Every now and then I want to @mention someone I know, who I remember interacting with here at some point, but I can't remember their fediverse address. Every time I try, I remember the existing #fediverse apps aren't good at helping me distinguishing my friends from the random strangers I've casually chatted with here.
This is why we're nowhere near ready to replace FarceBook. Although I'm hopeful that newer projects like Bonfire might get us closer...
I just happened to be reading about #hubzilla and #zot. #hubzilla has "nomadic Digital IDs" from the zot protocol. Zot seems like the best approach for #activitypub .
My goal is to find the best type of #activitypub instance for self-hosting my app. My app is currently implemented as an iOS app.
I can substantially benefit from #activitypub protocols. My goal is improve reasoning by bringing a more mathematical approach to evaluating content. The #activitypub protocols allow messaging and display of URLs between two people .
I tried unsuccessfully about a dozen times to obtain a #hubzilla account. I cannot register. Any advice?
Kia ora @mike, you might be interested in having a chat with @MikeEL. He's keen to make use of some Zot features, for an app (currently targeting iThings) to...
> improve reasoning by bringing a more mathematical approach to evaluating content
For me, the idea came once I stopped blaming Facebook/Twitter users for their hateful/extremist views and instead saw them as the victims of the addictive information hellholes that have trapped them. They are not our enemies just because their community is still on FB. They are our brothers, sisters, parents, and children who have been left behind in a war zone, and it’s our duty to help get them out. @kolya@strypey
@benpate
> They are our brothers, sisters, parents, and children who have been left behind in a war zone, and it’s our duty to help get them out
This is exactly why I've been advocating for federating with Meta's Chains. Maybe Limiting, but not Suspending (to use Mastodon terminology). I see this as part of a larger strategy that also involves actively encouraging people to move from Chains to non-corporate servers, and writing export tools that make that easier.
@futuresprog
Exactly! In addition, I have a few friends who have multiple accounts. Some of which are alternative accounts, some active, and some defunct. Can I remember which is which? Nope!
@fitheach
> I have a few friends who have multiple accounts. Some of which are alternative accounts, some active, and some defunct. Can I remember which is which? Nope!
This! I have to open a separate search tool, and check the latest posts in all their accounts to see which one I want to @mention.
@strypey
I mostly use the Mastodon web UI. It would be useful when doing a @ username search if those being followed were shown first, and perhaps separated.
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