12 responses to “Stay Updated: Follow Me on Mastodon and the Fediverse”

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   Urspo

   Mar 23, 2026

   what is Fediverse?

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      Hugh W. Roberts

      Mar 23, 2026

      The fediverse is a decentralised network of independent, interconnected servers that communicate using common protocols like ActivityPub, allowing users on different platforms (e.g., Mastodon, PeerTube, Pixelfed, Threads) to interact with each other. It offers an open-source, ad-free, and user-controlled alternative to centralised social media. It’s the place to be if you no longer want to follow those social media platforms owned by millionaires who don’t care about anything or anyone apart rom themselves.

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   Debbie D.

   Mar 18, 2026

   Thank you so much for the mention, Hugh! I am following you, but must admit, most of my Fediverse posts are automated shares from my own blog, via the WP sharing function. I should expand on that, but, time runs out…

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      Hugh W. Roberts

      Mar 19, 2026

      Likewise, Debbie. I’m only just getting to know more about the Fediverse. Once I switch to a Block theme on my blog, it’ll work much better.

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   Liesbet @ Roaming About

   Mar 17, 2026

   Is this a legit post of yours, Hugh? It doesn’t sound like you to not give more context or write a little intro to the post…

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      Hugh W. Roberts

      Mar 18, 2026

      Yes, it’s legit, Liesbet. But I know it’s not going to be for everybody, especially because I have written about Mastodon before. But thanks for checking with me.

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   noelleg44

   Mar 17, 2026

   You sure it’s bit the Fedupoverse?

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      Hugh W. Roberts

      Mar 18, 2026

      The fediverse is a decentralised network of independent, interconnected servers (instances) that communicate using shared protocols like ActivityPub. It allows users on different platforms, such as Mastodon or PixelFed, to interact, creating a social media alternative not controlled by a single company. It’s a great way of ditching the social media companies run by those you no longer trust.

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         noelleg44

         Mar 18, 2026

         Thanks for the info! I cannot keep up with all the social platforms!

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            Hugh W. Roberts

            Mar 19, 2026

            My one piece of advice about social media is ‘Don’t spread yourself too thin, because it then doesn’t work.’

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         Anonymous

         Mar 19, 2026

         I’ve kept myself very limited! It eats up your day!

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            Hugh W. Roberts

            Mar 20, 2026

            I have a very strict policy with social media. I limit my time on it to no more than 30 minutes a day. Once that time is up, I’m out of there. Some days, I don’t even visit.

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