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It was inspired by our Moderator Needs Assessment, especially this powerful quote from one moderator;
“together we are stronger."
We couldn’t agree more, which is why we launched IFTAS Connect, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators.
1/3 🧵 #Fediverse#Moderator
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Read more about it in this blogpost.
https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/erin-kissane-and-darius-kazemi/
Listen to the conversation on https://flipboard.video/c/dot_social/videos or wherever you get your podcasts.
#DotSocial#Podcast#Fediverse#Flipboard#OpenSocialWeb#SocialMedia#Tech#SocialWeb#Governance#Federation#Bluesky#ActivityPub#ATProtocol#SocialNetworks
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Observed annually, Human Rights Day celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
As the world becomes more divided, we hope that the rights of humans across the globe will be respected and protected. We also believe in social media as a place to raise awareness for such injustices.
You can find out more about the 2024 campaign here: https://www.ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/hrd2024
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We've woken up to find that Fediverse accounts can now be followed from Threads (we haven't tried it yet, but that means they can bridge to Bluesky too).
This is HUGE!
To get involved, ensure your server isn't blocking the Threads or Bluesky domains.
To bridge with Bluesky, follow @bsky.brid.gy
#Fediverse#Threads#Mastodon#SocialMedia#SocialWeb#NewSocial#Bluesky
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If you're concerned about harassment, stalking, and data harvesting threats from Threads ... the risks just increased substantially. This post is for you, with information about how to dcerease them.
if on the other hand you're one of the many people here who see federaton with Threads as a good thing, then Zuckerberg's announcement is good news, and this post is for you to share with friends who are at risk.
So, if you don't want your posts going to Threads, now's a good time to move to an instance that blocks Threads.
If you're on an instnace that doesn't block Threads and don't want to move yet, you can still block the domain yourself. This doesn't provide as much protection as being on an instance that blocks Threads, but it's certainly better than nothing. How to block Threads on Mastodon - and a reminder that blocking on the fediverse only provides limited protections has instructions, with screenshots.
Still, if you're concerned about Threads, it really is much better to move to an instance that blocks them. Even this doesn't provide bulletproof protection, but it's stronger than individual domain blocking. Unfortunately, you can't move your posts (although you can create an archive), but you can usually keep of your followers.
@FediTipsTransferring your Mastodon account to another server is a thorough guide. Erin Kissane's Notes From a Mastodon Migration and Cutie City's Migrating Servers are also very useful -- it's worth reading all of these before you move!
And if you're really concerned about the risks and want to have protection be as bulletproof as possible, I agree with Kissane's suggestions in Untangling Threads
"I think the nearest thing to reasonably sturdy protection for people on fedi who have good reason to worry about the risk surface Threads federation opens up is probably to either…
- block Threads and post followers-only or or local-only, for fedi services that support it, or
- operate from a server that federates only with servers that also refuse to federate with Threads—which is a system already controversial within the fediverse because allowlists are less technically open than denylists.
We're starting to see examples of that second approach now -- The Website League is one, an island network where none of the servers federate with Threads; see their December update for more. I expect we'll see more of these over time.
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https://privacy.thenexus.today/giving-tuesday-in-the-fediverse/
Unlike corporate social networks, the fediverse is powered by people. So please keep the people here in mind a part of your giving, today and throughout the rest of the year. A few suggestions:
If you're on an instance run by an individual or a coop, that's a great place to start!
The #MutualAid hashtag is filled with people who rely on giving from the fediverse – and giving money directly to people in need has a huge impact
Black-led instances like blackqueer.life, diaspora.im, and blacktwitter.io play an important role in the fediverse – and need support as well
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https://privacy.thenexus.today/giving-tuesday-in-the-fediverse/
Non-profit 501(c)(3)s also focus on #GivingTuesday as a key part of their fundraising -- and many employers will match donations.
If you're looking to support a fediverse-related 501(c)(3) non-profit, @iftas (Independent Federated Trust & Safety) supports volunteer moderators, community managers, and administrators with a moderator community, a library of resources, DSA Guide for the Fediverse, and tools like FediCheck.
As well as individual donations, IFTAS also appreciates (and recognizes!) supporting instances, so if your instance has a bit of money to spare, please encourage your admins to help improve safety on the fediverse!
https://about.iftas.org/donate/
Two other 501(c)(3)'s who consistently do great work and align with fedi's values
MediaJustice challenges corporate media and big tech power in pursuit of racial justice
Fight for the Future Education Fund is a group of artists, engineers, activists, and technologists fight for a future where technology is a force for liberation— not oppression.
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Thank you and welcome to @Admin / mastodon.design, and @support from defcon.social. We are so grateful for the support, and the trust you've placed in IFTAS to help promote a safer #fediverse
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"We believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to connect."
https://mastodon.social/@inganomads/113568249741659740
Donation link: https://givebutter.com/givingmastodon
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I think the team has been pulled into too many directions by people asking for some really great and important features, but if you build a network where people don't feel safe, there soon won't be anyone to use those features.
This is a step in the right direction
