sky

Do you have fun zines about how to switch away from big tech? Maybe a little intro to Mastodon, or something about the thrills of libre office?

I'm going to do a little peer workshop in a bit to help activists with a non-tech background start shifting away from big tech.

It would be cool to have some zines/printouts to share.

Oct 22 at 12:47pmWeb
Show threadPottery by OsaOct 22
@scroeser You can print @The_Counterforce’s Guide to the Fediverse as a #zine. Scroll to the bottom and there’s a few different PDF format options to choose from. https://the-counterforce.org/guide-to-mastodon-fediverse/
The Counterforce Guide to Mastodon and The Fediverse (for punks!) – The Counterforce

Show threadskyOct 22
@potterybyosa @The_Counterforce thank you, that's great!
Show threadJames WellsOct 22
@scroeser
Might I suggest getting in touch with @b0rk she does various zines on tech subjects and may be able to provide some insights / answers
Show threadfacilitatoOct 22
@scroeser I'm afraid it's not a zine, but it's a pretty good resource for switching away from big tech platforms. Check out https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/#cross-platform-tools
Ad-Free Privacy Tool/Service Recommendations - Privacy Guides

A complete list of the privacy tools, services, software, and hardware recommended by the Privacy Guides community.

Privacy Guides
Show threadskyOct 22
@facilitato looks useful, thank you!
Show threadMariFadaOct 22
@scroeser I'm not capable of opening the links and checking if they are like zines right now but I didn't want to miss on helping here. Should I post the links here or you prefer a more direct message?
Show threadskyOct 22
@MariFada either is fine with me, I appreciate the help!
Show threadMariFadaOct 22

@scroeser https://alternativeto.net/

https://www.privacytools.io/

https://www.punchinguppress.com/post/disengage-from-the-internet

https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps

AlternativeTo - Crowdsourced software recommendations

AlternativeTo lets you find apps and software for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Android Tablets, Web Apps, Online, Windows Tablets and more by recommending alternatives to apps you already know.

AlternativeTo
Show threadjon ⚝Oct 22
@scroeser
Please find the Mastodon saga from @Ullilust
Show threadAndy PiperOct 23
@yala @scroeser @Ullilust do you have a link to that?
Show threadjon ⚝Oct 23
@andypiper
I do, but I couldn't find it yesterday! Will pin the toot when I check again.
@scroeser @Ullilust
Show threadjon ⚝Oct 23

@andypiper @scroeser

Here are the Mastodon migration comics from @Ullilust in chronoligcal order:

- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114086756949876352
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114100174561776308
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114117201972346059
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114138199183667985
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114154685126647558
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114205687219598934
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114247747764081418
- https://mastodon.social/@Ullilust/114285422677100376

Show threadRaps CalorieOct 22
@scroeser following cause I would print a bunch and scatter them around my city haha
Show threadSam Chavez (she/they/he) 🌈🌱🏜️🤠Oct 22

@scroeser we have a whole library & growing!

Out latest is on why AI sucks and we’re about to release a simple guide to cyber security for impacted/targeted groups.

https://www.rootschangemedia.com/zines

📒 Zines for Change

Read, download, & print our latest zines for change

the roots of change agency
Show threadskyOct 22
@rootschange yay, thank you!
Show threadSam Chavez (she/they/he) 🌈🌱🏜️🤠Oct 22

@scroeser I’ve actually been printing them and sharing them at local community and youth centers. They’ve been a hit!

Everyone gets so excited when I share them it. It’s a fun joy practice too!

Show threadDoomsdaysCWOct 22
@scroeser Tagging this for #SolarPunkSunday #LoTech. Maybe try searching those hashtags?
Show threadDoomsdaysCWOct 22
@scroeser There is also something callled #LoTechMagazine out there. I've found some good articles there.
Show threadskyOct 22
@DoomsdaysCW I love LoTech! Not exactly what I'm thinking of, though - more helping people switch from WhatsApp to Signal, Microsoft Office to Libre Office, maybe Linux if we're ambitious.
Show threadDoomsdaysCWOct 22
@scroeser Oh, well, a lot of the #SolarPunkSunday folks post about #Linux parties and the like. #EndOfWindows10
Show threadophiocephalic 🐍Oct 22

@scroeser
Why here's one... Fedizine: An Anarchist Introduction to Federated Social Media

https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/fedizine/

Fedizine: An Anarchist Introduction to Federated Social Media Zine

Anarchist zine distro with PDF zines and pamphlets on anarchism, direct action, tactics, etc.

Show threadshadytr33Oct 22
@scroeser Here from GrapheneOS. It's so refreshing installing Google Play Services as a non privileged user and sandboxing them. No, I don't think I will let you access my sensors, physical activity, etc. Google. Piss off lmao. Also ditched Microsoft after they ended support for Windows 10 and switched to Linux. Highly recommend. Another thing, for anyone using open source software. Those devs are generous enough to let us use their software for free. Be generous as well and support them. 💵💵💵
Show threadⵔⵓⴼⴰⵎⴻⵛⴽⵔⴰOct 22
@scroeser Hey, i may send u my digital/privacy/challange/practise workshop support. There are some referencies, mostly in french. Idk if it would match what you need. See ya!
Show threadskyOct 22
@ohian thank you!
Show threadDoctor M. PopularOct 22
@scroeser I made a zine about the advantages of the fediverse, along with how to join Mastodon. It's a one page zine you can print, modify, and distribute however you like https://docpop.org/2025/04/mastodon-zine-rough-draft/
Mastodon Zine Rough Draft - Doc Pop's Weblog

Here’s a Mastodon-themed zine that I’ve been working on for a while. I started this a year ago, but put it on pause because I didn’t think it was getting to where I’d like it to be. I decided to bring this project back out and make some tweaks to it before sharing the draft […]

Doc Pop's Weblog
Show threadskyOct 22
@docpop amazing!
Show threadSqueeOct 23
@docpop @scroeser looks neat! For v3 can I suggest losing the justification on pages 4 & 5 (maybe 5 doesn't have justify on but the kerning is different to other pages) as it makes it harder to read? Otherwise I love it!
Show threadDoctor M. PopularOct 23
@squee @scroeser that’s great feedback, thank you!
Show threadEwen Bell 📸Oct 23
@docpop @scroeser

When I click on your link I get something not very human readable :(
Show threadDoctor M. PopularOct 23
@ewen @scroeser yeah that happens sometimes and I’ve never been able to track the issue down. But it’s usually solvable if you click the link again.
Show threadSupermoosieOct 22

@scroeser

Ping @FediTips

Show threadFedi.Tips 🎄Oct 22

@scroeser

Hi Sky, I run a website at https://fedi.tips which tries to provide a non-technical easy-to-understand guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse.

You can also find links to other guides at https://fedi.tips/what-do-i-do-next-are-there-any-other-guides-to-mastodon-and-the-fediverse

I know these aren't printouts, but there are some useful video intros too:

"Mastodon in 180 seconds" - https://tilvids.com/w/wx2iLhD3pTipbKFJKLyx5t
"Introducing the Fediverse" - https://videos.elenarossini.com/w/64VuNCccZNrP4u9MfgbhkN
"What is Mastodon?" - https://fedi.video/w/cbQE3NRw76FayQCSdb14TU

Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse

Show threadAlex HeadOct 22
@scroeser HMU - only print editions but this if your interested I can send https://www.plural-studio.net/sponge-zine-1
SPONGE ZINE #1 — Plural Studio / Books & Builds

Plural Studio / Books & Builds
Show threadStephen CollinsOct 22
@scroeser maybe @cyberlyra has a printable version of her guides?
Show threadCongenial Anomaly Oct 23
@scroeser RSS is (not) dead (yet) is good for letting people know they can move away from social media and still keep up with a lot of stuff! https://audmcname.itch.io/rss-is-not-dead-yet
RSS Is (Not) Dead (Yet) by audmcname

How monopolies are destroying blogs, podcasts, and webcomics.

itch.io
Show threadMarine Oct 23

@scroeser
I made some for people learning to make websites - particularly content writing for fansites
https://marinehaddock.itch.io/lets-make-a-fansite
https://marinehaddock.itch.io/webshrines-for-people-poisoned-by-microblogging

Both are also available on my website in non-pdf form, with links to other resources if they're worried about losing a printout
https://intothecannibalspot.menu/fansite
https://intothecannibalspot.menu/webshrines

Let's Make a Fansite! by MarineHaddock

A guide for populating your fansite

itch.io