If you are on a quest for a blogging platform, you could also consider Friendica:
https://friendi.ca/
It connects to the Fediverse and much more (bluesky, diaspora, email, discourse..). It offers more than Mastodon technically but it is way behind in terms of design with its Facebook 2010 look.

#friendica #mastodon #fediverse #socialmedia #bluesky #email #diaspora #blog #pumpio #gnusocial #pleroma #pixelfed #wordpress #tumblr #rss #facebook #decentralization

As digital platforms reshape journalism, we must ask: are we enhancing local media or diluting its essence? The balance between tech and authenticity is crucial. Let's not forget the power of a well-told story in a sea of algorithms. #Decentralization #Media

Having lots of fun using Delta Chat. I've set up two accounts on my mail server, one for myself and one for my husband. We're both surprised at how fast it is compared to more traditional centralised chat apps like Signal. It's so cool to be able to self-host this and not rely on centralised infrastructure that is outside of my control.

Now I just need to convince everyone I know it's really cool :)

@Delta Chat

#DeltaChat #Signal #SelfHosted #SelfHosting #Decentralization #Decentralisation #Decentralized #Decantralised

"In a... conversation today at the gathering, about social media, with people half of whom also knew about #fediverse, it was clear that there is a significant problem in understanding #decentralization and this is something that was cultivated. Everyone was amazed when I explained to them that #mastodon is not mastodon.social and that having an account, for example, on a mastodon instance, you follow and are followed by any other platform... instance in fediverse"
More https://kafeneio.social/@baskin/114083670410450682

#AudreyTang : "#Prosocial media also addresses the centralization of #socialmedia platforms and the resulting unhealthy concentration of curation power in the hands of a few tech giants.

#Decentralization holds the promise of a more democratic internet, where people have greater control over their data and online experiences, leading to a proliferation of local communities, all interconnected through #openprotocols."

https://archive.ph/2024.11.26-085316/https://www.wired.com/story/prosocial-media-social-networks-discourse-decentralization/

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What I find fascinating as an autistic person is how often I envision an anarcho-syndicalist society. Every day, I imagine a world built on freedom, solidarity, and mutual aid, a society where people are empowered to live with dignity and autonomy.

Yet, when I look around me, I see the overwhelming reality of the system I’ve been suppressed by for nearly 25 years. It’s a system that feels broken, unjust, and dehumanizing, a constant reminder of the garbage we’re forced to endure.

#Anarchism #Syndicalism #AnarchoSyndicalism #Autism #Autistic #Freedom #Solidarity #DirectAction #MutualAid #WorkersRights #Unions #Decentralization #Liberty #Dehumanizing

Time for a proper #introduction! 👋 I'm a #MachineLearning researcher at Inria, France, focusing on #TrustworthyAI—especially #decentralization & #privacy. I design algorithms that learn from #decentralized data (#FederatedLearning) without memorizing personal data (#DifferentialPrivacy). My goal? To put #data & #AI back in people's hands, not #BigTech. Maybe one day, these ideas could be used in the #Fediverse? Let's discuss! 🚀

Taylor Lorenz is joined by Jason Koebler of 404 Media on her Power User Podcast.

They start by discussing the recent upset of Big Tech by the release of DeepSeek but actually most of the discussion is about centralized surveillance capitalism vs. decentralized social media and the challenges faced by Mastodon (and Bluesky) being less user-friendly and lacking monetization.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfUmkIEG3RA

#media #BigTech #capitalism #fediverse #mastodon #decentralization #news #ai #oligarchy

There’s only one reason to join Mastodon.social: to test if Mastodon is for you. If you’re still using Mastodon after two weeks, it’s time to move to an instance that aligns with your values. The whole idea behind Mastodon is decentralization. There should never be just one main instance.

#Mastodon #Decentralization #SocialMedia #TestDrive #ValuesAlignment

Reach your friends regardless of network they are on. Follow ideas—not protocols.

Sound's really great and I must say that I'm really tempted to install and use this app that I found here https://openvibe.social

But wait, is it Open Source, how is it funded?

What is this Tweetoshi s.r.o. (doing business as Openvibe) mentioned in their Privacy Policy?

Should one use this app, fellow advocates of the #Fediverse?

#Mastodon #bluesky #Decentralization #openvibe #protocolwar

Aaayyoo! 😄

So I've been trying to get a few things cleared and sorted, mostly digitally and one of the things was completely(almost there) breaking away from BigTech and finding better alternatives, such as Masto, Pixelfed and recently came across Bear Blog for you know - blogging. 😄

I'm really liking the vibe over there and as it happens, I also have a blog up on it. 🙂

#Blog #Writing #BearBlog #WriteFreely #Fediverse #FLOSS #Decentralization

Is Bluesky just another Twitter? How does it stack up for user privacy? We walk through some important questions for this new network.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/what-you-should-know-when-joining-bluesky
#bluesky #decentralization

Bluesky promises a fresh take on social media, prioritizing user control and decentralization—but it’s still early days. If you're joining, here's what you should know.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/what-you-should-know-when-joining-bluesky
#bluesky #decentralization

#Business #Debates
Self-hosting isn’t a solution · “What people actually need are laws.” https://ilo.im/1610ey

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#Privacy #Decentralization #Regulation #Laws #GDPR #Hosting #Blog #Website #Development #WebDev

🔔 Nobody cares about decentralization until they do

https://kyefox.com/nobody-cares-about-decentralization-until-they-do/

#socialmedia #media #computers #decentralization #fediverse #platforms #internet