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「Echo」 said:
misskey.io

Echo (@EchoTensei)

Just call me Echo! Sometimes NSFW. ALC, Anime, ギャル Fashion, PC/Switch, Tea. 👌 PFP: https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/32635993
misskey.io misskey.io

Joined the fediverse i have, prepped for when Twitter goes tits up. I have zero interest in Threads/Bluesky. :sleep:
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Welcome to the fediverse, feel free to follow me if you want to. :)
 
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「Echo」 said:
misskey.io

Echo (@EchoTensei)

Just call me Echo! Sometimes NSFW. ALC, Anime, ギャル Fashion, PC/Switch, Tea. 👌 PFP: https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/32635993
misskey.io misskey.io

Joined the fediverse i have, prepped for when Twitter goes tits up. I have zero interest in Threads/Bluesky. :sleep:
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I want to follow you but cannot because my instance has blocked misskey.io

Not really misskey io's fault btw. My instance (mastodon.art) is de-federation heavy so I'm often blocked by my admins.

I've got a waiting list entry in for mozilla.social so hopefully that happens soon and I can migrate to there. I don't mind mastodon.art but I am not sure I always agree with the reasoning for blocking entire servers. In this case, from what I understand, misskey io is blocked for legal reasons so at least that's a reasonable explanation.
 
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Yeah it's why I didn't join mastodon.art.

Unfortunately some JP art instances are just gonna end up being defederated with the kind of art that's allowed on there.
 
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Anteater said:
Yeah it's why I didn't join mastodon.art.

Unfortunately some JP art instances are just gonna end up being defederated with the kind of art that's allowed on there.
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I caved today and finally ported my account. I had been talking to my brother about this for a long time but lately I feel like the situation has only gotten worse. I think that the mastodon.art admin has her heart in the right place so it's no insult, but I'm kind of tired of feeling "overly sheltered" and need to branch out a bit more I think.

So I migrated to calckey.social. I was waiting for mozilla.social to open up but I'm ok here for now. I just have to repost all my art and other stuff since post migration still isn't a thing.

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lashman said:

FediFollows (@FediFollows@social.growyourown.services)

🇳🇱 The #Netherlands government has set up its own Mastodon server to host its official accounts: ➡️ @minbzk@social.overheid.nl - Netherlands Ministry of the Interior & Kingdom Relations ➡️ @belastingdienst@social.overheid.nl - Netherlands Tax & Customs Administration ➡️...
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That's good and more governments should follow what they are doing.
 
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I'm unfortunately a bit annoyed with Calckey social today.

I migrated to the server because I thought that the moderation policy there was more laxed than mastodon.art, but it turns out that they have arbitrarily defederated from misskey.design (which was allowed on mastodon.art, one of the most heavily moderated communities on the platform). Now if they had a good reason, that would be fine, but it's kind of a red flag that the software isn't designed to show you which servers are defederated and for what reason.
 
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After trying different apps I've settled with Moshidon to browse Mastodon on my phone, though as far as I know it's only available for Android.
 
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It's a shame that masto host doesn't let you change the icon.

I think branding individual hosts is kind of important as it helps people "understand" the fediverse a bit better. (As in, mastodon is a platform, not only a website.)

As an aside, how does everyone feel so far about the Fediverse? So far, I've been making pretty good use of Mastodon and Kbin, with most of my "personal" content being focused on mastodon, but kbin has been good for keeping up with the news or actually having discussions.
 
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RiruLumia said:
I was waiting for Mozillas mastodon server to open up but I have really been enjoying Threads since it launched in EU.

I have had more meaningful interactions in a month then i ever had in all my years on the bird site.

Maybe that says more about how bad the bird site have become but im really enjoying using Threads.

Threads will get federated sometime this year. they are already testing Activity Pub integration.

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I do hope they follow through with this soon.

It's worth noting that they're going to roll out the feature in stages and I think it will always be an opt in feature according to Threads admins. While it's unfortunate it's opt-in since it means a lot of people will be off limits, I also think it's (for once from Meta) probably the right approach with regards to privacy and user agency so. :shrugblob:
 
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C-Dub said:
Some dudes in Japan are having a feud and it’s spilled out to the fediverse via spam bots.

Getting dozens of spam posts because some Misskey servers just let people register.
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yeah, after like 3 or 4 days of this stuff you'd think pretty much all admins would be smart enough to just set registrations to approve-only, and yet ...
 
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lashman said:
yeah, after like 3 or 4 days of this stuff you'd think pretty much all admins would be smart enough to just set registrations to approve-only, and yet ...
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one of the downsides of having a decentralizing network and run by mostly volunteers, though I still prefer it this way.
 
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C-Dub said:
Some dudes in Japan are having a feud and it’s spilled out to the fediverse via spam bots.

Getting dozens of spam posts because some Misskey servers just let people register.
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Same here, I havent logged in because of these assholes
 
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The people should own the town square

It is more important than ever that the social web is not controlled by corporations. Today, Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our...
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Mastodon was founded on the principles that people should be able to control their social circle online, curate their own timeline, and convene freely with any community of their choosing. We believe social media should help users build bridges, not walls. And we believe this is best achieved through federation.
Today, we are excited to announce that Mastodon is taking important steps to ensure its legal and operational structures better reflect and support the pursuit of these ideals.
What is changing
Simply, we are going to transfer ownership of key Mastodon ecosystem and platform components to a new non-profit organization, affirming the intent that Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.
When founder Eugen Rochko started working on Mastodon, his focus was on creating the code and conditions for the kind of social media he envisioned. The legal setup was a means to an end, a quick fix to allow him to continue operations. From the start, he declared that Mastodon would not be for sale and would be free of the control of a single wealthy individual, and he could ensure that because he was the person in control, the only ultimate decision-maker.
This approach was efficient and expedient at first, but in time it was clear that the Mastodon structures needed to evolve as the community grew. Taking the first tentative steps almost a year ago, there are already multiple organizations involved with shepherding the Mastodon code and platform. The next 6 months will see the transformation of the Mastodon structures, shifting away from the early days’ single-person ownership and enshrining the envisioned independence in a dedicated European not-for-profit entity.
It also means a different role for Eugen, Mastodon’s current CEO. Handing off the overall Mastodon management will free him up to focus on product strategy where his original passion lies and he gains the most satisfaction.
What is staying the same
Our core mission remains the same: to create the tools and digital spaces where people can build authentic, constructive online communities free from ads, data exploitation, manipulative algorithms or corporate monopolies.
We will continue to host mastodon.social and mastodon.online, two Mastodon social network servers where the public can sign up to participate in a social network created using the software, and support a federated network of instances. There will be no change in users experience at this stage, above and beyond the usual code development and releases. However, changes are definitely in the pipeline.
Practically Mastodon will remain headquartered in and operate from Europe primarily. We will continue day-to-day operations through the Mastodon GmbH for-profit entity, which will become wholly owned by the new European not-for-profit entity. The Mastodon GmbH entity automatically became a for-profit as a result of its charitable status being stripped away in Germany. The existing US-based non-profit entity, the 501(c)(3), will continue to function as a fundraising hub.
What comes next
We are in the process of a phased transition. First we are establishing a new legal home for Mastodon and transferring ownership and stewardship. We are taking the time to select the appropriate jurisdiction and structure in Europe. Then we will determine which other (subsidiary) legal structures are needed to support operations and sustainability.
Throughout we will focus on establishing the appropriate governance and leadership frameworks that reflect the nature and purpose of Mastodon as a whole, and responsibly serve the community.
The Mastodon team and the generous group of donors who made this transition possible, worked together to set a list of technical priorities for the project based on community feedback: usability, discoverability, and trust & safety. Our plan is to evolve the user experience with an eye towards simplicity and discoverability. We’re continuing to progress the Fediscovery project, a Mastodon-led and NGI Search funded project which is building an optional, privacy-respecting search tool for the entire Fediverse. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we’re going to invest deeply in trust & safety. We want everyone, especially marginalized communities, to feel safe on our platform. We’re working on building a stronger trust & safety function—including hiring—which will contribute to new features, educate instance admins about best practices, assess community needs, and partner with organizations like IFTAS to share insights and expand the availability of resources in this critical area.
As part of this transition we are committed to bringing you more transparency about our operations. We want to show you what it takes to evolve, expand, maintain and manage this corner of the ActivityPub-enabled Fediverse, and support more direct community participation. We will be sure to share the progress incrementally. We recognize the importance of this transition and are committed to ensuring it is done right.
Will you join us?
We want to be transparent about our operations and priorities for another reason too. We need your help. Grassroots efforts like Mastodon and the Fediverse require creative and monetary contributions from their communities.
We need to grow our annual operating budget from $600,000 to €5 million in 2025. With these additional funds we will grow our team, invest in our community’s safety, and keep building the world’s most free and open social network — the Fediverse. To put it simply, every donation we receive will be put back into enriching the Mastodon software ecosystem and community.
Only with your support can Mastodon and the Fediverse remain free and accessible to everyone. It will take all of us working together to build resilient, governable, open and safe digital spaces.
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