Notices by Linux Is Best (linux@kitty.social), page 4

@kariboka@social.harpia.red Good question.

Officially (publically), no, but I cannot say they have nothing to do with the development.

We were all given that public notice that Sharkey was now under new management. A few people even reached out (publically and in private) to tell me things were changing. The new leadership, however, seems to be up to some of the same games as the old leadership, though. A new beginning this was not.

I am not surprised, just disappointed.

A bit of a long read, but may give some insight (see quote / link).

#Sharkey #Fediverse

RE: https://kitty.social/notes/9y29rzrf8f2r007h

The Sharkey Development is moving host from their EU location to The United States.

Attached is the raw code obtained from the GitLab from today, September 9, 2024, at 3:10 PM EDT. It records the last code change was from September 8, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT.

This is the raw code (untested) and should not be used in production. I am archiving it unofficially.

Before the move you can download a copy yourself, https://activitypub.software/TransFem-org/Sharkey

#Sharkey #Foss #OpenSource

Firefox OS, was an operating system, made for mobile devices. Mozilla spent a fortune developing that project, including wasting developers time and resources.

If we could rewind the clock, Mozilla should never have attempted to make an operating system, and should have focused solely on their web browser.

I am curious if all is well with Sharkey's new web host. It seems CloudFlare has blocked the IP associated with it.

If you're needing hosting, I recommend Reliable Sites. They have affordable servers, and they're located in the United States.

http://payments.reliablesite.net/aff.php?aff=1839

@julia@eepy.moe

#Sharkey #WebHosting

A new beginning, right? 🤔

I'm upset, because some people reached out to me. One publically, a couple in private. Now I'm oddly thinking it was all for show (can't imagine why).

But let's start from the top (the beginning).

I learned about this development called Sharkey, which is a fork of Misskey. I particularly liked this development and was curious about it. The development seemed well established and respected within the Fediverse. The lead, at the time, was trying to promote more people to get involved, plus looking for funds so they could obtain their server.

Anyone who searches my post history, knows I can be passionate about software developments (pros and cons). For example, I used to help fund the Mozilla Foundation, around 10k annually.

Sharkey, was looking to obtain a server since they also held their flagship instance, along with their GitLab instance, and they talked about other things they had in mind. I gifted 1k for this new server. I blame myself, not anyone else, for being so trusting and having faith with the individual leading the project. But needless to say, expectations were not as advertised. For example, they never did bring back the Join Sharkey site. They did, however, decide to use the server for Minecraft (I think within the first week).

I expressed my disappointment and from experience, many developments have a following that can seem like a clique of loyal friend and followers. Sharkey was no different, and when I sounded off, it went about as I expected. Only the lead at the time, had an ego, and even reached out to the admin (I've moved since then), who may have been under the impression that if they did not silence me, they could expect no support, or possibly be de-federated.

Going forward, I would spend the better part of a year, telling people, truthfully, the software was good, and if you wanted to add to the code, to do so, but do not send them any money!

Well, no surprise to myself, the lead proved to be problematic and other people started to realize they were a jerk. They even experienced a moment where they demoted people on their flagship instance and others resigned. The internal drama got so bad, that even some of the developers were seeing red.

Ultimately, they stepped down from everywhere.

And the reason why I learned all of this, was because people started reaching out. As I said, several had done so in private, and one had done so publically. I appreciated that fact. It felt good to be vindicated.

I received a bunch of friendly message, a few follow requests, including jointly following the new lead.

But the very next morning, I noticed the lead had blocked and then unblocked me (so I was no longer following them). Thinking there was an error, I attempted to re-follow then 3x and was denied 3x. Not a big deal, but was odd.

Then I noticed a few "not so friendly" messages aimed in my direction, and oddly the new lead favored those. New beginning, right? 🤔

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4 months.

That is how long the Shareky Development kept the physical servers, before the lead kept them as their own personal computer. Arguably within the 1st week, they started using the server, that I and others (because it was not just me) funded for the project and for their flagship instance, the moment they started using it to play Minecraft.

During those 4 months there would be only 1 software release, and you're likely on it. Sharkey version 2024.5.1, and it was only released after, I made a fuss about the development.

Technically, yes, it would count as a type of fraud. Especially since the hardware did not pass onto neither Shareky nor the flagship instance. Am I, personally, going to pursue the matter? No, not unless others were willing to do so.

#Sharkey #Fediverse

@puppygirlhornypost2@transfem.social

My issues go a little deeper than just the fact that I gave her 1,000 bucks and I presume the community gave her the other 1,000 bucks (you said 2k in your post).

My issue is how much she used her free time to have a laugh at it all. Not just at my expense, but also to anyone else who spoke up. Furthermore, I appreciate that you were the only person who came forward in public (thank you) and informed me that Sharkey was starting over.

The problem is the new lead, and perhaps some of the old lead's friends, made it very clear that a new beginning is not something we are going to have.

I am going to spend my free time, just as they did, cautioning people about the development and the nature of the people behind that development.

#Shareky #Fediverse

@disarray@fedi.layer02.net @julia@eepy.moe Troll much?

An inquiry is not spreading FUD. I was asking the lead developer. If you're their hosting provider, you should relax and learn some bedside manner.

Oh, that's an interesting post... I should share... Oh wait, it has a Twitter URL. Never mind.

#Twitter #X #Fediverse

Bem-vindo, Brasil, ao Fediverso!

Welcome, Brazil, to the Fediverse!


#Brazil #Fediverse #Brasil

Those affected may need to reboot their PC 15-20x.

Wow. 🤯

#CrowdStrike #Windows

"But... but... Donald Trump is doing or said or is guilty of, "X" and that should matter!"

In an ideal world, it should, but whatever nonsense Donald Trump is up to is not news worthy. Donald Trump is a walking disaster and his people do not care. They should care, very much so, but they do not.

Joe Biden is not a conservative, trying to win the hearts and minds of MEGA. Joe Biden needs the support of rational people, and rational people understand that we all age differently, and right now, Joe Biden looks and acts like someone way past their prime, and who should not be President.

"But... but... We need to stop, Donald Trump."

That is well and good and all, in an ideal world, but we do not live in an ideal world, and Joe Biden once again, looks like someone who should not be President.

"That seems like a double-standard?"

YES. Duh. I am glad we are on the same page. I would love nothing more for that double-standard to magically go away, but it is not. We need to work around that double-standard, which means we need to replace, Joe Biden, or things are going to be ugly with Donald Trump.

It is, what it is. -- You do not have to like it. I sure do not.

#Democrat #Democrats #UnitedStates

The 1 thing unusual about the Fediverse is it has both mute and block. Blocking just means, they can no longer tag your or replying to you. Muting means you never see their comments.

In my opinion it is best to do both.

#Fediverse #Fedi