@everton137 Currently I'm on delegation, but I'll be back in Brussels. Regardless of this, feel free to contact me.

@everton137 @haubles @andypiper @leavex @_elena "How can a grassroots movement like the Fediverse compete with social networks like BlueSky that have the resources to travel to Brussels every other week?"

If you need something in Brussels, feel free to let me know. We have a public affairs team working there and for good grassroot movements, we can do some stuff there pro bono (we do for youth and LGBTQ causes, etc.).

RE: https://social.vivaldi.net/@TonyVivaldi/115961865828353632

Impact starts when one person makes first step forward which encourages others to do the same.

Power is in each person's hand.

#Web #Internet #technology #fediverse #impact

One week and the Council of Europe will be voting on whether to ban conversion "therapy", a very cruel practice that should never be practiced.

Unfortunately, there are groups that are trying to pressure MPs to vote against the proposal. The lobbying battle is ongoing.

You can email or call MPs representing your country in the Council and ask them to vote in favor of banning the conversion "therapy". By doing so, you can help in convincing them to support LGBTQ rights and stand against cruel practices that violate dignity and human rights.

Your voice matters.

National delegations of MPs: https://pace.coe.int/en/pages/national-delegations

#LGBTQ #LGBT #CouncilOfEurope #CoE #Europe #EUpol #HumanRights #democracy #fediverse

Another good reason to move to fediverse. Unlike Threads, the feed will remain clean and without annoyances.

Ad-free is a good feature nowadays.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/21/threads-rolls-out-ads-to-all-users-worldwide/

#fediverse #Vebinet #Mastodon #Threads #socialmedia

@defrisselle We've noticed 3 attempts by accounts trying to spread deepfakes and suspended them.

For now no new attempts, but it's better to be prepared to act.

RE: https://vebinet.com/@Vebinet/115876563888725506

As a response to the growing concern regarding AI-generated sexual deepfakes, we are taking action by investing more in safety and trust

Vebinet will have more resources dedicated to combating harmful content, including sexual deepfakes, to ensure that the digital space remains safe and inclusive for everyone.

Safeguarding people is one of our priorities and core values.

#safety #trust #Vebinet #fediverse #Mastodon #socialmedia #deepfakes #AI

Diversity of perspectives and opinions, and presence of many people who are experts in their field makes fediverse a great space.

What makes it even better is that people here are more like a community.

People talk openly, debate, exchange opinions, share ideas. Disagreements? The answer is to talk instead of trolling or spreading hatred.

This makes fediverse very healthy and inclusive space.

#fediverse #socialmedia

Social media should be about meaningful connections, authenticity and less exploitation of the people and their personal #data.

In fact, they should be social platforms that put people first and make #people to be members of social platforms and communities, not simply users that are used by big #tech companies to make money.

#Fediverse, especially with the #ActivityPub protocol, makes it possible and allows people to experience better digital life. #socialmedia #privacy #bigtech

While social media platforms are starting taking down abortion-related and diversity-related content, such content won't be removed, if published on @Vebinet.

Rules and moderation policies are clear on #Vebinet and moderation process is contextual and respecting civil liberties.

If you publish content here, share information about clinics, try to provide mental support to anyone, you have nothing to worry as your content will never be banned.

And to @eff and those involved in #StopCensoringAbortion campaign, Vebinet remains safe and open space giving access to #fediverse. We will not restrict it and stay committed to our rules and values. https://www.eff.org/pages/our-stop-censoring-abortion-campaign-uncovers-social-media-censorship-crisis#main-content #socialmedia