Mastodon could really use tombstone placeholders when a reply is deleted so the tree/chain isn't broken or orphaned.
I've implementing this in Loops, and it is a bit tricky federation wise, but it makes the experience much better.
loops
"Loops isn't open source"
Now it is. Enjoy ✨
https://github.com/joinloops/loops-server/releases/tag/v1.0.0-alpha.1
Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/loops/loops-server
Edited 5d ago
Just deployed the first Loops alpha server from the open source git repo 🚀 🥳
https://getloops.social/v/azRpeTCg01
Now I'm finishing the installation docs and dockerfile 😎
Edit: this is just a demo server, and loops.video will be running this within the next week!
Edited 5d ago
A demo of the new i18n support in Loops
Want to contribute translations? See this helpful guide: https://github.com/joinloops/loops-server/blob/main/TRANSLATING.md
Hello Crowdin!
Please submit Loops translations to our new Crowdin account!
Revolutionary idea: What if social media platforms actually let you control your data?
@loops does, with full data exports, retention controls & opt-in analytics.
The future of social is open-source ❤️
(and federated 🚀)
An open source/self hosted and federated Tik-Tok alternative, made by @pixelfed has just successfully tested federation!
If you applied to join, expect an invite within the next week! ✨
(We will be open sourcing the mobile app and backend later this summer)
Happy Friday!
Here is an early look at the Loops web UI that will be launching later this weekend.
Yeah, you won't need an app to use Loops anymore ✨
I just want to take a moment to call out one particularly great contributor to the Fediverse, @dansup (aka @dansup@mastodon.social) and just say that Pixelfed and Loops are just great. Thanks for doing what you do and being who you are!
If you want to know about Pixelfed (https://pixelfed.org) or Loops (https://loops.video) check out their respective websites and send your props to Dan!
#fediverse #pixelfed #loops #socialweb #socialmedia
Tutorial On How To Crosspost: (expert users feel free to correct me if I get anything wrong or answer my questions about why I have 2 Pixelfed accounts lol)
Global Switch Day. February 1st 2025.
Spread the word.
Excited To Learn Together! ❤️ #tiktokrefugee #pixelfed #peertube #lemmy #loops
📣 Happy #GlobalSwitchDay to all the brave frontrunners out there!
For whom February 1st came a little too soon, don't worry! Just try again on March 1st and celebrate Zero Discrimination Day in the beautiful #fediverse. Alternatively, you can switch on April 1st, as only fools stay behind ;) or join your friends on May 1st and put your ideals to work.
Help spread the word.
#WhatsApp #Signal #Reddit #Lemmy #X #Mastodon #Instagram #Pixelfed #Facebook #friendica #Youtube #Peertube #Tiktok #loops
‘#OpenSource And #Ethical’ #TikTok, #WhatsApp And #Instagram Alternatives Could Transform #SocialMedia
from #Forbes
ByEsat Dedezade, Contributor.
Esat Dedezade is U.K.-based journalist who covers Big Tech for Forbes
Jan 25, 2025, 12:23pm EST
[a very well-written article with a favorable yet realistic angle on the #Fediverse]
"At the heart of these alternative apps lies the Fediverse platform — a portmanteau of "federated" and "universe" that represents a radical reimagining of how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms where users are locked into isolated ecosystems, the Fediverse operates as an interconnected network of independent servers that communicate with each other through a standard protocol called #ActivityPub."
#Pixelfed #PeerTube #Mastodon #Loops #Sup #FreeSoftware #SocialWeb #technology #news #press
Loops is built for the people, but we haven't forgot the admins.
We've added some pretty innovative features, like Pages that allow you to add/edit/publish rich pages and optionally add them to the main sidebar nav or footer and limit visibility to guests, users or both.
I appreciate your patience while we prepare Loops for you, and you'll soon see, it was worth the wait 🚀
Loops Studio is built for creators, allowing you to upload new content, review and manage your posts, comments and interactions as well as view analytics!
It just one aspect of the platform that will soon launch with federation support and easy self-hosting.
Follow @loops for updates, or join https://loops.video to be one of the first to experience this 🚀
#loops #loopsStudio #tikTok #fediverse #activityPub #shortVideoSharing
Hello Loops ✨
I just deployed the first production Loops server, the install guide will be ready soon.
Edit: Done! https://m.yloops.com/@dansup
I'm moments away from sharing a link to the first Loops alpha server 🥳
Special thanks to @nlnet for funding, and @shlee for devops support.
Spread the word, Loops is nearly ready 🚀
Edited 44d ago
Loops is the ethical TikTok alternative the fediverse needs.
Unique safety features, mental health protections, and user controls you've never seen before.
Open source launch coming later this month - and you'll see why we took the time to get this right ✨
