I was wondering if there exists a platform similar to Downdetector or Down For Everyone Or Just Me (downforeveryoneorjustme.com), but specifically designed for the Fediverse and utilizing ActivityPub?

These platforms allow users to check if a website is down or if it's a personal connectivity issue.

• Downdetector (https://downdetector.com/):

is a tool that aggregates reports of outages across various services (e.g., internet, social media, streaming platforms) to help users determine if an issue is widespread or isolated.

• Down For Everyone Or Just Me (https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/):

is a simple service that checks if a website is down for everyone or just the person trying to access it.

If such a platform does not exist for the Fediverse, should we consider creating one?

It would be INCREDIBLY useful for monitoring instance(platform uptime and diagnosing connectivity issues within our community.

Unfortunately, I personally lack the time, energy, and motiva

About 20 days ago, I had made a blog post about an idea I had for a better federated search engine model.

It didn't take much time for it to develop into a thing I am fixated on.

I am putting the code out, its not ready or working, but it is something I am really happy to make and has filled my time with joy designing.

My current plan is the following:

1. Get the basic web-ring creation process down
2. Get scraping jobs functional
3. Provide a basic query system
4. Implement basic user accounts
5. Implement basic federation
6. Implement basic moderation

Once I am done with the core features that I have in mind, I will start working on adding more features and quality of life improvements.

Some features I want to work on to make this software more enticing to administrators:

1. The ability to customize what is publicly accessible.
2. The ability to edit the pages HTML style on the fly, without having to recompile.
3. Containers for easy d

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/15816115

I hope this directory will help you find the PeerTube platform that fits your needs. I must say, I am a little worried how few platforms actually meet the criteria I've set. It's possible I've missed some, so please let me know in the comments. Enjoy.

General platforms

The following directory consists of PeerTube platforms (instances/servers) that fits the following criteria:

• A general platform.
• Registration is open.
• Follows (federates) at least 500 PeerTube platforms.
• Provides some amount of storage space for users.

Dalek.zone

::: spoiler Infosec.Exchange Video

• Link: video.infosec.exchange
• Follows: 969
• **Sto

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/15733096

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/15732861

First of all, let me apologize to those people who was affected when PeerTube.wtf initially went down.

I've been working this past month on building and setting up a fresh version of PeerTube.wtf and this time, I won't be relying on decentralized storage 🙃 🙃 🙃

I've been reading a couple of threads on Lemmy, to better understand what people want expect to be able to do on a PeerTube server, so here goes:

• PeerTube.wtf is a platform for general use. Every topic is welcome.
• The Global Search Index is enabled. This means that the search bar will show results from almost 900 PeerTube servers.
• Remote URI/handle search is enabled. This means, if you know the URL/handle of a channel, that's not part of the Global Search Index, you can still find it via the search bar and subscribe

Pixelfed has been making incredible strides over the past few years, and has begun developing a suite of different platforms and services for the Fediverse. After just one day on Kickstarter, they've already smashed their campaign goal.

But they still need your help!

Found this article while scrolling the Internet. I feel it is pretty applicable to my short experience on the Fediverse so far, since the decentralizaiton aspect of it is offset by the fact that user data is tied heavily to the server you register to, and that the server can dictate what other content you see. OcapPub is an attempt to remedy this issue, while also providing powerufl new tools for moderation and social trust that can protect people

cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21830166

This might just be me, but I’ve recently been wondering—has anyone ever floated the idea of potentially creating a decentralized and/or federated alternative to the browser engines dominating the market?

Right now, it feels like options are increasingly monopolized, with Google Chromium (Blink) being the backbone of almost every browser, and Mozilla’s Gecko engine fighting to hold on.

While platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, and others prove that decentralization/federation can work remarkably well for social media, could this model apply to browser engines or even search platform ecosystems?

Maybe something open and community-driven that allows different stakeholders or communities to innovate independently while ensuring compatibility standards?

I recognize this would be a monumental challenge, requiring deep technical expertise, time, and resources.

I’d love to explore it myself, but I just don’t have the energy, time, or knowledge to get such a thing off the ground.

geteilt von: https://feddit.org/post/7159700

"The Fediverse is a relatively new concept for most of us, so today I'm covering what it is, why it's relevant for crafters, and how you can join! And if you don't want to join, that's ok too, at least now you know what it is you're not joining 😄"

Video by @thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee

This is a really good introductory video that explains the Fediverse. Very clear, good examples and for a target group with no prior knowledge. So if you want to recommend other people to join the Fediverse, this might be a good start. There are insights into Mastodon and Pixelfed in particular… but Lemmy is also a topic in the video…

We live in interesting times. As users migrate en masse from existing social platforms to new networks and apps, we ought to think about how to make the experience of signing up, connecting to friends, and finding the good stuff as solid as humanly possible.

It's Cory. This time the guy holding court is Cory.

BTW, the Kickstarter for Pixelfed and Loops, the actually-open, ActivityPub based clones of Instagram and TikTok, just hit $35,000 in its first 13 hours. The creator of Mastodon just ceded control to a new non-profit. That's how you do it. By spending money to build free things for the public interest out in the open, not by tithing your money, labor and attention directly to VC-funded for-profit corporations.

For those who don’t know jwz, among other things, you have him to thank for Firefox/Mozilla’s existence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Zawinski

Does anyone else feel like the Fediverse could potentially use a centralized, clear, and engaging way to introduce itself and its platforms to new users?

I’ve noticed a recurring trend: on Reddit, YouTube, and other platforms, there are constant questions like "What is the Fediverse?" or "How does Mastodon/Lemmy/Pixelfed work?"

While it’s great to see so much interest, these questions can become repetitive, and they highlight the need for a more accessible and official introduction to the Fediverse.

What I’m proposing is The FediGuide—a centralized, interactive, and approachable platform or website designed to explain what the Fediverse is, how ActivityPub works, and what its platforms (like Mastodon, Lemmy, Pixelfed, etc.) are all about. Here’s how The FediGuide could look and function:

Key Features of The FediGuide

1. Interactive, Child-Friendly Design

• The FediGuide should be so simple and visually appealing that even a five-year-old could grasp the conce

I've been thinking about how we could potentially enhance the Lemmy experience, and I wonder if anyone else sees potential in incorporating a feature similar to Bluesky's Custom Feeds or Mastodon's Fedialgo?

Here's my thought process:

Why Custom Feeds?

1. User Empowerment: Custom feeds allow users to tailor their experience, moving beyond the limitations of chronological or "popular" sorting.
2. Discovery: They can help users find content and communities they might not encounter otherwise.
3. Flexibility: Users could create feeds based on specific interests, keywords, or even complex criteria.

Bluesky's Approach

Bluesky's implementation of Custom Feeds is particularly interesting:

• Users can create and share their own algorithm-driven feeds
• It promotes algorithmic transparency and user choice
• The feature has been well-received for its innovative approach to content curation

https://bsky.social/about/blog/7-27-2023-custom-feeds

https://bsky.socia

Jason Koebler joins the show to chat with Paris and Brian about the looming TikTok ban (that got even less likely after we recorded) and what Mark Zuckerberg is really looking for from the Trump administration. Plus, the new Free the Feeds initiative, John Deere in the FTC’s crosshairs, and more bad AI news.

Mastodon has seen a renewed interest these last few days, but when you look at the statistics mastodon.social siphons the biggest part of the pie, it sees a few thousands new sign-ups a day, while medium sized instance and smaller ones only get a few, sometimes just single digits increase.

This has been exacerbated since mastodon changed its UI both on web and mobile apps, to make the flagship instance the default one for sign-up in an effort to lower the entry barrier, which on the same time is leading to unhealthy concentration, on a platform that advocates for decentralization through federation.

Do you think this is the way forward on the fediverse ?

#mastodon #pixelfed #lemmy #fediverse