Afternoon Twters. #iftas do an amazing job of helping to keep the Fediverse a safe and trustworthy space for all, and every penny spent doing this relies on donations. You can read about them and their 'power of one' campaign below. So, can you spare just £1 a month to join their mission to […]

If anyone has a contact at @ACM please let them know IFTAS has sent DMs and Email regarding their Mastodon service, it's over-run with propaganda and disinfo bots and getting worse by the day.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@dansup/116878877635203757 Congratulations to @dansup on the new and improved fediverse.info! Make sure to check it out, and while you're at it, share it with 5 people who haven't joined the #fediverse yet 👀

I read the new EU Court ruling on algorithms and social platforms so you don't have to. Turns out to be the most consequential thing a European court has said about recommendation algorithms, and also it just breaks when you apply it to the atmosphere […]

Let's see what platforms are responding to this year's Social Web survey, the annual questionnaire to see how #fediadmin and #fedimod folks are doing: #mastodon 54 #matrix 17 #peertube 15 #wordpress 10 #pixelfed 9 #atproto platform 8 #lemmy 8 #pleroma 8 #bookwyrm 6 #gotosocial 5 #bonfire 4 […]

Let's see what platforms are responding to this year's Social Web survey, the annual questionnaire to see how #fediadmin and #fedimod folks are doing: #mastodon 54 #matrix 17 #peertube 15 #wordpress 10 #pixelfed 9 #atproto platform 8 #lemmy 8 #pleroma 8 #bookwyrm 6 #gotosocial 5 #bonfire 4 […]

Shoutout to @jaz and @iftas for their DNI list. I will be using this for the new fediverse.info, and wrote a tool to convert the list to our format! I'd love to give @jaz admin access for this to help moderate and protect our community. Fediverse.info is a […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲: how a pro-Russian IMS exploits vulnerabilities of decentralised platforms to spread propaganda https://checkfirst.network/roska-bridge-how-a-pro-russian-ims-exploits-vulnerabilities-of-decentralised-platforms-to-spread-propaganda/ #fimi #disinformation

⚠️ #sw_isac_advisory The following domains have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged Domain denylist with a "Suspend" recommendation: imastodon.blue The following domains are now in the AUD inclusion process: crazylab.online mastodon.london mikumikudance.cloud social.ludepress.com […]

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲: how a pro-Russian IMS exploits vulnerabilities of decentralised platforms to spread propaganda https://checkfirst.network/roska-bridge-how-a-pro-russian-ims-exploits-vulnerabilities-of-decentralised-platforms-to-spread-propaganda/ #fimi #disinformation

Bonfire Social 1.0.5 is out! 🔥 **Archipelago mode** means instead of open federation (connect to everyone, then play whack-a-mole blocking bad actors), you can now choose to **federate** _***only***_ **with a hand-picked allow-list of trusted people or servers**. Communities can link up into an […]

The threat landscape is changing. Our last needs assessment showed that automated #spam and coordinated #disinformation have overtaken other issues as the top daily drain for community admins and moderators. Tell us what you're facing today in the annual […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

Bluesky’s statement deriding Threads users as “guinea pigs” is not representative of Blacksky Algorithms, the atproto ecosystem or the open social web more broadly. Communities form around communication networks. And communities should never be trolled for whatever tool helps them find each other.

The annual #SocialWeb Operations Survey from @iftas is open! With over 8,000 active installs, we want the #Mastodon community's voice to be heard. Whether you're running a single-person server or a larger community hub, your feedback directly shapes the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

ai bots are overwhelming the signup application process for fediverse servers. so how do you build community when you cannot distinguish between an LLM and a human anymore? https://connectedplaces.online/reports/fr168-llms-join-the-fediverse/

A tip for users of our experimental instance mementomori.social: You can enable the algorithmic "For you" feed from the top right corner of the Home feed. When you toggle it on, it will instantly switch to a ranked feed that prioritizes posts based on who […] [Original post on mementomori.social]

IFTAS has filed over 1,500 spam and botnet reports across more than 200 federating domains so far this year. While our primary goal is collaboration, maintaining a safe network requires accountability. Services that remain entirely unresponsive to reports […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

Blacksky is building ~the intercommunal net~ where communities create virtual spaces collectively managed by their members -- from moderation policies to recommender algorithms. We're hiring a Founding Engineer (Rust) @ $180K base who will report directly to me and lead our atproto implementation.

pixelfed.social registration is closed until further notice we will open registrations once we ship some new autospam detection measures to handle the influx of spammers and bad actors. pixelfed admins: I suggest you close registrations, or use curated onboarding mode until these updates ship […]

Our 2025 needs assessment showed that 45% of community admins handle three or more distinct roles with little support. If you're a social web community builder wearing too many hats, tell us how it affects your day-to-day in our 2026 Social Web Survey […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

🔥 The Bonfire Social 1.0.5 release candidate is out! This one brings archipelago mode (opt-in, allow-list federation for tightly-knit communities and networks), a more lightweight search backend (see changelog for migration steps), broadcasting announcements, another embeddable widget […]

Now that I've dug my hands deep into the Mastodon core, it looks like it's definitely possible to get the original home instance counts for federated posts, not just your own server's local tally. For boosts and favourites, recent versions of Mastodon […] [Original post on mementomori.social]

We've streamlined our annual needs assessment. Whether you're a platform admin managing compliance or a moderator handling user reports, the 2026 Social Web Operations Survey is now hosted on Tally. It's fully mobile-ready and takes under ten minutes to complete. Your feedback turns into […]

We've streamlined our annual needs assessment. Whether you're a platform admin managing compliance or a moderator handling user reports, the 2026 Social Web Operations Survey is now hosted on Tally. It's fully mobile-ready and takes under ten minutes to complete. Your feedback turns into […]

⚠️ #sw_isac_advisory The following domain(s) are entering the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged Domain (AUD) review process: mastodon.london social.ludepress.com These nodes are being used by coordinated botnets, and are unresponsive to reports, DMs, and Email communications. If you have contacts at […]

We're seeing a lot of account takeovers of old, unused accounts. If your account has elevated privileges (eg admin or moderator access) we strongly advise you enable multi-factor authentication. Please boost for visibility. #fediadmin #fedimods #mastoadmin

We're seeing a lot of account takeovers of old, unused accounts. If your account has elevated privileges (eg admin or moderator access) we strongly advise you enable multi-factor authentication. Please boost for visibility. #fediadmin #fedimods #mastoadmin

The 2026 Social Web Operations Survey is open. If you're a platform admin, community manager, or frontline moderator, this needs assessment is designed for you. Your feedback helps protect every independent social web community builder. Take part here […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

new from me: on the European Social Stack declaration, and how decentralised networks without owners need to build their own systems for coordination https://connectedplaces.online/reports/fr167-change/

The 2026 Social Web Operations Survey is open. If you're a platform admin, community manager, or frontline moderator, this needs assessment is designed for you. Your feedback helps protect every independent social web community builder. Take part here […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

Was bedeutet digitale Souveränität für eine Stadtverwaltung? Welchen strategischen Kurswechsel sollte Dortmund einschlagen – etwa durch den Ausbau einer eigenen Instanz (dortmund.social) und die schrittweise Abkehr von kommerziellen Plattformen? Und wie kann die Zivilgesellschaft kollektiv […]

The doors are officially open for the Annual Social Web Operations Survey (formerly our annual Moderator Needs Assessment)! If you're a platform admin, community manager, or frontline moderator, your experience and needs are what drives our work. Take […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

https://www.prosocialdesign.org/blog/due-process-why-fair-moderation-builds-healthier-communities Research suggests fair moderation can reduce harm and foster healthier engagement

New from me: After Musk helped create the permission structure for this weeks riots in Belfast, the UK government announced "no change" to its policy on X. This non-response is stranger than it looks: Weber defines the state by its exclusive right to use, threaten, and authorize force, and […]

Along with group chats, we've rolled out a new way to share your profile and invite friends to find you on Bluesky. Check your profile — you'll see a new share button. You can use this to create a personalized QR code other people can scan to more easily find (and hopefully follow) you.

⚠️ #sw_isac_advisory The following accounts were created by an AI Agent that is creating accounts on numerous social media services. If your service disallows such activity, be aware of the account name "arihantdeva" ref: - https://privacysafe.social/@arihantdeva - https://dev.to/arihantdeva - […]

⚠️ #sw_isac_advisory The following domains have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged Domain denylist with a "Silence" (aka "Limit") recommendation: mastodon.lithium03.info zirk.us https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/ #spam #cib #fimi

⚠️ #sw_isac_advisory The following domain will be added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List with a "Silence" (aka "Limit") recommendation today Mon Jun 8, 2026 mastodon.lithium03.info Although there is a single (local admin) authentic account active, the service is overrun by a known botnet […]

The following domain will be added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List with a "Silence" (aka "Limit") recommendation today Mon Jun 8, 2026 zirk.us Although there are a number of authentic accounts active, the service is overrun by a known botnet. The service operator has communicated that […]

We are proud to announce that IFTAS is an organisational signatory on the European Social Stack Declaration. IFTAS is dedicated to fostering safe, resilient, and thriving online communities, and we stand alongside the other signatories in supporting a Social Web built on shared values, vision […]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@chrisstoecker/116708702343311570 A great piece! Includes support for the European Social Stack initiative and the call for “shared infrastructure and shared protocols” https://european.social/

After individually meeting @rose.bsky.team in April and @seboslaw in May, it felt great to meet both again with @rude1.blacksky.team at #pubconf2026 This is still a competitive situation. Our protocols and the incentives they create matter. Our backgrounds influence what we build. Our financing […]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116697945683857980 Incredibly proud to be a founding signatory as @anewsocial! We're stronger together 🤝🏼

Social media, Journalism & Democracy with @cjtait.bsky.social, @werd.io, @amlung.bsky.social, @bjoernsta.eimsbuettel.social.ap.brid.gy #pubconf2026

Just look at what @michael.eurosky.social and @bjoernsta.eimsbuettel.social.ap.brid.gy pulled off today. Two years ago, everyone would've laughed in our faces if we said all these folks would shake hands. Unity is the future. If you don't get it yet, you'll get it soon enough.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116697945683857980 FediForum is one of the supporters of the European Social Stack declaration that was published today. in the cooperative spirit of FediForum, we are glad that so many -- often competing -- organizations are coming together to the common […]

🎉 What if the Fediverse met... in real life? FediCon is a conference about the Fediverse and the Open Social Web. Talks, Demos, Lightning Talks, Panels and more. Come be part of a community gathering focused on the Fediverse, the Social Web, and the people building the future of open social […]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@MastodonEngineering/116687014689391748 I am so happy that we are finally releasing this version. It's 7 months of work from the team and it contains a lot of improvements to Mastodon, including building blocks for even more ambitious things to come in the next […]

Fediverse news for May 2026 everything in fediverse needs that stood out to me from the last month, such as Lemmy gearing up for a 1.0 release, WordPress becoming a full open social web platform, and how a Russian botnet is active on the fediverse as well as a first look at the @EUCommission […]