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Pro-tip: if you move to a new #mastodon instance, make sure you disable email notifications for new follows before you move your follower list over 😂
Snac2 is an excellent software solution for accessing the Fediverse. It is lightweight, very easy to compile and install, has minimal dependencies, and the development is progressing along a clear, clean, and logical path - thank you, @grunfink
Since last December, BSD Cafe has had, among its services, a snac instance - https://snac.bsd.cafe - which has been used sparingly, mainly by some for testing purposes. I’ve kept it as a 'testing' option.
In light of the interest it is generating (we now have stable users) and given that development is evolving to allow for both inbound and outbound movement, I have decided to designate it as a stable solution for accessing the Fediverse and to consider it a primary service of the BSD Cafe.
It has always received the utmost attention, I have consistently updated it promptly, and it has always been accessible, but I have also modified all the descriptions to clarify that it is a stable and definitive solution.
For more information, there is always a dedicated page on our wiki: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe
Stay Tuned!
#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #snac #snac2 #Fediverse #Mastodon
Since last December, BSD Cafe has had, among its services, a snac instance - https://snac.bsd.cafe - which has been used sparingly, mainly by some for testing purposes. I’ve kept it as a 'testing' option.
In light of the interest it is generating (we now have stable users) and given that development is evolving to allow for both inbound and outbound movement, I have decided to designate it as a stable solution for accessing the Fediverse and to consider it a primary service of the BSD Cafe.
It has always received the utmost attention, I have consistently updated it promptly, and it has always been accessible, but I have also modified all the descriptions to clarify that it is a stable and definitive solution.
For more information, there is always a dedicated page on our wiki: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe
Stay Tuned!
#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #snac #snac2 #Fediverse #Mastodon
hey @MonaApp i think it’d be cool if we could create #hashtag lists, similar to what Ivory has. You can create lists, which you can switch between, which follow hashtags and you can view it all in one go.
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Screenshot of Ivory for Mac’s Hashtag List creator sheet, where you can enter a title and following hashtags to follow
About to give Saturn another go for a few days hopefully.
The dev has removed the post limit for free users, which is definitely good.
Paying to post on Fediverse where everywhere else is free, is wild.
They also said they fixed the crash bug with notifications. Those two things immediately killed my motivation with wanting to use the app so hopefully it's better this time.🤞
There is a big opportunity to make a better Mastodon iPhone app right now.
The one I’m using has a lot of bugs and weird decisions built into it. At the same time, I acknowledge it’s the best one I know of.
I wish the official app was better, but it isn’t.
Well...after a few posts using Saturn, it prompted me to pay...
Guess my trial period is over in less than 2 hours.
Not much to say tbh, since I didn't get a fair amount of time with it.
Notifications crash the app, that's about all I can say....😬
@JPEGuin, I would definitely remove the limit on posting. I'm a poster, if I can't post without paying, I'll use something else.
Also, the app crashed several times in the short time I've had with it. The most consistent being when I tried to open my notifications, it crashed every time.
Overall, I can't say much more because I was very limited by the paywall.🤷♂️
I am testing out Saturn, an iOS app for Mastodon, at the request of the developer.
After I give it a week or so of messing around in the app, I'll give my thoughts about it.
Hopefully it's good, we can use more apps with different styles and features.
Many options are always a good thing to me.
I read that the official Mastodon instance of the Swiss government will be closing down.
They say there are few active users, low engagement, and minimal interaction, which seems quite plausible. Additionally, they claim that "on platforms like X or Instagram, the Federal Council and the Federal Administration have many more followers." I believe that too, of course.
However, I do not agree with their decision. I think a government shouldn’t be overly concerned about follower counts and interactions, but rather about providing free, autonomous communication that is independent of third-party companies. In my view, a government shouldn’t operate like a business focused on "numbers."
Still, I appreciate their experiment - many governments, like the Italian one, haven’t even tried.
Regarding costs and management effort: an instance with 5 users and 3,500 followers (numbers provided by them) can run on a VPS for €3 a month and doesn't require heavy moderation. The cost for them is nearly zero. Yet, the freedom of information and discussion, especially for a Neutral Country, should always be a priority.
I believe that maintaining control over one’s information channels is crucial, especially in today's world. But, I fear that decision-makers only consider the numbers, which often favor the flashiest - but worse - solutions.
Encouraging citizens to use closed platforms is, in my opinion, a wrong choice.
Thanks to the Swiss government for at least giving it a shot.
https://www.admin.ch/gov/it/pagina-iniziale/documentazione/comunicati-stampa.msg-id-102585.html
#Mastodon #FreedomOfSpeech #Switzerland #Fediverse #SocialNetworks
Anyone got an idea?
Anyone got an idea?
Told y'all mastodon being the majority here is not a good thing....
https://socialwebfoundation.org/
I hate this.
I hate that I was right.
Everything is about 🤑🤑🤑. It always has been.
We've said A LOT about Patchwork recently, so here's a quick rundown:
🏙️ It was built to help admins reconnect with their community
✅ It simplifies the admin panel of a server with a selection of plugin switches
🧡 It's completely FREE for server admins
🎁 It comes packed full of features which an admin can choose to activate, including topical Channels!
Interested? Get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and add you to our early access list!
Hmm, still like this "trusted servers" idea.
Context: https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/112371326334364412
#fediverse #mastodon #TrustedServers
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A mockup of an interface for managing trusted servers labeled with: "Define a list of trusted servers that can be used to pool resources."
Below the description is one texteara input field with a list of example fediverse servers, including mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and a few options that can be enabled or disabled:
- Fetch link previews (labeled as Recommended, and enabled via a checkbox)
- Fetch and merge blocklists (not enabled)
- Fetch public posts (enabled)
If you haven't already, check out this weeks @fediversereport
It covers some of the projects revealed at #FediForum (including ours 😎) and other news in the Fediverse.
You can subscribe too! @LaurensHof has now switched to a two newsletter format, separating the Fediverse and the ATmosphere - both will keep you updated on all the goings on in these online spaces.
Here's the latest Last Week in Fediverse edition: https://fediversereport.com/last-week-in-fediverse-ep-84/
I certainly don't want to get too excited, but it's nice to see some activity on this proposed pull request to bring "fetch all replies" functionality to #mastodon.
Kinda weird and sus that some Mastodon instances aren't respecting deletes....
Had a post I deleted last week that just got replied to, from a mastodon instance.
And people wonder why casual users don't wanna be here...🤦♂️
boosted
#Mozilla abandons #Mastodon and the #Fediverse. Figures.
@grunfink I submitted a PR to update MacPorts' snac to 2.59 here:
https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/25774
Passed the GitHub Actions CI checks.
As usual, I don't have commit access so it's up to someone else to merge it.
Thank you for your continued improvements and bug fixes! I see even since the 2.59 release there's already been changes to the repo.
Also, while I am not the biggest VNV Nation fan, I have seen them perform live at least once, groovy to see some resonance in audio inspiration too! ^_^
#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces