I’m considering migrating backwards from Firefish to Mastodon. The “why” doesn’t matter. It’s something I’m contemplating for reasons.
I’m currently using #SpaceHost to run my single user Firefish instance, and my plan is to use them (or another) to host my single user Mastodon instance.
Same domain, btw.
I can’t find any info on this reverse migration. But it’s gotta be possible, right?
@reiver do you know if and or when SpaceHost will leave the invite-only period? Also random aside but Owncast and glitch-soc would be great additional installable services
Lately, I've been increasingly advocating for the idea of running your own Fediverse server if you have the opportunity. The reason behind this is quite simple: I firmly believe that no one, under any circumstances, should have control over your online presence.
When it comes to people, especially large corporations, they can be unpredictable and subject to sudden changes. That's precisely why it's crucial not to entrust something as important as your online identity to someone else. Your online identity should not rely on Google, Apple, X or any other entity. It should be uniquely yours and no one else's.
Maybe some would call this my personal "ideology," but I've encountered countless situations where a vital service was compromised, and consequently, I was forced to leave a platform. Frankly, I'm becoming tired of experiencing such situations. If I'm going to be on social media, I want to dictate the terms.
I simply don't care if a famous "influencer" is on Threads or Bluesky. If they decide not to make their content accessible to me, that's their choice. I'm sorry to see them go, but what matters to me more is no longer being at the mercy of someone else's whims.
I understand that running your own Fediverse server may not be a walk in the park at the moment, but just because something is challenging doesn't mean we shouldn't strive to make it easier. In fact, when there's a problem, it becomes even more important to work towards finding a solution.
@rudiev Currently, #SpaceHost allows you to easily set up a Firefish server in just 5 minutes. All you need is your own domain name and a credit card to get started. Once you enter the server name, description, and payment details, your Firefish server will be up and running.
Although it's currently in closed beta, we already have several Firefish servers running, some of which are managed by individuals with no technical expertise.
Please note that SpaceHost is currently in closed beta, but we are aiming to launch an open beta version by early 2024.
I just started an Akkoma + Mangane server, and I have to say, I'm really impressed!
It's one thing to appreciate it in theory, but when you're reading timelines and composing messages, you truly realize how amazing this combination is! Akkoma + Mangane is simply outstanding!
Akkoma is probably the most resource-friendly server software available in the Twitter-like Fediverse. Surprisingly, it can run smoothly on a vCPU with just 1GB of RAM! The only downside is that its default UI/UX isn't the most user-friendly.
But with the help of Mangane, Akkoma's UI/UX becomes incredibly sleek and enjoyable! It's one of the most visually appealing interfaces in the Fediverse, even surpassing (old) Twitter!
Take a look at these screenshots. What are your thoughts on Akkoma + Mangane?
According to FediDB, #PeerTube's monthly active users (MAUs) have just doubled in size, now reaching 33,143 users compared to the 15,712 in September.
Although this increase may appear small at first glance, it's important to understand that joining a #PeerTube server is not an easy task. Unlike other platforms, most servers require users to submit an application for membership. Therefore, this spike in MAUs is not just a reflection of those attempting to join PeerTube, but of individuals who successfully applied and were accepted into a server.
It's clear that we are currently experiencing a #YouTubeMigration, and the impact could be even greater if PeerTube servers allowed immediate access for new users.
@pre You're absolutely right, and just wanted to let you know that I'm currently having a conversation with the #SpaceHost team regarding the #YouTubeMigration right now!
Hey everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up that I've recently migrated my account from firefish.social to firefish.city. I thought I'd share a bit of background on why I made this move.
So, just to fill you in, firefish.social was actually the continuation of calckey.social, which I purchased last year. The reason behind this was that I was getting a bit frustrated with the number of people joining my original Calckey server, vancity.social, simply to try Calckey (now known as Firefish). You see, vancity.social was meant to be a community for Vancouver residents on the Fediverse. However, with so many non-residents creating accounts, I had concerns that it would lose its intended purpose.
To address this, I decided to buy the calckey.social domain so that there could be a general server for Calckey. This way, vancity.social could serve Vancouver residents, while calckey.social would be a place for those interested in trying out Calckey.
I shared this plan with the Calckey project and they were actually facing similar issues with other servers. They reached out to me and asked if we could collaborate on running calckey.social, and I happily agreed.
Well, to my surprise, calckey.social became a lot more successful than I ever anticipated. And its successor, firefish.social, continued that momentum. It's now the biggest Firefish server out there.
But now, I feel like firefish.social has outgrown me. It has different goals and needs, which is totally natural as things evolve. So, just like a proud parent, I'm saying goodbye to what feels like my child, with hopes that it will flourish and grow further in the future.
As for me, I'm moving on to a fresh new Firefish server. Similar to my personal server, atomicpoet.org, this new one will remain small and won't have open registrations.
There are a couple of reasons behind my choice to move to a new Firefish server. Firstly, I truly believe that the beauty of the Fediverse lies in the creation of new servers and the interconnectivity between them. It thrives when there are countless servers, each with their own unique communities.
Secondly, I simply enjoy the atmosphere of a small server. I've been operating atomicpoet.org, through #SpaceHost, for almost a year now and I find the cozy feel of a smaller Fediverse server quite appealing. Of course, this is purely a personal preference.
Lastly, I want to mention that I will continue supporting the Firefish project by making my monthly donations of $150. I hope that the development team keeps adding amazing new features to enhance the Firefish experience.
Thanks for taking the time to read this update, and if you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to reach out.
I've just activated my personal Friendica instance/server with the help of #spacehost and now I'm trying to iron out the worst creases and bumps to get things going. This is a test to see if I managed to set up native reshare/mirror posting/remote self so that my posts here are automatically reshared by my jankjellin@fedi.jankjellin.se account...
Hey there! Just wanted to share some exciting news with you. #SpaceHost is now providing fully-managed hosting services for #Mastodon. How awesome is that? 😄 Currently, it’s in closed beta but guess what? If you’re on our waiting list, you’ve got exclusive access! Woohoo! 🎉
Oh, and speaking of future updates, we’d love for you to join our waiting list right here:
#SpaceHost started sending out invites for #Firefish to those who joined the waiting-list.
We try to space out the e-mails — and not send it to everyone on the waiting list all at once. So some people on the waiting list might receive their invite next week, or the week after that, etc.
Took longer than I expected. Many will still not get it, but many do. Unfortunately even those who get it will be tempted because that's how this works.
#SpaceHost should start e-mailing invites, to those who joined the waiting-list, for #Firefish starting today.
Probably in the next 2 or 3 hours.
We try to space out the e-mails — and not send it to everyone on the waiting list all at once. So some people on the waiting list might receive their invite next week, or the week after that, etc.
Great news! We are thrilled to announce that @manlycoffee is now a part of the #Firefish team! With an extensive background in various JavaScript frameworks, he brings invaluable expertise to our project. Currently, he is focusing on enhancing performance and introducing exciting new features to Firefish.
We want to express our gratitude to #SpaceHost for generously sponsoring his work on Firefish. We are truly excited and eagerly anticipate future contributions.