Reasons for optimism at the turn of the year: reflections on the fediverses, the ATmosphere, and whatever comes next

@michael happy new year to you as well, Michael!

What are you looking for in social media? (1/N)

https://privacy.thenexus.today/what-are-you-looking-for-on-social-media/

Since you're seeing this on fedi -- or Bluesky, Blacksy, or elsewhere in the ATmosphere -- you already know the value of alternative social media that's not controlled by techbro white supremacist CEO's who make money by exploiting their users and working with their cronies in authoritarian governments.

But, what we have today is only the tip of the iceberg of what's possible.

#fediverse #ATmosphere #ActivityPub

What are you looking for in social media? (2/N)

It's not just a rhetorical question, I really am curious!

You can respond with a reply to this post, via the pol.is conversation here, or -- if you're on fedi -- in the polls below. I'll write up the results later this month.

What are you looking for in social media? (3/N)

The first in a series of polls ... you can check more than one response, and if you've got other suggestions please leave them in the replies.

What are you looking for in social media? (4/N)

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What are you looking for in social media? (5/N)

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What are you looking for in social media? (6/N)

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What are you looking for in social media? (7/N)

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What are you looking for in social media? (8/N)

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@thenexusofprivacy Rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, rats, mice, and other little friends

@Hawaii hmm I know about #asstodon and @owlsintowels but not sure if there's a #gerbildon or ratsInHats account (etc) yet. Then again it's probably only a matter of time!

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I voted for the things I'm predominantly more interested in, but really, I'm interested in almost all of it. Don't care about sports, but the rest of it...

@Hawaii

There is a very unused #RodentsOfMastodon tag. I’m sure how to revive it as I don’t have rodents to contribute but maybe some hype so others use it.

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Edit to correct hashtag spelling

@Hawaii
And probably RabbitsOf, BunniesOf, MiceOf, etc.

@thenexusofprivacy @josemurilo

I ticked 3, 5 and 10 but mostly it’s a space for seeking solace at what we’re doing

@thenexusofprivacy Small note: We have #AcademicChatter. Not as big as AcademicTwitter but we have lots of academics and scientists here.

@Tooden This. And we have Fedigroups - everbody can make one! https://fedi.tips/how-to-use-groups-on-the-fediverse/

@thenexusofprivacy @Hawaii @owlsintowels

@raederle Perhaps it's unused because of the spelling? #RodentsOfMastodon You find more at #rodents and #RatsOfFediverse.

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@NatureMC

Yes, I typed it incorrectly

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@ansate @hollie @edumerco @CaitlinWaddick @dphiffer @django @sam @ktoddbrown @MarieVC
Could we use groups to: a) communicate privately and or publicly within working groups? b) create an opt-in social.coop members only group?
Do we already use this, and I just didn't know ;-)? Do you already use this feature elsewhere?