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....
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
"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”...
One more post about how things are going inside the Fediverse now that #Project92 has joined the Fediverse. I have two ideas: One is that the Fediverse has ALWAYS had to make hard choices about things like this, but we’ve always found a way. We’ll do it again. The sky isn’t going to fall, and there probably won’t be a...
With the upcoming #meta #Project92 Fediverse service, this is a plan to fight smarter in how to both protect our users, and how to be better battle plan to protect the Open Social Web.
took a deep dive into how CEO Steve Huffman went from being Reddit's co-founder to its much-needed savior at a difficult moment—and how he then became the villain at the center of Reddit's still-raging protests: https://slate.com/technology/2023/06/reddit-protests-steve-huffman-api-chaos.html
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!...
"He added that he plans to make changes to moderator policies so users can vote them out. Currently, a higher-ranking moderator — or the company — can boot out moderators. Incidentally, a r/Apple moderator posted on Twitter (via 9to5Mac) that Reddit was threatening to remove moderators who are staging an indefinite...
A portal for new users to join Mastodon, exiting users to enrich accounts with more follows, and for organizing to help #TakeBackSocial and spread the open social web and the Fediverse.
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....
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...
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.
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.
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!
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 🤝
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.
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
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): "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”...
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.
#Project92, the Fediverse: (First Time? Part 2) (www.timothychambers.net)
One more post about how things are going inside the Fediverse now that #Project92 has joined the Fediverse. I have two ideas: One is that the Fediverse has ALWAYS had to make hard choices about things like this, but we’ve always found a way. We’ll do it again. The sky isn’t going to fall, and there probably won’t be a...
"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. 🤷♀️
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...
Project92 and the Fediverse - A Smarter Battle Plan to Protect the Open Social Web (www.timothychambers.net)
With the upcoming #meta #Project92 Fediverse service, this is a plan to fight smarter in how to both protect our users, and how to be better battle plan to protect the Open Social Web.
Slate article: "How CEO Steve Huffman went from being Reddit's co-founder to its much-needed savior at a difficult moment—and how he then became the villain..." (indieweb.social)
took a deep dive into how CEO Steve Huffman went from being Reddit's co-founder to its much-needed savior at a difficult moment—and how he then became the villain at the center of Reddit's still-raging protests: https://slate.com/technology/2023/06/reddit-protests-steve-huffman-api-chaos.html
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!...
Traffic Visualization of visits to the top 5 #Kbin and #lemmy servers as of today. (indieweb.social)
Visits to the top 5 #Threadivese servers as of today. #RedditMigration
Reddit CEO lashes out on protests, moderators and third-party apps (techcrunch.com)
"He added that he plans to make changes to moderator policies so users can vote them out. Currently, a higher-ranking moderator — or the company — can boot out moderators. Incidentally, a r/Apple moderator posted on Twitter (via 9to5Mac) that Reddit was threatening to remove moderators who are staging an indefinite...
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.
Spread Mastodon.org is now LIVE (spreadmastodon.org)
A portal for new users to join Mastodon, exiting users to enrich accounts with more follows, and for organizing to help #TakeBackSocial and spread the open social web and the Fediverse.
Signs of the Reddit Migration Numbers - Top 20 Fastest Growing Servers on the Fediverse
Daily traffic visits to the top two #Kbin and #Lemmy servers over the last 28 days, up until June 11th.
A Feb 2023 Prediction of What We Are Seeing Now in the #RedditMigration
From Feb:...
ThreadCount bot: uses #Fedidb data to track the growth of the "Threadiverse" - both Lemmy and Kbin (indieweb.social)
Hourly Mastodon bot that uses Fedidb data to show the total local users on all known Lemmy and Kbin servers