@philsawa@ioc.exchange But sir! We've never gone that fast! I'm not sure if Loops can take it! 😊
@andypiper@macaw.social just said at #FOSDEM that 2 years ago Mastodon had a booth. Last year Fediverse had half a day. This year, there's a FULL TRACK of #fediverse !
THAT is growth! That is EXCITEMENT! That is people spreading this thing. Keep up the amazing work ALL of you!
ALL OF US MAKE THIS WORK!
And I am so grateful to you for it.
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Currently watching #FOSDEM #openSocialWeb track. This is about the #fediverse and all kinds of different projects people are working on. EVERYONE has a role in this. If you are enjoying the fediverse, YOU MATTER. Find a way for you to help this community. As @samvie@chaos.social just said, we just need more shoulders! Everyone doing whatever they can. Something as simple as talking to someone.
Check out FOSDEM presentations:
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@ozoned Ah, did the Germans invade Belgium (again 😉 ) this morning? I was not aware.
@Lgo@hostux.social thank you for the correction. IDK why I even thought Germany. I saw on FOSDEM is said Brussels Belgium.
@brunogirin @ozoned In fact, Belgium is in Berlin.
@duxsco@fedifreu.de @brunogirin@mastodon.me.uk but isn't Berlin in the Bronx?
@ozoned Brussels is in Belgium though, not Germany.
@brunogirin@mastodon.me.uk thank you for the correction. IDK why I even thought Germany. I saw on FOSDEM is said Brussels Belgium.
Those who are unaware there's a large convention this weekend in Brussel Germany called FOSDEM. Tons of brilliant folks are going to be there if you want to learn more about the Open Social Web or free/open software.
If you, like me, are interested in following the fediverse presentations, from the comfort of your own home, you can see the track here: fosdem.org/2026/schedule/tra...
EDIT: Brussels is in #BELGIUM . Not GERMANY. Thank you all for correcting me. :) Leaving my original toot to show I'm human and I err.
#fedi #fediverse #openSocialWeb #social #socialnetwork #fosdem #germany #convention #conference
Those who are unaware there's a large convention this weekend in Brussel Germany called FOSDEM. Tons of brilliant folks are going to be there if you want to learn more about the Open Social Web or free/open software.
If you, like me, are interested in following the fediverse presentations, from the comfort of your own home, you can see the track here: fosdem.org/2026/schedule/tra...
EDIT: Brussels is in #BELGIUM . Not GERMANY. Thank you all for correcting me. :) Leaving my original toot to show I'm human and I err.
#fedi #fediverse #openSocialWeb #social #socialnetwork #fosdem #germany #convention #conference
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@ozoned here's one I think you might appreciate
@darkwolf@hear-me.social Nice. I liked it. 😊 And glad that @megaultrastudios@indieweb.social found a Peertube home. I know they requested one on TubeFree, but see they landed at MakerTube. 😊 Awesome place.
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@firesidefedi Is there an issue with episode 64? It will not play for me.
@gnilleps@mastodon.art Yes there appears to be an issue with that episode for some reason. Taking a look at it. I don't think I have the original files anymore so sadly it might be caput. So I might have to just have another talk with Jo in the future. 😊
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Just wanted yo give folks a heads up that @scottjenson@social.coop and my discussion got cut off earlier due to technical issues. We're going to reschedule for the future.
I have had people state they didn't know I run a nonprofit as well as @firesidefedi . My #nonprofit is @BTFree .
https://btfree.org
Here is what we stand for
BT Free – Digital Privacy, Rights & Advocacy
BT Free is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting digital privacy, defending online rights, and championing open‑source, decentralized technologies. Our flagship projects include:
- TubeFree.org – a community‑run PeerTube instance that offers an easy, privacy‑first onboarding experience for creators and viewers.
- Fireside Fedi – a podcast that spotlights the people, projects, and ideas shaping the Fediverse, bringing voices from across the network to a wider audience.
- Local‑Community Outreach – programs that help neighborhoods, schools, and grassroots groups set up their own Fediverse nodes, fostering real‑world participation in a decentralized web.
All proceeds (100 %) are reinvested directly into Fediverse projects, ensuring that every contribution fuels the growth of open, user‑controlled platforms.
Want to donate?
- We can help point you to the donation page for any Fediverse project you’d like to support.
- Or you can entrust your contribution to BT Free, and we’ll allocate it to the most impactful initiatives across the network.
Join us in building a more private, open, and community‑driven internet!
@firesidefedi I'd love to see @cat_news. @otterX would probably be a cool person hear from, too.
@carmenlisandrette@mastodon.social Thank you for the suggestions! Adding to my list and reaching out! 😊
Fireside Fedi 71 - Building Freedom: A Conversation with Alexandre Oliva, FSF Latin America Co‑Founder
Special thank you to @lxo@snac.lx.oliva.nom.br !
🚀 **Watch the full VOD:** tubefree.org/w/faD93wn8B59HC...
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TODAY on Fireside Fedi!
The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live
Special Guest: @scottjenson@social.coop
Product Strategy Advisor to Mastodon Core team. Previously UX Strategy: Apple System 7, Newton, and Apple Human Interface guidelines. UX Director at Symbian, manager Mobile UX at Google, creative director frog design San Francisco. Head of Product for two startups. Returned to Google to lead the Physical Web in Chrome and explore multiple UX research projects in Android. Left 2024, now advising part time. mastodon.social: 2017-2022
So don't miss it!
It will happen on 29 January 2026 at 11:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )
If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:
#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi
#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance
@firesidefedi Will there be a transcript of the interview for #accessibility?
@pauamma@mstdn.social Peertube has auto generation of transcripts, which I do have enabled. Let me know if it doesn't work.
TODAY on FIRESIDE FEDI!
The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live
Special Guest: @lxo@snac.lx.oliva.nom.br
Main interests: Free Software, Neurodivergence, Veganism, Marxism, Politics, Social Justice, Environment, Vocal/Choir Music; Affiliations: GNU, FSF, FSFLA, 0G, Linux-libre, GCC, glibc, Libre-SOC, AdaCore; Languages: Portugueas; English; Espaol; learning Esperanto, French, Ukrainian, Japanese;formerly @lxo@gnusocial.jp @lxo@gnusocial.net @lxoliva@diasporabr.com.br @lxoliva@identi.ca
So don't miss it!
It will happen on 28 January 2026 at 15:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )
If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:
#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi
#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance
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@FediVideo @BTFree Thanks so much! I had already submitted a request to makertube before I saw your reply. But I will definitely keep your instance in mind for recommending to others and for if I should ever want to switch.
@pacavegano@friendica.odonian.org @FediVideo@social.growyourown.services No problems at all! We're all here for 1 goal. Give people choice. 😊 I'm happy to hear you found a place, that's really all that matters imo.
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@pacavegano@friendica.odonian.org. good day Jeff. As @FediVideo@social.growyourown.services said TubeFree is a general purpose instance. I run it through this nonprofit BT Free. Happy to help in anyway I can. MakerTube and Spectra Video are also great. Realizing I can subscribe my instance to more servers now looking at the other two. So thank you for writing this up as I've now learned as well. 😄
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Just bought a Contributor (1 for me, 1 for free) ticket for the upcoming @fediforum@mastodon.social Growing The Open Social Web: An Online FediForum Un-Workshop.
Get yours here:
