Davy_Jones

joined 2 years ago
 

I like using dark themes everywhere and get flashbanged by photos with bright white backgrounds. Is there a quick way to tone down images so they don't hurt my eyes? I use Linux, Firefox and Redshift.

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There must be some reason why private messaging on this platform is unencrypted. Maybe it's required by law in some countries, or it's too difficult to implement.

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

For me, it would mainly be a blend between Tumblr and booru-style image boards, allowing users to follow people and tags, with filtering by tags and collaborative tagging. A trust-based moderation system akin to Discourse. I’d also want the ability to block tags and a Reddit-style tree-like comment system for better discussions. A nuanced voting system similar to Slashdot's could help finding quality discussions by differentiating between types of content and allowing sorting by these different types.

 

If you could take your favorite elements from various social media platforms to create the ideal space, what would it be like?

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 week ago (4 children)

How is the fediverse software innovating? Lemmy feels just like Reddit and Mastodon seems like Twitter but it doesn't have algorithms so in practice it feels more like a chat.

 

I'm want to spread awareness about an issue important to me, but I'm unsure how often I can repost about it without coming off as spammy. I’m considering a timeframe of a few months to a year between posts. What do you think?

If you have experience with this, please share how often you think is appropriate to repost on Lemmy. I'll probably get the average from your responses to determine the best timeframe. Thanks!

 

I love to see the diversity of software increase. Once we clone all the major ones we can start innovating to the point where you have something completely new and bespoke and that will be really exciting

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This quote has me reflecting on the diversity of software, especially in the realm of open source social media platforms. It seems like many of them are just clones of popular ones, lacking true innovation. Why is this the case? Are there any open source social media platforms that are genuinely innovative and offer something unique?

 

WAFRN is a federated social media platform designed as an alternative to Tumblr, focusing on privacy and decentralization. It offers features similar to Tumblr, such as customizable posts and emoji reactions, while allowing users to connect across different platforms in the Fediverse using the ActivityPub protocol. WAFRN emphasizes inclusivity, with policies against harassment and content restrictions found on more traditional platforms, creating a space for users to freely express themselves. It's currently in active development, and users are encouraged to host their own instances if desired.