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FediVariety is a European collective of digital activists and researchers dedicated to harnessing (Free) Open Source Software —(F)OSS— for public administration […]

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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 […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
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]
December 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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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]
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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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 […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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 […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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]
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reposted by FediVariety
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."
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Reposted by FediVariety
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
For the first time, social media overtakes TV as Americans’ top news source
Plus: The pivot to video is really happening, digital subscriptions may have peaked, and other findings from RISJ's 2025 Digital News Report.
www.niemanlab.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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whoops.. it's about time for an update!
—better be prepared..
~;)

#jugglingthefediverse #fediverse
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
whoops.. it's about time for an update!
—better be prepared..
~;)

#jugglingthefediverse #fediverse
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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 […]
October 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Reposted by FediVariety
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
Mastodon snags Bluesky’s starter packs feature and includes the ability to opt out
Starter Packs, but for Mastodon.
www.theverge.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
So sad none of us could make it to @berlinfediday at
@cbase. Wishing everyone a great second #fediday and looking forward to the recordings.
October 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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⚠️ 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/
September 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Reposted by FediVariety
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
FediForum
FediForum: moving the Open Social Web forward
fediforum.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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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]
August 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Reposted by FediVariety
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
July 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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 […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
June 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Reposted by FediVariety
<a href="/hashtag/Mastodon" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Mastodon <a href="/hashtag/Statistics" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#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]
May 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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! […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
April 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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! […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM