Must see from @euronews@flipboard.com
Fact check: Is the EU launching a social media platform called #WSocial?
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: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/fact-check-is-the-eu-launching-a-social-media-platform-called-w
"A spokesperson for the European Commission told The Cube, Euronews' fact-checking team, that the EU is not launching or funding any social media platform, and that there is currently no EU-backed project called "W"
[...] W is a privately owned social media start-up incorporated in Sweden, backed by private investors mainly from the Nordic region."
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Packing for #FOSDEM 🥳
I have so many items of clothing promoting the Fediverse that I could change outfits multiple times a day 😂
If anyone is interested in a forest green sweatshirt that says "the future is federated" (size small, unisex) let me know. I had it remade (comped) because v1 came out differently than my mockup.
I'll have it with me tomorrow, just ask.
See you around! I'm sooo exciteeeeeed
Good morning Fedi friends!
Using my GoToSocial account and its glorious 5000 character limit to clear the air about #WSocial and my opposition to it / why I want to speak up:
https://aseachange.com/@elena/statuses/01KFT5S4RE18NTT8T3VWTV3RVE
Yes, I'm well aware there are bigger problems in the world but the battle I picked is: rebellion against techbros / promotion of FOSS and the fediverse.
Wishing you all a lovely Sunday, stay safe and resist ✊
Dear Fedi friends,
I'm pretty fired up exposing the ridiculousness of #WSocial, a new social network purported to be a European alternative to X that launched at Davos (yikes).
The French press devoted many articles to it (meanwhile: crickets about the Fediverse).
Before I go full steam ahead grabbing domain names and creating a web site that shows the weaknesses of W / suggests to check out the Fediverse instead, I want to put it to you: should I do it?
An important PSA for people who are active on #Bluesky and who, upon hearing that the ICE account was officially verified, are saying: "I will just block it."
Blocking on Bluesky is NOT PRIVATE: it's very easy to see who is blocking any account by visiting sites that list that information.
I took a screenshot from https://clearsky.app, listing all the accounts that are blocking ICE (I pixelated avatars and usernames for privacy purposes).
The safest bet is to mute (that info is private) 😫
I'm well aware that posting this info on the Fediverse seems like a pointless exercise, but it's to raise awareness and spread the word to people active in BOTH places.
I was never really active on #Bluesky and entirely stopped using it months ago but there's no point in posting this info there because I have zero reach. Or rather: 1100+ followers and 1-2 likes (at best!) and zero comments for any post. It's like I'm shadow-banned.
If you use it and enjoy it no judgement but please be safe!
An important PSA for people who are active on #Bluesky and who, upon hearing that the ICE account was officially verified, are saying: "I will just block it."
Blocking on Bluesky is NOT PRIVATE: it's very easy to see who is blocking any account by visiting sites that list that information.
I took a screenshot from https://clearsky.app, listing all the accounts that are blocking ICE (I pixelated avatars and usernames for privacy purposes).
The safest bet is to mute (that info is private) 😫
New post:
"A newbie's guide to self-hosting with YunoHost. Part 3: Let’s install NextCloud"
🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/a-newbies-guide-to-self-hosting-with-yunohost-part-3-lets-install-nextcloud/
And sorry for repeating myself, but the path to digital independence and empowerment is easier than you thought.
My self-hosted #NextCloud has fully replaced WeTransfer, Google Drive and Dropbox for me... and it's only the tip of the iceberg.
I hope this visual guide will help fellow newbies.
#SelfHosting #YunoHost #MySoCalledSudoLife #FOSS #blog #resist
Fedi friends, I owe you a quick heads-up / update: the third chapter in my self-hosting with #YunoHost tutorial is coming this week. I'm currently writing it.
It's just a matter of formatting and writing an explanation for the dozens of screenshots I took while installing NextCloud 😅
I sincerely apologize for the delay but the Christmas holidays and all the travel to see family in 3 locations kept me super busy.
I'll publish it on Thursday at the latest! Thank you for your patience 🙏
Dear Fedi friends, some good news:
Today I learned from @liaizon@social.wake.st that the Parisian art space @palaisdetokyo@reseauculture.fr is on the fediverse.
I was curious about the server it's hosted on, so I checked it out and more good news: there are several cultural institutions on it.
Turns out, it's an initiative by the French Ministry of Culture: a Mastodon server to share "cultural news in a way that is freer, open and independent" (their words)!
THANK YOU @cercle@reseauculture.fr for being here!
🔗 : https://reseauculture.fr/directory
Looking back at 2025 I can't help but feel an immense sense of gratitude towards the fediverse.
I found so many friends and lovely communities on here. I feel part of a rebel alliance, working towards the goal of creating a better internet - and resisting broligarchs.
This year I made a stock photo for the fediverse and an introductory video. I hope I can find MANY new ways to support the good cause in 2026.
Wishing everyone a wonderful new year!
We got this.
#RESIST ! ✊
Elena Rossini ⁂