Patches, paths and The Matrix (or why we can't all be Trinity). First thoughts from FediCon, a vibrant Fediverse gathering in Vancouver on 1-2 August 2025, put together by @npub16d5j...u6mu and team. Part II and III to follow. Thank you to everyone who organised, presented and attended. It was fun! #fediverse
Paths & Patches
Patches, paths & The Matrix: FediCon thoughts Part I
The after hours Fediverse session at FOSDEM 2025 was held at HSBXL - Hackerspace Brussels. A cool, cyberpunk hangout. Wires everywhere, old compute...
β€œThe web becomes weird again?” @Chris Trottier needs a podcast! #FediCon last panel huge thanks to @npub16d5j...u6mu for a wonderful conference ! image
@Evan Prodromou celebrating the contribution of nonprofits working across the social web #FediCon image
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the Guardian
Millions in US expected to join β€˜No Kings’ protests against Trump
Rallies at roughly 2,000 sites planned for Saturday, same day as US president’s military parade and birthday
#SilentSunday #photography image
#SilentSunday #photography image
A great read! "Middleware holds transformative potential to foundationally reshape the social media landscape. By decentralizing control...this shift has the potential to not only enhance user agency but also spark innovation, paving the way for more inclusive and engaging online spaces." cc @npub1dadl...y568
Shaping the Future of Social Media with Middleware | The Foundation for American Innovation
The Foundation for American Innovation.
 #Fediver #SocialMedia
#SilentSunday #photography image
Big news and a great step from The Guardian.
the Guardian
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X
We will stop posting from our official editorial accounts on the platform, but X users can still share our articles
 #press #journalism #X #SocialMedia
Five reasons for charities to be cheerful when leaving #X (with thanks to Ian Dury and the Blockheads). One. The obvious - Elon Musk, Trump and XΒ  Two. The content steal Three. Great alternatives - the #fediverse ! Four. Better engagement Five. Defending our values At @npub1dadl...y568 we’re helping communities and organisations join New Social. Building a better web. We’d love to hear from you.
Paths & Patches
Five reasons for charities to cheerfully leave X
Here's five reasons for charities to be cheerful when leaving X (With thanks to Ian Dury and the Blockheads) One: The obvious X and Elon M...
 #charities #nonprofit #twitter #SocialMedia