Iria Puyosa

@IPuyosa
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Information warfare. Surveillance & Digital repression. Networked movements. Digital policy. Latin America. Democracy.
Non-zero-sum games.
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An entrepreneurial group could leverage Fediverse protocols, possibly by building on Friendica, to create a social media platform centered around ego-friends relations. This could potentially become the next big thing in social media.

I would love to see this happen.

Zuckerberg’s recent decisions have annoyed a sizable proportion of Facebook's user base. Many of these users are actively seeking alternative platforms.
Unfortunately, existing options like Mastodon, BlueSky, and Substack do not adequately address this need, resulting in a demand for a new solution that remains unfulfilled.
Until now, Facebook has been the only social media platform focused on personal relationships and conversations with people we actually know. Other platforms focus on sharing low-quality "content," or news, opinions, and rumors.
@jon Good relationship maerketing.
I used Firefox for many years, and I loved it. Before, I was a Netscape user. But Firefox's performance deteriorated over the years, and I switched to Chrome. When I discovered Brave, I moved to it, but it also had some issues, so I´m back to Chrome. Performance and productivity features are great. I am just very aware of data protection issues when using Google products. Still, use Firefox and Brave for some activities. Would Vivaldi be a good alternative?
@cwebber I enjoy the smart and witty conversations on Mastodon.
Thanks for the fun!
@cwebber I enjoy the smart and witty conversations on Mastodon.
Thanks for the fun!
I've worked in Latin America for 30 years, so anytime I consider a tactic to protect U.S. democracy, I know dozens of people who can tell me, "Sounds great, Sport. Here's how it went for us with Chávez-Maduro / Bukele / Bolsonaro / Fujimori / Ortega / AMLO."
7. Surveillance: Trump's previous record and statements suggest a propensity toward expanding surveillance powers, particularly regarding national security threats. This raises concerns about increased government access to personal data and communications.
6. Encryption: Trump’s rhetoric suggests he may prioritize national security over privacy protections, raising concerns about potential restrictions on encryption. However, such measures will likely face strong opposition from privacy advocates and the tech industry. Notably, Trump's campaign adopted advanced encryption to protect their communications from Iranian meddling.
5. Potential Shakeup for Social Media Platforms: Central to this shift is Trump’s intent to revisit Section 230, the legal provision that shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. Trump has consistently criticized social media companies for allegedly censoring conservative viewpoints. His stance could lead to legislation that exposes tech companies to lawsuits over their content moderation decisions, which could significantly disrupt the social media landscape.