"For those of us interested in more ethical, user-focused social platforms, it’s worth understanding how these ventures can go wrong."

https://osteophage.neocities.org/projects/good-web-graveyard

#EthicalWeb #internet #TheWeb #websites #EthicalTech #technology

Good Web Graveyard

For those of us interested in more ethical, user-focused social platforms, it’s worth understanding how these ventures can go wrong. To that end, start here at the Good Web Graveyard: a link compilation on departed websites that had marketed themselves in terms of ethics. Avoiding exploitative business models isn’t itself a guarantee of failure, but plenty of other things are, and by reading up on what’s gone defunct, we can learn to recognize the warning signs.

🕊️ Dignity is Not Optional

Dignity is not a privilege.
Dignity is a right.
It isn’t something to be negotiated, bargained for, or selectively given.

Every person already has dignity by default.
The responsibility of any community, platform, or admin is to **protect it, not deny it**.

Cyberbullying, silencing, or ignoring harm doesn’t just break trust — it violates dignity.
And dignity is non-negotiable.

#Dignity #HumanRights #NonNegotiable #ProtectDignity #DigitalEthics #OnlineSafety #CyberbullyingAwareness #RespectOnline #CommunityCare #AccountabilityMatters #RightNotPrivilege #SafeCommunities #EthicalWeb #StopSilencing #TrustAndRespect #NonOptional

🔎 Fediverse Safety & Accountability

I’ve been reflecting on how different Fediverse instances are run, and how much power admins and moderators have over users. With that power comes responsibility.

From now on, I intend to scrutinize and document harmful or unsafe moderation practices across the Fediverse. This is not about targeting individuals, but about protecting community members and raising awareness.

Every instance should be accountable for how it treats its users. Cyberbullying, abuse of authority, and dismissive behavior must not be ignored.

Transparency and accountability are not optional — they are essential for a healthier and safer Fediverse.

#Fediverse #Accountability #DigitalSafety #ModerationMatters #AdminPower #TransparencyNow #SafeCommunities #UserRights #EthicalModeration #OnlineAccountability #FediverseSafety #StopAbuse #CommunityHealth #OpenWebEthics #DigitalResponsibility #ProtectUsers #SaferFediverse #EthicalWeb

We're moving the podcast home. 🏡 No more hosting on platforms that ask for your ID. Dreamspace Dispatch now lives on our site—freely, securely, and without invasive policies.
#Podcast #DigitalSovereignty #NoIDRequired #DreamspaceDispatch #EthicalWeb

https://dreamspacestudio.net/2025/08/03/%f0%9f%9a%a8-dreamspace-dispatch-is-now-self-hosted-heres-why-%f0%9f%9a%a8/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

🚨 Dreamspace Dispatch Is Now Self-Hosted — Here’s Why 🚨 – Dreamspace Studio

As of today, Dreamspace Dispatch is officially and completely hosted right here at home, on our own site. You’ll still get every episode on the same schedule. The only thing that’s changed is where you’re listening.Why the shift?Because some platforms—like Spotify and possibly YouTube—are beginning to require listeners and creators to submit government-issued IDs just…

I’m clearing out my bookmarks and just came across this gem: https://edri.org/our-work/ethical-web-dev-2/

This immediately goes on my input list as it sounds right up my alley!

I’m also happy to see that @edri is on Mastodon already, because otherwise I would have had to write yet another email. 🙃

#webDevelopment #ethicalWeb

Booklet: #EthicalWebDev - guide for ethical website development and maintenance - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

We’ve finally published our new guide for ethical website development and maintenance, Ethical Web Dev! Explore the guide here

European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Too bad this event won't be livestreamed. If you're in Oxford on 26 Feb, try to attend!
"Towards re-decentralising the Web: an ethical web and data infrastructure" with Prof Ruben Verborgh, Sir Tim Berners-Lee & Sir Nigel Shadbolt
https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/ethical-web
#EthicalWeb #SolidProject
'Towards re-decentralising the Web: an ethical web and data…

In this talk, Prof Ruben Verborgh, Visiting Fellow of the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures , will be joined by Prof Sir Tim…

Oxford Martin School
Too bad this event won't be livestreamed. If you're in Oxford on 26 Feb, try to attend!
"Towards re-decentralising the Web: an ethical web and data infrastructure" with Prof Ruben Verborgh, Sir Tim Berners-Lee & Sir Nigel Shadbolt
https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/ethical-web
#EthicalWeb #SolidProject
'Towards re-decentralising the Web: an ethical web and data…

In this talk, Prof Ruben Verborgh, Visiting Fellow of the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures , will be joined by Prof Sir Tim…

Oxford Martin School

The World Wide Web Consortium #W3C has released their Ethical Web Principles.

They do not change the technical behavior of the #Web, but hopefully make the Web a better place. Even if just so slightly.

#Ethics #EWP #EthicalWeb
https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/w3c-statement-on-ethical-web-principles-guides-the-community-to-build-a-better-web/

W3C Statement on Ethical Web Principles guides the community to build a better web

The Ethical Web Principles, which build on W3C’s core values and principles in the web and its architecture, are a call to action for the web industry and for W3C itself, aiming to deliver positive social outcomes. As we expand the web platform, we must consider the consequences of our work. As members of the web community, we each play a part in shaping its future.

W3C

«The W3C has published the #EthicalWeb Principles as a W3C Statement»

> «The web should be a platform that helps people and provides a positive social benefit. As we continue to evolve the web platform, we must therefore consider the consequences of our work. The following document sets out ethical principles that will drive W3C's continuing work in this direction.»

~ https://www.w3.org/news/2024/ethical-web-principles-is-a-w3c-statement/

Ethical Web Principles is a W3C Statement

The web should be a platform that helps people and provides a positive social benefit. As we continue to evolve the web platform, we must therefore consider the consequences of our work. This document sets out ethical principles that will drive W3C's continuing work in this direction.

W3C

#w3cTPAC
A fews weeks ago, @seth, W3C's President and CEO, provided updates from @tag chairs and @w3c team leads on key technical topics for the consortium, including #EthicalWeb principles, #security, #privacy, #accessibility, #identity, #internationalization, and advanced #APIs.

🎬 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/zR9CQIKT68w

W3C Technical Agenda: key current and future work per TAG and Team

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