Fedivariety

Fireside Fedi fun!

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:58:28 -0800

Once again, what an abfab pleasure and a tremendous honour to be on this show! Wow! Thank you Ozoned! Great fun it was!!!
So.. In case you really wanna know about FediVariety... How we got here... and what we're doing... Find it all out in this 1 hour long FireSide Fedi:
https://tubefree.org/w/wSEDka8cqkJVkUtFnuLndd
Btw. See all Ozoned episodes here: https://btfree.social/@ozoned

FOSDEM then!

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:52:13 -0800

We got a generous invitation to present our Cause, our Case and the Consequences of our Research Study (EU Voice/Video) to the fantastic audience of the FOSDEM Social Web Track.

So... you missed our 'A Fantastic FediVariety Circus' show at FOSDEM…?!
Here are the slides with transcripts! (video in process…)

Enjoy!

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'Fediverse Integration into (EU) Public Administration - A Fantastic FediVariety Circus'
FOSDEM Social Web Track - Sat 31/01 - 15:40-16:00 H.2215 (Ferrer)
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/PGB9VZ-a-fantastic-fedivariety-circus/

2026 arrival

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:17:03 -0800

The creatures at #39c3, the 39th Chaos Communication Congress, received us very-very well. ;)
Great as well to reveive such great feedback and enthousiasm about the 'adult' versions of our upcoming report, as provided at congress!

Thanks to all the fantastic creatures we encounter during this big FediVariety endeavour! Thank you all for your generous support, your gentle help, your delightful feedback, the time, the fun, and all the beautiful moments!

Hope to see you again somewhere alongside our trip in 2026!
Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Yes, but fore sure: Stay safe!

Light the fuse… Put it in play! NOAW unconference — Call for Participation!

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:52:54 -0800

"Nodes on a Web: The Fediverse in/for Public Institutions”

Are you involved in Fediverse or ActivityPub development? Or are you part of a public institution already using the Fediverse for outreach? If so, this event is for you! The NOAW unconference offers a chance to meet, share experiences, and collaboratively strengthen the development of alternative social media for the long term.

NOAW is supported by the Chief Information Oﬃce (CIO-Rijk) (Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations) of the Netherlands, the Digitalisation & Innovation Department of the City of Amsterdam, NLnet foundation, and SABOA foundation.

Questions? Feedback? Contact us:
https://mastodon.social/@FediVariety
noaw@fedivariety.org

So Much Ticking Us... ~;)

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:05:24 -0800

Dear all!

We sincerely apologize for the delays in communication. Woohoo… We've been incredibly busy, juggling with and within the Fediverse as well as orchestrating our personal commitments—please remember, we are all volunteers... ;)

But, in the mean while… We were diligently tracking all events related to our FediVariety research objectives. As we pieced together our puzzle, we had the great honor and immense pleasure of collaborating with truly inspiring individuals and participating in events that enriched our journey toward a better world.

A Supersonicly Fast Fly-Through of Our Explorations

• #PublicSpaces Conference: At first, a heartfelt thank you to the generous hosts in Amsterdam, including the brilliant #tbd crew, the #komona team, and the adventurous #saboa pirates of Das Boot. On top of that: The insights and extended perspectives gained at this abfab conference have been invaluable in shaping our report.

• #NGI Events: Our gratitude extends to the open and collaborative thinkers we encountered here. The discussions ignited further insights on how our report should evolve and reach wider audiences. Your high expectations motivate us significantly!

• #FreedomNotFear unconference: To the remarkable individuals involved; your encouragement and constructive feedback have inspired us to push forward in our endeavours. We're honored by your support! Looking fwd to #

• #PrivacyCamp: Thank you for continually embracing us and providing assistance whenever possible. We truly appreciate your unwavering support.

• #etc... #berlinfediday, #mozfest, #sfscon, and so many more.... phew!

We know we've likely left out many deserving acknowledgments, but we'll start here:
Thank...Read More

Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 (of 3): Status of the FediVariety research project “EU Voice-Video Case Study”

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:21:04 -0700

Status Report 3/3: “Reporting”

And here is our 3rd blog post, covering the status of our research project "EU Voice-Video". Be aware that presentation of the preliminary report is to be foreseen soon, but in some selected theaters only.
Stay tuned for further updates!

Our concluding and final task (number 3), designated as “Reporting”, integrates the outcomes of tasks 1 and 2. It also encompasses the recommendations, lessons learned on Fediverse integration in public administration, and the dissemination of publications tailored to specific and broader audiences.

At present, the organisational structure of the primary publication is largely complete. The Git repository we are using for the base report is already partially populated and ready for further integration of all the remaining research components.

[In other words: Stay tuned for more!]

Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 2 (of 3): Status of the FediVariety research project “EU Voice-Video Case Study”

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:21:00 -0700

Status Report 2/3: “In-depth Interviews”

This is our 2nd blog post concerning the status of our current research project regarding the integration of the Fediverse in the EU administration; "EU Voice-Video Case Study".

As a subsequent step (task 2 of 3), we identified at first a pool of available individuals to conduct semi-structured interviews. Our comprehensive questionnaire was crafted to elicit valuable insights from individuals occupying diverse roles within the EU Voice/Video pilot project. Recognising the varying responsibilities and perspectives inherent in these roles, the questionnaire was tailored to the specific role(s) of the interviewee. We anticipated interviewing three primary types of individuals:

Server Admins – responsible for technical infrastructure, moderation, and governance.
Users and Social Media Managers – responsible for communication strategies and audience engagement.
Bureaucrats – involved in the project management, funding, and regulatory aspects of the pilot project.

Some interviewees assumed multiple roles, while others held more specialised responsibilities. To ensure the most relevant information was collected, each individual was subjected to questions tailored to their specific role. Nevertheless, all interviewees underwent a standardised introduction section, and the subsequent sections of the questionnaire were contingent upon the roles or combinations of roles they held.

To ensure data privacy, we implemented a ‘Declaration of Consent’ that stipulated anonymization of all data obtained after collection...Read More

Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 1 (of 3): Status of the FediVariety research project “EU Voice-Video Case Study”

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:20:55 -0700

Status Report 1/3: “Mapping the Landscape on Fediverse Use in Public Administration”

Hereby FediVariety proudly presents you in 3 blog posts the actual status of our research project regarding the integration of the Fediverse in the EU administration, based on the EDPS pilot project "EU Voice-Video". Presentation of the preliminary report is to be foreseen in selected theaters only. Stay tuned for further updates!

For the initial research task (1 of 3), we successfully mapped Fediverse adoption within the European Union public administration. We navigated European institutions and utilised the EU regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 (which specifies that citizens can request access to existing documents) to request information from 21 bodies and receive 136 relevant documents from 9 institutions, including meeting minutes, email communication, and strategy papers. This allowed us to clearly map the interactions of stakeholders in the EDPS pilot project “EU Voice-Video”.

Our methodology involved identifying interview candidates, preparing guides, and initiating requests. While we aimed for broad coverage using snowball sampling, many interviewees preferred anonymity. We utilised the asktheeu.org platform to reach additional institutions, encountering varying levels of responsiveness and identity verification requirements.

Ultimately, we analysed the received documents to identify key actors and employed open source tools such as Monica CMS for contact management, Mattermost for internal communication, and CryptPad for collaborative work. This all provided us with the foundations for our next task; “In-depth Interviews” in order to be suitable for qualitative coding and analysis...Read More

Europe’s digital sovereignty...

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:05:59 -0800

As we (FediVariety) are very pleased to confirm, NLnet Foundation is pointing FOSS enthusiasts in our search for open alternatives to US-owned social media. Read netzpolitik.org's interview with Michiel Leenaars, NLnet's Director of Strategy.

One of the key questions is the continuation of EU funding...
What if it ends...? Read it here:
https://netzpolitik.org/2025/open-source-funding-on-the-brink-delivering-whats-needed-to-make-europe-sovereign/

Note: NLnet Foundation supports organisations and people who contribute to an open internet for all. NLnet funds projects (like FediVariety.. ;) that help fix the internet through open hardware, open software, open standards, open science and open data.

EU Encryption Advocacy Workshop ISOC (Internet Society) Global Encryption Coalition

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:16:38 -0800

Following FOSDEM/OFFDEM, part of our FediVariety team participated in a three-day workshop focused on encryption and advocacy in the EU and globally. The workshop aimed to enhance the knowledge and advocacy skills of civil society and non-profit organizations working on this critical issue.

Sessions covered communication strategies, methods and techniques, including brainstorming on effective encryption advocacy campaigns and discussions on building relationships with current and former members of the European Parliament.

Participants explored the multifaceted nature of encryption, considering its impact on a range of areas, including human rights, digital rights, civil rights, journalistic freedom, violence prevention (including gender-based violence), LGBTQ+ rights, Roma rights, litigation, and digital literacy. We also developed strategies for public communication on this complex issue.

It was once again a very pleasant encounter with a passionate and engaged group of people! Thanks to Internet Society for the excellent organization! Hope to meet you all again soon.

https://www.globalencryption.org
https://www.internetsociety.org