In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137 It's a fair bit complicated when the different communities on the fediverse are as stratified as they are. We've got an entire queer section of the network which has largely blocked off techbro nonsense, so outreach to there is limited depending on where you land (including dotsocial)
I guess it all comes back to the techbros in the end on that one
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@everton137 @_elena I think the reason may be that software engineering and tech in general is overrepresented, and that's a very male field
@Tamtam @_elena I agree. That's one of the reasons I would like to explore and discuss this topic. I think it's important for the Fediverse to be more diverse in order to succeed, and this space is far from diverse. Just consider the number of people from the global south, as another group largely misrepresented here.
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@anthropy @everton137 I just voted... my posts got ZERO traction on Bluesky and are widely shared here... don't know what to think but I follow a lot of feminist accounts on here (and my dormant bluesky account) and they have far more engagement on here, as far as i can tell...
@_elena @anthropy @everton137 can you recommend some feminists to follow?
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@everton137 It's a fair bit complicated when the different communities on the fediverse are as stratified as they are. We've got an entire queer section of the network which has largely blocked off techbro nonsense, so outreach to there is limited depending on where you land (including dotsocial)
I guess it all comes back to the techbros in the end on that one
@elfi I agree. Still, I think it can be valuable to discuss this topic and listen to the perspective of women and queer communities in this social space. A more qualified sociological research would be interesting.
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@Tamtam @_elena I agree. That's one of the reasons I would like to explore and discuss this topic. I think it's important for the Fediverse to be more diverse in order to succeed, and this space is far from diverse. Just consider the number of people from the global south, as another group largely misrepresented here.
@everton137 @_elena I totally agree with you. a lot is missing. But I don't tthink discussing it among ourselves is teh way forward. You may be aware of how the meta and co are pressing their apps into the markets in countries without western infrastructure. They have a monopoly there. And thy fulfill the wishes of authoritarian leaders. Open source depends on a democratic environment. If you have any suggestion I'm m all ears. I support the general efforts around DDay and such.
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137 My experience here is different from other spaces, in that I run an instance, and work to build a community that is inclusive. I have agency here that I don't have anywhere else.
I hope that the community I strive to support feels that support. We are far from perfect. But we try. And I take my responsibilities here seriously.
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@everton137 @_elena I totally agree with you. a lot is missing. But I don't tthink discussing it among ourselves is teh way forward. You may be aware of how the meta and co are pressing their apps into the markets in countries without western infrastructure. They have a monopoly there. And thy fulfill the wishes of authoritarian leaders. Open source depends on a democratic environment. If you have any suggestion I'm m all ears. I support the general efforts around DDay and such.
@Tamtam @_elena Brazil had some leadership on open source matters several years ago. It faded away somehow.
I left the country ten years ago, but it would be interesting to understand why the Fediverse use is so weak.
Lots of people from my non profit bubble in Brazil preferred to migrate to BlueSky.
As an example, in my field, open government data, the Open Government Partnership started in Brazil.
Tagging, in case some Brazilian living there could have a more sound opinion: #Brazil #Fediverse #Mastodon #SoftwareLivre #Brasil
Ideas, @josemurilo ?
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@everton137 My experience here is different from other spaces, in that I run an instance, and work to build a community that is inclusive. I have agency here that I don't have anywhere else.
I hope that the community I strive to support feels that support. We are far from perfect. But we try. And I take my responsibilities here seriously.
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137 my theory is that Mastodon/Fediverse rewards follower numbers way more than Bluesky. A Mastodon account with lots of followers like LeaveX gets its posts shared massively, while a Mastodon account with few followers gets its posts shared rarely at all. Bluesky is way more balanced in the middle for most accounts in my experience.
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
Mastodon and Bluesky have totally different algorithms, any conclusions based on ONE post is utterly meaningless. Run an experiment with several accounts and several posts, then we talk
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137 the humourless mansplaining on here is ridiculous. I don’t think it’s the misogyny of Twitter, but the cluelessness of the undersocialised. I know women on here who say they won’t post publicly because of those kind of replies. I can see why Bluesky is more appealing for many.
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137 I doubt that this has much to do with gender. It is more about topics and communities.
However, in general, women have less leisure time than men. And in the Fediverse, you need to put more effort in curating your feed than on Bluesky.
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
@everton137
Do u know this catgirl fediverse vs. mansplainer mastodon meme ? -
@_elena @anthropy @everton137 can you recommend some feminists to follow?
@Tamtam @anthropy @everton137 sorry for the belated reply...
here are some recommendations:
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@everton137 My experience here is different from other spaces, in that I run an instance, and work to build a community that is inclusive. I have agency here that I don't have anywhere else.
I hope that the community I strive to support feels that support. We are far from perfect. But we try. And I take my responsibilities here seriously.
I feel the same way. My mastodon does not feel predominantly male and white, but that’s because of who I follow and who follows me.
I don’t care too much about number of engagements with my posts but who is engaging with them, I’m much happier with that here than on Bsky.
It doesn’t matter to me how many ppl see my posts but rather that ppl respond in meaningful ways that improves my life.
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@everton137
Do u know this catgirl fediverse vs. mansplainer mastodon meme ?@moin nope...
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@Tamtam @anthropy @everton137 sorry for the belated reply...
here are some recommendations:
@_elena @Tamtam @anthropy @IX @CarveHerName @lessanspages grazie mille!
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@everton137 the humourless mansplaining on here is ridiculous. I don’t think it’s the misogyny of Twitter, but the cluelessness of the undersocialised. I know women on here who say they won’t post publicly because of those kind of replies. I can see why Bluesky is more appealing for many.
@awfulwoman @everton137 yeah, this. if you're posting about computers in a way that men like you will maybe get some traction (for better or worse). its the lack of people being interested in non-dude topics on fedi that makes this place feel like a boys club tbh - bsky and their ilk are far better places to get a range of views on pop culture, film, art, the news and so on even if i dont love it there. its kinda the r/malelivingspace of the internet at times.
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@awfulwoman @everton137 yeah, this. if you're posting about computers in a way that men like you will maybe get some traction (for better or worse). its the lack of people being interested in non-dude topics on fedi that makes this place feel like a boys club tbh - bsky and their ilk are far better places to get a range of views on pop culture, film, art, the news and so on even if i dont love it there. its kinda the r/malelivingspace of the internet at times.
@kim @awfulwoman I don't actively use Bluesky, except to share some things on my Leave X campaign account, but I believe I understand you.
I have a similar feeling regarding topics I miss seeing more often here on Mastodon. I had a good experience after getting active on Pixelfed for some time though.
everton137 (@everton137@vivaldi.net)
Attached: 1 image Discovered a new corner of the #Fediverse that’s a lot less techy: @pixelfed@pixelfed.social. I’ve got two accounts there: one mostly for dog pics (@everton137@pixelfed.social 🐶) and another for the #LeaveX campaign (@leavex@gram.social). I surely enjoy some tech and political discussions here, but every now and then it’s nice to take a breath of different air, so I’ll be hanging out on Pixelfed for a bit. Got a few interactions yesterday and started exploring the vibe. And honestly, I’m loving it. #pixelfed #Mastodon #art
Vivaldi Social (social.vivaldi.net)
Also, I think here is still not a place for small businesses that need outreach
everton137 (@everton137@vivaldi.net)
Most businesses create social media accounts, and the reason is obvious: to reach customers and partners. But imagine living in a world dominated by major tech platforms, walled gardens where millions, sometimes billions, of people interact every day. That’s our current reality, shaped by growing corporate control over our digital lives. Now think of any small business you know: a bar, a restaurant, a tattoo studio, a local shop, a vet clinic… If most people are still on traditional platforms, what arguments would you give a small business to convince them to share their content on #Pixelfed or #Mastodon, instead of staying on #Instagram or moving to #Bluesky? Have you tried already? What were the results? #SocialMedia #BigTech #Fediverse
Vivaldi Social (social.vivaldi.net)
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In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.
The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.
For women on Mastodon:
Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?
#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion
I don't know what to think about it. Although I've never experienced any prejudice for being a woman here, I get the impression that most people think I'm a man because some used the wrong pronouns by default. Perhaps it's because of the subjects I write about, or my avatar and foreign pseudonym.
But I've realised that I'm often scared to show my face because I feel I'll never be taken seriously again - people might think that I'm too 'girly' to talk about tech, open source, self-hosting, and so on. I guess it's a residual effect of having worked as a web developer, being the only female developer in open spaces and experiencing condescending behaviour for years. If I can forget that I have a gender, at least online, then I guess I prefer it. Maybe that says a lot about the state of things?
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