https://lemmy.world/u/erlend_sh posted on Mar 10, 2026 10:08
You might be confusing the old OpenID with OIDC (short for Open ID Connect), which is based on Oauth2, an entirely different technology.
OpenID was definitely more decentralized compared to how OIDC is commonly used these days, but OIDC has various little know options to do similar things.
Forgejo has a feature (that people usually disable) where you can bring your own openid connect url and use it to auth. So if I have my own OIDC provider I am self hosting, I can just use that to log in.
Most people only use it for google and microsoft and whatnot but it’s very possible. I don’t realkly see what FedCM offers that OIDC doesn’t or can’t, or why we shouldn’t be adding features to the existing and popular OIDC instead.
Starting in Firefox version 142, Mozilla released a “Link Previews” feature.
While the feature is problematic, commenters post pointed out that some previews are helpful – e.g. on Wikipedia, where a preview will appear when people hover over a wiki-linked page.
Other commenters pondered about some minimal way to replicate this elsewhere, and it seemed to be worth investigation. Read on as I propose an enhancement to the Fediverse (and maybe even web standards) to make Link Previews great: the Link Preview Manifest.
One thing that I neglected to mention is that since the SRI hashes are calculated, previews can be cached by peers other than the originating host - since they are verifiable, anyone can pass them along and the client can verify the payload.
Not something I really fleshed out in discovery, but if there is interest, that might make it more production ready.
Man, I am a cranky bastard sometimes. Shouldn’t post when I’m tired.
How about - the origin server, the place where the post was originally created, gets all the metadata (og:image, og:title, etc) and includes that in the Activity that tells other instances about the post? That way there is only one request made to the link and receiving instances can use that to make their preview?
It does mean that receiving instances will need to trust the sender so there’s potential for some misrepresentation but that seems acceptable to me.
Cross posted here as it was highlighted that the individual is a lead Lemmy developer, raising serious concerns about the direction of Lemmy, a leading Fediverse platform, and the impact on future user adoption.
Hi
There have been some rather concerning actions taken by an admin of the !privacy@lemmy.ml community, dessalines@lemmy.ml. Based on recent moderation decisions and a complete lack of communication, it seems like their account may have been compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.
If you have a question, please try searching for previous discussions, maybe it has already been answered
However, this post was a guide and not a question, so Rule 4 does not apply. Attempts were made to reach out for clarification but there has been no response, despite their account showing recent activity.
Erroneous Rule 4 Enforcement, Second Instance: an on-topic informational video also posted to !privacy@lemmy.ml, despite also receiving many positive votes, was again removed under Rule 4. This post was again not asking a question, so again Rule 4 does not apply. Again, no explanation has been given.
User Bans in Completely Unrelated Communities: user bans of over a month have been applied for not only !privacy@lemmy.ml but several completely unrelated communities:
This is especially concerning given that the above posts have no relation to these communities, and no recent activity has been made in any of them, meaning none of their rules could have been broken. Moreover, a public track record of positive contributions across Lemmy has been established, with many positive votes and comments received over a sustained period. Given all of this, the bans appear to be highly disproportionate, only adding to the growing concerns around moderation practices.
Given all of this, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that something is not right. Mistakes in moderation happen but the complete lack of communication, the disproportionate actions, and the ongoing bans from unrelated communities raise serious concerns. It seems as though the account is most likely compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues with this admin, or does anyone have more insight into what might be happening?
TL;DR: Admin dessalines@lemmy.ml of !privacy@lemmy.ml appears to be making seriously concerning moderation decisions, including erroneous enforcement of Rule 4 in at least two separate instances, failing to respond to messages, and applying user bans in completely unrelated communities despite a long track record of positive contributions across Lemmy. This has led to speculation that their account is likely compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.
Any thoughts or similar experiences would be appreciated.
Cross post with https://lemmy.world/post/43944126
Done, thanks!
piefed is the way
Piefed is just as bad and is designed to mimic the worst parts of reddit
Hello Fediverse,
I would like to receive some feedback on this idea I have been kicking around, and see if others might be interested in contributing. I have a basic prototype that proves out most of the technology, but not much beyond that.
The basic general description is an Iroh based identity layer for the open web. This platform would serve three primary functions:
There are many more details and features I have in mind that this architecture could facilitate, but this is the overarching basics of what I had in mind. I am very open to critique or analysis of this architecture, potential issues and limitations, as well as ideas for modification.
I would also welcome collaborators and contributors if there is interest, and I can open up the project for whoever may be interested. Let me know!
Iroh was more of the p2p transport layer, but it is what facilitates the authentication through DID to the local vault. The work you linked is very relevant and will be definitely be of use!
From what I heard, Candy companies lobbied for a change in when the clock changes happen so that it would happen after Halloween and kids would have more daylight for trick or treating. And therefore more candy is purchased.
The two peculiar days of the year when one half of the population celebrates the other half. This needs an Nathan Pyle Alien Comic.
A lot of hot takes. Definitely don’t agree with calling every youtuber and twitch streamer a narcissist. If you just go on the front page, sure. But there are thousands of normal people on there making great content. They just don’t appeal to the algorithm as much so you haven’t heard of them. But they’re out there
It’s the internet I was promised in 1996. It only took thirty years and the complete collapse of American journalism to get here.
https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/9b7b6093-2ae8-46db-ae84-09d952f5ee75.mp4
This app could potentially supplant Tik Tok overtime. As Tik Tok’s censorship following it’s acquisition by US investors such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX, and UpScrolled already having questionable ethics, this may be the path forward.
https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/a2e7894f-990f-4ba8-973b-9ffe201541ff.jpeg
That pedo tank will be out of business by the end of the year.
Don’t know what kind of work you do, but I work with people, my partner works with kids. Short form content is absolutely ravaging minds. But you can believe whatever you want.
Fact is, we see kids that are and aren’t raised with access to short form content on social media, and the ones without do a whole lot better.
Speech impediments are getting worse for a reason (the parents have a role in this too, if your around a kid, keep your damn phone in your pocket and talk to the poor thing).
But again, you do you. You can claim its pseudo-science all you want when your kids end up needing a speech therapist and need medication just to finish an old movie 🤙
!inhabitedbeauty@piefed.social yes! looks good
https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/d040c8fc-6719-4881-a84c-12aa9762bda6.jpeg
#iminthispictureandidontlikeit
Not the commentor, but yes: time to set up and configure each account, not interacting with folks on the social media I gave up, and time and effort pumping posts and comments into the Fediverse.
None of that pays the bills of the developers.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43738698
I made a post over on Upscrolled recommending people check out the Fediverse:
https://share.upscrolled.com/en/post/6890f5f0-159f-11f1-8080-80006ddcdcfc/
It was kind of a random thought, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense.
Upscrolled is a newer, strongly pro-Palestine/Leftist platform, and a lot of the users there already care about decentralization, censorship resistance, and not relying on big corporate platforms.
That feels very aligned with what the Fediverse is about.
Since it’s still growing, I’d imagine a lot of users there might be open to trying alternatives like Mastodon, Lemmy, PeerTube, Loops, etc.
Especially if it’s framed less as “leave your platform” and more as “here’s a broader network you can also be part of.”
I was also curious if anyone else here was interested in recommending the Fediverse over there, as well.
Not in a spammy way, obviously — just sharing info and letting people know there are decentralized options that line up with their values.
Curious what others think.
So far, only 4 upvotes, and two comments:
One telling me to add Misskey and Sharkey to the post, and the other one of the spam Gaza comments / posts.
I’d think that it would probably work better if more people posted posts about the Fediverse, than just me
We keep things open and simple with lightweight, common-sense protections-spam/bot filtering,
That is incredibly not-true. That platform is an absolute dumpster fire of spam and illegitimate content.
