Understanding what makes a social platform a community isn't straightforward. I'm very far from a sociologist, so I'm probably not the right person to ask, but as we look at growing the Social Web I think it's an important question. How do we help platforms become more?

https://forbetter.ghost.io/platforms-as-the-preface-to-community/

#SocialMedia #Community #SocialWeb #Blog #Mastodon #Fediverse #Facebook #DigitalCommunity

Understanding what makes a social platform a community isn't straightforward. I'm very far from a sociologist, so I'm probably not the right person to ask, but as we look at growing the Social Web I think it's an important question. How do we help platforms become more?

https://forbetter.ghost.io/platforms-as-the-preface-to-community/

#SocialMedia #Community #SocialWeb #Blog #Mastodon #Fediverse #Facebook #DigitalCommunity

Alongside a truckload of exciting updates, we're super thrilled to be featured in the latest update from @Bonfire 🔥

Check out the blog for a teaser on something new we'll be working with Bonfire to provide soon 👀

https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonfire-1-0-1-building-momentum/

#SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Mastodon #Bonfire #DigitalCommunity

Alongside a truckload of exciting updates, we're super thrilled to be featured in the latest update from @Bonfire 🔥

Check out the blog for a teaser on something new we'll be working with Bonfire to provide soon 👀

https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonfire-1-0-1-building-momentum/

#SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Mastodon #Bonfire #DigitalCommunity

Alongside a truckload of exciting updates, we're super thrilled to be featured in the latest update from @Bonfire 🔥

Check out the blog for a teaser on something new we'll be working with Bonfire to provide soon 👀

https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonfire-1-0-1-building-momentum/

#SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Mastodon #Bonfire #DigitalCommunity

Petition to formally recognize open source work as civic service in Germany

https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/anerkennung-von-open-source-arbeit-als-ehrenamt-in-deutschland#petition-main

#HackerNews #openSource #civicService #Germany #petition #techForGood #digitalCommunity

🧵FEDI ❤️ 2of2: Getting started is easier than you think
- Pick one app—Mastodon for chatting, Pixelfed for photos, PeerTube for videos.
- Use hashtags to explore topics you care about.
- Follow people you enjoy—your feed grows from your choices, not corporate profit.
- Join conversations—smaller communities notice when you show up.

Think of the fediverse like a network of neighbourhoods. Each has its own vibe, rules, and culture. You can move between them or stay in one that feels right.

Unlike the big platforms, there’s no single company controlling everything—you’re part of a wider web of people who choose to connect.

The fediverse isn’t about broadcasting to an audience. It’s about connecting with people, building conversations, and choosing what matters to you.

Curious? Connect with me directly here on the #OpenWeb.

https://tech.lgbt/@Crissy

#DigitalCommunity #FutureOfSocial