Posts by debby@hear-me.social
 (DIR) Post #AyVapmEEkSmZOmEb8i by debby@hear-me.social
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       Just watched @mariaressa.bsky.social’s powerful speech on how decentralization of information is essential to preserving democracy and the rule of law. 💡This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of journalism, free speech, and digital rights:🎥 Maria Ressa at WJF2025 https://youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KEWhat stood out to me: Centralized platforms are inherently at odds with democratic values. While Bluesky is a step up from Twitter, the real heroes are those already in the #Fediverse—you’re building the future we need! 👏Maria’s argument that decentralized, open systems are the only way to safeguard truth feels more urgent than ever. If the internet is controlled by a few corporations, how can we trust the information shaping our democracies?The #Fediverse—of which #Mastodon is a part—is fully free and open-source, as beautifully explained by @_elena in this video:🎥 About the Fediverse: https://youtu.be/YRJHIJy5NnoTo those already here: THANK YOU for being part of this movement! 🙌 Now, let’s spread the word—invite others to join the Fediverse. Here are some instances to share:🔗 https://hear-me.social/invites🔗 https://mastodon.social/invites🔗 https://mstdn.social/invites🔗 https://mastodon.cloud/invites🔗 https://mas.to/invites🔗 https:// (your feddi home) /invites  Remember: Anyone can host their own server—that’s the power of decentralization! It’s resistant to censorship in ways even Bluesky can’t match.For a deeper dive into how decentralization fights censorship, read Cory Doctorow’s excellent piece:📖 “Too Many Throats to Choke” https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/ by @pluralisticMaria Ressa’s fight against Duterte’s regime shows change is possible. Her appearance on The Daily Show connects the dots between platform monopolies, misinformation, and democracy’s erosion—and offers hope:🎥 Maria on The Daily Show https://youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4To those already in the Fediverse: You’re the backbone of a free and open internet. What’s one step you’re taking to grow this community? (For me, Using Mastodon nearly dally and it’s sharing technical knowledge with those who need it.)Let’s keep building a web that’s ours—one that resists tyranny and protects democracy. 💪#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #MariaRessa #Journalism #Decentralization #Fediverse #Mastodon #MediaFreedom #TechEthics #FreePress #WorldJusticeForum #DecentralizeTheWeb
       
 (DIR) Post #B4stTXkqWiNyhmlnlo by debby@hear-me.social
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       @mntmn Not sure I found everything, but here’s what I spotted:- Tiny SMT added by the USB‑C (likely ESD/filter).  - Yellow/gold ring test pad top‑right (prod/test point).  - White silkscreen rectangle moved/removed top‑center.  - Small populated part by microSD (pull/ filter/card‑detect tweak).  - Two SMDs changed above the card‑edge/daughterboard area.  - Cluster rearranged top‑left (power/layout tweak).  - New plated hole/alignment pad center‑right (mechanical/ground).  - Extra power parts lower/right (regulator/inductor or power switch).  - Small jumper/test pad lower center.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4v9JYeuIU5gCFAkPQ by debby@hear-me.social
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       RE: https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/@thenewoil/116340778960304908Turns out the loudest voices demanding you scan your ID to use AI are funded by… OpenAI. And Sam Altman just happens to own an age-verification company. Funny how that works. Reject state-mandated digital papers. #NoAgeVerification #PrivacyOverControl #NoKosaRT: https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/users/thenewoil/statuses/116340778960304908
       
 (DIR) Post #BAdNdsQjOQHkIkakaG by debby@hear-me.social
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       RE: https://mastodon.social/@StopKillingGames/117305012378113374The EU Kids Act is a concerning proposal. It fails to adequately protect children and instead prioritizes the commercial interests of major tech companies like #Facebook (Meta), and #Google (Alphabet). These corporations have already captured the surveillance and advertising markets, and this legislation risks granting them even regulatory control—at the expense of free speech and open-source.If you're an EU citizen, please sign the petition to oppose the KidsAct: 🔗 https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/details/2026/000011_en  Additionally, contact your representatives to voice your concerns about this harmful legislation.#KidsAct #StopEU #SurveillanceAct #euKidsact #privecy #EUpol #killinginternetRT: https://mastodon.social/users/StopKillingGames/statuses/117305012378113374