Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Mastodon

A lot of people make up all kinds of wild assumptions Mastodon, how it works, and what it is. We're here to help clear up some of the biggest ones. The post Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Mastodon appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 5 months ago

Looking at NLnet’s Latest Grant Round

The EU's Next Generation Internet grant continues to support innovation in the Fediverse, funding the Inte The post Looking at NLnet’s Latest Grant Round appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 5 months ago

Faircamp is a Free Bandcamp Alternative

In response to the transfer of Bandcamp to a new owner and mass layoffs, a developer has already built a simple alternative for musicians. The post Faircamp is a Free Bandcamp Alternative appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 6 months ago

Pebble Shuts Down…But Starts a Mastodon Instance?

In a crowded space of Twitter competitors, a friendly and beloved platform closed its doors. One of the creators now runs a Mastodon instance. The post Pebble Shuts Down…But Starts a Mastodon Instance? appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 6 months ago

The Mixtape #3: Creepy Crawlies!

We've made a special spooky playlist for Halloween! Come check out a hand-picked selection of awesome and unusual songs by Fediverse musicians! The post The Mixtape #3: Creepy Crawlies! appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 6 months ago

Firefish Could Be the Next Big Thing

Firefish is a new Fediverse social platform with a beautiful design, cool features, and great tools for your feed. It has a lot of potential to grow. The post Firefish Could Be the Next Big Thing appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 6 months ago

Audon provides fantastic virtual talk spaces for Mastodon

For a first attempt at making a talk space app that easily works with Mastodon, Audon is an incredible experience. The post Audon provides fantastic virtual talk spaces for Mastodon appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 6 months ago

Bluesky Continues Rapid Growth, Reaches Federation Milestone

Bluesky, the decentralized Twitter spin-off championed by Jack Dorsey, continues to surge in users as the team inches toward federation. The post Bluesky Continues Rapid Growth, Reaches Federation Milestone appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 7 months ago

How to Connect Your WordPress Blog to the Fediverse

It's now possible for WordPress blogs to integrate with the rest of the Fediverse. Here's some tips and tricks on how to get started. The post How to Connect Your WordPress Blog to the Fediverse appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 7 months ago

How to Follow WordPress Blogs From Anywhere on the Fediverse

Automattic has big plans for WordPress and ActivityPub. You can follow any blog that has ActivityPub functionality turned on - here's how. The post How to Follow WordPress Blogs From Anywhere on the Fediverse appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

The Mixtape #2 – Ride Along

For this edition of the Mixtape, we decided to put together a blended mix of songs to accompany you on a drive! The post The Mixtape #2 – Ride Along appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

Threads’ New Terms & Conditions Affects the Fediverse

Threads, Meta's new microblogging platform, is updating its terms to focus on data collection from "Third Party Users". The post Threads’ New Terms & Conditions Affects the Fediverse appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

Mastodon’s Next Major Release Enables Full-Text Search

One of the biggest criticisms of Mastodon's technical capabilities involves how limited its search system is. With a new update, everything has changed. The post Mastodon’s Next Major Release Enables Full-Text Search appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

Pixelfed Groups Are Coming to the Fediverse “Very Soon”

Pixelfed is getting a Community Groups feature - and, it will be compatible with Lemmy and Kbin. The post Pixelfed Groups Are Coming to the Fediverse “Very Soon” appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

Can’t Find Your Pixelfed Account? There’s a Tool for That

A groundbreaking new feature helps users figure out where their home server is at. The post Can’t Find Your Pixelfed Account? There’s a Tool for That appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 8 months ago

Link: John Gruber Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About

John Gruber Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About by Sean Tilley. Originally published 21 Jun, 2023.Good to see Gruber being challenged over this kind of fairly common, wrong-headed interpretation of the fediverse.Reply to this link on my website → | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 10 months ago

BookWyrm Is the Federated Goodreads Replacement I Didn’t Know I Needed

Every once in a while, a new platform pops up in the fediverse that legitimately surprises me. As the ecosystem continues to grow and shift and change, new apps emerge with completely new kinds of fu | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 2 years ago

Gab Is Forking Mastodon and Joining the Fediverse

The infamous "free speech' social media startup known for fostering an online alt-right community is making plans to integrate itself into the fediverse. | Continue reading


@wedistribute.org | 4 years ago