Elena Rossini ⁂

On the two year anniversary of joining #Mastodon I'm super proud to share:

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.13 👩‍🚀

"The #Fediverse has empowered me to take back control from Big Tech. Now I want to help others do the same."

https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-fediverse-has-empowered-me-to-take-back-control-from-big-tech-now-i-want-to-help-others-do-the-same/

with mentions of @forgeandcraft (who made this awesome Fediverse t-shirt) @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb

#FOSS #FLOSS #Matrix #TheFutureIsFederated #blog #tech #activism #BigTech #socialmedia #education

The Fediverse has empowered me to take back control from Big Tech. Now I want to help others do the same.

The Fediverse has helped me regain control from the behavior modification empires of Big Tech. Now I want to help other people do the same.

Elena Rossini
Oct 28, 2024 at 1:44pmWeb
Show threadDavid ClubbOct 28, 2024

@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb 🙏 privileged to be sharing this journey with you and countless other fedizens 💪🤝

Always standing on the shoulders of open source giants

Show threadDavid ClubbOct 28, 2024
@_elena ps I didn't create Linux phones for my children... Just using the amazing work that others have done and trying to make the case more widely 👍
Show threadNelfaneorOct 28, 2024
@_elena
Happy #Mastanniversary, Elena. Funny because it happens to be my birthday and among other things, you certainly know it's a particular day for Italy but you and I have already started giving this day another meaning. Also the Czech national day and the No-day in Greece.
@forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb
Show threadderptronOct 28, 2024
@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb What Usenet server are you using?? You paying? It used to be a service you just had automatically with your Internet and I've not really replaced it since they stopped that.
Show threadJarulfOct 28, 2024
@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb The fediverse and FOSS can be incredibly freeing. The first times I used Linux, being used to Win95 I suddenly felt I had control again, even if I barely understood what I was doing. The fediverse has had a similar impact on me, it is more about what I choose it to be and less what I'm fed by an algorithm or financial interests.
So, the very best of luck fighting the good fight, for not only your daughter but all of us.
Show threadManjOct 28, 2024

@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb

It's super cool you are going on this journey and sharing it with so many people! Thank you!

Show threadIan RamjohnOct 28, 2024
@_elena Ghost doesn't support ActivityPub yet, does it?
Show threadStefan BohacekOct 28, 2024

@_elena Happy two year fediverse anniversary! (Mine's coming up next week!)

I've been really enjoying reading your newsletter. So glad you're part of the community!

Show threadWilliamBobOct 28, 2024
@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb -mastadon is #elephantastic fo' sho'
Show threadsandywb14Oct 28, 2024
@_elena @forgeandcraft @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb You are going to make a BIG difference here. ❤️
Show threadMichael FosterOct 28, 2024
@_elena Happy Anniversary! You approach the Fediverse with such joy and curiosity, it’s always a pleasure to read your blog. And you can definitely encourage others to join !!
Show threadZach DeLongOct 29, 2024
@_elena i love this! Thank you so much for writing about your journey into b FOSS!
Show threadezmyreldaNov 10, 2024
@_elena @ivory @Tusky @davidoclubb I have a new fediverse node up at imm.erge.to. It’s for Musicians and other web creators. It runs on FOSS. The server is anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, and trans affirming 💯.
Immerge

Show threadDave bauerNov 14, 2024
@_elena Thanks so much for sharing your story! The quote “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small” from Ava DuVernay really hit me. I am trying to help my friends take back control of their own online presence.
Show threadtrb 🛹🐧Nov 20, 2024

@_elena
bravissima!

Hai anche una versione tradotta per i miei amici veramente italiani?

Grazie per quello che stai facendo. Effettivamente avevo lasciato morire tutti i miei account socials perché nessuno poteva più vedere i miei posts.

Con Mastodon è come se fosse rinato tutto.

Show threadMikael OdhageNov 20, 2024
@Tusky @davidoclubb @nimi @ivory @phanpy @forgeandcraft @Roneyb Nice @_elena !
And I love your latest metaphor (food). Maybe I'll use it.
Will next step be to migrate from Vimeo to PeerTube with your film projects? I would like to join you there.