The moderator rebellion is crushed, there are no longer any third party apps competing with the official Reddit app and Reddit seems to be as popular as ever.“It’s a nice time right now,” he says. “I think we’re executing really well.” In 2024, the company plans to focus on three pillars. 1. Maximizing ad revenue 2....
The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
This is where breaking news, the latest numbers, information, and questions about the #RedditMigration will be posted. There will also be a place to discuss tactics to best help users make that jump and feel at home in the Fediverse. Welcome!
New research from my team on the #TwitterMigration: This is our 3rd quarterly update on which platforms are growing, new entries such as #BlueSky, #Substack Notes, #Nostr & all public data on Meta's #project92 Includes latest on the #RedditMigration, New polling, new posting data & more. Welcome any notes or feedback & boosts!...
Attached: 1 image Bloomberg also reports that #Threads will not launch in the EU. Yesterday, the Irish Data Protection Commission said that Threads will not be rolled out in the EU "at this point". Now, Bloomberg also reports the same, stating that Meta is waiting on more regulatory guidance on the DMA. The EU is expected to...
While Twitter is busy limiting the number of readable tweets and breaking its TweetDeck app, Mastodon is launching a significant refresh of its Android app.
Turmoil at Twitter following new limits to the amount of posts users can see appears to be driving a surge in activity at Mastodon, a German rival that prides itself on its decentralised, user-driven structure.
So, weekend tally: The number of active users across Mastodon rose by 294K, and posting activity roughly tripled. Lots of new sign-ups, but also many returning users. Fun times!
The #TwitterMigration continues as users, developers, and technologies are migrating away from increasing chaos and toxicity on Twitter and toward newer, and more open, platforms. This is the June 2023 edition of this quarterly report.
So for the #RedditMigration - the next turn in the road is July 1st. When the Apolo app goes dark. First thing: everyone should support @christianselig - buy merch, if you subscribe to the app decline your refund (see below)... But the #Threadiverse should also be ready. And any ways to do messaging, onboarding and welcoming...
For those looking to buy the "Goodbye Apollo" wallpaper set, but not on iOS, you can now buy it online! Includes phone, tablet, and desktop wallpaper sizes! It's a beautiful way to support Apollo and get 20+ amazingly designed wallpapers. 💙🎉 https://christianselig.gumroad.com/l/goodbye-wallpapers
"I just released a really important Apollo update that adds the ability for users with remaining subscription time left to decline an automatic refund. Devs pay refunds out of pocket, and this will be about $250K, so I thank you for your consideration. ❤️ Also, this update includes an amazing "Goodbye Apollo Wallpaper Set”...
Ernest Appreciation Post
Kbin has seen a staggering amount of growth in the past few weeks, and with it a bunch of discussion about issues and bugs....
Huffman takes a "victory" lap: "As the AI era begins, Reddit is leaning into its humanity." (www.fastcompany.com)
The moderator rebellion is crushed, there are no longer any third party apps competing with the official Reddit app and Reddit seems to be as popular as ever.“It’s a nice time right now,” he says. “I think we’re executing really well.” In 2024, the company plans to focus on three pillars. 1. Maximizing ad revenue 2....
OC After Radio Silence, Kbin App Artemis Shuts Down (wedistribute.org)
After a long silence from the developer, project moderators stepped down. The mobile app for Kbin appears to have closed its doors.
OC Getting Tangled Up in Threads (wedistribute.org)
The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
The State of the Federation, with Mastodon's Eugen Rochko (flipboard.video)
From the description:...
Welcome to RedditMigration!
This is where breaking news, the latest numbers, information, and questions about the #RedditMigration will be posted. There will also be a place to discuss tactics to best help users make that jump and feel at home in the Fediverse. Welcome!
From @christianselig@mastodon.social on the #RedditBlackout:
New report: on the #TwitterMigration and the #RedditMigration (indieweb.social)
New research from my team on the #TwitterMigration: This is our 3rd quarterly update on which platforms are growing, new entries such as #BlueSky, #Substack Notes, #Nostr & all public data on Meta's #project92 Includes latest on the #RedditMigration, New polling, new posting data & more. Welcome any notes or feedback & boosts!...
Christian Selig (@christianselig@mastodon.social): Apollo udpated icon akin to how Tweetbot did.... (indieweb.social)
Attached: 1 image Updated Apollo to give it that Tweetbot treatment 🤝
Today I think kbin.social became the busiest server in the threadiverse
Bloomberg Reports Threads will not launch in EU "at this point." (indieweb.social)
Attached: 1 image Bloomberg also reports that #Threads will not launch in the EU. Yesterday, the Irish Data Protection Commission said that Threads will not be rolled out in the EU "at this point". Now, Bloomberg also reports the same, stating that Meta is waiting on more regulatory guidance on the DMA. The EU is expected to...
Google execs admit users are 'not quite happy' with search experience after Reddit blackouts (www.cnbc.com)
Google executives acknowledged this month they need to do a better job surfacing user-generated content after the recent Reddit blackouts.
Vote for the name of this new Kbin and Lemmy iOS app under development! (mastodon.social)
Poll: What should be the final name for the #Kmoon app for #kbin and #lemmy? Below some suggestions from the community.
As Twitter flounders, Mastodon refreshes its official app for Android users (techcrunch.com)
While Twitter is busy limiting the number of readable tweets and breaking its TweetDeck app, Mastodon is launching a significant refresh of its Android app.
Rueters News: "German alternative Mastodon gets boost from newly restricted Twitter" (www.reuters.com)
Turmoil at Twitter following new limits to the amount of posts users can see appears to be driving a surge in activity at Mastodon, a German rival that prides itself on its decentralised, user-driven structure.
Eugen Rochko (@Gargron@mastodon.social): New Monthly Active Users across Mastodon rose by 294,000+ (indieweb.social)
So, weekend tally: The number of active users across Mastodon rose by 294K, and posting activity roughly tripled. Lots of new sign-ups, but also many returning users. Fun times!
Twitter failed to pay cloud bill or migrate, off the service. So it then DDOS'd itself
Just created m/TwitterMigration (kbin.social)
Mods, please let me know if this is not allowed. I’ll remove it....
Twitter Migration Report - June 2023 (www.deweysquare.com)
The #TwitterMigration continues as users, developers, and technologies are migrating away from increasing chaos and toxicity on Twitter and toward newer, and more open, platforms. This is the June 2023 edition of this quarterly report.
Tim Chambers (@tchambers@indieweb.social): "Next Turn in the Road #RedditMigration July 1st Planning (indieweb.social)
So for the #RedditMigration - the next turn in the road is July 1st. When the Apolo app goes dark. First thing: everyone should support @christianselig - buy merch, if you subscribe to the app decline your refund (see below)... But the #Threadiverse should also be ready. And any ways to do messaging, onboarding and welcoming...
Christian Selig (@christianselig@mastodon.social): "Goodbye, Apollo" Wallpaper Sets for Sale to Support Apollo. (indieweb.social)
For those looking to buy the "Goodbye Apollo" wallpaper set, but not on iOS, you can now buy it online! Includes phone, tablet, and desktop wallpaper sizes! It's a beautiful way to support Apollo and get 20+ amazingly designed wallpapers. 💙🎉 https://christianselig.gumroad.com/l/goodbye-wallpapers
Christian Selig (@christianselig@mastodon.social): "Really Important Apollo Update...." (indieweb.social)
"I just released a really important Apollo update that adds the ability for users with remaining subscription time left to decline an automatic refund. Devs pay refunds out of pocket, and this will be about $250K, so I thank you for your consideration. ❤️ Also, this update includes an amazing "Goodbye Apollo Wallpaper Set”...
Web visits top top 5 #Kbin and #Lemmy servers over the last 30 days... (indieweb.social)
Web visits to top 5 #Kbin and #Lemmy servers over last 30 days...
"Kbin: covering all the current news and rumours out of Russia about Wagner, a possible coup, etc. Reddit: *crickets* Make of it what you will. 🤷♀️" (indieweb.social)
Kbin: covering all the current news and rumours out of Russia about Wagner, a possible coup, etc. Reddit: crickets Make of it what you will. 🤷♀️