Fedi.Tips
Fedi.TipsHere's a guide for organisations considering setting up a presence on Mastodon and the wider Fediverse:
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️ https://fedi.tips/tips-for-organisations-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse
There's also a related guide on how an organisation can run its own Mastodon server in practical terms:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-can-organisations-or-groups-run-a-mastodon-server
#FediTips #Mastodon
Fedi.TipsThere is a Fediverse alternative to #Substack called #Ghost.
Ghost is now compatible with the Fediverse. It's not just a feed, Ghost-powered sites can take part in discussions with Mastodon etc accounts, the follows work in both directions etc.
There's a guide to using Ghost-powered sites on the Fediverse here:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-to-use-the-fediverse-on-your-ghost-powered-site
Some Ghost-powered sites to follow at:
➡️ https://fedi.directory/tag/ghost
(Copy-paste an address into the search box in Mastodon to follow.)
#FediTips #Fediverse
Fedi.TipsMastodon now has a built-in reminder to add alt text descriptions when posting images, video or audio:
If you're using the website or web app:
1. Go to ⚙
️ Preferences (on a phone click ☰ in bottom right corner, then Preferences)
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings section
3. Tick box marked "Warn me before posting media without alt text"
4. Click "Save Changes"
If you're using an app, this option should be in the app's Settings section (exact wording varies by app).
#FediTips #Mastodon
Fedi.TipsPixelfed's DMs are switched off for most people by default.
If you have a Pixelfed account and want to receive DMs from anyone, you have to switch on the option:
1. Go to Account Settings
2. Go to Privacy
3. Tick the box marked "Receive Direct Messages from Anyone"
4. Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the screen
After you've done this, anyone will be able to DM you on Pixelfed.
(If you don't do this, only accounts you follow will be able to DM you.)
#Pixelfed #FediTips
Fedi.TipsIf you want to add more security to your Mastodon account, you can set up a system called "two factor authentication" (also known as 2FA). This prevents anyone else logging into your account even if they find out your email and password.
2FA works using a special app on your phone which gives you a short code number to type in when you log in.
I've done a non-technical guide all about 2FA and how to use it, including answers to many questions:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/using-two-factor-authentication-2fa-on-mastodon
#FediTips #Mastodon
Fedi.TipsA reminder to anyone looking for Christmas presents, the hashtags to browse are #FediGiftShop and #ArtForSale
These are used by independent artists on the Fediverse, you might find some unique gifts that cannot be bought in any shop.
(And if you're an artist, you might want to use these tags for any sales posts!)
#Xmas #Christmas
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Grow Your Own Services 🌱
This article by @parisba@cloudisland.nz is why #CommunityHosting and #SelfHosting need to be normalised. They are the only way we can stop scenarios like this happening:
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https://hey.paris/posts/appleid
You might think this couldn't happen to you, but it could happen to anyone. It's especially scary as most big tech companies are in repressive countries.
It's much easier and cheaper than you think to make your own online services. I've done a site for non-technical people at https://growyourown.services
#Activism
Fedi.TipsIf you would like to discover interesting videos from PeerTube, try following my other account Fedi.Video:
➡️ @FediVideo@social.growyourown.services
It regularly boosts interesting videos, and if you enjoy a video try following the account that posted it.
If you're not sure what PeerTube is, there's an easy-to-understand non-technical guide all about it at https://fedi.tips/peertube-video-hosting-on-the-fediverse
TL:DR - PeerTube is like Mastodon but for videos, and you can follow PeerTube accounts from Mastodon.
#FediTips #PeerTube
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️ Scam alert: if anyone ever asks you to "temporarily change" the email address on your Mastodon account, DO NOT DO THIS.
There is currently a scammer posing as a server admin telling people to temporarily change their Mastodon account's email to an address supplied by the scammer. This is a scam, don't do it.
Real admins will NEVER ask you to do this.
You can see examples of this scam in the thread at https://ohai.social/@redsad/115708030185038699
(Thanks @markwyner@mas.to for the warning about this! 🙏
)
#FediTips
Fedi.Tipsp.s. To add a bit of context, the scammer may message you to claim they reported you by accident. They then try to convince you to get in touch with a different account that pretends to be an admin who can "fix" the situation. All of the things they tell you are lies.
The scammer is actually running both accounts and just wants to take over your account by tricking you into changing your email address to their email address. They would then use your account to post other scams.
Fedi.Tips⚠️ Scam alert: if anyone ever asks you to "temporarily change" the email address on your Mastodon account, DO NOT DO THIS.
There is currently a scammer posing as a server admin telling people to temporarily change their Mastodon account's email to an address supplied by the scammer. This is a scam, don't do it.
Real admins will NEVER ask you to do this.
You can see examples of this scam in the thread at https://ohai.social/@redsad/115708030185038699
(Thanks @markwyner@mas.to for the warning about this! 🙏 )
#FediTips