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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · 4d

a woman in a dark room with the words rebellions are built on hope below her

Alt: A GIF from Rogue One, a woman is saying "Rebellions are built on hope."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · 4d

"There’s a clear imperative for those of us working on the Social Web to act in this emergency."

@michaelfoster.bsky.social breaks down the threats we face in the digital landscape and thinks about how we can channel our inner badass and fight back 💪

www.blog-pat.ch/the-end-of-l...

#SocialMedia

The end of liberalism and the beginnings of resistance

I was at the Thompson Reuters Trust Conference last week. A good place to see where the philanthropic arm of the liberal elite is heading.* Short answer: it's lost. Blinded by AI and blindsided by…

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · 11d

Hopefully! I don't get asked for ID that often anymore so I was hoping I was losing the baby face 😓

Saskia @saskiakezia.com · 11d

Me when I do my monthly check to see if I've aged enough to get access to my DMs again

a close up of an older man 's face with gray hair

Alt: a close up of an older man 's face with gray hair

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · 17d

"It would be simple to say that we have built a social media app. We have. But we've also built something more."

@saskiakezia.com looks at how we define our latest step-forward before the first launch 👀

Check it out 👇

forbetter.ghost.io/defining-a-n...

#SocialMedia #LocalNews

Defining a new kind of social app

As we prepare to launch a world-first app we've run into a problem. What is it? Apps are similar to books or music. They have genres. Strict rules that define who they are for, helping us, the…

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · 17d

What do you call a news AND social app?

Rethinking definitions with @thebristolcable.bsky.social before the launch of their new mobile app 👀

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#SocialMedia #Journalism #Tech

Defining a new kind of social app

As we prepare to launch a world-first app we've run into a problem. What is it? Apps are similar to books or music. They have genres. Strict rules that define who they are for, helping us, the consum...

forbetter.ghost.io

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · 22d

Yesterday, we visited @thebristolcable.bsky.social for their AGM to announce our exciting partnership.

The Bristol Cable is a co-op, 100% locally-owned publication and we're very proud to be developing new ways to help them connect with their community away from Big Tech.

#LocalJournalism

An image of a man (Freddie) in a yellow shirt presenting in front of giant screen. On the screen it reads "The Bristol Cable App" with four screenshots from The Bristol Cable app.

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Michael Foster @michaelfoster.bsky.social · Sep 30

Things are coming together at @newsmastfoundation.org. Here’s the big idea we’re working on:

What if every community could have their own social platform, driven by an own-branded mobile app, as easy to build as Facebook Groups?

#Fediverse #SocialMedia #Community

www.blog-pat.ch/building-app...

Building apps for social spaces

The Newsmast team was in Rome last week, working through our messaging and branding with a non-profit agency. It was hot, hard work, ending up with a lot of mosquito bites, some fabulous memories and ...

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Sep 30

"Bluesky" is now derogatory.

In the comments, they confirmed that "Bluesky" as an adjective meant woke and performative...

A screenshot from X with a tweet saying: "Spider Man 2 (2023) had Bluesky writing" with a crying emoji

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · Sep 17

"At the end of the day, no matter how good and ethical something is, it has to feel right to the user."

@saskiakezia.com looks at how the Social Web, including Bluesky, is perceived through 'vibes' by young people.

forbetter.ghost.io/whats-the-vi...

#SocialMedia #Bluesky #SocialWeb

What's the Vibe of the Social Web?

The all-important 'vibe' shapes the message others receive when they come into contact with the Open Social Web. Vibe. What a word. What a concept. The idea that every space has its own energy which…

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Sep 17

The vibe of the Social Web is putting young people off.

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#Blog #SocialMedia

What's the Vibe of the Social Web?

The all-important 'vibe' shapes the message others receive when they come into contact with the Open Social Web. Vibe. What a word. What a concept. The idea that every space has its own energy which ...

forbetter.ghost.io

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · Aug 29

A new report by @amnesty.org calls for the dismantling of concentrations of power to make way for rights-respecting digital ecosystems.

Social technology should not be manipulated to keep you scrolling and your time the currency funding Big Tech.

Link below.

#SocialMedia #BigTech #Democracy

An image of a smashed phone is the background to a quote from Amnesty International's Breaking Up With Big Tech report, which reads: "Big Tech’s dominance can lead to devastating consequences for marginalized communities.

Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have become primary gateways to news and public discourse. Their algorithmic systems – optimized for engagement and profit – have been shown to amplify harmful content which elicits a stronger reaction from users and keeps us online longer, allowing these companies to collect more data on us and serve us more adverts.

In an increasingly polarized context, this can contribute to the rapid spread of discriminatory speech and even incitement to violence – which has had devastating consequences in several crisis and conflict-affected areas."

Newsmast Foundation branding can be seen.

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Michael Foster @michaelfoster.bsky.social · Aug 14

@newsmastfoundation.org has many moving parts, and it hasn’t always been clear how it all fits together.

Now we’re aiming to simplify things. Slow down, become comfortable with what we’re doing, and fit it all together in one #SocialWeb onboarding programme.

www.blog-pat.ch/newsmast-unp...

Newsmast unplugged: FediCon Part III

Travelling nine and a half hours around the world is one way to get a different perspective. Made easier by finding a welcoming Third Space to call home for a few days. FediCon was the perfect place ...

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Michael Foster @michaelfoster.bsky.social · Aug 12

The most piratical thought at FediCon was presented by @j12t.org

Stop battling oligarch-owned big-tech walled gardens in their own space, where they have all the power. Move away, to open, unexplored territories. Third Spaces mix this growth with a grassroots vibe.

www.blog-pat.ch/third-spaces...

Third Spaces in the Fediverse: FediCon thoughts Part II

The day after FediCon, Vancouver waterfront was overtaken by hundreds of cosplayers at Anirevo - the Anime Revolution convention. Power Rangers, One Piece pirates and classic Japanese anime characters...

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · Aug 6

Today, Amnesty International have shared their report into X's part in the UK 'Race Riots' last year.

Unsurprisingly, their findings highlighted a number of failings by the platform.

Please, take a look at the report below and share it with your friends who still, solely, use X.

#LeaveX #Twitter

A greyscale image of a car burning provides the background for the quote which reads, "X’s algorithmic design and policy choices contributed to heightened risks amid a wave of anti-Muslim and anti-migrant violence observed in several locations across the UK last year, and which continues to present a serious human rights risk today." - Pat de Brún, Head of Big Tech Accountability at Amnesty International.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · Jul 31

Newsmast × Bonfire

We’re excited to share that Newsmast and @bonfire.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy
are working together!

#Announcement #SocialWeb #Fediverse

An illustration showing a number of forest animals sat around a bonfire. Over it, copy reads: Bonfire & Newsmast Foundation. Working together to grow the Open Social Web.

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 30

"It's so hard to get a message out across a decentralised network. It's so hard to apply something like the OSA to a decentralised network. But, whether we want to or not, we have to work this out for the future of the Open Social Web."

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#Mastodon #OnlineSafetyAct

Mastodon Defence Command: The Scam Wave

It's not a sci-fi blockbuster, it's a serious issue. The Online Safety Act was passed into UK law in October 2023. Its roll-out is a slow process which has been taking place behind the scenes for a l...

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmastfoundation.org · Jul 28

Media Revolution is a campaign by @media-revolution.bsky.social to transform the global media landscape and we are so proud to be involved 🙌

Launching today, the campaign aims to build coordinated awareness and action for 100 days.

Learn more here: mediarevolution.org

#MediaRevolution

A graphic giving details on the Media Revolution campaign. It reads: Media Revolution. Campaign Launch. A true media revolution requires more than any single strategy – be it blocking billionaire ownership, regulating them better or creating shiny new replacements. Each response is vital, yet none are sufficient alone to fix a system this entrenched. It’s time for a massive, coordinated approach.

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 28

Aura

The Women's Euros trophy, wrapped in an England flag, sat in the seat of the England jet.

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 27

CHLOE KELLY

Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 23

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend @atproto.london tonight but, if you're in the area, I'd highly recommended popping along.

It's run by some really cool people and gives you the opportunity to learn more about the growing network on ATProto.

#ATProto #Bluesky #London

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 22

FRIDGE CHART UPDATE

A chart showing the path to the finals in the WEuros. With England in the first final spot

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 22

I've got my England WEuros 'Home' socks on.

When do the nerves kick in?

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Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 17

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪

Saskia @saskiakezia.com · Jul 17

My nerves will never recover. Holy hell

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Jul 17

England are through to the semi-finals!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿: ✅❌❌❌✅❌✅
🇸🇪: ❌✅❌✅❌❌❌

#WEURO2025

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