@Mastodon is changing course when it comes to how people join the platform. In late 2022, the team decided to send sign-ups directly to their server in order to make onboarding more straightforward. But that didn't align with the promise of decentralization. Here, Community Director @haubles explains the new approach to server recommendation, along with some other ways Mastodon is helping build community.

https://flip.it/1bWN26

#Mastodon #SocialMedia #Decentralization #ActivityPub #Community #Technology #Tech

Mapstodon.space is a Mastodon server for cartography & geospatial professionals and enthusiasts. Ask questions, share your maps, chat around, enjoy the emojis!

https://mapstodon.space

You can find out more at https://mapstodon.space/about or contact the admin account @jeremy

#FeaturedServer #Maps #Mapping #Cartography #Geospatial #GIS #Geography #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

What kind of app do you mostly use to interact with Mastodon?

Please consider boosting for a larger sample.

#poll #fediverse #mastodon #app #formfactor

Veganism Social is a Mastodon server for vegans to make friends and interact with the wider Fediverse.

This server has a post size of up to 10,000 characters.

https://veganism.social

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

#FeaturedServer #Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #AnimalRights #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

Mathstodon.xyz is a Mastodon server for people who love maths, and includes LaTeX rendering in the web interface. Maths chat is especially welcome, but any topic of conversation following the code of conduct is OK.

This server has a post size of up to 1729 characters.

https://mathstodon.xyz

You can find out more at https://mathstodon.xyz/about or contact the admin account @christianp

#FeaturedServer #Mathematics #Maths #Math #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

After quite some time, I’m finally ready to share this.

MastoBlaster is now available in public testing on TestFlight.

It is a lightweight, privacy-first Fediverse client for iOS, built around a simple idea: fast, small, predictable behavior, and first-class support for snac.

What makes it different:
• snac-first by design, not "compatible by accident"
• Works with all Mastodon API compatible software, including Mastodon, snac, GoToSocial, Akkoma, and others
• EXIF stripping on upload (HDR and orientation preserved)
• Optional on-device alt text generation via Apple Intelligence for your uploads and for images in your timeline
• Markdown posting for snac
• Granular notifications, grouping, multi-account
• Blocking and moderation tools
• Very small footprint, very low RAM usage

Alt text generation happens entirely on device via Apple APIs on supported hardware. Nothing is sent to external services.

It is built around my own workflow and priorities. It may not be for everyone, and that is perfectly fine.

Important note:
MastoBlaster will always be free for BSD Cafe users, illumos Cafe users, and for anyone connecting to a snac instance, including self-hosted ones.

The app is already usable, but this is still a test phase. I am looking for feedback, bug reports, and real-world usage insights.

TestFlight link:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/Pkxa5R1k

Stay tuned.

#MastoBlaster #iOS #Fediverse #Mastodon #snac #Akkoma #GoToSocial #ActivityPub #OwnYourData

Build 89 of #FediReader adds a ton of fixes for private mentions, including a revamped user search, reply fetching, and more

Check it out here:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/tFmh7dw4

#Developer #IndieApps #Technology #Mastodon #SocialWeb #SocialMedia

It was long-overdue... but #Sengi 1.8.0 is out! 🎉

This version add the much requested THEME SUPPORT functionality! 😁
And a light theme is already available, check the settings to enable it.

I've also documented the procedure to add a theme if some of you are interested by doing so.
https://github.com/NicolasConstant/sengi/wiki/How-to-Create-New-Theme

#mastodon #pleroma #app #client