<p>Some people talk about minimizing social media time and the associated doomscrolling, but every day Mastodon reminds me of how many kind, caring people there are. And how many I'm privileged to know on here. (And how many have adorable cats. Or dogs. Or goats.) People who appreciate the beauty around us; people who want to save the environment; people who want a good life for everyone.</p><p>It lifts me up, even when the news is horrific. Thank you all.</p><p><a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a></p>
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<p>Reminder: if you mainly post retro or nostalgia-based content, consider joining our <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> server <a href="https://Retro-Gaiden.com" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>Retro-Gaiden.com</a>. It’s tailored for retro enthusiasts & has a unique visual flair! Check it out 🕹️ <img src="https://neodb.social/media/emoji/retro-gaiden.com/mario8bit.png" class="emoji" alt=":mario8bit:" title=":mario8bit:"> </p><p><a href="/tags/retrogaming/" rel="tag">#RetroGaming</a> <a href="/tags/retro/" rel="tag">#Retro</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/nostalgia/" rel="tag">#Nostalgia</a> <a href="/tags/80s/" rel="tag">#80s</a> <a href="/tags/90s/" rel="tag">#90s</a></p>
<p>For anyone who enjoys my photos that I post, or just photos in general, please consider dropping my Vernissage account a follow.</p><p>That's where I post daily pictures of various life things, including my cat Kumquat who happens to be very photogenic. </p><p>I also post sunrises, sunsets and food stuff. Who knows what else I might post along the way.</p><p>You can follow me via this link in your web browser: </p><p><a href="https://vernissage.photos/@CliffWade" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>vernissage.photos/@CliffWade</a></p><p>Or you can even follow the associated Mastodon account here:</p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://vernissage.photos/@CliffWade" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>CliffWade</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#Photography</a> <a href="/tags/iphonephotography/" rel="tag">#iPhonePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/iosphotography/" rel="tag">#iOSPhotography</a> <a href="/tags/photos/" rel="tag">#Photos</a> <a href="/tags/vernissage/" rel="tag">#Vernissage</a> <a href="/tags/photodump/" rel="tag">#PhotoDump</a> <a href="/tags/pictures/" rel="tag">#Pictures</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a></p>
<p>Das <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>-Erklärvideo in vier Minuten von Elena Rossini (deutsch)</p><p><a href="https://digitalcourage.video/w/bace7684-72b1-4fcc-a365-6a5f6c8ffde7" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="digitalcourage.video/w/bace7684-72b1-4fcc-a365-6a5f6c8ffde7"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">digitalcourage.video/w/bace768</span><span class="invisible">4-72b1-4fcc-a365-6a5f6c8ffde7</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a><br><a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <br><a href="/tags/peertube/" rel="tag">#PeerTube</a></p>
<p>Fediverse is still the most lively social network I have ever used, since MySpace in 2003. It is better than Twitter or any commercial social media platform ever was. Absolutely love being here.</p><p>The most profound thing about it is the international coverage. After the first wave of enshittification in 2010, algorithms took over, and suddenly as a polyglot I was labeled as Finnish. No more visible international posts, people only saw the Finnish ones.</p><p>I've noticed the same effect in commercial AI. It ignores the fact that I use English online 99% of the time and still replies to me in Finnish despite all instructions. Algorithms and AI label you. They assign you a language, a status, a certain type of person. There's no changing that.</p><p>The Fediverse and Mastodon are delightfully mine, yours, and truly open source - respecting privacy. Nobody's machine can tell you, "You are this, and this is why we do that."</p><p>Fuck labelers and the fog machines. Let me be me. Here, on my own server, I can embrace my weirdness and post however I want, how often I want, whenever I want, in whatever language I choose - without constantly worrying about how my identity will be perceived by a machine.</p><p><a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a></p>
<p>🚨 Scam Alert: "Verify your Fedi account" Phishing Attempt 🚧</p><p>Attention everyone on Mastodon! There's a scam making the rounds where malicious actors impersonate moderators or admins. They send private messages or make posts that mimic notifications, claiming that your account needs verification. These messages often include a link for you to "complete the verification process."</p><p>⚠️ This is a Scam!</p><p>Your server admin will never ask you to click a link to verify your account.<br>No other admin from any other server will either, even if they appear to be part of the main Mastodon team.<br>If your account is suspended, you won't receive a message about it. Instead, you'll see a notification upon logging in that your account is temporarily suspended.</p><p>How to Identify the Scam:</p><p>Fake admin accounts often use names containing "moderator" or "admin," but this doesn't mean they are legitimate.<br>Legitimate admins or instance owners usually have a badge or marking on their profile indicating their role.</p><p>What to Do:</p><p>If you receive a message or post urging you to click a link to verify your account, report it immediately.<br>If you have any doubts about your account status, contact your server admin or moderation team directly.<br>To verify the authenticity of an admin or instance owner, visit the "About" page of your instance. This page typically lists contact information for the real team administering your instance.<br>Always be cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team.</p><p>Important Reminder:</p><p>Mastodon does not perform age verification. If you receive a message or post claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team, always verify its authenticity before taking any action.</p><p>Reporting the Scam:</p><p>If you encounter this scam, report it to your instance's admin team and use relevant tags, such as <a href="/tags/fediblock/" rel="tag">#FediBlock</a>, to help raise awareness.</p><p>Personal Note:</p><p>I'm not a cybersecurity expert, but I find this new scam in the Fediverse quite interesting. If you feel like sharing your experiences with me, I would appreciate it! I'm looking to collect cases and get a broader view of this phishing attack. Maybe I'll even try to write a report about it. Feel free to tag me in any relevant posts.</p><p>Let's stay vigilant and help each other stay safe online!</p><p><a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/scamalert/" rel="tag">#ScamAlert</a> <a href="/tags/phishing/" rel="tag">#Phishing</a> <a href="/tags/cybersecurity/" rel="tag">#CyberSecurity</a> <a href="/tags/onlinesafety/" rel="tag">#OnlineSafety</a> <a href="/tags/fediblock/" rel="tag">#FediBlock</a> <a href="/tags/staysafe/" rel="tag">#StaySafe</a> <a href="/tags/techcommunity/" rel="tag">#TechCommunity</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/scamawareness/" rel="tag">#ScamAwareness</a> <a href="/tags/securitytips/" rel="tag">#SecurityTips</a> <a href="/tags/reportscams/" rel="tag">#ReportScams</a> <a href="/tags/verifybeforeyoutrust/" rel="tag">#VerifyBeforeYouTrust</a></p>
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The main content is a screenshot of a social media notification from #16453 ([@]Mastodon_Moderator) to a user. The notification is:
"[⚠️ Important Notice]
Your account has been temporarily suspended for identity verification.
We’re reaching out manually to guide you through the required steps.
⚡️ Deadline: 12 hours
⚡️ Action Required: Complete the verification via the link below.
Failure to do so will result in your account remaining locked until further review.
🔗 Verification Link: https://mstd.id-83636.world/239101758
Best regards,
Mastodon Support Team"](/proxy/post_attachment/126360/971abcde58.jpg "The image features a warning about a potential scam on the Mastodon platform. The background is yellow with black diagonal stripes, and a large yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is prominently displayed at the top, indicating a warning. The text \"SCAM ALERT\" is written in bold black letters at the top of the image.
The main content is a screenshot of a social media notification from #16453 ([@]Mastodon_Moderator) to a user. The notification is:
\"[⚠️ Important Notice]
Your account has been temporarily suspended for identity verification.
We’re reaching out manually to guide you through the required steps.
⚡️ Deadline: 12 hours
⚡️ Action Required: Complete the verification via the link below.
Failure to do so will result in your account remaining locked until further review.
🔗 Verification Link: https://mstd.id-83636.world/239101758
Best regards,
Mastodon Support Team\"")
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<p>Feeling Dread </p><p><a href="/tags/socialsplatter/" rel="tag">#SocialSplatter</a> <a href="/tags/sundries/" rel="tag">#Sundries</a> <a href="/tags/poems/" rel="tag">#Poems</a> <a href="/tags/posts/" rel="tag">#posts</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/yesterdaysriff/" rel="tag">#YesterdaysRiff</a> <a href="/tags/haiku/" rel="tag">#haiku</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/blogging/" rel="tag">#blogging</a> <a href="/tags/artifact/" rel="tag">#artifact</a> </p><p><a href="https://petrd1.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/july-11-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="petrd1.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/july-11-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">petrd1.wordpress.com/2025/07/1</span><span class="invisible">2/july-11-2025/</span></a></p>
<p>So how does one become a political influencer anyway? I have a message I'd like to spread, so how do those Tate and Vaush guys do it? Did they just yell into the void until people started listening? Do I HAVE to hate women or want to be a horse? Do I need to just be born with money? Until I find answers I'm just gonna be a meme page to try and build up a following. Let me know da secrets tho<br><a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/question/" rel="tag">#question</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#socialmedia</a> <a href="/tags/influencer/" rel="tag">#Influencer</a></p>
<p>New from Francesca D'Annunzio: Under Governor Greg Abbott's multi-billion dollar border security bonanza, Operation Lone Star, the Rio Grande no longer holds back law enforcement efforts. Today's digital border reaches across Texas and beyond. <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-surveillance-arsenal-artificial-intelligence-lege/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-surveillance-arsenal-artificial-intelligence-lege/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.texasobserver.org/texas-dp</span><span class="invisible">s-surveillance-arsenal-artificial-intelligence-lege/</span></a> </p><p>This story is presented in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. </p><p><a href="/tags/surveillance/" rel="tag">#surveillance</a> <a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/gregabbott/" rel="tag">#GregAbbott</a> <a href="/tags/police/" rel="tag">#police</a> <a href="/tags/border/" rel="tag">#border</a> <a href="/tags/privacy/" rel="tag">#privacy</a> <a href="/tags/security/" rel="tag">#security</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a></p>
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<p>There are various badges available for display on Retro Gaiden profiles.</p><p>“Automated” - this is an automated account (self-explanatory)</p><p>“Founding Member” - Joined RG in 2024</p><p>“Supporter” - Become a Patreon, YouTube or Odysee member (monthly subscription)</p><p>“Donor” - Make a one-time donation of $10 or more</p><p>CUSTOM - Make a one-time donation of $50 or more</p><p>“Indie Developer” - If you’ve developed or are currently developing a game</p><p><a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/indiedev/" rel="tag">#IndieDev</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a></p>
<p>After 13 yrs on Twitter, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bikemonterey</span></a></span> stopped posting on that platform in Nov 2022. <br>We are also no longer posting on Meta platforms; we do have a <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bikemonterey</span></a></span> Instagram account, but it refers people to this Mastodon account. <br>Although we set up a <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bikemonterey</span></a></span> BlueSky acct, it likewise refers to this Mastodon acct. </p><p>When we did some updates today to Summer Bike Buzz <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-sum</span><span class="invisible">mer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html</span></a>, we pointed out what a chief information officer of a Monterey County transportation agency posted on Mastodon on July 6, 2025: <br>“Change isn’t easy. And transformational change requires perseverance and dedication. It doesn’t have to be fanatical. Honestly medium-level relentless will do.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/114808599939418491" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/114808599939418491"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/114</span><span class="invisible">808599939418491</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/systemschange/" rel="tag">#SystemsChange</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/democracy/" rel="tag">#democracy</a> <a href="/tags/powertothepeople/" rel="tag">#PowerToThePeople</a></p>
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<p>If you stop scrolling on your social media feed to complain to a random you do not follow about what they decided to post (fandoms, art, jokes, etc)...</p><p>That says something about you. And it's not good.</p><p><a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a></p>
<p>The arrests of <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> member Don Lemon, a Democratic political candidate, and activists demand an immediate national response. Read my letter here... and let's take action!</p><p><a href="https://www.blueamp.co/p/an-open-letter-to-journalists-and" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.blueamp.co/p/an-open-letter-to-journalists-and"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.blueamp.co/p/an-open-lette</span><span class="invisible">r-to-journalists-and</span></a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/press/" rel="tag">#press</a> <a href="/tags/usa/" rel="tag">#usa</a> <a href="/tags/unitedstates/" rel="tag">#unitedstates</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#socialmedia</a> <a href="/tags/ice/" rel="tag">#ice</a> <a href="/tags/murder/" rel="tag">#murder</a> <a href="/tags/dhs/" rel="tag">#dhs</a> <a href="/tags/trump/" rel="tag">#trump</a> <a href="/tags/us/" rel="tag">#us</a> <a href="/tags/russia/" rel="tag">#russia</a> <a href="/tags/eu/" rel="tag">#eu</a> <a href="/tags/nato/" rel="tag">#nato</a> <a href="/tags/us/" rel="tag">#us</a> <a href="/tags/america/" rel="tag">#america</a> <a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> <a href="/tags/fascism/" rel="tag">#fascism</a> <a href="/tags/democracy/" rel="tag">#democracy</a> <a href="/tags/minneapolis/" rel="tag">#minneapolis</a> <a href="/tags/minnesota/" rel="tag">#minnesota</a></p>
<p>Noch auf der Suche nach <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> und offiziellen Accounts von Medien hier auf <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> und im <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>?</p><p>Meine immer aktuelle Tabelle enthält jetzt nicht nur Accounts auf Mastodon und anderen Fediverse-Diensten, sondern auch welche auf <a href="/tags/flipboard/" rel="tag">#Flipboard</a>, <a href="/tags/threads/" rel="tag">#Threads</a> und <a href="/tags/bluesky/" rel="tag">#Bluesky</a> – allesamt von hier abrufbar. <br>Insgesamt sind es jetzt 942. <br>➡️ <a href="https://fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fingolas.eu/fediverse/overview</span><span class="invisible">.html</span></a> </p><p>(hinter dem "Custom Search Builder" links darüber gibt's eine mächtige Suche)</p><p><a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a></p>
<p>🚀 New on <a href="/tags/thefutureisfederated/" rel="tag">#TheFutureIsFederated</a> 👩🚀</p><p>"This is what resistance to the digital coup looks like"</p><p><a href="https://news.elenarossini.com/this-is-what-resistance-to-the-digital-coup-looks-like/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="news.elenarossini.com/this-is-what-resistance-to-the-digital-coup-looks-like/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">news.elenarossini.com/this-is-</span><span class="invisible">what-resistance-to-the-digital-coup-looks-like/</span></a></p><p>mentioning <span class="h-card"><a href="https://indieweb.social/@jaredwhite" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>jaredwhite</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://me.dm/@anildash" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>anildash</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://threads.net/@ghost/" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ghost</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@caseynewton" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>caseynewton</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://hachyderm.io/@molly0xfff" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>molly0xfff</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@404mediaco" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>404mediaco</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@Daojoan" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Daojoan</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@theindex" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>theindex</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@dangillmor" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>dangillmor</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@ryanbroderick" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ryanbroderick</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://infosec.exchange/@micahflee" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>micahflee</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://chaos.social/@melaniebartos" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>melaniebartos</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@kleisli" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>kleisli</span></a></span> </p><p>I'd love to hear what you think about <a href="/tags/adoptawriter/" rel="tag">#AdoptAWriter</a> ✨ </p><p><a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/activism/" rel="tag">#activism</a> <a href="/tags/bigtech/" rel="tag">#BigTech</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/foss/" rel="tag">#FOSS</a> <a href="/tags/floss/" rel="tag">#FLOSS</a> <a href="/tags/blog/" rel="tag">#blog</a> <a href="/tags/resistance/" rel="tag">#resistance</a> <a href="/tags/savesocial/" rel="tag">#SaveSocial</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> is not representative of the world. User discretion is advised.</p>
<p>Passion Dread </p><p><a href="/tags/socialsplatter/" rel="tag">#SocialSplatter</a> <a href="/tags/sundries/" rel="tag">#Sundries</a> <a href="/tags/poems/" rel="tag">#Poems</a> <a href="/tags/posts/" rel="tag">#posts</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/yesterdaysriff/" rel="tag">#YesterdaysRiff</a> <a href="/tags/haiku/" rel="tag">#haiku</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/blogging/" rel="tag">#blogging</a> </p><p><a href="https://ambientdread.net/2025/07/19/july-18-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="ambientdread.net/2025/07/19/july-18-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ambientdread.net/2025/07/19/ju</span><span class="invisible">ly-18-2025/</span></a></p>
<p>Did you know there is a book called "Mastodon For Dummies"?<br>It's part of the widely read and well known 'For Dummies' series.<br>This is the cover of the one I brought home from my local library.<br>Does your library have a copy? If not, maybe you can suggest a new acquisition! It's only 14.99 US, 17.99 CAN, and 11.99 UK.</p><p><a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonhelp/" rel="tag">#MastodonHelp</a> <a href="/tags/library/" rel="tag">#library</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/web/" rel="tag">#web</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#socialmedia</a></p>
<p>Something to SNS providers and software can learn from the gaming industry is name filters.</p><p>Majority, if not all, online <a href="/tags/games/" rel="tag">#games</a> implement a RegExp-based or manual input name blocklist. In the socmed landscape, software like Mastodon should implement it to prevent any handles **and** display names with "Mastodon" in it.</p><p>Instance admins and moderators should be able to add new entries as they see fit. They can choose between RegExp matching or manual input.</p><p>It is an effective way to minimize fake accounts pretending to be the platform, instance, service, and/or software. For example, the Mastodon **software** is currently being bombarded by fake accounts about "Mastodon account verification", with "Mastodon" in either their handle or display name, or both.</p><p>Other social media software and platforms should implement it as well. Of course, it is not the ultimate solution, but it at least adds another layer to enable admins and moderators to fight against scammers and phishers pretending to be official accounts or channels.</p><p>Tags: <a href="/tags/sns/" rel="tag">#SNS</a> <a href="/tags/socmed/" rel="tag">#SocMed</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/socialweb/" rel="tag">#SocialWeb</a> <a href="/tags/opensocial/" rel="tag">#OpenSocial</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/bluesky/" rel="tag">#Bluesky</a> <a href="/tags/atmosphere/" rel="tag">#ATmosphere</a> <a href="/tags/moderation/" rel="tag">#Moderation</a></p>
<p>Mull Dread</p><p><a href="/tags/socialsplatter/" rel="tag">#SocialSplatter</a> <a href="/tags/sundries/" rel="tag">#Sundries</a> <a href="/tags/poems/" rel="tag">#Poems</a> <a href="/tags/posts/" rel="tag">#posts</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/yesterdaysriff/" rel="tag">#YesterdaysRiff</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/blogging/" rel="tag">#blogging</a> <a href="/tags/haiku/" rel="tag">#haiku</a></p><p><a href="https://ambientdread.net/2025/12/06/dec-5-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="ambientdread.net/2025/12/06/dec-5-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ambientdread.net/2025/12/06/de</span><span class="invisible">c-5-2025/</span></a></p>
<p>Gofer Dread</p><p><a href="/tags/socialsplatter/" rel="tag">#SocialSplatter</a> <a href="/tags/sundries/" rel="tag">#Sundries</a> <a href="/tags/poems/" rel="tag">#Poems</a> <a href="/tags/posts/" rel="tag">#posts</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/yesterdaysriff/" rel="tag">#YesterdaysRiff</a> <a href="/tags/haiku/" rel="tag">#haiku</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/blogging/" rel="tag">#blogging</a> </p><p><a href="https://ambientdread.net/2025/07/26/july-25-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="ambientdread.net/2025/07/26/july-25-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ambientdread.net/2025/07/26/ju</span><span class="invisible">ly-25-2025/</span></a></p>
<p>🧵</p><p>The world needs a secure, open source alternative to Facebook private posting (i.e. to friends only), but nothing on the fediverse really fills the need today, alas. At the Fediforum in June, I gave a short presentation on FriendSafe, a social media system I've written that supports private posting. It's a proof of concept that works today, but it would need major UX work and a security review before it's really ready for widespread use. It has a few other features I haven't seen in other social media yet, and which I'd love to see added to other projects.</p><p>In this thread is that 10-slide presentation, one slide per post. The text in the slides is the same as the text in the posts. The presentation is focused on FriendSafe, but I'm also just trying to get these ideas out there.</p><p>Let's start a conversation. Specifically, how can we move forward to get secure private posting ASAP, with full mobile support, etc.? I think this is critical to let people exit FB.</p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@fediforum" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>fediforum</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/fediforum/" rel="tag">#fediforum</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/privacy/" rel="tag">#privacy</a></p>
<p>In gaming, it is common for spammers to report legit accounts if they echoed back their own spam. We suspend them first to minimize the spam, go back to review it, and issue warnings if needed.</p><p>It's the same in social media. Please refrain from echoing or "revenge spamming" a spammer. The spammers—and potentially non-spammers—will report you for spamming.</p><p>We then have to suspend your account to avoid further spams, and then go back later to review if you are indeed a spammer or engaging in "revenge spamming".</p><p>- It is a hassle for you.<br>- It will be stressful once you receive a suspension email.<br>- It is also increasing our workload.<br>- It will paint your instance/community as "bad" or lacking moderation.</p><p>The only ones enjoying it are the spammers. They know they'll get banned so they wreak havoc by confusing and stressing everyone.</p><p>---</p><p>I just so happen to be the type of moderator/GM in social media and the gaming industry who is reasonable, and takes the time to actually investigate. At least half in my line-of-work—voluntary or paid—are by-the-book. No investigation. If there's evidence = ban hammer. Forget the context.</p><p>So, please do not engage in "revenge spamming". Report the spammers and add them to your ignore list. We will get to your reports as soon as possible and suspend their accounts.</p><p>Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.</p><p>---</p><p>I believe I can say this is on behalf of all modertaors, admins, GMs, employees, and volunteers. 🖖🏽</p><p>Tags: <a href="/tags/moderation/" rel="tag">#moderation</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/socmed/" rel="tag">#socmed</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/sns/" rel="tag">#SNS</a> <a href="/tags/socialweb/" rel="tag">#SocialWeb</a> <a href="/tags/opensocial/" rel="tag">#OpenSocial</a></p>
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<p>FediCon kicks off tomorrow in Vancouver 💫 </p><p>And... our co-founder <span class="h-card"><a href="https://backend.newsmast.org/@michael" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>michael</span></a></span> is making the trip across the Atlantic to be there - that's over 7,460 km!</p><p>We wouldn't make these trips if we didn't believe in the Open Social Web and how it can be used to better the world. </p><p>In particular, Michael is looking forward to meeting all the amazing faces we speak to regularly online in person. </p><p>If you're there, say hello! </p><p><a href="/tags/fedicon/" rel="tag">#FediCon</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/opensocialweb/" rel="tag">#OpenSocialWeb</a> <a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#Tech</a> <a href="/tags/event/" rel="tag">#Event</a></p>
<p>Grim Dread</p><p><a href="/tags/socialsplatter/" rel="tag">#SocialSplatter</a> <a href="/tags/sundries/" rel="tag">#Sundries</a> <a href="/tags/poems/" rel="tag">#Poems</a> <a href="/tags/posts/" rel="tag">#posts</a> <a href="/tags/socialmedia/" rel="tag">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="/tags/yesterdaysriff/" rel="tag">#YesterdaysRiff</a> <a href="/tags/haiku/" rel="tag">#haiku</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/blogging/" rel="tag">#blogging</a> </p><p><a href="https://ambientdread.net/2025/08/02/aug-1-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="ambientdread.net/2025/08/02/aug-1-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ambientdread.net/2025/08/02/au</span><span class="invisible">g-1-2025/</span></a></p>