Mastodon 4.5 introduces official quote post support and automatically fetches all replies to fix conversation gaps in the Fediverse.
Introduces Bridgy Fed, a service that bridges Bluesky and Mastodon accounts, allowing cross-platform interaction and exploring its potential as a comment system.
A technical guide for Mastodon users to find and follow Threads accounts using curl commands and WebFinger protocol.
Explores the difference between traditional 'parasocial media' platforms and the fediverse, arguing the latter is designed for conversation, not audience-building.
A developer shares their experience moving from Twitter to Mastodon, discusses the tech community exodus, and provides helpful resources for newcomers.
The article argues that the IndieWeb and decentralized platforms like Mastodon are confusing for non-technical users, and calls for a return to smaller, federated online communities.
A critical analysis of the Fediverse (Mastodon, Pleroma) highlighting its benefits as a decentralized social network but also its toxic, Twitter-like dynamics.
