Meta seems cooked, but Iβm glad we have open and federated alternatives!
Instagram -> https://pixelfed.org
Reels -> https://loops.video + https://vidzy.codeberg.page
Facebook -> https://friendi.ca + https://hubzilla.org
Whatsapp -> https://matrix.org
Spread the word!
@signalapp is also a good choice for secure family group chats.
@SignalMessenger is the best messaging and communication app and service #opensource #end2endEncrypted
@nicholasr @eloquence @dansup @signalapp I think it's depends on your usage profile. Signal is great when you need encryption, privacy, and security. For my everyday online social media, I don't require that, and I prioritize getting quality content from all the sources I want to see and interact with, and I want it to be easy.
If I'm sharing caturday pictures, I'll be here. If I'm planning the revolution, I'll be on Signal.
@rora_borealis @eloquence @dansup @signalapp
#SignalMessenger i an #OpenSource, #Encrypted messaging service for instant messaging, #Voice calls, and #Video calls.
#Mastodon and other #Fediverse apps are #Federated #SocialMedia apps.
The the needs are almost diametrically opposed. Social media apps are about sharing, in a open way. Not only is Signal Messenger #EndToEnd #Encrypted
, the non profit foundation behind Signal Messenger is highly focus is on privacy and security
@rora_borealis @eloquence @dansup @signalapp
Also you don't need to be planning a revolution as a need to use Signal Messenger. It is critical for everyone to use Signal Messenger. From the US Federal Government to #China to tech and corporate entities as threat actors who want to steal or use your private date to manipulate you.
@rora_borealis @eloquence @dansup @signalapp
The crazy thing is due to the #Chinese attack on our mobile data networks, the US government is now recommending all US citizens use #SignalMessenger to protect their own privacy. Quite ironic
@dansup Do you know of any good tutorial videos that explain what the Fediverse and Mastodon are?
Iβm starting to advocate for the Fediverse among my friends and would love a resource to share with them
@ujeenator @dansup I like this one too.
https://videos.viorsan.com/w/7fa52396-001d-4e15-b311-6945d1ca8781
How is #SignalMessenger not open source?
@nicholasr @dansup development is done in internal repositories, not in public. Source is released sometimes with delay. Also licensing doesn't allow anyone else to publish Signal clients except them - note how there isn't Signal on F-Droid or debian.
Also the protocol itself is proprietary, I'd prefer open standards such as ActivityPub, Matrix or XMPP.
@paulsanders The network effect is real. People generally don't switch until they *really* can't or don't want to use it anymore. I don't think this moment calls for it tbh.
I forgot the Matrix-fan-boys (not the film). Tech-bros incoming. π‘οΈ
Seriously. If I can get my 82 year old parents successfully use @signalapp (incl. account creating / onboarding) successfully for a long time now, it's a WhatsApp alternative. Period. People are maybe going to install one extra IM-app (if they keep WhatsApp) on their phone. If they see that only 1 or 2 people are using an IM-app, they won't use it and because Signal already has a critical number of users, it's the only one people keep. The race for thΓ© #WhatsApp alternative is between #Signal and #Telegram. So let's hope it will be Signal. π
All other gadgets have their own use-case, but not for my old parents, the sport instructor, your new girlfriend or your irritating little nephew.
But I really hope Signal is going into the decentralization game ASAP.
Muting this thread now.
Ack! I saw a post earlier that was someone looking for just this information. I have the link to your post saved in hopes I see the request again.
Today Zuckerberg and Meta/Facebook removed most of the restrictions on hatred and bigotry that previously existed. Admins that haven't yet done so may want to defederate threads.net as it is only going to get more toxic and hateful from now on. This is how to defederate servers on Mastodon: β‘οΈ https://fedi.tips/how-to-defederate-fediblock-a-server-on-mastodon Meta has also pledged to work with Trump for "free speech", and as part of this is moving its entire content moderation department to Texas. #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #FediBlock
@dansup A better way for #Facebook #alternatief is nlsocoaal.nl
Has web interface and app
Has all the potential
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