Posts by _elena@mastodon.social
(DIR) Post #B0EsR0IIqj4Zs2qo76 by _elena@mastodon.social
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I'm absolutely humbled and grateful for all your offers to translate my Fedi promo video in multiple languages. Guess how many subtitles we have now? EIGHTEEN!!!The latest subs are:- Espéranto by @MichelPatrice - Portugal Portuguese by @filipe 🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/fediverse-video/Thank you so much for all your help - it really takes a village ❤️ ✨
(DIR) Post #B0XIiWLz0AA3sSrdHk by _elena@mastodon.social
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🚨 attention #Plushtodon fans 🚨#Mastodon's Mini Plushies have just been released: https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-stuffed-toy-miniThey come in two colors: Activity Peach and Interoperability Blue - and are absolutely adorable.I'm only posting this message AFTER purchasing both because these items usually sell out real fast.My little one tends to claim all my stuff, so it's a good thing they are two. I will negotiate to keep one for me.Upside is that this official Mastodon merch helps support the team. So go!
(DIR) Post #B0neIpRwgdSN5wAMPg by _elena@mastodon.social
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Good morning Fedi friends!Tomorrow I'll travel to Bologna, Italy, to talk about the #fediverse at Bologna Tech Week: https://bolognatechweek.comI'll be on a panel with @niccolove, moderated by @morloi.I'm super grateful for this opportunity, as this year the conference will have a fediverse panel for the first time ever!!! The attendees are mostly marketers and content creators, so it's an amazing feeling to put in a good word about the fediverse. I'll do my best 🤗
(DIR) Post #B0njaVfBUTSSiAbncG by _elena@mastodon.social
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My #Plushtodon family just got bigger 🧡💛💙Thank you @Mastodon @staff for creating such adorable, super soft plushies
(DIR) Post #B0rmb32cT8EUj5MH9E by _elena@mastodon.social
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Good morning from DUMBO in Bologna 👋 🇮🇹 I just had the pleasure of meeting @morloi IRL. Coming up today at 5pm: we’ll be on stage to talk about the Fediverse (il #fediverso ! )… in front of an audience of students and marketing professionals - who probably have never heard about it. Yesterday they had a full house with hundreds of attendees! I’ll try my very best to pique their interest 🤗Wishing you all a great day!
(DIR) Post #B0sJUCXq28uqf3Ism8 by _elena@mastodon.social
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Watching a presentation about social media and engagement strategies at Tech Week Bologna. The speaker - a really charismatic man - just said: « Think about content you’ll publish, without boosting it with an ad. Even if I know organic engagement is super difficult… »Me (thinking): « Hold my beer. Or rather, hold my espresso and let me tell you about the Fediverse » I’ll be up on the main stage speaking precisely about this in an hour … I can’t wait !
(DIR) Post #B12YGjexYfIsCiGqrQ by _elena@mastodon.social
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Dear Fediverse, thank you for being a safe haven from AI slop.This morning, I checked out Pinterest for the first time in forever and saw an image purporting to be a LEGO set that was obviously AI generated - yuck!Then on Reddit's popular page there was a video compilation of people saving children from terrible falls = AI slop.YouTube's homepage: a short video showing a child and her dog covered in mud = AI slop.What was I thinking? I should visit #Lemmy and #PeerTube instead...#NoAI
(DIR) Post #B14LXFw8PVePr3ltNw by _elena@mastodon.social
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I just published a new blog post about my #selfhosting plans for 2026 and... I remembered to add this pic (a scan of my own handwriting) at the bottom of the post.It's now more important than ever: "written by a human"🔗: https://blog.elenarossini.com/my-so-called-sudo-life/my-adventures-in-self-hosting-day-357 #NoAI
(DIR) Post #B18n9rnpY3nph2MX4q by _elena@mastodon.social
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New post: "A newbie's guide to self-hosting with #YunoHost. Part 1: reasons + requirements"🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/a-newbies-guide-to-self-hosting-with-yunohost-part-1-reasons-requirements/I can't believe my #selfhosting one year anniversary is coming up next week. @yunohost truly changed my digital life - for the better.This is a 1st post in a 4 part miniseries intended for real newbies.And now excuse me while I go hide in a cave expecting irate replies from sysadmins about certain things I wrote 😅 #MySoCalledSudoLife #selfhosting
(DIR) Post #B1GyTvW86JptlWWwRk by _elena@mastodon.social
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My way of rebelling against techbros and autocrats:December 2024: quit all Big Tech platforms and start #selfhosting essential servicesDecember 2025: write guides for newbies about how to self-hostI'm also in discussion with a blogger I admire to start a podcast about tech... where we'll focus on solutions (instead of problems)... aiming to inspire others to join in...It's been a really heavy year but these little acts of rebellion give me hope ✨
(DIR) Post #B1JCZqNQSsKRZRbusa by _elena@mastodon.social
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New post:"A newbie's guide to self-hosting with #YunoHost. Part 2: installation & setup" 🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/a-newbies-guide-to-self-hosting-with-yunohost-part-2-installation-setup/with a special shout-out to @shollyethan and @ilja who, a year ago, encouraged me to try self-hosting. And of course immense gratitude to the @yunohost team for making all this possible ❤️ I hope this guide may inspire others to try it, too. The path to digital independence and empowerment is easier than you thought...#selfhosting #FOSS #empowerment
(DIR) Post #B1KasaqJ2L68x6YIme by _elena@mastodon.social
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@_elena/113667636910565210Good morning Fedi friends! Today is the 1 year anniversary of the start of my #selfhosting adventures with #YunoHost. I'm currently self-hosting #GoToSocial, #Pixelfed, #PeerTube and #NextCloud – and I'm always on the lookout for the next great app to install.Thank you @yunohost for making me a more empowered digital citizen 💖 To give back, I'm writing a simple #selfhosting guide for newbies. ICYMI, here's the latest chapter: https://blog.elenarossini.com/a-newbies-guide-to-self-hosting-with-yunohost-part-2-installation-setup/Wishing you all a great day!
(DIR) Post #B1Qx64sS2mL3o89NUe by _elena@mastodon.social
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There is something truly magical about witnessing (and helping) your child learn to read and write. *Especially* in the age of AI.Meanwhile, many humans only a decade older than my child already default to using LLM systems for any form of writing. For “convenience’s sake.” Not to mention grown adults (who should know better).This is making me even more motivated to advocate for digital literacy… and make sure my child develops & nurtures critical thinking skills. For life.Resist ✊#NoAI
(DIR) Post #B1VAZQwHAqbefI6hrk by _elena@mastodon.social
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RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/115762325563043978Oh we have the same wish @EUCommission I think it'd be a powerful move if you deleted your X account (a platform that has become a vector of misinformation and a cesspool of hate).By the way, your homepage states: "Follow us on" followed by the icons of Facebook, X and LinkedIn. I always found it odd, since those are algorithm-based U.S. companies and you are the EUROPEAN Commission. How about putting your Mastodon icon on your homepage?Thank you for your consideration#LeaveX #SaveSocial
(DIR) Post #B1dLmLCwRmJRPmwI9w by _elena@mastodon.social
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Good morning Fedi friends! I hope you had a lovely Christmas Day.I spent 6+ hours building LEGO sets yesterday - one for my child (a pirate ship) & one for myself (the Wicked Emerald City Wall Art - still a work in progress).I was checking my fedi feed from time to time and it was making me SO HAPPY to see many friends building LEGO sets. It seems a popular hobby here 💛You should have seen my excitement when I found a rare teal brick separator in the Wicked set 😂Have a great day everyone
(DIR) Post #B1iEuUlN4oHtThmflg by _elena@mastodon.social
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Don't walk, RUN to check out @TIBtv 🔗 : https://tv.theindiebeat.fmThe Fediverse's own MTV 📺 🎵 I've already discovered so many talented indie artists thanks to it
(DIR) Post #B1jfcEznqsYdHj0xhw by _elena@mastodon.social
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Feeling major FOMO as many Fedi friends and inspiring people are currently at #39c3. But luckily talk recordings are already available!🔗 : https://media.ccc.de/popular/2025I'm about to start watching @pluralistic's "A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet" 🍿 🔗 : https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internetWishing everyone a great day! ✨ #resist
(DIR) Post #B1nrGhCoGQtOUHQmY4 by _elena@mastodon.social
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Hello Fedi friends,I'm thinking of making / ordering a custom sweatshirt for #FOSDEM. Graphic design has always been a passion of mine and I used to design t-shirts and sweatshirts back in the day (to promote the visibility of women in film).Anyway, my top candidate for FOSDEM is a sweatshirt that reads:libertéégalitésouveraineté(numérique) numérique in small size, making the 3 preceding words really stand out. What do you think?
(DIR) Post #B1oRovYwzIoFD8PRBI by _elena@mastodon.social
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Looking back at 2025 I can't help but feel an immense sense of gratitude towards the fediverse. I found so many friends and lovely communities on here. I feel part of a rebel alliance, working towards the goal of creating a better internet - and resisting broligarchs.This year I made a stock photo for the fediverse and an introductory video. I hope I can find MANY new ways to support the good cause in 2026.Wishing everyone a wonderful new year!We got this.#RESIST ! ✊
(DIR) Post #B20ErFewGybAbxVWIC by _elena@mastodon.social
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@Tutanota/115847232165161059#CryptPad and #NextCloud have never looked better 🤩