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The Fediverse is a giant Network of social media platforms. <br>
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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, {{Internal link|target=What is free software?|link-name=free software}} & federated replacements to those.


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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.


==== Downsides ====
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Though, the Fediverse has some downsides you need to take into account.
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Compared to traditional social media there are also some downsides:


* Fediverse projects are not very well known, so relatively few people are using it, wich can be annoying for a social platform, and the content you publish will likely touch nearly nobody.
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* Many Fediverse projects, like pixelfed, are in an immature state and may lack functionalities.
* 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.
* Most of Fediverse projects are benevolent and are financed by a not highly profitable economic model, it may affect negatively the instances management and the projects developement speed, which can die at any moment in the absence of sufficient funds or if developers lack of motivation.
* Not all Fediverse projects are at the same stage of development and some important functions one projects has, the other might still be missing.
* Many instances are lawless zones and are created for a malicious goal, like hosting hateful fake news or planify massive cyberbully operations. You have to stay vigilant about wich platform you subscribe if you are user and with wich platforme you federate if you are an admin.
* 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.
 
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The internet doesn't forget, but compared to central social media, {{Warning small|the Fediverse ''can't'' forget}}. On a central platform it is generally possible to delete a post or media file, but on decentral social media you can only delete stuff on one server. Some other servers will delete it as well, but it is possible that some servers don't delete it. You should be aware of this before posting anything that could be problematic.


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* [https://climatejustice.social/@PaulaToThePeople @PaulaToThePeople@ClimateJustice.social] is an example for a handle. [https://climatejustice.social/ ClimateJustice.social] is the instance the account is on. The software it uses is Mastodon. Thanks to the ActivityPub protocol it can follow accounts on other instances that use e.g. Mastodon, GNU Social or Pixelfed software.
* [https://climatejustice.social/@PaulaToThePeople @PaulaToThePeople@ClimateJustice.social] is an example for a handle. [https://climatejustice.social/ ClimateJustice.social] is the instance the account is on. The software it uses is Mastodon. Thanks to the ActivityPub protocol it can follow accounts on other instances that use e.g. Mastodon, GNU Social or Pixelfed software.


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''Main article: [[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 {{Internal link|target=Moving instances|link-name=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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{{Getting started links}}
[[What are Fediverse projects?]] <br>
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[[What people usually tell you about the Fediverse]] <br>
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[[Getting started with your Fediverse account]] <br>
== External Links ==
[[Mobile apps]] <br>
''Main article: {{Internal link|target=Fediverse weblinks|link-name=Fediverse weblinks}}''
[[Best practices]] <br>
[[Fediverse]] - the advanced page on the Fediverse
 
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''Main article: [[Fediverse weblinks]]''
 
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[https://fediverse.town/ Fediverse Town] The forum for questions about the Fediverse


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DE: [https://schwarzerpfeil.de/2021/02/10/das-fediverse/ Das Fediverse] <br>
DE: [https://schwarzerpfeil.de/2021/02/10/das-fediverse/ Das Fediverse] <br>
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?]
DE: [https://fschaar.de/yet-another-fediverse-faq/ Yet another Fediverse FAQ]


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