This is a huge shout-out to everyone who has written an open-source protocol - on the condition, of course, that it is not capable of harming any human or nonhuman animal!
These people can't be thanked enough in the menacing age of silly valley and (c)hi-tech.
#OpenSource #FightCapitalism #DigitalRights #DigitalCommunity #RadicalScience #FightTechnocracy #Health #FightTotalitarianism #FightAuthoritarianism #FightTheCommercialAppification
We're building custom Social Web platforms for morally-aligned organisations and groups.
The Social Web is growing and we're so excited to be a part of it.
#SocialWeb #DigitalCommunity #Fediverse #Apps #SocialPlatforms
Understanding what makes a social platform a community isn't straightforward. I'm very far from a sociologist, so I'm probably not the right person to ask, but as we look at growing the Social Web I think it's an important question. How do we help platforms become more?
https://forbetter.ghost.io/platforms-as-the-preface-to-community/
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The bricks and mortar aren't enough, for a home, you need love. Social platforms teach us a lot about community building. They are, after all, a big empty room in digital space, with fairground-esque arrows on the doors suggesting fun to be found within. Once inside, you're confronted by a
Alongside a truckload of exciting updates, we're super thrilled to be featured in the latest update from @Bonfire 🔥
Check out the blog for a teaser on something new we'll be working with Bonfire to provide soon 👀
https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonfire-1-0-1-building-momentum/
#SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Mastodon #Bonfire #DigitalCommunity
Petition to formally recognize open source work as civic service in Germany
#HackerNews #openSource #civicService #Germany #petition #techForGood #digitalCommunity
Open-Source-Software bildet heute das Fundament großer Teile der digitalen Infrastruktur – in Verwaltung, Wirtschaft, Forschung und im täglichen Leben. Selbst im aktuellen Koalitionsvertrag der Bundesregierung wird Open-Source-Software als elementarer Baustein zur Erreichung digitaler Souveränität genannt. Dennoch wird die Arbeit, die tausende Freiwillige dafür leisten, in Deutschland steuer- und förderrechtlich nicht als Ehrenamt anerkannt. Dieses Ungleichgewicht zwischen gesellschaftlicher Bed
🧵FEDI ❤️ 2of2: Getting started is easier than you think
- Pick one app—Mastodon for chatting, Pixelfed for photos, PeerTube for videos.
- Use hashtags to explore topics you care about.
- Follow people you enjoy—your feed grows from your choices, not corporate profit.
- Join conversations—smaller communities notice when you show up.
Think of the fediverse like a network of neighbourhoods. Each has its own vibe, rules, and culture. You can move between them or stay in one that feels right.
Unlike the big platforms, there’s no single company controlling everything—you’re part of a wider web of people who choose to connect.
The fediverse isn’t about broadcasting to an audience. It’s about connecting with people, building conversations, and choosing what matters to you.
Curious? Connect with me directly here on the #OpenWeb.
5.15K Posts, 627 Following, 479 Followers · ✨ Welcome to my corner of the cosmos 💖 Soft femme practicing #EthicalDesign with care 🌼 Founder of #FediCollective • tending third spaces beyond grind culture 🌙 Grief advocate • holding space for love, loss & quiet healing ☕ Design‑Led Creative Technologist • drummer & poet 📖 Writing as Crissy Bliss Addams • fueled by coffee, poetry & purrs 🐾 🌌 Sharing bite‑sized delight & everyday joy 🌱 Choosing presence over performance • resonance over rush • people over platforms 🌸 Crafting digital sanctuaries where the #OpenWeb feels like falling in love 🌐 https://fedicollective.lovable.app
I’ve been posting my film work here for a few weeks, and I’ve noticed something refreshing — people actually take time to respond here.
It feels like engagement means something different when it’s not tied to an algorithm.
For those who’ve been on Mastodon longer, how do you define ‘success’ on a platform like this?
I’ve noticed something about Feiverse lately — the feed is getting flooded with meaningless posts.
You scroll, and half of what you see are random phrases followed by an external link. No context, no thoughts, no effort.
It really feels like those posts are generated or cross-posted automatically through some third-party software. And while I get that automation helps with promotion, it kinda ruins the experience for everyone else.
Wouldn’t it be great if Feiverse had an option to hide or filter out such auto-posted content?
That way, the main feed would stay more authentic and filled with real voices instead of bot-like noise.
What do you guys think — should platforms start giving us more control over what kind of posts we see?
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#Feiverse #SocialMedia #DigitalCommunity #ContentQuality #UserExperience
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