Topic: Federated Social Media

19 chapters across the catalog

Pod Roll
Episode 1719 2:38:46 - 2:45:53

1719: Pod Roll

Psychological Operations and the Migration to BlueSky

The European Federation of Journalists announced it is leaving X (formerly Twitter) for BlueSky in protest of Elon Musk's leadership. The discussion explores how social media platforms are used for psychological operations (PSYOP) to influence public perception and political radicalism.

Buffalo Feathers
Episode 1543 30:51 - 33:04

1543: Buffalo Feathers

Mastodon Federation and Secret Instances

A technical discussion explores the mechanics of the Mastodon federated timeline and how following users from different instances affects server visibility. The conversation clarifies that following high-profile users like Craig Newmark on a private instance can still cause content to flow through the broader Fediverse, potentially impacting server "ban lists."

Wet-Bulb
Episode 1460 1:12:25 - 1:14:04

1460: Wet-Bulb

Mastodon, No Agenda Social and Squirt Soda

Listeners are encouraged to join the Mastodon-based "No Agenda Social" instance to avoid censorship on mainstream platforms. The benefits of self-hosting or federating servers for families and clubs are discussed. A brief aside occurs regarding the taste and branding of Squirt soda.

Verbate
Episode 1456 1:30:16 - 1:32:20

1456: Verbate

No Agenda Community, Mastodon Social Media

The No Agenda community is increasingly utilizing federated social media through Mastodon at noagendasocial.com. With approximately 10,000 users, the server offers a decentralized alternative to mainstream platforms like Twitter. The hosts emphasize that this non-centralized system represents the future of social interaction as traditional platforms face ownership changes and policy shifts.

Flu Tsunami
Episode 1396 13:55 - 15:32

1396: Flu Tsunami

Twitter Impersonation, Jack Dorsey Federation Claims

Adam Curry recounts his experience dealing with a Twitter impersonator who replicated his profile to send direct messages to followers. After reporting the account multiple times, Curry tweeted at Jack Dorsey, who replied stating he would look into it. Dorsey also claimed Twitter is working on "federating," a move toward decentralized social media architecture.

Attribution Science
Episode 1363 1:22:36 - 1:25:09

1363: Attribution Science

No Agenda Social, Mastodon, Troll Room Community

The No Agenda show continues to grow its presence on the federated Mastodon instance, noagendasocial.com, encouraging users to leave centralized social media. The "Troll Room" remains a central hub for live interaction and psychological advice for the listener community. The hosts emphasize the importance of a balanced, decentralized network where users can control their own data and interactions.

Mark of the Mask
Episode 1316 1:35:12 - 1:41:19

1316: Mark of the Mask

No Agenda Social, Mastodon Federation Limits

The hosts discuss the future of No Agenda Social, a federated social media instance using Mastodon. With membership approaching 10,000, there is a proposal to close new registrations to maintain the quality of the community. The "town square" model is criticized as failing at scale, with federation suggested as the solution for different podcast communities to interact without sharing a single timeline.

Woke Kindergarten
Episode 1311 1:45:45 - 1:49:48

1311: Woke Kindergarten

No Agenda Social, Federated Networks, Troll Room

The hosts promote No Agenda Social as a censorship-resistant, federated social network based on Mastodon. They encourage listeners to use the "Troll Room" at noagendastream.com for live interaction during shows. The decentralized nature of these platforms is presented as the only viable solution for maintaining community discourse in an era of mass deplatforming.

Palin Pardon
Episode 1305 1:40:10 - 1:42:54

1305: Palin Pardon

Podcast 2.0, No Agenda Social, Federated Networks

The hosts promote the features of Podcast 2.0, including the "Troll Room" chat and the federated social network No Agenda Social. They emphasize the importance of an algorithm-free environment for discourse and the ability to cross-communicate across different servers. The segment also highlights the 24/7 live stream available to the "Gitmo Nation" listener community.

Post Orange
Episode 1289 1:27:24 - 1:29:52

1289: Post Orange

Mastodon and the No Agenda Social Network

John C. Dvorak discusses his preference for No Agenda Social, a federated Mastodon server, over Twitter. He cites a Pew Research study showing that a small, highly active group of Democrats produces the bulk of U.S. tweets. The hosts encourage listeners to move to decentralized platforms to escape the algorithmic bias and censorship prevalent on mainstream social media.

Davos Douche
Episode 1285 1:30:53 - 1:33:48

1285: Davos Douche

No Agenda Social and Mastodon Server Benefits

Producers are increasingly moving to No Agenda Social and private Mastodon instances to escape the algorithms and drama of Facebook and Twitter. One producer, Sir Hamus, reported that setting up a private server for his family took less than 10 minutes and cost $10 a month via Masto.host. This move has reportedly provided "inner peace" for family members who deleted their traditional social media accounts.

Standard Man
Episode 1276 16:35 - 19:15

1276: Standard Man

Social Media Comments and Bitcoin Advocacy

Discussions on the Joe Rogan Experience regarding the Federal Reserve and Bitcoin drew criticism from "Bitcoin bros" on social media. While Joe Rogan avoids reading comments to maintain mental health, Adam Curry notes the intense polarization among different audience factions. The segment emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as a hedge against potential economic collapse.

False Positive
Episode 1273 1:28:18 - 1:29:58

1273: False Positive

No Agenda Social, Federated Media, Invite System

The No Agenda community's private social media instance, built on federated technology, utilizes a specific invite system to maintain its user base. Users can generate invites through their account preferences to bring in new members. The platform is positioned as an alternative to mainstream social media like Twitter, focusing on a "friendly" and "troll-free" environment.

Vaxeline
Episode 1254 1:22:47 - 1:24:43

1254: Vaxeline

No Agenda Social, Mastodon Federated Network

The No Agenda Social network, a federated instance of Mastodon, is growing as an alternative to mainstream social media platforms. Users can generate permanent invitation codes through their account preferences to bring new members into the community. The platform is part of a broader effort to maintain independent communication channels for the "Value for Value" network.

Gender Justice
Episode 1150 1:50:17 - 1:54:17

1150: Gender Justice

Algorithmic Unfairness, CEO Image Search and Federated Alternatives

Internal Google documents discuss "algorithmic unfairness," using the example of image searches for CEOs predominantly showing men. The discussion encourages users to move toward federated social media alternatives like Bitchute and Mastodon to escape centralized tech control.

Colorism
Episode 1058 33:58 - 38:08

1058: Colorism

No Agenda Social and Independent Infrastructure

The hosts emphasize the importance of independent infrastructure, such as noagendasocial.com, to avoid the risks of centralized platform censorship. They argue that while being removed from social networks might "dent" their reach, owning domain names and private servers provides a necessary safeguard against the "Heckler's Veto" and corporate deplatforming.

Braking Algos
Episode 1036 2:33 - 7:08

1036: Braking Algos

Federal Court Ruling, Donald Trump Twitter Blocking

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot legally block Twitter users from viewing his feed, citing First Amendment violations. The 75-page judgment suggests that the President should use the mute function instead of blocking to resolve lawsuits regarding public access to government communications.

Ghost of Austin
Episode 645 26:14 - 29:09

645: Ghost of Austin

Political Strategy and the Federalization of Police

The unrest in Ferguson is viewed as a "test run" for the 2016 presidential election, aimed at mobilizing the minority vote for candidates like Elizabeth Warren. There is a growing concern that the situation is being manipulated to justify the federalization of local police departments. The hosts argue that the public is being made docile through incestuous messaging between social media and traditional news cycles.