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@shrugdealer $frnk / liberapay.com/exposur.es !

i'm building #offgrid, #resilient digital #community gardens / #commons like wikis, messageboards, etc to maintain access to knowledge and #communication during #climate #disasters or #repression!

AND

i'm working on a big migration for exposur.es, a safe haven for #queer, #trans, #disabled #artists, #SWers, #SexEducators, and others who have been the vicitm of #censorship on platforms like #Meta's #Instagram and #Bluesky from #Pixelfed to #Bonfire!

any and all support keeps these efforts going & growing!

@mutualaid

Liberapayexposur.es's profile - Liberapayexposur.es is a safe haven for artists to share their artwork unimpeded by censorship and liberated from exploitative corporations.

🤗 “DIECI E LODE” is an experience open to everyone: ten days of #sharing, #reflection, and #discovery within our #community at the @gaiaterra ecovillage near #Udine (#Italy).

☀️ You can join us even for just one day—your presence will always be valuable.

🦋 Get ready for #volunteering, #guidedtours, #workshops, moments of #connection, and new #friendships. Whether you’re experienced, curious, or just starting out, you’re welcome.

🐞 Come join us—we can’t wait to meet you!

Eine #Community aufzubauen ist heutzutage gar nicht mehr so leicht. Etwas anachronistisches wie ein Forum schon gar nicht. Dennoch versuchen wir es, weil es zu unserer #RetroGamer #VintageComputer #GeekDad Community passt..

forum.twogeeksonecup.wtf

Alles noch recht frisch aber hier und da tun sich interessante Posts rund um Programmiersprachen, Kultfilme, Zombie-Apokalypse, Serienempfehlungen und Raspberry Pi Projekte auf.

Two Geeks One CupTwo Geeks One CupDas weltbeste Forum des weltbesten True Nerd Podcasts!

What is Mastodon? (for those new members)

Mastodon is a free and open-source software platform for decentralized social networking with microblogging features similar to Twitter. It operates as a federated network of independently managed servers that communicate using the ActivityPub protocol, allowing users to interact across different instances within the Fediverse. Each Mastodon instance establishes its own moderation policies and content guidelines, distinguishing it from centrally controlled social media platforms.

First released in 2016 by Eugen Rochko, Mastodon has positioned itself as an alternative to mainstream social media, particularly for users seeking decentralized, community-driven spaces. The platform has experienced multiple surges in adoption, most notably following the Twitter acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022, as users sought alternatives to Twitter. It is part of a broader shift toward decentralized social networks, including Bluesky and Lemmy.

Mastodon emphasizes user privacy and moderation flexibility, offering features such as granular post visibility controls, content warning options, and local community-driven moderation. The software is written in Ruby on Rails and Node.js, with a web interface built using React and Redux. It is interoperable with other ActivityPub-based platforms, such as Threads, and supports various third-party applications on desktop and mobile devices.

(All the facts are found on the internet)

A small list of my favorite Mastodon accounts:

@questlog (Keep an overview of your #games and progress)

@IzzyOnDroid (Alternative app #repository for #Android, by IzzySoft)

@archlinux (#Community-driven #Linux distribution for the Do-It-Yourself user)

@wetell (German sustainable mobile provider. Climate protection, data #privacy, #fairness & #transparency)

@glsbank (#Ethical and #sustainable bank. Focus on #climateprotection, #social impact & transparency)