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Today we're sharing the first in a series of three posts from our leadership team, starting with @mellifluousbox discussing our mission, and priorities for 2026. -
"In Europe and worldwide, people are recognising that news publishers, progressive content creators, non-profits and civic society rely on platforms that don’t share our values."In Europe and worldwide, people are recognising that news publishers, progressive content creators, non-profits and civic society rely on platforms that don’t share our values. Platforms which optimise algorithms for surveillance, outrage and profit."
Wondering what we're up to at the Newsmast Foundation?
Then read the latest blog from our co-founder, @michael
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Social media shouldn't feel like a toxic relationship.Social media shouldn't feel like a toxic relationship.
On Valentine's Day, we're asking people and organisations to take control of their relationship with social media.
Set boundaries, communicate your needs, and move on if they're not being met. We deserve to use social media that values us, rather than our data.
There are plenty of fish in the sea, we just need to show them that the biggest isn't always the best
#SocialMedia #Valentines #SocialWeb #Mastodon #SocialPlatforms #Tech
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We are committed to growing the Open Social Web.We are committed to growing the Open Social Web. For us, that starts by working to overcome barriers of entry in the network and highlighting the things done well.
On March 2nd, @fediforum are hosting an event dedicated to Growing the OSW. It's a chance to talk about all the issues as well as the long list of things the Social Web is doing well.
Ahead of it, we've published our Position Paper. You can see it here
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We are committed to growing the Open Social Web.To register for this special FediForum: https://fediforum.org/2026-03-growing-open-social-web/
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We're building custom Social Web platforms for morally-aligned organisations and groups.We're building custom Social Web platforms for morally-aligned organisations and groups.
The Social Web is growing and we're so excited to be a part of it.
#SocialWeb #DigitalCommunity #Fediverse #Apps #SocialPlatforms
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We'll be at Protocols for Publishers London this evening and throughout tomorrow!We'll be at Protocols for Publishers London this evening and throughout tomorrow!
If you're coming, we can't wait to say hi
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In case you missed it, @Bonfire and the Newsmast Foundation are working together!In case you missed it, @Bonfire and the Newsmast Foundation are working together!
You can see the announcement and what we're working on in this wonderful talk by the Bonfire team at @fosdem last week.
#SocialWeb #Bonfire #Building #Partnership #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Decentralised
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LGBTQ+ people have contributed more than we'll ever be able to discover to our history.LGBTQ+ people have contributed more than we'll ever be able to discover to our history.
In February, here in the UK, we celebrate LGBTQ+ history month. It's a chance to learn more about the LGBTQ+ people who have shaped our society up until this point.
As the political climate grows less accepting of diversity, it's more important than ever that we share these stories. If you have a story of LGBTQ+ history to share, please do so in the comments
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Want to support a movement demanding ordinary people get a real say in how AI is used?Want to support a movement demanding ordinary people get a real say in how AI is used?
Pull the Plug is a grassroots campaign doing just that. Join their launch call to hear about AI and how you can help.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TBK5nDVwT5-tv583wsQucw#/registration