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   Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:52:16 JST Eugen Rochko

   • かき@GNUsocialJP

   So, this has been in the works for a while, arguably most of last year. I intend to transfer my personal ownership of the Mastodon trademarks and assets, incl. copyright over my code, to the Mastodon non-profit, and transition to a different role at the organization.

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     Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:52:58 JST Eugen Rochko

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     It is not easy, and I feel a lot of conflicting emotions writing about it, because Mastodon is so tightly intertwined with my identity and my sense of self-worth. I dedicated 8 years of my life to this cause that I care deeply about, in a role that you can never disconnect from.

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     Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:11 JST Eugen Rochko

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     • かき@GNUsocialJP

     Mastodon grew beyond any of my expectations. I have always tried to push myself out of my comfort zone and grow to new challenges, but it has taken its toll over time. The past 2 years especially have been overwhelming, and my mental and physical health have taken a dip.

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     Саша Морс, here we go again... (alexmorse@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:29 JST Саша Морс, here we go again...

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     @Gargron congrats, and thank you!

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     Viss (viss@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:37 JST Viss

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     @Gargron a welcome reprieve, im sure!

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     Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:55:30 JST Eugen Rochko

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     I would like to focus on the things about Mastodon that I have passion for, in a new, more product-oriented role, while leaving the business side of things to a new CEO. This is not immediate and will likely occur within the next 2-3 months.

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     Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:55:45 JST Eugen Rochko

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     I don't have a very high opinion of myself as a CEO, and I always imagine where Mastodon might've been today if I wasn't a massive introvert, but I'd like to think there were redeeming qualities about my run, as well.

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     Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:56:06 JST Eugen Rochko

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     Overall, it's an opportunity for me to regain some work-life balance, and for Mastodon as an organization to unlock its full potential and avoid some ego- and trademark-related pitfalls that other large open-source projects have recently experienced.

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     Anuj Ahooja (quillmatiq@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:57:20 JST Anuj Ahooja

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     @Gargron It's never easy to do the right thing, and I hope in the long-term you can look back and see how important this decision is. Thank you for doing this and excited for the next phase of your journey!

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     Ian Robinson (ianrobinson@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:57:53 JST Ian Robinson

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     @Gargron Thank you for the work you have done, shepherding Mastodon to where it is now.

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     Carsten Franke (carstenfranke@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:58:02 JST Carsten Franke

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     @Gargron thank you! I understand how hard it is. I trust that good people will take care of it, and that you will still be able to contribute to the future direction.

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     ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ (spacemagick@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:59:52 JST ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ

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     @Gargron Turn your phone off for a couple of weeks and have a break! You deserve it!
     #Mastoson

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     Veedems (veedems@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:00:08 JST Veedems

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     @Gargron your leadership has made this place what it is and I hope that the incoming CEO will share the same values and objectives you’ve shared with us. While I know it can only grow if everyone is in the right position, I worry it’ll become a Mozilla situation where too much overhead is put in and the money becomes a larger priority.

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     Alpha Male Martha Stewart 🍉🌈 (fiend_unpleasant@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:00:46 JST Alpha Male Martha Stewart 🍉🌈

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     @Gargron Broski, you have done great things and will do so many more great things. This site/app is a huge success and it's not in spite of you it's because of you.

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     Comrade Weez (weezmgk@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:02:07 JST Comrade Weez

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     @Gargron Thank you for all the hard work you put into Mastodon, it's is very much appreciated by hundreds of thousands. I wish you and your wife all peace and happiness.

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     GJ Groothedde 🇪🇺 (eetschrijver@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:02:33 JST GJ Groothedde 🇪🇺

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     @Gargron Thanks for your great work and dedication!

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     Spitfire (gcspitfire@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:03:56 JST Spitfire

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     @Gargron that's a great move. the only right move.

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     zunda (zundan@mastodon.zunda.ninja)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:05:34 JST zunda

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     @Gargron Thank for sharing your thoughts! I really wish you'll be in a better position, with this transition, for you to care about what you've been wanting to care about Mastodon! Please let me know if I'd be of any help.

     With the political changes around the world, it looks to me that Mastodon and other SNS services have become more politicized than they should be.

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     Conlan Spangler (conlan@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:06:45 JST Conlan Spangler

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     @Gargron This all seems like a win for everyone. Thanks for your work and continued efforts to help Mastodon live up to its ideals.

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     Саша Морс, here we go again... (alexmorse@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:08:21 JST Саша Морс, here we go again...

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     @Gargron this seems like a great move, and good time.

     We become less effective the further we're stretched, especially in directions that are not our strengths.

     I've been through this, I wish I had learned/admitted it earlier.

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     Em-squared (emsquared@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:10:12 JST Em-squared

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     @Gargron Thanks and empathy. On a human level i'm sure it's been a lot to juggle. Much respect.

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     Chris Godwin (chrisgodwin@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:16:15 JST Chris Godwin

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     @Gargron If all the world's tech CEOs were more like you, the world would be a better place! Hope you find a new CEO who is still a lot like you

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     CindyG (cindyg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:21:19 JST CindyG

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     @Gargron

     Redeeming qualities... Leadership: You've changed the social media playing field for the better. With the personal growth, you're ready to focus on your passion and core strengths to lead further development of Mastodon products. Wise to pass the CEO baton to someone who can manage Mastodon's business size and growth bumps.

     Big 🙌🏼 to you!

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     Anton (texcut@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:27:34 JST Anton

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     @Gargron hm, does it mean more wife and cats photos on film? 🤔

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     Nathan A. Stine (stinerman@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:31:09 JST Nathan A. Stine

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     @Gargron health always comes first. Thank you (and Amelia) for getting Mastodon to this point. I hope you can take a long break and decompress.

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     Moved to https://mk.absturztau.be/@Linux (linux_is_best@misskey.de)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:32:39 JST Moved to https://mk.absturztau.be/@Linux

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     @Gargron@mastodon.social It may be a good idea to also have Mastodon Dot Social, for example, not to use web hosting and CDN services, headquarter in the United States. There is a lot of uncertainty in the United States, and I see no harm in taking precautions to protect yourself.

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     kuteboiCoder (kuteboicoder@subs4social.xyz)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:33:02 JST kuteboiCoder

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     @Gargron@mastodon.social
     
     John Mastodon speaks. ☝
     
     #JohnMastodon

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     Evan Prodromou (evan@cosocial.ca)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:34:27 JST Evan Prodromou

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     • Bloodaxe

     @bloodaxe @Gargron hear hear

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     Bloodaxe (bloodaxe@fosstodon.org)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:34:28 JST Bloodaxe

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     @Gargron I am truly grateful for all the work you've done to increase the usage of the #ActivityPub protocol.

     There is no arguing that without your leadership and your dedication, we would not be where we are today. As a society, I believe it is paramount that we take control of the #PublicSquare back to the people in a #Decentralized manner, and #Mastodon has been a MASSIVE push in that direction.

     Thank you Eugen, I'm glad you exist and I appreciate your work 😃

     #Grateful

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     Jose (j_s_j@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:37:19 JST Jose

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     @Gargron I’ve not agreed with every decision, but this one sets you above many others.

     This is a remarkable moment.

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     BoneHouseWasps🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺 (bonehousewasps@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:39:08 JST BoneHouseWasps🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺

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     @Gargron Thank you for giving us this. And the very best of luck for the future.

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     Jonathan Hartley (tartley@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:39:41 JST Jonathan Hartley

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     @Gargron 🤗

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     Confused Perro (vlanko@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:40:06 JST Confused Perro

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     @Gargron I want to say thank you for creating an alternative where I get my news and less-toxic banter.

     It’s an amazing platform and totally understandable your decision.

     You a Giga-Chad.

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     Foilfencer :mastodon: (foilfencer@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:40:48 JST Foilfencer :mastodon:

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     @Gargron Thank you for your great work and your generous commitment. And thanks to @PrototypeFund for the early support of your work.

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     Rocketman (slothrop@chaos.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:45:07 JST Rocketman

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     @Gargron I can only imagine how difficult this must be on an emotional level. But I believe it’s the right move.

     Founding a project, and driving it to a certain level of success, takes one set of skills.

     Transforming it into an institution that can function independently of its founder requires quite another set of skills. Few people can do both.

     Much respect for finding the strength to let go; and for putting your health and wellbeing first.

     Thank you for your work!

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     Rosie and Susie (thedoodletons@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:49:01 JST Rosie and Susie

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     @Gargron Thank you! Mastodon is a wonderful gift to all of us. We appreciate you and your hard work. 👏

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     John Samuel (jsamwrites@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:49:09 JST John Samuel

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     @Gargron Looking forward to this new development. Wishing you the best. We need Mastodon more than ever, especially in these hard times, especially when many platforms are abandoning us.

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     Max von Webel (343max@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:54:04 JST Max von Webel

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     @Gargron @guenterhack Thank you

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     zulu 🇨🇭 (zulutoo@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:55:31 JST zulu 🇨🇭

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     @Gargron take care of yourself

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     Carl Malamud (carlmalamud@official.resource.org)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:56:59 JST Carl Malamud

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     @Gargron Nice job on the transitioning to a nonprofit.

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     Dinah 🕊🇺🇦 (metagrrrl@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:03:17 JST Dinah 🕊🇺🇦

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     @Gargron Thank you for all you have done, Eugen!

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     James A Nielsen (jamesnielsen@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:04:32 JST James A Nielsen

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     @Gargron Eugen, I appreciate you and all the hard work you have done to make Mastodon a success, and look forward to your contributions in your new role. Mastodon should never have competitors, only collaborators, and I hope it will always stay that way.

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     ins0mniak (ins0mniak@majestic12.airforce)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:19:05 JST ins0mniak

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     @Gargron Fag
     kuteboiCoder and nyanide :nyancat_rainbow::nyancat_body::nyancat_face: like this.
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     Vaska Raeca (vaskaraeca@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:20:39 JST Vaska Raeca

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     @Gargron "I don't have a very high opinion of myself as a CEO" Honestly this makes you better than 99% of CEOs but stepping aside and forming the entity was absolutely a good move and I hope it gives you a much-needed break.

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     fensterlos (fensterlos@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:24:27 JST fensterlos

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     @Gargron Thank you so much!

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     Beteykin (beteykin@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:36:04 JST Beteykin

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     @Gargron В этих сетях главное не потерять себя...

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     Frazer (frazerb@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:45:26 JST Frazer

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     @Gargron Thats why you are the GOAT!!!
     You will always be loved man, and still are. Glad you will finally have more time to yourself!

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     MBybee (mbybee@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:16:52 JST MBybee

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     @Gargron I've been here for a bit, and while I've not always agreed with the directions taken, I think this must have been one of the hardest and most important steps.

     Turning mastodon into a proper public square by stepping back a little seems like the best possible choice to allow it to continue to grow without concerns that "one person" could turn it into a twitter, facebook, or bluesky.

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     Ben Royce 🇺🇦 (benroyce@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:23:20 JST Ben Royce 🇺🇦

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     @Gargron

     you set it up to a nonprofit

     you didn't have to do that

     but you did

     because you have sterling integrity

     eugen i applaud you

     thank you

     👏 👏 👏

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     Laffy (gottalaff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:36:11 JST Laffy

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     @Gargron What will you do? And thanks for always being there when I tag you.

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     Devin Ulibarri (pikurasa@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:44:07 JST Devin Ulibarri

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     @Gargron that sounds like great progress. Congrats!

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     Sarah E Bourne (sbourne@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:54:01 JST Sarah E Bourne

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     @Gargron Thank you. This is so lovely.

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     Grant 🇺🇦ArmUkraine🇺🇦 (grant_m@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:57:41 JST Grant 🇺🇦ArmUkraine🇺🇦

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     @Gargron thank you and congratulations on your transition to a healthier role :underheart:

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     Filip M. Nowak (fmn@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:22:25 JST Filip M. Nowak

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     @Gargron 🙇

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     sheislaurence (sheislaurence@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:32:47 JST sheislaurence

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     @Gargron I believe it is very much what you saw as a weakness which was the redeeming factor. Only history will tell whether an extrovert type is better in a capitalistic system that is designed to push all their wrong buttons. I hope the new CEO has half as much self-awareness as you do. And congrats on an amazing run, you certainly gave me a space when I left Twitter in 2022, a segway into the Fediverse.

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     sashatyson (sashatyson@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:51:58 JST sashatyson

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     @Gargron http://tiny.cc/3k45001

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     Pete (philpetree@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:59:17 JST Pete

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     @Gargron That is incredibly generous of you and I, for one, both appreciate your efforts in developing this beast AND in donating it.

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     Son of a Sailor (sonofasailor@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:01:05 JST Son of a Sailor

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     @Gargron Good for you for looking out for yourself. And thank you for creating a viable alternative to algorithm-driven social networks.

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     Hikory1 (hikory1@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:40:13 JST Hikory1

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     @Gargron Thanks for all you do and keep growing this platform.

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     Javier V. (javiervg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:59:55 JST Javier V.

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     @Gargron you should be proud of what you have built and dedicated so much time to it. On behalf of everyone here, thanks and good luck on the new role

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     Akhilesh Thite (akhileshthite@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 12:56:48 JST Akhilesh Thite

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     @Gargron 🫶

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     Ben Zanin (gnomon@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 13:38:31 JST Ben Zanin

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     @Gargron thank you for doing this. Thank you for taking care of yourself.

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     James Just James (purpleidea@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 13:46:17 JST James Just James

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     @Gargron Keep a large stake of the copyright in your control, to prevent someone deciding it's better to relicense without your consent! Give away a portion if you want that org to do enforcement on your behalf. But they don't need 100%.

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     UC10000MG (uc10000mg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 14:22:34 JST UC10000MG

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     @Gargron hi, could you please make a "Joined Date" on Bio, to make clear when the user joined this App. 🙏

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     GarretSidzaka (garretsidzaka@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 15:10:12 JST GarretSidzaka

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     @Gargron
     You are an amazing person. Never change.

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     xs4me2 (xs4me2@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:01:25 JST xs4me2

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     @Gargron

     You are a hero!

     👍

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     Stefano Zacchiroli (zacchiro@mastodon.xyz)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:13:48 JST Stefano Zacchiroli

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     @Gargron kudos!

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     Dr. Victoria Grinberg (vicgrinberg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:21:01 JST Dr. Victoria Grinberg

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     @Gargron thanks a lot - for your time as a ceo and for taking the decision and for talking about it (I can only imagine howh hard this is but it's also such an important example of how to handle things well!).

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     iris ✿ sandwalker (irisherself@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:32:03 JST iris ✿ sandwalker

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     @Gargron this really hits home, totally relatable 😬 glad that's also from your shoulder right 👏 good move

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     Nemo_bis 🌈 (nemobis@mamot.fr)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:55:52 JST Nemo_bis 🌈

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     @Gargron Thank you! Are you already all set in terms of professional help to handle the legal setup of the new non-profit as well as the tax implications in Germany for you personally? Or does it help to recommend people we know to have previous experience on similar non-profit matters?

     #MastodonGGmbH #FediMeta

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     Marlike (marlike@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 17:21:44 JST Marlike

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     @Gargron thank you for creating Mastodon and for securing its future. I wish you and your family health and Joy.

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     annekekassteele 🥂 (annekekassteele@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 18:15:30 JST annekekassteele 🥂

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     @Gargron thanks for everything and wishing you more time to visit Scotland.

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     Tony G (tonyg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 18:27:57 JST Tony G

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     @Gargron you’ve given us all a tremendous gift of your time and energy. Thank you and congratulations!!

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     Phantasm (phnt@fluffytail.org)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 18:54:00 JST Phantasm

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     @ins0mniak @Gargron
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     Lord Matt ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ (lordmatt@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 20:07:51 JST Lord Matt ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

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     @Gargron, I'm a latecomer to all this, but man, oh man, do I love it here. You have had a hand in building something special that I feel most fortunate to partake in.

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     Daniel Marks (profdc9@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 20:52:06 JST Daniel Marks

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     @Gargron Just make sure your effort doesn't go to waste by placing it in the hands of an organization that becomes parasitic with its management squatting on your hard work. Organizations like ARRL used to serve their members but now just collect membership fees. Don't depend on being a BDFL either. Set terms in the charter of how the Mastodon trademarks may be used.

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     Matthias Pfefferle (pfefferle@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 23:28:19 JST Matthias Pfefferle

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     @Gargron all the best for your upcoming journey! The fediverse wouldn‘t be what it is now, without you and your work on mastodon! Thanks a lot!

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     Nathan Schneider (ntnsndr@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 00:24:09 JST Nathan Schneider

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     @heybenji @Steve Always good to bring up! Though in this case I think a nonprofit could work perfectly well.

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     Benji Mauer (heybenji@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 00:24:11 JST Benji Mauer

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     • Stephen Dioxide :TwinPines:

     @Steve @ntnsndr I appreciate your perspective. And, the announcement post and reporting say the team is still exploring exact legal entity and structural options, which is why I felt it was an important moment to bring up the #cooperative model as an option.

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     Stephen Dioxide :TwinPines: (steve@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 00:24:12 JST Stephen Dioxide :TwinPines:

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     • Benji Mauer

     @heybenji @ntnsndr By the time the news becomes public, it's too late to change it. The way to get people to consider creating co-ops is to plant the idea in their heads well before they're even considering a major change.

     It's not too late to have more new or converted co-op instances, though!

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     Benji Mauer (heybenji@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 00:24:14 JST Benji Mauer

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     • Nathan Schneider

     @Gargron consider, perhaps, a #cooperative? Plenty of people here such as @ntnsndr who could be good thought partners.

     Thank you for being so instrumental in the creation of this space, and for pursuing community over profit. I’m so grateful for it!

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     Andy Cc (berean@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 04:06:47 JST Andy Cc

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     @Gargron thank you for all your hard work.

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     Patrick Abeya (wombat2k@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 05:07:39 JST Patrick Abeya

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     @Gargron

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     br00t4c (br00t4c@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 08:37:09 JST br00t4c

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     @Gargron You did an amazing job. We are all in your debt 🙏🏽

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     Booteille (booteille@framapiaf.org)'s status on Friday, 17-Jan-2025 08:49:29 JST Booteille

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     @Gargron Thanks a lot, Eugen, for taking this decision (because I think the whole project will grow thanks to that) and for everything you did during past years. Your work and dedication really helped to build what have been somehow a dream for most: a social network entitled with strong human values.

     Good luck with the rest of your journey!

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     mil (mil1000@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 18-Jan-2025 07:07:16 JST mil

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     • sasa

     @Gargron @sasajim