7 chapters across the catalog
Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti reportedly has an inactive account on No Agenda Social, leading to a discussion about the platform's lack of a functional password recovery system. The hosts joke that the system's difficulty keeps certain people away. The segment concludes with the discovery that the domain "opensourcemeat.io" is currently held by a broker.
The "Fediverse," a decentralized network of social media servers, experienced conflict when the platform Gab forked the open-source Mastodon code to join the network. Many existing Mastodon instances pre-emptively blocked Gab, citing concerns over hate speech and the platform's monetization of open-source infrastructure.
Gab.com Mastodon Fork, Fediverse Social Media Competition
Gab.com launched a new social media system based on a fork of the Mastodon platform, aiming for decentralization. The move has faced criticism and blocking threats from existing "Fediverse" administrators who associate the platform with extremist content.
Kodi, an open-source media manager, is discussed in the context of users hacking Amazon Fire Sticks to access free content. There is speculation that the media may spin the recent DDoS attacks to crack down on unauthorized software installations on streaming devices.
River Social Network, Open Source RSS Alternatives
Adam Curry announces the completion of a new open-source social networking tool based on RSS and OPML. He positions this "river" project as a decentralized alternative to centralized platforms like Facebook and Google+, allowing users to maintain control over their data and identity.
A positive review of the No Agenda show from MediaSpy.org is read, praising the podcast's "open source media" funding model. The article highlights how the show avoids traditional advertising in favor of listener donations, knighthoods, and merchandise. The reviewer suggests this model represents the future of the media industry in an era of failing paywalls.
Twitter Growth, Follower Quality, and Open Source Software
A discussion regarding social media growth highlights one host surpassing 10,000 followers on Twitter within twenty days. The conversation shifts to the utility of a large following for crowdsourcing information, specifically seeking recommendations for open-source or shareware programs to convert DVDs into laptop-viewable files.
