News from fediverse
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A small compendium of the Fediverse platforms I use/know well.
A small compendium of the Fediverse platforms I use/know well.
In the past few days, I revisited some of my old Fediverse instances since some friends asked me to help them set up a new one. I also took the chance to perform maintenance on some leftover instances. Here's my experience:
Akkoma: My oldest instance still running, opened in 2022. It was offline for a few months (3/4). I updated everything to the latest version and restarted it. I’m not sure why, but it’s extremely slow, with a heavy load on Postgres and many queries just to open the main page. I like Akkoma - I'll investigate further.
GoToSocial: I updated a friend's instance - GoToSocial itself was up-to-date, but the underlying system wasn’t. I noticed that once it exceeds 2000 followings, it becomes a bit slow. The database is PostgreSQL, but that's not the issue. The GoToSocial process becomes somewhat heavy on the VPS. Still, it's very usable and a software with great potential, in my opinion. The Mastodon API is implemented quite well and works with the major software.
Mitra: It seems well-built. The person had around 1000 followers and followings on a Mastodon account, which they moved from a large instance. No speed issues, though sending a message makes the server “heavy” for a bit, but it’s temporary. The Mastodon API is partially implemented, but the software is advancing quickly, and I find its native interface quite pleasant.
Snac2: I've always had a soft spot for Snac2. The lack of a database and some design choices make it an excellent solution for small instances. For example, sending posts to all known instances increases visibility and interaction. Its basic, JavaScript-free interface is very clear, though it might not be the best for those used to Mastodon. But the Mastodon API is improving version by version, and I think the developer is doing an excellent job. It struggles a bit with larger numbers, but that's due to the underlying file system, not the software itself. If "move" support (both in and out) were added, I would recommend it to anyone starting self-hosting for single-user or small community instances because "move" is one of the options that gives the most freedom in Fediverse software.
Mastodon: My “old” personal instance was stuck at version 4.1.x and had been offline for a few months. I updated the FreeBSD Jail and upgraded Mastodon to 4.2.12 and then to 4.3.0-beta1. No issues. I also helped a friend (who had an old Pleroma-based instance they barely used) migrate. This user has around 5000 followers and followings - Mastodon is running on FreeBSD on a VPS (arm64) for just over 3 euros a month, with no significant issues (apart from media storage, but that's not Mastodon’s fault). Mastodon is sometimes said to be heavy, and that's partly true, but its modularity ensures that even in cases of overload, queues may slow down, but navigation and the local timeline remain reasonably fast. I think this is a good thing for any larger-scale use of an instance.
In short, I think things are moving in the right direction, and the software is evolving nicely. Well done, devs!
#Fediverse #Akkoma #GoToSocial #Mitra #Snac2 #Snac #Mastodon #SelfHosting #InstanceManagement #FreeBSD #OpenSource
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Mastodon launches a new project that will " decentralized search and discovery for the Fediverse".
Mastodon launches a new project that will "[explore] decentralized search and discovery for the Fediverse".
And it's all very privacy-conscious, which is nice!
<https://www.fediscovery.org>
Announcement: <https://mastodon.social/@MastodonEngineering/113125057908864709>
#fediverse #fediscovery
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@dangillmor: "Shaming people into moving over (to the Fediverse) doesn’t work".
@[email protected]: "Shaming people into moving over (to the Fediverse) doesn’t work".
Well said. And I've said this myself in the past, folks who want to get people to join the fediverse have to actively work towards making it a safe and inviting space, for everyone.
#fediforum #fediverse
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As a single user instance, I'm glad to see something slighly positive from Mastodon finally.
As a single user instance, I'm glad to see something slighly positive from Mastodon finally.
Still no word on better moderation tools for small instances, though.
Maybe someday.
#Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse
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How the whole "open communication across platforms" is going...🤦♂️😩
How the whole "open communication across platforms" is going...🤦♂️😩
#Meme #Memes #Fediverse #BlueSky #Threads #Meta #SocialMedia
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Seriously, stop blaming the network/platform/software/protocol if you are not seeing the content you want to see, or seeing content you don't want to see.
Seriously, stop blaming the network/platform/software/protocol if you are not seeing the content you want to see, or seeing content you don't want to see.
Every #SNS, or #SocialMedia network, is based on (1) who you follow; and (2) who you and the people you follow interact with.
In other words, what you see and don't see was based on your how you're growing your own network. That is your personal "observable network".
It gets worse in platforms with algorithms because they push far more similar content you wouldn't normally see if you don't have any connection path to those (again, who the people you're following are interacting with).
In platforms without an algorithm, like most #Fediverse software, the closest you can get to something similar is your "Instance timeline/feed" and "Fediverse timeline/feed", which are generally 'hidden' behind another tab/section. Not like in, for example, #Threads, "For You" is the default. ("For You" is currently like the "Instance timeline/feed" but with algorithms.)
If you're seeing too much tech mumbo jumbo, you're probably following a couple of tech accounts. Or, maybe, you're just following one techie account but they're far too active in this type of content.
You want to see more art content, you have to find and follow them. Use hashtags and see who else are using it and follow those accounts you like. Or, if you like things being fed to you through an algorithm, you have to keep feeding that algorithm with keywords so it will learn what you want (again, like in Threads).
What you see and don't see is based on how you're growing your network. It's no different from your offline life, you see and hear only the things people that surrounds you are sharing.
It is not the fault of the software/platform/protocol/instance/algorithm (or lack thereof). It's all about #YOU, you are center of your "observable network". Just like how planet Earth is the center of its own "observable universe".
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I'm making short videos for @Flipboard about people's a-ha 💡 moment when it comes to the indie web. So far I have:
I'm making short videos for @[email protected] about people's a-ha 💡 moment when it comes to the indie web. So far I have:
✨ @[email protected] talking about how he was able to keep up with updates at a festival despite people posting to different platforms
✨ @[email protected] on how it's helping keep (Welsh) language and culture alive
✨ @[email protected] about how it's benefitting small publishers and bringing new life to his site
✨ @[email protected] on the magic of interoperability and seamlessly syncing comments (aka the future is already here)
There are so many cool stories out there and I want to hear yours! Once we get 10, we'll start to share them all.
#fediverse #Community #fedilove
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A nice, detailed list of major fediverse milestones, with sources.
A nice, detailed list of major fediverse milestones, with sources.
<https://codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-sns/src/branch/main/mycelial-web-history.markdown>
#fediverse #SocialMedia #FediverseHistory
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"if you are still on Twitter X, run, grab your stuff and run...run fast, run hard, run for the Mastodon app!"
"if you are still on Twitter X, run, grab your stuff and run...run fast, run hard, run for the Mastodon app!"
- Aure Free Press
A recent Elon Musk post....
“women and low T men” are not able to think freely because they “can’t defend themselves physically”. The only people who can think freely are “high T alpha males and aneurotypical people ... this is why a Republic of high status males is best for decision making." #AureFreePress #Musk #Fediverse #socialmedia
<https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/07/elon-musk-women-testosterone#img-1>
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I know this is how the #fediverse is supposed to work, but it's still pretty sweet to see it in action.
I know this is how the #fediverse is supposed to work, but it's still pretty sweet to see it in action.
A post I made on Mastodon showing up on <https://beehaw.org/post/15964400>.
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Saddened to find out today that apparently #Cohost, an indie nonprofit blogging site that was popular among artists, is shutting down. There was a lot of good content on there, and I know how it feels
Saddened to find out today that apparently #Cohost, an indie nonprofit blogging site that was popular among artists, is shutting down. There was a lot of good content on there, and I know how it feels to see the place that you've been posting your thoughts and art for what could have been years suddenly evaporate, and for some people, I know it's just as they've been getting established there.
A shut down like this hurts everyone.
If anyone is coming over from co-host, or any other site that is going down, or a country like #Brasil / #Brazil that has banned your previous #SocialNetwork, or just needs help getting established on here in general, feel free to reach out to me. I am always an open volunteer for expanding the #Fediverse.
I also encourage anyone who has a Cohost account to go post on there to try and help the users find their way here.
We have until the end of the month to get them all over here!
#FediMigration #MastodonMigration #TheContentMustFlow
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When discussing BlueSky, it's not entirely correct to say that "everyone is on the same server".
When discussing BlueSky, it's not entirely correct to say that "everyone is on the same server".
I used to think the same way.
However, I've been informed over time, by very knowledgeable people that it's more complicated than that.
If you're knowledgeable about Fediverse and how the protocol works and are interested in a comparison, I posted a detailed explanation of my understanding of how BlueSky works and what I believe are it's shortcomings here:
<https://social.beaware.live/@BeAware/113101470288348371>
#BlueSky #SocialMedia #Fediverse
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Oh wow, somehow I only got 41% of the questions right in this fediverse quiz @lightone made/shared (?) to celebrate the fediverse turning 14 back in 2022.
Oh wow, somehow I only got 41% of the questions right in this fediverse quiz @[email protected] made/shared (?) to celebrate the fediverse turning 14 back in 2022.
<https://14th.fediverse.party>
Well, time to brush up on some fediverse trivia, especially mascots!
#fediverse #quiz
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What fediverse application shall I use to do blogging, i mean real blogging, not micro blogging, breaking the 5000 characters limit,.
What fediverse application shall I use to do blogging, i mean real blogging, not micro blogging, breaking the 5000 characters limit,.
Thanks for your help
#fediverse #blogging #5000characterslimit
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Just seen someone unironically call Fediverse, "The Mastodon Network".
Just seen someone unironically call Fediverse, "The Mastodon Network".
I don't have the energy to correct them anymore.
I, for one, refuse to bow to Mastodon overlords.
To each their own though.😑
#Fedi #Fediverse #Mastodon #MastodonNetwork #Centralization #Centralized
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Did you know that Pleroma, a Fediverse software, has the option to make "followers only" posts that reach their instance, public on their instance if they choose?
Did you know that Pleroma, a Fediverse software, has the option to make "followers only" posts that reach their instance, public on their instance if they choose?
They can also automatically deny deletion requests if they want.
It's always important to remember that there's very little privacy on the internet. If you post something, even if it may seem private, always has several ways of going public and existing forever.
Pretty much everything on the internet is public and will not be deleted on request.
Screenshots and internet archive also exist.
If you don't want your post to be seen by most people, don't post it.
You are not safe just because the software or platform you're using says you are.
#Fediverse #Privacy #Fedi #ActivityPub #SocialMedia
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I'm always pretty sad when I go back and check on new users that I had welcomed and suggested they post an introduction, only to realize they never did and never made another post....
I'm always pretty sad when I go back and check on new users that I had welcomed and suggested they post an introduction, only to realize they never did and never made another post....
I have a feeling some of those people are the "Fediverse is too confusing!" People, yet they don't even try.🤦♂️
#Fedi #Fediverse
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As much as I try to stay away from AI, I think some functionalities in the #Fediverse can and should be automated.
As much as I try to stay away from AI, I think some functionalities in the #Fediverse can and should be automated.
Like detecting a post's language? I keep forgetting to tag my posts the correct language, and apparently others too. Language filters don't work as a result. I think posts should be able to be auto-tagged based on a detected language.
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I'm doing some tests with @mitra - one of the things I really like is that it retrieves all the messages in a thread, so you don't run the risk, as often happens on #Mastodon, of only seeing part of
I'm doing some tests with @[email protected] - one of the things I really like is that it retrieves all the messages in a thread, so you don't run the risk, as often happens on #Mastodon, of only seeing part of the replies. There's also a button, 'Load Replies,' that handles this in case anything is missing. It seems like a good approach to me.
#Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialNetwork
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Just about to watch @chiefgyk3d's recent video on the Fediverse!
Just about to watch @[email protected]'s recent video on the Fediverse!
I'm sure it'll be good. He's very knowledgeable in this space.
He was and still is one of my first friends here and I'm glad to have him a part of my Fediverse experience.
If you're interested, that link is <https://youtube.com/watch?v=9W2xFlOiaKc>
#Fedi #Fediverse #ActivityPub #SocialMedia #Youtube
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Week in Fediverse 2024-09-07
Week in Fediverse 2024-09-07
Servers
Clients
Tools and Plugins
Articles
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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub
Previous edition: <https://mitra.social/objects/0191a523-e1e8-1e49-174d-d7fa26db48ba>
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Instead of using the Asterism to represent the Fediverse, which introduces a style set completely different from the original, I would like to propose ⚝ instead. #fediverse #logo #logofediverso
Instead of using the Asterism to represent the Fediverse, which introduces a style set completely different from the original, I would like to propose ⚝ instead. #fediverse #logo #logofediverso
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Done with my rounds. Went through 20 pages of accounts, so that's 800 accounts manually checked this evening. ^_~
Done with my rounds. Went through 20 pages of accounts, so that's 800 accounts manually checked this evening. ^_~
#moderation #Fediverse #DontMe
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I love the fact that because Threads has this dumb "opt-in" to the Fediverse crap, people who don't turn it on can spread lies and misinformation about Fedi and folks here can't even see it to dismiss
I love the fact that because Threads has this dumb "opt-in" to the Fediverse crap, people who don't turn it on can spread lies and misinformation about Fedi and folks here can't even see it to dismiss the claims...😒🙄
Apparently there's NO moderation here whatsoever. Wild west motherfuckers! (It's not the best, but it's far from lawless)🤦♂️
#Fedi #Fediverse #Threads #Mastodon #ActivityPub #SocialMedia
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The network based on #ActivityPub (f. OStatus; OpenMicroBlogging) is called the #Fediverse (not #Mastodon )
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The network based on #ActivityPub (f. OStatus; OpenMicroBlogging) is called the #Fediverse (not #Mastodon )
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#diaspora protocol is #TheFederation
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While that running on #Nostr is #NOSTRich
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And #ATproto is #TheATmosphere / #ATmosphere (not #Bluesky )
Now you know!
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⁂ is a terrible symbol to use for the #Fediverse because it can't be used as a subdomain. You should be able to make ⁂.foo.social, just as you can mastodon.foo.social and pleroma.foo.social. People
⁂ is a terrible symbol to use for the #Fediverse because it can't be used as a subdomain. You should be able to make ⁂.foo.social, just as you can mastodon.foo.social and pleroma.foo.social. People will definitely try it and it won't work out for them; they'll end up just seeing xn--kwg.foo.social, which is stupid.
(I think I'm safe to consider myself the authority on Unicode domain names.)
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My #SocialDesktop set up. _
My #SocialDesktop set up. _
- Left half: #ThreadsNet
- Right half: divided between the #Fediverse and “The #ATmosphere ” respectively.
What's yours?
#SocialWeb #OpenSocialWeb #OpenSocial #DDFON #MycelialWeb #SNS #SocialMedia
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My #SocialDesktop set up. _
My #SocialDesktop set up. _
- Left half: #ThreadsNet
- Right half: divided between the #Fediverse and “The #ATmosphere ” respectively.
What's yours?
#SocialWeb #OpenSocialWeb #OpenSocial #DDFON #MycelialWeb #SNS #SocialMedia
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Like it or not, #Mastodon successfully did an #EEE of the #Fediverse as far as API is concerned.
Like it or not, #Mastodon successfully did an #EEE of the #Fediverse as far as API is concerned.
Non-Mastodon software with Mastodon API implemented can be connected to third-party services like brid.gy and fedica.com, to mention a few.
It is rare to see third-party services implement any support for non-Mastodon software using their respective API. #Fedica recently added #Pixelfed support; and a few other alt #frontends support either #Misskey or #Pleroma.
So… yeah, there's no doubt the “competition” is over as far as this particular usage is concerned. Mastodon won, got what it wants. Either implement it and allow your users to use other third-party software… or don't and wait for other developers to support your platform.
Not good, but we have to face the reality sooner rather than later, so we can move forward. Maybe make it part of #ActivityPub 2.0 and finally have a universal fediverse API that all can agree with and use.
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This rant/reaction stemmed from this thread: <https://makai.chaotic.ninja/notes/9xs35rslyb> || <https://c.im/@youronlyone/113082194085637021>
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I opened a #Friendica server (https://my-place.social) because I became inspired to try it out based on this blog post by Elena Rossini:
I opened a #Friendica server (<https://my-place.social>) because I became inspired to try it out based on this blog post by Elena Rossini: <https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-future-of-social-is-here-a-show-and-tell-part-3-friendica>
If you have any interest in checking out Freindica, read her blog post first.
My early experiences with Friendica are similar to hers and were the reasons that my interest, at the time a couple of years back, didn't last more than a few hours.
I've been using Friendica for over a week now, and I do very much prefer it to Mastodon, after having gotten used to it.
Friendica is like 2 applications in one. Yes, it is a Facebook replacement. I don't use that part. I can't tell you much about it.
The other application is like Mastodon with extras. If you're interested, read more about this further down.
What I really like about Friendica:
Groups! This is really fantastic. There is, for example, a group for Friendica Support, Friendica Admins, and Friendica Developers. I had questions and problems getting the server going. I posted questions in the Friendica support group and I got help directly from the Developers.
You can't get this on Mastodon. Sure, you can use hashtags, but they will only be seen by people who happen to log in at the right time for them to appear on their timeline, or if they happen to search for the hashtag. With groups, the conversations are all there waiting for you when you enter the group.
Interestingly, there are a couple of Mastodon groups. They aren't very active, but that they exist shows that they would be helpful if Mastodon had it.
Circles. These are very similar to Lists in Mastodon where you can create circles of people.
#Phanpy works with Friendica! This is a big plus. I love that I can use the Phanpy catch up feature with my Friendica feed. Catch up is a wonderful Phanpy feature, BTW.
But, there are a few rough edges with its integration with Friendica. While threaded posts work perfectly for Mastodon, they don't always display well when using Phanpy with Friendica.
RSS feeds are built in. You can follow RSS feeds like you follow other accounts. On Mastodon, I use the RSS-parrot bot to do it. But RSS feed posts look much nicer in Friendica since they are part of it.
Bluesky integration is built in. Your Bluesky timeline is right inside your Friendica timeline. This feature I can't test because there's a bug when using a Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server). However, it will be fixed in the next release of the add-on. I was able to reach the developer in the Friendica Support group.
Can automatically post to WordPress.
Tumblr integration is built in. You can see your Tumblr feed in your Friendica timeline. I'm not much of a Tumblr user so haven't used this much.
Diaspora integration is also built in, but I've not used it.
I can see a post preview before sending a post, so I can see exactly what it will look like. I like this very much!
What I really don't like about Friendica:
The UI takes getting used to.
You can filter messages by selecting a number of different criteria to hone what you want to see. But so many choices makes it all confusing and a little overwhelming.
No translation option. But when using Phanpy, translation is available via Phanpy.
No way for Admins to make announcements like in Mastodon. I miss this.
Can't limit servers, can only block them entirely. I like being able to just limit some servers and I wish I could do this as well in Friendica.
Can't make a post reply private. In Mastodon, I can reply to a post privately. I don't see the option in the Friendica UI. However, if I reply via Phanpy, I can do it.
It works with Tusky, but I need to keep logging in. I need to try other apps.
I can't set a notification to tell me when someone posts.
By default, new accounts are locked. When you open a new account, you have to approve followers. In Mastodon, it's the opposite. I like the Mastodon default better.
Fewer moderation tools. Mastodon has better moderation tools.
Fewer tools to see what is happening with the server. However, it is does support Zabbix which provides a lot of server information if you're willing to set up a Zabbix dashboard, which is on my to-do list.
Anyway, this is all I can think of for now.
Curious? Try Friendica at <https://my-place.social>
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] #Mastodon #Masto #Fediverse #Friendica
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Bummer. I've seen a few posts here and there talking about #firefish shutting down over the part few months, but now it's official.
Bummer. I've seen a few posts here and there talking about #firefish shutting down over the part few months, but now it's official.
"Firefish will enter maintenance mode"
<https://info.firefish.dev/notes/9xsukr38m3komd63>
#fediverse #FediverseNews #SocialMedia
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Will #Tumblr finally come to the #fediverse?
Will #Tumblr finally come to the #fediverse?
#wordpress
<https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/28/24230587/tumblr-move-blogs-wordpress-automattic>
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Latest in my personal experiences of "you never know to where or how your #fediverse posts will be federated".
Latest in my personal experiences of "you never know to where or how your #fediverse posts will be federated".
<https://hachyderm.io/@[email protected]/113082651933853659>
My mastodon post getting a reply from a lemmy user. Mastodon-lemmy integration is not good, so seeing it happen passive was weird.
Instead, what happened here (AFAICT):
- An #mbin "magazine" sucked up my post due to a hashtag (I think)
- Added it (for some unclear reason) as a post to it's equivalent of a community
- Then federated that to #lemmy as such
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So the brazillian migration to #bluesky has pushed their total user count to ~8.9M (https://bsky.jazco.dev/stats).
So the brazillian migration to #bluesky has pushed their total user count to ~8.9M (<https://bsky.jazco.dev/stats>).
This is now greater than #mastodon 's ~7.5M (<https://fedidb.org/software/mastodon>) which would also be inflated by account migrations and having more time.
Total #fediverse users is still greater at ~11.9M, but that's likely with a lot of overlap.
Interestingly, there may not be too much overlap between fedi and bsky (though clearly some), so all up the "free network" could be at ~10M users?
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“A Brief History of the Fediverse Symbol” by Sean Tilley
“A Brief History of the Fediverse Symbol” by Sean Tilley
<https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/history-fediverse-symbol/>
#Fediverse #Logo #Symbol #History #SocialWeb #OpenSocialWeb #DDFON #MycelialWeb #MyceliumNetwork #OpenSocial #ActivityPub
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I updated the Federated #SNS Historical Timeline to cover the entire #MycelialWeb or #DDFON (Decentralized, Distributed, Federated, Open Network).
I updated the Federated #SNS Historical Timeline to cover the entire #MycelialWeb or #DDFON (Decentralized, Distributed, Federated, Open Network).
<https://codeberg.org/ddfon/federated-sns>
Enjoy!
#SocialMedia #SocialWeb #OpenSocialWeb #Fediverse #ATmosphere #NOSTRich
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Boosted a few #introduction toots, sorry for the spam but remember to say hi to new people because...well, because it's cozy in here and everyone's welcome :adragonlove:
Boosted a few #introduction toots, sorry for the spam but remember to say hi to new people because...well, because it's cozy in here and everyone's welcome :adragonlove:
<3
#Fediverse
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If a racist says a slur towards someone and nobody is around to ban them, does it ever get heard?
If a racist says a slur towards someone and nobody is around to ban them, does it ever get heard?
That's the question Mastodon is asking with their moderation tools.
"If I dont see nor hear it, does it exist?"
🤦♂️ I still can't believe this is the way it is in 2024.
#Fedi #Fediverse #Mastodon #Moderation
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