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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 2 years ago

A story of Fediverse UX problems

by @luna

https://pony.social/@luna/111677040345727901

#FediDev #FediDevs #FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · last month

One person's request for Fediverse applications —

Alex wants to be able to choose what the preview image is for a video, chosen from the frames in the video.

...

I can imagine editing tools (in Fediverse applications) would also be useful.

It is also common elsewhere for people to be able to use custom images for preview images.

#FediDev #FediDevs #FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX #PreviewImage #Video

From Alex (@folduptoys@socel.net):

"I wish i could set the thumbnail preview on these [videos] lol" — From Alex (@folduptoys@socel.net): "I wish i could set the thumbnail preview on these [videos] lol"

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · last month

Some people want BREAKING NEWS.

RE: https://twitter.com/Noahpinion/status/1710701583988896115

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX #SpreadFediverse

From Noah Smith (@Noahpinion@twitter.com):

"""
Because this platform [Twitter] no longer shows news headlines, today I found myself searching Google News instead of searching Twitter for news about breaking events, for the first time in many years.

Every other change to the platform so far has been cosmetic, but the removal of headlines [from OpenGraph cards] disabled a core functionality. Twitter was always a news feed; now it's just a series of images and seemingly random comments.

This opens the door for real Twitter-disrupter to emerge -- not a Twitter clone, but some thing that gets people posting breaking news that's more targeted and relevant than Google News.

Whoever figures out how to do that will make a lot of money.
"""
""" — From Noah Smith (@Noahpinion@twitter.com): """ Because this platform [Twitter] no longer shows news headlines, today I found myself searching Google News instead of searching Twitter for news about breaking events, for the first time in many years. Every other change to the platform so far has been cosmetic, but the removal of headlines [from OpenGraph cards] disabled a core functionality. Twitter was always a news feed; now it's just a series of images and seemingly random comments. This opens the door for real Twitter-disrupter to emerge -- not a Twitter clone, but some thing that gets people posting breaking news that's more targeted and relevant than Google News. Whoever figures out how to do that will make a lot of money. """ """

X (formerly Twitter)

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · last month

What one person wants from an alternative to a Twitter:

• choice of home-feed algorithm,
• editable posts,
• ability to moderate replies

RE: https://x.com/Plinz/status/1685945305320329216

#FediDev #FediDevs #FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX

From Joscha Bach (@Plinz@twitter.com):

"I will leave twitter/X when another platform gives me a timeline based on my own choice of algorithm, an unconditional edit button and the ability to delete individual replies." — From Joscha Bach (@Plinz@twitter.com): "I will leave twitter/X when another platform gives me a timeline based on my own choice of algorithm, an unconditional edit button and the ability to delete individual replies."

https://twitter.com

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · last month

This is an area I think we could improve on the Fediverse —

Nested Comments

This (in the attached screen-shot) is from someone on Twitter who is also on Mastodon and Bluesky.

He seems to be a fan of the nested comments UI on Bluesky.

We have some great applications on the Fediverse. They could be made even greater with this improvement.

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediDev #FediDevs #FediverseUX

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Something Fediverse related that I am working on —

Toddlerverse

Basically, what I have been thinking about is —

What would take to make areas of the Fediverse geared towards toddlers.

(The document I am writing is still a work in progress.)

(I am a parent of young children, so I have first-hand experience with kids usage of online media, including social-media.)

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX #SpreadFediverse #Toddler #Toddlers #Toddlerverse

Imagine an online world designed for your toddler — not to sell to them, or track them, or overstimulate them — but to help them grow. One that puts parents in control.

The Toddlerverse is a safe, gentle, ad-free digital space inspired by the calm, educational approach of Mr. Rogers and Ms. Rachel. It gives your child access to simple, developmentally appropriate videos, songs, and activities — without autoplay traps, noisy algorithms, or surprise content. You (the parent) stay in control of what your toddler sees, and everything is built around real early-childhood learning science The Toddlerverse isn't about more screen time; it's about better screen time. It is a place where your toddler can explore safely, learn at their own pace, and experience the kind and thoughtful media every parent wishes existed online

The Toddlerverse is not a business, and it is not driven by profit. Its purpose is far greater: to create a lasting resource for parents, families, caregivers, and communities that nurtures the growth and development of young children. Every video, story, and activity is designed to serve the public good, freely accessible and shareable, so that parents everywhere can support their toddlers' learning and curiosity

The Toddlerverse is built with the future in mind—a cultural and educational commons that can be used, adapted, and enjoyed for generations, leaving a legacy of knowledge, creativity, and care that will benefit children and families long into the future — Imagine an online world designed for your toddler — not to sell to them, or track them, or overstimulate them — but to help them grow. One that puts parents in control. The Toddlerverse is a safe, gentle, ad-free digital space inspired by the calm, educational approach of Mr. Rogers and Ms. Rachel. It gives your child access to simple, developmentally appropriate videos, songs, and activities — without autoplay traps, noisy algorithms, or surprise content. You (the parent) stay in control of what your toddler sees, and everything is built around real early-childhood learning science The Toddlerverse isn't about more screen time; it's about better screen time. It is a place where your toddler can explore safely, learn at their own pace, and experience the kind and thoughtful media every parent wishes existed online The Toddlerverse is not a business, and it is not driven by profit. Its purpose is far greater: to create a lasting resource for parents, families, caregivers, and communities that nurtures the growth and development of young children. Every video, story, and activity is designed to serve the public good, freely accessible and shareable, so that parents everywhere can support their toddlers' learning and curiosity The Toddlerverse is built with the future in mind—a cultural and educational commons that can be used, adapted, and enjoyed for generations, leaving a legacy of knowledge, creativity, and care that will benefit children and families long into the future

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Something Fediverse related that I am working on —

Toddlerverse

Basically, what I have been thinking about is —

What would take to make areas of the Fediverse geared towards toddlers.

(The document I am writing is still a work in progress.)

(I am a parent of young children, so I have first-hand experience with kids usage of online media, including social-media.)

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX #SpreadFediverse #Toddler #Toddlers #Toddlerverse

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

"Signal was great, but I wanted something I could truly own. Enter Matrix — a protocol, not a platform. I now run my own homeserver, complete with bridges, Maubot automations, and rooms that feel more like digital living rooms than rented chat spaces."

https://laurahargreaves.com/growing-my-fediverse/

@laura

RE: https://mastodon.laurahargreaves.com/@laura/115536140849221234

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediverseUX #MatrixProtocol

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

What is involved in moving your account from one server to another seems much, much more difficult than it should be.

#FediUX #FediverseUX

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

There are simple services that exist that — when a user fills-out & submits a <form> on the Web that simple service e-mail someone that data.

These simple services are alternatives to more complex back-end with a database.

An alternative to this alternative could be — instead of e-mailing someone the submitted data, send that data via the Fediverse using ActivityPub.

ActivityPub them. (Can “ActivityPub” be a verb‽)

Probably as a private DM.

#ActivityPub #FediUX #Fedivese #FediverseUX

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

There are simple services that exist that — when a user fills-out & submits a <form> on the Web that simple service e-mail someone that data.

These simple services are alternatives to more complex back-end with a database.

An alternative to this alternative could be — instead of e-mailing someone the submitted data, send that data via the Fediverse using ActivityPub.

ActivityPub them. (Can “ActivityPub” be a verb‽)

Probably as a private DM.

#ActivityPub #FediUX #Fedivese #FediverseUX

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

I would assume that, from an ActivityPub & JSON-LD point-of-view, that these WAFRN "bites" / "pokes" are probably some type of custom Activity type.

@news
@deadsuperhero

RE: https://wedistribute.org/2025/10/wafrn-chaotic-good/

#ActivityPub #FediUX #Fediverse #FediveseUX #JSONLD #SpreadFediverse #wafrn

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

I would assume that, from an ActivityPub & JSON-LD point-of-view, that these WAFRN "bites" / "pokes" are probably some type of custom Activity type.

@news
@deadsuperhero

RE: https://wedistribute.org/2025/10/wafrn-chaotic-good/

#ActivityPub #FediUX #Fediverse #FediveseUX #JSONLD #SpreadFediverse #wafrn

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

@reiver@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

It might be fun to make able to use your own custom verbs, too.

For example:

"Joe Blow has throw a water balloon at you."

I think it wouldalso be nice if other Fediverse software supported the displaying of these types of activities (even if they don't support creating them.)

@news @deadsuperhero

RE: https://wedistribute.org/2025/10/wafrn-chaotic-good/

#FediUX #Fediverse #FediveseUX #SpreadFediverse #wafrn