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Mastodon has always done what is best for #Mastodon. Over the years it has received lots and lots of criticism for that. I think the criticism was unwarranted. After all any #FOSS project is totally free to do what is best for it.

The problem is more that the 'fediverse community' if you can speak of that, and esp. the #ActivityPub developer community has let Mastodon get to where it is today, and insufficiently took its own path towards maturing the open standards and technology landscape. Leaving Mastodon forever in the driver's seat. Fediverse is now shaped in Mastodon's image, as a microblogging environment.

To this day #fediverse devs are super scared to break precious "Mastodon-compatibility", not showing the way to "Fediverse-compatibility". It is even unclear what "being part of the fediverse" even means, there's no consensus here.

Anyway, this is just a rant, but my rallying cry for making consolidation impossible is:

Back to open standards! 💪

https://coding.social/blog/grassroots-evolution

YOU’RE LOOKING
AT THE WRONG PARTS 💎

I sometimes wonder what people imagine is going on inside the life of someone with a visible disability.

I walk very strangely. My left arm doesn’t work at all. My hand is contracted into a claw. I do everything one-handed, and that clearly wasn’t covered in this model’s original operating instructions.

From the outside, I suspect it can look like a life dominated by disability.

“Poor bugger.” “What a tragedy.” “Everything must be so difficult?”

Meanwhile, inside my actual life, I’m usually wondering whether the coffee is ready, what ridiculous thing I can write on Mastodon, whether the dogs have been fed, or why everyone on the internet has suddenly gone mad again.

The disability is there, obviously. I cannot drive, and there are many things I cannot do unaided. Other things just take longer, because much of the world appears to have been designed by someone who assumed every human comes with two fully operational hands.

And most people are remarkably unhelpful.

That sounds like a complaint, but it has an unexpected benefit. If you’re disabled, you become bloody good at finding another way. You have to.

Eventually, you stop wondering how something is supposed to be done and work out how you can do it.

That doesn’t make accessibility unnecessary. Quite the opposite. But disabled people often become extremely skilled at adapting because the world gives us plenty of practice.

Disability is not the central event of my consciousness.

I don’t wake up thinking, “Good morning. I am disabled.”

I wake up thinking, “Coffee.”

Most of the time, I’m not experiencing myself as a tragic medical story. I’m just living.

I’ve had decades to become extremely competent at being this particular slightly damaged model of human being. Sometimes other people seem considerably more concerned about my disability than I am.

It’s sweet.

But unnecessary.

The odd thing about a visible disability is that people often see what doesn’t work before they notice the enormous amount that does.

And from inside here?

It’s mostly just Friday.
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@DigitalCoup
#Fediverse #OpenWeb #BigTech
@economics_that_works
#Economics #Housing #CostOfLiving
@meditation
#Meditation #Breathwork

#Disability #DisabledLife #Accessibility #Hemiplegia #Stroke #Life #coffee #human #medical #instructions #tragedy #Mastodon

Found a need to mute an entire hashtag tonight, but wasn't entirely clear how. In Moshidon, it's trivial.

Tap the tag. You get a list of posts that have that tag. In the upper right, tap the bullhorn. Read the notice. Tap mute. You're done.

#moshidon #moshidonapp #feditips #mastodon

It strikes me that this push by Mastodon™️ GmbH to protect their trademark could be a move toward marketing Mastodon as Mastodon with mastodon.social, which feels like a step toward centralization.

Let’s say at some point dot-social, as the largest instance, decided not to federate with the rest of us anymore to ‘better manage the user experience’. Lots of people would be cut off from each other but the network effects of leaving all their contacts on dot-social would keep many of them locked in.

It reinforces my decision to experiment with Mastodon-compatible alternative platforms like #GoToSocial. One thing I’m really beginning to appreciate about GTS’ design paradigm, is that it moves the focus away from large, centralized servers to empowering folks to host their own single/small Fediverse presence, which makes consolidation/monopolization impossible.

Anyway, just a thought. 🤷‍♂️

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Mastodon, I'm curious to know what it's like to see only posts that include a followed hashtag. Obviously we can search for one hashtag. And we can see the list of them showing how many people in our network have posed in the last two days. But a feed of ALL followed hashtags at the same time could be useful. (Not showing posts that lack a followed hashtag.) Can we get this feature or do I need to just create another account?

#fediverse #Mastodon

Zeroes.ca is a COVID-aware Mastodon server hosted in Canada, open to people from anywhere in the world. Misinfo, disinfo and bad faith content is not permitted.

This server has a post size of up to 5000 characters and up to 8 poll options.

https://zeroes.ca

You can find out more at https://zeroes.ca/about or contact the admin account @zeroes

#FeaturedServer #Covid #Covid19 #Canada #Mastodon #Glitch #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

HERCULES THE BELOVED! My 17 years old Maine coon cat posing for the camera with so much ease and bliss! #mastodon #fediverse #Cats #CatsOfMastodon #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #CatsOfFediverse #Cat #Caturday #catlovers #catlife #photo #photography #photos #photographie #photographer #photooftheday #pets #pet

THE FELINE LIBRARIAN #mastodon #fediverse #book #bookstodon #books #bookstodon #booksky #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #catstodon #photo #photos #photography #photographie #pets

BLURRED; TOM AND JERRY! #mastodon #fediverse #tomandjerry #catandmouse #pets #Cats #Cat #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #photo #photos #photography #photographie #photooftheday #photographer

I’ve been getting reacquainted with the @Mastodon app for iOS recently and there’s one weird quirk/bug that is driving me a bit nuts: why can’t I do something as basic as paste copied text in the app’s Share Sheet?! I just find it very odd that something so basic is missing. Or is there some sort of strategy at work here that I’m just missing? 🤔

#Mastodon #MastodonApp #AppDesign #CopyAndPaste #iOS

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A screenshot showing that there is no “Paste” option in the Mastodon for iOS share sheet.

Seems that logging out and logging back in again has fixed that fault I was having with Notifications and my Profile.

#Mastodon

Anybody else's notifications fucked? Can't view my profile either. I presume it's just my server...

#Mastodon

In a world where money is not a problem, I could probably getting that Flu Shot, HPV Vaccine or whatever..

Its hard to be sick in this economy.😢😢😢

#callforhelp #support #mutualaid #SupportRequest #boost4reach #mastodon #sick #flu #sorethroat #fediverse

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RE: https://cyberplace.social/@notkawaii_irl/117083412056986286

Being alive but all is empty . . 🫣

#mastodon

3/3

I wont sugarcoat it, yes im facing serious financial hardship any form of assistance would mean alot. Boosting/Resharing this threadpost helps alot 4 reaching more people🫂

Paypal Email: omoshiroii.jj@gmail.com

Im doing my best to recover quickly but healing takes more than just medicine—it takes stability too. Thank you 4 taking time reading this life update of mine. I am deeply grateful 4 any help or support🫂🙏🏻

Keep Safe everyone

#mastodon #mutualaidrequest #fediverse #help #boost

2/2
Unfortunately I had to step away from work entirely during those time. Without income while still under medical monitoring (I am recovering thankfully) life has become more challenging than I imagined. Im in such vulnerable state now more than ever😢
I NEED YOUR KIND SUPPORT 💔
Whether it's advice or practical assistance— if you're able 2 help in any way (financial aid/food aid) I'd be forever grateful🙏🏻
If not pls know your silent encouragement means just as much.

#mutualaidrequest #mastodon

Seriously, I feel so overwhelmed with everything thats been happening with my life. I feel hopeless.

#sadcat #catphoto #meme #catmeme #mastodon #life #struggles #hopeless #needhelp #mutualaid #kindnessmatters #fediverse #boost4reach

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"Your data will be kept private"

The six most famous last words in social media history.

#privacy #bluesky #mastodon #ageverification

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bluesky prompt, "Hi there! In order to provide an age-appropriate experience, we need to know your birthdate. This is a one-time thing, and your data will be kept private. Set your birthdate below and we'll get you back to posting and exploring in no time!"

Good morning. Buongiorno. Guten morgen. Bore da.

#Mastodon
#Fediverse
#LindaSgoluppiArt

CUTENESS; MY AMERICAN SHORT HAIR! #mastodon #fediverse #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #catlovers #catsofpixelfed #catlife #photo #photography #photos #photographie #photograph #photooftheday #wednesday #viral

#mastodon #fediverse #pets #petsofmastodon #mainecoon #Cat #CatsOfMastodon #Cats #Caturday #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #catlovers #catsofpixelfed #catlife #photo #photography #photos #photographie #photooftheday #photographer

CAT LAUNDRY! #mastodon #fediverse #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #catlovers #catsofpixelfed #catlife #catcontent #pets #photo #photography #photos #photographie #photooftheday #photographer

⛔️🇺🇸Ukraine finds NVIDIA chips inside Russian missiles pointing to AI use in targeting children and civilians (more) https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/ukraine-finds-nvidia-module-pointing-to-possible-ai-use-in-russian-missile-50631961.html #Ukraine #Press #Kyiv #Odesa #Lviv #Kharkiv #Kherson #Berlin #Brussels #France #Germany #UK #US #PACE #CoE #Paris #London #Media #News #USA #Trump #Republicans #VOTE2026 #Democrats #UnitedStates #Nvidia #mastodon #Headlines #russiaUkraineWar
#12yrInvasionOfUkraine #ReinstateFederov

Today we're sharing additional guidelines about our Trade Mark Policy based on community feedback that we received.

The new guidelines, and more background about these changes, are available on our blog:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/sharing-guidelines-about-mastodons-trade-mark-policy/

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb #FediDev #MastoDev #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

@Mastodon

Finally, a special shout out and thank you to @neil - as well as the other friend who wished to remain anonymous - for their assistance with shaping these guidelines!

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb

Hey friends, it's me again

We have more news to share today, though I must admit, this news is a little less fun.

Recently, the @Mastodon team received a fair number of questions about our trade mark policy. We realised we could add some guidelines to help make the Policy more clear, so over the last few months, we did just that! I'll post a "plain English" version of the guidelines as a comment.

You can read more background about the changes we made, and see the guidelines themselves, in this blog post:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/sharing-guidelines-about-mastodons-trade-mark-policy/

And the trade mark policy page is updated too:
https://joinmastodon.org/trademark

#Mastodon #Fediverse #MastoAdmin #MastoDev #SocialWeb

Nice to see that Mastodon development is on a steady track, but I’m very curious to know more about this iOS app reworking that is mentioned.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Technology #TechUpdates

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/trunk-tidbits-july-2026/

I just suggested to the @Mastodon team to implement Sign in with Apple/Google in their official mobile app.

I think it would make a huge difference.

Yes, it would centralize the fediverse more, but it would also bring a whole diverse new crowd here, to make a home on the most trusted and stable Mastodon server.

Once they discover the fediverse, they could migrate to another server that better suits them.

Only a matter of time, mark my words.

🚀

#Loops #Mastodon #SignInWithApple #Onboarding

On November 30, 2022, I tooted for the first time on Mastodon.

“Hello world!”

Then I began tooting my #music and a ton of #puns #jokes, and #memes. Everyone here responded so genuinely, and with such positivity, that I was very quickly made to feel at home.

My deepest gratitude goes out to the #Mastodon community, a #community that has literally improved the quality of my time on this spinning rock as it hurtles through space, towards a future that seems more uncertain every day. You have been my friends, my therapists, my critics and fans, as well as an inspiration and reliable sounding board. Mastodon really is unlike any other “social media platform” out there.

Today, I celebrate the arbitrary milestone of twelve thousand followers, and I wanted to say thank you.

Thank you for the favourites, the boosts, the follows, and the comments.

Thank you for your conversations, discussions, and corrections.

Thank you for listening to my music and sharing your thoughts, and for following along on your chosen streaming service. Your support has been amazing.

But, above all, I’d like to thank you all for making Mastodon the friendly and welcoming place that it is. My experience here has predominantly been one of acceptance and support, and it has been truly humbling. There is nowhere else quite like it.

Massive huge love and big gigantic hugs to you all,

- Jon
#Dgar #DgarLore

MIRROR MIRROR!!! WHO IS? #mastodon #fediverse #pets #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #catstodon #catlovers #catsofpixelfed #photo #photography #photos #photographie #PhotoMonday #photooftheday #photographer

MAINE COON Vs ZOMBIE CAT #mastodon #fediverse #pets #pet #photography #photo #photos #photographie #PhotoMonday #photooftheday #photographer #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #catstodon #CatsOfFediverse #catlovers #catsofpixelfed

Starting to get cold now. Damn u flu!!! 😤

#sick #flu #mastodon #fediverse #monday

I took this earlier when I peek in the main door of the apt building.. Creepy lol jk🫣

#monday #mastodon #photography #philippines #boost #darkalley #fediverse #cyberplacesocial

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High-contrast, low-light photograph of a narrow asphalt alleyway at night, dated August 10, 2026.

I would die for some cheeseburger🍔 and a fries🍟right now i swear.😢

#hungry #mastodon #food #fastfood #mastodon #mutualaidrequest #boost4reach #fediverse #JustWishfulThinking

Hello y'all🫂 The electricity just working back again thankfully!!🙏🏻 Hope this wont get interrupted later pfft😤 Anyway, Idk why i keep on getting the flu back, this time the chills is intense like I shiver mostly around late night, Sorethroat & body aches is worse but i dont have any cough.🫠 I cant afford to get a flu shot so I ask for otc meds. And now im all out 😔 😢 💔

#monday #fediverse #sick #mastodon #boost #mutualaid #help

Heyyy Helloooww ~ Can u people see my posts besides this one?🤔Can u hello👋🏻at me back?

#monday #fediverse #mastodon #mutuals #boost4reach #looking4moots #mutualaid #cyberplacesocial

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT SHOT BY CRANK IN MILWAUKEE STREET

#content_review #unix_surrealism #fediverse #loops #mastodon #lemmy #art #mastoart #javascript #cats #snac

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Funhole Content Review FEDIVERSE I HAVE A DREAM 'you need to enable javascript to run this this app.' How to make it big? You don't @mmtmm pls sponsor me How to get more boosts? Cats. so many rabbits LOOPY CONSPIRACY - Who is behind the manufactured fame of a tiktok clone nobody asked for? THE C BANSHEE: What is snac and should you be worried? FEDIVERSE MENACE: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? hackers.town: Is nowhere safe? ONE FREE ANTI-SLOP KITTO THE LIST: 50.000 mastodon addresses to avoid if you don't like illegal content.