@laurenshof@maegul@fediversereport I think the key is what is shared in the Fediverse. For example, if I had a blog, I would not share the whole blog post. I would share it as a link and preview. That makes sense and is the lowest common denominator among platforms. I like how my Bookwyrm posts share (if only I have more control of how the posts happen). And I think these things are ultimately cultural practices that will be worked out over time.
@laurenshof@maegul@fediversereport One final thing - I read @maegul thread above and I agree with you for the most part. I've tried using unified apps like Fedilab and I really don't like the experience. And you are spot on that I do have different personas depending on the place. I use my real name here but I use pseudonym in other places like the Threadiverse.
@laurenshof@maegul@fediversereport I don't remember where I read it (apologies if it was something in Fediverse Report!) that argued ATProto is starting from centralization and Activity Pub is starting from decentralization and various problem in each comes from of these facts. Again, I like Activity Pub's position because many hands make light work and more innovation. But your point that most people are not paying attention to these conversations is worth keeping in mind.
@laurenshof@maegul@fediversereport I agree that this is a great point! One of the cooler experiences I've had here has been to follow photographers and artists on Mastodon in Pixelfed. It sounds silly but just to see federation working is immensely gratifying. But there are other places where I feel like federation is a bit clunky. I don't find Peertube that intuitive and the Threadiverse has its own issues.
@fediversereport Thank you for sharing. It is exciting to see what is happening! I think your point at the end is really worth considering: is #Bluesky and the #ATProto interested in multiple apps or is it merely a vehicle for microblogging? I don't have technical background, but I suspect that the decentralization for BSKY is more for show than practice. Critique #ActivityPub all we like but I do think the commitment to platform diversity is there and is practiced.
@evan Completely agree. I love the Fediverse but I do wish there was a bit more ideological and intellectual diversity at times. I don't want to just be in a comfortable cocoon of familiar ideas but I want to be challenged.
@kathhayhoe I learned about Sand Batteries from BBC's The Climate Question - one of those really nifty ideas that can blow your mind when you learn about them - thanks for reminding me!
I feel Fediverse sounds like a unique brand. I get that Social Web feels more descriptive but I think it is tainted by being too close to Social Media.
On the other hand, you do need to explain the term Fediverse. But I also think you need to explain social web as well. I don’t think it is as explanatory as it might appear at first blush.
Finally, at least internally, I feel like Fediverse is too deeply ingrained. It would take a massive culture shift to change the term.
@solarpunkpresents@academiccommunity Fun episode and nice to see what it going on behind the scenes! I've enjoyed reading the conference report.
But aren't guy worried that you are platforming Conferences? Don't you know that Big Conference is an insidious entity completely against Solarpunk values (and the cause of much academic unhappiness)? I hope that you are more careful in the future... ROFL
@capnthommo I definitely agree with you. I would have put "conspicuous consumption" but ran out of characters. I completely agree with you about it not being a new thing. I find it fascinating that idea of consumption to show status morphs so much and can change over time. Something that signals status today will lose all meaning tomorrow.
'May Sickness' (五月病 'gogatsu-byō') is a term for a seasonal disorder that strikes just as Golden Week comes to an end.
After the flurry of changes that take place each April, it may seem like May should be smooth sailing, but returning to work or school after the break is tough.
In the 1880s, the mark of consumption among elites was replacing gaslights for electric ones. Today it is the replacement of electric ones for useless decorative gas lights that constantly burn. We see these in many wealthy neighborhoods in Chicago.
I really don't know about the mechanics of this system. Nor do I know anything about the people. Just always find such fixtures strange.
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