@xuv writes

Tag: Mastodon

  • You are the algorithm

    On the Social Web (also known as The Fediverse or Mastodon), the saying goes that “you are the algorithm”, usually to mean that, because the software that connects you with other people is not profiling you, it’s your active contributions, the posts you share to your followers, that helps propagate information. But recently, I’ve come…

  • Link sharing blog

    Following Simon Willison’s blog practice, I’m planning to shift the pace and type of things I write on this blog. So, if all works well, expect more frequent writings and suggested readings around here.

  • FediTree, the ActivityPub app that I’m missing

    I’m truly in awe with all the amazing apps that populate the Fediverse. I, myself, use a few: Mastodon, Peertube, WordPress and Bookwyrm. And I’m sometimes tempted to expand my portfolio with a Lemmy, Flipboard or Postmarks account. But I’m concerned the people who enjoy following my activities might get lost in this forest.

  • How to transition from Twitter to Mastodon

    In Mastodon lingo, here’s how to leave the birdsite for the fluffy animals federation, without hurting your social karma, while leaving the nazis behind. If you don’t know the Mastodon, there are articles that will explain you in details what it is about and why it’s better than Twitter or where it comes from and…