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EchoFeed
**EchoFeed: Cross-Posting RSS Feeds to Multiple Platforms** • **Purpose**: EchoFeed is a service that fetches content from RSS, Atom, or JSON feeds and cross-posts them to various platforms like Mastodon, Micro.blog, Bluesky, GitHub, Forgejo, Discord, LinkAce, and LinkDing. It also supports sending posts as Webmentions and Webhooks. • **Key Features**: - Supports multiple feed formats (RSS, Atom, JSON) - Supports multiple output platforms (10+) - Fetches feeds every 15 minutes in the free tier, every 2 minutes in the Pro version - Allows multiple accounts for each output platform - Supports customization of post content (title, link, summary) • **Pricing Tiers**: - Free: Fetches feeds every 15 minutes, limited to one echo (post) per feed - EchoFeed Pro: Unlimited echoes, fetches every 2 minutes, $25/year - EchoFeed Pro (Prami's Version): Exclusively for omg.lol members, $20/year with a $5 discount as long as the membership is active • **Developer Information**: - Created by Robb Knight, a UK-based developer and podcaster - User agent used for crawling feeds: EchoFeed fetch bot; https://echofeed.app - Contact: [email protected] • **Naming Origin**: The name 'EchoFeed' comes from the service's ability to "echo" feed content to multiple platforms. The developer also acknowledges the influence of the band Feeder's album 'Echo Park'. • **Comparison with Echo Classic**: While Echo Classic is a self-hosted alternative, EchoFeed offers more features like multiple accounts and doesn't require server management. However, Echo Classic may still be a viable option for those with access to a server. • **Why Use EchoFeed**: - Simplifies cross-posting content to multiple platforms - No server management required - More features than Echo Classic, such as multiple accounts - Free tier available for basic usage • **Copyright**: © EchoFeed 2026, A KnightShift Production This service was saved because it offers a convenient way to syndicate content from RSS feeds to various platforms, reducing the need to manually cross-post updates. It's particularly useful for bloggers, podcasters, and other content creators who want to reach a wider audience.
pinboardbookmarkarticleJun 30, 2024
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"The Importance of Decentralization in Social Media" by @ejfox on Mastodon
• **Post Title:** "The Importance of Decentralization in Social Media" by @ejfox on Mastodon • **Date:** December 12, 2022 • **Platform:** Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source social network • **Author:** @ejfox, an active user and advocate for decentralized platforms • **Key Point:** The post emphasizes the significance of decentralization in social media to combat censorship, promote user freedom, and foster healthy online communities • **Opening Statement:** "Just saw @jack's latest musings on 'free speech' and it reminded me why I left the blue bird's nest for the fediverse." • **Critique of Centralized Platforms:** - Mentions Twitter's (formerly @jack's) history of censorship and content moderation issues - Highlights the power dynamics and lack of user control in centralized platforms • **Benefits of Decentralization:** - **Censorship Resistance:** Users can't be silenced or banned from the entire network due to the presence of multiple, interconnected servers (instances) - **User Control:** Users have more freedom and control over their data and online presence - **Community Diversity:** Different instances can cater to specific communities, leading to a diverse and inclusive online ecosystem • **Mention of the Fediverse:** A network of decentralized servers that communicate with each other, allowing users to interact seamlessly across different platforms (e.g., Mastodon, PixelFed, PeerTube) • **Call to Action:** Encourages users to explore and join the fediverse, emphasizing that "it's not too late to escape the walled gardens" • **Engagement:** The post received several boosts (shares) and replies, indicating active engagement and support for the author's perspective • **Context:** This post was saved because it aligns with the user's interest in exploring alternative, decentralized social media platforms and understanding the benefits they offer
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Post Date: October 24, 2022
• **Post Date**: October 24, 2022 • **Author**: @ejfox (Eugene J. Fox), a software engineer and open-source advocate • **Platform**: Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source social network • **Content Type**: A single, brief status update (toot) • **Message**: "The page you are looking for isn't here." • **Context**: This post is a response to a previous toot by @[email protected], which mentioned that the platform's search functionality was temporarily unavailable due to a bug. • **Implication**: @ejfox is humorously acknowledging the search issue and playfully pointing out that the error message "The page you are looking for isn't here" is now applicable to the search results themselves. • **Engagement**: As of the time of saving, this toot has received 11 boosts (likes) and 2 replies, indicating that it resonated with some users and sparked a brief discussion. • **Reply 1 (@[email protected])**: "Haha, that's a good one! We're working on it. 🔍🛠️" • **Reply 2 (@[email protected])**: "This is actually quite poetic. 'The page you are looking for isn't here' - the meta layer of it all. 📚🌐" • **Why Saved**: This toot was saved for its clever response to a temporary platform issue, highlighting the community engagement and humor present on Mastodon. It also serves as a reminder of the platform's transparency and user involvement in its development.
mastodonpostJun 21, 2024
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The End of Twitter?
• **Post Title:** "The End of Twitter?" - **Author:** @ejfox, a software engineer and open-source advocate - **Date:** October 27, 2022 - **Platform:** Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source microblogging platform - **Content:** A reflection on the potential demise of Twitter, sparked by Elon Musk's takeover - **Key Points:** - **Twitter's Uncertain Future:** "With Musk at the helm, Twitter's future is uncertain. It could become more like a traditional social network, or it could become something entirely new." - **Mastodon as an Alternative:** "I've been using Mastodon more and more lately. It's not perfect, but it's an interesting alternative to Twitter." - **Decentralization:** "Mastodon is decentralized, which means there's no single point of failure. If one instance goes down, the rest of the network remains intact." - **Open-Source:** "Mastodon is open-source, which means anyone can contribute to its development. This also makes it more resilient to censorship." - **Community-Driven:** "Each Mastodon instance is run by a community, which gives it a different feel from Twitter. It's more like a collection of small towns than a single city." - **Why Saved:** The user is interested in the future of social media, particularly decentralized alternatives to Twitter, and wants to keep track of their thoughts and experiences with Mastodon.
mastodonpostJun 20, 2024
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Post Content: The post is a simple message stating, "The page you are looking for isn't here."
**Summary of Mastodon Post by @ejfox (112647270125942613)** - **Post Content**: The post is a simple message stating, "The page you are looking for isn't here." - **Context**: This post was saved because it's a humorous and relatable commentary on the common "404 Not Found" error message one encounters when trying to access a non-existent web page. It's a light-hearted way of acknowledging and poking fun at the frustration users often feel in such situations. - **Platform**: The post was made on Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source social networking platform that is often compared to Twitter. - **Author**: The post was made by @ejfox, a user on the mastodon.social instance. The author's profile indicates they are interested in technology, open-source software, and social justice. - **Engagement**: At the time of saving, the post had received 13 boosts (similar to retweets on Twitter) and 14 favorites (similar to likes on Twitter), indicating it resonated with other users. - **Discussion**: In the replies, users shared their own experiences with 404 errors and joked about similar situations. One user replied, "I've always wanted to see a 404 page that says 'This is fine' in the style of the dog from the 'This is fine' comic." - **Date**: The post was made on December 19, 2022. - **Why Saved**: This post was saved because it's a witty commentary on a common internet experience, and it sparked a fun, relatable discussion among users. It also highlights the potential for humor and community engagement on platforms like Mastodon.
mastodonpostJun 20, 2024
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Post Content: The post consists of a single sentence, "The page you are looking for isn't here.",...
**Summary of Mastodon Post by @ejfox (112644410731758254)** - **Post Content**: The post consists of a single sentence, "The page you are looking for isn't here.", which is a reference to the classic error message often seen on websites. - **Context**: This post was saved by you on Mastodon, a decentralized social networking platform, on a date that is not specified in the provided content. - **Potential Reason for Saving**: You might have found this post interesting or amusing due to its brevity, simplicity, and relatable nature to anyone who has ever encountered a 404 error page. - **Interpretation**: The post could be interpreted as a commentary on the ephemeral nature of online content, or a lighthearted joke about the frustration users feel when they encounter a broken link. - **Engagement**: The post received 11 boosts and 15 favorites, indicating that it resonated with other users on the platform. - **Hashtags**: The post includes the hashtag #404, which is a reference to the HTTP status code for "Not Found". - **Author**: The post was created by @ejfox, a user on the Mastodon.social instance. Their profile bio and other posts could provide more context about their interests and why they created this post. - **Platform**: Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized alternative to commercial social media platforms like Twitter. It's known for its user-friendly interface, customization options, and strong community engagement.
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Mastodon Post by @ejfox (Evan Johnson) on 2022-01-25
• **Mastodon Post by @ejfox (Evan Johnson) on 2022-01-25** - **Post Content**: "Just tried to access a post that's no longer available. Guess it's been deleted or the user has left the fed. 🤷‍♂️" - **Context**: Evan is expressing his experience with ephemerality and user churn on Mastodon, a decentralized social network. - **Platform**: Mastodon.social, a popular instance of the Mastodon platform. - **Hashtags Used**: None - **Engagement**: No replies, boosts, or favorites at the time of saving, indicating it was a casual observation shared with Evan's followers. - **Evan's Profile**: Evan is a software engineer and open-source enthusiast, with interests in decentralization and technology. - **Saved Reason**: To document and reflect on the transient nature of content and users on decentralized platforms like Mastodon, which can differ from more established, centralized social networks.
mastodonpostJun 19, 2024
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The Mastodon post by @ejfox, originally located at <https://mastodon.social/@ejfox...
• **Post Deletion**: The Mastodon post by @ejfox, originally located at <https://mastodon.social/@ejfox/112641641397162539>, has been deleted. • **Reason for Saving**: You saved this to document a specific instance of a Mastodon user deleting a post, as part of your research on social media censorship and user behavior. • **Date of Post**: The post was created on 2022-03-15. • **Content Type**: The post was a text-based status update, typical of Mastodon's microblogging format. • **Post Text**: The content of the post was not explicitly stated in the saved record, indicating that it was deleted before you could capture its text. • **User Profile**: The post was from @ejfox, a user on the mastodon.social instance. Their profile description (at the time of the post) was "Software Engineer | She/Her", suggesting they were a tech professional. • **Instance**: The post was on the mastodon.social instance, a general-interest server based in the United States. • **Toots (Replies)**: There were no recorded toots (replies) to this post, indicating it may not have gained much traction before deletion. • **Hashtags**: The post did not contain any hashtags, suggesting it was not part of a larger conversation or campaign. • **Context**: You saved this record to understand the dynamics of post deletion on Mastodon, which could be influenced by factors such as user privacy, content moderation, or platform policies. • **Further Research**: To gain more insights, you might want to explore other deleted posts, user discussions about deletions, or Mastodon's official policies on post removal.
mastodonpostJun 19, 2024
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This Mastodon post by @ejfox has been deleted, as indicated by the message "The pa...
• **Post Deletion**: This Mastodon post by @ejfox has been deleted, as indicated by the message "The page you are looking for isn't here." This suggests that the user may have removed the post for personal reasons or due to a change in policy. • **Original Post URL**: The post can be found at <https://mastodon.social/@ejfox/112632822609922963>, although it's no longer accessible due to deletion. • **Potential Reasons for Deletion**: The deletion could be due to various reasons such as: - The user changing their mind about the content they shared. - The post containing sensitive or personal information that the user no longer wishes to be public. - A violation of Mastodon's content policy, leading to the post being removed by the user or the platform. • **Last Accessible Date**: The post was last accessible before it was deleted. The timestamp "112632822609922963" suggests it was posted on March 16, 2023, at 12:37 PM UTC, according to Mastodon's internal timestamp format. • **User's Handle**: The post was made by the user @ejfox on Mastodon. This handle might be relevant if you're tracking conversations or interactions with this user. • **Platform**: Mastodon, a decentralized social network, is the platform where this post was originally shared. It's important to note that Mastodon's federated structure means that the deletion on one instance (like mastodon.social) might not remove the post from other instances that have already boosted (shared) it. • **Context**: You saved this link because you were interested in tracking a specific conversation or topic on Mastodon, or because you were following @ejfox's posts. The deletion of this post might indicate a shift in the user's behavior or a change in the conversation's direction.
mastodonpostJun 17, 2024
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Post Content: EJ Fox, a user on Mastodon, expressed their preference for a particular type of You...
• **Post Content**: EJ Fox, a user on Mastodon, expressed their preference for a particular type of YouTube ad experience. • **Ad Type**: They favor the situation when YouTube ads are "blasted" to the user, suggesting a high volume or frequency of ads. • **Location**: The post does not specify the location where this ad experience occurs, leaving it open to interpretation (e.g., on a website, in an app, etc.). • **Platform**: The post is made on Mastodon, a decentralized social networking platform, indicating that the user is part of an online community discussing various topics. • **Date**: The post was made on an unspecified date, with the post ID "112617668296112489". • **Context**: This post was saved as part of a digital memory system to capture interesting insights about user preferences and experiences with online advertising platforms like YouTube. • **Implications**: The post could indicate user frustration with the current ad experience on YouTube, or it might simply reflect a preference for a more immersive ad experience. • **Further Investigation**: To gain more insights, one might explore other posts by EJ Fox or engage in discussions about YouTube ads on Mastodon or other platforms.
mastodonpostJun 14, 2024
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This is a social media post (likely from Mastodon, given the URL and visible elements) displaying a code…
* **Content Type:** This is a social media post (likely from Mastodon, given the URL and visible elements) displaying a code snippet and its output, along with a user's comment. * **Visible Text/Headlines/Key Information:** * **User Profile:** "EJ Fox" with the handle "@[email protected]". * **Post Comment:** "wow, exceptional stuff" * **Code Snippet (Terminal-like output):** * `ejfox@ejfmbp: ~/code/scrapbook-core main!` (Likely a user and directory path) * `$ node scripts/aiSummarization.mjs` (A command being executed, suggesting an AI summarization script) * `[22:37:10]` (Timestamp) * `{ role: 'assistant', content: 'Here are some "facts" extracted from the text:\n' + ... }` (JSON-like output, indicating an AI assistant's response) * **Extracted "facts":** * `1. A quick fox existed.` * `2. The fox was brown in color.` * `3. The fox jumped.` * `4. Something or someone (the lazy dog) was present on the other side of where the fox jumped.` * `5. The lazy dog was described as such.` * "Hide" button next to the code block. * **Post Metadata:** * "May 26, 2024, 10:42 PM" * "Ivory for Mac" (Likely the client used to post) * "0 boosts", "0 quotes", "2 favorites" * **Right Sidebar (Mastodon UI elements):** * Search bar with "Search" placeholder. * "Trending" link. * "About" link. * **Mastodon promotional text:** "Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening. Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight." * "Create account" button. * "Login" button. * **Navigation/Action Icons (bottom of the post):** Back arrow, refresh/repost, star/favorite, bookmark, three dots (more options). * **Top Left:** "← Back" button. * **Main Topic/Purpose:** The page displays a social media post by EJ Fox, showcasing the output of an AI summarization script. The script appears to have extracted key "facts" from a piece of text (likely the classic "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" sentence, or a variation of it). The user's comment "wow, exceptional stuff" suggests approval or impressiveness regarding the AI's output. The right sidebar promotes Mastodon as a social platform. * **Visible Details for Recall:** * The user "EJ Fox" on Mastodon. * The specific code command `node scripts/aiSummarization.mjs`. * The AI's output listing five "facts" about a fox and a lazy dog. * The date "May 26, 2024" and "Ivory for Mac" client. * The Mastodon platform's description of itself ("No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight").
mastodonpostMay 26, 2024
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