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[[File:Fediverse logo.png|thumb|Fediverse logo]] | [[File:Fediverse logo.png|thumb|Fediverse logo]] | ||
The Fediverse is a giant Network of social media | The Fediverse is a giant Network of social media services. <br> | ||
There are platforms for microblogging, blogging, photoblogging, videohosting and much more and they are all interconnected or ''federated''.<br> | There are platforms for microblogging, blogging, photoblogging, videohosting and much more and they are all interconnected or ''federated''.<br> | ||
So you only need one account to follow users on any of the platforms. | So you only need one account to follow users on any of the platforms. | ||
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Imagine Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Co were all part of one giant network. That's basically what the Fediverse is, except the parts are less well known,[[What is free software? | free software]] & federated replacements to those. | Imagine Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Co were all part of one giant network. That's basically what the Fediverse is, except the parts are less well known, [[Special:MyLanguage/What is free software?|free software]] & federated replacements to those. | ||
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The aim of traditional social media is to control and steer the users. <br> | The aim of traditional social media is to control and steer the users. <br> | ||
The aim of the Fediverse is to empower the users to control the Fediverse. | The aim of the Fediverse is to empower the users to control the Fediverse. | ||
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Compared to traditional social media there are also some downsides: | |||
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* The Fediverse has a much smaller user base than other platforms, so if you're primarily looking for a wide audience then it might not be for you. | |||
* Not all Fediverse projects are at the same stage of development and some important functions one projects has, the other might still be missing. | |||
* Fediverse projects and instances are run by volunteers with not a lot of money behind them. Worst case: A project might no longer be maintained or an instance might close. | |||
* There are some instances that allow hate-speech, fake news or worse. Make sure you don't end up on one of them. | |||
== Terminology== <!--T:12--> | == Terminology== <!--T:12--> | ||
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== How do I get an account? == <!--T:14--> | == How do I get an account? == <!--T:14--> | ||
''Main article: [[How do I get an account?]]'' | ''Main article: [[Special:MyLanguage/How do I get an account?|How do I get an account?]]'' | ||
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If you just want to get to know the Fediverse experience you can start by creating a profile on [https://mastodon.social mastodon.social] or [https://mastodon.online mastodon.online]. <br> | If you just want to get to know the Fediverse experience you can start by creating a profile on [https://mastodon.social mastodon.social] or [https://mastodon.online mastodon.online]. <br> | ||
You can later[[Moving instances | move instances]] or create accounts on different instances and projects. <br> | You can later[[Special:MyLanguage/Moving instances|move instances]] or create accounts on different instances and projects. <br> | ||
For more info on finding the right instance and creating an account click the link above. <br> | For more info on finding the right instance and creating an account click the link above. <br> | ||
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[[Mobile apps]] <br> | [[Mobile apps]] <br> | ||
[[Best practices]] <br> | [[Best practices]] <br> | ||
[[Fediverse]] - the advanced page on the Fediverse | [[Fediverse]] - the advanced page on the Fediverse <br> | ||
[[Pervasive Labor Union - Fed Up!]] - A bit on the politics, problems, and promise of the Fediverse | |||
== External Links == <!--T:18--> | == External Links == <!--T:18--> | ||
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DE: [https://mobilsicher.de/ratgeber/das-fediverse-die-bessere-social-media-welt Das Fediverse – die bessere Social-Media-Welt?] | DE: [https://mobilsicher.de/ratgeber/das-fediverse-die-bessere-social-media-welt Das Fediverse – die bessere Social-Media-Welt?] | ||
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{{Category |category=What is}} {{Category |category=Fediverse}} {{Category |category=Beginners guide}} | |||