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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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Flipboard stops tweeting, launches new podcast about decentralized social apps (techcrunch.com)

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Social magazine app Flipboard had already committed to joining the "fediverse" -- the decentralized social web, which includes apps like Mastodon. Now, it’s doubling down on those ambitions with an announcement that it will stop tweeting while also launching a new podcast devoted to exploring the topic of decentralized social media.

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[–] keefshape@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Yeeeeeesh. I am all for pivoting, and being flexible. But as some point, rebrand if you're going to keep changing, Flipboard.

It's been 15 years, and umpteen changes in intent and medium. They must have been granted a specific patent they are trying to lever or nest upon.