Monday morning.
The world boots loudly, throws pop-ups, demands passwords and obedience.
Out here, we check the weather, scan the logs, and get on with it.
No stand-up meetings with a thousand ghosts. No growth hacks.
Just quiet systems, owned end-to-end, doing exactly what they’re told.
Light steady. Coffee strong. Let’s begin.

#LighthouseLore #MondayMorning #SelfHosting #Fediverse #QuietPower

@fediforum It's quite ironic that videos from the #Fediverse conference are not on a Fediverse platform such as #Peertube, but on Vimeo.

This skipped my timeline somehow - FediForum recordings from the Nov 2025 event at SFSCon.

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#Fediverse #FediForum

Im Moment zeige ich meine Fotografien hier auf Sharkey, auf einer selbst erstellten Online-Galerie und auf fotocommunity.de.
Bei letzterem habe ich extra recherchiert welche Server genutzt werden und wie es um den Datenschutz steht. Server von Hetzner und Datenschutz sieht gut aus, alles DSGVO konform.

Im Fediverse gibt es ja noch Pixelfed und Vernissage.
Pixelfed ist an Instagram angelehnt und Vernissage wirkt wie ein klassisches Foto forum, was aber sehr premium aussieht, gefällt mir sehr gut.
Der Grund weshalb ich dennoch bei Sharkey bin und nicht auf Vernissage, ist dass ich hier mit meinem Künstler:innen-Profil auch nur Texte posten kann und von anderen Künstler:innen Text-Posts lesen kann. Ich wollte es gern vermeiden zwei Profile, auf zwei Plattformen, für die selbe Sache zu nutzen.

Wie macht ihr das?

#sharkey #pixelfed #fediverse #vernissage #fotocommunity #Kunst #design #Fotografie

How many Fediverse software use Markdown as its default text format — rather than HTML?

I think both PeerTube and Lemmy are Markdown native — rather than HTML.

Anything else?

#FediDev #FediDevs #Fediverse #Markdown

What one person wants from an alternative to a Twitter:

• choice of home-feed algorithm,
• editable posts,
• ability to moderate replies

RE: https://x.com/Plinz/status/1685945305320329216

#FediDev #FediDevs #FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX

Alt...

From Joscha Bach (@Plinz@twitter.com): "I will leave twitter/X when another platform gives me a timeline based on my own choice of algorithm, an unconditional edit button and the ability to delete individual replies."

Sup #fediverse , I found my way back!

Here's a new #Intro

I live in #Berlin now, I still *REALLY* love #StarTrek, #BoardGames, #Videogames, and #Cybersecurity

I've still got a Master's degree, but now it's been verified by two countries! I've still got a CISSP. I only have one job finally...

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Hallo, Fediverse, ich komme gerade zurück!

Es gibt hier ein neues #Introduction.

Ich wohne jetzt in Berlin, ich liebe noch #Startrek, #Brettspiele, #Videospiele, und #Cybersicherheit

Ich habe noch einen Masterabschluss, aber jetzt in zwei Ländern verifiziert! Ich habe auch noch mein CISSP. Zuletzt habe ich nur eine Position für Arbeit …

FrontRange.co is a Mastodon server for anyone who values kindness and inclusivity. The server is named after the Front Range region of North America, but is not just for people from there.

This server has a post size of up to 1500 characters.

https://frontrange.co

You can find out more at https://frontrange.co/about or contact the admin account @raineer

#FeaturedServer #FrontRange #Colorado #Wyoming #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

I see some #fediverse developers are admirably patient with people threatening to switch to another app. I just block them.

Mastodon/fediverse peeps who come across Bluesky accounts that are bridged (i.e. using Bridgy Fed), how do you feel about them and their posts?

Please boost widely, I’m trying to get input from more than just my followers. 🙏

#Mastodon #fediverse #Bluesky #ATproto #ActivityPub

Week in Fediverse 2025-12-12

Servers

- Wafrn v2025.11.02
- Gush! v0.0.27
- stegodon v1.4.0
- Akkoma v2025.12
- Mastodon v4.5.3
- PeerTube v8.0
- Lemmy v0.19.14
- Ktistec v3.2.3
- Misskey v2025.12.0
- NeoDB v0.12.5
- Vernissage Server v1.26.0
- flohmarkt v0.14.0
- shops v0.1.8
- Trunk & Tidbits, November 2025 (Mastodon)

Clients

- Pachli v3.2.4
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.09
- Interstellar v0.11.0
- Chihu v1.16.0

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.2
- FediFetcher v7.1.17
- Poduptime v5.6.2

For developers

- Library progress report #3 (GoActivityPub)

Articles

- Why don't recommend to implement ActivityPub from scratch
- Fediverse Report – #146

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019af042-e877-53d8-b10f-999a2fe9147d

Seit ein paar Wochen folge ich @HolosSocial, weil ich die Idee einer eigenen Instanz, die vollständig als Smartphone-App läuft (ggf. plus eigener Relay-Server), ziemlich interessant finde.

Habt ihr Einwände, die dagegen sprechen würden?

mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115691449342113089

#HolosSocial #SelfHosting #FediVerse

In the Fediverse track at SFSCon, André Menrath spoke about:

Interoperability of Events in the Fediverse: Status Quo and Vision

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#fediforum #sfscon #fediverse #socialweb

Fediverse Report 146 - this week's #fediverse news

- @peertube releases PeerTube v8, focusing on making the software more accessible to organisations and institutions
- @bonfire reaches their crowdfunding goal, and a short explainer of what the software actually is, and why it confuses people
- PieFed continues to improve, with an upcoming question-answer mode and better handling of links

https://connectedplaces.online/reports/fediverse-report-146/

In the Fediverse track at SFSCon, Sandra Barthel spoke about:

From Open Source to Open Spaces: The Fediverse and the Future of Public Digital Infrastructure

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#fediforum #sfscon #fediverse #socialweb

The FireSideFedi podcast has moved to TubeFree.org!

Follow it there:

@firesidefedi

#Fediverse #FireSideFedi

WeHaveCookies.social is a general Mastodon server for everyone who is up for a relaxed and open community. Everything and everyone is welcome here: humour, technology, politics, cats, dogs, nerds, entertainment, incoherent thoughts, you name it.

https://wehavecookies.social

You can find out more at https://wehavecookies.social/about or contact the admin account @admin

#FeaturedServer #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

In the Fediverse track at SFSCon, Michael Foster and Saskia Welch from the Newsmast Foundation spoke about:

Growing the Open Social Web: Case Studies From Newsmast

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#fediforum #sfscon #fediverse #socialweb #newsmast

I'm against banning social media for under 16's. Just outright banning doesn't make something unavailable - just unregulated and not monitored. Alcohol and vapes are still common among under 16's - especial those that are vulnerable.
I am for under 16's not being allowed on corporate socials though - as they are toxic places which do provably screw with brain development in youth - because of that algorithmic nature.
I am considering pitching an idea to a local established non-profit that I sometimes work with, who run a number of local youth clubs across the region.
It is an idea of setting up a fediverse instance for 11-15 year olds. An account can only be made in person alongside being a member of a youth club -with parent / guardian consent.
It will not be federated to the general social web, and begin as a self-contained bubble - but with the idea of other regions creating the same thing and federating together.
It would be moderated by the same volunteers / employees that run the youth clubs and social services - who are fully vetted, and follow the protocols - which already also includes moderating each other.
Perhaps even somehow make it so the kids can't post on it during school hours, and after, perhaps, 10pm?
There would of course be a set of standards expectations, or community codes of conduct, like here in the Fedi. Perhaps also running regular fun things too, that get kids thinking creatively (like what happens at the clubs anyway).
There are of course many many issues with this idea, and I can't see it actually happening just like that.
Not only is there unlikely the right fedi project to accommodate needs, but things like the online safety act potentially blocking the ability to create safe community based social networks for youth. And I'm sure there are many other issues as to why this idea might not work either. Like, what happens when someone turns 16? Are they just kicked off?
However, I do know that corporate socials are bad - but not providing good safe alternatives when attempting to protect children, actually makes them more vulnerable and unsafe. We need a way to embrace them, not outcast them.

#socialban #socialmedia #fediverse #activitypub #youthwork #onlinesafety

Last year I wrote "Fediverse for Freedom" https://andypiper.co.uk/2024/08/15/fediverse-for-freedom/ a post about why governments should own their own social presences, rather than rely on bad actors like the owner of X. I followed up with an additional post about public institutions in the #fediverse https://andypiper.co.uk/2024/09/02/fediverse-for-government-organisations-a-follow-up/

Nfld.me is a Mastodon server for Newfoundland and Labrador. Come join and connect with other Newfoundlanders and Labradorians today!

https://nfld.me

You can find out more at https://nfld.me/about or contact the admin account @wilson

#FeaturedServer #Newfoundland #Labrador #Newfoundlanders #Labradorians #Canada #Canadians #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

In the Fediverse track at SFSCon, Joan Pla spoke about:

Decentralised Social Media Initiatives Within European Public Service Media

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#fediforum #sfscon #fediverse #socialweb #research

I have just rolled out a configuration change across the entire FediMeteo network.

I've enabled remote purge propagation. Since weather forecasts have a short shelf life, there is no need for old reports to take up space on your servers.

From now on, when FediMeteo deletes local posts (usually after 3 days), we will also send a deletion signal to the rest of the Fediverse. This helps keep your timelines clean and your storage usage low.

#FediMeteo #Fediverse #MastoAdmin #Weather #FediMeteoUpdates #FediMeteoAnnouncements #FediMeteoUpdates

If you're recommending Mastodon and the wider Fediverse to organisations, friends, family or colleagues, don't worry if they say no. You have done something really important simply by making them aware of it as an option.

Most people and organisations don't immediately try stuff they hear about. Usually they need to hear it mentioned by a few different sources before they actually try it.

By being one of those sources, you're nudging them closer to actually trying it 👍

#Fediverse #Mastodon

In the Fediverse track at SFSCon, Jaz-Michael King spoke about:

Hiraeth and Hashtags: Building a Bilingual Community on the Fediverse

https://fediforum.org/2025-11-sfscon/

#fediforum #sfscon #fediverse #socialweb #iftas #tootwales

Dear Fedi friends,

I'm really proud to share with you a video I made: "Introducing the Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media" https://news.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/

In this 4-minute video I explain what the #fediverse is to people not familiar with it, mentioning some of its great features and benefits (interoperability, no ads, no surveillance...) and I set it in contrast to the world of Big Tech social platforms. I argue that, with the rise of Big Tech oligarchs and the current political climate, there has never been a better time to join the fediverse.

I hope you will enjoy this video and that you will find it useful (maybe as a tool to introduce your friends, family, colleagues, school administrators, local government officials to it).

The fediverse has truly changed my life, making me a better, more empowered digital citizen. I am endlessly grateful for it, so this is my contribution to the cause ❤️

I am also incredibly thankful for the work of @samaaberg and @patel.riyen who helped me bring my vision to life with their amazing cinematography skills and their assistance throughout the process, providing brilliant feedback to the script / edits from the POV of fedi newbies.

And I was also moved by the generous help of people of the Fediverse who volunteered to translate the script into many foreign languages: @jan @fritjof @erikkemp @sknob @severin @clabru @tarcisiosurdi @hongminhee @danielcasanueva @ainali @nacly

Lastly, I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to premiere the video last week at #FediForum - thank you @j12t and @anca

The video is up on my self-hosted PeerTube instance (thank you @yunohost) and for now it is unlisted as I have no idea how my VPS will hold up. I also included an alternate location in the blog post.

I hope you'll enjoy it! It's been a real labor of love (a month of full time work on it)... I see it as my love letter to the fediverse 💌

#TheFutureIsFederated

Just a little bit frustrating to read people saying "the Fediverse should have starter packs" when I've spent the last four+ years hand-curating recommended accounts to follow on @FediFollows and https://fedi.directory

I'm not the only person doing this kind of initiative, the Trunk directory (https://communitywiki.org/trunk) was the first, and the Fediverse.info directory by @dansup (https://fediverse.info/explore/people) is an automated way for people to add themselves to suggested lists.

We already have these things on the Fedi, people just need to ask around and discover them, and let their friends know about them.

#Fediverse

New: Last Week in #Fediverse - ep 91

This week's news:
- @loops has launched and is now available for everyone!
- @radiofreefedi will shut down early next year
- Bridgy Fed talks about potential governance directions

Read at: https://fediversereport.com/last-week-in-fediverse-ep-91/