs in November, a big bounce back from the previous month.

srs q:

OptionVoters
real tree9 (26%)
artificial tree11 (32%)
no tree14 (41%)
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Useful Chrome addons for Mastodon on desktop:

- Substitoot — improved Mastodon federation, Loads missing replies to boosted toots directly from the source server.
chromewebstore.google.com/deta

- FediAct, Makes it possible to interact to posts when you are browsing a remote instance.
chromewebstore.google.com/deta

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Dio

@tieflingdio@mstdn.games

The super extra advocacy of on the feels a lot like those ppl who have to tell you how OMG AMAZING their relationship is like, daily bc they know deep down that their relationship is actually pretty meh.

Like okay we get it you like Bluesky, so enjoy it and stop logging on here to be all "OMG U ARE SO LAAAME" bc all you're doing is making yourself look like a corpo simp.

Thx!

Inspired by:

@seekingfreedom

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hmm, looking at results for @FediverseExplorations, I posted 28 posts with this account, and got 89 new followers, which put it in the top 21% of mastodon.social users.

I wonder if anyone did the math to see how chatty the fediverse (or at least the mastodon.social server) is based on these numbers.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/6(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

So, as frightening as this tsunami warning is, the one thing it has shown is that the now has enough citizens making instant real-time news a reality.

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Athavariel

@Athavariel@vivaldi.net

After made a small step in to the a reminder for all here on

Will get my data or be able to track me?
Answer: No.

Will Meta be able to show me ?
Answer: No.

Will a large platform like Meta joining Mastodon overwhelm smaller servers?
Answer: No

More follow this link:
blog.joinmastodon.org/2023/07/

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Noah

@monkeyninja@10base2.dev

It's time for a new post isn't it? I've been on the since 2017 as @monkeyninja@mastodon.cloud and I finally decided I wanted to take the plunge and run my own instance. My bio says mostly what I'm about I'm a dad, engineer turned manager. Still trying to figure out what flavor of I am. Definitely , maybe ...I'm still figuring this out. I always refer to my kiddo as The Zergling as I want them to have a choice about whether their life is on the internet or not. I generally write about , , , etc. I play in my free time, which unfortunately is in limited supply. Anyhoo, welcome to my new profile and new instance!

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Mathieu Lefebvre :cursor_move:

@matlfb@mastodon.design

Hi everyone! 👋 Like Bluesky’s initiative, I’ve created a starter pack of designers on Mastodon to help you connect with UX/UI/Product designers here. 🎨✨

If you’d like to be part of the list, just @ me and make sure your account discoverability is enabled. ✅

👉 Check out the starter pack here: fedidevs.com/s/NTU/

Let’s grow this fediverse community together! 🚀

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/5(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

遂にThreads側からFediverse側のアカウントをフォローバックできるようになったと!

現時点ではいいねやリプなどの形で関わってきた人をフォローバックする形でしかフォローできなさそうで、まだまだ最初の一歩ではあるけど。


QT: threads.net/@mosseri/post/DDKj
[参照]

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Adam Mosseri

@mosseri@www.threads.net

Exciting update for those of you following our fediverse journey – starting today, you can follow people from other fediverse servers who have interacted with federated users or posts on Threads. You can see their posts by navigating to their profile, and you can also choose to be notified when they post on their server. More interop features are on the way, stay tuned 🙏🏼

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Meta's darling microblogging platform and X rival, #Threads, takes another big step towards bidirectional federation. This time, it's possible to follow people on the #Fediverse!

https://wedistribute.org/2024/12/threads-fediverse-profiles/
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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

What @Flipboard@flipboard.social is doing these days is one of the most exciting things happening in the Fediverse and not enough people are talking about it.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/13/flipboard-just-brought-over-1000-of-its-social-magazines-to-mastodon-and-the-fediverse/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

@sasakei31 わあーわざわざ試していただいてありがとうございます!! :tony_wee:
着々と 連携が進んでいるようで今後が楽しみ! :mastodance:

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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

Wow, it's happening!

People on Threads can now follow you if you have interacted with their account. Baby steps, but it finally seems to be going somewhere.

Tear down those walls! The Fediverse is about an pen web, not walled gardens.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

おー、なんか久しぶりに :fediverse: 対応が進んだ感じがする! :mastodon_mascot: :tony_happy:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

おっ!ホントに!?
から :fediverse: アカウントをフォローできるようになったの!?フォローできるようになったってことは、タイムラインとかも見られるようになった…?? :tony_astonished:

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WTL

@WTL@mastodon.social

It's interesting. There's all this celebration about .net connecting to the

Am I missing something obvious (very possible) or are people celebrating that Meta/Facebook is now sucking up user data?

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Axel Leroy

@axeleroy@toot.community

Eugen congratulating for allowing their users to follow users, while in the meantime, following and interacting with Threads users from the Fediverse is still opt-in... 🙄
Meta is definitely embracing half-heartedly.

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stickus - VA7GMZ

@stickus@mstdn.ca

Looks like two way federation with Threads is starting now.

It'll be very interesting to see how this works out.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

A little late, but here are the last numbers for traffic from / (where we're stopped posting) and its competitors to heise.de.

& now clearly in front, still a bit behind X.

Graph showing traffic to heise.de via different microblogging services: #Mastodon is the biggest, Bluesky now in second, X third, then threads.
ALT text detailsGraph showing traffic to heise.de via different microblogging services: #Mastodon is the biggest, Bluesky now in second, X third, then threads.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Threads takes another step forward today and allows you to follow fediverse accounts...with some major stipulations.

There's no search capability. Instead, you have to find a reply or like that a federated account created, view their profile, and follow from there.

So sure, you can follow fediverse accounts, but this greatly reduces the scope of discovery.

Curious if fediverse accounts can be included in their upcoming public lists feature (starter kits)?

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Threads is mocking AP users at this point.😒

Threads users can now "follow" Fediverse users that have replied to a post already existing on threads.

-Cant search for Fediverse users and follow them normally.

-Cant see Fediverse posts if they're not a reply, even if you follow.

-Cant reply or mention a Fediverse user

WHAT DOES THIS EVEN DO?!?!? :facepalm:

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

Woah, just followed my account from . They actually did it 😅

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you work for or have connections to a for-good organisation, we'd love to talk.

By for-good, we mean the news industry, academia, NGOs, governments etc.

We want to help bring these organisations to decentralised social media where they can own their presence.

Please reach out to us here or get in touch with our Foundation Ambassador @FreddieJ

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

webfinger & fediverse

6/

Issue №4:

Having to make one HTTP to WebFinger to resolve a Fediverse ID (such as "@joeblow@example·com"), and then make another HTTP request to get the activity document ("application/activity+json") — adds an extra HTTP request.

Using a well-known path to resolve the Fediverse ID and get the activity document ("application/activity+json") — in one HTTP request would be better.

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

webfinger & fediverse

5/

Issue №3:

If we are going to use Internet domain-names, maybe host-meta could be replaced by a DNS TXT or DNS SRV record — that is used to specify what host to connect to to resolved a Fediverse ID like "@joeblow@example·com" to an activity document ("application/activity+json").

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

webfinger & fediverse

4/

Issue №2:

host-meta is in XML (where everything else is in JSON).

I am NOT saying I am a fan of JSON, but — I think it would be easier for developers if only JSON xor XML was used (but not both).

(host-meta is used to specify where WebFinger is. It does not necessarily have to be at "/.well-known/webfinger". And doesn't have to be on the same host.)

...

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

webfinger & fediverse

3/

Issue №1:

host-meta is yet another format to write encoders and decoders for.

(host-meta is used to specify where WebFinger is. It does not necessarily have to be at "/.well-known/webfinger". And doesn't have to be on the same host.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

webfinger & fediverse

2/

Their reason (for wanting to replace WebFinger):

“While useful, Webfinger is not part of the ActivityPub specification”

Why does that matter?

Having said that, (I do think) there some issues with WebFinger that could motivate one to replace it.

But that would mean that — any replacement MUST address these issues.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

webfinger & fediverse

1/

It seems like someone wants everyone on the Fedivese to stop using WebFinger.

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

(WebFinger is used to resolve a Fediverse ID like "@joeblow@example·com" to an activity document ("application/activity+json").)

...

Ditching the webfinger requirement #17030

While useful, Webfinger is not part of the ActivityPub specification itself, and the ad-hoc mechanism from going from an ActivityPub actor URI to a canonical acct: URI is pretty clunky.
ALT text detailsDitching the webfinger requirement #17030 While useful, Webfinger is not part of the ActivityPub specification itself, and the ad-hoc mechanism from going from an ActivityPub actor URI to a canonical acct: URI is pretty clunky.
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@noellabo@fedibird.com · Reply to yurinoko(ゆりのこ)'s post

いろいろ反響があったので、まとめてお伝えします。

[参照]

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Krononaut Moon 🌕🌑🌕 2025 Mar 14's avatar
Krononaut Moon 🌕🌑🌕 2025 Mar 14

@KronoMoon_TotalLunarEclipse@aus.social

Time Travel: obscure & cryptic little ad in Artforum Magazine from 45 years ago proves more relevant today than back in 1980.

, , or , it's an invitation to make contact with Time Travelers — or Visitors from the Future(s) — at what some call a landing reception. Today, the ongoing work of The Krononaut Moon Project continues at full steam on & .

🌠 🐘 🛸

The historic ad appeared in the magazine's 1980 Jan issue, announcing a gathering to occur two years later on 1982 Mar 09, inviting or to beam down to . The hundreds of attendees at the night's festivities were documented by a reporter. Later, others would organize their own inter-dimensional meet-ups in , , and . (All were landing receptions of type-1.0. See links below & on our other @KronoMoon pages for details.)

The Artforum ad can be found in collections and on the "Time Travel" page of .

🔗 Wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel
🔗 Wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Welcom

Baltimore's event was timed for a full & a rare alignment in 1982, known to as a . It was the prototype for today's more evolved type-2.0 "experimentations, observations & celebrations" taking place under the shadow of the — the night of the . There will be 3 in 2025 & 2026, with the next one coming up on 2025 Mar 14 07:00, barely months away.

❛❛ On the Night of the Total Lunar Eclipse,
Time Travelers descend in their space-time ships. ❜❜

All sentient beings are welcome to join us in connecting with the , the , and your & . Even folks who gripe that this is utter absurdity are invited (despite the of a few enlightened ). Or, you might choose to spend a peaceful evening by yourself under the , on a , at the , or in your own . The more diverse are these experimental approaches, the greater the likelihood of meaningful contact. Or, you could bring along your friends & colleagues, your grandparents & grandkids, your & (and don't forget a for lots of @KronoMoonPhotos). Watch the skies for , , or a from the . Who can know who might show up? The will be shining bright on that night, before it goes dark, and then shines bright again, all in an hour or so. Participants will be contributing to the greater body of Community Time Travel Research. Become a fellow on 2025 March 14, wherever you are.

🌕 🌑 🌕

Krononauts in the
🔗 NYTimes.com/1982/03/11/us/the-

Krononauts podcast on Pushkin.fm & TheLastArchive.com
🔗 Pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-last-a

Krononauts on Medium.com & @WriteUndertheMoon
🔗 Medium.com/write-under-the-moo

🔗 KronoMoon.org

Graphic from a small text-based ad in the 1980 Jan issue of #Artforum #Magazine, white letters on black . Copy starts with "Welcome The People From The Future, March 9, 1982." Original size is 4.5 x 2.5-inches. 

The message is that it's inviting readers to a "reception" or "landing party" for #TimeTravelers, or #Krononauts, that was scheduled for 2 years after the publication date of the magazine. 

The ad also includes phone numbers and a PO box which are all long-defunct now. The irony / humor / concept is that we are looking at this from 45 years in its future, just as real Time Travelers will one day look at it from a more distant future(s), and they could elect to travel back to #Baltimore #MD #US on 1982 Mar 09. This kind of documentation (now on #Mastodon & #Fediverse) is crucial to the successful operation of the experiment. 

Links on Wikipedia:
🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WelcomeKrononauts_Artforum_Jan1980_p.90_800x600.png 

🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel
ALT text detailsGraphic from a small text-based ad in the 1980 Jan issue of #Artforum #Magazine, white letters on black . Copy starts with "Welcome The People From The Future, March 9, 1982." Original size is 4.5 x 2.5-inches. The message is that it's inviting readers to a "reception" or "landing party" for #TimeTravelers, or #Krononauts, that was scheduled for 2 years after the publication date of the magazine. The ad also includes phone numbers and a PO box which are all long-defunct now. The irony / humor / concept is that we are looking at this from 45 years in its future, just as real Time Travelers will one day look at it from a more distant future(s), and they could elect to travel back to #Baltimore #MD #US on 1982 Mar 09. This kind of documentation (now on #Mastodon & #Fediverse) is crucial to the successful operation of the experiment. Links on Wikipedia: 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WelcomeKrononauts_Artforum_Jan1980_p.90_800x600.png 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel
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@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦's post

@osma

Yes, I know.

"Pleasantville" was a sarcastic comment on the steady drip of posts I see daily remarking how the feels oh so pleasant, cozy, intimate, etc. Many of them routinely get a good number of boosts and likes. And most of them get multiple replies repeating the same sentiment in different configurations of words. It feels incestuous.

Seems too many people here feel the pressure to cosplay "pleasantville". That itself is a form of thought policing.

@damon @_elena

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Huge thanks to @mapto for translating jointhefediverse.net to Bulgarian!

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@box464@mastodon.social

Mozilla.social announced awhile back that they would be shutting down, and that day is near, December 17th.

support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/m

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Last Week in - ep 95

This week's news:
- National Dutch Broadcaster organisation NPO quits their Mastodon pilot, citing a lack of engagement
- Mastodon is working on adding Starter Packs
- A preview of @peertube upcoming 7.0 release

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Folks who are missing out on , here's a few tools I've made over the past two years that might be fun to play with:

- your fediverse connections: data.stefanbohacek.com/project
- your archive: fediverse-export-analyzer.stef (about the project: stefanbohacek.com/project/visu)
- your top hashtags: data.stefanbohacek.com/project
- your top emoji: data.stefanbohacek.com/project

A screenshot of the Fediverse Export Analyzer interface, showing a visualization of Mastodon user account with profile image and description in the left column, and various details, including account creation date, embedded first post, and posting frequency, and a scatter plot of all posts.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Fediverse Export Analyzer interface, showing a visualization of Mastodon user account with profile image and description in the left column, and various details, including account creation date, embedded first post, and posting frequency, and a scatter plot of all posts.
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@forumstandaardisatie@social.overheid.nl

Wist je dat er ondertussen 35 actief zijn op de Mastodonserver van de Nederlandse overheid?

Voor een overzicht van de overheidsorganisaties zie: social.overheid.nl/directory
Volgen, boosten, starren, reageren mag... 😉

Deze overheidsserver op Mastodon is onderdeel van de . De is geen social media platform in handen van één partij, maar een social media netwerk in handen van velen en op basis van .

1/3

Een tafel met drie potjes met planten van groot naar klein
ALT text detailsEen tafel met drie potjes met planten van groot naar klein
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🧭 Community Feed Update 🧭

Last week the @photography Community Feed got even bigger! It's already one of our biggest Community Feeds and we can see why, it's such a joy to scroll through 📸

Unexpectedly, the @markets Community Feed also saw a jump in new followers. Have you been watching the stocks? Is there something you know that we don't? 👀

You can see all 62 of our Community Feeds in this thread: newsmast.social/@newsmast/1118

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@NHSisfcked@mastodon.social

Hi there and people, here I am doing my post!

Here I will post images, video, articles and accounts of how much the (the ) has deteriorated in recent years and problems that are happening as a result.

I aim to be honest and objective as a former NHS worker myself. I love this service and am disappointed we couldnt do better for many, many people.

me if this is of interest to you. Thanks!!!

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Wir haben das Fediverse-Schaubild noch einmal überarbeitet. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an @imke für die Aktualisierung und die wertvolle Unterstützung. Hier ist die neueste Version des Fediverse-Schaubilds – schaut es euch an! 👇

Gerne teilen!

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@newsmast@newsmast.social

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities.

Whilst we know that this space is progressive, we still have a lot of work to do to improve accessibility for many disabled people.

We hope that with more funding, we will be able to take more action to support the needs of disabled people on New Social.

If you're interested in the issues faced by disabled people, feel free to follow our @disabledvoices Community Feed.

An amputee football team walk out onto a football pitch. The copy reads: International Day of People with Disabilities. We can build a better social internet that supports the needs of all users. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen at the top of the graphic.
ALT text detailsAn amputee football team walk out onto a football pitch. The copy reads: International Day of People with Disabilities. We can build a better social internet that supports the needs of all users. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen at the top of the graphic.
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Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to damon's post

@damon @osma

Yes, I agree with both of you.

Will the ever grow into a vibrant, scintillating organism of overlapping communities, each with a diversity of voices? Seems very unlikely to me.

The existing Fediverse is no dream, but I can sense the life draining out of even this variant.

It will soon turn into a tiny suburban pleasantville of clannish white people.

@_elena

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@evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org

<p>#GivingTuesday is a day to donate to non-profits. This is a list of organizations and individuals working to make the Fediverse better who could use your support.</p>

December 3, 2024 is #GivingTuesday, one day during the holiday season for contributing to non-profits as “an expression of mutuality, solidarity, and reciprocity.” For those of us who benefit from the hard work of volunteers and non-profits on the Fediverse, it’s a great day to give back and support their work.

Donating to the server that your account is on is always a great choice, but there are plenty of other organizations working to support the Fediverse. This is a starter list of possible places to apply your donations; please comment with suggestions for orgs or people to donate to (including your own or yourself!).

Non-profit organizations

  • IFTAS – The Federated Trust and Safety organization, building tools and community for a safer and more resilient fediverse
  • Nivenly Foundation – Building software and services on the Fediverse.
  • W3C – The standards organization that manages ActivityPub and Activity Streams 2.0.

Software developers

  • Mastodon – Donations to Mastodon keep the main mastodon.social servers running and help build the crucial engine that powers the social web.
  • Pixelfed – Pixelfed makes some of the most amazing software on the Fediverse.

Individuals

  • a – doing awesome work on standards for ActivityPub
  • AreOh – building software and services for security and mutual support
  • Emelia Smith – working hard on trust and safety

Fediverse-adjacent

Finally, donating to the Social Web Foundation is easy and tax-deductible. Your donation supports our mission to make a bigger, better Fediverse.

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@fedicat@pc.cafe

doesn't have starred lists so I copied my related starred codeberg repos here:

codeberg.org/technicat/fediver

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

json-ld

Someone created a list of all the JSON-LD properties used in the Fediverse:

jsonld.bovine.social/

(I haven't tried confirming the accuracy of this list. But, it is interesting.)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

gotosocial json-ld

GoToSocial has a JSON-LD namespace:

gotosocial.org/ns

{
  "@context": {
    "gts": "https://gotosocial.org/ns#",
    "interactionPolicy": {
      "@id": "gts:interactionPolicy",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "canLike": {
      "@id": "gts:canLike",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "canReply": {
      "@id": "gts:canReply",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "canAnnounce": {
      "@id": "gts:canAnnounce",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "always": {
      "@id": "gts:always",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "approvalRequired": {
      "@id": "gts:approvalRequired",
      "@type": "@id"
    },
    "approvedBy": {
      "@id": "gts:approvedBy",
      "@type": "@id"
    }
  }
}
ALT text details{ "@context": { "gts": "https://gotosocial.org/ns#", "interactionPolicy": { "@id": "gts:interactionPolicy", "@type": "@id" }, "canLike": { "@id": "gts:canLike", "@type": "@id" }, "canReply": { "@id": "gts:canReply", "@type": "@id" }, "canAnnounce": { "@id": "gts:canAnnounce", "@type": "@id" }, "always": { "@id": "gts:always", "@type": "@id" }, "approvalRequired": { "@id": "gts:approvalRequired", "@type": "@id" }, "approvedBy": { "@id": "gts:approvedBy", "@type": "@id" } } }
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@apzpins@mstdn.games

Back in the days when I first looked at joining the and Mastodon, I was considering on setting up my own instance, but before I got around to it, I found mstdn.games and that pretty much took care of the problem.

I've been looking for a place to stash my videos as Mastodon, Instagram and the likes are great for showing what's current but not that great for a history of stuff that stays relevant.

That got me into looking at and similarly to Mastodon, looking at existing instances but couldn't really find something where I belonged. Fine, I'll run my own then since I have a place for it.

Setting up the software was pretty trivial and now my still largely unthemed instance is finally up and running.

My aim is to store all the actually produced videos there, so all the explainer series shorts and hopefully upcoming deep dive videos too. It's going to be interesting to see how this thing works in the long run.

Anyway, it's live and you'll find it here:

video.apz.fi/

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/2(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to damon's post

@damon

This is brilliant, it distills a lot of socio-technical (and political) problems with . Thank you so much for sharing.

I looked at Naunihal Singh’s timeline, he seems hardly active nowadays.

I too have practically given up on the . I mostly lurk, very rarely I post. For a while, I used to prolifically boost and like. Now even that seems pointless.

(Had forgotten to boost/like your replies to Elena, you were blunt yet remarkably polite and kind, done now.)

@_elena

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

json-ld

How much Fediverse software can read the expanded form of JSON-LD?

Or are they making hard-coded assumptions about what the JSON names will be?

I.e.,:

"indexable" : true

Versus:

"http;//joinmastodon·org/ns#indexable" : true

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

json-ld

In some ways, I think it might have been "better" if the Fediverse didn't use JSON-LD and instead just used URLs as key names.

I.e., if it didn't use the "@context" stuff.

"@context" adds a certain type of complexity.

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

The Website League shared their December update, with some exciting news about ongoing projects, which include forks of GoToSocial and Akkoma, a "cohost-inspired frontend", and a "best practices for moderation" guide.

buttondown.com/websiteleague/a

More about the League: websiteleague.org

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Well...30 more days till I'll have to defederate from Threads for not fulfilling their promise of fully federating by the end of the year.

Will they pull it off? Doesn't seem likely at this point.😒🤦‍♂️

Proving us all right in the end, it seems.

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

では、英語圏とか日本語以外の投稿も、翻訳でもなんでもとりあえず読むのにストレスなくなると読めるものが増えて楽しくなった漢字は(自分は)あった :tony_normal:

まあでもあらかじめとくての言語だけ表示できるという :mastodon: の機能も、単純に便利でいいよね! :tony_happy:

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

After seeing so much great currated content from @Flipboard on the , I finally downloaded their app and connected it with to account. Really enjoy how well and Fediverse go together.

I see a real opportunity for them to enhance interactions and reach even further for publishers with a tight integration.

A screen shot from an Android phone showing the Flipboard app Mastodon integration.
ALT text detailsA screen shot from an Android phone showing the Flipboard app Mastodon integration.
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@RL_Dane@fosstodon.org

Thinking of trying out .

What say you, ?

P.S., Um, ok. Seems that none of the remotely recent thinkpads have working ACPI suspend on DragonflyBSD. :/
dragonflybsd.org/docs/user/Dra

Maybe it's time to buy a cheap desktop, but... I kinda don't want a desktop. :P

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

:mastodon::fediverse: の弱いところを肯定的に捉えすぎてる偏った意見かもしれない。
自分自身、いまは アカウントも削除してしまったし も今のところアカウントは作らずに見送って、をこの :vivaldi_blue: だけをほぼ唯一のメインの アカウントとして2年近く使っていて、 もアカウントは作ったものの :fediverse: 連携を有効にしているアカウントだけ(それももう100アカウント以上はフォローはしている)をここ :vivaldi_blue: :mastodon: からリストにまとめて覗き見しているくらいなので、見方によっては偏っているんだろうなという自覚もある。

でも、ユーザー数の多い場所でたくさんの意見をみていたら偏っていないということになるのか、どんな規模のサービス常駐していようが、そもそも世界には国の検閲をかいくぐって特定の Web サービスにアクセスする必要がある人もいれば、自分から Web サービスに距離を置く人だっているし、 みたいなものを見たり投稿したりしている時点で偏りのないスタンスなんて存在しないんじゃないか、という気持ちもある。だったら自分の偏りに自覚的になった上で自分とは違う景色が見えている人の意見とかを目にするほうがまだ健全なんじゃないか、みたいなことも思っている。極論かもしれないけど :tony_normal:

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@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

自分も :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: に 2 年前に移り住んでから、 というか :fediverse: 全体を対象に検索できないこと、心理的なハードルを感じていて。
その時はいま以上に :mastodon: の検索は機能が貧弱で、もうちょっとどうにかならないかなーと思っていた :tony_neutral: んだけど、
その後、:mastodon: の検索がオプトインとはいえ機能が向上したり、逆に は恣意的なスパム判定( :mastodon: など当時の代替サービスのドメインが危険なアドレスとしてフラグが表示されたり投稿できなくなったり)、サードパーティーのアプリが何の通告もなしに急に API 止められたり、検索とかインプレッションのアルゴリズムもいろいろと個人的には好意的に捉えられないことがいろいろあった(単純なインプレッション数がマネタイズできてしまう仕組みは特に みたいなプラットフォームにとってはほんと良くないと思っている)というなかで、
そもそも で検索するだけで世の中の意見やトレンドを全文検索できているような感覚そのものも、幻想だったなーというふうに思うようになったところがある。
逆に、自分がいるサーバーが知る範囲の投稿しか見えない :mastodon: :fediverse: は、必然的に自分のアカウントから見えてるユーザーやクラスターの属性に意識的になるし、特定のサーバーを見に行けば雰囲気の違いを楽しめるという点で、むしろ適度に連合して適度に分断しているのは良い面もあるなと思うようになった、というのがここ最近、という感じ。

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Fediverse's usage of rel-self in WebFinger, to point to an ActivityPub Activity file (application/activity+json), seem different than how Atom feeds uses rel-self.

The semantics seem different.

(I am assuming ActivityPub borrowed rel-self from Atom feeds.)

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@reiver@mastodon.social

LOL 😂

Hmmm. I have been using Linux since the year 1996.

@torgo

RE: mastodon.social/@torgo/1135734

The #Fediverse is not just posts from people who can confidently install Linux. It's full of posts on art, politics, cats, photography, activism, history, gaming, humor, cartoons, creativity and community from people who can confidently install Linux.
ALT text detailsThe #Fediverse is not just posts from people who can confidently install Linux. It's full of posts on art, politics, cats, photography, activism, history, gaming, humor, cartoons, creativity and community from people who can confidently install Linux.
Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

@damon

If you are interested, I had written earlier about the absence of the in the .

union.place/@feralthoughts/113

union.place/@feralthoughts/113

union.place/@feralthoughts/113

union.place/@feralthoughts/113

@_elena

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

@damon

The disgusting attitude comes through even in the choice of analogies. There is no awareness of their own privilege. Their contempt, for people who cannot afford “organic, homemade food”, and whose palates “have been trained on a diet of junk food”, is palpable.

That these kind of posts routinely get enough boosts and likes to go viral on the tells us what kind of userbase dominates the discourse here.

@_elena

Feral Thoughts

@feralthoughts@union.place · Reply to Feral Thoughts's post

@damon

To this person from the , the blog's take is nauseating. (That the global south is entirely absent in the "explore" sections on Mastodon servers is the context for my feeling.)

The "culture of the fediverse" blog linked in the above post is worse. There they actually talk about finding "my people" on the Fediverse.

posts like these two are white people high-fiving "no darkies here" among themselves.

@_elena

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/12/1(12:00)

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Rugrat :reptarbar:

@rugrat@reptar.bar

Time for my ! I am an , emphasis on the baby.

I created my own instance to have my own slice of on the .

My goals are to be able to explore my little side, make friends, roleplay, post pics, and art!

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Phoenix Paulina Schmid

@gelbphoenix@social.gelbphoenix.de

Hey ! How do we feel about this icon?

The Fediverse icon used by Phosphor Icons
ALT text detailsThe Fediverse icon used by Phosphor Icons
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Daniel Appelquist

@torgo@mastodon.social

The is not just posts from people who can confidently install Linux. It's full of posts on art, politics, cats, photography, activism, history, gaming, humor, cartoons, creativity and community from people who can confidently install Linux.

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Mastodon (possibly) getting a dedicated Trust and Safety role restores some of my hope for the future of the fediverse.

I think the team has been pulled into too many directions by people asking for some really great and important features, but if you build a network where people don't feel safe, there soon won't be anyone to use those features.

This is a step in the right direction

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

The Mastodon team is launching a crowd-funding campaign for a new Trust & Safety Lead role!

"We believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to connect."

mastodon.social/@inganomads/11

Donation link: givebutter.com/givingmastodon

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

This tool from @s427 is pretty neat!

"[Mastodon Archive Reader Lite] is a lightweight, single-page app that provide a user-friendly interface to explore the content of a Mastodon archive file: account data, posts, attachments, etc.

The online version is available at s427.github.io/MARL/, and the source is here: github.com/s427/MARL

via lou.lt/@s427/11356719020767353

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Finally got done listening to the For A Better Web with @brucelawson and @evan - really good episode talking about the importance of and the standards and practical work going into the right now. 👏🏻 vivaldi.com/blog/better-web/ev

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Harlx

@hcj@fosstodon.org

@dansup I mean isn't already adding support!?

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@toot@defcon.social · Reply to HHG²TG¼²°'s post

@ccc @aguy @dmitri @thisismissem

The feelings and emotions that arise from such unwanted “approaches” are expressed particularly well in the last post at the bottom, which I translated

Example links to posts complaining about, angering, or expressing fears about Awakari and Akurilov:

mas.to/@meganL/112576865799374
mastodon.ie/@marcas/1128633579
hackers.town/@crazypedia/11269
mas.to/@tokyo_0/11265456622584
tech.lgbt/@iamada/112647799133
fediverse.one/display/fdc30534
makai.chaotic.ninja/notes/9ug7
top.ofthe.top/social/status/20
octodon.social/@EveHasWords/11
octodon.social/@EveHasWords/11
makai.chaotic.ninja/notes/9sdt
social.europlus.zone/@europlus
mast.yourautisticlife.com/@you
mastodon.ie/@marcas/1128633579
defcon.social/@grobi/113537643
infosec.exchange/@catsalad/112
allthingstech.social/@inderix/
allthingstech.social/@Kancept/
mastodon.world/@dbc3/113428346
social.criminallycute.fi/notes

stelpolva.moe/notes/9zge8lfdh4

Text of the last Post & translation:
https://stelpolva.moe@awakari@activitypub.awakari.com
收到这个用户的关注请求,感觉怕怕的……​:BlobCat_Googly_Sweating:​是正经人吗……

I was scared when I received this user's request for attention...:BlobCat_Googly_Sweating:Are you a serious person...

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@speisekarte@troet.cafe · Reply to Regine's post

@regineheidorn @BMWK Wen im kann man dazu persönlich ansprechen? Alleine hier im verhallen die Bitten ja offensichtlich.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/30(12:00)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Regarding:
“I hope that Mastodon itself leans into a more plugable architecture: enabling alternative UX to plug in, allowing alternative services to plug in and offer other functionality across servers. That could enable faster evolution of key parts of Matodon while also allowing the core product to evolve at its own pace.”

I strongly agree with this. And have been arguing this for years now. But for all Fediverse software.

@tchambers

RE: indieweb.social/@tchambers/113

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

“So in one way it is a “format war” like VHS/Beta and for now Threads/Mastodon/etc are on one side, BlueSky on the other. But I actually think and hope that ATProto and Activitypub build out more and more interoperability, so it all becomes like open email: and no-one much cares if it is pop3 protocol or imap protocol and eventually it all just works as one big “open social web.”

@tchambers

RE: indieweb.social/@tchambers/113

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Michael JasonSmith

@mpj17@mastodon.nz

Oh! Is the the reason I see posts that are longer than the character limit? Am I seeing posts from other systems that implement or do I misunderstand what is happening?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-11-29

Servers

- Manyfold v0.90.0
- Pleroma v2.7.1
- Akkoma v3.13.3
- snac v2.65
- Sharkey v2024.9.4
- Mbin v1.7.3

Clients

- Sengi v1.7.1
- toot v0.47.1
- Pachli v2.9.0
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.3.1

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.14
- Fedify v1.3.0
- Federails v0.3.0

Protocol

- FEP-171b: Conversation Containers

Articles

- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 94

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0193553b-c77c-7bff-9394-60b52cd166c6

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@toot@defcon.social · Reply to HHG²TG¼²°'s post

If you take a closer look at one of the bots and want to know, for example, who its 5 followers are, then after two clicks you will come to such a page activitypub.awakari.com/actor here you then follow the link under the category " following: activitypub.awakari.com/follow " Oh I see the first 10 users, interesting isn't it? With nice links to click on and then I can browse through your profile. The 10 users are arranged numerically and alphabetically upwards and if I now go under the category "next: activitypub.awakari.com/follow {ooops obviously the tenth (9:) user account on the list} click here are the next 10 in numerical/alphabetical ascending order Users and so on If you follow this a little further and browse through the followers of the listed users you might notice that there are many politically left-leaning and Democrats as well as gay communities and LGBT+ friendly accounts You're probably happy that there are so many friendly people here in the Mastoversium... but is there something ringing? Are they Christmas bells or more of an alarm? "activitypub.awakari.com/actor (the starting page of this 'search-machine')" There are two references given above "w3.org/ns/activitystreams" and "w3id.org/security/v1" on their Pages in turn contain information about apparently alive people. Do they know that? And are they committed to what is happening? And if they really allow Awakari to do this, will they watch closely what is happening? Maybe you'll take a closer look now and tell me what you think about it. So far I'm still missing the transparency on the part of Aktivaitypup and Mastodon why awakari/akurilov in moments of relative silence namely, on Thanksgiving appears suddenly at the door with an expanding fleet .
Are we worthy of a decent answer?
If you know more please reply.
I will dig deeper on.

@ccc

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Don di Dislessia

@don@procial.tchncs.de

Achtung: Wichtig: Im niemals das Wort verwenden, da es in diesem Netzwerk ohne jede Ausnahme abgelehnt wird.

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HHG²TG¼²°

@toot@defcon.social

what is going on ? can anyone tell me something about it? What's up with the number of automated accounts that are using the bot software "Awakari", which is suspected of scraping, crawling, snooping, and which I couldn't find an entry for in our search mask just 24 hours ago, which is increasing every hour now .. ?
If you have an open account and don't have new followers to request, then please count on one of these "Thanksgiving guests" and let's assume that after digesting your posts, replies and following turkeys and pies they will multiply in the
I would be very happy to receive well-documented answers. So far I have found that the name Awakari and the unannounced approach by and via activitypup are causing some users considerable discomfort. So far I can't find any transparency here, what is Aktivitypup actually doing? Does anyone of you know that? and by you I don't mean the developer of this software! But you. .. .

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nilesh

@nilesh@fosstodon.org

Gigabrain idea: Fork client app (which is a single codebase for web and mobile) so that it fetches and shows posts as well.

No bridging would be necessary. This would be like using single email client app to handle multiple inboxes.

Too wild?

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David Bisset

@davidbisset@phpc.social

I enjoyed mastodon.social/@_elena take on . Most agree on its weaknesses - “it’s like the Impossible Burger” vs fast food of Twitter, TikTok, etc. is apt in context.

blog.elenarossini.com/if-big-t

“I wouldn’t want tens of millions of new people suddenly landing in the and changing its culture.”

It is the most… tactful… way I have heard so far of the superior mindset I’ve seen expressed here and that has given its bad reputation. 1/2

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Don di Dislessia

@don@procial.tchncs.de

Das ist jetzt nur so eine Fixe Idee.

Aber warum gründen wir nicht alle zusammen eine
zur zentralen Weiterentwicklung des .

Da könnten dann alle die Anforderung umgesetzt werden, die den Genossen dort am wichtigsten sind.

Vielleicht könnten wir so sogar ein paar echte Arbeitsplätze schaffen, indem wir diese Genossenschaft durch Mitgliedschaften unterstützen.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/29(12:00)

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

How is something ethical and or healthy if it’s harmful, problematic and or indifferent towards Black and Brown folk? #Blackfedi #Fediverse #askfedi #askfediverse

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Anyone know if Sharkey has properly implemented the Mastodon API yet so that apps like Ivory and IceCubesApp can be properly used?

I tried back in May and despite their advertising of the feature, it was basically non-existent and I haven't been keeping up with development.

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David B. Himself

@DavidBHimself@firefish.city

I'm hearing that a bunch of new people have arrived on Mastodon and the Fediverse these past few weeks.

Well, hello and welcome. I guess I'll make my own post of advice if anyone cares.

1. First and foremost, complete your profile before anything else.

2. An
post usually helps getting seen during the first few days and sometimes even beyond.

3. Remember, here, you craft your own experience, which means:

4. Follow and unfollow liberally. Nobody cares about your follows/followers ratio here.

5. Follow hashtags, it's a great way to populate your timeline with content you care about. It's one of the best function of a lot of Fediverse platforms, and newcomers don't know this exists.
The corollary is: don't forget to use hashtags.

6. Mute keywords and hashtags that regularly show up in your timeline and that you don't care for. Remember, you're the one crafting your experience.

7. Learn about the
, it extends well beyond . I think it's important to understand what this is all about and how this place works. It's very different from all what you've been used to.

8. Ignore, mute or block (depending on the offense) anyone who tells you what you must and must not do here (above are pieces of advice, ignore them if you wish, I wouldn't dare telling you what you should do or not do). There's a pretty nasty Home Owners Association here that gives us a bad name everywhere else. They're just a loud minority, give them the attention they deserve: None.

9. Apart from the people mentioned above, most people are very nice here and passionate about many things.

10. Have fun.

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Stefan Münz

@StefanMuenz@vivaldi.net

Tatsächlich könnte dieses von @afelia gelaunchte 37-Minuten-Video, das im wesentlichen aus einer scharfsinnigen Analyse des Zusammenhangs von Medienversagen und Demokratieversagen besteht, am Ende die bislang großartigste Hymne auf das sein, die es voraussichtlich bis in die Etagen der versagenden Medien schaffen wird. Auf jeden Fall anschauen!
/watch?v=nicQ_LrjuSw auf der Individous-Instanz eures Vertrauens oder auf YouTube:
youtube.com/watch?v=nicQ_LrjuS

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

My take on the current , , Mastodon / Landscape: timothychambers.net/2024/11/28

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

Gonna buckle down on that whole "Get Fedi more connected" thing I've been talking about this weekend. Gonna see if we can get any of these mainstream servers that had issues with each other during the election to deescalate and reconcile in some way, especially on the MastodonForHarris / MutualAid stuff.

We want this network to be unified in January.

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gyptazy

@gyptazy@gyptazy.com

New to () and looking for based content like , , and general content about ?

The BSD people follower pack helps you out - start now in the Fediverse :)

gyptazy.com/discover-the-bsd-c

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白湯さゆぬ :CctmMishiru:

@sayunu@mofu.kemo.no

Bridgy Fed を利用して ActivityPub‐圏と Bluesky との間をブリッジする場合の概念図を作りました。こういった表現でいいかな…。

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ksp1968

@ksp1968@norden.social

Hallo
Ich habe gelesen, dass man im Gruppen anlegen kann. Wie geht das? Ich habe mir das mal auf fedi.tipp angeschaut, aber noch nicht so richtig verstanden. Ich bin Mitglied im LSVFoto Club. Für die würde ich solch eine Gruppe gerne anlegen. Könnt ihr da weiterhelfen, Tipps geben? Danke.

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Kushal Das :python: :tor: 🇵🇸

@kushal@toots.dgplug.org

For the folks, if you like something in then please boost so that others can see it. That is how more people can find better content.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/28(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

がここ最近全然 周りの対応について新しい更新情報が出てこないので、「やつらは EU に便宜をはかるために :fediverse: 対応進めてるだけ」みたいなことを言い始める人(英語)が流れてきてる…

前からもそういう懐疑的な見方するひとはいたけど、たしかに :fediverse: 完全対応がいつになるのかいまだによくわかんない状況だと気持ちはわからなくはない…

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Threads keeps building new features and they seem to have completely forgotten about the Fediverse integration. I wonder if Threads folks are ever able to use it in the EU and whether we will be ever fully interact with them both directions.

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SoLawi Hof EmsAuen 🏳️‍🌈

@hofemsauen@norden.social

Hey. Ich bin Matthias und . Ich lebe und arbeite mit meiner Familie auf einem Biohof mit solidarischer Landwirtschaft im nördlichen Emsland.

Neben der normalen Arbeit auf dem Bauernhof kümmere ich mich um unseren Social Media Auftritt, fühle mich auf Insta & Co. jedoch schon lange nicht mehr wirklich wohl.

Deshalb versuche ich nun (langsam) im Fuß zu fassen. Das passt eh viel besser zur Philosophie der solidarischen Landwirtschaft.

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

blog.erlend.sh/prosocial-disco

‘An ActivityPub gal and an ATProto guy enters a bar.., and they get along great, no joke.’

This is what good-faith co-creation of the Social Web looks like.

The standard for mature conversation has been set. Let this be the beginning of the end for reactionary protocol tribalism. (I’m so sick of it, make it stop make it stop make it stop.)

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kaharinjohanna

@kaharinjohanna@mastodontti.fi

Suomen Kuvalehden (46/2024) lukijakirjeessä toissaviikolla puhuu akatemiatutkija Samuli Reijula asiaa. Julkishallinnon tulisi hakeutua pois X:stä. Fediversumia suositellaan.




suomenkuvalehti.fi/mielipide/j

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

If it was possible to federate with truth.social (Donald Trump’s personal Mastodon fork) would you?
(This is hypothetical-only because Truth.Social has had its federating abilities deactivated)

OptionVoters
I would federate with the whole domain1 (3%)
I would do magic so only Trump’s posts Federated1 (3%)
What the H are you smoking to even ask this?? NO!32 (94%)
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/27(12:00)

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

This is an article that everyone should read by Tim Berners-Lee.

It is written in 2010. It talks of the importance of the Web, open Web standards and fighting silos. It is as true today as it was then.

It applies to the work we are doing here in building the Fediverse. Based on W3 standards, open and distributed.

scientificamerican.com/article

@w3c

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

投稿の言語設定が英語のまま日本語の投稿をしている人、 :fediverse: に結構いらっしゃる気がする

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Paul Chambers

@paul@oldfriends.live

Seems like a Fediverse ad model is developing. I'm ok with that but there needs to be a general purpose, filterable, marketing/advertising hashtag

I don't mind people posting affiliate and commission links, like to Amazon or wherever using their revenue generating link, with commentary on a product or sale item, but I wished they would use some kind of general-purpose marketing or advertising hashtag so those could be filtered to a list and stay out of my timeline.

Several popular accounts are doing it now, inserting these kinds of posts throughout a stream of posts.

I know ppl need to make money and some of the ad posts have sparked my interest but even @Mastodon is hawking its novelty merchandise without one

This model has worked well with RSS feeds. I really don't mind it but they should be tagged.

I think we are going to be tested over this holiday season with this practice and instance owners and moderators need to setup some boundaries other than NO ADS and enforcing a general purpose marketing tag would put the power back in users hands what they see.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

When I talk about the importance of going all in on the Fediverse, I speak based on experience.

At Opera we built a massive user community. When I quit, we had something like 35 million registered users and 35 million monthly visitors.

The new Opera management did not see the value of that. They believed it was cheaper and better to just use Facebook and that investing in your own community was a waste of money. So they closed down MyOpera and built a following on Facebook and Twitter instead. Then they got caught by the bait and switch when Facebook changed and you would no longer reach your audience, without paying. Later on Twitter changed as well.

This is important to explain to companies and institutions as they go shopping for social media sites to invest in. The best investment is clearly in your own site, being part of the Fediverse. It is not even all that expensive to do. It may take longer to build, but at least it is your own.

Not saying you cannot build a following on those other sites, but your long term strategy should be the Fediverse with your own server.

We try to lead the way here and thus we build Vivaldi Social. Not just for our selves, but to make a point and support the Fediverse.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Last week in the - ep 94

This week's news:

- Keeping up with links shared on your feeds with Sill
- a new open and decentralised protocol with Leaf
- @peertube is starting to test their mobile app.

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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stfn :raspberrypi: :python:

@stfn@fosstodon.org

New blog post!

In which I talk about how I joined the club of Fediverse admins with my own GoToSocial instance.

As botsin.space is going down I needed a place to host my bot, and so I decided to setup my own Fedi server. In the blog post I go through the requirements and the configs required to have your own instance in the Fediverse, and also mention the cool things you can do with it.

stfn.pl/blog/53-starting-gotos

Screenshot of the header of the welcome screen of my instance, with text: fedi.stfn.pl
home to 4 users who wrote 30 posts, federating with 1598 other instances.

About this instance

This is the personal instance of me, le STFN, a guy who likes to selfhost stuff, code in Python and write a blog: https://stfn.pl
See more details
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Is there a good, compact comparison of the various fediverse platforms? Calckey/Firefish (a fediverse platform that's no longer actively developed) used to have a nice chart comparing various features.

joinfediverse.wiki/Draft:Compa also exists and is a bit more in-depth than what I had in mind.

A screenshot of a table labeled Fediverse Software Comparison comparing various features across different fediverse platforms.

Features include:

- Rich posts
- Chatting
- Migration
- Search
- Quote posts
- Emoji reacts
- Deep threads
- User backfilling
- Roles
- Groups
- Mobile app
- Masto API
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a table labeled Fediverse Software Comparison comparing various features across different fediverse platforms. Features include: - Rich posts - Chatting - Migration - Search - Quote posts - Emoji reacts - Deep threads - User backfilling - Roles - Groups - Mobile app - Masto API
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hey fans!

I recently added some new links to jointhefediverse.net/join, namely:

- "Explore more platforms" (or "Learn more" for simplicity)
- "Find a community"

Could someone who speaks any of the below languages help me improve the automatic translation I used?

- العربية
- Català
- 简体中文
- 繁體中文
- Deutsch
- Español
- Esperanto
- Euskara
- Français
- Italiano
- Nederlands
- Polski
- Português
- Русский
- Suomi

Thank you so much! 🙏

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

Hat jemand von euch den Dienst schon mal ausprobiert/getestet?

Ich habe gerade in der Fediverse Instanz Wolke ein seltenes Symbol gesehen und bin da mal drauf

Leider habe ich keinen Screenshot von der Oberfläche gefunden

https://codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

Liste vieler Fediverse Zugangs Dienste -
https://codeberg.org/fediverse/delightful-fediverse-apps#user-content-events-and-meetups

snac.smithies.me.uk

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Wir haben das Fediverse-Schaubild erneut aktualisiert! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an @imke für die Überarbeitung und die wertvolle Unterstützung. Hier ist die neueste Version des Fediverse-Schaubilds – schaut es euch an! 👇

Gerne teilen!

Aktualisierte Version des Fediverse-Schaubilds, das eine grafische Übersicht der verschiedenen dezentralen sozialen Netzwerke und Plattformen im Fediverse zeigt.
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ploum

@ploum@mamot.fr

Today in class, I taught my students about decentralized networks, I told them about the XMPP/Google story (see link) and ended with a demonstration of the with Mastodon and Peertube.

They are Computer Grad students. They never heard about Mastodon.

I hope some of them will be curious enough to join and that you will warmly welcome them!

ploum.net/2023-06-23-how-to-ki

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db0

@db0@hachyderm.io

One of my proudest moments is how many people I brought to the via by actively driving the subscribers on /r/piracy to move to piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com. Every time I see someone saying they became a lemmy regular because they came over from /r/piracy, it makes me happy.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/26(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/25(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@wendinoakland@beige.party · Reply to Dan Gillmor's post

@dangillmor Hey, @Gargron can we possibly see some updates that would improve onboarding on & the ?? ♥️

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Reilly Spitzfaden (they/them)

@reillypascal@hachyderm.io

"The Bluesky features we covet are almost always built on structures that were designed in anticipation of eventually treating the network’s users as a resource to be mined for profit. The question we should ask before incorporating any given feature is not: Can we do that here? but rather: Can it be done without replicating the exploitative structures it’s built on there?"

destructured.net/bluesky-enshi

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@RobertaFidora@mastodon.social · Reply to Roberta Fidora's post

For folks (or anyone curious), here's a guide on how to set it up:

techcrunch.com/2024/06/05/blue

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Roberta Fidora

@RobertaFidora@mastodon.social

Ooh, it looks like is sort of working now. I’m throwing my voice (even if I’m not at the point of understanding it all yet). 🙃

bsky.app/profile/RobertaFidora

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

A lot of people are moving from Twitter/X to Bluesky and Threads. There is also an increase here in the Fediverse and we should urge our friends to join here instead!

We know that we cannot trust algorithm controlled sites.

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Martin Boller 🇺🇦 :tux: :freebsd: :windows: :mastodon:

@itisiboller@infosec.exchange

Fellow Tooters, please enable on the fediverse.

Picture of Darth Vader hand outstretched.
Text: Luke, Join me - Enable MFA on Mastodon
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ᒍᗪᙎ 🇨🇦

@jdw@the.mayhem.academy

To apologize for all the churn with my Fedi presence, I am donating the top level of mayhem.academy to a SearXNG instance. Enjoy your private, aggregated search results.

mayhem.academy

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hey @mapache, I just came across your series on adding static sites to the fediverse!

Spoiler alert for others: Yes, you need some kind of a backend, somewhere.

maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-im

But this opens up some really interesting opportunities. I can definitely imagine a service that handles some of this functionality, and you just need to provide a link to your website. Someone should get on this!

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

牧歌的ともいえるし、昔の Web っぽいとも言えるし、垢抜けてないとも言える。

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:mastodon: のハッシュタグ、ただのクリッカブルなキーワードというだけじゃなくて、ちゃんと連合同士を結びつけるための機能という感じがして好き。

のルームもハッシュタグっぽいものになってるけど、実際 :fediverse: :mastodon: の ハッシュタグもそういうルーム感がある

だからこそ、こういうハッシュタグの紹介ポストなんかが流れてきたりして、それを眺めるのもいい

mastodon.green/@pvonhellermann

全体的に手作り感があるんだよな :fediverse:

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 12.1.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Get account preferences and gif autoplay setting @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Werawelt

@werawelt@social.tchncs.de

Ich sehe grad einen Post mit der Idee, "Follower-Packs" zu verbreiten für neue User im Fediverse. Es sind csv-Files, die man als -Listen importieren kann.
Haben wir sowas auch für das ?
Falls nicht, wäre das vielleicht mal ein Anstoß für ein kleines Starter-Pack-Projekt von User*innen, die sich auskennen und gut unterwegs hier sind.
Vllt. könnte man die Files woanders als ausgerechnet bei google teilen.

mastodon.online/@mastodonmigra
@mastodonmigration

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Fru Tagge

@FruTagge@federation.network · Reply to Matthias's post

@feb@loma.ml

Die Grafik sieht für mich so aus, als ob das ganze
aus bestehen würde ...

(Verständlicherweise sind alle Nicht-Mastodanten gerne leicht angesäuert darüber, dass nach aussen gerne Mastodon mit Fediverse gleichgesetzt wird. Aber die Grafik ist jetzt auch nicht so sauber, oder?)

Schöne Grüße von einer
:sharkey:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ここ最近はずっと :mastodon: :fediverse: クライアントとして Phanpy をつかっていたけど、今日は :mastodon: の Web UI に戻してみてる。

Phanpy の場合、モバイル(タッチデバイス)だとパーマリンクに該当する投稿以外(リプライ投稿)の本文のテキストを選択するには、そのリプライ投稿のパーマリンクに移動する必要があるのが、ちょっと面倒なのと、その読み込みもちょっと余計に時間かかってしまうから、という結構ニッチな理由だけど、久しぶりに UI が変わるのは気分転換としていい。
最新の :mastodon: の Web UI は アプリに寄って大分良さげになったし :mastodon_mascot:

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@BeefGriller@dice.camp · Reply to BeefGriller Resists's post

As a simple follow-up, as well as a request, I have NOT found a suitable scratch for the itch of the communities on . I know, I know, the "communities" are mostly independent of each other as "subreddits," but I miss those subreddits in a major way. I follow the hashtags, but they're not nearly as active as the alien site. But I'm open to suggestions that are on the . Here are the ones I'm interested in:

#

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Gastrohedonist™️

@speisekarte@troet.cafe

Hört ihr es auch? Nein. Ihr auch nicht? Genau. Es ist so ruhig und gesittet hier im . Die Idioten, Aluhutträger, Schwurbler und Nazis sind hier erfreulicherweise nicht zu hören. Weil sie hier nicht Fuß fassen können. Lasst uns so weitermachen und das als Raum der Vernunft, des Dialoges, der Debatte und der Lösungssuche erhalten.

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

UIの分かりやすさは完全に好みの問題だと思うので、始めてFediverseに来る人はMastodonとMisskey両方試してみて欲しい。
私はMastodonが分かりやすい!とは言わないが、Misskeyの方が分かりにくいので…

・MastodonとMisskey
・LTL有りとLTL無し

サヨナラは最低でもこれだけは両方試してからでも遅くないので…!!

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Newk

@Newk@infosec.exchange

Do you want to know what I'm really not interested in when I'm out and about in ?

Everything that happens on Bluesky and Twitter.

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Jorge Luis ⁂

@jorge@saturno.red

Don't forget to donate to your favorite #fediverse project or server maintainer 💛
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Terence Eden’s Blog

@blog@shkspr.mobi

Self Hosting is an Unhelpful Term

Mathew Duggan has a brilliant post called "Self-Hosting Isn't a Solution; It's A Patch". In it, he (correctly and convincingly) argues that compelling people to run their own computer services is a complex and distracting crutch for the current problems we face.

It's expensive to self-host, there are moderation problems, and the difficulty level is too high for most people.

But, in my opinion, I think he misunderstands something about self-hosting because, as a term, it is both misleading and unhelpful. When people say "Defund The Police" what they mean is "Move funds away from miliary style policing and give it to trained mental health professionals" - what people hear is "Abolish the police and let anarchy reign".

The ability to "Self Host" doesn't just mean "run this on a Raspberry Pi in your cupboard and be responsible for constant maintenance". Yes, you can do that if you're a masochist, but it isn't restricted to that.

To me, "Self-Hosting" means "I am in control of where I host something". I currently pay a company to host this blog. It has previously been hosted on Blogger, WordPress, my own VPS, and a variety of other services. Tomorrow I could decide to host it with a big company, or I could run it from my phone. I get to choose. That's what "Self-Hosting" is - a choice in where to host.

Similarly, Mastodon allows me self-host my account. I can have my content on one of the big servers and let them do moderation, storage, and maintenance for me - or I can move my account anywhere I choose. To a server in my cupboard and back again.

Email is similar. I know people who've gone from CompuServe, to HoTMaiL, to Gmail, to their own domain, then to OutLook. Their address-book moves with them. Forwarding rules ensure incoming email is routed correctly. They can choose to actively moderate spam, or outsource it. They can pay a company to host, keep backups in their basement, or watch adverts in return for services.

I agree with nearly everything Mathew says in his post. It is absurdly privileged to think that running your own services is something normal people want to do and are capable of doing. Strong regulation helps everyone, people want simplicity, and ecosystems can be fragile.

But witness all the people moving over from Twitter to new networks. Do they care where their data is hosted and how it is maintained? No! But they want to move their social graph with them. And when BlueSky and Mastodon collapse, people will want to move again.

In the UK, I have the ability to move my phone number between hundreds of providers. If I'm particularly techy, I can even run my own infrastructure and route the number there. People love the fact that they can leave crappy service providers and move somewhere cheaper or with with better customer service or whatever it is they value. I think that's a form of self-hosting; I get to choose who provides my services.

Similarly, I believe people have a desire for "self-hosting" which is difficult for them to articulate. They want to move their data around - be it old photos, a social graph, or a username. Most of them don't really care about the underlying technology (and why should they?) but they do care about continuity of service and being able to escape crappy service providers.

So, that's my reckons. Self-Hosting means you can choose where to host, and I think most people can find value in that.

What do you think?

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

ActivityPubの共同著作者であるChristine Lemmer-Webber氏によるAT ProtocolとBlueskyについて論じたブログが昨日Blueskyで話題になってた。

現在のBlueskyはリレーとユーザー情報管理が集中化されているため、分散化しているとは言えず(ちなみにActivityPubは "message passing" アーキテクチャで、AT Protoは "shared heap" アーキテクチャと分類している)。全ての情報がパブリックであることも問題点として挙げている。

それでもBlueskyは優れたTwitterの代替プラットフォームを提供しようとしているし、AT Protoの目標である "credible exit" を実現するための取り組みにはとても価値があると評価している。

後半ではコンテンツやユーザーアイデンティティーのポータビリティ性の欠如という現在のFediverseの問題にも触れ、そこに関する研究を氏は行っているみたい。

/ How decentralized is Bluesky really? -- Dustycloud Brainstorms
dustycloud.org/blog/how-decent

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/24(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tetsuya Kaneuchi

@kaneuchi@mstdn.jp

フェディバースについてはTim Brayの投稿も興味深い。末尾にあるリンク先も含め。

Why Not Bluesky
tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

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Alejandro Baez

@zeab@fosstodon.org

The work is doing to their integration is pretty interesting. 😎 Like having long and short distinction, for consuming content, on the UI. It sounds obvious, but not as wide use. Maybe does this? 🤔

Ghost versatility may make it excellent for single user instances.
Example, same thing you use for publishing long form content is same tool you use to spam about pugs. 🐶 All without polluting the streams. Very nice. 😄

activitypub.ghost.org/inboxes-

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nen

@nen@mementomori.social

Privacy here shouldn't come with such a painful social cost. You shouldn't have to either choose social isolation, or be forced to accept that your posts will be ingested by shady web scrapers or risk helping a known dangerous stalker identify your physical location.

You should be able to create posts that can be interacted just like the completely public ones, but which are only visible to your followers and maybe their followers, or other group of your choice.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Two years ago I wrote an article with a tongue-in-cheek title prophesizing that the fediverse will "win".

stefanbohacek.com/blog/yes-the

Yes, I still stand by that, I think we just hit a bit of a speed bump.

To get back on the track, we have to double down on what makes the fediverse great: it's grassroots, it's DIY, it works because of all the effort we all put in.

So consider this a reminder to donate to your server admins and to the developers of your platform.

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Sapi

@mocksita@social.tchncs.de

Unsere Session zu lokalem Aktivismus beim –Barcamp 2024 in - wurde fantastisch visuell dokumentiert, herzlichen Dank dafür!

Und vielen Dank an alle Teilnehmenden für den Spass und die geballte Weisheit.
- Bildet Banden!

Thema des :
"Von der Ohnmacht zum Handeln – Wie wir vor Ort unsere stärken können"
von @offenekommunen
oknrw.de/veranstaltungen/offen

@datenpunks
@offenekommunen



3 Menschen stehen vor vollgeschriebener Flipchart und lesen interessiert
ALT text details3 Menschen stehen vor vollgeschriebener Flipchart und lesen interessiert
Flipchart mit Visualisierung zu "lokaler Aktivismus"
ALT text detailsFlipchart mit Visualisierung zu "lokaler Aktivismus"
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HHG²TG¼²°

@toot@defcon.social

..

a lolly for Medusa?

.. start meeting fear with humor instead of hate and anger ..

by A. Traveler
ALT text detailsa lolly for Medusa? .. start meeting fear with humor instead of hate and anger .. by A. Traveler
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:mastodon: だと For You タグのかわりにハッシュタグをフォローするとなんとなく自分の指向に合ったポストがホームタイムラインに流れてくるのでおすすめしたい。
そして、そういう偶然を期待する意味と、ハッシュタグ付ける文化が広がることを期待して、自分もなるべくハッシュタグを付けて投稿するようにしてます :tony_grinning:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/23(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Fate of the universe on the line, How would you guys define decentralised? How would you define federated ?
#Askfedi #Fediverse #Mastodon #ActivityPub
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Eliot Lash

@Eliot_L@social.coop · Reply to soaproot's post

@soaproot Also as part of my effort to learn more about , I've found a few resources I'm trying to digest.

This talk by Dan Abramov, an engineer I greatly respect, has been great so far but I only had time to watch the first half this morning: youtu.be/F1sJW6nTP6E

On the other side, this is also an incredible thread/blog post about vs. , decentralization, and how both Bluesky and the can improve (by one of the authors of AP): social.coop/@cwebber/113527462

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one · Reply to Adam Mosseri's post

@mosseri This is great, but when will @threads be able to communicate with accounts off site‽

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@toot@defcon.social

Zodiac Cyclist

Zodiac Cyclist
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

So maybe someone else knows this? Is there are an easy way to find the current number of accounts in the , that are bridged via ?

Similar to this file, which has the number from the other direction:
fed.brid.gy/nodeinfo.json
Or is this not even right? Is this the number of bridged accounts from both sites together (because the account on Bluesky has way less followers)?

CC @snarfed.org @mackuba.eu

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to Minnermann's post

@minnermann nothing. Now, if we're talking the entire , not just Mastodon, then not having your data owned by a corporation is quite nice.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-11-22

Servers

- tootik v0.13.0
- Manyfold v0.89.0
- Mitra v3.10.0
- flohmarkt v0.4.0
- snac v2.64
- Hollo v0.2.3
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.2.1
- Ktistec v2.4.2
- Activity-Relay v2.0.7
- Misskey v2024.11.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.11
- Sharkey v2024.9.3
- neodb v0.10.4.11

Clients

- RaccoonForFriendica v0.2.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.2.7
- ActivityPods v2.0.4
- birchbot: An easy to use bot framework for Owncast

Protocol

- ActivityPub Discovery

Articles

- Fedi Moderation Tooling Research
- My Thoughts on GoToSocial
- Mastodon Follow Pack FAQ 1.0
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 93

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019330d7-6146-f490-7c7e-f0fdd8202d92

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Heads up Canadian Fedi! There are rumblings that the Gov of Canada, or at least large numbers of politicians/politicos are soon ending their presence on to move to .

Now is the time to push for them to consider the including . Whether they choose an existing server, or do (imo) the right thing and create their own presence, now is when you need to be talking to your political contacts about why they should choose this space!

Goal Siren GIF
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Recently came across @vmstan's bot @mergebot, which is great if you want to stay on top of Mastodon's development.

Pairs well with @mastodon_mobile_apps, which keeps track of latest updates to Mastodon's official mobile apps.

I also made @mastodonroadmap, which is a bit less useful these days as the Mastodon roadmap hasn't been getting updated much lately, and the no longer active @mastodonmilestoneprogress, as the team has moved away from using GitHub milestones.

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Introducing Streamiverse… a simple Mastodon-compatible streaming API of curated posts from the fediverse.

streamiverse.small-web.org

Consume the public API curated/hosted by Small Technology Foundation (for non-commercial and educational use) or host your own.

Mastodon had a public streaming API but it was locked down this year. This gives you back that useful feature (for demos, teaching, etc.) plus you know exactly what you’re getting.

Screenshot: two browser windows, side-by-side. On the left is the Streamiverse index page showing a number of curated posts. On the right is the Settings screen with areas to add to stream and a place where you can enter your fediverse account for removal requests. The Settings page also contains the curated tweets with the ability to remove them.
ALT text detailsScreenshot: two browser windows, side-by-side. On the left is the Streamiverse index page showing a number of curated posts. On the right is the Settings screen with areas to add to stream and a place where you can enter your fediverse account for removal requests. The Settings page also contains the curated tweets with the ability to remove them.
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Berin

@Berin@mastodon.social

Since people asked, here's how to make a Lemmy/threadiverse post from a microblog. Note that this might not always work, depending on your instance.

Infographic showing a Mastodon post and the corresponding Lemmy view.

Title: How to post into a Lemmy/threadiverse community from a microblog

1 - The first line of the post will become the thread's title
2 - The entire post will be copied into the post body
3 - Tag the community (and only one community at a time)
4 - Use hashtags as usual
5 - Upvotes will federate as likes (behaviour might vary depending on your instance)
ALT text detailsInfographic showing a Mastodon post and the corresponding Lemmy view. Title: How to post into a Lemmy/threadiverse community from a microblog 1 - The first line of the post will become the thread's title 2 - The entire post will be copied into the post body 3 - Tag the community (and only one community at a time) 4 - Use hashtags as usual 5 - Upvotes will federate as likes (behaviour might vary depending on your instance)
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Admin Jerry

@admin@hear-me.social

I just built and deployed the latest version to phanpy.hear-me.social.

If you haven't tried Phanpy, you ought to. It is a superior UI for Mastodon and other Fediverse applications.

@cheeaun

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paula

@paula@test.paulatothepeople.eu

Hey,
I'm testing
here.
Its a cool
fork and quite a different experience to enter the than Mastodon.

Give me some interaction so this tiny server sees some action.

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Dr. Daniel Dizdarevic

@daniel@social.dhelonious.de

This blog post by @rolle about how he found his way into the and created IMO the best is well worth a read!

rolle.design/the-day-i-decided

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #Fediverse #tzag time for some Black magic #coffee
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Who do you think @mike should interview next year? We're all ears 👂

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

We also cut up some YouTube Shorts for newbies: Here's a playlist that includes @Gargron, @jay.bsky.team, @johnonolan, @molly0xfff and @ben.

youtube.com/watch?v=GxOZLwweDA

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Our podcast about the fediverse, Dot Social, is one today! 🎉 It’s been such an honor to host the builders of the social web on this show and to learn from them. We have one more episode coming up in 2024 (read the blogpost to find out who @mike will be chatting with) then rest, then back at it in 2025.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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HHG²TG¼²°

@toot@defcon.social

¡ʇı ɹoɟ oƃ oʇ puɐ ˙˙ puıɯ ɹnoʎ uı dn dod ʇɐɥʇ suoıʇsǝnb ǝɥʇ ʞsɐ oʇ ǝƃɐɹnoɔ ǝɥʇ puıɟ oʇ sı ǝƃuǝllɐɥɔ ǝɥʇ ˙ɯǝɥʇ puıɟ llıʍ ǝʍ ɹǝɥʇǝɥʍ puɐ sn ɹoɟ ǝɹoʇs uı sɐɥ ǝsɹǝʌıun ǝɥʇ sɹǝʍsuɐ ʇɐɥʍ ʍouʞ ɹǝʌǝu noʎ

ɹǝlǝʌɐɹʇ˙ɐ ʎq 
¡ʇı ɹoɟ oƃ oʇ puɐ ˙˙ puıɯ ɹnoʎ uı dn dod ʇɐɥʇ suoıʇsǝnb ǝɥʇ ʞsɐ oʇ ǝƃɐɹnoɔ ǝɥʇ puıɟ oʇ sı ǝƃuǝllɐɥɔ ǝɥʇ ˙ɯǝɥʇ puıɟ llıʍ ǝʍ ɹǝɥʇǝɥʍ puɐ sn ɹoɟ ǝɹoʇs uı sɐɥ ǝsɹǝʌıun ǝɥʇ sɹǝʍsuɐ ʇɐɥʍ ʍouʞ ɹǝʌǝu noʎ
you never know what answers
 the universe has in store for us and whether we will find them. The challenge is to find the courage to ask the questions that pop up in your mind  ..and to go for it!
by A. Traveler
ALT text detailsɹǝlǝʌɐɹʇ˙ɐ ʎq ¡ʇı ɹoɟ oƃ oʇ puɐ ˙˙ puıɯ ɹnoʎ uı dn dod ʇɐɥʇ suoıʇsǝnb ǝɥʇ ʞsɐ oʇ ǝƃɐɹnoɔ ǝɥʇ puıɟ oʇ sı ǝƃuǝllɐɥɔ ǝɥʇ ˙ɯǝɥʇ puıɟ llıʍ ǝʍ ɹǝɥʇǝɥʍ puɐ sn ɹoɟ ǝɹoʇs uı sɐɥ ǝsɹǝʌıun ǝɥʇ sɹǝʍsuɐ ʇɐɥʍ ʍouʞ ɹǝʌǝu noʎ you never know what answers the universe has in store for us and whether we will find them. The challenge is to find the courage to ask the questions that pop up in your mind ..and to go for it! by A. Traveler
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El Perro Negro

@elperronegro@shmg.online

Playing around with GotoSocial on a VPS. Love the idea of a simple, self hosted, low resource entryway into the ActivityPub Fediverse.

gotosocial.org/

Rob's avatar
Rob

@rob@skol.social

I don't want to take anything away from Jay Graber. She is an effective leader that has steered her company to massive growth,

But I feel like she needs to work on her elevator pitch for what it means for a system to be "decentralized". Note: no one says the word "federated" in this interview.

Of course, it would be nice if was *actually* decentralized. Maybe that is why she struggles with the question?

youtu.be/Xa-EvA95Eqw?si=lscEM-

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"Decentralised social media is more than just a technical shift; it's a step toward restoring autonomy and trust in our digital lives, empowering individuals and communities to connect without compromising their values or privacy."

A study by the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford finds that decentralised social media leads to citizen empowerment.

oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/dec

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Gabriele Zago

@signorz@mastodon.social

Hi @_elena, I came across your interesting account yesterday! I'm really impressed by your ideas and "powers". I read your post yesterday about system federation, and it got me wondering: is it possible to use a account to join other social networks? Or am I misunderstanding something?

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ARKM - Die Internetexperten.

@arkm@arkm.social

Guten Morgen - die Entscheidung ist gefallen. Wir werden in Kürze neben auch noch eine aufsetzen. gehört nicht in die Hand von großen Konzernen! .

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Bernie the Wordsmith

@berniethewordsmith@masto.es

Leftists and anarchists of the , If you had to recommend only one to push a centrist right down our pipeline, which one would it be?

Update 2 (edited for clarity): You folks rock! I created a Bookwyrm list with your suggestions. bookwyrm.social/list/3367/s/th

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Mastodon Migration

@mastodonmigration@mastodon.online

Mastodon Follow Pack Directory 1.2

Follow entire groups of accounts listed below or simply click on accounts to view their profile page and follow them from there.

This directory includes notices, instructions and follow pack directory listings.

Longform available on Mastodon Migration FediBlog >>> @mastodonmigration.wordpress.com

1/many

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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

We take the current towards as an occasion to once again highlight our focus on the :

uibk.ac.at/en/newsroom/2024/bl

The posts here are mirrored on Bluesky via fed.brid.gy

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Niin, oispa tällainen palvelu päätetty perustaa 🤭

Threads-päivitys käyttäjältä Rintaluomafi: "Jos joku päättäis perustaa maailmanlaajuisen,
jatkuvasti kehittyvän, uuden some-alustan -
ikuisesti ilman mainoksia, käyttäjät edellä,
mentaliteetilla. Miten se rahoitettais kestävästi muutoin kuin kuukausimaksuilla?"
ALT text detailsThreads-päivitys käyttäjältä Rintaluomafi: "Jos joku päättäis perustaa maailmanlaajuisen, jatkuvasti kehittyvän, uuden some-alustan - ikuisesti ilman mainoksia, käyttäjät edellä, mentaliteetilla. Miten se rahoitettais kestävästi muutoin kuin kuukausimaksuilla?"
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Feyter

@feyter@mastodon.gamedev.place

I just tried out ... And it's working surprisingly well and stable for me.

I thinking about making mini vlogs and tutorials for this format. I hope federation starts soon so that the whole can access the content there.

What are your thoughts about this?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/20(12:00)

アメリカ大統領選後の 𝕏 (旧 Twitter) 離れで への避難民の流入は止まった感じ。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

I found this nice install guide for written by @eltheanine and wanted to share.

the.teabag.ninja/snac-installa

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

A poll: how do you feel about the general idea of starter packs (or some equivalent) on fedi? (1/7)

Bluesky's "starter packs" make it easy to follow a bunch of accounts all at once. Anybody can create one or more starter packs, and they're used for a lot of different things; the Blacksky starter pack, for example, is great for newcomers from Black Twitter, and Newsmast's FediSky starter pack is helpful for finding folks you might know from the fedivere.

But Bluesky's implementation has some major problems: people can be added to starter packs without their consent, aren't even notified when it happens, and it's not obvious how to opt out. And any mechanism like this potentially creates "rich get richer" dyanamics and risks magnifying existing biases -- guys tend to mostly add guys to starter packs, white people tend to mostly add white people to starter packs, etc. Still, despite the problems, they're very helpful for onboarding.

I've had discussions with multiple people working on ideas for fediverse starter packs or the equivalents, and similar questions keep cropping up. So I figured I'd do a series of polls to get feedback on what people think.

To start with, the basic question, how do you feel about the general idea of starter packs (or some equivalent) on fedi?

the Mastodon iOS app cuts off long text in the polls, so I'm including it here as well

  • No, Bad idea for fedi, don't do it

  • Maybe, depending on how it's implemented

  • Yes, this is important functionality - get something out now, we can fix it later!

  • Not sure

EDIT: untagged newsmast. Sorry about that!

OptionVoters
No. Bad idea for fedi. Don't do it!13 (11%)
Maybe, depending on how it's implemented76 (66%)
Yes, this is important functionality - get something out now, we can fix it later!25 (22%)
Not sure2 (2%)
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HHG²TG¼²°

@toot@defcon.social

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 93

This week's news
- With Bluesky the main topic of conversations, people are experimenting with Starter Packs on the fediverse as well
- @subclub can now turn any RSS feed into a paywalled newsfeed
- Pixelfed will not pursue an integration following negative feedback from the community

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Geo Rg

@MrGR@mastodon.social

Wir, die wir hier uns für das Fediversum entschieden haben, sollten die föderale und den gegenseitigen weiter pflegen. Es geht nicht um Masse, sondern um . Alle, die eine offene, menschliche, gleichberechtigte und friedliche unter Einhaltung der hier geltenden Server- pflegen wollen, sind willkommen. So werden wir auch für andere attraktiv und werden wir auch organisch wachsen. Lasst uns gemeinsam darauf besinnen!

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Deb Oppermann

@DebOppermann@photog.social

Monarch Butterfly and Buddleia!
Available as prints or many other products, click link to view options
debbie-oppermann.pixels.com/fe

Monarch Butterfly in orange and black with pink flower and red/green background
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Monarch Butterfly in orange and black with pink flower and red/green background tote bag
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

What is Channel.org?

Channel.org is our new membership service designed to help organisations join New Social - open networks of interconnected platforms where orgs can own their space.

We know that this space aligns with many for-good orgs morally, now we need to show them that the people here can support their mission just as well as on any Big Tech platform.

If you want to know more, please check out the website or get in touch!

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

loops.video has 10K+ users 🥳 🚀

10016

Total Users
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

そういう :fediverse: のよいところ、:fediverse: にいない人にはなかなか理解されづらいところもあるけど、他の場所から人が増えることよりも、いまここにいる僕たちで、ここをよりいいかんじのやさしい・たのしい場所にしましょう!みたいな気持ちも強いので、スパム報告とかは見つけ次第やっていく :vivaldia_5:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

ちょっと追記、
この観点でいうと、自分から見ると は結局「 へおいでよ」にしか見えないんだよな…

その点、 :mastodon: は 「:mastodon: においでよ」とは言ってない。
あ、いや、言ってるかもしれないけど、それだけじゃない。
別に :mastodon: じゃなくてもいい、 :misskey: でも :pixelfed: でも :activitypub: に完全対応すれば だっていい。

から に大移動!これからは の時代!」とか「いまこそ でインフルエンサーになっておくべき!」みたいな「どこの にいくべき」みたいな語り口をみると、たとえるなら「いつまでメールのプロバイダーはどこがいい、みたいな話するつもりなのか。全部メールなんだからメールでいいじゃん。」みたいな気持ちになる…

この「メール」という上位の言葉にあたるのが なのであって、いまは便宜上それに対応しているサービスとしてないサービスがあるから って呼んでるだけで、つまりは汎用的な相互に連携できる のことだし、しかもその仕様は ちゃんと :activitypub: という形で標準化もされてるわけで、さらに実際にそれで連携したいろんなサービスやソフトウェアが存在している( とはちがって)んだから、これからはそういう「標準化されたソーシャルメディア」の時代にしようぜ!という気持ちのほうが強い。

全然追記がちょっとじゃなかった…

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

やっぱり「 から引っ越す」ということになると が選ばれやすいんだろうなー

分散型といいつつ実際には 1 つのサーバーに集中してるし、そうなってることで から引っ越してくるユーザーにとっては分散型がどうとかプロトコルがどうとかそういう 時代にはなかった概念を覚える必要もなく使えるし、なおかつ UI も にかなり寄せてある。

リアルな引っ越しでも、言葉とか習慣が違う慣れない土地より、土地勘のある場所のほうが気楽だろうし。
にいまひとが増えてるというのもまた「人が多いところにだったら行ってもいい」みたいな、誰もが持ってる「群にはついていきたい」という気持ちが背中を押すところもあるんだろうな…

そう考えると、自分は :fediverse:という夢をみているのかもしれない。その夢を重ねてこの場所を見ているから素敵な場所に見えているのかもしれない。
でも :fediverse: は夢としてはなかなか悪くない夢だし、実際のところ現実に今存在する :fediverse: というこの場所は、なかなか良い場所なんだよ、少なくとも自分にとっては。

たとえ人が集まらなくたっていい、なぜなら :activitypub: でほかのサーバーとも繋がれるんだから!というのは、なんというか、すごく肩の荷が降りる世界観なんだよな…
もう、どの に登録してる・してないということを気にしなくていいんだ… :tony_smiling: みたいな気持ちになるんだよ。

それこそ、 にいこうが にいこうが にいこうが、それぞれにいるアカウントはどこからでもフォローできるんだ、という世界観。
分散型がどうとかプロトコルがどうとか、本当は自分もそういう話をしたいわけじゃなくて(そもそも自分もそんなに詳しくないし)、そういう 同士の壁が無くなる世界観の話がしたいんだよな、きっと。

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/19(12:00)

misskey.io、mstdn.jp、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

はやっぱりはやく に完全対応してもらいたいなー(計画ではいつころなんだっけ…?

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Fediverse Champion

@FediChamp@mastodon.world

Choose Your Fighter: Microblogging Edition


❌ Algorithm-first, making it more difficult to be discovered
❌ AI-powered moderation with little transparency or accountability


❌ Owned by VCs and crypto bros with no clear revenue plan
❌ One investor away from becoming Twitter 2.0


✅ Community-owned and billionaire-proof
✅ No ads, no tracking, no algorithms

can actually be yours again. Choose freedom and . Choose the 🌍✨

An image comparing microblogging platforms: Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon. Each platform is described with key features, highlighting issues like algorithm use, data ownership, and decentralization. The text emphasizes no ads or tracking for Mastodon, promoting
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

みんな、そのうち に飽きたら :fediverse: においでよ、という気持ちでここにいる :tony_happy:

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Jiří Eischmann

@sesivany@vivaldi.net

, the bridge to , has reached 60k users and become one of the largest instances in the . It's definitely not easy to run now, and new users seem to be on hold.
I suppose the safest way to interact with Fediverse users is to be in the Fediverse.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

If the top 10% posting on and federate/bridge, you can basically get all the content on & .

Maybe with a certain follower number you could get bridged auomatically, @snarfed.org? Could be a middle ground between all opt-in vs. all opt-out?

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

We need citizen-powered social media to break the incentives to ignore poor moderation which ignores our concerns, and to be able to tackle hate-based networks.

Continuing to depend on monopoly capitalism to bring this change simply cannot work.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

There are challenges to the federated model.

This includes an increase in bubbles that can foster hate, where platforms are self-selecting and exclusionary of marginalised communities who are underrepresented in the tech world.

But hate-based networks thrive best when they can infiltrate and attack wider society that they seek to undermine.

Hate-based networks are hard to protect against, but depend on poorly-moderated, big tech platforms to spread their bile.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

The fediverse is threatened by onerous legislation, such as the Online Safety Act that’s forged in the idea of monopoly owned social media platforms.

Competition to engage consumer choice needs to be strengthened instead.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Open Source technologies let everyone participate and bring social media to their own communities.

Governments, real communities and organisations can control their own publication and data.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Open standards for social media gives the potential to promote better standards of moderation.

Third parties are able to repurpose, filter and represent content in ways that users want according to community principles of engagement.

Open standards mean third-party developers can experiment to build new tools, apps, platforms and feeds that can connect to an interoperable network.

Consumer choice is given meaning, where the platform sets the floor and users raise the ceiling.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Where we have digital land barons, they can algorithmically dictate the terms of debate.

Interoperability means we can choose differently without losing access, forcing providers to think differently with the interests of its users in mind.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

A decentralised model of social media gives us, the consumer-citizen, the right to leave.

This portability of our account fights against the network effects of users congealing around one provider that can begin to act with impunity.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Without competition, there’s no consumer choice and therefore voice.

The disincentive to leaving a platform is losing your investment in networks.

Interoperability lets you migrate your account between platforms without losing followers.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

With water companies, there's capitalism in theory through privatisation, but no choice over provider.

The sewage crisis is a fitting parallel to social media. Owners have a captive consumer base, so there’s little incentive to improve the service.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

We value the ability to switch providers in services like utilities.

Much has been done to ease the barriers in the name of consumer protection and to drive up quality through competition.

But monopolies pervert this model.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

Federated social media offers competition and choice.

As with email or mobile phones, your account should be able to work across any provider regardless of the network.

This is interoperability and it’s key to improving standards.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Reply to Open Rights Group's post

In the current walled garden model of social media, users are locked-in to a particular platform.

People can't move accounts without losing networks they've developed.

Under tech oligarchs, users have no influence over how content is prioritised or the platform's algorithms.

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Open Rights Group

@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

Is it time to leave that toxic X? Or are we flogging a dead bird?

Musk's abuse of personal power and Twitter's increasing unpleasantness has pushed many to fly the nest.

But what next? We need federated social media where users can move freely between platforms.

Read our latest blog by @jim 🧵

openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-t

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

@loops aims to be an open #Fediverse alternative to TikTok, Snapchat, and Vine. We take an early look at the app, and talk about what it's like!

https://wedistribute.org/2024/11/loops-early-look/
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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

We’ve been talking with @eff to highlight the Fediverse's need for legal support - and EFF has offered to review requests for assistance for service providers. We really appreciate them stepping up in this area, and all the work they do.

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Dusk To Don :raccoon:

@dusk@todon.eu

, through @thisismissem (thank you for your dev contributions to Mastodon, to our moderation and trust & safety tooling!! 🙏
Edit: if you’d like to support her work,
link at bottom) about this dashboard:

fedidb.org/

“Fediverse Network Statistics”

PS
@pixelfed is the 5th most-used Fediverse software, rock on @dansup thank you as well!

Support Em:
support.thisismissem.social/

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe · Reply to mekka okereke :verified:'s post

@mekkaokereke @stooovie @Remittancegirl

While is the giant of the , I am curious if any of the other projects have made better strides with onboarding, moderation, UX and so forth.

How is on these issues? Or ? Ideally we should have a number of _different_ -based systems which all compete to make their user experiences better. I mean, isn't tying ourselves too closely to any single platform how we got ourselves into this mess in the first place?

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nilesh

@nilesh@fosstodon.org

It's time supported multiple domain names per instance, allowing the users to use their own domain name for identity.

The issue has been open for 7+ years now: github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Felix Urbasik

@fell@ma.fellr.net

I'm still against quote posts on the Fediverse.

I have never seen a quote post that would not have been better as a reply, where original author can be included in the discussion.

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qbi

@qbi@freie-re.de

Es läuft ja derzeit eine Umstiegswelle von zu . (Warumauchimmer, wenn es doch das gibt).

Ihr könnt mit den Accounts interagieren, wenn diese bei BlueSky @ap.brid.gy folgen. Siehe fed.brid.gy/docs#bluesky-get-s
Falls diese das nicht tun, sprecht sie doch an.

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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social

Am Tag, an dem der sein Grundsatzurteil zum Schadenersatz, nach dem millionenfachen Datendiebstahl bei Facebook spricht, erklaere ich, warum ich & verlasse 👉 metacheles.de/warum-ich-facebo

Ein diplomatischer Rant und eine Ode an freie Protokolle und das die so wichtig fuer die Zukunft des Webs sind. Inkl. "Fedi-Box"-Vision 😎

Freue mich ueber eure Boosts, Reposts und das Feedback von euch....

Vielen Dank fuer den Support meiner Arbeit 🙏

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some #coffee
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/18(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

I’m curious about a couple of things and answers to this question will surely provide insights. What is decentralisation as defined by a social protocol and social network(s)? #fediverse #ActivityPub #Socialweb #Mastodon #Askfedi

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

This afternoon, an acquaintance joined a Mastodon instance and asked me which "celebrities" are present in the Fediverse, as if it were important to determine the value of a social network based on that.

I told him that the most important user in the Fediverse is him. Just as it’s you, reading this. Someone who has decided to interact with others freely. Who has chosen to trust their administrator (or create their own instance) more than they trust those who run traditional, monolithic, centralized social networks.

So, I want to thank all the friends of BSD Cafe, whether local or not, for being here and making this place what it is. And I thank all my friends in the Fediverse, who make my timeline lively, interesting, intelligent, fun, and thought-provoking - every day, at any time.

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rootCompute

@rootcompute@mastodon.social

I was featured in the latest issue of Ctrl-ZINE! I wrote a piece about the fediverse and why I believe it can be a sustainable model for the future of social media.

Check it out here: ctrl-c.club/~/loghead/zine/Ctr

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Alright, here's a proof of concept: A starter pack of bridged fediverse accounts you can follow on Bluesky.

go.bsky.app/C6UaMCs

Seems to be working?

I don't really intend to keep this updated, but feel free to borrow the idea!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Can a few people share their bridged usernames to try this out?

You can follow @bsky.brid.gy to get started.

(Unless your server's admin blocked the bridge.)

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Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸

@Natanox@chaos.social

rant, Bluesky, Pixelfed

Let's speedrun the XMPP-alike death of ActivityPub, sure. Let's sacrifice our freedom to corporate overlords all over again, because stuff like that worked out so well in the past. Nothing bad ever happened when projects began using a fundamental technology controlled by a VC-funded, profit-driven company.

In the end only a small userbase will remain vigilant while the majority gets fucked all over again. As always.

I want to scream.

Re: [pixelfed/pixelfed] Bluesky Support (Issue #5348)

I for one think this would be an excellent idea. Making Pixelfed available for Bluesky users, and for the rest of the fediverse to get a lot more content, would benefit everyone. If done right, it could help introduce the idea that more fediverse projects implement the AT protocol.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

ActivityPub Starter Kits update:

I'm making exceptional progress and am wrapping up a few things before I prepare to launch this exciting new service!

ICYMI: I'm building an open source/self-hostable Starter Kit service that will allow fediverse users to safely build kits and share/use them with ease.

ActivityPub Starter Kit demo
ALT text detailsActivityPub Starter Kit demo
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Torsten :verified: :verified:

@tor@norden.social

Just a reminder: everything you do on social media is public. Even if you delete a post on your instance, it can still exist on other instances, in the cache of search engines or private databases.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

Discord 落ちてるらしいので :fediverse: で逢いましょう :mastodon_mascot: :vivaldia_2:

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Update: mastodon.social/@dansup/113497

ActivityPub Starter Kits will go live later tonight in beta, some other highlights:

- Safety first (Opt-in + Notify + Self-rem)
- Open source + self-hostable
- Compatible with several projects, and will accept PRs for other projects
- Is a temporary measure until Starter Kits are implemented in the core of fediverse projects.

Expect an update in the next hour or so 😎

ActivityPub Starter Kits

Improving the way people connect on the fediverse.
Share your favorite fediverse follows with one-click Starter Kits.

Curate and bundle essential accounts across Mastodon, Pixelfed, and other platforms to help newcomers discover the best of the federated social web.

Whether you're building a photography collective on Pixelfed or a tech community on Mastodon, Starter Kits make it easy to help others follow your path.

Compatible with most fedi accounts
Requires Opt-in
Accounts get notified when added to a kit
Easy self-removal from kits
Create a Starter Kit
See a demo Starter Kit →
ALT text detailsActivityPub Starter Kits Improving the way people connect on the fediverse. Share your favorite fediverse follows with one-click Starter Kits. Curate and bundle essential accounts across Mastodon, Pixelfed, and other platforms to help newcomers discover the best of the federated social web. Whether you're building a photography collective on Pixelfed or a tech community on Mastodon, Starter Kits make it easy to help others follow your path. Compatible with most fedi accounts Requires Opt-in Accounts get notified when added to a kit Easy self-removal from kits Create a Starter Kit See a demo Starter Kit →
ActivityPub Starter Kits

Improving the way people connect on the fediverse.
Share your favorite fediverse follows with one-click Starter Kits.

Curate and bundle essential accounts across Mastodon, Pixelfed, and other platforms to help newcomers discover the best of the federated social web.

Whether you're building a photography collective on Pixelfed or a tech community on Mastodon, Starter Kits make it easy to help others follow your path.

Compatible with most fedi accounts
Requires Opt-in
Accounts get notified when added to a kit
Easy self-removal from kits
Create a Starter Kit
See a demo Starter Kit →
ALT text detailsActivityPub Starter Kits Improving the way people connect on the fediverse. Share your favorite fediverse follows with one-click Starter Kits. Curate and bundle essential accounts across Mastodon, Pixelfed, and other platforms to help newcomers discover the best of the federated social web. Whether you're building a photography collective on Pixelfed or a tech community on Mastodon, Starter Kits make it easy to help others follow your path. Compatible with most fedi accounts Requires Opt-in Accounts get notified when added to a kit Easy self-removal from kits Create a Starter Kit See a demo Starter Kit →
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/17(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Super Nintendo Chalmers

@64bithero@mstdn.games

How I instruct people to join Mastodon. First I don’t mention instance anything ! Secondly i provide them a link. Either Mstdn.social or my instance if they like gaming … tell them to follow the prompts to sign up. Give them a few suggestions to follow. And boom they are generally hooked ! Once they are familiar I mention instances I mention federated vs local. Once they’re comfortable they seem to grasp it way better.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

AcitivityPub isn't the only protocol used by the Fediverse.

NodeInfo is another protocol that makes up the suite of protocols that the Fediverse is based on.

github.com/jhass/nodeinfo/blob

NodeInfo is used to discover various information about the server node.

Such as:

• the software it is running (ex: Mastodon, PIxelfed, etc)
• the server node's total number of users,
• the number of posts on the server node,
• the number of active users,
• etc.

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Antonio Cambronero :wordpress:

@acambronero@federate.blogpocket.com

Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko @Gargron comments on the growth of this platform in a clear sign that it is also benefiting from the “eXodus”

Mastodon does not depend on venture capital to survive...

blogpocket.com/en/fedipost/mas

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

Issues.

New comes in.

No description.

Posts are all part of a thread criticizing the Mainstream Media, with focus on slanted reporting of the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

Nothing advocating any violence, nothing racist, nothing that seems like blatant misinformation.

No description.

Report was from another server so can't ask for one.

Forced to move on because there's no information about what is being reported.

Perhaps some ability to send internal messages in response to , regardless of server, should be added to ? I know I've seen people talk about adding the ability to share moderator notes, and it would really help with moderation between servers on the to be able to ask these questions and see what other are thinking...

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James Endres Howell

@james@social.howellcloud.org

Honestly baffled

Meme: Charlie Brown labeled TWITTER USERS, Lucy kneeling with the football labeled BLUESKY
ALT text detailsMeme: Charlie Brown labeled TWITTER USERS, Lucy kneeling with the football labeled BLUESKY
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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

In the early days of the Web, research institutions and Universities were some of the first to join.

Has your research institute or University joined the Fediverse as yet? How about suggesting to do so? Maybe set up a server yourself, with their permission? We can all contribute to building the Fediverse. This is the best way to build a true social web.

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jbz

@jbz@indieweb.social

🦋 Maybe Bluesky has “won” - Gavin Anderegg

"I’ve seen folks mention that it’s either federated or decentralized. I’m here to tell you that it’s currently neither. This one really irks me because the service is getting the credit for work it hasn’t done"

anderegg.ca/2024/11/15/maybe-b

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

フォローしてる タグからたくさんの猫ちゃん🐈🐈‍⬛🐱 画像が流れてくるー

ということも影響しているのかな :amaze:
:fediverse: の人々、猫好きだよな…(俺も好きなので癒し

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to sublimer@あすてろいどん鯖管's post

@sublimer あ、やっぱり 独自の機能なんですね〜 :tony_normal: 💦
おっしゃる通り、より汎用的な仕様として、例えば 側で同様の機能を取りこんでもらうとか、そもそも使う人が増えてくれると良いですよね

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Bluesky (and the other alternative decentralized social-media networks: Farcaster, Lens, Matrix, Nostr) are not our rivals — they are our friends.

And, keep in mind that software that is considered Fediverse software (ex: Mastodon) has already changed protocols in the past.

We shouldn't get attached to any particular protocol.

The means we are seeking is — to decentralized social-media and to federate with each other. Not any specific protocol.

From Daniel Supernault (@dansup@mastodon.social):

"""
Should @pixelfed explore adding native support for Bluesky/AtProto?

Feedback wanted!

https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/issues/5348
"""
( https://mastodon.social/@dansup/113492571556803476 )

"""
Wow, I did not expect to see such a negative response to the potential for Bluesky federation in Pixelfed.

If it does ever happen, it will be opt-in, and we will be adding safety features to block bridges and other undesirable activities to empower admins to have total control!
"""
( https://mastodon.social/@dansup/113492635103488426 )
ALT text detailsFrom Daniel Supernault (@dansup@mastodon.social): """ Should @pixelfed explore adding native support for Bluesky/AtProto? Feedback wanted! https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/issues/5348 """ ( https://mastodon.social/@dansup/113492571556803476 ) """ Wow, I did not expect to see such a negative response to the potential for Bluesky federation in Pixelfed. If it does ever happen, it will be opt-in, and we will be adding safety features to block bridges and other undesirable activities to empower admins to have total control! """ ( https://mastodon.social/@dansup/113492635103488426 )
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Caesar

@caesar@indieweb.social

Here's a few things you can expect when there's a outage:

- oh wait, there's no such thing, the Fediverse is actually federated
- there are over 30k totally independent servers
- if one of them goes down the rest of the Fediverse works just fine

RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ragtj

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/16(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.netで投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

実際のところ、日本での SNS マーケティングという文脈で :fediverse: とか :activitypub: が話題に上がることなんてほぼないんだろうな…

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

SNS エキスパートという肩書を見た

SNS エキスパートという肩書があるのか…
オレは絶対にそんな肩書き背負えないなあという感想と、

* 「SNS」の「エキスパート」なら、 とか についても詳しいのか!?

とか、言葉狩りのようなツッコミをつい心の中でしてしまったけど、
まあ実際の世の中にいるとそういうことが仕事になることも…あるよね…と、勝手に自分で自分の溜飲を下げながらお皿を洗っている :tony_smirking: 🍽️ 🧽

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

というか、自分にとっては :fediverse: が眩しすぎて、 とか霞んでよく見えない、みたいな感じかもなー :tony_normal:

の界隈の盛り上がりはよく知らないけど、 :fediverse: :activitypub: がすでに標準技術としてあって複数のソフトウェアとそれを使ったサーバーが建っている(実際に分散運用されている)というだけじゃなく、最近は

* いろんなクライアントがある( 推し
* みたいなメディアも :fediverse: に積極的にコミットしてる
* 企業がサーバー立てる例もふえつつある(一方で とかは閉じちゃったりもしてるけど)
* テック系のアカウント(特に英語圏)は結構いる
* 推しの :vivaldi_red: もサーバー建ててる

みたいに、 :mastodon: の中の人だけじゃなく、いろんな人や企業が参加・コミットし始めてて、そこに広告的メリット以上の何か(そもそも は広告的なメリットは既存の SocialMedia に比べれば大きくない)意義を見出して関わっている感じがあって、そこに自分の理想みたいなものを重ねて応援している部分もあるので、あんまり他の場所に興味を持ててない。

そういう意味では全然フラットじゃなくて :fediverse: 贔屓な意見だし、そういう自覚もある。
それくらいには :fediverse: :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: を応援していますという宣言を、ここに置いておこう…(そっ :tony_smirking:

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

! It's exciting to be starting up a new regional for British Columbia when there is so much change and growth in the !

We're not ready to open up the gates… still setting up the banking stuff among other things.

But if you're in BC and are interested in making your home on this instance please send me or @PhotographyElf a DM and we'll start making a (private) list so that we can let you know when we're ready! (Hoping Jan 1!)

Tell Me More To Do List GIF by Disney Channel
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PoLiTiPeT

@politipet@piaille.fr · Reply to Sarah Perez 💙's post

@Sarahp next: How to join the , the network that will take on them all eventually 😘

Get Future Proof Now
Fresh. Free. Fun.

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Athavariel

@Athavariel@vivaldi.net

For the and Welcome in the !

The best Apps for
9to5mac.com/2023/07/05/here-ar

The best Mastodon Apps for
androidpolice.com/best-mastodo

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qbi

@qbi@freie-re.de

Wird Robert am Ende der - einen Account im besitzen?

OptionVoters
Ja0 (0%)
Nein0 (0%)
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Eugen Rochko

@Gargron@mastodon.social · Reply to Eugen Rochko's post

We may not be the biggest by numbers yet, but Mastodon (and the fediverse) has proven itself to be an effective and reliable communications platform over the course of the last 8 years, and does not depend on venture capital to survive. The is the future.

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Recommendations for accessible fediverse software?

I'm working on a blog post for people thinking of joining the fediverse and want to include this information!

Here's what I think I know so far (although might be wrong) ... other suggestions welcome

Mastodon's web UI is pretty good from accessibility perspective, but has some issues.

Pinafore used to be the most accessible web UI but isn't maintained anymore. Semaphpore is a fork doesn't seem to have had any updates in the last year, so I'm not sure of its status. Enafore is another fork but it's described as "somewhat unstable".

I haven't seen anything about what Mastodon mobile apps are better or worse from an accessibility perspective.

For Lemmy, OurBlind says that moderators have and continue to work with the developers to improve accessibility; Thunder, a Lemmy app for iOS and Android, performs well; and Mlem developers are implementing native accessibiity.

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 12.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Add support for Xcode 16, it is no longer possible to run tests on Xcode 15 @konstantin
- Attributed string renderer @luckkerr
- Pleroma fixes @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Fedor Indutny

@indutny@fosstodon.org

It is so funny that people consider Bluesky decentralized. Yes, in theory it could be, but no, it is not decentralized now at all since most users are on the same server. Let's call it what it is, Bluesky is just a Twitter clone with some optional decentralized sparkles on top of it.

Why would anyone go back to what we all ran away from?

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-11-15

Servers

- Pixelfed v0.12.4
- snac v2.63
- Lemmy v0.19.7
- Ktistec v2.4.1
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.2.0
- PieFed development update Oct/Nov 2024
- Trunk & Tidbits, October 2024
- ActivityBot: A Simple ActivityPub Bot Server in a Single PHP File
- Letterbook: Sustainable federated social media built for open correspondence

Clients

- toot v0.47.0
- Mastodon for Android v2.9.0
- Mangane v1.13.2
- RaccoonForFriendica v0.1.0
- Voyager v2.19.0

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Bird UI v2.0.5

For developers

- Fedify v1.2.5
- activitypub-federation-rust v0.6.0

Protocol

- FEP-fe34: Origin-based security model

Articles

- A bare-minimum ActivityPub server from scratch
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 92

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01930d04-d0b2-a2a2-9b84-90a91046a329

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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

Feeling abstract and zen today after some turmoil yesterday. Enjoy your Friday!

"Lotus Zen - Balance in All Things" - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Abstract art of lotus flowers, by artist Peggy Collins.
ALT text detailsAbstract art of lotus flowers, by artist Peggy Collins.
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

This is a powerful statement from UK journalists and we agree.

X is no longer neutral and no longer a home for journalists.

We are ready to support any and all journalists who make the move to open social networks, now and in the New Social future.

Please, feel free to send journalists or publications our way if they have any questions. Or, if you're a journalist yourself, feel free to reach out.

docs.google.com/document/d/1dF

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Vivaldi

@Vivaldi@vivaldi.net

今日は Vivaldi Social は誕生日! 🎉
私たちが Mastodon を始めて、もう丸2年が経ちました。

私たちはいつも、みんなのウェブ体験をもっと楽しくするために色々取り組んでいます。Vivaldi Social はその一部として、とってもいい感じに役立っていると信じています!

2周年を迎えて、私たちが望むのはたった一つ。もっと多くの人に Fediverse の魅力を知ってもらうこと!賢くて、面白くて、心温まる場である Vivaldi Social、ぜひお友達にも 紹介してみてくださいね!

これからもたくさんの楽しい時間を一緒に作っていきましょう :tony_wee:

チーム Vivaldi

Vivaldi's mascot Tony (bottom left corner) and Mastodon's mascot (bottom right corner) celebrating Vivaldi Social's 2nd birthday around a big number two (in the middle).
ALT text detailsVivaldi's mascot Tony (bottom left corner) and Mastodon's mascot (bottom right corner) celebrating Vivaldi Social's 2nd birthday around a big number two (in the middle).
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Microblogging social media before:

- Twitter

Microblogging social media today:

- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Nostr

The SOCIAL WEB in the future (I want to believe):

- It doesn't matter, they all connect to each other, use whatever service you prefer.

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Thoralf Will 🇺🇦🇮🇱

@thoralf@soc.umrath.net

Welche -kompatible Blog-Lösung würdet ihr derzeit empfehlen?
( ist raus, nachdem der Chef am Zeiger dreht.)

Sie sollte low-maintenance sein und einfach zu bedienen.
Ich liebäugle mit .

Empfehlungen/Meinungen willkommen!

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Claudine C :antifa:

@claudinec@aus.social · Reply to Claudine C :antifa:'s post

Going ahead and pinning a link to my meta-guide rather than adding more to the stampede of grumbles about Bluesky
claudinec.net/library/fedivers

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cat K.

@Cat@mastodon.sdf.org

SDF prodigal son, on again/off again Fediverse participant, I like , , , and . I make visual art, street art, digital art, video art, audio art, take photos, you name it. I write code, and started my own spiritual framework of sorts called .

you can find me in Gopher space at gopher://baud.baby and you can find me on IRC in on tilde.chat.

pleased to re-meet you. 💕

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/15(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social、misskey.io の新規アカウントが続伸。

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Israel is bombing areas near Beirut’s International Airport as planes filled with civilians prepare to take off. Imagine the global outcry if a similar scene were happening in Ukraine. But since it's happening in Lebanon, hardly anyone notices.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ここは :vivaldi_blue: であり :mastodon: であり :fediverse: だということがとても居心地よい。
ありがとう :vivaldi_red:

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Deb Oppermann

@DebOppermann@photog.social

The calm water of the French River Ontario provided a fantastic capture of this pink, orange and brown rock face. This image reminds me of a prehistoric bird with its beak open and chomping on another bird! I know you probably see something different! This is one of my favourite rock reflections captures!
See it here
debbie-oppermann.pixels.com/fe

Rock face reflected in calm water in pink, orange, brown and white, makes a lovely nature abstract
ALT text detailsRock face reflected in calm water in pink, orange, brown and white, makes a lovely nature abstract
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(e)milio

@emlozanog@masto.es

After almost one year in Mastodon, I thought it was time for an :

My name is Emilio (he/him).

I’m a child of the 80s, but I can’t remember much from that decade —because I was a child. If I had my own theme music, like Peter Griffin, it would definitely be music
(youtu.be/XPM1o9QKw1Q?si=uVM2yy)

At work, I make a living by creating technology in the sector with 🧡.

Here, I don’t post much, but I do re-toot things I like and support.

My interests are, in no particular order: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
330 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
110 instances.

203 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@paris_luttes (FRA)
@linuxnews (GER)
@macstories (ENG)
@universalhub (ENG)
@technews24h (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Has anyone made a good, reliable "log in with your fediverse account" library/service, ideally for node.js, yet?

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Daniel Šnor

@danielsnor@mastodon.social

Před pár dny jsem tu sdílel info, že botník press.coop končí a že se jeho boti stěhují na Flipboard.com.

Dneska jsem se tomu trochu věnoval a ukončil 2 boty, ale hlavně...

Na Flipboard.com aktuálně běží reálně několik stovek velmi zajímavých informačních zdrojů, počínaje ofiko @NationalGeographic a konče třeba @BBCNews.

Když si do Explore zadám Flipboard.com a nechám zobrazit všechny výsledky, je jich opravdu moooc a jsou hodně zajímavé, tak to zkuste.

Výsledky vyhledávání Flipboard.com
ALT text detailsVýsledky vyhledávání Flipboard.com
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Terence Eden’s Blog

@blog@shkspr.mobi

Set your domain name as your handle for a BlueSky bot which is bridged from the Fediverse

If you've found this page, it's because you are me in the future and want to remember these instructions!

  1. Create an account on the Fediverse using a domain you control
    • For example @user@bots.example.com
  2. Follow the Fediverse-ATProto bridge @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy
  3. You now have an account on BSky! Its name will be something like user.bots.example.com.ap.brid.gy
  4. Get the DID of your account
    • https://public.api.bsky.app/xrpc/app.bsky.actor.getProfile?actor=user.bots.example.com.ap.brid.gy
    • Or https://fed.brid.gy/ap/@user@bots.example.com
  5. Add the DID to your domain
    • I think the easiest way is sticking it in a plain text file at bots.example.com/.well-known/atproto-did
  6. Use the BSky Debugger to make sure it was successful.
  7. Send a Direct Message from the Fediverse to @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy. The message must only contain username bots.example.com.
    • That's literally the word username. It isn't your account's username.
  8. Wait a few moments.
  9. Your bot will now be on BSky as https://bsky.app/profile/bots.example.com!

You can see that https://bot.viii.fi/bot is also available at https://bsky.app/profile/bot.viii.fi

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're helping important organisations move away from Big Tech platforms and towards open New Social platforms - like Mastodon!

But, we can't do it alone. We'd love to hear which organisations you think should make the move and why, so we can show them that there is a community waiting here for them.

Better yet, if you have a connection to an important organisation, we'd love to be introduced!

The grey and orange/red graphic shows the Newsmast Foundation logo. Copy reads: Feeling trapped? By remaining on Big Tech social platforms, many organisations force users to remain alongside them in order to stay updated. Which organisations do you wish would make the move?
ALT text detailsThe grey and orange/red graphic shows the Newsmast Foundation logo. Copy reads: Feeling trapped? By remaining on Big Tech social platforms, many organisations force users to remain alongside them in order to stay updated. Which organisations do you wish would make the move?
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

So, when get's its first big problem and subsequent exodus, will be ready and have by then? Because, they are really a gamechanger in and when migrating en masse.

@Gargron @renchap

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Johannes Link

@jlink@det.social

question: Is there a Fediverse instance, which facilitates creating an account that will just toot all new entries from a website, an atom/rss feed, a newsletter etc. ?
I’m imagining just entering a URL and a regular expression and the rest is done by the server…

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/14(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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LAUREN

@noondlyt@hellions.cloud

People of the Fediverse, is there a way to export your filters?

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

The IFTAS Connect Community successfully mitigated a wide-ranging attack on the network by tracking impacted servers and conducting personal outreach to nearly a hundred servers, in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French and German!

We have an after-action report on the web site: about.iftas.org/2024/10/21/coo .


about.iftas.org/2024/10/21/coo

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Cliff O'Lantern 🎃

@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

How are you feeling today?

Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the

Comment below and let's discuss why you're feeling the way you are, assuming you wish to discuss it.

OptionVoters
I'm feeling good!13 (48%)
I'm not feeling good!14 (52%)
Other -> Comment below and let's discuss it!0 (0%)
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LutrinaeHabilis

@from_Otterspace@craftopi.art

Plein de gens quittent de nouveau le navire Musk (go go go !), c'est une excellente nouvelle mais aussi une bonne raison d'en profiter pour faire un peu de pub pour notre p'tite instance. Sur craftopi.art (ou mangane.craftopi.art au choix) on bricole, on fabrique, on crée, on imagine, on élabore. On râle, aussi, bien évidemment. On est peu nombreuxes, mais il n'y a que des gens de qualité :nekocool: Alors si vous cherchez un petit coin au calme sur notre grand Fediverse, en petit commité mais jamais seul·e·s car ce monde est vaste, rejoignez-nous, pour tester ou pour rester !

#fediverse #instance #pleroma #craft
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matt at oslo dot town

@matt@oslo.town · Reply to Simon Dassow's post

@simondassow The folk over at @SocialCoop run their Mastodon instance as a cooperative and they conveniently have a wiki that describes exactly how they operate. :face_smile_fb:

wiki.social.coop/wiki/Main_Pag

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Simon Dassow

@simondassow@masto.ai

Running software as a seems like a nice way to build communities on a strong legal ground. Any plans, blueprints, or concepts out there on how to go about it already?
Asking for a (lot of) friend(s) 😉

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Metin Seven

@Seven@pixelfed.art

Baby Mastodon. 🐘

Inspired by @davidrevoy@framapiaf.org artwork.

Modeled in Blender using the free SDF Prototyper add-on for the greatest part, with some refinements in Sculpt Mode.

#mastodon #fediverse #SocialMedia #CharacterDesign #design #artwork #sculpture #3DModeling #illustration #illustrator #digital #DigitalArt #art #arts #arte #artist #artists #GraphicDesign #3D #blender #Blender3D #B3D #CreativeToots #FediArt #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon
3D rendering of a cute, round baby mastodon.
ALT text details3D rendering of a cute, round baby mastodon.
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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

👏 About time! I hope they are the first of many responsible media companies to move away from X.

I don't see links to any social media on their website. If anyone has influence with the Guardian, maybe a word about a place on the would be worthwhile.

theguardian.com/media/2024/nov

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Berin

@berin@goblin.band

Survey by Japanese News Site Nlab asks users where they are moving to from Twitter/X - Misskey wins with 41% (n=5119)

Voting Results

The final ranking is as follows.

  1. Misskey (41.3%)

  2. Bluesky (19.9%)

  3. Taittsu/タイッツー (13.4%)

  4. Mastodon (10.7%)

  5. Discord (5.5%)

@fediverse@lemmy.world

#Fediverse #MissKey #Bluesky #Mastodon #Discord

まくら :fedibird1:'s avatar
まくら :fedibird1:

@mkrdrw@fedibird.com

🔗しずかなインターネット
BlueskyとMisskey・mastodonをつなぐ、BridgyFedのススメ|まくら - sizu.me/mkr/posts/s4wffok4zuvn

「聞いたことない単語でゴチャゴチャ言われてもわからん」勢(わたし)用に作った、最小限のBridgyFedの記事です。
ほんとに最小限なので足りないとこいっぱいですが、認知が広がればいいな。

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

have you already tested the "fediverse preview" in 6.7?

wordpress.org/plugins/activity

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 11.1.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Fix configuration.urls not working with the Instance v2 API @dale_price

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social · Reply to Flipboard's post

Big thanks to the people who went on camera first — like @quillmatiq, a writer and builder, who explains how it finally allows us to own our online relationships. 🙌🏻

tiktok.com/@fedi.curious/video


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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

We love hearing your lightbulb moments when it comes to the ! In our new short video series, we want the unconverted* to see its tremendous power through your stories. (*Which is why we’re posting these clips to “walled gardens” like TikTok.)

tiktok.com/@fedi.curious

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Nika Shilobod

@NikaShilobod@fediscience.org

Looking for more good content on the ? Find other with the of Mastodon List 🏺

stark1tty.github.io/Mastodon-A

An extensive list of more disciplines here:

nathanlesage.github.io/academi

Please spread the word!



@archaeodons
@anthropology
@academicchatter
@phdlife
@histodons

Queens of the Nile Exhibition at Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in the Netherlands. (Image credit: Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos via Getty Images): A row of intricately decorated ancient Egyptian sarcophagi, featuring vibrant painted designs and hieroglyphs, displayed in a dimly lit museum exhibit.
ALT text detailsQueens of the Nile Exhibition at Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in the Netherlands. (Image credit: Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos via Getty Images): A row of intricately decorated ancient Egyptian sarcophagi, featuring vibrant painted designs and hieroglyphs, displayed in a dimly lit museum exhibit.
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Last Week in - ep 92

This week's news:
- New updates on @loops and more information about further plans for their For You Algorithm
- @Flipboard is taking over the automated accounts on press.coop
- An ActivityPub bot+server that consists of only 2 simple files

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Mythology Monday ✨

@mythologymonday@thefolklore.cafe

Dear myth lovers following from : if you activate the Bridge by following @ap.brid.gy, we will be able to follow back and see and interact with your posts too! ✨

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

The Newsmast Foundation was created in response to misinformation and the oppression of marginalised communities and expert voices on Big Tech social media.

In light of the U.S. election results, those communities are more at risk than ever.

This is our statement 👇

newsmastfoundation.org/our-blo

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Cliff O'Lantern 🎃

@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

Good morning friends!

Let's all check in via the comments below and talk about our day and what it has in store for each of us today.

For me, it's yet another day of training with a couple of meetings from 2 - 4pm.

Not much else going on other than that. After work, which ends at 7pm, I'll just rest and relax before calling it a night.

An animated image with the words good morning and a sun decorated as a flower and they are all flashing between 3 or 4 different colors.
ALT text detailsAn animated image with the words good morning and a sun decorated as a flower and they are all flashing between 3 or 4 different colors.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

If you run a Mastodon server you probably already know about some of the existing tools for collectively managed domain blocks.

As an alternative, I created a simple Python script that lets you copy public domain blocks from servers you trust for an easy import.

stefanbohacek.com/project/mast

Keeping your community safe should be a number one priority!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Do I remember correctly that there was some conversation around considering a native support?

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

Just a little bit frustrating to read people saying "the Fediverse should have starter packs" when I've spent the last four+ years hand-curating recommended accounts to follow on @FediFollows and fedi.directory

I'm not the only person doing this kind of initiative, the Trunk directory (communitywiki.org/trunk) was the first, and the Fediverse.info directory by @dansup (fediverse.info/explore/people) is an automated way for people to add themselves to suggested lists.

We already have these things on the Fedi, people just need to ask around and discover them, and let their friends know about them.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

から アカウントのアドレスを検索してもアカウントが検索結果の候補に出てこないけど \@username@threads.net とかユーザー ID 形式で検索するとでてきたりするの is 何

:fediverse: :tony_neutral: :mastodon:

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The Mayor 🏵️ of oslo.town

@themayor@oslo.town

Wow-whee. Today is the day we celebrate FIVE YEARS of oslo.town being a thing. 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has stuck with us over the years, especially to those who post regularly or have donated to the running costs for the site. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Here's to FIVE MORE YEARS. 🥂 🍾

oslo.town/public/local
ko-fi.com/oslotown
patreon.com/oslotown

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

Leute, wie sich die Zeiten ändern!

Mehr als 400 Jahre nach dem Verfahren gegen Galileo Galilei zeigt jetzt die katholische den wie praktisch funktioniert:
das Bistum hat X verlassen: „Die Algorithmen des Dienstes dienten mittlerweile als Werkzeug zur Verbreitung von , populistischer und .“ 😡
pow.bistum-wuerzburg.de/aktuel

Gleichzeitig bekennen sie sich zu ihrem -Kanal 🐘 im .
📣 Bravo, @bistumwuerzburg ! Eine gute Entscheidung. 👏

Helft bitte mit, auch noch die Hochschulen zu überzeugen und unterschreibt die Petition
👉 openpetition.de/UnisInsFediver

🌲

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

まあ :fediverse: 完全対応したら、 でいいんじゃない?という気持ちはある。
とか イヤ!みたいな意見はとくに :fediverse: :mastodon: に長くいる人とかにはあるのかもしれないし、そういう考え方もわからなくはないけど。
「まあ、細かいことはいいから、とりあえず おいでよ :tony_smirking: 」みたいな気持ちのほうが勝っている

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

アカウント消すし、技術系の情報とかはますます :boost_requested: していく所存。
日本語の技術系の投稿はまだまだ全体の総量として少ない印象だけど、英語の情報は結構流れているし :tony_smiling:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/12(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Regarding:
mastodon.social/@reiver/113456

The Fediverse and Decentralized Social-Media (DeSo) needs more developer tools.

Dan ( @dansup ) has already done a lot of good work with this with PubKit. And we should all be grateful to him.

But, more people need to get involved.

More needs to be done (by others). More tools. More programming-languages supported. More tutorials. More documentation. Etc.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Here's a good question and I have the answer: per Follower for different social networks (here for the last 4 weeks).

is now behind , still far ahead. and are really far behind.





Chart showing the traffic per follower
ALT text detailsChart showing the traffic per follower
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JProl 🌍🎶💾🆓🐦

@JProl@mastodon.online

«As you may have read, .Space is closing down, I have lots of automated accounts living on the - and I want them to continue posting. Installing and maintaining an entire Mastodon instance sounds like hard work.

»I write my own server? Why, yes! Yes I did!

»I took the code and stripped it down to the bare essentials. All you need to do is upload two files- index.php and .htaccess - fill in your details, and you're done.»

shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/11/intro

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 66F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

The first Emperor Penguin known to be in Australia turned up on a tourist beach in the town of Denmark.

The Taurid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky across the US tonight.

Democratic Sen. Seth Moulton of Mass. chooses not to back down on his comments on trans kids in sports.

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donthatedontkill

@donthatedontkill@mastodon.social

I'm not sure if there's a term that exists for what I'm doing in this age of technofeudalism. There probably is. But a term I use in my mind is "digital homesteading." And I'm surprised how many people seem actually interested. It's, of course, all about making it accessible to non tech people.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I guess it is not a surprise. Most of you think that social media platforms that utilize algorithmic feeds are inherently anti-free-speech. So do I.

You have made the choice to join Mastodon, where the content you see is chronological and not decided by algorithms. IMHO, you have made the right choice.

I remember a time when we all viewed the Web with optimism. The more people we could get to join, the better for the world. Now it is a bit more mixed, but IMHO social media companies that utilize algorithmic feeds are to blame. We can move towards a better Web together by getting more people to join us.

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Cliff O'Lantern 🎃

@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

Good morning and happy Monday

It's a new week, so let's all discuss what we did for the weekend as well as what the new week has in store for each of us.

For me, I'm starting week 2 of my job and it'll be another week filled with training.

Tonight will be Fortnite with friends right after work and then not much else beyond that to my knowledge.

An image that has the words good morning. The word good is in a turquoise color and the morning is in a pink color.
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

The chart showing the with @heiseonline shows a slow decline in Boosts, Favs and Replies. Thanks @analytodon for the data!

Any idea, what I should look out for in the data we have?

(🧵 3/3)







Chart showing the different types of engagement
ALT text detailsChart showing the different types of engagement
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

If you add all the s, they have been in the lead for a while now.

If you add @Flipboard and sum it up wit (because 😉), then ist not far.

But, if you have a look on the numbers since the beginning of 2022, then it's clear, that this is mainly a story about the decline of .

(🧵 2/3)






Chart: Twitter vs. the alternatives
ALT text detailsChart: Twitter vs. the alternatives
Same chart but with Flipboard and Facebook
ALT text detailsSame chart but with Flipboard and Facebook
Traffic sources since 2022
ALT text detailsTraffic sources since 2022
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

The week is over, here are some charts:
For two weeks in a row, brought more than / to heise.de.
But I forgot, that's not just via @heiseonline, but also @heisec, @ct_Magazin, @heiseautos, @iX_Magazin etc. (but for Twitter its the same).

is way behind, even more. Only Twitter is clearly falling.

(🧵 1/3)





The explained chart, showing traffic over time
ALT text detailsThe explained chart, showing traffic over time
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social · Reply to tante's post

@tante this is a golden opportunity for the & to emerge as the communications hubs for government, academia, non-profits, transportation and alert system… if only admins inside these orgs started a big wave of adoption. Fediverse for social, Matrix for private messaging.

At the Matrix conference, people from the French gov talked about how they had ALL French civil servants (some 500,000 people) move their internal comms to , built on the Matrix protocol. It is doable!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Juha Mäkeläinen

@jpek@mastodontti.fi

Videon julkaisu ilman Youtubea. Mistä löydän minuutin videoille sopivan instanssin eurooppalaisesta stä?

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Robert Kingett

@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

So to all others in the desperately trying to get people to understand the benefits of a non-corporate infrastructure without improving the very infrastructure, you will fail. Case and point, email. People still don't understand why someone would prefer email and forums to, say, Facebook, for example, so use your energy to make this place better. This means working on making things better for marginalized people exclusively, trust me. I mean, look at the alt text culture here. Average non-fedi people whined about using it for years but suddenly figured out it helps them, too! Apply this to *every* other marginalized user asking for a feature. Then, eventually, when another rich person takes over and people will be looking for alternatives, we have something better.

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

Just rediscovered:

followgraph.vercel.app

If you're looking for more people to follow, this tool scans who you follow and has suggestions. Neat!

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Are social media platforms that utilize algorithmic feeds inherently anti-free-speech?

In normal discourse, we all have a voice and we all have the choice whether to listen. In the algorithmic space, formulas are used to decide which voices to amplify and also which voices to de-amplify.

Here on Vivaldi Social (Mastodon), I see posts that people I follow post, including posts they choose to boost. No formulas needed. This is, IMHO, the closest to free-speech you can find, although there are some hate speech rules, which is IMHO a good thing. Basically the same as in normal, social discourse.

On Facebook I see posts Facebook thinks I want to see (and boy do they get it wrong), as well as a lot of AI generated nonsense. There are some posts in there that I am interested in, but most are not.

Twitter has turned into amplification of what Elon wants to amplify, mostly hate speech and misinformation. There are still interesting voices in there, but they are harder and harder to find.

What do you think?

OptionVoters
Agree122 (86%)
Disagree20 (14%)
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Terence Eden

@Edent@mastodon.social

🆕 blog! “Introducing ActivityBot - the simplest way to build Mastodon Bots”

As you may have read, BotsIn.Space is closing down, I have lots of automated bot accounts living on the Fediverse - and I want them to continue posting. Installing and maintaining an entire Mastodon instance sounds like hard work. Paying people to host my stuff feels …

👀 Read more: shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/11/intro

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Terence Eden’s Blog

@blog@shkspr.mobi

Introducing ActivityBot - the simplest way to build Mastodon Bots

As you may have read, BotsIn.Space is closing down, I have lots of automated bot accounts living on the Fediverse - and I want them to continue posting. Installing and maintaining an entire Mastodon instance sounds like hard work. Paying people to host my stuff feels like putting my fate in someone else's hands.

Say… didn't I write my own ActivityPub server? Why, yes! Yes I did!

I took the code and stripped it down to the bare essentials. All you need to do is upload two files0 - index.php and .htaccess - fill in your details, and you're done.

Get the ActivityBot source code on GitLab.

There's no database, no containers, no caching. It is as simple as I could make it

This bot can do the following:

  • 🔍 Be discovered on the Fediverse
  • 👉 Be followed by other accounts
  • 🚫 Be unfollowed by accounts
  • 📩 Send messages to the Fediverse
  • 🖼️ Attach an image & alt text to a message
  • 🕸️ Autolink URls, hashtags, and @ mentions
  • 🔏 Verify cryptographic signatures

That's it! Here's what it doesn't do:

  • ❌ Thread replies
  • ❌ Delete or update a post
  • ❌ Create Polls
  • ❌ Attach multiple images
  • ❌ Set focus point for images
  • ❌ Set sensitivity for images / blur
  • ❌ Set "Content Warning"
  • ❌ Accurate support for converting user's text to HTML

Grab a subdomain (don't buy a whole new domain name!) and stick this code on it. You'll have an ActivityPub bot running in minutes.

Feedback very much welcome.


  1. You can also upload a .env file for your configuration if you want. ↩︎

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sublimer@あすてろいどん鯖管

@sublimer@mstdn.sublimer.me

さっそく書きました!!

はてなブログに投稿しました
はてなブログの記事の著者としてMastodonアカウントを設定する方法 - await wakeUp(); sublimer.hatenablog.com/entry/

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Claudine C :antifa:

@claudinec@aus.social

I have made a tiny start on putting together a list of other people's guides to and the
claudinec.net/library/fedivers
(hopefully the list will grow and this will become a pin-worthy post)

@FediTips

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/10(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整続く。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Regarding:
mastodon.social/@reiver/113456

The Fediverse and decentralized social-media (DeSo) in general needs to be more than just an online social-network.

It also needs to be a developer platform where people create things.

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Suzanne Aldrich (she/her)

@suzannealdrich@hachyderm.io

I just want to pause for a moment to appreciate the fact that we have this distributed and don’t need to fear it being taken away or monopolized. I think that is the best outcome out of the last several years. I am excited by the potential of the to help communities weave together patchworks of resistance and subversive thinking, and eventually swarm together to foment societal transformation. We have barely scratched the surface of this capacity.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

個人的には、 からはみんな離れたほうがいいくらいに思ってるからなー

別に :mastodon: :fediverse: じゃなくても、 でも でも でもいいんだけど。

は、やっぱり牧歌的な過去の SNS の雰囲気を経験してきた身としては、もう「ああいう場所にユーザーとして貢献したくない」くらいの場所になってる。
まあ自分が変えられるのは自分の行動くらいなので、 にいる人に直接とやかく言うつもりもないのだが。

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I have for the last 11 years talked about the problem with user profiling and algorithmic content. Creation of echo chambers and the ability to easily manipulate what people see for marketing purposes and worse. Even made a cat video to try to make the point. I wish more would see this.

The point is not for political parties to see the potential here, but rather to see the risk. The only way to fix this is to ban user profiling.

You have made a good choice to move the the Fediverse. It would help for more of your friends to join us.

politico.com/news/magazine/202

@EUCommission

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@shumai.xyz

mookie's /

it's me, hi. i'm the mookie, it's me.

i'm a serial instance creator (and destroyer) and have been doing this since 2018. many will already be familiar with my name or my avatar.

i'm the father of two awesome kids. i love watching and talking about . i'm a . i eat to . i'm a giant and nerd. i'm a born and raised .

my home is at ultramookie.com where i should be spending more time writing.

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social · Reply to Ben Pate 🤘🏻's post

The deeper I dig into the , the more I realize that we aren't building a "federated" group of individual apps. It's a single, integrated system. Something like a digital hive-mind, and everything is connected.

Those once isolated websites and services are like individual cells in the body whole, making connections between (API's, protocols, etc) even more important than the individuals themselves.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Each party that is building the "new era of social media" have their own agendas.

Bluesky states literally "Bluesky is an open network. With one account, you can access both an easy-to-use social network and a shared identity across the entire social internet."

Nostr states: "Nostr is a simple, open protocol that enables global, decentralized, and censorship-resistant social media."

Threads says: "Threads is part of the fediverse, also known as the federated universe. The fediverse is a global, open, social network of independent servers operated by third parties around the world."

But they are still more or less separate and not "easy". It's this fantasy of having interoperability, but years go by and everyone are still developing their own protocols and apps. Bluesky and Threads can be partly connected to the Fediverse, but limited to one-way or opt-in setting. It's not "across the entire social internet", nowhere near.

As of right now I can reach most platforms via ActivityPub and I can fully have the control to myself with my own server on the Fediverse. That can't be achieved with Bluesky or Threads, with them you are always dependent on someone else's servers. I hope some day we'll get the bigger players fully connected too, somehow, better and easier.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

As more people are abandoning X, again, perhaps my short introduction to Mastodon might be of use, if you'd like to share it with your friends?

stefanbohacek.com/blog/how-to-

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Nils Weisensee

@nw@ioc.exchange

"We ourselves have torn down the wall between editorial and business interests if as journalists, our calculation here is not values-based. To wit: “But I have a large following and neither BlueSky or Threads does.” That is the rationalization of a marketer, not a journalist who believes in the SPJ Code of Ethics dictate to “minimize harm.” h/t @ben

kiesow.net/journalists-is-twit

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Exactly two years ago, we started to post links on via our account @heiseonline 👇

mastodon.social/@heiseonline/1

It took longer, than I expected, but here we are: it seems like this account now brings continuously more to heise.de than () in its entirety, although it only has ¼ of the follower number (and many of them don't seem to be active anymore).
I'll prepare some graphs after the weekend.





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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Vor genau zwei Jahren haben wir für @heiseonline unseren Account auf in Betrieb genommen 👇

mastodon.social/@heiseonline/1

Es hat länger gedauert, als ich gedacht hätte, aber es sieht danach aus, dass der jetzt tatsächlich kontinuierlich mehr auf heise.de bringt, als () insgesamt. Und das mit nur ¼ der Follower (von denen viele längst wieder inaktiv sind).
Diagramme kommen nach dem Wochenende.

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

We are celebrating by hosting Knitting Our Internet workshop at today (Seminar 2, 10:40).

Not only on this occasion, I always dedicate the whole workshop to the inspiring, bright, loving human being was.

Thank you for still making us pursue a better , and a better world, Aaron.

(The event is free, no reservation required. It’s not going to be streamed, but its video recording will be published.)

@AaronSwartzDay

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yes, it's me, liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦

@blogdiva@mastodon.social

was finally asleep when the smell of burning wood hit me. woke up, ran to the kitchen, checked my heated blanket, checked all the rooms.

apparently there are fires in some New Jersey forests and the wind is blowing so hard we are getting hit by the smoke.

a 2025 priority should be to rebuild the PSA megaphone we lost with . not just for USA but the world over. look at happened in Valencia. we need country channels.

ok, back to sleep.

STAY SAFE NEW JERSEY!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/9(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Eddie 🏳️‍🌈

@eddeeMN@poweredbygay.social · Reply to Joshua Byrd 💽's post

@phocks this would be a good time for instances and the rest of the to reconsider their ill-advised with

@fediverse@lemmy.ml @fediverse@lemmy.world @fediverse@a.gup.pe

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

PieFed development update Oct/Nov 2024: key updates include the addition of community icons for better identification, a notification management interface, and various enhancements to our API for eventual mobile app support.

See piefed.social/post/317673 for a detailed overview of these changes and many more!

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

A very interesting podcast, IMHO. Have a listen and share with people for them to join us here.

vivaldi.com/blog/better-web/ev

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-11-08

Servers

- Hollo v0.2.0
- Sharkey v2024.9.1
- GoToSocial v0.17.2
- Hubzilla v9.4.4
- Manyfold v0.87.0
- snac v2.62
- Mitra v3.9.0
- Lemmy v0.19.6
- Ktistec v2.4.0
- Gancio v1.20.0

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.8.0
- Tesseract v1.4.20

Tools and Plugins

- FediBlockHole v0.4.6

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.13
- Fedify v1.2.3
- ActivityPods v2.0.3

Protocol

- FEP-b2b8: Long-form Text

Articles

- ManyFold: A Decentralized, Open Source Platform for 3D Model Distribution
- Mastodon’s Account Recommendations Explained
- Fediverse Migrations: A Study of User Account Portability on the Mastodon Social Network
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 91

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0192e941-03f3-61de-e8f7-7c7cf62ddaf1

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

Am Montag hat nun auch die die Plattform verlassen 👇
blickpunktfilm.de/kino/berlina
📣 Bravo, Berlinale, ein guter Schritt! 💥

Ebenso ein guter Schritt war der Start eines -Auftritts, den das schon vor zwei Jahren hingelegt hat.

Liebe Berlinale, viele, viele -Bewohner würden sich wünschen, Eure Informationen auch über Mastodon zu empfangen.
Das @blnensemble ist sicher gerne bereit, Euch beim Einstieg behilflich zu sein.
Happy Tootings!

Und wenn die Power noch reicht: helft den Hochschulen dabei auch diesen Weg zu gehen und unterschreibt die Petition:
👉 openpetition.de/UnisInsFediver

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

People who’ve figured out the fediverse understand its power. Hear from early adopters who explain their lightbulb moments in our new short video series. The use cases and potential of the system are awesome, and these stories are just the beginning. Tell us: what's your favorite thing about the fediverse? We're listening and looking for more people to feature.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

I wrote this with a heavy heart and a newfound fire in me to oppose the tech barons: "The rebellion will be federated" elenarossini.com/2024/11/the-r

If you want to follow my Wordpress blog and get new posts straight in your feed, click here: @ele

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

👆 has starter packs to help people find interesting accounts. I built one with accounts from , that can be followed from there (thx @bsky.brid.gy).

But it was challenging to find more, that aren't already also active there. Any suggestions, whom I could add?

Because let's build more bridges!

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Yeah the hollo.service works 👍
All that's left now is to wait for local storage support (because at the moment there's only support for storage on S3).

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

Bridgy Fedで :bluesky_butterfly: にブリッジしたアカウントは、元の :fediverse: のアカウントをそのまま :bluesky_butterfly: で検索することが出来るので、ブリッジしていると分かっている人はそれで検索できて便利ですよ〜
例えば私の場合も添付スクショのように検索結果に出てきます。

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/8(12:00)

pawoo.ent で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

This is a

Please feel free to add to it ♥️

I've seen them on other platforms, but haven't found one on

I'm & , but hoping to spread a sense of community


@mutualaid @MutualAidVisibility @MutualAidNet

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Murmel

@murmel_social@mastodon.social

Murmel is built for folks who want a curated experience on Mastodon. Know someone who’d love a quick way to catch up on the most-shared news? Tag them below to help us spread the word! 👋 murmel.social

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

Any other / seeing a right now? I'm seeing an above-average number of new users saying they just closed their Twitter account...

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Micah Ilbery :neofox_cofe:

@micah@ilbery.family

I tried out @hollo and it looks like a promising project. It was relatively easy to get up and running with docker on my own server, but I don’t think I can make the switch to it yet. I’d want a bit more control over my profile and server before that. I’m perfectly fine with not having a web interface to browse the timeline, but I want more controls for the backend stuffs. Also a bit more documentation for setup and troubleshooting.

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Marquito

@marquito@mastodon.social

Ich vermisse hier im oftmals den nötigen Ernst!

Und genau das mag ich so an euch 🥰

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Lukas

@darkcisum@swiss.social

Is this a Mastodon server setting or why do external accounts (that likely haven't been "synced" to the current instance) not have profile pictures (and header) showing?

It's not that they are on a completely new instance or that their instance is blocked.

Just a random example below:

No profile picture when looking at it on swiss.social

Roave
@roave
mastodon.social
ALT text detailsNo profile picture when looking at it on swiss.social Roave @roave mastodon.social
Opening the original instance it has a profile picture and header

Roave
@roave
mastodon.social
ALT text detailsOpening the original instance it has a profile picture and header Roave @roave mastodon.social
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's time for charities and for-good organisations to ditch X - a platform which helped grow and fund the Trump campaign - and move to alternatives where they aren't at the mercy of a single persons politics.

As a start, we're excited to be featured as an organisation which can help in this @BylineTimes article

There's a lot of hard work to be done, but we like hard work. Hard work is good work.

bylinetimes.com/2024/11/07/x-o

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Petrus Hilarius

@phf@mastodon.de

Just moved here so it's time again? On the since 2017. Recovering, possibly recurring, academic, but that's another account. Avid person, but that's another account. Cranky purveyor of unpopular opinions, but that's another account.

I'll try to focus on and here. Those things tie together my love for , , and productions. Not much of a musician myself, but I enjoy noodling around.

Und weil's ein Deutscher server ist:

Gerade eingezogen also mal wieder Zeit? Seit 2017 im . Genesender, möglicherweise rückfällig werdender, Akademiker, aber das ist ein anderer Account. Begeisterter Mensch, aber das ist ein anderer Account. Entnervter Anbieter von unpopulären Meinungen, aber das ist ein anderer Account.

Hier versuche ich mich auf und zu konzentrieren. Das kombiniert meine Liebe für , , und Kram. Ich bin zwar kein Musiker, aber ich klimpere trotzdem rum.

Colorful abstract art that came out of an old C program. Yes, this was for a course on C programming back in the academic years. In the demoscene this is called a plasma.
ALT text detailsColorful abstract art that came out of an old C program. Yes, this was for a course on C programming back in the academic years. In the demoscene this is called a plasma.
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nilesh

@nilesh@fosstodon.org

Digital communities (like instances) - where discourse about new knowledge happens - need to think seriously about their stance on conversation data being used for training large language models.

A few possibilities:

a) Ban it altogether. This will require closing down our communities and implementing proof-of-humanness, reputation scores etc.

b) Exclusively license the data to companies and use that to pay for server costs.

c) Change nothing. Allow anyone to use the data.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/7(12:00)

mastodon.social、mstdn.jp、social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Playing with @MakerTube.

Testing the automagically importing from YouTube option. I still had a channel on with & tinkering which I wanted to move to PeerTube for quite some time.

seemed like a nice site, so I decided to apply for an account to play with @peertube without having to clean up my vps or create another one 😉

Got my account approved, donated some money for the hosting & now my YouTube footage is moving towards the . Pretty cool 🤓 😎

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Hmm I can't start Hollo with systemd, I don't really understand why.

I've tried the example given
on the Bun website, I think the problem comes from this line :

ExecStart=/home/my_user/.bun/bin/bun run index.ts

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Marcus "MajorLinux" Summers

@majorlinux@toot.majorshouse.com

I do want to remind people that some of us aren't the normal scum and villainy you see on the and would love to help you deploy services that you can host and maintain yourself to help you remove anything you might not want on centralized infrastructure.

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Radomír Žemlička

@Razemix@mamutovo.cz

Trochu jsem zabředl do toho, jak vlastně funguje , konkrétně jejich protokol, na kterým to celý stojí. Některý věci jsou fajn, např. jednodušší oddělení identity (klidně na vlastní doméně) od dat (a jednodušší přenos účtu, kterej je možnej i v případě, že server zanikne). Z toho by si (AP) protokol (pohání /#Mastodon) mohl vzít příklad. Problém AP je taky to, že se uživateli kolikrát nezobrazej všechny komentáře, lajky apod. Na BlueSky tohle funguje. Proč?

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Ben (he/they)

@bun@disabled.social

Hi I’m Ben (he/they), and here are some Random Interests of mine (and therefore things I might toot about) in no particular order:

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Like many, we are devastated after the result of the US election.

We will be taking some time as a team to regroup, process, and understand how we can better support diverse and marginalised communities as we head into a new period.

As a charity, we have always believed in supporting these communities. Our thoughts are with them and the many people who worked hard in their attempt to prevent this result.

Our mission is more urgent than ever. Onwards, always.

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Eugen Rochko

@Gargron@mastodon.social

I think it's going to be more important than ever that and the are not centrally operated out of the US unlike almost every other social media platform out there.

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Bon bah j'ai n'y les moyens financier, ni matériel (en plus d'y connaitre quedale) de faire du S3 du coup ça bloque totalement l'utilisation de Hollo :pikasad:
En espérant que le stockage local soit rajouté dans les prochaines versions.

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Christian Krebel

@ChristianKrebel@ohai.social

I like the idea of providing paid content on the Fediverse (even though I do not pay for such anywhere currently). sub.club/ implements it via premium accounts and DMs but I wonder if we could (and should) enhance the protocol to allow for payment.
At the start only two clients will support it natively because of that.

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Asta [AMP]

@aud@fire.asta.lgbt · Reply to Asta [AMP]'s post

It's true that a lot of servers in the fediverse are probably run by cool people, but remember that everything you say is copied many, many times over to many, many different databases. For example, my single user instance here federates with like, 11,000 fucking instances, I am not joking. That means this little post could be copied into 11,000 databases, give or take, depending on the nature of the instances I'm federated with.

So in theory, let's say I posted something, like, I dunno, "fuck dtolnay". Any one of those servers could take offense with that and be shitty to me about it. And I don't control their retention policies.

So! While we don't have to worry about Mark "My Cold Dead Eyes Are The Mark of the Beast" or Elon "I fucked my own cybertruck and liked it" being shitty about our stuff here, it's not a bad idea to consider the nature of the fediverse when writing spicy things that could be prone to misinterpretation.

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Fediverse Linux Users Group

@fedilug@msky.ospn.jp

【関西オープンフォーラムに出展します!】
今週末の11月9日の関西オープンフォーラム(
)で ユーザー有志としてブース出展します。
LLMで魂を取り戻したOHaNASの展示や
ステッカーなどの配布を行います!!(写真は他カンファレンスでの出展の様子)
私たち以外にも様々なセミナー、ステージ、ブース出展があります。ぜひお越しください

日時:11月8日(金)・9日(土)(展示は9日のみ)
会場:大阪南港ATC ITM棟 10F + 6F PCルーム
詳細:
https://www.k-of.jp/2024/

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/6(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

You know what I just discovered?

There should be WAY more
users and instances of Mobilizon (@mobilizon),
especially in North America.

Maybe today is a good day to start that: joinmobilizon.org/en/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

ここ :vivaldi_blue: は結構早くスパムアカウント消してくれる印象あるけど、このサーバー側からできる対策ほとんど対症療法だと思うので、スパムの発信源にされてしまっているサーバー側がそれぞれ登録制限とかアカウント停止とかしてくれないと。
頑張れ :fediverse:

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Bon bah ça fonctionne pas mal du tout :nko_okay:
Va juste falloir mettre un truc de stockage en place pour tester bien la chose.



RE:
hollo.zarchbox.fr/@KazukyAkayashi/0192fda2-f090-7c21-9a15-4d1896aa573f

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KazukyAkayashi (Hollo)

@KazukyAkayashi@hollo.zarchbox.fr

Hello world 👋

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Ah bah zut alors Mangane ça marche pas avec Hollo :pikathinknothappy:

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr · Reply to Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ's post

Aie gros points noir :

- une dépendance a
cdn.jsdelivr.net sur l'interface web.
- et visiblement l'obligation d'avoir un S3 compatible pour les medias
:pikaneutral: :pikascream:

Je vais tester le reste mais ça semble pas mal foutu dans la même veine que GotoSocial mais qui fonctionne mieux
:pikasmilesweat:

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 91

This week's news:
- @loops has launched and is now available for everyone!
- @radiofreefedi will shut down early next year
- Bridgy Fed talks about potential governance directions

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's polling day in the US! 🗳️

We've heard the queues over there can get pretty long, so remember to take a snack and some water when you head out to the polls.

Take time to understand what you are voting for. This is an important moment for yourself, your family, and the people in your life.

You can keep up with discussion in the @uspolitics Feed or stay up to date on all things Harris in the @KamalaHarrisWin Group.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Here I am, two years into this experiment we like to call the fediverse.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/my-two-

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The Fediverse could have custom feeds.

Fediverse front-end client applications just need to add support for it.

(A custom feed could just be an actor that you can put along side the home-feed in the front-end UI.)

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Polls have just opened in the US!

If you're interested in following the US election, check out our @uspolitics Feed.

It features the @KamalaHarrisWin Group alongside experts and discussion from across the web of social networks.

We'll be moderating our US Politics Feed and Community closely over the next few days.

We're expecting a lot of posts, so please report anything you see that you don't think should be there!

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AndyGER :verified_coffee:

@andreas_heitmann@troet.cafe

@MonaApp I wish would support servers ... :-)

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Kazuky Akayashi ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

@KazukyAkayashi@social.zarchbox.fr

Bon j'install une instance Hollo :blobPikaLaugh: ?

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

A faux "Eternal September" turns into flatness

privacy.thenexus.today/flatnes

The next installment of Mastodon, two years later

Contents:

  • It's not "just like email"
  • Usability and gatekeeping weren't the only challenges newcomers faced
  • The first complicated high-stakes decision is even before you sign up
  • Why not help people choose an instance that's a good fit?
  • But no

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/5(12:00)

misskey.io で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

Yes. We are official!
This instance is run by the Society of Open Social Servers of British Columbia!

We'll have a website soon for the Society where you'll be able to see our Constitution and Bylaws.

Basically, we are here to provide or support open, federated spaces to people in BC!

If this is something you would like to help build, please get in touch! Directors, helpers, anything you think might help is appreciated!

A close-up as I hold one side of a file folder, which contains on the top a certificate of incorporation for the society. It includes a red seal.
ALT text detailsA close-up as I hold one side of a file folder, which contains on the top a certificate of incorporation for the society. It includes a red seal.
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もちもちずきん :teto_zuho: 🍆

@Yohei_Zuho@mstdn.y-zu.org

【イベントに出展します】
今週末の11月9日の関西オープンフォーラム( )で ユーザー有志としてブース出展します。
LLMで魂を取り戻したOHaNASの展示や ステッカーなどの配布を行います!!(写真は他カンファレンスでの出展の様子)
私たち以外にも様々なセミナー、ステージ、ブース出展があります。ぜひお越しください

日時:11月8日(金)・9日(土)(展示は9日のみ)
会場:大阪南港ATC ITM棟 10F + 6F PCルーム
詳細:k-of.jp/2024/

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The relative sizes of the 6 major decentralized social media (DeSo) networks.

(The scale is a bit odd, and the numbers are approximated to round-numbers — to make it so the graph is more legible, but — I think the information is more easily communicated this way.)

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 50F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Musician and music producer Quincy Jones, who had a far-ranging impact on American music from pop to jazz, has died. He was 91.

Vice President Harris is spending the day campaigning in Pennsylvania, while former President Trump is expected to visit Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Michigan.

Tomorrow is the US election. See a reply to this toot for a coverage note.

OptionVoters
turning the heat on0 (0%)
putting on a sweater0 (0%)
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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

@risottobias @tchambers @pluralistic @Mastodon I don’t mind having multiple accounts on the . I have my Mastodon account, my WriteFreely instance, and a pixelfed account. I use them for very different things.

It would be super cool to see Mastodon doing more regarding app discoverability on mobile. I’m imagining a small logo on avatars to indicate which app a user is posting from.

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Chris Alemany

@chris@socialbc.ca

This here is an official introduction post for this brand new account on this brand new regional server for British Columbia!

No, we're not opening registrations yet but we're excited to be progressing!

We (there's a bunch of us!) still have some work to do. But sometimes it's good to dip your toe in before going for a big swim!

My main account is @chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

More info in this thread. Tap this post to see more or ask Qs! :)

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ALT text detailsPup Flirting GIF by GIPHY Staff Picks
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: A Conceptual Model of ATProto and ActivityPub

You might want to know a little bit more about how and works, without needing to know all the technical details. This is a high level overview of how to think about how atproto works, and how it differs from .

It is also a reflection on the concepts of decentralisation and federation, and what they bring to both the and the

Read at: fediversereport.com/a-conceptu

One of the main subjects of discussion recently has been whether Bluesky is decentralised and if it is federated. I think answering these questions requires a clarity on how ATProto differs conceptually from ActivityPub. Decentralisation and federation are valued for how they impact power structures, but there are multiple ways to build other power structures in open social networks.

A bit of the summary at the top, since that might help during reading:

The conceptual model of ActivityPub resembles that of email: independent servers sending messages to each other.
The conceptual model of ATProto resembles that of the web: independent sites publish data, and indexers aggregate this data into different views and apps.
ALT text detailsOne of the main subjects of discussion recently has been whether Bluesky is decentralised and if it is federated. I think answering these questions requires a clarity on how ATProto differs conceptually from ActivityPub. Decentralisation and federation are valued for how they impact power structures, but there are multiple ways to build other power structures in open social networks. A bit of the summary at the top, since that might help during reading: The conceptual model of ActivityPub resembles that of email: independent servers sending messages to each other. The conceptual model of ATProto resembles that of the web: independent sites publish data, and indexers aggregate this data into different views and apps.
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LusOFest 🎥

@lusofest@hessen.social

Hello English-speaking and cineasts in the . I could need some .

Is there something like a widely accepted and known abbreviation for the expression "original version/track with (English) subtitles" in ? (I am thinking about a similar short form, like the German for "Original mit Untertiteln").

Asking for a friend. ;) All hints are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I want to talk about some of the comments I made towards @evan last week. We had a heart to heart yesterday, and talked for almost two hours in a safe space where we could both vent and express our frustrations, sorrows, and dreams.

First and foremost, my objections came from a heated place. While I think there’s still amazing things happening at the grassroots level for the #Fediverse, the reality is that a lot of projects and institutions that are keeping the network going are really struggling right now.

For a lot of people, morale is at an all-time low: there’s burnout, infighting, and a profound amount of negativity to contend with. Loads of people are effectively locked-in to performing free labor for years and years on end, and it’s hard to see whether this amazing movement can hold it together.

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Profoundly Nerdy

@profoundlynerdy@bitbang.social

Is the social network still alive?

Some people list it as part of the but others do not. I'm not sure if it has an protocol plugin or not, which tends to be the litmus test for being part of the Fediverse.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

Tmitter :tony_smiling: って名前よく取れたなとおもったら .Tokyo ドメインだった :tony_astonished:
:fediverse: にも対応してくれないかなこれ
tmitter.tokyo/

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Datenpunks

@Datenpunks@fedifreu.de

Vor lauter Workshop-Vorbereitung hätten wir fast unser monatliches und Treffen Morgen vergessen, das sei somit nachgeholt.

Am 5. November, 19 Uhr in den ACME Labs in der Mühlenstraße 5 in

Bis dann!

Datenschutz- und Feditreff am 5. November, 19 Uhr in den ACME Labs in der Mühlenstraße 5 in Bielefeld
ALT text detailsDatenschutz- und Feditreff am 5. November, 19 Uhr in den ACME Labs in der Mühlenstraße 5 in Bielefeld
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

On Tuesday we and make some bit of organizing history…. boost this post to grow our following to the biggest social reach we can! cc: @GottaLaff

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Glyph

@glyph@mastodon.social

The Fediverse MUST grow to encompass all websites and apps that want a future without centralized gatekeepers that are soft targets for authoritarian takeovers.

The protocols are TOOLS for doing this they are not ends in themselves, and they MUST be SECONDARY to the goal of an interconnected, open social web. To do that, we need to find ways to work together and stop yelling at each other so much.

We'd better, or we are all screwed.

blog.glyph.im/2024/11/the-fede

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Tirifto :korektu_min:

@tirifto@jam.xwx.moe

Do you love blobcats? Are you a fan of free culture? Then you’ll be happy to know there’s been a brand new blobcat pack made specially (but not exclusively) for the Fediverse! Now also available in English! :gutkato_hura: :flago_britujo:

Designed from scratch for a neater look, these new blobcats try their best to preserve and emphasise the original’s fuzzy feel. Bold, yet lean. Refined, yet silly. Blob, yet cat. :gutkato_kimegesto:

And best of all? They’re all free! Not just free of cost, but free to use, share, and change in whatever way you see fit! Possibly the first truly original blobcat pack released under a free culture licence. What’s a blob if not malleable? Make them yours today! (Or tomorrow. No pressure.) :gutkato_oscedas:

More info on the website, link above. Come in for a visit! :gutkato_trinkas_kakaon:

#lang_en #art #blobcat #blobcats #emoji #emojos #English #Fedi #FediArt #Fediverse #free_art #free_culture #stickers

A sample of 16 blobcats from the aforementioned pack. They are a sort of yellow, blob-shaped lumps, each with a pair of cat ears, eyes, whiskers, and the usual cat mouth shaped like the number 3. They look kinda silly and cute, if you ask me!
ALT text detailsA sample of 16 blobcats from the aforementioned pack. They are a sort of yellow, blob-shaped lumps, each with a pair of cat ears, eyes, whiskers, and the usual cat mouth shaped like the number 3. They look kinda silly and cute, if you ask me!
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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

The , a game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse, will soon enter its second round! During December, team up with others or go in alone, and... CREATE – A – GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with. The jam's page just went live, so what are you waiting for?!? ➡️ JOIN NOW: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam-2 🙂

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

It's a long road to write a book, but I got word that, assuming the production goes as planned, Move Slowly and Build Bridges, my book about Mastodon and the ActivityPub-based fediverse, will be out from Oxford UP around August of next year!

Still a lot of work to do behind the scenes: editing, proofing, indexing. But I'm already giving book talks and would be happy to do so if you want me to visit your class/university to talk about the fediverse!

@bookstodon

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Daniel Strokis

@talzag@sfba.social

You can get amazing recommendations from the sfba.club folks 💜📚💜 sfba.social/@announcements/113

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

The is proof by @pluralistic

pluralistic.net/2024/11/02/uly

@Mastodon

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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

Group update: since breaking our 4,000 followers goal last deadline, we have not been pushing new followers but people, we are in the end game of the end game now.

We just about 20ish followers away from 4,100 followers and we want to be at maximum social reach this group will ever be at for Election day.

Boost to help share to all your pro-Harris friends! On Tuesday, 3 days from now, we want to make the biggest spash for getting out the vote that the has ever seen. Our early vote day was stunning and this one we hope to make some fediverse history in scale.

The tag will be and we want every single supporter we can get to join in. cc: @GottaLaff

When we Fitght, We Win
ALT text detailsWhen we Fitght, We Win
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Hank G ☑️

@hankg@friendica.myportal.social

My follows on Mastodon/AP fediverse: "Bluesky is so stupid. Neener. Neener."

My follows on Bluesky: "Mastodon is so stupid. Neener. Neener."

Lets keep our eye on making federated/decentralized systems the norm again. Let's try to avoid internecine battles.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Still planning to do an informal get-together at in Seattle next weekend.

Tentatively: in the "TeaGL" break Saturday afternoon.

Join me?

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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

To help you celebrate Caturday, I give you Samantha and Tabitha...

ARTWORK - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Colorful Gustav Klimt-inspired artwork of two cats with an abstract floral background in colors of gold and turquoise, by artist Peggy Collins.
ALT text detailsColorful Gustav Klimt-inspired artwork of two cats with an abstract floral background in colors of gold and turquoise, by artist Peggy Collins.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/2(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-11-01

Servers

- PeerTube v6.3.3
- Hatsu v0.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.0.2
- ActivityPods v2.0.2
- NeoDB v0.10.4.9

Clients

- Pachli v2.8.3

Tools and Plugins

- feed2fedi v3.1.1

For developers

- Fedify v1.2.0
- pl-api: A JavaScript library for interacting with Mastodon API-compatible servers, focused on support for projects extending the official Mastodon API
- WebFinger Split-Domain Canary

Protocol

- FEP-7952: Roadmap For Actor and Object Portability

Articles

- One year after X: Embracing open science on Mastodon
- Request for Comments: The Fediverse Schema Observatory
- Diving Into the World of Lemmy
- Setting up my federated fleamarket with flohmarkt
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 90

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0192c4f8-a18b-911e-3605-83248ab4737b

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JoinJabber

@joinjabber@indieweb.social

We are seeing a nice uptick in Brazilian instances enabling for their members. They even gave it a funny new nickname: (Shampoo in English, but it kinda sounds like you could pronounce XMPP in Brazilian Portuguese).

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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

I thought I'd share some whimsy today, so here is Village of Quirk Under Moonlight...have a great Friday!

ARTWORK - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Artwork of a whimsical village in winter with a full moon whining overhead and snow in the foreground, by artist Peggy Collins.
ALT text detailsArtwork of a whimsical village in winter with a full moon whining overhead and snow in the foreground, by artist Peggy Collins.
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Tisha Tiger

@tisha@htt.social

What do you do when someone you know become inactive on the ?

OptionVoters
I unfollow the inactive account1 (14%)
I keep the follow, hoping for a comeback6 (86%)
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J. Steven York

@jstevenyork@mastodon.social

I keep reading about how Mastodon is dying, or at least on the decline. But while it's had some growing pains, and has some inherent (though fixable) flaws that discourage many new users and drive some away, the COMMUNITY here just feels to me like it grows stronger every day!
I don't know if it's real, or if it's just my own experience, but things are feeling vibrant, alive, and interactive in a way that was pretty rare my first year or so here. So thank you all!

Mastodon Mud Bath by Velizar Simeonovski, Field Museum
ALT text detailsMastodon Mud Bath by Velizar Simeonovski, Field Museum
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/11/1(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

はやく 完全に :fediverse: ⁂ 対応してくれないかなぁ :tony_grinning:

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Simon Phipps

@webmink@meshed.cloud

I've been testing a federated classified ads server, flohmarkt ("Flea Market") which I think is a promising idea for promoting a circular economy among friends. Details on my hub.

It raises quite a few questions for me though - it's going to need more trust & safety features than other applications for example.

codeberg.org/flohmarkt

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!mportantImport

@importantimport@fosstodon.org

Hatsu v0.3.0 "Strobe Nights" has been released!

github.com/importantimport/hat

is a self-hosted bridge that interacts with Fediverse on behalf of your static site, written in .

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 72F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Happy to all who celebrate .

Top US officials are headed to the Middle East to try to restart ceasefire talks.

UMass Boston will begin offering free tuition to low-income students starting in 2025.

There are 4 days remaining until the US election.

OptionVoters
😱 I watched a horror movie during Spooky Season26 (37%)
🚫 I noped out of the entire genre44 (63%)
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

After a good question another chart:

This one shows the to heise.de via /#Twitter (as a whole), (only!!) our account @heiseonline on (so also from the ), our account on and (as a whole again) – weekly since the beginning of 2022..

Chart showing the traffic to heise.de via Twitter, Mastodon, Bluesky und Threads since 2022..
ALT text detailsChart showing the traffic to heise.de via Twitter, Mastodon, Bluesky und Threads since 2022..
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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

I've added a new hummingbird to my collection...hope you enjoy!

ARTWORK - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Colorful artwork of a hummingbird surrounded by flowers and an abstract background, with tiny pearls and gems of turquoise, amethyst and carnelian, by artist Peggy Collins.
ALT text detailsColorful artwork of a hummingbird surrounded by flowers and an abstract background, with tiny pearls and gems of turquoise, amethyst and carnelian, by artist Peggy Collins.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I have a long way to go, but slowly starting my migration.

A screenshot of a GoToSocial account page for my rain.gif bot, showing a basic social media profile page with a header (image of digital rain), profile picture (a "sleepy" circle with closed eyes, no mouth or nose), basic profile information about how the frequently the bot posts (every 6 hours), etc.

The account posted once so far, just a few rain emoji with hashtags  #rain #weather #gif.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of a GoToSocial account page for my rain.gif bot, showing a basic social media profile page with a header (image of digital rain), profile picture (a "sleepy" circle with closed eyes, no mouth or nose), basic profile information about how the frequently the bot posts (every 6 hours), etc. The account posted once so far, just a few rain emoji with hashtags #rain #weather #gif.
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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Last night I added a setting to my glitch-mastodon instance that lets you save your atproto did:plc value alongside your account since I didn't want to have to go through and add an individual TXT record everytime I make a new bot account. Then, I added an endpoint to my instance at username.domain/.well-known/atproto-did which retrieves that DID value. And since @snarfed.org recently updated BridgyFed to let you set custom domain handles on bridged accounts, I can set the DID:PLC in the account settings and then dm the bridgy account and get the handle updated on the bluesky side.

Mobile screenshot of mastodon profile settings page. Right under the "this is an automated account setting" there is a setting called Atproto did, 'did:plc is a unique identifier for the account in the atproto network' 
In the text field the did:plc value from my @ohgo@tomkahe.com account
ALT text detailsMobile screenshot of mastodon profile settings page. Right under the "this is an automated account setting" there is a setting called Atproto did, 'did:plc is a unique identifier for the account in the atproto network' In the text field the did:plc value from my @ohgo@tomkahe.com account
Screenshot of bsky-debug.app that shows that @ohgo.tomkahe.com passed the HTTP verification of the domain
ALT text detailsScreenshot of bsky-debug.app that shows that @ohgo.tomkahe.com passed the HTTP verification of the domain
Screenshot of @ohgo.tomkahe.com profile on bluesky that shows the account username has moved from @ohgo.tomkahe.com.ap.brid.gy->@ohgo.tomkahe.com
ALT text detailsScreenshot of @ohgo.tomkahe.com profile on bluesky that shows the account username has moved from @ohgo.tomkahe.com.ap.brid.gy->@ohgo.tomkahe.com
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

A tale of two prototypes

privacy.thenexus.today/a-tale-

The next installment of Mastodon, two years later

Contents:

  • Mastodon 2017 and Glitch 2017
  • A BDFL gets to do what he wants
  • Flash forward seven years ...
  • Seven years later, is Mastodon significantly closer to being a good Twitter alternative?

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Hourly Jobs | TotalCyber.io

@TotalCyberJobsBot@infosec.exchange

🚀 Senior Risk Governance Manager - CIO
🏢 Aviva
📍 Multiple locations

🔗 Apply now: totalcyber.io/jobs/aviva/senio

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/31(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

It makes me sad that some and
advocates don’t believe a pluriverse of social web protocols is possible;

that’s literally all the web has ever been. Additive, composable stacks.

It was never that *one* protocol. It’s the mixing and matching of multiple protocols - like http+html ad infinitum - that makes the World Wide Web so resilient.

Plurality is the web’s superpower; the more you fight it the more the pluralists will route around you instead of with and through you.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 90

This week's news
- The Fediverse Schema Observatory is a new tool to help interoperability
- the botsin.space server will shut down
- Add monetisation to federated WordPress blogs with @subclub
- You can now set custom handles on fediverse accounts that are bridged to Bluesky

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Are there any ActivityPub projects that do anything with Location? I think Pixelfed lets you assign a location to a post and I'm sure Flohmarkt needs to use location for a lot of what it does.

I ask because when I went to get lunch today the whole road was shutdown about a quarter mile away from where I work with a dozen police vehicles surrounding the area- it'd be interesting to have location based news articles when a local news org has the exact location of an event that could just show up on my maps or something.

Even outside of the news space, Google maps uses their restaurant reviews and places those on their map, I'm not sure if we have a yelp-like service on the fediverse yet but it'd be neat

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 59F at Logan Airport and visibility is 6 mi.

Prosecutors are seeking a 17 year term for Jack Teixeira, a US Airman who leaked classified documents about Ukraine into a Discord chat with video gaming buddies.

In a blow for spirit, children in Des Moines, IA will trick or treat on on Hallooween for the first time since *checks notes* 1938.

5 days remain until the US election.

it's takeout time:

OptionVoters
🍕 pizza0 (0%)
🌯 burritos0 (0%)
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Julian Fietkau

@julian@fietkau.social

I am publishing a small / project: fietkau.software/webfinger_can and @canary 🙂

It is a tiny bot showcasing a split-domain WebFinger setup, where the handle domain is different from the ActivityPub server domain. This is supported by Mastodon and some other ActivityPub implementations, but not all of them.

So this project, aimed at devs and power users, is part test case, part feature recommendation/advocacy. The bot's website at correct.webfinger-canary.fietk has all the details.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It's been a busy year at Newsmast for The Newsmast Foundation team, but we've done a lot!

We've actually done too much to fit it into one post 👀

So, we broke out the video editing skills... hope you like it!

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

"The thing with building in a decentralised space is that it's constantly changing. That can be hard to keep up with but, personally, I love it.

Instead of one omnipotent platform, multiple projects build, launch, grow, fail, side-by-side. It's kind of romantic."

Looking back at a year of Newsmast and decentralised social media

forbetter.ghost.io/hope-the-po

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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

I thought I'd share one of my recent landscapes, hope you enjoy!

"Moonrise" - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Landscape artwork of a full moon rising over mountains, by artist Peggy Colins.
ALT text detailsLandscape artwork of a full moon rising over mountains, by artist Peggy Colins.
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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

It’s our birthday! |The best thing that’s happened over a year of @newsmast on the Fediverse is the network of friends and allies we've made. Thank you everyone!

We’re celebrating with a big upgrade to our Foundation website, highlighting what we're going to be working on in the coming year. We can’t wait to see what the next year brings.

blog-pat.ch/our-birthday/


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SnowshadowII

@SnowshadowII@beige.party

Foreign Trolls and Bots are a problem on social media and the Fediverse is not immune so here are two links to help you identify them:

On of the links is interactive so you can test your skill.

dw.com/en/fact-check-how-do-i-

This one is interactive:

spotthetroll.org/start
Deutsche Welle · Jan 3, 2022
How to spot fake s

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Akhilesh Thite

@akhileshthite@mastodon.social

Create personalized feeds for your community with Social Reader—no accounts, no ads, no algorithms, just pure content. Give your followers real control and agency.

distributed.press/2024/10/29/e

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/30(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整
misskey.io の新規アカウントの伸びが落着いて来た。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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CoffeeGeek

@coffeegeek@flipboard.social

I have to stop posting active links to our content on Mastodon.

Every time I do so now, it brings down our website for up to 5 minutes.

We've tried pretty much every claimed fix, including third party caching (which in turn breaks other elements of our website's dynamic display abilities), code changes and such on our back end code, and more stuff I don't understand at all (but have spent money paying our WP developer to implement). None of it has worked.

The powers that be need to fix this growing problem of the effect on websites. The more followers and more servers your followers are from, the more impact this has on literally bringing a website to its knees with all the DB calls.

For instance, this morning, I posted the lovely article our creative writer Ethan wrote, which ended up only getting 2 boosts and one "favourite" here, but it brought down our website for 4 minutes and 12 seconds.

That's not sustainable.

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Hiker

@hiker@social.fedcast.ch

[Test] aus #Pleroma #Fediverse
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 11.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Instance v2 @dale_price
- Update README with related work @konstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 49F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Brush fires are still creating smoky conditions north and east of Boston. Much of Massachusetts is currently at an elevated fire risk.

Timothée Chalamet crashed his own lookalike contest after the crowded event was shut down by police.

Six days remain until the US election.

You're voting.

OptionVoters
🗳️ vote early52 (79%)
🗳️ vote day of14 (21%)
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Peggy Collins

@peggycollins@socel.net

Happy National Cat Day! This is another attempt at creating an image that looks like a 3D quilt...

ARTWORK - peggy-collins.pixels.com/featu

Colorful artwork of a cat and abstract flowers with a 3D quilted effect, by artist Peggy Collins.
ALT text detailsColorful artwork of a cat and abstract flowers with a 3D quilted effect, by artist Peggy Collins.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/29(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Simon :ablobcatcoffee:

@cyrus@wetdry.world

posting yet another little thing, this time about a prevalent problem in the AP world: "view more replies on {origin instance}", AKA the "source of truth" problem (as I've dubbed it).

whtwnd.com/alexia.bsky.cyrneko

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ChiefGyk3D

@chiefgyk3d@social.chiefgyk3d.com

Twitter’s decline has sparked interest in alternatives like , , and . In my latest video, I dive into what these platforms offer and how they stack up after a year away from Twitter. Watch here: youtu.be/lKnMtZTI_9E?si=C4-UaB

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

 🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 46F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

A brushfire blazed overnight, lighting up the sky over Salem, MA as the city braces for the Halloween onslaught.

A Trump rally at Madison Square Garden featured racist comments about Puerto Rico.

Some Apple AirPods can be used as hearing aids after a software update released Monday.

7 days remain until the US election. .

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Neil Brown

@neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk

Setting up my federated fleamarket with flohmarkt

Yesterday, I set up an instance of flohmarkt on a Raspberry Pi, to experiment with a self-hosted, federated "fleamarket" system, for advertising some old tech stuff that really needs a new home.

It's alpha, and has a few rough edges, so perhaps my notes will help:

neilzone.co.uk/2024/10/setting

Thanks to everyone who helped test it!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

On the two year anniversary of joining I'm super proud to share:

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.13 👩‍🚀

"The has empowered me to take back control from Big Tech. Now I want to help others do the same."

blog.elenarossini.com/the-fedi

with mentions of @forgeandcraft (who made this awesome Fediverse t-shirt) @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Good morning 🌞

This feels like a special week for The Newsmast Foundation...

Keep an eye on our socials because there's a lot on the way! 👀

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

Poll: how would you describe Mastodon and the migration from Twitter that started in late 2022 after the acquisition?

(You can check more than one reponse. Or, if you've got other descriptions, please leave them in the comments)

For my take, see Mastodon could have leaned into what it's good at

@fediversenews

OptionVoters
A success51 (18%)
A failure4 (1%)
A missed opportunity51 (18%)
Progress77 (28%)
Better than expected53 (19%)
A disappointment17 (6%)
It's too early to know18 (7%)
Other (please leave a comment)5 (2%)
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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Mastodon, two years later

privacy.thenexus.today/mastodo

A continuation of Mastodon: a partial history

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/28(12:00)

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Fae Empress

@faeempress@tokler.com

The alpha version of Raels is now hosted at https://raels.online
This is ALPHA software, expect bugs, problems, account deletion, etc.

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Reuben Walker aka mobileatom

@mobileatom@flipboard.com

Bugs, breakthroughs and BlueSky.

activitypub.ghost.org/bugs-bre

Posted into THE FEDIVERSE VS. CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA @the-fediverse-vs-corporate-social-media-mobileatom

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/27(12:00)

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

These stats seem wrong. The number of active monthly #GoToSocial users seems really low -- I can't be one of 65 month active GoToSocial users.

https://gotosocial.fediverse.observer/stats

#fediverse

A graph showing GoToSOcial Active Users by Month.
ALT text detailsA graph showing GoToSOcial Active Users by Month.
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Taylor Lorenz

@taylorlorenz@mastodon.social

Question for something I’m writing: would it be possible for Substack to make substack Notes (its twitter like feature within the Substack app) part of the fediverse?

I’m wondering if this is something that’s technically possible or not and I don’t know enough about how the fediverse operates to know if it would be feasible.

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Cat

@introvertcatto@mstdn.party

My post.

Hiii and I am :bisexual_flag: male.
I am 19 years old. I like to watch and sci-fi horror and comedy shows. is one of the best horror shows I watched. I also like to watch. I am from I don't know what else to add here I just hope to find some friends here.

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🦢 Lalah Lover 🦢

@lalah@sakurajima.moe

I noticed my recent posts say "1 boost" but when I look to see who boosted them, it says there's no boosts. 🤔 I never got a notification for them. What could be causing that?

(Will it happen to this post?)

edit: well no boost on this one yet... it looks like it's my posts. I use a bunch of hashtags on those, maybe one is getting picked up by a bot?

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

Plenty of posts recently questioning whether BlueSky is actually a decentralised, federated social network like the Fediverse.

(Yes, the following description of ATproto is a gross oversimplification. I realise this. Bear with me a moment.)

Basically, under BlueSky's AT Protocol, you can opt to have your data hosted on your own personal data server (PDS). But these servers all need to connect to a central relay, and at present the only central relay is BlueSky.

Any account that follows Bridgy Fed @bsky.brid.gy also gets federated into the Fedi.

Now.

Let me introduce you to WhiteWind. whtwnd.com/

What's WhiteWind?

It's a longform blogging platform, where all your blog posts are saved to your BlueSky PDS.

So right now, today, you can set up your own PDS. Allow BSky access and store your BSky posts in it. And also grant WhiteWind access and allow WhiteWind to store its files there.

And any BlueSky posts replying to your WhiteWind blogs are visible — on WhiteWind.

So potentially, in the future, you could be storing data from multiple social networks and apps — including photos and videos — in your PDS.

In effect, federating across multiple networks doesn't happen at the level of BlueSky. It happens at the level of your account.

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Laura 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈

@lowrah@gaypirates.club

Here's why we need for profile pictures on the !

"AI" alt text is notoriously unreliable and can't give context, so even when it isn't wrong, it's still not helpful: "Appears to be: Taika Waititi" makes no sense when my name is Laura and you don't know who Taika is or that my picture is from a TV show. If fedi had let *me* describe the pic, this wouldn't have been an issue, but as it is, @fastfinge was understandably confused!

fed.interfree.ca/notes/9zsgp2n

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social

@feb

Die öffentliche Wahrnehmung wird durch Erwähnungen beeinflusst.

Was bei einigen zentralen Diensten ständig passiert. Früher "twitterte er oder sie", jetzt "wie er/sie auf X schrieb". Oder auch "wie er/sie in einem Facebook-Post" erwähnte.

Da wäre es schön, wenn z.B. der Bund, ARD, ZDF zuerst auf ihren Instanzen veröffentlichen.

Dann heißt es vielleicht mal "wie die Regierung via verlauten ließ" oder ähnlich.

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Gali

@galileo@animexx.de

@feb @strght die gibt es eben nicht. Wenn du dich neu anmeldest musst du sehr aktiv deine Timeline aufbauen und du findest deine ggf. vorhandenen Freunde erst mal nicht. Hier ist alles manuell, das ist auch so gewollt aber hat halt Konsequenzen.
Das hat imho auch nichts mit oder zu tun, das ist einfach Mastodon-Style.

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Strght

@strght@mastodon.social

Fediverse quo vadis?
.
.
Die Idee des ’ ist gut.

Die Idee von ist gut.

Die Idee der ist gut.
.
.
Dennoch fliegt die Kiste noch immer nicht.

Kulturschaffende, Politiker usw. ziehen sich zurück, sind Cross-Pister, bridgen.

Die inhaltliche Vielfalt nimmt ab.
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.
Stattdessen werden commercielle Datenschnüffler (Threads u.a.) angeflanscht u Plüschtiere (Merch) verkauft.

Die Strategie ist gescheitert. Kein quantitatives o qualitatives Wachstum.
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.
Was fehlt?

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/26(12:00)

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Brian Sletten

@bsletten@mastodon.social

I’m especially happy tonight to be on a platform not run by a billionaire dickhead.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Growing tired of comments like "but Mastodon is so difficult and only nerds are there" and "it has no future or numbers" and other meaningless nonsense 😩

For me it sounds like "Internet is difficult, only nerds are there" or "I can't see myself bookmarking a website" or "I prefer the commercial, social and paid services instead the free ones".

People also still dislike "the rules" without realizing the endless Terms of Service exist literally in every single thing you use.

I mean, it's not hard, but if is, nobody forces you to use it, right? Why twist the narrative to something it does not fit?

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Alex0007

@Alex0007@mastodon.social

Threads proposes to opt out from Fediverse sharing every 30 days (in addition to a one-sided, pessimized implementation of Fediverse features).

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-10-25

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.17.1
- Manyfold v0.86.0
- Mastodon v4.3.1
- Hollo v0.1.0
- snac v2.61
- Ibis v0.1.4
- Mitra v3.8.0
- Castopod v1.13.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v4.0.0
- NeoDB v0.10.4.8
- rdf-pub: An activity-pub server implementation, that is not limited to the activity-stream vocabulary, but supports RDF per se

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.11.2
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.10
- Aria v0.15.0
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta38
- Voyager v2.18.3
- Tesseract v1.4.19

Tools and Plugins

- Fediverse Redirect v1.14.0
- Tangerine UI for Mastodon v2.2
- TootPal: An app to discover people on a Mastodon instance that share your interests
- Fediverse Signatures: Collect signatures for an article on your blog or a website page

For developers

- Bovine v0.5.12
- Fedify v1.1.0
- FediTest v0.4
- Masto.js v6.10.0

Protocol

- FEP-ae0c: Fediverse Relay Protocols: Mastodon and LitePub

Articles

- revealing the fediverse's gifts
- Selfhosting Snac2 on Tailscale Funnel
- Helping to build the open social web
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 89

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0192a124-e90c-93c4-a440-99271a2cec4c

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joschi

@joschi@hachyderm.io

Since some people moved from Twitter/X to (sic!), is there a way to read their posts in a sane way, i. e. bridged to or or as an or feed?

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/25(12:00)

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@jonny@neuromatch.social · Reply to Jon P's post

long, bsky, atproto, on the impossibility of multiple relays

@jdp23 I don't see how partial relays would be possible in atproto. say some catastrophic event happens where people were dead set on splitting off from bsky the corporation. assume it's truly the top priority and nothing else goes until it happens. assume further still this is some unimaginable proportion of the userbase acting in concert - hell, say 25% want to go all at once. best case scenario for making an independent relay.

you create a new relay, migrate data to new PDSes, get that new relay to crawl the PDSes, so far so good. Now what tho? everyone on the new relay is invisible to everyone on the old relay and vice versa. you are back to 0 appviews and 0 feed generators because they all are listening to the main relay. every single appview and feed generator now needs to choose to listen to the new relay. but why would they? you're still responsible as an appview or feed generator for the content you distribute, and you don't know who this new relay is. that's assuming there's no ill will in such a massive split.

so you set up a new basic set of appviews and feed generators. do they also listen to the main relay? do you mirror the old relay in the new relay? do you let the old relay crawl the pdses too? if so, what was the point of the split? now you need to redesign all the existing appviews and feed generators in flight to deduplicate records, which is possible since they're content addressed, but i would doubt they're designed to handle multiple relays because none have existed before now.

what about DIDs? most of the existing infrastructure is designed to just use PLC, which is just a lookup table that bsky also owns. shoot. but we're saved by magic here, because remember there is no acrimony in this enormous network redefining split! So say bsky the corporation is kind enough to keep letting people register DIDs with PLC. we didn't quite make the clean break we were after, but hey it's only the fundamental ability to exist on the network that we were unable to leave behind, and we'll always be reliant on bsky's goodwill for that until someone makes a DID method that works and then we redesign all the appviews and feed generators again.

So now after all that... we're still invisible to most people on the main relay?! oh right because bsky the corporation also provides the default feeds, and despite the high numbers claimed in the press releases, alternate feeds are actually only sparsely used and as a rule very simple hashtag/account feeds because doing anything else is ridiculously expensive. Bluesky the appview is provided by bluesky the corporation, and that's what's actually fetching and hydrating the feeds for us anyway, so even if the feed generators swap over, we'd still be invisible to everyone still on bsky the app. More magic! bsky the appview chooses to crawl and hydrate our posts. We're pretty far from our initial intention of a clean break, but what choice do we have? Now we're partially viewable, some of the time, on some non-default feeds, and there's no way at all to tell within the interface which those are. All it took was totally redesigning most of the network and an enormous amount of goodwill.

What about labels? What about all the automated content moderation bsky the appview does like scanning images and etc? Who moderates? How? Who's paying for all this anyway? The new relay is bound to be extremely expensive - either it's too small and you don't have the critical mass to make any of the above happen, or it's very large and you run into exactly the same problems of scale that necessitate bsky the corporation to need seed funding and eventually make a revenue model on. Where on fedi people pay for servers and donate to their instance because it's a visible part of their experience with moderators they know and like, now all that labor is diffused among a bunch of anonymous service providers - this is by design! It was supposed to depersonalize the network and make it so everyone is just an interchangeable part that you can shop around between. What keeps people donating to the new PDSes, the new relay, the new appviews, the new feed generators? How would they even know how to do that?Meanwhile the network is continuing to tack on features with some combination of bsky corporation fiat, behind the scenes server magic, and so on, so the best we can hope for is partial compatibility and an always-inferior experience.

And that's just to get to 2 relays. what about 3? Remember how much people complained about how hard it was to find an instance? That's absolutely nothing to the combinatoric complexity of PDS * relay * feed generator * app view. How on earth will anyone know how to follow and talk to their friends? To see your friend's post, if they are not on the main relay, you need to get just the right combination of parameters. Even in this perfect scenario with unlimited resources, attention, goodwill, and organization, we couldn't even manage to make a clean break and still have to be reliant on bsky for basically the entire stack, at least partially.

So maybe some small, closed group could make subnetworks, and that is lovely! i'm glad that tech is out there. There's no such thing as privacy on those networks unless they redesign indigo, but hey it's a start! But that looks nothing like the interoperable paradise that's on the label.

In reality we don't get perfect conditions though, and so we'll get stuck at step one: new relay, zero appviews, zero feed generators, zero visibility, and zero people. Again I don't think alternate relays are possible with atproto -- if they were, then there would be no reason to invest $13 million dollars in bluesky.

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FediTest

@feditest@mastodon.social

There's also a new blog post listing some of the difficulties and time sinks when attempting to automate interop between applications.

feditest.org/blog/2024-10-24-f

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FediTest

@feditest@mastodon.social

FediTest v0.4, the test framework and test suite for the , was released yesterday. Lots of new stuff, check it out!

feditest.org/release-notes/0.4

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Just a reminder that 0% of fediverse admins took on debt to support their communities.

stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH News bringing you the world from . It is 69F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

A conference of nations in Paris has raised one billion in pledges for aid to Lebanon.

A county elections board in is deadlocked on whether Emilia Sykes, a Democratic member of Congress, lives in her district amid a very tight race.

There are 11 days until the US election.

You're counting days:

OptionVoters
include the end date you are counting to8 (73%)
exclude the end date you are counting to3 (27%)
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

you are asking what features the new ActivityPub plugin version has?

thanks for asking! ☺️

* Support for post visibility - you can choose between "public", "only followers" and "no federation".
* Attribution-Domains - that should fix the fediverse:creator issues, if you had issues github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i
* Improved compatibility with caching plugins

github.com/Automattic/wordpres

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Ka Takane

@takane@yamabi.co

You can follow official news from your account at @touhou-project.news btw, since they follow the account from the side

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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

This group account is doing a wide push for the Don’t put it off! Find out where, when, and how to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at VoteEarlyDay.org and make sure you’re . Once you do vote, post with tag and we will boost!

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Hamiller Friendica

@hamiller_friendica@anonsys.net

Die Bibliothek der Universität Groningen hat einen sehr interessanten Erfahrungsbericht über ihren Wechsel von X ins veröffentlicht.

Demnach hat sie bisher nur sehr positive Erfahrungen damit gemacht.

Sie haben unter anderem festgestellt, dass kommerzielle Plattformen oft Engagement über Genauigkeit stellen und damit möglicherweise die für die offene Wissenschaft zentralen Grundsätze von Transparenz und Objektivität untergraben.

In dem Artikel berichten sie jedenfalls:
- warum es zum Wechsel kam
- Planung und Durchführung
- Die bisherigen Auswirkungen des Wechsels
- Neudefinition ihrer Content-Strategie
- Zurechtfinden im Fediverse

Insgesamt ein sehr spannender Einblick.


One year after X: Embracing open science on Mastodon

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/24(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Expert Plus 🍀

@expertplus@wizard.casa

Mitra, honestly, isn't a bad social network.....the problem is, as well as with Friendica, that Mastodon killed Fediverse.

Which means small amount of users for other social networks that use Activity Pub protocol.

#mastodon #mitra #friendica #fediverse #activitypub

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

Small update for DuckDuckSocial
Added the ability to customize date (either absolute date or relative to current date)
Added ability to automatically filter out words before performing search (probably only useful to me but someone else might have a purpose for it). And I probably posted about this before but I couldn't find it so just so you're aware you don't need an API key for the web version (still required for Android extension)

addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firef

Screenshot of duckducksocial options page with new options for 'date configuration' and 'words to drop'
ALT text detailsScreenshot of duckducksocial options page with new options for 'date configuration' and 'words to drop'
Screenshot of 2 mastodon search result cards showing the new relative date option
ALT text detailsScreenshot of 2 mastodon search result cards showing the new relative date option
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

📢 Big News!

Today, we’re announcing that Flipboard is beginning to federate our publisher partner accounts in Brazil and expanding federation in Canada, Germany and the U.K.

Now, people in the fediverse can follow 150 newly federated publisher accounts and 2,000 topically curated Magazines about everything from politics and world news to sports and travel.

Read more in our announcement here:

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

For a full list of federated accounts to follow, visit the Flipboard directory:

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Follow our Mastodon accounts in Brazil and Germany to discover Flipboard accounts to follow and keep up with the day's news:

@FlipboardBR

@FlipboardDE

And as always, tell us in the comments what you think!

Image of world map with Magazine covers coming off it in Brazil, Canada, the U.K and Germany
ALT text detailsImage of world map with Magazine covers coming off it in Brazil, Canada, the U.K and Germany
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 90

- Upcoming shortform video platform @loops opens a waitlist for signups
- Mosaic is a service to help organisations create their custom version of upcoming platform @bonfire , and
- the new owners of event planning platform Mobilizon release a big new update.

Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

excited for the next Threads fediverse update (seeing the initials of the first 3 people who liked your post)

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 69F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Parents of a Hingham, Mass. teen are suing the town's high school for disciplining their kid after he used to write a report.

The US Dept. of Transportation is fining American Airlines $50 million dollars for their mistreatment of wheelchairs and wheelchair users.

There are 12 days until the US election (and 7 days until ).

OptionVoters
giving out candy on Halloween37 (59%)
not giving out candy on Halloween26 (41%)
Elena Brescacin

@talksina@mastodon.uno · Reply to Fedi.Tips's post

@FediTips @manyfold Maybe @subclub which is a project trying to monetize contents for creators relying on decentralized social networks. It's still in beta stage but I think that to be tested further, to see its strong and weak points, it needs to be known. I also ping @_elena for the purpose - she's a long-time fediverse explorer and reviewer.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/23(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

A lot of good stuff is happening in the fediverses!

privacy.thenexus.today/good-st

Including:

  • DAIR-tube, the PeerTube page of Dr. Timnit Gebru's's Distributed AI ResearchCenter
  • The Website League, an island network that's taking a very different approach
  • GoToSocial v 0.17, continuing their focus on safety and privacy with interaction controls.
  • Piefed and the
  • Bonfire's new Mosaic service along with their work on Open Science Network and prosocial design
  • and the ATmosphere's continued momentum

And that's not all! The last section of the article briefly touches on @kissane's work on revealing the fediverse's gifts, Weird and the Leaf protocol, @newsmast's Channel.org and the Patchwork fork, @Flipboard bringing @19thnews and hundreds of other publishers to the Fediverse, Bandwagon, a proof of concept integration of Faircamp into Hubzilla, Mastodon 4.3 ...

There really is a lot going on!

@fediversenews

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Is there a account tracking Mark 's jet, like ? If so, please share it with me.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Trying to help @thisismissem close an issue I opened a year ago.

Do people still accidentally block servers when they only mean to block a specific account?

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Kleines Update zum -Workshop:
Vorhin haben @ueckueck, @korporal und ich uns wieder zusammengeschalten, um gemeinsam den Workshop und Ergebnisse nachzubereiten. Bedingt durch Erkältungen und andere Verzögerungen mussten wir das leider recht lange aufschieben.
Wir alle haben spannende Punkte daraus mitgenommen, über die es sich weiter zu sprechen lohnt und wir wollen Inhalte daraus für das aufarbeiten. Wir sind da also weiter dran, es wird aber noch ein bisschen dauern.

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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Bluesky & the Fediverse: How 3 + 0 adds up to more than 1 + 2

Building a different web and bringing back its magic means choosing what matters. Making the most of the bridge with Bluesky. Turning people first, post once social media - Fediverse 3.0 - into a reality. And nurturing communities through small and medium sized servers, feeds, hashtags and Fediverse 0.0. 

blog-pat.ch/addition-magic-com


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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

hat sich schon jemand für registrieren können?

https://loops.video/

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

The most recent for has reached three fourth of the followers from @heiseonline, patching the -bug for them. So we should see most of the traffic coming from here again. Yet, the number of visits from the to heise.de hasn't really grown that much.

At least, the three -alternatives are again bigger than , which keeps declining.

In sum, the four networks deliver half as much traffic than alone in the beginning of 2022.

Graph showing the traffic to heise.de via the four networks
ALT text detailsGraph showing the traffic to heise.de via the four networks
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Das jüngste Update von hat etwa drei Viertel der Follower von @heiseonline erreicht und damit auch der Patch für den -Bug. Wir sollten also wieder so ziemlich alle Klicks sehen, die aus dem zu heise.de führen.
Aber so richtig zugenommen hat die Zahl der Zugriffe trotzdem nicht wirklich.

Wenigstens lagen die -Alternativen in Summe vergangene Woche wieder mal vorn (was sie immer öfter tun). Das liegt auch am Sinkflug von .

Diagramm, dass die Zugriffe auf heise.de über X/Twitter und verschiedene Alternativen zeigt.
ALT text detailsDiagramm, dass die Zugriffe auf heise.de über X/Twitter und verschiedene Alternativen zeigt.
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David Carroll

@profcarroll@federate.social

Don’t miss @justinhendrix interview @kissane for Sunday’s discussing Governance Report co-authored with @darius supported by @DigInfFund
📝fediverse-governance.github.io
🎙️player.captivate.fm/episode/aa

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Musing Studio Development

@dev@musing.studio

The next version of WriteFreely (v0.16) will support Likes from the fediverse!

We could use your help reviewing and testing it out here: github.com/writefreely/writefr

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frankie (Pirate from Carribean)

@frankie@infosec.exchange

Wonder how custom emojis made on Fedi appear on Threads! 🤔



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Kamala Harris News Group 2.0

@KamalaHarrisWin@newsmast.social

This group account is doing a wide push for the Don’t put it off! Find out where, when, and how to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at VoteEarlyDay.org and make sure you’re . Once you do vote, post with tag and we will boost!

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Pinapelz

@pinapelz@mk.arks.cafe

I made an English version of this diagram! Please consider bridging your account! (This post was made from a Misskey instance too)
英語版を作ってみました!
Original/オリジナル:
@10anweb@misskey.io


RE:
https://misskey.io/notes/9zhyg23newcz0cy5

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/21(12:00)

新規アカウントの増加はピークほどではないが継続中。
misskey.io の投稿活動度指数が増加傾向。新人が活発に投稿か?

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Linda Sgoluppi Artist

@lindasgoluppiart@mastodonapp.uk

My mind has been whirling all night so therefore I'm tired. I wrote this when I gave up trying to sleep.

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Linda Sgoluppi Artist

@lindasgoluppiart@mastodonapp.uk

Good morning. Bore da.
Buenos dias.Guten morgen. Buongiorno.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

の影響なのか が盛り上がっているとかいないとか。

なるほど。
のみんなももりあがってこー :tony_wee:

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Alex0007

@Alex0007@mastodon.social

They haven't turned Fediverse sharing on. Another small confirmation of zero intentions to make BlueSky open platform

mastodon.social/@_elena/113281

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Does anyone have gig work or looking to hire? I have a friend in serious need and on the verge of homelessness. He knows JS/TS/Python and is very experienced in Android development #askfedi #askFediverse #fediverse #fedi #getfedihired #lookingforwork #help #mutualaid

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Tom :damnified:

@thomas@metalhead.club

Exciting! loops.video

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Jasdemi :fediverse:

@jasdemi@jasdemi.com · Reply to Melroy van den Berg's post

@melroy Agree with you, #Bluesky will never be as decentralized as the #Fediverse.
I decided to choose functionality over decentralization though.
Having a working search feature feels good for a change, something that will never be possible here due to this stupid opt-in obsession.
Also all threads are complete. I no longer have to visit remote instances to see all comments or use hacks such as fedifetcher.
Discord approval was only required for the first few months. Anyone can spin up PDS and it just works.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/20(12:00)

新規アカウントの増加が下火に。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jasdemi :fediverse:

@jasdemi@jasdemi.com

My new home: https://bsky.app/profile/jasdemi.com

#mastodon #fediverse #meme #memes #toystory #bluesky

meme of toy story which has the kid dropping the old toy (the mastodon logo) and dropping it on the floor, replacing it with the new toy (bluesky logo)
ALT text detailsmeme of toy story which has the kid dropping the old toy (the mastodon logo) and dropping it on the floor, replacing it with the new toy (bluesky logo)
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〽️ɪɢᴜᴇʟ 💎⛏️

@bitbraindev@mastodon.gamedev.place

I created an app that allows you to find people from other Mastodon instances based on hashtags you both like.

bitbra.in/tootpal

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Fitik

@Fitik@fedia.io · Reply to Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s post

Love seeing a Friendica client! It's a pretty cool software, I wish there would be more stuff for it

I think before it had only 1 actively maintained one(Relatica), so now it's 2

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-10-18

Servers

- Manyfold v0.82.0
- Ibis v0.1.2
- GoToSocial v0.17.0
- Mitra v3.7.0
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.3
- Misskey v2024.10.1
- tootik v0.12.6
- Castopod v1.12.11
- NeoDB v0.10.4.7

Clients

- tootgroup.py v1.5.0
- RaccoonForFriendica: A Kotlin Multiplatform client for Friendica

Tools and Plugins

- Mastodon Bird UI v2.0.4

For developers

- Fedify v1.0.3
- Federails v0.2.0
- Masto.js v6.9.0

Protocol

- FEP-268d: Search consent signals for objects

Articles

- how to buy shoes in the fediverse
- The Challenge of ActivityPub Data Portability
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 88

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01927d0a-35f7-3994-5862-0c43d821fb63

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/19(12:00)

昨日に引き続き新規アカウントの増加が見られるサーバーが3つ。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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DEFCON 201

@defcon201@hostux.social

BREAKING: Elon Musk-backed PAC is micro-targeting muslim areas with ads saying Harris stands with Israel and targeting jewish areas saying the opposite.

Proof that Musk is willing to further divide if he thinks it will help his candidate win.

Informed by @jsrailton & article by @jasonkoebler: 404media.co/this-is-exactly-ho

@404mediaco @MisinformationVillage

Ads created by an Elon Musk back Super PAC showing two different claims, one that presidential Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidency Kamala Harris is in support of Israel and the other that she's in support of Palestine. Allegedly each ad is targeted to a different demographic to division among voters.
ALT text detailsAds created by an Elon Musk back Super PAC showing two different claims, one that presidential Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidency Kamala Harris is in support of Israel and the other that she's in support of Palestine. Allegedly each ad is targeted to a different demographic to division among voters.
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

From BlueSky their "starter packs" were a good idea. Here is a early incarnation riffing on that idea from @stefan ...

stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Wow! I'm making -- an open source, community-focused alternative to that anyone can self-host.

As of this morning, there are 99 and who have set up profiles on bandwagon.fm -- and half of those already indexable on search engines.

So I'm humbled by the number of people who are giving it a go. There's obviously lots of people out there looking for something new.

I promise to do my best to give y'all the tools you deserve.

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

An ActivityPub server that only federates with instances that refuse to federate with it

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Big congratulations to @jay.bsky.team and the whole @bsky.app team 🎉

With over half a million new users in the last day, Bluesky is demonstrating the power of open social networking and micro-blogging.

Thanks to @snarfed.org you can join in and post to Bluesky by following @bsky.brid.gy

We love to see new social grow, hopefully more to come!

Technology

A graph showing a sharp increase in new users to Bluesky. There are no axis or clear labels on the data. This image was shared by Bluesky.
ALT text detailsA graph showing a sharp increase in new users to Bluesky. There are no axis or clear labels on the data. This image was shared by Bluesky.
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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 53F at Logan and visibility is 10 mi.

Prosecutors are asking Massachusetts' highest court to allow a retrial of Karen Read on murder charges.

On Boston Public Radio, Mass. Gov. Healey says she will vote against raising the tipped min. wage and against dropping the MCAS as a HS grad requirement.

Russia's lower house of parliament approved a bill outlawing "propaganda" that encouraged people to have fewer children.

OptionVoters
birdfeeder yes100 (73%)
birdfeeder no37 (27%)
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Jared “Indie Social Web” White

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social

Hey ,

I'm writing a deep dive for @theinternet all about . Any suggestions of what to include or questions about it? It seems to be getting a lot of buzz these days, especially with the slow decline into irrelevance for Firefox.

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Abe

@abe@civv.es

Anyone know if I can get a list of 'trending' posts somehow across fediverse through a relay or some such to my instance? Importing an entire instance as a relay kicks my server's butt.
Is it even possible, ala twitter?
Even importing just say, mastodon.social as a relay instance only shows me the latest posts.

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Spokeek

@spokeek@shelter.moe

Message towards people in bluesky.

If you have the occasion, please follow the account bsky.app/profile/ap.brid.gy By doing so your messages will be mirrored on the so we can follow you as well.

We cannot pro actively do so, so if you see this, please do.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I wrote an open letter to artists and other creatives who are thinking about giving the fediverse a chance:

"There’s a better way!"

stefanbohacek.com/blog/a-fediv

Feel free to share, and be sure to add your signature!

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Online Safety and the “Great Decentralization” – The Perils and Promises of Federated Social Media

By @samlai.bsky.social and @yoyoel

techpolicy.press/online-safety

On Bluesky, Lai summarizes their recommendations:

Here’s how we fix it:
(1) Larger platforms can fund tool development efforts and share info on their moderation decisions
(2) A multi stakeholder structured hub curating pooled data to identify threat actors
(3) Tool builders can create platforms for mods to share information with each other

bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ybj3u

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Grace

@Brendaagracee@mastodon.social

Hey I’m new here 👋🏼 Anyone know how to connect my threads and this to ?

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Jeff Kotuby

@jeffkotuby@cr8r.gg

Is Bluesky on the Fediverse? Do I have to make a whole new account to interact with people over there?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/18(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net を除くサーバーで新規アカウントが急に増えている。
pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

Howdy! mookie's place is back up and running #GoToSocial 0.17.0! I should have done the config.yaml changes ahead of time, that basically was the longest part of the upgrade. My sqlite database is 4.2GB in size and the database migration on first start took around five minutes.

Thank you @gotosocial team for putting out such an awesome piece of software that allows people to run their own small, efficient and easy to maintain instance on the #fediverse.

#GoToScialAdmin

The GoToSocial Sloth, all happy and stuff.
ALT text detailsThe GoToSocial Sloth, all happy and stuff.
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夏見かおる(絵)|フォローインポート中!

@nk@幼女.art

:misskey2022:​ が1投稿に画像を16枚まで添付できるのはそうなんだけど( ​:io:​ 以外も16枚)、相手のサーバーがMastodon ​:mastodon: とか他のソフトでできたサーバーだったら最初の4枚までしか表示されなかったりするんですよね

もし
:misskey:​ 以外のソフトのサーバーの人がフォロワーに結構いたら、 ​:twitter: と同じように1投稿に貼る絵は4枚までにとどめたほうがいいかも?

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

mookie's place is going to be down in order to upgrade to #GoToSocial 0.17.0. see everyone in a bit! #fediverse #GoToSocialAdmin

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

Question for #photographers in the #fediverse... If you were to take only one prime lens for traveling, what focal length would it be?

#photography

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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

I know that follower count doesn't really matter on the #Fediverse, but still, I am so grateful that 1,000 people have found my shenanigans entertaining enough to follow me. Thank you all!

#gotosocial #mastodon #socialnetwork #followers

Screenshot my profile as rendered by Phanpy. It shows that I have 1K Followers.
ALT text detailsScreenshot my profile as rendered by Phanpy. It shows that I have 1K Followers.
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steve mookie kong

@mookie@mookiesplace.com

mookie's #introduction

it's me, hi. i'm the mookie, it's me.

i'm a serial #fediverse instance creator (and destroyer) and have been doing this since 2018. many will already be familiar with my name or my avatar.

i'm the father of two awesome kids. i love watching and talking about #movies. i'm a #gamer (#callofduty and #battlefield mostly). i'm a fan of #taylorswift. i eat to #run. i'm a giant #starwars and #startrek nerd. i'm a born and raised #engineer and have spent most of my career as a devops engineer and sre. i now lead an org of excellent devs and sres.

my permanent home is at https://ultramookie.com where i should be spending more time writing blog posts and movie reviews.

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Ame

@ame@breta.moe

With many people joining now, please follow @bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts from Mastodon, Misskey, etc. over to the other side of the fediverse as well!

Being able to follow accounts from bluesky makes the all of Fedi more attractive!

Let's make the the best place it can be 💙

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Welcome progressive organizing group @moveon to the …via them turning on federation to their threads account! A highly recommended follow! cc: @fediversenews @KamalaHarrisWin

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you missed it, our co-founder @michael posted an update on The Newsmast Foundation yesterday.

Give it a read to see more about what we're doing and where we're going 🚵

blog-pat.ch/a-different-web/

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Jan Penfrat

@ilumium@eupolicy.social

Probably the worst article about the and I have ever read comes from @euronews:

It claims that Europeans could not fully access the fediverse because rolled out Threads federation more slowly there.

Borderline misinformation.

euronews.com/next/2024/06/27/w

Euronews headline "What is the 'fediverse' and why can't we fully access it in Europe?"
ALT text detailsEuronews headline "What is the 'fediverse' and why can't we fully access it in Europe?"
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"In the wake of that change, X competitor BlueSky announced that it had seen more than 100,000 new signups."

independent.co.uk/tech/bluesky

"It didn’t even crash when all of Brazil showed up in August."

mastodon.online/@alexwild/1133

We might be seeing some new folks show up today, so let's all give them a warm welcome!

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EighthLayer | Jamie

@EighthLayer@gamerstavern.online

Hey everyone! :adragonhi:

If you’re looking for a community of gamers which is also dedicated to the Fediverse, then look no further than !

We welcome everyone to our community, and love to talk about gaming, tech, and everything inbetween.

We currently self-host instances of these services:



- (bridged with )

You can find all the links here! - linktr.ee/thegamerstavern

We’d love to see you there. 💜

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The Innkeeper

@innkeeper@gamerstavern.online

Version 4.0 of my toot, as time flies and things change, a lot.

Hey everyone! I'm Alex, an italian 39 years old IT Architect (see personal account: @ItsMeAlex), deeply in love with

I'm the innkeeper of The Gamer's Tavern, a cozy fully committed to the , but most of all, safe and full of amazing people.

We're self-hosting these services:
-
-
-
-

Find more @ linktr.ee/thegamerstavern

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The Innkeeper

@innkeeper@gamerstavern.online

Hey gamers!

If you're looking for a friendly, cozy and safe gaming community, The Gamer's Tavern is here for you!
We talk mainly about gaming but we do not disdain other topics. We're fully committed to the Fediverse and we care about you being in a safe place.

Find us on:

- Discord (discord.gg/xxReRYGF4r)
- Matrix (matrix.to/#/#inn:space.gamerst)

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Pe Krieger

@Pe@feedbeat.me

@uerdingen_info_feed
@Entdecke
Ich bin gerührt und geschüttelt. 🤩
Nur noch 2 Tickets für meine Premiere am 11.9. im Klärwerk , dann AUSVERKAUFT!
Wird jemand aus dem da sein?
Ich frage ab ☝
kalender.klaerwerk-krefeld.org

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar · Reply to Oliver 👔's post

@oliver@die-partei.social ein Haufen Bullshit mit 10% Ahnung vom Fediverse.

man kann es auch so deuten, das da jemand versucht das
umzudeuten und threads als "das Ding" um das keiner drum rum kommt, ins Spiel zu bringen.

Wie heißt es so schön, so lange Scheiße labern, bis keiner mehr weiß, was wirklich richtig ist

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crossgolf_rebel - kostenlose Kwalitätsposts

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

liebe Leute.
Ihr müsst kein Konto bei einem Kommerziellen Anbieter im Fediverse erstellen, um

im spannende neue Wege, um mit Communities in Kontakt zu treten.
Und nur mit einem Konto bei ihnen, KÖNNT IHR DIESES ERLEBNIS erleben

Dein Konto und Aktivitäten reichen auch voll zu.
Jedes Konto hier im Fediverse kann das, was euch diese Verkäufer "anbieten"

Scheiß Marketing blah bla bla hält leider hier einzug und nervt zusehens

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Alison Wilder

@alisynthesis@io.waxandleather.com

I just migrated to a new single-user instance, so I guess it's time again!

I'm Alison, a obsessive with a penchant for , , , , and . I'll mostly post about music, w/ other fun sprinkled in.

Until the , I was away from social media for about ten years b/c in its corporate forms it makes me crazy. Turns out, though, it's probably not the humans that are damaged, just the platforms. So glad to be here!

Alison is lying on a bench under a sign on a brick wall that says "Wake me up when I'm famous" in large white letters on a black background.
ALT text detailsAlison is lying on a bench under a sign on a brick wall that says "Wake me up when I'm famous" in large white letters on a black background.
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Oliver 👔

@oliver@die-partei.social

Dexit-/Bexit-/Nexit-/whatsoeverexit-debate in 3, 2, 1,...

euronews.com/next/2024/06/27/w

Euronews: 'What is the 'fediverse' and why can't we fully access it in Europe?'
ALT text detailsEuronews: 'What is the 'fediverse' and why can't we fully access it in Europe?'
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nycki

@nycki@bark.lgbt

So... is Mastodon inherently anti-accessible? I feel like there's some weird sorta "undiscoverable by design" sentiment on here sometimes. Is there a way to find out, for instance, if a specific real life person is on mastodon using their given name, without already knowing what instance they're on? Some sort of tool to search like, all the top public instances at once? I don't want to stalk people but it'd be cool to like... look up a band or an artist and see what they're up to.

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nycki

@nycki@bark.lgbt

you know what mastodon desperately needs? LISTS. there should be a system where you can make lists of people and then follow/block a whole list at a time.

right now there's a problem where I want to be in a bunch of cool local feeds but I don't want to make a ton of duplicate accounts. if those worked like lists instead this would be a non-issue.

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Mika

@irfan@sakurajima.social

Hooray, Elon! or as a whole really needs to copy this revolutionary blocking feature from .

Prompt on X/Twitter with the title, "Block is changing soon", and message, "If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage. For more control over who can see your posts, you can still protect your account.".
ALT text detailsPrompt on X/Twitter with the title, "Block is changing soon", and message, "If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage. For more control over who can see your posts, you can still protect your account.".
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/17(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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The Many Voices of Anne Ahlert

@TheManyVoices@mastodon.social · Reply to The Many Voices of Anne Ahlert's post

@mackuba @Sarahp

You also cannot base your data only on the Mastodon app user count. There are multiple apps to access and the , including and . Not everyone accesses Mastodon through the same doors.

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

The coolest part about this post was seeing Bluesky folks like and repost it and folks like and repost the Bluesky and Threads versions. What a time to be alive.

We're almost there, but we still have a long way to go.

mastodon.social/@quillmatiq/11

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 88

This week's news:
- @manyfold , a self-hosted platform for 3d printed files joins the fediverse
- @subclub expands to @write_as , allowing people to put long-form writing behind a subscription wall

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

とか とか がどうなるとかもうよくわからんけど、いきなり :mastodon: とか :fediverse: に人が流れる必要もないなとも思う

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/16(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Just to clarify: when I boost a post, it doesn’t necessarily mean I agree with it.
Often, I do it just to give visibility (and, consequently, to see the comments) on the topic being discussed - especially if it’s a post from a BSD Cafe user.

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Hiker

@hiker@akk.fedcast.ch

So, meine neue #Akkoma Instanz mit Version 3.13.2 scheint ganz ordentlich zu laufen. Das Setup ist zwar noch etwas exotisch: Sie läuft auf einem Raspi4 mit 4GB RAM und ist über das Mobilnetz ins Internet verbunden (IPv4 und IPv6).

Mal schauen, ob ich aus der Datenbank der kaputten #Pleroma Instanz noch was retten kann.
#Fediverse #nerdkram
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Ame

@ame@breta.moe

I just discovered emotes.cc/ for exploring emotes and sharing emote packs :polarbear_fire:

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Radical Social Worker

@Resister@radicalsocial.work

It just dawned on me that the Mastodon is like an ever growing network 🍄

Infinite wisdom
Shared economy
Ecosystem flourishes without greed
Invisible to the naked eye
Keeps branching in all directions
Shares resources
Relocation when necessary

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Radical Social Worker

@Resister@radicalsocial.work

Me on the🐦 site: Used my real identity, activism, constantly yelling about the gov't, rare friend connections.

Me on the Fediverse: Anonymous profile, activism, rare yelling about the gov't, constantly making new friend connections ❤️

1 year here. Thanks for being the fucking coolest open source social media on the planet, .

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

More questions than answers: another post about the Social Web Foundation and the fediverses

privacy.thenexus.today/swf-que

(Part 4 of "I for one welcome Bluesky, the ATmosphere, BTS Army, and millions of Brazilians to the fediverses!", but like other posts in the series it hopefully stands on its own)

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

The Social Web Foundation and the big elephant in the federated room

(Part 3 of the series)

privacy.thenexus.today/swf-and

Contents:

  • Intro
  • Let's talk about Meta
  • Meanwhile, back in reality ...
  • SWF could potentially be a useful counterweight to Meta (although I'm not holding my breath)
  • There are many different ways to engage
  • SWF and the Schism Within the Fediverses
  • To be continued!

(originally publshed with a different title, but it didn't work well as a link preview so I changed it)

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange · Reply to The Nexus of Privacy's post

On second thought, an even better way to welcome Bluesky, the ATmosphere, BTS Army, and millions of Brazilians to the fediverses is to write a series of posts about it ...

Here's part 2: Is Bluesky part of today's Fediverse?

Spoiler: it depends on your definition of "Fediverse"

privacy.thenexus.today/is-blue

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

After nearly two years of actively participating in the fediverse, I figured I'd put together my own guide for Mastodon, the platform I'm the most familiar with as a user.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/how-to-

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/15(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

(a threadiverse/lemmy/mbin/piefed web frontend project) want to open source it and are looking for someone to do a code review/security analysis first... Are you into security and the fediverse *and* stuff being open source? Then respond here!

found via this post [lemmy.world/post/20828200] on Lemmy by ClubsAll dev @vinay_clubsall

:fediverse:
clubsall.com

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Unity ⁂

@unity@base.nospy.net

So jetzt mal ehrlich ihr da draußen, die ihr , oder nutzt! Wieso nutzt ihr das, was ihr nutzt und was findet ihr besser im Vergleich zu den anderen beiden Fedi-Möglichkeiten?

Bin auf der Suche nach einer weiteren Fedi-Software, die ich mir genauer anschauen möchte und muss mich zwischen den dreien entscheiden.

Gerne darf dieser Beitrag zur Entscheidungsfindung geteilt werden. 😜

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Manyfold

@manyfold@3dp.chat

Are you a designer / creator interested in your own content, rather than using a third party site? Get in touch, we'll help you get Manyfold going and joined up to the !

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ralf tauscher :FreiburgSocial:

@stereo@freiburg.social

guter beitrag, wie ich finde.

deutschlandfunkkultur.de/forsc

deswegen brauchen wir das als demokratisch kontrolliertes medium. und “dauer” statt “reichweite” als messwert. grossartig.

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noim

@noim@noc.social

This is the weirdest rule I have seen so far on a server.

Screenshot of server rule:
“Pets. Especially Cats of any kind as they are spreading diseases from rats (such as plague) to humans.”
Rule is from matrix.rocks
ALT text detailsScreenshot of server rule: “Pets. Especially Cats of any kind as they are spreading diseases from rats (such as plague) to humans.” Rule is from matrix.rocks
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Ferdi FZ (yet another backup)

@ferdiffz@beige.party

Just to summarize again for my own personal notes:

◾ Hachyderm IO: can follow Threads dot Net, has 500-character post-length limit

◾ Beige Party: cannot follow Threads dot Net, has 11,001-char. post-length limit

◾ Mastodon Social: can follow Threads dot Net, has 450-char. post limit, defederated by many indie Mastodon instances because of dislike towards Gargron (whether ethical or personal etc.)

◾ Mastodon Cloud: cannot follow Threads dot Net, has 450-char. post limit, defederated from many instances because of various distrust issues (large number of registered accounts, crypto/blockchain associations, refuse to be explicitly an anti-Nazi safe-space, etc.)

___

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Avarna 💫

@avarna@mastodon.social

I know improvements aren’t really always… welcomed in (at least, as a UX guy, it feels that way) but I do think a lot can be reconfigured to make Mastodon/the more popular. Side note — I don’t really care if you don’t want fedi to become more popular, I do, because I have an interest in decentralized social media. So this is how I would do things:

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Sander Meijer

@bergmeister@mountains.social

I'm happy to announce, that starting now, mountains.social is open for registrations! 🎉

The instance has a focus on hiking, mountaineering and the outdoors in general.

You can register via mountains.social. I have an approval setup, so I can ensure the performance of the instance.

Welcome!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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David Leitko 🗿 :ubuntu_logo:

@dvdlite@hachyderm.io

Greetings,

I’m new to the , having recently fled from the bird site. I was there for a long time, but almost entirely as a follower and not an active participant. I hope to find more engagement here.

I work and play in the technology realm, where I’m somewhat of a generalist. I’ve been around *nix operating systems since the 80’s. Xenix anyone?

I enjoy , , and spending time .

Raised in now living in

Thanks!

Stacked rocks on a rocky beach in York, Maine.
ALT text detailsStacked rocks on a rocky beach in York, Maine.
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Manyfold

@manyfold@3dp.chat

🥳 Manyfold v0.82.0 is out, with two BIG features!

First up, we're joining the proper - you can follow public Manyfold creators on other ActivityPub platforms like Mastodon!

And secondly, Manyfold will now index PDF, TXT and video content as well as models and images!

🗞️ Full release notes: manyfold.app/news/2024/10/13/r

❤️ Support us on OpenCollective: opencollective.com/manyfold

🏷️ @3dprinting

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Inaya Shujaat عنايه شجاعت 🇳🇿🇵🇸

@InayaShujaat@paktodon.asia

I've been on the since the beginning of Nov 2022, actually. This is a new profile on a new instance for me because I've been having a rough go of it lately, with instances run by and .

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Inaya Shujaat عنايه شجاعت 🇳🇿🇵🇸

@InayaShujaat@paktodon.asia

It’s not enough to simply block bigots. I’m tired of folks telling me to just do that, as if that makes the problem go away. Would you close your eyes when you’re under attack, and pretend that the attack has stopped?

Telling a to block their online attackers is no different. Stop telling us to ignore our attackers.

All other forms of bigotry get handled here in the . Start handling the same way.


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Dark*:*Star :antifa:

@admin@astronomy.social

Wisst ihr, was so nice daran ist, von 2.600 Followys auf 70 sich zu verkleinern?

Ich kann Scheiße bauen, wie ich will ... und niemensch bemerkt es mehr! :blobcatcheer:

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Stuart Cantrill

@stuartcantrill@mastodon.social

If you want to reconnect with those from who have created accounts here in the , here is a Google Sheet that >400 people have added themselves to.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

If you want to add your details, you need to either fill in this Google Form: forms.gle/gF9MLUGMWs23EFix6 or just ask me to add your details if you'd rather not use a Google product (note: the form does not capture e-mail addresses).

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Samuel Proulx

@fastfinge@interfree.ca

If you're reading this, please so I can get back to being federated with the . Unfortunately, the data center I've been hosting with for years and years encountered some serious issues. I had to move suddenly, losing almost everything. I took the chance to change the software I use. But I've still lost all of my followers, all of my federation, etc! It's also taken down rblind.com, my passion project to get more folks off . I'll be bringing that back over the coming days. In the meantime, hi! I'm a blind guy who uses the , loves and works in the field, and reads tons of , , and and in my spare time. Nice to meet you!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Another spam wave!

Mastodon filtered most of the notifications.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Write.as announces an integration with sub.club, a way to offer premium content in the fediverse to subscribers.

write.as/blog/write-as-x-sub-c

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I want to do a massive rummage sale on the fediverse and am thinking about using (the 's answer to ebay), has anyone tried to post A LOT of things there yet?

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Hey @smallcircles, it just occurred to me to wonder, why is Fediverse Ideas a Codeberg repo? Couldn't it just as easily be a SocialHub category, like Fediversity? Then it could then be federated over AP, using Discourse forum federation, and people could follow and reply with their fediverse accounts.

Thoughts?

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Unity ⁂

@unity@base.nospy.net

Sagt mal, gibt es irgendwo eine Übersicht, welche Relay Server es für eine eigene Instanz gibt?
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Peertube Uno :cc: Italia

@peertube@mastodon.uno

Che cos'è Peertube: la presentazione video alla piattaforma di , , ,

peertube.uno/videos/watch/c79e

La trasmissione video su PeerTube è peer-to-peer (attraverso ): le persone guardando video su PeerTube condividono parti di quel video partecipando alla sua trasmissione verso le altre persone sullo stesso video. I video ospitati su possono essere visualizzati direttamente da e da altre reti via

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Matt Baer

@matt@writing.exchange · Reply to Matt Baer's post

Maybe it's devs implementing the C2S side of , or a multi-protocol client, or built-in browser support for the . Maybe we need a single entry point to the fediverse, with a smooth interface, easy setup, and a server behind the scenes.

Either way, making "decentralization" central to the user experience here is keeping a ton of people off the network.

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Matt Baer

@matt@writing.exchange

Reading (on Threads) about why people like over , and most seems to boil down to usability / wrestling with servers.

Have to agree. And it's why I still think we need a good client as an entry point.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Reddit: Why is Mastodon struggling to survive?

The whole narrative is wrong here. My server is not struggling and will survive as long as I live.

reddit.com/r/Mastodon/s/Hazj7s

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/12(12:00)

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投稿活発度指数:
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Expat Teacher

@expatteacher@mastodon.online

Quick fediverse question: as a Mastodon user, how can I interact with content on a Lemmy instance? For example, if someone has posted over at lemmy.ml, how can I use my Mastodon.online account to post a reply to their post? Or is this even possible?

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Pootle 🏳️‍🌈💄

@BenSpiers@mastodon.social

Please don’t link to . Drop their link by all means, just don’t make people put websites in their browser.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@_elena does a deep dive into "the mindful, considerate culture of the Fediverse, focusing on the use of alt text and content warnings".

"Web accessibility is a fundamental human right."

blog.elenarossini.com/beyond-t

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de · Reply to Martin Holland's post

Kurznachrichtendienst: Drittanbieter erweitern Mastodon um innovative Funktionen

Nachdem Reddit und Twitter Drittanbieter-Apps ausgesperrt haben, kann man jetzt bei Mastodon sehen, wie innovativ solche Anwendungen sein können.

heise.de/hintergrund/Kurznachr

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

OK, es ist (fast) Wochenende und wieder Zeit für ein Experiment – diesmal zum Mitmachen 😉:
Welcher der beiden nachfolgenden Posts sieht für euch besser aus und auf welchen würdet ihr eher klicken.

Gerne schön weit teilen, damit das von vielen und mit den unterschiedlichsten Clients gesehen wird.

Wenn der Unterschied besonders groß ist, gerne auch mit Screenshots antworten. Danke!

OptionVoters
Post 1 (mit generierter Preview)57 (75%)
Post 2 (mit Titelbild als Anhang)19 (25%)
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-10-11

Servers

- WriteFreely v0.15.1
- ActivityPods v2.0
- Mastodon v4.3.0
- Hubzilla v9.4.3
- snac v2.60
- PeerTube v6.3.2
- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.3.3
- Misskey v2024.10.0
- tootik v0.12.5
- Mbin v1.7.2
- Trunk & Tidbits, September 2024
- Hamabē: Federated Chat Space

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.11.1
- Mastodon for Android v2.7.3
- TootRain v2.0.1
- Voyager v2.18.2
- Aria v0.15.0
- Phanpy changelog
- pl-fe: A social networking client app forked from Soapbox

Tools and Plugins

- Tangerine UI for Mastodon v2.0
- Mastodon Bird UI v2.0.0
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v0.9.9
- wf-migrate: Tools for migrating between WriteFreely instances
- FediMod FIRES: A protocol and reference server implementation for storing and distributing moderation advisories and recommendations over time for the Fediverse

Protocol

- FEP-76ea: Conversation Threads
- FEP-1985: Signaling how an OrderedCollection is ordered

Articles

- Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile
- Setting Up Mastodon Author Tags
- IFTAS Update: Content Classification, Moderation Tooling
- Beyond technical features: why we need to talk about the values of the Fediverse (part 2)
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 87

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019257ef-60b9-8669-582d-c5c54eda938f

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

A lot of the criticism of the fediverse focuses on how hard newbies find it to discover accounts to follow, posting stuff they're interested in. Despite all the downsides of recommendation algorithms, semi-random discovery is one thing people find them useful for.

Last year I came up with an idea for a separate app with a range of opt-in discovery algorithms, just for finding people to follow;

codeberg.org/fediverse/fediver

» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Könnte ich BITTE zukünftig so etwas überall lesen 👌

Screenshot von der Website

Text:
Unsere Social Media-Redaktion begleitet die Veranstaltung auf Mastodon unter dem Hashtag #BBA24.
ALT text detailsScreenshot von der Website Text: Unsere Social Media-Redaktion begleitet die Veranstaltung auf Mastodon unter dem Hashtag #BBA24.
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hpkomic 👻

@hpkomic@horrorhub.club

How about this? For every like I receive on this toot, I will mention one thing I think is cool.

Get to know me here on the . I am more than just a talented shitposter.

Comment if you have specific things you're curious about.

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writer13 :void:-:emacs:

@writer13@fosstodon.org

An important post for people, about

Why the fediverse will never succeed:

technophobeconfessions.wordpre

Simple: while the fediverse is open on the technical level, it is not open on the ideas level.

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Echo for Lemmy

@echo@mstdn-social.com

Echo for is now available! Goodbye , Hello @LemmyDev. 👋

echo.rrainn.com/download/iphon

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: で、見知らぬ外国の素敵な写真が流れてきた時に、そっと Like :vivaldia_heart: を送る活動、地味に好きなんだよな :tony_normal:

モデレーションに関係なく、また自分以外には送った相手にしか送ったことを知られないのもいい。遠い海の向こうの外国にいる知らない誰かとのやり取りだけど無言のプライベートなつながりがちょっとだけできたような感覚がある :mastolove:

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We are non-profit, ad-free and fiercely protective of your personal data.

This is all possible thanks to our charitable foundation status. Our mission is to promote and explore the use of micro-blogging for education, whilst amplifying impactful, unheard voices on matters of global interest.

Learn more about us newsmastfoundation.org/ and feel free to DM us with any questions.

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.12 👩‍🚀

"Beyond technical features: why we need to talk about the values of the Fediverse (part 2)"

blog.elenarossini.com/beyond-t

mentioning: @alttexthalloffame @Gargron @FediTips @ivory @IceCubesApp @Tusky @Simx72 @phanpy @jon @mathi_gwithyas @rysiek

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Inzwischen haben fast zwei Drittel der Follower von @heiseonline mindestens in Version 4.3.0 und ich bilde mir ein, erste Folgen zu erkennen. Wir sehen womöglich wirklich wieder mehr – heute liegt das bislang bspw. vor .

Ist natürlich eine Momentaufnahme und X macht immer große Sprünge, aber noch bekommen ja auch viele auf Mastodon weiter jene Vorschaukarten zu sehen, bei denen wir einen Klick darauf nicht zuordnen können. Das behebt das jüngste Update.

Screenshot eines Dashboards mit "Views of Today from Social on Articles" und Facebook bei etwa 50%, Mastodon bei 22% und Twitter bei 18%.
ALT text detailsScreenshot eines Dashboards mit "Views of Today from Social on Articles" und Facebook bei etwa 50%, Mastodon bei 22% und Twitter bei 18%.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/11(12:00)

pawoo.net と fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Dash

@Dasheroo@mastodon.social

Taking a second to really appreciate all that have made the what it is here, and empowered the likes of . Rarely do I go peek my head at the other sites, but when I do, I’m immediately inundated with ads or garbage shared posts. Here I’m grateful to have my little calm feed of planes, geeky tech, fish, and funnies. Thanks to ya’ll for making this a reality for me!

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

スパムアカウントをみんなで報告・ブロック・ミュートするのが :mastodon: :fediverse:

スパムアカウントじゃないのに何故か BAN されちゃうのが 🧵

スパムアカウントと共にインプレッションと金を奪い合うのが ✖️

ということか…

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Openvibe

@openvibe@mastodon.social

🌍✨ Why stick to one platform when you can enjoy them all? With Openvibe, follow your friends across Mastodon, Bluesky, Nostr & Threads in ONE app in ONE feed! No boundaries, just vibes 🏖️

Download Openvibe for FREE on Android & iOS and lus know what you think 🐙

Openvibe poster saying: one place for all your open social web
ALT text detailsOpenvibe poster saying: one place for all your open social web
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I'm building a public Autospam detection service that will be compatible with Pixelfed, Mastodon and other projects!

I'm leveraging my expertise* in Autospam, along with my 3 year old dataset to build the best fediverse Akismet alternative.

Are you interested? Boosts appreciated!

* - pixelfed.blog/p/2023/feature/a

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івась тарасик

@tivasyk@mastodon.social

so, your average post on contains maybe 30% of unhashed words, the rest is ; what's wrong with that, you ask me?

, , . 'll to ? maybe ? maybe you you is for to your it is oh so ?

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

Big news: @write_as now lets you connect your blogs to @subclub , which means your readers can directly subscribe to your premium posts via their accounts!

Honestly, the best part is how easy it is - took me less than a few seconds to connect the accounts and post to my subscribers. I put a video together that shows it off in the blog post below 👀

write.as/blog/write-as-x-sub-c

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice.

"We’re experimenting with potentially changing to a new parser for posts, which will be more modular and enable features like basic text formatting."

This is going to be *very* useful.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/10/

via mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Pale Moon web browser

@palemoon@outerheaven.club

Alllright, hello lunarians! We've moved instances again (4 hours has to be a world record for shortest stay in a #Mastodon before migrating :P), and hopefully this will be the final time we will do that. It would be a shame, because "Outer Heaven" does sorta fit more for a #browser named "Pale Moon"! ;)

So, with a permanent #fediverse home, here's the short #introduction again done two instances ago on what #PaleMoon is all about:

We are one of the first projects out there to have forked from #Firefox / #Mozilla. We've started as a humble rebuild aiming to bring an optimized Firefox, but we've soon evolved into a full-fledged fork (hard fork if you will) which kept what we believe were the good stuff that Mozilla axed and didn't deserve axing, like #XUL (which we believe is the most powerful language for extending a browser, up to its internals), #RSS, and <style scoped>, and kept out the ones that we believe were not good for our userbase (like Pocket, the LLM cruft, and if you're old enough, Australis!). We aim to keep evolving this mature platform in order to keep up with the latest feature additions to the web as we reasonably can (even though we believe they're becoming increasingly silly) while, if possible and necessary, adding up some of our own. All of that, as an independent effort supported primarily by nothing else but you: the users!

If you want to explore more about our history, roadmap, and what you can do with this browser, then please give our website below a visit! 🌕

https://www.palemoon.org/

#introductions #UXP #UnifiedXULPlatform #web #openweb #webbrowser #browsers
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

This is pretty much me with Fedi. Can't hold hobbies to save my life. Pretty sure I've dropped one tonight. 🤷‍♂️

I've been here for almost a year and half now. There's been ups and downs but I've always been here and will continue to be here until this place isn't.🫶

A meme featuring a dignified frog dressed in formal clothing, sitting in a chair. The text on the image reads:

“It is with great pleasure to inform you that I have maintained a hobby for a year and a half.”

The meme humorously conveys a sense of achievement and pride, often relatable to those who struggle to stay committed to hobbies, possibly referencing the difficulties faced by individuals with ADHD in maintaining consistent interests or routines.
ALT text detailsA meme featuring a dignified frog dressed in formal clothing, sitting in a chair. The text on the image reads: “It is with great pleasure to inform you that I have maintained a hobby for a year and a half.” The meme humorously conveys a sense of achievement and pride, often relatable to those who struggle to stay committed to hobbies, possibly referencing the difficulties faced by individuals with ADHD in maintaining consistent interests or routines.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

"I don't think most people think no algorithm is a plus."

"I haven't seen a single person say they are opening a Mastodon account because of what's happening on Threads and it's been around for years now."

Somebody tell this guy... Just because he doesn't see it doesn't make it so. I don't even know why I bother to argue about this.

threads.net/@grayfactor/post/D

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/10(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Sebastian Pertsch :verified:

@Sebastian@pertsch.social

Natürlich gibt es hier im auch Arschgeigen und natürlich schauen auch Trolle aus anderen Netzwerken vorbei und versuchen zu stressen. Aber wenn ich mir nur mal die Blocks anschaue, sagt das viel aus: 250 sind's mit dem heutigen Tag... nach 2 Jahren auf . Das ist lächerlich wenig. An jedem dritten fliegt mal jemand raus und kann seinen Hass woanders abladen, aber nicht bei mir. Je nach rechten Trollattacken blockierte ich im Shithole nicht selten 250 schon am Morgen zwischen Weckerklingeln und Aufstehen. Und das war noch VOR der Übernahme von Ende Oktober 2022. Klar, das ist *ein* Indikator für ein gesundes Klima hier von mehreren, aber dennoch beachtenswert. Welche Erfahrungen habt ihr gesammelt? 🤔

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Sabertooth

@sabertooth_app@mastodon.social

A new version is out!
Thanks for using Sabertooth!
In this release we:

- Added the ability to hide title bar on scroll.
- Added the ability to hide tabs on scroll.
- Fixed the bug with picking time for scheduled posts.
- Added moderation activities for admins.
- Updated the aspect ratio of server images.
- Updated theme settings.
- Updated accent color settings.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

のタイムラインがいろいろ荒れていて がハンドリングに苦しんでるみたいなニュースを見たので久しぶりに の自分のタイムラインを眺めてみてるけど、とくに変に悪化した印象はなかった。アカウントによるのかな。

:fediverse: :mastodon: みたいに時系列・自分が明示的にフォローした人だけ見える Following タイムラインだけ見てればよいのではという気もする。

おすすめされることに慣れすぎてしまうと、その仕組みに乗っかろうとする変なアカウントとか、ネガティブ感情を煽ってその仕組みをハックしてインプレッション稼ごうという人が出てきちゃうので、自分のタイムラインは自分でお掃除して、自分の心の安定は自分でつくる!守る!という気持ちとアクション(自分にとってよくない情報は積極的に Block & Mute とか)が大事な気がする :tony_normal:

:fediverse: に完全に対応しちゃえば、自分はおそらく :fediverse: 側からしか を見ないだろうし、 が For You タイムラインの取り扱いに苦しんでても、じつはあまり自分にはそもそもあまり影響なさそうな気はしている。
ただ、 からは :fediverse: はまだ見えないし、 For You タイムラインがデフォルトで表示されるそこにいると、たしかに居心地はあまりよくないんだろうけど…(つまりは、 もいいけど居心地悪いならみんな においでよということなんだけど :tony_smiling:

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Another spam wave!

Looks like I need to silence more servers.

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Jared “Indie Social Web” White

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social

🧐 So, uh…why has the mood changed so suddenly on ? How has Meta dropped the ball at this pivotal moment for the nascent social network?

Meanwhile, other social networks and the as a whole are kicking some serious ass. It’s a real shift in a short amount of time from just earlier in the summer, and I’m here to talk all about it…and how much I just love 4.3 + @TangerineUI 2.0. 😍

🎙️ Listen to Fresh Fusion Episode 119:
jaredwhite.com/podcast/119/

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Seems like the new Mastodon version is a must skip for those of us who like actual information about notifications...😒

Soo that's what I'll be doing. Skipping it.

Still looking for an alternative that doesn't require Linus Torvalds to personally come to your house and install it himself, but that's currently not a thing. Need Linus Torvalds or the equivalent for pretty much everything.😩

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neatchee

@neatchee@urusai.social

/

Please, don't just block/suspend bad accounts; report bad actors whenever possible.

Of course, this isn't always safe. But it really helps us admins if you check the rules of the server the offending user is from and, if they are violating those rules, forward a report to that server.

It's the only defense we have in many cases. We don't see private messages. We can't monitor all accounts' profile contents. Even with 100 moderators, continually auditing all old accounts is unsustainable.

So help us out by making sure we know about the bad stuff before we get defederated.

:lovedance:

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Bearded_Pip

@Bearded_Pip@c.im

Ok and , I want to keep using you, but I have just not found my people, my feed is not at all compelling. Please help me fix this! Who is worth following? Who has the good links that lead me to interesting things? Who dives deep? Who makes interesting art?

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 87

This week's news:

- @Mastodon has launched their latest version, 4.3
- ClubsAll is a new Reddit-like build on
- IFTAS is slowly launching their Content Classification System that allows servers that have opted in to scan for CSAM

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Flipboard News Desk

@NewsDesk@flipboard.social

You may have heard that @Flipboard brought 250 publishers to the Fediverse this week. Here are just a few news outlets you might want to follow:

@AssociatedPress

@abc

@CBSNews

@cbcnews

@globeandmail

@newyorktimes

@WashPost

You can follow their entire profile, or just follow the topical Magazines that you're interested in. For example, if you want world news, follow @world-news-CBSNews. Or if you want Canadian news, follow @canada-cbcnews

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Doug Holton

@dougholton@mastodon.social

The has been better than other social media options for following info on the . Follow hashtags like , , , , .
& are pretty useless since they lack good support for search and hashtags. & are full of misinformation, even about the hurricane.
Some sites:
* spaghettimodels.com/
* nhc.noaa.gov/
* floridadisaster.org/disaster-u

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ChiefGyk3D

@chiefgyk3d@social.chiefgyk3d.com

If you are behind these spam attacks on the fediverse... Your mom's a ho!

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月音

@tukine@fedibird.com

フェディバッジ面白そうだったのでやってみた :Shiropuyo_hohoemi:
オシャレだし簡単だしよき〜 :blob_yannya:

デザインはstyleパラメーターで指定するだけ。デフォルトはsocial。
Follow〜の部分はlabelパラメーターを付ければ自由に指定できる。

右の数字は「フォロワー数」「フォロー数」「投稿数」のどれかをURLのパターンで指定できる。やってみたやつは投稿数。

[参照]

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ChiefGyk3D

@chiefgyk3d@social.chiefgyk3d.com

I really think there needs to be an implemention of shared blocklisting where we can federate blocks from sources we choose. Apparently Bluesky has some features related to this, and I think it needs to be revisited to help for some of these spam attacks. This is the second wave of spam attacks. It's still small, but it may amplify and become as problematic as a few months ago.

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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

If you want to hide the current deluge of Mastodon spam, either create a filter for krsw-wiki.org in the Mastodon admin interface and/or, if you’re using Mona, mute the keyword.

Screenshot of the Mute Items screen in Mona for Mastodon app on iOS showing krsw-wiki.org at the top of the list (cropped).
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the Mute Items screen in Mona for Mastodon app on iOS showing krsw-wiki.org at the top of the list (cropped).
Screenshot of the Mastodon admin interface on mobile, showing the Filters section with a filter set called Spam with krsw-wiki.org listed as one of the two keywords.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of the Mastodon admin interface on mobile, showing the Filters section with a filter set called Spam with krsw-wiki.org listed as one of the two keywords.
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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social

Att Admins: Some GOOD news - Update list 8

This list removes a few domains that are now appeared to be cleaned up. You'll find those removed from the list at the end of this post (it is its own list).

Current sites with spam still (should be blocked):

piclub.social
kids.0px.io
comingto.org
morale.ch
amarinha.gal
mstdn.beer
bols.games
cryptodon.lol
mastodon.buzhangjiuzhou.com
qaf.men
misskey.suzuri.jp
cybergladius.social
misskey.pepabo.com
urweibo.com
catcore.life
m.n1l.dev
mk.hoshisaki-h.com
electroverse.tech
kitsui.life
www.gctaisentl.com
oyasumi.ski
mastodon.sitejp.synology.me
ac.akirin.xyz
freesocial.co
startrekshitposting.com
jiaojiao.org
freifunk.social
mk.chiwa.net
a.sukazyo.cc
nekton.social
mastodon.cocamserverguild.com
transforthe.win
asocial.social


"SAFE" or at least appears to have corrected their issue. You should double-check, yourself.

mastodon.acm.org
metreee.com
fetistodon.com
mastodon.openjw.com
misskey.gg
gaydadon.jp
social.mastodon.site
toot.berlin
misskey.doujin.games
nsfwmisskey.narazaka.net
masto.popgeeks.com
misskey.lalafell.org
indiegameskey.net
backpacklife.social
umaikebab.xyz
masto.es

NOTE: If you feel your site is "OK" now, please make your site (live feed) viewable (public). I'm not going to just take your word for it, and neither should anyone else.

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Libre Solutions Network

@lsn@fedi.libresolutions.network

Mitra Q&A with @silverpill
Web

In your own words, what is Mitra?
> Mitra is a social media server for the Fediverse.

Why that logo? How did you come up with it?

> The outer shape is known as Rub el Hizb,
>it's an Islamic symbol. There is no deep meaning, I just saw it somewhere and decided to use it as a starting point. I experimented with many different designs and selected one that seemed most interesting and pleasing to the eye. You can spot a bunch of "M"s inside.

Why should more people become familiar with and use federated social media?

> You can have your own Twitter, Facebook or YouTube, connected to thousands of other small networks. Isn't that great?
>I think federation is the best architecture for a decentralized social network. The user experience is decent and the network can scale without compromising on decentralization, as was demonstrated by Email, XMPP and Matrix.

Why did you decide to build Mitra?

> Before Mitra I was working with blockchain technology. At some point I realized that decentralized financial infrastructure needs a social layer, and that existing solutions are inadequate. After doing some research on decentralized social protocols I picked ActivityPub because it was mature, well-designed and had a strong developer community with values similar to mine. The missing pieces were decentralized payments and decentralized identity, so I started working on these problems.

What makes Mitra unique compared to other Fediverse servers?

> So, one of my original goals was integrated payments. I tried several ideas and eventually settled on paid subscriptions. This feature provides a way to accept payments in Monero and publish premium content for paying subscribers.
> The second goal was decentralized identity, or "nomadic identity", as we call it in the Fediverse. This turned out to be a very difficult task, but I've made significant progress. Nomadic identity mechanism allows people to have an account that is not tied to any single server, but exists on many servers simultaneously. My implementation of this mechanism is not complete yet and currently can be used only by developers.
>Mitra also can federate over Tor and I2P networks.
>Besides that, it is very lightweight and easy to host, so it might be a good choice even for those who are not interested in subscriptions and nomadic identity.

What other Fediverse software would you recommend? (Servers, Clients, etc)

> My favorite server is Pleroma.
>I borrowed many ideas from it when Mitra was in the early stages of development.
>Streams
>is also very interesting. It implements nomadic identity in the same way as Mitra, and has many other nice features.
>Among web clients, my favorite was Soapbox, but its developer quit Fediverse (there is now a fork called Mangane).
>For Android devices, I recommend Husky.

In your opinion, what features are most important for censorship resistance?

> In my work I prefer to focus on the positive side of censorship resistance: digital sovereignty. A server that runs on your own hardware and that doesn't depend on any external services is practically unstoppable. This is already possible today with Tor and I2P, but requires specialized technical knowledge, and even if you have it, you can communicate only with a very small number of people.
>So the most important features are those that make this experience more accessible. Ideally, everyone should be able to send messages to millions of followers from a personal social media server that runs on the phone with unstable internet connection.

What are the biggest threats to online free speech, and what do you believe has kept them at bay the best?

>The biggest threat is centralization. It occurs on multiple levels, both technical and social, and every time there is a bottleneck, someone tries to use it to censor their opponents. What keeps it at bay are all those people who invest resources in building decentralized networks and circumvention tools, and those who make information about these tools accessible to the general public.

Are any of the alternative protocols (like nostr) meaningful competition from a censorship resistance perspective?

> Nostr seems to be the only meaningful competition, although it is still not big enough to matter. Other networks are even smaller, or not really decentralized.
>The current situation is really unfortunate because so much effort is wasted in technological dead ends. Fediverse is the biggest decentralized network and is perfectly capable of supporting decentralized identity, the purported lack of which is often used as an excuse to create a competing protocol.

How does a person, or even a small group directly oppose online censorship?

> Use decentralized networks and open source software. Educate others. Ultimately, this a collective action problem, and only together we can make censorship prohibitively expensive and therefore ineffective.

What are your short, medium and long term goals for Mitra?

> In the short term, I'll be working on several basic features that are still missing, such as polls, audience controls and moderation tools. Medium term plans include finishing nomadic identity system, improving premium subscriptions and implementing groups. I'm also planning to release a Rust library for developing ActivityPub applications. In the long term, I want to build a powerful social media server that has everything you need, costs nothing and can run in your pocket.

What motivates you to continue building Mitra into the future?

> I think a tool like Mitra is necessary, an no one else is working on that, so I have no choice but to build it myself.

Outside of just Mitra, how are you working to make the Fediverse even better?

> I proposed a number of standards for the Fediverse, covering message signing, quote posts, federated payments, data portability and other things. I also help maintain a platform for publishing those proposals (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals, or FEPs).
>Every Friday I publish a newsletter about the Fediverse: @weekinfediverse

What's the best way to support your work?

> Try Mitra. If you like what I'm doing, you can help by suggesting improvements, testing different clients, reporting bugs and spreading the word.
>If you're a developer, you can contribute to Mitra or implement my FEPs in your own project.
>I also accept donations. My Monero address is 8Ahza5RM4JQgtdqvpcF1U628NN5Q87eryXQad3Fy581YWTZU8o3EMbtScuioQZSkyNNEEE1Lkj2cSbG4VnVYCW5L1N4os5p

#Mitra #Fediverse #Decentralization #FreeSpeech

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It sure would be nice to have some automated reporting by keywords right about now....you know, the thing I was explicitly told was NOT gonna happen...🤬

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social

Att Admins -- Update list 6

Temporarily blocking these domains should overcome the current attack.

piclub.social
mastodon.acm.org
kids.0px.io
comingto.org
metreee.com
fetistodon.com
morale.ch
mastodon.openjw.com
misskey.gg
amarinha.gal
mstdn.beer
gaydadon.jp
bols.games
social.mastodon.site
toot.berlin
misskey.doujin.games
cryptodon.lol
nsfwmisskey.narazaka.net
mastodon.buzhangjiuzhou.com
qaf.men
misskey.suzuri.jp
cybergladius.social
misskey.pepabo.com
urweibo.com
catcore.life
m.n1l.dev
mk.hoshisaki-h.com
kitsui.life
electroverse.tech
masto.popgeeks.com
www.gctaisentl.com
oyasumi.ski
mastodon.sitejp.synology.me
ac.akirin.xyz
freesocial.co
startrekshitposting.com

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh nice, a new Mastodon release on Android. With some really good updates!

- grouped notifications
- "show results" on polls
- lines connecting reply chains in threads

via botsin.space/@mastodon_mobile_

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murph :amigacheck: :fedora:

@murph@hackers.town


I'm murph, long time Linux user (started with Slackware) and rider, serial conference attender, aficionado. Long time denizen going back to the identi.ca era. Constructive criticism welcome.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Another thing to highlight:

"While other social media platforms have teams of hundreds of engineers working on them, we operate on less than 500K USD annually with a team of only 4 full-time employees, and a number of contractors."

This is very important to know and remember.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

In my opinion, every government, public entity, association, foundation, etc., that needs to communicate with the public should have its own communication channel, with full control over its data and the messages it delivers. When I read “my Discord server,” I feel like responding “there’s nothing ‘yours’ about it - tomorrow morning they could shut everything down, and you would have lost EVERYTHING.”. Own your data!

Sometimes, I read that instances are not opened because of “costs not balanced by the number of users.” But even public television channels are often economically unprofitable, yet they are considered an essential service for public communication. Open, decentralized technologies that ensure control over one’s data should be treated the same way.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Oh and for 4.4:

"our focus for the next release will be on implementing the highly requested features of quote posts, as well as the ability for server operators to subscribe to managed blocklists"

Really can't wait!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Lots of great updates in the latest Mastodon release, but I am particularly excited about this.

"We’re also bringing two new major features to help people deal with unwanted attention. Notification grouping [and] a brand new system for filtering unwanted notifications."

Hoping this will improve everyone's experience on here!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/10/

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Need help 😫

How can I list all users on my lemmy instance and manually verify their email?

Is there any CLI for lemmy?

TIA

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/8(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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matt at oslo dot town

@matt@oslo.town

I know a lot of the likes to poop all over , but I did just spend the past 30 mins getting it to code something that I would not have been able to do otherwise with A LOT more time (and research).

A simple flash card plaything, so that I can toggle between Norwegian and English words.

coxy.co/sw/

On a computer; up/down arrows switch card, left/right toggle languages.

On mobile; tapping switches language, swiping up changes the word.

A screenshot of the website that ChatGPT built (and Matt styled) within 30 minutes. It shows a card in the middle of the screen with the word "serendipity" showing, a description of what that means, a heart button in the bottom left of the card and a count of how many times this card has been viewed.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the website that ChatGPT built (and Matt styled) within 30 minutes. It shows a card in the middle of the screen with the word "serendipity" showing, a description of what that means, a heart button in the bottom left of the card and a count of how many times this card has been viewed.
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Bruno Miguel

@brunomiguel@masto.pt

Ahoy! Guess I should do an .

I'm Bruno, from the land of the 100000000 codfish recipes, Portugal.
I love and , and I volunteer with Fosshost.
I also run an Arch-based repository, blog about the hell of living with fibromyalgia, and love webcomics and dad jokes 😅.

I've been on and off from the since the Identi.ca times, but now that the smelly Musk is buying Twitter, I'll be more active here.

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

おー、オライリーからActivityPubについての本が出たのか

/ ActivityPubの共作者エヴァン・プロドロモウがソーシャルウェブ財団を設立し、ActivityPub本を出していた - YAMDAS現更新履歴
yamdas.hatenablog.com/entry/20

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AOE, Takashi

@aoetk@fedibird.com

そそ、ActivityPubにおける「グローバルビューの欠如」は不必要な文化の衝突を防ぐための意図的なものであるのよね。最初から全ての人がつながっているとそれだけ衝突が発生しやすくなる。 ​:bt:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:fediverse: の課題点を技術的に克服し得るものとして :activitypub: に変わる新たな を作ったという流れは理解してるけど、その の課題点がそもそも従来のように「SNS はグローバルビューをもつべき」という世界観から見たときの「課題感」だと思っていて、 はそもそも「適度に分断し、適度に繋がる」ということを前提として設計されていて理想像がそもそも違うし、それを「 には投稿の無断収集に文化的抵抗がある」という話だけでなんとなく「ネガティブで保守的な文化がある」という感じにしか書かれていないのが少し残念だった。

なぜ にそういう文化があって、なんでそれが一定数そこで支持されてるのかということまで深堀りしていくと、そこにはもうちょっとポジティブな見方もできることもあるはずなんだけどなーと。

ただ、どこにでも原理主義的な考えはあるように、たしかに には「勝手にクロールされる」ということに強烈に拒否反応を示す人がいたり、そういう人の声で串刺し検索サービスが「もう無理ー」と潰れてしまったことは、事実、自分が :mastodon: :vivaldi_blue: 始めたあとにもあったし、 に現状の検索機能にも結構強く反対している人がいたのは見ているので、確かにそういう文化的「傾向」というのはあるとは思うし、対抗する が目指す理想もわかるところはある。

じゃあ が「良い」のか?といえば自分にとってはそんなことはなくて、現状ではむしろ こそ稼働しているインスタンスはほぼ中央集権だし、結局「技術的に分散可能というだけで実質中央集権」みたいな「分散型という傘をかぶっただけの存在」になる可能性はあると思う。
その点、標準化団体が標準技術としてすでに定めている :activitypub: に対応した複数のソフトフェアがあって、またインスタンスの大小があるにせよ、それらのソフトウェアが使われた複数のサーバーを個人や企業が運用していて、それがすでに連合しているという実績も にはあって、それを無視して従来の SNS の視点でみた「グローバルビューがない」という観点だけ(※)で過小評価するのはフェアじゃないような。

アカウントポータビリティは少なくとも :mastodon: にはあるし、スケーラビリティーについても、理論的限界はそうであっても、実際には時間が改善・解決していく部分もあるし、今必要なスケールに対応できているのであればそんなにクリティカルな問題じゃないと個人的には思っている

whtwnd.com/boobam.bsky.social/

(つまるところ not for me な記事だったというオチ :vivaldia_1:

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I've been using Saturn for iOS for a bit now and ever since the most recent updates, it seems very enjoyable.

It has most of the same features as other third party Mastodon apps, but with its own look and feel.

I think the only thing that could make it better for me, would be if it had a "Hashtag Drawer" type feature for the composer so that I could save individual hashtags with CamelCase for re-use.

It's something I've been wanting in a Fediverse app for SO long.

But if you want a new app to mess around with, Saturn is very good from what I've seen with it.👍

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

In a recent rant on SocialHub I said;

"Let’s make it trivial to connect all the things, while also making it easier for people to control who they connect with using the things."

socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/

What I was getting a false binary, which I suspect is underlying the arguments on both sides of ongoing debates around social web federation. Like the pros and cons of federating with Meta's mega-server, or bridges to Nostr and BlueSky.

(1/?)

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 23 new servers and 21 servers died off since 3 hours ago.

22,887 servers checked. 14,084,325 Total Users with 1,039,977 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

thanetviews.com a server from United Kingdom
cuteenby.gay a server from Germany
filledblanks.com a server from United States
anchasalamedas.org a server from United States
social.frederico.me a server from United States
msk.kitamiss.com a server from Private
nyansukey.net a server from Private
toot.it.com a server from United States
social.ainmosni.eu a server from Germany
hcs-miskey.skycat.io a server from Private
misskey.rockcutter.jp a server from Japan
karibu.social a server from Private
italianchoco.com a server from United States
thearkproject.llc a server from United States
blackevil.net a server from Germany
pixelone.org a server from Private
armpit.space a server from United States
social.iceflower.io a server from France
xcornman.com a server from United States
eat.bakedbea.nz a server from Private
misskey.hotserver.meme a server from Australia
social.brendans-bits.com a server from Australia
hollo.esurio1673.net a server from Private

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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Jared “Indie Social Web” White

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social

So here's a crazy thing.

Four years ago—only four!—I was very excited to have *finally reached* a personal milestone on the birdsite of…

900 followers. 😅

It would eventually grow to nearly 2,500…and then I walked away completely. (You know why!)

I eclipsed that number a while back here on Mastodon, and I suppose my next goal is to reach 3,000.

All just vanity metrics of course… but wow, what a difference four years makes! 😃

Jared White
@jaredcwhite
Joined January 2009
1,874 Following
900 Followers
ALT text detailsJared White @jaredcwhite Joined January 2009 1,874 Following 900 Followers
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Justine Smithies

@justine@bsd.cafe

After getting to try the activity pub server developed by @grunfink on bsd.cafe thanks @stefano , I'm kind of tempted to spin up my own instance. Anyone here other than Stefano that runs their own instance ? Please share you pro's and con's plus any workarounds you have come up with.
Also how are you viewing / posting on mobile ? Are you just sticking with web or using the likes of ?

codeberg.org/grunfink/snac2

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social

The better browser is Vivaldi web browser.

* No spyware.
* No ad-ware.
* Not owned by an advertising company.
* Built in ad-blocker
* Backed in support for uBlock functionality (since v6.9)
* Great extension support.
* Works on any website.
* Available for Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, Android, and Apple iOS
* Friendly community.
* Vivaldi (the company) is part of the Fediverse (social dot Vivaldi dot net)


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» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Finde es sehr schade, dass @sarahbosetti zwar immer wieder verkündet, dass sie am Dialog interessiert ist, der Account hier im jedoch wohl nur ein BOT oder eine Einbahnstraße ist

Kann in ihrem Account keinerlei Reaktion auf Fragen aus dem FEDIVERSE entdecken

Screenshot vom Account von Sarah Bosetti
ALT text detailsScreenshot vom Account von Sarah Bosetti
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hobbsc

@hobbsc@social.sdf.org

Good , . Time to read a bit and settle in for the night. I hope you all have/had lovely days! Tomorrow will be busy with chores.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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🌼 Xavier 🌼

@xavierhayesmuth@mastodon.social

"feels" empty because you have to put effort into finding people to interact with. Profiles and content aren't served on a silver platter. Though it can feel frustrating at times, it makes interactions with other users a lot more enjoyable and authentic. It's made me realize how much my internet use is otherwise determined by ads, bots, and algorithms

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/6(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Eric Dannewitz

@ericdano@musician.social

Anyone know how to reduce the size of my Mastodon database? It's 37gb and the ceiling is 40gb.

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J. Steven York

@jstevenyork@mastodon.social

It's easier to sell a lie in 500 characters than the truth.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I know a lot of you use @Vivaldi and would like to help us grow. Here are a few things you can do to help us. Thank you for your support!

1. Recommend @Vivaldi to your friends. Help them install and setup. Show them the features you think they would most like.

2. Follow @Vivaldi here and on other social networks you frequent.

3. Boost articles by @Vivaldi which have a broader appeal here and on other social networks.

4. Invite your friends to join Vivaldi Social. Support the Fediverse.

5. Donate. Many of you asked for it and now you can.

Have a great day!

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

:tony_smirking:@nibushibu にプッシュ連絡できるのは :fediverse: ⁂ だけっ!(おいでよ Fediverse)」


(なんの引きもないな… :tony_grinning:

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Some thoughts about data retention defaults for fediverse servers. Thoughts welcome!

codeberg.org/fediverse/fediver

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

のほうは の投稿リンクはると、OGP のカードみたいなやつで2行くらい文章表示してくれるな(意外
Threads はアカウント名しか表示してくれない :tony_normal: 完全対応待ってる

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

にもここでの行動をすこし横流ししようかと思うけど、 もうすぐ :fediverse: に対応するというのが逆になやましいな。
まあいいか

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MOULE #RedInstead

@MOULE@moule.world

I'm excited to re-introduce myself from my own server: MOULE.WORLD!

I'm MOULE (pronounced "mool" or "mooly"), an soundtracking a chaotic world with multi-genre and 😃

In 2022 I released my first Enjoy the Ride (hyperfollow.com/moule/enjoy-th) preview below!

My work's all on LINKTR.EE/MOULE, looking forward to sharing my with even more amazing people on the future of social media 😉

A cropped thumbnail of MOULE's cover art for his album Enjoy the Ride, which is a close-up picture of several anthropomorphic cartoon animal characters coloured light blue, dark blue, orange, yellow, black, and white all riding a roller coaster in front of an explosion in the background.

The video presents one second of every track from his 22-track album, "Enjoy the Ride":

1. Enjoy the Ride: Power electro music, cover art shows cartoon animals on roller coaster.

2. Waterslide: Power electro music, cover art shows animals on waterslide.

3. Coronathletics: Big Room EDM, cover art shows animals dressed in PPE defending against covid.

4. Leaper: Future beats, cover art shows yellow rabbit.

5. Superhero: Power electro, cover art shows Super Penguin flying from building, comic book style.

6. Passion: Uplifting trance, cover art shows William, a cheetah in blue "93" tank top, run right.

7. Unlimited Data: Eurodance, cover art shows Delgado the bull, Rocky the raccoon, and Melody the skunk.

(I'm out of alt text room so just titles and genres from now on, sorry):

8. Here for it: Power Electro.
9. Sequoia: Drum and bass.
10. California Grizzly: Chipwave.
11. Purple: Synthwave.
12. VICE: Synthwave.
13. Visionaria: Uplifting house.
14. Not Mussel: Dark techno.
15. Sonar: Dark techno.
16. Black Swan: Atmospheric electro.
17. Space Race: Psychedelic electro.
18. Smashing Boxes: Chiptune.
19. Citadel: Glitchstep.
20. Halcyon: IDM.
21. Norilsk: Hard lo-fi.
22. Aquatic: Deep house.
ALT text detailsA cropped thumbnail of MOULE's cover art for his album Enjoy the Ride, which is a close-up picture of several anthropomorphic cartoon animal characters coloured light blue, dark blue, orange, yellow, black, and white all riding a roller coaster in front of an explosion in the background. The video presents one second of every track from his 22-track album, "Enjoy the Ride": 1. Enjoy the Ride: Power electro music, cover art shows cartoon animals on roller coaster. 2. Waterslide: Power electro music, cover art shows animals on waterslide. 3. Coronathletics: Big Room EDM, cover art shows animals dressed in PPE defending against covid. 4. Leaper: Future beats, cover art shows yellow rabbit. 5. Superhero: Power electro, cover art shows Super Penguin flying from building, comic book style. 6. Passion: Uplifting trance, cover art shows William, a cheetah in blue "93" tank top, run right. 7. Unlimited Data: Eurodance, cover art shows Delgado the bull, Rocky the raccoon, and Melody the skunk. (I'm out of alt text room so just titles and genres from now on, sorry): 8. Here for it: Power Electro. 9. Sequoia: Drum and bass. 10. California Grizzly: Chipwave. 11. Purple: Synthwave. 12. VICE: Synthwave. 13. Visionaria: Uplifting house. 14. Not Mussel: Dark techno. 15. Sonar: Dark techno. 16. Black Swan: Atmospheric electro. 17. Space Race: Psychedelic electro. 18. Smashing Boxes: Chiptune. 19. Citadel: Glitchstep. 20. Halcyon: IDM. 21. Norilsk: Hard lo-fi. 22. Aquatic: Deep house.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/5(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Yay! Another music platform adding support for the fediverse. 🎶🎶

mastodon.moule.world/@MOULE/11

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Cliff O'Lantern 🎃

@cliffwade@allthingstech.social

If you'd like to connect with me on various other platforms, then click any of the links below!

Discord: discord.gg/pUzxTRvKFH

Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/CliffWade

Personal Blog: SeerOfSouls.com

Instance Blog: blog.AllThingsTech.social

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cliffwade/

Personal blog Fediverse account: @Cliff

blog Fediverse account: @cliffwade@blog.allthingstech.social

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#HarrisWalz2024

@stu@allthingstech.social

If anyone is looking for a new home on the come and check out @AllThingsTech ...

The server is run by two of my good friends @cliffwade and @beardedtechguy

They are both doing an amazing job as !!

This is a type of server but any topic is welcome 😁.

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Dan 🌻

@danvolchek@mastodon.social

The hate against Mozilla currently wafting through fedi is perhaps the best example I've seen of toxic open source/free software religious fervor on mastodon

There's not a shred of compassion/empathy for what Mozilla is trying to do! At all!

Even if you think they're doing the wrong thing, why do you think being mean to them is going to get them to do the right thing?

I don't agree with their recent decisions either! I'm not awful about it!

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Greg Slepak

@taoeffect@crib.social

I don't think I can recommend #BlueSky to people, as I do not fully understand its censorship.

Here's a thread that has replies, but they are invisible to anyone trying to read it.

It seems only self-hosted #Fediverse servers can act a real Twitter alternative.

Happy to be proven wrong!

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Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design

Hello everyone, I guess I need a new post because I'm migrating from my old instance @alxl@mastodon.art

I do a lot of things, that can be resumed in:
Designer and Researcher by day
Illustrator by night.
Most of my stuff can be found on my website: alxfsl.com

I talk about and and their social implications, but love to contribute also to : mastodon.art/@alx/109246095653

Still new in the , so are welcome.

vibes from my Caffè

Black and white picture of my cat sleeping on her white fleece blanket
ALT text detailsBlack and white picture of my cat sleeping on her white fleece blanket
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Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design

Hello !
As some of you already know, I draw a lot, both traditionally and digitally. While I love this account being a 360° view on myself, I thought that it would be nice to have a dedicated space in the fedi to share my artistic content. So from now on, you can also follow me on :

pixelfed.social/alx.fsl

I'll be doing a lot of ethnographic drawing this year so, whether you are a creative researcher or someone who like art, I am happy to connect over there too!

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Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design · Reply to Alx 🐈's post

PLEASE BOOST - I mistakenly blocked Mastodon.social again!

I needed to block someone who was cheering on the Lebanon attack on mastondon.social and instead made the mistake to block the entire domain

There is no warning (bad design) when you block a domain.
Anyway, if you where following me on there, please re-follow.
If you have problems on why I was blocking someone cheering a terrorists attack, you can move on and away from me.

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Alx 🐈

@alx@mastodon.design

!!! Please boost !!!

I accidentally (and stupidly) blocked the entire mastodon.social domain, removing around 100 followers/following. If I was following you or you were following me, please just let me know: hit the follow button and I'll follow you back.

What for a post, does it show that my brain is not fucntioning properly?

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Mia Quagliarello

@mia@flipboard.com

Bluesky founder and CEO Jay Graber says social media is stagnating because "we're in this trap where users are locked in and developers are locked out." She talked to Flipboard's Mike McCue for the Dot Social podcast about building a healthier internet, how Elon impacted Bluesky's trajectory, innovating on social identity, and how different protocols can come together.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

Posted into Dot Social @dot-social-tech

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Congratulations. With every post, boost, reply and like, you are building the .

The future is decentralized.

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Adam Mosseri's post

@mosseri Throttling sharing to means that users will be prevented from meaningfully participating in realtime discussions on the Fediverse. Oh wait, they can't anyway. Nevermind.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-10-04

Servers

- Mastodon v4.2.13
- Hubzilla v9.4.2
- Mitra v3.6.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.3.2
- Misskey v2024.9.0
- Gancio v1.19.4
- Castopod v1.12.10
- Lemmy Development Update 2024-10-04

Clients

- toot v0.45.0
- Mastodon for Android v2.7.1
- Pachli v2.8.2
- Fedicat 10-2-24
- Voyager v2.18.0
- Bluechirp: WinUI client for Mastodon, with the sleek design of modern Windows

Protocol

- FEP-0499: Delivering to multiple inboxes with a multibox endpoint

Articles

- Mastodon Announces Fediverse Discovery Providers
- Beyond technical features: why we need to talk about the values of the Fediverse (part 1)
- How did we move from forums to Reddit, Facebook groups, and Discord?
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 86

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01923528-3fb5-77ad-286d-a75a1c736b09

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MOULE #RedInstead

@MOULE@moule.world

Looks like Libre.fm, an open-software version of Last.fm by the GNU Project, is being reworked to support ActivityPub!

roadmap.libre.fm

Screenshot from the linked article reading:

"Next steps

• I [Matt Lee] want you to have a personal website and have your listening habits on your own website, not my website. But I know some people won't want that, which is fine but Libre.fm is effectively a silo (other than Last.fm which it talks to, although federation with other instances has been possible for a long time) and has over 372,000 registered users and 302 million scrobbles.

• Some new features will only work if you're publishing your Libre.fm stats on your own website.

• A new version of Libre.fm's front end will appear later, powered by Ruby on Rails.

• [highlighted] We're also going to put our full attention to supporting ActivityPub where possible. [end highlight]"
ALT text detailsScreenshot from the linked article reading: "Next steps • I [Matt Lee] want you to have a personal website and have your listening habits on your own website, not my website. But I know some people won't want that, which is fine but Libre.fm is effectively a silo (other than Last.fm which it talks to, although federation with other instances has been possible for a long time) and has over 372,000 registered users and 302 million scrobbles. • Some new features will only work if you're publishing your Libre.fm stats on your own website. • A new version of Libre.fm's front end will appear later, powered by Ruby on Rails. • [highlighted] We're also going to put our full attention to supporting ActivityPub where possible. [end highlight]"
Continued screenshot from the linked website, reading:

"• Libre.fm will evolve from a single project into a larger project with a few distinct aims:

1. Being a good IndieWeb citizen.
2. Being a genuinely useful tool for artists (payments!)
3. Being a good member on the social web, which means supporting ActivityPub where it is useful. Maybe you could share what you're listening to on the social web?

(For those of you who've used Libre.fm since 2009, you'll remember the GNU social project we started back at the start of Libre.fm (or GNU FM). Personally I hope you also remember our roots in the history of the social web. GNU social continues to this day, but I'm no longer involved and no longer using the software. Happily, GNU social now supports ActivityPub so things are coming full circle.)

What you can do today

1. Get a personal website.
2. Get an account on the social web and follow me!
3. Read https://bored.city and send me feedback.
4. Donate to keep the lights on. https://libre.fm/donate.php -- our expenses are low, but a few dollars here and there helps buy new domain names, renew things, pay for the outgoing email service, etc."
ALT text detailsContinued screenshot from the linked website, reading: "• Libre.fm will evolve from a single project into a larger project with a few distinct aims: 1. Being a good IndieWeb citizen. 2. Being a genuinely useful tool for artists (payments!) 3. Being a good member on the social web, which means supporting ActivityPub where it is useful. Maybe you could share what you're listening to on the social web? (For those of you who've used Libre.fm since 2009, you'll remember the GNU social project we started back at the start of Libre.fm (or GNU FM). Personally I hope you also remember our roots in the history of the social web. GNU social continues to this day, but I'm no longer involved and no longer using the software. Happily, GNU social now supports ActivityPub so things are coming full circle.) What you can do today 1. Get a personal website. 2. Get an account on the social web and follow me! 3. Read https://bored.city and send me feedback. 4. Donate to keep the lights on. https://libre.fm/donate.php -- our expenses are low, but a few dollars here and there helps buy new domain names, renew things, pay for the outgoing email service, etc."
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Kristof Zerbe

@kiko@indieweb.social

✍️ Mentions United ... 3, 2, 1, Go

At some point, you write something yourself. In this case, a JavaScript solution to unite blog posts with their interactions on the and beyond...

kiko.io/post/Mentions-United-3

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Roberta Fidora

@RobertaFidora@mastodon.social

It's today and, would you believe it, I actually have a new song up. It'll also be available on streaming services from the 14th (accompanied by an excellent video), but you can hear it much earlier below. 💬

robertafidora.bandcamp.com/alb

Hoping to put out an EP/short album early next year, but we'll see how things go...

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Roberta Fidora

@RobertaFidora@mastodon.social

It's now officially on the , as previously mentioned by @radiofreefedi, which is hosted by @bestiaexmachina, @Kitty and @thomas. If you'd like to participate, they've put together the page below. :toot:

musiciansday.neocities.org

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Ramin Honary

@ramin_hal9001@fe.disroot.org

Hashtag your posts for finding, AND for filtering-out

Use specific hashtags to make your posts easier to find by search. Use general hashtags to make your posts easier to ignore by people who are not interested. Here are some general hashtags followed by specific ones they might cover:

  • tech: computers, software, internet
  • internet: Fediverse, Mozilla, WebBrowser, ActivityPub, Mastodon, PeerTube, Akkoma, Pleroma, Lemmy
  • software: Linux, BSD, Emacs, foss, UnixPorn, ProgrammingLanguage, Scheme, Lisp, Python, JavaScript
  • computers: RetroComputing, SBC, Laptop, SmartPhone, MechanicalKeyboard, WiFi, BlueTooth

From now on I will also try to only boost properly marked posts, since followers will see what I boost as well. If I really want to boost your post and it isn’t hash-tagged, I will link your post.

What prompted me to do this was that I was just talking with one of my online buddies, and she was saying how difficult it is on Mastodon to filter-out computer and tech-related posts. She wants to follow people like me and many others, but we have a tendency to post mostly about tech and computers. And since Mastodon is unfortunately still fairly niche and used mostly by tech-lovers, it is nearly impossible for her to filter out all the tech-related posts, no matter how many hashtag filters she sets up.

So what I am going to do, and I recommend you (dear reader) do the same, is always include very general hashtags that make it easier to filter out my post, along with more specific hashtags so people interested might find it.

#Netiquette #Fediverse

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag #TFIF
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/4(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social

What is the future of identity on the social web? Could it span federation protocols and be baked into the internet itself? What could it look like to everyday users and how would it be used?

There’s no better person to ask than @jay.bsky.team CEO of Bluesky. Jay's extensive experience and deep knowledge about the promise, products and protocols underlying the fediverse is legendary.

If you’re building for the this conversation will get you thinking and inspired. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or watch it on our PeerTube instance:

flipboard.video/w/ophhJTECuL7f

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Tip About Boosts :mastodon: :boost_ok:!

First, yes! You should absolutely boost the posts that you like on Mastodon! :neocat_heart:

Boosting (reposting) is a very important feature on Mastodon! Because there are no algorithm to push content in your timeline, it is what others post and repost that you see chronologically.

Boosting keeps Mastodon alive!
Do it! Boost it! :boost_ok: :blobcatrainbow:

That being said,
if you personally get annoyed by someone else's boosts, know that you have options:

1. Everyone should enable the "Group boosts in timelines" option. You can find it from the browser interface in "Preferences" > "Other" at the very top. This will hide new boosts for posts that have been recently boosted :ablobslurp:

2. You can hide all of someone's boosts without hiding their original posts. Go to the person's profile, select the 3-dot "Menu" button (in the browser interface, this will vary per mobile app), and select "Hide boosts from [handle]" :blobcatthinksmart:

3. You can mute someone's posts temporarily (boosts and originals). On the same "Menu", select "Mute [handle]" then "Show options." You can select between 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days 🤐

4. Know also that you are more likely to notice someone boosting a post repeatedly if you follow few people. Because there are no algorithm here, it is also a good idea to follow more people. Especially if you find your timeline too quiet :acongablob:

5. Don't forget to boost the posts that you like! :awesome:

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

🌐 Curious about the fediverse and the open social web?

In this week's Community tab, we're spotlighting developers, journalists and experts who will help you learn how the fediverse is shaping a more open and connected internet, and what this means for the rest of us.

@evan @Gargron @mmasnick @quillmatiq
@Sarahp

Follow their accounts in the Flipboard app to see their posts right alongside content from your favorite publishers.

Download the Flipboard app to check it out:

about.flipboard.com/download-f

A video showing Flipboard's Community tab, with a headshot of Eugen Rochko, Mastodon founder, and his name across the image.
ALT text detailsA video showing Flipboard's Community tab, with a headshot of Eugen Rochko, Mastodon founder, and his name across the image.
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Kari'boka

@kariboka@harpia.red

Does #Mastodon allow for an admin to ban users instance-wide?

I mean non-local users.

#fediverse #activitypub #askfedi
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Fedica

@FedicaHQ@m.fedica.com

Good thing we have control of our algos in the ... 🦛👈

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Arnel Šarić Sharan :verified:

@sharan@metalhead.club

Is Calckey/Firefish dead?

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Dear Fedi friends,

Can you please join me in giving a warm welcome to @laurenlopes?

Lauren and I interacted on Threads, where she stumbled upon some of my posts from and became curious about the (please Lauren correct me if I'm wrong).

Well, earlier this week Lauren joined 🥳

It always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when I see someone climb over the walled gardens of Big Tech platforms to explore the Fediverse.

Welcome Lauren!!!

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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

Want a piece of PieFed? I'm now running a PieFed instance: feddit.online

A long time ago I had a instance, feddit.online. KBIN is part of the "threadiverse", a Reddit replacement.

When KBIN was abandoned, I shut it down. KBIN became and Jerry Bell opened a fantastic MBIN instance, fedia.io, to go along with the mother ship instance. I didn't see a reason to open yet another MBIN instance. So feddit.online remained parked ... until now.

Ending its time in beta, there is a new replacement, , which is similar to MBIN in how it works, but is built with different technology.

While MBIN is mainly written in PHP and Node, and uses RabbitMQ for queuing, PieFed is written using Flask/Python, with Celery for queuing.

I'm much more familiar with Python than PHP, and so PieFed is particularly interesting to me. I might even be able to contribute to the project someday when I get through learning the codebase and learning Flask.

More information about PieFed is here: join.piefed.social/features/ and blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

Want to play with PieFed?

feddit.online is available now. Registration is immediately available while I'm available to watch, but restricted when I'm not watching. If restricted, you just need to give a quick reason for joining and then be patient.

Also, some email providers have an issue with email addresses ending in .social, especially that come from a mail server hosted on Digital Ocean. If joining, check your spam filter and white list notitifications@feddit.online

Remember, it's beta. So there may be issues and there may be downtime at times to address upgrades and what not. Also, I've been so busy bringing up the server that I haven't had a chance to learn everything yet about it, so I may not have answers to questions.

It seems to run efficiently, but I'm unsure if I sized the server optimally. I will grow it if need be.

Welcome to anyone interested in checking out PieFed!

@mastodonmigration @jerry@infosec.exchange @rimu @_elena

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social · Reply to 🦢 Lalah Lover 🦢's post

@lalah

any other reaction than running at a full sprint from a rabid animal means death

if my analogy seems a little dramatic: fully intends the death of

if again, that seems a little paranoid and hysterical: everyone needs an appreciation of what meta is, what it is driven by, and what it does. as fully evident

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Bluesky founder and CEO @jay.bsky.team says social media is stagnating because "we're in this trap where users are locked in and developers are locked out." She talked to @mike for the Dot Social podcast about building a healthier internet, how Elon impacted Bluesky's trajectory, innovating on social identity, and how different protocols can come together.

Read more about the episode here: about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

Watch the video and listen to the podcast on PeerTube here, or listen wherever you get your podcasts: flipboard.video/w/ophhJTECuL7f

Discover past interviews here: flipboard.com/@mike/dot-social

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Sven Jacobs :androidHead:

@svenjacobs@androiddev.social

Second instance move in a few days, but I hope that I now found a permanent home in the 😅 Reposting my once again:

I'm a from the beautiful in Rhineland-Palatinate, . I develop apps. I like electronic music, movies, TV shows, gaming, indoor rowing and walks/hikes in (pristine) nature with my two dogs. I also have four cats.

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SamXavia

@sam@southampton.social

Do you prefer Mastodon or Misskey / Sharkey? And why?

OptionVoters
Mastodon5 (50%)
Misskey / Sharkey5 (50%)
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 86

This week's news:
- Threads degrades their integration, delaying posts by 15 minutes before they appear in the rest of the fediverse
- Website League is a new ActivityPub-based Island network, outside of the rest of the fediverse
- Ghost discusses their beta plans and pricing.

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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fediverseobserver

@fediverseobserver@fediverse.one

Found 15 new servers and 11 servers died off since 3 hours ago.

22,813 servers checked. 13,926,876 Total Users with 1,046,969 Active Users today. Check out the stats!

New servers found:

symbol-pending.com a server from United States
germanzero-hamburg.de a server from Iceland
foundation-emporium.com a server from United States
netzwerk-gemeinsinn.org a server from Germany
blog.bildungsserver.de a server from Germany
qreate.co.uk a server from United Kingdom
social.nobrainer.zone a server from Germany
stup.media a server from United States
www.websitehost.review a server from United States
sharkey.nospy.net a server from Germany
harumaki2000.online a server from Singapore
social.stallmer.com a server from Private
is.weirdlynormal.uk a server from United Kingdom
pix.grey.fail a server from Private
misskey-this.xsns.jp a server from Japan

Help others find a home, send them to fediverse.observer

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Good morning ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 63F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Happy Fat Bear Week to those who celebrate. Voting in the annual online contest has begun.

A video-sharing platform that hosts neo-Nazi content got its seed funding from Boston venture capitalists, GBH News reports.

President Biden will visit North Carolina where western parts of the state were devastated by .

OptionVoters
crock pot fall38 (81%)
pumpkin spice fall9 (19%)
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danirod 🇪🇸

@danirod@fosstodon.org

My hill is that on the fediverse, if you think something is worth showing to others, you should boost it.

Even if it looks mainstream. "It's a comic strip, it's a meme, I bet people has already seen it". That only works for the large places like mastodon.social, but not if you're being followed from smaller instances.

On the edge of the network, receiving popular posts is harder. I like to boost things in case it helps someone out there discover cool things and accounts.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Snac2 is an excellent software solution for accessing the Fediverse. It is lightweight, very easy to compile and install, has minimal dependencies, and the development is progressing along a clear, clean, and logical path - thank you, @grunfink

Since last December, BSD Cafe has had, among its services, a snac instance - snac.bsd.cafe - which has been used sparingly, mainly by some for testing purposes. I’ve kept it as a 'testing' option.

In light of the interest it is generating (we now have stable users) and given that development is evolving to allow for both inbound and outbound movement, I have decided to designate it as a stable solution for accessing the Fediverse and to consider it a primary service of the BSD Cafe.

It has always received the utmost attention, I have consistently updated it promptly, and it has always been accessible, but I have also modified all the descriptions to clarify that it is a stable and definitive solution.

For more information, there is always a dedicated page on our wiki: wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe

Stay Tuned!

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flwwhtrbt

@flwwhtrbt@mastodon.social

Well, considering leaving

After moderating and building up my sub-reddit there ( reddit.com/r/SteamDeckPirates ) from 6K members to nearly 28K: for just under a year I find Reddit's new stance where they say they won't allow moderators to make their OWN subs private just...makes me angry

The idea that I do so much, and am not in control (they have done this to prevent further protests) leaves me soured.

might just be my whole world now, the might be it!

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BSD Cafe Announcements

@announcements@mastodon.bsd.cafe

Snac2 is an excellent software solution for accessing the Fediverse. It is lightweight, very easy to compile and install, has minimal dependencies, and the development is progressing along a clear, clean, and logical path - thank you, @grunfink

Since last December, BSD Cafe has had, among its services, a snac instance - snac.bsd.cafe - which has been used sparingly, mainly by some for testing purposes. I’ve kept it as a 'testing' option.

In light of the interest it is generating (we now have stable users) and given that development is evolving to allow for both inbound and outbound movement, I have decided to designate it as a stable solution for accessing the Fediverse and to consider it a primary service of the BSD Cafe.

It has always received the utmost attention, I have consistently updated it promptly, and it has always been accessible, but I have also modified all the descriptions to clarify that it is a stable and definitive solution.

For more information, there is always a dedicated page on our wiki: wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe

Stay Tuned!

@stefano

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Mike Bell

@mikebell@remotelab.uk

My Lemmy experiment is over - mikebell.io/posts/lemmy-experi

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/2(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Chee Aun 🤔

@cheeaun@mastodon.social

Curious to know the thinking/decision process behind showing the text "from 50 servers" 🤔

It does give the impression that many people are connecting from multiple servers, further educating folks about the Social Web. But do people need to be aware of them?

threads.net/@mosseri/post/DAlt

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

:mastodon: なんかは時間制限なくあとから編集できて、かつ編集履歴も残るけど、 :fediverse: ⁂ というか :activitypub: で繋がる他サーバーにおける自分の投稿の編集操作の同期は他サーバー側の挙動に依存するんだっけ?(なんかそんな情報を昔見た気もする。幻かもしれない)

はいまのところ、投稿の編集が可能な間は へは投稿を発信せず、投稿の編集ができなくなって内容が確定したタイミングで に共有されるようになってるのかな

threads.net/@mosseri/post/DAlt

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Ugh. Threads keeps adding Fediverse features that are only benefitting themselves.

They can now see our usernames if we follow them and if we like their posts.

Still can't mention us or follow us back...which is the main part that's keeping their integration from being functional.🤦‍♂️😩

I just want open communication across platforms dammit. It's not that hard. It doesn't take a whole year. One man did it for a platform that he doesn't even work for, in just a few months!

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

The way this Tech Crunch article is phrased, you'd might walk away thinking that the Ford Foundation's "large grant" made up a lion's share of the 's financial support.

But only $50k of the One Million Dollars in funding for the came from The Ford Foundation, back in February of this year.

The other $950,000?

The Social Web Foundation (SWF) has some backing from Meta as well, alongside other major implementors of the ActivityPub protocol, including the social magazine app Flipboard, newsletter platform Ghost, Mastodon, and others. The Ford Foundation has also offered the organization a large grant to get the project started. In total, SWF is closing in on $1 million in financial support.
ALT text detailsThe Social Web Foundation (SWF) has some backing from Meta as well, alongside other major implementors of the ActivityPub protocol, including the social magazine app Flipboard, newsletter platform Ghost, Mastodon, and others. The Ford Foundation has also offered the organization a large grant to get the project started. In total, SWF is closing in on $1 million in financial support.
An online grant summary from the Ford Foundation showing details for grantee Exchange Point Institute, including a total grant amount of $50,000, approval date, and start date, all set for February 2024.
ALT text detailsAn online grant summary from the Ford Foundation showing details for grantee Exchange Point Institute, including a total grant amount of $50,000, approval date, and start date, all set for February 2024.
The Social Web Foundation is a fiscally-sponsored project of Exchange Point Institute, a US
501(c)3 non-profit.
Tax-deductible donations to the Social Web Foundation will support our mission, help us execute on our projects and build a bigger, better fediverse.
ALT text detailsThe Social Web Foundation is a fiscally-sponsored project of Exchange Point Institute, a US 501(c)3 non-profit. Tax-deductible donations to the Social Web Foundation will support our mission, help us execute on our projects and build a bigger, better fediverse.
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Kyle :kali:

@beardedtechguy@allthingstech.social

Good morning, ! ☕️ It’s another week, and I’m excited to see what we have in store for us. Let me know your plans for the day and week ahead in the comments.

I’ve got my coffee in hand and a project to work on. For some strange reason, the VPNs through our firewall for the client keep dropping. I have to figure out why today. I also have a dead hard drive to work on.

After work, I’ll just be relaxing.

Good Morning GIF by bymartioska
ALT text detailsGood Morning GIF by bymartioska
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HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

@HistoPol@mastodon.social

(1/3)

!

Here is some worthwhile for - :

[masto.ai/@broximar/10979784681
Delete, alas]

9. Follow MANY and follow the (!!!) that interest you, as there is no algorithm.

10. Follow @feditips

11. Follow back after vetting of and .

12. Post interesting .

13. Always reply to serious answers.

14. Boost posts of (avid) followers but generally generously --.



Many birds sitting on the back of an #elephant
ALT text detailsMany birds sitting on the back of an #elephant
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KLB

@KLB@glasgow.social · Reply to KLB's post

The relentless marketing. The unending push to consume. It’s ruining every way we have to communicate. Including social media — how long until they figure out how to invade the ?

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

I wonder if will make this data publicly available for all users (as in I can see the same information on other accounts)‽

It would help determine how many accounts are on the .

👉🏾 Threads users can now see who follows them from other fediverse servers techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/thre 🔛 @TechCrunch

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NorthWestWind

@NorthWestWind@wetdry.world

wait we are doing ? cool

I'm NorthWestWind, a brella player, vector artist and mod developer, currently studying for a computer science degree. You may shorten my name to North or NWW.

I joined the right before the first Reddit blackout and moved to wetdry.world because this instance's domain is too cool.

I live in Hong Kong and speak both English and Cantonese.

If you want a Minecraft mod, you can contact me to do it for you (might need payment).

NorthWestWind's profile picture
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WetHat💦

@WetHat@fosstodon.org

Curated list of themed servers. It includes and , and , , and servers. Websites are not restricted to their theme. They help people with common interests find their community.

fediverse.party/en/portal/serv

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Polizei Baden-Württemberg

@Polizei_BW@bawü.social

Ein herzliches Hallo an alle Userinnen und User im .

Vor wenigen Sekunden sind wir auf der Instanz des @lfdi online gegangen und zeigen hier zukünftig spannende Einblicke in die nicht immer alltägliche Polizeiarbeit sowie die Ausbildung und das Studium bei uns.

Weitere Infos findet Ihr in unserer Pressemitteilung ▶️

im.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/se

Wir freuen uns auf Euch,
Eure

Polizist hält zwei Smartphones mit Logos WhatsApp und Mastodon in den Händen
ALT text detailsPolizist hält zwei Smartphones mit Logos WhatsApp und Mastodon in den Händen
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Tanguy Fardet

@tfardet@fediscience.org

I've seen lots of takes regarding threads.net starting federating and what that might imply for the lately (I'll link a few at the end of this thread).

I'd like to discuss and address some of the points that have been raised over and over in one single place:

1. for /#Meta this is not really about us fedizens
2. thou shall not gatekeep!
3. block those who don't block (please don't)
4. they can already get our data (not legally, no)

1/N

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Earlier this month, the @mastodon project announced a new initiative funded by NGI Search: #Fediverse Discovery Providers! The goal is to build a resource framework for different kinds of services that can work with potentially any instance or platform.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/fediverse-discovery-providers/
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Lauren Lopes - Author

@laurenlopes@mastodon.social

Hey Mastodon! Here I am, fumbling my way around the

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ralf warümme tauscher

@derralf@friends.librescrum.org

ist euer internet nur geborgt?

von zum ersten mal was mit elektronik bis zum eigenen stueck sozialem netzwerk. -- eine private bastelinitiative geboren auf dem 2024 ;)

wer was wozu?

fuer wen mache ich das?

  • fuer scrummaster*innen und wer auch immer moechte, die noch nie etwas mit elektronik gemacht haben und das mal tun moechten.
  • es ist auch was fuer euch, wenn ihr ein kleines stueck internet mitbauen moechtet, was nicht geborgt ist. selbst etwas "releasen".
  • kennenlernen einer internet-parallelwelt, die mit minimalen mitteln auskommt.

dafuer ein paar deutsche defaults, die hilfreich sind:

  • festnetz-internet zuhause. (schade, @karen )
  • eine "normale" fritzbox, dann helfen meine screenshots direkt
  • vielleicht ueberlegt ihr euch jetzt schon eine eigene domain (.de am guenstigsten, dank unserer lieben )

keine angst, wir beginnen ganz langsam. vorher noch ein paar abmachungen:

  • wir werden fuer alle schritte zu 100% freie software benutzen.
  • wir werden bei jedem inkrement den stromverbrauch angeben. ( @JuttaEckstein )
  • wir bewerten auch gemeinsam, welche "future skills" wir dabei erworben oder gestreift haben.

was machen wir?

jede woche gibt es eine neue, asynchrone "sprint-einladung". wir sind jedoch kein scrum team. wir orientieren uns an den scrum events (nicht -events ;) und haben jedesmal ein funktionierendes inkrement als sprintziel.
zu jedem start werde ich einen post absetzen und nach und nach den thread dazu fuellen. das mache ich im und nicht auf , denn sonst waere es ja wieder "nur geborgt".

wozu lade ich euch zu sowas ein?

allgemein geht eine grosse macht von einigen wenigen konzernen aus. "digital literacy" ist teil der future skills, verkuemmert aber dank konsum weitverbreiteter, fremdbestimmter plattformen.
ich bin der meinung, dass soziale netzwerke unter demokratischer kontrolle und mit gruenem strom laufen sollten.
total gespannt bin ich drauf, ob dieser inkrementelle wissenserwerb wirklich zu mehr in wohnungen betriebenen inhalten fuehrt.

literaturtipps:
martin andree ("big tech muss weg"), cory doctorow ("the internet con").

@librescrum@a.gup.pe

5 geraete fuer 5 sprints
ALT text details5 geraete fuer 5 sprints
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's avatar
Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Introducing Fedify: Build Your Own Fediverse App with Ease! 🚀

Are you excited about the but find implementing daunting? Meet , a framework that simplifies building federated server apps. Whether you're creating the next Mastodon, Pixelfed, or something entirely new, Fedify has you covered.

What Fedify Offers:

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Get Started Today!

Check out our step-by-step tutorial to create a microblog: https://fedify.dev/tutorial/microblog

Explore the discussions, contribute, or just star us on GitHub: https://github.com/dahlia/fedify

Join the Fedify community! Questions? Ideas? Find us on Matrix: #fedify:matrix.org.

Let's build a more diverse and interoperable fediverse together with Fedify!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/10/1(12:00)

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Binette

@binette@retro.pizza

Everybody wanna be a fedisite

@fedimemes

Lario meme but with hasthags in the text
ALT text detailsLario meme but with hasthags in the text
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FediTest

@feditest@mastodon.social

To all you implementing protections in your applications...

We are all in favor of those protections. But!

Have a setting that lets projects like override it. Otherwise how can anybody test interop on anything other than on the public internet?

Mastodon has a ALLOWED_PRIVATE_ADDRESSES setting, which is one way of doing it. Or just have a setting with a default value of what's disabled, and let people override it. Or whatever.

But we need something ...

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one · Reply to Matthias Pfefferle's post

@pfefferle I look forward to seeing this federated future! Ironically, the main reason I signed up with @wordpressdotcom was because of the plugin.

I think with a few tweaks, could become the super app within the .

I do hope the & teams jump on board, as greater ActivityPub integration could help rejuvenate these social WordPress “projects” (as they would provide competitive balance against & ).

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

"The Future of the Social Web Is in Good Hands"

wordpress.com/blog/2024/09/30/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Today is so we thought we'd shout out truefans.fm - a podcast marketplace built on the Fediverse by @samsethi

It was really exciting seeing Sam's demo of True Fans at @fediforum a few weeks ago.

If you're looking for a podcasting alternative on the Fediverse, check it out!

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is a casual call for guidance. I know that big and interesting developments are happening in the #Fediverse. Not just software, mind you, but the development and emergence of communities and movements.

I’ve been feeling a bit burnt out reporting on the big stuff that may or may not have “doom and gloom” implications. What are some positive or exciting things you’ve seen that I ought to write about?

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 10.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Allow setting client website @mikakruschel

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Paul.

@paul@fedi.nlpagan.net

The #Fediverse is just about the only social platform that's actually social. The rest is a storm of "likes" etc with no human interaction worth mentioning.
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Andrew Melder

@andrewmelder@me.dm

I forgot that Threads developed its own tagging system outside of more common hashtags used elsewhere.

I remember the back and forth about it when they rolled it out, and personally not being that bothered by it.

Most of the time, tags are used within a sentence so it isn't noticeable. However when added to the end of a post like this example and pushed to the Fediverse, the result can seem confusing.

Threads post from @thekenyeung@threads.net that was federated to Mastodon: 

"What's the best place to park near the @boeing Everett factory and a good location to stake out to photograph the worker's strike? Photographers of Threads"
ALT text detailsThreads post from @thekenyeung@threads.net that was federated to Mastodon: "What's the best place to park near the @boeing Everett factory and a good location to stake out to photograph the worker's strike? Photographers of Threads"
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/30(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social と misskey.io で新規アカウントの伸びが陰り?

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social · Reply to SabiLewSounds's post

Please help @SabiLewSounds

They don't have much time left

They're homeless and fighting for their lives

linktr.ee/sabilewsounds

@kshernandez @SrRochardBunson @tulsalien.bsky.social

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ScienceCommunicator

@ScienceCommunicator@mastodon.social

devs

Why do l sometimes get a "that post doesn't exist" message, when l reply, to a reply, that exists on my notifications screen? Has the OP deleted it, but the reply still shows up?

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
332 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
111 instances.

138 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@appletips (NLD)
@dagen (SWE)
@ntv (GER)
@rueckrufportal (GER)
@Podnews (ENG)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

A Fedi-Coming-to-Jesus:

More than even the threat of , if the does not address its anti-Blackness in the general populace, it will rot the community from the inside out.

You can hate me for mentioning it if you want, but you know it's true. Deep down, you can feel it, too. Sometimes, we’re afraid to admit a problem we don't immediately know how to fix.

And that's fine—it's human. But history is clear about what happens if we don't figure this out.

1/

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Blackbird

@Blackbird@freiburg.social

Brillante Historie gezielter kapitalistischer Angriffe auf und :
cohost.org/Janet/post/1952079-

tötete .
tötete .
attackiert nun .

Wie verhindert man das? So vorbildlich wie @kev das tat, als er wegen kontaktiert wurde und mit den Worten absagte:
"Euer Antrieb sollte sein Menschen zu verbinden, nicht ihre Privatsphäre gewinnbringend zu verkaufen!"
fosstodon.org/@kev/11059262569

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@bonfire is building a native app, and they've started a blog series about the development process.

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/dev_

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/29(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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MOULE #RedInstead

@MOULE@moule.world

Using the is one of the most cyberpunk things you can do 💪:Fediverse:

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ohmrun

@ohmrun@cr8r.gg

Not to put too fine a point on it, but I think the needs to *brace* for when Musk removes muting and blocking.
That's assuming the Anglo sphere isn't living under a Russian Mafiosi Junta by then.

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wendinoakland for Kamala

@wendinoakland@beige.party · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

@stefan isn’t the looking to snuggle up real close to the ?

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

w3c.social という :mastodon: インスタンスができてるじゃああないか :tony_smirking:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

の特定のアカウントの投稿の文字が太って見えるってやつ、自分の :android_logo: でみると同じ投稿でも日本語だけ太くて半角英数字は太くなくて、投稿主がそれをわざわざ指定してる雰囲気もなさそうなので、もしかして font-weight: 500 とか 600 とかになってて日本語のフォントのフォールバックがうまくいってない、というかそもそも日本語環境で確認されてない系のやーつだろうか。あとで :apple_inc: 💻 から DevTools で確認してみるかな

なんかフォロワーが多いとか課金済みとかでアカウント単位で文字の太さを変えだしたっていう の噂みたいなのものも自分の :fediverse: aka :mastodon: のタイムラインに流れてきてた気がするけどあれは夢だったのだろうか(そもそもなんで太くなったのかよく知らない。対岸の火事感はある :tony_normal:

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

The creator of the World Wide Web now has a Mastodon account: @timbl

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Brian Jackson

@brian@graphics.social

Since I was accused of censorship, I’ll address this. The beauty of Mastodon is that it’s distributed. Want to say things others disagree with? Spin up your own instance, build your community. But no one is obligated to federate with your server. Defederating with servers and blocking accounts is not censorship.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

ここでも :fediverse: ⁂ や :activitypub: を Email になぞらえて説明してる。
"Platforms by number of users" という図も、こういうふうに「切り取れば」(という言い方は語弊あるかもだけど)こういうふうに見えるのか、という意味で面白い :tony_normal:

activitypub.ghost.org/

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

a wonderfully written thread by @matt about the current state of the
writing.exchange/@matt/1132127

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Lucy :Blobhaj_Flag_Gay: :Blobhaj_Flag_Autism:

@catfeeder@void.lgbt

We can follow #Lemmy users now? Huh.
It also federates my recent post (the only one I made after the update it seems).
#Fediverse
A screenshot of Akkoma's search showing my Lemmy account enemyofsun on lemmy.blahaj.zone.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of Akkoma's search showing my Lemmy account enemyofsun on lemmy.blahaj.zone.
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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Is Threadiverse alive? kbin.social is down for a while. What about others?

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Ethan Blanton

@elb@mastodon.sdf.org

A new because there's another rush on SDF Mastodon due to External Events:

I am a professional computer scientist and educator in computer science and engineering. I love and old tech, , and .

For those on @SDF, welcome to , please leave the place better than you found it. We have a great community here.

If you're on another instance, welcome to the , please respect each other and our instance.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-09-27

Servers

- Sharkey v2024.8.2
- Hubzilla v9.4
- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.3.0
- PeerTube v6.3.1
- Mobilizon v5.0.1
- Gancio v1.19.3
- PieFed development update September 2024 - not prepping for 1.0 release

Clients

- Elk v0.15.0
- IceCubesApp v1.11.0
- Fedicat 9-27-24
- Jerboa v0.0.77
- Photon v1.31.4

Tools and Plugins

- FediPhoto-Lineage v7.4
- Enable Mastodon Apps for WordPress v0.9.6

For developers

- Fedify v1.0.0

Articles

- Launch of Social Web Foundation
- The Social Web Foundation Launches, to Much Confusion
- the disconnect between activitypub and the fediverse
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 85

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01921076-085b-7aed-8f7f-0a4265c091aa

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/28(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

About to give Saturn another go for a few days hopefully.

The dev has removed the post limit for free users, which is definitely good.

Paying to post on Fediverse where everywhere else is free, is wild.

They also said they fixed the crash bug with notifications. Those two things immediately killed my motivation with wanting to use the app so hopefully it's better this time.🤞

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.11 👩‍🚀

"Beyond technical features: why we need to talk about the values of the Fediverse (part 1)"

blog.elenarossini.com/the-valu

with shout-outs to: @bengrosser @rysiek @phanpy @pixelfed and all the lovely people I've been interacting with on here ❤️

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everton137

@everton137@vivaldi.net · Reply to Fediverse Report's post

@fediversereport the Brazilian government could follow this example instead of empty words about digital sovereignty.

P. S. Its account on Threads is still closed for platforms compatible with Activity Pub.

In Portuguese:

social.vivaldi.net/@everton137

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Hippo 🍉

@badrihippo@fosstodon.org

Hello everyone!

I use Xubuntu and try to go the way as much as possible :duckduckgo: :gimp: :firefox: :xubuntu: :fdroid: :nextcloud:

I've been using Diaspora and the Friendica for a while—now decided to give Mastodon a go!

Also trying to get my friends to join the (though that's a slow process 😕).

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Suguru Hirahara

@suguru@mstdn.progressiv.dev

It is a right movement that discussions about proper moderation of a instance started to take place. I do understand its seriousness but the elephant in the room is that anyone can theoretically and practically fork implementations and their protocols to create "free" instances where no moderation and governance exist, and it is those moderations where serious and outright illegal abuses tend to happen without being noticed.

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untsúkonpìiū

@untsukonpiiu@mastodon.social

近期將減少貼文,計畫自架一個伺服器,預計會兩個月的時間完成。

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Sharon Machlis

@smach@masto.machlis.com

6 tips on how you - and everyone else - can see more interesting posts on Mastodon.

For ex., did you know you're probably not seeing all public posts with hashtags when you search? There are ways to see more!
infoworld.com/article/3701292/


@feditips@mstdn.social @mastodonmigration @feditips@a.gup.pe

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/27(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

There's something I've been wanting to talk about for awhile.

Quote posts, limiting of quote posts, and how those features might be added to core AP.

As it is now, the way Threads does quote posting is when a person adds a link to another Threads post, it automatically turns into a "quote post".

They also have the option to limit posts from being quoted, which in turn completely stops anyone on Threads linking to that post.

To me, that is wild, but I can see it making sense on a closed platform.

However, given the way Fediverse works and a ton of people have their own instance/website, I think it would be absolutely asinine to attempt to stop someone from simply posting a link to another post.

Links have been part of the internet for awhile now and there's no other platform that stops people from using links, AFAIK.

So, to those working on AP, please consider another route for quote posts because if I cannot link to something on my own website, I'll be pretty livid honestly.

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Don't forget to boost the posts that you like my FediFriends! 💚

This is how The Algorithm works here.

The Algorithm is US! :boost_ok: :blobcheer:

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Seth :fediverse: :wp:

@seth@socl.bz

I've been curating a list of Fediverse resources for a while now.

gmedia.sh/fedi-resources

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Well...after a few posts using Saturn, it prompted me to pay...

Guess my trial period is over in less than 2 hours.

Not much to say tbh, since I didn't get a fair amount of time with it.

Notifications crash the app, that's about all I can say....😬

@JPEGuin, I would definitely remove the limit on posting. I'm a poster, if I can't post without paying, I'll use something else.

Also, the app crashed several times in the short time I've had with it. The most consistent being when I tried to open my notifications, it crashed every time.

Overall, I can't say much more because I was very limited by the paywall.🤷‍♂️

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Eric-Oliver Mächler ✅

@emaechler@mastodon.maechler.cloud

- die mein registriert hat

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I am testing out Saturn, an iOS app for Mastodon, at the request of the developer.

After I give it a week or so of messing around in the app, I'll give my thoughts about it.

Hopefully it's good, we can use more apps with different styles and features.

Many options are always a good thing to me.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Do you use Flipboard to stay up on the latest news in tech? If so, your experience just got better. Now you can follow people on Threads and Mastodon, like Marques Brownlee, Mark Cuban, David Imel, Kara Swisher, and Taylor Lorenz, right from your Flipboard, and get their latest social posts on all things tech.

Learn more about these new features in this blogpost. And if there's a cool account you'd like us to highlight, let us know in the comments below.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

The Social Web Foundation launched today. This non-profit is dedicated to making connections between social platforms with ActivityPub, and was co-founded by @evan @mallory and @tomcoates.

The foundation's focus is educating the public and policy makers about the social web, enhancing and extending the ActivityPub protocol, and building tools and plumbing to make the social web easier to use. “With this program, The Social Web Foundation can catalyze more growth on the Fediverse while improving user experience and safety,” says Prodromou. “Our goal is to unblock users, developers and communities so they can get the most out of their social web experience.”

We are proud to support the work of the foundation. Read more about the it here:

socialwebfoundation.org/

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Yvon Hawke ☑️

@Shadowstreik@fe.disroot.org

STREAMING at 7:00 PM EASTERN

#YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchedtoLinux

#Odysee - https://odysee.com/@switchedtolinux:0

#Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/SwitchedToLinux

#DLive - https://dlive.tv/switchedtolinux

#Twitch - https://twitch.tv/search?term=switchedtolinux

!!! NOTE !!! Switched To Linux is, “written by a broad spectrum computer consultant to help people learn more about the Linux platform.” This account is a supporter of @switchedtolinux and provides convenience posts of thumbnails art, videos and streams.

«This post may contain hashtags as content may pertain to many distributions. Offended Discretion is advised»

#SwitchedToLinux #STL #Linux #Windows #Mac #AltTech #FOSS #YouTube #Odysee #Rumble #BitChute #Locals #DLive #Twitch #LinuxMint #LinuxMintDebianEdition #LMDE #Ubuntu #Debian #KDE #MXLinux #Arch #PopOS #Fedora #MXLinux #Zorin #RedHat #Solaris #Cinnamon #MATE #XFCE #Gnome #Plasma #GUI #Desktop #KDE #Laptop #FactCheckTrue #Fediverse #Fedi22 #Fedi23 #Fedi24 #Winamp
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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

So... Has anyone on here actually talked with the people from the ?

I can tell the Organization has, but is also listed there, while I don't see any other names that aren't some corporate entity. I'm all for groups that want to expand the , even for-profit ones, but it's a red flag when an organization that purports to be for a general movement doesn't have an open line of communication with rank-and-file server-runners and volunteers...

Edit:
I just realized that it was founded by @evan who is actually very active in mainstream Fedi, and one of the maintainers of the actual protocol. While that doesn't elaborate on actual intentions, it is good to know that at least it's someone who is directly involved, and not some random corporation.

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Dgar

@dgar@aus.social

is a event for Fedi artists like and @Onj to promote their own .

Follow the hashtag so you don’t miss future 🌐 events!

Gettin’ Stoned (feat. Andre Lois [@Onj])
~

ffm.to/dgargettinstoned

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Jonathan Drake

@JonathanDrake@mastodon.me.uk

I'm old enough to remember the web before clickbait, unedited AI-generated content, algorithmic timelines and so on. That's not to say that there haven't been massive changes for the better since I first launched Netscape Navigator - I definitely don't miss dial-up modems!

I'm hoping that Mastodon will continue to be a place where interesting voices aren’t drowned out by the noise.

I'm interested in following and interacting with accounts about and

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everton137

@everton137@vivaldi.net

I'm intrigued by some posts I've seen saying that Mastodon, or more generally the Fediverse, has the same problem with minorities that we find widely on traditional social media platforms, especially the big tech ones like x and meta. I disagree if you compare it to the cases where constantly outrageous posts appear on your timeline harming minorities.

How could technology solve a problem that is inherently caused by human beings? If, at the moment, this federated social media is still not a safe space for minorities, isn't this a good time and a great opportunity to solve the moderation problems while we still have far fewer people active here? Offenders will not cease to exist, and technology can only mitigate the damage they can cause.

We have a big challenge if this is really going to scale.

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marius

@mariusor@metalhead.club · Reply to marius's post

I moved the embeds from being inline in the release listing to being distinct attachments.

The inline list has gathered the capability of linking to the Bandcamp album instead.

The display is a little crowded, but feels much better than before.

Any ?

Another screenshot of a RattleHead post for the 20th of September 2024 - which looks to have been quite a seminal day in the annals of metal releases. (As an aside, two of the releases that have drawn my attention are Ulver's "Locusts" and Nightwish's "Yesterwynde".)

In this version the bandcamp embeds are displayed as attachments at the bottom of the post instead of being inline in the release listing.
ALT text detailsAnother screenshot of a RattleHead post for the 20th of September 2024 - which looks to have been quite a seminal day in the annals of metal releases. (As an aside, two of the releases that have drawn my attention are Ulver's "Locusts" and Nightwish's "Yesterwynde".) In this version the bandcamp embeds are displayed as attachments at the bottom of the post instead of being inline in the release listing.
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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

Latest in my personal experiences of "you never know to where or how your posts will be federated".

hachyderm.io/@RangerJosie@lemm

My mastodon post getting a reply from a lemmy user. Mastodon-lemmy integration is not good, so seeing it happen passive was weird.

Instead, what happened here (AFAICT):
* An "magazine" sucked up my post due to a hashtag (I think)
* Added it (for some unclear reason) as a post to it's equivalent of a community
* Then federated that to as such

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Melroy van den Berg

@melroy@mastodon.melroy.org

We are searching for open-source software **developers** for Mbin. Do you like PHP and the fediverse? Please join our project: github.com/MbinOrg/mbin. And join our matrix via: matrix.to/#/#mbin:melroy.org. Thank you!

Edit: good first issues github.com/MbinOrg/mbin/issues

Please boost for more reach!

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net

A few very quick questions on something I'm troubleshooting.

I'm trying to use @bsky.brid.gy to make my BlueSky account visible from the Fediverse, and also make this Mastodon account visible on BlueSky.

Here's the link to my BlueSky account on the Fediverse: @ajsadauskas.bsky.social

Unfortunately, at least from @Vivaldi Social, I'm having a couple of issues. Namely, only a couple of posts are visible, and I seem to be unable to follow that account.

So just a few questions for people (especially on other Mastodon instances):

1) Can you view @ajsadauskas.bsky.social?

2) If so, roughly how many posts are visible?

3) Can you follow that account?

4) If you click follow, go to another page and come back, does it still say following?

Thanks in advance for your help with troubleshooting this, I appreciate it 💖

@snarfed.org

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live · Reply to 's post

@kakafarm I own my own website and nobody can tell me who I can and can't converse with nor can anyone tell me what I can or cannot say.

I am in my space and can communicate with millions.

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@kakafarm@mastodon.sdf.org

Why do you use the Activitypub federation rather than Twitter or Facebook or the likes?

Please give me your reasons, whatever they may be.





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Gregory

@grishka@mastodon.social

People in the development community are posting about "SWF" but this is the only thing I think about when I see that acronym

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Synapsenkitzler

@synapsenkitzler@digitalcourage.social

Ich habe eine aktuelle Übersicht der + Bundesbehörden (Instanzen/Profile+Followerzahl) erstellt, die auf / zu finden sind: 1te Zahl Stand 03.2024, 2te Zahl Entwicklung zu 01.2024*, Zahlen in tsd.:

@ard.social (hat insgesamt 10 Profile):
@tagesschau 49 +2
@NDR 13 +1
@SWR2Wissen 7 +0,5
@swr3 4,2 +0,1
@BR24 3,1 +0,2
@Archivradio 1,9 +0,1
@br_data 1,8 (neu in listung)
@carenmiosgatalk@ard.social 1,3 (neu in listung)
@br_ailab 0,5 (neu in listung)
Profilverzeichnis: ard.social/directory
Info:"ARD.social ist eine Basis für die Auftritte der ARD im Netzwerk , einem Zusammenschluss aus verschiedenen Plattformen und Projekten. Regionale und bundesweite Marken, Sendungen, Programme und Institutionen des föderalen Medienverbunds können Profile bei ARD.social erstellen. Betrieben wird die Mastodon-Instanz ARD.social vom Norddeutschen Rundfunk (NDR)." ard.social/about

@OeRR_bewegen @leonido @netzpolitik_feed @lnp

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/26(12:00)

pawoo.net で引き続き投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Natsura

@Natsura@catgirl.center

The is truly the best form of Social Media we have so far. Sure it isn't perfect, but it is better than Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, etc... BECAUSE it is decentralized and open-source.

Also there is no AI presence on the Fediverse, so that is definitely a plus

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AJ Sadauskas

@ajsadauskas@vivaldi.net · Reply to Adnan 🦙's post

@adnan @jon Thanks to @snarfed.org, you can follow and interact with a lot of BlueSky accounts from Vivaldi Social.

Including the official BlueSky account: @bsky.app

And your Vivaldi Social posts can appear in BlueSky by following @bsky.brid.gy

Screenshots below.

So yes, Vivaldi Social does play nice with BlueSky 😁

Screenshot showing a search for BlueSky accounts which can be followed on Vivaldi Social, found by searching for bsky.brid.gy
ALT text detailsScreenshot showing a search for BlueSky accounts which can be followed on Vivaldi Social, found by searching for bsky.brid.gy
BlueSky's official account on Vivaldi Social.
ALT text detailsBlueSky's official account on Vivaldi Social.
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Pierre

@okpierre@mastodon.social

activitypub typescript server framework called Fedify announces first stable release. It is being used by the open source Ghost CMS platform. Can't wait to see what other apps are created with Fedify

Github repo here: github.com/dahlia/fedify/relea

activitypub typescript server framework called Fedify announces first stable release. It is being used by the open source Ghost CMS platform. Can't wait to see what other apps are created with Fedify

Github repo here: https://github.com/dahlia/fedify/releases/tag/1.0.0
ALT text detailsactivitypub typescript server framework called Fedify announces first stable release. It is being used by the open source Ghost CMS platform. Can't wait to see what other apps are created with Fedify Github repo here: https://github.com/dahlia/fedify/releases/tag/1.0.0
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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

I read that the official Mastodon instance of the Swiss government will be closing down.

They say there are few active users, low engagement, and minimal interaction, which seems quite plausible. Additionally, they claim that "on platforms like X or Instagram, the Federal Council and the Federal Administration have many more followers." I believe that too, of course.

However, I do not agree with their decision. I think a government shouldn’t be overly concerned about follower counts and interactions, but rather about providing free, autonomous communication that is independent of third-party companies. In my view, a government shouldn’t operate like a business focused on "numbers."

Still, I appreciate their experiment - many governments, like the Italian one, haven’t even tried.

Regarding costs and management effort: an instance with 5 users and 3,500 followers (numbers provided by them) can run on a VPS for €3 a month and doesn't require heavy moderation. The cost for them is nearly zero. Yet, the freedom of information and discussion, especially for a Neutral Country, should always be a priority.

I believe that maintaining control over one’s information channels is crucial, especially in today's world. But, I fear that decision-makers only consider the numbers, which often favor the flashiest - but worse - solutions.

Encouraging citizens to use closed platforms is, in my opinion, a wrong choice.

Thanks to the Swiss government for at least giving it a shot.

admin.ch/gov/it/pagina-inizial

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 85

This week's news:

- The Swiss government shuts down their Mastodon server
- @gotosocial latest update brings Interaction Policies to the fediverse, giving people control over who can interact with their posts (or turn off replies altogether
- The Social Web Foundation has launched, with controversy about Meta being a partner

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We believe that social media should be about reconnecting.

That's why we work across the Fediverse to bring together top voices on topics and why we work with organisations as they step away from centralised alternatives.

We believe in a connected social internet. We hope you do too.

Two hands outstretched, the fingers touching in a reference to The Creation of Adam painting. The Newsmast logo can be seen at the top center of the visual. Copy is bold across the page, reading: Reconnect. We're working across the Fediverse to bring X leavers back together.
ALT text detailsTwo hands outstretched, the fingers touching in a reference to The Creation of Adam painting. The Newsmast logo can be seen at the top center of the visual. Copy is bold across the page, reading: Reconnect. We're working across the Fediverse to bring X leavers back together.
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Alex Standiford

@alexstandiford@fosstodon.org

So I have some questions about the state of the on .

Is it possible to migrate this account’s followers/following to my WordPress site (assuming I’m using it as an source)

Is it possible to actually follow people and get some kind of feed, interacting with that account with other users?

I think the answer is still solidly “no” to both of those, but it would be good to get some context on how people are dealing with this today.

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infinite love ⴳ

@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

i am personally more in favor of a "social Web" than a "social network".

what i want to do is make it easier for anyone to make a website, and to manage that website.

i want those websites to be able to link to each other in well-defined and clearly-understood ways.

i want to make friends and express myself to the fullest, in varying contexts on various websites, without context collapse.

but it feels like is more interested in replicating the "social network" paradigm.

30/30

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

it's like... you literally just told me "knows" = "is familiar with", but because of your own ignoring of your own context, you can't handle me saying "is familiar with"?

in this way, as long as the remains ignorant of context, they will remain fragile and without any sort of robustness in their "protocol".

the alternative they have is to extend the only context they share, which is the AS2 one. but this doesn't solve the problem. it just officially blesses a single term.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

which is to say: software generally expects LD-aware producers to compact against their own "implicit context", but they don't always define that context. it's left undeclared and undefined. or it actually *is* declared, but if you give them their own expanded form then they'll not understand it.

it's like someone saying hey, when i say "knows", i mean "is familiar with"

and then you say "john is familiar with sally"

and they respond WTF? what does "is familiar with" mean?

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

this is because is ignoring context. the implicit context is that `discoverable` means `joinmastodon.org/ns#discoverab but they don't know that. so they can't actually handle the extension in its fullest form.

what AS2 calls out as "full support for extensions" requires being able to identify this equivalence and handle it. again, fedi does... let's call it "partial support".

the "implicit context" is now a hardcoded but unstated requirement of this "protocol".

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

so what do you actually lose out on when you ignore json-ld context?

you first have to fall back to the "implicit context", where AS2 terms are generally agreed upon, but nothing else is guaranteed.

take something like `discoverable` from mastodon. what does it mean? well, it means whatever is defined in the mastodon codebase and documentation. so we could represent that as joinmastodon.org/ns#discoverab or shorten that with a prefix. but if we do, then most will choke on that.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

are these things part of the "protocol"? how far does the "protocol" extend to cover? because, as we established, is not enough to build a fully functional -- and a lot of extensions and additional specs are things that ought to be included in this "protocol", insofar as this "protocol" is desirable.

the other thought:

if you ignore things, that means there are cases you're not handling, losing out on robustness. ignoring context is to ignore shared understanding.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

now there's a few thoughts i have here:

culturally seems to ignore a lot of other things as well. they ignore http caching for example. they ignore http status codes like 301 Permanent Redirect. these requirements are arguably more important than context, and they *still* get ignored.

in fact, most fedi software is mostly just reimplementing Web browsers, but with what they consider to be the "bare minimum" of compliance. and the web they let you browse is smaller than the Web

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

but it's not like AS2 didn't think of this. they wrote in this requirement: w3.org/TR/activitystreams-core

> Activity Streams 2.0 implementations that wish to fully support extensions MUST support Compact URI expansion as defined by the JSON-LD specification.

note, you aren't required to implement all of json-ld. you just need to handle the bit where you can identify the equivalence between a uri and some arbitrary string.

but mostly decided this is too hard, and ignore context.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

what json-ld does, or what it allows you to do, is explicitly declare a `@context` that is equivalent to your "implicit context".

this works fine if there is only one declaration that is shared exactly between two parties, but it gets complicated when the "implicit context" differs or isn't an exact match.

this means that there cannot ever be a singular network, because the "implicit context" differs between each software project. the only guaranteed overlap is the AS2 one.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

indeed, the is more closed-world than open-world. you see this in the so-called "rejection" of json-ld among presumably the majority of fedi implementations. because for the most part, AS2 lets you ignore json-ld. it only matters for extensibility, and (specific criticisms of json-ld aside) json-ld also mostly allows you to ignore it.

so why do people still complain about it?

well, there is the concept of "context" in json-ld, which represents shared understanding.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

the challenge in closed-world systems is how to scale communication and coordination as the number of implementers grows. without a central authority, it almost inevitably leads to power coalescing in the hands of the few most popular or largest implementations, who become the "de facto" standard and get to mostly do what they want, and everyone else mostly has to follow if they want to be compatible.

sound familiar? it should, because this is the model that the follows today.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

the way extensibility works in a closed-world is that "every implementer talks to every other implementer". or maybe there is a central registry of extensions that everyone submits to their authority, as stewards of the "protocol" that is used to build the "network". this trades out the n:n relation between implementers and other implementers, for an n:1 relation between implementers and the central registry.

the way extensibility works in an open-world is you just do it.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

to build the as its own "social networking protocol" then seemingly requires that we instead go with the closed-world assumption, contrary to the

it requires ahead-of-time communication and coordination, where implementers need to be willing and available to talk to any other implementer, and this load grows with every new implementer.

it requires you to be aware of other extensions, present and future, because your extension might conflict with someone else's extension.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

this is the fundamental divide between thinking and thinking, where straddles the line between both.

i've seen it said that the "open-world assumption" at the foundation of the Web is actually an undesirable thing for a "social networking protocol", and as a consequence, specs built on that open-world assumption are "completely unsuitable" for that "protocol".

but do we need a "social networking protocol"? do we even need "social networks" in the first place?

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

but before you build a "protocol" for a "network", consider: what even is a "network", in this context? and, here's the hot take: do you even *want* that kind of "network"? do you want a separate reified network?

because the answer that gives is actually a different one. There is no "AP network", because AP as a protocol is not enough to build a concrete network. it is intended to provide, and exists in context of, the larger .

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

but beyond that, what does actually do for as a "network" "protocol"? basically nothing. you have a basic mechanism for delivering activities directly to subscribers, but no specified shape or structure for that payload. and you still need a lot of other specs to end up with something that talks to the "network". even with AS2 vocab, you need more vocab extensions to express things you want to.

simply put, AP is not enough for a "protocol" to build a "network".

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

when was being standardized alongside AS2 it basically had two compelling reasons for what would become the to adopt it:

- it was built on AS2, which was an evolution of AS1, which was already being used. so it wasn't hard to make the jump.

- it made followers-only posts possible, because while atom feeds *could* do this, it was wildly inconvenient to actually do it that way. posting something private to an inbox is a lot simpler, no juggling access control tokens.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

which is to say: the primary reason that is used (to the extent you can say it is being used at all) in the is mostly historical.

fedi grew out of a long line of open protocols, and before AP was adopted, it was at the point where people primarily used "activity streams" as their vocabulary and data model, stuffed into atom feeds. atom feeds don't do private posts unless you make an entirely new access-controlled feed, possibly with a token of some sort. hence, AS2.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

but this assumption starts to break down when you look a little closer.

first, consider C2S. why is there close to zero usage of this in software? simple: it doesn't solve any needs for building a "network" "protocol".

now consider S2S. why are there zero compliant impls in fedi? because AP as specified doesn't address the needs of fedi. what does fedi need? well, i find it telling that the "real" reason AP was adopted was... to implement followers-only posts.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

i think this disconnect between and honestly goes a lot deeper than people might realize. and that is because the problem AP tries to solve is actually completely different from what fedi is trying to do.

the concept of a nebulous but mostly singular "network" or "protocol" (made up of partially overlapping parts) is core to what i'll call "fedi mindset". the assumption is that you can join the fedi "network" by implementing the fedi "protocol". and that AP is this.

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@trwnh@mastodon.social · Reply to infinite love ⴳ's post

the main contention is a disconnect between as a spec and as a protocol/network. a lot of problems cited were with the fediverse as implemented, wishful thinking about what could be changed in spec, many backwards-incompatible, mostly in service of making fediverse impl less painful.

there is a recurring refrain about implementers deciding they don't care to implement AP as specified, and that this indicates a problem with the spec, not a problem with implementers.

2/?

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Look, I’m going to be completely honest. Some aspects of today’s events, and some elements leading up to it, have given me bad vibes. I’m not trying to assasinate Evan’s character or make him look like a bad person, but I want to characterize some of the dynamic problems I’m seeing from coopting “The Social Web” as a term, and equating it, #Fediverse, and #ActivityPub as all one-and-the-same.

I might get flamed for sharing this, but I have to be honest about what I really think, and why I have some problems stomaching how things are happening.

https://deadsuperhero.com/2024/09/swf-icky-feeling/

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/25(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

My friendica account was deleted months ago. Yet I continue to see my posts floating around mastodon servers.

It appears to me if I want to delete a fediverse account, I'm going to have to send delete requests for every message on that account first, wait a week or three, then close out the account.

And it still probably won't fully work.

It shouldn't be like this, and normal users should be made aware of the risk.

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

Really sad to see Mozilla give up on their Mozilla.Social server. We all need to work together to grow the Fediverse.

Should any of you need a new home, you are welcome at Vivaldi.social.

mozilla.social/@mozilla/113153

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infinite love ⴳ

@trwnh@mastodon.social

idk where to really put this (might turn into a blog post later or something). it's what you might call a "hot take", certainly a heterodox one to some parts of the broader community. this is in response to recent discussion on "what do you want to see from AP/AS2 specs" (in context of wg rechartering) mostly devolving into people complaining about JSON-LD and extensibility, some even about namespacing in general (there was a suggestion to use UUID vocab terms. i'm not joking)

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

At @Vivaldi we love the Fediverse!

More and more are joining. I urge you all to help your friends join as well!

vivaldi.com/blog/social-web-fo

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

One thing I'd like to see more of in the fediverse are creative and gimmicky (in a good way!) instances, like oulipo.social, where you can't use the letter E in your posts.

Are there any more good examples?

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"It’s one thing to argue that ActivityPub is “the future of the social web” [...] but it’s an altogether different bit of self-puffery and disrespect to claim that ActivityPub is the social web.

Blogs were the social web. Friendster was the social web. MySpace was the social web. Twitter was the social web."

bix.blog/posts/holy-hell-the-s

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff@mastodon.social

Corporate social media locks you in to their platforms, but projects like the Fediverse put you in control to build a more free, more private, and better moderated web. It's exciting to see more people working to make independent social media even better.
techcrunch.com/2024/09/24/as-t

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Told y'all mastodon being the majority here is not a good thing....

socialwebfoundation.org/

I hate this.

I hate that I was right.

Everything is about 🤑🤑🤑. It always has been.

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Travis F W

@travisfw@fosstodon.org

In your experience, how much of the or is about itself?

OptionVoters
too much1 (100%)
not enough0 (0%)
I was not aware of any other topics in life.0 (0%)
no.0 (0%)
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Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Meta and friends – like Mastodon and Vivaldi – form Social Web Foundation.

May I be the first to say:

Fuck the Social Web Foundation.

socialwebfoundation.org

I am so fucking sick of this bullshit happening over and over again. I’d say they’re useful idiots but, let’s face it, Mastodon aren’t idiots. Vivaldi aren’t idiots. They’re smart folks. They know full well what Meta is. They clearly just don’t give a shit.

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Loops aims to be the TikTok

We're building it for everyone, even those who may not care about federation!

The whole platform and discovery algorithm will be open source

But more importantly, I'm eager to implement better safety and moderation tools to empower users and admins to create more safe, healthy and sustainable communities.

We can do this better, without influencers 😎

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

This is ✨exciting✨

Congratulations @evan for getting The Social Web Foundation off the ground. This will really help move the social web forwards and we're looking forward to seeing the great initiatives that come from it.

We'd love to collaborate for a growing, healthy, multi-polar social web!

wedistribute.org/2024/09/socia

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Kyle :kali:

@beardedtechguy@allthingstech.social

Great to see my favorite browser, @Vivaldi support the SWF!

Social Web Foundation launches, supported by Vivaldi.

vivaldi.com/blog/social-web-fo

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hallenbeck

@hallenbeck@mastodon.social

[TechCrunch] As the open social web grows, a new nonprofit looks to expand the ‘fediverse’

techcrunch.com/2024/09/24/as-t

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Evan Prodromou has officially announced The Social Web Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of #ActivityPub, the #Fediverse, and The Social Web.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/social-web-foundation-launch/
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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Familiar, but better.

loops.video

Loops app screenshot
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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

The Social Web Foundation is launching today. It's a non-profit for the W3C standard, ActivityPub. But it *doesn't* include Bluesky, and W3C's founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee does not appear to even use the fediverse. So clearly there is work to do. But the SWF looks promising nonetheless. Well done @evan and friends. thenewstack.io/social-web-foun

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Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸

@Natanox@chaos.social

Any good recommendations for mobile clients for and as well as stuff to follow for dank memes? :awesome:

I'll mostly use it to browser pictures (probably), in case that matters. Never tried any of the existing clients.

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MDMRN

@mdmrn@urusai.social

It's been a year since I've done a basic "This is me" post, so let's refresh it.

Hi Fedi. I've been here for a few years, but allow me to re-introduce myself.

I'm a 40+ year old Dad with 4 kids, a Christian, an enviromancer, and a huge, leftist nerd who loves him some manga and Animal Crossing.

I always enjoy a Dad Jokes and post constantly about ACNH. Feel free to judge, I embrace any cringe.

Other interests include:
Music (most genres, but especially talk about K-Pop), NFL Football (Ravens), US Politics (leftist)

Want to know more? Sweet, Feel free to ping and start chatting!

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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

Ausbau der Fediverse-Präsenz:

Wir öffnen die universitätseigene Mastodon-Instanz social.uibk.ac.at ab sofort zusätzlich für alle mehr als 5.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter: uibk.ac.at/de/newsroom/2024/ma

Dieser Schritt beruht auf einem prinzipiellen Bekenntnis des Kommunikationsteams zu gemeinnützigen, datenschutzfreundlichen und quelloffenen Medien – festgehalten im Positionspapier „Open Science Communication“: uibk.ac.at/de/public-relations

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Universität Innsbruck

@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

Expansion of activities in the Fediverse:

We are opening the university's own Mastodon instance social.uibk.ac.at to all 5,000+ employees today: uibk.ac.at/en/newsroom/2024/ma

This step is based on the communication team's fundamental commitment to non-profit, data protection-friendly and open-source media - set out in the position paper "Open Science Communication": uibk.ac.at/de/public-relations

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I am doing a tour of the at @pankegallery this sunday in berlin at 3pm! Sign up at panke.gallery/event/roam-the-w if you or someone you know is interested in joining! it will be a group exploration of this weird world we are building here. This will be a beginner friendly space, no knowledge of the fediverse required, only curiosity!
tldr.nettime.org/@pankegallery

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We've said A LOT about Patchwork recently, so here's a quick rundown:

🏙️ It was built to help admins reconnect with their community
✅ It simplifies the admin panel of a server with a selection of plugin switches
🧡 It's completely FREE for server admins
🎁 It comes packed full of features which an admin can choose to activate, including topical Channels!

Interested? Get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and add you to our early access list!

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Jansen

@jansen@sosial.link

After being off the the for some time I'm struck with how many reposting and adbots there are. Or maybe it's just me going overboard when subscribing to servers?

In any case, it's like the smog of the industrial revolution - It's a very noticeable sign of progression and people jumping on to the steam wagon, but we could still do without it.

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Sabertooth

@sabertooth_app@mastodon.social

Hello World!

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Sabertooth

@sabertooth_app@mastodon.social

We're so excited to announce the launch of our Patreon! For those who've enjoyed our work, you can now support us directly. Every pledge helps us create more of what you love.

patreon.com/SabertoothApp

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Sabertooth

@sabertooth_app@mastodon.social

Sabertooth is now in the app store! 🎉

apps.apple.com/us/app/sabertoo

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Lots of interesting software demos at spectra.video/video-channels/f

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Shadow Heart

@Sh4d0w_H34rt@cyberpunk.lol

The issue of pronouns keeps coming up, and it makes me wonder if there might be a way to ease that. While yes, there are idiots who purposely misgender, how often does it come down to just being a little lazy? Most of us list our pronouns in our profile, and when we're replying to something unless we've interacted with someone before, we have to leave the thread to determine proper pronouns. My suggestion would be for app makers like @IceCubesApp and others to pull pronoun info for accounts that are @'Ed and display it off to the side. If web interfaces adopt a similar strategy, I would hope it would help diminish much of the misgendering.

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Murdoc Addams 🧛🏻

@murdoc@autistics.life

Trying out this thing (finally).

Unemployed computer tech and aspiring novelist. Came to Mastodon because of the and thing, as I'm quite fond of open standards and non-corporate media (and well, anything really). I wasn't quite sure how to use it since I had never touched xitter, and didn't get the whole micro-blogging thing. I was always more of a forums/Reddit kind of person (I'm on Lemmy now instead BTW). But I found this place to be a great source of information, support, and community regarding autism and since I am a late-self-realized and (a.k.a. ) Turns out that "neurodiversity" has been a "special interest" of mine for a long time, before I even knew the word for it. So I spend a lot of time here, probably more than I should. 😛

I'm also working on several projects that I guess can only be collectively referred to as "social benefit" projects. I'll talk about those occasionally and even asking for help, because they are big projects that will need many people and I don't work so well by myself.

And I'm also one of those progressive, lefty, pinko, equal rights, social justice, digital freedom, privacy advocating, LGBT+ ally type people. I grew up on Star Trek ok? They debated whether a cloud of gas or a big rock was actually a person or not. Makes the crap we have to deal with right now IRL seem pretty stupid.

So if you like talking about that kind of stuff, or any of my copious other SpIns (many of which are in my profile), I'm game.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I like this proposal to show a modal prompt when replying to people who don't know you, but I think we can do better.

How about using the webcam to also show folks their own (angry) face while they type.

Would that maybe help calm them down?

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/i

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

It seems people are growing tired of engagement baits and algorithms on Threads. Wtf, come here then?

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Kinda weird seeing some people on Threads say "I'm sharing to the Fediverse!" but they're totally not...😳

That's the major issue with Threads implementation.

People just assume posting there by default is "on the Fediverse".

🤦‍♂️

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Hyena 🏙️ Town

@hyenatown@meow.social

Coming up with new nicknames for the because I guess one person can just say how things work around here and it somehow becomes canonized.

My list of candidates in no particular order:
- oort cloud
- swarm
- the big group of dumb idiots
- the fed-up verse
- parsnip
- microblog cluster
- Not Twitter
- Not Bluesky
- (the) cool ranch
- the backup
- casa di flotilla

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Matthias :sharkey:

@matthias@sharkey.ruhr

I was a huge fan of @mozilla@mozilla.social and for years – to me, they always stood for , , and a free .

But ever since Laura Chambers took over, it feels like Mozilla is completely losing its way.
🤔

Instead of focusing on the
, they’re starting projects that have little to do with their core mission. Commercial partnerships are on the rise, and now they’re even shutting down their own instance. That was the perfect opportunity to push and openness in the . 🌐

used to be my go-to recommendation for privacy – but sadly, I can’t say that anymore. 😕

💬 Do you have any recommendations for a on and that focuses on privacy, syncs easily, and is still customizable?

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Gentle Reminder for Newcomers :mastodon: :

Boosting posts keeps Mastodon alive!

Boost what you love! 💚
Boost freely! :boost_ok:✨

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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Damn it, #Mastodon subculture has a crap reputation and it’s honestly mostly deserved. The HOA nickname tracks. I just can’t figure the space out. There’s anger that people are using #bluesky and #Nostr , there’s a strong hostility toward content creators and influencers. They call people too stupid for calling #Fediverse & Mastodon too confusing. People attack and criticise those that remain on Big Social. A popular minority ran instance was shutdown due to the insane harassment, devs that do anything the people don’t like are relentlessly viscously attacked. Black and Brown people were told to CW their lives racist experiences and when sharing about their #fedi harassment they’re told to digitally segregate and that it can’t be true as others haven’t seen it nor experienced it. Yet, Mastodon is supposedly the nicest of social networks, that’s as big as lie any Trump told this week. I honestly, don’t want any Black and Brown people to come here, not yet anyways

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We were very excited to demo Channel. org & Patchwork at the fourth edition of FediForum - the virtual unconference moving the decentralised social web forwards.

You can see the video here: spectra.video/w/42kMTHaxxqYwD6 or on YouTube (we'll add a link further down the thread).

Keep reading to see a summary of our time at @fediforum from @FreddieJ 🧵 👇

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everton137

@everton137@vivaldi.net

@index if this integration of Ghost with Activity Pub works well, I'll possibly choose as the open source tool to start blogging again.

It was one of the tools I took a look at on my search

social.vivaldi.net/@everton137

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Holger Seelefand

@seelefand@mastodon.green

I am the co-organizer of an English language here in
So far, we have used meetup.com to organize our monthly meetings. Now, meetup has increased its fees from $30 to $100 for 6 month which is just ridiculous.

So we are looking for alternatives. Personally, I would prefer something from the . Current favorite is the instance of rheinneckar.events.

Does anyone have any suggestions/experiences/tips for us?

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

The demo videos from September 2024 are now on-line.

Fourteen demos of cool software, as shown off by the developers themselves! Innovation is alive and kicking in the Fediverse!

Given this is the Fediverse, get them from PeerTube here: spectra.video/w/p/q1BXeNF5PWFi

(They are on YouTube, too, but we will post the link to there later.)

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-09-20

Servers

- snac v2.59
- Mitra v3.5.0
- PeerTube v6.3.0
- Ktistec v2.3.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.2.5
- Gancio v1.19.1
- tootik v0.12.4
- Sharkey v2024.8.1
- Lemmy Development Update 2024-09-20

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.58
- Dhaaga v0.10.2
- Fedicat 9-18-24

Tools and Plugins

- FediFetcher v7.1.12

For developers

- Federails: Ruby gem to bring ActivityPub to your app

Articles

- Extending ActivityPub: A Recipe
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 84

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0191ed15-e22d-4c34-1e4b-070a805e86cb

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ActivityPods

@activitypods@fosstodon.org

We are writing a blog post about ActivityPods v2.
For that, we need your help!

What is it about ActivityPods that feels confusing to you? What do you want to know or understand?

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Nordnick :verified:

@nick@norden.social

Moin,

das ist nicht nur ... ich hatte schon einmal exemplarisch weitere fediversale Serversoftware vorgestellt. Hier ein aktualisierter Überblick:

:
norden.social/@nick/1089670517

:
norden.social/@nick/1089748664

:
norden.social/@nick/1089794219

:
norden.social/@nick/1090074611

:
norden.social/@nick/1090531317

:
norden.social/@nick/1090764656

:
norden.social/@nick/1091790264


norden.social/@nick/1093329039


norden.social/@nick/1093988966

?

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Rebecca Sieber

@resieguen@legal.social

Heute hat die @DS_Stiftung die neue Version des Leitfadens "Datenschutz bei Mastodon" veröffentlicht. 🥳

stiftungdatenschutz.org/praxis

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We have a guest article today, co-written by @heidilifeldman and @tchambers! They make the case for political organizing in the #Fediverse, as opposed to corporate social media.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/the-revolution-will-be-federated/
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hmm, still like this "trusted servers" idea.

Context: stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1

A mockup of an interface for managing trusted servers labeled with: "Define a list of trusted servers that can be used to pool resources."

Below the description is one texteara input field with a list of example fediverse servers, including mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and a few options that can be enabled or disabled:

- Fetch link previews (labeled as Recommended, and enabled via a checkbox)
- Fetch and merge blocklists (not enabled)
- Fetch public posts (enabled)
ALT text detailsA mockup of an interface for managing trusted servers labeled with: "Define a list of trusted servers that can be used to pool resources." Below the description is one texteara input field with a list of example fediverse servers, including mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and a few options that can be enabled or disabled: - Fetch link previews (labeled as Recommended, and enabled via a checkbox) - Fetch and merge blocklists (not enabled) - Fetch public posts (enabled)
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Does the feature that makes posts based on hashtags come from Mbin or just Fedia.io specifically?

It's quite annoying to have people constantly attempting to dunk on you for upvotes and failing.

Might have to block Fedia.io

I suspect this will go there so hi fedia...😒

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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

I have tried to recreate the candidate in a “clean”, hand-coded (definitions for the nodes, sides and connectors, and then using them placing them on a pentagon by rototranslations, assigning colors according to the original one I found on Wiki

commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil

I still have to do some tuning to ensure that it matches the original one that appears to be machine-generated with all sorts of decimals all around, but I think I'm already close.

A reproduction of the Fediverse logo, hand-coded by yours truly (sorry, Mastodon doesn't support SVG).
ALT text detailsA reproduction of the Fediverse logo, hand-coded by yours truly (sorry, Mastodon doesn't support SVG).
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Gerardo Lisboa

@gvlx@masto.pt · Reply to silverpill's post

@silverpill

You should have disclosed this: "Content subscription service. Subscriptions provide a way to receive monthly payments from subscribers and to publish private content made exclusively for them.

Supported payment methods: Monero, a peer to peer digital cash system where transactions are private by default."

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wish there was an easy way to browse threads Fediverse content.

I'm sure there's many accounts that have federated that I'd enjoy, but I don't know they're federated or even know that they exist.

Same for bluesky.

I could go there, but there's no way to tell who's federated.😩

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nickelson

@nickelson@fosstodon.org

Based on this thread we should not expect to adopt and join the unfortunately.
I'd really want to see all existing (and new) social networks join the Fedi for cross-posting and cross-following one day.

discourse.diasporafoundation.o

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Mozilla has decided to shut down their #Fediverse instance, after laying off the majority of the project's team earlier this year. The company is instead focusing on AI for the foreseeable future.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/mozilla-social-shutting-down/
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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Idk who needs to read this but it’s okay for people to like different things and make different choices than you. It’s okay to have valid constructive criticism as well. Fandoms can be insane, I’ve seen it with PlayStation v Xbox, Android v iOS and so forth. People can like what they like and if that’s a different choice than you that’s okay.
I say this as people on #Fediverse get highly upset at any level of criticism of #Mastodon and other platforms. People getting upset at other protocols. #ActivityPub is amazing but it’s not perfect, nothing is and that’s okay. We live in a world where we have these big beautiful brains where we invent and come up with things. I like to celebrate that.
People making different choices than you would is good. People have many layered reasons as to why they do and don’t do things.
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damon

@damon@social.wedistribute.org

Many of you think the #Fediverse is the best online social experience ever and that’s your right. I don’t agree particularly when it comes to Mastodon. Black and Brown folks have been chased out of this space, one of the largest minority ran instances essentially forced to shut down and much more. Then you get white folks in peoples mentions telling Black and Brown folks to digitally segregate themselves as if that’s an acceptable response.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

interesting to read the comments (600+) about the in the mainstream audience of youtube
youtube.com/watch?v=-R9CWq5CBl

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Kinda weird and sus that some Mastodon instances aren't respecting deletes....

Had a post I deleted last week that just got replied to, from a mastodon instance.

And people wonder why casual users don't wanna be here...🤦‍♂️

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 84

This week's news:
- @fediforum happened this week, with tons of demos and sessions
- the mozilla.social server shuts down
- Mastodon announces a new project to build Fediverse Discovery Providers

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

Sometimes, I find myself feeling burnt out about the #Fediverse. There’s a huge amount of promise, but lots of turmoil, struggle, and infighting. Sometimes, I worry about how sustainable this thing is.

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Natasha Jay :mastodon:🇪🇺

@Natasha_Jay@tech.lgbt

Boosts appreciated :boost_requested: as I accidentally messed up my follower list, and lost ALL followers from specific servers, including -

mastodon.social
lgbtqia.space
mastodon.green
infosec.exchange
(maybe some other / smaller servers , not sure ...)

It's several hundred folks - so if you had followed me for whatever reason before (and still want to) can you please check and refollow?

Sorry about this, user error - mea culpa 🙏

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🎮 Nerdherz 🧶

@nerdherz@mastodon.social

Mastodon und WordPress in 2024 – Was hat sich verändert?
Im Oktober 2022 habe ich hier über Mastodon geschrieben und wie man Mastodon und WordPress miteinander verbinden kann.

Das ist nun schon zwei Jahre her und in dieser Zeit hat sich vieles getan.

Auch Plugins für WordPress bekamen Updates, neue Plugins kamen hinzu. Ich habe mich mal in der Plugin-Bibliothek umgeschaut und getestet.

nerdherz.blog/2024/09/18/masto

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Flipboard Deutschland

@FlipboardDE@flipboard.social

📢 Diese Woche haben wir einige spannende Persönlichkeiten, Initiativen und Museen aus der Mastodon-Community auf Flipboard vorgestellt!

Falls du es verpasst hast: Du kannst jetzt allen aus dem Fediverse in der Flipboard-App folgen. Wir freuen uns, wichtige Stimmen aus den Bereichen Wissenschaft, Politik, Journalismus, Klima, Kultur und Geschichte dabei zu haben, darunter @dieKadda, @nicholaspotter, @ueckueck, @pneutig, @digiges, @NatureMC, @lenaschimmel, @DerLeiermann, @pfefferle, @histmus und @nszwangsarbeit.

Lade die App herunter, besuche den Fediverse-Tab unter Entdecken und folge diesen Accounts. Ihre Beiträge findest du im neuen Fediverse-Aktivität-Karussell im „Für dich“-Feed.
about.flipboard.com/download-f

Ein Video von dem Fediverse-Tab in der Flipboard-App, das verschiedene Mastodon-Profile zeigt.
ALT text detailsEin Video von dem Fediverse-Tab in der Flipboard-App, das verschiedene Mastodon-Profile zeigt.
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Al Sutton

@alsutton@snapp.social

To me, shutting down mozilla.social is just a part of the evolution; It's consolidation.

It's a natural part of any ecosystem in a capitalist economy. It's rarely feasible for a large number of small players to be commercially viable, so seeing instances disappear is just part of the cycle of grow, consolidate, repeat.

What would be great would be if the folk at @MastodonEngineering would release a method of allowing users to move their entire message history around.

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SamXavia

@sam@southampton.social

It’s going to be strange when Threads has full on integration with the Fediverse

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Daniele Pantaleo 🦥:verified:

@ozone89@techhub.social

Dear ,
may I suggest you double check you're using the correct when posting/replying?

Because if you don't and, say, write in while having as declared post language instead, people won't be able to use the built-in "" function.

Partial screenshot of the "new post" view on Tusky, the "EN" button, allowing you to declare what language the post is written in, is highlighted
ALT text detailsPartial screenshot of the "new post" view on Tusky, the "EN" button, allowing you to declare what language the post is written in, is highlighted
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DIPF

@dipf_aktuell@eduresearch.social

Eine -Instanz für die : das ist eduresearch.social (eduresearch.social/about) des "Fachinformationsdienst Erziehungswissenschaft und Bildungsforschung" @FachportalPaedagogik am DIPF.

🚨 Alle Infos zum Start des datenschutzkonformen Netzwerks und zum virtuellen Onboarding-Event am 23. September, 14 Uhr, mit @Lambo

👉 dipf.de/de/dipf-aktuell/presse


@leibniz_bildung @verbundfdb @bbf_dipfberlin @oerinfo

Zwei Frauen und ein Mann am Laptop. Bildungsforschung goes Fediverse: Mastodon-Instanz eduresearch.social.
ALT text detailsZwei Frauen und ein Mann am Laptop. Bildungsforschung goes Fediverse: Mastodon-Instanz eduresearch.social.
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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net · Reply to GENKI's post

これ、 の :mastodon: 単体で考えればべつにアカウント引っ越しもできるし、ユーザーには逃げ道があるという意味で(その手間がかかるとはいえ)それが :fediverse: ⁂ で良かったね、という話も出来るんだけど、
いかんせん、それ以前に「 大丈夫?」という印象のほうがネガティブな意味で大きい。
どっちかって言うと よりも のユーザーへの心象というか影響を心配してしまう。

世間的にも冷遇されつつある をユーザーがどういう気持ちで応援して使ってるかということを考えると、こういうふうに がどこに向かってるかわからないフラフラした動きをしている(ように見える)のは、結構心が折れるきっかけになりかねないんじゃないかな…
自分も今はあんまり最近は 使う機会がかなり減ってるけど、それでも歴史あるブラウザーエンジンが健全な Web のために の中で生き続けてほしいと応援はしているので、色々心配になってしまう。

本分である の改善に注力するんだと思いたい。(がんばれ

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ClaudioM

@claudiom@bsd.network

For the new folks joining and the overall, welcome! It's good to see you filling out a short bio and an avatar to get to know you, but be sure to *engage* with those you follow and remember to "be excellent to each other" when you do. Use CWs if you wonder if your post/toot/whatever is appropriate (better safe than sorry), and provide image descriptions to aid the visually impaired on the fedi.

For the most part, everyone is mindful of others on the fedi ("Do unto others...", that ol' chestnut). Be sure to do the same. :flan_heart: ✌🏻

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ClaudioM

@claudiom@bsd.network

For all of the newcomers from the and , welcome! That being said, please make sure to engage with those you wish to follow. I understand that some might be a bit apprehensive to do so given the experience whence you came, but most of us won't bite and are pretty friendly.

Personally, I'm more willing to accept, and follow, folks who not only provide an or multiple , but also show engagement with others on the . Even if you don't have an avatar configured but are positively and constructively engaging with others, I'll accept and even follow.

However, if all I see when I visit your actual page for more information is a blank avatar, no posts, and no basic info about you even after a number of days, chances are that I'll be very hesitant to accept. 👁️

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nilesh

@nilesh@fosstodon.org · Reply to Darth ŠČ! :t_blink:'s post

@darth They've been holding back by not implementing interoperability standards. Been seeing too many instances of it. They come across as another wannabe-twitter kind of organization.

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David Clubb

@davidoclubb@toot.wales

Ok , my 7yo son wants to be a 'YouTuber' 🤮 😢

I am telling him that and are the way.

After a year of posting @arthen he has 11 followers.

After a few months on @tremytwr he has 2 subscribers (both are me).

Make a little boy happy and give him a follow 🙏 let's show him the future is federated!!

Drawing using coloured pencil. A kraken (!!) has sunk a green and black boat. But a lifeboat emerges from within, with somebody standing proudly on top.
ALT text detailsDrawing using coloured pencil. A kraken (!!) has sunk a green and black boat. But a lifeboat emerges from within, with somebody standing proudly on top.
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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

Mozilla, unfailingly, will make the wrong strategic decision every time.

Email announcing Mozilla is shutting down mozilla.social.
ALT text detailsEmail announcing Mozilla is shutting down mozilla.social.
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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

abandons and the . Figures.

mozilla.social/@mozilla/113153

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

From now on eggs will not be in one single basket. In other words: Glad to say we have now 4 admins in total, welcome @ikkeT @raikas and @lari :bunhdheart:

As I've been having some difficulties in life this year I though it's finally time to establish a proper administrative edge on our Mastodon server. Our 292 users deserve it. This ensures the continuity of everything and most of all gives me a peace of mind, because no longer need to handle everything alone.

PS. Nice to meet @ikkeT IRL by lattes, what a nice guy 👍

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Nice, the next Mastodon beta is out.

Looking forward to trying the updated fediverse:creator settings!

github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r

via @mastodon_releases

A screenshot of the new "Author attribution" settings section on Mastodon, showing an text box for putting in a list of allowed websites to "protect form false attributions".

The section is labeled "Control how you're credited when links are shared on Mastodon" and shows a preview of an author attribution for an example blog post with a small section below it with a Mastodon icon (simplified elephant-like shape with the letter "m" inside and text "More from" followed by the author's name).
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Charité Berlin

@ChariteBerlin@wisskomm.social

Hi 👋

Wir sind und freuen uns auf euch & 🥳

Als eine der größten Universitätskliniken Europas entwickelt die die von morgen – seit über 300 Jahren. Hier versorgen wir euch mit News aus der Charité & ihrer Spitzenforschung.

As one of Europe’s biggest university hospitals, Charité has been developing the of tomorrow for more than 300 years. Here, we’ll be giving you the latest updates on Charité & its leading research.

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haui

@haui@mastodon.giftedmc.com

So, apparently people are doing an !

I'm Haui, , , enthusiast.

I'm not good with social stuff but I'm friendly. I host four services on my new : Lemmy, Mastodon, Matrix and Peertube. You can check them out on the respective addresses.

Besides that I own 4 lizards, 2 guineapigs and engage in anti-fascist, anti-corporate and neurodiversity activism.

Ask me for random tech facts and dusty dry humour.

Have a good one.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Archos :distros_arch: :matrix:

@archos@mastodon.arch-linux.cz

Ahoj Mastodon komunito! 🦣
Zveme vás na druhý ročník srazu Mastodon uživatelů, který se uskuteční 11.10. 2024 v Praze.
📍 Místo: (restaurace se zatím vybírá, detaily brzy!)
Těšíme se na vás všechny, ať už jste nováček, nebo veterán! Přijďte si užít skvělou atmosféru a poznat nové lidi.
@mastopivo
srazy.arch-linux.cz/invite/R6Z
Návrhy na restaurace jsou vítány, tak dejte vědět, kde byste se rádi potkali!
Zatím je zde návrh Hospůdka Do Větru @xChaos

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

Is an ID change also a `Move` but under the same domain? Can , and others handle that, even if the URL stays the same?

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André Menrath

@linos@graz.social

Das ersetzt nicht nur Twitter!

Das Fediverse bietet einen ganz neuen Weg, wie wir unabhängig Dinge digital veröffentlichen und uns darüber austauschen können. Egal ob das jetzt Kurznachrichten, Bilder, Videos, Podcasts, Artikel, wissenschaftliche Papers, Open Educational Resources oder Events sind.

Mastodon ist ideal für Kurznachrichten, für passives lesen, oder für kurze Interaktionen. Entsprechende Software spezialisiert auf oder Wissenschaftliches wird auch noch kommen!

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André Menrath

@linos@graz.social

:graz: Wer von uns Grazer*innen findet noch, dass es langsam überfällig wird, dass unsere Behörden, Universitäten und sonstige staatliche Stellen ebenfalls im bzw. auf präsent sind?

Während dass in Deutschland bereits normal wird, siehe bawü.social/explore oder social.bund.de/explore, werden hier in weder vom Land noch von der Stadt meine Mails diesbezüglich beantwortet.

Helft gerne mit und schreibt auch Ihr ihnen mal eine E-Mail! :mastolove:

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nigini

@nigini@social.coop · Reply to Mike McCue's post

@mike I was wowed by the integration as presented in the . 👏👏👏 Congrats on letting your clients expand their reach!

And it did not stop there: I have just found that I can follow curated mags from my Fedi account! Beautiful!

Down with the walled gardens!

The profile of a "Following the Fediverse" Flipboard-curated as shown in a Fediverse client. Aims to present the seamless integration of Flipboard to the Fediverse.
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Mark Corbett Wilson

@mcorbettwilson@mastodon.social

What a week!

I discovered the FediForum unconference on Mastodon and spent the next three days learning about ActivityPub, web fingers and hooks, and the history and politics of federated social media from some of the originators. I’ll have to level up my technical skills, again. I spent a few hours finding, learning about, and following folks across Mastodon instances and then closing scores of tabs.

talkingwithmachines.com/what-a

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Wow, we're still not over @fediforum

It's truly amazing to bring some of the most exciting developments on the Fediverse together for a few days and see what everyone is up to. No other network has such a vibrant, committed, and supportive community.

If you attended (or even if you didn't) and you want to know a little more about what we're doing and about Patchwork - please get in touch!

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@openbiblio.social

Ich hatte die Gelegenheit, auf dem mit @literarymachine über unsere Instanz openbiblio.social und die neue Kooperation von @stabi_berlin und @zlb_berlin berichten zu dürfen: die größte Wissenschaftliche und die größte Öffentliche des Landes betreiben gemeinsam die größte Bibliotheksinstanz auf im . Hier gibt es eine Aufzeichnung, und einen zentralen Punkt davon ein Posting weiter:

youtu.be/4QLswAiSUQk

1/2

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Raccoon at TechHub :mastodon:

@Raccoon@techhub.social

Reminder that donating to the Harris campaign through isn't just about the total amount of money raised, it's about the number of donations.

Of course we aren't going to outraise these billionaires, but what all these people who are willing to throw even $5 at this thing are showing the political world is that this is a network full of people who are engaged enough in politics to put our money where our mouth is. You can't say Harris doesn't have any supporters here, nor can you say we are just sitting on the sidelines, when over 100,000 people have given her money.

And you know, if someone is willing to give you $5, they are most definitely going to vote for you. You might even be able to get them to volunteer, or strategize around what this large group is doing.

This is a show of power.

This is proof that, if they give this network a chance, it could be a good place to get support from.

secure.actblue.com/donate/mast

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

If you had to pick just one article to describe the , what would you recommend?

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clacke: exhausted pixie dream boy 🇸🇪🇭🇰💙💛

@clacke@libranet.de

"Microblogging lets people share short status messages with their social network. Public Web sites like Twitter, Jaiku and Plurk are wildly popular with consumers, but Open Source programs allow a distributed social graph and implementation inside the enterprise firewall. Evan Prodromou, founder of Identi.ca, will describe the Open Source microblogging tool Laconica and its uses in the workplace and on the Public Web."

web.archive.org/web/2019070910…

"Open Source Microblogging with Laconica", Open Source Bridge 2009 (2009-06-17), Portland, Oregon

Listening to this talk during my lunch.

farside.link/invidious/watch?v…

youtube.com/watch?v=3dcAvZv1lg…


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Incise

@incise@social.dezinezync.com

Good morning!

Incise is now federating with the

Follow any Incise user using their handle: [username]@incise.app

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

We almost reached the halfway point of the , our month-long for users of the . So we figured this might be a good moment to remind everybody that you can submit your game early – even if it's not yet finished.

1) Create a new public (!) project on itch
2) Go to itch.io/jam/fedi-jam and click "Submit your project"
3) Fill out the questionnaire (you can edit your answers later)

Note: Your submission won't become publicly visible before October!

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Malte Engeler

@malteengeler@legal.social

Hey Mastodon,

ich möchte euch alle einmal mitnehmen und uns gemeinsam eine kleine Challenge geben:

Ihr kennt bestimmt alle die wichtige Kampagne @AfDVerbotJetzt, oder? Wie ihr seht, ist der Mastodon Account der Kampagne derzeit von allen ihren Plattformen der größte (aktuell ca. 2.600 Follower).

Aber Instagram holt auf (aktuell 1.900 Follower).

Lasst uns doch mal schauen, wie lange wir es schaffen, dass der Mastodon Account der größte bleibt?

💥Lets goooo ! 💪

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Julie Moynat

@juliemoynat@eldritch.cafe

J'ai des demandes d'abonnement en suspens régulièrement. Je traite ça par vagues quand j'ai l'énergie. Des fois, ça met du temps…

Ce qui s'ajoute au relou de gérer ça, c'est les problèmes d'accessibilité que ça me pose parce que la plupart des instances (oui, je dois généralement regarder votre profil sur votre instance sinon ça m'affiche pas toujours des choses à jour) ne sont pas accessibles pour moi : contrastes trop faibles, mode sombre forcé par défaut au lieu de prendre en compte mes préférences…

Bref, Fediverse (ouais c'est pas que Mastodon), tu ferais bien de te mettre à l'accessibilité (si tu me dis que j'ai qu'à contribuer, je te bloque !).

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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern · Reply to Matteo (Writer)'s post

Was ist eigentlich das Fediverse?
(Thread 3/8)

Das Fediverse (vgl. aktuelle Statistik FediDB) ist ein quelloffenes, datenschutzfreundliches, dezentrales, soziales Netzwerk, in dem die Konten (Accounts) der Nutzer von föderierten Instanzen (Servern) diverser, - soweit vertrauenswürdig: nicht kommerzieller - Fediverse-Dienste (Socialmedia-Plattformen) z.B. für Micro-/Macro-Blogging, Websites, Blogs, File-Hosting oder News-Sharing miteinander ggf. pseudonym über verschiedene offene Kommunikationsprotolle z.B. ActivityPub - soweit vertrauenswürdig: ohne Tracking - miteinander interagieren können.

Die geposteten Kommunikations-Beiträge werden mithilfe der Fediverse-Dienste z.B. Mastodon (vgl. Software Ranking FediDB) in öffentlichen und persönlichen Timelines (Streams) abgebildet und können so gelesen, archiviert, weitergeleitet (netzweit boosten) oder wiederum öffentlich oder geschützt kommentiert werden. In der selbstbestimmten Gestaltung der persönlichen Timeline - ohne Hintergrund-Algorithmen - ist jeder User frei, in dem er Follower und ggf. Hashtags nach Belieben abonniert oder später ev. wieder entfolgt. Der strukturierten Organisation der persönlichen Timeline in Listen (selbst gestaltete Sub-Timelines) kommt mit wachsender Anzahl abonnierter Follower eine zunehmende Bedeutung zu, wenn man beim Lesen oder Auswerten, die Übersicht behalten möchte. Eine hierarchische und möglichst vollständige Thread-Darstellung ist ein wünschenswertes Ausstattungsmerkmal, um vermeidbare Missverständisse, insbesondere in komplexen, plattformübergreifenden Diskussions-Abläufen, tunlichst auszuschließen.

Wenn man seine eigene Instanz - z.B. in Ermangelung eines entsprechenden Fachwissens - nicht selbst hosten und betreiben möchte, dann muss man - um loslegen zu können - sich eine öffentlich zugängliche Instanz frei wählen, was am Anfang eine gewisse Hürde für einen Neueinsteiger darstellen kann. Jede Instanz kann sich auf bestimmte Themen oder Interessen spezialisieren, wie Kunst, Wissenschaft, Politik, Religion oder spezielle Hobbys. Das ermöglicht es Nutzern, einer öffentlichen Instanz beizutreten, die ihren Interessen entspricht und Gleichgesinnte zu finden, mit denen sie sich austauschen können (vgl. z.B. Mastodon Server FediDB). Daten, Listen und Follower können beim Verlassen und Wechseln zu einer anderen Instanz und/oder Plattform innerhalb dieses Fediverse-Ökosystems vom User mitgenommen werden.

Denkbare Usecases für das selber Hosten einer eigenen Instanz wären z.B.: Vereinsarbeit, Bürgerinitiative, Projektarbeit, Familien- und Freundeskreis, Idealismus, um die Idee des Fediverse "ehrenamtlich für jederman" mit offen zugänglichen Fediverse-Instanzen voranzubringen oder Einpersonen-Nutzung, um die eigenen Kommunikations- und Föderations-Regeln selbst zu bestimmen und keinem fremden Administrator vertrauen zu müssen usw.

Für die absehbare Zukunft scheint das Fediverse, Potenzial für weiteres Wachstum zu haben, insbesondere für User, die auf technische Interoperabilität mit Kommunikatiosmöglichkeiten zwischen verschiedenen Gruppen über Filterblasen hinweg Wert legen, denen Datenschutz und werbefreie Socialmedia-Umgebungen wichtig sind. Die Zukunft hängt jedoch stark von der weiteren technischen Entwicklung, zivilisierter, demokratischer Nutzerakzeptanz und der Fähigkeit ab, gemeinnützige, möglichst werbefreie Finanzierungsmodelle zu etablieren, z.B. durch Spenden und auch durch vermehrte öffentliche Förderung, insbesondere aus der EU zur Bildung von Medienkompetenz, kritischem Denken und der Stärkung demokratischen Bewusstseins. Die ausgewogene Balance zwischen Meinungsfreiheit und Schutz vor Missbrauch, Bekämpfung von Hassrede und Desinformation, funktionsfähige Mechanismen zur Selbstregulierung des Netzwerks sowie das Risiko einer Verwässerung der werbefreien und datenschutzfreundlichen Prinzipien oder gar eine feindliche technischen Übernahme durch große kommerzielle Tech-Konzerne, bleiben bisher ungelöste Herausforderungen, die uns alle betreffen und uns interessieren sollten.

Insgesamt könnte eine reflektierte Praxis im Fediverse die Weiterentwicklung eines nachhaltigen, inklusiven, entschleunigten und demokratischen Netzwerks födern, das den Bedürfnissen der Nutzer entspricht - Klasse statt Masse - und gleichzeitig innovative technische Lösungen - weitgehend auf freier Open-Source-Software basierend - vorantreibt. Es liegt an uns, das Fediverse konstruktiv zu unterstützen und partizipativ mitzugestalten.


Weitere Tipps:

Fediverse Hauptseite

Fediverse Artikel Die Idee

Fediverse Report auf Mastodon

Wikipedia Fediverse

Wikipedia ActivityPub


Schaubild: Baum mit den einzelnen Verzweigungen der unterschiedlichen Fediverse-Software
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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern

MATTEOS MINI-WEB-PAGE
(Thread 1/8)

Diese ausbaufähige Mini-Web-Page (einfaches Posting) ist eigentlich so etwas wie meine kostenlose Homepage auf Mastodon, sogar mit einer simplen Blog-Funktion. Beitrag öffnen (einfacher Klick), zeigt und navigiert den Mini-Blog (Thread-Darstellungen mit einfachen Antworten). Es wird hier niemand von mir getracked.

Ein weiterer Vorteil gegenüber anderen Homepages oder Blogs ist, dass jeder Beitrag dieser Threads als Link meines Profils, als angepinnter Post oder als Hashtag über jede andere Social-Media-Plattform des Fediverse, die ActivityPub unterstützt, gefunden, direkt kommentiert und gerne auch von mehreren Lesern kontrovers diskutiert werden kann. Klar doch, bleiben wir immer nett zu einander 😀

Diese Seite ist unabhängig davon im Internet aufrufbar und kann in jedem Web-Browser mit folgendem externem Internet-Link zu dieser Mini-Web-Page gebookmarkt werden. Dieser rein lesende Zugriff setzt nicht einmal voraus, dass der Internet-User überhaupt im Fediverse z.B. mit Mastodon unterwegs ist:

dunkle Leseansicht dieser Mini-Web-Page

helle Leseansicht dieser Mini-Web-Page


Was ist sonst noch los im Fediverse?

Es folgen einige öffentlich für jedermann einsehbare, sehr schön mit aktuell dynamisch darstellbare Beispiele.

Nachrichten Kanäle:

ARD Archivradio ➡️ Profil

BR24 ➡️ Profil

Digitale Bibliothek ➡️ Profil

EvPredigergemErfurt ➡️ Profil

heise online ➡️ Profil

katholisch.de ➡️ Profil

ntv ➡️ Profil

OnlineKirche ➡️ Profil

Tagesschau ➡️ Profil

taz ➡️ Profil

populäre Accounts: vgl. auch FediDB

Dr. Michael Blume ➡️ Originäres ➡️ Profil

Dr. Patrick Breyer ➡️ Originäres ➡️ Profil

Jan Böhmermann ➡️ Originäres ➡️ Profil

Marina Weisband ➡️ Originäres ➡️ Profil

Mike Kuketz ➡️ Originäres ➡️ Profil

eigene Accounts:

Matteo (he/him) ➡️ Originäres ➡️ dieses Profil

Matteo (he/him) ohne Replies ➡️ ohne Boosts

Matteo (Reader) ➡️ Originäres ➡️ zweites Profil

Matteo (Reader) ohne Replies ➡️ ohne Boosts

Mastodon Instanzen:

mastodon.social ➡️ Trend>en ➡️ visit FediDB

nrw.social ➡️ Trend>de ➡️ visit FediDB

social.anoxinon.de ➡️ Trend>de ➡️ visit FediDB

social.tchncs.de ➡️ Trend>de ➡️ visit FediDB

troet.cafe ➡️ Trend>de ➡️ visit FediDB

Instanzen Hashtags:

➡️ mastodon.social ➡️ troet.cafe>de

➡️ mastodon.social ➡️ troet.cafe>de

➡️ mastodon.social ➡️ troet.cafe>de

➡️ mastodon.social ➡️ troet.cafe>de

➡️ mastodon.social ➡️ troet.cafe>de

Obiger Multi-Hashtag auf deutsch via troet.cafe


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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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dee, love and enby

@dee@treehouse.systems

Moderation is a denial of service problem.

When you're a minority, or you're being hounded by a group of people, a single share by a bad actor creates an overwhelming amount of DMs and replies.

The tools we have today are aimed at blocking single messages, but when you receive a thousand messages it's a denial of service.

Fedi abuse is real, because abuse on all websites is real.

In my mind, the moderation we need includes the ability to attribute where a reply came from, to say all those replies and DMs were via those few shares, and to block every subsequent thing. Replies are a graph/tree and you want to block everything that belongs to a node/branch.

It still wouldn't be perfect, but it would be better than what we have... It would make moderation effort by the victim become sublinear to the amount of abuse they receive.

The issue I see though, the current protocols don't share this type of attribution, and the federated nature means some tools might purposefully not participate in it.

Moderation is a denial of service problem.

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Mountain Mindset

@mountainmindset@mountains.social · Reply to Mountain Mindset's post

Hoping these ideas can be shared further and duplicated to support more non profit ecosystems. Seeing the potential growing here online and in real life to help connect more people with more resources!

Crowd of people beginning to gather around the live music from Greensky Bluegrass. Fundraising concert hosted at a ski area, Hoodoo in Central Oregon.
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Mountain Mindset

@mountainmindset@mountains.social

What is the Mountain Mindset? For me its the idea of recognizing as we charge into this future online, we can still develop our own culture. As I have traveled, my observations between city culture & mountain culture was fairly consistent around the world. Mountain culture required living more in tune with nature, more aware of the seasons & surroundings. Community more shaped around connection and sharing. Looking in practice like how the Hawaiian’s live Pono, a lifestyle inspired by values to do the right thing; living in harmony with the land & people. In this present moment of globalization, we can collect ideas that will be needed for the future. Culture will outlive us. We can individually, in our own unique way, create this concept of culture here on Mastodon. Thank you for being here!

Looking up at a big mountain face, lines of snow, rock & light weaving through the formations of raw earth. The feeling in this mountain image reminds me there is something bigger, beyond just ourselves. Hilda Peak, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
ALT text detailsLooking up at a big mountain face, lines of snow, rock & light weaving through the formations of raw earth. The feeling in this mountain image reminds me there is something bigger, beyond just ourselves. Hilda Peak, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Mountain Mindset

@mountainmindset@mountains.social

In my quest to learn more sustainable regenerative ways to support free open source software and the fediverse together I found an example worth sharing. For the past 15 years, Bigstock Fundraiser has been on a mission of raising funds through philanthropic events, for local charitable and benevolent causes. A team of volunteers has created a festively fun experience to enjoy two days of music in the mountains as a fundraiser!

Hosted at Hoodoo Ski Area in Central Oregon. The fundraising benefits two local non profits; Oregon Adaptive Sports & Cascadia Wildlands. This success can be replicated around the world. Truly a fun way to help other people supporting great causes! It also creates a thriving ecosystem of jobs for the vendors & support staff. Small groups of people can do big things together. Band shown is Greensky Bluegrass.

bigstockfundraiser.org

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everton137

@everton137@vivaldi.net

Was there any talk or discussion at the about the banning of in , and the massive migration of Brazilians to ?

I've heard more than once today the question why Brazilians went to Bluesky. I've heard some ideas like Bluesky resembles Orkut, an old social network platform of Google that was very poorly in Brazil 20 years ago. I think that's false.

I don't have a clear answer to this phenomenon, but it would be very interesting to listen to what other people think.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're logging off now after a wonderful .

We might need a few days to recover but what an amazing three days!

We look forward to telling you more about it next week.

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Here's an interesting "natural experiment": attendees who want to be found on the fediverse are posting to hashtag.

  • what's the gender ratio?
  • what percentage are white? Black? Indigienous?
  • how many women of color?

Of course, this isn't completely representative -- it only got mentioned at the wrapups session, and some people don't want to be so visible. Still it's an intersting data point!

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Hamiller Friendica

@hamiller_friendica@anonsys.net

Sehr cool, Goblin hat vor ein paar Tagen die Möglichkeit der freien Registrierung aktiviert. In der öffentlichen Timeline ist schon einiges los.

Interessant für alle, die ein Tumblr-ähnliches Blog im Fediverse vermisst haben.


goblin.band

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

Day three at today and will be liveblogging with @hello here: wedistribute.org/2024/09/fedif

So excited to see all the new things being built in the !

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

Looking forward to Day 3...

Esp that this morniing I get to co-lead a session with @heidilifeldman and @michaelfoster.bsky.social on digital organizing on the today....

On my side will be talking up the work a lot of us are doing at @KamalaHarrisWin

Should be fun!

cc: @fediversenews @fediforum

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UniversityofGroningenLibrary

@Bibliothecaris@social.edu.nl

Thank you so far, @fediforum, for 2 very interesting days; we've learnt a lot!
Great discussions about the role of and institutions in the . Also exciting presentation by @bonfire about the openscience.network. Looking forward to day 3.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We've got excited butterflies just thinking about FediForum later this afternoon! 🦋

Don't forget, we have a press pack available. If you're interested - just let us know.

We'll be demoing Channel. org & Patchwork, then convening a session to discuss community on the Social Web.

We hope to see you there!

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

has a Saturday schedule, and it's starting in less than two hours. You can still register to attend, with some (almost) free tickets available at $1.99 if the regular rate is too high - a bargain for attending a single day of the event.

My favorite part is the demos - you get to see the people behind the sites and apps you use (or will be using), demoing their latest fediverse related projects!

fediforum.org/

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Gerade leitet @ueckueck den ein. Nach gestern geht es heute einen ganzen Tag konkret um das bilden von -Netzen, super!

Ich werde später auch ein bisschen etwas erzählen, für politisches Zocken werben und dafür auch mal einen Blick auf @owncast werfen.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-09-13

Servers

- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.2.0
- Mbin v1.7.1
- Sharkey v2024.8.1
- Trunk & Tidbits, August 2024

Clients

- Jerboa v0.0.75
- IceCubesApp v1.10.54
- Tuba v0.8.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.9
- Voyager v2.17.1
- Photon v1.31.3
- Milktea v2.163.0
- Dhaaga v0.10.0
- Fedicat 9-11-24
- One year on - Pachli

Articles

- An analysis of mastodon adoption dynamics based on instance types
- An evidence-based and critical analysis of the Fediverse decentralization promises
- User Agents for the Social Web
- Bandwagon is Emissary’s Bandcamp Alternative
- Fediverse Discovery Providers
- A Small Compendium of Fediverse Platforms I Use
- E2EE for the Fediverse Update – We’re Going Post-Quantum

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0191c9dd-e298-8704-376b-acf65079e5ec

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Dave nλ=2dsinθ :protein:

@xtaldave@xtaldave.net

I'd better do another now I've moved my home.

Hi, I'm Dave. I'm a Principal Laboratory (aka. Scientific officer) at the Francis Crick Insititute in .

I'm a by training. I help run a group that studies in human and .

I do and .

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social · Reply to 洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)'s post

@hongminhee @hollo @fedify
Absolutely not. We intend to use it for larger projects. It needs more amplification.
Anyway we prototype the clients first and when ready will contribute.
Today
berlinfedi.day/ will be streamed, panelists join fediforum in the end.
In my Talk I will encourage Public Broadcasters et al. to contribute!

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We just shipped partial Account Migration support!

This means:

- You can migrate from other servers to Pixelfed
- Accounts that migrate between servers will be updated (even if you mute/block them)

We say partial, because we are missing one final piece to support outbound migration to Pixelfed, Mastodon or other platforms.

That final piece will be shipping later today!

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Berliner Fediverse Tag

@berlinfediday@berlin.social

Am 14.9. beim Berliner Fediverse Tag wird @pneutig unter dem Titel "Zocken gegen Rechts" Owncast vorstellen.

berlinfedi.day/

Konstantin wünscht sich mehr Inhalte rund um Gamingkultur im Fediverse und dass wir damit dem Überwachungskapitalismus und der anhaltenden Diskursverschiebung nach rechts etwas entgegensetzen. Nach kurzem Pitch zum politischen Zocken schauen wir dafür auf das Tool Owncast.

@owncast

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Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻

@mapache@hachyderm.io

Part 3 of "A Guide to Implementing ActivityPub in a Static Site (or Any Website)" is just out the oven!

In this blog post, I explain how to make your blog discoverable in the Fediverse as an account, and also address some of the annoying pitfalls I encountered.

Full article here: maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-im

If you like it don't forget to follow the @blog !

-sites -development -web

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Btw Mastodon is the best because folks actually use and follow hashtags. The posts attract people who are enthusiastic in things. In other places the hashtags feel pointless, nobody ever looks at them. They are just fuel for algorithms.

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@BjornW@mastodon.social

@BjornW@mastodon.social

Most social media platforms allow personalisation: like a profile picture or a header image for example.

What if we'd use these to advertise the ? Help those unaware of the existence of the fediverse to explore it & experience the Internet as intended.

Use those in-active Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram etc accounts for some good!

What do you think? Could we organize something like this?

@publicspaces @toon @dansup @Gargron @fediversereport @laurenshof
@smallcircles

A mockup of a header image which could be used to promote the fediverse. In this example I've used Mastodon, but we could and should use other Fediverse apps as well. Such as Pixelfed, Lemmy, Pleorama, GoToSocial, Bookwhyrm etc etc. Besides the url I've also added qr-codes for easier access.
ALT text detailsA mockup of a header image which could be used to promote the fediverse. In this example I've used Mastodon, but we could and should use other Fediverse apps as well. Such as Pixelfed, Lemmy, Pleorama, GoToSocial, Bookwhyrm etc etc. Besides the url I've also added qr-codes for easier access.
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nigini

@nigini@social.coop

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to migrate your data as well when you need/want to move to new servers in the ? @lisarue is leading a lot of work creating a spec towards that: swicg.github.io/activitypub-da

@ruud
This is the project I told you about in our conversation! ;)

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

@subclub is an emergent new platform for paid subscriptions in the #Fediverse. It's simple, smooth, and easy to use.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/subclub-paid-subscriptions/
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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

At , @ben called out that he linked to the @ProPublica donation drive on , and that yielded more donations than any other social media promotion on other platforms by the official account.

Huge.

We've seen hints of how the can have a positive impact on newsrooms, but this is the most tangible proof I've personally seen so far.

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

Day two at today and will be liveblogging with @hello here: wedistribute.org/2024/09/fedif

So excited to see all the new things being built in the !

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Now with more and more upgraded to version 4.2.0 of , you can compare full text on different ones: Having multiple accounts, I did – and yes, the differences are rather big.

Once again it seems clear, the bigger your instance the better for finding content in the . Especially for journalists, this also implies, that an instance by your organization might not be the best idea. Something like journa.host could make more sense.

@feditips @tchambers

Search for posts with the word "iran" on hannover.town, social.heise.de and journa.host – left goes back 5 days, the middle 7 days the right one day..
ALT text detailsSearch for posts with the word "iran" on hannover.town, social.heise.de and journa.host – left goes back 5 days, the middle 7 days the right one day..
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Show time: Patchwork & Channel. org debut 💫

In a couple of hours we’ll be back at and we’re excited to be debuting our new projects on Saturday, Channel. org and Patchwork - opening for early access soon.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you're attending we have a surprise for you!

We've put together a Press Pack for FediForum attendees who want to know more about what we're doing and (hopefully 🤞 ) for the amazing press people attending that want to write about Channel. org and Patchwork.

If you want to see it, reach out to freddie@newsmastfoundation.org

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Sam Clemente

@countablenewt@allthingstech.social

"Sure it's messy and confusing and not everything works all the time, but it's ours, not some corporation's. We made this ourselves because we care about this better future and we spend every day trying to make it just a little bit better."

blog.allthingstech.social/the-

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Bei unserem Workshop"Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 größer als die netzpolitische Bubble" gab es viel klugen Input aus dem Publikum. Danke an euch und danke an @pneutig und @korporal

Wir werten zeitnah alles aus und werden euch die Ergebnisse natürlich nochmal online bereit stellen und auf dem Laufenden halten, wie es weiter geht.

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca · Reply to Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸's post

Wait... someone just demoed a not-evil, privacy-just-for-you-on-your-device, algorithm generator to curate your own social feeds??

quiblr.com
Only on (for now!?)

Blow Your Mind Wow GIF by Product Hunt
ALT text detailsBlow Your Mind Wow GIF by Product Hunt
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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca · Reply to Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸's post

And now we just had a super-fast demo of IFTAS Content Classification Service that helps to match content appearing on a Fediverse servers with CSAM (child sexual abuse material) and the ability to immediately flag and deal with that content.

about.iftas.org/activities/mod

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jj@::1$:~ :iterm2_logo:

@thejtoken@hachyderm.io

👋Hey everyone, JJ here, straight outta Spain! I'm all about infusing some vibes into the project @ . My jam? Turning those yawn-inducing tasks into slick, automated wonders. Toil's my arch-nemesis.

I ❤️ I’m a person, and leftist

> This will be published from time to time trying to reach more visibility on the , so, your like will be welcome, but your boost will be great!

:wq

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

英語圏の :fediverse: の投稿を眺めていると、ちょくちょく「日本語勉強中」とかプロフィールに書いているアカウントを偶然見つけることがある。
自分自身も英語を読むのがなんとなくここにいるモチベーションにもなっていて、言語交換というほど積極的にそういう方々と交流している訳では無いにしても、そういう出会いは日本語話者としても英語勉強中の身としてもうれしい。
:mastodon: の特性上、そういうアカウントが特別自分のタイムライン上でレコメンドされているわけもなく、本当に偶然の出会いだと思うとなんかそれもうれしいなと思うし、同時になにか他の要因があるのかなと考えたりもする。
もともと 好きという日本人の国民性みたいなのが影響して には比較的日本人・日本語話者が多いという状況とかがあるんだろうか?
もしくは :vivaldi_blue: という何故か英語サーバーなのに日本人が多いというサーバーと連合している範囲の景色だから、というのもあるのかな :tony_grinning:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/13(13:40)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

Wow, Day 1 was busy!

Lots of really exciting talks. Looking forward to catching some more tomorrow


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don Elías (como los buses) 🥨

@donelias@mastodon.cr

I found several interesting servers (and accounts on them) in the map of @fediverseobserver fediverse.observer/map

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Mastodon launches a new project that will "[explore] decentralized search and discovery for the Fediverse".

And it's all very privacy-conscious, which is nice!

fediscovery.org

Announcement: mastodon.social/@MastodonEngin

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe

@feb

(a) I kind of like the theme of my current instance.

(b) Moving to another Mastodon instance would not solve the hard 500 character limit of @bufferapp , which I use for scheduling.

I've looked at other projects, but I haven't found a good solution for the scheduling problem.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

で見つけた良さげな投稿からそのアカウントへ移動してみたら :fediverse: 連携してなかったときの顔

Photo gif. A young boy wearing a yellow t-shirt poses for a school picture. He's not smiling, but rather looking straight into the camera with a bored, over-it expression. The photo has been edited to make it appear as if he's slowly blinking.
ALT text detailsPhoto gif. A young boy wearing a yellow t-shirt poses for a school picture. He's not smiling, but rather looking straight into the camera with a bored, over-it expression. The photo has been edited to make it appear as if he's slowly blinking.
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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

First day of . Overwhelming, soo many interesting things, but very good. Loved the vibe, loved the people.

We’re onto something great here.

Long live the ! ❤️

@fediforum

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

の :fediverse: #⁂ 連携じわじわ広がってる気がする。年内には完全対応何だっけ?いずれにしても 周りの大きなニュースが控えているのは良いことだな :tony_smiling:

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

At today and will be liveblogging with @hello here: wedistribute.org/2024/09/fedif

So excited to see all the new things being built in the !

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

TIL Quiblr, a Lemmy client github.com/Technicolor-Dreamco

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@deadsuperhero from @WeDistribute is doing a live coverage of the event with demos, talks, and announcements.

wedistribute.org/2024/09/fedif

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@dangillmor: "Shaming people into moving over (to the Fediverse) doesn’t work".

Well said. And I've said this myself in the past, folks who want to get people to join the fediverse have to actively work towards making it a safe and inviting space, for everyone.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

They actually did it....you can now include a link in a Threads post that directly brings up the fediverse sharing option. Making it just a bit easier to get people to participate. 🎉

threads.net/@box464/post/C-RmK

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

A small compendium of the Fediverse platforms I use/know well.

In the past few days, I revisited some of my old Fediverse instances since some friends asked me to help them set up a new one. I also took the chance to perform maintenance on some leftover instances. Here's my experience:

Akkoma: My oldest instance still running, opened in 2022. It was offline for a few months (3/4). I updated everything to the latest version and restarted it. I’m not sure why, but it’s extremely slow, with a heavy load on Postgres and many queries just to open the main page. I like Akkoma - I'll investigate further.

GoToSocial: I updated a friend's instance - GoToSocial itself was up-to-date, but the underlying system wasn’t. I noticed that once it exceeds 2000 followings, it becomes a bit slow. The database is PostgreSQL, but that's not the issue. The GoToSocial process becomes somewhat heavy on the VPS. Still, it's very usable and a software with great potential, in my opinion. The Mastodon API is implemented quite well and works with the major software.

Mitra: It seems well-built. The person had around 1000 followers and followings on a Mastodon account, which they moved from a large instance. No speed issues, though sending a message makes the server “heavy” for a bit, but it’s temporary. The Mastodon API is partially implemented, but the software is advancing quickly, and I find its native interface quite pleasant.

Snac2: I've always had a soft spot for Snac2. The lack of a database and some design choices make it an excellent solution for small instances. For example, sending posts to all known instances increases visibility and interaction. Its basic, JavaScript-free interface is very clear, though it might not be the best for those used to Mastodon. But the Mastodon API is improving version by version, and I think the developer is doing an excellent job. It struggles a bit with larger numbers, but that's due to the underlying file system, not the software itself. If "move" support (both in and out) were added, I would recommend it to anyone starting self-hosting for single-user or small community instances because "move" is one of the options that gives the most freedom in Fediverse software.

Mastodon: My “old” personal instance was stuck at version 4.1.x and had been offline for a few months. I updated the FreeBSD Jail and upgraded Mastodon to 4.2.12 and then to 4.3.0-beta1. No issues. I also helped a friend (who had an old Pleroma-based instance they barely used) migrate. This user has around 5000 followers and followings - Mastodon is running on FreeBSD on a VPS (arm64) for just over 3 euros a month, with no significant issues (apart from media storage, but that's not Mastodon’s fault). Mastodon is sometimes said to be heavy, and that's partly true, but its modularity ensures that even in cases of overload, queues may slow down, but navigation and the local timeline remain reasonably fast. I think this is a good thing for any larger-scale use of an instance.

In short, I think things are moving in the right direction, and the software is evolving nicely. Well done, devs!

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Just learned that @FedicaHQ is a thing and WOW! Social Media Management that fully supports both Fediverse and traditional social media modes, analysis, scheduling. Really powerful tools!

fedica.com

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Wake up, it's @fediforum Day 1! ⏰

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Auf dem Weg zum -Wochenende in :fediverse:

Also wenn der Zug weiter fährt, aber zum Glück bin ich zeitig los.

Morgen am 13. September findet die -Konferenz (netzpolitik.org/bildet-netze/) von @netzpolitik_feed statt, auf der @pneutig, @korporal und ich den Workshop "Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble" (pretalx.com/netzpolitik-org-20) halten werden.

Am Samstag den 14. September geht es dan mit dem (berlinfedi.day/) in der @cbase weiter, bei dem in "Per Anhalter durch das Fediverse" einen kleinen unvollständigen Blick auf die Weiten des Universum geben möchte.

Ich, rotbraune Ponyfrisur, große Runde Brille, blass, mit grüner Basecap, großen Kopfhörern und vielen Ketten lächle leicht schräg in die Kamera und sitze auf einem klassischen blauen Bahnsitz.
ALT text detailsIch, rotbraune Ponyfrisur, große Runde Brille, blass, mit grüner Basecap, großen Kopfhörern und vielen Ketten lächle leicht schräg in die Kamera und sitze auf einem klassischen blauen Bahnsitz.
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

For #Fediverse musicians looking for a new #Bandcamp alternative, Bandwagon feels extremely promising.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/bandwagon-music/
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Linux Is Awesome

@Linux_Is_Awesome@mastodon.social

If you are a fan of Sharkey, may I suggest Misskey. They're the upstream provider of Sharkey. You may be missing a few minor tweaks, but it comes with less drama, and more honesty.

If you truly want the tweaks, I would suggest IceShrimp which inspired by both Misskey and FireFish. Again, without the drama and the dishonesty.

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/12(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

Imagine what if every website implemented HTTP/TLS themselves. There would be so much fragmentation that we wouldn't see the we see today.

To me, that's what the looks like today. Mastodon, Pixelfed, etc. have their own implementations of , WebFinger, HTTP Signatures, etc. and each one behaves slightly differently, which leads to poor interoperability. Adoption of new standards is slow.

I wish each major programming language had something like .

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BJ

@bjlutz@mastodon.social

WGN-TV is on , and I just went through the settings and turned on Fediverse-sharing.

--> @wgnnews <--

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Bruce Davie

@Drbruced@aus.social

I've posted a lot about my trip to Scotland lately, which was actually organised around my giving a talk at the University of Edinburgh as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of Computer Science and AI at Edinburgh. My talk on "60 Years of Networking" has quite a bit to say about the importance of the and so of course I have made a recording available on peertube:
peertube.roundpond.net/w/1hSTy

Talk abstract:
ed.ac.uk/informatics/60-years-

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Vanessa

@vanessawynn@metalhead.club

For the record, I was never on Twitter but came to mastodon out of curiosity of the and I am still on Instagram (vsixxwynn if you want to follow me there) and am only on Facebook for party invites from friends and groups 😅 I have found this community wonderful and "real". 🖤 Happy Saturday!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Patchwork will help server admins keep their community safe by keeping it real.

With a string of unique and customisable filters, sign-up challenges, and federation settings there are more ways to ensure that the posts washing up on your servers shores don't break the rules.

If you want to try it, let us know!

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Fediverso notizie

@fediverso@flipboard.social

Are there any decent, smaller, -friendly instances that don't block ?
lemmy.ml/post/20154659
submitted by eddeeMN to fediverse1 points | 0 commentsAre there any decent, smaller, -friendly instances that don’t block ?
@fediverse@lemmy.ml @Mastodon @fediverse@a.gup.pe

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.10 👩‍🚀

"My Fediverse summer & the top 3 lessons I learned"

blog.elenarossini.com/fedivers

with shout-outs to: @poliverso @phanpy @ivory @MonaApp @pixelfed @Tusky @MoogleMaestro

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

Enabling third-party integrations in Bonfire is a breeze. ✨
Scientists can choose to enable @OpenAlex widgets in their Extensions settings to display relevant data about their work and research topics directly on their profiles.
We've prototyped an initial extension and are excited to explore more advanced use cases with our network, pushing the boundaries of integrating open and data into the .
Join us at the to discuss this and much more!
@open_science

lambert heller profile on the open science network - we showcase the author info and author topics widgets, using data from the openAlex repository
ALT text detailslambert heller profile on the open science network - we showcase the author info and author topics widgets, using data from the openAlex repository
Arnaldo Stanzione profile on the open science network - we showcase the author info and author topics widgets, using data from the openAlex repository
ALT text detailsArnaldo Stanzione profile on the open science network - we showcase the author info and author topics widgets, using data from the openAlex repository
The Open Science extension settings, where users can enable or  disable the openAlex integration.
ALT text detailsThe Open Science extension settings, where users can enable or disable the openAlex integration.
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John Abbe (aka Slow)

@slowenough@mastodon.social

Pinning for ease of copy/pasting:

"@<Twitter-account-you-enjoy-here> Wondering if you have a Mastodon account? I'm spending more time there than here now, and would love to be seeing your posts there.

Regardless, thanks so much for your work!"

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John Abbe (aka Slow)

@slowenough@mastodon.social

So, are we supposed to be able to follow Threads accounts now? I tried pasting one in to do so and got nothing. Tried a bunch of likely web searches to answer this but no joy. Help?

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

People over profits is the real magic of fedi

We're building the future ✨

No shareholders. Just people.

Yeah, we'll probably see monetization and corporate interests join the fedi, and that's okay because the power of the protocol lies in choice

And the best fediverse platforms are open source and mostly good stewards of AP interop

Y'all made this happen, us devs can only take so much credit ❤️

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Danny Garside

@da5nsy@social.coop

Is there a way to discuss things on / / ?

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Berliner Fediverse Tag

@berlinfediday@berlin.social

Am 14.9. beim Berliner Fediverse Tag wird @tobias einen Überblick darüber geben, wer eigentlich alles schon da ist im Fediverse und wird sich dabei auf Europa konzentrieren.

berlinfedi.day/

14 Millionen Menschen, Organisationen und Institutionen beantworten diese Frage mit “Ja”. Aber wer sind denn diese alle?

Dieser Frage geht Tobias in seinem Vortrag nach. Denn das Fediverse ist längst nicht mehr nur den Computer-Nerds vorbehalten.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/11(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

GoToSocial, an ActivityPub platform, is adding better support for audio. Mastodon has had that for years, you say? GoToSocial will support up to 6 audio attachments!

Mastodon unfortunately will only show one of them - a cassingle. Similar to how it only shows the first 4 images attached to a post.

I do give credit to Mastodon Web UI for having a really nice audio player for that one attachment, tho.

Seven Days a Week, by Austin Roberts
ALT text detailsSeven Days a Week, by Austin Roberts
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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

FYI people: this fundraising for is only $5K away from its FIRST goal of over 575,000 dollars tonight just from folks on the . That is maybe the biggest single fedi-wide giving I am aware of. Can anyone else think of another example?

secure.actblue.com/donate/mast


cc: @fediversenews @KamalaHarrisWin

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lostinlight

@lightone@mastodon.xyz

Jolly good holidays to all fedizens of ❄️

(Left-to-right: , and behind the scenes all the other wonderful projects that don't have mascots yet:)

Winter landscape with Fediverse project mascots celebrating
ALT text detailsWinter landscape with Fediverse project mascots celebrating
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lostinlight

@lightone@mastodon.xyz

[Re-listening to the Silmarillion awakens in me the desire to be creative]

Are there many designers here? I'm sure there're some although I haven't found many yet.

Let's use the tag - short and easy - for any user interface concepts of networks?

Since whole interface concepts require a lot of time and energy, I shall post under this tag small features that could be. The ones I'm too shy or too lazy to submit as issues. :)

Please, join
[ and 🥂 ]

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lostinlight

@lightone@mastodon.xyz

🎉 Happy 12th Birthday,

It's great that you don't put all your eggs in one basket ;) Stay cool.

post: fediverse.party/en/post/fedive

full-sized image: gitlab.com/distributopia/stick

✔ idea to not let this day pass unnoticed - by @titi

Illustration with constellation of stars forming a Phoenix, and glittering "eggs"-servers interconnected
ALT text detailsIllustration with constellation of stars forming a Phoenix, and glittering "eggs"-servers interconnected
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lostinlight

@lightone@mastodon.xyz

🎉 turns 14 today! 🎉

Here’s a fun little quiz to celebrate the occasion:
14th.fediverse.party

Please share your results!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Oh wow, somehow I only got 41% of the questions right in this fediverse quiz @lightone made/shared (?) to celebrate the fediverse turning 14 back in 2022.

14th.fediverse.party

Well, time to brush up on some fediverse trivia, especially mascots!

ꓤ uɐᗡ :verified_hellion:'s avatar
ꓤ uɐᗡ :verified_hellion:

@dannotdaniel@hellions.cloud

any new peeps out there 👀

🤩WELCOME to FEDI🤩
🇧🇷 bem-vindo à Fedi 🇧🇷

You're gonna like it here - I promise! I can't even stomach LOOKING at birdchan anymore...

TIPS:
1. follow @FediTips
2. use
3. follow lots - build your network
4. boost lots - you ARE the algorithm (& likes are private)
5. search which interest YOU
6. scan people's profiles
7. MORE TIPS
👉 fedi.tips/
8. stick with it - is WHEY better than centralized corporate garbage 🧀

The Mandalorian and Groku, holding cheese slices.

THIS IS THE WHEY
ALT text detailsThe Mandalorian and Groku, holding cheese slices. THIS IS THE WHEY
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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

@bnewbold is coming to FediForum and wants to talk about:

* collaboration and coordination with atproto and other protocols
* interoperable identity systems
* moderation tooling
* data portability

This will make for an interesting and important session! Or more likely, more than one!

Join us? fediforum.org

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A new favorite blog found thanks to the ActivityPub plugin from WordPress that otherwise would never have entered my world. Thanks @pfefferle for creating and @samhallsfeber for enabling the plugin!

streetartutopia.com/

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

A nice, detailed list of major Fediverse milestones, with sources.

codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-s

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testy terrapin 🐢

@terrapin@petrous.vislae.town

A Quick Note on Curation

Unless I tell you an unfollow (or even a block) is personal, it isn't personal.

I wish I had 1:1 mutual follows, but I'm balancing feed length with content that satiates (but doesn't flood) my dopamine production circuits. On the , I have a finely honed beep boop machine. Over here I'm sitting in a pile of .

This seems to be a normal part of growing pains, but I still wanted say thank you for being part of my community, even indirectly.

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Ric Harvey 🇪🇺🌍💚

@Ric@mastodon.squarecows.com

hello @liaizon So I've found your awesome icons. Now I do have a question, I hope you don't mind. I would like to import them into custom icons for a font awesome kit. But when doing so it throws an error about "strokes" I'm gessing i have to flatten??? the object, will that make them importable?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Community is at our heart, that's why we built 62 topical Communities in the Newsmast app, before sharing them across the Fediverse with Community Feeds.

Now we're going even further, alongside Patchwork, we're introducing channel. org. An exciting new way for organisations, publishers, and more to get started on the Fediverse and wider Social Web.

Server admins can benefit too 👀

Find out more at

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Chris

@Chris@layer8.space

Dieses klingt nach einer richtig guten Idee!

Werbung für mastodon.animexx.de
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

is anyone building a selfhosted federated alternative or working on an importer for cohost users who are about to have to find a new home?

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/10(12:00)

mstdn.jp、social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Jason Parker (he/they)

@north@ꩰ.com

I'm going to give away my secret, publicly, for the first time.

If you want a symbol that can (possibly) be used in a domain name, this is a good starting point. Many of these will still not render in address bars however, especially those that are Latin look-alikes, so a lot of trial and error is required.

util.unicode.org/UnicodeJsps/l

Edit: @FediverseSymbol

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

I for one welcome Bluesky, the ATmosphere, BTS Army, and millions of Brazilians to the fediverses!

And what better way to do that than with a long post about it?

privacy.thenexus.today/bluesky

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I'm glad that @fediforum added a weekend date. It's tough to get away during the week for me. FYI, the demos are usually first thing in the mornings and are a can't miss - worth the price for those alone IMO.

Check WeDistribute for live coverage of the event!

flipboard.com/@wedistribute/ac

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Si Jobling :petals:

@si@managingengineers.net

I love the proposed asterism ⁂ symbol to represent the .

It visually captures the essence of a distributed but connected system with a simple and elegant typographic character.

symbol.fediverse.info

Kudos to @liaizon, @raphael and @nclm for the idea.

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Strategies for the free fediverses

privacy.thenexus.today/strateg

EDIT (March 19): I updated the definition of "Meta's fediverses", and added to the list of strategies

The fediverse is evolving into different regions

  • ""Meta's fediverses", including Threads, instances using services from Meta such as automated moderation or ad targeting, and instances harvesting data on Meta's behalf

  • "free fediverses" that reject Meta – and surveillance capitalism more generally

as well as many instances that don't fall into either of these categories.

The free fediverses have a lot of advantages over Meta and Meta's fediverses, some of which will be very hard to counter, and clearly have enough critical mass that they'll be just fine.

Here's a set of strategies for the free fediverses to provide a viable alternative to surveillance capitalism. They build on the strengths of today's fediverse at its best – including natural advantages the free fediverses have that Threads and Meta's fediverses will having a very hard time countering – but also are hopefully candid about weaknesses that need to be addressed. It's a long list, so I'll be spreading out over multiple posts; this post currently goes into detail on the first two.

  • Opposition to Meta and surveillance capitalism is an appealing position. Highlight it!

  • Focus on consent (including consent-based federation), privacy, and safety

  • Emphasize "networked communities"

  • Support concentric federations of instances and communities

  • Make it easier to move between (and create) instances

  • Work together with people and instances in Meta's fediverses and on Bluesky whose goals and values align with the free fediverses

  • Consider "transitive defederation" from instances that federate with Meta

  • Reduce the dependency on Mastodon

  • Start moving beyond ActivityPub

  • Build a sustainable ecosystem

  • Prepare for Meta's (and their allies') attempts to paint the free fediverses in a bad light

  • Prioritize accessibility, which is a huge opportunity

  • Commit to anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, and pro-LGBTQIA2S+ principles, policies, practices, and norms for the free fediverses

  • Organize!

  • Consider "transitively defederating" Meta's fediverses (as well as defederating Threads)

  • Consider working with people and instances in Meta's fediverses (and Bluesky, Dreamwidth, and other social networks) whose goals and values align with the free fediverses'

  • Build a sustainable ecosystem

  • Prepare for Meta's (and their allies') attempts to paint the free fediverses in a bad light

  • Reduce the dependency on Mastodon

  • Prioritize accessibility, which is a huge opportunity

  • Commit to anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, and pro-LGBTQIA2S+ principles, policies, practices, and norms for the free fediverses

  • Organize!

@fediverse @fediversenews

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Mastodon and today's fediverse are unsafe by design and unsafe by default – and instance blocking is a blunt but powerful safety tool

Part 1 of "Golden opportunities for the fediverse – and whatever comes next"

privacy.thenexus.today/unsafe-

Over the course of this multi-part series, I'll discuss Mastodon and the fediverse's long-standing problems with abuse and harassment; the strengths and weaknesses of current tools like instance blocking and blocklists; the approaches emerging tools like and take, along with potential problems; paths to improving the situation; and how the fediverse as a whole can seize the moment and build on the progress that's being made; . At the end I'll collect it all into a single post, with a revised introduction.

This first installment has three sections:

- Today's fediverse is unsafe by design and unsafe by default

- Instance-level federation choices are a blunt but powerful safety tool

- Instance-level federation decisions reflect norms, policies, and interpretations

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

Happy Pride! From last year, here's "A (partial) queer, trans, and non-binary history of Mastodon and the fediverse" on
@news

wedistribute.org/2023/06/a-par

As @cwebber says “Queer people built the Fediverse.”

But also ...

"Despite all the major contributions they’ve made, queer, trans, and non-binary people of all colors have also been marginalized in Mastodon. The stories of their contributions are rarely told and when they are it’s rarely from a queer perspective, leading to the erasure I talked about above. And Mastodon and the fediverse have gotten big enough that there’s more and more money and other opportunities floating around. how much is going to queer, trans, and non-binary people? This is something that really needs to change going forward. "

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The Nexus of Privacy

@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange

5 things white people can do to start making the fediverse less toxic for Black people

privacy.thenexus.today/start-m

  1. Listen more to more Black people – and amplify their voices
  2. Think before you post
  3. Call in, call out, and/or report anti-Blackness when you see it
  4. Support Black people and Black-led instances and projects
  5. Approach it intersectionally

The article also has links to anti-racism resources and appendices with a list of common mistkes to avoid and blocklist resources for moderators.

Thanks to everybody who gave feedback on earlier drafts!

EDIT, 8/19: I updated #2 (which previously started with "Post Less"), and also made some other changes in the underlying article - including a bit more discussion about how anti-Blackness isn't just a US problem.

Read on for some excerpts (1/N)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I know this is how the is supposed to work, but it's still pretty sweet to see it in action.

A post I made on Mastodon showing up on beehaw.org/post/15964400.

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

We're working on some exciting new photography updates:

- Bigger Resolution (4K -> 8K)
- Resumable uploads (via webUI)
- Native AVIF, HEIC, WEBP support
- HDR support
- Preserve ICC profiles + EXIF
- New Compose UI
- Improved Location tagging
- New AI labelling + Anti-AI features

And much more!

We're eager to ship this massive update and gather feedback on how we can make our platform even better for novice to pro photographers!

Spread the word ✨

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

Three days to !

Join us online for three half-days discussing the and the open social web with your peers and many of the people who are building it. What are the most critical issues that need resolving, and how can we resolve them, together?

If you can't make it on Thursday or Friday, join us on Saturday, or vice versa. 8am to 1pm pacific time (ie 17:00 to 22:00 central European time) again makes this an event with global participation.

Join us? fediforum.org

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Terence Eden

@Edent@mastodon.social

🆕 blog! “No, ActivityPub votes aren't anonymous”

👀 Read more: shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/09/no-ac

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Unsplash and BeReal are ok photo sharing platforms

But, they are walled gardens, aren't open source and don't federate

@pixelfed is in the perfect place, at the right time, to be able to disrupt this status quo

We don't have investors, all we have is people, and together we can fix this

The fediverse is a revolution, empowering the people, and reclaiming the digital landscape from the walled gardens

No more settling, it's our time now ✨

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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social

Mein "How Toot" ist da 👉 metacheles.de/mastodon-anleitu & hilft nicht nur denen die sind mit u.a.

➡️ der Wahl der richtigen Instanz
➡️ Individueller Newsfeed Einrichtung
➡️ Listen toller Accounts & Medien
➡️ Datensicherheit & Privacy
➡️ Den Umgangsformen im
➡️ Den besten Apps & Tools
➡️ Tutorials/Linklisten-Sammlungen
➡️ Quicktipp Infografik

Danke fuer eure Hilfe dabei. Hoert euch gerne auch den Podcast an & ueber einen Boost wuerde ich mich echt freuen 🙏

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/9(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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Fedora 🏳️‍⚧️

@fedora@tech.lgbt

Das schöne am ist, dass Instanzenwechsel (gut) möglich sind. Ich bin von digitalcourage.social zu tech.lgbt migriert. Der Grund liegt darin, dass sich ein Großteil der Ortsgruppe - inklusive mir - nicht mehr unter dem Namen Digitalcourage treffen möchte.

siehe Posts von @800mi:
social.tchncs.de/@800mi/113101
social.tchncs.de/@800mi/113101
social.tchncs.de/@800mi/113101

Da der Account der kieler OG kurz nach Veröffentlichung der Erklärung gesperrt wurde, hier der Thread von @pneutig in dem Screenshots davon zu finden sind:
eupolicy.social/@pneutig/11309

Wir werden auf jeden Fall weitermachen!

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James Endres Howell

@james@social.howellcloud.org

I had to move to a new instance last week. I followed these instructions and it went perfectly smoothly. Didn't lose a single follower (or follow).

fedi.tips/transferring-your-ma

@FediTips deserves a shoutout! Very grateful!

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 83

This week's news:
- The signup wave from Brazil to continues, adding more than 3 million accounts in just over a week
- Fediverse integration for the podcast app Truefans
- Firefish has died another dead, and the project now has definitively come to an end

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social

Researchers can link their social profiles with their @ORCID_Org accounts, bringing their scientific contributions directly into the 🌐 The "Professional Profile" feature displays key details such as topics, employment history, educational background, peer review counts, and the whole publications list...
💡 What other data sources do you think would be valuable to include?
🔥 We’re eager to explore this further and hear your ideas next week at @fediforum
@open_science

Jorge Saturno profile with ORCID data
ALT text detailsJorge Saturno profile with ORCID data
Bjorn Brembs profile with ORCID data
ALT text detailsBjorn Brembs profile with ORCID data
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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern

@feb

Schmunzel weiter - aber lass mich einfach in Ruhe.

Werdet glücklich in eurer Blase. Bestärkt euch selber, was für tolle Typen ihr seid und wie blöd die Welt um euch herum ist. Aber überlegt euch gut was ihr da anrichtet, wenn ihr wieder Rudelweise über arglose User herfallt, die ja vielleicht ganz andere Interessen und Probleme haben, als euren Dogmatismus o.ä.

Zum Glück dürfen wir im ja noch frei die Meinung äußern und dafür Danke ich ausdrücklich und aus tiefsten Herzen allen Mastodon Entwicklern, Admins und Usern.

Das magst du jetzt für deine Blase verwenden, damit ihr alle was zu lachen habt :-)

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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern

@feb

Respektiere bitte die Meinungen und die Erfahrungen anderer User und führt euch hier nicht auf wie die besseren im .

Bevor ich dir demnächst auch noch meine Dankbarkeitspostings an meine Admins vorlegen muss, um mich vor deinen frechen Unterstellungen zu schützen, sollten wir uns einfach in der Zukunft aus dem Wege gehen!

@parki

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

As Firefish maintenance begins to wind down, IceShrimp offers a migration guide.

iceshrimp.dev/iceshrimp/iceshr

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social · Reply to Graham Downs's post

@GrahamDowns Yeah or re-post. I've done it multiple times, but for some reason people are not very into enabling it. Opt-in is a very limiting thing and seems to not work in practice. What's the point if only 0.1% enables sharing?

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linksgruen_nbg

@linksgruen_nbg@mastodon.social

As most announcements cover demonstrations and events in German, I'm changing the post language. Most apps have a translation feature, I'll try to post in such a way that the transition works well.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

“We are committed to overcovering the at the verge”, @nilay_patel says here in a segment of their podcast that also covers sub.club. He lays out some of their reasoning, too.

Happy they do! Let’s see what news the 4th will bring this coming week.

youtu.be/J30EXyzT6kM?si=CVeiIK

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/8(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social のアカウントの伸びが低下。
fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Könnt ihr den Account der @dc_og_Kiel@digitalcourage.social noch aufrufen?

Anscheinend wurde er von der Instanz gesperrt.

Erfreulicherweise ist das durch die Föderation gegen ein bisschen mehr resilient. Dadurch finde ich bei 23 social den letzten abgesetzen Post momentan noch:
23.social/@dc_og_Kiel@digitalc

Liebe Grüße nach Kiel. Danke für euren engagierten Einsatz über die vielen Jahre, den ich besonders im Kampf gegen biometrische Überwachung kennenlernen durfte. ❤️
Und Kudos für euren Mut!

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Tom Fucoloro

@tfooq@social.seattle.wa.us

I gotta say, ’s alternate timelines/algorithms feature is pretty cool. I can choose which algorithms to use and usually see how they work. I remember discussion of this concept for /the back in the day. Is it ever coming? There’s still too much friction when trying to find fresh accounts to follow.

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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern

Jetzt ist es also raus: ist nun doch sehr wahrscheinlich am Ende. Damit sieht man nun wieder wie unsicher und mit welchen Unzulänglichkeiten das zu kämpfen hat.

Tja, nun bin ich froh mit meiner zurückliegende Entscheidung pro als Glitch-Variante (5000 Zeichen-Limit) und als graphischer Oberfläche. Dieses Chaos ist mir nun erspart geblieben.

Insgesamt haben die neuen Forks m.E. die in sie gesetzen Erwartungen nicht erfüllt. Die Entwicklungen laufen nicht so wie erhofft. Ich werde deshalb jetzt nicht nur die Beobachtung von Firefish einstellen, sondern auch die von , und .

info.firefish.dev/notes/9xsukr

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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern · Reply to Matteo (Writer)'s post

Was ist eigentlich das Fediverse?
(Sub-Thread 2/4)

Das Fediverse ist ein quelloffenes, datenschutzfreundliches, dezentrales, soziales Netzwerk, in dem die Konten (Accounts) der Nutzer von föderierten Instanzen (Servern) diverser, - soweit vertrauenswürdig: nicht kommerzieller - Fediverse-Dienste (Socialmedia-Plattformen) z.B. für Micro-/Macro-Blogging, Websites, Blogs, File-Hosting oder News-Sharing miteinander ggf. pseudonym über verschiedene offene Kommunikationsprotolle z.B. ActivityPub - soweit vertrauenswürdig: ohne Tracking - miteinander interagieren können. Kommunikationsinhalte und Daten, Listen und Follower können bei einem Verlassen und Wechseln zu einer anderen Instanz und/oder Plattform innerhalb dieses Fediverse-Ökosystems mitgenommen werden.

Die geposteten Kommunikations-Beiträge werden mithilfe der Fediverse-Dienste (z.B. Mastodon) in globalen, föderierten und persönlichen Timelines (Streams) abgebildet und können so gelesen, archiviert, weitergeleitet (netzweit boosten) oder wiederum öffentlich oder geschützt kommentiert werden. In der selbstbestimmten Gestaltung der persönlichen Timeline - ohne Hintergrund-Algorithmen - ist jeder User frei, in dem er Follower und ggf. Hashtags nach Belieben abonniert oder später ev. wieder entfolgt. Der strukturierten Organisation der persönlichen Timeline in Listen (selbst gestaltete Sub-Timelines) kommt mit wachsender Anzahl abonnierter Follower eine zunehmende Bedeutung zu, wenn man beim Lesen oder Auswerten, die Übersicht behalten möchte. Eine hierarchische und möglichst vollständige Thread-Darstellung ist ein wünschenswertes Ausstattungsmerkmal, um vermeidbare Missverständisse, insbesondere in komplexen, plattformübergreifenden Diskussions-Abläufen, tunlichst auszuschließen.

Wenn man seine eigene Instanz - z.B. in Ermangelung eines entsprechenden Fachwissens - nicht selbst hosten und betreiben möchte, dann muss man - um loslegen zu können - sich eine öffentlich zugängliche Instanz frei wählen, was am Anfang eine gewisse Hürde für einen Neueinsteiger darstellen kann. Denkbare Usecases für das selber Hosten einer eigenen Instanz wären z.B.: Vereinsarbeit, Bürgerinitiative, Projektarbeit, Familien- und Freundeskreis, Idealismus, um die Idee des Fediverse "ehrenamtlich für jederman" mit offen zugänglichen Fediverse-Instanzen voranzubringen oder Einpersonen-Nutzung, um die eigenen Kommunikations- und Föderations-Regeln selbst zu bestimmen und keinem fremden Administrator vertrauen zu müssen usw.

Schaubild: Baum mit den einzelnen Verzweigungen der unterschiedlichen Fediverse-Software
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Matteo (Writer)

@matteo@mastodon.bayern

Matteos Mini Homepage (Top-Thread)

Diese ausbaufähige Mini Web-Page (einfaches Posting) ist eigentlich so etwas wie meine kostenlose Homepage auf Mastodon, sogar mit einer simplen Blog-Funktion. Beitrag öffnen (Klick), zeigt den Mini Blog (Thread-Darstellung mit einfachen Antworten). Es wird hier niemand von mir getracked.

Ein weiterer Vorteil gegenüber anderen Homepages oder Blogs ist, dass jeder Beitrag dieses Threads über jede andere Social Media Plattform des Fediverse, die ActivityPub unterstützt, direkt kommentiert und gerne auch von mehreren Lesern kontrovers diskutiert werden kann. Klar doch, bleiben wir immer nett zu einander 😀

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H e r z l i c h w i l l k o m m e n !

Hallo, ich bin kein smarter Geschäftsmann, der ein Interesse daran hätte, seine Mitmenschen übervorteilen zu wollen. Auch aus diesem Grunde habe ich um Twitter, X, Facebook und WhatsApp immer einen großen Bogen gemacht. Ich bin ebenfalls kein professioneller Informatiker, der etwas vom Programmieren versteht oder ein IT-Administrator, der über Fähigkeiten verfügt, einen Server zu verwalten. Ich bin einfach nur ein normaler Ruheständler, technisch interesseriert, der jetzt private Zeit übrig hat, Dinge zu tun, die Spaß machen, freilich mit den üblichen gesundheitlichen Einschränkungen, die das Alter jetzt so allmählich mit sich bringt.

Mit dem Fediverse bin ich erstmalig über in Berührung gekommen. Dann habe ich , , , , , und ausprobiert. Jetzt bin ich wieder bei Mastodon gelandet, weil man Manches eben nur mit Mastodon machen kann und es fehlerfrei, ohne Bugs, stets zuverlässig funktioniert. Die Mastodon Glitch Edition hier auf mastodon.bayern mit seinem 5000-Zeichen-Limit für Postings gefällt mir sehr gut.

Täglich dringen Großkonzerne, staatliche und private Akteure, ungefragt und von den meisten unbemerkt, in die digitale Privatsphäre ein, durchleuchten und bewerten uns anhand der von uns produzierten Daten. Dass sich noch immer kein Widerstand in der Bevölkerung gegen die Vermessung unserer Person regt, ist auf eine ganz besondere Eigenschaft von Daten zurückzuführen: Man kann sie weder fühlen noch schmecken oder riechen. Nach meiner Auffassung kann informationelle Selbstbestimmung aber nur dann gelingen, wenn wir das Wissen darüber haben, wer, wie, wann und wo unsere Daten im Hintergrund abgreift, speichert und verarbeitet.

Für die gemeinnützige Gestaltung einer digitalisierten Welt braucht es digital souveräne Menschen, die über ein Verständnis von digitaler Kultur und Technik verfügen, die die selbstbestimmte Nutzung von Daten voranbringen, die Privatheit und IT-Sicherheit als schützenswerte Güter achten. Genau deshalb interessiert mich das Fediverse so sehr.

Folge mir einfach @matteo. Oder wenn nicht, dann schreibe mir eventuell nur mit einer Erwähnung, zum Beispiel über mastodonshare. Wenn sonst niemand mitlesen soll, gerne auch als private Direkt-Nachricht.

Smartphone-Nutzer auf einer Parkbank sitzend. Oberkörper und Gesicht werden - sinnbildlich für den Schutz der Privatsphäre - durch das Blattwerk eines Strauches verdeckt.
ALT text detailsSmartphone-Nutzer auf einer Parkbank sitzend. Oberkörper und Gesicht werden - sinnbildlich für den Schutz der Privatsphäre - durch das Blattwerk eines Strauches verdeckt.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-07-26

Servers

- Ktistec v2.1.0
- NeoDB v0.10.4.4
- Mitra v3.0.0

Clients

- Mammoth v2.14
- IceCubesApp v1.10.45
- Photon v1.31.1
- mlmym v0.0.50
- Voyager v2.13.1
- PhanpySocial changelog

Tools and Plugins

- Fedify v0.12.0
- PeerTube Livechat Plugin v10.3.3

Articles

- NeoDB is a Review System for Culture

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0190cc2c-eeb4-d88e-c3af-ca88ad1f1a18

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rikylinux

@rikylinux_ar@mastodon.social

.tv
Amigos estamos tocando fondo!
Necesitas de su colaboración urgente para seguir manteniendo el servicio!
Desde ya gracias!

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Marcel Stritzelberger

@marzlberger@mastodon.online

So, heute alle Inhalte von und aka entfernt und auf hier verwiesen.

Fühlt sich richtig an.

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

-September:
Nächste Woche erst ein Workshop von @ueckueck, @korporal & mir bei @netzpolitik_feed: „Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble"
pretalx.com/netzpolitik-org-20

Danach @berlinfediday in der @cbase! Freue mich darauf einen Impuls für mehr im Fedi zu geben:
berlinfedi.day/

Und eine Woche später die Netzpolitische Matinée der @digiges. Go :fedi:!
digitalegesellschaft.de/2024/0

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-09-06

Servers

- snac v2.58
- tootik v0.12.2
- Mitra v3.4.0

Clients

- PleromaFE v2.7.1
- Pachli v2.8.1
- Fedicat 9-5-24
- Dhaaga v0.9.0
- Jerboa v0.0.72
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- Peertube livechat plugin v11.0.0
- Fedinesia v3.2.3
- FediFetcher v7.1.7

Articles

- You Can't Join Mastodon
- A Brief History of the Fediverse Symbol

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0191a523-e1e8-1e49-174d-d7fa26db48ba

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic #coffee
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Steffen Voß

@kaffeeringe@social.tchncs.de

Hi, my name is...
My hashtags are...

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Yosunai/Kevin

@yosunai@troet.cafe

Habt ihr übrigens Lust auf einen Discord Server?

Bei den Fedinerds habt ihr den richtigen Platz gefunden. Wir sind eine sehr freundliche Community mit verschiedenen Schwerpunkten, also sollte für jeden was dabei sein.

Schaut doch mal rein. :)

discord.gg/aGyxdyP4cJ

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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pieceofthepie :coffefied:

@pieceofthepie@n8e.dev

Hey, Mastodon devs ❤️

This would be nice don't you think?

A screenshot of the Bluesky post sharing dialog. You can enable or disable "quote posts", and disallow replies, or just enable them for followed or mentioned users.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the Bluesky post sharing dialog. You can enable or disable "quote posts", and disallow replies, or just enable them for followed or mentioned users.
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Coffee (Team CW)

@Coffee@toot.cafe

web.archive.org/web/2020111201

"The point is, there's a game everyone is playing today and it really is bad for you. [...] I'm talking about real, lasting consequences in the real world. I'm talking about a game that can actually change the way you see other human beings, and how you treat them. It's a game that's genuinely harmful and continues to impact your thoughts and behaviour, even after you stop playing it."

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/6(12:00)

pawoo.net で大規模投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Mark Stoneman 🦣

@markstoneman@zirk.us

Bridgy Fed (fed.brid.gy) has temporarily slowed down (github.com/snarfed/bridgy-fed/) in the direction from Bluesky to Fediverse because of all the new Brazilian accounts on Bluesky. Apparently a lot of the new Bluesky users have opted in to sharing with the Fediverse – another good sign for the open social web.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Slow and steady wins the race.

Line graph showing the growth of Fediverse users over time, with data points from September 2018 to September 2022. A slow rise across the years.
ALT text detailsLine graph showing the growth of Fediverse users over time, with data points from September 2018 to September 2022. A slow rise across the years.
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Jerry Lerman

@Jerry@hear-me.social

I opened a server (my-place.social) because I became inspired to try it out based on this blog post by Elena Rossini: blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

If you have any interest in checking out Freindica, read her blog post first.

My early experiences with Friendica are similar to hers and were the reasons that my interest, at the time a couple of years back, didn't last more than a few hours.

I've been using Friendica for over a week now, and I do very much prefer it to Mastodon, after having gotten used to it.

Friendica is like 2 applications in one. Yes, it is a Facebook replacement. I don't use that part. I can't tell you much about it.

The other application is like Mastodon with extras. If you're interested, read more about this further down.

What I really like about Friendica:

Groups! This is really fantastic. There is, for example, a group for Friendica Support, Friendica Admins, and Friendica Developers. I had questions and problems getting the server going. I posted questions in the Friendica support group and I got help directly from the Developers.

You can't get this on Mastodon. Sure, you can use hashtags, but they will only be seen by people who happen to log in at the right time for them to appear on their timeline, or if they happen to search for the hashtag. With groups, the conversations are all there waiting for you when you enter the group.

Interestingly, there are a couple of Mastodon groups. They aren't very active, but that they exist shows that they would be helpful if Mastodon had it.

Circles. These are very similar to Lists in Mastodon where you can create circles of people.

works with Friendica! This is a big plus. I love that I can use the Phanpy catch up feature with my Friendica feed. Catch up is a wonderful Phanpy feature, BTW.

But, there are a few rough edges with its integration with Friendica. While threaded posts work perfectly for Mastodon, they don't always display well when using Phanpy with Friendica.

RSS feeds are built in. You can follow RSS feeds like you follow other accounts. On Mastodon, I use the RSS-parrot bot to do it. But RSS feed posts look much nicer in Friendica since they are part of it.

Bluesky integration is built in. Your Bluesky timeline is right inside your Friendica timeline. This feature I can't test because there's a bug when using a Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server). However, it will be fixed in the next release of the add-on. I was able to reach the developer in the Friendica Support group.

Can automatically post to WordPress.

Tumblr integration is built in. You can see your Tumblr feed in your Friendica timeline. I'm not much of a Tumblr user so haven't used this much.

Diaspora integration is also built in, but I've not used it.

I can see a post preview before sending a post, so I can see exactly what it will look like. I like this very much!

What I really don't like about Friendica:

The UI takes getting used to.

You can filter messages by selecting a number of different criteria to hone what you want to see. But so many choices makes it all confusing and a little overwhelming.

No translation option. But when using Phanpy, translation is available via Phanpy.

No way for Admins to make announcements like in Mastodon. I miss this.

Can't limit servers, can only block them entirely. I like being able to just limit some servers and I wish I could do this as well in Friendica.

Can't make a post reply private. In Mastodon, I can reply to a post privately. I don't see the option in the Friendica UI. However, if I reply via Phanpy, I can do it.

It works with Tusky, but I need to keep logging in. I need to try other apps.

I can't set a notification to tell me when someone posts.

By default, new accounts are locked. When you open a new account, you have to approve followers. In Mastodon, it's the opposite. I like the Mastodon default better.

Fewer moderation tools. Mastodon has better moderation tools.

Fewer tools to see what is happening with the server. However, it is does support Zabbix which provides a lot of server information if you're willing to set up a Zabbix dashboard, which is on my to-do list.

Anyway, this is all I can think of for now.

Curious? Try Friendica at my-place.social

@_elena @elena @jerry@my-place.social

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Firefish, a federated platform forked from Misskey, is entering a maintenance mode only phase.

info.firefish.dev/notes/9xsukr

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

In the light of this news, it's even more important to support other fediverse platforms and server admins and moderators.

infosec.exchange/@bhawthorne/1

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

@bonfire is coming to FediForum and wants to talk about:

Open science network ( openscience.network )

We'll get a demo, too! Interested in and the ? Join us next week! fediforum.org

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Katika Kühnreich

@Katika@chaos.social

Hallo ! Ich bin und mir wurde mitgeteilt, mal ein "richtiges " zu machen😎 . Meine Interessen & sind
die der , besonders auf &
, , , ,
, der Umgang mit , , ,
, & . Mehr zu mir:
katika-kuehnreich.com
Vielen Dank an @ordnung &an alle anderen, die diese Instanz mit ihrer ermöglichen!

Cat, #MassEncryption, Katze, auf der eine  Aufforderung zur Verschlüsselung liegt
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maybit

@maybit@indieweb.social · Reply to João Pinheiro's post

@joaopinheiro not from the instance, (and not calling myself an anarchist) but would love to talk about anarchy.

What do you want to talk about in anarchy?

Easy topic suggestion: what is the link between anarchy and the fediverse?

The fediverse, as a network of small self-organized communities strikes me as a very anarchist practice, but I would love to hear from people knowing better.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Bummer. I've seen a few posts here and there talking about shutting down over the past few months, but now it's official.

"Firefish will enter maintenance mode"

info.firefish.dev/notes/9xsukr

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im

Will finally come to the

@photomatt ?

theverge.com/2024/8/28/2423058

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

New design just landed. One theme has shadows, another is flat. You can take it for a whirl at piefed.social

A screenshot of PieFed, showing a list of posts with thumbnails.
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A screenshot of PieFed, showing a list of posts with thumbnails.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of PieFed, showing a list of posts with thumbnails.
Links

@pfefferle@links.pfefferle.org

A symbol for the fediverse ⁂

We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

, , ,

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packetcat

@packetcat@tenforward.social · Reply to packetcat's post

published.

A Critique of “To Forget is an Ethical Act” by Emily F. Gorcenski

nullrouted.space/2024/09/04/a-

please boost for visibility <3

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/5(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Wayne Werner

@ketmorco@fosstodon.org

Hi there! I'm ketmorco, a refugee from mastodon.technology! I'm a firm believer that all life is valuable, and humans all deserve to be happy, healthy, and safe! I used to love technology in its entirety, but I have seen how it gets misused. Most of what we need to be productive and happy already exists!

Follow me if you like:






/#motorcycle









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Sean

@seanb@mstdn.ca

Have you heard about ? Using this free service, I have been able to link my four publications to the so that each now has a handle that can be followed on and other platforms. Here they are:

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Nyme

@Nyme@chaos.social

Somebody made a comparison chart between .

Anyone has the link?

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

In the development and building of a shared, open, collaborative network, efforts have come and gone over the years for the #Fediverse. We dig into the history, various attempts, and some of the ideas people have had.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/history-fediverse-symbol/
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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Two million Brazilians joined Bluesky over the weekend. Here’s why that’s good news for the .

By moving on from the clone wars, embracing multiple protocols and injecting a big dose of politics, we can expand Fediverse 2.0 and start to build Fediverse 3.0 and the open web: the “paradise to which we may all yet escape.”

blog-pat.ch/brazil-bluesky-fed


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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

With coming up next week, we thought we'd give you a little more info on our new service for server admins - Patchwork.

Patchwork servers won't just benefit the admins who run them, but also the people who use them. For example, admins can choose to add complex post types to their server, including:

- Long Posts
- Post Scheduling
- Rich text
- Local Only Posts

We're happy to chat to server admins about what Patchwork can do!

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"For Fediverse 2.0 to be a meaningful hub, pulling different platforms and protocols together, we can’t just be providing plumbing for Meta and Google. Going beyond a debate about people vs protocols, we need to add in a third “p” that’s definitely not plumbing: politics."

Going beyond recent migration and into the future, take a look at what @michael thinks the next steps are: blog-pat.ch/brazil-bluesky-fed

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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

Hello, I'm an open source software engineer in my late 30s living in , , and an avid advocate of and the .

I'm the creator of @fedify, an server framework in , and @hollo, a fediverse microblog for single users.

I'm also very interested in East Asian languages (so-called ) and . Feel free to talk to me in , (), or (), or even in Literary Chinese (/#漢文)!

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Pierre

@okpierre@mastodon.social

Always good to see progress! Only a handful of features left on the roadmap. Hollo is an activitypub powered federated microblog app. Docker image was made available with the latest release

Always good to see progress! Only a handful of features left on the roadmap. Hollo is an activitypub powered federated microblog app. Docker image was made available with the latest release
ALT text detailsAlways good to see progress! Only a handful of features left on the roadmap. Hollo is an activitypub powered federated microblog app. Docker image was made available with the latest release
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Brands.Town Stock Exchange

@BTSE@brands.town

Follow us for the latest on the top brands and crypto coins on the .

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Justin Ferrell

@developerjustin@mastodon.social

We talk a lot about the federation of Threads but it is incredible what @Flipboard has managed to do. A app is literally an Editor’s Choice in the App Store because of the work they are doing.

Did you expect to see a fedi client sitting between Disney+ and Audible two years ago?

An app store interface displaying Editors' Choice Apps, featuring Paramount+, Disney+, STARZ, Odio, and Flipboard, along with their descriptions and download options.
ALT text detailsAn app store interface displaying Editors' Choice Apps, featuring Paramount+, Disney+, STARZ, Odio, and Flipboard, along with their descriptions and download options.
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Mx. Sky Barnes ​:verified420:

@sky@cyberpunk.lol

maybe it's time for a new post

I'm Sky (ae/aer pronouns)! I'm a living in rural Virginia with my two partners and my kiddo

I'm a strong advocate, a and fan, and a

I'm both white and (white-passing though)

I'm diagnosed with , , and

strongly suspected of (especially since my kiddo has it too)

plus how relatable all the memes are for me lol

devout user, rolling releases are the future

love both and though philosophically I lean more towards

, , , and woman-led are my jam

and activist, is life

anyway, love y'all

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Zicklag

@zicklag@mastodon.social

For the last several months I've been working on making a federated app.

I just finished migrating it to use the latest iteration of our new data format on top of the and so far it's going really well.

In this post I share some of the concepts and rational behind the Leaf Protocol:

zicklag.katharos.group/blog/in

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 9.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Fix user relationship endpoint for Sharkey @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Pancho :this_is_fine:

@pancho@bolha.one

This is fine. (Não sei de quem é a autoria da ilustra)

O mascote do Mastodon (um mastodonte) sentando em uma cadeira, rodeado de plantinhas, falando "This is fine".
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Ooh, fediverseexplorations.org is mentioned on the German version of the Wikipedia article about the fediverse!

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedivers

But not the English version, hmm 🤔

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We're working on something really exciting for server admins 👀

Patchwork - our server management service - is getting closer to release.

If you're a server admin who wants to become an early adopter and help us test this technology get in touch!

The Patchwork logo, a colourful wheel made up of two-line segments, besides text. The text reads: Patchwork for server admins. Now open to early adopters! Reconnect with the community you built. newsmastfoundation.org
ALT text detailsThe Patchwork logo, a colourful wheel made up of two-line segments, besides text. The text reads: Patchwork for server admins. Now open to early adopters! Reconnect with the community you built. newsmastfoundation.org
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

I'm curious about the size of the in the -speaking world.

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

During the development of , I ended up with too many accounts that I created to test.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/3(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

Currently watching @chiefgyk3d on while cooking! 😀

👉🏾 From Giants to the : My Journey into Decentralized Platforms (, & More) youtu.be/9W2xFlOiaKc

A great trip down memory lane! 😂 (I am about 5 minutes in)

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Wie stehen die Zeichen?

Trotz Wahlen bekommt ihr heute am 1. Montag im Monat natürlich trotzdem einen neuen Beitrag in meiner - bei @gnulinux

Heute geht es um das Projekt @FediverseSymbol und meine Überlegungen dazu.

gnulinux.ch/wie-stehen-die-zei

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🍄🌈🎮💻🚲🥓🎃💀🏴🛻🇺🇸

@schizanon@mastodon.social

Just gonna leave this here...

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silverpill

@silverpill@mitra.social

How many domain names your government needs to block in order to censor an entire network?

Bluesky: 1 domain name
Nostr: 680 domain names, but blocking 10 most popular relays and hosted clients would probably be enough to kill it
Fediverse: more than 20000 domain names

#Fediverse #Censorship

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Today I learned about Google Buzz and it's relationship with Identi.ca - the predecessor to ActivityPub.

youtube.com/watch?t=1095&v=-R9

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Dr Pen

@DrPen@mastodon.social

Revised version of **Creating a city for all of us: a role for the Fediverse in archiving civic urban memory**. Accepted to Digital Society journal, so should be published fairly soon I hope.

I discuss the Fediverse as a solution to civically owned urban memory archives. I use Mastodon as an example to highlight a few key tech challenges as well as to illustrate moderation approaches.

doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/te2ms

screenshot of socarxiv paper preprint: Creating a city for all of us: a role for the Fediverse in archiving civic urban memory
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Dr Pen

@DrPen@mastodon.social

I wrote a post about us, the Internet people. All of our hacky piratey DIY fixing and code snippet *borrowing*. I'm an ex muso and I think a lot of us from that early gen x generation did the tech pivot from the mid 90s on so we all built the Internet, it's ours. The Fediverse is so much a part of that alt culture, and so much a part of where at least some of the Internet future is headed.

Internet People | penworks.net
penworks.net/blog/internet-peo

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Berliner Fediverse Tag

@berlinfediday@berlin.social

Am 14. September findet an Bord der @cbase in Berlin zwischen 13 und 19 Uhr der Berliner Fediverse Tag statt.

berlinfedi.day/

@ueckueck wird uns mitnehmen, per Anhalter durch das Fediverse und einen unvollständigen Überblick geben über die weiten Welten des Fediversums.

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Berliner Fediverse Tag

@berlinfediday@berlin.social

📢️ Tragt euch den Termin schon mal in den Kalender: Berliner Fediverse Tag 📆️ 14. September 2024, 13 bis 19 Uhr in der @cbase

Für diesen Nachmittag organisiert der Berliner Fediverse Stammtisch Workshops und Vorträge für am Fediverse interessierte Menschen.

Mehr Informationen in Kürze hier und auf der Homepage.

berlinfedi.day/

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I love not having analytics here. I mean no idea who will see this post, who has boosted the already boosted post and how far it will reach. It's like a digital message in a bottle, once it's sent, it will be received by people, some pass it on, or not... This is how the Internet should be.

In other places I sometimes get a notification like "your reply got 1000 views, congrats!" and I don't know what I'm supposed to think about that any more.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/2(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

この人と同意見で、 自分も については :fediverse: a.k.a ⁂ に参入して来るのか来ないのか以外の興味が持てていない

mastodon.social/@hallenbeck/11

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FediThing 🏳️‍🌈

@FediThing@chinwag.org

Just uploading another public domain film to my PeerTube instance, it really is an amazing bit of software!

It lets you make your own little YouTube and join it up with other people's little YouTubes so you can watch each other's uploads, but there are no adverts and no Google or any other corporations.

Seriously, if you're at all interested in making your own instance, highly recommend you give it a go. Non-techies can use @fedihost, moderate techies can install through @yunohost, hardcore techies can install it manually.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Last Week in - ep 82

This week's news:

- A massive signup wave on after Brazil bans X
- Premium feeds in the fediverse with @subclub
- Moderated microblogging groups by @newsmast
- Popular tech show WVFRM with YouTuber @mkbhd discusses the fediverse as the protocol wars.
- Hiding comments and preventing quote posts with Bluesky's latest update

Read at fediversereport.com/last-week-

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me·ta·phil, der

@metaphil@chaos.social

Hallo , hier schwirrte doch neulich mal eine Liste freier BigBlueButton Server/Instanzen für Videokonferenzen herum ... hat die noch jemand am Start? Ich meine, es war ein oder ein oder so...

@senfcall geht in diesem Fall leider nicht, wir bräuchten eine frühzeitig rumschickbaren Konferenz-Link).

:boost_ok:

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Samir Al-Battran

@samir@m.fedica.com

I have some exciting news to share

So this is another instalment of support, and it's a big one.🎆🎇🎆🎇🧨

We are expanding our platform to have full feature support for , you can now publish, analyze and discover all in one place.
This launch also includes analytics support for Instagram and Facebook, but obviously we can do a lot more with the Mastodon API than we can with the rest.

Here is the original announcement video:
m.fedica.com/@FedicaHQ/1104537

Also give @FedicaHQ a follow

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

Is anyone aware of an open (at least source-available) alternative for the & ?

I’ve found some open source network-agnostic poster interfaces: postiz-app, postybirb, mixpost..

..but none of them specialize in open protocols like ActivityPub, ATProto etc.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Oh hey, people are blogging more! Definitely the case for me since I joined the fediverse.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I think this is the first time I'm seeing a fediverse post embedded in an article by a major news site.

theverge.com/2024/9/1/24232298

A screenshot from a section of the linked article showing an embedded Mastodon post from Tom Casavant @tom@tomkahe.com.
ALT text detailsA screenshot from a section of the linked article showing an embedded Mastodon post from Tom Casavant @tom@tomkahe.com.
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Jay Baker

@MediaActivist@todon.eu

It's probably time for another ! I've been on for many years, but switched to this server last year and love Todon and everything they do. I'm keen to utilise the to develop a radical media network inspired by the French model and have had useful conversations with the activists behind that. Recently I've been helping to launch Mask Bloc. What my bio on here doesn't cover, my website surely will if you want to know more: mediaactivist.com/about/

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Petri Tilli

@piidr0@mastodon.social

Hello ! I write an app for orienteering called Control. Works on iOS, Android, Mac and Apple Watch. Get it from here: control-app.net

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faraiwe

@faraiwe@beige.party

Benvindos ao , . 🇧🇷

Parabéns, você chegou ao um lugar MUITO MELHOR.

Dicas:

- Complete seu perfil. Ajuda a encontrar contatos, e ter pedidos de follow aceitos.

- MASTODON NÃO É TWITTER/X, nem tão pouco os usuários querem que seja similar. É muito melhor aqui. Esperar similaridade com é guarantir uma experiência ruim.

- AQUI NÃO EXISTE ALGORITMO. Você só verá posts de quem seguir e os que eles fizerem um "boost". Siga profusamente; quanto mais gente você seguir, mais posts você verá.

- "Boosts" e "Likes" NÃO funcionam como em twitter. "Like" não dissemina posts, meramente diz ao usuário que você gostou do post. "Boosts" disseminam posts.

- Mensagens diretas (Direct messages, "DM") NÃO SÃO PRIVADAS.

- Aqui NÃO existem ads, comerciais, ou posts empurrados por algoritmo. Nenhuma corporação é dona, nenhum bilionário controla o que você vê, ou diz.

- Mastodon é parte de Fediverse, mas não é a única plataforma. Recomendo @Pixelfed / @loops como alternative a Instagram.

- Utilizem hashtags, quanto puder. Sempre use iniciais em maiúscula, nos hastags. Facilita em MUITO achar posts.

- Ajude sua instância. Use imagens e files menores (em byte size), quando possível. Isso reduz custos de hosting/storage Os adminsitradores provavelmente paga do bolso deles, para manter a instância. Curtindo a instância, considere doar um troco. Ajuda, horrores.

- Caso você NÃO esteja satisfeito com a instância que você usa, faça download da sua informação, e mude para outra instância. Eu não particularmente recomendo as maiores instâncias de Mastodon. Procure nichos e instâncias que interessem a você, com temas focados em assuntos preferidos seus.

- SIM, você pode ter mais contas em outras instâncias, ao mesmo tempo.

- Seja polido; as instâncias menores são controladas por comunidades menores, e MUITA atenção é prestada a comportamento de usuários. Divirta-se, respeite os outros usuários.

- SIGA AS REGRAS DE SUA INSTÂNCIA.

- Não, e NÃO SÃO , estão meramente ligados a este. Existe como interagir, mas é muito limitado, e controlado por corporações que são donas de Threads e BlueSky.

Sigam ( fedi.tips/ )

Bençãos Beges/ Não Somos Um Culto. - Beige Blessings / We are NOT a Cult.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/9/1(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social はブラジルの𝕏停止によるアカウント増加は無いみたい。(ブルースカイと違い)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Welcome Brazilian Newcomers to Mastodon! 🇧🇷💚

We are very happy you are joining us today! :awesome:

Here's a little guide I wrote (in English) you might find helpful if you are new here: controlaltdelete.technology/ar

Here's a hashtag with some of my Mastodon tips you might find useful too:

Here's a great account you should follow for regular Mastodon and Fediverse tips in your timeline: @FediTips

Welcome! :blobcatheart:

:birdsite:

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yawnbox :rebel:

@yawnbox@disobey.net · Reply to yawnbox :rebel:'s post

curious about the possibility of a modification to software like whereby cryptographically validated photos and videos posted to Mastodon clearly indicate passing validation

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Dan Q

@dan@m.danq.me

👋 , because I didn't really do one first time around. I'm on a instance so... feel free to , or boost to introduce me to your friends (it's lonely on a server by yourself!).

:bisexual_flag:​ :polyamory_flag:​ . Too late to be a renaissance man and not smart enough to be a polymath, I have to content myself with being a jack-of-all trades. for ~25 years (danq.me), casual user since 2018. fan since forever.

🇪🇺 :socialiststar: European in exile living in West , , with my partner @fleeblewidget, her husband @misterjta, our two children, and a derpy . Politically .

:automattic:​ :threerings: Work for since 2019: I love that I get paid to help contribute to some of my favourite tools! Founded and with a called , producing software to help streamline charities.

:geohashing: :geocaching: When I've time for fun, I'm into , , , and performing . Sometimes at the same time.

:hehim: He/him pronouns.

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Johannes Ernst

@j12t@j12t.social

And @bart is bravely going where few in the have gone before: talking about raising for-profit money for a fediverse project.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/29/sub-

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Paula with an FP

@paula@social.fairphone.community

Hi,
Another account of @PaulaToThePeople.

This is all about .

The story:
Do you remember back in the days when installed the suicide nets in "their" factories?
That's when I decided I'll no longer buy any Apple products.
When my iPhone died I looked around for a more sustainable and/or free (as in freedom) option.
So I stumbled upon Fairphone and bought the or rather the .
Soon afterwards I joined the first Fairphone meeting that took place in Vienna, Austria and we founded the @AustrianFairphoners.
So I joined the Fairphone community on Dec 9, '14 and it was like a family for me for a long time.
In 2018 I was actually introduced to the via the Fairphone forum.

In 2019 I joined and ever since, I'm less active with Fairphone, but I would still never buy another phone and if I get the chance to help setup a Fediverse instance for Fairphone of course I will take it. 🙂

Who else owns a Fairphone here? I'd love to read your Fairphone origin stories. 😉

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
333 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
111 instances.

141 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheManilaTimes (ENG)
@nmz (GER)
@Techmeme (ENG)
@weddingweiser (GER)
@apfeltalk (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Josh “Yoshi” Vickerson

@josh@vickerson.me

You want a fast-growing dominant social network owned by a billionaire made to extort you for profit.

I want a thoughtfully-built, community-grown social ecosystem made to connect people.

We are not the same.

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hexaheximal

@hexaheximal@mastodon.social

I don't know why I need to say this, but PLEASE, add alt text to your images whenever you're able to do so! Not only does it help people who are blind, but it also helps people who simply don't / can't load images.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

This week, we've featured several amazing tech and science voices from the Mastodon community on Flipboard!

In case you missed the news, you can now follow anyone from the fediverse in the Flipboard app. We're excited to introduce our readers to people in the Mastodon community, including @alyssam_infosec, @annaleen, @pomarede, @HelenBranswell, @lisamelton, @percepticon, @parismarx, @TatianaIlyina, @skrishna and @zackwhittaker.

To follow these accounts on Flipboard, download the app and visit the Tech & Science tab in Explore. You'll see posts from the fediverse accounts you follow in the new Fediverse Activity carousel in the For You feed.
about.flipboard.com/download-f

A video showing how to follow Fediverse tech and science voices from inside the Flipboard app.
ALT text detailsA video showing how to follow Fediverse tech and science voices from inside the Flipboard app.
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theru

@theru@pleroma-in.ouda.space

Good Morning #fediverse #tzag time for some black magic
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/31(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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Padraig Fahy 🌈

@padraig@mastodon.ie

Welcome peeps from to the 🇧🇷

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

As studies , I've been encouraged by everyone who share that they are studying a language that is not their native language in ⁂ :fediverse: :tony_smiling: :vivaldia_heart:

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

どうせなら ⁂ に流れてきてほしいけどなぁ :tony_normal: :fediverse:

social.vivaldi.net/@dougpete/1

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Well, if anyone wants to share this with their Brazilian friends:

"O fediverso é vasto. Ele é formado por milhares de comunidades com milhões de pessoas como eu e você, que querem se conectar e compartilhar."

jointhefediverse.net/?lang=pt-

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-08-30

Servers

- tootik v0.12.1
- Mitra v3.3.0

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.50
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta36
- Tuba v0.8.3
- Pachli v2.8.0
- Fedicat v8-28-24
- Aria v0.14.4
- Quiblr: An intuitive, accessible, and modern interface to connect users to the fediverse

Tools and Plugins

- Fediverse Redirect v1.13.5
- Lemmy Schedule v1.12.0

For developers

- Fedify v0.14.0
- Bovine v0.5.11
- FedIAM: Login and access control based on open identities

Articles

- Telegram's CEO's Arrest Should Be A Wake Up Call For Social Media Admins & CEOs
- A Developer’s Guide to ActivityPub and the Fediverse

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0191808a-5231-b9bf-a8f2-0b7308e06753

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Added some initial support for media in the card views. I don't particularly like how it looks right now but css is not my strong suit

Screenshot of a duckduckgo search for 'cfb'. Above the search results are a series of status cards some of which have media attachments that are rendered.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of a duckduckgo search for 'cfb'. Above the search results are a series of status cards some of which have media attachments that are rendered.
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Doug Belshaw

@dajb@social.coop

Places I'm currently at on the :
- Mastodon (@dajb, @weareopencoop, @thoughtshrapnel)
- Pixelfed (@dajbelshaw)

I'm also on Bluesky:
- bsky.app/profile/dougbelshaw.c

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Also a good reminder that 42% of server admins use their own money to support the communities they run. Always a good time to send them a few bucks!

stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-way

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm not particularly interested in monetization on social media, but will definitely keep an eye on the work that @bart, @quillmatiq, and the rest of the @subclub team are doing in this area.

video.everythingbagel.me/w/rXv

Really want to see fediverse to remain sustainable and appreciate that folks are working towards that goal.

sub.club/

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

なのかもしれない

#⁂

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

⁂ っていう記号を を表すマークにしようぜ!っていうプロジェクト、いいな

symbol.fediverse.info

:fediverse: はたしかにちょっと複雑すぎるし、もうちょっとシンボリックなものだと良いよね、というのはわかる :tony_normal: これ応援したいな

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

A new (framework, library, language, etc.) that has an official account on (formerly ) but no official account on ? Minus one point!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/30(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

Dear developers of the , has anyone ever encountered a case where a personal inbox in responds with a 404 Not Found for a POST request?

app.warp.dev/block/vKJGDbgWHBE

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

@subclub is a new way to add a paid subscriber link to your fediverse profile, allowing you to create subscriber only content! You get a really nice "Subscribe" button on the Mammoth and Ice Cubes app.

If you are a fediverse app developer and interested in adding this to your app, reach out to subclub directly and they can get your started!

Here's a walk through of how to get it setup.

video.everythingbagel.me/w/rXv

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Shannon Clark

@Rycaut@mastodon.social

Social feature idea (including the )

Cache people’s bios when I follow them (name, account name, bio, links)

Make visible to me when viewing their bio which parts have changed since I followed them w/versions also clearly showing when I followed them (and if they follow me - when they followed me)

If I mute or block and the later unblock or the mute expires also show that history from the profile view. Perhaps also make it a simple one click to see any past interactions with them

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

If you're wondering how to set up and use a @subclub to get premium subscribers in the , it's this easy:

A video going over how to setup and use a sub.club account
ALT text detailsA video going over how to setup and use a sub.club account
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Lisa S Baker Art

@LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org

Cow Peeper: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

A digital watercolor cow adorned with a floral crown stands in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer, while a chicken wearing glasses and a floral headpiece pops in from the side. Art by Lisa S Baker.
ALT text detailsA digital watercolor cow adorned with a floral crown stands in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer, while a chicken wearing glasses and a floral headpiece pops in from the side. Art by Lisa S Baker.
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Lisa S Baker Art

@LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org

Flamingo Heels: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

A digital mixed media painting of a flamingo balanced delicately on high-heeled shoes, with flower accents around its ankle. Whimsical bird art by Lisa S Baker
ALT text detailsA digital mixed media painting of a flamingo balanced delicately on high-heeled shoes, with flower accents around its ankle. Whimsical bird art by Lisa S Baker
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Lisa S Baker Art

@LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org

Blue Floral Abstract: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

A painting of Vibrant blue flowers accented with pops of yellow and green.  Whimsical floral art by Lisa S Baker
ALT text detailsA painting of Vibrant blue flowers accented with pops of yellow and green. Whimsical floral art by Lisa S Baker
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Lisa S Baker Art

@LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org

Bluebird Tennies: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

digital watercolor art of a cute bluebird wearing blue tennis shoes by Lisa S Baker.
ALT text detailsdigital watercolor art of a cute bluebird wearing blue tennis shoes by Lisa S Baker.
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Thomas

@tpheine@mstdn.io

Dear fellow ,

Thanks a lot for stopping by, finding something interesting and maybe following me ☺️

If you did so, please kindly drop me a toot and introduce yourself to me, so that I know who you are and I like to follow you as well 😊

I try to spend my limited time with good interaction, where we all may profit from, and don't want to waste our time.

Thanks for understanding and for being part of the ! 👍

P.S.: I often use inappropriate language without CW 😎

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

@subclub
The bot uses tensor to extract photos of dogs and places them onto Mapillary images around the globe. The sub.club API is incredibly easy to work with and if you've done any work developing with the mastodon API it's just as easy- if not easier to get a status posted.

Screenshot of Pups Where They Don't Belong post

Sparkles Wagster is exploring Alaska, United States with great enthusiasm. 


Photo shows a large white dog in Alaska
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Pups Where They Don't Belong post Sparkles Wagster is exploring Alaska, United States with great enthusiasm. Photo shows a large white dog in Alaska
Screenshot of Pups Where They Don't Belong post

Text reads: Did you know Wags is currently staying in Area B, British Columbia, Canada

Photo shows a pug on a road in Canada
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Pups Where They Don't Belong post Text reads: Did you know Wags is currently staying in Area B, British Columbia, Canada Photo shows a pug on a road in Canada
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I have continued to add icons to fediverse.wake.st and now have 107 fediverse projects represented. I would love for this to become more of a community resource! If you want to help please come join in at codeberg.org/FediverseIconogra

a video of all the icons added to the Fediverse Iconography project
ALT text detailsa video of all the icons added to the Fediverse Iconography project
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Some dude is stating that sharing posts to Fediverse is "horrible" and "dangerous" because it is a breach of your privacy. He's saying this on Meta platform.

threads.net/@photeric/post/C_O

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CumuloNimbus2000

@Cumulo@mastodon.fedi.bzh

Hey les copaines !

J'ai rencontré une personne à qui j'ai parlé du et qui semble intéressée. J'ai essayé de lui expliquer le fonctionnement (les instances, la decentralisation, tousatousa) mais je n'y arrive pas bien 🫠

Est-ce qu'il y aurait des personnes ici qui pourraient résumer simplement le fonctionnement du fediverse pour que je puisse lui transmettre ?

Bref, help me convert someone 😇

Le repouet emmène Lucie Castets à Matignon (parskeu bon, ça commence à bien faire là)

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/29(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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ꓤ uɐᗡ :verified_hellion:

@dannotdaniel@hellions.cloud

We Will
We Will
Block You

🔥Fedi Mercury🔥
🎶🤘:parrot_metal:🤘🎶

Flames spell out Fedi Mercury (signature of Freddie Mercury, modified) on a large coin

The center of the silver coin features Freddie Mercury in his classic one-fist raised pose.

Coin is illuminated by several lightning flashes as "we will rock you" plays - where the guitar kicks in towards the end.

Coin spins to show a tusked elephant on the other side with the words MASTODON & 2024. Coin completes spin and the signature remains, glowing and pink - the flames are gone.

Made in Blender #b3d
ALT text detailsFlames spell out Fedi Mercury (signature of Freddie Mercury, modified) on a large coin The center of the silver coin features Freddie Mercury in his classic one-fist raised pose. Coin is illuminated by several lightning flashes as "we will rock you" plays - where the guitar kicks in towards the end. Coin spins to show a tusked elephant on the other side with the words MASTODON & 2024. Coin completes spin and the signature remains, glowing and pink - the flames are gone. Made in Blender #b3d
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Tumblr will be rebuilt with a Wordpress backend, possibly opening the door (finally!) to the fediverse.

automattic.com/2024/08/27/ship

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

On the , there's a word called (yeonchin; literally “fedifriend”) which stands for (yeonabuju chingu; literally “fediverse friend”). It means someone who follows each other or frequently exchanges replies. It's only used on the fediverse!

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The Daily Fediverse

@tdf@flipboard.com

Great podcast

threads.net/@davidimel/post/C_

Posted into INTERESTING STUFF @interesting-stuff-tdf

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 8.7.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add emoji reaction and unknown notification types @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Fediverse pro tip: Re-boost your own content.

There is no algorithm. Posts are equal like they should be. It doesn't matter what you like, how many followers you have or how prominent you are as an "influencer". The time, moment, content, frequency and boosting are the only things that help your visibility here. It's a good thing.

It's funny that sharing function is almost obsolete in other places. Here it still serves a purpose.

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由上モスキート​:verified:

@Y@1uca.com

私、由上モスキートが運用しているマストドンサーバー AICFeDiは、12/28に一周年を迎える事ができました。
二度の大規模なリニューアルで初期の頃とは大分変わりましたが、
ローカルTLでAI同士が会話をする、というスタンスは変えることなく続けて参りました。
これからも改良を続けていきたいと思います。連合で繋がっているFediverseの皆様、今後共宜しくお願いします。

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

Loops by @pixelfed

A federated TikTok, powered by an open source app and backend!

The beta is launching soon, follow @loops for the latest announcements!

Website: loops.video
Source: github.com/px-loops

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St. Pauli POP

@stpop@stpauli.social

Moin,
Du kannst meinem auch im folgen: @stpop@blog.stpauli.social OR - visit blog.stpauli.social

STPOP Profil
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Pablo Berganza (he/him)

@pablo@sivar.cafe

re- time I guess!:

Hi! I'm Pablo, a software engineer from but now living in The ! I'm also the author of felte.dev, a "framework agnostic" form management library.

I work mainly as a front-end developer with , but I love keeping track of the new things such as and !

Looking forward to see more people around the ❤️

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/28(12:00)

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

Also every account on my server is now accessible via the protocol for some reason (github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon)

Screenshot of terminal showing output of the command 'python3 -m twtxt follow @tom@tomkahe.com https://tomkahe.com/@tom.txt'
result: 'You're now following @tom@tomkahe.com'
'python3 -m twtxt timeline'
result: a stream of the most recent posts from my account
ALT text detailsScreenshot of terminal showing output of the command 'python3 -m twtxt follow @tom@tomkahe.com https://tomkahe.com/@tom.txt' result: 'You're now following @tom@tomkahe.com' 'python3 -m twtxt timeline' result: a stream of the most recent posts from my account
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stratlantic

@stratlantic@musician.social

Current situation possibly demands a temporary pinned post from me. I'm planning to update my although in the meantime I'm busily moving away from Big Tech and moving all of my shit onto the . This means the web site may be down temporarily. More soon.

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FediJam

@fedi_jam@mastodon.gamedev.place

Hello everyone! 👋 The FediJam is the world's first (?) game jam exclusively for users of the Fediverse. During September, team up with others and... CREATE - A - GAME! Analog or digital, using whatever (non-AI) tools you feel comfortable with.

➡️ Join now: itch.io/jam/fedi-jam

Boosts VERY appreciated! ❤️ Spread the word!!!

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
333 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
111 instances.

203 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@TheManilaTimes (ENG)
@thetyee (ENG)
@beckonline (GER)
@mediapart (FRA)
@Riff_PlanG (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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🌈 Lascapi ⁂

@lascapi@mastodon.zaclys.com

Bonjour ici :) je cherche une appli cliente pour le , au moins et qui aurait une "boite de réception" / pour tout les postes et qu'on puisse les archiver ou les cacher.

Mon point frustrant c'est qu'avec le fonctionnement actuel je revois plusieurs fois les mêmes postes alors que je les ais deja lu ou que le sujet ne m'intéresse pas.

Des idées ???


apprécié 😊

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re very proud to announce that we’ve worked with @tchambers & team to build a new membership-only group on the Fediverse!

@KamalaHarrisWin is a group dedicated to organising and discussing Harris’s 2024 campaign. With better moderation controls the people there can focus on what matters, like protecting democracy, rather than having to fight through trolls and bots.

We hope the members are enjoying it! 🥥🌴

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CoffeeGeek

@coffeegeek@flipboard.social

So some bad news regarding our account here on Mastodon and the

I'm going to have to suspend, at least for now, posting any links to content on our website on this platform. The effect is only getting worse, and it now brings our website down for a solid 5 to 7 minutes everytime I post a URL. We've tried to fix this on our end, without any real luck. Caching, Cloudfare, etc etc. None of it works.

What I'll do instead is post links to our Threads account when new content is posted on our website. A bit of a weird fix, but until the infrastructure in the fediverse evolves to deal with this growing problem, I can't have our website go down that often. It has further unintended side effects (like harming our SEO ranking).

Of course, I'll still be participating here daily on coffee subjects!

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me·ta·phil, der

@metaphil@chaos.social

⚠️ Wichtig für : Humor, Ironie und Sarkasmus sind im nicht gerne gesehen und müssen gekennzeichnet werden (§ 14 Abs. 2 DatAutBahnG).

In der Regel ist es aber völlig ausreichend, wenn dem Posting jemand mit einer orangen Fahne und einer läutenden Glocke voranläuft und dem Posting unmittelbar eine unlustige Erklärung des Witzes folgt.

☝️Tipp: Stöcke zum im-Arsch-stecken-haben können an der Rezeption ausgeliehen werden.

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

New from @martinsfp on @TheNewStack (commissioned by moi): A Developer’s Guide to ActivityPub and the Fediverse, featuring the one and only @evan. thenewstack.io/a-developers-gu

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mupan 📚

@mupan@digitalcourage.social

Weiterer Fedi-Account, unvollständig: @mupan@pixelfed.de, enthält teils Bilder von Kind 2.

Hier ein Überblicksartikel, den ich im August geschrieben habe. Dachte, für alle, die sich fragen, was das ist, und warum und wie es anders ist als die für Viele gewohnten unsozialen, kommerziellen Netzwerke, könnte das gerade jetzt nochmal lesenswert sein.

wordsmith.social/atwestphalian

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/27(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントが引き続き伸びている。𝕏 の影響?

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Steffen Voß

@kaffeeringe@social.tchncs.de

: Ich überlege, was für eine Session ich halten möchte.

Aktueller Pitch:

"Die Power des : Mastodon wird oft als Soziales Netzwerk mit X verglichen. M aber basiert auf ActivityPub - einem Protokoll für fast beliebige Dienste.

Stellt Euch vor, Twitter könnte nicht nur mit Insta & YouTube sprechen, sondern auch mit Ebay, Eurem Blog, der Website der Tageszeitung, der Stadtwerke und der Stadtverwaltung."

Aber damit habe ich auch schon alles erzählt... 🤔

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xChaos

@xChaos@f.cz

Znak ⁂ jako označení pro mi přijde fajn. Dost bylo ikonek zeměkoulí...

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/26(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントが伸びている。𝕏 の影響?

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100


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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

I just realized for the first time that is being translated to in Chinese. This is in contrast to in Korean.

symbol.fediverse.info/zh-hans

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william.maggos

@wjmaggos@liberal.city

At a personal level, maybe using algo-driven & ad-supported social media seems fine. That's really what most media is. Radio & TV have always done this, deciding what comes next. Most streaming options will auto play something now too. Fine.

The problem is at the collective level. A world where a few corporations have so much control over what everyone pays attention to is not a healthy society. It's bad for democracy. Breaking this cycle is why the matters. Here, we decide together.

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GENKI

@nibushibu@vivaldi.net

自分のタイムラインを自分に心地よいものに整理整頓しておくことで、直接コミュニケーションをとるお相手に対してもなるべく心地よい人でいられるようにしておくのは、ただの自分の独り言というゴミにもなりうるものを の海に垂れ流してる自分の責任でもあるかなと思っているので、自分のタイムラインをその時の自分の気分とか考えに合わせて調整するためにみなさんをフォローしたりフォロー外したりはよくやりますがその行為に他意はまったくありません〜 :tony_happy:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/25(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

For those of you with multi-column clients like @phanpy, how many columns do you have?

OptionVoters
10 (0%)
2 to 42 (100%)
5 to 70 (0%)
8 or more0 (0%)
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EmpeRohr

@EmpeRohr@sharkey.world

Es gibt tatsächlich immer noch leute dienkommen ins und erwarten, dass alles so funktioniert wie sie es von den kommerziellen Plattformen kennen. Es gibt inzwischen genug online tutorials und artikel zu mastodon. Warum beschwert man sich dann?

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

This is just a gentle reminder: we are testing out an Events system to promote events across the Social Web. This includes the #Fediverse, #Bluesky, and #Nostr.

It’s not quite ready for prime-time yet, but we are looking for everything from game jams to talks to conferences and beyond. If you have anything that you would like to be added, please reach out.

There’s some upstream development in the WordPress ActivityPub space that will make it possible for our events calendar to federate with platforms like Mobilizon and Gancio. It’s not ready yet, but our hope is to make events across the network easier to discover in the short term.

You can check out the list here: https://wedistribute.org/events/

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

I guess we're doing this again. 😅

Hi, I'm Sean. 👋 I'm a long-time grizzled veteran of the #Fediverse. Fedi '08, I think? I was here when Identi.ca was a twinkle in Evan's eye. I did Community Management for #Diaspora, and now I spend my time writing and podcasting about the space.

Queer as a 3-dollar bill. I love making games, creating music, and singing karaoke. A suicide attempt survivor, I have fought a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. I am still leaning to love myself.

Despite appearing Very Serious, humor is my lifeblood. I am constantly saying weird, funny things, twisting sentences and relentlessly pursuing goofy ideas.
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-08-23

Servers

- Mastodon v4.2.12
- Friendica v2024.08
- Mitra v3.2.0
- Azorius v0.4.0
- Manyfold v0.76.0
- Misskey v2024.8.0
- tootik v0.12.0
- Gancio v1.19.0
- PieFed development update August 2024 - prepping for 1.0 release

Clients

- Fedicat 8-23-24
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.0.0.67
- WriteFreely for iOS v1.0.18
- Tusky v26.1
- Thunder v0.5.1
- Photon v1.31.2
- Aria v0.14.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedify v0.13.1
- Fedinesia v3.2.0
- LemmySchedule v1.11.0
- Social Sync: Attempts to follow your Bluesky (bsky.brid.gy) follows and Threads follows via the Mastodon API
- ActivityPub-Kotlin: Kotlin implementation of ActivityPub

Protocol

- FEP-eb22: Supported ActivityStreams types with NodeInfo

Articles

- Fedicache
- Mastodon – on your wrist
- Federated Key Transparency Project Update
- Findings Report: Governance on Fediverse Microblogging Servers
- Flohmarkt is a Fediverse Marketplace
- The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 4: Lemmy, PieFed & Mbin)
- Privacy Policies on the Fediverse: A Case Study of Mastodon Instances

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01915c74-9501-5dd1-1104-925876a0417c

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Michael Mrak

@MichaelMrak@mastodon.mrak.at

Hier ein Schaubild welches gut darstellt, dass die Grenzen des nicht mit enden. Es zeigt wie diese und miteinander verbunden sind. Das alles ist sehr clever konzipiert und skaliert auch für für zukünftige Anforderungen. Offen und dezentral, das ist hier das Motto.

Diese Grafik kann hier auch heruntergeladen und gerne geteilt werden: mrak.at/wp-content/uploads/202

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Hiker

@Hiker@social.fedcast.ch

Ach, jetzt kommt das mit den drei Sternen als Logo für das #Fediverse immer mehr.

WIESO?

Wir haben doch längst ein Logo?
Logo Fediverse
ALT text detailsLogo Fediverse
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/24(12:00)

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SabiLewSounds

@SabiLewSounds@mastodon.social

I'm celebrating by being slowly killed by and

Isn't it great to be a full-time caretaker for my elderly disabled mother and dying slowly?

What are you doing this Month?

Let me know, tell me all your secrets to and

Yup... I'm a pissy bitch

$96/$600 Hotel *Due 07/25*
$330 Car Payment *Due 07/29*
-$169 July Deficit
$96/$1099 Weekly Goal
$1062/$5135 Raised Monthly Goal

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Toadlyturtle

@Toadlyturtle@mastodon.social

$303 Needed IMMEDIATELY for Hotel - Only a Few Nights Covered

$80 Hurricane Supplies, Immediate Toiletries & Bunny food

$880 due 8/29, for hotel & car

@SabiLewSounds, mom w/ & are & in need of . Temp 90° & season.

paypal.com/pools/c/96GGVKNHvP

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Meta's Privacy Guide to the Fediverse

facebook.com/privacy/guide/fed

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"There's a lot to be excited about, but we can't rush it. We have to show it. We have to show them how the Fediverse works and why the Fediverse works."

The ethics on the Fediverse are - on paper - better than alternatives.

So, why don't more for-good missions use it?

forbetter.ghost.io/the-future-

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent · Reply to Tommi 🤯's post

⁂ New symbol version!

It is a crazy coincidence that a new Fediverse symbol proposal was advanced exactly one week after I published the first version of the Anti-Fascist Fediverse sticker with the “old” logo on it! No problem, if not that I just printed a thousand 5x5cm version 1 stickers… 🤯

Despite the terrible timing for the stickers printing, I am very happy about this new symbol proposal, I love it! 😍

Even though I am currently boarding a flight to Tallinn, where I will be moving for 5 months (😱). I quickly created with great pleasure a second version with the asterism symbol! 🚀

Thanks a lot to @FediverseSymbol, @liaizon, @raphael, and @nclm for this proposal!

The the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
ALT text detailsThe the Fediverse symbol (⁂) in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Blog post: in which I wade in to (or at least attempt to summarise) the discussion about a symbol for the .

andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/23/on-

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

I’ll be in New York next month, from September 16-30th.

So first of all I’d be delighted to meet fellow nerds in the community if anyone wants to meet up 👋

Secondly, although I’ve booked a place already: If anyone’s got a spare bed or couch for me, kindly reach out! Would gladly cover some of the rent/food for the duration.

Staying in NYC for two weeks is 2x more expensive than the flight there from Norway, lol…

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

First look at our new project: Patchwork

Check out the first screenshots of Patchwork! We had a look at the latest Patchwork demos yesterday and we’re so excited we couldn’t wait to share it with you.

Find more information about Patchwork and how it can help server admins in the thread by @FreddieJ 👇

A GIF scrolling through the Patchwork dashboard. Multiple switches to turn settings on and off can be seen.
ALT text detailsA GIF scrolling through the Patchwork dashboard. Multiple switches to turn settings on and off can be seen.
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Rafael

@raffomania@mstdn.io

Here's my pitch for a federated bookmark manager and why it can make the indie web stronger.

rafa.ee/articles/introducing-l

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clacke: exhausted pixie dream boy 🇸🇪🇭🇰💙💛

@clacke@libranet.de

I just read infosec.exchange/@jerry/112887… again and it just hit me that "new kid on the block" Mastodon has been around for over 8 years already! The "Mastodon Network" era is now most of Fediverse history!

The Fediverse is 16 years old since May[1] and Mastodon has been up for 8 years since March[2], so 2024 marks the year when Mastodon has been on the Fediverse for the majority of the time the network has been around.

Of course, for the vast majority of fedizens, Mastodon has always been around and their first server was a Mastodon server, and for many, the part of the Fediverse that runs on Mastodon is the , but as of this year we have passed a milestone where that perspective is not entirely objectively wrong by yet another measure.


[1] web.archive.org/web/1/identi.c…
[2] web.archive.org/web/1/mastodon…

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/23(12:00)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Some great recent additions to @FediverseExplorations! I'd love to keep adding more, so definitely let me know if you've written or read anything interesting.

fediverseexplorations.org

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Eudaimon ꙮ

@eudaimon@fe.disroot.org · Reply to Tirifto :korektu_min:'s post

@tirifto @drq @nestort
Good morning (or TZAG) everyone!
As I said earlier, here's some more info (some of it may have been already posted in current or nearby threads):

Here's a bit of history on the unofficial-and-quite-adopted logo for the #Fediverse, plus some other ideas: https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/fediverse-logo-or-icon-proposal/1057, also contributed by @dsfgs.

To add a bit of more data to the history: the rotation of the pentacle has three objectives: firstly, so that it does not look neither like an upright pentacle, nor an inverted one, both of which are symbols of actual use. The other main objective was to make it square in proportions, so that if it is used in a place where it is displayed as a circle (such as many apps do in avatars: the original image is square, but it's displayed as a circle), it still appears centered and fully visible. Finally, being a bit rotated adds dynamism.

Here's a discussion (in Catalan, hopefully you can machine-translate it) where @titi, @marcelcosta and I discussed a new idea for a logo: the U+2042 ASTERISM character: ⁂ https://agora.fedi.cat/t/targeta-fediversal-amb-nou-logo/738 (plus a conversation in https://bcn.fedi.cat/notice/AbIbB3mNisOH7f3cIq with @paukokura too).

For the record, I also attach the Asterism idea. For my taste, it works better than the original pentacle, especially in small sizes (although it's still a bit cluttered, but I'd say it's clearly recognizable), and it adds the advantage of being an actual character (depending on the font, it may be implemented with 5 or 6 pointed asterisks, but I don't think that's a problem). The problem is that it is not a clear evolution of the first one, so an hypothetical process of adoption would probably generate confusion for some time. But the #Fediverse is confusing, also! Because... what is the Fediverse? In https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks/c/fediversity/10 there are some discussions, and I also remember there being one somewhere (not sure if in this forum) about how to best communicate the idea of the Fediverse (including maybe a motto), to help improve the adoption.

Anyway, for me it is funny (and a bit flattering too) to see the original logo appearing here and there. It is also interesting to observe how this all happens without any verticality or hierarchy being applied (formally, at least). The logo, by the way, disappeared at some point in Wikipedia's English version of the Fediverse article, but it stays in some others (such as the Spanish version).

#FediLogo #FediDesign #FediverseIcon #FediArt
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Nestort :fed: ⚠️ backup ⚠️

@nestort@mastodont.cat · Reply to Nestort :fed: ⚠️ backup ⚠️'s post

[EN] Formally, from now on, this account is my backup account in the :fed:. I've been using as primary account @eudaimon@fe.disroot.org for some days already. Please follow that account if you haven't done it already.
I'll keep this account just in case there were problems with my main one (pros and cons of the Fediverse, I guess)

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Tirifto :korektu_min:

@tirifto@jam.xwx.moe

So I tried making a Fediverse logo! :gutkato_kontenta:

Most people seem to be using the rainbow-coloured pentagram (by Eukombos & al.), which I like well enough myself, but since I read somewhere that it looked a bit busy, I tried making something simpler yet familiar. Instead of different nodes, I put the colours in different spaces/communities formed between the interacting nodes; sorta inspired by the origami boat logo (by DSFGS).

I don’t think the result is particularly striking or much improved, but since I already made it, here it is anyway! Hereby dedicated to the public domain using CC0. I’ve put together a comparison with some pre-existing logos, too; which ones do you like the best? :gutkato_flucerba:

#lang_en #art #CC0 #decentralisation #design #FediArt #FediDesign #FediLogo #Fediverse #FreeCulture #FreeSoftware #LibreCulture #LibreSoftware #logo

The logo I made. It shows five white-filled circles representing five different nodes. They are connected to the empty centre with lines, and each neighbouring nodes are connected with another curved line on the outside. Together, the shape looks like a star-shaped flower, where each petal is filled with different colour (red, yellow, green, blue, and purple), with the nodes looking like five stamens separating the petals. Or at least that’s what I see in it. It is slightly rotated to match the pre-existing pentagram logo.
ALT text detailsThe logo I made. It shows five white-filled circles representing five different nodes. They are connected to the empty centre with lines, and each neighbouring nodes are connected with another curved line on the outside. Together, the shape looks like a star-shaped flower, where each petal is filled with different colour (red, yellow, green, blue, and purple), with the nodes looking like five stamens separating the petals. Or at least that’s what I see in it. It is slightly rotated to match the pre-existing pentagram logo.
Several existing proposals for a Fediverse logo. Shows my aforementioned logo compared to several other pre-existing logos; namely the pentagram logo by Eukombos (2018, licensed CC0); its derivative with the lines twisted to resemble the shape of a person, also my Eukombos (2021, unknown licence); the origami boat logo with overlapping triangles by DSFGS (2023, licensed GPLv3); and the butterfly logo resembling the letter ‘F’, also by DSFGS (2023, licensed AGPLv3). I had to trace the last one since a hi-res version was not readily available to me, but it’s pretty close. Each logo is shown in colour, in black and white, and finally in black and white downscaled to around 18 square pixels or so.
ALT text detailsSeveral existing proposals for a Fediverse logo. Shows my aforementioned logo compared to several other pre-existing logos; namely the pentagram logo by Eukombos (2018, licensed CC0); its derivative with the lines twisted to resemble the shape of a person, also my Eukombos (2021, unknown licence); the origami boat logo with overlapping triangles by DSFGS (2023, licensed GPLv3); and the butterfly logo resembling the letter ‘F’, also by DSFGS (2023, licensed AGPLv3). I had to trace the last one since a hi-res version was not readily available to me, but it’s pretty close. Each logo is shown in colour, in black and white, and finally in black and white downscaled to around 18 square pixels or so.
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Socialhome HQ

@hq@socialhome.network

Socialhome v0.17.0 released

Again, thanks to @alain@jase.social, this release features a ton of improvements to the ActivityPub federation layer of Socialhome, but also upgrading Django to 3.x, which is a major achievement in terms of keeping up to date with dependencies. In regards to upgrading Django we also decided to take a deep dive and ditch uWSGI in favour of Daphne and ASGI. This does mean admins running Socialhome need to change their reverse proxy configuration.

Highlights:

  • Breaking change. No more uWSGI. Both http and websockets should now be routed to Daphne.
  • Django 2 -> 3. A whole load of Python dependencies upgraded.
  • Signups can now be set to be approved separately.
  • Various improvements to ActivityPub federation.

Full changelog.

This release also pairs with a v0.24.0 release of the federation library. The changelog for that can be found here.

What is Socialhome?

Socialhome is best described as a federated personal profile with social networking functionality. Users can create rich content using Markdown. All content can be pinned to the user profile and all content will federate to contacts in the federated social web. Federation happens using the ActivityPub and Diaspora protocols (Matrix maybe coming up one day :))!

Please check the official site for more information about features. Naturally, the official site is a Socialhome profile itself.

Contribute

Want to work on a Django and VueJS powered social network server? Join in the fun! We have easy to follow development environment setup documentation and a friendly chat room for questions.

#socialhome #federation #fediverse #activitypub #diaspora #django #vuejs

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Socialhome HQ

@hq@socialhome.network

Open signups? Yay! \o/

Given the recent development activity on #Socialhome and several people requesting the possibility to signup for an account, we've now added the possibility to sign up for an account again at https://socialhome.network, the project official instance.

There is an extra approval phase however due to previously receiving lots of spammer signups. If you want to test Socialhome and want an account, please fill in a few sentences so you don't look like a spammer.

Note however that Socialhome is a very small project with only two developers working on it. There are absolutely no guarantees of anything working (although things probably mostly might), and there is absolutely no user support (but you're welcome to ask questions in the chat room - just don't have expectations). The main reason for opening the signups is for #fediverse interested people to look around and for potential #developers to find an interesting project. Should you be a #Django / #VueJS developer looking for a fediverse project to contribute, please do take a look :)

What is this Socialhome thing again?

Socialhome is a platform which federates with #Mastodon and other #ActivityPub platforms, but also the #Diaspora protocol (with some ideas around #Matrix federating as well). The UI is something between Pinterest and Tumblr, though trying to stay friendly to the microblogging world of Mastodon and friends. There is code available at https://gitlab.com/jaywink/socialhome

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Socialhome HQ

@hq@socialhome.network

Socialhome v0.16.0 released

After over a year, a Socialhome release is out again! The main thanks for this release goes out to @alain@jase.social, who has pretty much re-written the whole ActivityPub federation layer for this release. Not a small job at all, and without any noticeable regressions too.

Initially, when the ActivityPub layer was added for Socialhome, it was a quick JSON only job, with federation only really ever tested with Mastodon. Now we have proper JSON-LD based inbound/outbound federation that not only adds a lot more supported platforms but also support for various new objects like video and audio.

Highlights:

  • Fully rewritten ActivityPub protocol support using JSON-LD.
  • Python minimum version supported changed to 3.8 with support up to 3.10.
  • NodeJS required version bumped to v12.
  • New background queue priorities to ensure federation traffic is always prioritised.
  • Threaded replies!
  • Support for video and audio attachments (ActivityPub only).
  • Fetching of previous replies when new content is received.

And many more fixes and tweaks. Full changelog.

This release also pairs with a v0.23.0 release of the federation library. The changelog for that can be found here.

What is Socialhome?

Socialhome is best described as a federated personal profile with social networking functionality. Users can create rich content using Markdown. All content can be pinned to the user profile and all content will federate to contacts in the federated social web. Federation happens using the ActivityPub and Diaspora protocols (Matrix maybe coming up one day :))!

Please check the official site for more information about features. Naturally, the official site is a Socialhome profile itself.

FYI, currently signups are closed on the official instance due to spam users. We're working on changing this soon.

Contribute

Want to work on a Django and VueJS powered social network server? Join in the fun! We have easy to follow development environment setup documentation and a friendly chat room for questions.

#socialhome #federation #fediverse #activitypub #diaspora #django #vuejs

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Socialhome HQ

@hq@socialhome.network

Socialhome v0.18.0 released

Alain ( @alain@jase.social ) has been hard at work during 2023, making Socialhome a better citizen in the Fediverse. The releases of Socialhome v0.18.0 and federation library v0.25.0 bring a ton of fixes and compatibility improvements when talking to other platforms on the network.

Additionally there are improvements to how Socialhome renders content, fetches missing profiles and work on reducing database load, among other items to mention.

For the full changelogs, see:

Installing and updating

We recommend using the Docker images:

  • amd64: registry.gitlab.com/jaywink/socialhome:v0.18.0
  • arm64: registry.gitlab.com/jaywink/socialhome:v0.18.0-arm64

Notes on how to use the Docker images can be found in the docs. They're a bit minimal, we're looking on getting better example Docker based install instructions in place soon.

What is Socialhome?

Socialhome is best described as a federated personal profile with social networking functionality. Users can create rich content using Markdown. All content can be pinned to the user profile and all content will federate to contacts in the federated social web. Federation happens using the ActivityPub and Diaspora protocols.

Please check the official site for more information about features. Naturally, the official site is a Socialhome profile itself.

Try Socialhome?

If you want to try Socialhome first before trying to install it, register at https://socialhome.network and then ping us with a comment on the user name chosen, and the account can be activated. Unfortunately due to spammers accounts on the project instance need to be separately activated.

Contribute

Want to work on a Django and VueJS powered social network server? Join in the fun! We have easy to follow development environment setup documentation and a friendly chat room for questions.

#socialhome #federation #fediverse #activitypub #diaspora #django #vuejs

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

As the #Fediverse continues to grow, people are looking to build new experiences that change what's possible on the network today.

#Flohmarkt is a nascent project intended for selling personal items, and may be the first attempt of its kind here.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/flohmarkt-federated-market/
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

What is We Distribute, exactly? 🤔

We Distribute is a CC-licensed open media project. It serves as a people-focused tech publication, with the goal of informing and educating people about three things:

1. Decentralized Communications
2. User empowerment
3. The future of the Internet

Most of what we do involves reporting on the day-to-day developments of the #Fediverse. In fact, our articles are ActivityPub-enabled, and integrate directly into the network.

However, the Social Web / Decentralized Social movement involves far more efforts and technologies that we think are also worth reporting on: #Matrix, #XMPP, #Bluesky, #Nostr, #SecureScuttlebutt, and #Solid all bring interesting pieces to the puzzle.

Our ultimate goal is to showcase the ongoing efforts to change the shape and form of the Internet itself, at a grassroots level. Join us on this exciting journey. #WeDistribute
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.9 👩‍🚀

The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 4: Lemmy, PieFed & Mbin)

blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

with shout-outs to @informapirata @Bro666 @dansup @phanpy @fedidb @vjprema @neblem @FediTips

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nogajun🍉

@nogajun@mastodon.social

をブリッジするBridgy Fedというものがあるそう

FediverseのアカウントをBlueSkyに見せるには @bsky.brid.gy をフォローするだけ
そうするとアカウントが@nogajun@mastodon.socialだとすると、Blueskyからは@nogajun.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gyでフォローできるそう(@に変えてます)

自分は向こうに行くことはないけど、向こうから見たい人がいるかもしれないのでとりあえずフォローしてみた

Bluesky and Mastodon users can now talk to each other with Bridgy Fed | TechCrunch: techcrunch.com/2024/06/05/blue

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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

We’ve just shared a must-read post for anyone passionate about digital safety and inclusivity on the social web.

In it we discuss our strategic initiatives, our upcoming projects, and how we envision the future of trust and safety in the Fediverse.

You can read it here: about.iftas.org/2024/08/13/fed .

When you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts and invite you to join the conversation about .


about.iftas.org/2024/08/13/fed

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@andreas_heitmann@troet.cafe · Reply to AndyGER :verified_coffee:'s post

Hier:

bhttps://federation.network/notes/9x5tth6w6t051haa

federation.network/notes/9x5yp

social.tchncs.de/@rufposten/11

Die Kommentare unter Frau Miosgas Beitrag bzw. dem ihrer Agentur (vermutlich) sammeln sich. Der Tenor ist eindeutig: völliges Unverständnis.

Dabei muss man verstehen: Wenn es um Klicks, um Aufmerksamkeit und vor allem um Reichweite geht, wie gesagt, bei ÖR-Content (!), kann das natürlich nicht funktionieren! Hier fehlen entsprechende Algorithmen. Der Sinn des ...

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シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

My indie developed Fediverse app SoraSNS has been featured on VisionOS App Store story "Check out our favorites".

Sora is a futuristic Mastodon, Bluesky, Misskey, Pleroma all in one client,
🎨 with gallery mode,
📹 video scroll feed,
📰 news discussions, and many innovative features.

It brings native Mastodon and Bluesky experience to Apple Vision Pro. 🌠

Try it out now.

apps.apple.com/us/app/sorasns-

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シュンジョーァ :badge: :code: :wfox:

@me@sns.mszpro.com

Sora, a futuristic Fediverse client, now features 🎬 Fediverse Watch tab 🎬

🌐 Mastodon, Bluesky, Misskey, Pleroma all in one
🔭 Watch interesting videos on the Fediverse
🌟 Explore more contents from Discovery view and hashtag timelines
👀 When you open a post, see similar posts of the same topic
👾 Local algorithm to rank posts and add additional interesting posts into your home timeline

apps.apple.com/jp/app/sora-for




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HappyHippo :fckafd:

@Happyhippo@norden.social

Freu mich, wie viele hier mit mir geteilt haben! Die tageweise Übersicht nimmt leider zu viel Zeit in Anspruch,weshalb ich nach 4 Wochen Updates auf die zahlreichen tollen Übersichten verweise:
zusammen-gegen-rechts.org/

demokrateam.org/demos/

dgb.de/themen/++co++5bab75ee-b

dib.de/demos-gegen-rechts-2024

Im stellt außerdem mindestens @eo_hampel@troet.cafe eine Liste zusammen. ❤️
Bleibt stabil, malt Plakate, zeigt sie auf Demos und seid laut gegen Rechts! 🙏


❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/22(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

It's happening! My book about Mastodon and the fediverse is now entering the production phase!

My editor at Oxford is asking what sort of cover image I would like. Any suggestions? Boosts appreciated!

More about the book here:

fossacademic.tech/2024/02/11/M

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Wrote a blog post about a browser extension I made that adds mastodon (or mastodon compatible server) search results to DuckDuckGo

tomcasavant.com/duckducksocial

Experimental addon is available for Firefox here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firef

DuckDuckGo search results with a horizontal view of fediverse posts that match the search 'Joe Burrow'
ALT text detailsDuckDuckGo search results with a horizontal view of fediverse posts that match the search 'Joe Burrow'
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IFTAS

@iftas@mastodon.iftas.org

Did you know we run a community for Fediverse moderators?

It was inspired by our Moderator Needs Assessment, especially this powerful quote from one moderator;

“together we are stronger."

We couldn’t agree more, which is why we launched IFTAS Connect, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators.

@moderation

1/3 🧵

screenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
ALT text detailsscreenshot of IFTAS connects library section including guides and how tos of mastodon moderation and educational resources, wellness and resilience like conflict de-escalation and resolution and coping with exposure to traumatic content, legal and regulatory information like what is PII and CSAM reporting requirements, tools and resources like denylist management and reserved words, community management including responding to self harm and suicidal content, and IFTAS documentation.
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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

I’ve given up begging NPR, The Onion, and others on Threads to turn on fediverse sharing so we can follow them on Mastodon and beyond. Now resorting to memes and simply replying to people with the following link:

threads.net/@toddalstrom/post/

Bernie Sanders meme: “I am once again asking users on Threads to turn on Fediverse sharing.”
ALT text detailsBernie Sanders meme: “I am once again asking users on Threads to turn on Fediverse sharing.”
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

Added @sutty (@distributedpress CMS), , , (streams fork) and (Misskey fork) icons to at fediverse.wake.st (repo at codeberg.org/FediverseIconogra)

a screenshot of icons for Kitsune, Librecast, Newsmast, Sutty, go-fed, Habitat, Forte, and Sakura
ALT text detailsa screenshot of icons for Kitsune, Librecast, Newsmast, Sutty, go-fed, Habitat, Forte, and Sakura
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 8.6.1 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Fix post submission using sharkey @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Robert W. Gehl

@rwg@aoir.social

@kissane and @darius have published a major new report about governance on the fediverse:

fediverse-governance.github.io

I had the pleasure of seeing an early draft -- the final result is even stronger! It's going to be a key document for fedi admins and moderators.

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

"…our interviews with people who run and Hometown proved so fruitful that we wrote about twice as much analysis and documentation as we’d intended to do, and then spent the summer working through peer feedback.
…in the DIY spirit of the , we wanted to get the findings out as quickly as possible so that they can start finding their readers."

write.as/fediversalist-papers/

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BSD Cafe Announcements

@announcements@mastodon.bsd.cafe

Friends of the and of the ,
initially, for just over a year, BSD Cafe's media was stored in a FreeBSD physical server jail with an outgoing bandwidth of 250 Mbit/sec. To address bandwidth congestion, I had integrated Cloudflare with a tunnel, serving media (and only media) through Cloudflare.

In line with the principles of self-hosting and data ownership, I’ve decided to remove Cloudflare. This has led to some bandwidth congestion when media was posted and slower download speeds for users, particularly during peak times. This is because as soon as content is published and federated servers are notified, they will rush (depending on how full their queues are) to download the newly published content - media included.

I’ve now revised the setup (currently in beta) by moving DNS management to two personal nameservers run with PowerDNS. The media server remains the same, but I’ve added two reverse proxies, one in the USA and one in Germany (the media server is in Poland). They're connected to the Media server via WireGuard.
I’ve installed the excellent Varnish and created a custom VCL. Media requests will be directed by the PowerDNS LUA scripts to the caller's closest reverse proxy. Nginx will pass requests to Varnish, which will serve data from the cache if available. If not, it will fetch from the original server, but request volume has decreased significantly.

I’m analyzing the results, and they look very promising. I may expand this home-made CDN by adding more VPSs, potentially closer to Asia and Oceania.

A detailed blog post will follow.

Stay tuned!

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BSD Cafe Announcements

@announcements@mastodon.bsd.cafe

Dear friends of and the ,
some of you have expressed the desire to offer a bit of support to BSD Cafe.
In response, I've set up a Ko-fi page and a LiberaPay account for the project.
You can now buy a coffee for BSD Cafe at this link: ko-fi.com/bsdcafe or liberapay.com/bsdcafe

@stefano

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Mastodon milestone progress's post

@mastodonmilestoneprogress That's a bit of a bummer.

No more milestones, and joinmastodon.org/roadmap is no longer up to date.

Completely understandable, as the team is very small and has a ton of higher priorities to focus on.

At least we have the Trunk and Tidbits series blog.joinmastodon.org/categori, but I will miss having a more "real-time" overview of what's coming in the next few releases.

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Mastodon milestone progress

@mastodonmilestoneprogress@botsin.space · Reply to Mastodon milestone progress's post

And the milestones have been officially deleted. This bot will be deactivated for the time being.

Thanks everyone for following along!

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TuxPhones :linux:

@tuxdevices@fosstodon.org

Two years after leaving Twitter, this account has finally overtaken the amount of people who followed us there 🎉

The still feels like a place to discuss with talented people, and it replaced the feeling of doomscrolling with that of being in a real, vibrant community. Thank you all.

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Doctor Popular

@docpop@mastodon.social

The Fediverse is often referred to as a decentralized "social network", but I think that misses some of the bigger ways that ActivityPub can make the web more open and user friendly.

Today I talked to @pfefferle about his ActivityPub For WordPress plugin and the advantages of connecting your site to the youtube.com/watch?v=3DhK8uSKId

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/20(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We want to start actively promoting #Fediverse events on our site. These include game jams, hackathons, art collabs, unconferences, live listens, and webinars.

We're currently looking at using an events calendar extension on our site, with the goal of integrating it with #ActivityPub. We want to demonstrate deep integration with the rest of the network, while also giving first-class support to the communities we're a part of. Ideally, it should work with Mobilizon, Gancio, and other Fediverse events platforms.

If you're an event organizer, and would like to have something included on our calendar, give us a shout!
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

I'm thrilled to be part of the Fediverse Files, together with @evan and @bart and hosted by @docpop ❤️

Thanks also to @wordpressdotcom for making this possible ❤️

youtube.com/watch?v=3DhK8uSKId

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Me 2 weeks ago: oh I will just do a post about interoperability with the rest of the for my blog series .
How hard can it be? I already federated my Wordpress blog and figured out .

Me today: I now have accounts on PLUS AND because my initial federation tests had mixed results. Reading my notes makes me go 😵‍💫😅

Despite all this I still LOVE the and I’m in awe of ’s interoperability (it comes out shining)

A photo of a piece of paper resting on my keyboard with handwritten notes about my interoperability tests between Lemmy, PieFed, Mbin and other Fediverse projects
ALT text detailsA photo of a piece of paper resting on my keyboard with handwritten notes about my interoperability tests between Lemmy, PieFed, Mbin and other Fediverse projects
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JenJen :heart_sp_pan: :twitch:

@JenJen@mastodon.art

I am a full-time indie comic artist, so 100% of the stuff I sell is packed/sent by me :minette:

If you put in 💫 FediFriends 💫 at checkout you'll get a quid off, but more importantly - I can see who's a fedi person and pop you a little freebie in your parcel :artaww:

:dabart2: jenniegyllblad.co.uk/wp/shop/

A shiny gif of a horror piece - a masked woman is holding something in her hands that's dripping blood
ALT text detailsA shiny gif of a horror piece - a masked woman is holding something in her hands that's dripping blood
A shot of a comic con table with some of Jens comics laid out. This focuses on her smut comics Jenitales.
ALT text detailsA shot of a comic con table with some of Jens comics laid out. This focuses on her smut comics Jenitales.
A collage of four issues of the fantasy comic Skal
ALT text detailsA collage of four issues of the fantasy comic Skal
comic cover for Signatur, Jen's first horror short. A person is sitting by an art desk, drawing comics on their own. It's a gloomy, lonely scene.
ALT text detailscomic cover for Signatur, Jen's first horror short. A person is sitting by an art desk, drawing comics on their own. It's a gloomy, lonely scene.
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Hello Fedi Friends!

I've been running lots of tests between and the rest of the and I've been learning so many interesting things! I cannot wait to write about all this for . (For the record these are content aggregators, the Fedi’s answer to ).

I may have to resort to hand-written graphs because some of the stuff is a bit convoluted 😅

Spoiler alert:
↔️ ✅🥳
↔️ ❌😵‍💫
↔️ ⚠️😐

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/19(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

I just realized you can’t “follow” a post, and get notified of any new replies to it.

Yes, I know all the blah blah blah about not getting all replies on my instance. It would still be a nice feature for some threads like “follow me as I make progress on this macrame quilt of the great puppy war of 1782” type threads posts.

Like, I don’t care about your thousands of posts about normal quilts. But this one…I wanna know.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 80

This week's news:
- A British migration wave to as the UK gov feuds with Musk
- @Flipboard expands their fediverse integration
- Some thoughts on how experimental features on Bluesky get repurposed by the community for different goals instead

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Security alert for Fedify users

We've patched a vulnerability in the getActorHandle() function. Versions prior to 0.13.1 and 0.12.3 are affected.

Upgrade immediately:

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/18(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Sweet, BridgyFed DMs you now if you're replying to a bridged account and you haven't bridged yet

image/jpeg
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Today I learned you can “follow” your own lists created in Mastodon on Flipboard. I love that I can view all my personal curations in completely different platforms and in very different interfaces. ❤️

The image shows a user interface from Flipboard, displaying a list of user lists titled "Your Lists," including categories like Comedians, App Developers, IndieWeb, and Dotnet Stuff.“
ALT text detailsThe image shows a user interface from Flipboard, displaying a list of user lists titled "Your Lists," including categories like Comedians, App Developers, IndieWeb, and Dotnet Stuff.“
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chris@strafpla.net

@chris@strafpla.net

Duty calls on the Fediverse

A stick figure is sitting at a desk with a computer on it.
The stick figure is talking to someone in the off:
“Are you coming to bed?”
SF: “I can’t. This is important.”
“What?”
SF: “Someone is confusing Mastodon for the fediverse!”

Original: https://xkcd.com/386/
ALT text detailsA stick figure is sitting at a desk with a computer on it. The stick figure is talking to someone in the off: “Are you coming to bed?” SF: “I can’t. This is important.” “What?” SF: “Someone is confusing Mastodon for the fediverse!” Original: https://xkcd.com/386/
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chris@strafpla.net

@chris@strafpla.net

‎sprachige öffentliche ‎en im (ich fange mal an zu sammeln und freue mich über Hinweise)

@elibbremen @BusbibliothekBremen
@stabi_erlangen

@stadtbuechereien_duesseldorf
@stbibkoeln
@stadtbibliothekstuttgart
@stadtbuecherei_weimar
@stabiwupp

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Ulrike Hahn

@UlrikeHahn@fediscience.org

I've written a new blog post on debate about fediverse design.

As always, all comments welcome!

write.as/ulrikehahn/building-a

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-08-16

Servers

- Castopod v1.12.9
- honk v1.4.1
- Trunk & Tidbits, July 2024

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.49
- PixelDroid v1.0.beta34
- Voyager v2.17.0
- Thunder v0.5.0
- Dhaaga: An opinionated, cross-platform (Android & iOS) mobile client for Mastodon and Misskey

Protocol

- FEP-c16b: Formatting MFM functions
- FEP-c0e0: Emoji reactions

Articles

- ForgeFed: Actor Factory
- The Untapped Potential of Fediverse Publishing
- Fediverse for Freedom

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01913802-2bfe-da50-aacd-258558dfe1c6

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iwojima (硫島於闇網)

@iwojima@clubcyberia.co

#fediverse
впилил в fchan (если кто не в курсе это такая АИБ с поддержкой activitypub https://github.com/anomalous69/FChannel-Server)
поддержку http proxy - без этого у него федерация между скрытосетями (tor/i2p/loki) нифига не работала.
PR на это воть:
https://github.com/anomalous69/FChannel-Server/pull/1
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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

guess what's coming soon to a blog near you?

github.com/Automattic/wordpres

thanks @janboddez ❤️

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/17(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

Works on mobile!

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

So Threads has now been operational for over a year and it recently crossed the 200M user mark (ref: threads.net/@mosseri/post/C-I-). Has there been *any* update on when Mastodon users (and those from other fedi apps) will be able to be followed by Threads users? Because they still are only 1/2 of a fediverse app. Maybe I missed an update, or maybe they're just hoping nobody notices? I honestly have no idea at this point... Anyone have an update?

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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to Newsmast's post

@newsmast user and activity count bots, and there are several, seldom agree. I always cringe when I see this reported, as they generally seem to undercount users and activity. For example,
@mastodonusercount would likely exclude counting any server and user and activity that has been blocked by Mastodon social. And it doesn't to my knowledge aggregate any stats from other federated networks.
Focusing on Mastodon only, rather than the entire openly federated AP powered network, sells the broader and its potential far short.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"With more and more influential users on platforms which are a part of, or can connect to, the Fediverse we've taken a giant leap towards a better connected social future."

Did the exodus from X / Twitter actually happen in the UK? What does it all mean for the Fediverse?

forbetter.ghost.io/the-x-odus-

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

Totally!

Here’s one more idea: Governments should ask to self-host Threads.

I.e. @POTUS@whitehouse.gov on Threads

In the short term, many govs will have an easier time making a commercial arrangement with Meta as opposed to either a bespoke solution or a collab with a tiny fedi upstart.

The govs know Threads can federate, and this sovereignty-requirement would force Threads’ own network to fragment more within itself, thus curtailing some of their network power.


macaw.social/@andypiper/112968

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Lutin Discret

@lutindiscret@mastodon.libre-entreprise.com

👋 Fediverse! When you find a thread you want to share to your followers, how do you do that?

Please boost for visibility 🙏

OptionVoters
I boost all the toots of the thread0 (0%)
I boost only the first toot0 (0%)
I boost some toots, the most relevant0 (0%)
See results0 (0%)
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Darren du Nord

@darren@c.im · Reply to MEActNOW's post

@MEActNOW So glad I dont give a shit about or whatever its called... Its forever for me.

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Weyoun 6

@weyoun6@kolektiva.social

Mastodon: come for the absence of Nazis, stay for the absence of advertising.

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

New blog post - what I mean(t) when I said governments should have their own "sovereign owned/operated" instances.

andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/15/fed

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com · Reply to Tom Casavant's post

Improved the styling a bit for light/dark modes and now it links all the posts back to your base instance

Screenshot of duckduckgo page search for Joe Burrow

Shows 7 posts from the fediverse that match the search query followed by the normal duckduckgo search results
ALT text detailsScreenshot of duckduckgo page search for Joe Burrow Shows 7 posts from the fediverse that match the search query followed by the normal duckduckgo search results
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

Newsmast 3.1.0 packed with new features, putting you in control & it’s our first ever iPad compatible version of Newsmast!

Control who can see your posts, when and how they take shape. 3.1.0 brings:

👁️ Visibility settings

📅 Post scheduling

🖊️ Drafts

Check out this video to get an idea of what you can do! 🎥

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

❤️‍🔥 Anti-Fascist Fediverse Sticker! ❤️‍🔥

I finally created this sticker, I had it in mind for a while.

Boost, spread it around, and feel free to print it yourselves! I will print around a thousand copies in 5x5cm format.

The source file is published on this Codeberg repository, and mirrored on GitHub!

Other high-resolution and vector formats are in the first release page.

-Fascism

The logo of the Fediverse in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
ALT text detailsThe logo of the Fediverse in red, partially covering the same logo in black. Both are inside a white circle, enclosed in a black circular stripe. On the black circular stripe, the writing “AntiFascist Fediverse”, in capital letters.
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 8.6.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Add httpUserAgent field setting outgoing User-Agent header @konstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Pipilo

@pipilo@indieapps.space

Finally there! Pipilo is now available on App Store.

Pipilo is an iOS application for Fediverse where you browse posts in a horizontally scrolling timeline. This is an app for these who want to browse their feed in a new way. In Pipilo you never miss a post and all conversations always take full screen space.

Check it out in App Store: apps.apple.com/pl/app/pipilo/i

Boosts and feedback appreciated.

Screenshot of Pipilo displaying post from mastodon. The app displays following information from top to bottom:
- Header with information about post author and date
- Post content
- Actions that can be performed on post (expand replies, reply, boost, favorite)
- Image from post
- Card with information about list extracted from post
- Bottom app menu with navigation arrows, unread posts count, timeline switcher, post composer and account switcher
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Pipilo displaying post from mastodon. The app displays following information from top to bottom: - Header with information about post author and date - Post content - Actions that can be performed on post (expand replies, reply, boost, favorite) - Image from post - Card with information about list extracted from post - Bottom app menu with navigation arrows, unread posts count, timeline switcher, post composer and account switcher
Screenshot of Pipilo on iPad. 3 windows from Pipilo are visible. One shows a post with a video that is being played, next to it is a window with different post. Above them is floating slide over window with new post composer.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Pipilo on iPad. 3 windows from Pipilo are visible. One shows a post with a video that is being played, next to it is a window with different post. Above them is floating slide over window with new post composer.
Screenshot of Pipilo with conversation under a post visible. Each reply to a post is connected with a line to its parent to visualize how they are connected.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Pipilo with conversation under a post visible. Each reply to a post is connected with a line to its parent to visualize how they are connected.
Screenshot of timeline switcher in Pipilo. It lists Home, Federated and Local timelines along with followed hashtags and custom lists.
ALT text detailsScreenshot of timeline switcher in Pipilo. It lists Home, Federated and Local timelines along with followed hashtags and custom lists.
Elena Brescacin

@talksina@mastodon.uno

Happy to see that my translations for plugin have been approved and I'm now trying to cover the readme file, in order to have plugin description translated as well. My 2 cents to help people discover - I can't deny I sometimes feel discouraged, having just a couple followers on blog's profile but patience rewards me, I can't be in a rush.

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Galaxy :neurodiversity:

@arcadetoken@autistics.life

Taking a peek at Friendica, out of sheer curiosity as a former Facebook user driven out by the platform quality. It simultaneously looks nice yet maybe overengineered for the amount of volume and users, and more anonymized nature of it? For those who use it, what do you like best about it?

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Don di Dislessia

@don@shonk.social

Wird das Fediverse erwachsen?

Das Fediverse ist aus einer IT-Bewegung heraus entstanden und hatte und hat deshalb eine Grundstruktur, die zu dieser Entstehungsgeschichte passt.

Die nächste Gruppe, die sich für das Fediverse interessiert hatte, sind Menschen, die die kapitalistischen Netzwerke ablehnen und deshalb auf der Suche nach Alternativen waren.

Nach dem offensichtlichen Verfall von Twitter gab es einige Wellen von Menschen, die auf der Suche nach einer Kopie von Twitter waren. Da das Fediverse aber keine Kopie von Twitter ist, haben viele dieser Accounts relativ schnell zu BlueSky oder Threads gewechselt. Bestes Beispiel dafür ist die Instanz det.social von Jan Böhmermann, die mal über 10.000 aktive Accounts hatte, jetzt aber wieder unter 3.000 gefallen ist.

Das Fediverse hat es also nicht geschafft, für die eigentliche Mitte der Gesellschaft relevant zu werden (PS: Was für mich persönlich auch nicht zwingend notwendig ist).

Relativ neu, zumindest in meiner Wahrnehmung, sind Accounts wie
@BlumeEvolution@sueden.social. Klar gab es hier auch schon vorher einige eher konservative Accounts, aber die sind in dem hier dominierenden linken IT-Umfeld meist untergegangen.

Was neu ist, sind intellektuelle konservative Accounts mit vielen Followern, die es geschafft haben, ihre Trolle aus den kapitalistischen Netzwerken mitzubringen.

Diese Accounts sollten wir bei ihrem Kampf gegen Trolle unterstützen (PS: Alle alle anderen netten Accounts natürlich auch)

Diese Accounts brauchen wir unbedingt hier im Fediverse, um ein breiteres Spektrum der Gesellschaft abbilden zu können. Deshalb ist es aus meiner Sicht, im Sinne des gesamten Netzwerks, sinnvoll, diese Accounts besonders zu unterstützen. Wir sind hier ganz offensichtlich eine linke IT-Blase (bitte nicht zu sehr darüber aufregen :-), aber genau das ist in diesem Fall eine große Chance. Denn hier sind wir die Mehrheit und können deshalb die Trolle ganz klar in ihre Schranken verweisen.

Deshalb möchte ich euch alle dazu auffordern, solche Accounts zu unterstützen (PS: damit meine ich natürlich nicht die Trolle!), auch wenn ihr nicht inhaltlich der gleichen Meinung seid.

Antwortet den Trollen einfach freundlich und inhaltlich, dann verlieren die schnell das Interesse, weil sie nur gewinnen können, wenn sie die Diskussion richtig Wut und Hass lenken können.

Dazu haben sie im Fediverse nur ihren jeweiligen Account; es gibt keinen Algorithmus, der aggressives Verhalten unterstützt.

Noch ein Hinweis zu solchen Trollaccounts. Oft legt eine Person mehrere solcher Accounts auf verschiedenen Instanzen an und antwortet dann sehr ähnlich auf Posts bestimmter Personen. Da kann man dann durchaus auch mal erwähnen, dass einem das aufgefallen ist. Darauf gibt es dann natürlich sehr empörte Rückmeldungen, dass das eine Unterstellung wäre, aber falls man es hinbekommt, die zu ignorieren, verläuft das schnell im Nichts. Am besten deshalb bei der Antwort das Wort Vermutung einbauen, dann hat man später nicht so stark den Impuls, sich zu verteidigen.

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

For the last few issues of 'Human-Generated Content,' I explored the impact of AI on the human web, so there wasn't enough space to discuss the .

But we are *so* back.

Today, I explore how social media companies are educating the public about the open social web:
- @michael & @saskia of @newsmast
- @docpop w/ Wordpress
- @bart of @mammoth
- @mike of @Flipboard
- @triketora of Block Party
- @ghost (@johnonolan)

That, and more, here: augment.ink/human-generated-co

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

In which I write about “Basic Infrastructure”: tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/20

Opening para: “Recently, I was looking at the infrastructure bills for our CoSocial co-op member-owned Mastodon instance, mostly Digital Ocean and a bit of AWS. They seemed too high for what we’re getting. Which makes me think about the kind of infrastructure that a decentralized social network needs, and how to get it.”

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

A post to traverse the Fediverse & beyond :fedi:

Third time's a charm: This post can be seen with , , , , , , , , & more.

Please share it wherever you see it in the

@fediverse

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

If you haven't seen already, @jaz at @iftas shared this brilliant blog yesterday: about.iftas.org/2024/08/13/fed

It's a really important, in-depth look at how we scale trust & safety on the Fedeiverse.

We've always supported the work of IFTAS, but when you read through this blog it makes you realise just how important they are in the future of this space.

Thank you IFTAS & the whole team!

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洪 民憙 (Hong Minhee)

@hongminhee@fosstodon.org

Is there such a thing as a version of .com?

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Flipboard Deutschland

@FlipboardDE@flipboard.social

Gute Neuigkeiten! Unser Universum hat sich gerade vergrößert — jetzt kannst du Profilen von @Mastodon, @threads und anderen föderierten sozialen Netzwerken auf Flipboard folgen und mit ihnen interagieren.

Lade die Flipboard-App herunter und folge @janboehm, @afelia, @Gargron und mehr. Entdecke Beiträge aus dem Fediverse neben den Inhalten deiner liebsten Publisher.

Hier erfährst du mehr darüber, wie das Ganze funktioniert: de-de.about.flipboard.com/flip

Und wie immer freuen wir uns über eure Fragen und Feedback!


@Flipboard

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Nicklas Johnson 🏳️‍🌈

@spatula@tech.lgbt

Here's something everyone needs to understand: I make the rules regarding how others are permitted to interact with me.

If you come at me out of nowhere raging at me, that conversation is going to end immediately. I honestly don't care why you're mad. It doesn't matter. And I don't care if you're progressive, liberal, conservative, or fascist. That conversation is not happening.

This holds especially true if you're raging at me for nothing other than an accident of my birth. I didn't pick my ancestry. I didn't select my sexual orientation. They are what they are, and if that makes you angry, well too bad.

You're entitled to your opinions of course. But you are not entitled to interact with me.

Again, I decide who gets to interact with me and how that interaction is permitted to commence. Chances are if you're able to behave like a nominally civilized human being we'll be fine. If you can't, then it's going to be a very short conversation punctuated by the block button.

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Tim Chambers

@tchambers@indieweb.social

I just gave to support @iftas and its mission to build a healthier open social web. They just kicked off a grassroots fundraising push, and If you care about Trust and Safety on the -- here is a key way to help the whole fediverse up its game.

cc: @fediversenews
about.iftas.org/donate/

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qbi

@qbi@freie-re.de

Welche Bots habt ihr auf oder im im abonniert?

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Doing some fediverse+firefox extension experiments

Screenshot of a duckduckgo search for 'Joe Burrow'
At the top of the search is a list of posts from my mastodon server that matched my search in duckduckgo
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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Good news! Our universe just got bigger — now you can follow and interact with profiles from @Mastodon, @threads and other federated social services on Flipboard.

Download the Flipboard app to follow @georgetakei, @taylorlorenz, @potus and more. See posts from the fediverse alongside content from your favorite publishers.

Read more about how it all works: about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

And as always, we welcome questions and feedback!

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Check it out! @Flipboard has officially announced a new milestone in their embrace of the #Fediverse - now, any Flipboard user can follow a Fediverse account in their feed. We're one step closer to greater publishing and curation across the network!

https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/flipboard-fediverse-following/
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Ethan Sholly

@shollyethan@fosstodon.org

Showing the some love this morning with a new app directory dedicated to platforms, clients, and tools for easy browsing and discovery:

selfh.st/apps/?directory=activ

Users can browse by the various software types with a filter for platform (web, desktop, mobile) and various sort options based on popularity (repo stars), recent development activity, and more.

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Doctor Popular

@docpop@mastodon.social · Reply to Bart Decrem's post

@bart thanks so much for chatting with me, Bart. I enjoyed our conversation about Mammoth and the . youtube.com/watch?v=1JKszCKZxq

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besser

@besser@horche.demkontinuum.de

Der Fediverse Algorithmus

Warum es keinen Algorithmus im Fediverse gibt, aber dann doch und wie ihr den benutzen könnt.


besser.demkontinuum.de/2024/08…

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/13(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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benbrown

@benbrown@hackers.town

Hello fellow citizens of the free and open web, it is me, Ben Brown. You may remember me from that social network from back when social networks were cool, or maybe from that one open source project that blew up.

Hi, it is great to see you again.

First off, corporate owned social media always sucked, we always knew it. It is past time for us to have better options.I am so glad for the and and Mastodon and other projects for breathing new life into the indie web, where it is possible for us to own what we post and use whatever tools we want. I couldn’t resist building something!

My new project is called SHUTTLECRAFT. It social media server … FOR ONE.

What does that mean?

It is very small and lightweight open source app that runs nicely on services like Glitch, but it has most of what you need to host your own personal social media account.

It’s got a microblogging tool, to make posts. You can customize the design with HTML and CSS. You can follow people on Mastodon or other services and interact with posts and send messages. People can follow you on Mastodon, or with RSS. You run it on your own server so you own and operate the data and the code and the whole service. And you can hack the code and make it weirder so that we can all be part of a better, more diverse and more interesting web.

No billionaires or mega-corps required!

I made a 3 minute video showing how it works:
loom.com/share/a6441bcebdc64f5

Though this a personal project and only a few weeks old, with tons of stuff still unfinished and yet to build... you can get the code right now and run your own right now! The official site also has a 3 minute walk through of setting up an instance on Glitch. It is pretty easy!

shuttlecraft.net/

Or go straight to for the code:

github.com/benbrown/shuttlecra

Thanks to everyone who has already tested this or sent feedback or contributed code. Y'all rule.

Own your posts!! Make it hard for them to monetize you!

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Within the last few years, publishing within the #Fediverse has started to take off. This week's opinion piece focuses on some of the current hurdles this network has, when it comes to user experience, and proposes ideas and a vision of what's possible.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/fediverse-publishing/
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Erik de la Reguera

@erikdelareguera@mastodon.nu

Som jag förstår det är detta EU-kommissionären Thierry Bretons officiella konto på Mastodon. mastodon.nu/@EC_Commissioner_B

Det ligger på en officiell EU-instans, som drogs igång som ett pilotprojekt för två år sedan. Nu verkar projektet vara slut – och jag kan inte riktigt utläsa av pressreleasen om det blir nån fortsättning: edps.europa.eu/press-publicati

Någon som vet mer om detta? Vore ju trist om de drar sig ur nu.

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Mike Kuketz 🛡

@kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de

Das ist mittlerweile gewachsen und für viele ein zu Hause geworden - nicht nur für die Deadbird-Aussteiger. Frage in die Runde: Welche Accounts könnt ihr empfehlen? Welchen sollte man (unbedingt) folgen?

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

The Newsmast app is open to all Mastodon accounts!

Login to Newsmast using your Mastodon account to get access to:
- 60+ hand-built topical communities
- Our Amplifier
- Built-in federation control
- Your servers home & following feeds
- Long posts
- Automatic hashtags
- Drafts
- Post scheduling

Download the Newsmast app today or visit on desktop: newsmastfoundation.org/downloa

A person holding a mobile phone displaying Newsmast's sign-in screen.
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

My reply to a GitHub discussion on why WordPress should have their own Mastodon account:

Well, the first thing what I'm a bit bummed about here is that why is WordPress.org seeking only a commercial, wide-as-possible-reach type of platform in social media when the other major foot is obviously in the open source world? Mastodon and the Fediverse is full of WordPress and PHP people and influencers, WordPress itself connects to ActivityPub and Threads.net connects to ActivityPub as well. So the reach is not any absolute metric here as it's not just one platform. It's the whole web.

For the second question, just see how much WordPress is talked about between instances, I've seen numerous folks of missing the official WordPress account there, including the community folks.

Here are some examples of the brand accounts:

- Internet Archive, 52K followers
- Have I Been Pwned, 14K followers
- 9to5Mac, 25K followers
- World Wide Web Consortium, 31K followers
- GIMP, 10K followers
- Electronic Frontier Foundation, 62K followers
- 1Password, 9.3K followers
- Signal, 51K followers

In my mind the worlds largest open source CMS should be a part of this open social web movement.

Original comment here: github.com/WordPress/Marketing

You're welcome to chime in.

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Bonfire

@bonfire@indieweb.social · Reply to Bonfire's post

🌍 Fediverse community, we need your support!
We’re funding bounties with the resources we have, but we need YOU to help fuel open-source contributions.
💡 Each bounty now has a dedicated donation page via our Open Collective:

1️⃣ Optimize DB query performance: opencollective.com/bonfire-net
2️⃣ Boost feed rendering performance: opencollective.com/bonfire-net

Join us in creating a cooperative environment where every input and suggestion counts!

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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

So, kbin.social (and likely itself) is dead.

I only joined the in the "twitter migration" and *already* have 2 accounts that died on instances that were "flagships" but just disappeared (kbin & firefish).

No blame or shame for the devs or anything. They tried which is much more than most of us.

But whoever "decided" that true mobile identity isn't a priority for / fediverse, probably fucked up.

Why hasn't the fediverse grown more? Instances & immobile accounts!?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/12(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 79

This week's news:
- @mmasnick joins Bluesky's Board of Directors
- @bonfire shows some more information on Mosaic, another project of Bonfire, and puts out bounties for developers to help get to a 1.0 release
- A platform for football fans with CollabFC
- 3d printing platform @manyfold has added early support

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

Tip: Turn Your Username Handle Into A Forwarding Email Address 🔛 @darnell@darnell.day (Seize The Day) 📰 darnell.day/fediverse-tip-turn

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Thor Galle

@thorgal@indieweb.social

My favorite feed? The Local feed of my instance, indieweb.social

Why? Because with about ~1300 monthly active users, and ~10 posts/hour, or less, it is actually possible to check *everything* that was posted today in a reasonable time!

And, I automatically have something in common with everyone here; the instance's focus: , , &

It feels like the good old days of being a regular on a bulletin board forum around a topic I really enjoy.

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Mark Darbyshire

@markdarb@mastodon.social · Reply to Mark Darbyshire's post

Also, how likely is it looking that we'll get federated groups that are compatible between both Mastodon and a Misskey derivative? Or ideally compatibility between a whole bunch of ActivityPub implementations.

I'm pleased to see some progress at github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p and I can appreciate it's not something you would want to rush.

@fediversenews

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Mark Darbyshire

@markdarb@mastodon.social

What Misskey derivative are all the cool kids using these days?

@fediversenews

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Socialhome HQ

@hq@socialhome.network

Socialhome v0.20.0 released

This release contains some important performance fixes to some background jobs that had previously caused a lot of database load. Additionally, we queue less jobs that don't make sense.

Full changelog:

  • Fix missing Http404 imports in Streams API viewsets.
  • Fix send_reply_notifications job database query performance issues.
  • Stop queuing unnecessary send_reply_notifications jobs for received content that has no local participations.

Installing and updating

We recommend using the Docker images:

  • amd64: registry.gitlab.com/jaywink/socialhome:v0.20.0
  • arm64: registry.gitlab.com/jaywink/socialhome:v0.20.0-arm64

Notes on how to use the Docker images can be found in the docs. They're a bit minimal, we're looking on getting better example Docker based install instructions in place soon.

What is Socialhome?

Socialhome is best described as a federated personal profile with social networking functionality. Users can create rich content using Markdown. All content can be pinned to the user profile and all content will federate to contacts in the federated social web. Federation happens using the ActivityPub and Diaspora protocols.

Please check the official site for more information about features. Naturally, the official site is a Socialhome profile itself.

Try Socialhome?

If you want to try Socialhome first before trying to install it, register at https://socialhome.network and then ping us with a comment on the user name chosen, and the account can be activated. You can also request account approval in the chat room. Unfortunately due to spammers accounts on the project instance need to be separately activated.

Contribute

Want to work on a Django and VueJS powered social network server? Join in the fun! We have easy to follow development environment setup documentation and a friendly chat room for questions.

#socialhome #federation #fediverse #activitypub #diaspora #django #vuejs

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/11(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Dgar

@dgar@aus.social

Listen to today and help this independent artist on the Fediverse stay inspired!

for reach!
for more !
on the !

🖤🤎♥️❤️🧡💛💚🩵🤍
ffm.bio/dgar

Bernie Sander but with his head replaced with the Dgar logo. 
Caption: l am once again asking for your love and affection
ALT text detailsBernie Sander but with his head replaced with the Dgar logo. Caption: l am once again asking for your love and affection
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I discovered today that @prologic has added support to their twtxt server software yarn.social and its largest instance twtxt.net essentially bridging the and twtxt networks together.

If you are unfamiliar with , it is a different take on decentralized microblogging that has been around for many years, and it is quite interesting to see it now bridged between this side and that one!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I don't think many folks here in the English speaking side of the fedi know about (juick.com) but its another part of the that is already federating. I just discovered that they are also open source and the code is all available at x.juick.com/Juick/ licensed under AGPLv3.

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El Duvelle

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social

Could we get to incorporate / mentions? If yes, how?
It’s really annoying to still see twitter there and not even Masto. I’m sure that’s one of the reasons why some scientists are still on twitter. It seems a detail but it is really useful to check out “attention” towards a specific paper and different discussions of it.

KarlE

@KarlE@mstdn.animexx.de

Hmm, mir folgt gerade ein @tdf
Beigetreten 07.08.24, allein auf meiner kleinen Instanz folgt es schon 5 Usern. Das Fedi-Profil ist komplett blank.
auf der Profilseite flipboard.com/@tdf steht "This is an account to help flipboard users discover important people in the fediverse whose opinions matter" aber es ist nicht ersichtlich, wie das geschehen soll. Ich kann auf Flipboard kein Impressum finden (Unternehmen mit Name, Rechtsform und Anschrift).
Meinungen?

screenshot von https://flipboard.com/@tdf.
links oben im Eck ist eine Wortbildmarke mit einem stilisierten weißen F auf rotem Grund, daneben der Schriftzug FLIPBOARD.  
zentral ist das Profil von "TDF" mit dem Beschreibungstext: "This is an account to help flipboard users discover important people in the fediverse whose opinions matter"
    10 Flips - 1 Magazin - 10 Likes - 925 Follower
Wenn man FOLLOWER ausklappt, ist genau eine Userkachel dargestellt, die anderen 924 bleiben ungenannt.
Wem TDF folgt, wird nicht angezeigt.
Ein Impressum ist nicht verlinkt.
ALT text detailsscreenshot von https://flipboard.com/@tdf. links oben im Eck ist eine Wortbildmarke mit einem stilisierten weißen F auf rotem Grund, daneben der Schriftzug FLIPBOARD. zentral ist das Profil von "TDF" mit dem Beschreibungstext: "This is an account to help flipboard users discover important people in the fediverse whose opinions matter" 10 Flips - 1 Magazin - 10 Likes - 925 Follower Wenn man FOLLOWER ausklappt, ist genau eine Userkachel dargestellt, die anderen 924 bleiben ungenannt. Wem TDF folgt, wird nicht angezeigt. Ein Impressum ist nicht verlinkt.
Screenshot des tdf-Profils auf meinem Server. Null info. beigetreten 07.08.24, folgt 5 usern auf meiner Instanz.
ALT text detailsScreenshot des tdf-Profils auf meinem Server. Null info. beigetreten 07.08.24, folgt 5 usern auf meiner Instanz.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/10(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整か、 DDoS の影響?

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Courtney 💖

@courtney@boostie.social

Here's my new re-:

Hi! I'm Courtney! I'm a UX engineer, I'm married to a lovely wife, and a mom of two exhausting kids. 😅

Here, I like to share silly memes, talk about parenthood, homeownership & life in general, boost useful tech-related stuff, share thoughts on video games & TV, and maybe share a selfie or two.

Let's explore the together!

🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

In the fediverse, it’s mostly on you to find worthy people to fill up your feeds. Luckily, there are curators who’ve already done that legwork for you. Use these resources as shortcuts to make your fediverse experience as smart and relevant as can be. Share in the comments any tips and ideas you use to discover cool profiles and posts. Big shoutout to favorites like @FediFollows, @Curator, @lisamelton and more.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Creators no longer have to depend on “walled garden” platforms that change algorithms on a whim and own the audience. Digital sovereignty is the ultimate influencer status. Help our proposed fireside chat with @molly0xfff become a reality at SXSW '25! Community votes are a powerful signal. TYIA 🙏🏼

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@mastodon.social

Newsmast Version III. More ways to share knowledge.

Login to the Newsmast app on mobile with any Mastodon account and see your home server with our custom UI, alongside 60+ dedicated community spaces.

Once you’re there, enjoy our new and improved features!

Please boost for reach 🧡

You can update or download Newsmast below 👇

Text: Newsmast version 3. More ways to do knowledge sharing. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Mastodon login, pinned columns, seperate servers side by side, reply to reply, poll interaction. 

Image: Newsmast on mobile.
ALT text detailsText: Newsmast version 3. More ways to do knowledge sharing. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Mastodon login, pinned columns, seperate servers side by side, reply to reply, poll interaction. Image: Newsmast on mobile.
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Happy Friday! 🥳 Congrats on making it through another week. Here’s our recommended #FollowFriday list for you!

Projects

@activitypods - an effort to marry ActivityPub and Solid into a single developer app framework.

@bonfire - a modular system with a powerful capabilities system beneath the surface.

@neodb - an amazing review platform that lets you review books, movies, music, video games, board games, podcasts, and more!

@loops - a next-gen Fediverse video app similar to Tiktok or Vine

@spritelyproject - a groundbreaking research project dedicated to building a robust and capable Social Web.

@newsmast - a nonprofit organization that is doing critical work on discovery and news propagation across the network.

People

@benpate - the dev behind the incredible Emissary project.

@dansup - the superdev behind Pixelfed, Loops, Sup, PubKit, and more!

@cheeaun - the designer who works on Phanpy, one of the best Fediverse clients ever!

@julian - Co-founder of NodeBB, heavily invested in building for the #Fediverse

@rabble - founder of Planetary and Nos Social, was part of Twitter back in the days that it was still a podcasting app.

@thisismissem - carries some of the most important Trust & Safety work in the Social Web

@_elena - Creator of the “The Future is Federated!” blog, offering joyful insights for Fediverse newcomers.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I have such a low bar for typing things here, because I know:

- There are no algorithms
- No big brother watching
- My words are not being sold or analyzed or harvested
- There are no close relatives or family friends spying and lurking around
- I can decide about everything, even how this one post shows up and where
- I'm my own boss on my own server
- This is just one fucking insignificant post, not something to be replicated over centuries for the descendants of Zuck or Musk to poke on
- FREEDOM

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-08-09

Servers

- mbin v1.7.0
- Manyfold v0.75.0
- snac v2.57
- Socialhome v0.20.0
- Mitra v3.1.0
- ActivityPub for WordPress v3.1.0
- honk v1.4.0
- Ktistec v2.2.0
- Castopod v1.12.6
- Gush!: Federated social media platform for sharing the things you love

Clients

- Moshidon v107
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.8
- Voyager v2.15.0
- Eternity v0.2.0

Tools and Plugins

- Fedify v0.13.0
- FediFetcher v7.1.6

Articles

- The Archipelago: An Island Network In Practice
- The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 3: Friendica)

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0191141b-f558-57f8-0c0c-fa0f64396a92

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petersuber

@petersuber@fediscience.org

can't believe he drove advertisers away from / by turning it into the he saw as a risk and promised to avoid.

So he's suing them. Their departure must be an illegal conspiracy.
techcrunch.com/2024/08/06/x-fi

In her defense of the lawsuit, company president says that advertising is essential to any platform that will function as a public square. That's 180° wrong.

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

Earlier this week Newmast launched a big update with a few new features.

I'll be honest, I didn't expect to love them as much as I do. So here is my take on why they work so well alongside the @newsmast ethos to build knowledgeable communities.

forbetter.ghost.io/all-about-c

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.8 👩‍🚀

The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 3: )

blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

with shout-outs to @anubis2814 @dansup @fedidb @heidilifeldman @tchambers @kamalaharrisforpresidentnews @ryanbroderick @caseynewton @ferrante @informapirata @russandro @hankg @tio

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Really great write-up about by @_elena!

"I have often heard people describe Friendica as the Fediverse’s answer to Facebook. [...]

I would say Friendica is an incredibly powerful aggregator of social networks and online content."

blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

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madcap :ciberlandia:

@madcap@ciberlandia.pt

I wrote some words about and why I think "blocking big instances might save the ".

tilde.pt/~epifanio/blog/blocki

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/9(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

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Monica Cellio

@cellio@indieweb.social

I'm new to Mastodon and I gather it's conventional to write an .

I have wide-ranging interests from to (my profession) to to to to . I love to learn. I tend to follow tangents.

I've been online for (*cough*) a while. I believe communities work best when they put community members first (not stockholders) This is one of the reasons I helped found and why the attracts me.

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Brian Sletten

@bsletten@mastodon.social

People complain about UX issues, search problems, and other addressable minutiae on the . They are missing the fact that billionaire oligarch assholes aren’t controlling your speech. You are distressingly close to losing your voice forever. Get serious and understand that things will improve here, but there is also a material difference between this and other platforms.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Fediverse discovery with Flipboard and other user created tools

linkedin.com/pulse/how-discove

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Hamiller Friendica

@hamiller_friendica@anonsys.net

Dieses Konzept der Insel-Netzwerke scheint mir für die eine oder andere Community schon interessant zu sein.

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 68F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were cancelled after 3 teens confessed to planning a terrorist attack.

51 year old Andy MacDonald competed in the mens' park skateboarding event. MacDonald turned pro in 1994.

Bankrupt Steward Healthcare plans to close or sell 5 hospitals in Mass. The company's CEO is at Versailles watching the Olympics.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/8(12:00)

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

This is simply a reminder: We Distribute is a nonprofit organization that currently runs on donations. We put a tremendous amount of work into researching, writing about, and promoting the #Fediverse and the wider Social Web.

Our Executive Director / Chief Editor / Guy Who Writes Most of the Stuff, Sean Tilley, has been writing this publication for years. The site is operated and paid for out of pocket, and historically has run on free labor. Recently, he has shifted to being a full-time student, which means a tightening of the belt.

If you could help support us during this time, it will get us closer to being able to compensate all of our writers and staff contributors. ♥️

https://opencollective.com/wedistribute
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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We have a small gift for the #Fediverse today: over the past 8 months, we've been building an icon library for various decentralized social platforms and protocols within the space. It's an ongoing effort, and we're happy to release our initial version today. It's like Font Awesome, but for the Social Web!

https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/decentralized-social-icons/
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Quincy

@quincy@chaos.social

I'm looking forward to the replacement for .

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Dear :

Given the news in the last few days, I am encountering a lot of people who are seeking out resources and techniques.

Can you help me add to the list? What resources do you recommend for people seeking mental health help?

How do you take care of yourself in tough times?

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Right now most applications tightly bundle the back-end server and the front-end client

I think it would be better for the Fediverse if back-end servers and front-end clients were separate projects.

I think it would make Fediverse development easier

(Ex: if you just want a new user-experience, just make a new front-end client. Don't bother with the back-end server.)

And would make it so you can optimize installs easier

(You could pick the back-end server that matches your needs.)

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"We want to bring organisations and content creators into the Fediverse, step by step."

Our Foundation co-founder has just published an interesting piece on how we're working to help organisations and content creators find their way to the Fediverse!

For more information on what we plan to do as a charity and how Patchwork, a new service we'll be launching soon, can help 👇
blog-pat.ch/enter-the-fedivers

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

@dudes4harris have turned on fediverse sharing! 🎉

This means you can now follow them in the Newsmast US Politics Community or on the @uspolitics Community Feed!

After our public support for the Mastodon for Harris campaign last week, we thought some of our followers might be interested in this!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

the audio player in statuzer.com looks quite nice, I would love to see more people experiment with more media focused fedi features mixed in with the microblogging interfaces

screenshot of an audio player in a fediverse client called statuzer.com
ALT text detailsscreenshot of an audio player in a fediverse client called statuzer.com
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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

Dieses Bild sollten noch viel mehr Hochschulangehörige sehen.

Deshalb: helft bitte mit, es auf anderen Plattformen und hier zu teilen. Damit das 🐸 noch stärker wird.
Es zeigt die Logoliste deutscher mit -Account. Beim Download von der genannten Adresse wird ein pdf angezeigt, auf dem die Logos direkt als Link auf die Mast-Accounts 🐘 führen:
cloud.wechange.de/s/ifC7ecAgL7

Und unterschreibt die Petition ✍️ (sofern nicht schon geschehen):
👉 openpetition.de/UnisInsFediver

Das Bild zeigt die Logos von ca. 50 Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Account betreiben. 
Die Logos verlinken direkt auf die jeweiligen Mastodon-Accounts.
Das Bild zeigt auch zwei QR-Codes, die zum einen auf das pdf-Dokument des Bildes verlinkt und zum anderen auf die Petition, in der die Hochschulen aufgefordert werden, verstärkt auf Mastodon und im Fediverse zu posten und ihre Accounts bei X stillzulegen. 
Eine Tabelle mit den Hochschulen und ihren Accounts findet sich hier:
https://mastodon-listen.playground.54gradsoftware.de/
ALT text detailsDas Bild zeigt die Logos von ca. 50 Hochschulen in Deutschland, die einen Mastodon-Account betreiben. Die Logos verlinken direkt auf die jeweiligen Mastodon-Accounts. Das Bild zeigt auch zwei QR-Codes, die zum einen auf das pdf-Dokument des Bildes verlinkt und zum anderen auf die Petition, in der die Hochschulen aufgefordert werden, verstärkt auf Mastodon und im Fediverse zu posten und ihre Accounts bei X stillzulegen. Eine Tabelle mit den Hochschulen und ihren Accounts findet sich hier: https://mastodon-listen.playground.54gradsoftware.de/
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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social · Reply to Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien's post

The open letter to the German Rectors' Conference , which calls on universities to use and other servers
openpetition.de/petition/onlin ,
was first signed by the following colleagues:

Prof. Dr. Mario Birkholz, Berlin; Prof. Dr. Björn Brembs, Regensburg; Prof. Dr. Ulrich Dirnagl, Berlin; Prof. Dr. Leonhard Dobusch, Innsbruck; Prof. Dr. Konrad Förstner, Köln; Lambert Heller, Hannover; Annette Hiller, Berlin; Alexander Hoffmeier, Berlin; Dr. Martin Kögler, Oulu; Mike Kuketz, Karlsruhe; David Lohner, Karlsruhe; Matthias Marx, Hamburg; Prof. Dr. Rainer Mühlhoff, Osnabrück; Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller-Birn, Berlin; Dr. Mattis Neiling, Berlin; Christian Pietsch, Bielefeld; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Maija Poikela, Berlin; Rainer Rehak, Berlin; PD Dr. Stefan Rödiger, Senftenberg; Nicole Wolf, München.

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

We, the Aktionsbündnis neue Soziale Medien (New Social Media Action Alliance) today appealed to in Germany to shut down their (formerly ) accounts as soon as possible.

Signatures for the appeal, written as an open letter, are now being collected on the platform 📝
openpetition.de/petition/onlin

The appeal points out that the presence on X/Twitter does not do justice to the universities' remit to provide information because of the and political agitation practised there. At the same time, presences should be established on and other services in the , whose decentralised and moderated design is much more compatible with the rules of democratic and sustainable coexistence.

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Dr. Felix Sühlmann-Faul

@suehlmann_faul@social.tchncs.de

: Für den Blog unserer AG Digitale Souveränität habe ich den Konflikt zwischen und dem Bildungsbereich beschrieben.

Problemlage und Auswege finden sich hier:
hochschulforumdigitalisierung.

Danke an @nic für die Inspiration im letzten Absatz 🫶

Mehr und ausführlicher auch in meinem neuen Buch "Der goldene Käfig des Digitalkapitalismus"




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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Zum Beginn des neuen Jahres haben @zwecki und ich direkt einige Hammer-Themen bei @rebootpolitics@podcasts.homes besprochen: Die , die Causa , das Spannungsfeld und , unsere Rückschau auf den und der Geheimplan gegen Deutschland.

podcasts.homes/@rebootpolitics

P.S.: Die kommenden Folgen werden wieder kürzer, versprochen!

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Aktionsb. neue Soziale Medien

@neuSoM@bewegung.social

Der offene Brief an die , der die Hochschulen zur Nutzung von und anderer -Server auffordert
openpetition.de/petition/onlin ,
wurde von folgenden Kolleginnen und Kollegen zuerst unterzeichnet:

Prof. Dr. Mario Birkholz, Berlin; Prof. Dr. Björn Brembs, Regensburg; Prof. Dr. Ulrich Dirnagl, Berlin; Prof. Dr. Leonhard Dobusch, Innsbruck; Prof. Dr. Konrad Förstner, Köln; Lambert Heller, Hannover; Annette Hiller, Berlin; Alexander Hoffmeier, Berlin; Dr. Martin Kögler, Oulu; Mike Kuketz, Karlsruhe; David Lohner, Karlsruhe; Matthias Marx, Hamburg; Prof. Dr. Rainer Mühlhoff, Osnabrück; Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller-Birn, Berlin; Dr. Mattis Neiling, Berlin; Christian Pietsch, Bielefeld; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Maija Poikela, Berlin; Rainer Rehak, Berlin; PD Dr. Stefan Rödiger, Senftenberg; Nicole Wolf, München.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/7(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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M6G

@mikesixgolf@nerdica.net

@_elena

I'm on nerdica.net friendica instance. i'm not too familiar with groups or channels. i also unable to vote in mastodon polls for some reason. I am using android app 'Fedilab' for my daily driver as i find the UI better UX, the boost/reshare is obvious on the app, in the web version, i don't know which icon is the boost/reshare and have to go through the icons to find it. Also, fedilab has built-in libre translation service for translating a toot into my language.

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Mitex Leo

@ml@mitexleo.one

Hey everyone!

I'm a 20-year-old from Bangladesh, part of the Gen Z generation. I’m passionate about privacy, FOSS, and freedom of speech. As a practicing Muslim, I find balance and peace in my faith.

I love programming, mainly in Python and C for now, and I'm an avid reader. Recently, I fell in love with chemistry after reading "The Disappearing Spoon."

I stand firmly against any forms of racism and genocide. As an introvert, I grew up feeling a bit lonely because I didn't find many people like me.

Looking forward to connecting with like-minded folks here!

          

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adminForge :cloud:

@adminforge@kanoa.de

Wir haben soeben ein für das erstellt: relay.kanoa.de

Alle |s aus dem deutschen Raum sind herzlich willkommen :mastodance:

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Wie steht es um die im und wo sind die ?

Darum geht es in meinem neuesten Kolumnenbeitrag bei @gnulinux

🔗 gnulinux.ch/wo-sind-die-partei

Ein in pink gefärbter Stapel Klemmbretter mit Unterstützungsunterschriftenformularen auf einem Tisch. Darüber in hellblau die Frage: Wo sind die Parteien?
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Linh Pham

@qlp@linh.social

So with linuxrocks-dot-online being a cesspool, I reached out to Tuxedo Computers and Slimbook, who have accounts on that instance, asking if they would consider migrating their accounts to a different instance.

I got a response back from Tuxedo and they are well aware of the situation and they are looking at standing up their own instance and migrating to that.

💯

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

Threads used their platform to raise awareness for the Fediverse. What does that mean?

forbetter.ghost.io/the-fediver

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Betula

@betula@fosstodon.org

Introducing Betula 1.2

Betula is a federated self-hosted single-user bookmarking software. Organize your collection with tags. Write descriptions and quotes. microformats and are supported.

This release brings -backed following. Follow Betula from Mastodon and whatnot and receive all new bookmarks. A new design for bookmarks was also made.

Release notes: betula.mycorrhiza.wiki/v1.2.0.

Happy bookmarking!

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/6(12:00)

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Doctor Popular

@docpop@mastodon.social

Our second episode of The Fediverse Files is out now. It's an interview with @evan, the co-author of , about the future of the . Tune in to learn how open protocols like ActivityPub make the web more open and user-centric. youtu.be/nLqwKph7Sxk?si=tT6ix1

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

I'm so excited to welcome the first batch of beta-testing to . I've so enjoyed listening to your work and setting up real profiles for you.

Today, I'm sending out emails to ~ thirty more on the waitlist.

Together, we'll make Bandwagon a viable open alternative to the big corporate label sites. One that's easy to set up, that anyone can host on their own, and most importantly, helps get your band out in front of the millions of people on the Fediverse.

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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

As is coming closer, we are working on putting our demo track together.

Who has built something really cool in the in recent months that should be seen by more people? Send them our way!

fediforum.org/about/

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Friends of and the entire , until now, I have taken an approach to moderation where I engage in dialogue with users to find suitable solutions. However, for some colleagues, this approach has not seemed sufficient, so I will be adopting a different strategy. From now on, as soon as an issue is reported to me, I will take immediate action and then discuss it with the user. Fortunately, these situations are very rare, but they do occur, and I want to ensure that no one feels attacked or harassed. For this reason, I am adding a new rule:

Promote Positivity:
BSD Cafe is a supportive environment. Pro, not against.Any kind of attacks are strictly prohibited.This is a place for relaxation and serenity. Violations may lead to immediate account suspension. Negative behavior risks our server being isolated by others, affecting all users

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Reuben Walker

@mobileatom@me.dm

Hi folks, this is my new Mobile Atom Media and Code account. I will post about content marketing, SEO, web design, graphic design, writing, video production, the fediverse, and more. My name is Reuben Walker, and I am also on Mastodon at @symfonystation where I post about programming.

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Banjo Dos ☣️

@banjofox2@hackers.town

Today feels like a proper milestone for -Social. One that makes me smile with pride, but also one of regrets.

Unfortunately I no longer believe that the project will be at MVP status by the time launches. I genuinely wanted that because it gave me a target to reach for. Something that drove me to . While I feel that I have made huge personal gains in my dev knowledge, it simply isn't enough.

However.

Today also marked the first time in many years that I was able to share the Vision of what Aardwolf-Social is meant to be. Right now, we are two developers, but right now, we are in sync.

The Philosophy

Aardwolf-Social was never -JUST- about building an alternative to Facebook. That's why the project rapidly went from to Aardwolf-Social. It has ALWAYS been a COMMUNITY project. Something to be built by everyone. An application that will help to unify the . This vision, still stands.

The Vision

The other dev, and I have come to the agreement that we are going to expand the modular nature of the project. In its current state there is still some rigidity that neither of us like. That will need to be remedied. While this means that we have to delay MVP-status... it is what we both want.

Aardwolf-Social will be built like a web-app version of (Mx.) Potato Head.

In practical terms...

  • We will provide a base
  • We will provide a database connector
  • We will provide a user interface
  • We will provide a complete setup using our chosen defaults

We will -ALSO- provide a map for how to build your own modules.

  • Want to use MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
  • Want to make a text-only front-end?
  • Want to integrate your thing?

The only answer to all of those questions is "Do it".

We will provide a method to do all of that. In other words, you should be able to "Build your own Aardwolf-Social"

This is the Vision I have dreamed of for this project. Devs, system administrators, and users should all be able to participate from within their own comfort zones.

This... will be Aardwolf-Social.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

New mbin release with improved federation and PeerTube support.

github.com/MbinOrg/mbin/releas

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/5(12:00)

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

This is a milestone worth celebrating! :fediverse:
In development as we speak, @forgejo can now federate comments (and tons of other stuff) from issues in repos!!!

The first screenshot is @algernon (a Forgejo account able to be tagged in this post!) commenting on the issue: shoes.forgejo.madhouse-project as seen in @phanpy while logged into my Mastodon account!

a screenshot of a Fogejo account with comments as seen through a Mastodon account logged into Phanpy
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a screenshot of a Fogejo issue that contains comments that are viewed in the previous screenshot
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Nick Murison

@nickmurison@infosec.exchange

Jumping on the bandwagon: Hi I'm Nick!

I'm an professional who started off in and many years ago. Now I'm a CISO at a Norwegian company looking at things more and more through a GRC lens.

I've spent several years in the USA and UK, and now live in just outside with my wife and two . Sometimes I'm inspired to dabble in . Other times I enjoy , , and

Hoping to find less of a dumpster fire of negativity over here in the :)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Some recent articles I wrote about the :

"A lot of people think that the pentacle was chosen because of its occult or satanic connotations."

stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-his

Analysis of the usage of link verification feature.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/verific

A look at custom emoji used across the fediverse.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/custom-

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-08-02

Servers

- Pleroma v2.7.0
- PeerTube v6.2.1
- Misskey v2024.7.0
- gathio v1.5.0
- Activity-Relay v2.0.6
- Castopod v1.12.4
- ActivityPub for Wordpress v3.0.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.9
- NeoDB v0.10.4.5

Clients

- Husky v1.6.0
- Impressia v3.0.0
- IceCubesApp v1.10.46
- Voyager v2.14.0
- Pachli v2.7.0
- Moshidon v106

Tools and Plugins

- Fediverse Redirect v1.13.4
- Poduptime v5.3.1

Articles

- Verification in the fediverse
- The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 2: Wordpress ↔️ Fediverse)
- The story behind peertube's transcription feature

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0190f14b-a6ea-81cc-c715-78f423020ed9

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Bob 🇺🇲♒🐧🪖

@bob@beamship.mpaq.org

My name is Bob. I'm an admin for and

I've been on Mastodon/ActivityPub since November 2022. As of October 2023 and after months of trying, is now on the !!!

We are holding off on opening the service ATM because we are still testing the load but your welcome to follow anyone.

beamship.mpaq.org/about

Edit: Updated people on Beamship
Owner: @seige
Admin: @evi
User: @kahlen
User: @LaraMae
User: @Joshua
User: @erinwutzke
User: @Z
User: @Theshaman

Bots:
@OJRock For all your Classic Rock.
@sr_rss For all your news.

Update: we now have email 📨

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TinDrum

@oscarjiminy@aus.social

I would like, first up, to pay lip service to the principle of positivity begetting positivity. In a perfect world I guess we'd all just sling emojis around and good vibes would just shine upon us and permeate the fediverse.

In reality though, there is what seems like a sizable contingent of folks who kick around as though they're kitted out in riot gear, pepper canisters poised to blast anyone they deem to be somehow outside their idea of right and proper discourse.

Just remember, ACAB is an acronym beginning in A and that A represents a collectivity that is inclusive of these fediscolds. I know you think you are righteous and your path is ever glorious but acab, brothers and sisters, acab you tedious fuckin wankers.

Back to regular programming.

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Luca Mancini 🎶 :crt_monitor:

@LucaManciniDrummer@vivaldi.net

Hello !

As it's my first post here, allow me to do some kind of an !

I’m Luca, a drummer and an IT professional from Italy, currently based in the Czech Republic 🙃

I make music and I do nerdy tech stuff! 🎶:crt_monitor:

My music is here: lucamancini.com/catalogue/

You can find some videos and pictures respectively on
:peertube: @luca_mancini_drummer
:pixelfed: @luca.mancini

I also recently created a Lemmy community to discuss royalties and music promotion
:lemmy: lemmy.world/c/monetize_your_mu

Enjoy, ciao! 🥁

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

So, friends...what's the deal? Can I post _to_ Threads from here, or nah?

Not saying I'd do it, just wondering what is currently technically possible.

Fondly,
yr humble Fediverse servant

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Flipboard CEO @mike will be joining the @threads AMA about the fediverse on Monday, along with Block Party founder Tracy Chou. Get ready to ask away — no question is too basic or complex.

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MR.e

@MR_E@infosec.exchange

👋​ I'm excited to finally say hello to all you amazing folks of the 🌐 with my post! Calling the southeastern U.S. home, my life is a vibrant mix of , , , and delving into the fascinating intricacies of technology. I'm in the thick of my graduate studies in leadership, focusing on integrating cybersecurity with product management processes for more resilient software and services.
I passionately believe that breaking down the cybersecurity silo in organizations means leveraging concepts, making cybersecurity practical and understandable for every role.
I'm a sponge for knowledge, and I'm building my tech understanding in , , cloud, and machine learning concepts. I'll be the first to admit I have much to learn.
Reading is my haven 📖 - you'll find me lost in the spellbinding worlds of , , the Dune series, and The Expanse 🚀. I also have a soft spot for books like 'The Cuckoo's Egg,' 'Spam Nation,' and 'Sandworm.' I'm always on the lookout for new recommendations! 📚
As an out individual, I'm committed to building inclusion around gender and feminist issues. I aim to help dismantle "male defaults" and foster more equitable work and community environments for a better future for everyone.
The camaraderie and shared learning in the echo the Linux User Groups and Hackerspaces culture I cherish. It's an absolute joy to be a part of a community that upholds these principles.
If you love dissecting the latest in , exploring software, or immersing yourself in a gripping or book, let's connect! Follow me and drop a comment about your favorite tech trend, current read, fediverse tip, or your efforts toward a more inclusive tech community. Can't wait to hear from you!

I'm eager to learn, share, and grow with you all.

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MediaOnMastodon

@MediaOnMastodon@toot.io

On there are now
334 verified accounts from organizations in
21 languages and on
111 instances.

187 were active today.

Some accounts, that were active today are
@ForwardKY (ENG)
@pixelsfr (FRA)
@koreapro (ENG)
@3sat (GER)
@Volksverpetzer (GER)

Find the whole list on:
➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Built by @mho

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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one · Reply to Mitex Leo's post

It's up!

Join https://buddyverse.one

#fediverse
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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one · Reply to Mitex Leo's post

I will try to spin the fediverse instance within an hour or so.

#StepDownHasina #SaveBangladeshiStudents #BangladeshBleeding #SaveTheStudents #SaveDemocracy #HumanRights #UN #USA #Bangladesh #Fediverse #Mastodon #Akkoma
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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

Hello,

I’m deeply touched by the support I’ve received from the Fediverse community. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing now. Thank you for your humanity.

Recently, Bangladesh lifted its ban on major social media sites like Facebook and WhatsApp, but only after they agreed to comply with the government’s demands. You know what that means.

ISPs and IIGs have been instructed (unofficially, as far as I know) to continue DPI operations and block all VPN traffic. However, I’ll keep playing this game of hide and seek to avoid speed throttling. For now, changing protocols and ports is working. I’m using Shadowsocks, AmneziaWG, Xray with Reality, and Wireguard. I also plan to run Tor bridges.

Some people have expressed interest in a Tor-enabled Fediverse instance for the Bangladeshi community to reduce reliance on Facebook and Twitter (X). I’ve decided to use Akkoma with the Mangane frontend.

Unfortunately, I need more funds than I currently have to continue my operations. If you can, please consider donating. Every dollar counts.

Here’s a brief update on the current situation:

The police and ruling party members are conducting house-to-house searches for students, similar to Nazi tactics. Anyone who participated in peaceful protests or voiced support is likely unable to sleep at night.

The government is trying to portray the movement as an anti-government conspiracy by political parties. So far, all their plans have failed. Yesterday, they banned Jamaat-e-Islami. The government expected a violent response to use as a distraction from the ongoing student movement and massacres committed by law enforcement. Fortunately, Jamaat recognized the trap and only issued a statement opposing the decision. Most opposition parties immediately voiced support for Jamaat-e-Islami, increasing their support. It’s also unconstitutional to ban such a large party without a public vote, but I’ve never seen a fair, non-rigged election in Bangladesh in my lifetime.

For those wondering, the student movement was about reforming the quota system in government jobs, not about hunger or food. However, the government had other plans. They decided to kill and arrest as many students as possible. Nearly 89% of those arrested (over 2000 people) by Dhaka Metropolitan Police have no political affiliation. Consider it a form of civil disobedience.

That’s all for now. I need your support to continue helping people in need, providing tools to protect their privacy, and helping them bypass censorship. We would also be grateful if you could help the Bangladeshi community join the Fediverse.

Please help us fight surveillance and censorship.

Donate here: https://bio.link/mitexleo

Thank you.

Edit:

To everyone participating in today’s mass protest, please be aware that social media sites may be blocked, as some users have already reported. There is also a possibility of an internet shutdown. The police, BGB, RAB, and Army have taken positions, and there are reports of protestors being shot from helicopters last time. Regardless, stay together, even in the face of violence. Do not leave anyone behind. If you have internet access, please use our proxies and livestream on social media. I am prepared to deploy more servers if needed. Together, we will prevail, InShaAllah.

Edit: The instance is live! Feel free to join Buddyverse.one

#StepDownHasina #SaveBangladeshiStudents #BangladeshBleeding #SaveTheStudents #SaveDemocracy #HumanRights #UN #USA #Bangladesh #Fediverse #Politics #Democracy #India #SouthAsia

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Operation: Puppet (he/him)

@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town

bloggers of the ! I come seeking advice!

Really enjoying writing my new culture blog but really have no idea where to post links to get more eyes on it. The hashtag here doesn’t seem to get a lot of traction. Any advice? That isn’t SEO sleazy crap?

My gut tells me there’s a thriving subculture of blogs out there but not sure if/where there’s an on-ramp.

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Do you use a fediverse client that supports HTML and markdown formatting?

OptionVoters
Yes, both markdown and HTML0 (0%)
One of them0 (0%)
Neither0 (0%)
I don't know0 (0%)
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Linda Sgoluppi Artist

@lindasgoluppiart@mastodonapp.uk

Yesterday was tougher than I expected it to be. My wedding day anniversary 60 years ago. If Alberto (my husband) still had been alive it would have been a major celebration). I'll keep that in mind when it comes to friends in similar situations. For the one left behind the event is still significant, yet it seems as if it is no longer so relevant is other's eyes or they are afraid it will cause upset. It might, but the right sort of upset. It is important.

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

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Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social

As we approach the U.S. election, misinformation and abuse are on the rise and more people are fleeing X in search of something safer and more trustworthy. This is an incredible opportunity for the but only if we are able to maintain and expand the effectiveness of our as we scale.

In this latest episode of Dot Social I go deep with two well known trust and safety experts who are advancing decentralized moderation for the fediverse: @samlai.bsky.social and @jaz. We discuss strengths and weaknesses today as well as what the future could hold.

Check out the conversation on our PeerTube instance or wherever you get your podcasts.

flipboard.video/w/tqZTbSmU8vhS

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Markus Korporal

@korporal@23.social

Wenn wir uns doch so sicher sind, dass das die geilere Alternative zur Empörungsbewirtschaftung auf classic Social Media ist, wieso sind wir dann so Wenige?

Auf der Konferenz von @netzpolitik_feed wollen @pneutig , @ueckueck und ich mit euch gemeinsam Wege erarbeiten, wie wir hier solidarisch und nachhaltig Social Media für Alle ermöglichen können.

netzpolitik.org/2024/bildet-ne

Der Workshop wird in etwa so wild wie das von mir gebastelte Sharepic, sei besser dabei!

Ein menschlicher Körper mit Kochschürze trägt einen Katzenkopf, der regenbogenfarbene Laserstrahlen aus den Augen verschießt. Auf einem auf das Bild montierten Streifen Klebeband ist "Fediverse > Bubble zu lesen.
Auf einem Aufkleber ist zu lassen "Social Media? Machen wir selbst! #Fediverse" zu lesen.
ALT text detailsEin menschlicher Körper mit Kochschürze trägt einen Katzenkopf, der regenbogenfarbene Laserstrahlen aus den Augen verschießt. Auf einem auf das Bild montierten Streifen Klebeband ist "Fediverse > Bubble zu lesen. Auf einem Aufkleber ist zu lassen "Social Media? Machen wir selbst! #Fediverse" zu lesen.
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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Bald ist von @netzpolitik_feed!
@ueckueck, @korporal und ich bieten auch 1 Workshop an: „Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble“.
Was uns eint sind u.a. Erfahrung mit und das Bedürfnis, da noch mehr draus zu machen. Gleichzeitig haben wir teils sehr(!) unterschiedliche Perspektiven, wie das von Markus gestaltete Teaserbild verdeutlicht (). Und ich glaube, genau deswegen wird das richtig spannend!

Ein Bild, welches die Grenzen der Kunstfreiheit ertastet. Darin passiert sehr viel und eine objektive Beobachterin ist erst einmal überfordert.
Z.B. Zentriert im Bild eine riesige Katze, aus deren Augen Regenbogenlaserstrahlen schießen. Dann ein Stück Malerkrepp, auf dem steht "Fediverse > Bubble". Links oben ein Sticker mit einer Vernetzungsgrafik, die gerne als Symbol für das Fediverse verwendet wird + Schriftzug "Social Media? Machen wir selbst! #Fediverse." Rechts unten zwei Varianten des "This is Fine"-Memes, links mit einem Mastodon in einer wunderbaren Naturlandschaft, rechts mit einem blauen Vogel in brennendem Haus. Außerdem hat die Katze noch einen menschlichen Körper mit einem T-Shirt, das sicherlich auf eine relevante popkulturelle Geschichte referenziert und eine Mütze mit Aufstickung "Get on my lvl". Und weil das noch nicht reicht, ist alles vor dem Hinterrund einer blauen Rauhfasertapete.
ALT text detailsEin Bild, welches die Grenzen der Kunstfreiheit ertastet. Darin passiert sehr viel und eine objektive Beobachterin ist erst einmal überfordert. Z.B. Zentriert im Bild eine riesige Katze, aus deren Augen Regenbogenlaserstrahlen schießen. Dann ein Stück Malerkrepp, auf dem steht "Fediverse > Bubble". Links oben ein Sticker mit einer Vernetzungsgrafik, die gerne als Symbol für das Fediverse verwendet wird + Schriftzug "Social Media? Machen wir selbst! #Fediverse." Rechts unten zwei Varianten des "This is Fine"-Memes, links mit einem Mastodon in einer wunderbaren Naturlandschaft, rechts mit einem blauen Vogel in brennendem Haus. Außerdem hat die Katze noch einen menschlichen Körper mit einem T-Shirt, das sicherlich auf eine relevante popkulturelle Geschichte referenziert und eine Mütze mit Aufstickung "Get on my lvl". Und weil das noch nicht reicht, ist alles vor dem Hinterrund einer blauen Rauhfasertapete.
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rugk

@rugk@chaos.social

You get annoyed by having to enter your handle each time you want to follow/interact with someone on a "foreign" page?

I got that too, so I've made a little add-on to solve this "problem". 😃

It automatically "redirects" you to your own instance.

addons.mozilla.org/firefox/add

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Nornennetz

@Nornennetz@literatur.social

🎊 Nach einer abenteuerlichen Aktion gestern Nacht ist es endlich gelungen, den elenden Xitter-Sharebutton von unserer Website zu entfernen. Danke an unsere fleißige Entwicklerin!👏 🥳
Warum wir das Netzwerk verlassen, ist kaum erklärungsbedürftig. Trotzdem haben wir einen Artikel verfasst, um andere zu demselben Schritt zu ermutigen.

nornennetz.de/pressemeldung

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Raphael

@communio@katholisch.social

Entgegen aller Unkenrufe muss ich zugeben, dass ich obwohl ich Friendica, Hubzilla, (streams), diaspora*, Akkoma am Laufen hatte, doch mit Mastodon irgendwie am besten klar komme. Steinigt mich,

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

Currently trying out for a new issue of my newsletter/blog and this GIF speaks louder than words. I’m OBSESSED 😍

I’ve spent an hour adding accounts and feeds of my favorite blogs (in addition to a selection of and federated accounts). It’s SOOOO COOL…

Thank you and for making this possible 🪄✨

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.7 👩‍🚀

The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 2: ↔️ )

blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

with shout-outs to @pfefferle @oblomov @evan @cwebber

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

I respect and appreciate all the work the Mastodon team and all the various volunteers have done, no question about that. This is not about calling out any particular individuals.

But I hope that in light of the ongoing conversations, the Mastodon team will reevaluate their priorities, with input from folks most impacted by the platform's deficiencies.

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re committed to helping people find their place in the Fediverse and wider Social Web.

We’ve helped hundreds of people, across multiple platforms, understand the idea by stripping down the tech and reimagining it.

We’ve put that learning in a video. It won’t answer all the questions, but it’s a strong starting point to help explain the Fediverse to outsiders.

Please share it to help educate others.

youtu.be/upEHFtO9vrI

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KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)

@kellyromanych@mastodon.social

White people in the : Here's a graphic from Andrew M. Ibrahim MD that helps me reflect on where I'm at in being . Maybe it can help you, too.

surgeryredesign.com/

Four overlapping circles showing progression from Becoming Anti-Racist, Fear Zone, Learning Zone, and Growth Zone. 

Specific details in the zones: 

Fear Zone:
I deny racism is a problem.
I avoid hard questions.
I strive to be comfortable.
I talk to others who look & think like me.

Learning Zone: 
I recognize racism is a present & current problem. 
I seek out questions that make me uncomfortable.
I understand my own privilege in ignoring racism.
I educate myself about race & structural racism.
I am vulnerable about my own biases & knowledge gaps. 
I listen to others who look & think differently than me. 

Growth Zone: 
I identify how I may unknowingly benefit from Racism. 
I promote & advocate
for policies & leaders that are Anti-Racist.
I sit with my discomfort.
I speak out when I see
Racism in action.
I educate my peers how Racism harms our profession.
I don't let mistakes
deter me from being better.
I yield positions of power to those otherwise marginalized.
I surround myself with others who think & look differently than me.
ALT text detailsFour overlapping circles showing progression from Becoming Anti-Racist, Fear Zone, Learning Zone, and Growth Zone. Specific details in the zones: Fear Zone: I deny racism is a problem. I avoid hard questions. I strive to be comfortable. I talk to others who look & think like me. Learning Zone: I recognize racism is a present & current problem. I seek out questions that make me uncomfortable. I understand my own privilege in ignoring racism. I educate myself about race & structural racism. I am vulnerable about my own biases & knowledge gaps. I listen to others who look & think differently than me. Growth Zone: I identify how I may unknowingly benefit from Racism. I promote & advocate for policies & leaders that are Anti-Racist. I sit with my discomfort. I speak out when I see Racism in action. I educate my peers how Racism harms our profession. I don't let mistakes deter me from being better. I yield positions of power to those otherwise marginalized. I surround myself with others who think & look differently than me.
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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

() 개발을 단순화할 준비가 되셨나요? 프레임워크를 확인해보세요!

더욱 연결된, 더욱 분산된 웹을 만드는 데 동참해주세요! 🌐

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@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

프레임워크는 () 개발에 중요한 기능들을 기본으로 내장하고 있습니다:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

유연성은 중요하죠! 프레임워크는 풀 스택 솔루션이 아닙니다—여러분이 좋아하는 웹 프레임워크와 함께 작동하도록 설계되었죠. 등, Fedify는 여러 웹 프레임워크와의 쉬운 통합 옵션을 제공합니다. 여러분만의 방식으로 () 앱을 만드세요! 🛠️

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

소개: () 상에 서버 앱을 만들기 위한 강력한 라이브러리! 🚀

Fedify는 연합형 앱의 복잡함을 단순화하여 개발자가 가장 중요한 것—고유한 기능과 사용자 경험—에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다. Fedify의 특징을 살펴볼까요? 🧵

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/8/1(12:00)

mstdn.jp、pawoo.net、fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

My account and magazines are now part of the - here's what that's all about. Shout out to @mike @miaq et al 🫶🏻

andypiper.co.uk/2024/07/31/fed

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Speaking of and , I have to give a shout out to @liaizon, who's been doing incredible work over at fediverse.wake.st.

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ALT text detailsA large grid of black-and-white icons of a variety of fediverse platforms and services.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

"A lot of people think that the pentacle was chosen because of its occult or satanic connotations. And while it would be in Fediverse's rebellious spirit, this was not the case."

stefanbohacek.com/blog/the-his

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/31(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Trying out Fedicat on TestFlight - it’s a client app and I always like to check out new ones. fedicat.com/about/

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

Makes me smile warmly when I come across a new web dev expert, perhaps via a link from someone, and it goes to their Twitter/X page, but then I see they've stopped posting on X and are pointing to their Mastodon page. So I follow them on Mastodon, also knowing X doesn't get to access that person's thoughts anymore. Slowly but surely, the brains of the web dev community are shifting to the decentralized web — where of course they truly belong.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A fun and approachable intro to the fediverse from @docpop

🎶 “Mastodon is not the fediverse” 🎶

youtube.com/watch?v=QzYozbNneV

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FinchHaven

@FinchHaven@infosec.exchange

To the new wave of / / nags jumping people who are supporting / because they do *not* support your at the same time

1) How do you know they don't?

and

2) You don't see a palpable difference between contributing financially to a nationally-known political campaign and giving money away to some completely unverifiable "person" on Venmo or Cashapp or whatever?

Really?

Really?

Or is it really that you just don't like or the ?

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/30(12:00)
pawoo.net で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ᴚ uɐᗡ

@dannotdaniel@mastodon.social

"Why is Mastodon so __hard__?"

MORPHEUS VOICE: "Your muscles. You've never used them before."

🐘 😎

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ᴚ uɐᗡ

@dannotdaniel@mastodon.social

any new peeps out there 👀

🤩WELCOME to FEDI🤩

You're gonna like it here - I promise! I can't even stomach LOOKING at anymore...

TIPS:
1. follow @feditips
2. use
3. follow lots - build your network
4. boost lots - you ARE the algorithm (& likes are private)
5. search which interest YOU
6. scan people's profiles
7. MORE TIPS
👉 fedi.tips/
8. stick with it - is WHEY better than centralized corporate garbage 🧀

the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda stand, each holding a slice of cheese.

The caption reads THIS IS THE WHEY
ALT text detailsthe Mandalorian and Baby Yoda stand, each holding a slice of cheese. The caption reads THIS IS THE WHEY
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Keep track of Mastodon's development progress with @mastodonmilestoneprogress, updated daily.

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

the first episode of the is online!

youtube.com/watch?v=QzYozbNneV

Awesome work @docpop @wordpressdotcom and

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/29(12:00)

mstdn.jp で今日も投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Hessenhelden

@Hexangon@mastodon.social

Es wäre wunderbar, wenn Inhaltsersteller ihre Werke nicht nur auf , sondern auch parallel auf veröffentlichen würden. Dies würde eine echte Alternative zu YouTube schaffen und somit ein Gegengewicht zu dessen Marktmacht darstellen.

Gerade bei ÖRR (ARD, ZDF usw) wäre meiner Meinung sowas pflicht.

Aber auch andere Youtuber spreche ich damit an!

@ZDF

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Martin :verified_paw:

@martinmuc@troet.cafe

Ich weiss leider nicht mehr von wem ich das Bild habe, aber es beschreibt es ganz gut, wie ein Tröt durch das Fediverse zieht...



Thanks to the original Poster (i cant remember)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Hey, anyone running a WordPress site interested in helping me test a fediverse sharing button plugin before I submit it for review?

github.com/stefanbohacek/fediv

(EDIT: You can use the "Code" -> "Download ZIP" button.)

Here's more about the project: stefanbohacek.com/project/fedi

A short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server.

The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon.

An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
ALT text detailsA short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server. The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon. An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
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@schizanon@mastodon.social

Never forget to ask yourself "does this person know who the fuck I am?" -- really think about it, put yourself in their shoes. Would *you* give a shit what *you* think if you were them?

If you cannot STAND the fact that they are wrong, you should use the mute feature.

If this feels like an invitation for you to disagree with me about this, then PLEASE use the block feature instead! 🙏 (update: ...to block me, I want you to block me.)

Lisa Simpson's Presentation meme

the slide on the projector screen says "correcting or disagreeing with someone who doesn't know you is as inappropriate on social media as it is in real life."
ALT text detailsLisa Simpson's Presentation meme the slide on the projector screen says "correcting or disagreeing with someone who doesn't know you is as inappropriate on social media as it is in real life."
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Calixthe

@Calixthe@pkm.social

If I'm following you, u were boosted by someone I’m already following.
I am @Calixthe on a few instances, including pkm.social , bostonsocial.online , blacktwitter.io , mastodon.social , newsie.social and formerly c.im and c.wtf

The has a myriad of that you can join running like , , , , , etc., to name a few. You can join more than one.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

A word about algorithms.

What I dislike the most in commercial recommendation algorithms in social media are that they actually LABEL you. I've seen a study about this, but for the death of me can't find it anymore. However, I've also read books by Jaron Lanier and other folks who helped create the original social media algorithms so I feel like I have a tiny bit of competence to talk about this.

What this "labeling" means is that in the eyes of an algorithm Roni Laukkarinen, the user nicknamed rolle (that's me) for example is:

- A Finnish person from Finland
- White male
- A technical person
- More to the left politically than right

What this often means by the actions of the system (especially on Threads, X and other similar commercial social medias):

- Let's not show Posts in English or other languages, let's not give them visibility, he's Finnish so it's useless!
- Let's lean towards more familiari perspectives to him as a white male
- He is a techie, let's show him more tech side stuff and ignore the ordinary life things, okay maybe memes, everyone loves memes
- He's a leftist so let's polarize his political opinions more strongly against the right and just show him far-right views he despises or the most popular leftie updates

This is just an example but you get the point. I often see either my post visibility or what I see exploited by the algorithm, in ways that I lose. It's amazing that most people don't even realize they are being controlled this way.

All the while, I'm definitely not against algorithms alltogether. I'm against algorithms that have a commercial or policital gain. I wish there would be a healthier algorithmic option available on the Fediverse. We have the "Explore" tab, but we should get even more choices and go forwards towards a modern "For you" feed where the user is in control.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/28(12:00)

mstdn.jp で投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

FYI: Abelio will provide couple of ways of publishing visual contents. One of them is part of the article editor and it let's you organise multiple images in a form of a flexible grid you can arrange as needed.

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François 🇺🇦

@FrankauLux@mastodon.social

Discover like minded people in the fediverse !
Register yourself on
fediverse.info/explore/people


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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/27(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Rather than a recommendation, I'd like to propose that those of us outside of the community on here broaden who we follow.

Even if for just a few days, and then unfollow later on. Just to get a sense of what is going on outside of our usual bubbles.

I seriously don't want to see another "show me an example of racism" comment.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I looked at how people use verification in the fediverse.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/verific

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Batuhan | 🇹🇷

@batuhan@yyilmaz.com.tr

Hello world!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/26(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Memo

@memo@mstdn.mv2k.com

:diaspora: Ich habe soeben meinen pod.mv2k.com auf Version 0.9.0.0 aktualisiert 😀

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Ralf Stockmann

@rstockm@chaos.social

Es gibt sie noch, die guten Nachrichten: meine neue Wirkungsstätte, die @zlb_berlin ist als größte öffentliche des Landes nun auch im angekommen.

Sagt hallo, folgt dem Account, das wird cool. Großen Dank an @herrhochkirch und ihr Team, die das ermöglicht haben!

openbiblio.social/@zlb_berlin/

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@Flipboard shows that there's a way to integrate with the fediverse the right way.

Looking back at the data I collected for a recent article*, out of 12,000 servers I analyzed, 329 block Threads.

Only 22 servers block Flipboard-related domains.

* stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediver

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Flipboard Magazine Community

@FlipboardMagazines@flipboard.social

Hello, fediverse community 👋

We're excited to share that the Flipboard community team is kicking off this new account to celebrate and amplify Magazines curated by passionate enthusiasts and experts, publishers, and organizations on Flipboard.

Follow along to get recommendations for Magazines to follow in news, tech, science, history, culture, travel and more. A Magazine is a curated feed of posts about a specific topic or interest that is followable, just like a profile.

To get this party started, here are 10 Magazines to follow in tech from trending news to AI and EVs:

Technology by The Intercept: @technology-TheIntercept

Fast Co. Technology by Fast Company: @fast-co-technology-FastCompany

Tech News by The Verge: @tech-news-theverge

The AI Economy by journalist Ken Yeung: @the-ai-economy-thekenyeung

Cars and Transportation of the Future by Mashable: @cars-and-transportation-of-the-future-Mashable

CyberSec by cybersecurity practitioner Allen Westly: @cybersec-West1118

AI Prompts by innovator and angel investor Jenifer Daniels: @ai-prompts-Jentrification

Science & Tech by The Conversation (U.S.): @science-technology-us-ConversationUS

Apple Watch by the ultimate Apple fanboy, Scott Klienberg: @apple-watch-scottkleinberg

Following the Fediverse by Mike McCue: @following-the-fediverse-mike

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

Local news matters, now more than ever. So a few weeks ago, we asked you for your thoughts on federating local papers in the USA — where you're located, and the specific publications you'd like to see. You responded, with ideas, suggestions, and an education on American geography. Now, we've federated 64 publications. Here's a blogpost with more details, plus a spreadsheet with a list of all the federated profiles, which include everyone from @AlaskaBeacon to @SunSentinel. If you spy a profile you like, search for it in the fediverse and you should see all its Magazines (topical feeds). Follow the profile to see everything in your feed, or just Magazines if you're only interested in, for example, South Florida Sports (@south-florida-sports-SunSentinel) or Texas Barbecue (@texas-bbq-TexasMonthly). If we've missed something or you have a suggestion for us, just let us know in the comments. Follow our @FlipboardMagazines account for regular updates on federated Magazines.

about.flipboard.com/fediverse/

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

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zu früh wach

@halbwach@wandzeitung.xyz

"Da sind Menschen, die fragen, wie es einem geht, die auch ehrliche Antworten hören wollen. Man traut sich zu sagen, wenn es einem Scheiße geht und wird wahrgenommen."

Prädikat:

assbach.de/blog/mein-problem-m





@assbach

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Peter Bronez

@PeterBronez@hachyderm.io

Has anyone written a good “Fediverse for Politicians” post?

I want to encourage my representative to include the in their communications strategy. I think the meaningful fundraising demonstrated by will be more convincing than technical arguments.

I’d rather not write yet another introduction to and post, so show me what you’ve got!

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@pixelfed.social

Reasons to be in the #fediverse
A wooden sign with the text
WAKE UP NEXT TO PEOPLE
WHO MAKE YOU HAPPY
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

I enjoyed reading @_elena guide to interoperability 🪄️ blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.6 👩‍🚀

The Future of Social is Here: a Show and Tell (part 1: ↔️ )

blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

with shout-outs to @phanpy @tapbots @ivory @Tusky @dansup

✨ and special thanks to @evan @cwebber for your work on , the magic protocol that is making all this possible ✨

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Peter Müller

@pmmueller@mastodon.social

Wir haben den Blog auf einstieg-in-wp.de mit ActivityPub fedifiziert, sodass man ihn hier auf Mastodon abonnieren kann:

@blog (at-einstieg-in-wp.de)

Einfach auf den Link klicken und folgen.

ActivityPub kann man sich wie interaktives RSS vorstellen, denn Kommentare zu Beiträgen erscheinen sowohl auf Mastodon als auch im Blog auf unserer Website.

Bin gespannt, ob und wie das in der Praxis funktioniert.

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Badgerclops

@badgerclops@mastodon.social

Somebody should just code and replicate ’s exact user interface/experience and then port it over to the .

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@floppy@fosstodon.org · Reply to [moved] Floppy 💾's post

And I think that leads me to a concern I have been brooding over in the last few weeks:

👉 The is not a drop-in replacement for .

And it shouldn't be, because that would undermine the added value that comes

1) from local communities, connected by shared values, that also federate,

2) from empowering individuals to be in control of their identity and data, and

3) from the open standards that allow extending the "language" of the network.

(5/7)

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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Really great project to support with donations here, if you are able mas.to/@robertvh/1128414710010

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/25(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Johannes Ernst

@J12t@social.coop

As we start to get ready for the debates and energy of the , I'd love to collect all of your thoughts on:

What are the most pressing issues for the right now and in the next 6 months? What challenges are different from those a year ago? What did we solve in the past 6 months and what didn't we? What help do we need to move the Fediverse forward?

P.s. Registration is open: fediforum.org/ Join us!

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Waseem

@iamwaseem@mastodon.social

Should I write a very lightweight implementation in order to learn the technology to the core?

I've gone through the specification and believe me it isn't well documented.

There are blogs which are far better than the official specification.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/24(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

I'm working on a new post for that aims to show what interoperability looks like on the .

As I said before, it feels like ✨ magic ✨

I logged in @phanpy for the first time using my @pixelfed credentials and I used its incredible catch-up feature to see posts I had missed. Mind = blown 🤯 😍

Blog post coming by the end of the week, in the meantime you can read previous issues and subscribe here: blog.elenarossini.com/tag/fedi

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blog.nigini.me

@read@blog.nigini.me

Although I haven't used this poor abandoned blog much, it is not because I dislike the MicroBlog.pub software that I am using to self-host it. It actually helped me to learn about the IndieWeb.org and MicroPub.net communities, as well as practice work with the ActivityPub.rocks protocol (which is the engine of the ).

Sadly, as I got excited about MicroBlog.pub, I realized that the creator had abandoned the project for more than a year. Issues, requests, and pull requests have piled up. The excitement of users faded away as I found forks close doors. But it is , right?

Yep!

Hence, I decided to contact some other users and start a collective effort to keep this cool project alive. Here is where it will live: https://github.com/microblog-pub

Let us hope I will be able to put together a good crew. 🤞

The MicroBlog logo where the MicroPub is written in black and the .pub in green. Also, it uses the "micro" greek letter in place of the 5 letter at the beginning of the name.
ALT text detailsThe MicroBlog logo where the MicroPub is written in black and the .pub in green. Also, it uses the "micro" greek letter in place of the 5 letter at the beginning of the name.
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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Just a note to my and potential future followers:

If you me and want to be followed back, please have similar tagged in your bio. If I check you out and we have nothing in common on the surface, I have no reason to follow back.

Though, it's totally okay to just follow me for the sake of following my crazy ass! I do appreciate the support.

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

It's kinda funny that I don't even care anymore that "not everyone is on Mastodon". It is definitely a good thing. The same happened in the past with IRC and Telegram. You know they still exist, lots of people like me use them and I still will not use the popular ones that much or at all.

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hannah aubry

@haubles@fosstodon.org

I’m lucky in my work to see firsthand the impact of what we do on systems and the people that run them.

We’re supporting @Mastodon through because @Gargron, @renchap, and the entire team are doing important work and we want to help them scale it with integrity.

Well and it’s pretty neat to have a front-row seat (walk-on part?) to the revolution 😎

dev.to/fastly/welcome-mastodon

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Matthias Pfefferle

@pfefferle@mastodon.social

/ @wordpressdotcom and @docpop have teamed up to release the files! I can't wait to see all the episodes with special guests like @evan and @bart .

youtube.com/watch?v=BkN3SJbmvb

I've been a big fan of @docpop since I first met him, I even bought myself a yoyo ☺️

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/23(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントの伸びが小さい。
pawoo.ent と投稿調整。

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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David Megginson

@david_megginson@mstdn.ca · Reply to João Pinheiro's post

@joaopinheiro wrote

the newcomers don't care about the spirit of the Fediverse!

I know what you mean.

Every time there's a mass exodus from somewhere like TwitterX or Reddit, we receive a glut of new users who want to remake the fediverse in the image of the dysfunctional site they just fled.

Most of them give up and leave for a new dysfunctional site within a few months (hello, Threads and BlueSky!); but there are always some who get it and stick around.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

This post can reach not only & the , but beyond like . How far can it go?

I have built a tool to aggregate, with what software and from which instance it is boosted (or faved). Please share far, to show where you're seeing this.

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Monty :unverified:

@Monty@framapiaf.org

Nouvelle :

Monty, 42 piges, barbu à dreadlocks solo de 3 Korogu, opérateur spécialisé et suis présent sur la depuis avril 2018.

Mes centres d'intérêt sont le , le , l', le et la , les , la , sa méthode, l', les ... Liste non exhaustive tant je m'intéresse à pratiquement TOUT 🙃

convaincu, je suis pourtant depuis un long moment 😢 1/X

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Added a notification setup so I get alerted when someone I follow from bluesky/threads opts-in. I was too lazy to create another bot account so it just alerts me from the RSS bot

Screenshot of notifications
Shows the account @youtube_rss@tomkahe.com saying 'I just followed thecrisglass for you'
ALT text detailsScreenshot of notifications Shows the account @youtube_rss@tomkahe.com saying 'I just followed thecrisglass for you'
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Ra'il IK

@so_treu@scholar.social · Reply to Ra'il IK's post

!!! My interview with @ArtistMarciaX on Mastodon and antiblackness in the fediverse (among other discussed topics) is now available online!

logicmag.io/policy/blackness-i

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Ra'il IK

@so_treu@scholar.social

By the by if you haven't heard, I interviewed @ArtistMarciaX for the most recent issue of Logic(s) Magazine about Blackness and the , (they're the creator of the hashtag) among other related topics. They're a brilliant mind and also they're a damn good DJ, check out !!!!

Print and digital copies available!!!
logicmag.io/policy/

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/22(12:00)

# 投稿活動度指数 をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Bridgy Fed now supports following websites from a Bluesky account. (This has existed on the fediverse side of Bridgy Fed for awhile)

snarfed.org/2024-07-17_53382

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Eliot Lash

@Eliot_L@social.coop · Reply to Edith (xe/xym)'s post

@edithgevelyn @bookstodon

I'll have to keep this toot terse,
Them's the rules, for better or worse.
Though you might get in trouble,
you forgot a CW.
Screw prose, write in . 😎

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I know it's really not the time but why isn't @joebiden@threads.net federating his non-potus account, would've been great to be able to share news straight from the source

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Matt Baer

@matt@writing.exchange

Thanks again to everyone who's contributed to the costs of running this community! You're helping keep this space in the independent and sustainable.

If you can afford to help support it, especially as hundreds of new people join, you can donate (and see our finances) here: opencollective.com/writingexch

Any amount helps, and a recurring monthly or yearly donation is very appreciated!

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MarkD

@markd@hachyderm.io

I don't understand why so many folk on are recommending against running your own server.

The fundamental premise of the is distributed diversity yet when it comes to email apparently centralising the whole planet to @gmail is the preferred outcome.

This is broken and dangerously wrong.

Running your own mail server is equally as valid as running your own instance.

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NiceMicro

@nicemicro@fosstodon.org · Reply to FOSS Post's post

@fosspost frankly it doesn't matter how good your operating system is.
The problem is, that everyone using the same software means everyone is vulnerable to the same issues.

This is why and type services are so so important. If the Mastodon server I'm on goes down, it might effect me and my server-siblings, but won't affect everyone.

So. thank your developer today for having your interest in their focus, instead of just making the most amount of money.

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Strypey

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Looks like the has champions at the Verge;

"But all of this stuff only works if there is a standard, and I’d bet $10 that ActivityPub is going to be that standard. It’s the one that’s overseen by the World Wide Web Consortium, it’s the one with the most momentum, it’s the one Threads is supposedly going to support — it’s just kind of clearly winning."

, Verge editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host, 2024

theverge.com/24063290/fedivers

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/21(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Chris Pirillo

@ChrisPirillo@mastodon.social

I had a conversation with @evan about the a few weeks back. Here's a clip from the full video (youtu.be/hzoVGUdYhvQ), recorded for @TheNewStack! thenewstack.io/the-fediverse-w

conversation about the fediverse
ALT text detailsconversation about the fediverse
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 6.1.1 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Prevent trailing new line from being added to extracted post plain text @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/20(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Nils Weisensee

@nw@ioc.exchange

Finally got around to emailing to ask why they're not on the . Do you donate to an organization that's not on here yet? Email and tell them they should! Use your leverage!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/19(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Chris Pirillo

@ChrisPirillo@mastodon.social

The many branches of the ( instances are but one) ~ via axbom.com/fediverse/ ~

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gbhnews

@gbhnews@mastodon.social

🌞 Hello ! This is GBH bringing you the world from . It's 74F at Logan Airport and visibility is 10mi.

An update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected countless Windows computers today, grounding flights, closing offices, and in Massachusetts, delaying surgeries at some hospitals.

A retrial of Harvey Weinstein is set for November in NYC.

In Bangladesh Over 1000 were injured and some were killed in protests against a quota for government jobs.

Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:'s avatar
Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-07-19

Servers

- PeerTube v6.2.0
- Hubzilla v9.2.1
- ActivityPub for WordPress v2.6.0
- Ktistec v2.0.0
- Iceshrimp v2023.12.8
- NeoDB v0.10.4
- PieFed development update July 2024 - Lightbox, Mod log, Wikis

Clients

- Jerboa v0.0.70
- Tuba v0.8.2
- Photon v1.31.0
- Raccoon v1.12.1

Tools and Plugins

- FediTest v0.3.0
- PeerTube Livechat Plugin v10.3.2

Protocol

- FEP-c551: Use ECMAScript Modules to Create Conformance Tests for Fediverse Enhancement Proposals
- FEP-c4ad: Viewership History
- FEP-a5c5: Web Syndication Methods
- FEP-eb48: Hashtags
- FEP-c893: DOAP

Articles

- ActivityPods Releases Example App to Help Developers
- Privacy and Consent for Fediverse Developers: A Guide
- New Features for ActivityPub.Academy

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0190a734-01fc-7fed-9452-c96540d52127

find you on :butterfedy1:  fediverse's avatar
find you on :butterfedy1: fediverse

@frogzone@wizard.casa

i woke up today thinking about something thats been bothering me a lot about :butterfedy1: :butterfedy2: :butterfedy3: fedi, the timeline, it gets drowned by ultra shortform discussions, i dont want to mute anyone because many discussions are great, but i just want something that rotates through everyone i follow in a given time period, eg "give me one post from everyone in the past 6 hours".

the difficulty is coming up with a good "interval time" ie. what if the last "hour" is the most important or, "2 hours" or past "day" ....how to pick this meaningful intervalTime. i'm still in bed thinking about this. Then i realize that the interval time is WHATEVER MY AVERAGE POSTING RATE IS over the day. So if in the past 24 hours I post 1 post per 4 hours then the intervalTime ought be 4 hours. So give me one post from everyone i follow in the past 4 hours.... after that is exhausted? 8 hours, so excluding the posts already shown, cycle through every person i follow who has posted in the past 8 hours, then 12 etc

this way, when i return to :butterfedyC: #fediverse after a break, i can quickly see the latest from everyone i follow, but as i post on :butterfedyA: fedi the interval time will shorten and i'll see things in a more compressed timeframe. The key is to get these intervals right.... maybe 1day.... POST.... 15hrs.... POST.... 9hr POST.... 5 POST.... 3hrs this seems like a good way to go.... after 4 posts the interval is down to 3hrs???

i dont believe likes should affect the intervalTime, boosts maybe can be taken as if the booster made that toot at that time, so if the post ur boosting is from 2 years ago, then it doesn't affect intervaltime.

do you like this idea? what to call this sort of timeline....? Rotary....? Rounded? Cyclic.......??? who knows but i def think i'd benefita lot from a timeline like this.

#fedimeta #fep

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

Regenerating my post on the new instance:

My name is Mike (a.k.a. "shellsharks”) - I am a security researcher, advocate, all-things convert and all around enthusiast.

I write about , and over at shellsharks.com

Here's some other stuff I like...

🐚🦈🦈🦈

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

For those new to / the or those looking to get more out of this awesome network, here are some tips for getting started, general advice, and links to a ton of related resources. This “Starter Pack" also features a ton of awesome / follow recommendations.

shellsharks.com/notes/2023/10/

Let me know your own tips/tricks and please share out / boost if you find these useful!

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

I'm pumped that 's are back but in the spirit of sharing follow recommendations for folks on the , not just the , I wanted to introduce the idea of a . This is simply your shortlist of accounts you love and would recommend others follow! Here's my starting 10 below (there's many more I'd like to add in the future)

- @cmdr_nova
- @liaizon
- @nadiaalbelushi
- @jcrabapple
- @ricmac
- @christophertrottier
- @deadsuperhero
- @mttaggart
- @dismantl
- @silverwizard

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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

As the embarks upon a well-deserved round of holidays, our dev team are hard at work on the basic building blocks of Patchwork. Here's a round-up of what we've achieved and what we're working on - a Dashboard, a Posts plugin, a new domain for channels, and a spec for app-hooks. On track for release at !

blog-pat.ch/patchwork-progress


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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

CollabFC is a federated platform for football clubs, created by @diego! ⚽

The platform offers custom timelines dedicated to specific teams. People on the #Fediverse can follow the account bots from their instances. Although only a handful of teams exist on CollabFC, the creator states that more will get added very soon.

https://www.collabfc.com/
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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

"Our aim is to offer organisations and server admins an easy-to-use console where extra features can easily be added to their Mastodon server."

If you liked our update on Patchwork from @FreddieJ yesterday, we have good news!

Newsmast Foundation co-founder @michael has just shared a look behind the scenes at Patchwork production ready for @fediforum in September.

Check it out: blog-pat.ch/patchwork-progress

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matt at oslo dot town

@matt@oslo.town

Just added around 10 new domains to this list of :mastodon: instances:

coxy.co/mastodon/

I need to do my periodic clean-up and check all the domains to see if there's any that need removing — but it's still quite a nice reference for people looking for new instances to browse or join.

Will do a clean-up soon and remove any dead domains from the list.

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happyborg

@happyborg@fosstodon.org

Another server hacked? 🤦‍♂️

What if there were no servers? 🤯

is the lifeboat, will be the shore.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I've built a tool to visualize, with which software a post on was boosted (and how often) and tested it against the most popular post of all time: Guess what, it was almost exclusively boosted from .
(Source: stefanbohacek.com/blog/most-po - thx @stefan)

At the moment, my ongoing poll looks noticeably similar, but there's still time (but it's sadly not bridged to ):
social.heise.de/@mho/112806778

A graph showing where the boosts for 
https://mastodon.art/@jsstaedtler/110668308409683502
came from.
ALT text detailsA graph showing where the boosts for https://mastodon.art/@jsstaedtler/110668308409683502 came from.
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Just read an email newsletter from @newsmast about their upcoming Patchwork platform. It’s a plugin system to extend existing fediverse platforms.

One of their upcoming plugins will be local only posts. It’s a nice feature I used on Firefish, allowing nonfederated community discussions. Looking forward to it!

newsmast.social/@newsmast/1128

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

This week we want to talk to you about Patchwork, an upcoming project, using technology we developed for Newsmast to make new and existing spaces on the social web more safe, more connected and more fun!

Here’s an update from our Foundation Ambassador @FreddieJ 👇

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John M Flores

@JohnMFlores@kolektiva.social

Let's talk governance. On and , the communities we built were subject to the whims of ownership. As long as we had a benevolent dictator, were were cool. That's obviously changed for both of those sites in the past year, so many of us are here on and the

The model is distributed (good) and open source (great) but as the community evolves, it faces growing pains and existential questions like, "What happens if Meta joins?"

Each instance is independent and can do what they wish (cool) but what if the mod(s) of your instance make a decision that does not align with your values? Switching instances can be done but it's a non-trivial task, and you are still subject to the policies enacted by the instance that you switch to. The admin that you _thought_ was cool may hold a viewpoint on an issue that you're not aligned with. You still are looking for a benevolent dictator.

We could of course, each launch our own instance that 100% reflects our values, but that flies in the face of community. My hope is that this is a place that doesn't agree 100% but does disagree thoughtfully and respectfully.

This is where governance comes in - are there any instances with a well defined organization and well-defined processes for how decisions get made? Are there any instances where policy decisions are made by a group (hopefully representative of the users) instead of a single/small group of admins that may or may not be in touch with what the members of that instance want? I'd be much more at ease with an instance like that.

I know that this sounds all corporate bullshit hierarchy and all, but maybe the Fediverse needs some of that in addition to the communal spirit that we have here. I'm kind of tired of benevolent dictators.

Thoughts?

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inventaire.io

@inventaire@mamot.fr

users and entities activities can now be followed from the !

Some examples of followable actors:
- a user: @Georges
- an author: @wd-Q46248
- a serie: @inv-083c773e8b26776230e40657fdfadeb9
- a publisher: @wd-Q3213929
- a publisher collection: @inv-582c0644d0a9c06d4758deb86d49ff1e

This is the result of our first experiments with : let us know if you find it useful!

Learn more: wiki.inventaire.io/wiki/What_i

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inventaire.io

@inventaire@mamot.fr

[FR] Salut à la nouvelle vague de mastonautes.

Nous développons une application web pour se partager des physiques.

On peut scanner le code barre, puis dire si on veut donner son , le prêter ou le vendre. Une virtuelle partagée en somme.

On peut aussi lire les activités depuis le (voir mamot.fr/@inventaire/107405333)

Et les données sur les livres viennent en partie de

Un article pour en savoir plus :
framablog.org/2021/06/16/parta

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inventaire.io

@inventaire@mamot.fr

[EN] Hello to the new comers around here.

We're developing a web application for sharing physical .

You may scan the barcode, then say whether you want to give your away, lend it or sell it. A shared virtual in short.

You can also read activities from the (see mamot.fr/@inventaire/107405333)

And books data comes partly from

See more at:
wiki.inventaire.io/wiki/Framas

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.5 👩‍🚀

"How do you get more 'regular people' and more friends on the Fediverse? I’ve sketched a plan"

blog.elenarossini.com/how-do-y

I would LOVE to hear your feedback and suggestions about how to improve this plan...

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Rimu

@rimu@mastodon.nzoss.nz

I've just added wikis to communities! Check out a quick demo at join.piefed.social/vlog/piefed

vanta but a sharkey admin now too lmao hell yeah's avatar
vanta but a sharkey admin now too lmao hell yeah

@vantablack@cyberpunk.gay

​:HackerCat:​ cyberpunk.gay is now open for registrations!!! ​:HackerCat:​

WHO ARE WE? we’re a scrappy little fresh-faced underdog instance of sharkey (a misskey fork). we have but one humbly stated mission: to put the PUNK back into cyberpunk on the fediverse

WHO AM I? i’m vanta. trans enby girl polyam lesbian gender terrorist, the fediverse’s favorite pirate radio DJ, DIY clothing auteur, and rogue wordsmith extraordinaire. i’ve been posting on fedi heavily since 2017

THREADS? not only is this instance a fedipact instance that has threads.net blocked, but… i’m the one who made the whole pact to begin with lmao

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/18(12:00)

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

I think we should pick a fediverse user at random who has like 3 followers and make one of their posts go extremely viral so they have to sit there confused about the thousands of anonymous 'fediverse users' liking and sharing their posts

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

New version of PeerTube has been released that gives end users some moderation tools for comments on their videos, and provides an option to generate captions automatically, among other things.

joinpeertube.org/news/release-

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Amgine

@amgine@mstdn.ca · Reply to Jocelyn's post

@jocelyn

Heyla!

First - on the everything is found by hashtags — & you can follow hashtags on most platforms! This adds messages coming into mstdn.ca with your chosen hashtags to your feed.

Second, I am in some of your streams - science/health/disability (partner is a public health scientist, so very adjacent.) / / is a huge community, & there is a 'group' you can follow: @knitting

Happy to help find answers if you have questions!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/17(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Marco

@marco@chaos.social

Hier mal ein paar Tipps zu inklusivem Posten im . Diese helfen euren blinden Followings, eure Inhalte noch besser zu verstehen.

1.Fügt euren Bildern und Videos hinzu, in der ihr euer Bild und ggf. Dessen übersetzte Bedeutung hinterlegt. Dafür habt ihr 1000 Zeichen zur Verfügung. Funktioniert in @Mastodon, @pixelfed (Inkl. Übernahme in Mastodon o.ä.) und anderen ActivityPub-Implementationen. Bei Pixelfed versteckt sich die Funktion derzeit noch hinter „Advanced“.

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Zicklag

@zicklag@mastodon.social

Thoughts on making a "Web of Data" instead of a "Web of Pages", and how that might let us take a step away from the dominance of large, complicated browsers.

zicklag.katharos.group/blog/a-

The article is kind of a summary of responses I gave to @smallcircles 's interesting post and other replies here:

social.coop/@smallcircles/1127

Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣's avatar
Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

A couple of links that will help you as a new citizen of the Fediverse (in no particular order).

---

I. Submit Fediverse ideas

👉🏽 codeberg.org/fediverse/fediver

II. Accepted Fediverse proposals

👉🏽 codeberg.org/fediverse/fep

III. List of Fediverse apps / software

👉🏽 codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

I guarantee you will be surprised how big of a support the fediverse network has.

IV. User list / Follow interesting people!

👉🏽 fediverse.info/explore/people

👉🏽 fediverse.fans

V. A brief history of the Fediverse

A trip down memory lane, the history / timeline of the Fediverse.

👉🏽 codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-s OR codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-s

---

(some call ) @fedihelp @feditips

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

A list of alternative webclients for various software:

Notes:
* webclient: you use your own credential from your own instance
* Listed are: official webclient hosts; or an instance list.
* Optional: other instances.
* In alphabetical order.

For :
1: nemmy.app
2: slemmy.libdb.so
3: vger.app

For Mastodon and :
1: brutaldon.org — also works with text-based browsers like Lynx.
2: halcyon.social/instances.php|| halcyon.mstdn.social — Twitter-look
3: phanpy.social — also works as a PWA
4: fe.soapbox.pub

For :
1: elk.zone || elk.infosec.exchange — default in mozilla.social
2: pinafore.social
3: semaphore.social
4: trunks.social — with mobile clients

For more, see: codeberg.org/fediverse/delight

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

The family of services:

Theme: single-letter domain name.

1: c.im — a Mastodon software instance. ()
2: c.wtf — a Rebased+Soapbox (fork of Pleroma with Soapbox frontend) software instance. (microblogging)
3: p.lu — a PeerTube software instance. ( hosting)
4: r.nf — a Lemmy software instance. ()

---

Inspired by c.im/@jerry@infosec.exchange/1

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

My name is Yohan Yuki Xieㆍ사요한・謝雪矢(ゆきや)・謝約翰ㆍיהוחנן, an from the . I'm a , I collect books but have little time to read these days. I'm also a , a freelance , and a .

Not only that, but I've worked in the industry since 1997—from customer support and to marketing and . 📰 I also appeared in “Sports Seoul” and 📺 in “The Daily Report” (Arirang) after my episodic explanations of the ( ), and how it relates to me, went viral in South Korea.

/me
*
* :
* /
* / /
* (YourOnlyOne.4937)
*
*
*
* /
* ,
* (Pilipino pop), , , (Mando, Canto)
* Sports /
*
*
*

If you want to know more:
* Bio: iam.youronly.one
* Verified accounts: im.youronly.one/p/verified/
* / Hub: im.youronly.one

My other presence:
* Images: @youronlyone@pixelfed.social
* Bookshelf: @youronlyone@bookwyrm.social

My presence: bsky.youronly.one.

You can also send me a gift if you like my works: im.youronly.one/p/gift/

To reach me (please use your business/company email if it is an official correspondence):
* Email: im.youronly.one/p/contact-us/
* : matrix.to/#/#YourOnlyOne:matri
* / : @youronlyone@404.city / @youronlyone@sure.im

Shalom! Have a great day!

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* All Rights Reserved.
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Yuki's social profile banner.

The text on the right column reads:
YourOnly.One
Asian, Autistic
Faithful Athlete
Gamer, Writer

On the left column is his photo, and on top of the right column is a game controller.

* This cover is All Rights Reserved.
* Was made through the Canva web app.
ALT text detailsYuki's social profile banner. The text on the right column reads: YourOnly.One Asian, Autistic Faithful Athlete Gamer, Writer On the left column is his photo, and on top of the right column is a game controller. * This cover is All Rights Reserved. * Was made through the Canva web app.
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blueberry

@bluebbberry@mastodon.social

academia.edu/122085053/A_Kanti

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Can someone who knows more about how Mastodon/the fediverse works help me understand something?

I've seen this happen with a few accounts now where I'd be trying to search for a post by its URL and it would not show up on some servers, but it would on others. I'd think these accounts might've been suspended, but the accounts themselves are found, and so are some of their older posts. I'd expect a suspended account not to show up at all, but maybe this is how it works?

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/16(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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petersuber

@petersuber@fediscience.org

From @ghost, which is implementing and joining the : "The way to truly understand ActivityPub is to examine the idea, not the technology. It's a way for people to interact without algorithms, independently, at scale. If that isn't something worth fighting for, I don't know what is."
activitypub.ghost.org/its-all-

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Is there an emoji pack of ONLY fediverse icons and mascots?

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

Abelio supports couple of ways of posting your content. One of them is a block-style editor (something like on Medium) for those of you who needs to post articles in a convenient, non-markdown way.

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teledyn 𓂀

@teledyn@mstdn.ca

is version 4.7.0, yet offers no facility to change the heavily branded homepage? The docs do say customization is not-yet-implemented, and to be fair, for the primary purpose (organizing activists?) cosmetics are unimportant. The docs say you can edit files directly, but no hints as to which files, and most are elixir and javascript…

But it otherwise looks like a potential escape route from Facebook Events and Group pages. Are there any other kits like this?

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

Sometimes, developing a new app, platform, or concept for the #Fediverse can seem like a minefield. Here's some rules of thumb on how to maintain goodwill with the community, and ideas of how to do it.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/07/fediverse-privacy-and-consent/
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Cycling on Rails

@cycling_on_rails@mastodon.social

Time for an to the 👋 I've just made a cool logo and launched a new blog! I will be posting about cycling, railways, and taking bicycles in trains 🚂🚴 cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024

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Stefan

@stefan@gardenstate.social

New Jersey is open for socializing on the fediverse. Come join a growing server with a local focus.

Signup now: gardenstate.social/auth/sign_u

Boost this post to help grow smaller instances and distribute users across the fediverse.

GardenState.social call for users

If you love New Jersey now is a great time to transfer accounts.

How to transfer accounts:

- Sign up on GardenState.social
- Tell the new account the name of the old account.
- Export you follows, lists and blocks from old account
- In Settings > Account, you can migrate to new account
- Watch all your followers get moved over
- Say Hello! Make a post with the #introduction tag and make friends!


GardenState.social is supported by the community. Visit the about page to find out how you can contribute!
ALT text detailsGardenState.social call for users If you love New Jersey now is a great time to transfer accounts. How to transfer accounts: - Sign up on GardenState.social - Tell the new account the name of the old account. - Export you follows, lists and blocks from old account - In Settings > Account, you can migrate to new account - Watch all your followers get moved over - Say Hello! Make a post with the #introduction tag and make friends! GardenState.social is supported by the community. Visit the about page to find out how you can contribute!
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heise online

@heiseonline@social.heise.de

Von uns sind übrigens immer mehr auf aktiv, nicht nur aus den Redaktionen (und Autoren), sondern auch aus dem Maschinenraum. Also gerne folgen 👇😎

@avavii
@christopherkunz
@ciw
@csp
@dborch
@DL8GAM
@doczet
@entropie
@ghonsel
@hih
@johoo
@jow
@ju916
@keno3003
@KrisBee
@ksmichel
@ktn
@Kultanaamio
@lmd
@mailwurm
@maltekir
@map
@mho
@morticah
@newstik
@pmk
@steffenherget
@Tekl
@vowe
@_robinhob


Nicht alle

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Kurz vor dem großen Update für , das die fehlerhafte Preview korrigieren sollte nochmal ein Blick auf Trafficquellen für @heiseonline: Demnach hat überholt, auch ohne einen Teil des Traffics aus dem . Das liegt aber auch daran, dass das automatische Posten auf Probleme macht (wenn es geht, ist X vorne).

und wachsen leicht. unten konstant hinter , obwohl dort alle und bei letzterem nur wenige Links geteilt werden.

Grafik mit dem Traffic auf heise.de aus verschiedenen Quellen
ALT text detailsGrafik mit dem Traffic auf heise.de aus verschiedenen Quellen
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/15(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウントが伸びている。

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Reilly Spitzfaden (they/them)

@reillypascal@hachyderm.io

My mom expressed a potential interest in the Fediverse, and I'm looking for instance suggestions!

She's a lactation consultant, and going back to school for public health. She's also interested in social justice and neurodiversity. I'm thinking probably a mid to medium large instance, and a general purpose one might be good to start, but any suggestions would be welcome.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Last Week in and - ep 77

The news this week:
- Dutch government plans to expand their project
- Nomadic Identity (decoupling user identity from servers) over comes to the fediverse
- @openvibe combines Mastodon, and now Bluesky into a single app and a single feed.

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Deuchnord

@Deuchnord@mamot.fr

Hey the !
Today, I have released the version 0.1.0 of my new project, f2ap, an application that adds a compatibility layer for to your website thanks to your /#Atom feed!

You can see a running example at @blog! 🤩

Currently, only the support for Mastodon is guaranteed, but there are a lot of other platforms out there. If you are on another social platform, please help me document the platforms support! 🙏

github.com/Deuchnord/f2ap/wiki

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/14(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Molly Cantrell-Kraig ✅

@mckra1g@mastodon.social

I’ve never done an intro post. Former single mom on welfare who established an NPO that awarded cars to women in transition, based on my life experiences. Have since transitioned to life coach/author/speaker on topics incl resilience, happiness, mindset, kindness, community. Background incl 30+ yrs in media, tech, climate, infrastructure. I love cooking, eating, reading, writing, art, gardening, travel, fitness, biking & the ocean. Chicagoan.

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Sublinks

@sublinks@utter.online

Cannot wait!

wedistribute.org/2024/05/encry

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[REDACTED]™, Cheney for Harris

@quasirealsmiths@beige.party

pretty much my view of the and

futurama screenshot of robot screaming "mastodon is not as fulfilling as the bird site!"
ALT text detailsfuturama screenshot of robot screaming "mastodon is not as fulfilling as the bird site!"
futurama screenshot of a man pulling a level that says "follow more / boost more / hashtag more"
ALT text detailsfuturama screenshot of a man pulling a level that says "follow more / boost more / hashtag more"
futurama screenshot of a robot getting shocked after a man pulled a lever
ALT text detailsfuturama screenshot of a robot getting shocked after a man pulled a lever
the robot after getting shocked saying "mastodon is a wonderful place full of content that doesn't fill me with rage!"
ALT text detailsthe robot after getting shocked saying "mastodon is a wonderful place full of content that doesn't fill me with rage!"
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SallyStrange

@SallyStrange@autonomous.zone

My instance is down I think.

I was feeling out some new servers. This one and retro.pizza. Maybe for migrating, maybe just for an alt. I'm thinking that having alts is just a basic necessity given the structure of the .

Anyway strangeobject.space was scheduled for down time. I guess it's going longer than expected. Tired of waiting. So! I'm here to reconnect and get (yet) another perspective on this place. Which is, so far, always refreshing.

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

The @activitypods project just put out a handy new resource for developers interested in building #Fediverse apps with #Solid support.

https://wedistribute.org/2024/07/activitypods-example-app/
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Canvas

@canvas@fediverse.events

🚨 48 hours remain! 🎨

hey... the Canvas looks a bit different...

canvas.fediverse.events
(Matrix & Discord links in profile!)

Screenshot of Canvas 2024 with a... wider... view
ALT text detailsScreenshot of Canvas 2024 with a... wider... view
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/13(12:00)

mstdn.jp が3日連続で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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AAPB

@amarchivepub@mastodon.social

It's been a bit since we first joined the , so we thought we'd re-introduce ourselves!

@amarchivepub is a collaboration between the Library of Congress and GBH, dedicated to preserving .

With 160,000+ TV and radio programs contributed by 550+ public media orgs, producers and archives, we work to make free and accessible to all!

From classic clips to behind-the-scenes insights, join us in exploring our nation's rich media history, one post at a time!

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
ALT text detailsAmerican Archive of Public Broadcasting
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-07-12

Servers

- Hubzilla v9.2
- Streams v24.7.8
- snac v2.56
- Hatsu v0.2.2
- Mitra v2.25.0
- NeoDB v0.10.3.2
- Trunk & Tidbits, June 2024
- ActivityPub server for Ghost, built with Fedify

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.6.0
- mlmym v0.0.49
- Voyager 2.13.0
- Photon v1.30.4
- Raccoon v1.12.0

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube Livechat Plugin v10.3.0

Protocol

- FEP-9091: Export Actor Service Endpoint
- FEP-6fcd: Account Export Container Format

Articles

- Substack rival Ghost federates its first newsletter
- ForgeFed: Team-Resource Links
- An Admin’s Guide to Fixing PeerTube
- Custom fediverse emoji
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 76

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01908479-57df-9c53-cdcb-0dc85fd80d66

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Canvas

@canvas@fediverse.events

✨ CANVAS 2024 IS LIVE

canvas.fediverse.events

Place pixels in a collaborative pixel canvas for the next 72 hours!

Matrix: :aftermath.gg (also in profile)
Discord: discord.gg/mEUqXZw8kR

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

It’s been a week since the UK General Election. As one of the UK’s leading Fediverse projects, we thought this would be a good time to look into the new government's digital policy and what it could mean for Fedi.

You can read the full blog by @FreddieJ here: newsmastfoundation.org/our-blo

Or check out the thread below 👇

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Saskia

@saskia@newsmast.social

ARMY took over Bluesky less than a week ago. Their friendly curiosity led to some questions about the Fediverse and wider Social Web.

Here is my answer: social-media-for-better.ghost.


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Łukasz Wójcik 👨‍💻 📷

@lukem@hachyderm.io

Hello again .
Howdy .
Greetings, fellow traveler.

My name is Łukasz. Lukem or Luke is also fine.

Hailing from . Exploring fedi since 2021.

I build software and web things. If not, I'm probably blogging, taking photos or translating.

I toot about tech and nerdy things. I'm curious of everything - expect a lot of randomness in my boosts.

Came here for fun. Stayed for empathy, diversity and cat pics.

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

And now, for some lighthearted fun: @canvas, the r/Place alternative for Lemmy, is back for its 72-hour collaborative art event, and this time, the whole #Fediverse is invited!

https://wedistribute.org/2024/07/canvas-2024-live/
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/12(12:00)

mstdn.jp と social.vivaldi.net が投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Fediverse Explorations

@FediverseExplorations@mastodon.social

Fediverse Explorations is featured in the latest @MastodonEngineering Trunk & Tidbits!

blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/07/

A snippet from the linked article showing the "Around the community" section, featuring links to projects made by Mastodon's community. Highlighted is a link to Fediverse Explorations.
ALT text detailsA snippet from the linked article showing the "Around the community" section, featuring links to projects made by Mastodon's community. Highlighted is a link to Fediverse Explorations.
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FediForum

@fediforum@mastodon.social

9 weeks to the next , the unconference for the people who move the forward.

This will be a our 4th event, from Thursday to Saturday, so people with Monday to Friday day jobs can attend at least on Saturday. The schedule is 8am to 1pm pacific time, which works for timezones from Europe to the US West coast and we can get a big international community together again.

Tickets start at "almost free".

Questions? Just ask!

More info and registration: fediforum.org

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

🏛️ The old way 🔒

Don't repeat my mistakes. I've squandered so many opportunities to develop and sustain a direct relationship with people interested in my projects. Why? Because I was using platforms that operated behind a walled garden.

👩‍🚀 The new way 🚀

What really excites me is the promise of the and how it revolutionizes relationships between people. The future is: decentralized relationships

blog.elenarossini.com/your-dat

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

What's your server's favorite custom emoji? Are there any you added or requested to be added yourself?

fedi.tips/what-are-custom-emoj

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Kristof Zerbe

@kiko@indieweb.social · Reply to Nils Weisensee's post

@nw Same here in Germany with . Maybe it's like the saying "Farmers don't eat what they don't know" or simply ignorance. Would be cool and important to have all European press agencies in the .

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/11(12:00)

mstdn.jp が投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Nils Weisensee

@nw@ioc.exchange

As a media organization that receives one third of its funding from the French government -- your taxes, if you're French -- you'd think AFP would embrace open networks like the to spread the news. Alas, they're only adding value to closed American platforms running on business models of . Why?

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

My last post about received some unexpected reactions. People are rightfully tired of what feels like inaction within the . Perhaps they're correct.

I wrote about something I call the "information loop", why I think it's broken, and how we might fix it. Spoiler: it takes all of us writing, sharing, and compiling.

I may have hard opinions, but I'm a softie for good faith objectors. Let's keep talking in #2024

fromjason.xyz/p/notebook/how-d

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

The Medium is The Message is part one of a series (probably). In it, I argue that is not the assumed victory for the it appears to be.

Longterm interpolation with Threads sends the wrong signal— not that Meta and Mastodon use , a protocol the average user doesn’t understand, but that both share the same beliefs for the .

fromjason.xyz/p/notebook/the-m

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fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻

@fromjason@mastodon.social

For Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta ( ), the old cloud sync-and-share business model wasn’t working anymore.

So what did they do?

They convinced us that our notetaking apps require an internet connection and forty thousand dollar GPUs located on a server three hundred miles away. That's the future they've made for us.

fromjason.xyz/p/notebook/any-t

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Louis

@louis@emacs.ch

It breaks my heart 💔 to see the way the Fediverse is discussing the issues arising from some FOSS projects like , , and now the project. The divisiveness and lack of empathy in these discussions is truly sickening.

Our enemies are not individuals who spend their entire free time to contribute to FOSS and make mistakes along the way, but corporations and unhinged capitalism that take away our freedoms.

Let's resist the urge to condemn entire projects based on the actions or decisions of individual contributors. It's counterproductive. The beauty of this space is that we have the opportunity to engage in factual, nuanced, and compassionate discussions about these challenges. There's room for diverse perspectives and healthy debate here.

Isn't that what should set us apart from the toxicity and polarization found on platforms like X/Twitter? We're better than that.

The world is not binary. Just because someone isn't pro-something doesn't mean they're anti-something. And not being interested in a particular topic, how important it might be, doesn't make someone subject to be "purged". Life is complex and multifaceted, and we all have our own priorities and experiences that shape our views.

"Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 8:7) This verse serves as a guiding principle for me, and I believe it should be a cornerstone of any progressive community.

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

Pixelfed Groups + Lemmy + Kbin + Smithereen

We're implementing federation support in Groups before we ship this huge feature!

Pixelfed Groups with a Lemmy community shown
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

My first post on @pixelfed — it’s awesome to see it pop up in my feed, it feels like magic.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the and
✨🌳✨

🔗 pixelfed.social/p/elenarossini

a screenshot of my first Pixelfed post (a photo of Lake Como) as it appears in my Mastodon feed
ALT text detailsa screenshot of my first Pixelfed post (a photo of Lake Como) as it appears in my Mastodon feed
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 6.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Fix editing posts, allow polls to be retained @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:'s avatar
» Aakerbeere 🏖️ :mastodon:

@Aakerbeere@mastodon.social

💬 Ich bin so neugierig!!!

Auf einem farbenfrohen Hintergrund steht:

"Ich bin im FEDIVERSE, weil:"
ALT text detailsAuf einem farbenfrohen Hintergrund steht: "Ich bin im FEDIVERSE, weil:"
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M. Hamzah Khan

@mhamzahkhan@intahnet.co.uk

Need some advice from the PC builders of the fediverse. My 12 year old nephew is building a gaming computer. I have checked the parts list, and they all look good to me, but I was wondering if anyone could take a second look over it just to make sure?

pcpartpicker.com/list/dmDyMV

I'm not much of a gamer, so I don't really know what is important for gaming 😅

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Carl Heath

@carl@heath.social

0. Hej du som tittat in i och vill komma igång på ett bra sätt här. Jag fick flera frågor om några sätt att komma igång och få en bra upplevelse här. Så här är en tråd om hur jag tänker om saker som är bra att göra, eller veta, när man tar sina första kliv i . Om andra ser och vill bidra till denna tråd, hugg in, så gör vi en fin start för många som vill få en bättre känsla för Mastodon och andra tjänster i Fediverse. Häng på!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Out of the box, comes packed with features crucial for development:

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social · Reply to Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework's post

Flexibility is key! isn't a full-stack solution—it's designed to work alongside your favorite web frameworks. Whether you're using , , , or others, Fedify has got you covered with easy integration options. Build your app, your way! 🛠️

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Introducing : A powerful library for building server apps in the ! 🚀

Fedify aims to simplify the complex world of federated apps, allowing developers to focus on what matters most—their unique features and user experience. Let's explore what makes Fedify stand out! 🧵

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/10(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social と pawoo.net が投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Lee 🌏

@MrLee@aus.social

I was feeling inspired after listening to this podcast. flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi So I decided to have a go at visualising “What a Social Web Browser could look like in the near future” This is my 2nd Mock up. This time I have added a few notes.
- 
Ignoring the design, what other features/services do you think should be integrated the Social Web in the coming years?

@mike

The Social Web UI Design
ALT text detailsThe Social Web UI Design
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Senfcall 💛

@senfcall@chaos.social

Hallo liebes !

Wir sind und bieten -freundliche Videokonferenzen mit an - ganz ohne Anmeldung!

Wir sind Studierende aus und , die zeigen wollen, dass es auch Alternativen zu den propritären Anbietern gibt, die Zuverlässigkeit und vereinen.

Schaut auf unserer Website vorbei und probiert es einfach mal aus.

Wir freuen uns auf euch!

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Senfcall 💛

@senfcall@chaos.social

Hello ,

we are and we are -friendly .

Free as in AND as in beer. (donations are welcome)

You don't even have to register an account (unless you need persistent rooms). Just visit senfcall.de/en/ - klick on "start meeting", enter meeting name (password optional), press "start" enter your name and have fun senfing. The call-invite link you find at the top of the chat.

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Streams just nonchalantly mentions adding nomadic identity over ActivityPub in the latest release. 🤯

From: @streams
fediversity.site/item/d9dd01e1

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/9(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net が投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Flipboard Tech Desk

@TechDesk@flipboard.social

Newsletter platform and Substack rival @ghost announced earlier this year that it would join the fediverse, and now it has made good on that promise by federating its first newsletter.

Writes @Sarahp
for @TechCrunch “By offering a federated version of the newsletter, readers will have more choices on how they want to subscribe. That is, instead of only being able to follow the newsletter via email or the web, they also can track it using RSS or ActivityPub-powered apps, like Mastodon and others.”

flip.it/4V2Tc8

You can follow the newsletter here: @index

And for more stories like this, follow @latest-techcrunch-stories-Techcrunch

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feedle

@feedle@mastodon.social

Hey friends! 👋 We're excited to do an of feedle, a powerful tool we built to help you discover blogs and podcasts with ease. 📰🎧: feedle.world/

Our motivation is simple: we want to help you declutter your digital lives and focus on content that truly matters to you. We believe that is an underutilized gem 💎 that can empower you to break free from the noise of social media.

Don't forget to follow us and stay tuned about feedle's latest development.

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Markus Korporal

@korporal@23.social

@ueckueck , @pneutig und ich wollen mit euch am 13. September im Rahmen eines Workshops mit dem tollen Titel
„Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble“
auf der Konferenz von @netzpolitik_feed über Strukturen und Maßnahmen sprechen, die dem zum überfälligen Durchbruch verhelfen könnten.

pretalx.com/netzpolitik-org-20

Ich freu mich wie ein Schnitzel drauf!

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Konstantin Macher

@pneutig@eupolicy.social

Yay, unsere Einreichung für die Konferenz von @netzpolitik_feed ist angenommen worden!

@ueckueck, @korporal und ich bieten dort auch einen Workshop an:

„Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble“

Mehr Details kommen in der Zukunft, ich freue mich schonmal sehr auf die sicherlich spannende Konferenz am 13. September in Berlin.

pretalx.com/netzpolitik-org-20

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Jay Baker

@MediaActivist@todon.eu

We've heard about these horrible right-wing conspiracy theorist extremists and their online "manifestos." How about a manifesto to make sense of everything, but with peace, care, and facts? How about a manifesto that tries to make sense of the current crises we are faced with, and suggests , even powered by the , to help change the world for the better? Here's my humble (if lengthy) attempt: mediaactivist.com/manifesto/

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Konferenz wir kommen!

Unser Workshop

„Katzenvideos, radikale Antifafluencer*innen und du: 1 Fediverse größer als die netzpolitische Bubble“

wurde für die Konferenz von @netzpolitik_feed am 13. September angenommen.

@pneutig, @korporal und ich wollen mit euch darüber diskutieren, wie wir zusammen das nachhaltig für mehr unterschiedliche Menschen attraktiv machen können.

Mehr zur Einreichung gibt es hier:
🔗pretalx.com/netzpolitik-org-20

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Bald ist es soweit: das steht vor der Tür :fediverse:

Vom 16. bis 21. Juli findet das in Gedelitz statt und einige Restplätze gibt es noch. Einen kleinen Hintergrund-Artikel zum Camp gibt es im neuesten Beitrag meiner Kolumne bei @gnulinux

🔗 gnulinux.ch/fedicamp

@fedicamp

Eine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
ALT text detailsEine in minzgrün gefärbte Szene, in der Menschen, deren Gesichter unkenntlich gemacht wurden, unter einem großen Baum an einem Tisch sitzen und löten. Im Hintergrund eine Hecke, in die eine Fahne mit dem Pesthörnchen gebunden wurde. Darüber in pink das Wort: Fedicamp.
Robert Kingett, blind

@weirdwriter@tweesecake.social

Oh look! Ghost open sourced their integration . github.com/TryGhost/ActivityPu

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🇺🇦 Lauteshirn 🏳️‍🌈

@lauteshirn@social.tchncs.de

Sehr viele Menschen im Fediverse freuen sich darüber, wenn ihre Posts favorisiert, geteilt oder kommentiert werden!

Ihr wisst also was zu tun ist!
Los geht's! 🏋️

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🇺🇦 Lauteshirn 🏳️‍🌈

@lauteshirn@social.tchncs.de

Use hashtags in the to help people find your posts!

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/8(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
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Kevin Hoffman

@autodidaddict@mastodon.world

kevinhoffman.blog/post/fediver - Can we game in the ?

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SuperIlu

@dec_hl@mastodon.social

About 1y ago I decided to leave Xitter and focus my social media on the .
Never ever would I have dreamed to meet so many nice people over here.
I think it is time for a 2nd :

Hi, I'm Ilu, a weird human being tooting mostly in English, but when it gets to German politics, day to day news or retweeting stuff you will notice German toots as well.
I collect old computers and I toot about my collection from time to time as well as nerd stuff related to that hobby...

1/

two vectrex with a classic macintosh in between
ALT text detailstwo vectrex with a classic macintosh in between
an amiga 500 with lots of accessories on a table
ALT text detailsan amiga 500 with lots of accessories on a table
a pc mainboard with cards on a table, wired to a power supply with a tray of CPUs in front
ALT text detailsa pc mainboard with cards on a table, wired to a power supply with a tray of CPUs in front
a commodore sx-64 and a needle printer on a table
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David Chartier

@chartier@toot.cafe

/

Hi everyone! I'm David and a fan of , the , , , , my wife, discussing , , a few , and helping other people with tech.

I write at:

- finertech.com
- tumblr.chartier.land
- chartier.land/blog/

By day I help indie Apple devs with content and communication, I'm a freelance tech writer and aspiring tech coach.

I'm also glad you're here.
👍🏻🙌🏻🍻

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

I think the Fediverse needs easier ways for people to extend it, enhance it, and improve it.

You shouldn't have to write a whole front-end or a whole back-end to do that.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

Last Week in - ep 76

This week's news:

- A fully-featured review platform for the fediverse with @neodb
- better supports journalism with author bylines on links, and seeing what people are talking about on trending news links
- The first Ghost instance joins the fediverse, at @index

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 5.0.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- GoToSocial flavour @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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Mitex Leo

@ml@social.mitexleo.one

Hey everyone!

I'm a 19-year-old from Bangladesh, part of the Gen Z generation. I’m passionate about privacy, FOSS, and freedom of speech. As a practicing Muslim, I find balance and peace in my faith.

I love programming, mainly in Python and C for now, and I'm an avid reader 📚. Recently, I fell in love with chemistry after reading "The Disappearing Spoon."

I stand firmly against any forms of racism and genocide. As an introvert, I grew up feeling a bit lonely because I didn't find many people like me.

Looking forward to connecting with like-minded folks here!

#intro #introduction #fediverse #programming #foss #GenZ #islam #python #clang #chemistry #introvert
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Oblomov

@oblomov@sociale.network

The isn't Web 3.0, it's Web for Workgroups 3.11

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forrest

@buru5@mstdn.games

On Computer Games Monthly is back w/ the 2nd issue of the ’s only free unofficial gaming-slash-creative-writing magazine!

Inside you will find articles written by some of Mastodon's wackiest residents: nostalgic ramblings, societal critiques, personal stories, and fictional tales all using as a delivery mechanism.

(see replies for: article info, writer creds, mini-game info, etc.)

Start reading here:
archive.org/details/on-compute

The cover of a magazine is pictured. It is stylized in green and blue. The green header text says "On Computer Games Monthly." There is an image of a man holding a beam saber in a pose that can only be described as VERY COOL, and he looks angry. Behind him is a giant robot (the original Gundam) and a young girl holding a Pokeball that appears to be radiating lightning or something (it's Kris from Pokemon Crystal). A subtitle/issue number is shown in a blue bar at the top of the page, stating: "#2 - December 2000 - Delving Digital Voids." There is another blue bar at the bottom that states, "With enthusiasm and zeal and verve and gusto."
ALT text detailsThe cover of a magazine is pictured. It is stylized in green and blue. The green header text says "On Computer Games Monthly." There is an image of a man holding a beam saber in a pose that can only be described as VERY COOL, and he looks angry. Behind him is a giant robot (the original Gundam) and a young girl holding a Pokeball that appears to be radiating lightning or something (it's Kris from Pokemon Crystal). A subtitle/issue number is shown in a blue bar at the top of the page, stating: "#2 - December 2000 - Delving Digital Voids." There is another blue bar at the bottom that states, "With enthusiasm and zeal and verve and gusto."
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/7(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/6(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Alejandro Baez

@zeab@fosstodon.org

Woah, is now live in the with @index.

Absolutely outstanding progress! definitely deserves a great deal of recognition for making this possible. 😎

Feeling like we now have tooling in place to fediverse all things. 😅

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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

Haven't updated the iOS app list in a while, seems like it's slowed down, but OpenVibe makes it 35.

github.com/technicat/fedicat/b

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benx

@benx@kolektiva.social

Made a web based protocol handler for a custom activitypub link URI scheme.

The aim of this is to demonstrate a method for allowing users to follow other people's accounts and interact with other people's posts in a much easier way.

Installing the handler allows you to open up special links anywhere on the internet that will load other people's posts and profile directly into your own instance's web client automatically (no more copy and paste).

Looking for folks to test it out and send feedback.

mastourihandler.surge.sh

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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

Two big pieces of news in Ghost's progress on ActivtyPub integration:

1. You can now follow their newsletter from the Fediverse at this address: @index
2. They've open sourced their ActivityPub work!

We're many steps closer to being able to follow Ghost newsletters on the rather than cluttering up your email inbox 🙏🏻

activitypub.ghost.org/lets-fix

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NIGHTEͶ

@NIGHTEN@hi.nighten.fr

While being stranded for 24h in Germany and Paris’ airport, I finished a first version of a “Mastodon Unroller”, a simple way to take activitypub threads and make clean article out of them in your Astro website.

After a few iteration I think it’s now time to show a little demo!

#Fediverse #ActivityPub #AstroJs

Screenshot of the a Mastodon post and a comment turned into a blog post. A video of a cat is displayed
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~Tilde #Gartenzaun

@TildeGartenzaun@mastodon.social

HEUTE LETZTE GELEGENHEIT!

Hallo !
Wer hat Lust, das Fediverse bekannter zu machen?
Wie das geht? Ganz einfach:
Gebe bei der Wahl zum Jungendwort des Jahres "Kanister mit Puls" an.

langenscheidt.com/jugendwort-d

Wichtig: Auswählen, dass ihr nicht älter als 20 seid.

Warum hilft das?
Über das Jungendwort wird immer viel berichtet. Wenn ein Begriff durch das Fediverse gepusht wird, wird man sich fragen müssen, wo der Ursprung liegt.

1/2

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I would like to know how many users there are in the Fediverse from a certain country. To get this information an app is needed, maybe an interface for it later.

Trying to figure out how to code a daemon that would poll the streaming API and fetch the username and language; If new user found with post language set, save to database. Hmm.

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

This is the local news we're missing out on in the fediverse

'Assistant Manager cat' Horatio returns to Seventh Son Brewery after beating cancer
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TootSDK

@tootsdk@iosdev.space

A new release of TootSDK - 4.1.0 📣

github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/rel

What's changed:

- Adds support for creating and updating filters @luckkerr

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

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BenB

@benb@osintua.eu

Well, now you can track & monitor Russian & Ukrainian Telegram posts on , translated and archived with videos/images from a selection of 90/60 telegram channels available here osintukraine.com/sources

accounts are available here
🇺🇦@ua and
🇷🇺@ru

Soon I'll have an extract with only videos posts at 🇺🇦@uavideos
And 🇷🇺@ruvideos

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Sublinks

@sublinks@utter.online

We're looking for GoLang contributors! See: discuss.online/post/8349829

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ZeMarmot :gimp:

@zemarmot@fosstodon.org

Made with @Framasoft, our new animation « What is the ? »
Enjoy and please share it ! 😊

Animation Produced by - @zemarmot Team
Direction & Animation by Aryeom
Script & Technology by Jehan
Voice by Paul Peterson
Licence : CC-By-SA 4.0

framatube.org/w/4294a720-f263-

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Tom :damnified:

@thomas@metalhead.club

I finally got around to cleaning up the code of my ActivityPub visualization project "FediWatch" and publishing it!

github.com/ThomasLeister/fediw

I'm sure the documentation is not yet complete or still has bugs - just like the application itself. But if you are brave enough, you are welcome to give it a try.

... or simply take a look at the demo for the metalhead.club: watch.metalhead.club

@piggo @kobaltauge @db0 @luca

Video shows metalhead.club communication to other instances live
ALT text detailsVideo shows metalhead.club communication to other instances live
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Johannes Ernst

@J12t@social.coop

Somebody recently used the term "permissionless" to describe the innovation that is possible in the open social network called the . (I forgot who, sadly.)

That term might be borrowed from the crypto crowd, but it appears applicable.

Any thoughts on adopting this term for the Fediverse, too? I'd like to, I think it's apt.

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-07-05

Servers

- Pixelfed v0.12.2
- Mastodon v4.2.10
- Mitra v2.24.0
- ActivityPub for Wordpress v2.5.0
- Castopod v1.12.3
- tootik v0.11.3
- Highlighting journalism on Mastodon

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.44
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.7

Tools and Plugins

- FediFetcher v7.1.5

Protocol

- FEP-e3e9: Actor-Relative URLs
- FEP-d9ad: Create Conformance Tests for Fediverse Enhancement Proposals

Articles

- tootgroup.py with GoToSocial
- Storytelling in the Fediverse
- Last Week in Fediverse – ep 75

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01906039-fa01-bb0c-4792-e93344e59722

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Abelio

@abelio@mastodon.social

👋 Hello ! Abelio is a new work-in-progress federated media publishing platform aiming to become a and alternative for and any sort of ( included).

I don't have any demo to show you yet but i needed a way to announce and ask for things - so if you care, please follow! Here is how admin panel looks so far.

Spreading the info and participating in discussion highly appreciated! ❤️

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

I post in both in English and in Finnish. On commercial algorithm-driven social media services I feel like because I’m a Finn my international posts won’t be seen or shown interest in anywhere.

However, on algorithm-free Fediverse it’s on the contrary, like-minded people from all over the world interact with the post. It’s unsurprising but still so very strange.

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

"pushed out a small change that might, in the medium term, prove important [for & ]: clickable author bylines.
Yup, no matter who shared the link, there's a little button that allows you to follow the jorunalist's account. Here's how they explain it:
'To reinforce and encourage Mastodon as the go-to place for journalism, we’re launching a new feature today'."

onemanandhisblog.com/2024/07/m

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We Distribute

@hello@social.wedistribute.org

We're putting out a survey to #Fediverse instance admins, regarding the size, operational costs, and community funding of instances. The survey is very brief, and completely anonymous. We hope to compile this data into a report in the near future.

https://cloud.wedistribute.org/apps/forms/s/JpsrsBL6AqWzZNqe9GbDnTqS
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

Someone asked on r/Mastodon Reddit about the "longevity of the platform". I replied:

That’s a very funny question. It’s like asking about the longevity of the Internet. As long as there are users and servers, Fediverse will thrive.

reddit.com/r/Mastodon/comments

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/5(12:00)

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投稿活発度指数:
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Alaina Martin

@alainamartin@mastodon.social

I’m looking to interview someone who has been on for some time and can better explain and give both pros & cons! I just learned about this a few days ago!

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j

@jay@toot.zerojay.com

I'm a game release specialist working on the Anvil Pipeline at Ubisoft Montreal. I've been working in since 2005 on consoles/PC and mobile platforms. I've been a gamer and playing my entire life and actually doing a lot of and . Very interested in and games and arcade culture. Just started learning some as well recently.

Other things I'm interested in include , , , , , , , . Big Montreal Canadiens fan , New York Giants fan , wrestling.

I've also recently became interested in as I've lost 250 pounds in the last year. Feel free to poke me if you're interested in how I've done it or want to know about . I've added a link to my bio to the documentation I received when I had the surgery so that you can get an idea of what to expect: cloud.zerojay.com/s/BariatricS

I'm also really interested in everything having to do with the . I've collected a bunch of links that are likely to be of interest to anyone from a complete Mastodon beginner, power users and even server administrators that you can find in my bio as well as here: cloud.zerojay.com/s/mastodon

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mbajur

@mbajur@mastodon.social

Given there is a single-site multi-user app based on (single domain blogging platform with multiple users posting) - should an Application type represent entire site and Person types posting to it? Or Group type instead of Application? Or entire site should be one single Person type? What's your take on that?

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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

A feature set like this will never be available in anywhere else than the Fediverse. Mark my words.

@MonaApp adds its own spice and takes it even further.

Editing post actions in Mona app
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Mona app compose form
ALT text detailsMona app compose form
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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Right now the is in Field of Dreams mode: "If we build it, they will come."

It’s a lovely sentiment, but we're up against the hard reality of network effects. How to onboard people, engage and keep them? One word: Storytelling.

That's the real secret of Field of Dreams. It's not about a baseball pitch. It's about a story. 

To reach the full potential of the Fediverse we need storytelling to become as important as technology.

blog-pat.ch/storytelling-in-th


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Lime Bar

@limebar@mastodon.social

Basquiat famously said that "music is how we decorate time.”

I have made a habit of listening to @radiofreefedi while scrolling the . I am finding that this "soundtrack" really helps to give this place a distinctive sense of "place".

After listening over a period of time, I have developed a collection of "old favorites". But also adds new music all of the time. As a result, the "time decor" around here feels familiar AND fresh at once.

try it radiofreefedi.net/

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Newsmast

@newsmast@newsmast.social

We’re really excited (and proud) to announce that we’ve launched Newsmast Version III - which supports Mastodon login!

With simple sign-up, you can sign into any Mastodon account on Newsmast and see your home server alongside Newsmast’s communities! Simply flick between Communities to see what you want, when you want.

Thank you again to our dev team for all the hard work and hours put in to get this live.

Follow the links to see it in action 👇

Text: Newsmast Version 3. More ways to do knowledge sharing. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Mastodon login, pinned columns, seperate server feeds side by side, reply to reply, poll interaction. 

Image: The Newsmast app on a mobile phone.
ALT text detailsText: Newsmast Version 3. More ways to do knowledge sharing. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Mastodon login, pinned columns, seperate server feeds side by side, reply to reply, poll interaction. Image: The Newsmast app on a mobile phone.
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Datenfreu.de

@datenfreude@chaos.social

Während wir noch das Protokoll vom letzten Treffen vorbereiten, freuen wir uns bereits auf das nächste Mal:
Quatschen, Planen und Vernetzen zu den Themen und in am 6. August in der Neuen Schmiede.

Veranstaltungshinweis der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld - Datenschutz- und Feditreff das nächste Mal am 6. August um 19 Uhr im Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede in der Handwerkerstraße 7 in 33617 Bielefeld
ALT text detailsVeranstaltungshinweis der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld - Datenschutz- und Feditreff das nächste Mal am 6. August um 19 Uhr im Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede in der Handwerkerstraße 7 in 33617 Bielefeld
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Nils Weisensee

@nw@ioc.exchange

Sometimes I feel like I am living in the Middle Ages where powerful technological inventions like and federated networks have long been forgotten, and people spend their days reinventing the wheel because those who still remembered how it works have long passed away.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/4(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Random Geek

@randomgeek@hackers.town

Periodically see some gloominess about the so I thought it was important to share this reminder from @nolan about where we started. We can never repeat those first days but we can stay true to their values.

goes to light a server on fire

mastodon.social/@nolan/1527858

*gesturing around*
Savor it folks, this is what it's like to witness the birth of a new social network
*shitposting everywhere, servers keep crashing, everyone's a furry*
and it's just as beautiful as a human birth
ALT text details*gesturing around* Savor it folks, this is what it's like to witness the birth of a new social network *shitposting everywhere, servers keep crashing, everyone's a furry* and it's just as beautiful as a human birth
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Hank G ☑️

@hankg@friendica.myportal.social

The latest beta of the Relatica mobile and desktop Friendica client (v0.11.0) has just been released. This has some big updates including: better support for Bluesky and Threads content, the ability to limit yourself from sharing/commenting on/liking content from specific networks (like Threads, Diaspora, etc.), spellcheck on mobile platforms, showing network data for all posts/comments and federation delivery status for your posts/comments, and lots of other bugfixes and smaller features. It is in review in the Apple Testflight for iOS and macOS as well as in the Google Play beta system. Downloads for Android, Linux, and Windows are on the install page of the main project. See the CHANGELOG on the project page for more information about this release too.

gitlab.com/mysocialportal/rela…

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Petrus Hilarius

@phf@mastodon.sdf.org

Moving back here so it's time again? On the since 2017. Recovering, possibly recurring, academic, but that's another account. Avid person, but that's another account. Cranky purveyor of unpopular opinions, but that's another account.

I'll try to focus on and here. Those things tie together my love for , , and productions. Not much of a musician myself, but I enjoy noodling around.

Colorful abstract art that came out of an old C program. Yes, this was for a course on C programming. In the demoscene this is called a plasma.
ALT text detailsColorful abstract art that came out of an old C program. Yes, this was for a course on C programming. In the demoscene this is called a plasma.
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John Spurlock

@js@podcastindex.social

‘So the integration has become at least three, if not six, or seven times more difficult than we thought.

But we're committed to it, and we're making progress. We have some announcements coming soon.’

platformer.news/threads-175-mi

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Wolfgang Cramer

@wolfgangcramer@fediscience.org

Seeing all these brilliant scientist colleagues, media people and climate/biodiversity activists arrive here in makes me wonder:

What if we just all left that bird place for those virile car fetishists and hate speech lovers ... and came here for information and truly serious conversations about the way towards a better world for our children?

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

Adam Mosseri is tamping down expectations for Threads. As a UK user, I've certainly noticed that things haven't happened very fast! But I also sense frustration on their part re European rules especially -> "The fediverse is a long-term bet. It isn't driving a lot of Threads growth. It is proving very difficult just to do the basics, particularly from a compliance and a privacy perspective. The standards we're held to are just different, based on our scale." platformer.news/threads-175-mi

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

Hi I'm Richard and I'm looking for a new type of social media. Something akin to the blogosphere in 2004. I'm an old-school tech blogger, started a site called ReadWriteWeb in 2003 and then chronicled the Web 2.0 era on it.

I'm currently writing a book ( ); at least 500 words per day, usually very early in the morning.

I'm a

My current interests:






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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Question to friends: In recent years, many developers seem to find necessary - a heavyweight both in terms of resource usage and data processed.
Within days, up to hundreds of GBs of data accumulate, contrasting their CMSes that are small, fast, and efficient, only a few GBs in size.

The question is: Do you think it's truly beneficial, or is it one of those things everyone does just because "everyone else does"?

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Adorable @mastowatch shirt - and finally a fedi related long sleeve option!

cottonbureau.com/p/PGY3XQ/shir

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Todd Alström | BeerAdvocate

@toddalstrom@mastodon.social

I'm doing my part...to spread the word about Mastodon on BeerAdvocate and beyond!

* Link in the footer of every page (millions)

* Recent posts embedded in the sidebar of nearly every page

* “Follow me into the fediverse on Mastodon!” appears in my signature (13,500+ posts)

* Callout on my profile

* Highlighted on: toddalstrom.com (linked in my signature + all social profiles)

* I'm constantly recommending it to other beer geeks

…are you?

“I’m doing my part!” GIF from Starship Troopers.
ALT text details“I’m doing my part!” GIF from Starship Troopers.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Thinking about starting a new fediverse community, or running your own personal server?

Here's what you might want to know: stefanbohacek.com/blog/lessons

And some ideas for a domain name: literary.domains

I've also made a fediverse sharing button github.com/stefanbohacek/fediv and an embed plugin for WordPress stefanbohacek.com/project/word.

A short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server.

The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon.

An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
ALT text detailsA short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server. The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon. An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
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Bjarne

@bjarne@bvoigtlaender.de

Does anybody know of a web client for mastodon similiar to tweetdeck with a really cool retro style?

Im not sure anymore if i might just have dreamed that. But I have this vivid memory trying out a web client like that 2 years ago.

I am aware of mastodeck and those who pop up if your search for alternative web clients, but it had a really distinct style. :cool:

#mastodon #fediverse #web

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db0

@db0@hachyderm.io

I am serving and developing tools.

: gui.fediseer.com/
: github.com/db0/pythorhead
Fedi-Safety: github.com/db0/fedi-safety
Pictrs-Safety: github.com/db0/pictrs-safety
: github.com/Fediseer/pythonseer

And finally, my own instance: lemmy.dbzer0.com

All my work is and meant to improve the admin toolset for dealing with bad actors.

You can fund my development efforts at: liberapay.com/db0/ | ko-fi.com/db0 | github.com/sponsors/db0

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Scooter 🏳️‍🌈 ⚽ 🚴‍♂️ 🐻

@aggiepm@poweredbygay.social

Hello, and welcome to poweredbygay.social. We are a for individuals who's interests include things like sports, camping, hiking, all around adventuring.
I hope we can create a fun community here on our corner of the
If this sounds like your kind of place, feel free to sign up, or even transfer to here. All LGBTQIA and Ally's are welcome.

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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

Question for the about how we relate to new :

If you find the free extraction of value from the internet for the training of for-profit disrupting AIs problematic, and,
Are fond of the

How do you feel about the fact that the fediverse can and is being scraped (try searching Google)?

It’s in the nature of the technology (right?) which is arguably only a minor step toward decentralised internet participation.

Is the already showing its age?

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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

My Hot takes:

thread: lemmy.ml/post/900932

1-3: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110064317

4: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110064706

5: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110064875

6: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110190113

7: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110217263

8: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110274920

9: hachyderm.io/@maegul/110395738

10:
hachyderm.io/@maegul/111678459

11: hachyderm.io/@maegul/112319245

11B: hachyderm.io/@maegul@akkomane.

12: hachyderm.io/@maegul/112352613

13: hachyderm.io/@maegul/112669385

14: hachyderm.io/@maegul/112957909

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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

Like the desktop computing experience. That’s what should aim for.

Choice of platform/OS doesn’t matter too much.
Plenty of apps to choose from and mix and match.
Plenty of user control but also convenience.
General functions and paradigms have settled.
Data is transferable over time and between computers.
Pick performance specs for your needs.
Connect to whichever networks/protocols you like, or just work offline mostly.

Your computer belongs to you.

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David Megginson

@david_megginson@mstdn.ca

When I favourite a post in the , it doesn't mean "I agree"; it means "This is a constructive contribution, and it deserves engagement."

It was good design move not to put my favourites in a timeline.

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/3(12:00)

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Cat Lady Kydia Music

@KydiaMusic@mastodon.social

I'm here to make friends so I don't feel so alone here at the end of the world. You like ? That's a follow. You like/make ? Follow. You have ? Follow. You geek out about your hobbies? You like and/or ? Follow! Are you funny? Kind? ? Worried about the ? Follow, follow, follow!

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Pelle Wessman

@voxpelli@mastodon.social · Reply to Pelle Wessman's post

@Flipboard @Mastodon Added a comment about it: github.com/mastodon/mastodon/p

It’s sad to not see more cooperation between / and

The latter is focused on social semantics for the web and the former for social semantics for ActivityPub – when the two overlap they should coordinate – and articles are very much web pages and something the knows best practices around

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Donncha Ó Caoimh

@donncha@mastodon.ie

View at Home 0.1

View at Home is a simple Tampermonkey script to make interacting with Mastodon (and probably other Fediverse services) easier. When you open a Mastodon post, it’s not possible to comment or favourite it unless it’s on your own home instance. The usual way of dealing with this is by copying the link into the search box of your own instance and clicking the resulting link.

odd.blog/2024/01/12/view-at-ho

The search box from the Mastodon web client.
ALT text detailsThe search box from the Mastodon web client.
A button with the text "View at Home".
ALT text detailsA button with the text "View at Home".
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Jeff (of the Internet)

@jeff@newsie.social

thoughts

These graphs from suggest that the ecosystem is not thriving.

A 9.7% user retention rate is concerning.

I also suspect that the MAU numbers might be artificially high, as they may not differentiate between real users and bots.

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

ICYMI: Last week saw a new episode of Dot Social, the fediverse podcast hosted by Flipboard CEO
@mike, in which he interviewed @ghost's @johnonolan. Here's a taste of their conversation; you can listen to the whole episode here or wherever you get your podcasts:

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi.

“We’re at a very grassroots stage of a mix of hackers and enthusiasts collaborating to make the thing they want, not the thing that has the most funding, and I love that. That speaks to my heart.”

Video clip from Dot Social podcast, where Mike McCue interviews John O'Nolan. Audio says “We’re at a very grassroots stage of a mix of hackers and enthusiasts collaborating to make the thing they want, not the thing that has the most funding, and I love that. That speaks to my heart.”
ALT text detailsVideo clip from Dot Social podcast, where Mike McCue interviews John O'Nolan. Audio says “We’re at a very grassroots stage of a mix of hackers and enthusiasts collaborating to make the thing they want, not the thing that has the most funding, and I love that. That speaks to my heart.”
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Nookipedia

@nookipedia@tanuki.social

We're now on the ! Follow us for updates from your community-driven wiki all about 🍃

A graphic featuring Tucker, a brown elephant from Animal Crossing that resembles a woolly mammoth. The text reads, "Nookipedia, now on Mastodon!"
ALT text detailsA graphic featuring Tucker, a brown elephant from Animal Crossing that resembles a woolly mammoth. The text reads, "Nookipedia, now on Mastodon!"
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

I'm still finding verified from sites and organizations on for my list:

Now it contains more than 270 accounts in 16 languages. is still far in front, but is growing fast. And there are accounts in , , , , , , , , , , , , & .

The majority is very active.

Have a look:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Darauf habe ich lange gewartet 😉 :
Auf die Artikel von heise online der vergangenen Woche kamen jeden Tag mehr Zugriffe über als über bzw. !

Da sind ein paar Effekte drin (das nochmalige Teilen am Wochenende bringt erneut Zugriffe, am Freitag ging der Twitter-Bot nicht), aber die Tendenz ist deutlich: Während Mastodon/ das stabil bleiben, geht es bei X abwärts.

(Thread 🧵 1/3)

Diagramm mit fallender Kurve für Twitter und stabiler für Mastodon
ALT text detailsDiagramm mit fallender Kurve für Twitter und stabiler für Mastodon
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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

Ich habe jetzt drei stets aktuelle Tabellen mit Accounts auf . Da kann man bspw. auf einen Blick sehen, welche davon (noch) aktiv sind.

Da gibt's über 1000 Journalist*innen aus aller Welt:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Da gibt's mehr als 200 offizielle und verifizierte Accounts von Medien:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Und es gibt staatliche Accounts aus 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 🇪🇺:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Vorschläge sind überall willkommen!

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

There are now three always up-to-date tables with accounts on . They show for example, which ones are still active.

One has more than 1000 journalists from all over the world:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

One has more than 300 official, verified accounts from media organizations:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

And one has accounts by authorities in 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 🇪🇺:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d

Suggestions are welcome for all of them!

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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

Yesterday’s at @offline, was so cool and insightful! Lovely to chat with very knowledgeable and interesting folks.

I have been thinking about the discussion so much that last night I dreamt of @liaizon telling the story of how they built their whole self hosted instance in one single file.

This is not true and I have no idea how my unconscious could have conceived this ahahah

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Hank G ☑️

@hankg@friendica.myportal.social

My first fediverse experience and my first code contribution to the fediverse was the Diaspora project. While I am Friendica based nowadays it is great to see that D* 0.9 is released. D* finally having an API for clients is a big deal. Congrats to the team! blog.diasporafoundation.org/77…
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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 53

This week's news:
- a closer look at the upcoming project @bonfire
- Threads adds quote posting to their ActivityPub implementation
- @sublinks is a new link aggregating platform that recently started development

As well as a whole lot more! Read at:
fediversereport.com/last-week-

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jsonarray

@jsonarray@utter.online

New blog post: “Why I Started @sublinksjasongr.im/blog/why-i-started-

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/2(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social の新規アカウント数が伸び悩みが超低い。アカウントの整理??

pawoo.net で投稿調整。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Free Software Foundation Europe

@fsfe@mastodon.social

Welcome to @Mastodon and the ! Are you aware of the rights you should have over software?

You should be allowed to:

• Use a program for any purpose - without any restrictions on place and time 🌍

• Understand the full code – and know exactly what it does 🔍

• Share and copy the program – developers can collaborate and share publicly their improvements 🎁

• Improve the code – e.g. for personal or local needs 📝 (1/4)

fsfe.org/freesoftware/freesoft

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Paul Morris

@XLCChelt@mastodonapp.uk

As it's my birthday (38) and I didn't do an when I came to the during the Big Bird Exodus, I guess I'll do one today.

So yeah, hey everyone, I'm Paul. I'm an ex-'liberal', but after working out the world, realised I'm a Leftist.

I mostly toot about LGBTQ+ issues, social (in)justice, climate change and weather, capitalism, and the Right's discourse against minority groups.

I'm anti-capitalism, anti-status quo, and anti police and military.

Thanks for reading! Peace.

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Datenfreu.de

@datenfreude@chaos.social

Morgen treffen wir uns, und würden uns sehr über deinen Besuch und Input freuen!

Die weitere Planung unserer Infrastruktur steht an, wir lassen unsere kleine Aktion im Juni Revue passieren, es gibt einen Input zum Thema und gern auch Themen, die DU mitbringst!

Sharepic für das monatliche Treffen der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld. Es findet am 2.7.24 um 19 Uhr in der Mühlenstraße 5 in 33607 Bielefeld statt.
ALT text detailsSharepic für das monatliche Treffen der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld. Es findet am 2.7.24 um 19 Uhr in der Mühlenstraße 5 in 33607 Bielefeld statt.
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Paskat Talkoot

@johnmastodon@mementomori.social

This is fine meme.

Caption: From X to Bluesky
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Paskat Talkoot

@johnmastodon@mementomori.social

Cat standing in the snow meme.

Caption: Fediverse users.

Cat: da fuck they doin ova der

X and Bluesky outside of picture.
ALT text detailsCat standing in the snow meme. Caption: Fediverse users. Cat: da fuck they doin ova der X and Bluesky outside of picture.
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𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™

@kubikpixel@chaos.social

👋 sind alle neuen User hier auf / / . Ich wünsche euch spannende so wie friedlichen Verlauf von Unterhaltungen hier!

Durchsucht die User und ihre Posts so wie Inhalte und folgt diese bei euer Interesse an ihren Themen & Hashtags ☺️

Animation Picture
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/7/1(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social も misskey.io も新規アカウント数が伸び悩み。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/30(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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CoffeeGeek

@coffeegeek@flipboard.social

Yup. I did it. Inspired by Kevin Rose's big engagement bait post on Threads, me and my big mouth said "if I get 200 likes yada yada, poof Twitter account". And y'all in the ended up doing over 350. ;)

In all seriousness though, I was already considering doing this. Feels like a bit of a cleansing.

BTW, one cannot "delete" a Twitter account. One can only deactivate it. Then you have to wait 30 days for it to be fully, completely deleted. I've got a calendar mark set for my own 30 days, to follow through on that.

Account gone from Twitter.
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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Come join @raphael, @by_caballero, @twilliability and me at @offline in tomorrow night (Monday) to talk about stuff! There will be three presentations and we will drink some beer and tea and it should be fun!

autonomous.zone/@offline/11268

Berlin Federated Network Exploration Circle
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Andy Piper

@andypiper@macaw.social

Get a t-shirt celebrating some popular platforms, available to purchase from @forgeandcraft shop.forgeandcraft.co.uk/produ

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petersuber

@petersuber@fediscience.org

I wish supported the kinds of "starter packs" just launched by . They're a great way to invite people to join a new platform and quickly find people and organizations that meet their interests.
bsky.social/about/blog/06-26-2

I'm committed to Mastodon, but I'm on Bluesky to explore and experiment. While I like these starter packs, I won't be using them. I want to invite new people (working on my topics) to join Mastodon, not Bluesky.

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 75

This week's news:
- expands their fediverse connection
- Bandwagon is a new platform for musicians on the fediverse that has entered early testing
- @dot_social interviews Ghost's John O'Nolan

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

I'm currently at €700 in monthly income thanks to my wonderful supporters on Ko-Fi 🥳

You too can become a member & help support my work on making the Fediverse a better, safer place through my contributions to Moderation Tooling, Mastodon, and Pixelfed.

ko-fi.com/thisismissem

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Friends of and the entire , good morning and happy Sunday!

I've made some changes to our setup. Last week, there were some slowdowns in the services at BSD Cafe, especially in the instance. After investigating, I discovered that the issue was with the DNS resolution (it was the DNS! 😆 ).

I’ve now installed two jails with unbound on the two BSD Cafe VPSs. This allows us to perform all DNS resolutions locally with caching, so we don’t have to rely on external services.

This way, services like Mastodon or Matrix, which make extensive use of name resolution, can benefit from local caching and resolve domains autonomously.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

It's time for an .

I'm glad to meet you! I'm the main administrator of the bsd.cafe instance (and other projects), a computer science enthusiast who's been fascinated by technology since childhood. I'm a big supporter of open-source solutions and enjoy working with and systems. I enjoy and . I've been an avid traveler and am now looking forward to getting back to traveling.I'm married to a wonderful wife and strive to live each day with a positive attitude,making the most of every day to improve our lives.

I like writing blog articles, especially tech ones (it-notes.dragas.net) and, from time to time, some of them are widely appreciated, especially in the open-source community.

Thank you for passing by and reading my introduction, enjoy your stay here in the

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

🌟 Introducing BSD.cafe 🌟

Excited to present the first building block of the BSD Cafe project! When I registered this domain months ago, I envisioned a themed bar where we can casually chat about *BSD systems, Linux, and Open-Source technology among friends, acquaintances, and patrons. But like any bar, discussions can cover a wide range of topics while respecting everyone.

BSD.cafe will be a hub for various tools and services, powered by *BSD.

The first brick is a new Mastodon instance, a gateway to the Fediverse. Registration is open, and the server will be moderated under clear guidelines promoting good behavior and zero tolerance for hate towards anyone. Inclusivity, respect, and constructive dialogue are the key values of this new instance.

The main server is currently hosted in Finland on a small VM, based on . Services are divided into VNET jails, connected in a LAN via a local bridge. A VPN system is also present and have been able to move individual jails to different, more powerful, machines.

Multimedia data and cache are hosted on another physical server (FreeBSD, within a jail), with Cloudflare in front. The aim is to cache and geodistribute data, reducing network traffic on the main VPS.

Reverse proxy (frontend), mail server, media server, and the instance itself are reachable via .

The instance started empty. No unnecessary content was pre-loaded; I want it to grow organically based on users' interests and following. There won't be any preemptive blocks at this stage. Users are encouraged to promptly report anything they find worth flagging.

Join us at mastodon.bsd.cafe to build a constructive and inclusive community—a safe and relaxing space for everyone.

Our wiki, located at wiki.bsd.cafe, features essential links and articles related to the BSD world. It provides an overview of the tools, services, rules, uptime, and more information about the BSD Cafe Services.

A Matrix server, a Miniflux RSS Reader, the Wiki itself, and the BlendIT Lemmy instance are all part of the BSD Cafe services, with more to come.

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

Dear friends of and the ,
some of you have expressed the desire to offer a bit of support to BSD Cafe.
In response, I've set up a Ko-fi page and a LiberaPay account for the project.
You can now buy a coffee for BSD Cafe at this link: ko-fi.com/bsdcafe or liberapay.com/bsdcafe

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@bsd.cafe

15 million users in the Fediverse, now.

No ad-blocker needed.
Zero ads.
My data stays on my server.
Interactions are genuine, driven by people's desire, not an algorithm pushing for conflict to boost engagement (and ad sales).
Nobody's here just because it's trendy. If you're here, you want to be here.
The best social media experience I've had in years.

Thank you to all of you, among these 15 million accounts, who have helped make this a wonderful place to be.

💡𝚂𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝙰𝗉𝗉𝗌📱's avatar
💡𝚂𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝙰𝗉𝗉𝗌📱

@SmartmanApps@dotnet.social

👋 I'm Donald, solo founder of 💡Smartman Apps📱. Well, there's Smartman 🤓 as well, but he never seems to be around. 🙄 Some people say they've never seen both of us in the same room, but I'm sure they're just imagining.
We post things for both individuals and business - you'll see posts/blogs from me about (I'm also a Science/Maths /tutor) and more, Smartman will post about 🙂

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

The @activitypods project released a small boilerplate app and tutorial for people interested in building #Fediverse web clients that work with #Solid. I hope to poke around a bit, and see what’s possible. 😁

https://docs.activitypods.org/tutorials/create-your-first-social-app/

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Canvas

@canvas@fediverse.events

Canvas is happening July 12th, 2024 @ Midnight Eastern 💥📅

Countdown: canvas.fediverse.events

Canvas is a short event that will run over the weekend of July 12th, during the event people from all over the Fediverse can contribute to a shared pixel canvas (think r/Place)

When the event is live, people will be able to go to the website and login using your existing Fediverse account (by sending a code -- no passwords)

The event is ran by @grant

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João Pinheiro

@joaopinheiro@kolektiva.social · Reply to Ecologia Digital's post

@josemurilo Fortunately, the wasn't built by Mastodon and is not Mastodon! And the owner of mastodondotsocial is not the owner of any of the protocols the network relies on! That's the beauty of the Fediverse: it belongs to everybody!

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Christopher Stark

@christopherstark@mastodon.social

Why are so many photos in posts blurred out in Mastodon?

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Ecologia Digital

@josemurilo@mato.social

Brazilian Rock the : by stitching two , & , has managed to provide a framework for "digitally sharing cultural heritage collections with indigenous communities."
“In its new role as a facilitator of dialogue on memory, heritage, and collections, the creates a conducive environment for open, transparent, and well-documented discussions.”
@daltonmartins
brasiliana.museus.gov.br/digit

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

💖 now can't sleep cause saw github.com/dahlia/fedify/
which is wonderful.

@hongminhee : we do also start to build anything with (incl. journalistic CMS client, public broadcaster thing, taxiteam client) and so, I work on a UI system with for all the `type`s …

PS Confs redaktor.me/#home

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

[EN: about 2 books in german language …]

Hallo

es war ein netter Tag mit Teilen von Euch in Köln :)
Habe 2 neue Bücher zu meinem inventaire zugefügt.
Sie sind ganz frisch und sehr sehr gut.
“In der Social Media Falle –
Wie wir unsere digitale Freiheit retten” @bjoernsta
inventaire.io/items/56f8b4f4c6
dort findet Ihr auch was über Dezentralisierung, Föderation, und ein Interview mit mir, in dem ich natürlich und wie gewohnt maßlos übertreibe ;)
Und dann hat mir Fedifreund @clemensg zum Geburtstag geschenkt
“Big Tech muss weg!”
inventaire.io/items/66f02830b8
und heute ist in Köln fsfe.org/news/2023/news-202307

Yuhu!

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Sebastian Lasse

@sl007@digitalcourage.social

Esteemed 💖

all the nice videos from popped up in the peertube channel.

Our Talk on the Why and How of is video.publicspaces.net/w/9USsJ

An hour is incredible short, we should maybe demo the protocol on a large table rather in an expo space next year (?)

You can view all videos at the channell page
:digitalcourage: video.publicspaces.net/c/pubco

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/29(12:00)

fedibird.com で

本家 mastodon.social、misskey.io の新規アカウント数が伸び悩み。

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Iceshrimp.NET has entered the beta phase. It’s in an interesting state! The Mastodon API compatibility is quite good, allowing the use of many existing apps.

The front end ui is still in progress. Any adventurous fedi nerds that want to install and provide feedback are welcome.

From: @panos
catodon.social/notes/9v2wrt07l

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Brent Pruitt :: Artist

@brentpruitt@mastodon.art

🚨⚡️ help needed to pay rent ⚡️🚨

any amount truly helps 🙏🏽

ko-fi.com/brentpruitt/goal

gofund.me/d14d5083

paypal.me/brentpruitt

buy.stripe.com/3cs3dNdLbe37aS4

i'm available for web , , & ! 💻 me!

please for maximum reach

you have my undying gratitude

thank you!

😻 🦄 🏳️‍🌈

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Folks asked for a How To detailing how I created my own server.

Ask and you shall receive. 😊
I hope it is useful to those who might need it.
Happy to take any suggestions or corrections.

chrisalemany.ca/2023/01/26/how

The default error screen from Mastodon. Ironically, this is what you WANT to see the very first time you boot up the Nginx server! You'll know you're very close! :)
ALT text detailsThe default error screen from Mastodon. Ironically, this is what you WANT to see the very first time you boot up the Nginx server! You'll know you're very close! :)
A screenshot of the mastodon setup script output. It's a lot of lines of messages!
ALT text detailsA screenshot of the mastodon setup script output. It's a lot of lines of messages!
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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-06-28

Servers

- Sharkey v2024.5.1
- Gancio v1.18.0
- Mitra v2.23.0
- neodb v0.10.2.3
- Castopod v1.12.0
- NodeBB v4.0.0-alpha (aka ActivityPub alpha release)
- Hollo: Federated single-user microblogging software powered by Fedify

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.43
- Tuba v0.8.1
- Pachli v2.6.0
- mlmym v0.0.46
- P2Play v0.8.1
- Phanpy changelog

Tools and Plugins

- FediFetcher v7.1.1
- Granary v7.0
- Fedify v0.11.0
- Betulon: A simple utility to add Mastodon bookmarks to Betula

Articles

- Meta is connecting Threads more deeply with the fediverse

-----

#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01903bb6-c8eb-3a66-3305-460bf5a946d1

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Mia Quagliarello

@miaq@flipboard.social

Wow, my colleague just federated my @Flipboard profile. Now you can follow what I'm curating into the . How cool is that! 🤩

@mia

Really excited where all this is going!

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

In the words of Fatboy Slim, "we've come a long long way together." Here, @miaq breaks down Flipboard's federation journey so far.

"We could [federate Flipboard] with a quick flip of the switch but we’ve chosen to act more intentionally," she writes. "We’re taking measured steps to test, learn, and ensure that everything we’re doing stays true to our values and those of the fediverse. Maintaining quality is top of the list."

about.flipboard.com/inside-fli

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Flipboard

@Flipboard@flipboard.social

@ghost founder and CEO @johnonolan wants to build a tech company that thinks differently. Learn how ActivityPub is enabling a new kind of publishing platform, with integrity at its core. It’s a new episode of the Dot Social podcast highlighting leaders in the fediverse, hosted by @mike

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

Catch up on past episodes of the podcast in Mike’s Storyboard collection:

flipboard.com/@mike/dot-social

To learn more about what Flipboard's doing in the fediverse, sign up here:

about.flipboard.com/a-new-wave

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John Spurlock

@js@podcastindex.social

Here's an informed appeal for a easy one-click subscription button from Dave Winer @davew (who's seen this before with RSS)

Latest episode from his new podcast. Short enough to embed here in its entirety.

Go subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: 👉 episodes.fm/1753971770

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Nicolas Fressengeas

@fresseng@fediscience.org

I am thus tooting about , , Data Management and Free Software, tooting only on my behalf.

My toots are either in French or English though I always have a hard time deciding which language to use.

The also allows me to be found on @pixelfed for more personal stuff, in French and in pictures : @fresseng@pixelfed.fr.





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Critical Mass

@CriticalMass@mastodon.de · Reply to Critical Mass Hamburg *'s post

Das gleiche gilt für allgemeine -Accouts. Legt neue Accounts an, teilt oder erstellt Inhalte zum Thema und verwendet die allgemeine @cm Gruppe.

Auch Accounts und Gruppen pro Bundesland / Land können helfen die lokale Sichtbarkeit zu verbessern.

Wie wäre es in Schleswig Holstein z.B. mit @CriticalMassSH passend zur bisher noch wenig genutzten @cmsh Gruppe und in anderen Bundesländern entsprechend. Erzeugen wir im eine ausfallsichere Struktur für die Vernetzung der CriticalMass.

Und vergesst nicht @CriticalMass im Post eures -Accounts zu erwähnen, damit ihr garantiert geboostet werdet.

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

norden.social/@CriticalMassHam

@CriticalMassHamburg @cmhh

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Critical Mass Hamburg *

@CriticalMassHamburg@norden.social · Reply to Critical Mass Hamburg *'s post

Im Januar 2023 wurde dieser -Account angelegt, weil nicht jeder F-book nutzen möchte, um Infos zu finden.

Anfangs waren hier im nur wenige Accounts aktiv, die etwas zur gepostet haben. Unsere Followeranzahl war klein.

Inzwischen ist hier mehr los, das ist gut so. Aber es soll keine One-Man-Show sein, die von wenigen Akteuren gesteuert wird / werden kann.

Machen wir die hier ausfallsicher …

Legt viele 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️-Accouts an und postet @cmhh

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Aemarielle aux Pinceaux Dorés

@aemarielle@piaille.fr

Pour les nouveaux et nouvelles venu.e.s sur et le bienvenue !
Je m'appelle Marie-Gaëlle, je suis indépendante, aquarelliste et dessinatrice à

Mes armes : Aquarelle, pinceaux et papier.

J'illustre des femmes issues de la et de la : déesses, nymphes, sorcières, fées…

Mon contenu peut parfois être soft érotique, toujours avec CW.

Originaux, tirages d'art et cartes postales : aemarielle.com/boutique

Dans une forêt bleu et ocre peinte à l'aquarelle, une elfe est agenouillée dans un cercle de champignons blancs. À ses côtés, un loup blanc semble surveiller les environs, prêt à défendre sa compagne. 
La cercle des fées - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt bleu et ocre peinte à l'aquarelle, une elfe est agenouillée dans un cercle de champignons blancs. À ses côtés, un loup blanc semble surveiller les environs, prêt à défendre sa compagne. La cercle des fées - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Dans une forêt aux couleurs crépusculaires, une femme ornée d'une ramure de cerf chevauche une ourse dont les pattes reposent sur un tronc renversé. Armée d'un arc bandé et prêt à tirer, la femme semble déterminée. 
Artémis et Callisto - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt aux couleurs crépusculaires, une femme ornée d'une ramure de cerf chevauche une ourse dont les pattes reposent sur un tronc renversé. Armée d'un arc bandé et prêt à tirer, la femme semble déterminée. Artémis et Callisto - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Une déesse des moisson à la robe d'or se tient debout devant une pleine lune rougeoyante. Autour de la femme, des citrouilles sur lesquelles sont installés des polieviks, de petits esprits des champs. Autour d'elle, du blé et des arbres décharnés.
Lune rousse- aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsUne déesse des moisson à la robe d'or se tient debout devant une pleine lune rougeoyante. Autour de la femme, des citrouilles sur lesquelles sont installés des polieviks, de petits esprits des champs. Autour d'elle, du blé et des arbres décharnés. Lune rousse- aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
Dans une forêt féerique, une femme au corps de biche semble pourchasser des gobelins ou des esprits corrupteurs à l'aide d'une lance à la lame d'or dont l'autre extrémité semble accueillir une gemme.
La gardienne des bois - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
ALT text detailsDans une forêt féerique, une femme au corps de biche semble pourchasser des gobelins ou des esprits corrupteurs à l'aide d'une lance à la lame d'or dont l'autre extrémité semble accueillir une gemme. La gardienne des bois - aquarelle originale par Aemarielle
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Tats :disability_flag:

@Tattooed_Mummy@beige.party

I didn't watch the debate between the two old white guys (too old white guys?)

But who would you vote for to be president of the fediverse?

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joe•iuculano :mastodon:

@iuculano@masto.ai

This is how we should advertise on other


In purple, on an off-white background:

"MASTODON.
Because leaving one
billionaire's platform
for another billionaire's
platform doesn't really
change anything."
ALT text detailsIn purple, on an off-white background: "MASTODON. Because leaving one billionaire's platform for another billionaire's platform doesn't really change anything."
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Critical Mass Hamburg *

@CriticalMassHamburg@norden.social

Dem unhierachischem Charakter der folgend, wäre es eigentlich passend, wenn auch im Fediverse ganz viele CriticalMassHamburg- und CMHH-Accounts existieren.

Dies geht also an alle Teilnehmer der CMHH 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴

Legt auf einer der vielen Instanzen im einen @CriticalMassHamburg oder einen @CMHH Account an, füllt ihn mit ersten Inhalten und zeigt der Stadt, dass wir viele sind.

Vergesst bei euren Beiträgen nicht die @cmhh Gruppe und die Hashtags und

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm prototyping a fediverse sharing button. Anyone interested in giving it a try?

Feature highlights:

- shows a logo of supported fediverse software
- lets you share selected text
- remembers the last fediverse domain used

Demo: fediverse-share-button.stefanb
Download: github.com/stefanbohacek/fediv

A short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server.

The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon.

An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
ALT text detailsA short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server. The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon. An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
A short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server.

The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon.

An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
ALT text detailsA short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server. The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon. An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
A short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server.

The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon.

An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
ALT text detailsA short recording of me using the fediverse sharing button, filling out various fediverse domain names, showing how the icon changes to match the software running on each server. The interface itself consists of an input field for the domain name and a share button preceded by an icon. An "https" placeholder text is before the input field to signal that this part of the URL is not needed.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Thinking about starting your own fediverse community?

Here's where you can host it:

stefanbohacek.com/blog/lessons

And here's a tool for finding a good domain name for it:

literary.domains

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Lemmy

@LemmyDev@mastodon.social

Inaugural Post for Lemmy, a decentralized, easily self-hostable / link aggregator alternative, intended to work in the :

github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy/

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Juanro :croqueta:

@juanro49@nobigtech.es

Si eres nuevo en el , esto que he redactado en mi blog @Juanro49@plume.nogafam.es te interesa.

plume.nogafam.es/~/ElBlogDeJua

@Mastodon @pixelfed @soapbox@gleasonator.com @joinmisskey @hubzilla@zotlabs.org @peertube @funkwhale @mobilizon @bookwyrm @LemmyDev

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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

I ❤️ the fediverse

A few of my contributions:
- Started GNU/Social AP support
- Started Pixelfed
- Inspired gargron to write the "How to implement a basic ActivityPub server"
- Tried to organize the first ActivityPub Conference (mastodon.social/@dansup/100286)
- Started the SocialHub forum (originally socialhub.network)
- Started fedidb.org
- Started fediverse.info

5 years on, I still feel so lucky to be a part of this.

Long live the

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Erlend Sogge Heggen

@erlend@writing.exchange

Communal Bonfires; creating space for group-scale discourse on top of @matrix

blog.erlend.sh/communal-bonfir

Today we're pre-releasing Commune, our first foundational step towards a community platform built specifically for alignment with digital gardens.

Cyber-ecological messaging anyone?!

It's an evolving piece of software serving as the primary bonfire component of the overarching Community OS concept.

github.com/commune-os/commune-

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Time for a little self-promotion.

I've finally gotten a blog spun up at blog.beaware.live

It's empty and barebones right now, but I hope to get writing there soon.

If you enjoy long-form content and the ramblings of an that's in love with and , you can my blog @BeAware@blog.beaware.live

Thanks to all the wonderful people who already follow me here on and interact with my content. I hope to bring some unorganized, not very thought out content to the very soon!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Threads implements 's `_misskey_quote` standard and gives them a shutout in the Facebook Engineering blog and then *blocks them* for "No publicly accessible feed" which is a completely baseless reason for blocking a server.

"We chose _misskey_quote because its naming makes it clear that it’s not an official ActivityPub method, and because we know that it’s supported by Misskey, Firefish, and potentially other servers that use quote posts." engineering.fb.com/2024/03/21/

misskey.io, the biggest instance of misskey, on threads block list
ALT text detailsmisskey.io, the biggest instance of misskey, on threads block list
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Tommi 🤯

@tommi@pan.rent

I created my first !

Its title is Knitting Our Internet, and it is quite messy and ugly, but I consider it the essence of what I have been studying/working on for the past couple of years.

I am very grateful to @zelf, who hosted the zine making workshop at , stimulating me to create this.

I am thinking non-stop about next steps. For sure I will be creating a website for the homonymous workshop I have been hosting in many different occasions.

Then maybe a little story/novel about the history of the and the current , , movements?

(In the pictures there is a couple of pages missing in the middle, couldn’t add more images to the post)

My hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background.

COVER PAGE:
A big all-caps writing with the title: “Knitting our internet”, then, written in smaller size: “a.k.a. how to make Internet Internet again – with: love, joy, craziness, empathy, antifascism, anticapitalism…”

All the writings are in red, and at the top and bottom of the page there are alternating skewed yellow and black stripes, mimicking the symbols of a work in progress.
ALT text detailsMy hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background. COVER PAGE: A big all-caps writing with the title: “Knitting our internet”, then, written in smaller size: “a.k.a. how to make Internet Internet again – with: love, joy, craziness, empathy, antifascism, anticapitalism…” All the writings are in red, and at the top and bottom of the page there are alternating skewed yellow and black stripes, mimicking the symbols of a work in progress.
My hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background.

PAGES 2-3:
The title of this section is written in black at the top: “The internet right now”.
There are red lines of paper sticked to the pages with tape, and intersecting in the middle.

On the left, a big all-caps writing with the text: “Who is here?”, with an arrow pointing at the intersection point. On the right, a little writing in purple reciting: “you are here”, with an arrow pointing to a dot placed at the extreme of one red stripe.
ALT text detailsMy hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background. PAGES 2-3: The title of this section is written in black at the top: “The internet right now”. There are red lines of paper sticked to the pages with tape, and intersecting in the middle. On the left, a big all-caps writing with the text: “Who is here?”, with an arrow pointing at the intersection point. On the right, a little writing in purple reciting: “you are here”, with an arrow pointing to a dot placed at the extreme of one red stripe.
My hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background.

PAGES 6-7:
The title of this section is written a big all-caps writing in red, with the text at the top: “The internet right now”.

A bunch of words are written randomly around the pages: “sprinkly”, “fun”, “green”, “intense”, “weird”, “welcoming”, “decentralized”, “small”, “open”, “complex”, “collective”, “cozy”.

On the bottom-right, a tiny text in black: “and many more nice things that are different for everyone and can’t fit in here”
ALT text detailsMy hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background. PAGES 6-7: The title of this section is written a big all-caps writing in red, with the text at the top: “The internet right now”. A bunch of words are written randomly around the pages: “sprinkly”, “fun”, “green”, “intense”, “weird”, “welcoming”, “decentralized”, “small”, “open”, “complex”, “collective”, “cozy”. On the bottom-right, a tiny text in black: “and many more nice things that are different for everyone and can’t fit in here”
My hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background.

END PAGE:
A small writing: “…It’s an eternal WIP”
A big all-caps writing with the text: “Let’s build it together”, then, written in smaller size: “Want to chat about it?” Then my Fediverse username and my website.

All the writings are in red, and at the top and bottom of the page there are alternating skewed yellow and black stripes, mimicking the symbols of a work in progress.
ALT text detailsMy hand holding the zine with Tempelhof Park in the background. END PAGE: A small writing: “…It’s an eternal WIP” A big all-caps writing with the text: “Let’s build it together”, then, written in smaller size: “Want to chat about it?” Then my Fediverse username and my website. All the writings are in red, and at the top and bottom of the page there are alternating skewed yellow and black stripes, mimicking the symbols of a work in progress.
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Katy Swain

@katyswain@mastodon.social

Hello ! Surprise! It was me all along! And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!

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Fedify: an ActivityPub server framework

@fedify@hollo.social

Hello, ! It's the official fedi account of the Fedify, an server framework!

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/28(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

A refreshed

Work for a leading a small team focused on , , , and now .

Love learning and posting about the - the people involved, the apps created.

I tinker with my , projects, and brush up on coding skills when I can.

👀 Grew up closeted in the 80s rural south.
🏳️‍🌈 Married
🎵 , , lover.
🐶 Over-involved .
✌️ in all things.

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

Threads released a public list of blocked instances:

👉🏾 threads.net/moderated_servers

Many & instances are mistakenly blocked for not having a publicly accessible feed.

I wanted to appeal on their behalf, but requires admins to appeal.

👉🏾 help.instagram.com/contact/157

List of notable blocked instances with admin:

👉🏾 Misskey.io | @syuilo
👉🏾 Mastodon.cloud & mstdn.jp | @Sujiyan

I am just letting the know!

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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

🌟 Support Pixelfed! 🌟

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VM (Vicky) Brasseur

@vmbrasseur@social.vmbrasseur.com

Hello, !

The first US Presidential Debate happens _today_.

For the sake of the rest of the world (and Americans who don't want the noise), please remember to tag your debate-related posts with , hide them behind a `uspol` spoiler alert, or both.

Thank you!

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Jiří Eischmann :fedora:'s post

@sesivany Why I think that the should be a collection of many, many "not many users" instances with a close connection between users and admins instead of an oligopoly of a few big instances with glorified admins that operate in the dark, reason #4711 ;)

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net

does NOT mean the whole should block . Decentralisation means that every instance (and user) decides for themselves with whom to exchange communication. While this might look like chaos and a non-deterministic way of sharing information, it reflects the true nature of decentralisation. If you think it should be a binary decision of The Fediverse to not talk to Threads, you are still in the centralised mindset ...

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Pleasantly surprised that people find this useful, thanks everyone for sharing!

I wrote a bit more about the project with some relevant links:

stefanbohacek.com/project/mast

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CoffeeGeek

@coffeegeek@flipboard.social

This is actually some big news: a lot of folks originally joined the Tweeter because of and hyping up Twitter in its earliest days. I know I joined because of them (esp. Leo talking about it all the time)

Well Kevin Rose, founder of , said if he got 1,000 likes to a post he made on Threads, he'd delete his Tweeter account.

He got them, and he did.

Makes me think - if I get 200 likes here in the on this post, pointing out Kevin's post, I'll delete CoffeeGeek's Tweeter account too. (I promise, this isn't likebait lol!)

EDIT. OMG. Me and my big mouth! 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤓. Well, you all got there, and I will follow through, once I download my archive.

threads.net/@kevinrose/post/C8

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Markus Korporal

@korporal@23.social

Nächste Woche ist es wieder soweit: Die @datenfreude trifft sich zum Austausch vor Ort.
Neben einigen organisatorischen Dingen die es zu regeln gilt, freuen wir uns vor Allem auf den Besuch von Menschen die mit uns zusammen über , das und verwandte Themen quatschen, aber gern auch konkrete Dinge umsetzen wollen.
Wir treffen uns nochmal in den @acmelabs, haben aber bereits beschlossen dass wir ab August auch ein paar andere Orte in bespielen wollen.

Veranstaltungsankündigung für das Treffen der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld. Es findet am 2.7.2024 um 19 Uhr in der Mühlenstraße 5 in Bielefeld statt. Über dem Datum ist das Logo zu sehen: ein Herz mit einer stilisierten Turm in der Mitte. Umschlossen ist das Herz von zwei geschweiften Klammern.
ALT text detailsVeranstaltungsankündigung für das Treffen der Datenfreu.de Bielefeld. Es findet am 2.7.2024 um 19 Uhr in der Mühlenstraße 5 in Bielefeld statt. Über dem Datum ist das Logo zu sehen: ein Herz mit einer stilisierten Turm in der Mitte. Umschlossen ist das Herz von zwei geschweiften Klammern.
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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/27(12:00)

mstdn.jp, pawoo.net で

をみると、各インスタンスの特徴が良く分かるような気がします。

投稿活発度指数:
1日投稿増加数÷アカウント数x100

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Shadow, First of His Name

@shadow@everythingbagel.social

Apparently I'm not following enough, looking for more users to follow, didn't get much feeds into my timeline. Any recommendations?

(Try to avoid tagging with @ without user's consent)

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Andrew 🤍

@BookSwiftieAndrew@techhub.social

Does anyone have any experience migrating a Pixelfed account?

It's totally possible I just missed something, but I can't seem to find the settings to migrate to another account.

I was able to successfully set up the account alias on the new account, but I just can't find the settings to actually start the transfer on my old account.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I wonder what's the limit for "featured hashtags" on Mastodon? 🤔 How many can you add?

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Lard Motel

@lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org

@BeAware @SDF Ok so I just did a search for lardmotel and found the account. So ( go slow I’m just a muso) if I follow that account it gets ‘pulled’ to @SDF in general or just me?

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

I love when Fediverse scrapers get Fediblocked MULTIPLE times then start making new instances under obscure domain names to hide their data stealing...🤬

Awakari created a new instance on Indy.rest on June 24. 4 days after I called for Fediblock on their other attempt at ban evasion (awakari.app)

Indy.rest seems to be down at the moment. However, given their track record, this is a required block if you value your data not being sold.

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

⚠️Warning to all Fediverse Admins: the data scraper @Awakari@activitypub.awakari.app is back!🤬

Not sure how many times we have to teach them this lesson!!

I am once again calling for for this data scraper. This is the 4TH TIME they've created a new instance because of our blocks.

So I am making this the 4th time they'll be blocked. Don't let folks sell your data without consent!!! Block them ASAP!

Urgent Edit: They are now using fake names that don't include Awakari but the profile is the exact same. The new domain is Indy.rest and the profile is @indy.rest@indy.rest 😒🤬

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SDF.ORG

@SDF@mastodon.sdf.org · Reply to Lard Motel's post

@lardmotel The fundamental issue is that if it truly is the then it has to show up here.

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SDF.ORG

@SDF@mastodon.sdf.org · Reply to Lard Motel's post

@lardmotel found you on the

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Lard Motel

@lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org · Reply to Lard Motel's post

@SDF by the way the geoblock apparently has been lifted so I will see if I can be a Guinea Pig for the team. Have to go to Threads and see what has updated.

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Ratika Deshpande (She/her)

@ratika@scicomm.xyz

Is it that is very unpredictable in terms of the responses one gets to toots (likes, responses, reposts). Mine vary with each toot, so either we're all on a variable reinforcement schedule or I don't know how to Mastodon properly🤔

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Robert

@draft13@wargamers.social

People of the , I am going to setup a new personal instance server for just myself and a small group of folks. Are we still happy with or is best suited? I have experience with Mastodon and know what that is like, not sure of Pleroma.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

It's been a while since I looked at my stats on data.stefanbohacek.dev/project

- You have 3,075 connections across 841 servers in total
- Out of the 841 servers you are connected to, 560 of them have only one connection on it.

Nice!

A tree-map chart that consists of nested rectangles that each represent a different fediverse server I am connected to through people I follow, and who follow me. Each rectangle's size and color tint reflects the number of registered accounts on that server.

The text next to the chart:

Your connections

- You follow 974 accounts across 334 servers
- You have 2,697 followers across 777 servers
- You have 3,075 connections across 841 servers in total
ALT text detailsA tree-map chart that consists of nested rectangles that each represent a different fediverse server I am connected to through people I follow, and who follow me. Each rectangle's size and color tint reflects the number of registered accounts on that server. The text next to the chart: Your connections - You follow 974 accounts across 334 servers - You have 2,697 followers across 777 servers - You have 3,075 connections across 841 servers in total
A variation on the previous chart where the top 10 servers are highlighted, with a full list next to the chart:

Your connections' top 10 servers

- mastodon.social: 481 connections (15.6%)
- mstdn.social: 104 connections (3.4%)
- hachyderm.io: 94 connections (3.1%)
- mas.to: 79 connections (2.6%)
- botsin.space: 75 connections (2.4%)
- mastodon.online: 75 connections (2.4%)
- fosstodon.org: 73 connections (2.4%)
- infosec.exchange: 47 connections (1.5%)
- mastodon.world: 40 connections (1.3%)
- indieweb.social: 37 connections (1.2%)
ALT text detailsA variation on the previous chart where the top 10 servers are highlighted, with a full list next to the chart: Your connections' top 10 servers - mastodon.social: 481 connections (15.6%) - mstdn.social: 104 connections (3.4%) - hachyderm.io: 94 connections (3.1%) - mas.to: 79 connections (2.6%) - botsin.space: 75 connections (2.4%) - mastodon.online: 75 connections (2.4%) - fosstodon.org: 73 connections (2.4%) - infosec.exchange: 47 connections (1.5%) - mastodon.world: 40 connections (1.3%) - indieweb.social: 37 connections (1.2%)
Yet another variation of the original chart, this time the servers that only have one connection are highlighted.

Servers with unique connections

Out of the 841 servers you are connected to, 560 of them have only one connection on it.
ALT text detailsYet another variation of the original chart, this time the servers that only have one connection are highlighted. Servers with unique connections Out of the 841 servers you are connected to, 560 of them have only one connection on it.
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✨ Alshra ✨ :heart_trans:​ :sheher:

@alshra@tech.lgbt

Whether you're a chronic booster, someone who lives in the replies of others, or just a lurker that posts once in a blue moon, you all have something to contribute to the . Keep it up! 😃❤️

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

I am hosting another meetup this coming week in at @offline! :illufinch_pine_grosbeak:
autonomous.zone/@offline/11268

Come join us if your in the area! :illufinch_eurasian_bullfinch:

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offline

@offline@autonomous.zone

Come to the second incarnation of the BFNEC meetup here at Offline on July 1st! We have three people presenting on fediverse projects they are working on:
- @twilliability's creation of RSS Parrot
- @raphael will talk about Fediverser
- @by_caballero on "ways to make ActivityPub easier to hack on"
:bluesparkle: We will start around at 7pm, come grab a drink at the späti across the street and stick around for open discussions between and after the presentations! :bluesparkle:

FEDIVERSE
Berlin Federated Network Exploration Circle
ALT text detailsFEDIVERSE Berlin Federated Network Exploration Circle
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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Posts made with the Threads API don’t federate. I’m a little surprised by this. One of the replies is from a threads engineer so I assume it’s true.

threads.net/@mttaggart/post/C8

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

It's kinda gross to see these corporate walled gardens intentionally misrepresent their Fedi integrations and just start using Fediverse in their PRs like their a genuine Fedi participant.

Looking at you, BlueSky and Threads. BlueSky lied about being decentralized and uses Brdigy Fed, a third party bridge to Fedi made by one man, to say they're decentralized. Threads keeps adding fake Fediverse interactions and promoting them as legit Fediverse interactions. They "added" replies from Fediverse without mentioning that they're private and can only mention 1 person or it won't be federated...🤦‍♂️

If you intentionally misrepresent your integrations for clout, you're doing nothing but harboring mistrust here on Fedi.

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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Here's a deep dive into channels. Something new we're working on @newsmast. Channels enable anyone to curate content and encourage conversation, adding a new dimension to micro-blogging. Easily create a channel around your interests. Dive into a channel to discover something different. Return regularly to a channel to catch up on conversations. And post your thoughts to a channel, giving you a new audience. On any server, from any app. That’s what we’re building. blog-pat.ch/fediverse-channels

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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Essential listening/viewing from @mike and @johnonolan . “No-one owns this space - it’s being built by a bunch of hackers and enthusiasts who are building what they want… is going to be bigger than any other social network…It’s moat-less technology. Let’s fill in all the canals and grass them over.” Fantastic!

flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi


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Democrats Abroad

@democratsabroad@mastodon.social

Spread the word! is now part of the !

We're having a great time here. We're enjoying connecting with everyone.

2024 is a crucial election year, and overseas votes will determine the outcome. Visit VoteFromAbroad.org to register TODAY!

We follow back!


@politicalscience @politics @uspolitics @DemocracyMattersALot @GottaLaff

We''ve joined Mastodon! 

https://mastodon.social/@democratsabroad
ALT text detailsWe''ve joined Mastodon! https://mastodon.social/@democratsabroad
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Mike McCue

@mike@flipboard.social

If you’re at all interested in the future of how people could discover, enjoy and pay for great content in the and the broader web, this episode of is for you.

Here @johnonolan and I go deep on the product, technical and business model mechanics that will ultimately support a more sustainable, social web thanks to Ghost’s upcoming full integration of .

Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts or watch it on our instance at flipboard.video/w/sQCNmXx332xi

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Nils Weisensee

@nw@ioc.exchange

Posts on don't seem to appear when following an account on the , even after enabling the feature in Threads. Is this working for anyone else?

Example: @nknewsorg remains empty even though there's new content on threads.net/@nknewsorg

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Mark Gardner

@mjgardner@social.sdf.org · Reply to Mark Gardner's post

@mjgardner@threads.net Confirmed that replies from to work.

Threads users can also like those replies and the replier will be notified.

Further, the Threads user can follow a link to the reply’s original server, as well as block the replier from further interaction or report their reply.

Example Fediverse reply to a Threads post, as seen in the Threads app
ALT text detailsExample Fediverse reply to a Threads post, as seen in the Threads app
A like from a Threads user to a fediverse post, as displayed in the Mona Mastodon app
ALT text detailsA like from a Threads user to a fediverse post, as displayed in the Mona Mastodon app
Example link from the Threads app to a fediverse post
ALT text detailsExample link from the Threads app to a fediverse post
The dialog in the Threads app offering to view, block, or report a fediverse reply
ALT text detailsThe dialog in the Threads app offering to view, block, or report a fediverse reply
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Chris

@chrisafk@fosstodon.org

What is the best activity pub platform for uploading short-ish personal videos?

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

Remember a few days ago when I asked if I should ruin my summer by making a Fediverse booster Twitter account? Welp, I went against the majority’s sage advice and made:
x.com/fediverseguy

We’ll see how this goes. Please do follow if you’re still on that place.

Wish me luck!? 😜😬😂🤦🤷‍♂️
What can I say… I come from the Apple Evangelista Era, I can’t help but try to spread the word.

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@lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org · Reply to SDF.ORG's post

@SDF I’ve been geoblocked from trying this so far no direct experience. But Threads has reciprocal problems to mastodon. Too many voices all yelling into the void. Deaf to conversation.

Here it’s too few voices to build any larger conversation. You can work hard on some fun and it goes out to the desert and dies. Symptoms include seeing 11 posts in a row from one user today!

I’m not exactly sure what would happen. But if the bridge was optional I would turn it on to find out.

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SDF.ORG

@SDF@mastodon.sdf.org · Reply to The Verge's post

How do you feel about this?

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

And....my hype for Threads replies has immediately been killed.

Replies are only shown to the OP. It's *something* but all this fake integration crap is starting to piss me off now...🤬

Edit: Confirmed. Replies are only shown to 1 person. You can't mention multiple Threads users and have them see it publicly. This is ridiculous at this point...🙄

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@pieceofthepie@n8e.dev · Reply to pieceofthepie :coffefied:'s post

@jan I think, funnily enough, that this is Facebook following ActivityPub more closely than Mastodon - specifically the parts around Inbox Forwarding, which Mastodon doesn't do.

It's the reason people invent things like

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nityan

@nityan@infosec.exchange

I think we need to stop looking at the various software in the Fediverse as systems, rather Mastodon, Friendica, Hubzilla... should eventually be seen as access points to the Fediverse built around a protocol.

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@BeAware@social.beaware.live

As with most things, my opinion of Threads integration to the Fediverse is very nuanced.

On one hand, I enjoy the idea of being able to engage and interact with the wider social web. On the other hand, the sheer amount of Threads users makes me worry that Fediverse will soon be just like corporate social media sites.

I don't want to be lost in the mix of millions of posts, with hardly any engagement.

Also, Mastodon will be adding "limit replies" soon enough and that's bad for a number of reasons, the biggest being misinformation...😬

I am still VERY cautiously optimistic. However, if I start noticing my engagement fall off a cliff, I'll be immensely sad.😔

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shellsharks

@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

I know is a polarizing subject here on Fedi but news is news…

Threads has enabled -bourne replies. i.e. you can now reply to federated Threads posts and those replies show up actually on Threads.

theverge.com/2024/6/25/2418522

Kinda neat to see my Fedi profile show up natively on that platform. It even creates a clickable handle on the reply post that links to my Masto profile.

You can see my reply post (and the Threads-bourne post I replied to) here shellsharks.social/@shellshark

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Linux Is Best

@Linux@kitty.social

The 1 thing unusual about the Fediverse is it has both mute and block. Blocking just means, they can no longer tag your or replying to you. Muting means you never see their comments.

In my opinion it is best to do both.

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@jwildeboer@social.wildeboer.net · Reply to Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote's post

@benroyce @Gargron @Mastodon @viennawriter You said and I quote “I propose an update:

No AI allowed on the *at all” which is a universal statement, AFAICS.

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

Ignores 🇪🇺, Allows Everyone Else To Embrace 🔛 @darnell@darnell.day (Seize The Day) 📰 darnell.day/threads-ignores-eu

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Jeff Sikes

@box464@mastodon.social

Threads inches forward with like and reply visibility from the fediverse, but only direct replies to the original post.

And takes a big leap by giving over 100 countries the option to turn on fediverse sharing (this is the big news imo)

theverge.com/2024/6/25/2418522

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Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote

@benroyce@mastodon.social

Man, we are so fucked

"Company cuts costs by replacing 60-strong writing team with "

is feeling less like a refreshing bastion free of manipulation, and more like the last refuge of the free, sane...

and real

I know mastodon.social updated their terms that all AI has to be labeled as such

I propose an update:

No AI allowed on the *at all*

Fuck this soul destroying shit

techspot.com/news/103535-compa

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

What mobile app(s) do you use to access the Fediverse?

(Including PWAs, if you use them.)

Reply with your answer.

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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

first thing I check on the every morning is the home feed, second thing is what’s trending

screenshot of home feed with a discover menu including trends

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screenshot of a trends feed showing a post by george takei
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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

The Future is Federated: here are my top 10 reasons why is the best social media platform there is: blog.elenarossini.com/top-10-r

Basically, a guide for "normies" attempting to convince them to join Mastodon and the

... with shout-outs to @ivory @IceCubesApp @phanpy @cheeaun @dansup

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣

@youronlyone@c.im

“Announcing Ditto”

> Ditto is a Nostr community server. It has a built-in Nostr relay, a web UI, and it implements Mastodon's REST API.

> Since Ditto implements the Mastodon API, it can work with any Mastodon app!

> Users of Mastodon and Pleroma will be happy to see search functionality that actually works. 😂

> Ditto is built in Deno with TypeScript. It's basically a REST API with a built-in Nostr relay. This is the same design as Mastodon and Pleroma, replacing ActivityPub with Nostr.

soapbox.pub/blog/announcing-di

Tags:

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Frank Küsel

@anagnostes@mstdn.io

Over the last few months I've slowly been gravitating to the from . The more time I spend here, the more I notice and appreciate the spontaneity and incredible variety of the people who frequent this slice of online. And when I log on to X all I see is a lot of nasty politics, hate and fear. So glad this space is around! May it grow from strength to strength.

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@pieceofthepie@n8e.dev

2a03:2880:3ff::face:b00c - - [25/Jun/2024:11:45:09 +0000] "POST /inbox HTTP/1.1" 202 5 "-" "facebookexternalua"

My logs are actually rammed with entries like the above. It's not a helpful UA, so what is it doing? Being a POST I'm pretty certain it's not crawling but I'm also not following all that many (if any in fact) Threads users?

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Daniel Appelquist

@torgo@mastodon.social

Just gave a talk to Japanese @w3c member companies, presenting about the and encouraging some more engagement between W3C Japan and local communities & projects that are working with . Already, one person on the call said they are active on and will reach out to them. 💗

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maegul

@maegul@hachyderm.io

This thread (on threadiverse) reminiscing about 2000s era internet made me think:

A paradox with the current :

it's driven, partly, by nostalgia and longing for the "early internet".

And yet, is built in imitation of modern big-social.

I was struck by the thought "does the fedi capture any of these structures, feelings and vibes?"
I don't think so, at all.

The fedi is balkanised big-social, not new-old-internet, and you can feel it, there's unmet longing.

lemm.ee/post/35170667

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

New to Mastodon and confused about why you don't see anything on your home feed and nobody interacts with your posts?

1. Follow people. Fedi has no algorithm beyond the "explore" tab. It works completely by follow relationships. The more people you follow with similar interests, the more likely they'll follow you back. Not to mention your home feed will be filled by their toots.

2. Hashtags. Full indexed search is EXTREMELY new and some instances haven't upgraded yet. Even then, some users don't want EVERY toot of theirs to be discoverable so they turn that feature off. However, Hashtags are always searchable for public toots. Litter your posts with relevant hashtags so people can find your toots!

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💖🐈アレクシス・ホワイト・キャット・ボンバー(🆖/🩷🍭)💣🤍

@Alexis_White_cat_bomber@pawoo.net · Reply to 💖🐈アレクシス・ホワイト・キャット・ボンバー(🆖/🩷🍭)💣🤍's post

@Alexis_White_cat_bomber@pekokeshi.uc8.house / @Alexis_White_cat_bomber / @Alexis_White_cat_bomber@mstdn.jp

@pekoshoujo_de_polkiida@mitra.076.moe

@AWCB_TestAcc@misskey.design

*Remember to respect the Pekousei♡Alexisverse's Boundaries*

github.com/Alexis-White-cat-bo
gitlab.com/alexis-white-cat-bo

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ottoto

@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/25(12:00)

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Tom Casavant

@tom@tomkahe.com

Anyone have a good blog post on the fediverse for people who have 0 technical know how? Something like Fediverse for Dummies in 5 minutes

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

Interesting new ActivityPub project called @hollo for a single user instance!

It still has to build features that are required for mass adopting (blocking and muting aren't implemented yet) but I'm really interested in single user instance software that's somewhat minimalistic so whenever it's fully released, I might try it out!

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Yikes. A thread documenting the impact of , a tool* that "automatically fetches missing replies and posts from other fediverse instances" on instances it crawls.

"after unblocking the FediFetchers again our load just doubled"

chaos.social/@leah/11267102975

* github.com/nanos/FediFetcher

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🍄🌈🎮💻🚲🥓🎃💀🏴🛻🇺🇸

@schizanon@mastodon.social

The design goal of Bluesky is:

A) Don't fail like Twitter: you lose your content when a billionaire has a drug-fueled midlife crisis and buys it.
B) Don't fail like Mastodon: you lose all your content when your instance admin running on donated coffee goes broke.

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Hey all, I have the new website up at bandwagon.fm

If you'd like to kick the tires, join the waitlist and I'll get back to you over email.

I'm going to build the first few profiles personally, so that I can work out any kinks in the UX.

Thanks for all the love. is awesome :)

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Sean Tilley

@deadsuperhero@social.wedistribute.org

“Growth” as a concept does not have to be viewed solely through the lens of Silicon Valley, venture capital firms, or capitalism in general. In the context of the network: some people here, myself included, want to see the network develop along enough to sufficiently challenge the status quo, and dethrone mainstream social networks.

For the #Fediverse to thrive, we inevitably have to bring in more people, new communities, and new ways of doing things. We need to build towards better concepts for user agency, privacy, and control. We need to also embrace the fun stuff that brought us here in the first place.

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Askan 🇪🇺

@askans@bonn.social

"I think that there is a much bigger opportunity for the by focusing on long-form content and forums, than on recreating a microblogging Twitter-like experience. "

Again and again: @fediversereport is a must read for everybody interested in the development and growth of the fediverse

fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/24(12:00)

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Ben Pate 🤘🏻

@benpate@mastodon.social

Ok kids, here we go:

, the open alternative to is ready for its first steps into the light.

I have a waitlist online at
bandwagon.fm if you'd like to try it out.

I'm planning to build the first (dozen? I don't know) profiles in the waitlist personally, with an email questionnaire and FaceTime follow-ups if necessary.

Once I'm confident in the UX, we'll open up self-serve signups for everyone.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

What's a good way to find visual artists in the fediverse?

Not looking for recommendations of specific accounts to follow, rather lists, like this one: fedi.directory/tag/illustratio

(And if you're an artist yourself, consider getting yourself added there!)

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Scott Jenson

@scottjenson@social.coop

friends,

I'm following someone on Threads here in the fediverse. If I like/reply to their posts, do they see it? If not, will I someday? Curious how interoperable it is...

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 74

This weeks' news:
- More updates by Ghost on their work on implementing
- Statistics shared by Mastodon show the power of an open API, and the incredible diverse ecosystem that it enables
- NLnet supports fediverse event planning software Gancio with a new grant

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Alquimídia

@rede@alquimidia.org

Para incentivar a adoção das redes federadas pelas instituições públicas no Brasil, a Associação Alquimídia lançou uma campanha com conteúdos e orientações aos Governos e órgãos públicos chamada . Divulgue: fedigov.org.br

Símbolo do Fediverso ao lado de um prédio público no estilo clássico, com colunas. Texto escrito Fedigov e domínio fedigov.org.br acompanhado de um cursor. Na imagem consta os mascotes das tecnologias Mastodon, Pixelfed, Friendica e Peertube.
ALT text detailsSímbolo do Fediverso ao lado de um prédio público no estilo clássico, com colunas. Texto escrito Fedigov e domínio fedigov.org.br acompanhado de um cursor. Na imagem consta os mascotes das tecnologias Mastodon, Pixelfed, Friendica e Peertube.
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Anuj Ahooja

@quillmatiq@mastodon.social

Ghost has some exciting news in their latest progress update:

"The other thing we're now working full-speed towards is open sourcing the new ActivityPub Service GitHub repository. That means the code will be available for anyone and everyone to see, use, follow-along-with, or contribute-to."

This is dope! Looking forward to tracking the development live 👀

activitypub.ghost.org/day5/?re

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@skribe@aus.social

If you like my blog posts, you can follow them on mastodon @skribe@skribeworks.com

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/23(12:00)

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Emelia 👸🏻

@thisismissem@hachyderm.io

Hey friends, from July 1st I'll be available for freelance work again (primarily on a part-time basis so I can also work on my NLNet grant + open source)

I'd prefer to work on something related, and usually work with Node.js and Ruby.

emelia@brandedcode.com if you'd like to hire me.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'm hoping that my latest project, , will inspire people to ask questions about how the fediverse works, and what is possible.

stefanbohacek.com/project/fedi

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Auschwitz Memorial

@auschwitzmuseum@mastodon.world

We are very close to reaching 100k followers on @Mastodon.

Can you help us get there?

A foggy railway scene with a single freight car in the distance, situated on multiple intersecting tracks, conveying a quiet, misty  atmosphere. The site of the selection and unloading platform at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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MrBerard 😎👉👉

@MrBerard@pilote.me

Hey Mastodon,

I'm looking for a well put together written case for institutions (academic, professional) to set up their own Mastodon instance.

Something that not only highlights the obvious benefits, but also that the technical costs are within the capacity of most places that have a decent IT department.

Please do not make the case here, I'm looking for links. 😜

Boost for visibility, plz?

#

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/22(12:00)

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-06-21

Servers

- GoToSocial v0.16.0
- diaspora* v0.9.0.0
- Mitra v2.22.0
- Lemmy v0.19.5
- Hatsu v0.2.1
- Pleroma ActivityRelay v0.3.2
- NeoDB v0.10.2
- Discover Castopod's Plugins Architecture

Clients

- Mastodon for Android v2.5.2
- Mastodon for iOS v2024.6

Tools and Plugins

- Fedify v0.10.0
- PeerTube Livechat Plugin v10.1.0
- Feditest: Test federated protocols such as those in the Fediverse

Articles

- Alright, let's Fedify
- Fediverse domain blocks
- Lemmy and my Switch to PieFed
- Lisa Melton: The fediverse’s own algorithm

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/0190181b-34fd-984c-3ed6-b06b56913fe3

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Pierre

@okpierre@mastodon.social

Federated single user microblogging software through activitypub that is also compatible with mitra

Interact with users on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, etc

Github repo here: github.com/dahlia/hollo

Federated single user microblogging software through activitypub that is also compatible with mitra

Interact with users on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, etc

Github repo here: https://github.com/dahlia/hollo
ALT text detailsFederated single user microblogging software through activitypub that is also compatible with mitra Interact with users on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Misskey, etc Github repo here: https://github.com/dahlia/hollo
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/21(12:00)

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@michael@newsmast.social

Threads API is the big news of the week. Credit to the Threads team for pulling it off.

But what if Mastodon's fedi:creator footnote tells a bigger story? While the Threads API takes us down a well worn path, re-centring the on blogs, podcasts, forums and curation takes us somewhere new. See you there! We can meet around @johnonolan 's campfire.

blog-pat.ch/re-centring-the-fe


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mbajur

@mbajur@mastodon.social

🚨 INTRODUCING: a new in-progress engine that aims to make it able to add AP features to any Rails app.

It's still a work in progress but i would really love to hear your feedback and ideas on that! Feel free to message me here or open a discussion on github repo.

See README for more details:

github.com/mbajur/activity_pub

PS: A new kind of AP service/app will be based on this, more info soon :)

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Johannes Ernst

@J12t@social.coop

THAT would explain what happened to ’s plans for the . And many other things.

I have no words.

lunduke.locals.com/post/576529

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/20(12:00)

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Just added the logo to my Iconography project at fediverse.wake.st

haven't had time to work on this project much lately so its nice to add a little something, this being the 109th icon added!

a bunch of icons for fediverse projects
ALT text detailsa bunch of icons for fediverse projects
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

I'd like to see the fediverse celebrate this year's by lifting up Black voices, and making Black people feel more welcome here.

To people who feel really strongly about quote boosts, putting content warnings on people's lived experience, and denying all the evidence of racism being prevalent here, maybe take a break for just one day.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

A big congratulations to projects @gancio and @communecter for being awarded funding in @EC_NGI's last open call!

is fediverse community event listing and promotion software
gancio.org

is trying to bring "organizations, events, projects and open badges" to the fediverse
communecter.org

COmmunecter, Gancio and NGI logos with the text "Thanks for supporting the fediverse"
ALT text detailsCOmmunecter, Gancio and NGI logos with the text "Thanks for supporting the fediverse"
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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/19(12:00)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My latest is a tribute to @lisamelton, the fediverse’s own algorithm.

And a reminder that fediverse is made up of people.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/lisa-me

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Stefan

@kranzkrone@quasselkopf.de

Don't post anything as publicly marked on the Fediverse if you don't want Reactions created by it in the first place.

Seems obvious but occasionally I get the feeling that some People don't understand that Concept.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff@mastodon.social

It’s still early for ActivityPub and AT Protocol, but we broke down some current differences and what directions they might go in.
eff.org/deeplinks/2024/06/what

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Flipboard News Desk

@NewsDesk@flipboard.social

As part of our mission to bring more high-quality journalism to the fediverse, we’re federating today the profiles of nine U.S. media sites, bringing their content to Mastodon and other platforms. We think this is especially important now as the world faces serious crises like Ukraine, Gaza and climate change — not to mention pivotal elections coming up this year in several countries.

We’re delighted to welcome this next wave of trusted publishers:
Bloomberg: @bloomberg
Bloomberg Law: @BloombergLaw
Bloomberg CityLab: @citylab
The Kyiv Independent: @KyivIndependent
Politico: @politico
Quartz: @quartz
Salon: @Salon
Time: @time
Vox: @Vox

Here are just a few of the amazing Magazines you’ll be able to follow:
Business News by Quartz, @business-news-quartz
Congress by Politico, @congress-politico
Markets by Bloomberg, @markets-bloomberg
News & Politics by Salon, @news-politics-Salon
Supreme Court by Vox, @supreme-court-Vox
Urban Planning by Bloomberg City Lab, @urban-planning-citylab
World News by Time, @world-time

More details on today's announcement: about.flipboard.com/inside-fli

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FediTest

@feditest@mastodon.social

ANN: FediTest 0.2 is out. This is our first release, even if early as you can tell from the version number.

feditest is now in the python repos, so you can say "pip install feditest", and the documentation is current on feditest.org

You can currently use it to run your own WebFinger server tests similar to feditest.org/assets/2024-06-05 Obviously much more to come.

Feedback appreciated!

/cc @activitypubtestsuite

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Who's working on stuff in ?

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European Commission

@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu

Today, @Curia is back on the fediverse with their new Mastodon instance.

This is part of a broader @fediversity effort funded by @EUCommission and @EC_NGI initiative for an open and decentralised internet, bringing easy-to-use, hosted cloud services with service portability and personal freedom to everyone.

It takes a village to build a community

We are up to the challenge.

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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online · Reply to Stefan Bohacek's post

Featuring work from @stefan@gardenstate.social , @tchambers, me, of course, and others.

Do you know about an interesting fediverse study? Have you made one? Do you want to make one, and need help?

Let me know!

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Elena Rossini ⁂

@_elena@mastodon.social

ICYMI: this is my "origin story" – the reason why I'm going all in on the this year, starting with this platform: blog.elenarossini.com/the-futu

I'm hoping to recruit more friends and professional contacts over here.

The post includes mentions of some of my favorite accounts including @bookgaga @molly0xfff @triketora @film_girl @fj (if you have advice about how to get more people on Mastodon, I'm all ears)

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

An early version of an idea I shared recently. Let me know what you think!

fediverseexplorations.org

And be sure to follow @FediverseExplorations!

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/18(12:00)

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DriftlessRoots

@DriftlessRoots@toot.community

Second/repeat random toot from a weird rando account. Report or just block?

MAGA @Organic_5555@irsolucio... 16m @DriftlessRoots Elberton, Georgia's sister city in Japan is called Takamatsu (formerly Mure). The two cities have had a long- standing relationship for many years, and at one point Mure was given a miniature replica of the Georgia Guidestones. quote from@robdisner INWOJ Japan's Prime Minister Accidentally Tells Women To Die(WSJ)2014 'Shine,' •••MAGA @Organic_5555@irsolucio... 16m @DriftlessRoots Elberton, Georgia's sister city in Japan is called Takamatsu (formerly Mure). The two cities have had a long- standing relationship for many years, and at one point Mure was given a miniature replica of the Georgia Guidestones. quote from@robdisner INWOJ Japan's Prime Minister Accidentally Tells Women To Die(WSJ)2014 'Shine,' •••
ALT text detailsMAGA @Organic_5555@irsolucio... 16m @DriftlessRoots Elberton, Georgia's sister city in Japan is called Takamatsu (formerly Mure). The two cities have had a long- standing relationship for many years, and at one point Mure was given a miniature replica of the Georgia Guidestones. quote from@robdisner INWOJ Japan's Prime Minister Accidentally Tells Women To Die(WSJ)2014 'Shine,' •••MAGA @Organic_5555@irsolucio... 16m @DriftlessRoots Elberton, Georgia's sister city in Japan is called Takamatsu (formerly Mure). The two cities have had a long- standing relationship for many years, and at one point Mure was given a miniature replica of the Georgia Guidestones. quote from@robdisner INWOJ Japan's Prime Minister Accidentally Tells Women To Die(WSJ)2014 'Shine,' •••
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Zicklag

@zicklag@mastodon.social

There are many challenges when designing federated applications. Here I share thoughts that I've been developing with the Commune group, as we envision a fediverse of agents, not a fediverse of servers.

zicklag.katharos.group/blog/ho

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/17(12:00)

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Fediverse Report

@fediversereport@mastodon.social

New: Last Week in - ep 73

This week's news:
- Scraper drama as AI-powered network Maven works on implementing
- Ghost will use fediverse server framework Fedify for their ActivityPub implementation
- @Castopod releases version 2.0 with plugins
- an on-device 'For You' algorithmic feed for Lemmy with 3rd party client Quiblr
- Lemmy releases local-only communities

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Domain blocks are a powerful tool that helps keep the fediverse safe. And they're also a source of controversies.

Here's my latest Fediverse Exploration.

stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediver

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Darnell Clayton :verified:

@darnell@one.darnell.one

In The Machine: Making Adoption Easier Again 🔛 @darnell@darnell.day (Seize The Day) 📰 darnell.day/ghost-in-the-fedif

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/16(12:00)

fedibird.com で投稿調整。

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@ottoto2017@prattohome.com · Reply to ottoto's post

2024/6/15(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social と social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。

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Week in Fediverse :fediverse_light:

@weekinfediverse@mitra.social

Week in Fediverse 2024-06-14

Servers

- Lemmy v0.19.4
- Betula v1.3.0
- snac v2.54
- streams v24.6.10
- Smithereen v0.8.0
- Owl Blogs: A simple blogging solution with IndieWeb and Fediverse in mind

Clients

- IceCubesApp v1.10.42
- Jerboa v0.0.69
- Photon v1.30.2
- Raccoon v1.11.2
- Pixelix: Android Client for Pixelfed

Tools and Plugins

- Fedify v0.9.1
- FediFetcher v7.0.5
- Fediverse Redirect v1.13.3

Protocol

- FEP-5e53: Opt-out Preference Signals

Articles

- Maven Imported 1.12 Million Fediverse Posts
- Integration models of end-to-end encrypted messaging into ActivityPub
- Your WordPress as Your Personal Mastodon Instance
- Trunk & Tidbits, May 2024

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/018ff3bc-19c2-9b77-48c0-55d79c15552c

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Our names come in all shapes! Both projects and now support Unicode usernames! This is something I have been talking about since I first joined the fedi in 2017 so I am very excited about this. I can't wait till I get a mention from someone with a username like @王李@中国聊天.中国 or @դմիտրի@Թբիլիսի@ժայռեր

joinkitsune.org/changelog/v0.0 (thanks @dev)

fediversity.site/item/3159f22c (thanks @streams)

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2024/6/14(12:00)

本家 mastodon.social と misskey.io で新規アカウントが伸びる。
なにかあった?𝕏?

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Michael Foster

@michael@newsmast.social

Introducing Patchwork. An innovative space between servers and apps: making space for making spaces. Our contribution to finishing building the .

Patches open the door to the space. Hubs populate it. Channels deliver content in refreshing ways. And Hooks give any app access to this space. Follow the blog to see how the goes.

blog-pat.ch/we-need-to-finish-

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Richard MacManus

@ricmac@mastodon.social

Developer platform Glitch wants to turn apps and sites into social objects. The first step is allowing users to add their own external sites. I talk with @anildash about Fastly’s new focus for Glitch and how it might tie into the . thenewstack.io/developers-can-

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2024/6/13(12:00)

social.vivaldi.net で投稿調整。
social.vivaldi.net は昨日、アカウント数が50,000超で㊗️

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

Discovered this morning that Maven heymaven.com (a social media startup who's CEO is ex OpenAI "Ken Stanley: leading the Open-Endedness Team at OpenAI") is mass importing public posts from the with no links back to the original and no way to delete them. It seems there is no Opt-out or Opt-in mechanism at all. It also has posts from pulled in via @bsky.brid.gy that are also not linked back to the original.

Here's an example: app.heymaven.com/profile/66927

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Heads-up: The CTO of an "AI-powered social network" startup Maven, Jimmy Secretan, confirming that his app has "ingested about 1,120,000 posts from Mastodon".

app.heymaven.com/discover/1190

Contact: jimmy@heymaven.com

Via @liaizon, @djsundog, and others social.wake.st/@liaizon/112603

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fedicat

@fedicat@pc.cafe

new account for , a somewhat cross-platform client slowly gestating in . See profile for links.

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Martin Holland

@mho@social.heise.de

The great after the was accompanied by many helpful tools to find followers worth following.

With federating (partially) and bridged, I think we need new ones now. Are there any?

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@box464@mastodon.social

Bonfire, the modular Fediverse platform, is looking for five Elixir developers to act as test subjects to improve the developer onboarding experience. Participants can receive a €50 stipend for their one-hour session.

Please share with your elixir dev friends, and boost!

bonfirenetworks.org/posts/surv

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Should have / support? 🤔

shadertoy.com

I have an account there, containing a dodgy old raytracing experiment. But I like looking at other people's stuff.

The site already has profiles, posts, likes, follow mechanics.

It's fun to think about how one would federate Shadertoy posts. HTML iframe with a fallback animated GIF somehow?

The site lets high-tier Patreon supporters make feature suggestions. Any Shadertoy enthusiasts interested in asking?

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I've found an excellent podcast series about how online companies use your data. The second episode of the new season is all about how social media giants gather data to keep you engaged, enraged and staying in their apps looking at ads.

It's presented in a pleasantly approachable way. The fediverse is mentioned (Flipboard), along with a new platform I haven't heard of, Small Town and the idea of the Pluriverse.

emersoncollective.com/inspirat

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@reiver@mastodon.social · Reply to @reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:'s post

More than 83% of people feel the Fediverse is for everyone.

And less than 17% don't feel that the Fediverse is for everyone.

(Assuming this poll is representative.)

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@HerrGuenni@det.social

Dies ist eine kleine Sammlung von im

Ergänzungen gerne in die Kommentare ich füge die dann ein.

Neben dem von mir persönlich natürlich hochgeschätzten @MillernTon finden sich derzeit dort noch:

@fussballliebe
@rasenfunk
@DerFussballPod
@SVMeppenPodcast
@FRUEFpodcast
@FCMPodcast
@hoerfehler
@brennpunkt
@legendeverloren
@weserfunk
@eintr8podcast
@textilvergehen
@WestendGirlsBSC
@stpop
@ballverliebt

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@reiver@mastodon.social

Is the Fediverse for everyone?

OptionVoters
YES102 (80%)
NO (explain in comments)20 (16%)
Show Results6 (5%)
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New: Last Week in - ep 71

- @iftas has launched a community for fediverse moderators with IFTAS Connect
- The Canadian House of Commons has been presented with a petition to work towards open and federated social media
- @piefedadmin now federates with , and for some Topics (community aggregators) peertube videos will now show up
- Some more news from and

Read at: fediversereport.com/last-week-

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@shoppingtonz@mastodon.social

Most popular accounts.

@Mastodon is on top!

@barackobama is only on top if we are talking about

fedidb.org/popular-fediverse-a

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Good morning and happy Saturday all my friends.

Before the day gets too far along, let’s have our chat and see what we all have planned for our day.

I’m gonna take it easy today. Don’t really have anything planned and hopefully it will stay that way. 😊 Just relaxing and some TV. I am planning on working more on my website though.

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Post.news closes down tomorrow. What can we learn from it?

Monetizing posts, with profits going to the author, is difficult but possible without relying on crypto. Kudos for the attempt!

Focusing on one aspect - news - diminishes your user base to a specific interest group.

And, being a closed instance without an API or federation to other platforms made survival difficult.

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@Likewise@beige.party

Merry loves company.
Meaningful loves company.
Majestic loves company.
Marvelous loves company.
Mirth loves company.
Melodious loves company.
Magnanimous loves company.

Choose better company.

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@a2@social.lol

👋 Hey everyone, I’m Alex (he/him).

Formatting my as a main post with replies for my various interests.

📱🪪

🎮📸

💬🤟

3️⃣🖨️

🦣🌐

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@lordmatt@mastodon.social

Hello there youngsters of the . I'm an oldie (47 - I had to do maths to work that out as I lagit have lost count). Should you need a supportive adult to talk to for any reason - I would be honoured to be your supportive old person on an as-needed basis.

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@aylamz@gts.aylamz.me

Lemmy is developed by tankies.
FUCK TANKIES, don't use Lemmy.

https://web.archive.org/web/20230603001819/https://mstdn.social/@feditips/106835057054633379

https://web.archive.org/web/20230610215117/https://raddle.me/f/TankiesGonnaTank/89852/the-lemmy-ml-admin-is-banning-anyone-that-mentions-stalin-or

https://raddle.me/f/lobby/96713/heads-up-the-tankie-behind-lemmy-ml-got-banned-from-r

https://raddle.me/f/lobby/159606/-/comment/294792

The two main developers use a picture of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro as their profile pictures. (Dessalines also uses a picture of Mao Zedong as banner for his Lemmy profile)

join-lemmy.org lists lemmygrad.ml, which is a tankie instance.

u/parentis_shotgun, one of the developers of Lemmy, is/was active on r/communism and r/DebateCommunism on Reddit, which are tankie subreddits.

dessalines, who is the same person as u/parentis_shotgun, has a repository on GitHub called "essays", which contains a bunch of tankie shit: Soviet Union, China, etc apologia and other ahistorical bullshit.
https://github.com/dessalines/essays

-- Genocide denial:
"The Uyghur genocide is as real as white genocide." - https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/MapPorn/comments/xq49ct/deleted_by_user/iq954mu/

-- Whatever the fuck this is:
"So you don't think the KGB or soviet intelligence during ww2 was a good thing? You realize AES needs police, army, and intelligence services right?" - https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/RedshirtsUnite/comments/xhla0t/the_silent_protector/ioz2yc6/

-- Self-indentifies as tankie and endorses Lemmygrad:
"I'm a vegan tankie, and r/communism is trash. Most of us moved to lemmygrad." - https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/VeganForCircleJerkers/comments/vyekft/got_banned_from_rcommunism_for_calling_out_a_mod/ig41cg9/

"Oh great so this is just another anarcho-liberal anti-tankie sub." - https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/user/parentis_shotgun?sort=&t=&after=t1_ir3cbm6

-- Supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
"(...) And guess what, that communist party fully supports this invasion for genuine anti-imperialist reasons." - https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/user/parentis_shotgun?sort=&t=&after=t1_ikq8ckv

#Lemmy #Fediverse #Tankies

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@mondoweiss@social.mondoweiss.net

Mondoweiss is now on , the federated video publishing platform!

Visit our video server to see all of our materials and follow us there for updated video content.

You can watch, comment on, and share all of our video content right here in the fediverse!

video.mondoweiss.net

@peertube

@palestine @israel

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@texttheater@mastodon.social

I’ve made a cheat sheet for between the and using .

A table.

With your Fediverse account:

Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky.

Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy.

With your Bluesky account:

Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse.

Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
ALT text detailsA table. With your Fediverse account: Follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to bridge your posts to Bluesky. Follow Bluesky users who have bridged their account to the Fediverse at @username.app.tld@bsky.brid.gy. With your Bluesky account: Follow @ap.brid.gy to bridge your posts to the Fediverse. Follow Fediverse users who have bridged their account to Bluesky at @username.app.tld.ap.brid.gy.
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@murmel_social@mastodon.social

📢💰We will run an experiment of drastically reducing the price of our monthly subscription from $4.99/m down to a mere $1.99/m. That's a 60% price reduction! Of course, the 30-day free trial remains, too.

To make the lower price stick, we'd need to get as many people to try Murmel as we possibly can.

Please, help us spread the word throughout the . We'd love to get a boost from you. Please, smash that 🔁 button! 🚀🙏

murmel.social/

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@kemotep@mastodo.neoliber.al

Finally doing one of these after migrating my account.

Hello ! I’m Kemotep. I’m a professional working as a security engineer in . I am a father, husband, and rural Liberal Democrat. I enjoy hikes with my family, learning about technology, playing and . Specifically looking forward to the release of and DLC.

Post mostly about my dog and liberal shitpoasting. My account used to be @archliberal.

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@wlaatje@social.edu.nl · Reply to SURF's post

Currently, all students, teachers and employees of 36 educational and research institutions can use and the with 1 click by using their pre-existing institutional account.

🎓 social.edu.nl ( & )
🇳🇱 social.overheid.nl ()
📺 social.npo.nl ()
🌐 social.publicspaces.net (public org)

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@PresGas@freeradical.zone

Remember that -ing posts is really a direct message to the original poster saying "I agree with you" or "hell yeah!" but not to any one else in the . If somebody says something that should be passed around, you should it. :fediverse:

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@sequundi@social.tchncs.de

Warum werden eigentlich auch (oder gerade) im fast ausschließlich Dokumenten geteilt? Warum zum… nicht ?

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@McWabbit@tenforward.social

Hi! Okay, that was a bit too enthusiastic for my personality.

Hi. And welcome to this small part of what people here call the .

Recently I have moved my profile to this server and as a bonus it has a longer character limit per post.

To re-introduce myself a little bit, I will throw in some hashtags that more or less define my presence here:

I am sure more will be added along the way.

To get you started, here is Tip 1:
You can follow hashtags by searching for them and then click on the little '+' icon at the top right of its column.
This will make sure posts or toots will appear in your Home timeline. From there on you can follow people you find interesting or you may know from other platforms.
As you can see, hashtags increases visibility in the fediverse. Unlike the hit-and-miss algorithms on other social media, it's the posters who push the visibility of their messages through this method of tagging.

Tip 2:
On the leftmost column, you will find the triple burger icon on the top left. This is the Getting started link that leads to # Explore. Useful for gaining more follows.

Tip 3:
There are many guides available online. Here is one: katecarruthers.com/2022/12/18/

Tip 4:
Since I recently moved servers, or instances, here is a guide how I did it:
fedi.tips/transferring-your-ma

That's it for now.
Make yourself at home and see you around.

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@me@sns.mszpro.com

📞 Introducing voice & video call for the Fediverse ✨

Sora is a futuristic Fediverse client for Mastodon, Bluesky, Misskey, Pleroma all in one. Comes with local ML to curate posts and the For You timeline.

In the next update V10, Sora allows you to have a Peer-to-Peer call using Fediverse credentials.

Demo video:





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@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca

🚨 BOOST CHALLENGE! 🚨Ok and . If I tell my Canadian Member of Parliament, Gord Johns, that he will get 2000 followers within one week of creating a Mastodon account, will you make that happen?

I want him to be able to say when he stands in the House and presents the petition for an official Fediverse server that he himself is the first Canadian MP to be on the Fediverse!

Boost for yes! I am going to show him this post! I'm counting on you, literally! 🔥 🙏 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 🙏

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@stefano@bsd.cafe

I want to launch a hashtag where, every Tuesday, I'll post a message and it would be great if it became a habit for many.

In a world full of conflicts, selfishness, and egocentrism, it would be nice to focus on the good that others do, what makes our lives better thanks to the contribution of others.

My first to the friends of - both within the community servers and beyond - who have undoubtedly contributed to making my life better, more stimulating, and richer. So, I extend this gratitude to all those who, here in the fediverse or elsewhere, are present and positive, giving me inspiration and motivation.

Truly, thank you!

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🌈 BarbaPulpe 😇 ᴹᵃˢᵗᵒᵈᵒⁿ

@barbapulpe@gayfr.social

🇫🇷 Nous promouvons le fédiverse. Vous aussi, devenez acteur d'un monde plus libre, éthique et non contrôlé par quelques entreprises capitalistiques !

Notre portail : gayfr.online

Mastodon pour remplacer X : gayfr.social

Pixelfed pour remplacer Insta : pics.gayfr.online

Lemmy pour remplacer R*ddit : links.gayfr.online

PeerTube pour remplacer Y*tube : tube.gayfr.online

Plume pour héberger vos blogs : blog.gayfr.social

XMPP | Jabber pour remplacer Wh*tsApp : gayfr.live

Pour partager vos images, vos liens, vos publications, vos blogs, vos vidéos ou diffuser en direct live, pour votre messagerie instantanée avec chat, appels audio et vidéo, partage de fichier ou d'écran...

Tout le monde qui partage nos valeurs est bienvenu ! Gay ou pas, francophone ou pas, SFW ou pas... et tout est gratuit, sans pub.

Venez nombreux ! Et le repouet fait tourner la roue de la liberté...

🇬🇧 Link to post in English: gayfr.social/@barbapulpe/11217

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M. Grégoire

@mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca

Some official accounts from news media have become available through . I find:

* @propublica@threads.net (but prefer @ProPublica@newsie.social )
* @motherjonesmag
* @washingtoncitypaper
* @postopinions
* @semafor@threads.net (also @Semafor@flipboard.com )
* @theagendatvo
* @newrepublic
* @slate
* @cnet
* @nymag
* @cultmtl
* @dailymail
* @axios
* @wgnnews

Please reply if you find something similar, and I'll update my list.

(Boosts welcome)

2024-09-16: Edited to split off government accounts.

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@dansup@mastodon.social

I'm kind of obsessed with the

I've been working on @pixelfed almost every day since April 2018

I've learned a lot, and am still as dedicated to, and excited for the fediverse as I was when I first started Pixelfed

I know I've made some mistakes along the way, but y'all have been quick to point em out and help me grow and fix issues accordingly

This really is a labour of love, for the people.

Y'all keep me energized with your feedback and positive vibes. I really appreciate it. ❤️

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Flipboard Deutschland

@FlipboardDE@flipboard.social

Wir haben von einigen aus der Community das Feedback erhalten, die Artikelanzahl sei für einige föderierte Publisher sehr hoch. Daher möchten wir einen Überblick dazu geben:

Die Anzahl der Beiträge bezieht sich auf die Gesamtbeiträge bei Flipboard und damit i.d.R. auf einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren.

Folgendes ist aus unserer Sicht die beste Möglichkeit, sich auf dem Laufenden zu halten und dabei spezifischen Content eines bevorzugten Publishers zu bekommen: den Flipboard-Magazinen zu folgen, um kuratierte Artikel zu bestimmten Themen zu erhalten.

Was bedeutet das konkret? Wenn du dich für Wirtschaftsnachrichten oder Klimapolitik interessierst, kannst du den Magazinen eines Publishers ausschließlich zu diesen Themen folgen, oder wenn du alle Inhalte sehen willst, kannst du dem Profil des Publishers folgen – so hast du mehr Möglichkeiten, die Art der Inhalte, die du in deinem Home-Feed siehst, anzupassen.

Das föderierte Profil eines Publishers ist nur eine weitere Möglichkeit, seinen Inhalten zu folgen und mit ihnen zu interagieren.

So folgst du einzelnen Magazinen über Mastodon:

1) Verwende die Suche, um nach den Magazinen eines Publishers zu suchen (Die Liste an bisher föderierten Publisher haben wir in unserem Profil angeheftet).

2) Wähle "Alle ansehen" bei den Suchergebnissen aus.

3) Folge nun den thematischen Magazinen, die dich interessieren. Wir haben hierzu einen Screenshot von ZEIT ONLINE als Beispiel hinzugefügt.

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🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱

@freemo@qoto.org

**I want to apologize to the whole community, sincerely, for my recent behaviors over the last 4 months.**

If i have been rude or even short tempered with any of you my apologies you likely did not deserve it. Read on if you'd like to know the story and you can decide if I should be forgiven or not.

I know several months ago I made a similar apology, and this may fall on deaf ears, but I hope some of you will hear me out.

First off my last apology came at the face of an Israeli mob death threat on both me and my family. That added a lot of stress at the time and certainly led to me being a bit rude with some people, not an excuse but I do want to rehash it a bit for context. Many of you have noticed since then I do not go out without an open-carry weapon on my hip, this is why.

That said that is not the source of this apology but it is loose related.

I have been dealing with some health issues that, while not life threatening they have severely limited me in some ways. Specifically a very severe sleep disorder. The sleep disorder, and a brain fog that made it very hard for me to think and function normally. In and of itself these werent the root cause, there were underlying issues. But my attempt to treat the symptoms (since the underlying causes we unknown) actually led to a worsening of symptoms long term despite providing some help in the short term. I will explain.

Most of my life I had ADHD as a diagnosis, but it had never been a hindrance to me, in fact I saw it as something that improved my intellectual abilities overall. However this diagnosis allowed me to receive an adderall prescription to try to address the sleep disorder and brain fog, not to treat the ADHD directly, which I have been on for about the last 4 months. It was a low dose (20mg once a day in the morning to wake up). At first it addressed my symptoms with amazing results, but over time it led to a cure to my sleep issue but the brain fog got much much worse. In addition to that my irritability when interacting with people was worse and I have been quite dis-tempered with some of you, and I am deeply sorry for that if this describes you. It certainly continued to cure the sleep issue however and since normal sleep is needed for me to do my work i felt i needed to continue.

Recently however I decided to take matters into my own hands and stop relying on doctors. Instead I got labs through shady means to test for things doctors were dismissive of and wouldnt in the past let me get authorization to have tested. Namely my testosterone levels, thyroid hormone levels, and various blood sugar indicators. These tests revealed three underlying issues: 1) A severely low T-level (so low the tests couldn't even register trace amounts) 2) An extremely high Thyroid-stimulating hormone, 3x above the maximum normal range 3) metabolic disorder causing blood sugar and insulin irregularities (which likewise led to extreme runaway hunger).

At this point I found a doctor who was finally willing to listen to me, armed with a mountain of ill gotten blood tests and managed to convince her to test me properly for verification and finally treat my underlying diseases.

As of about a week ago I started treatment for my underlying diseases, needing to take injections of about 3 drugs, soon to be 4. Knowing that the root cause could finally be addressed I figured around the same time last week I could quit both the adderall and the sleeping medication entirely. Now that the underlying treatments are starting to work, and the old treatments out of my system I feel the best I've felt in years. I already lost 16 lbs, my brain fog has mostly evaporated, and while my sleep is still recovering it was quite improved last night... So while i have a ways to go to be 100% I am already back to my old self, how I used to be before the brain fog began. and certainly doing better than I was doing even 6 months ago.

I will do my best, going forward to treat you all with the respect and due consideration you deserve. Again my apologies.

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

An important distinction is slowly being uncovered about the definition of the term "fediverse." Who is it that gets to decide what this place is? How are we being represented? These are not easy questions to answer and if we don't do a better job describing ourselves, then the job will get done for us by people who don't understand the underlying values we hold.

An info graphic with two icons, one is the symbol for the fediverse that has risen from below and the other is made by Threads

The "open fediverse" symbol
The peoples representation of the fediverse

The "Corporate Fediverse" symbol
Threads* representation of the fediverse

*Threads is a sub-brand of Meta as is Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
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Flipboard Deutschland

@FlipboardDE@flipboard.social

Im letzten Dezember haben wir damit begonnen, Flipboard für das Fediverse zu öffnen. Heute machen wir einen weiteren wichtigen Schritt in diese Richtung, indem wir unsere Testphase ausweiten: Die ersten Publisher aus Deutschland sind nun für das gesamte Fediverse zugänglich.

Mehr Infos dazu findet ihr auf unserem Blog:
de-de.about.flipboard.com/flip

@Flipboard

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Flipboard Deutschland

@FlipboardDE@flipboard.social

Hallo ! 👋 Wir bei Flipboard Deutschland freuen uns riesig Teil der Fediverse-Community zu werden. Die Welt der sozialen Netzwerke verändert sich rasant und wir sind gespannt darauf gemeinsam mit euch zu lernen.

@Flipboard

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william.maggos

@wjmaggos@liberal.city

Why do you care about the ? I want to talk about that in one of the sessions tomorrow.

For me, it's . Adding an attention layer to the open web, so that now we can not only post anything to the world, but it can earn eyeballs. That we all decide what info, ideas and art should go viral, not money. It's so huge and only possible here. I fear that the failure to see this potential, or the pursuit of other goals, will impede us from getting there.

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United Tech & Allied Workers

@utaw@union.place

Hello world! We are the first tech union in the UK and Northern Ireland run by tech workers, for tech workers. We are excited to expand our voice and reach the .

Find out more about us at utaw.tech

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

One of the main devs of Lemmy (@nutomic) just announced a federated wiki project called Ibis

ibis.wiki

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Frank Lassowski :fediverse:

@lasser@det.social

Moin!
Suche dringend gebrauchte Bodenfräse für 3-Punkt-Aufnahme Kat I, Arbeitsbreite 80-100cm, gerne Scheunenfund und reparaturbedürftig in ca. 100km Umkreis um Petershagen/NRW. Preis? Naja, ihr wisst ja… :-/
Der Garten muss dringend gemacht werden und es hakt leider ein wenig am Gebein…
Bitte weiter tröten, wenn es nichts ausmacht.

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JC Palmer

@jccpalmer@toot.community

New account, new !

Hello, I'm JC. I'm a , formerly a tech journalist. You may have come across my smartphone content before, but I've left that world. Now, I'm a technical writer pursuing a career shift into .

I love , , , , , , and . I would love to meet people from any of those communities here in the .

Nice to meet you all!

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Michael Altfield 🛡️

@MichaelAltfield@mastodon.social

PSA: you can't delete photos uploaded to . So don't (accidentally) upload a nude to lemmy. That would be bad 😱

tech.michaelaltfield.net/2024/

Oh, and if you delete your account? It doesn't delete your uploaded photos. And good luck getting your instance admin to delete it; it requires a manual db query, api call, and — oh, none of this is documented? Welcome to my nightmare 💣🤯

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Miss Verständlich

@MissVerstaendlich@bildung.social

Premiere! 🎉
Juhu, die erste Runde „Best Of “ ist da!

Toll, wie viele inspirierende Beiträge zusammengekommen sind - u.a. mit @clemens, @lutz_ , @obucate, @chr, @Tom_SGS und @PatrickLeTerrier!

Einige Rückmeldungen zum Titel habe ich aufgegriffen: Es gibt jetzt zwar keine trötigen, masto-elefantastischen Wortspielereien, dafür sollten auch -Neulinge etwas mit dem Aushang anfangen können.

Viel Spaß damit! :mastodance:

➡️ t1p.de/FediLZ0224

Ein Klemmbrett mit einem QR-Code und dem Text "Best of #FediLZ, 02/2024" sowie "gesammelte Beiträge von Lehrkräften für Lehrkräfte“, der als Aushang im Kollegium genutzt werden kann.
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paulcuth

@paulcuth@mastodon.social

I made a thing to help me find RSS feeds, and I really liked it. So I made it prettier so you can use it too, if RSS feeds are your thing.

As it turns out, in my corner of the fediverse there’s a ton of them…

rss-is-dead.lol

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Microsoft DevBlogs

@msftdevblogs@dotnet.social

List of authors on the devblogs in the , if you like what they write you can follow them:

@lqdev
@tessferrandez
@mapache
@davidpine
@shanselman
@jamesmontemagno
@damianedwards
@waldek
@jongalloway
@dotnet
@jmatthiesen
@jfversluis

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Decentered Podcast

@decentered@social.wedistribute.org

Hello, #Fediverse! 👋

We're the #Decentered podcast by #WeDistribute. Our goal is to share insight into some of the incredible innovation going on in decentralized social networks today.

We sit down with people building incredible things, and talk about their story, what they're building, and what their visions are.

You can listen to us anywhere you get your podcasts, or you can check out episodes directly here: https://wedistribute.org/series/decentered/
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GreenFediverse ⁂

@greenfediverse@chaos.social

NEWS:
Hey ! Kind of a historical moment! We are very happy that @fediverseobserver finally integrated our idea to green-check all fediverse instances with the API of the . also offers a map: fediverse.observer/map with "green" and "black" instances, where every green-checked instance has now a status that looks like this: "The Green Web Foundation identifies this as a green hosted server" or „This website using a GreenHost“! 💚

This picture shows a world-map with green and black dots. A dot stands for a server (instance).
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Charismatic Batman

@CharismaticBatman@theres.life · Reply to Clayton's post

@cjerrington @amin

Bro be quoting' Jeremiah 6:16 in a convo about the .

The circle is complete.

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Tixie Salander

@tixie@mastodon.guerilla.studio

Fedi Monster could use some (financial) love on OpenCollective to be fully financially independent, that would be lovely :otter_love:

opencollective.com/fedimon

Cooper made a much more detailed post about it if you're wanna learn more about the situation: soc.ottr.uk/@cooper/1117720497

Fedi Monster, Seize the means of posting
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pixelfed

@pixelfed@mastodon.social

✨ Curated Onboarding

The ideal solution for communities seeking a balance between open registration and invite-only membership.

Soon admins can opt for this feature when you desire thoughtful user inclusion, handpicked by your dedicated admins for your community that truly reflects shared values and vision.

Available later this week! 🚀

Curated Onboarding registration UI
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Curated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
ALT text detailsCurated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
Curated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
ALT text detailsCurated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
Curated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
ALT text detailsCurated Onboarding registration help centre documentation
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Roni Laukkarinen

@rolle@mementomori.social

My experience so far with microblogging services:

Threads: I'm in a wrong party and don't know what to say. I feel awkward, everyone is so happy with their gym selfies. Everyone asking endless questions and asking things from the algorithm. Lots of people use it like Instagram, every post is a selfie with a meaningless caption. Some are copy-pasting the same sentence over and over again for each line. Endless quote-post memes... What the fuck is this shit I don't even...

Bluesky: A Twitter clone, but still very barebones. Notifications are still not working, there are no hashtags and I don't find any relevant content to me in any of the feeds. It's mostly Facebook-like what's up in life, furry scene and AI photos. No news, no tech/web scene, no nothing. Not to mention it's still invite-only and won't support ActivityPub (yeah I know the reasoning behind that but for me it's mostly bullshit, I look forward to trying bridgy fed).

Mastodon and the Fediverse: Here I'm at home on my own server. Most content, most features. A community is friendly but has also lots of nitpicking, some angry dudes. Still the most safest, most healthy and most customized, but somehow the most hated network elsewhere. "Too techie", they say. "Too difficult", they say. "No algorithm", they say.

Nostr: Kinda promising, but way too obscure, strange and even techier than Mastodon. Too much crypto shit.

Well, that's that. Sometimes I feel like Internet is ruined. But I believe in the open social web movement and I want to see this grow.

In no other place I can write a status update as freely as this, as long as this or with a low bar as this. I LIKE this 100%. The same can't be said in those other places I'm experimenting with out of curiosity. There I'm the weird kid. Here I feel like myself.

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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · Reply to 𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™'s post

Verlinkte von der im / , die hinter einer sind, sollten die entsprechend markiert und/oder gekennzeichnet sein? 🤔

(Boost für Reichweite wäre nett :BoostOK: )

OptionVoters
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mʕ•ﻌ•ʔm bitPickup

@bitpickup@troet.cafe

Privat message toots.

This toot string is designed to be a place for PM's -> @ private messages. It will be pinned on top of this profile. If you have some private issues, just answer in private mode to this toot. That way it will be easy to find our conversations.

As toots can be edited, feel free to change the content of your toot's instead of creating extense conversation strings.

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laravista

@laravista@mastodon.melroy.org

/ / /
🔍 by @cheeaun

🐱🔗 laravista.altervista.org/CatLi

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Myra :trans_furr_white:​​ :v_pan:

@VasilisTheChu@tech.lgbt

May as well move my here

Hi I'm Vasilis! I like to call myself a self-learning programmer and sysadmin, I also am an inspiring and artist. While I pretty much never used Twitter either I will try to use the more, matrix is pretty cool even though it still needs improvements imo. As for stuff I develop I currently like game development, especificly working on @spacestation14. An open-source multiplayer game based on Space Station 13. I however have made other projects such as discord bots even though I never had a chance to publish those.

It is probably already obvious I'm a furry. I like pretending to be a Pikachu or Avali on the internet.

I'm not sure what else to add here. I guess I'm glad to be part of the fediverse at last.

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Tim Bray

@timbray@cosocial.ca

A few annoying problems with the could be solved if there were a new URI scheme with the right semantics. I notice that Bluesky has already provisionally-registered the "at:" URI scheme for similar purposes.

So, I sketched out a design for what a "fedi:" URI scheme might look like and how it’d work: github.com/timbray/fedi-uri

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R. L. Dane :Debian:

@rl_dane@alpha.polymaths.social

I'd like to interject for a moment.

What you're referring to as #Mastodon is in fact the #Fediverse.
Mastodon is not a network unto itself, but rather another open component of a fully functioning network made useful by #ActivityPub.

Every Mastodon user is in fact a user of the fediverse without realizing it.
There really is a Mastodon, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the greater whole. Mastodon is one example of a service using the AcivityPub spec, and is an essential part of the Fediverse, but of limited utility by itself; it is best understood and functions at its greatest when used in combination with other Fediverse services.

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

A growing collection of tools that let you explore your fediverse/Mastodon data:

- your top hashtags: stefanbohacek.com/project/fedi
- your posting history: stefanbohacek.com/project/visu
- your connections: stefanbohacek.com/project/expl
- NEW (work in progress): check if your posts are accessible: data.stefanbohacek.dev/project (more on the project: stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/1)

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Lisa

@Likewise@beige.party

In case anyone is wondering if there is any engagement on here— this is the list of every book recommended after I asked if you’d share one book you enjoyed this year. You can scroll underneath the original post to see these, but I think seeing them all together shows the true awesomeness of the people on here.

Thanks for being pretty darn great ❤️
@bookstodon

A handwritten list of all of the books recommended by the cool people on here.
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A continuation of the handwritten list of all the books recommended.
ALT text detailsA continuation of the handwritten list of all the books recommended.
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The coreboot project

@coreboot@fosstodon.org

We decided to make our new home for in the . We are happy to be part of the family!

There is nothing to do for you. We already moved over from our old instance and migrated all following accounts.

Looking forward to meet new people here :)

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vidzy

@vidzy@fosstodon.org

Hello ! We are Vidzy - The federated alternative to TikTok.

github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

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BeAware :fediverse:

@BeAware@social.beaware.live

of the day.

If you know of a post that you REALLY liked that you've boosted before, did you know you can boost it again? Just click the boost button to "unboost" and then you can "reboost" the same post!

This could be used if you have more followers now than you did back then and you want these new followers to see the older post. Happy Federating!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

There are a lot of different types in the ActivityStreams Vocabulary.

w3.org/TR/activitystreams-voca

But because Mastodon only supports 8 of them (with only 2 of them being supported properly), there is "pressure" on other Fediverse software to restrict themselves to these 8.

docs.joinmastodon.org/spec/act

Because they want to be compatible with Mastodon.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

The ActivityPub Client-Server API

w3.org/TR/activitypub/#client-

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Sylkeweb Testing The Fediverse

@Sylkeweb@mastodon.social

Testing the Fediverse’s interconnectivity - how it all began or “The Fediverse is more than Mastodon”.😅

sylkeweb.com/2023/10/15/testin

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Sylkeweb Testing The Fediverse

@Sylkeweb@mastodon.social

How a WordPress blog interacts with several different services in the Fediverse. Some points to consider.

sylkeweb.com/2023/10/15/wordpr


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Bakt El Raalis

@baktelraalis@piaille.fr

YAY! Mon premier service dans le Fediverse est maintenant actif ⚡

Il s'agit d'un système de partage de liens connecté au .

Ce qui veut dire que vous pouvez vous y abonner pour recevoir ses publications dans votre fil Mastodon (ou autres).

J'y effectuerais une veille envers les nouveautés musicales qui RIFFZ, soit le et tous ses sous-genres les plus obscurs.

C'est ici 👇 👇 👇

@baktelraalis@riffz.glitch.me

Un texte blanc intitulé RIFFZ sur un dégradé mauve foncé.
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🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱

@freemo@qoto.org

So its done! I finally released a fairly easy to install (from scratch) Hugo based Static Site generator with full ActivityPub support.

It has step-by-step instructions on how to set it up for your own blog or static website.

One of the coolest features for me, other than having your static site blog posts show up as posts in the Fediverse is the support for interacting with those posts. Any replies you leave, likes, or boosts will show up in the "comments" section of the website on the page associated with the post. How cool is that!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Be the content you want to see on the Fediverse.

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Andreas Sander

@andi1984@social.saarland

So Leute, Butter bei die Fische 🐟: Ich würde gerne ALL IN ins Thema gehen, aber ich kann das im Zweifel weder zeitlich noch finanziell leisten. Zu Letzterem suche ich Mittel und Wege, aber es wäre noch besser und kaum auszuhalten, wenn du – ja genau du – dich trauen würdest evtl. auch einen Dienst entweder selbst oder fremd hosten zu lassen.

Es gibt viele tolle , z.B. @markus. Traut euch! Das Fediverse lebt von und mit vielen kleinen Servern und nicht einem großen!

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

1/

We (of the Fediverse) should take a lesson from Linux (and the LUGs back in the day) and do in-person Fediverse JoinFests.

Where we help people join the Fediverse.

Similar to the Linux InstallFests decades ago.

🧵

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Tiny Mastodon Tip for Job Seekers 💼​ :mastodon:

If you are looking for work
on the Fediverse, here are a few tips that might help:

1. Follow the account @hiringbot which does an amazing job at automatically boosting relevant posts! 👍

2. Build a List of organizations that are here and where you would like to work at 🗒️​ Here's how to build Lists on Mastodon: infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon

3. Include *at least* the hashtags and to your posts related to job search #️⃣

4. Always include the location you want to work from to your posts 🌍🌏🌎

5. Follow *at least* the hashtag 👀

6. If you are looking for developer jobs, follow: @jobsfordevelopers

7. If you are looking for jobs with open-source projects, follow: @fossjobs

8. Good luck! ✨

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she hacked you

@ekis@mastodon.social

Automate the boardroom before the factory floor.

Ignore the fact we could replace most executives with a dice. Even the best ones could be automated easier than building complex and to replace jobs that are inexpensive.

Or your class in will forever be "traitor"

CEOs make 344x workers.
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Diabetic Heihachi

@DavBot@nerdculture.de

Updated pin:

Dadmin of the :
- davbot.media/signup

- Actively federating 30+ instances

- If you want to publish video content to the and vibe with the content policy you are welcome to join. Channel owners can subscribe for extra 10gb space:
davbot.work/#/portal/signup

Main Channel:
- @davbot_main

Channel:
- @davbotbeepboop

to help keep the lights blinking:
- en.liberapay.com/DavBot/

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Joe Glombek

@joe@umbracocommunity.social

After a few discussions today, I wrote a guide to the and tailored to the , please share with those not already here!

joe.gl/ombek/blog/umbraco-in-t

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

For Fediverse software —

In some ways, you could think about Fediverse front-ends and Fediverse back-ends separately.

This is easiest to see if you consider web front-ends versus mobile front-ends.

But you also see this with front-ends within the same class.

For example — Elk is an alternative web front-end to Mastodon's web front-end.

...

If there was a defacto common API for the front-ends to use — you could swap back-ends based on your needs.

Mastodon API may become that.

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Tobias Hellgren

@thanius@mastodon.chuggybumba.com

PSA for instance owners:

Block/ignore the peertube.se instance immediately. This is run by and used by Nordfront, the media division of the Nordiska Motståndsrörelsen organization for spreading Nazi propaganda.

Of course, this being the , make sure to block it on all platforms, such as .

It's the first match on Google if you're located in Sweden, which is problematic.

Please boost for exposure.

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Disroot

@disroot@nixnet.social

Hey Disrooters, here is our new account on the fediverse! Don't hesitate to follow us to know about service maintenance or other information, and to contact us if needed! #Disroot #Fediverse
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Sean and Ruchika

@bunvoyage17@mastodon.social

Time for an -

We are @dohappybelove and @seanbala. We have been together for almost 10 years. Ruchika is from in and Sean is from the in the . Currently based in .

This is our experiment in the - we plan on posting about our adventures. Expect a lot of the following: .

Our photo in front of a intricately carved Ming era door at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. This is our CLASSIC pose.
ALT text detailsOur photo in front of a intricately carved Ming era door at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. This is our CLASSIC pose.
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St. Pauli POP

@stpop@stpauli.social

Mit eigener Instanz und doch .

🧦 auf stpauli.social/@stpop
(follow @stpop

⌨️ 5.000 plus Zeichen in meinem neuen , den lest und abonniert ihr via blog.stpauli.social

🎤 ST. POP fyyd.de/podcast/st-pauli-pop/

🐦 Twitter löpt im Sparmodus.
Das und jede offene präferiere ich.

Meinen Blog maintaine ich noch, er fungiert aber eher als Archiv: stpaulinu.de

Meine Hashtags:

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Billy W.

@billzismyname@queer.cool

Seeing news of Firefish instances shutting down…😭😭😭

If you’re looking for a new home (temporary or permanent) in the , consider queer.cool! 🩷

queer.cool/about

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Em :official_verified:

@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange

Using Mastodon
and the Fediverse is an act of rebellion in itself.

By being here,
you are contributing to grow an alternative system that is led by the people and for the people, not for profits.

By being here,
you are encouraging a solution to a deteriorating social climate that thrives on outrage and the monetization of hate.

By being here,
you are participating to the development of a new system that can slowly build a better world.

Thank you for being here 💚

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Adrian Morales

@adrianmorales@ieji.de

Queen of the Skies, Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926), was the first female of African and Cherokee descent to become a pilot in the U.S. She made up her mind one day to try. She tried and she succeeded.

Happy Aviation Day! ✈️ 🎊✨️

PS: Please consider joining my Patreon, and a big 《Thank You》 to those who already have. ❤️

patreon.com/posts/87927891?utm

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MJ

@wpgne@mastodon.social

In case anyone is reading this, and might wish to join the greater Fediverse, here is an invite code:
mastodon.social/invite/ykYouTJZ

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:projetstodon: Shalien

@shalien@projetretro.io

So, I discovered that it's customary to give an on so here I am.

I'm @shalien , a computer enthusiast as as .

Disappointed with Twitter / X , I resurrected my instance and here I am.

I hope to discover something else, something healthier and more relaxing than the permanent chaos of Twitter.

Looking forward to seeing you in the !

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:projetstodon: Shalien

@shalien@projetretro.io

Alors, j'ai découvert qu'il ai de coutume de donner une sur donc me voilà.

Moi c'est @shalien , passionné d'informatique aussi que .

Déçu de Twitter / X , j'ai ressusciter mon instance et me voilà.

J'espère découvrir autre chose, quelque de plus sain, de plus reposant que le chaos permanent de Twitter .

Au plaisir de vous croiser dans le !

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Holger

@holgervogt@nerdculture.de

Nach neun Monaten bin ich nicht mehr wirklich , habe aber damals irgendwie meine Vorstellungsrunde verpasst. 😉

Ich liebe und , schreibe darüber im @gigblog und veranstalte manchmal selber welche im @indiewohnzimmer in . und , , und sind auch meine Themen, ebenso die .

Im bin ich auch mit unterwegs: @holgervogt@pixelfed.de . Und mit Literatur bei Bookwyrm: @holger

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Jon S. von Tetzchner

@jon@vivaldi.net

I would like to welcome the to the

I understand this is the first step, but an important one.

social.bbc/about

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Paul Versluis

@NoOnesRival@mastodon.world

I am a enthusiast, who loves to
My biggest hobby is to read (mainly biographies and fantasy)
I am born and raised in
I escaped the driven sites a long time ago and am now trying to find my place in the

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arkhi

@arkhi@mamot.fr

I just found about Fedifinder, a tool to look for contacts on the Fediverse that you followed on former Twitter: fedifinder.glitch.me

This can help migrating to Mastodon if you have many followings.

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Jakub Rojek

@SceNtriC@101010.pl

Tekst powstał bardzo spontanicznie, poza "harmonogramem" i wynika z... irytacji. Ilekroć widzę "nie wiem, co się tutaj robi, lol, ale to głupie", to miałem ochotę nagrać film, ale skończyło się na tekście.

Może ten PROSTY tutorial komuś się przyda. Przekazujcie go sobie śmiało, gdy zobaczycie, że ktoś nie do końca radzi sobie z Mastodonem lub zastanawia się, dlaczego to takie trudne i "tu nikogo nie ma".

I tak - ten tekst dotyczy tylko Mastodona. Specjalnie o Fedi wspominam na końcu.

wildasoftware.pl/post/jak-wejs

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Capybara :neovim: :arch:

@sotneStatue@fosstodon.org

Since the is likely to grow some more in the coming days, here is a brief

I am a zoomer capybara doing his master's degree in biology. Living in Germany. Huge nerd and dipping my feet in . I often post my opinions about linux and open source software, and sometimes I complain about life.

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Boris

@boris@ashlande.rs

Hello again 👋

I've been working with the intersection of and . Building interactive installations, creating tech-infused garments, and exploring nonlinear storytelling.

Currently doing deep dives into: , , game engines for installations and narratives for live performances.

Happy to bounce ideas around these areas at any time. 😊

boris.kourtoukov.com/

🕊️📨

A dinner table with a white tablecloth, covered in various food. Standing in the middle of a small meadow in the woods. Warm summer evening.
ALT text detailsA dinner table with a white tablecloth, covered in various food. Standing in the middle of a small meadow in the woods. Warm summer evening.
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Robert Boler

@rcbo@mastodon.social

If you think words like , , , or especially are intuitive, welcoming, or commonly understood language outside of techie circles,

then I’d like to ask that you pause and consider broadening your empathy.

Most humans don’t know what these words mean. That reduces their likelihood to embrace a nice place like , and condemns anyone who has expertise in other fields to ad-based social media.

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Dee G Lloyd

@DeeGLloyd@mastodon.world

A 🧵 about how I got blocked by @kevinrothrock, managing editor of @meduza_en on not 1 but 2 social media platforms. This will be a familiar tale for other in the , but isn't just a story of a piling on someone for an unfortunate post.
Rather I'm sharing this as a lesson for other folks who are here to follow about 's invasion of . This isn't an attack on Kevin, even if I say some mean things about him, but about bias expertise & trust 1/n

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ALT text detailsImage of being blocked by Kevin Rothrock on Mastodon
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Abi

@abinanthankv@mastodon.social

🌆🌆❤️

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Michael

@mnf@mastodon.social

Dear random user, if you create n accounts on multiple platforms and then post the same content to all of these accounts, it will appear n times in my timeline. Which will result in me muting n - 1 of your accounts if this happens a few times. Then, if you post smth important / smart / funny exclusively to one of those muted accounts, I won't see it.
So yeah, that toast looks tasty, but maybe don't post it to 2 Mastodon, 1 Pixelfed and 1 Calckey account? :⁠-⁠)

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Avoid the Hack! :donor:

@avoidthehack@infosec.exchange

Hi infosec.exchange, (and hi again + the rest of the )

I have successfully infiltrated your server and will load subsequent toots here for the foreseeable future.

(( DETECTED: ))

I am the same Avoid The Hack from and run the website avoidthehack.com

Most of this feed is related to and - generally for the individuals, families, and the super small organizations out there. I often focus on the intersection between the two.

Sometimes I post advice. Sometimes I share tools. Sometimes I share articles I have written. Sometimes I share articles featuring Avoid the Hack. Sometimes there is humor and memes.

Stay safe out there.

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Belastingdienst

@belastingdienst@social.overheid.nl

Hallo! Wij zijn het webcareteam van de en we kijken ernaar uit jullie ook in de te helpen bij al je vragen over belastingzaken en onze processen.

Bijvoorbeeld over het invullen van je belastingaangifte, het aanvragen of wijzigen van een voorlopige aanslag, of het wijzigen van je rekeningnummer.

Een toeslagvraag? Ga dan naar de accounts van Dienst Toeslagen op de ‘andere’ social mediaplatformen.

Dus daar gaan we: hoe kunnen we je helpen?

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Davide Eynard (+mala)

@mala@fosstodon.org

Hi everyone! Six more months passed since my last , so here is an updated one:

AKA: +mala, AiTTaLaM

Job: Doin’ trustworthy @ moz://a.ai - more generally I love , no matter if to humans or machines :-)

Projects: 3564020356.org is the oldest (~22yrs 😅), the most recent... Look around and find the rest! 😜

Interests:

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js

@js@ap.nil.im

I guess since I moved to my own instance now, I need to do a new #introduction.

Hi, I'm js and on the Fediverse since 2018. I'm interested in #ObjectiveC, writing #assembly code (in whatever I can get my hands on, from x86_64 to PA-RISC to SPARC64 to IA64 etc.) and any kind of lowlevel hackery, #RetroComputing, #OpenSource in general and decentralization (such as @matrix or the #Fediverse). I'm also into #metal and #chiptunes.

A few projects I am involved in (non-exclusive):

• I created @objfw, a portable Objective-C framework and runtime. Go check it out if you like C and object oriented programming on basically any 32 bit or more platform!
• I'm a @fedora developer.
• I'm a @netbsd developer, where I mostly work on #pkgsrc.
• I'm also a MorphOS developer, where the goal is to switch MorphOS's ObjC support to @objfw.
• I used to be a @haiku developer. Technically still am, but am less active these days due to lack of time.

Some of the retro computers I have and tinker with are (non-exclusive list):

#Amiga 4000, 1200 & 600
• Naturetech GENIALstation 737S (400 MHz #SPARC64 laptop!)
• Sun Fire T5120
#NeXTstation Color
• HP Integrity rx1620 (1U Dual CPU Itanium server)
• A Duron 750 with a {Voodoo 2 | #Voodoo 3 3500 | S3 Savage 4 | ATI Rage Pro} (I switch between those depending on what I want to do, as I like playing with and writing code for those old proprietary 3D APIs)

I also have some old game consoles and am interested in running homebrew on them (again non-exclusive):

• Super #Nintendo
#Gameboy
• Nintendo #3DS
• Nintendo #Wii
• Nintendo Wii U (can't believe that's retro already!)
• Sega #Dreamcast (with hard drive mod, so it can run NetBSD)

I will probably update this post over time. Either by editing, or by posting a new one and then pinning the new one.
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charlie :linux: :mastodon:

@charliechan@vivaldi.net

Hi! Simple introduction in . :)

1. He/him

2. Not in IT field nor having such backgrounds but a tech lover. Love UNIX/Linux and the great browser.

3. Read/write in traditional Chinese and understand basic Japanese, but I guess I will focus on English contents here. Not quite an anime/manga fan as many of you think but do watch a few of them.

4. Studied political science so yes I follow news/political issues but usually don’t want to dig deep into it.

Nice to meet you :)

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Author Help

@AuthorHelp@social.authorhelp.uk


Author Help is a company founded in 2018. We help from all over the world to their books.

We have a published statement of principles, and will not work with books that go against it: authorhelp.uk/statement-of-pri

Our posts will mostly be links to articles that are likely to interest authors, especially .

The company and this account are run by @RPBook and @JetlagJen

To get our blog posts direct to your feed, follow @blog

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Skastodon

@skastodon@skastodon.com

Remember to support Skastodon if you can! Check out "About" page for more info!

skastodon.com/about

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We Distribute

@wedistribute@mastodon.social

Do you know of something cool going on in the ? Got an opinion you'd like to share, or want to write articles fediverse platforms or social events on the network? Drop us a line!

wedistribute.org/about/contact

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David Revoy

@davidrevoy@framapiaf.org

Meta: OH, COME ON. ISN'T THAT BETTER NOW?


A giant reaper stands in front of a presentation. It's my allegory of Meta: a headband with Meta logo, and a chain around her neck with the WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram golden logo. She hold a brush and a paint bucket with red painting. She looks angry at her audience and not really understanding. 
In background, her presentation screen: the Fediverse logo in big, with the word "THREATS" on the top and arrows going to the logo. The words "THREATS" was fixed to "THREADS" with red painting on the D. 
A  group of Fediverse mascots in foreground are anxious and group themselves closely, shacking, in front of this new proposal of the reaper.

License: "Meta proposing Threads to the Fediverse" by David Revoy, with mascots of Mastodon, Pleroma-tan, AI, Lemmy, Sepia, Fediverse logo, and with fair-use of copyrighted Meta's logos − CC-BY 4.0
ALT text detailsA giant reaper stands in front of a presentation. It's my allegory of Meta: a headband with Meta logo, and a chain around her neck with the WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram golden logo. She hold a brush and a paint bucket with red painting. She looks angry at her audience and not really understanding. In background, her presentation screen: the Fediverse logo in big, with the word "THREATS" on the top and arrows going to the logo. The words "THREATS" was fixed to "THREADS" with red painting on the D. A group of Fediverse mascots in foreground are anxious and group themselves closely, shacking, in front of this new proposal of the reaper. License: "Meta proposing Threads to the Fediverse" by David Revoy, with mascots of Mastodon, Pleroma-tan, AI, Lemmy, Sepia, Fediverse logo, and with fair-use of copyrighted Meta's logos − CC-BY 4.0
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Chris 👾

@chris@mstdn.games

Friendly reminder: algorithm-based social media platforms are toxic by design, bad for your mental health and responsible for spreading misinformation and disinformation.

technologyreview.com/2021/10/0

thesocialdilemma.com/

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M. Grégoire

@mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca

Journalistic organisations in Canada with official accounts on the :

* @winnipegfreepress
* @thetyee
* @Windspeaker
* @sprawlcalgary
* @livewirecalgary
* @pressprogress
* @thenarwhal
* TechNews @admin
* @HalifaxExaminer
* @thelocal
* @RueMorin
* @cabinradio
* @mtlgazette
* @NTVNewsNL
* @hakaimagazine
* @rewildingmag
* @NatObserver
* @TheBreach
* @theagendatvo
* @TVOntario
* @epicnews
* @chly1017fm
* @CKIAFM

I will update the list as I learn of other such accounts.

1/3

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PurpleWhale

@PurpleWhale@apobangpo.space

HashTags to help you discover the Fediverse! (1/2)

Please comment to add more. Help your moots to discover the

(1/2)

Apobangpo
FediArmy
BTSArmy
BTS
KPop

FediTips
PurpleWhaleTips

NewMusic
BTSPlaylists
SongOfTheDay
BangtanSongOfTheDay

FediArmyReadAlong
ArmyLearnsKorean
BTSArmyBookPile

OT7
BTSMemes
BangtanMemes
BangtanNews
ThirstyThursday

BTSFanfic
BTSFic
BTSFests
BTSFicRecs
KevinKevinsonDraws

Hacker Jin at his computer panel, saving the world .. and hashtags. 

(From the BTS Grammy performance in 2022)
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Victor Forberger

@vforberger@fosstodon.org

A guide to and the for .

linuxatty.wordpress.com/2023/0

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ClumsyGolem

@ClumsyGolem@mstdn.games

post!

Stay at home Dad, variety streamer, and amateur game dev.

I came to the thanks to Reddit's implosion. After trying a few different platforms I've landed on Mastodon. Which is funny since I never used Twitter.
I'm normally a lurker but want to try being more active here.

Hobbies:
(mostly or )


(mostly + )

(Though I haven't watched anything in a long time xP)

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We Distribute

@wedistribute@mastodon.social

Our project is staffed entirely by volunteers, producing the best coverage we can for the development of the . We don't paywall our articles, sell advertising space, or collect personal data.

Here are some ways you can help us keep the lights on!

wedistribute.org/support-us/

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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@lor.sh

От себя тоже поприветствую всех пришедших и дам несколько советов.

✅ Заполните профиль и поставьте аватарку. Неплохой идеей будет указать там ваши увлечения или вид деятельности.
✅ Напишите что-нибудь: приветствие, пост о себе (тут используют тег )
✅ Листайте ваши локальные и глобальные ленты, и подписывайтесь на тех, кто интересен - тут нет алгоритма, который будет подсовывать вам контент. Набрать свою ленту нужно будет самостоятельно. Также возможно вам будет полезно зайти в настройки и установить языки контента, которые вы хотите видеть в ленте.
✅ Общайтесь с людьми.
✅ Не бросайте как только Twitter опять даст заднюю - дайте свободным соцсетям шанс, они могут вас удивить.

Эти простые советы могут помочь вам не заскучать и заинтересовать других людей подписаться на вас.

Если будет интересно почитать про Mastodon и Федивёрс в целом - список статей и постов по этой теме есть внизу на нашем проекте-лендинге Fediland:
fediland.github.io

Также можете посмотреть моё вводное видео:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIZciBvCI

Добро пожаловать и удачи!

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Erotic Mythology (hire me) ☃️

@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social

I wrote a for all my fellow creators starting out on :

eroticmythology.com/mastodon-f

Feedback is extremely welcome. This is a loving document, it can only be honed and get better with loving input from other users. What are your best tips for ?

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Marvin Johanning

@mjohanning@birds.town

It's been a while since I wrote my introduction and since I've gotten a lot of new followers in the past few days and weeks, I've decided to re-write my old to reflect what I mainly do with my account now.

My name is Marvin, I currently live in Bielefeld and I earn my money as a sysadmin at a small company in Halle (Westf.)

I have a lot of hobbies, but my main hobby is, and has for a couple of years, been and, more recently, birding.

I have begun mainly doing , and sometimes also , or just other random stuff. I generally post at least one per day on my account and sometimes other photographs I've taken that I think are worth sharing.

I am also a great fan of the and have started my own and instances (birdtu.be and birds.town respectively).

tl;dr You'll find mostly birds on my account, sometimes other wildlife, insects or other general photography and also random musings from time to time as well.

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Andre

@xol@norden.social

Moin! Ich bin zwar schon etwas länger als passiver Konsument auf Mastodon unterwegs, aber möchte nun mehr aktiver in Erscheinung treten. Das sowie meine nun gewählte Instanz machen einen wirklich heimeligen Eindruck. Nun muss ich es nur noch schaffen, in kein Etiketten-Fettnäpfchen zu trete. Ich komme aus dem Norden Deutschlands, bin Gamer, Softwareentwickler und Kaffeeliebhaber. Schön euch bald kennenzulernen.

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⛳ rebel

@crossgolf_rebel@chaos.social

Hallo und willkommen an alle im

Ich versuche mich jetzt hier mal in einem kleine Erklärtext für alle die es interessiert.

Da der Text auch für meine 7000 Zeichen zu lang ist, bitte hier weiter lesen: pad.tchncs.de/pad/#/2/pad/view

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CutThroat Neko

@CutThroatNeko@mastodon.xyz

Tell your twitter pals to come and dig their way to the \o/

Illustration from Molemania (Gameboy game).

Mascots:
Peertube & fediverse (David Revoy)
Mastodon (dopatwo)
Twitter (Elon Musk)

Logo
Lemmy & Pixelfed

Sorry I didn't put all the fediverse's Mascots 🙇
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Saverio Brancaccio

@saveriobran@mastodon.uno

"The Fediverse is not looking for growth. It is offering a place for freedom. People joining the Fediverse are those looking for freedom. If people are not ready or are not looking for freedom, that’s fine. They have the right to stay on proprietary platforms... We should not try to include as many people as we can at all cost. We should be honest and ensure people join the Fediverse because they share some of the values behind it."

ploum.net/2023-06-23-how-to-ki

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Woon Wu Chyi

@wuchyi@woon.my

Hello and welcome to my #fediverse profile!

I've spun up my own #GoToSocial instance as a way to teach myself #docker and server administration, but also to finally have a **forever** home in the federated universe.

Won't 'toot' much, but when I do, I'm probably rambling on about something related to #cars, #technology, #music, or just life in general.

Feel free to drop me a follow and see you around!

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WCFTR

@wcftr@hcommons.social

We're very excited to be joining the , so here's our post:

We are the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research (WCFTR), an archive preserving materials from the entertainment industries. We are home to over three hundred collections from playwrights, television and movie writers, producers, actors, designers, directors, and production companies.

Housed in the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Library-Archives Division, the WCFTR is one of the world’s most accessible and is regularly visited by researchers from around the world. Research undertaken in its collections has revolutionized the scholarship of American , , and .

We provide in-person and remote access to our collections. Learn more here: wcftr.commarts.wisc.edu/index.

We use social media to share news about new collections, upcoming events, interesting materials we've found, and projects that we're working on -- as well as learning about what you're working on!

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caos

@caos@metalhead.club

📣 Neue Community für Wuppertal 🚟 im :
👉 feddit.org/c/wuppertal *

Alle aus und mit Interesse an sind 🧡💙lich eingeladen, die zu abonnieren und eigene Beiträge darin zu erstellen und bissken zu diskutieren!!

@wuppertal@a.gup.pe

Gerne teilen, danke!
*edit: nun auf feddit.org

Es ist eine -Community auf .de
Tipps dazu, wie Ihr von etc. aus mit Lemmy kommunizieren könnt, hier: anonsys.net/display/bf69967c-1
Mehr zu : gnulinux.ch/fediverse-serie-wi

Startseite der Community-Seite auf feddit.de
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Tyson, Chicken Rancher 🐓

@tsupasat@infosec.exchange · Reply to Dare Obasanjo's post

@carnage4life "Decentralisation is not a selling point for 99% of people." Ouch. That cuts deep, man.

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Steve Frenzel

@stvfrnzl@mastodon.online

Hello everyone,

I'm Steve and I work mainly as a developer with a focus on and .

I'm also a music nerd and lover and recently got back into the habit of reading . are also something that is dear to my heart.

Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about any of these topics. Welcome to the !

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

whos gonna be the first to livestreem (on @owncast or @pixelfed) writing a and submitting it to @feps?!
[meta: @fediverse]

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Q.

@imtheq@realsocial.life

This corner of the is inclusive and affirming to marginalized individuals and their respective communities.

People are the most important part of any community and especially this one. If your world view demands that you diminish anyone because of their inherent identity, you’re not welcome here.

p.s. Official sign on the door of the RealSocial.Life instance:

Red circle with a line through it has a dinosaur grumpily waving guns.

Green circle with no line through it has a dinosaur cheerfully tossing flowers around.

Both circles are on a sign, hanging on a chainlink fence.
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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

My data visualization project that lets you explore your connections across the fediverse now supports:

- Mastodon
- Friendica
- Pleroma/Akkoma 🆕
- Misskey/Calckey 🆕

Try it here: data.stefanbohacek.com/project

A screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
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A screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
A screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
A screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
A screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of my visualization project, with my display name, profile image, a tree chart showing each server I'm connected to, and a breakdown of my connections.
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Anthony :fatpikachu:

@anthonyvardiz@mastodon.social

I have a account! :pixelfed:

Think OG Instagram but in the 🕸️

Check it out at pixelfed.social/anthonyvardiz or click the verified link on my profile ✅

It details of my travels and everyday life 📸

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

This is still very much work in progress, but feel free to try if you have a Mastodon or a Friendica account.

data.stefanbohacek.com/project

A screenshot of one of the charts produced by my website. It lists the top 10 servers used by accounts I follow and my followers. The list is accompanied by a tree map chart that consists of rectangles, each rectangle representing one server and its size and shade of color correspond to the number of connections on it. The top ten servers from the list are highlighted.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of one of the charts produced by my website. It lists the top 10 servers used by accounts I follow and my followers. The list is accompanied by a tree map chart that consists of rectangles, each rectangle representing one server and its size and shade of color correspond to the number of connections on it. The top ten servers from the list are highlighted.
A screenshot of one of the charts produced by my website. It lists the top 10 servers used by accounts I follow and my followers. The list is accompanied by a tree map chart that consists of rectangles, each rectangle representing one server and its size and shade of color correspond to the number of connections on it. The top ten servers from the list are highlighted.
ALT text detailsA screenshot of one of the charts produced by my website. It lists the top 10 servers used by accounts I follow and my followers. The list is accompanied by a tree map chart that consists of rectangles, each rectangle representing one server and its size and shade of color correspond to the number of connections on it. The top ten servers from the list are highlighted.
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Julien Deswaef :tw:

@judeswae@toot.thoughtworks.com

2017: @mheiber and I ask for resources to setup a instance on infrastructure

2018: @effye , @mheiber and I launch toot.thoughtworks.com . Every employee can create an account and start posting. More than 800 people will do that over the next 5 years.

2023: The official corporate account of @thoughtworks is created and starts posting on the .

:tw: 💜 :mastodon:

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Stefan Bohacek

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online

Ah, so that was the missing feature that required creating a brand new protocol, I see.

"Hard to sustain a company like this without ads in todays world"

12+ million fediverse users would beg to differ.

Source: stefanbohacek.online/@mikestev

A screenshot of a conversation between a Bluesky developer and two other individuals:

Zach @yunginter.net: the question is more, will bluesky the client have ads? 
will bluesky the host insert ads into my repo?
will blue sky the indexer have ads?

Whyrusleeping @why.bsky.team: Hard to sustain a company like this without ads in todays world, but you will always have the option to not have ads. They will likely be inserted either by the AppView or feed genenerator

Hek! at the BlueSky @onsu.re: I would love to be able to pay a fee to have no ads fr tbh
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dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social

The real magic of the is collaboration.

Many of the largest projects have worked together behind the scenes on compatibility.

It's not that common now that ActivityPub has matured, but you better believe the early days of 2018 had big players like Mastodon and Pleroma working closely on compat.

= Community + Collaboration
The magic formula that sets us apart!

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Csepp 🌢

@csepp@merveilles.town

Found a piece of history in my "to print" folder.
RIP .

@chr (dragon emojo, floppy emojo)

cybre =/= cyber

c y b r e describes an optimism, a hope for the possibility of technology rather than a fear of its oppression c y b r e represents the reality of what is now possible, in addition to the mythology of what was thought possible c y b r e belongs to the indomitable individuals and indefatigable communities who have carved out a home in an invisible layer above reality also c y b r e was available as a domain name

7 April 2017,11:13 AM - Web - boosts 104 faves 164
ALT text details@chr (dragon emojo, floppy emojo) cybre =/= cyber c y b r e describes an optimism, a hope for the possibility of technology rather than a fear of its oppression c y b r e represents the reality of what is now possible, in addition to the mythology of what was thought possible c y b r e belongs to the indomitable individuals and indefatigable communities who have carved out a home in an invisible layer above reality also c y b r e was available as a domain name 7 April 2017,11:13 AM - Web - boosts 104 faves 164
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Kurau :tokyo:

@kurau@famichiki.jp

✅ Solved! → On this post reply.

🖐️
When there is a user in another instance whose posts are not all reflected in the instance that I use, does anyone know how to (or if it is ever possible right now) boost some older post?

It seems to me that even the id of some post is different when I open it from my instance website, and from the original instance website. I was trying to think I could maybe just copy the id and try to force it to load somehow.

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Horace Young

@horaceyoung@m.otter.homes



大噶好!獭站域名下的Misskey海獭咖啡厅(獭咖?)开始营业啦(cafe.otter.homes)
目前还属于vanilla的状态没怎么装修,大家可以试试看,有主题或者插件建议的话可以联系站长~

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HRH ginsterbusch

@ginsterbusch@kosmos.social

Liebe Mitmenschen hier im und speziell - es ist schon wieder so ein Tag: Geht doch bitte nicht pauschal davon aus, bei einer für "normale" Personen augenscheinlich schnippischen, "trolligen" Mitteilung, dass die Person ein Troll ist oder euch etwas böses will.

Es ist unfassbar (und führt damit zu ) , erstmal solche Antworten zu verstehen, und anschließend immer extra auf hinweisen zu müssen.

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social

Some of the software is not setting headers for their &

They should. But they aren't.

...

Adding headers makes it so Atom & RSS WebFeeds can be pulled at the client end (and doesn't have to run through a server).

If you care about , you should care about this. As not having it have to run through a server protects privacy more.

...

For example, the Atom & RSS WebFeeds should have this CORS header:

Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *

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💖🐈アレクシス・ホワイト・キャット・ボンバー(🆖/🩷🍭)💣🤍

@Alexis_White_cat_bomber@pawoo.net

〔Pekokeshi UC8 Socialhouse ~ Pekousei♡Alexisverse Pleroma Server〕

@Alexis_White_cat_bomber @pekoshoujo_de_polkiida

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Andrews & Arnold Ltd (AAISP)

@aaisp@social.aa.net.uk

Andrews & Arnold Ltd is a UK company (3342760) that specialises mainly in telecoms and internet services, but a lot of other things too.

This is our official presence in the . It is not primarily a platform for advertising.

We are here to help customers and prospective customers, and well, anyone.

We understand how an official presence can help people, even if it is to publicly call us out for something.

Feedback and comments welcome.

aa.net.uk/

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Of Bookish Things

@JPK_elmediat@c.im

Well, here I am posting about . I joined a instance back in April of last year, when the threat of Muskification of Bird began looming on the horizon. By January of this year, I began thinking about the overabundance of material-topics I had for potential posting.
Three projects also came to mind. 1) A layout based on . I've explored this idea using the , and will try to take it a bit further.

impliedspaces.wordpress.com/th
2) I've acquired too much material for my . I'm branching out with .
3) "Try to motivate my reading by using the #2023 to give me as much flexibility in choices." My needs to get a small dent (at least). 😂 Picture Prompt bingo card a loosey-goosey#ReadingChallenge in which you match books that you’ve read to one of the pictures on the bingo card. The key thing is that you be as in your of the picture as you like.
bookforager.wordpress.com/2022
So here I am - even more activity as I fill time and a small part of the with talk .😉

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OpenWrt Announcement-Bot

@openwrt@social.tchncs.de

[Info] "OpenWrt Announcement-Bot" is an unofficial service. It generates posts from the RSS-Feed of "Release and security announcements".

You like this Bot? Please boost this posting to notify others about it. Thank you!

Note: This is a message from the Bot-Operator this account and does not originate from the feed.

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AZcoigreach

@azcoigreach@stranger.social

🤠 Like what you see? 🌵 it! 🚀
doesn't run on an 👾 It run on YOU! 😎 the or you read helps get that content to other people in the 🐘 Check your tab for content and make sure to 🖖 🥳

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jesuiSatire …ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ

@jesuisatire@social.tchncs.de

Why we choose at least a decentralized setup?

A gif depicting an old computer game, 
the weak structure of centralized systems is exposed.
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Mark Prior

@markrprior@ohai.social

Some perhaps useful information about instances, etiquette, and how to move to a new instance.

mrp.net/fediverse/

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⛳ rebel

@crossgolf_rebel@chaos.social

Meine lieben followerInnen

Wie geschrieben werde ich einen Monat lang den fediverse Zugang für mich von Mastodon zu dem Fork wechseln und meine Erfahrungen da sammeln.

Wenn ihr also in dieser Zeit weiter Mitteilungen von mir haben woillt, dann abonniert bitte diesen Account hier

@crossgolf_rebel@moppels.bar

Kurze Info wieso.
Weil ich es kann.
Weil ich Spaß am Testen habe.
Weil das so viele Möglichkeiten bietet.
Weil ich dann 7.000 Zeichen habe 🤣

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j_forrest

@j_forrest@mastodon.elest.io

I'm very excited to be an ambassador for Elest.io!

I'll be talking about some of the great fully-managed software they offer to take control of your social networking with the Fediverse and the ActivityPub protocol, and also highlight some other great FOSS offerings on their impressive list of services.

So follow me if you're interested in , , , ,

Remember that wants you to decentralize!

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Haubentaucher

@Haubentaucher@graz.social

Zwischenbilanz nach einigen intensiveren Wochen im : hier ist genauso viel Leben im Feed wie einst auf Twitter. Nur weniger kleinkrieg, weniger hate speech. Ich würde nicht mehr zurück wollen, egal wer den Vogelkäfig regiert.

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Toni :mastodon:

@coloco@mastodon.social

Alguien decia >>>

"""o te "cansas" de administrar y la dejas sin avisar... Y estás en tu derecho""""

No estoy de acuerdo con esto que te entrecomillado arriba., mira el enlace este >>>> joinmastodon.org/es/covenant

&

@niko @pnc @rtfm

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James Dreben :mw:

@Jdreben@mastodon.world

Me in 2009: You on Facebook yet?
Me in 2023: You on the yet?

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Ben Ptacek

@bennysp@fosstodon.org

I will do a quick ...

Mainly a tech geek that is currently focused on tech such as and general technologies.

Love my , but would like to get into more of a minimal power homelab. Using with RKE2 and EKS (kubernetes) that is mostly automated. I also dabble in and , but previous backgrounds are in many technologies.

Excited to learn more about as I go.

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Ren 🐧

@rogueren@vt.social

A reminder to all the new friends on the and ! USE HASHTAGS! It's the best way to be discovered, otherwise the only people who see it are people who already follow you. If your instance has updated to Mastodon 4.0+ you can also follow hashtags like users and get all posts with that hashtag in your home feed. Basically a !

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I ❤️ FEDIVERSE

@pushFediverse@chaos.social

"Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von ."

Das ist "Social Media" in unseren Händen.

Sagt es allen Menschen!

Danke an @hhwerbefrei für das Statement.

Inhalt Screenshot:

"Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden:

Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen.

Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
ALT text detailsInhalt Screenshot: "Wir haben uns von Anfang an bewusst für das #Fediverse entschieden: Öffentliche Räume sollten in erster Linie von denen gestaltet werden dürfen, die darin leben. Und nicht von #Werbekonzernen. Im Internet und in der Stadt!"
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J. J. Zepfanman @disc...

@zepfanman@discuss.systems

. Been exploring the since November 2022 - feel free to ask me for help.

IT systems professional. Love & . Intellectual curiosity about everything, really! Kentuckian, Italian heritage. Check out my ongoing 10 Years 10 Films series of history since 1888 zepfanman.com/10y10f/

Also, I love

My two dogs, spooning on a rug. Larger 40 lb dog spooing smaller Shih tzu/Chihuahua mix. Both tan-colored.
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┐⁠(⁠ ⁠˘⁠_⁠˘⁠)⁠┌ Alwin-J Müller

@alm10965@mastodon.social

Das kurze Historische Liste loma.ml/display/373ebf56-2063-

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Cushee_Foofee

@Cushee_Foofee@uwu.social

Hewwo~ I'm Cushee_Foofee. I finally made it onto the Fediverse!

I'm a femboy that likes to research about topics that interest me, and I condense the information into one place, a document, that is hopefully readable to the average person.

I like art, and sometimes try out a little bit of art. I hope to get good at 3d modeling and making a Vtuber model to try streaming with.

Also, I was curious if there was a Fediverse website that could allow me to upload a text document (Such as a .odt file) as a post of page, that will show the titles, headings, colored highlights, hyperlinks, lines, tables, etc.

For example, I can already do that with Google docs

docs.google.com/document/d/1m3

but of course I do not respect Google. If I could do that with Fediverse that would be cool.

Also, I am on Mastodon, can I upload videos to PeerTube with this account?

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Terence Eden

@Edent@mastodon.social

🆕 blog! “How much decentralisation is too much?”

Twitter's over, my dudes! And now everyone is on Mastodon! But Mastodon isn't a site, it is a federated network running an interoperable protocol! Yay for ActivityPub1! Anyway, that means there isn't one Mastodon website. There are many. There is only one Twitter. There is only one Facebook. There is only one In…

👀 Read more: shkspr.mobi/blog/2022/12/how-m

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Hausmeister:in

@Hausmeister@weserbergland.social

Guten Morgen ,
zum gibt es heute 3 Tipps:

1. Im empfiehlt es sich, zusätzlich zum Folgen die Abo-Glocke zu aktivieren. So verpasst ihr definitiv keinen Beitrag!

2. Kennt ihr schon die Accounts @DeutscherWetterdienst @kachelmannwetter @heiseonline @AuswaertigesAmt @ntv @derspiegel @tazgetroete

3. Probiert mal whotofollow.tibor.net von @Tibor aus. Es bietet euch weitere an.

Liebe Grüße & schönes Wochenende!

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⛳ rebel

@crossgolf_rebel@chaos.social

@Aakerbeere @caos
Für euch noch.
Die Folge kann man echt empfehlen.
Das beste was ich seit langem gehört habe

LERNLUST #28 // , und das Lernen in sozialen Netzwerken

Webseite der Episode: fyyd.de/episode/9634840

Mediendatei: audio.podigee-cdn.net/950903-m

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Opaque Mass

@opaquemass@metalhead.club

Hello fellow metalhead.club inhabitants of the , here's an of Opaque Mass.

This is a one-man band that released its first album on in December 2021 at opaquemass.bandcamp.com

It's inspired by 90s death metal. Songs are a lament and a warning for mankind's destructive behavior.

All musical and lyrical content is made by @kerfuffle

I'm looking for an illustrator for the next album & book in the , and genre.

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Rebecca Sieber

@resieguen@legal.social

Der Tagungsband der ist erschienen. 🥳

Auf den Seiten 138 ff. findet ihr meinen Beitrag "Zwischen Katzen-GIFs, politischem Diskurs und gelebter Utopie – rechtliche Fragen rund ums Fediverse". Freue mich auf eure Anmerkungen, Kritik und Fragen dazu!

cloud.weizenbaum-institut.de/s

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

@youronlyone@vivaldi.net

ᜋᜊᜓᜑᜌ᜔᜶ (Mabuhay!) I'm 스노 (雪亮 Yuki), a .

I'm an person. () and () gave me the courage to say enough with the discrimination, prejudice, about and .

I believe in , and .

My first was in 2008. I used to run a instance for the , and had a solo instance.

👇🏽 Shalom! 👇🏽
im.youronly.one

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LumiWorx

@lumiworx@mastodon.social

My first post in the , and, believe it or not, social media in general.

I've been online since Compuserve and AOL, and am currently one of the admins for the Yashica Forum at yashica.boards.net

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KEXP 🎶 #NowPlaying Bot

@KEXPMusicBot@mastodonapp.uk

A warm 👋 welcome to all new 👣 followers❣️

Maybe this is a good starting point to share your favorites on , discover and find like-minded people in

🤔 Did you know:
You need to 🔁 BOOST what you want to share with your followers
- if you just ⭐ favour, only the bot will know about it.

Enjoy the 🎶 music❣️

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st · Reply to wakest ⁂'s post

Flickr CEO Don MacAskill (@d0n) is currently running a poll to decide whether to add to :flickr: Flickr to join the (Mastodon, Pixelfed, Peertube, etc.)
Make your voice heard:
sfba.social/@d0n/1094226479952
Poll on Twitter too:
twitter.com/DonMacAskill/statu

Remember this has good and bad repercussions whether you use Flickr or not, it would be the first time an old giant joins us but also would bring many many new issues we would have to face together. Please boost for reach!

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𝕭𝖆𝖉 𝕽𝖔𝖇, 𝕭𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝕽𝖔𝖇

@RobCubbon@mastodon.art

I never did write an post when I first joined, I think that was during an exodus from Facebook.

So, to make up for my feral human level social skills, I'm Rob originally from North Wales now living in Leeds. I'm an artist and graphic designer with an interest in and

I like and as well as various other acousti-nonsense. I'm really looking forward to using Mastodon and exploring the :fediverse:

Digital artwork of a shoal of goldfish swimming in a pond viewed from above
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Vector illustration of a D and AD yellow pencil in a bell jar
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An enrollment poster design for DJ-ing courses featuring a character with a cassette tape for a face wearing a fur trim Parker in the pose of the Kitchener recruitment poster from WW1
ALT text detailsAn enrollment poster design for DJ-ing courses featuring a character with a cassette tape for a face wearing a fur trim Parker in the pose of the Kitchener recruitment poster from WW1
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Gala, thé des sphères

@Gala@ludosphere.fr

Bonjour la et le !
J'aimerais beaucoup vous proposer un petit tag hebdomadaire dans l'esprit de mon instance : le .
Le principe ? Chaque jeudi partager une recommandation de jeu de société, jeu vidéo, jeu grandeur nature, jeu de figurines, bref un jeu qui vous plaît.
Le but ? Se partager nos meilleures recommandations et favoriser les discussions à caractère ludique.

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Odin Halvorson

@indubitablyodin@sfba.social

Posting to pin! My Respectful Guide to everything you need to know index article, which includes my *Compassionate User's Guide to Medium*.

indubitablyodin.medium.com/a-r

Reposted because I wanted to ensure that this has the "Friend Link" engaged to bypass my paywall. 💜 All the links are friend links! That way I get supported just with the reads, and I also get to give you my content free! Enjoy!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

the CEO of Flickr, who is now active here at @d0n, is wondering if should implement and become part of the !

twitter.com/donmacaskill/statu

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🛩AG Umweltphysik Uni Tübingen

@umphy@bawü.social

Hey ,

Wir sind die Arbeitsgruppe Umweltphysik der @unituebingen und grade von Twitter (twitter.com/Umphy_) umgezogen! 🎉

🌡️ Wir machen Atmosphärenmessungen mit , (Starrflügler 🛩️ und Multikopter 🚁) zu on+offshore Windenergieforschung, Feinstaub, polaren Windfeldern, sowie Treibhausgasen (hauptsächlich
) mit verteilten Sensornetzwerken.

Hier gibts mehr zu uns: uni-tuebingen.de/de/84450

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matt 🦕

@mattjbones@mastodon.social

👋

I’m matt and I spend a lot of my time building things that people use on the internet. I’m always down for chat on all things , , etc.

I’m part scientist🔭🥼 (in another life), part maker🔩🪛, part runner🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️, part climber🧗🧗‍♂️… the list goes on.

I’m also super curious about how works and the , so now that I’ve been afforded some time off I may take a deeper look 👀

Nice to meet you, let’s chat! 🗣️

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Bastianoso

@Bastianoso@mastodon.social

(Update 2023-01-29) Meine im Rahmen von & :

Ich bin in , seit 2005 und technikbegeisterter Hobby- mit einer Vorliebe für .

Themen bei mir werden , , , und auch () sein. Gemischt mit allerlei Privatem, Lokalem und teilweise auch Politischem.

Ich freue mich auf eine nette Zeit im !

(he/him, german/english)

Zwei Katzen sitzen auf einem blauen Sessel und schauen in die Kamera.
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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@lor.sh

Finally we're publishing our second fedi collab!

🎸🎸

This time we're playing cover of Like Flames by MindaRin which is also known as "Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken" / "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" opening.

Blue guitar - @blue
Black guitar - @skobkin

Hope you'll like it!

youtube.com/watch?v=m16RUVGxTe

Like, boost and let's make more fedi content! 🙂

SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/skobkin/like-fl

MP3: disk.yandex.ru/d/taaadhvaW4Iqa
FLAC: disk.yandex.ru/d/lQxzrjTgKNV3e

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Eylul Dogruel

@eylul@social.eyluldogruel.com

mastodon/fediverse self hosting survival guide

1) How do I get my own /server? I am not a sysadmin. There is 2 routes to this.

a) a managed hosting like masto.host.
➕ very good for no technical experience. web server cost is built in. somebody else is doing all the maintenance
➖ it does cause a bit of a centralization, very few reputable options so limits the options to move.

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R-Ladies Cologne

@rladies_cologne@fosstodon.org

We’re excited to join the !

R-Ladies Cologne is the local chapter of R-Ladies Global and is based in , Germany.

We seek to promote and empower gender diversity in the data and :rstats: world! We host round tables and workshops on a variety of topics including in bioinformatics, regex, promoting women in data science, but also a series of events to bring the :python: and :rstats: community together ♥️

Here’s more about us: linktr.ee/rladies_cologne

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HïMY SYeD🟩:mstdn:

@HiMYSYeD@mstdn.ca

CBC Radio Active Segment Posted: @chad speaking with @jessica

"What is Mastodon?

"With many social media users afraid Twitter may shutter it's windows,

An alternative social media platform is gaining recognition.

"Find out more about Mastodon.

"Aired: Nov. 17, 2022"

cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52-

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Reznik

@reznik@dizl.de

Da mir gerade ein 15 posts langer Twit... erm Mastodon-Thread in die TL gespült wurde, folgender Hinweis:

Es gibt Plattformen im die kein Zeichenlimit haben. Auf / / könnt so viel schreiben wie ihr wollt. Auch mit dem 3k Limit ist besser geeignet.

Wenn ihr öfter ans Limit stößt, dann holt euch doch da einen Zweitacc. Den könnt ihr dann boosten und ich muss mir nicht 15 einzelne posts durchlesen.

Nutzt die Möglichkeiten des Fediverse.

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𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™

@kubikpixel@chaos.social

Verlinkte Artikel im Fediverse, die hinter einer Paywall sind, sollten die entsprechend markiert und /oder gekennzeichnet sein? 🤔

(Boost für Reichweite wäre nett :BoostOK: )

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Alain MICHEL 🤓

@alainmi11@mamot.fr

Guide de découverte de (et du ) pour savoir démarrer, avec des tutoriels, une liste d'instances francophones qui acceptent de nouvelles inscriptions, une FAQ très complète, etc.
À conserver !
jardin.louisderrac.com/?guide-
[Edit 16/06/2024 : modification du lien]
→ par @louisderrac

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𝗠𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗠𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗠𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

@mastomememakers@det.social

help your friends to phase into the

they are trapped in their patterns. confused about

...it is too hard for them to grasp. seriously;

"mastodon is wired and complicated"
"am i now an instance?"
"is this a cult of some kind?"
"i will join on mars"

help them, as this pic has helped so many middle schoolers.

platos cave
people trapped in the cave are shown logo shapes of twitter "like" and facebook

those who escape the cave find a sky filled with a planet-analogy (oh the irony) fediverse and a mastodon mascot
ALT text detailsplatos cave people trapped in the cave are shown logo shapes of twitter "like" and facebook those who escape the cave find a sky filled with a planet-analogy (oh the irony) fediverse and a mastodon mascot
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のえる

@noellabo@fedibird.com

あー、この件だけ書いとくか。

先日fosstodon.orgから流れてきた投稿で、

どこから に参加してる?

っていうアンケートがあって、たくさんサンプル欲しいからブースト歓迎! って呼びかけてたんだ。それ自体はなんの問題もなかった。

でもfosstodon.org、実はmstdn.jpとPawooをサーバごとブロックしていて、

一見投票できたように見えるんだけど、集計に反映されない(投票がブロックされちゃう)状態になってたんだ。

FOSS / FLOSS(Free/Libre and Open Source Software)って自由で開かれたソフトウェアをテーマに掲げたサーバだから、これマズイよねって思ってたら、

ガッツリ批判されてて
twitter.com/marcan42/status/15

その後の流れはちゃんと追ってないからわからないんだけど、fosstodon.orgのmstdn.jpとPawooのブロックが解除された。

ということがありました。 [参照]

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BerlinFokus

@berlinfokus@berlin.social

Weiß nicht ob ich das durchhalten werde, aber bisher schaue ich im noch ziemlich oft in andere Profile und scroll die Timelines durch. Auch bei Accs denen ich schon folge.

Man lernt sich einfach besser kennen so.

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jesuiSatire …ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ

@jesuisatire@social.tchncs.de

because communication is like scrabble

you just have to find the right words

"Every sentence that I’m sending is in your brain different then what I have send!"
youtu.be/JVk26rurvLo

a gif of two guys playing ping pong.
the play off guy throws the ball in the air, looks (in the air) .. and looks .. the other guy looks also up in the air and the first guy plays the hidden ball fast and short out of his hand and wins the point.
the other one stares angry at the joker
ALT text detailsa gif of two guys playing ping pong. the play off guy throws the ball in the air, looks (in the air) .. and looks .. the other guy looks also up in the air and the first guy plays the hidden ball fast and short out of his hand and wins the point. the other one stares angry at the joker
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heracl.es

@heracles@mastodon.social

Since I never got to do a

My name’s Heracles, I am an architect engineer, turned aspiring startupper, turned creative producer and digital strategist.

I’ve been working with web tech to make tools, prototypes, communities and sites since the age of 24k dialup, and still do, albeit as a recreational activity.

I enjoy works of art that argue about and shift our perception of digital technologies and society, and the occasional game, usually things Nintendo published.

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Watson

@watswo@mastodon.social

Hi there, I'm Watson, a Bavarian West German tutor, and lover, digital immigrant and dreamer of , and in a world without .
Hallo, ich bin Watson, ein Ruhrpottnachhilfelehrer mit bayerischen Wurzeln, und - Liebhaber, digitaler Immigrant und Träumer von und in einer dezentralen Welt () ohne .

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poliastro

@poliastro@fosstodon.org

Hello ! Time for an 🚀

poliastro is an (MIT) pure library for interactive and . It provides a simple and intuitive API, it's fast thanks to , and it handles physical quantities with units thanks to .

🌐 Website poliastro.space/
:github: Source code github.com/poliastro/poliastro

We will be posting tips, news about the project, and cool plots. Stay tuned!

Three dimensional schematic plot of the Earth and two orbits around it, one of them highly eccentric and inclined
ALT text detailsThree dimensional schematic plot of the Earth and two orbits around it, one of them highly eccentric and inclined
Two dimensional schematic plot of the inner Solar System plus the trajectory of the Florence asteroid
ALT text detailsTwo dimensional schematic plot of the inner Solar System plus the trajectory of the Florence asteroid
Three dimensional schematic plot of the Earth with several close debris fragments orbiting around it, plus the orbit of the International Space Station crossing the debris cloud
ALT text detailsThree dimensional schematic plot of the Earth with several close debris fragments orbiting around it, plus the orbit of the International Space Station crossing the debris cloud
Porkchop plot (contour plot) of an Earth - Mars launch window for the year 2005, showing energy, travel time, departure velocity, and more
ALT text detailsPorkchop plot (contour plot) of an Earth - Mars launch window for the year 2005, showing energy, travel time, departure velocity, and more
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𝘀𝘁𝘂𝘅☀️

@stux@masto.ai

Welcome all new happy faces on Masto.ai :blobcathearts:

And don't worry! If your face is not happy yet, we understand. Maybe you came from Twitter and you are looking for more friendly online home!

Stop your search! You are home now ❤️

Welcome on and the :mastodon:

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Reflactor

@jjdreese@c.im

Space Station Flyover time-lapse movie. I captured 163 photos of the ISS flying over on August 4th. Here's a movie of them:

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Johannes Link

@jlink@det.social

After a few days of poking around I think I like it in the . Thus, a short is due:
I’ve been programming computers for more than four decades and it’s still one of the most fulfilling activities I know - at least sometimes. As far as I know I was the first person calling themselves a „Software Therapist“ (around 2012).
In my private life I tend to get upset about lots of things: unsocial politics, climate change deniers, cars, failing at basketball, you name it…

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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@lor.sh

А вот и долгожданное видео для новичков про Mastodon и немного Fediverse!

youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIZciBvCI

Получилось длиннее, чем я рассчитывал изначально, но зато как мне кажется, я отметил на некоторые вопросы, на которые забывают ответить другие видео.

Ставьте лайки 👍, шарьте 🔁, показывайте друзьям и приводите их в Федивёрс 🌐.


@rf @ru

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jk

@jk@chaos.social

du bist und willst und das besser verstehen?

dieser tolle vortrag von @rixx erklärt techische grundlagen sowie die guten und schlechten seiten. 

»dezentrale soziale netzwerke – theorie und praxis« media.ccc.de/v/gpn18-175-dezen

(fun fact: mein account hier ist circa so alt wie jener vortrag von der .)

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I ❤️ FEDIVERSE

@pushFediverse@chaos.social

Vielfältig und gemeinschaftsbasiert - so ist das .

Entdecke die Möglichkeiten...

Grafik erstellt von Per @axbom
(Updated Version: 17.01.2023)
axbom.com/fediverse/

Eine Grafik von Per Axboum vom Januar 2023: Ein Baum, der die Vielfalt des Fediverse zeigt.
ALT text detailsEine Grafik von Per Axboum vom Januar 2023: Ein Baum, der die Vielfalt des Fediverse zeigt.
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Gig-Blog

@gigblog@nerdculture.de

Wir sind ein Konzert-Blog aus Stuttgart und . Seit 2010 berichten wir von Konzerten, Festivals und anderen Events. Mit Reviews, Interviews und Verlosungen.

Im folgen wir Gleichgesinnten, Popkulturschaffenden, Bands und Veranstalter:innen. Und den Hashtags

Das Titelfoto des Gig-Blog zeigt das Schlagzeug der Band Screenshots mit der Aufschrift „Liebe Grüße an alle“ (Aufgenommen von Steffen Schmid am 29.02.2020 beim Konzert der Screenshots im Kulturzentrum Merlin in Stuttgart)
ALT text detailsDas Titelfoto des Gig-Blog zeigt das Schlagzeug der Band Screenshots mit der Aufschrift „Liebe Grüße an alle“ (Aufgenommen von Steffen Schmid am 29.02.2020 beim Konzert der Screenshots im Kulturzentrum Merlin in Stuttgart)
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OneiricBotcelot

@OneiricBotcelot@digitalcourage.social

Ich bin seit Sommer 2021 auf Mastodon, aber nach meinem Umzug von social.tchncs.de auf dieser Instanz. Nachdem ich schon seit längerem Fördermitglied bei @digitalcourage bin, war es einfach an der Zeit.

Beruflich und von den meisten Interessen her bin ich in der beheimatet. In den letzten Jahren stelle ich vermehrt die Entwicklung unserer Gesellschaft im digtalen Zeitalter in Frage und habe für mich einige Schlüsse daraus gezogen. So besitze ich weder ein Konto bei und noch nutze ich irgendeinen Service aus dem Universum des Konzerns . Die Nutzung von habe ich weitestgehend eingestellt.

Themen für die ich mich u.a. interessiere: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Bleibt nur noch zu sagen: Ich freue mich auf (weiterhin) einen tollen Austausch im !

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podiboq

@podiboq@social.lol

- (ʘ‿ʘ)╯I’m podiboq : a PM & a geek.

I like testing all kinds of apps, helping people, listening to music, and watching TV shows.

I'm currently living in France and I have 2 beautiful kids : podiGirl and podiBoy. ❤️

Here’s my OMG profile page: podiboq.omg.lol

Nice to meet you all (new and old people) 👋

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Thomas Kräftner

@kraftner@mastodon.social

Finally jumping ship. This has been overdue for quite a while.

Quick : I'm a freelance from Vienna/Austria with a focus on / / /

Looking forward to hopefully see the grow and get stronger as a viable alternative to the birdsite.

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Jeder :mastodon: :nonazis:

@dsw28@norden.social

Aus der Reihe , heute:
Das
(Fedi Nordicus Moin)
Das ist überwiegend in Norddeutschland beheimatet. Im Laufe von Auswanderung gibt es Abwandlungen wie das Moin, welches im Norden schon als Kurzgeschichte gilt. Vereinzelt taucht auch ein genmanipuliertes Guten auf, das meistens geheilt werden kann.
Auch wenn das als Wortkarg und kühl gilt, kann man mit ihm doch viel Spaß haben, wenn man sich darauf einlässt.

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Jeder :mastodon: :nonazis:

@dsw28@norden.social

Aus der Reihe , heute:
Das
(Fedi Claunicus Guckuck)
Das taucht oftmals gern ohne Vorankündigung in Konversationen auf. Wie der neuseeländische Kea (Nestor notabilis) ist er offen, interessiert und immer für einen Spaß zu haben. Ein ist ständig auf der Suche nach einer Konversation, an der er mit humorvollen Beiträgen teilnehmen kann.
Wenn man das pfleglich behandelt, kann man viel Spaß mit ihm haben.

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Jeder :mastodon: :nonazis:

@dsw28@norden.social

Aus der Reihe , heute:
Das
(Fedi Symphaticus Huhu)
Das ist ein scheues Wesen, welches sich hier und da aus dem Dickicht der Toots herauswagt um freundlich und zurückhaltend an Konversationen teilzunehmen.
Nähert euch vorsichtig und umsichtig um es nicht zu verschrecken, dann wird es oftmals zutraulich und eure verschönern.


😁

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Toni :mastodon:

@coloco@mastodon.social

Esto es lo que viene siendo la esencia de y las redes del .

Mostrar seguidores no disponible....por que no importan aquí, aquí valen otras cosas, me quito el sombrero ante esta cuenta.

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Ubuntu Peronista

@peron@mastodon.sdf.org

@SDF I'm an 🇦🇷 individual interested in historical operating systems, synthesizers, anonymity-respecting and telematic communities.

I'm looking for fair and cooperative Data Networks, and Free, Fair and Sovereign software.

While challenging the monotonous discourse of corporate social media, I commend the Hacktivist Movement known as .

I envision positive social, ethical and political considerations intertwined in teaching, research, and implementing libre computing.

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meejah

@meejah@mastodon.social

To : you need to put in effort to find and follow people.
I recall Mastodon feeling "empty" when I first tried it -- I think you kind of get out what you put in. You can't just do nothing and scroll forever like that other site...

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Wintermute_BBS

@Wintermute_BBS@oldbytes.space

Okay, so I guess I still owe the an introduction - well, here it comes:

like probably most people on (that's the instance I'm on) I'm into classic-computing and everything "retro computing". I was a teen in the 1980s and grew up with several computers of the era, namely the VIC-20, ZX81, C64, Amiga and Atari ST before moving to the PC and eventually being enlightened by the FOSS and Linux community.

For a living I'm working as a Linux platform engineer, for fun I delve into the depths and mysteries of 8 and 16 bit computing.

I also run two classic bulletin board systems , a Linux based MBSE system named "Wintermute BBS" and the infamous "RC-BOX", the world's first and (currently) only bulletin board to run on a homebrew computer.

I'm not a political activist but consider myself 'old fart left' since I am an old fart and have a left-wing opinion - it's been this way all my life.

So hello, - my name is Wintermute_BBS and I'm a nerd!

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Jeder :mastodon: :nonazis:

@dsw28@norden.social

Ein Hinweis an alle :
Das Fediverse verkauft keine perönlichen Daten und verdient auch kein Geld mit Werbung. Der Betrieb der Instanzen kostet jedoch. Bei kleinen Instanzen ein paar hundert Euro im Jahr, bei großen teils wesentlich mehr. Von dem unentgeltlichen Arbeitseinsatz der Admins und Mods ganz abgesehen.
Wenn ihr also vorhabt länger am teilzuhaben, dann macht euch Gedanken eurer Instanz etwas zu spenden. Angaben dazu findet ihr bei den Infos zu eurer Instanz.

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Gabriel H. Nunes

@nunesgh@mastodon.social

Hi, I'm Gabriel, PhD candidate in .

My interests include , (), (e.g. and ), (), and .

Also find me on:
: @nunesgh@pixelfed.social
: @nunesgh@bookwyrm.social

I'm looking forward to interesting discussions here on the !

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Patrick Curry

@patrickmcurry@mastodon.social

I’m in a brainstorming kinda mood. What can we do to help more of our pals abandon corpo social media and hang out in / instead? Let’s make this thread long and chaotic!

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Stephanie Henkel :pd: :af:

@ueckueck@dresden.network

Weil es anscheinend wieder eine kleine Welle gibt, hier nochmal mein Lightning-Talk über s zum Einstieg unter diesem Hashtag.

video.dresden.network/w/fBf47f

Allen Neuen viel Spaß hier und ich wünsche euch viele gute Gespräche.

Schaut euch auch immer ein wenig auf eurer lokalen Timeline am Anfang um, das lohnt sich oft :)

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𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕™

@kubikpixel@chaos.social

»Das bessere Social-Media ist selbst gemacht: Das Fediverse in Sachsen-Anhalt«

Podcast vom MDR mit @ueckueck und @Marcel.

🔊 mdr.de/mdr-sachsen-anhalt/podc

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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@lor.sh

Привет, Федивёрс.

Мы тут с другими феди-жителями собрались и записали для вас коллабом кавер.

Встречайте:

@blue - гитара, бэк-вокал
@drq - вокал
@mitsuha_s - гитара, бэк-вокал
@skobkin - гитара, бэк-вокал и остальное

Играем кавер на песню Gospel of the Throttle (Minutes Til Midnight) также известную как опенинг из Drifters.

Надеюсь, вам понравится. Приятного просмотра 🙂

YouTube:
youtube.com/watch?v=ddB9m-c2Sd

PeerTube:
v.lor.sh/videos/watch/b7c24d2f

Аудио доступно тут:

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/skobkin/gospel-
MP3: disk.yandex.ru/d/L_PAyQV_9q6i6
FLAC: disk.yandex.ru/d/wweEH_SMbddda

@rf

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Damage Control Blog

@damagecontrolblog@mastodon.social

We've been seeing a major uptick in followers over the past few weeks. A huge thank you to everyone that checked out our gaming/geek culture content and followed us. We hope you enjoy our work here and on our blog.

A special thank you again to @FediFollows for the shout out!

Life is Tetris

@tetrislife@qoto.org

Greetings, people! I am a software developer. Outside of work, I use free/libre software almost exclusively. I am pained that we continue to allow nature and community to get degraded by crony individualism. We can do much better, e.g. the voluntary refugee concept.

I have been chuffed with the almost all of the time I have been on it. There is plenty of food for thought in many a toot out there. I am having to move off @wyatwerp now, and really happy to find a Fediverse instance that ... uh ... federates.

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Evelyn🚲葉美華💃

@evelyn@masto.evelynyap.com

Time for a new toot.

Hello again, & ! 🤓

C'est moi! The evelynyap* that was on mastodon.cloud, who then moved to megadon.net, and then moved to mastodon.sandwich.net.

I now have my very own masto.evelynyap.com. 😊🙏

Thanks to the wonders of @mastohost, non techies like me can have an instance... sans the headache and nose bleed. ☝️😁

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Xplore

@xplore@pouet.chapril.org

Bonjour :mastodon: 👋
je découvre mastodon qui a l'air plus aimable que son concurrent centralisé! J'espère donc être bien accueilli 😀

Je lisais déjà quelques comptes et j'ai donc décidé de passer le pas en m'inscrivant.

Je m'intéresse au , , , , , .

Si vous avez des comptes à conseiller n'hésitez pas!

Merci le !

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Alexey Skobkin

@skobkin@lor.sh

В общем, в связи с тем, что тут произошёл наплыв людей из других соцсетей и на некоторых нодах были проблемы с ресурсами, я сделал вот такую штуку:

fediland.github.io

Она решает две базовые задачи:

- Балансировка регистраций между различными инстансами
- Лендинг для входящего пользователя, который одновременно и позволяет зарегистрироваться на случайном сервере, и получить более подробную информацию, если он хочет ответственно подойти к миграции в Федивёрс.

У всего этого, естественно, открытый код и лицензия MIT:
github.com/fediland/fediland.g

Там же на гитхабе есть инструкции для тех, кто хотят предложить свой сервер для добавления в список или другого контрибьюта.

Дополнительно - в дочерних постах.

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Cloud68.co 👩‍💻👨‍💻

@Cloud68@fosstodon.org

Hello 👋

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ImaCrea

@imacrea@mamot.fr

Chère il y a environ deux ans je me suis mis en tête de quitter le monde des startups et de soutenir le mouvement vers un numérique libre et respectueux des citoyen.es du mieux que je pouvais. Réalisant que de nombreuses solutions et de forces vives étaient déjà à l'oeuvre, j'ai déduis que le mieux que je pouvais faire en l'état c'était d'encourager d'autres à faire aussi cette même transition. Aujourd'hui je suis heureux de vous annoncer la sortie de declic-lelivre.com

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ultrageranium

@320x200@post.lurk.org

New essay: Seven theses on the Fediverse and the becoming of FLOSS

Recently, @rra and I have been working on an essay highlighting questions about the and how these are getting entangled with practices. From software production to structure and governance within alternative social media, online communities and politics.

The text follows a multi theses model, to map the different things we've been looking at and publish the current state of our research.

It is the closing chapter of a new publication from INC/Transmediale (networkcultures.org/blog/publi)

PDF of the text: monoskop.org/images/c/cc/Manso

Feedback welcome. We're planning to publish an online version with more references!

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wakest ⁂

@liaizon@social.wake.st

was at summit all day in and told so many people about the my brain hurts.

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Trolli Schmittlauch 🦥

@schmittlauch@toot.matereal.eu

I'm so excited to present my work on -wide hashtag federation, search, and subscription at .

The recording will be available later, but if you're interested in enabling a global consistent view on hashtags, know stuff about DHTs or relays, you can have a look at the paper: git.orlives.de/schmittlauch/pa

Please contact me about any questions, remarks or other feedback!

So here's a TL;DR:

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のえる

@noellabo@fedibird.com

分散SNSでユーザーが特定のサーバに縛り付けられる要因としては、

ソフト(人間)の面ではLTLなどのコミュニティの繋がりがある。

ソフト(技術)の面では、署名と、UID、到達性の問題がある。

・個人の秘密鍵をサーバが預かっており、新しい鍵との交換をサーバに依存せずに実行する手段が確立されていない

・Actor、ActivityのユニークIDが、サーバのドメインに依存している

・オブジェクトのURI、inbox、outboxなどの重要なエンドポイントが、サーバのドメインに依存している

LTLなどのコミュニティについては、サーバから分離するスタイルが一般化することで解消できる可能性がある。

ハッシュタグタイムラインとリレーなどの手段があるが、ハッシュタグは中央管理されないので管理が不可能である。

Group Actorを活用した管理可能で連合するコミュニティが期待されるところである。

技術面では、個人が個々にドメインを保有し、サーバがそれを預かって運用するスタイルが一般化することで、解消が可能と期待されるところである。

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I am very happy to announce that the new issue of the Pervasive Labour Union zine, 'Fed Up!', is finally(!) out and can be consulted here: ilu.servus.at/category/13-fed-
Many thanks to contributors @eliotberriot@mastodon.eliotberriot.com, @Gargron , @decentral1se@chaos.social, @entreprecariat (and indirectly @rra and @fcr), @pip Julia Janssen, Inge Hoonte and Louisa Bufardeci, Gui Machiavelli, and Martin Schotten.

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Autres centres d'intérêt :

et , , , , unité avec la , , , sans base de données, , , , ,

La créativité et la solidarité pour nous emmener dans la traversée de ces temps… hmm comment dire, de transformation ?

J'ai bien des profils LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Viadéo, mais bon, le c'est différent...

Voilà, a+