7 years ago today @dansup started writing the first lines of code of what would become Pixelfed.
From that open-source spark to a thriving photo-sharing community connected to millions across the fediverse.
All without surveillance or algorithms controlling what you see.
Here's to 7 years of putting people before profit.
🎉 🥳
"Building Pixelfed has been an incredible journey, and I'm amazed by how our community has helped it grow into something truly special. As the main developer, I want to be transparent - to take Pixelfed to the next level, I need your support. I'm not aiming to be a "benevolent dictator for life" - I'm just the current lead maintainer helping guide the project."
The operational costs for:
https://pixelfed.social
https://pixelfed.art
https://pixelfed.org
https://fediverse.info
https://fedidb.org
https://loops.video
https://push.pixelfed.net
https://pubkit.net
Now exceed $4,000 USD per month, we currently get $1,465 from Patreon.
We could use your financial support more than ever while I build a foundation for long term financial support (think official hosting).
Please boost 🙏
🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the #Fediverse 🎬
THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️
I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”
My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the #Fediverse and why / how to join it.
Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.
P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)
Urban Reflections: Bottle in Puddle
A close-up of a green Beck's beer bottle floating in a puddle, surrounded by muddy water and textured concrete. This urban scene highlights themes of neglect and environmental carelessness.
Urban Decay and Creativity
A close-up of a weathered cylindrical metal object, showcasing rust tones and vibrant graffiti. The image highlights the contrast between decay and artistic expression in neglected urban spaces.
Blue Textured Decay
The image showcases a textured surface featuring shades of blue, white, rust-brown, and dark green, highlighting the beauty of decay and imperfection through peeling paint and intricate patterns.
pixelfed
dansup
server, we are adding QR codes to each landing page!
Elena Rossini ⁂