Stefan Bohacek

Husband, father, side project enthusiast: https://stefanbohacek.com/projects

Big fan of the #fediverse: https://stefanbohacek.com/fediverse

Enjoy my work? Here's how you can pay me back: https://stefanbohacek.com/support-my-work/

He/him. 🗺️ Bratislava ➜ NYC ➜ NJ

Personal website: https://stefanbohacek.com
Music portfolio: https://music.stefanbohacek.com
Award-winning creative bots: https://bots.stefanbohacek.com
Fight fascism ✊: https://fightfascism.neocities.org

Public Key

npub1kqcamrlyz7tvp25x3cvtwz2t5xqvd96we3q5enl62flf08lk4j2qa57wgd

NIP-05 Address

stefan_at_stefanbohacek.online@momostr.pink

Profile Code

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relay.damus.io

nos.lol

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2026-04-03 14:27:12 UTC

Alright, Mastodon's getting the "Follows you" badge back. Whew.
The 👋 is a nice little touch, I like it!
#mastodon #fediverse #FollowsYou #UXUI #design #WebDesign
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/341/233/343/755/557/original/c6fd4b6205dbf1ca.png

2026-03-31 11:47:35 UTC

Solidarity with the trans community on this International Trans Day of Visibility, and every day, here in the US, and around the world ✊
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Transgender_Day_of_Visibility
#trans #TransRights #HumanRights #TransDayOfVisibility

2026-03-31 00:33:01 UTC

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The team has already added this, with lightning speed!
https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/116319147651842734
@npub1vag…mjkp @npub13fk…z5hw @npub1yy0…s0nn
#note1pz6…akva

2026-03-30 16:48:57 UTC

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Yep, this is nice!
https://invite.jointhefediverse.net/?server=indieweb.social
(See the link added at the bottom.)
Thank you, again!
@npub1vag…mjkp @npub13fk…z5hw

2026-03-30 16:43:50 UTC

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That was fast!
And this is perfect, thank you so much!
@npub1vag…mjkp @npub13fk…z5hw

2026-03-30 13:40:20 UTC

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Yes, I am really impressed by all the effort their team is putting into decentralized web!
@npub17fe…w0a6 @npub1vag…mjkp @npub13fk…z5hw

2026-03-30 13:30:56 UTC

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This is nice!
Hi @npub13fk…z5hw! If I may share a feature request, would you maybe consider supporting a "server" URL parameter that would allow opening the links on the specified domain?
Let me illustrate how this would work.
If you visit https://most-followed-mastodon-accounts.stefanhayden.com/?server=indieweb.social and you have an account on indieweb.social, all the links will open on your server, so you don't have to copy the usernames and search for them.
You could add an input field so people can put in their own server, but even without that, this would make it possible to share a link with people on specific servers, or whole communities.

2026-03-30 11:40:31 UTC

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Incredible.
Confirming the results of a study from earlier this month:
"Only 26% of voters view AI positively, making it even less popular than ICE, according to an NBC News poll of 1,000 voters."
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/ai-sam-altman-fear-mongering
#bluesky #ATProto #AttieAI
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/317/922/713/180/750/original/97178615897ccb80.png

2026-03-30 01:28:18 UTC

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The associated account is already second most blocked account over the past 24 hours.
Screenshot via https://clearsky.app
#bluesky #ATProto #atmosphere #AttieAI
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/315/518/657/085/389/original/efa325e3bff9f7cf.png

2026-03-29 14:34:50 UTC

Alright, we really need to figure out "mailto" links, but for the #fediverse.
For context, just like clicking an "email link" opens your email client, clicking a link to a fediverse post or profile should open it on your home server.
We do have some workarounds, but for this to work seamlessly, it has to be handled by your browser.

2026-03-29 13:17:58 UTC

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We have got to figure out how to get VCs interested in this place. There has to be a way.

2026-03-29 13:08:03 UTC

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Yes, the chart itself is nothing unusual.
To me, the interesting part is, a year ago they closed a $100 million funding round, which they just recently disclosed. And their numbers have been dropping the whole year.
Can you imagine what we could do with $100 million dollars?

2026-03-29 02:04:19 UTC

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So, Bluesky is getting more crypto VC money, more AI, and a full year of steadily declining activity.
https://bluefacts.app/bluesky-user-growth
While the fediverse is getting quotes, UX/UI improvements, starter packs.
Hm!

2026-03-29 01:56:58 UTC

Catching up with some of the news coming out of the Atmosphere conference.
"With Attie, anyone will be able to build their own custom feed just by typing in commands in natural language, the same as if they’re chatting with any other AI chatbot."
I'm guessing NFT profile pictures are next?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/28/bluesky-leans-into-ai-with-attie-an-app-for-building-custom-feeds/
#news #technology #TechNews #atmosphere #ATProto #bluesky #AI #LLMs

2026-03-28 13:01:19 UTC

Happy #NoKings Day to all who are going to show up to one of today's protests! Or at least be there in spirit, if you can't make it.
While the protests may not topple any kings today, for many this will be their first time getting together with their community and learning about solidarity.
And that's always worth it.
Stay safe, and keep your spirits up ✊
https://www.nokings.org
#protest #NoKingsDay #USPol

2026-03-27 20:29:02 UTC

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Interesting thought!
I've also wondered if it's about people trusting companies and startups more than "some random individuals".
Or, maybe it's more about "the devil you know". We all know we'll have our data stolen, ads inserted into our feeds. But most of us have come to accept it?
And there is too much unknown with the fediverse?

2026-03-26 18:46:05 UTC

Certainly interesting.
"The Open Social Awards celebrate technology that makes the social internet work for everyone. We believe the future of open social will be strongest when it’s shaped by people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences."
They're looking for projects that launched in the last 3 years, and winners will receive 1x€10k/2x€5k.
https://newpublic.org/OSA
Via https://mastodon.social/@wearenew_public/116296127409287569
#SocialWeb #OpenSocial #OpenSocialAwards #fediverse

2026-03-26 16:35:17 UTC

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Side by side comparison. I particularly like the more compact design of custom fields.
#mastodon #fediverse #design #UXUI
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/296/428/629/955/206/original/057fca9c37409e0f.png

2026-03-26 16:26:53 UTC

Some nice updates coming to Mastodon profiles!
"We want people who are new to Mastodon and the Fediverse to be able to discover and connect with interesting accounts, without having to understand the details of decentralisation."
Already available on mastodon.social, and other servers running the latest code.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/a-redesign-for-profiles/
via https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116296392095869320
#mastodon #fediverse

2026-03-25 18:18:40 UTC

The Sovereign Tech Agency, which has funded a few fediverse-related projects*, is hiring a Program Manager.
"You know how to manage complex projects and keep them on track, and you're genuinely interested in open source and the communities that build it. Working closely with those communities and helping them succeed is a core part of this role."
"Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements"
https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/program-manager
Via https://mastodon.social/@sovtechfund/116290962149925337
#fediverse #GetHired #GetFediHired #RemoteJobs #SovereignTechAgency

2026-03-25 15:10:42 UTC

Nearly 10,000 organizations, institutions, companies, and other official groups with a fediverse presence recorded on Wikidata!
https://data.stefanbohacek.com/projects/fediverse-accounts
#fediverse #wikidata

2026-03-24 20:14:14 UTC

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Yes, just to add, PDS is the easy part.
Here's a better way to view the network.
https://atp.fyi/network

2026-03-24 16:19:23 UTC

The #fediverse.
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/285/102/866/743/908/original/1285e036f648f522.png
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/285/103/125/669/225/original/782dd37edc963c6e.png

2026-03-23 17:53:38 UTC

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Yep. Reminds me of this.
https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/113085096016042921
#note1p62…f0he

2026-03-23 17:43:45 UTC

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Whew, for a second I misread that as "wokism".
Yeah, definitely!

2026-03-22 16:48:31 UTC

I have argued this point in the past, as I'm sure many others, but it's nice to have a term for this concept: hobbyless behavior.
https://www.tumblr.com/abbiistabbii/810110535568949248/the-germans-really-cooked-making-hobbyless
#hobbyless #hobbylos #HobbylessBehavior #HobbylosesVerhalten
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/273/834/526/763/404/original/f3246c7ad5a982ab.png

2026-03-22 15:52:22 UTC

RE: https://mstdn.dk/@sindum/116270061822063683
A new fediverse platform might be dropping!
#fediverse #fedibook
#note10yn…dakm

2026-03-21 17:53:12 UTC

"As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets and Notepad."
Nice to see that all that pushback has worked!
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/
#news #TechNews #technology #AI #LLMs #microsoft #windows #enshittification

2026-03-20 14:14:23 UTC

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Not much of an issue on my end, rather, try convincing a few million people that logging into random websites just to reply to or like a post is a safe and fine thing to do.
But don't take my word for it, let's see how this all look once there are more independent ATProto communities.
We're still very much in the early days.
[@_elena](https://mastodon.social/@_elena ) @npub1xw7…r9m5

2026-03-20 12:24:22 UTC

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And I really believe that Bluesky got ahead because it's been essentially a centralized Twitter 2.0, only now slowly starting to open up, and that's already creating UX problems people have been complaining about with Mastodon/fediverse.
Here's a random post: https://witchsky.app/profile/did:plc:rtf3bjc3w2yn4syxtm4r7jt2/post/3mfrp6tovy22g
Try replying from https://bsky.app. The old "put the URL in the search box" trick doesn't work here.
And developers are disagreeing over "log in with Bluesky" vs "with ATProto" vs "Atmosphere", because the first one erases the diversity of the network, while the more accurate labels are "too confusing for normies".
Plus, "pick a PDS and an AppView and an app" sounds a lot more daunting than "pick a server".
@npub1xw7…r9m5 @npub1t9z…laq5

2026-03-20 12:17:50 UTC

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I've been feeling this way myself. A lot of what ATProto does well can be implemented in the fediverse, from what I've been reading, there's just not enough funding to get it done fast enough.
@npub1xw7…r9m5 @npub1t9z…laq5

2026-03-19 19:08:37 UTC

"Social network Bluesky is gearing up for big changes with today’s news that the company raised $100 million in Series B funding. The round, led by Bain Capital Crypto, was closed in April 2025 but had not been disclosed until now."
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/bluesky-announces-100m-series-b-after-ceo-transition/
#news #TechNews #technology #bluesky #atmosphere

2026-03-19 00:01:53 UTC

"All of this is their fault, and they have the audacity to sue me."
https://www.billboard.com/pro/afroman-trial-verdict-rapper-wins-lawsuit-cops-music-videos/
#news #USNews #afroman #AfromanLawsuit #cops #police

2026-03-18 13:23:06 UTC

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Relevant: https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/116245143160413338
#note1896…xfas

2026-03-18 13:21:28 UTC

"OpenAI’s own data show that use of ChatGPT was pretty evenly split between work and personal cases in 2024, but by 2025, 73 percent of conversations with ChatGPT were personal, not for work."
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/ai-friendship-chatbot/686345/?gift=IaTMqerMHTZL-ib0ALx6bVCqQpREXvmI4_jZ7t47BIM&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
#article #technology #AI #LLMs #psychology

2026-03-18 01:21:57 UTC

Ha, and this is why it's good to learn history.
"It was late and I had a few too many martinis so I misspoke when I said Goebbels… I should’ve said Friedrich Flick."
https://pagesix.com/2026/03/17/society/jeremy-o-harris-drunkenly-called-openais-sam-altman-a-nazi-at-the-vanity-fair-oscar-party/
#news #USPol #altman #nazis

2026-03-17 15:08:39 UTC

"This is just such a low tech, simple intervention, and can make people feel significantly less lonely."
https://www.404media.co/chatgpt-loneliness-study-college-students-random-strangers-texting/
#study #MentalHealth #loneliness #ChatBots #AI #LLMs

2026-03-16 19:08:18 UTC

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Definitely! What would you like to see?

2026-03-16 14:31:28 UTC

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Ah, there was no paywall when I was sharing this earlier, sorry!
I wonder what people use nowadays instead of archive.is.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/21/wikipedia-blacklists-archive-today-after-alleged-ddos-attack/

2026-03-16 14:29:48 UTC

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And we're coming up on the 18th anniversary of the very first fediverse post as well!
https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/114529293323418851
#note1aqd…xh7s

2026-03-16 12:16:32 UTC

"Only 26% of voters view AI positively, making it even less popular than ICE, according to an NBC News poll of 1,000 voters."
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/ai-sam-altman-fear-mongering
#news #TechNews #technology #AI

2026-03-16 11:51:38 UTC

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Congratulations, and a huge gratitude to the whole team, and everyone who has contributed over the years.
Fediverse truly is one of the few remaining pieces of technology that I'm genuinely excited about these days

2026-03-16 11:51:29 UTC

Mastodon is ten years old today!
https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/1
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v0.1.0
https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/110985808809440467
#mastodon #anniversary #fediverse #Mastodon10 Years #DecadeOfMastodon
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/238/590/439/234/215/original/18ead5b5eb98c6e6.png

2026-03-15 13:07:47 UTC

Solidarity with all who have been affected by (long) COVID on today's Long Covid Awareness Day ✊
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_COVID
#covid #LongCovid #health #PublicHealth #LongCovidAwareness #LongCovidAwarenessDay

2026-03-14 16:09:04 UTC

While sites like https://jointhefediverse.net can be great at explaining basic concepts behind the fediverse, for most people, this can be all a bit overwhelming.
The best way to get people interested is to promote your own community. Show people where to sign up, which apps to use, and who to follow.
My latest project can help you with that.
https://stefanbohacek.com/project/fediverse-invitation/
#fediverse #community

2026-03-14 12:19:21 UTC

Happy Pi Day!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day
#pi #PiDay #math

2026-03-13 12:34:56 UTC

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Thank you for another shout-out!
@npub1gj3…529g

2026-03-12 16:04:44 UTC

If you've recently joined the fediverse, and are maybe on a smaller server, things might feel a bit isolated.
Fediverse does require a little more effort compared to traditional social media. This is where the community has really stepped in and created some great tools, like these bots that share trending posts from servers across the fediverse.
https://fedidevs.com/s/ODI5/
Here are a few more tips and resources for filling up your home feed:
https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/how-to-join-mastodon-and-the-fediverse/#who-to-follow
#fediverse #FediverseTips #mastodon #MastodonTips

2026-03-09 19:10:21 UTC

"As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things."
https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-is-stepping-down/
#news #TechNews #technology #bsky #bluesky #JayGraber

2026-03-06 14:43:12 UTC

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Nice article, thank you for featuring my work again!

2026-03-04 14:01:25 UTC

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https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/171/267/742/926/022/original/785cb85404cf3794.mp4

2026-03-04 12:55:50 UTC

"A grassroots boycott called QuitGPT has been spreading across the US and beyond, asking people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions. More than a million people have answered the call."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/04/quit-chatgpt-subscription-boycott-silicon-valley
"We're organizing Americans and people around the world to quit ChatGPT."
https://quitgpt.org/
#QuitGPT #news #USNews #USPol #technology #TechNews #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AI #GenAI

2026-03-02 19:54:10 UTC

RE: https://mastodon.social/@quillmatiq/116160940507376657
Yeah, good reminder that if you blocked the Bluesky bridge, you are now cutting yourself off from a large, independent Black community as well.
#note1hka…vxss

2026-03-02 17:56:51 UTC

This is nice, but it feels like a missed opportunity to create something that works for all of fediverse, not just Mastodon.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/a-new-share-button/
#mastodon #ShareButton

2026-03-02 14:15:43 UTC

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Shout out to @npub1l26…2ynh for the inspiration!
https://mastodon.social/@ErickaSimone/116151911589617150
#note1tnj…wm6v

2026-03-02 14:15:09 UTC

RE: https://stefanbohacek.online/@dinosaurs/116159992487233557
Please enjoy!
#dinosaurs
#note14ex…tmku

2026-03-01 17:38:58 UTC

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Much of this is still on my to-do list, but relevant to share here.
https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/

2026-03-01 17:27:50 UTC

"Friday afternoon, Anthropic learned that the Pentagon still wanted to use the company’s AI to analyze bulk data collected from Americans.
That could include information such as the questions you ask your favorite chatbot, your Google search history, your GPS-tracked movements, and your credit-card transactions, all of which could be cross-referenced with other details about your life."
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/03/inside-anthropics-killer-robot-dispute-with-the-pentagon/686200/?gift=2iIN4YrefPjuvZ5d2Kh30zpPxOtZj8TuGGLnTN11Z-s
#news #USPol #USNews #AI #surveillance #anthropic #USGov

2026-02-28 17:56:25 UTC

Congratulations to @npub14hk…5flf on today's launch of their new Tŵt app!
"Guided by the words of Dewi Sant, we have proven that by doing the little things, we can achieve something truly significant."
https://croeso.toot.wales/en/a-present-for-wales-ein-cyfraniad-i-gymru/
#TootWales #fediverse

2026-02-28 14:40:40 UTC

What is it good for?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tm9hFpcO7o
#war #iran

2026-02-27 22:15:32 UTC

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Honestly, this does make me feel a bit better. As the Atmosphere continues to decentralize, maybe "pick a server" won't seem as confusing and daunting!

2026-02-27 21:59:08 UTC

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No, the email I was referring to here: https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/116143790170774372
I'd expect it to say "Sign in to Witchsky".

2026-02-27 21:31:34 UTC

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Well the email comes from noreply@bsky.social. But what am I signing into, the app? In that case it should say Witchsky.
Or am I logging into Bluesky's PDS? AppView?
It's just a confusing user experience, logging into Witchsky and getting an email about logging into Bluesky.
@npub17m8…rsw8

2026-02-27 17:33:15 UTC

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Oh yeah, found another one.
Trying to log into witchsky.app. Need to request a security code.
Email comes in: "Sign in to Bluesky". Hm.

2026-02-27 16:50:33 UTC

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Yeah, this all makes sense to me, of course, it's just interesting to see some of the things that have been putting people off the fediverse starting to slowly creep in, like thinking that you need to create a "new Bluesky account" to reply.
Or a conversation I came across yesterday about how "login with your ATProto account" is too confusing, but "login with Bluesky" isn't accurate.
@npub1xse…lgk3

2026-02-27 16:23:34 UTC

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Right, but I'm looking for a user-friendly way to do this. You know, for normies.
@npub1xse…lgk3

2026-02-27 16:11:13 UTC

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Off-topic, but how do I open this link on bsky.app?
Tried the old "put the URL in the search box" Mastodon trick, no luck.

2026-02-26 14:29:58 UTC

With my latest project, you can create a customizable invitation for your fediverse community, with your favorite apps and even starter packs.
Like this one.
https://invite.jointhefediverse.net/?server=hachyderm.io&apps=1,2,3,5&starterpacks=NjQ5,OTIw,OTAx,ODY4
Learn how to make your own: https://stefanbohacek.com/project/fediverse-invitation/
#fediverse #mastodon #SocialMedia #invitation

2026-02-24 17:59:05 UTC

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Update: You can now include up to 4 starter packs from https://fedidevs.com/starter-packs/.
Here's an example: https://invite.jointhefediverse.net/?server=hachyderm.io&apps=1,2,3,5&starterpacks=NjQ5,OTIw,OTAx,ODY4
#fediverse #JoinTheFediverse #FediverseInvitation
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/126/897/570/051/068/original/141867710435ccbe.png

2026-02-24 15:15:25 UTC

Love this guy.
via https://bsky.app/profile/moreperfectunion.bsky.social/post/3mfkjbik57c2b
#HedgeFunds #PrivateEquity #interview #NYC
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/126/260/571/468/204/original/3621bb7b593ee549.mp4

2026-02-24 13:57:03 UTC

RE: https://federate.social/@joecardillo/116125899477981809
Here's a great way to support two great projects at once!
Invite an organization to join the fediverse, either to an existing server with a customized invitation: https://stefanbohacek.com/project/fediverse-invitation/
Or by helping them set up their own server: https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-government-agencies/ or https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-community-organizers/.
And then update their Wikidata page to include their fediverse handle!
#fediverse #wikidata
#note16ec…0u6v

2026-02-24 13:01:30 UTC

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Thank you both!
[@_elena](https://mastodon.social/@_elena ) Do you mean the local/live feed?
https://theforkiverse.com/public/local
Yeah, the activity is a bit down, 3.8K active users, down from almost 10k a week or two ago.
Which I think is to be expected, but I hope people are still having a good time!

2026-02-23 22:32:07 UTC

RE: https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/116114454315002327
There are many great explainers for the fediverse, and they all fit different scenarios.
But the best way to invite someone to the fediverse is to tell them about a specific community that you think they should join.
My latest tool may help you do that.
#fediverse #mastodon #SocialMedia
#note196c…7m9a

2026-02-23 15:28:35 UTC

"Across disciplines, people are building tools, stories, and systems that meet real needs, create shared meaning, and offer continuity in moments of uncertainty.
These efforts don’t always call themselves political, but they shape culture by demonstrating what’s possible and by helping people imagine how life could be organized differently."
https://thecreativeindependent.com/essays/creativity-as-resistance/
#creativity #resistance #essay

2026-02-23 01:34:01 UTC

"A.I. is clearly not technology that is being universally encouraged as inevitable. Corporations often report that, so far, it does not seem to do much."
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/technology/ai-boom-backlash.html?unlocked_article_code=1.OVA.Ynqq.XAB-lNTc16MB&smid=url-share
#news #TechNews #technology #AI #GenAI #LLMs

2026-02-22 20:06:36 UTC

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Wait, is this a thing yet?
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/116/253/708/765/454/original/afb7dc456a0d2208.png

2026-02-22 17:06:21 UTC

"Communities across the US are winning against environmental racism.
In Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and more, residents are packing council meetings, collecting signatures, and using their collective power to push back against destructive AI data centers. Our future will be written by us, not tech profits."
✊
https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9Fgd0jWf4/
#community #environment #AI #GenAI #DataCenters #technology #racism #EnvironmentalRacism

2026-02-22 14:32:55 UTC

Counterpoint to people saying that they need AI to be able to create art.
Via https://bsky.app/profile/smoothdunk2.bsky.social/post/3lwma6yidy226
#AI #art #AIArt #GenerativeAI #GenAI
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/114/759/983/334/163/original/5451a3a9d0b70cc9.png

2026-02-22 13:12:45 UTC

Here's an idea I'm playing with: a semi-customizable fediverse invitation page.
Example: https://invite.jointhefediverse.net/?server=hachyderm.io&apps=1,2,3,5
More about the project: http://stefanbohacek.com/project/fediverse-invitation
#fediverse #FediverseInvitation

2026-02-20 21:58:58 UTC

"Fascism doesn’t just take down the oppressed. It doesn’t just come for the people it’s trying to control. It inevitably destroys the people who have worked the hardest to build it."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/andor-creator-tony-gilroy-gives-the-interview-1236510166/
via https://flipboard.social/@CultureDesk/116105080423383866
#USPol #fascism #disney #StarWars #news #culture

2026-02-20 18:58:31 UTC

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Now I finished the rest.
"it's still growing a protocol"
This is exactly my point. I don't think there's much more I can add here, so I will reiterate, one last time: ATProto is growing and changing while most of us debate the definition of the word "decentralized".
If you truly care about the fediverse, there are far more productive uses of your time.
@npub1zzy…9edy

2026-02-20 18:56:07 UTC

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"fedi is currently safe and inviting"
I honestly stopped reading after this.
This is just not true, this is all well-documented.
https://logicmag.io/policy/blackness-in-the-fediverse-a-conversation-with-marcia-x/
https://privacy.thenexus.today/start-making-the-fediverse-less-toxic/
Plus all the times when a high-profile user got bullied off this platform.
@npub1zzy…9edy

2026-02-20 18:31:30 UTC

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Right, but so are people working on ATProto.
Going back to what I said in the post you replied to:
"I think a lot of people on here miss that people who are on Bluesky also don't want Bluesky, the company, to be in control, and they've been building tools to wrestle it back."
So, again, we might actually see more independent communities on ATProto before the fediverse becomes safe and inviting. Atmosphere will then be a funner, safer place for everyone, and also more meaningfully decentralized.
@npub1zzy…9edy

2026-02-20 17:19:37 UTC

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Right. But the bottom line is, not enough people care. And we're not going to reason and argue our way out of that.
People want safe, inviting communities, where they can have a good time.
We just need to get better at meeting those needs.
@npub1zzy…9edy

2026-02-20 17:03:45 UTC

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Blacksky went from a custom feed to running a full ATProto stack. More will likely follow, and eventually there might even be enough independent communities that don't rely on Bluesky's infrastructure, so that would solve that problem.
@npub1zzy…9edy

2026-02-20 14:19:07 UTC

RE: https://stefanbohacek.online/@arcade/116103330082628092
Happy Friday, and please enjoy!
#note1dq6…vl9h

2026-02-19 20:26:56 UTC

Oh boy. New government website has dropped.
"The site features a graphic of a ghostly horse galloping above the Earth, and the motto: “Information is power. Reclaim your human right to free expression. Get ready.”"
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/19/us-builds-website-that-will-allow-europeans-to-view-blocked-content
#USPol #FreedomGov

2026-02-19 16:56:49 UTC

"One of the core goals of Wiki Workers United is to improve the Wikimedia Foundation's transparency and accountability toward the Wikimedia movement community.
This issue has been a long-standing concern for many workers at the Wikimedia Foundation, and a key reason for forming this union."
✊
https://wikiworkersunited.org
via https://federation.p1k3.com/@brennen/116094042817592498
#WorkersRights #unions #labor #wikimedia #WikimediaFoundation #WikiWorkers #WikiWorkersUnited

2026-02-18 21:47:20 UTC

Blacksky went from a "custom feed that created a sense of shared space" to being the first independent ATProto microblogging community outside of Bluesky.
This is where the focus needs to be in the fediverse as well. Creating safe and welcoming communities that people want to be part of.
https://connectedplaces.online/where-does-community-live/
#SocialMedia #community #blacksky #bluesky #fediverse

2026-02-18 20:45:14 UTC

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl at today's hearing over social media’s alleged harms to children:
"If your glasses are recording, you must take them off. It is the order of this court that there must be no facial recognition of the jury. If you have done that, you must delete it. This is very serious."
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-18/mark-zuckerberg-tesimony-la-social-media-trial
#news #USNews #technology #TechNews #meta #SocialMedia #MetaGlasses #AI

2026-02-18 17:32:58 UTC

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Yeah, this is the main reason I still keep my eye on what's happening around ATProto. Work around Blacksky has been inspiring.
I think a lot of people on here miss that people who are on Bluesky also don't want Bluesky, the company, to be in control, and they've been building tools to wrestle it back.
I still root for the fediverse the most, but maybe there will just be a point when it's much easier to run your own mini-ATProto stack before fediverse shakes off its image of a tiny, toxic, unwelcoming community.

2026-02-18 17:30:04 UTC

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For me, a lot of the protocol-level stuff is a bit above my head, so I've been focusing more on advocating. My own followers may be familiar with my work on https://jointhefediverse.net, a site I see regularly shared and linked to.
I also contribute to and curate https://fediverseexplorations.org.
I've made creative bots followed by over 10,000 people.
https://bots.stefanbohacek.com
And there's even more at https://stefanbohacek.com/fediverse!
These are just some ideas, and I hope they encourage and inspire others!

2026-02-18 17:25:32 UTC

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If you have the technical chops, join some of the conversations on https://activitypub.space, help move the protocol that powers the fediverse forward.
Not your cup of tea? You can always donate to your server's admins, or admins of servers your friends are on. Or any server, really. Pick one at random!
But above all, keep a positive attitude. Welcome new people. Encourage positive conversations. Shitpost.
And if you have to vent, go ahead, but don't drag other people down.

2026-02-18 17:24:45 UTC

Every now and then people break into a fight on here over fediverse vs the Atmosphere (or Bluesky, as its main representative).
I get it. Many of us get frustrated when we see people flocking to a VC-funded fediverse competitor.
But let's focus this energy on making the fediverse a place people want to spend their time in.
#fediverse #bluesky #infighting

2026-02-18 16:53:23 UTC

World Central Kitchen is raising funds to support families in Gaza during Ramadan (and beyond!).
"We are working to deliver 100,000 Ramadan food kits—part of WCK’s broader effort to reach families throughout the month."
https://donate.wck.org/campaign/762042/donate
More about WCK: https://wck.org/story/
#WorldCentralKitchen #WCK #donation #fundraising #gaza #ramadan

2026-02-18 16:25:07 UTC

RE: https://mstdn.social/@_L1vY_/116083434493899890
I love how there's a little community of people around @npub1vq6…cr2e just wishing happy birthday to strangers.
A friendly little corner of the fediverse!
#note13cg…q350

2026-02-17 18:09:08 UTC

“[In] music spaces, the denial is huge,” phytocene said. “Because I think if musicians were to admit that every day they put themselves at risk, they wouldn’t be able to do that career.”
https://thesicktimes.org/2026/02/17/these-artists-are-making-concerts-safer-with-covid-19-precautions/
#news #covid #LongCovid #music #musicians #PublicHealth

2026-02-17 12:52:52 UTC

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Yeah, if I had the time and resources, I'd set up a server with GoToSocial and a Phanpy frontend, gave it a cool modern name, and try to lure in normies, without advertising the whole federation thing too much, just as an added bonus.
Alas, I really don't want to deal with content moderation.

2026-02-17 12:43:53 UTC

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Yep, said pretty much the same thing the other day.
To me, the one key feature we need is the ability to disable replies, and maybe also control who can reply, those are top 1 and 10 requests on Mastodon's GitHub, and both have been open for several years.
The team's response: it's too hard. Which, fair enough. But putting any effort into UX/UI polishing, as needed as that is, will be wasted as so many people already left because of the constant harassment and gatekeeping.
I also pointed out that by the time Bluesky's VC money runs out, there might already be enough independent communities running the full ATProto stack, so people will just be able to migrate without needing to ever look at the fediverse again.

2026-02-16 20:02:15 UTC

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In summary:
https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/116/081/987/155/106/582/original/f87ec5d526a90a5f.png