Silent Sunday by the Sea #Photography #Photo #SilentSunday #Sea #Italy #Horse #Beach #Sand #Autumn

The Silence of the Sea #MeerMittwoch #SeaWednesday #Photography #Photo #NightPhotography #Sea #Night

Just to clarify: when I boost a post, it doesn’t necessarily mean I agree with it. Often, I do it just to give visibility (and, consequently, to see the comments) on the topic being discussed - especially if it’s a post from a BSD Cafe user. #Mastodon #Fediverse #Discussion #SocialMedia #Engagement

Back, again. Probably the last time, this year. #Photography #Photo #Italy #SilentSunday

Majestically, I watch over my world from my window, and soon I will come down among you to remind everyone, with my pee splashes, that I am the true master. #Photography #Photo #Pictures #Pics #Dogs #Dog #DogsOfMastodon #WindowFriday #FensterFreitag

Just updated for Mastodon 4.3: Installing Mastodon Inside a FreeBSD Jail: A Comprehensive Guide <https://it-notes.dragas.net/2022/11/23/installing-mastodon-on-a-freebsd-jail/> #Mastodon #FreeBSD #Fediverse #OwnYourData #ITNotes #NoteHUB #SocialNetworks

Sometimes we are like boats on the vast sea, navigating by sight, feeling alone, adrift, aimless. Yet the sun will rise and set, its light guiding us, and the immense sea, so silent, is pregnant and teeming with life. We are alive, we are life. #Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #MeerMittwoch #Sea #Sunset #Water

Increasing or Modifying Character Limits and Poll Options in Mastodon 4.3 <https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/10/09/2024-modifying-limits-in-mastodon-4-3/> #Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialNetworks

In my opinion, every government, public entity, association, foundation, etc., that needs to communicate with the public should have its own communication channel, with full control over its data and the messages it delivers. When I read “my Discord server,” I feel like responding “there’s nothing ‘yours’ about it - tomorrow morning they could shut everything down, and you would have lost EVERYTHING.”. Own your data! Sometimes, I read that instances are not opened because of “costs not balanced by the number of users.” But even public television channels are often economically unprofitable, yet they are considered an essential service for public communication. Open, decentralized technologies that ensure control over one’s data should be treated the same way. #OpenData #OwnYourData #Fediverse #CommunicationFreedom

Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile <https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/10/08/using-a-permanent-webfinger-address/> #Fediverse #Mastodon #OwnYourData #ITNotes #NoteHUB #snac2 #snac #akkoma #gotosocial #mitra #SocialNetworks

Good morning, #fediverse! OpenBSD 7.6 has been released, and most of my OpenBSD servers have already been upgraded. Everything's been smooth and linear, as usual. #RunBSD #OpenBSD

My wife knows how to communicate with me. She just sent me this image - and I must obey 😆 #RetroGaming #Communication #BedTime

Happy #SilentSunday from one of my favourite places in the world #Photography #Photo #Pic #Italy #GardaLake #LagoDiGarda

It's Wednesday, the day of the sea! #photography #Photo #pictures #pic #picture #Sea #MeerMittwoch

Snac2 is an excellent software solution for accessing the Fediverse. It is lightweight, very easy to compile and install, has minimal dependencies, and the development is progressing along a clear, clean, and logical path - thank you, @grunfink@comam.es Since last December, BSD Cafe has had, among its services, a snac instance - <https://snac.bsd.cafe> - which has been used sparingly, mainly by some for testing purposes. I’ve kept it as a 'testing' option. In light of the interest it is generating (we now have stable users) and given that development is evolving to allow for both inbound and outbound movement, I have decided to designate it as a stable solution for accessing the Fediverse and to consider it a primary service of the BSD Cafe. It has always received the utmost attention, I have consistently updated it promptly, and it has always been accessible, but I have also modified all the descriptions to clarify that it is a stable and definitive solution. #BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeAnnouncements #snac #snac2 #Fediverse #Mastodon For more information, there is always a dedicated page on our wiki: <https://wiki.bsd.cafe/snac.bsd.cafe> Stay Tuned!

Good morning, #Fediverse! <https://invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=IGBwmorKeug> #Music #JukeBox #MastoMusic #FediMusic #PianoMusic #Piano

Yesterday, the noise of the thunderstorms was all around. Today, the Sun is making it a great, Silent Sunday in Ferrara #SilentSunday #Photography #Photo #Pic #Sunny #Italy #Ferrara

I read that the official Mastodon instance of the Swiss government will be closing down. They say there are few active users, low engagement, and minimal interaction, which seems quite plausible. Additionally, they claim that "on platforms like X or Instagram, the Federal Council and the Federal Administration have many more followers." I believe that too, of course. However, I do not agree with their decision. I think a government shouldn’t be overly concerned about follower counts and interactions, but rather about providing free, autonomous communication that is independent of third-party companies. In my view, a government shouldn’t operate like a business focused on "numbers." Still, I appreciate their experiment - many governments, like the Italian one, haven’t even tried. Regarding costs and management effort: an instance with 5 users and 3,500 followers (numbers provided by them) can run on a VPS for €3 a month and doesn't require heavy moderation. The cost for them is nearly zero. Yet, the freedom of information and discussion, especially for a Neutral Country, should always be a priority. I believe that maintaining control over one’s information channels is crucial, especially in today's world. But, I fear that decision-makers only consider the numbers, which often favor the flashiest - but worse - solutions. Encouraging citizens to use closed platforms is, in my opinion, a wrong choice. Thanks to the Swiss government for at least giving it a shot. <https://www.admin.ch/gov/it/pagina-iniziale/documentazione/comunicati-stampa.msg-id-102585.html> #Mastodon #FreedomOfSpeech #Switzerland #Fediverse #SocialNetworks

The Sun is setting on a Silent Sunday. #SilentSunday #Photography #Photo #Picture #Ferrara #Italy #Sunset #CityPhotography #AncientCities

A Small Compendium of Fediverse Platforms I Use <https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/09/12/a-small-compendium-of-fediverse-platforms-i-use/> #Mastodon #Fediverse #Akkoma #GoToSocial #Mitra #Snac2 #ITNotes #NoteHUB