Newbie question - federated posting
How does one link posts from my home Mastodon to this place?
I'd like to make Mastodon my main independent social home but post in a variety of places.
I'm 59! Help me.
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So far it seems LLM just can't get satire or irony.
Wonder what it would make of the script for "Life of Brian."
I sometimes see my kids do the latter.
Last time my son saw on my phone some "3D images" based on optical illusions and eye focus tricks.
He was like: "I am SURE we can create glasses so that your phone can be used to see a video game in 3D!".
Kid just reinvented VR headset.
Now give him millions in money from South Africa emerald mines during apartheid, I bet he will create his own and sell it as a new complete revolution (no he won't, my son is actually pretty smart and nice)
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I guess the latter is unfortunately a law of (hu)man nature. 😶
At least when it comes to commercial services and #SocialMedia. 🤑
Train? What's that? I never heard of it. All I know is rail vehicles with factory-like chimneys that spew polluting smoke everywhere.
Jokes aside, my city literally does not have trains. I actually mean it.
Techbros operate on 100x time, which means that their 10 minutes is equivalent to an average person spending 0.6 seconds on it.
Because they're so fucking dumb from overconfidence.
Cancer is the No. 1 cause of death among firefighters. In 2022, the World Health Organization categorized firefighting itself as “carcinogenic to humans” due to the sheer volume of chemicals workers come into contact with on the job.
And despite recent attempts to shield firefighters from inhaling smoke filled with toxic chemicals, the crews working to contain LA’s firestorm lack adequate respiratory protection
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Deciding when to leave can be lonely, also when it comes to X!
But one can also coordinate and act together: 60+ German universities leave X 👋🏼
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Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X
Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship - Anadolu Ajansıwww.aa.com.tr
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Thanks a lot, Eugen, for taking this decision (because I think the whole project will grow thanks to that) and for everything you did during past years. Your work and dedication really helped to build what have been somehow a dream for most: a social network entitled with strong human values.
Good luck with the rest of your journey!
this seems like a great move, and good time.
We become less effective the further we're stretched, especially in directions that are not our strengths.
I've been through this, I wish I had learned/admitted it earlier.
Thanks a lot for all your energy and efforts to enable a new quality in social media. Chapeau.
Ownership and CEO role can be organized in two different steps.
On the CEO role Craig Newmark has something to say. Also the Signal Foundation has created a role model.
On the ownership Schibsted or Robert Bosch have established well working models.
If you would like to discuss options feel free to reach out. I would be happy to give something back.
(EMail see bio)
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It takes fortitude & self-awareness to step aside as founder & bring in someone else to take on the business leadership role.
Its a hard step. Congratulations on taking it.
Piece of advice. Write down the values you want the new company to align to. Gain feedback from those you trust on them.
Use them in the hiring interview process to probe deeply for alignment.
Then think about what happens when you have a conflict & discover you are not values aligned after all.
thank you for everything you have made possible so far.
There should be a Nobel prize for this. 🎖️
This was the right decision. You cannot please everyone (I did not agree with all your decisions) and everything that evolves around ethics must have took a toll on you. Better to let the new governance reflect on the hard ethical questions and handle the critics and focus on the topics that you find more interesting (more code oriented I believe).
Anyway, all that to say, thank you for your work and good luck.
I want to say thank you for creating an alternative where I get my news and less-toxic banter.
It’s an amazing platform and totally understandable your decision.
You a Giga-Chad.
Dude, you did an amazing job. You’ve taken so much on your shoulders, and made one of the most bustling decentralized social media projects ever.
Congrats on your new role, and I know you’ll rock at it.
You will always be loved man, and still are. Glad you will finally have more time to yourself!
Thank you , I know that @JohnMastodon is proud of the work you’ve done, as we all should be.
you've created one of the most important social networks so far, and brought it into public focus. You've introduced millions of people to ActivityPub, whether they chose to use Mastodon or not. You've done this at just the right time for people to have somewhere to jump ship to from other networks, while those networks shift their attention towards politics & corporate greed. And now you're deciding to hand over because you've reached your limit.
That's being a great CEO. Be proud. 👍
I’ve been very happy with what you’ve created, and you have certainly kept a more even keel on the thing than many might have. Thanks for all that work!
You deserve a good work/life balance at this point. I hope it keeps improving for you, even if it’s somewhat painful at this moment.
thanks for personally protecting it as long as you have.
And I just wanted to add, thanks for how easily the "block" feature works. I don't have to tolerate anyone being unpleasant nor do I have to get an admin involved. They don't see me anymore, and I don't see them, and I can let that shit go without even trying to get the last word or waste time defending myself. If it wasn't for this feature I'm not sure I could stay on social media.
Eugen, I have deep respect for your decision and your open and transparent communication about it.
I sometimes don't have a high opinion of me in my roles as well, so I can feel you there. But going forward and deciding what's good for you and "your baby", even if it hurts, is respectable.
And always remember how far you have brought your baby. You can't be that bad of a CEO, huh? 
Good luck and a lot of fun with your new role! For the best of you and your baby.
It takes a lot of courage to let your baby go.
I admire you for that, as well as for all the work you have done that made this platform the joyous place it is for all of us.
I hope, you stay connected with the project, but above all a healthy and happy life. You truly deserve that, Eugen!
I think you do yourself a massive disservice.
Look what storms Mastodon weathered, look who the ‘opposition’ is, and look where the money sits.
Almost every C-suite job is entirely thankless, and I say this from the CISO benches, you’ve been great in the role. A steady hand in uncertain times.
People who want to be execs make the worst execs. The unlikely ones make it through the other side still human.
So thank you for all you’ve done, and we’re just getting started.
Redeeming qualities... Leadership: You've changed the social media playing field for the better. With the personal growth, you're ready to focus on your passion and core strengths to lead further development of Mastodon products. Wise to pass the CEO baton to someone who can manage Mastodon's business size and growth bumps.
Big 🙌🏼 to you!
I'm not sure if an opinion of a random guy from the Internet will make you feel better, but I still want to say this.
I can't say that I liked every your decision regarding the project. But in my personal point of view, your approach was very realistic and adequate. You often saw what really matters, trying not to live in your imaginary world like some people leading project like to do.
So good job, Eugen.
I hope you'll like your new position and how this project goes on after that.
Don't be hard on yourself. You've built something remarkable.
And in my experience, the CEOs who do have a high opinion of themselves as CEOs are generally the worst CEOs 🤣
I’ve not agreed with every decision, but this one sets you above many others.
This is a remarkable moment.
I'm not a big fan of CEOs in general, but listen.
This thing what y'all are doing with Mastodon, is what the internet really needs right now.
Thanks for that!
Congrats, Eugen, this is a great step
I think you should think highly of yourself considering how far you have brought the platform already given the limited resources
Different stages require different skills and you might just have been the best choice (Yes, it is possible that someone else could have made it grow faster but also possible they crash it to nothing)
Plus good leaders know when it's time to pass the baton, maybe now is the time for an extrovert :)
Best of luck!
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So, thank you very much!!!
Don't undersell yourself!
While I might disagree with you on certain topics or decisions, I value your integrity.
You defend what you stand for - and that's a good thing.
Regardless, I can fully understand your motivation behind this decision and respect and support it.
the fact that you consider yourself an "introvert" is very likely what made you sensible enough to direct the ethics of this platform towards F/LOSS. that is an asset of yours, not a flaw. I respect you and thank you for that. 
Fare thee well ☀️
Wow.
Well thank you for everything you've done & will continue to do. Your efforts have been greatly appreciated. I respect your decision.
As a fellow introvert, I totally get that. I would've been drained, too.
I love #Mastodon. It's the place I feel most comfortable & happy in.
Thank for sharing your thoughts! I really wish you'll be in a better position, with this transition, for you to care about what you've been wanting to care about Mastodon! Please let me know if I'd be of any help.
With the political changes around the world, it looks to me that Mastodon and other SNS services have become more politicized than they should be.
an incredibly astute decision. Being a CEO can be horrendously stressful. Doubly so for something that has gone through such remarkable developments as #Mastodon. Being close to the product is a great place to be, and can offer personal growth opportunities to work with a CEO closely.
You will both have to learn to trust one another as partners. A good CEO will understand that and be part of that evolution.
Remember you are the founder. That is forever a special role.
I can only imagine how difficult this must be on an emotional level. But I believe it’s the right move.
Founding a project, and driving it to a certain level of success, takes one set of skills.
Transforming it into an institution that can function independently of its founder requires quite another set of skills. Few people can do both.
Much respect for finding the strength to let go; and for putting your health and wellbeing first.
Thank you for your work!
Thank you for everything! Let's hope the next CEO will be as good as you. 🌟
Maybe you don't have a high opinion about yourself as CEO as you said, but maybe being humble is what made you admirable. 🎖️
You are what Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will NEVER be 😊
#Mastoson
Get well, and thank you for your tremendous work. You are very, very much appreciated, and I think I speak for many when I say 'take your time'. No matter what the reasons are, you deserve a break as much as anyone else.
Joy or at least a sense of fulfilment is the drive to continue the work.
And enjoy the transition which, hopefully, will give you peace of mind. Now go pet that cute cat of yours 😊
You made something for the world here, something precious.
Thank you.
The wonder of community open projects is they are at their strongest as team efforts. Look after yourself and put you first now, others can carry the load.
Thank you for our wonderful cat too!
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having personally gone through burn out (with digestive tract issues i'll probably have the rest of my life), i can tell you that tying your self-image to your work is definitely not healthy or sustainable.
you've built something valuable and there is now an org pushing it forward. time for you to do some self-care and reflection and figure out how things work for you. get to a place where your happiness and self-image aren't "how did coding/work go today" and you'll be much more able to get back to coding because that's something you love and enjoy, not because without coding you feel like nothing.
I found your last move commendable, if painful (for now)
In the end leadership rotation counts as decentralization too, which is mastodon's goal.
Thank you for all the work, and new opportunities will come, certainly.
@gocu54 You'll find the answers here.
blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/…
The people should own the town square
It is more important than ever that the social web is not controlled by corporations. Today, Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership.Mastodon Blog
Good for you for both seeing the need and for doing it.
Deep bow.
as a long time user of the software since the first releases I'm looking forward to your return to engineering.. 😀.
And the transfer of ownership and copyright is a powerful move.
X
You have done something amazing and admirable.
You've looked after Mastodon, now time to look after you and yours.
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Respect!
I am truly grateful for all the work you've done to increase the usage of the #ActivityPub protocol.
There is no arguing that without your leadership and your dedication, we would not be where we are today. As a society, I believe it is paramount that we take control of the #PublicSquare back to the people in a #Decentralized manner, and #Mastodon has been a MASSIVE push in that direction.
Thank you Eugen, I'm glad you exist and I appreciate your work 😃
Letting go for the betterment of the whole is hard, but it's also brave and extremely admirable.
You could have gone the iron-fisted route, but instead you chose to secure your legacy as a champion of the people.
We see the sacrifice and we very much appreciate it.
Just today Mastodon was mentioned in a report on @swr3 as an alternative to X along with Bluesky - and what the report pointed out was Mastodon's respect for user privacy and its protection.
I am not here for a long time but I wish I had been sooner, so thank you again, for what you've created with Mastodon
you just crowned your work with a bow at the end of the show leading the audience to stand up and cheer frenetically.
Hats off to you for doing the right thing and making it not about one person but about the community, the future and freedom for everyone.
I've been here for a bit, and while I've not always agreed with the directions taken, I think this must have been one of the hardest and most important steps.
Turning mastodon into a proper public square by stepping back a little seems like the best possible choice to allow it to continue to grow without concerns that "one person" could turn it into a twitter, facebook, or bluesky.
you set it up to a nonprofit
you didn't have to do that
but you did
because you have sterling integrity
eugen i applaud you
thank you
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Resisting the easy decision to retain the mantle of Benevolent Dictator for Life is admirable and, I imagine, difficult since you probably have a lot more ideas for the direction of Mastodon.
Letting others work and learn to take over that role, in a more distributed fashion, is good for the long-term viability of the software.
consider, perhaps, a #cooperative? Plenty of people here such as @ntnsndr who could be good thought partners.
Thank you for being so instrumental in the creation of this space, and for pursuing community over profit. I’m so grateful for it!
Mastodon’s CEO and creator is handing control to a new non-profit organization
The decentralized social network is moving ownership to a new non-profit based in Europe.Dominic Preston (The Verge)
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For a start, we also need to thank Evan Prodromou and the StatusNet crew for creating OStatus. Also Matt Lee and Mikael Nordfeldth for forking StatusNet to create GNU social, which the original Mastodon was designed to be compatible with.
Not to mention Christine Lemmer-Webber, Jessica Tallon, Erin Shepherd, and Amy Guy. Along with Evan, they led the W3C group that wrote the ActivityPub spec. Which allowed the fediverse - including Mastodon - to become what it is today.
Thank you! Are you already all set in terms of professional help to handle the legal setup of the new non-profit as well as the tax implications in Germany for you personally? Or does it help to recommend people we know to have previous experience on similar non-profit matters?
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this must be certainly something hard to do.
Speaking (obviously) for myself, and as an user of your software, I support and applaud your decision, this is the right thing to do.
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any explicit protections in place to prevent the non-profit from being captured by corporate influence as we've seen in several other F/LOSS nonprofits? Ie, could Threads make some big donations and then later threaten to pull that funding if certain changes aren't made?
In theory the non-profit rather than BDFL sounds nice, but in practice they seem pretty vulnerable to that sort of thing...
Mastodon shifts to nonprofit ownership, calls for $5M in donations to expand.
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So should the Washington Post.
(I'd like to see it become a program of the Smithsonian Institute.)
hope they take advantage of the “meta situation” and grow
I came back yesterday and was delighted to see that the login process is easier for normal non techy users and many news sources are available either on mastodon.social or flipboard
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They're using web hosting and CDN services, whose company is headquarter in California, USA.
💯 !!!
And they are not talking about building a rival of Bluesky, but rather a second AT Protocol instance (relay) running Bluesky software. So, effectively helping build out Bluesky.
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Solar energy is even cheaper than you think
How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world.www.ted.com
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No matter what happens...
Music always gives such peace of mind, heart and soul every time.
I love that pic...
#Music #MusicLover #Photography
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LA Fires: Where victims can get a free meal
This Map Shows All L.A. Restaurants Offering Free Meals To Those Affected
For a complete list of restaurants in the Los Angeles area giving out free meals, check out our updated and interactive map.Delish
California Wildfires!
This feels like Day 100 already of mankind's fight against the flames!
January wildfires are abnormal in California; this is their 'wet' season. The face of Climate Change in 2025.
Los Angeles, California - Incredible footage from one of the largest aerial firefighting operations in history.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #PalisadeFire #Breaking #BreakingNews #california
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Let's talk nature, bikes, GenX retirement, music, and global events.
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in reply to Green Hombre • •Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I went to Mastodon, grabbed my full profile @name@server and searched for it from the search bar on the top, then clicked Follow.
It isn't reposting or crossposting, but I see my Mastodon posts in my Circles / Feed here.
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in reply to Green Hombre • •Short answer and unsatisfying answer, pay for it. It's not really a functionality that exists within the site, to my knowledge.
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However, you can do it manually on here by searching for your mastodon handle with an @ in front of it, following it, and then resharing anything that the account posts. Not automatic, but free.
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