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'Social media should be built on protocols, not platforms,' according to Mastodon's CEO

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Jan 15, 2025
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Eugen Rochko
Eugen Rochko, CEO of Mastodon, a decentralized social networking platform, discusses the implications of Meta's recent content moderation changes. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a non-profit model to enhance community involvement. Rochko advocates for protocols over platforms to foster healthier online discourse. The conversation also delves into the challenges of user transition from mainstream platforms and highlights the need for interoperability among decentralized social media networks, including emerging alternatives like Pixelfed.
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INSIGHT

Protocols, Not Platforms

  • Rochko believes social media should be built on protocols, not platforms.
  • This allows users to choose and move freely between different platforms.
ANECDOTE

The Nazi Bar Analogy

  • Rochko uses the "Nazi bar" analogy to explain the paradox of tolerance.
  • This illustrates how tolerating intolerance can lead to the dominance of intolerant views.
ADVICE

Using Mastodon

  • Explore Mastodon's explore feed and follow interesting accounts.
  • Follow relevant hashtags to curate your home feed.
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