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Tumblr to add ActivityPub support
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Tumblr to add ActivityPub support

With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?

by Anthony Dean•November 29, 2022May 16, 2023•0
RIP Twitter (as we know it)
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RIP Twitter (as we know it)

“RIP Twitter” (as we know it) is Twitter’s new status quo under Elon Musk, and the reason why, after years of use, I’ve quit Twitter.

by Anthony Dean•November 22, 2022May 16, 2023•0
Basic Mastodon tips for new users
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Basic Mastodon tips for new users

With Mastodon’s rise in popularity, here’s a look at some basic Mastodon tips for new users of the federated social network.

by Anthony Dean•November 8, 2022May 16, 2023•2
Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay?
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Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay?

As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?

by Anthony Dean•November 1, 2022March 25, 2023•0
What are the most popular sports on social media?
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What are the most popular sports on social media?

I take a look at what the most popular sports leagues (and individual athletes/teams) are on social media.

by Anthony Dean•September 27, 2022July 30, 2023•0
A look at Instagram alternatives
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A look at Instagram alternatives

With Meta putting an emphasis on pivoting to video for Instagram, I take a look at Instagram alternatives, from Flickr to Pixelfed.

by Anthony Dean•August 9, 2022May 27, 2023•0
How I promote my blog online
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How I promote my blog online

I go into the multiple ways in which I promote my blog, from my social media presence (Facebook, etc.) to my email newsletter.

by Anthony Dean•June 21, 2022March 25, 2024•0
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion; what’s Twitter’s future?
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Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion; what’s Twitter’s future?

This week came news that Elon Musk will buy Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Where does this leave the social network’s users?

by Anthony Dean•April 29, 2022June 14, 2023•0
Blog status update (April 2022): The blog switches to ClassicPress (again)
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Blog status update (April 2022): The blog switches to ClassicPress (again)

In this month’s blog status update, I’ve decided to switch to ClassicPress (again). Also, I’m trying out Mastodon as a Twitter alternative.

by Anthony Dean•April 22, 2022July 8, 2023•12
A look at Twitter alternatives
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A look at Twitter alternatives

With Elon Musk now involved with Twitter, I take a look at some possible Twitter alternatives, from Tumblr to Mastodon.

by Anthony Dean•April 8, 2022October 26, 2022•1

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