The Nexus of PrivacyApr 15, 2025

On FediForum (and not just FediForum)

https://privacy.thenexus.today/not-just-fediforum/

A deep dive into @FediForum's last-minute cancellation and the potential opportunity going forward for a collective learning experience, catalyst for change, and perhaps an inflection point -- for FediForum and the broader ecosystem.

#FediForum #fediverse

Show threadMallory Knodel
@thenexusofprivacy @jdp23 Would love for folks who went to #RightsCon to join the discussion. The conjecture about our panel is absolutely false on both counts: Meta was directly challenged and queer, specifically trans, community building on the fediverse was raised. Bringing that panel together at the biggest annual human rights event goes in the plus column, obviously.
Apr 18, 2025 at 5:53pmWeb
Show threadThe Nexus of PrivacyApr 18, 2025

Thanks! I'll update the post accordingly.

I asked somebody who was there, and they said that while Meta's presence on the panel was challenged, the FediPact wasn't mentioned, let alone the trans-driven nature of the FediPact (and broader trans resistance to Meta's existence in the Fediverse). Or did they just miss it?

@mallory @jdp23

Show threadThe Nexus of PrivacyApr 18, 2025

Also, was Meta directly challenged by somebody on the panel, or by an audience member? I heard about a question (or maybe more of a comment) from the audience, if there was also somebody on the panel I’ll mention that as well.

@mallory @jdp23

Show threadMallory KnodelApr 19, 2025

@thenexusofprivacy @jdp23 fedipact was not mentioned. Queer and trans issues broadly underpinning the outline of your post were.

My first question was to each panelist to describe the weakness of their platform. Meta was asked this question. They identified governance as well as other shortcomings.

I don’t pull punches as a moderator. I also don’t intentionally create drama by disrespecting people I invite to a live, platformed conversation.

Show threadThe Nexus of PrivacyApr 19, 2025

OK, thanks for the clarification. I’ll further edit accordingly and send you the updated version (probably sometime over the weekend)

@mallory @jdp23