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New moderators wanted for c/Twitter!

New moderators wanted for c/Twitter!

We noticed this community was abandoned by its previous moderators, and so we’re here to help it thrive again!

We’re looking for new moderators to help make this a truly awesome community. Keep in mind that as a moderator, it would be up to you to make sure all posts are following the Lemmy.World’s rules, and your own community rules.

Server rules can be found on https://lemmy.world/legal

If you are interested in moderating this community, please reply to this post with your time zone and availability.

Join Our Moderator Team at c/twitter

Join Our Moderator Team at c/twitter

Greetings, everyone!

Looking to make a difference in our community? We need your help! We're seeking active members like you to join our moderator team.

As a moderator, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a positive environment, addressing reported issues, and fostering community growth. We're particularly interested in individuals who actively contribute to our community by regularly reviewing posts and comments for adherence to our rules. While we understand that reading every comment in detail may not be possible, we expect a few minutes of your time, checking the site 2 - 3 times a day, at minimum.

If you're passionate about our community and eager to contribute, please leave a comment below expressing your interest in becoming a moderator. Share a brief explanation of why you believe you'd be an excellent fit for the role.

Please note that active participation as a moderator is crucial. If selected, it's important to fulfill your mod responsibilities consistently. Failure to do so may result in the removal of your moderator position.

PS: Effective communication is key to our moderation team's success. If selected, we'll require you to be available on Discord for coordination with other moderators and community-related discussions.

Thank you for your consideration!

Bluesky Is Building The Decentralized Social Media Jack Dorsey Wants, Even If He Doesn’t Realize It

Bluesky Is Building The Decentralized Social Media Jack Dorsey Wants, Even If He Doesn’t Realize It

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Bluesky Is Building The Decentralized Social Media Jack Dorsey Wants, Even If He Doesn’t Realize It

https://www.techdirt.com/2024/05/13/bluesky-is-building-the-decentralized-social-media-jack-dorsey-wants-even-if-he-doesnt-realize-it/

There was a bit of news in the world of decentralized social media over the past few weeks. It kicked off with the announcement that Jack Dorsey had left the board of Bluesky. This was followed by …

Bluesky Is Building The Decentralized Social Media Jack Dorsey Wants, Even If He Doesn’t Realize It
X will soon no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

X will soon no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

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X will soon no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

https://mobilesyrup.com/2024/04/12/x-soon-no-longer-let-you-hide-your-blue-checkmark/

It looks like X is dropping the ability to hide the dreaded blue checkmark.

X will soon no longer let you hide your blue checkmark
I wrote a short guide and some helper scripts for anyone that wants to have a more complete, browsable tweet archive

I wrote a short guide and some helper scripts for anyone that wants to have a more complete, browsable tweet archive

I found that when I was preparing to leave Twitter, the native archive feature was totally broken, so I published my personal solution since the old scrapers died with last year's api changes: (though you'll need to be comfortable pasting a couple commands into your terminal if you want to try it)

https://github.com/mcthomas/tweet-archive

Now that Nitter is dead, is there a way of bypassing the firewall without a Twitter account?

Now that Nitter is dead, is there a way of bypassing the firewall without a Twitter account?

I used to use Nitter to bypass the limited firewalling so I could sometimes look at what a corporation or a band had said or done. Is there any site that lets you see into the site, blocks the trackers Elon's installed etc?

The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter

The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter

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The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter

https://www.engadget.com/the-sec-accuses-elon-musk-of-trying-to-distort-its-investigation-into-his-takeover-of-twitter-001429205.html?

In a new filing, the SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to “misrepresent” the regulator’s investigation into his Twitter takeover

The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter
X revives policy targeting deadnaming, misgendering

X revives policy targeting deadnaming, misgendering

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X revives policy targeting deadnaming, misgendering

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4501135-x-revives-policy-targeting-deadnaming-misgendering/

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, updated its abuse and harassment rules to revive regulations around content that misgenders or deadnames individuals.   The quiet update comes less t…

X revives policy targeting deadnaming, misgendering
Bluesky federation goes live

Bluesky federation goes live

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Bluesky: An Open Social Web - Bluesky

https://bsky.social/about/blog/02-22-2024-open-social-web

Today, we’re excited to announce that the Bluesky network is federating, or opening up in a way that allows you to host your own data.

Bluesky: An Open Social Web - Bluesky
The majority of traffic from Elon Musk's X may have been fake during the Super Bowl, report suggests

The majority of traffic from Elon Musk's X may have been fake during the Super Bowl, report suggests

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The majority of traffic from Elon Musk's X may have been fake during the Super Bowl, report suggests

https://mashable.com/article/x-twitter-elon-musk-bots-fake-traffic

These numbers are legitimately shocking.

The majority of traffic from Elon Musk's X may have been fake during the Super Bowl, report suggests