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We released Tapestry this week and we’re keeping the momentum going. Version 1.0.1 is now available with lots of great improvements to our unified timeline for all your feeds, including VoiceOver improvements, expanded muffle/mute options, content warnings, and more. Check out the version history for more details: https://usetapestry.com/history Then download it on the App Store, leave us a review, and spread the word! https://apps.apple.com/app/tapestry-by-iconfactory/id6448078074?ls=1&mt=8&pt=8934&at=10l4G7&ct=TAPESTRY_SOCIAL

#TapestryApp #iOS #SocialWeb #OpenWeb

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🎉 Tapestry by Iconfactory is here! Your favorite blogs, social media, and more in a unified and chronological timeline with no algorithms and no tracking! Try it for FREE from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/tapestry-by-iconfactory/id6448078074?ls=1&mt=8&pt=8934&at=10l4G7&ct=TAPESTRY_SOCIAL
#TapestryApp #iOS #SocialWeb #OpenWeb

@tastapod inspired me with his #JoyfulCoding based on https://cupid.dev practices. Focus less on formal #SOLID principles. Have more fun.

This Joy of Coding notion led me to expand the concept to be #JoyfulCreation.

After all coding is social and countless people are involved in getting results that fulfills our collective needs.

This is what the future #SocialWeb will bring. #CommonsParticipation 💪

Joyful creation is where fediverse allows us to ✨ social code the social code together.

Looks like Swift is going to be expanding its presence to the Social Web

https://forums.swift.org/t/social-media-expansion-to-mastodon-and-bluesky/77999

#SwiftLang #SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Technology #Apple #Developer #Programming

Now I am curious, what's our #Filipino word for #Fediverse and #SocialWeb ?

So far, I these for potential Filipino translation of "Fediverse":

- bigkisberso (bigkis + uniberso)
- sansinukob = used in Filipino astronomy and literature to refer to the "universe" (I personally like this one)
- bukob (buklod + sukob) = just my invention

Other suggestions?

Since we're talking about the Filipino language (not Tagalog language), this means all Philippine languages are valid. We can combine them together, even use the 6th vowel /ë/.

But how about "Social Web"?

I was told that the Filipino for "Internet" is "daigbatan". I'm just not sure though since I can't find information on "batan" other than:

- Original name of Bataän was Batan, a Spanish word for "log" (🪵) which the province was named after by the Spaniards.
- The Ivatan people call themselves in the Ivatan language as "Batan". (Yes, Batanes = Isles of [the] Batan [people]. Batan + Isles (just my theory, but it makes logical sense 😝))

So, I'm not sure why "Internet" is "daigbatan".

My thought process is, "social web" could be:
- liponbatan = literally social network
- daiglipon = lit. world social; web social

Other suggestions?

@pilipinas @philippines @pilipinas@lemmy.ml @pinoy @pinoy@a.gup.pe #Philippines #Pilipinas #Pilipino #Filipino #Filipinas

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new release of #Fedialgo, the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed, counts the number of times each hashtag appears in your timeline even if people don't use a "#" character to give you a better sense of what people are talking about in the Fediverse.

there's a little bit of art vs. science here because some strings are disqualified from this kind of counting (e.g. a word like "the" should not be counted even if some maniac decided to make it a hashtag) so let me know if you see any weirdly high counts.

* Link: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action: https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #Masto #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #mastohelp #MastoJS #nodejs #node #opensource #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #webdev #hashtag #typescript #hashtags

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#Fandom isn't big in the open #SocialWeb and the current issue in siloed #SNS / #socialmedia is:

- A black person #cosplay of a white elf
- A #fanart of a white elf as black

The consensus is:
- Cosplay is fine
- Fanart is not: it is "blackwashing" & "cultural appropriation"

How about you?

#Anime

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PSA: Scammers and phishers are now using open registration Pixelfed instances pretending to be Pixelfed support/admin/verification/payment processor/online store/moderators.

Tags: #Pixelfed #Fediverse #SocialWeb #OpenSocial #SocMed #SNS #moderation

The second longest-running Augmented Reality Game (ARG), Ingress by Niantic, has finally joined the Open Social Web today through the ATmosphere network's Bluesky platform.

https://deer.social/profile/ingress.com

#SocialWeb #ATmosphere #Bluesky #Ingress #gaming #games #Niantic

Something to SNS providers and software can learn from the gaming industry is name filters.

Majority, if not all, online #games implement a RegExp-based or manual input name blocklist. In the socmed landscape, software like Mastodon should implement it to prevent any handles **and** display names with "Mastodon" in it.

Instance admins and moderators should be able to add new entries as they see fit. They can choose between RegExp matching or manual input.

It is an effective way to minimize fake accounts pretending to be the platform, instance, service, and/or software. For example, the Mastodon **software** is currently being bombarded by fake accounts about "Mastodon account verification", with "Mastodon" in either their handle or display name, or both.

Other social media software and platforms should implement it as well. Of course, it is not the ultimate solution, but it at least adds another layer to enable admins and moderators to fight against scammers and phishers pretending to be official accounts or channels.

Tags: #SNS #SocMed #SocialMedia #Mastodon #SocialWeb #OpenSocial #Fediverse #Bluesky #ATmosphere #Moderation

In gaming, it is common for spammers to report legit accounts if they echoed back their own spam. We suspend them first to minimize the spam, go back to review it, and issue warnings if needed.

It's the same in social media. Please refrain from echoing or "revenge spamming" a spammer. The spammers—and potentially non-spammers—will report you for spamming.

We then have to suspend your account to avoid further spams, and then go back later to review if you are indeed a spammer or engaging in "revenge spamming".

- It is a hassle for you.
- It will be stressful once you receive a suspension email.
- It is also increasing our workload.
- It will paint your instance/community as "bad" or lacking moderation.

The only ones enjoying it are the spammers. They know they'll get banned so they wreak havoc by confusing and stressing everyone.

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I just so happen to be the type of moderator/GM in social media and the gaming industry who is reasonable, and takes the time to actually investigate. At least half in my line-of-work—voluntary or paid—are by-the-book. No investigation. If there's evidence = ban hammer. Forget the context.

So, please do not engage in "revenge spamming". Report the spammers and add them to your ignore list. We will get to your reports as soon as possible and suspend their accounts.

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

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I believe I can say this is on behalf of all modertaors, admins, GMs, employees, and volunteers. 🖖🏽

Tags: #moderation #Fediverse #socmed #SocialMedia #SNS #SocialWeb #OpenSocial

Newsmast x Bonfire

We’re excited to share that Newsmast and @bonfire are working together!

We’re collaborating across several key areas:

🔎 Enhancing discoverability for Channels on Bonfire

🧭 Improving interoperability between the Channels app and Bonfire

🌌 Partnering to offer services for organisations around Bonfire’s Mosaic initiative

#Bonfire #Newsmast #Fediverse #SocialWeb #TechNews #FediNews

Bonfire x Newsmast

We’re excited to share that Bonfire and @newsmast are working together.

We’re collaborating across several key areas:

🔎 Enhancing discoverability for Channels on Bonfire

🧭 Improving interoperability between the Channels mobile app and Bonfire

🌌 Partnering to offer services for organisations around Bonfire’s Mosaic initiative

#Bonfire #Newsmast #Fediverse #SocialWeb #TechNews #FediNews

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#FediAlgo v1.1.19 is deployed. Minor bugfixes and improvements to the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed.

* Link: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly out of date): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #nodejs #nod #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

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How happy is the marriage between #ActivityPub and #ActivityStreams? 🤔

https://github.com/w3c/activitypub/issues/522

#poll #fediverse #socialweb

As @FreddieJ comes to the end of his time with the Newsmast Foundation team, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate all he's achieved.

Freddie has been with us since the start, from the original idea and through the many evolutions that have grown Newsmast.

Instrumental in building our relationships with others in this space, he has helped build the Foundation into what you see today.

We really hope that Freddie will stay involved in the Social Web, especially in areas of advocacy and policy where he excels.

But, for now, we just want to say a huge thank you 🧡

#ThankYou #SocialMedia #SocialWeb #Fediverse #Mastodon

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RE: https://socialwebfoundation.org/2025/12/19/implementing-encrypted-messaging-over-activitypub/

Big news for the #Fediverse! End-to-end encryption is coming to #ActivityPub.

@swf with support from @sovtechfund is coordinating two interoperable implementations.

Bonfire is proud to be one of these first two projects, alongside #Emissary by @benpate

We think #E2EE should simply be the default for any private communications, and we’re especially thrilled to bring private, trusted collaboration to the fediverse.

#JustBetweenUs #Privacy #Encryption #SocialWeb

One of the /facepalm moments you see in online communities is when a person or group attacks or insult a different culture or people, and when they fight back, they get offended and reports them (and calls the gang to mass report and exchange more words).

This is common in online games but also in the #SocialWeb. All you can do is 🤦🏽 or 🤷🏽 or both.

Moral lesson: If you think you're entitled to attack, bully, harass, or defame another person, people/Nation, culture, language, or country, then you shouldn't complain if they return the favor.

As the #GoldenRule goes:

> Treat others as one would like others to treat them

> Do not treat others in ways that one would not like to be treated

> What one wishes upon others, they wish upon themselves

Or, religious or philosophical:

> Ma'at: Do to the doer to make him do.

> Ma'at: That which you hate to be done to you, do not do to another.

> Thales: Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.

> Isocrates: Do not do to others that which angers you when they do it to you.

> Leviticus (book): You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself

> Matthew (book): In everything do to others as you would have them do to you

> Hinduism: If the entire Dharma can be said in a few words, then it is—that which is unfavorable to us, do not do that to others.

> Confucious: What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others.

> Yoruba: One who is going to take a pointed stick to pinch a baby bird should first try it on himself to feel how it hurts.

Or, as we Filipinos say:

> Karma!

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

The other thing that the #Guppe incident showed us is that the #Fediverse seriously needs the #Nomadic protocol.

Let's say the Fediverse understands the protocol: just move to a new domain, inform all instances "this is the new domain, automatically re-subscribe please", done. Life goes on for regular people.

I am not saying it is that easy or that's how exactly it will work. But it could've been avoided. Right now, entire communities are gone, many who were relying on it are now disconnected. (Then again, I can argue that it's time to clean the membership since many accounts are also stagnant.)

So, when? #ActivityPub2 ?

#SocialWeb #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb

Who should work on compatibility with other #Fediverse software?

- Option A: Most used software should make sure they are compatible with everyone (one-sided effort)

- Option B: Less used software should make sure they are compatible with everyone (one-sided effort)

- Option C: Both software should make sure they are compatible with each other (equal/shared effort)

#poll #polls #software #SocialWeb #OpenSocialWeb

When articles, videos and podcasts are native #ActivityPub, maybe people will just boost them directly instead of everybody writing their own posts linking to them. I really wish quote boosts had this functionality in mind. Same with podcatchers, video players and reader apps in the future. Show me what's most boosted in my social graph of the content type you're designed for.

Making all media management better and attention more democratically allocated is the "killer app" of the #SocialWeb.

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#FediAlgo (the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed) v1.2.2 is deployed now. Has a switch that makes sure any #hashtags / users / etc. that you follow are displayed as filter options even if they don't meet the minimum number of recent toots threshold.

Also a bunch of bug fixes and small improvements.

* Try it here: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly outdated): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

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2010: first open Social Web instance for the Philippines was Friendika by college students from Visayas
2011: second was Friendica by yours truly
2014: third was Hubzilla also by me

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We're sad to see that IFTAS Connect has begun the process of shutting down.

We, like many other server admins, often found advice and help from the community there.

We hope that by preserving the 'Connect' news feed with Channel.org tech we can give back to the community.

Thank you for the work by @iftas and everyone involved, including all the admins who shared their thoughts there.

We look forward to seeing what's next for community collaboration on the Fediverse.

https://about.iftas.org/2025/09/29/sunsetting-iftas-connect/

#SocialWeb #Fediverse #Mastodon #Moderation