The BBC recently announced the launch of a new ‘experimental’ Mastodon server, allowing their users to access the Mastodon network and explore the decentralized social media platform. Mastodon is an open source, decentralized social network, meaning that users can create their own instance as a server and receive tweets, as well as publish, like, and… Continue reading BBC launches an ‘experimental’ Mastodon server
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Mastodon Has a Child Abuse Material Problem, Like Every Other Major Web Platform
In the past few years, Mastodon, a decentralised and open-source microblogging platform, has become a popular place for users to discuss topics such as technology, video games, politics, and more. Unfortunately, like most other major web platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, Mastodon has recently had to confront a rising problem: the presence of child… Continue reading Mastodon Has a Child Abuse Material Problem, Like Every Other Major Web Platform
Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Stanford researchers have come to a startling realization. Mastodon, a social media network that is considered as a safer and respectable alternative to other social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, has a major issue with child abuse material. According to the researchers, Mastodon has over 15 million active users and many of them… Continue reading Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Woolly introduces a Twitter and TweetDeck-inspired Mastodon app
If you’ve been missing Twitter and TweetDeck, you’ll be happy to hear that Woolly is introducing a Mastodon app that looks a lot like its old friends. The Mastodon app is filled with features that feel quite familiar if you’ve used the popular social media platforms before. The Woolly app brings the Twitter style of… Continue reading Woolly introduces a Twitter and TweetDeck-inspired Mastodon app
This new Mastodon app could be your best shot at moving on from Twitter
Social media sites are some of the most popular platforms in the world, but not all of them offer the same kind of experience. Twitter, in particular, has increasingly been feeling the negative effects of its policies and a number of users appear to be looking for an alternative. That’s where Mastodon comes in. Mastodon… Continue reading This new Mastodon app could be your best shot at moving on from Twitter
Mastodon 101: how to follow (and unfollow) other accounts
Whether you’re a Mastodon novice or a seasoned veteran, you may encounter the need to follow (or unfollow) other accounts. Luckily, it’s easy to do and doesn’t require any special knowledge. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of following and unfollowing other accounts on Mastodon. Following Accounts When you find an account… Continue reading Mastodon 101: how to follow (and unfollow) other accounts
How Mastodon is scaling amid the Twitter exodus
The Twitter exodus that has recently swept the social media world has done more than just affect Twitter negatively. It has caused a ripple effect, providing a much-needed boost to the ever-growing Mastodon social network. Mastodon was created in 2016, and it is a decentralized, open-source microblogging platform centered around the idea of giving users… Continue reading How Mastodon is scaling amid the Twitter exodus
Elon Bans Mastodon Links as Twitter Purge Continues
As the news of Twitter purging its platform of millions of abusive accounts continues to make headlines, a new front in this story has recently arisen- the banning of links to the social media platform, Mastodon. On July 23rd, tech mogul and founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, sent a tweet announcing the ban on Mastodon… Continue reading Elon Bans Mastodon Links as Twitter Purge Continues
Twitter suspends Mastodon’s account and bans links to Mastodon servers
In a shocking turn of events, Twitter has recently announced that it has suspended Mastodon’s account and banned links to Mastodon servers. Mastodon is a free, open-source, decentralized alternative to Twitter. It is a microblogging service that allows users to post short messages or “toots” to their followers. It was launched in 2016 and has… Continue reading Twitter suspends Mastodon’s account and bans links to Mastodon servers
Twitter suspends Mastodon after it tweeted about Elon’s jet
On Thursday, Twitter suspended the popular social media platform Mastodon after it tweeted about the Elon Musk’s private jet. The controversy began when a Mastodon user wrote, “Elon’s jet has landed in a field close to my house. I just felt I had to share this.” The tweet sparked a heated debate with some users… Continue reading Twitter suspends Mastodon after it tweeted about Elon’s jet