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Moderation and Migration for a Better Social Web, with Fediverse Leader Tim Chambers

Jan 9, 2024
Fediverse leader Tim Chambers, co-founder of Dewey Digital, discusses topics such as moderation, toxicity, community building, backend moderation, spam filtering, the future of the Fediverse, and more in an exploration of the evolving culture and potential of the open social web.
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Quick takeaways

  • Community-driven moderation in the Fediverse allows for localized understanding and quicker identification of inauthentic content, leading to a safer and more reliable social media experience.
  • The welcoming nature of the Fediverse community towards commercial projects indicates a shift in perception, with potential for algorithmic innovation, user-controlled feeds, and algorithmic transparency within the decentralized space.

Deep dives

The Importance of Preserving Qualities in the Fediverse

The Fediverse is comprised of passionate individuals who care about maintaining important qualities such as trust, safety, privacy, connection, and conversation. These qualities differentiate the Fediverse from traditional social media platforms. The goal is to preserve these positive aspects while exploring the potential for decentralized social media.

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