Boris Mann
@boris.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy
Community. Decentralized Web. Co-op and Collective action.
Board Member #CoSocialCa @coop
Vancouver DWeb Node https://dwebyvr.org #DWebYVR @dwebyvr.org
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Board Member #CoSocialCa @coop
Vancouver DWeb Node https://dwebyvr.org #DWebYVR @dwebyvr.org
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Experimenting with @leaflet.pub "Leaflets". One off publishing of docs without a publication, including canvas docs, with all the same block types.
https://leaflet.pub/p/did:plc:2cxgdrgtsmrbqnjkwyplmp43/3m6kt4yfpqc2x https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m6kt5ae5dk2x
https://leaflet.pub/p/did:plc:2cxgdrgtsmrbqnjkwyplmp43/3m6kt4yfpqc2x https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m6kt5ae5dk2x
wow! Leaflets, canvas edition!
leaflet.pub
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Experimenting with @leaflet.pub "Leaflets". One off publishing of docs without a publication, including canvas docs, with all the same block types.
https://leaflet.pub/p/did:plc:2cxgdrgtsmrbqnjkwyplmp43/3m6kt4yfpqc2x https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m6kt5ae5dk2x
https://leaflet.pub/p/did:plc:2cxgdrgtsmrbqnjkwyplmp43/3m6kt4yfpqc2x https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m6kt5ae5dk2x
Thanks for having me! @eurosky.social as a mix of government / policy / media / builders was a really great event.
Gives me a lot of hope & energy to see the interest in the room. We can do better than #wurstsky!
#euroskylive
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Gives me a lot of hope & energy to see the interest in the room. We can do better than #wurstsky!
#euroskylive
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cosocial.ca
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thanks for having me! @eurosky.social as a mix of government / policy / media / builders was a really great event.
Gives me a lot of hope & energy to see the interest in the room. We can do better than #wurstsky!
#euroskylive
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Gives me a lot of hope & energy to see the interest in the room. We can do better than #wurstsky!
#euroskylive
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And all of those App Stores could be using an app Lexicon, and get curated for unique needs, with social signals and ownership details.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
And all of those App Stores could be using an app Lexicon, and get curated for unique needs, with social signals and ownership details.
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Finland uses “Russia-gauge” rails. They are going to move to European compatible rail gauge for their own resilience.
This is what we should be thinking about for moving to open social away from American platforms: it should come with significant spending commitments & is absolutely necessary […]
This is what we should be thinking about for moving to open social away from American platforms: it should come with significant spending commitments & is absolutely necessary […]
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cosocial.ca
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Finland uses “Russia-gauge” rails. They are going to move to European compatible rail gauge for their own resilience.
This is what we should be thinking about for moving to open social away from American platforms: it should come with significant spending commitments & is absolutely necessary […]
This is what we should be thinking about for moving to open social away from American platforms: it should come with significant spending commitments & is absolutely necessary […]
I did a year after high school on a tall ship and travelled around the South Pacific.
I came back and debated between chef & marine biologist (because I thought I could swim with dolphins as a job).
Chose university, failed 2nd year organic chem, switched to CompSci major, hired by Nortel […]
I came back and debated between chef & marine biologist (because I thought I could swim with dolphins as a job).
Chose university, failed 2nd year organic chem, switched to CompSci major, hired by Nortel […]
Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I did a year after high school on a tall ship and travelled around the South Pacific.
I came back and debated between chef & marine biologist (because I thought I could swim with dolphins as a job).
Chose university, failed 2nd year organic chem, switched to CompSci major, hired by Nortel […]
I came back and debated between chef & marine biologist (because I thought I could swim with dolphins as a job).
Chose university, failed 2nd year organic chem, switched to CompSci major, hired by Nortel […]
“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social […]
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social […]
Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social […]
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social […]
eleven dance songs I made
by imaginary prisons https://blog.bmann.ca/3m6pzjjct722k
by imaginary prisons https://blog.bmann.ca/3m6pzjjct722k
eleven dance songs I made
by imaginary prisons - Boris Blog
Another Other People's Music find via Ether Diver
blog.bmann.ca
November 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
eleven dance songs I made
by imaginary prisons https://blog.bmann.ca/3m6pzjjct722k
by imaginary prisons https://blog.bmann.ca/3m6pzjjct722k
When I visit Germany, there are a few products that I usually bring back. Tempo tissues and a selection of Pom-Bär this time. https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m655gm5sd22q
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When I visit Germany, there are a few products that I usually bring back. Tempo tissues and a selection of Pom-Bär this time. https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m655gm5sd22q
Making Sense of Open-Source: Ideals, Reality, and What's on the Horizon
Hosted by the Sensemaking Scenius and featuring @erlend.sh, an online video gathering Dec 3rd
https://smokesignal.events/did:plc:ad5bwszsc5m5jpj2sfa6uzjk/3m62suufa7y2j
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Hosted by the Sensemaking Scenius and featuring @erlend.sh, an online video gathering Dec 3rd
https://smokesignal.events/did:plc:ad5bwszsc5m5jpj2sfa6uzjk/3m62suufa7y2j
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Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Making Sense of Open-Source: Ideals, Reality, and What's on the Horizon
Hosted by the Sensemaking Scenius and featuring @erlend.sh, an online video gathering Dec 3rd
https://smokesignal.events/did:plc:ad5bwszsc5m5jpj2sfa6uzjk/3m62suufa7y2j
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Hosted by the Sensemaking Scenius and featuring @erlend.sh, an online video gathering Dec 3rd
https://smokesignal.events/did:plc:ad5bwszsc5m5jpj2sfa6uzjk/3m62suufa7y2j
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Great to see @evelyn.northsky.team presenting @transrights.northsky.social
Very inspiring! https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ymfjikp22k
Very inspiring! https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ymfjikp22k
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great to see @evelyn.northsky.team presenting @transrights.northsky.social
Very inspiring! https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ymfjikp22k
Very inspiring! https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ymfjikp22k
The business panel, Rebuilding Value Chains for the Open Web.
Mostly about advertising. In the backchannel “do we want to accept a little poison”?
@rose.bsky.team says, “Trust the builders” https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ykbtpe3s26
Mostly about advertising. In the backchannel “do we want to accept a little poison”?
@rose.bsky.team says, “Trust the builders” https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ykbtpe3s26
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The business panel, Rebuilding Value Chains for the Open Web.
Mostly about advertising. In the backchannel “do we want to accept a little poison”?
@rose.bsky.team says, “Trust the builders” https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ykbtpe3s26
Mostly about advertising. In the backchannel “do we want to accept a little poison”?
@rose.bsky.team says, “Trust the builders” https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5ykbtpe3s26
On stage now @mathewlowry.bsky.social talking through additional tooling of custom feeds to collaborate on sharing content across organizations.
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5yhihcci22r
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5yhihcci22r
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
On stage now @mathewlowry.bsky.social talking through additional tooling of custom feeds to collaborate on sharing content across organizations.
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5yhihcci22r
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5yhihcci22r
Another great panel (I am often down on panels). Catherine Tait from @newpublic.org very much saying traditional media & public broadcasters “are over”.
I think bringing a static website to a network battle doesn’t work. People don’t “live” on public broadcaster websites […]
I think bringing a static website to a network battle doesn’t work. People don’t “live” on public broadcaster websites […]
Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Another great panel (I am often down on panels). Catherine Tait from @newpublic.org very much saying traditional media & public broadcasters “are over”.
I think bringing a static website to a network battle doesn’t work. People don’t “live” on public broadcaster websites […]
I think bringing a static website to a network battle doesn’t work. People don’t “live” on public broadcaster websites […]
The #euroskylive name badges have a QR code that opens in @flashes.blue and links you to a starter pack of attendees.
This is great! Going to steal this idea for #atmosphereconf https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5y6bh5epc25
This is great! Going to steal this idea for #atmosphereconf https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5y6bh5epc25
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The #euroskylive name badges have a QR code that opens in @flashes.blue and links you to a starter pack of attendees.
This is great! Going to steal this idea for #atmosphereconf https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5y6bh5epc25
This is great! Going to steal this idea for #atmosphereconf https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5y6bh5epc25
Money capital follows vectors.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Money capital follows vectors.
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Kicking off @eurosky.social
Tech check with @seabass.bsky.social behind the scenes
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5xucgyjak2z
Tech check with @seabass.bsky.social behind the scenes
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5xucgyjak2z
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Kicking off @eurosky.social
Tech check with @seabass.bsky.social behind the scenes
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5xucgyjak2z
Tech check with @seabass.bsky.social behind the scenes
#euroskylive https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5xucgyjak2z
I’m a strong believer in SDD
Sticker Driven Development
And this has a lot of potential.
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Sticker Driven Development
And this has a lot of potential.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I’m a strong believer in SDD
Sticker Driven Development
And this has a lot of potential.
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Sticker Driven Development
And this has a lot of potential.
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“the only way is up!”
Good morning!
(High energy courtesy of jet lag and my urban hipster hotel in Berlin that has a free coffee machine) https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5snqfvlms2m
Good morning!
(High energy courtesy of jet lag and my urban hipster hotel in Berlin that has a free coffee machine) https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5snqfvlms2m
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“the only way is up!”
Good morning!
(High energy courtesy of jet lag and my urban hipster hotel in Berlin that has a free coffee machine) https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5snqfvlms2m
Good morning!
(High energy courtesy of jet lag and my urban hipster hotel in Berlin that has a free coffee machine) https://bsky.app/profile/bmann.ca/post/3m5snqfvlms2m
Next week is #eastvanculturecrawl in Vancouver.
Rachael will be opening her studio with many of her new works, along with 100s of other artists.
Go and see all the work and get a peek into studios, and then buy work from your favourites.
Follow Rachael as she recommends other artists […]
Rachael will be opening her studio with many of her new works, along with 100s of other artists.
Go and see all the work and get a peek into studios, and then buy work from your favourites.
Follow Rachael as she recommends other artists […]
Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Next week is #eastvanculturecrawl in Vancouver.
Rachael will be opening her studio with many of her new works, along with 100s of other artists.
Go and see all the work and get a peek into studios, and then buy work from your favourites.
Follow Rachael as she recommends other artists […]
Rachael will be opening her studio with many of her new works, along with 100s of other artists.
Go and see all the work and get a peek into studios, and then buy work from your favourites.
Follow Rachael as she recommends other artists […]
Taking myself out for a chill evening dinner at Pinecrest Diner. https://pinecrestdiner.com/
Ordered a Modelo upgraded to a Michelada. I’m just an uncultured Canadian so this is not what I was expecting. It’s awesome!
Ordered a Modelo upgraded to a Michelada. I’m just an uncultured Canadian so this is not what I was expecting. It’s awesome!
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Taking myself out for a chill evening dinner at Pinecrest Diner. https://pinecrestdiner.com/
Ordered a Modelo upgraded to a Michelada. I’m just an uncultured Canadian so this is not what I was expecting. It’s awesome!
Ordered a Modelo upgraded to a Michelada. I’m just an uncultured Canadian so this is not what I was expecting. It’s awesome!
Reposted by Boris Mann
Up way too late to catch up on this @firesidefedi episode.
Absolutely delightful, really. @snarfed.org , @quillmatiq , it's just so cool to hear you guys chat about what's going on. Glad to see how well this is going (and I'm about to start playing with (Bon)fire, so happy to hear you're […]
Absolutely delightful, really. @snarfed.org , @quillmatiq , it's just so cool to hear you guys chat about what's going on. Glad to see how well this is going (and I'm about to start playing with (Bon)fire, so happy to hear you're […]
Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Up way too late to catch up on this @firesidefedi episode.
Absolutely delightful, really. @snarfed.org , @quillmatiq , it's just so cool to hear you guys chat about what's going on. Glad to see how well this is going (and I'm about to start playing with (Bon)fire, so happy to hear you're […]
Absolutely delightful, really. @snarfed.org , @quillmatiq , it's just so cool to hear you guys chat about what's going on. Glad to see how well this is going (and I'm about to start playing with (Bon)fire, so happy to hear you're […]
Much thanks and heartfelt support to @erlend for writing up the kind of article that I, too, have been dreading to have to write: that absolutist OSS is bad and we protect the commons with fair licensing, non-commercial and otherwise
https://writing.exchange/@erlend/115549403577231766
https://writing.exchange/@erlend/115549403577231766
Erlend Sogge Heggen (@erlend@writing.exchange)
Anti-fascistic software is made possible by pro-labor licensing. https://blog.muni.town/open-source-power/ I've been trying to write this piece for years. Every time I get started I'm just overwhelmed with paralyzing visions of the FOSS commentariat accusing me of WrongThink, more so here on the fediverse than anywhere else. But I'm scared and tired and we urgently need to get our shit together. #OpenSource #foss #licensing
writing.exchange
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Much thanks and heartfelt support to @erlend for writing up the kind of article that I, too, have been dreading to have to write: that absolutist OSS is bad and we protect the commons with fair licensing, non-commercial and otherwise
https://writing.exchange/@erlend/115549403577231766
https://writing.exchange/@erlend/115549403577231766
I’m excited to see the return of Steam Machine.
With my experiments of using the Linux Desktop mode with the Steamdeck … this absolutely puts a full Linux server in a lot of homes.
A good spot for a PDS, Tailscale, and a bunch of other things.
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With my experiments of using the Linux Desktop mode with the Steamdeck … this absolutely puts a full Linux server in a lot of homes.
A good spot for a PDS, Tailscale, and a bunch of other things.
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Original post on cosocial.ca
cosocial.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’m excited to see the return of Steam Machine.
With my experiments of using the Linux Desktop mode with the Steamdeck … this absolutely puts a full Linux server in a lot of homes.
A good spot for a PDS, Tailscale, and a bunch of other things.
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With my experiments of using the Linux Desktop mode with the Steamdeck … this absolutely puts a full Linux server in a lot of homes.
A good spot for a PDS, Tailscale, and a bunch of other things.
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We’re hosting @syncconf.bsky.social Community Day and have an open space to drop in, hack, do demos, and connect with others working on sync and related systems.
Feel free to drop in during the day, we’ll do a few group discussions in the afternoon.
luma.com/l28n75qt
Feel free to drop in during the day, we’ll do a few group discussions in the afternoon.
luma.com/l28n75qt
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We’re hosting @syncconf.bsky.social Community Day and have an open space to drop in, hack, do demos, and connect with others working on sync and related systems.
Feel free to drop in during the day, we’ll do a few group discussions in the afternoon.
luma.com/l28n75qt
Feel free to drop in during the day, we’ll do a few group discussions in the afternoon.
luma.com/l28n75qt