Notices by switching.social (switchingsocial@mastodon.at), page 50

@DashEquals @jaywink

From a technical point of view, there is no neutral position when discussing federation.

This is a rare case of a genuinely binary choice: an instance either allows federation with neo-Nazis like Gab, or it doesn't.

If an instance allows federation with neo-Nazis, it is increasing the real life risk to vulnerable groups, because such federation makes it easier for neo-Nazis to recruit people to their cause.

It is reasonable to defederate with such instances.

You can start your own Mastodon instance even if you're not a techy person by using a managed hosting service like masto.host:

https://masto.host

They do all the technical stuff like installation, upgrades, server maintenance etc behind the scenes. You own the actual instance, and control what happens on it.

You can follow them at:

@mastohost

#MastoTips #Mastodon #FediTips

@omgubuntu

Anyone interested in Pinebooks can follow them on here at @PINE64

You can start your own Mastodon instance even if you're not a techy person by using a managed hosting service like masto.host:

https://masto.host

They do all the technical stuff like installation, upgrades, server maintenance etc behind the scenes. You own the actual instance, and control what happens on it.

You can follow them at:

@mastohost

#MastoTips #Mastodon #FediTips

#Manyverse is an Android app for the #Scuttlebutt social network.

Scuttlebutt works differently to other social networks, it has no servers and your personal data is stored on your device. (Scuttlebutt and Manyverse are of course free and open software too! 👍 )

It's still slightly tricky to use, but Manyverse is trying to make it easier. You can find out more at:

https://www.manyver.se

and follow them on the Fediverse at:

@manyver_se

with the lead developer at:

@staltz

#Alternatives

@hoergen @staltz @Hamiller @manyver_se

Yeah, this definitely isn't mainstream yet.

@hoergen @staltz @Hamiller @manyver_se

When I tried it, it was mainly text-based posts, I don't think it would ever be beyond a few gigs?

(And as is mentioned elsewhere you can delete pictures and vids.)

Storage needed may vary tremendously for individuals though, yes.

@Hamiller @hoergen @staltz @manyver_se

My understanding is that the file size for a typical account is a few gigabytes?

#Manyverse is an Android app for the #Scuttlebutt social network.

Scuttlebutt works differently to other social networks, it has no servers and your personal data is stored on your device. (Scuttlebutt and Manyverse are of course free and open software too! 👍 )

It's still slightly tricky to use, but Manyverse is trying to make it easier. You can find out more at:

https://www.manyver.se

and follow them on the Fediverse at:

@manyver_se

with the lead developer at:

@staltz

#Alternatives

@xinayder @unlofl

Being gay is currently illegal in much of the world, and in many countries it carries the death penalty.

Being straight has never been illegal anywhere.

Taking a "both sides" attitude when discussing human rights is denying some basic realities about the world we live in.

All hate is wrong, but straight people simply don't suffer the same discrimination that LGBT people do.

The week is almost over, thank goodness, so it's time for #FollowFriday 🍹

💻 @elementary Elementary OS: Linux version aimed at non-technical users

🔒 @gcluley Graham Cluley: privacy and info security journalist

📱 @fdroidorg F-Droid: Free open alternative to Google Play (installation instructions: https://switching.social/ethical-alternatives-to-google-play/ )

🖼️ @pixelfed PixelFed: Federated alternative to Instagram

🇫🇷 @TV5Monde TV5 Monde: Largest global French-language TV network

Previous #FF:
https://mastodon.at/@switchingsocial/102348624818329004

#FFed

The week is almost over, thank goodness, so it's time for #FollowFriday 🍹

💻 @elementary Elementary OS: Linux version aimed at non-technical users

🔒 @gcluley Graham Cluley: privacy and info security journalist

📱 @fdroidorg F-Droid: Free open alternative to Google Play (installation instructions: https://switching.social/ethical-alternatives-to-google-play/ )

🖼️ @pixelfed PixelFed: Federated alternative to Instagram

🇫🇷 @TV5Monde TV5 Monde: Largest global French-language TV network

Previous #FF:
https://mastodon.at/@switchingsocial/102348624818329004

#FFed

@xinayder

If they want to be decent human beings, they would not be linking to gab.com and using its branding.

This is insane to even be having this conversation.

@nipos @rugk

No, it's not a difficult topic.

Gab is for Nazis, its members promote murder and genocide, and have hosted actual mass murderers who slaughter people.

There is no way on earth that it is a *remotely* good idea to have the Gab branding on your site, including links to Gab.com and Gab's investment page.

If we were talking about a spammer there would be no controversy over blocks.

But for some reason when genocide is promoted, that is somehow legitimate? 😩 (smh)

@PendragonII

Here you go, this is Gab:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/pittsburgh-synagogue-shooter-spewed-his-hate-on-gab-the-alt-rights-favorite-social-network

@PendragonII

Here you go, this is Gab:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/us/gab-robert-bowers-pittsburgh-synagogue-shootings.html

@villain

I'm not a Communist or a Nazi, I don't belong to any political party, I tend not to get involved in politics and I don't generally post about my poltiics either.

My beliefs in this issue aren't political, they're humanistic: no one should be allowed to promote murder or genocide.

Instances that allow such promotion should be blocked.

@villain

Being against nazism shouldn't be a niche interest.

We already know what happened last time they were given a chance to get into power, over 60 million people died in six years.

With modern technology, the results of a repeat could be many, many times worse.