It’s rough right now politically in the US. A lot of people around me seem like they’re ready to give up hope. It makes me incredibly angry seeing Zuck up there with all the other billionaires, and Elon is a parasite that has infected the government.

I often find myself wondering how I can make a difference. How can we regain control of our world?

Idk if I’m being dramatic, but the Fediverse really seems like it could be our response to these fuckers controlling the narrative on social media. It could be more than just an interesting decentralized social media platform. I really think this could be a key step in reclaiming our democracy.

Am I being dramatic lol? Do you all feel the same way? I was kinda getting emotional even. Like we could bring real change. That gives me hope, which is something we are desperately lacking right now.

It’s not just Lemmy. It makes me happy to see all the Fediverse platforms (specifically activity pub based) blowing up.

Friendly reminder if you have the financial means, donate to your instance, donate to the Lemmy devs, donate to Pixelfed or any other social media app fighting big social media. And better than a one-time donation, set up a monthly contribution even if it’s just $2/month. It really helps open-source developers when they have a steady income.

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[–] ozoned@lemmy.world 6 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

It gives me hope. We have an opportunity to level the playing field. So much hope that I'm actually starting a show to try to help folks get to know people behind the Fediverse! I truly believe in it and hope we can claw back the internet from the tech giants.

[–] moseschrute@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

What kinda show?

[–] ozoned@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

Calling it Fireside Fedi, where I just talk to folks around the Fediverse and get to know them. I have Gabe Kangas first tomorrow. He's the lead Dev of Owncast. Created a community !firesidefedi@lemmy.world if you're interested. Fully Fedi powered. Livestream, Voss, socials, eventually setting up Fedi audio player as well.

Edit: fixed link to community

[–] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 1 points 44 minutes ago (1 children)

Cool idea!

[–] ozoned@lemmy.world 2 points 4 minutes ago

I hope. :-D. I'm no Dev, but I enjoy talking to people and I really believe In the Fediverse so just trying to contribute anyway I can to make it a more welcoming and interesting place.