Instagram explore page with #joinpixelfedorg a non-existent hashtag
Instagram explore page with #pixelfed showing posts as expected, we'd expect either of the previous images for the #joinpixelfed hashtag
Just remember, Every time advocacy groups warn about tech/capitalism, believe them. We don't make shit up, we use history of actions and facts to state our reasons to be against it.
If your instance isn't part of @FediPact please urge your admins to join or move to another instance who is.
And if you want proof, ask the general public what Jabber/XMPP was, and then ask what Google how they killed it.
EDIT: Please send support to the creator of the FediPact, @vantablack as she is homeless. This is possible because of them.
EDIT #2: Some peppe are saying it doesn't happen anymore, but since it only happened to competitors to Facebook and only after people noticed, I don't think it was a "bug" that only impacted FOSS replacements, but a feature for Facebook removed. Don't give these Zuckers gaslight and think they remain innocent.
Pixelfed was forked, I joined their discord and gave them a piece of my mind
Forks fucking rule, I'm happy to see this. Open source is crucial to the fediverse, and while we all might not agree on everything, it feels amazing to desire to work with forks
Y'all are the real winners, even more so when devs like me do the unthinkable and bring awareness to forks
All these tools are critical to the future of the Fediverse.
In particular, #Pixelfed will be released on iOS and Android by the end of the month -- which will give people who use #Instagram an easy way to migrate to the Fediverse.
Dan does a lot! Let's show him appreciation and love!
You can follow Pixelfed accounts from Mastodon – that's the beauty of federated social media! If you want to see more photography in your feed, you'll enjoy these #FollowFriday picks.
Edit / Update: Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of support. 🙌
I have set up a new home on Mastodon: @RiversideBryan
I'd be thrilled if you considered following me there as well. 🙏
In any case, be on the lookout for other folks trying to reconnect with their lost friends. Boost their toots to help them reach the full Fediverse while they rebuild. 🫂🥰
You will soon have the ability as a :pixelfed: member, to block specific domains, similar to Mastodon. This will block content and interactions from the domains you choose.
Pixelfed is adding a Sign In with Mastodon option