#Misskey just got a new release.
I don’t know what happened since I can’t read Japanese, but maybe someone who does can tell me about any major changes.
Fun fact: my server, atomicpoet.org, doesn’t use any relays at all.
I rely solely on direct federation and am connected to 27,650 peers—almost the entire #Fediverse.
Elon will censor you if you question his Path of Exile abilities.
That’s what happened to Asmongold.
Yep, I’m in the gym constantly. But today, it’s hard due to sciatica.
I feel like all those years I sat sitting at desks and chairs and couches were basically IOUs that I need to pay now that I am older.
Twitter literally destroyed my business because they banned not only my business accounts but also the client accounts I was running.
They gave no reason, but told me the decision was final with no recourse.
And this was pre-Elon.
Great to see #Distrowatch make the leap to the #Fediverse.
Always remember that when use #Facebook, #Instagram, #Threads or #WhatsApp, you are always at the mercy of #Meta.
You may have built an audience there but they own it.
Want to add your static #website to the #Fediverse—which will increase its exposure and reach on the #SocialWeb
Here’s a handy multi-part #guide on how to do that:
https://maho.dev/2024/02/a-guide-to-implement-activitypub-in-a-static-site-or-any-website/
Just a reminder that #relays help the #Fediverse and reduce strain on system resources.
Which also makes operating a server much more affordable too.
https://gyptazy.com/hosting-a-new-activitypub-relay-for-the-fediverse-including-mastodon-and-snac/
The weakness of #ATProto isn’t at the instance level.
In fact, running an AT protocol “instance”—or rather, a #PDS—could actually be more affordable than running an #ActivityPub-enabled service. This is because a PDS is decoupled from relays and the firehose, whereas #Mastodon or #Pixelfed servers, for example, are not.
There are benefits and drawbacks to both approaches. To put it succinctly, #Bluesky is based on microservices, whereas Mastodon relies on macroservices.
Personally, I prefer the macroservice approach because I like my server to handle most of what I need it to do.
BIG NEWS! 📰
#SocialWeb app nostr:npub1plstrz6dhu8q4fq0e4rjpxe2fxe5x87y2w6xpm70gh9qh5tt66kqkgkx8j just got $800K in VC funding from #WordPress, #Automattic, and Tensor ventures.
#OpenVibe is a client that integrates #ActivityPub, #ATProto, and #Nostr services in one app.
I imagine its main competitor will be #Surf.
This is wild! 🦁
Here's #FediMatch, a #Tinder-like approach to exploring the #Fediverse.
You swipe left, right or up to like, dislike or follow users. You can also be matched! 😉
Here's the iOS app:
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/fedimatch/id6503460577
And here's the repo:
Rarely does a news headline make me giggle like a giddy schoolboy.
It’s as though someone said, “Wait, #startups with less than $10M have no hope? Okay #OpenAI, we’ll wreck you with $5M in funding.”
Meta has banned mentions of Linux on their platform—despite, you know, Facebook’s product depending on Linux.
This is a good time to encourage #Linux devs and users to set up communities on #NodeBB, #Mbin, #Lemmy, #Friendica, #Discourse, and #WordPress.
And enable #ActivityPub for greater visibility.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/facebook-is-blocking-linux-topics-and-channels-with-no-apparent-reason
Two things are needed to increase #Mastodon’s userbase:
1. An improved UI
2. Better social discovery
The great news is that big efforts are already being made to improve both those things.
But I also think it’s important to look at other options.
The goal of #FreeOurFeeds is commendable and should be celebrated.
It’s an attempt to free #ATProto from #Bluesky’s domination.
And if they’re successful, all my criticisms about that protocol will be gone.
There’s two ways to look at the the NASDAQ today:
1. It’s a dead cat bounce after the AI bubble popped
2. Yesterday was a panic sell and it’s back to regular programming
Looking at the facts, I think it’s the latter because rarely does a technological *breakthrough* result in a bubble popping.
Alexa’s Assisted Reading mode has massively improved since I last used it.
It’s less wooden and utilizes voice inflection in a much improved way. It’s almost as good as human-narrated audiobooks.
Me at the beginning of January: “Whew, the holiday season is over! Finally, we can get back to normal!”
Me at the end of January: 
Someone’s building a P2P group chat app utilizing #ATProto.
I don’t see anything working at the moment, but I’ll check back when it’s up and running.