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This magazine is dedicated to discussions on the federated social networking ecosystem, which includes decentralized and open-source social media platforms. Whether you are a user, developer, or simply interested in the concept of decentralized social media, this is the place for you. Here you can share your knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions on topics such as the benefits and challenges of decentralized social media, new and existing federated platforms, and more. From the latest developments and trends to ethical considerations and the future of federated social media, this category covers a wide range of topics related to the Fediverse.

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Scientists are pulling back from Twitter and looking for alternatives (narwhal.city)

submitted 1 year ago by realcaseyrollins@narwhal.city to c/fediverse@kbin.social

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The brain drain comes as X has made it increasingly difficult for researchers to use its platform.

https://www.engadget.com/scientists-are-pulling-back-from-twitter-and-looking-for-alternatives-231159359.html

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[–] ryan@the.coolest.zone 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Of these [alternative platforms researchers have moved to], Mastodon, which has seen significant growth since Musk’s takeover of Twitter was announced, was the most widely used. About 47 percent of researchers said they had started using the open-source platform in the past year. LinkedIn and Instagram were the next most popular, drawing 35 and 27 percent of researchers, respectively. Interestingly, Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads, took the number four spot even though the app launched only days before Nature conducted the poll.

It's great to see wider adoption of the Fediverse. Mastodon is a great and stable Twitter alternative.

[–] Midnitte@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

It's also just... a lot nicer, in all aspects. Like, it's generally refreshing to use.

[–] 1chemistdown@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Bluesky now has a large swath of scientists now. Many of the big names. They have their own federated area in that ecosystem. I think most have been going to all of the alternatives and finding what works best for them. I’ll wait to see where they settle to decide which really gained the most.