Social media and society go hand in hand. Right now, both are in turmoil.
That's why we believe that the focus should be on building community. Groups of people who can come together under the shared banner of an interest, a location, or a belief.
Thanks to the power of the open social web, these communities can not only span across the world, but across platforms.
We're giving you the ability to build community here. Stay tuned 
More than 10,000 people were arrested last year for crimes linked to “anonymous and fluid criminal groups” known as "tokuryū", including scams and dark part-time jobs, the National Police Agency announced on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/03/japan/crime-legal/npa-organized-crime/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #npa #socialmedia #organizedcrime #fraud #japanesepolice #yakuza #gangs
Belohnung für gefundene Sicherheitslücken in Fediverse-Software ausgelobt
Für Mastodon, Pixelfed & Co. sind einzelne und kleine Teams verantwortlich. Um deren Dienste sicherer zu machen, wird jetzt etwas Geld zur Verfügung gestellt.
I am pleading with you, stop using generative AI in your social media posts.
Does it seem like everyone in Sask. has ADHD? And can social media help you diagnose it?
A Saskatoon-based psychiatrist has seen several YouTube and TikTok videos that identify health issues like ADHD, and believes social media is amplifying the message that people could be struggling with the disorder.
#health #socialmedia #ADHD #Sask #Saskatoon #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/attention-deficit-disorders-diagnosis-rising-1.7500059?cmp=rss
»Can #Bluesky’s #ATProtocol build the #decentralized #socialmedia ecosystem the Fediverse aspires to? The odds are against it, but it’s the most likely candidate to “save social media from billionaire capture” so far.« https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/04/can-blueskys-at-protocol-build-the-decentralized-social-media-ecosystem-the-fediverse-aspires-to/?Fedizen.EU #Fedizen #Fediverse #ActivityPub #News
#heiseshow: Frankreichs Social-Kill-Switch, COBOL-Ablösung, Sommerzeit
In der #heiseshow: Frankreichs Befugnis zur Sperre sozialer Netzwerke, die COBOL-Abschaltung in den USA und Ideen zur Abschaffung der Zeitumstellung in Europa.
Conservatives drop 4th candidate, this time in Etobicoke North
A Conservative party candidate is out of the running after engaging with a comment on social media that suggested that some people should be deported to India and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "take care" of them.
#politics #election #socialmedia #immigration #EtobicokeNorth #India
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/conservative-party-candidate-dropped-etobicoke-north-1.7500698?cmp=rss
REMEMBER: It is better to be beautiful than to be beautiful. Nothing says totally legit, non-bot, social media followers like profound, thoughtful, nonsensical words of wisdom. FOLLOW!
Conservatives drop candidate from Toronto riding
A Conservative party candidate is out of the running after engaging with a comment on social media that suggested that some people should be deported to India and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "take care" of them.
#politics #election #socialmedia #immigration #EtobicokeNorth #India
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/conservative-party-candidate-dropped-etobicoke-north-1.7500698?cmp=rss
Conservatives drop 4th candidate, this time in Etobicoke North
A Conservative party candidate is out of the running after engaging with a comment on social media that suggested that some people should be deported to India and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "take care" of them.
#politics #election #socialmedia #immigration #EtobicokeNorth #India
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/conservative-party-candidate-dropped-etobicoke-north-1.7500698?cmp=rss
Do you feel that freedom of speech is at stake in the future when it comes to social networking? Or do you already feel threatened?
Or comment your opinion. #socialmedia #fediverse
B.C. court bars social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from promoting vapes globally
British Columbia's Supreme Court has granted an injunction barring social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from selling or promoting nicotine vape products anywhere in the world, as part of an ongoing legal battle with the company he once c...
#law #socialmedia #business #BritishColumbia #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/court-bars-dan-bilzerian-promoting-vape-products-1.7499987?cmp=rss
Amazon has reportedly joined the growing list of suitors angling to acquire TikTok as a new ban deadline approaches. Read more at @Engadget. #TikTok #Amazon #ByteDance #SocialMedia #Tech #Technology https://flip.it/t0uJ5U
On #Mastodon there are now
377 verified accounts from #news organizations in
21 languages and on
115 instances.
253 were active today.
Some accounts, that were active today are
@nknews (ENG)
@ct_Magazin (GER)
@NDR (GER)
@mobiFlip (GER)
@Berriketan (BAQ)
Find the whole list on:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ixsccIFQ4uD2HFlf92Ag7VS3rNOGwa97wFsSb3JxCwo/edit#gid=876665327
Built by @mho
B.C. court bars social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from promoting vapes globally
British Columbia's Supreme Court has granted an injunction barring social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from selling or promoting nicotine vape products anywhere in the world, as part of an ongoing legal battle with the company he once c...
#law #socialmedia #business #BritishColumbia #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/court-bars-dan-bilzerian-promoting-vape-products-1.7499987?cmp=rss
Elon Musk, Ashley St. Clair spar publicly over alleged child support
"It's all about control with you, and everyone can see it," said Ashley St. Clair to Elon Musk on X. "America needs you to grow up, you petulant man-child."
#childsupport #socialmedia #publicrelations #Trending #USNews #ashleystclair
https://globalnews.ca/news/11111112/elon-musk-ashley-st-clair-child-support/
Today I permanently deleted my Bluesky account. I won't be back. I kept it for OSINT and scraping. But I'm making some changes to my online life because I can't stand people anymore, especially certain types and their absurd fantasies. The surprising thing is that I thought I was going to delete my X account first, but Bluesky annoyed me much more quickly.
Elon Musk, Ashley St. Clair spar publicly over alleged child support
"It's all about control with you, and everyone can see it," said Ashley St. Clair to Elon Musk on X. "America needs you to grow up, you petulant man-child."
#childsupport #socialmedia #publicrelations #Trending #USNews #ashleystclair
https://globalnews.ca/news/11111112/elon-musk-ashley-st-clair-child-support/
