History of ActivityPub

It has an interesting history of being an" accidental" openweb reboot, it exists because the #dotcons turned up at the #wc3 meeting and did not find anything useful for them so left the “weirdos” to get on with building a #4opens aproch. The “weirdos” manage to hold things together long enough to get the #activertypub standard through the open but burocratic process and pushed it out to the world.

Sadly the last few years we have fallen into the normal “libertarian cats” path, and it’s looking like this openweb reboot will be devoured… not a BAD outcome as they are eating a piece of openweb that will become a part of the needed shift in #mainstreaming.

But it’s not an outcome meany of us like, who wonted to building real alts.

The #mainstreaming needs composting rather than reforming :slight_smile:

compost

This is interesting because it provides insights into the dynamics and challenges of the openweb movement. It highlights the tension between #mainstreaming platforms and grassroots efforts, showcasing the passion and dedication of communities working towards an open and decentralized web. The accidental nature of the ActivityPub reboot adds an element of serendipity to the story, emphasizing the power of #DIY culture and the resource constraints faced by openweb technologies. The recent shift towards a “libertarian cats” path and the potential consumption of the openweb reboot raise important questions about the future of alternative platforms and the need for continued resistance against “common sense” #mainstreaming.

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