The Starlight Network
@starlightnet.work
The official Fediverse account for The Starlight Network.
Managed by @alexia and @nelson
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Managed by @alexia and @nelson
starlightnet.work
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://shrimp.starlightnet.work/@the, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Google is rowing back their boat on plain disallowing "unverified" developers!
While they're saying they want to put it behind an "Advanced flow" and that they "are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion"
While this is still a step back from how it currently is, it is a step […]
While they're saying they want to put it behind an "Advanced flow" and that they "are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion"
While this is still a step back from how it currently is, it is a step […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Google is rowing back their boat on plain disallowing "unverified" developers!
While they're saying they want to put it behind an "Advanced flow" and that they "are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion"
While this is still a step back from how it currently is, it is a step […]
While they're saying they want to put it behind an "Advanced flow" and that they "are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion"
While this is still a step back from how it currently is, it is a step […]
hey its us
were locked the fuck in. dont worry bout stuff :)
were locked the fuck in. dont worry bout stuff :)
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
hey its us
were locked the fuck in. dont worry bout stuff :)
were locked the fuck in. dont worry bout stuff :)
Reposted by The Starlight Network
Alright, we'll be working on that "directory" of sorts soon, for makko pages that is.
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Alright, we'll be working on that "directory" of sorts soon, for makko pages that is.
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
Alright, we'll be working on that "directory" of sorts soon, for makko pages that is.
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Alright, we'll be working on that "directory" of sorts soon, for makko pages that is.
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
If your site was made with makko and you wanna be listed, reply to this with your site's URL and we'll be sure to add it :)
this is subject to a vibe-check, if you reply with i love fascism dot com don't […]
We now have a _proper_ public frontend, so that when you link our posts others can see replies, reactions and other stats natively.
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
We now have a _proper_ public frontend, so that when you link our posts others can see replies, reactions and other stats natively.
In addition to the RSS and Atom feeds on https://starlightnet.work, you can also find RSS, Atom and JSON feeds for this very account if you visit our profile on the web at shrimp.starlightnet.work/@the
You can use this to get our smaller-scale announcements in your feed reader, instead of […]
You can use this to get our smaller-scale announcements in your feed reader, instead of […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
October 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In addition to the RSS and Atom feeds on https://starlightnet.work, you can also find RSS, Atom and JSON feeds for this very account if you visit our profile on the web at shrimp.starlightnet.work/@the
You can use this to get our smaller-scale announcements in your feed reader, instead of […]
You can use this to get our smaller-scale announcements in your feed reader, instead of […]
the starlight network wishes to show you these foxes
RE: app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/fd8f8a68-6712-4feb-ad88-70ad9876041b
RE: app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/fd8f8a68-6712-4feb-ad88-70ad9876041b
app.wafrn.net
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
the starlight network wishes to show you these foxes
RE: app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/fd8f8a68-6712-4feb-ad88-70ad9876041b
RE: app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/fd8f8a68-6712-4feb-ad88-70ad9876041b
We've upgraded #forgejo to 13.0.0!
Among other things, it can now display our custom emojis in the autocomplete, which isn't a massive thing but is the user-facing thing that we thought was cool in this release
~alexia
Among other things, it can now display our custom emojis in the autocomplete, which isn't a massive thing but is the user-facing thing that we thought was cool in this release
~alexia
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We've upgraded #forgejo to 13.0.0!
Among other things, it can now display our custom emojis in the autocomplete, which isn't a massive thing but is the user-facing thing that we thought was cool in this release
~alexia
Among other things, it can now display our custom emojis in the autocomplete, which isn't a massive thing but is the user-facing thing that we thought was cool in this release
~alexia
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The UK is still trying to backdoor E2EE communications and files in Apple's iCloud suite of services. This time, they want it only for UK users, but that doesn't change anything.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/uk-still-trying-backdoor-encryption-apple-users
#privacy #uk
www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/uk-still-trying-backdoor-encryption-apple-users
#privacy #uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The UK is still trying to backdoor E2EE communications and files in Apple's iCloud suite of services. This time, they want it only for UK users, but that doesn't change anything.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/uk-still-trying-backdoor-encryption-apple-users
#privacy #uk
www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/uk-still-trying-backdoor-encryption-apple-users
#privacy #uk
The Starlight Network migration is complete!
finally, no more horribly old packages and more streamlined configuration, especially around containers
finally, no more horribly old packages and more streamlined configuration, especially around containers
September 29, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The Starlight Network migration is complete!
finally, no more horribly old packages and more streamlined configuration, especially around containers
finally, no more horribly old packages and more streamlined configuration, especially around containers
we are back! iceshrimp took...a lot longer than we expected to say the least.
September 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
we are back! iceshrimp took...a lot longer than we expected to say the least.
Prosody is migrated!
Next up is this very fedi instance. This one _should_ be quick. See ya on the other side!
Next up is this very fedi instance. This one _should_ be quick. See ya on the other side!
September 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Prosody is migrated!
Next up is this very fedi instance. This one _should_ be quick. See ya on the other side!
Next up is this very fedi instance. This one _should_ be quick. See ya on the other side!
Next up on the list of services to migrate is Prosody.
This will incur some more downtime, during said downtime we won't be reachable via admin@starlightnet.work on XMPP. We expect this to take a little bit longer.
This will incur some more downtime, during said downtime we won't be reachable via admin@starlightnet.work on XMPP. We expect this to take a little bit longer.
September 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Next up on the list of services to migrate is Prosody.
This will incur some more downtime, during said downtime we won't be reachable via admin@starlightnet.work on XMPP. We expect this to take a little bit longer.
This will incur some more downtime, during said downtime we won't be reachable via admin@starlightnet.work on XMPP. We expect this to take a little bit longer.
Next up is a short downtime for Forgejo to move it over as well.
September 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Next up is a short downtime for Forgejo to move it over as well.
Despite my best efforts, I wasn't able in the slightest to hold the ~1 hour deadline due to unexpected complications with configuring Drasl.
For now, Drasl will be down. I'll publish updates once things are ready.
~ Alexia
For now, Drasl will be down. I'll publish updates once things are ready.
~ Alexia
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Despite my best efforts, I wasn't able in the slightest to hold the ~1 hour deadline due to unexpected complications with configuring Drasl.
For now, Drasl will be down. I'll publish updates once things are ready.
~ Alexia
For now, Drasl will be down. I'll publish updates once things are ready.
~ Alexia
We've decided it probably makes more sense to move _incrementally_ , not all services at once.
As such, the first move will be for our Drasl instance and Minecraft server. Those will go down sometime within the next 20 minutes for no longer than an hour.
Other services are unaffected. Check […]
As such, the first move will be for our Drasl instance and Minecraft server. Those will go down sometime within the next 20 minutes for no longer than an hour.
Other services are unaffected. Check […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
September 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We've decided it probably makes more sense to move _incrementally_ , not all services at once.
As such, the first move will be for our Drasl instance and Minecraft server. Those will go down sometime within the next 20 minutes for no longer than an hour.
Other services are unaffected. Check […]
As such, the first move will be for our Drasl instance and Minecraft server. Those will go down sometime within the next 20 minutes for no longer than an hour.
Other services are unaffected. Check […]
update on this:
It was planned, but due to unexpected health complications I couldn't get the time (or sleep) to actually do any of the migrations.
We expect to do it this week still, as my symptoms are improving, if nothing gets in the way.
~ Alexia
It was planned, but due to unexpected health complications I couldn't get the time (or sleep) to actually do any of the migrations.
We expect to do it this week still, as my symptoms are improving, if nothing gets in the way.
~ Alexia
At the earliest tommorow (i.e in ~12-24 hours), there will be a longer downtime on all of Starlight Network's services.
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
September 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
update on this:
It was planned, but due to unexpected health complications I couldn't get the time (or sleep) to actually do any of the migrations.
We expect to do it this week still, as my symptoms are improving, if nothing gets in the way.
~ Alexia
It was planned, but due to unexpected health complications I couldn't get the time (or sleep) to actually do any of the migrations.
We expect to do it this week still, as my symptoms are improving, if nothing gets in the way.
~ Alexia
At the earliest tommorow (i.e in ~12-24 hours), there will be a longer downtime on all of Starlight Network's services.
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
At the earliest tommorow (i.e in ~12-24 hours), there will be a longer downtime on all of Starlight Network's services.
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
During this time, we may keep status.starlightnet.work online, whereas everything else will enter a maintenance period.
**We'll announce a proper expected timeframe soon.** […]
By the way, Google takes feedback on the Android Developer Verification Requirements that are coming soon via a form.
goo.gle/Android-verification-feedback
You know what to do. Tell 'em what you think.
If you need context: starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
goo.gle/Android-verification-feedback
You know what to do. Tell 'em what you think.
If you need context: starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
Android developer verification requirements
Use this form to submit questions or feedback about the new Android developer verification requirements announced in August 2025. You can learn more about the requirements in the Android developer verification guide. Sign up for early access here.
docs.google.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
By the way, Google takes feedback on the Android Developer Verification Requirements that are coming soon via a form.
goo.gle/Android-verification-feedback
You know what to do. Tell 'em what you think.
If you need context: starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
goo.gle/Android-verification-feedback
You know what to do. Tell 'em what you think.
If you need context: starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
Figured it was a good idea to put this out there.
starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
August 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Figured it was a good idea to put this out there.
starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
starlightnet.work/posts/android-publish-permission.html
That settles it! Whilst the results are quite "mixed" that's still a good handful of people that would be interested so we will definitely have to look into it.
No guarantees for this month, it'll probably be next month if anything.
Thanks for participating!
RE […]
No guarantees for this month, it'll probably be next month if anything.
Thanks for participating!
RE […]
Original post on shrimp.starlightnet.work
shrimp.starlightnet.work
August 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
That settles it! Whilst the results are quite "mixed" that's still a good handful of people that would be interested so we will definitely have to look into it.
No guarantees for this month, it'll probably be next month if anything.
Thanks for participating!
RE […]
No guarantees for this month, it'll probably be next month if anything.
Thanks for participating!
RE […]
Oh whilst we're at it
**Official Starlight Network PSA:**
Fuck the Ladybird browser project.
Fashtech is not what we need for the open web to thrive. Check out Servo instead.
**Official Starlight Network PSA:**
Fuck the Ladybird browser project.
Fashtech is not what we need for the open web to thrive. Check out Servo instead.
Servo aims to empower developers with a lightweight, high-performance alternative for embedding web technologies in applications.
Servo is a web rendering engine written in Rust, with WebGL and WebGPU support, and adaptable to desktop, mobile, and embedded applications.
servo.org
August 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Oh whilst we're at it
**Official Starlight Network PSA:**
Fuck the Ladybird browser project.
Fashtech is not what we need for the open web to thrive. Check out Servo instead.
**Official Starlight Network PSA:**
Fuck the Ladybird browser project.
Fashtech is not what we need for the open web to thrive. Check out Servo instead.
Quick recap of what we do now that we're bridged:
We host services and write software in hopes that it empowers people and other entities alike.
our 'flagship' is Makko, a simple SSG and blogging tool intended to be simple and easy.
We host services and write software in hopes that it empowers people and other entities alike.
our 'flagship' is Makko, a simple SSG and blogging tool intended to be simple and easy.
Starlight Network Team
Where we organize for development.
forge.starlightnet.work
August 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Quick recap of what we do now that we're bridged:
We host services and write software in hopes that it empowers people and other entities alike.
our 'flagship' is Makko, a simple SSG and blogging tool intended to be simple and easy.
We host services and write software in hopes that it empowers people and other entities alike.
our 'flagship' is Makko, a simple SSG and blogging tool intended to be simple and easy.