This noob is testing the interconnectivity of the #Fediverse:
The word out there on the Fediverse make it seem as if all the different tools (Mastdn/P-tube/Lemmy/etc.) can interact with one another. But this is not the case, as some work both ways, whilst others only one way, or at all.
a) Using #Bridgyfed, to test between AT ( #BlueSky ) & AP protocols (Mastodon, etc.)
b) Meta's #Threads for testing with Mastodon.
c) Starting to test #Nostr with its peer-to-peer network.
TL;DR:
The #Fediverse holds a lot of promise, but it the ideal level of interconnectivity isn't there yet. (And yes, not all of them need to be able to connect and interact on the same level of details as with the others, as they are different tools.)
@PlasticParagraph How great to read this post here by accident! I've only been in contact with Fediverse for 3 weeks and I'm obsessed LOL I'm a little lost, but I'm researching, reading and favorite a lot. I'm Brazilian, I live in Rio de Janeiro, we can exchange ideas, perhaps, without disturbing you, you can help me understand something! The tutorial videos on YouTube are too weak! I am at your disposal. Who knows, maybe we also have similar tastes? I hope to contact you! ✌ (I haave to improve my English, need to use tradutor, but, its ok. take a look in my desktop.!
Bonfire Season Begins - the first bonfire of the year. Weather is getting warmer and it's great to sit outside again. Our friends have a cabin in the woods, perfect to sit and relax.
We need ActivityPub platforms that go beyond core social media concepts. @bonfire is exploring modular extensions and access control as building blocks for creative ideas.
Here's my guide to the install process on my little homelab system.
@box464 awesome guide 👏 One small possible tweak: the Co-op Cloud install method doesn't need an entire domain (our "DNS setup" docs you linked to probably could be clearer/more correct) – setting it up with vps.example.com and bonfire.example.com works fine; it even works using an IP address instead of a hostname for the server.
@coopcloud@picard That's generous of you. Consider it a bonus round if there's time left, but don't put pressure on yourself at the last minute. Looks like you have your practice run all setup with some great apps already. I'm going to try and be there!
So, I've been using #Obsidian and one of the things I really like are #css snippets to tweeks things. I wonder if it's possible to add something like this to the user space side of mastodon so users could customize their interface (without adding massive vulnerabilities 😅).
Would be even cooler to combine with the API and apps so a supporting service like moderation tools or addition context could hook into those css tags and display information like some of the add-ons that #bonfire is doing 🤔
Hello again #Fediverse, I may need your #fedihelp. So, here's a list of the Fediverse software I'm about to make temporary accounts for to test all the features and differences:
So, did I miss anything noteworthy? Does anyone have any tips or recommendations before I choose a server for any one of these? I'll probably be going for the most popular server on each for improved federation and maintenance.
Note: I'm using #Sharkey right now and Misskey forks are already overrepresented, so that's why it's not included.
@danieldekay no the same - I have hundreds of different followers on each network, although all could follow on either one. I post manually to Hubzilla, but my Friendica site auto-posts from my blog RSS feed.
Both networks are profile -only posts, so no separation into topics like Google+ had. I loved posting into topics as that gave some focus for followers. Actually think Reddit has that inside channels, but I left Reddit for Lemmy.
🔥 Bonfire Offers Framework for Next-Gen Fediverse Platforms
— wedistribute.org
"In Bonfire extensions are not reserved for bonus features contributed by third parties (as is typically the case for many platforms), but every piece of the core software is packaged in an extension so it can easily be forked or swapped out for another extension with a different design or value proposition."
@news has a good overview of Bonfire, a modular fediverse platform. It includes post and reply moderation controls that are lacking in other platforms right now.
@open_science
🌍 Calling all #scientists#professors#PIs#teamleaders#PhDs#phD passionate about shaping the future of research! I am looking forward to form a scientific collective to initiate a more transparent way to do research, as we can work together to break barriers, share knowledge, and empower global scientific progress. 🧪🔬🚀
We will use a new platform #bonfire to lead this change!
Let's innovate 🌱🔍🤝 #ResearchForAll#openscience#opensource
The upcoming Bonfire project describes itself as a social networking toolkit, that allow communities to create and shape their own digital spaces, and have released some new information about some parts of their upcoming project. Bonfire is a fediverse server project in development, with its own take on the microblogging format, and tools to customise it for your community.
Bonfire Classic has been in development (and available for testing) for a while, and the new information is on the other apps that can be build with Bonfire. The team is working on an Open Science version of Bonfire, as well as a Communities version. For the Open Science version, features like integration with your ORCID (‘Open Researcher and Contributor ID’), and better embedding of scientific papers are a part of it. For the Communities version, the team is collaborating with Radio Free Fedi, and the features centre around public and private groups, and topical discussions.
The Bonfire team is also working towards a cooperative hosting network, to make the hosting of a Bonfire more accessible to communities. In September 2023 the Bonfire team indicated to be working towards a 1.0 release in the upcoming months.
Alex Gleason, the former Truth Social developer behind Soapbox and Rebased, has come up with a sneaky workaround to how Authorized Fetch functions: if your domain is blocked for a fetch, just sign it with a different domain name instead.
Mastodon has been providing a half-measure to its users for years. Now it’s the time to make things right: going into 2024, I think it’s going to absolutely be a requirement to develop more robust forms of privacy options and access controls to empower users.