My social stuff for amusement purposes only (no wagering):
Social media has become an integral part of our lives. We use it to stay connected with friends and family, to share news and information, and to express ourselves. But as social media has grown, so have the problems with it. Platforms like Twitter have been criticized for their censorship, their spread of misinformation, and their role in cyberbullying.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to create alternative social media platforms that are more decentralized and democratic. These platforms, known as federated social networks, allow users to interact with each other across different servers. This means that there is no single point of failure, and users have more control over their data.
Two of the most popular federated social networks are Mastodon and Twitter. Mastodon is a decentralized Twitter alternative that was created in 2016. It has a number of advantages over Twitter, including:
Twitter is a centralized social network that was created in 2006. It has a number of advantages over Mastodon, including:
In addition to Mastodon and Twitter, there are a number of other federated social networks, including:
Another new social media platform that is worth mentioning is Bluesky. Bluesky is a project that was founded by Twitter's former co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey. The goal of Bluesky is to create a decentralized social media platform that is more resistant to censorship and manipulation.
Finally, there is Meta Threads. Meta Threads is a new social media platform that was launched by Meta in 2023. It is a federated social network that is designed to be more privacy-friendly than Twitter.
So, which social media platform is right for you? It depends on your needs and preferences. If you are looking for a platform that is decentralized, secure, and privacy-friendly, then Mastodon or another federated social network may be a good choice for you. If you are looking for a platform with a large user base and a lot of integrations, then Twitter may be a better choice. And if you are interested in the Bluesky project, you can sign up for the waitlist to be a part of the beta testing.
The abraham.su instance is one of the many Mastodon instances. It offers a focused community and can have custom rules and features based on the administrator's preferences. Users can communicate within the instance or with the broader Mastodon network.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/supportWhat if Donald J. Trump was actually an asset of the Democrats and has been playing the role of GOP Heel to Joe Biden's DNC Face since the beginning: a thought experiment S2E10
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Beware the Americans who catch you in a big lie today, they might audit all the stories you've ever told all the way back for more big lies S2E8
We live in a post-shame America and shame and humiliation cannot and do not work to command and control Americans any longer (suicide Is painless) S2E7
January 6th might be this generation's September 11th except it's breaking America apart instead of bringing it together, united (you're tearing me apart, Lisa!) S2E6
How much anti-cancer chemotherapy can America endure before it kills Her—and what would sprout up in Her place? S2E5
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Shame, Fear, and Authority are no longer the powerful, reliable, or effective command and control tools they once were to steer countries or peoples in the Internet age
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You can spin the same old tales to fresh new audiences; the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house #48
Eclipse Tricks: You have angered the gods! Of science! We shall therefore exterminate you! Extinction event! Extinction event! Extinction event! #47
Is there any extreme you would not go to to remove Trump from office? That's what I thought. You'd do anything, wouldn't you! #46
Wait, do you want to "make the world a better place" for us—or for you? What does "making the world better" actually mean? #45
Eight months sober though does it count if you probably suffer from gluttony and not from alcoholism? #44
Heretofore I was an outdoor dog; going forward, I am an indoor dog: my life in my Winter kennel #43
You are a zealot! and you are a zealot! and you are a zealot! and you are a zealot!—you're all zealots! #42
I am so open-minded that my brains fall out and I recommend you open your mind wide enough that your brains fall out too #41
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