I think when our #fahernistas say to us “what have we done, please be nice to us, you’re not welcoming.” This is a story of power, plain and simple hamishcampbell.com/this-is-a-s…
This is a story of power, plain and simple
Over the last few years, we’ve been watching a familiar story unfold, we’ve seen repeat itself in radical spaces, tech movements, and grassroots networks for decades. It starts in the grassroots with “progressive” #fashernistas (yes, them) pushing themselves into the front to speak for “us.” They talk the talk of decentralisation, care, community, and #FOSS ethics. They wear all the right hashtags: #opensocialmedia, #Fediverse, #commons, #techforgood. But when you look at how power is actually exercised behind the scenes, it’s something else entirely. This is a story of power, plain and simple. Not in the dramatic “revolutionary” sense. But in the subtle creep of careerism, institutional capture, and “safe” social capital games that flatten the radical and uplifts the “palatable”.Let’s take a few examples from the #activertypub world, first with the #SocialHub stagnation, this open space was originally created for grassroots to shape the standards of the decentralised web, It was originally a commons, protocol-building and governance exploration space. So, what happened? The people now “leading” came from lifestyle #fashionista activism and wannabe NGO circuits, who in the end were all trying to be embedded in the institutional funding environments, or visiting from the safe academic bubble. And thus they brought with them the dogmas of safe spaces, of “emotional consensus,” “hidden affinity group governance,” and “(ex)inclusive dialogue”… that JUST SO happened to exclude the radical and messy paths that are actually native to the #openweb, the bad mess they then made, ended up only pushing the dogma of the #geekprolem as it was the ONLY path they could imagine controlling in a way that would not threaten the thin connection to the institutions they were feeding from. This behaviour so often slips into forms of parasitism, which is not a good thing at all.
Then we have the current #Fediverse outreach infrastructure capture, where we’ve seen the same class of actors attach themselves to the most visible projects – like Mastodon, ActivityPub standards, and now “Fediverse governance.” They secure seats on boards. They host conferences with glossy branding and friendly logos. They use these controlled spaces to then push out “code of conduct” documents and “safe space” branding… while closing and excluding the very messy native infrastructure of discussion and direction that is both native and needed.
Examples? #Mastodon’s GitHub, issue tracking, and moderation are all tightly controlled by a small clique around the project founder. Community voices are kinda tolerated at best, discarded at worst. The project is moving onto the #NGO path, no bad thing in its self, but with its years of pushing its own branding as THE Fediverse, it becomes a bad thing. In this, there is a very real debt of damage they need to pay back – as a part of a functioning gift economy – saying sorry and admitting mistakes is a good first step.
Then we have the example of the #FediForum events, pushing into the space blindly, with zero historical context or any actual knowledge, to represent the activertypub ecosystem. The problem is they paywalled and increasingly gate kept #NGO commercial interests are then pushed to the front to represent “us”. When the radical and experienced grassroots voices obviously don’t get involved, as they simply refuse to step over the paywall. This is an ongoing mess, that we do need to compost and not only with #fashionista outrage but with real working paths, we used to do this, but we can’t anymore – why?
Over the last few years we have had proposals for genuine horizontal governance, that could have been used to shift this mess making and to actually shifts power outward – but these were labelled “too messy,” “too political,” or “not the right time.” This is not accidental, it is liberalism functioning as control – with a smile. So… what can we do? Let’s be clear: This is a power issue. It’s not about bad intentions. It’s about how power is used, and then abused, even in the so-called “horizontal” paths.
The first thing we have to do is recognise the smell of #NGO-style liberalism that so easily hides itself in good intentions, grants, DEI language, and “process.” But it then ends up:
- Disempowering community autonomy
- Replacing radical potential with “professionalism”
- Marginalising away activists and messy real-world projects
- Recreating the same vertical hierarchies, just with better “open” branding
Composting this mess is needed to break the cycle:
- Build and back native projects. The only way to push back against capture is to grow infrastructure from within our communities, like: #OMN (Open Media Network) #OGB (Open Governance Body). These must be trust-based, not credential-based. That means supporting those doing the work without demanding they translate it into pointless and most importantly powerless NGO-speak to be taken seriously.
- Use the #4opens as a filter, this simple social retelling of #FOSS is designed precisely to push out the 95% of #techshit and focus energy on projects with: Open source Open data Open standards Open governance. Apply these consistently, and the parasite class will struggle to keep and find a foothold.
- Push for messy, lived governance, stop waiting for perfect systems. We need to prototype imperfect, transparent, accountable governance now. It should be: Based on trust, not rules-lawyering Driven by use, not representation Grounded in solidarity, not status
- Refuse the “leader class”, just because someone has a title, a grant, or a #dotcons following, doesn’t mean they speak for us. Call out the unaccountable influence. Politely or not. Let’s not let careerists write our futures.:
The Fediverse path could be the most important #openweb reboot of the commons of this decade. But it will only be that if we keep it rooted in social power, not polished #PR and #NGO mess. We don’t need new kings. We need more gardeners, to work together to compost the piles of #techshit and keep the space open and safe.
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I was reminded of something, and now I'm going to #AskFedi (can boost for further helpers)
Ages ago the server I was on went down unexpectedly. I got all my follows back, except one.
They were an #Artist who made colorful #Art that reminded me of Lisa Frank, only more adulty.
I can't remember their name, and haven't come across them again. But their art is lovely and I'd like it back on my feed.
If you might know who I'm talking about please share!
Worst case I'll get new #Artists to follow.
Cantiere aperto alla Crypta Balbi, ecco le nuove scoperte - Arte - Ansa.it
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Cantiere aperto alla Crypta Balbi, ecco le nuove scoperte - Arte - Ansa.it
Un capitello corinzio di lesena che, per la raffinata fattura, trova confronti nella decorazione del Foro di Augusto e che era stato reimpiegato come coperchio di un sistema fognario tardoantico; interessanti teste e parti di statue, a soggetto sia f…Agenzia ANSA
Netanyahu, Trump Plot Next ATTACK Against Iran: War Just Beginning
Netanyahu is headed to DC for the third time in six months, and Trump is teasing everything from another ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, to a “permanent deal with Iran.” But the two leaders have already shown they can’t be trusted…Rachel Blevins
Not only is this a great #UI history lesson (Mac/Apple fan or not) but the presentation on the page as you scroll is nice and smooth.
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Did anyone actually believe that the band The Velvet Sundown was human? In their original Spotify bio, the four-piece claimed to be from "a sweaty bungalow in California," and comprised singer and mellotron player Gabe Farrow, guitarist Lennie West, Milo Raines, who "crafts the band’s textured synth sounds," and percussionist Orion "Rio" Del Mar. Yes, it all sounds made up — and that's before we get to the weird photo of them eating burgers. Here's @RollingStone's story about why this particular AI band went viral — it's likely because Spotify now accepts payments to boost playlist placement. At the second link, find Tom's Guide's breakdown of what happened.
#Music #Spotify #TheVelvetSundown #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #Technology
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Da Bollani a Bosso torna il Grey Cat festival in Toscana - Musica - Ansa.it
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Da Bollani a Bosso torna il Grey Cat festival in Toscana - Musica - Ansa.it
Grey Cat festival conferma, anche per il 2025, il suo tradizionale calendario di concerti, tra il 25 luglio e il 20 di agosto, coinvolgendo località di tre province toscane - Livorno, Pisa e Grosseto -, per i suoi spettacoli. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Mass rapes.
Decapitated babies.
Hiding in hospitals.
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EVERY Israeli accusation is a confession.
#Gaza #Palestine #Syria #iran #lebanon #Genocide #geopolitics
@palestine @lebanon @yemen @irannachrichten #SettlerColonialism
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#palestina #StopAIPAC #IDFTerrorists #DismantleZionism
Borisov confermato nel cast di Artificial di Guadagnino - Cinema - Ansa.it
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Borisov confermato nel cast di Artificial di Guadagnino - Cinema - Ansa.it
Yura Borisov, l'attore russo candidato agli Oscar con la sua interpretazione dello scagnozzo col cuore d'oro in Anora di Sean Baker, è stato ufficialmente scritturato per Artificial, il prossimo film di Luca Guadagnino sull'intelligenza artificiale.Agenzia ANSA
Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on 27 opposition and journalist channels
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Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on 27 opposition and journalist channels
Pakistan court order pushes the platform to block channels critical of the government and state institutions.Al Jazeera
Ein morgendlicher Spaziergang rund um den Dom in Köln. Ich mag es sehr Motiven einen Rahmen zu geben, kommen dann noch Reflexionen durch die tiefstehende Morgensonne dazu macht es für mich noch interessanter.
A morning walk around the cathedral in Cologne. I really like to frame my subjects, and the reflections from the low morning sun make it even more interesting for me.
#köln #cologne #morninglight #urbanexploration #urbanphotography #reflection #reflexionen #sun #sonne #morgenstimmung #dom
In mostra a Firenze la Croce Siviero restaurata - Arte - Ansa.it
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In mostra a Firenze la Croce Siviero restaurata - Arte - Ansa.it
In mostra da domani al 4 novembre al Museo Horne di Firenze la Croce su fondo oro dipinta di Lippo di Dalmasio, proveniente dalla collezione di Casa Museo Rodolfo Siviero a Firenze, di grande rilevanza per la pittura trecentesca, restaurata e ricompo…Agenzia ANSA
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We've been so busy worrying that robots and AI are going to steal our jobs. Meanwhile, baristas have been replaced by any idiot with opposable thumbs and a Keurig.
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Quasi tutti gli imputati per il “caso Bibbiano” sono stati assolti
Per i presunti affidi illeciti, su cui nel 2019 ci fu una campagna politica violenta e strumentale, sono state condannate tre persone su quattordiciIl Post
The Ensemble Spirit of Musicke performs Leonarda, von Bayreuth and more in Salzburg - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
The Ensemble Spirit of Musicke performs sonatas by Mrs. Philharmonica, Isabella Leonarda, Anna Bon Di Venezia, Wilhelmine von Bayreuth, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre and Marianna Martinez. Recorded 6 June....www.worldconcerthall.com
Among new packages in macos homebrew I saw this Plakar backup tool github.com/PlakarKorp/plakar powered by this Kloset immutable store plakar.io/posts/2025-04-29/klo…
Please, explain me this:
Typed Snapshots: Kloset snapshots can represent different logical types (e.g., filesystems, databases, object stores) rather than just raw files.
GitHub - PlakarKorp/plakar: plakar is a backup solution powered by Kloset and ptar
plakar is a backup solution powered by Kloset and ptar - PlakarKorp/plakarGitHub
New ZLUDA 5 Preview Released For CUDA On Non-NVIDIA GPUs
ZLUDA Version 5-preview.43 was released today as this open-source CUDA implementation for use on non-NVIDIA GPUs, with one of the current focuses being on enabling CUDA on AMD Radeon GPUs with ROCm...
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ÖPNV in Deutschland
Da habe ich heute für Tochter von Freundin eine Busverbindung von Lüdenscheid ZOB Sauerfeld nach Iserlohn Stadtbahnhof herausgesucht. Der Vorschlag, den ich bekommen habe, muss echt keiner verstehen.
Sie soll also bis Iserlohn Stadtbahnhof fahren, dort in eine andere Linie umsteigen bis zur nächsten Haltestelle, um dann wieder zu Fuß zurückzulaufen, zum Iserlohn Stadtbahnhof.
Das ist definitiv "Kopf – Tischkante"😳
Comic: "How Much Are These Peaches?" from ROONIE THE RABBIT
GROCERY STORE CUSTOMER: Hey, how much are these peaches? OTHER ANT: Sir! SIR!! You're being very aggressive with me!! GROCERY STORE CUSTOMER: Aggressive? OTHER ANT: You're VERY close to me, and it's making me VERY uncomfortable.rooniecomics.com
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“Ich bin rechts – und das ist gut so!” anonymousnews.org/meinung/ich-… anonymousnews.org – Nachrichten unzensiert
“Ich bin rechts – und das ist gut so!”
Links sind die Guten, rechts die Bösen: Das ist der Eindruck, den das Establishment mit aller Macht aufrechtzuerhalten versucht. Rechts wird dabei kurzerhand zum Synonym für “rechtsextrem” – ein wirksames Mittel, um jeden nicht-linken Standpunkt direkt zu delegitimieren. Unser Gastautor hat genug davon.
“Ich bin rechts – und das ist gut so!”
Ich bin rechts. Nicht extrem, nicht radikal – einfach rechts. Und das sollte in einer pluralistischen Gesellschaft kein Problem sein.Redaktion (anonymousnews.org – Nachrichten unzensiert)
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Chapelle Saint-Sébastien, dite Sainte-Claire à Venanson - PA00080950
Le Monument Historique Chapelle Saint-Sébastien, dite Sainte-Claire, référence PA00080950, est situé 1 Rue de la Mairie 06450 Venanson. Il dispose de la protection sur La chapelle en totalité (cad. A 694) : classement par arrêté du 26 mai 2000Monumentum
Interior (Scissor Arches), Wells Cathedral, Somerset, April 2025
#photography #heritagephotography #dailyphoto #photooftheday #documentingplaces #nikon #wells #cathedral #architecture
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Observing the spaces around me, whether it is the landscape, the built environment, or simply the places that I inhabit; finding that rare quality of beauty in the mundane and the every-day; creating memories that words cannot express.www.saal-digital.net
We have a sitting president doing the Nazi salute on the Whitehouse lawn, while people cheer about it.
The sun has set on this nation.
Currently watching The Majority Report with Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland interviewing Memo Torres of L.A. TACO. It's a blog that started out covering street food and has expanded to fill the void following the hollowing out of LA Weekly. They now cover news, particularly about ICE.
L.A. TACO - Celebrating The Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles
We are completely obsessed with Los Angeles, and introduce you to the best tacos, art, music, and people.lataco.com
Howdy Rust folks! At Apollo we're looking to hire several senior Rust engineers to work on the Apollo Router. We're a fun bunch and entirely remote, with these roles being either in the UK or US East. If working on high performance infrastructure is your thing and you'd like some details then let me know and I can do my best to answer your questions 😄
The main repo for the router is here: github.com/apollographql/route…
But there are a number of related projects as well, including github.com/apollographql/apoll… which is particularly interesting (in my opinion!)
GitHub - apollographql/apollo-rs: Spec compliant GraphQL Tools in Rust.
Spec compliant GraphQL Tools in Rust. Contribute to apollographql/apollo-rs development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
エヌビディア、史上初の時価総額４兆ドル突破－株高で新たな節目 – Bloomberg
米半導体大手エヌビディアの時価総額が４兆ドル（約586兆円）を突破した。時価総額が４兆ドルを超えた企業は史上初めて。世界の金融市場におけるエヌビディアの圧倒的な地位が改めて示された格好だ。WALKNEWS (WALK NEWS)
Mahler and Strauss with Blue from Copenhagen - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Angel Blue, soprano, and the Tivoli Copenhagen Phil. conducted by Christoph Gedshold perform: MAHLER: Adagio from Symphony No. 10. STRAUSS: Vier Letzte Lieder/ Don Juan/ Selected songs. Recorded 3 July....www.worldconcerthall.com
And support global anti-genocide protestors/citizens/activists/educators/organizers/mobilizers/journalists/artists/politicians/businesses
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Enjoying a peaceful moment to themselves. Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. This sleepy creature drank a bit too much sweet jasmine tea and found it hard to stay awake. Shhhhhh...
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Consegne sotto la pioggia, nel traffico, tra mille rischi.
Ma tranquilli, la pizza arriva. Sempre.
Non si può dire lo stesso del rider.
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Musky Musk showed his hand a little too much and had to turn it off.
Grok chatbot silenced as even Musk saw how awful it was - 9to5Mac
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#Grok #Chatbot #AI #Musk #Twitter #xAI #SocialMedia Tech
Grok chatbot silenced as even Musk saw how awful it was - 9to5Mac
X owner Elon Musk recently implemented changes to the platform’s AI chatbot Grok, explicitly telling it not to trust mainstream...Ben Lovejoy (9to5Mac)
The post Bildungsministerin Prien bringt Obergrenze für Schüler mit Migrationshintergrund ins Spiel appeared first on Apollo News.
Bildungsministerin Prien bringt Obergrenze für Schüler mit Migrationshintergrund ins Spiel - Apollo News
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) hat Obergrenzen für Schüler mit Migrationshintergrund als mögliches Modell ins Gespräch gebracht. Sie verweist auf Dänemark als Vorbild. Unterstützung erhält Prien von Bildungsexperten.Marius Marx (Apollo News)
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9 July 1882 | Polish man Bolesław Heybowicz was born. An engineer.
In #Auschwitz from 20 November 1941.
No. 22830
He was executed by shooting on 14 June 1942.
Nuovo Mondo Potenzialmente Abitabile con Temperature Simili alla Terra. Recentemente, gli astronomi hanno annunciato la scoperta di Gliese 12 b, un esopianeta che ha catturato l'attenzione della comunità scientifica per le sue caratteristiche promettenti. Situato a 40 anni luce di distanza dalla Terra, Gliese 12 b è paragonabile in dimensioni a Venere, leggermente più piccolo del nostro pianeta, e...
#Astrobiologia #biosegnature #esopianeti #Gliese12b #Goldilocks #tess
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