Sometime my mastodon-instance is not working anymore. Without any other error in my syslog there is this:
Dec 27 00:15:48 catan bundle[1379]: [ef37afd6-50d9-49df-ba92-946d2b83b140] ActiveRecord::StatementInvalid (PG::UndefinedTable: ERROR: relation "tags" does not exist
(for all tables, not only tags). After a reboot everything is working again. No errors on the disks, nothing in syslog, postgresql.log or pgbouncer.log
Looks like there is also a spam attack coming from mastodon.online as well today as I just got a private mention, tag with numerous others, from an account there.
@southwesternwhi is the account in question.
I have reported it and blocked it and you should do the same with any similar accounts.
Hello @askfedi_de - Liebe #MastoAdmin#MastoAdmins, gibt es einen Weg einen kleinen neuen Server schnell zu föderieren, damit wir hier auch an allen Hashtags und Beiträgen teilhaben können und Leute direkt ohne Umwege wiederfinden können?
So I was going to make a small update to my tool for analyzing fediverse export files to celebrate having made my 5,000th post last night, and also to better understand how I got to that number, and I am having trouble understanding how Mastodon counts your posts.
If I count private mentions, my total is higher, but if I exclude them, I get a number below 5,000.
One year ago this week, I setup my solo single user Mastodon instance at https://futurist.info
I thought I would give a shoutout to everyone that was involved in the effort. (Me). Thank you to the team (me) for all the hard work and effort! You did a great, fantastic job with stellar results!
(Wait - there was no hard work or effort. But a shoutout is still nice)
The story of my setup is in my profile.
I have spent about $150 or so for the year. For me, it's well worth it.
Thank you for all the followers, and I look forward to another great year!
Hey #MastoAdmins or #Mastodon devs! I'm building a PHP listener to receive Web Push notifications from Mastodon.
I'm receiving the notification in the listener, but it is encrypted. I've been hurting my head to find a way to decrypt it, and the docs do not mention anything about how to decrypt a notification. Any help and boosts are appreciated.
A really great addition to the search functionality, particularly on small/one-person instances, would be an option to specify which instances will be included.
#MastoAdmins! 🚨
As "big social" giants lean into paywalls and bad social strategies, brace yourselves for a wave unlike any before. 🌊 It's not just about server infrastructure. Remember to gear up your admin and moderation teams, policies, and stay on top of legal compliance. Let's prep and rise together! 🚀 #GetReady
Reflections on v4.2.0 & its Mastodon's trajectory.
v4.2.0 offers a notable improvement & enticing features for users, there's another facet that warrants discussion.
Operating large federated instances carries its own set of distinct challenges. There remain pressing concerns for #Mastoadmins & server administrators alike that seem to be lingering without clear solutions on the horizon.
The oversight of these issues by #mastodon will inevitably influence decisions I need to make.
🚀 The Mastodon Auto-installer script has just been UPDATED! 🚀
Gone are the days of modifying code in the script. It's now fully interactive! 🎊 Just follow the server prompts during script execution, & you're all set.
PLUS, for an even smoother experience, we now have ONE-COMMAND installs! 🎉
But there's more... A GUI installation wizard might be on the horizon! Stay tuned. 🔮