If you had to choose only one to use exclusively which one would you pick ?

Mastodon or Bluesky ?

Give specific reasons to back up your claim.
#mastodon #bluesky

I'm going to have to apologize a bit for the BlueSky slander I've been spreading. I did not realize it's actually open source and federated too. It just has its own protocol instead of ActivityPub.

I'm sticking with Mastodon, but I'm a little less upset now about BlueSky's recent prominence

#blueSky #mastodon #socialMedia

Updated #BlueSky my handle!

https://bsky.app/profile/fortyseven.network47.org

Aww yiss. No worries, though. #Mastodon is my primary home. But it's good to diversify. Let's not put our eggs in one basket ever again. :P

(I'm not putting much effort into #Threads though. Already has that corporate stink about it. 🤢)

After using #Mastodon for a little bit now, I decided to actually press the mysterious "Bookmark" button to see what it did. I was nervous, hovering the pointer over it for a moment, feeling my heart beating faster, and then.. "click". I did it! ... Suddenly... a portal opened up in front of me. These weird alien chicken like creatures came out of it, which then jumped out of the window, and the portal disappeared. Everything was silent again. I still don't know what that button is actually for.

What, if so, makes #Mastodon superior to #Bluesky? I’m truly interested.

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/26709

2 out of 3 of the GitHub Actions Continuous Integration checks passed so far, which is a good sign.

I don't have commit access, so it's up to someone else to merge it.

As in the past, thank you and to other snac contributors for the continued improvements!

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces

Is there a view of followed accounts on #mastodon which shows everyone's last post? Ideally, last non-boost post. Else I may have to add more people to my "noisy" list 🙁

I’ve been using #mastodon for a while now but it’s been truly amazing using #openvibe to surf and interact with all of the scientists and data folks I can find on masto and blue sky feeds AT THE SAME TIME. Making the dream of an open, connected #fediverse real! @openvibe.social

I currently regret most switching from #snac2 to #Mastodon — fortunately, Snac now supports account migrations, so I’ll be able to switch back soon but it requires migrating me to migrate to another domain, where I then can switch back to this one on snac.

What is Channel.org?

Channel.org is our new membership service designed to help organisations join New Social - open networks of interconnected platforms where orgs can own their space.

We know that this space aligns with many for-good orgs morally, now we need to show them that the people here can support their mission just as well as on any Big Tech platform.

If you want to know more, please check out the website or get in touch!

#Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialMedia

#TIL, through @thisismissem (thank you for your dev contributions to Mastodon, to our moderation and trust & safety tooling!! 🙏
Edit: if you’d like to support her work,
link at bottom) about this dashboard:

https://fedidb.org/

“Fediverse Network Statistics”

PS
@pixelfed is the 5th most-used Fediverse software, rock on @dansup thank you as well!

Support Em:
https://support.thisismissem.social/

#fediverse #Mastodon #pixelfed

This afternoon, an acquaintance joined a Mastodon instance and asked me which "celebrities" are present in the Fediverse, as if it were important to determine the value of a social network based on that.

I told him that the most important user in the Fediverse is him. Just as it’s you, reading this. Someone who has decided to interact with others freely. Who has chosen to trust their administrator (or create their own instance) more than they trust those who run traditional, monolithic, centralized social networks.

So, I want to thank all the friends of BSD Cafe, whether local or not, for being here and making this place what it is. And I thank all my friends in the Fediverse, who make my timeline lively, interesting, intelligent, fun, and thought-provoking - every day, at any time.

#BSDCafe #Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialNetworks #SocialMedia #Community #Trust #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #JoinTheFediverse

for the relative exodus that takes place on the #birdsite, there is little felt influx of new users here on #mastodon. while several unfortunate decisions of #musk triggered true waves within the #fediverse imho none of this is so far the case, while it is the first time as if folks start to use #bluesky indeed.

@mastomememakers
I feel like #Fediverse need some killer app to really kick on. That may be just a slicker, more focused version of #Mastodon. Otherwise all the other small great projects happening here, will over time, add up to make a big community.

Just a reminder: everything you do on social media is public. Even if you delete a post on your instance, it can still exist on other instances, in the cache of search engines or private databases.

#Bluesky #Mastodon #Fediverse #decentralisation

Ho appena scoperto che l'app che usavo #Megalodon non è più sul Play Store, forse è stata abbandonato lo sviluppo.
Invece #Pixelfed che era in "prenotazione" non c'è proprio più. Che io sappia è solo per iOS. No comment. 🙂
#mastodon #pixel

Okay so where is everyone moving their bots now that botsin.space is shutting down? #Mastodon

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/26605

GitHub Actions Continuous Integration checks are running (2 of 3 have passed already which is a good sign).

It's up to someone else with commit access to merge it.

Thank you again for your continued improvements (and also, thanks for not releasing on a Friday! The slacker in me is still 8 hours behind up stream, maybe I can blame time zones? ;)

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces

Check out @steve on #SocialHub with a proposal to work on #ActivityPub #C2S, the client-to-server Social API part of the #W3C Recommendation.

The Social API didn't get much uptake on the #Fediverse where generally the #Mastodon API is used (and abused) for client/server communication.

It is not because the Social API isn't good, just that no one ever did the legwork to mature this part of the spec.

Are you interested in C2S and help push the #SocialWeb?

More info:

https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/nextgen-activitypub-social-api/4733

@grunfink I submitted a Pull Request to update MacPorts' snac to 2.62 here:

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/26495

Currently the GitHub Continuous Integration checks are queued, so I don't know when that will complete or what the results will be, but hopefully it's just a delay in the process and doesn't reveal any errors.

Thank you for your continued improvements!

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces

A tale of two prototypes

https://privacy.thenexus.today/a-tale-of-two-prototypes-2/

The next installment of Mastodon, two years later

Contents:

• Mastodon 2017 and Glitch 2017
• A BDFL gets to do what he wants
• Flash forward seven years ...
• Seven years later, is Mastodon significantly closer to being a good Twitter alternative?

#fediverse #mastodon #GlitchSoc

A faux "Eternal September" turns into flatness

https://privacy.thenexus.today/flatness/

The next installment of Mastodon, two years later

Contents:

• It's not "just like email"
• Usability and gatekeeping weren't the only challenges newcomers faced
• The first complicated high-stakes decision is even before you sign up
• Why not help people choose an instance that's a good fit?
• But no

#mastodon #fediverse

Hello #Mastodon! We are Vidzy - The federated alternative to TikTok.

https://github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

#vidzy #vidzysocial #fediverse

🎉 Big News: Threads are now in Openvibe! 🐙 Your most requested feature has arrived – cross post directly to Threads.

More amazing features are on the way as the Threads API evolves.

Openvibe - #Mastodon #Threads #Bluesky #Nostr in one iOS and Android app 🐙

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openvibe octopus logo with Threads logo and text Threads now in openvibe

It's been a busy year at Newsmast for The Newsmast Foundation team, but we've done a lot!

We've actually done too much to fit it into one post 👀

So, we broke out the video editing skills... hope you like it!

#Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialWeb #FediDev #SocialMedia #BuildInPublic

On the two year anniversary of joining #Mastodon I'm super proud to share:

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.13 👩‍🚀

"The #Fediverse has empowered me to take back control from Big Tech. Now I want to help others do the same."

https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-fediverse-has-empowered-me-to-take-back-control-from-big-tech-now-i-want-to-help-others-do-the-same/

with mentions of @forgeandcraft (who made this awesome Fediverse t-shirt) @phanpy @ivory @Tusky @nimi @Roneyb @davidoclubb

#FOSS #FLOSS #Matrix #TheFutureIsFederated #blog #tech #activism #BigTech #socialmedia #education

Mastodon, two years later

https://privacy.thenexus.today/mastodon-two-years-later/

A continuation of Mastodon: a partial history

#mastodon #fediverse

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/26287

GitHub Actions Continuous Integration checks are progressing (3 out of 4 passed, which is a good sign; I guess MacPorts recently started checking 4 OS versions on GitHub automatically instead of 3 so this is taking a bit longer than I am accustomed to, it seems as if the macos-15 checks in particular are sluggish, maybe that system is overloaded?).

Regardless, it's up to someone else with commit access to merge it.

Neat to see more Mastodon migration improvements! I think I saw one person already boast of successes of migrating their followers to a snac instance!

Thank you for your hard work and continuing to make my favorite ActivityPub implementation even better!

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces

Sometimes I am asked what the BSD Cafe is - what service of the BSD Cafe is considered the heart of it all. The BSD Cafe began its journey with the Mastodon instance, and other services gradually followed. For some, it might be the repository of their projects, while for others, it’s the Matrix room where they discuss their passions. For some, it’s the feed reader, for others, a way to know their IP address. There are those who see it as the sticker collected at EuroBSDCon or received by mail. For many, it serves as a base from which to start self-hosting their services on BSD systems, and it remains a gathering place among friends, a space to visit even if one doesn't primarily use it as a home.

Whatever it is for you, thank you. Because I am proud of the BSD Cafe, of what it has become, and of what it represents. In this place, I have forged relationships with people I already knew and met wonderful individuals who share their experiences, ideas, and passions in the true spirit of the BSD Cafe, which is to be positive and constructive. This way, we all grow, learning something new every day.

Whatever the BSD Cafe represents for you, I can tell you what it means to me: a group of friends, regular visitors or not, who exemplify that the world would be a much better place if the spirit adopted in all contexts were the same.

It’s late for #ThankYouTuesday, but I thank you all the same.

#BSDCafe #ThankYou #Grateful #Mastodon #Snac #Matrix #Lemmy #Forgejo #FreshRSS #Miniflux #MyIP #DokuWiki

#BSDCafe #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #Mastodon

#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeAnnouncements #Mastodon

I wrote an open letter to artists and other creatives who are thinking about giving the fediverse a chance:

"There’s a better way!"

https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/a-fediverse-invitation-for-artists/

Feel free to share, and be sure to add your signature!

#fediverse #mastodon #creatives #artists #musicians #twitter #x

Mastodon currently doesn't support alt text for profile avatars and headers, if you've some rails experience, and you'd like to work on this, this is a good first issue: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/10313

(See Renchap's comment)

#GoodFirstIssue #mastodon

After nearly two years of actively participating in the fediverse, I figured I'd put together my own guide for Mastodon, the platform I'm the most familiar with as a user.

https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/how-to-join-mastodon/

#mastodon #MastodonGuide #fediverse

Will observe the other apps, when they'll update the copy for post visibility options.

- Unlisted → Quiet Public
- Followers only → Followers
- Mentioned people only → Specific people

So far, I only see Mona using "Quiet Public" https://mastodon.social/@cheeaun/112071331585947439

Relevant PR: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/28119/files#diff-c90a488c48cdde7667e4f5b0b743d2502f144e77a7f33f9703759c376bed1503

#Mastodon #MastoDev

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A code comparison showing changes in post visibility settings descriptions, with additions highlighted in green and removals in red.

🚀 The Future is Federated - issue no.12 👩‍🚀

"Beyond technical features: why we need to talk about the values of the Fediverse (part 2)"

https://blog.elenarossini.com/beyond-technical-features-why-we-need-to-talk-about-the-values-of-the-fediverse-part-2/

mentioning: @alttexthalloffame @Gargron @FediTips @ivory @IceCubesApp @Tusky @Simx72 @phanpy @jon @mathi_gwithyas @rysiek

#TheFutureIsFederated #tech #Fediverse #BigTech #SocialMedia #FOSS #blog #accessibility #AltText #CW #ContentWarnings #Phanpy #Ivory #Tusky #Mastodon #IceCubes

@MonaApp Is there a way you can add domain blocking as a feature‽ The official #Mastodon app from @Mastodon has it, and it makes dealing with spam much easier.

🌍✨ Why stick to one platform when you can enjoy them all? With Openvibe, follow your friends across Mastodon, Bluesky, Nostr & Threads in ONE app in ONE feed! No boundaries, just vibes 🏖️

Download Openvibe for FREE on Android & iOS and lus know what you think 🐙

#Openvibe #Mastodon #Threads #Bluesky #Nostr #Fediverse

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Openvibe poster saying: one place for all your open social web

@grunfink I submitted a Pull Request to update MacPorts' snac to 2.60 here:

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/26129

All GitHub Actions Continuous Integration checks passed OK.

I still am not in a place in my life where commit access is a responsibility I am willing to take on, so it is up to someone else to merge it.

Neat to see the improvements to Mastodon migration in this release! Maybe that will help facilitate more users?

Thank you, as usual! Also, nice to see a code push on a Thursday (in UTC at least?) not a Friday! ^_^

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded #NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces

Seems like the new Mastodon version is a must skip for those of us who like actual information about notifications...😒

Soo that's what I'll be doing. Skipping it.

Still looking for an alternative that doesn't require Linus Torvalds to personally come to your house and install it himself, but that's currently not a thing. Need Linus Torvalds or the equivalent for pretty much everything.😩

#Fedi #Fediverse #Mastodon

It sure would be nice to have some automated reporting by keywords right about now....you know, the thing I was explicitly told was NOT gonna happen...🤬

#Spam #Nonsense #Moderation #Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

I've been using Saturn for iOS for a bit now and ever since the most recent updates, it seems very enjoyable.

It has most of the same features as other third party Mastodon apps, but with its own look and feel.

I think the only thing that could make it better for me, would be if it had a "Hashtag Drawer" type feature for the composer so that I could save individual hashtags with CamelCase for re-use.

It's something I've been wanting in a Fediverse app for SO long.

But if you want a new app to mess around with, Saturn is very good from what I've seen with it.👍

#Saturn #iOS #iPhone #Mastodon #Fediverse

Still kind fighting to get the main Mastodon frontend working. SO far it doesn't seem to stop me from using the server, just not from that spot which makes sense.

MIght just give up and switch back to regular Mastodon here in a bit. But could really use some advice since it won't build the precompile phase.

#Mastodon
#MastoAdmin
#GlitchSoc

Tried to move my Mastodon serve to SOC-glitch.

Right now I can't access anything from the website. Fedilab and the listing of notifications from Nextcloud seem to work.

Had to do a distro update in place.

Thoughts?

#Mastodon
#MastoAdmin
#MastodonGlitch

The hate against Mozilla currently wafting through fedi is perhaps the best example I've seen of toxic open source/free software religious fervor on mastodon

There's not a shred of compassion/empathy for what Mozilla is trying to do! At all!

Even if you think they're doing the wrong thing, why do you think being mean to them is going to get them to do the right thing?

I don't agree with their recent decisions either! I'm not awful about it!

#mozilla #firefox #fediverse #mastodon