atomicpoet

@atomicpoet@calckey.social

Admin of calckey.social

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atomicpoet, to fediverse

A while back, I brought up the protocol as an alternative to . It's interesting how I received quite an angry DM from someone who strongly opposed the idea of encouraging ActivityPub users to try out Zot. According to him, he didn't want anyone "basic" disrupting his community. He believed that Zot's relative obscurity was part of its charm and didn't want it tainted by regular Mastodon users.

However, it's amusing because I can actually see Zot gaining popularity. You see, Threads won’t function using Zot. So, if you're looking for a simple way to avoid Meta content in your feed, just switch to another protocol that's similar to ActivityPub. And that protocol happens to be Zot.

I apologize if this sounds surprising, but I have a feeling that even "basic" folks will start using Zot before long.

atomicpoet, to Futurology

I just had a look at 's recent press release about , and something caught my attention right away.

For the very first time, they're acknowledging another platform alongside . Specifically, they're highlighting that can now connect through .

Now, you know Meta's PR department doesn't say things by accident. So here's why this is a big deal. Last time I checked, WordPress powers a whopping 43% of the Internet. Yeah, you heard that right! If you visit a website, there's a good chance it's using WordPress as its CMS.

Now, if even a fraction of those WordPress sites start federating, it could have a huge impact on the network effect of the Fediverse. Of course, Meta isn't oblivious to this. I've been talking about the potential of WordPress and ActivityPub for quite some time now.

But if you're particularly observant, you might also notice that they mention . We've known for a while that Tumblr is likely to integrate ActivityPub into their platform.

But here's an interesting tidbit: Did you know that one company, Automattic, not only owns Tumblr but is also the driving force behind WordPress?

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but once again, PR departments don't just drop hints randomly. I have a strong feeling that Meta has been having some high-level discussions with Automattic about the future of ActivityPub. It wouldn't surprise me if Meta has some insights into Automattic's upcoming plans for the Fediverse.

https://about.fb.com/news/2023/07/introducing-threads-new-app-text-sharing/

@fediversenews

atomicpoet, (edited ) to Instagram

Have you seen the latest update from the #Instagram Help Center? It offers insight into how #Meta views the #Fediverse. Let's take a closer look at the highlighted text together:

"#Threads is planning to use a protocol called #ActivityPub to connect with other servers that support this protocol. Our aim is to enable communication between Threads and users on different fediverse platforms that we don't own or control."

Now, considering everything we know about Meta and their business practices, you might wonder why they're doing this. Well, here are a few reasons that could shed some light:

  1. Regulatory pressure: While Meta is doing its best to compete with #Twitter, they also want to avoid appearing like a monopolistic force. By joining the Fediverse, they can show regulators that they are simply becoming part of an existing social network.

  2. Zuckerberg's strategy: Mark Zuckerberg has been observing what's been happening with Twitter ever since Elon Musk acquired it, and he's learned some lessons. Twitter has faced criticism for various missteps like alienating journalists, restricting API access, and even requiring logins to view tweets. Zuckerberg wants to assure people that Threads is different from Twitter and avoid those same pitfalls.

  3. Embracing social media decentralization: It's widely acknowledged in the social media industry that the future lies in decentralization. The era of closed-off platforms is gradually coming to an end. Just as Compuserve couldn't survive the open Internet, walled garden social media platforms won't be able to thrive in the open Fediverse. Meta doesn't want to become the next Compuserve.

  4. Early entry into an emerging ecosystem: Meta is eager to establish itself in the emerging Fediverse ecosystem, much like they tried to do with the Metaverse. Being an early player allows them to take a leadership position before other major players like #Google, #Apple, and #Automattic jump on board.

However, it's worth noting that there might be a personal rivalry at play here. There have been rumors of a rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk, and it seems they don't particularly like each other. So, one could speculate that Zuckerberg might want to undermine Musk by taking down Twitter, the platform Musk acquired for a hefty sum of $44 billion.

Hope that provides some context and clarity on why Meta is making these moves.

What do you think about Meta’s Fediverse explainer?

https://help.instagram.com/169559812696339

@fediversenews

atomicpoet, to twitter

Isn't it crazy how AOC seems concerned about the possibility of one billionaire-backed #Twitter clone (#Threads) potentially outshining another billionaire-backed Twitter clone (#Bluesky)?

I really wish she understood the reasons behind Threads having an advantage over Bluesky: rather than embracing #ActivityPub, Bluesky decided to develop their own protocol entirely.

It all comes down to a certain billionaire, Jack Dorsey, who wasn't keen on collaborating with the established #Fediverse. That's why Bluesky is most likely headed for failure.

atomicpoet, to fediverse

I just want to say sorry to @gruber for comparing him to a child who had his toy taken away. My bad!

Now, I personally found @gruber's complaint a bit short-sighted. On one hand, he claims not to like Meta, even comparing them to a criminal organization. But as soon as there's some regulatory resistance against Meta, he starts complaining.

Here's the thing: do we really want Meta to continue behaving like a criminal organization? Or should we have laws in place to keep them in check?

I can't help but wonder if Meta would even consider integrating with if it weren't for the EU's regulatory pressure. Honestly, I highly doubt it.

As someone who is greatly respected in the tech community, I truly hope that @gruber would stand on the side of privacy rather than monopolies. After all, it's an important issue, right?

atomicpoet, to threads

So, I tried installing to check it out, but I ended up uninstalling it pretty quickly. Here's the deal: it's just another Twitter clone that's all about algorithms.

I get it, that's what most people are into. I understand that influencers, media, and celebrities attract a lot of attention. But that's just not my thing.

I might sound a bit "weird," but I actually prefer my reverse chronological feed where I have complete control over what and who I see. If I want to discover more stuff, I'll just use 's search feature, which may not be the best but works well enough for me.

Oh, and I deleted my Meta accounts for a good reason. Whenever I'm there, I feel this weird sense of discomfort, like I need a good shower afterwards.

I know I'm not your typical user. I've been part of the Fediverse since 2018 and have genuinely enjoyed it, even when it was just a small community of a few thousand people. We have a nice little community going on over here, and I don't need all the fancy stuff that Threads is offering right now.

I'm not trying to bash Threads or judge anyone who uses it. It's just not the right fit for me, plain and simple.

atomicpoet, (edited ) to threads

There’s already backlash against #Threads on #Bluesky.

They’re not happy about it. The oxygen has just been sucked out of the room.

I understand where they’re coming from. They thought AT protocol was going to catapult over #ActivityPub. And now Threads has chosen ActivityPub.

How things change in the space of three months.

@fediversenews

atomicpoet, to random

Did you know that @blaine was actually an early employee at Twitter? Pretty cool, right? They've got some great insights on how social networks grow. It's not just about fancy features, but more about using your social connections to create a larger and more impactful network. That's how those Big Social platforms build their monopolies, you know?

Hopefully, in the future, we'll see some improvements in making it easier to switch between ActivityPub-enabled social networks. But hey, there's still a lot of work that needs to be done to make that happen.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/blaine/statuses/110668126138677809

atomicpoet, to random

For those who thought Threads wasn’t joining the Fediverse, well it says they are right on their onboarding.

There should now be no doubt.

atomicpoet, to random

If was in this picture, it would a guy in a sexy fox costume.

atomicpoet, to threads

Say whatever you want about , at least you can read messages there without being having a Threads account.

Which means it’s functionally better than .

https://www.threads.net/t/CuVjWxcJ22Z/

atomicpoet, to threads

It’s over. Gary Vaynerchuk is already a blue check on .

Once Gary Vaynerchuk joins, the mainstream is not far behind.

Twitter is not long for this world.

atomicpoet, to random

Just had a great Fediverse roundtable! Today has been an exciting day, and it was great to compare notes.

atomicpoet, to threads

Doing a Fediverse video roundtable in 15 minutes. We’re discussing . I have first impressions about it.

atomicpoet, to threads

Join me for a Fediverse roundtable! We will be discussing .

Fediverse Roundtable
Wednesday, July 5 · 8:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/Vancouver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bdv-kogc-ira
Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 647-735-0460‬ PIN: ‪310 633 452‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/bdv-kogc-ira?pin=7831777833922

atomicpoet, to fediverse

Tomorrow, I'm hosting another roundtable.

What do you think the topic should be?

atomicpoet, to random

Happy that https://calckey.social, ’s flagship server, has re-opened for sign-ups.

It’s a fitting day since so many people are looking for a server right now.

Don’t forget that if you want to see more available Calckey servers, https://calckey.org has you covered too.

RE: https://calckey.social/notes/9go4fztuh99m561c

atomicpoet, to random

It's Canada Day, a time I'm supposed to be spending with my family, and Elon has to pull his shenanigans today.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/Gargron/statuses/110640412707502778

atomicpoet, to random

recently reached 10,000 accounts. To be precise, it now has 10,741 accounts.

This is all the more remarkable considering that the flagship server, calckey.social, is currently invite-only.

atomicpoet, to bluesky

People still talk about #Bluesky?

I’ve been on #Bluesky for months, and it bores me. I barely ever use it. Rarely do I ever see anything worth reading.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/SirTapTap/statuses/110627825145013600

atomicpoet, to random

Here’s your monthly reminder that I don’t code for .

I advise Calckey. I do informal community outreach for Calckey. I’m also one of Calckey’s biggest donators.

But a coder on the project, I am not.

atomicpoet, to random

Stop tagging me in hell threads. I don’t want to be in hell threads. There’s no bloody reason to tag 10+ people in a thread.

atomicpoet, (edited ) to Futurology

If wanted to mine your content to populate but didn’t want to federate their own content to the , they wouldn’t use ActivityPub for this purpose.

They would use RSS—which is enabled by default on most Mastodon servers.

In many ways, it would probably be easier for Meta to do this too.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/sdenaro/statuses/110625334122365069

atomicpoet, (edited ) to random

, which is like the "language" that makes the work, doesn't have special rules to keep things private. It's more focused on helping different parts of the Fediverse talk to each other. ActivityPub doesn't have special rules to keep your messages private, so we need to be careful about what we share and who can hear us.

Imagine you have a sandcastle on the beach, and you want to keep it just for yourself and your friends. But sometimes, there are sneaky seagulls that come along and try to take your sandcastle when you're not looking. Even if you build a strong wall around your sandcastle (like ActivityPub), these sneaky seagulls (called scrapers) can still fly over the wall and take your sandcastle away. So, it's important to be careful with what you share, even if there are walls to protect your things.

And defederation doesn’t necessarily make your posts private either. You might think because you built another wall for your sandcastle that it will be safe. But sneaky seagulls can still fly over to your wall and see your sandcastle, even if you’ve created a barrier to entry (defederation) that you believe keeps them away.

So, just building a wall doesn't always keep your sandcastle (or your privacy) completely safe from the seagulls (or people who want to see your things). They have wings. They can fly over it.

atomicpoet, to random

I believe "lobby" servers will be critical to countering the influence of Meta. These lobby servers would deliberately federate with Meta. Here's a further explanation on what I envision.

RE: https://atomicpoet.org/objects/2684207b-7d75-4119-bf50-b720e34404b8

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