Keep your alt text short, but don't be afraid to add a little whimsy. Describe colors. And more tips!
https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/polls-about-alt-text-on-social-media/
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The Big Tech Lobby Playbook
How Big Tech’s power has rewritten digital rules globally
https://www.somo.nl/big-tech-lobby-playbook/
Big Tech giants have developed a powerful playbook to shape laws and politics in their favour, all around the world.
Our Big Tech Lobby Playbook series explores their tools and strategies through 6 case studies from Australia, Brazil, India, the EU, Kenya and the US.
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#BigTech #SocialMedia #Lobby #Meta #X #Facebook #Instagram #TikTok #LeaveX #SaveSocial
Uhhhhh so I just went on a really long rant on my blog about why I don't like Meta platforms. 😆
It's called "8 reasons why I think Meta platforms are pointless".
#Meta #SocialMedia #blog #writing
https://bookswithnoelle.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/8-reasons-why-meta-platforms-are-pointless-imho/
The #FDA’s top #vaccine & #GeneTherapy official resigned on Tues after a public campaign against him led by the #FarRight influencer [& unofficial #Trump adviser] #LauraLoomer…
Over the past week, Loomer had taken to #socialmedia to attack the Dr. Vinay Prasad for a series of decisions denying approval of new drugs for rare #diseases. She highlighted past statements of support he had made for figures on the left, including #BernieSanders…
#science
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/health/vinay-prasad-fda-resigns-loomer.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Some people talk about minimizing social media time and the associated doomscrolling, but every day Mastodon reminds me of how many kind, caring people there are. And how many I'm privileged to know on here. (And how many have adorable cats. Or dogs. Or goats.) People who appreciate the beauty around us; people who want to save the environment; people who want a good life for everyone.
It lifts me up, even when the news is horrific. Thank you all.
In gaming, it is common for spammers to report legit accounts if they echoed back their own spam. We suspend them first to minimize the spam, go back to review it, and issue warnings if needed.
It's the same in social media. Please refrain from echoing or "revenge spamming" a spammer. The spammers—and potentially non-spammers—will report you for spamming.
We then have to suspend your account to avoid further spams, and then go back later to review if you are indeed a spammer or engaging in "revenge spamming".
- It is a hassle for you.
- It will be stressful once you receive a suspension email.
- It is also increasing our workload.
- It will paint your instance/community as "bad" or lacking moderation.
The only ones enjoying it are the spammers. They know they'll get banned so they wreak havoc by confusing and stressing everyone.
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I just so happen to be the type of moderator/GM in social media and the gaming industry who is reasonable, and takes the time to actually investigate. At least half in my line-of-work—voluntary or paid—are by-the-book. No investigation. If there's evidence = ban hammer. Forget the context.
So, please do not engage in "revenge spamming". Report the spammers and add them to your ignore list. We will get to your reports as soon as possible and suspend their accounts.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
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I believe I can say this is on behalf of all modertaors, admins, GMs, employees, and volunteers. 🖖🏽
Tags: #moderation #Fediverse #socmed #SocialMedia #SNS #SocialWeb #OpenSocial
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You know the terms of service you don't read but accept? Here's a great website that summarises what you've agreed to.
It includes platforms and services like LinkedIn, Facebook, Amazon, Reddit, Wikipedia, and many, many more.
Read it and weep.
Or just switch platforms to more ethical providers, if you can.
Edit: And here's their profile on Mastodon! @ToSDR
#TermsOfService #SocialMedia #Platforms #DataPrivacy #DataSecurity
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"Wenn Sie jemals ein Profil mit meinem Namen auf einer Social-Media-Plattform sehen, dann ist es mit Sicherheit eine Fälschung."
#Werner Herzog (in seinen Memoiren)
@Mastodon is changing course when it comes to how people join the platform. In late 2022, the team decided to send sign-ups directly to their server in order to make onboarding more straightforward. But that didn't align with the promise of decentralization. Here, Community Director @haubles explains the new approach to server recommendation, along with some other ways Mastodon is helping build community.
#Mastodon #SocialMedia #Decentralization #ActivityPub #Community #Technology #Tech
And Build 92 of #FediReader is out featuring a major overhaul to the #iPadOS app as well as some updates to the list picker
Check it out at:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/tFmh7dw4
#Developer #SocialWeb #IndieApps #SocialMedia #BuildInPublic #SwiftLang # Mastodon #Apple #iOS
Wrote and published a blog post last night on why I finally decided to delete my TikTok account 👀😃
#blog #tiktok #socialMedia #tech #writing
https://bookswithnoelle.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/first-step-to-freedom-deleting-tiktok/
📝 Owning your data #Development #Webdev #Tech #SocialMedia
Owning your own data is hard. I've been trying to own as much as I can, and my site has become a reflection of that process, both in what I display and discuss. As difficult as it is, there's a freedom in owning as much as you can.
Working on the iPadOS version of #FediReader tonight, coming soon to an iPad near you
#SocialWeb #BuildInPublic #Developer #Mastodon #SocialMedia #IndieApps
"The more the Fediverse can be baked into systems already in use, as with the Wordpress plugin and Ghost 6.0, the easier it will be to make connections without platform or protocol battles." - @michael
Part 2 of Michael's post-FediCon blog series, exploring growth with a grassroots vibe, is out now! Check it out below 👇
https://www.blog-pat.ch/third-spaces-in-the-fediverse-fedicon-thoughts-part-ii/
#Fediverse #SocialWeb #FediCon #Mastodon #SocialMedia #Blog #ThirdSpaces #FediGrowth #OpenSocialWeb #Tech #LeaveX