Some new users give up on the Open Social Web after only a few days of trying.So, how do we help people who manage to make an account stay engaged in the Open Social Web? Show them people and posts they like, on topics they love. That's why we built 62 topical Newsmast Channels and then opened our Channel building technology to the public. So you can build what you care about too. Try building your own on Channel.org today #SocialWeb #Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialMedia

We're sad to see that IFTAS Connect has begun the process of shutting down. We, like many other server admins, often found advice and help from the community there. We hope that by preserving the 'Connect' news feed with Channel.org tech we can give back to the community.Thank you for the work by @iftas and everyone involved, including all the admins who shared their thoughts there.We look forward to seeing what's next for community collaboration on the Fediverse.https://about.iftas.org/2025/09/29/sunsetting-iftas-connect/#SocialWeb #Fediverse #Mastodon #Moderation

We asked you if you'd go back to X if it had new ownership.Of the 812 people who responded, 67% said no. The future of social media IS the Open Social Web #SocialMedia #SocialWeb #Fediverse #Mastodon #Poll #X #Twitter #Musk #LeaveX

@newsmast I'd go back to twitter if if it was like it was.

Today I have the distinct honor of representing @Mastodon as we are acknowledged by the Digital Public Goods Alliance during the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies's Open Source Week. This news comes at a time when it has never been more imperative for public institutions to communicate directly with their constituents. Rarely in history have we trusted the truth and trusted each other less than we do today. Mastodon provides the infrastructure for organizations to maintain sovereignty over their digital presence, and empowers them to reach out to citizens without algorithmic barriers or paid promotion. Recognition of Mastodon as a digital public good validates our commitment to building transparent, ethical technology that serves people over profit. Because truly, our values drive everything we do. We believe that true digital freedom comes from the ability of communities to connect, learn, and play together, while preserving each community's right to self-determination.This recognition belongs to our entire community: every instance admin, developer, and fedizen who believes in building a more human-centered internet. Together, we're showing the world that social media can be transparent, ethical, and community-driven. We're proud to be part of a movement that puts people first and proves that genuine connections flourish when communities have the freedom to govern themselves.Thank you #Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb #UnitedNations #DigitalPublicGood #OpenSource