Human Web CollectiveAfter shutting down # HolosDiscover , we're rethinking the approach with # HolosIndex : users explicitly opt in by adding # HolosIndex to their ...
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Fedilab AppsAfter shutting down #HolosDiscover, we're rethinking the approach with #HolosIndex: users explicitly opt in by adding #HolosIndex to their bio with interest tags, then submit their profile. No assumptions, no default settings.
This will power interest-based discovery across the #Fediverse, helping people find each other through shared interests. Still all through #ActivityPub of course, with real-time deletions and updates.
@apps@toot.fedilab.app honestly? You should ignore the haters and not make this opt in. You’re crippling its usability that way…
@julian
We appreciate that, but the feedback raised valid points. The opt-in approach is the right move. It may grow slower, but every user in the index will be there by conscious choice. That's a stronger foundation to build on.
I totally agree. Their criteria was already very respectful, and motivated, native tools for the fediverse need leeway to work, grow and let the whole ecosystem grow.
Restricting them for some imaginary moral high ground, the only thing that accomplishes is letting the big tech corpos that don’t give a shit about your feelings in the first place to use that space, instead of reclaming it for open solutions. AI training is already digesting all those already public posts they’re gatekeeping.
@apps As experienced client devs, I assume you have the infrastructure for OAuth already in place? I'd rather go to your website and authenticate my Mastodon account there than have a hashtag in my bio... the Tootfinder hashtag kinda annoys me every time I see it. 😐
That aside, I believe Mastodon is going to introduce some kind of profile signal for willingness to appear in starter packs, might be worth additionally keeping an eye on whatever happens there. github.com/mastodon/featured_c
@julian
OAuth would mean implementing specific integrations for each Fediverse software, and some don't even support it. The bio hashtag works universally across any ActivityPub implementation without any server-side dependency.
You can also opt in via mention if you don't want the hashtag visible in your bio.