dansup

activitypub builder and aspiring astronaut

Building @pixelfed, @fedidb, @supapp and other fedi services 🤠

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2024-08-12 22:41:57

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@npub122g…2h6e It appears so

2024-08-12 22:31:34

Can no longer recommend Ice Cubes, it's blocking Pixelfed servers 🙄

2024-08-02 09:48:45

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@npub1t9q…je09 Yes I am, its a standard react-native app
Are you in our matrix or discord? We should chat

2024-08-02 09:43:49

Pixelfed can move more quickly than Mastodon because we are smaller, and I'm the single developer of the whole stack
This is rare in the fediverse (that a single dev can do frontend/backend and app dev), so please don't compare Pixelfed's new Moderation Update features to Mastodon because it's not fair
Mastodon has millions of users, Pixelfed has less than 1m users
Progress takes time, but we're well on our way 🚀

2024-08-02 09:40:03

"Mastodon doesn't care about moderation tools"
Hey you, yeah you, let me explain this from the perspective of a fellow fedi dev
Mastodon isn't a single dev project anymore, it powers a whole ecosystem of 3rd party apps, clients and integrations
When implementing complex new moderation tools, they have to do so in a way that guarantees stability and interop (for everyone)
It's not as simple as you think, they kinda need an iOS Dev to implement these new features right?
Please remember this!

2024-08-02 08:08:41

I love the #fediverse because I can call you weird without getting banned
In fact, I encourage you to be weird!
The fedi is a place for weirdos, misfits, and all sorts of interesting people who don't quite fit in anywhere else
It's people like you that make the fedi so magical, to a degree that Meta feels obligated to participate or be left behind
Makes you think, eh
#fediverse #magic #authenticity

2024-07-06 11:57:37

it's ironic that people seem to forget that by leaving walled gardens, you are no longer protected by a central entity
the fediverse is a wild wild west, don't have expectations for what you publicly publish unless you can enforce that at the software/protocol level
#fediverse #duality

2024-07-04 06:35:11

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@npub1csc…8pjk That is the old version, uninstall it and re-install the new version!

2024-07-04 05:45:41

Pixelfed for Android (v1.0.0.51) has been sent for review, and I updated the store page listing with the new app logo and screenshots!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelfed

2024-07-02 04:50:06

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@npub1764…a43w Yeah, the new app (which is open source and rewritten from scratch) solves a lot of the complaints from the previous version!

2024-07-02 04:47:06

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@npub1764…a43w We don't crop photos in the feed in our new app?

2024-07-02 04:38:00

Did Dansup Do Dark Mode? #soon
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/715/042/133/686/329/original/4c3fbcec061c6733.mp4

2024-06-19 11:57:36

sometimes i just color. the colors smell good. it makes me feel good 😊
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/643/150/907/652/148/original/f9c4b09a2e4570c8.jpg

2024-06-10 20:33:40

Just rejected a founder of a Gen AI company from joining pixelfed.art, thank god for Curated Onboarding!
https://pixelfed.blog/p/2024/feature/introducing-curated-onboarding
#pixelfed #art #curatedOnboarding

2024-06-10 11:18:58

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@npub1kja…e5gq yes, it will be available for all other instances too!

2024-06-10 11:18:21

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I am considering adding top level domain mention support like ‘@dansup.com’ for single user domains similar to bsky

2024-06-10 11:15:22

Groups are nearly finished, and the app too.
Collections and Portfolio features are getting major overhauls, with federation support.
Speaking of federation support, rumour has it that Pixelfed is working on custom domain support so you can bring your own domain to any Pixelfed instance, allowing you even more control, and a fallback in the event you need to migrate and preserve your handle/identity! 👀
#pixelfed #groups #byod #customDomains #federation

2024-06-10 08:17:56

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@npub1x56…p7ef lmao i dont smoke filters, but yeah I do wanna quit

2024-06-10 08:15:24

dont worry, got my handy dandy postit notes to cover up them ugly ass teeth 😂
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/591/325/553/842/299/original/f7a5b08fa7a73754.jpeg

2024-06-10 08:12:47

yo wtf, they doing to much 😤 🚬 😶‍🌫️
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/591/313/227/663/640/original/9a905dd01f17f943.jpeg

2024-06-09 20:39:56

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@npub1hg4…fmny Nice work!

2024-06-09 20:39:45

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@npub14t5…jhfw Yes!

2024-06-08 14:57:02

I don’t talk that much about my personal life, but I’m at war with the color beige. I wouldn’t wish a sad beige boyfriend on anyone.
I could take him ripping down my led lights but replacing all our dogs toys with boring beige ones!?
Don’t let the color drain from your relationship, keep your partners away from TikTok or risk them catching a case of the “trends” 😬
#sadBeige #sadBeigeBoyfriend #banBeige

2024-06-08 14:25:33

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@npub175x…2fat Doesn't that defeat the whole point, lol?
You need to pin files locally the last time I looked at it.

2024-06-08 14:02:42

It's so close, the new @npub120z…33r2 app will be in your hands soon 🚀
#pixelfed #fediverse
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2024-06-08 12:58:00

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@npub10zg…0j49 Yeah, but why?

2024-06-08 11:28:57

I love Spotify so much, how they turn your most played songs into annual playlists is amazing
It's like a time machine 😍
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2024-06-08 11:21:51

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@npub1yrz…tuh8 Karma never used to move so fast, move so fast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l7T-xRiGHY

2024-06-08 07:08:23

I've been working hard on the @npub120z…33r2 mobile app and will be sharing a pre-release APK before I head to bed!
I can't emphasize how better it is, and it will only improve over the summer 😎
We're going to submit the app to the App Store/Play Store this weekend, and I'm so excited ✨

2024-06-07 22:49:01

It sucks to see users flock to another platform and not Pixelfed because the lack of official apps in the app stores.
I'm not resting until the app is ready to ship, enough is enough!
https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed-rn
#pixelfed

2024-06-06 13:09:24

I might get you a new AP and just freeze ya time up
#loops #audemarsPiguet #activityPub

2024-06-06 11:55:39

oh is that a https://loops.video video in my mastodon feed 👀
#loops
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2024-06-05 22:09:06

Someone asked ChatGPT for help fixing a federation issue in @npub120z…33r2 and it worked lol
https://github.com/pixelfed/support/issues/195#issuecomment-2151033143

2024-06-05 18:56:53

Will be finishing up our API docs this week and launching the new pixelfed.io!
@npub120z…33r2 has quite an amazing API, you should check it out sometime:
https://beta-preview.pixelfed.io

2024-06-05 18:45:50

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@npub1guu…5jfa Yes we have an open API!
https://beta-preview.pixelfed.io/resources/timelines

2024-06-05 00:56:19

Break. Free.
#pixelfed #adFree #fediverse #ad
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2024-06-04 13:04:46

Block Suggest, a new feature coming to Pixelfed that allows you to suggest to mutual followers to block a specific account when you block them.
Imagine a Mute, Block and Block & Suggest Button
The recipients will get a special notification that explains the suggested you block them with optional context and on the web ui and official app, you will be able to block or ignore with one tap!
Shipping later this week! 🚀
#pixelfed #safety #blockSuggest #fediverse

2024-06-04 12:46:37

So I’m working on a kind of PDS or relay for Pixelfed servers to discover trending content and help fill new instance timelines and profile suggestions!
It will be based on content from and discovered by pixelfed.social, however I’ll be open sourcing the PDS (Pixelfed Discovery Server) so you can run your own for yourself or others
It will be easy and intuitive, I hope to add more features to it later on, lots of potential ✨
#pixelfed #PDS #onboarding

2024-06-04 11:40:37

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@npub1nga…044r yes!

2024-06-04 09:06:10

I can't prevent pixelfed forks, but I will do my best to accommodate feedback and feature requests, and encourage people to take on a more dedicated role within our project!
We are stronger and better together!
We really need a project manager type person to help me prioritize, so I can do what I do best and leave the community management to someone more skilled in that.

2024-06-03 23:30:03

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@npub1dj2…88wt Its temporarily unavailable, will be back soon!

2024-06-03 20:21:03

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@npub10hz…d2qh Aww, thank you!!! 🙏

2024-06-03 20:10:56

The new @npub120z…33r2 app compose experience is much improved!
You can even opt to disable optimizations to preserve your original photo!
Available soon! #pixelfed
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2024-06-03 19:26:19

Centralized photo platform announces using data for training AI
"Let's try out this other centralized platform with no plans of federation"
😆

2024-06-03 19:13:20

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@npub1fqz…r6r6 https://mastodon.social/@dansup/112554278232573632

2024-06-02 13:31:57

I also feel the need to remind people that Pixelfed Groups are an opt-in feature, you will never see group posts on the main timelines (home, network)
Groups will have their own separate feed, and notifications too!
While Groups will support text-only posts, outside of Groups, the existing photo/video attachment requirements for top level posts apply.
Pixelfed remains focused on photo and video sharing, groups just extends this to support other mediums without an account on another platform

2024-06-02 13:14:04

There are a lot of new aspects that Groups bring to Pixelfed that are similar to existing microblogging platforms, such as:
- Text only posts
- Quote posts
- Markdown support
- Link cards
- Polls
And more exotic features like:
- Events
- Anonymous Posts (if enabled)
- Multi tenant/dual layer moderation
- Realtime Group Chat
They add significant complexity, but we’re doing this properly, following best practices
It will be worth it, just wait and see 😎
#pixelfed #groups

2024-06-02 13:00:20

Pixelfed Discovery is about to get supercharged!
Install a new server, and it will fetch trending posts and accounts, populate hashtags and synchronize followers/following lists and counts using our new service!
Already have a server? Opt-in to many discovery feeds, profile and hashtag suggestions and comment/avatar backfilling with fine grained config settings.
We’re also improving hashtag federation and public/guest access, enabling non-users to browse trending posts and hashtags!
🧭 🚀 ✨

2024-06-02 12:37:16

ok maybe the rest of the fediverse isn't ready for my bad karaoke loops videos so I deleted it, but don't worry loops fam, we don't judge on loops!
I don't care what you think, my voice is beautiful!!!
#loops

2024-06-02 11:52:10

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Another idea is a Developer Group, that would be cool
And I hear Pixelfed is about to ship Groups 😎

2024-06-02 11:51:21

While I love being a lone wolf fedi developer, having nobody to discuss development with gets lonely
My partner, friends and family are not devs, so I resort to our discord and matrix channels to excitingly explain my dev related ideas, progress and thoughts, but it's rare to get a reply
Maybe I should settle with AI, I'm not looking for friendship or general convos, rather more technical discussions related to the context
Not being able to explain/share how proud you are of your code sucks

2024-06-02 11:33:14

Testing out Loops AR filters
#loops #AR #filters
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2024-06-02 06:18:36

Still working hard to ship Groups this weekend!
Can't wait 😎
#pixelfed #groups #activityPub #fediverse #lemmy
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2024-06-01 21:10:18

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@npub15l8…wcu3 Deliverability, some providers even block incoming/outgoing ports like mine lol

2024-06-01 20:32:33

Mailgun has only gotten worse over time, luckily I found a new mail provider for @npub17nx…7tnm and will be switching over my other sites soon

2024-05-29 07:26:05

Talk is cheap, it's what you do (and how you do it) that really matters
I believe transparency and integrity are essential tenets of great project management
So I practice what I preach
I aim to foster the ideal ecosystem(s) for my services by asking you to hold me accountable and never hesitate to question my authority, and give feedback
Pixelfed belongs to the people, and you have more influence than you realize
Let's show the world how magical a people focused IG alternative can be
❤️

2024-05-29 06:57:37

He also keeps saying "just 5 years"
I'm like girl, 40 is the new 30
(only applies to 80s kids, y'all 90's and 00's kids be showing your age lol, meanwhile we elder millennials aren't aging the same. Maybe it was the lead and drugs in the water - the 80's were wild, even though I was only a few months old, regardless I'm here for it)

2024-05-29 06:52:59

me: turns 35
my partner: omg I can't wait to tell everyone your in your mid 30's now
He is exactly 1 year younger than me 😩
I have the last laugh though, only 80s kids will understand (it was the best decade)

2024-05-29 06:22:34

Just finished my 35th lap around Sol
I don't feel 35 though 😎

2024-05-29 06:19:20

Still working hard on Pixelfed Groups!
#pixelfed #groups
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/522/918/011/042/701/original/1120b7cfea95170e.png

2024-05-27 11:16:50

While refactoring Pixelfed Groups, I wrote a new media processing pipeline that supports libvips and more formats, as well as the logic that handles optimizations, it no longer strips exif data and preserves color profiles and HDR support
It also uploads to S3 and deletes the local copy during the request lifecycle!
I plan on using this in the main app too ✨
#pixelfed #groups #media #libvips

2024-05-27 11:08:18

I made a few changes for Pixelfed Groups, we now separate comments and replies and boosts/shares into their own tables (GroupComment, GroupCommentReply, GroupShare, GroupPostLike, GroupCommentLike)
This reduces load on main app APIs and allows for more efficient pagination and data structures that only apply to a groups like feature (multi tenant auth)
#pixelfed #groups

2024-05-27 11:01:33

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I did a bunch of refactoring to separate Groups comments, hashtags, likes, media, statuses and other models from the main app for performance reasons, so it will be another day or two before it’s ready!

2024-05-25 11:17:02

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@npub1jc6…7v67 They can't, because of that pesky thing called monetization and ads.
Even if they did, it wouldn't be what you'd expect. Look at how many Threads users haven't enabled federation support.

2024-05-25 11:07:36

The ironic thing about the whole Meta/Threads federation fiasco is that Pixelfed doesn't meet the requirements of Threads federation because we don't have a public firehose feed.
I really don't care about Threads, so maybe this will be fixed or maybe not.
Pixelfed isn't a microblogging platform, and I feel dumb for even getting involved lol

2024-05-25 11:00:55

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@npub120z…33r2 For more information about Autospam:
https://pixelfed.blog/p/2023/feature/autospam-and-naive-bayes-the-grandfather-of-spam-filters-still-making-waves
#pixelfed #autospam

2024-05-25 10:59:47

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@npub120z…33r2 I wrote a drag-n-drop rule generator to enable rich and complex Autospam rule limits in an easy to use and understand way
Autospam 3.0 is going to be quite the evolutionary leap ✨

2024-05-25 09:39:50

whip whap patty wack,
hello fediverse live streaming and video chat
#pixelfed #sup #iykyk

2024-05-25 09:36:00

Pixelfed Groups will allow admins to have fine-grained ACL permissions, you will be able to limit specific user permissions!
In addition, admins will have the ability to review all moderation actions from other mods/admins and all actions from the account.
Later we plan to ship support for webhooks, allowing admins to deeply integrate Groups into their platforms or services!
#pixelfed #groups
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2024-05-25 09:30:32

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"Big Jar of Cocaine"
Could you imagine, maybe we might get some more classic music 😜
"Universal Basic Cocaine + Spotify Premium" would literally bring world peace
@npub17xj…0938 right??

2024-05-25 09:25:27

Am I in heaven??
When I started toking 20+ years ago, I never would have thought I could buy a jar of 56 pre-rolls from a store
God I love Canada 🇨🇦
(don't worry, these will be gone in a few days)
#livingInTheFuture
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2024-05-25 08:53:10

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This is also *embarrassingly* the reason behind the delay with Loops, I'm sorry folks!
I can't wait to get caught up and focus on Loops, Sup and PubKit again!

2024-05-25 07:38:06

Pixelfed Groups are coming along, and I'm hoping to ship v1 this weekend!
We're targeting Lemmy support and the Groups FEP for now, I cant wait to ship this 😎
#pixelfed #groups
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2024-05-25 06:59:18

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Imagine your mom being Lauryn Hill and your grandfather is Bob Marley !!!
I'm so here for it 🙏

2024-05-25 06:58:21

Such a talented bloodline, and I can't get enough of this song! Bob Marley's legacy lives on ❤️
YG Marley - Praise Jah In The Moonlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsWXssAr0bQ #fediPlay #np

2024-05-24 19:44:30

The new Pixelfed app compose screen, it's simple and works well!
Share Intents are supported as well, so you can share photos and videos from your Photos app directly to the Pixelfed app
#pixelfed #pixelfedApp
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2024-05-23 13:29:10

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@npub1m48…06vs these are just side projects, I have a full time job. I’d like to get funding so I could focus on Pixelfed and other projects full time, just imagine the progress!

2024-05-23 12:30:12

Loops and Sup will have seamless support with each other, and with the Pixelfed app.
You can use any one individually, but they will work better together ✨
(We got y'all non-pixelfam covered too, login with your mastodon account into Sup and have the ability to view/share Stories)
It's not magic, it's @npub120z…33r2

2024-05-23 12:04:38

Can't wait to "Go Live" 😎

2024-05-23 11:51:00

in an alternate universe we were not so lucky, and Mistodon partnered with AI
this is a bad example, but just imagine the horrors if we go down this road.
Thankfully our Mastolords have avoided this fate.
If you see Sam Altman around, swat him away!! (if you don't have a water bottle to spray him with, just hurl copyright violation threats, and if that fails, pretend to be ScarJo)
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/490/229/666/718/886/original/b9d6297949540179.png

2024-05-23 11:20:23

🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f8JXeRTNEg
#HXG #R50

2024-05-23 09:53:02

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I want to help fix this, so fellow #fediverse developers who want to fix this but don't know where to start, please reach out and I'll do my best
To the other devs who are to busy, you know my number
Don't make me organize a fedi working group dedicated to spam prevention, because I will!!!1

2024-05-23 09:21:58

A few people have asked about Unified Push support in the new Pixelfed app.
This is something I'd like to support down the road, but for now we will focus on Android/iOS Push Notifications as they are more commonly used.
I hope you understand my reasoning behind this decision, and am open to any help to get this supported sooner 😉
#pixelfed #pixelfedApp

2024-05-23 07:45:28

I looked into dark mode support for the new :pixelfed: app, and while it's doable, I'm going to focus on Push Notifications before Dark mode support.
I think most people would agree that Push Notifications are more pressing 😅
#pixelfed #pixelfedApp

2024-05-22 08:49:12

Collections + https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed-rn
soon.jpg 😎
#pixelfed #collections
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2024-05-22 07:43:44

I'm experimenting with new profile layouts in the new Pixelfed app.
Which one do you prefer?
(current, alt 1, alt 2)
#pixelfed #askFedi
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2024-05-22 07:04:46

How can we further improve Accessibility on the new Pixelfed app?
Feedback and ideas greatly appreciated!
#pixelfed #accessibility
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2024-05-21 22:51:02

Finished the new Pixelfed app Setting screens!
It's much simpler and easy to navigate. ✨
#pixelfed #pixelfedApp
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2024-05-21 20:05:02

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@npub1wjn…xdkn Were in the process of resolving the issue, the PR should be merged this week!

2024-05-20 23:01:10

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@npub1j3z…u2at https://loops.video is in private beta, still working out some platform issues before we onboard more folks!

2024-05-20 22:57:10

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@npub1gmz…w9fn Likely 100K chars

2024-05-20 22:55:52

Looking into a DeviantArt importer to Pixelfed, what perfect timing with Groups, Marketplace and upcoming Collection features ✨

2024-05-20 12:02:11

I want to thank @npub18kf…npv5 for funding the development of Groups!
It's wild that Groups are finally coming to Pixelfed in the next few days 😎
#pixelfed #groups

2024-05-20 12:00:11

There are over 8K LoC for Pixelfed Groups atm, and that will likely double in the coming months (mobile apps, federation, etc...)
It's the most complex feature we've ever shipped, and we've pioneered several mod and safety tools to enable the best experience across Pixelfed instances
Rest assured, I will show the fediverse how it's done 💅
#groups #fediverse #activitypub

2024-05-20 11:48:52

Pixelfed Groups will be compatible with Lemmy, Smithereen and other platforms!
Groups will be coming to our official mobile apps later this summer ✨
#pixelfed #groups #activityPub

2024-05-20 11:46:53

Pixelfed Groups will bring a whole new dimension and experience, I can't wait to ship this monumental feature!
#pixelfed #groups
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2024-05-20 11:36:00

y'all ready for #groups?
#pixelfed
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2024-05-20 11:31:23

Still working on the new Pixelfed app, and am looking forward to sharing a big update this week 👀
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/473/186/084/092/045/original/6d4460bde62d7aad.png

2024-05-18 21:44:00

Venture City is my favorite YouTube channel, I could watch these videos all day 😍
https://youtube.com/@venturecity?si=SyDh4RlTA7knWhpO

2024-05-18 12:27:57

I regret even bringing this up, this is why we can't have nice things
#fediverse