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Jutta Horstman CEO of @heinleinsupport speaking at #euroskylive in #Berlin about bridging #digitalsovereignty & the #openweb.
Her view on #eusummit25 ? Severe lack of strategy and #buyeuropean is not enough.
We need #opensource #alternatives.
Jutta @smphr calls #openprocols like #Activitypub & #ATproto to allign and join forces.
The #dotcons drained the VC swamp and now guzzle from the mainstream corporate socialism https://hamishcampbell.com/57208-2/ The choice is simple.
Kneel to the #dotcons. Or rise up, and rebuild the #openweb.
I love reading about peoples blogs posts about creating their own versions of social media.
I think it is very creative what @rolle has done over the years bringing his style and vibe to #mastodonbirdui
Its a fantastic theme for Mastodon and that is why I love it so much. Thanks again Rolle.
Keep up the updates and creativeness
Jutta Horstman CEO of @heinleinsupport speaking at #euroskylive in #Berlin about bridging #digitalsovereignty & the #openweb.
Her view on #eusummit25 ? Severe lack of strategy and #buyeuropean is not enough.
We need #opensource #alternatives.
Jutta @smphr calls #openprocols like #Activitypub & #ATproto to allign and join forces.
The #dotcons drained the VC swamp and now guzzle from the mainstream corporate socialism https://hamishcampbell.com/57208-2/ The choice is simple.
Kneel to the #dotcons. Or rise up, and rebuild the #openweb.
What if a #TechMeetup was more than just tech? 1 of 2
#FediCollective#CoffeeChats is a #ThirdSpace i.e a place outside of home & work where you can connect with people and build community.
It's not just about what but who we're building with IRL! I'm committed to making these events welcoming and #accessible to all. Here's what makes our #FediverseClub the best kind of #DWeb gathering:
1. Community First: As an alcohol-free and family-friendly event, the focus is on clear-headed conversations and genuine connection. Feel free to bring your kids and pets along; this is a space where your whole self is welcome
2. Accessible to All: Events are designed to be economically affordable for everyone. Located near a Skytrain station with free parking, we've removed the barriers so anyone can join the conversation and contribute
3. Intentional Connection: The goal isn't just networking; it's to have intentional conversations with developers, designers, and thinkers who are all about building a better #OpenWeb
I love reading about peoples blogs posts about creating their own versions of social media.
I think it is very creative what @rolle has done over the years bringing his style and vibe to #mastodonbirdui
Its a fantastic theme for Mastodon and that is why I love it so much. Thanks again Rolle.
Keep up the updates and creativeness
Not everyone gets my time — it’s not about being busy. It’s about being present.
We’re not meeting in glass towers with beer and badges.
We’re building something slower, softer, and more human.
That’s why I post on tech.lgbt
That’s why I love the #fediverse
It’s not just tech — it’s intention.
I still use YouTube, mostly for interviews, lofi beats, and the occasional astro forecast.
But when I want to speak, I speak here.
Time isn’t just what we spend — it’s how we show up.
I show up for people and spaces that feel real:
where kids, dogs, partners are welcome,
where sober events mean more folks can join,
where LGBT+ and BIPOC voices are heard, not tokenized.
Thanks for being here building with me. See you at the next #FediCollective brew build for some co-creating! RSVP https://lu.ma/fedicollective
✨ New blog post: "Growing My Own Little Fediverse: The Joy of Going Further Down the Rabbit Hole"
Turns out, the future of the internet might just be federated. 💜
https://laurahargreaves.com/growing-my-fediverse/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=autopost
🎉 Finally federated!
After a truly ridiculous amount of stubbornness, debugging, and duct-taping containers together, my Ghost blog is now fully ActivityPub enabled.
You can now follow my blog directly from the fediverse:
@laura@blog.laurahargreaves.com 💜🌹
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #OpenWeb #SelfHosting #Ghost #IndieWeb #FediTech
🎉 Finally federated!
After a truly ridiculous amount of stubbornness, debugging, and duct-taping containers together, my Ghost blog is now fully ActivityPub enabled.
You can now follow my blog directly from the fediverse:
@laura@blog.laurahargreaves.com 💜🌹
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #OpenWeb #SelfHosting #Ghost #IndieWeb #FediTech
⁂ Article
Branding keeps coming up as an issue
The #fediverse is a glimpse of a radically different kind of society through decentralized and community models of governance and organization. This path can be used as a part of challenging traditional hierarchies power structures, making it possible imagining resists to the imposing liberal "common sense" solutions which shape existing social control. On this very different path we need tools like #OGB (Open Governance Bodies) to grow native governance that is transparent, participatory, […]
Iconfactory Tapestry v1.5 features redesigned vertical Quicklinks and less intrusive audio player controls.
We've also added support for Tumblr Communities & Tumblr threads, improved Mastodon content warnings, Mac timeline tweaks and much more.
Download/update Tapestry today - https://tapestry.iconfactory.com/
🧵 FEDI ❤️ 1of2: Tired of doomscrolling and feeds that feel more like ads than community?
Big platforms promised connection but delivered endless scrolling, filler content, and “recommended” posts designed to keep us hooked.
Over time, they’ve even erased hashtags as a convention—because hashtags give people too much control. If you can find what you want directly, you don’t need their algorithm, which means less data harvested and fewer ads shown.
The #fediverse flips this model. It’s the internet we should have had:
🌱 No ads, no tracking
👫 Real communities, not just audiences
🔎 Hashtags instead of algorithms
Hashtags here are the backbone of discovery. They empower you to choose what you want to see and create shared spaces where communities form.
They also connect people across different servers, making the #decentralized network feel whole.
🧵FEDI ❤️ 2of2: Getting started is easier than you think
- Pick one app—Mastodon for chatting, Pixelfed for photos, PeerTube for videos.
- Use hashtags to explore topics you care about.
- Follow people you enjoy—your feed grows from your choices, not corporate profit.
- Join conversations—smaller communities notice when you show up.
Think of the fediverse like a network of neighbourhoods. Each has its own vibe, rules, and culture. You can move between them or stay in one that feels right.
Unlike the big platforms, there’s no single company controlling everything—you’re part of a wider web of people who choose to connect.
The fediverse isn’t about broadcasting to an audience. It’s about connecting with people, building conversations, and choosing what matters to you.
Curious? Connect with me directly here on the #OpenWeb.
Iconfactory Tapestry v1.5 features redesigned vertical Quicklinks and less intrusive audio player controls.
We've also added support for Tumblr Communities & Tumblr threads, improved Mastodon content warnings, Mac timeline tweaks and much more.
Download/update Tapestry today - https://tapestry.iconfactory.com/
Today’s web is fragmented, paywalled & dominated by a few powerful platforms. Some of the internet’s founders & current leaders gathered to discuss how it can still be saved: “a game with many winners.”
A space for Bonfire maintainers and contributors to communicate
