Michael Downey :notAI:

https://floss.social/@downey

Software freedom and digital rights activist in all aspects of work and life. Currently trying to help the world become good Free & Open Source Software citizens.

Previously, started FLOSS.social years back, and have been on multiple project boards.

Quality toots since 2017.

#BlueHats #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #HumanRights #DigitalAutonomy #SurveillanceCapitalism #privacy #fedi22

Pronouns: he / him
Languages: 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇨🇲 🇺🇳
Essentials: :debian: :signal: :matrix: :mastodon: https://techautonomy.org
Cryptographically Verified: https://keyoxide.org/downey@floss.social

Public Key

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NIP-05 Address

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Published at

2026-04-11T01:53:33Z

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Last Notes

2025-06-21 04:26:59 UTC

Heading home after a long week of extra long days at #UNOpenSourceWeek. Physically exhausted but inspired and mentally charged thanks to the passion and commitment of the global #OpenSource community. We are all ready to make the world better for all. Onward and upward!
#FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS #UnitedNations
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2025-03-25 13:45:09 UTC

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:flag_un: :freesoftware: UPDATE: We're excited to announce 16 new organizations have endorsed the #UN #OpenSource Principles, including:
@npub16a8…rljc @npub1v5h…pdxl @npub1m9z…whzq @npub1rk6…hv4q [@OpenForumEurope](https://mastodon.cloud/@OpenForumEurope ) @npub194y…yyaw @npub19aw…84c7 @npub1yng…nhrk @npub1m2w…z28j @npub1dug…kxeq @npub1htu…cls2 @npub12z6…xcdj
These principles are practical ways to promote #FOSS to those who can benefit from its power and freedoms.
✒️ More at the link below, then have your group submit our CryptPad form here:
https://unite.un.org/news/fifteen-organizations-endorse-un-open-source-principles
#FLOSS #FreeSoftware

2025-03-11 15:52:05 UTC

:flag_un: :opensource: Today, the United Nations announced the "UN Open Source Principles" – 8 practical ways for groups around the world to promote global digital cooperation through free and open source software.
✍️ Like software freedom itself, these principles are for everyone, everywhere - and the orgs you support can join a list of endorsers today.
:boost_love: #boostsAppreciated - spread the word!
https://unite.un.org/news/osi-first-endorse-united-nations-open-source-principles
#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FLOSS #FOSS #UN #UnitedNations