Paul Sutton @zleap@qoto.org

@atomicpoet @analytodon

I don't feel the need for this sort of thing I am capable of tracking interactions manually.

So is this something that has to be installed on an instance by instance basis, in which case those instances MUST make it clear this is installed (cue cookie banner) so people can choose another instance if they don't want tracking.

@edri @openrightsgroup

This bill started out fine, but is beginning to get more draconian, if they don't provide safeguards for smaller players then as instance owners, we could be held responsible for any content.

@THM_T17

I am using nextcloud, I did have dropbox it kept harassing me and telling me I was near a limit, this was due to me sharing with someone else. I didn't get how to actually fix the issue so just dumped it.

Nice thing about @disroot hosting @nextcloud is that you can get help via a quick e-mail if needed. It also easy to add extra storage space as needed.

@cbail
I came across a term a few years ago. This was 'Thunderclap' the idea was simple, at a set agreed time / date everyone posts amessage to promote a particular cause or event. The result is a lot of social media, websites all display the same or similar content as part of posts or scheduled content.

So very similar to a real clap of thunder where it just happens.

Perhaps we need something similar with things like this.

If you have this video available to download then others can also upload to their own peertube and other video sharing services, and get it out that way too.

@mguhlin @edtech

1. Google should not be allowed to do this in the first place
2. What is stopping schools simply promoting alternatives e.g promote duckduckgo, nextcloud etc
3. Don't schools also have a duty of care towards promoting children and young people? Does this monitoring conflict with that?
4. If you choose to use google you are choosing to be followed around, i should have the right to not be followed around and monitored.

We can't apply critical thinking to what we use for online platforms unless we know the choices.

@InayaShujaat@mastodon.nz @constantine @atomicpoet

I have been given very helpful and useful pointers on topics such as black history, or more as a starting point for research

It is not simply about finding information, but the quality of that information too.

If I wanted to promote chemistry careers, then having a display with a range of people from a wide range of backgrounds and ethnic groups why not ask for help as to who people would recommend,, that also shows you value input from a range of background and groups.