Those of you who've got Bluesky accounts, but still want to keep in contact with the Fediverse: Consider using the "Bridgy Fed" how-to: fed.brid.gy/docs
Thanks, buddy. I'm still figuring out the move. I was thinking of hopping over to Friendica and resetting things up there, because it seems most connected... does anyone have any tips?
@zulu I'm on diasp.eu now, but "began" at diasp.net (which crashed). I had federation/back-up accounts on JoinDiaspora (closed), diasp.de (closed), and on diasp.org (about to close), and when finally deciding to get rid of my Twitter & Facebook accounts earlier this year, I got myself some new back-up accounts:
I'm on friendica.world (this account, @phle; because it was the first server in the list described with a language I feel comfortable with, and also "non-niched", at the time of my sign-up), and on mastodon.nu (an instance located in Sweden; I'm @phle there; [link to list of mastodon
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@zulu I'm on diasp.eu now, but "began" at diasp.net (which crashed). I had federation/back-up accounts on JoinDiaspora (closed), diasp.de (closed), and on diasp.org (about to close), and when finally deciding to get rid of my Twitter & Facebook accounts earlier this year, I got myself some new back-up accounts:
I'm on friendica.world (this account, @phle; because it was the first server in the list described with a language I feel comfortable with, and also "non-niched", at the time of my sign-up), and on mastodon.nu (an instance located in Sweden; I'm @phle there; [link to list of mastodon servers], [unofficial guide to Mastodon]).
For my purposes, Friendica federates better (for me), as it federates in both directions to both diaspora* and mastodon, while mastodon isn't connected to diaspora*. Both Friendica and Mastodon can connect to Bluesky, by the help of the "bridge".
Slight warning: Friendica has a learning curve. It took a while to "get it". To fine-tune all the settings. And you'll need to find the stuff you want to fill your stream with. But yeah, you too have been on diaspora* for quite a bit. It's easy to forget that our diaspora* stream was empty at first. Patience. It pays. Welcome to the extended Fediverse!
In the spirit of 'keeping it simple', I'd mention that it's super easy and quick to "just join another pod", cut and paste your description if desired, and use this time to (re) add existing/long-time contacts from the new pod, maybe also 'signal flare' to usual hangouts, and (remember?) look for the "new here" post.
I'd say 75% or more of my (smallish) diaspora* regulars are already migrated to d.social or glasswings or whatever... No muss, no fuss really, though we can always try/add new platforms and connecting apps/sites. But just to avoid the annoyance of making a whole new move (like after Google + and some pods 'here') it's really easy, and there's still time (thanks for the long lead, @David)
I too think Bluesky is great, and is what it is - short form and with some big, mostly one-way celebs and organizations, but also easy to use and to connect with real people with similar interests. But it's not replacing this comfy living room (pora*), only another channel. Guess I'm old school (but also a social scientist!) Choices!
@Michael Fenichel Yes, this (staying in the diaspora* sphere) is definitely the best solution - no learning curve, just the moving (not both!).
For me, it was also part of trying to "lure people to leave Facebook", of which the "event" function was the most important. (Friendica has a calendar function, but it's not as slick as the Facebook one. It exists, though.) I'm unsure of whether others actually left, but I did get some of them interested in adding alternatives to their repertoire.
Oh, and the #NewHere (and #OldHere; #introduction as well) - those were great: I would have felt very lonely without them when I first arrived here.
I actually happened to dive into my diaspora* DM box, where I had a conversation with
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@Michael Fenichel Yes, this (staying in the diaspora* sphere) is definitely the best solution - no learning curve, just the moving (not both!).
For me, it was also part of trying to "lure people to leave Facebook", of which the "event" function was the most important. (Friendica has a calendar function, but it's not as slick as the Facebook one. It exists, though.) I'm unsure of whether others actually left, but I did get some of them interested in adding alternatives to their repertoire.
Oh, and the #NewHere (and #OldHere; #introduction as well) - those were great: I would have felt very lonely without them when I first arrived here.
I actually happened to dive into my diaspora* DM box, where I had a conversation with palantir (no longer active - account gone). They suggested a (one-time) follow-up function, some time after sign-up: basically just an automated e-mail checking that things were running smooth, and with a "how to"/"frequently asked questions" section added. A kind of "catch those who post once (maybe without tags), get no responses, has an empty Stream, and then never logs in again".
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Als Antwort auf David • • •Those of you who've got Bluesky accounts, but still want to keep in contact with the Fediverse: Consider using the "Bridgy Fed"
how-to: fed.brid.gy/docs
#NotMyWork #Federation #Bluesky
zulu
Als Antwort auf David • • •(: aNNa :) blume mag das.
phle
Als Antwort auf zulu • • •@zulu I'm on diasp.eu now, but "began" at
diasp.net(which crashed).I had federation/back-up accounts on
JoinDiaspora(closed),diasp.de(closed), and on diasp.org (about to close),and when finally deciding to get rid of my Twitter & Facebook accounts earlier this year, I got myself some new back-up accounts:
I'm on friendica.world (this account, @phle; because it was the first server in the list described with a language I feel comfortable with, and also "non-niched", at the time of my sign-up),
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@zulu I'm on diasp.eu now, but "began" at
diasp.net(which crashed).I had federation/back-up accounts on
JoinDiaspora(closed),diasp.de(closed), and on diasp.org (about to close),and when finally deciding to get rid of my Twitter & Facebook accounts earlier this year, I got myself some new back-up accounts:
I'm on friendica.world (this account, @phle; because it was the first server in the list described with a language I feel comfortable with, and also "non-niched", at the time of my sign-up),
and on mastodon.nu (an instance located in Sweden; I'm @phle there; [link to list of mastodon servers], [unofficial guide to Mastodon]).
For my purposes, Friendica federates better (for me), as it federates in both directions to both diaspora* and mastodon,
while mastodon isn't connected to diaspora*.
Both Friendica and Mastodon can connect to Bluesky, by the help of the "bridge".
Slight warning: Friendica has a learning curve. It took a while to "get it". To fine-tune all the settings. And you'll need to find the stuff you want to fill your stream with.
But yeah, you too have been on diaspora* for quite a bit. It's easy to forget that our diaspora* stream was empty at first.
Patience. It pays. Welcome to the extended Fediverse!
Adam Hunt mag das.
zulu
Als Antwort auf David • • •Michael Fenichel
Als Antwort auf David • • •In the spirit of 'keeping it simple', I'd mention that it's super easy and quick to "just join another pod", cut and paste your description if desired, and use this time to (re) add existing/long-time contacts from the new pod, maybe also 'signal flare' to usual hangouts, and (remember?) look for the "new here" post.
I'd say 75% or more of my (smallish) diaspora* regulars are already migrated to d.social or glasswings or whatever... No muss, no fuss really, though we can always try/add new platforms and connecting apps/sites. But just to avoid the annoyance of making a whole new move (like after Google + and some pods 'here') it's really easy, and there's still time (thanks for the long lead, @David)
I too think Bluesky is great, and is what it is - short form and with some big, mostly one-way celebs and organizations, but also easy to use and to connect with real people with similar interests. But it's not replacing this comfy living room (pora*), only another channel. Guess I'm old school (but also a social scientist!) Choices!
mögen das
phle und Adam Hunt mögen das.
phle
Als Antwort auf Michael Fenichel • • •@Michael Fenichel Yes, this (staying in the diaspora* sphere) is definitely the best solution - no learning curve, just the moving (not both!).
For me, it was also part of trying to "lure people to leave Facebook", of which the "event" function was the most important. (Friendica has a calendar function, but it's not as slick as the Facebook one. It exists, though.)
I'm unsure of whether others actually left, but I did get some of them interested in adding alternatives to their repertoire.
Oh, and the #NewHere (and #OldHere; #introduction as well) - those were great: I would have felt very lonely without them when I first arrived here.
I actually happened to dive into my diaspora* DM box, where I had a conversation with
... mehr anzeigen@Michael Fenichel Yes, this (staying in the diaspora* sphere) is definitely the best solution - no learning curve, just the moving (not both!).
For me, it was also part of trying to "lure people to leave Facebook", of which the "event" function was the most important. (Friendica has a calendar function, but it's not as slick as the Facebook one. It exists, though.)
I'm unsure of whether others actually left, but I did get some of them interested in adding alternatives to their repertoire.
Oh, and the #NewHere (and #OldHere; #introduction as well) - those were great: I would have felt very lonely without them when I first arrived here.
I actually happened to dive into my diaspora* DM box, where I had a conversation with palantir (no longer active - account gone). They suggested a (one-time) follow-up function, some time after sign-up: basically just an automated e-mail checking that things were running smooth, and with a "how to"/"frequently asked questions" section added.
A kind of "catch those who post once (maybe without tags), get no responses, has an empty Stream, and then never logs in again".
mögen das
N. E. Felibata 👽, RiCHi dEadLy und Michael Fenichel mögen das.