Annalee Newitz 🍜May 12, 2023
Here is my article about #Mastodon, the #Fediverse, and federalism for The Atlantic. I did NOT write the headline, which suggests the article is about Ben Franklin (never mentioned in the article) and Bluesky (mentioned a couple of times). LOL but I'm still really excited for you to read this!!! https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/05/social-media-centralism-fediverse/674041/
Social Media Has Entered Its Chaos Era

Facebook and Twitter seem less relevant by the day. They may be replaced by new “federated” platforms.

The Atlantic
Show threadScott PurdyMay 12, 2023
@annaleen Unless Bluesky is unexpectedly pro-dick-pic, I feel like the headline author might have a differing view of what Ben Franklin would be like on social media from mine.
Show threadDarlene CypserMay 12, 2023
@scottpurdy Ben Franklin would be a hoot on social media.
We can hope that he would flag his "air bath" pictures as "sensitive."
Show threadScott Purdy
@DarleneCypser Maybe, but I see him more as a “Why are you so upset? I was just joking.” shitposter. With the very specific additional thread of “Why is everyone retweeting this @dril tweet? I don’t get it. I spend that much on candles (for *sexy* reasons), doesn’t everyone?”
May 12, 2023 at 11:46pmWeb
Show threadDarlene CypserMay 15, 2023
@scottpurdy Have you ever read his bio?
Show threadScott PurdyMay 15, 2023
@DarleneCypser The autobiography? Portions of it, forever ago. But there are other records that don’t present him (and his personality) in quite so glossy a light.