A detailed look at the timeline behind Meta's interactions with the Fediverse, how different parts of the network have reacted, and some insights on where things might be going.
One of the biggest criticisms of Mastodon's technical capabilities involves how limited its search system is. With a new update, everything has changed.
We Distribute is bringing in a new feature - The Mixtape! We create playlists of songs that broadcast through Radio Free Fedi, and share it with the wider fediverse. It’s an opportunity for people to discover music by Fedizens, and help support artists on the network....
Pixelfed, an alternative to Instagram, has matured over the years. One of its biggest, most powerful features is about to touch down - federated groups. And it will be compatible with Lemmy and Kbin.
The Mixtape is an ongoing feature highlighting the musicians whose tracks are broadcast on Radio Free Fedi. For this edition, we've decided to put together a blended mix of songs to accompany you on a drive!
Integration between WordPress and ActivityPub has been a long time coming. It's existed in several different iterations over the years, but the latest attempt is directly sponsored by Automattic, the owners of WordPress. This article covers some basic how-tos and explains some various quirks in the integration.
The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
Authorized Fetch (also referred to as Secure Mode in Mastodon) was recently circumvented by a stupidly easy solution: just sign your fetch requests with some other domain name.
When joining or returning to a service with potentially hundreds of servers, it's possible to get mixed-up about what part of the network you joined on. Pixelfed has a handy new feature to put you on the right path again.
We recently chatted with two of the devs involved with Bonfire. Honestly, they have some really amazing ideas about building a modular Fediverse platform that developers can build on for their own apps.
The Mixtape is an ongoing effort by We Distribute to showcase the musicians of the Fediverse and their work. Each issue is a playlist of 10 tracks centered around a theme, that our followers can vote on....
OC Check out These Beautiful Retro Mastodon Clients! (wedistribute.org)
Some hobbyist hackers have come up with novel ways to connect vintage computers to the Fediverse, and you can run the code yourself.
Can the Fediverse Help Stop Bad Internet Bills? (wedistribute.org)
A slew of bad internet bills are being pushed through the US Legislature. Can we look to the Fediverse to carry activist causes?
OC Threads' New Terms & Conditions Affects the Fediverse (wedistribute.org)
Threads, Meta's new microblogging platform, is updating its terms to focus on data collection from "Third Party Users".
Making Sense of the Argument Around Meta (wedistribute.org)
A detailed look at the timeline behind Meta's interactions with the Fediverse, how different parts of the network have reacted, and some insights on where things might be going.
OC Faircamp is a Free Bandcamp Alternative (wedistribute.org)
A lot of musicians are looking for better, more resilient platforms for selling and distributing their work. Faircamp may be a good solution.
OC The Future of Code Collaboration Might Happen Across The Entire Web (wedistribute.org)
Some really amazing things are happening in the collaborative code space....
OC Mastodon's Next Major Release Enables Full-Text Search (wedistribute.org)
One of the biggest criticisms of Mastodon's technical capabilities involves how limited its search system is. With a new update, everything has changed.
OC Sup is a New Messaging App by the Creator of Pixelfed (wedistribute.org)
A brand new messaging app is coming to the Fediverse, and it's all thanks to the creator of Pixelfed.
OC The Newcomer's Guide to Mastodon, from a Crusty Old-Timer (wedistribute.org)
Are you thinking of trying out Mastodon, but feel intimidated by the options? Don't worry, we wrote a comprehensive guide to help you!
OC The Rise of Social Analytics on Mastodon (wedistribute.org)
There's an increase in analytics services on the fediverse nowadays, and the trend seems to be shifting from personal to business products.
OC After Radio Silence, Kbin App Artemis Shuts Down (wedistribute.org)
After a long silence from the developer, project moderators stepped down. The mobile app for Kbin appears to have closed its doors.
OC Lemmy's Image Problem (wedistribute.org)
The popular Reddit alternative's user count has grown a lot over the past year. One problem, though: users and admins can't delete images.
OC Introducing The Mixtape – Hot Music from Radio Free Fedi (wedistribute.org)
We Distribute is bringing in a new feature - The Mixtape! We create playlists of songs that broadcast through Radio Free Fedi, and share it with the wider fediverse. It’s an opportunity for people to discover music by Fedizens, and help support artists on the network....
OC Pixelfed Groups Are Coming to the Fediverse "Very Soon" (wedistribute.org)
Pixelfed, an alternative to Instagram, has matured over the years. One of its biggest, most powerful features is about to touch down - federated groups. And it will be compatible with Lemmy and Kbin.
OC The Mixtape #2 - Ride Along (wedistribute.org)
The Mixtape is an ongoing feature highlighting the musicians whose tracks are broadcast on Radio Free Fedi. For this edition, we've decided to put together a blended mix of songs to accompany you on a drive!
OC Here Are the Entries from the 2023 Summer Fediverse Jam (wedistribute.org)
The 2023 Summer Fediverse Jam has closed, and the voting phase has started. Check out the games that were submitted, and give them a try!
OC CalcKey Officially Rebrands as Firefish (wedistribute.org)
After a month of waiting, CalcKey's official rebranding has been announced as...Firefish? The project's future is looking bright.
OC How to Follow WordPress Blogs From Anywhere on the Fediverse (wedistribute.org)
Integration between WordPress and ActivityPub has been a long time coming. It's existed in several different iterations over the years, but the latest attempt is directly sponsored by Automattic, the owners of WordPress. This article covers some basic how-tos and explains some various quirks in the integration.
OC Getting Tangled Up in Threads (wedistribute.org)
The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
OC Authorized Fetch Circumvented by Alt-Right Developers (wedistribute.org)
Authorized Fetch (also referred to as Secure Mode in Mastodon) was recently circumvented by a stupidly easy solution: just sign your fetch requests with some other domain name.
OC Can't Find Your Pixelfed Account? There's a Tool for That (wedistribute.org)
When joining or returning to a service with potentially hundreds of servers, it's possible to get mixed-up about what part of the network you joined on. Pixelfed has a handy new feature to put you on the right path again.
OC Bonfire Offers Framework for Next-Gen Fediverse Platforms (wedistribute.org)
We recently chatted with two of the devs involved with Bonfire. Honestly, they have some really amazing ideas about building a modular Fediverse platform that developers can build on for their own apps.
OC Tear Down Walls, and Build Bridges (wedistribute.org)
A libre networking project that's designed to bridge protocol spaces together announced its progress and intentions, and Mastodon users freaked out.
OC The Mixtape #4: Space Vibes (wedistribute.org)
The Mixtape is an ongoing effort by We Distribute to showcase the musicians of the Fediverse and their work. Each issue is a playlist of 10 tracks centered around a theme, that our followers can vote on....
OC Pixelfed introduces Loops, a Short-Form Video App (wedistribute.org)
Short-form video might in fact be the next frontier for federated media. The dev behind a popular photo-sharing platform is diving in headfirst.