"[..] no one seems to give a fuck about the ethical implications of new technology. That's hardly new [..]. The VC and tech bro startup crowd have long been of the belief that ethics are just an annoying road bump that gets in the way of profit. But it feels new that so many people who are […]

An emotional call to action - from the heart - by @RichiH - one of the #fosdem organizers to resist, organize and protect our democracies aimed at the #floss #opensource community at the start of Fosdem 2026. PS: Happy to join you on the list @RichiH 😉 #democracy #politics #tech #humanrights […]

oh I forgot the order of things so this actually happened before we went to the activityPUB: The amazing @vishnee invited me to a @FediVariety flavored dinner party, I brought @hongminhee & we had a lovely Lebanese feast with a group of interesting people like @zzepposs and others who's handles […]

The 1st FediForum un-workshop is a month from today! Are you registered yet? In this un-workshop, we'll try to figure out together what the best strategies and tactics are to grow the Open Social Web, based on short position statements that people submit when registering […]

Kudos to the incredible work of thr #fosdem volunteers, the socialweb track organizers @andypiper#fosdem @evanprodromou and all others behind scenes, the people narrating the event, all the speakers, supporters, and people moving the fediverse one centimeter forward each time. I definitely had a good […]

Are you at #fosdem? Do you have anything to say about open source? Share your unsolicited advice with us at pur "Seelsorge-Treff" We are behind the cafeteria outside, close to building M #offoffdem

We have our fosdem Champion: @tommi Follow us in the fediverse on FOSDEM @fediverso #fosdem #fediverse #fediverso

Are you at #fosdem? Do you have anything to say about open source? Share your unsolicited advice with us at pur "Seelsorge-Treff" We are behind the cafeteria outside, close to building M #offoffdem

@FediVariety up next about getting public agencies to use the fediverse

RE: https://mastodon.social/@FediVariety/115983499396263561 wooohoooo... do we dare to open our logbook to this funky #fosdem crowd today..? really...? #jugglingthefediverse #sneakpeek #fosdem26 #socialweb #socialtrack #socialwebtrack #fediforum #fediverse […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

I am really excited to watch streams of #fosdem talks tomorrow concerning #fediverse discovery and following global hashtags: https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/social-web/ I believe that this all could work much better than #fedibuzz if it gets built into server implementations itself.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@FediVariety/115949942748172223 So... Looking for 'A Fantastic FediVariety Circus'..?! Here it is! Sat 31/01 - 15:40-16:00 H.2215 (Ferrer) https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/PGB9VZ-a-fantastic-fedivariety-circus/ […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

On February 3rd (very soon!) I am hosting another BERLIN FEDERATED NETWORK EXPLORATION CIRCLE] at @offline. It's a chance to meet and talk with people who are interested in the [#fediverse & networking & exploration & circ---you get the idea. We have the […] [Original post on social.wake.st]

Just a friendly reminder that it's the #FOSDEM week 😀 7 rooms will be streamed over #PeerTube from VHSky.cz and MakerTube.net instances. Playlists here. ===== Přátelská připomínka, že nás tento týden čeká #FOSDEM 😀 7 místností bude streamováno i na #peertube#fosdemz instancí VHSky.cz a […]

Hey! Wanna get a sneak peek at our research project ‘Fediverse Integration into (EU) Public Administration’…?? — Expect ‘A Fantastic FediVariety Circus’ !!! @FOSDEM Sat 31/01 - Start 15:40 - End 16:00 - Room H.2215 (Ferrer) […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

On March 2, we are going to try something different. Something in addition to the regular twice/year FediForum un-conference (so don't worry). We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them: How do we grow the Open Social Web? When […]

Tip voor de NOS redactie: ipv onware woorden kunnen jullie wellicht het kortere woord *leugens* gebruiken. 'Woede na onware woorden van Trump over NAVO' https://nos.nl/artikel/2599406-woede-na-onware-woorden-van-trump-over-navo-troepen-in-afghanistan

FYI I gave a presentation in Brussels last week at the European #publicdomain Day 2026. It's a more personal story than I usually do, about how easy it is to get lost in all the import advocacy work. Almost forgetting why you started to work on them in the first place. It is also a call to […]

I have trying to create a list for #fosdem26 and realized that (ironically) most of the people in the socialweb track ... does not have a fediverse account listed there. I am also at fault, btw, so shame to me. If you know someone who is presenting at #fosdem26 please send them my way. I will […]

Thanks to all the fantastic creatures we encounter during this FediVariety endeavour! Thank you all for your generous support, your gentle help, your delightful feedback, the time, the fun, and all the beautiful moments! Hope to see you again somewhere […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

... This event is organized by the SABOA (FediVariety) with support from the Dutch Government (CIO-Rijk), the City of Amsterdam and NLnet Foundation. Provide your topic! Get on board! https://fedivariety.org/unconference […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

... Are you involved in Fediverse or ActivityPub development? Or are you part of a public institution already using the Fediverse for outreach? If so, this event is for you! The NOAW unconference offers a chance to meet, share experiences, and collaboratively strengthen the development of […]

Here it is: Light the fuse… Put it in play! And spread the word! NOAW unconference — Call for Participation! Submit a topic! Get on board! "Nodes on a Web: The Fediverse in/for Public Institutions” Thu/Fri 19/20 March 2026, Amsterdam! #jjugglingthefediverse #NOAW #fediverse #event […]

So Much Ticking Us... ~;) Oops.. The Update: Finally Here! Woohoo… We've been incredibly busy, juggling with and within the Fediverse as well as orchestrating our personal commitments—please remember, we are all volunteers... ;) #jugglingthefediverse […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This slide from @j12t 's talk at #websocialbr is terrifying. "I fear for my children when they won't be able to tell what is true and what is not."

This screenshot obscures the legend and source, sorry for the buildup. The source for the diagram and the research behind is is: https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/for-the-first-time-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-americans-top-news-source/ /cc @evanprodromou @mpjgregoire @joemcl @MegaMichelle

whoops.. it's about time for an update! —better be prepared.. ~;) #jugglingthefediverse #fediverse

whoops.. it's about time for an update! —better be prepared.. ~;) #jugglingthefediverse #fediverse

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mariafarrell/115333913079023817 Well this is admirably concise and direct by Germany's justice ministry. "Chat control without cause must be taboo in a state governed by the rule of law. Private communication must never be under general suspicion." THANK YOU […]

FediForum got a mention today in a piece on Mastodon Starter Packs in The Verge. Mastodon starter packs are coming, and were discussed at #fediforum today. https://www.theverge.com/news/794988/mastodon-bluesky-starter-packs-fediverse

So sad none of us could make it to @berlinfediday at @cbase. Wishing everyone a great second #fediday and looking forward to the recordings.

⚠️ Today is the last chance for you to shape the future of the Fediverse! If you’re a: ✅ Mod ✅Admin ✅Community organiser Do yourself a favour and take 5-10 minutes⏱️to anonymously fill in the IFTAS needs assessment today! https://about.iftas.org/moderator-needs-assessment/

As registrations come in for the next FediForum in October, we will soon put up a "topics" page again for what people want to present, discuss, and meet about. So make sure you fill out the form when you register. https://fediforum.org

Mehr Interaktion & #Reichweite im #Fediverse als auf #X! Wir haben dazu ein anschauliches Beispiel: Die @maxplanckgesellschaft hat mit ihrem Post zum Jahrbuch 2024 auf #Mastodon eine 21-fache Interaktionsrate im Vergleich zu #X erreicht. ➡️ […] [Original post on berlin.social]

How do we moderate the fediverse? I talked to @yoyoel for an hour about everything related to social media and the struggle to create trust and safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS_cXVrkyVE

Q: Anyone with insights into the EU institutions’ expenditures on social media outreach? Let’s “Follow The Money” ;) Our research on “Fediverse Integration for Public Administration” within the EU maze is gaining speed — but requires additional FINANCIAL DATA to bolster our arguments. Can you […]

#Mastodon #Statistics 2025-05-27 14:00 CEST Number of active instances: 11 002 Number of users: 9 860 844 Number of statuses: 1 202 123 777 Number of users last 4h: 523 Number of statuses last 4h: 83 671 Help me keep stats and server running! 💻📊 Even a small […] [Original post on libera.site]

Reasons to be Cheerful... Part 1, 2, and 3! A status overview (in 3 blog posts) of our fantastic research project regarding the integration of the Fediverse in the EU administration, based on the EDPS pilot project "EU Voice-Video". Stay tuned and check our blog! […]

Phew.. right after this busy #fosdem #OFFDEM week / weekend our FediVariety team dived in this three-day #workshop focused on encryption and advocacy… Thanks to @internetsociety for organizing this enlightening event! Thanks as well to all fascinating participants! […]

thank you brussels for all your positive energy! and thank you to all the inspiring creatures who helped us create and generate so much fun! you were great! https://www.fedivariety.org/blog/fosdem-offdem-2025 #fosdem #OFFDEM #fediverse #foss #fun #workshop #research #edps #eu

good morning brussels! hope the fosdem creatures are awakening again!!? so, this afternoon we serve you an inspiring and fun workshop to participate in... please be welcome! https://www.fedivariety.org/blog/attention-foss-enthusiasts https://mastodon.social/@FediVariety/113902648041966278 […]

Attention FOSS enthusiasts! The FediVariety circus is coming to town! BLOCK Sunday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM! Cu there! https://www.fedivariety.org/blog/attention-foss-enthusiasts #jugglingthefediverse #fosdem #offdem #activism #fnf #foss #fediverse #eu […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Today Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new, European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our mission remains true to a decentralised social web, not corporate control […]

NGI making the logical step of moving over to the Fediverse! Yay! https://www.fedivariety.org/blog/next-generation-internet-ngi-on-fediverse