decentralizetheweb

<p>Just watched @mariaressa.bsky.social’s powerful speech on how decentralization of information is essential to preserving democracy and the rule of law. 💡</p><p>This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of journalism, free speech, and digital rights:<br>🎥 Maria Ressa at WJF2025 <a href="https://youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KE" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KE</a></p><p>What stood out to me: Centralized platforms are inherently at odds with democratic values. While Bluesky is a step up from Twitter, the real heroes are those already in the <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>—you’re building the future we need! 👏</p><p>Maria’s argument that decentralized, open systems are the only way to safeguard truth feels more urgent than ever. If the internet is controlled by a few corporations, how can we trust the information shaping our democracies?</p><p>The <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>—of which <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> is a part—is fully free and open-source, as beautifully explained by <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@_elena" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>_elena</span></a></span> in this video:<br>🎥 About the Fediverse: <a href="https://youtu.be/YRJHIJy5Nno" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/YRJHIJy5Nno</a></p><p>To those already here: THANK YOU for being part of this movement! 🙌 Now, let’s spread the word—invite others to join the Fediverse. Here are some instances to share:<br>🔗 <a href="https://hear-me.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>hear-me.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mastodon.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mastodon.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mstdn.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mstdn.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mastodon.cloud/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mas.to/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mas.to/invites</a><br>🔗 https:// (your feddi home) /invites<br> <br>Remember: Anyone can host their own server—that’s the power of decentralization! It’s resistant to censorship in ways even Bluesky can’t match.</p><p>For a deeper dive into how decentralization fights censorship, read Cory Doctorow’s excellent piece:<br>📖 “Too Many Throats to Choke” <a href="https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too</span><span class="invisible">-many-throats-to-choke/</span></a> by <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mamot.fr/@pluralistic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>pluralistic</span></a></span></p><p>Maria Ressa’s fight against Duterte’s regime shows change is possible. Her appearance on The Daily Show connects the dots between platform monopolies, misinformation, and democracy’s erosion—and offers hope:<br>🎥 Maria on The Daily Show <a href="https://youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4</a></p><p>To those already in the Fediverse: You’re the backbone of a free and open internet. What’s one step you’re taking to grow this community? (For me, Using Mastodon nearly dally and it’s sharing technical knowledge with those who need it.)</p><p>Let’s keep building a web that’s ours—one that resists tyranny and protects democracy. 💪</p><p><a href="/tags/democracy/" rel="tag">#Democracy</a> <a href="/tags/ruleoflaw/" rel="tag">#RuleOfLaw</a> <a href="/tags/mariaressa/" rel="tag">#MariaRessa</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/decentralization/" rel="tag">#Decentralization</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/mediafreedom/" rel="tag">#MediaFreedom</a> <a href="/tags/techethics/" rel="tag">#TechEthics</a> <a href="/tags/freepress/" rel="tag">#FreePress</a> <a href="/tags/worldjusticeforum/" rel="tag">#WorldJusticeForum</a> <a href="/tags/decentralizetheweb/" rel="tag">#DecentralizeTheWeb</a></p>