Three years ago today I joined #mastodon. While I understood functionally that it is a decentralized social network, I couldn’t have yet appreciated what a truly terrific #community it is. Real #human interaction facilitates connections with people I might not otherwise have opportunities to meet.

Thanks to @Gargron for the visionary development and leadership. 🐘

"This is a brilliant example of how communities can make a real difference – not just for wildlife, but for the future of our planet."
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgkj7…

#SheffieldSwiftNetwork #Sheffield #Birds #Nature #Swifts #WildLife #Community #BirdsOfMastodon #BioDiversity #Nests #SolarPunkSunday

Sheffield charity given grant to fit 'swift bricks' in homes

The Sheffield Swift Network was given £7,000 by the council for a project to help the birds nest.

^{BBC News}

Three years ago today, we opened the doors to our corner of the Fediverse. 💙

What started as an idea has grown into a friendly space for good conversations, smart humor, and authentic interactions. It’s been amazing watching this community grow with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who’s shared, posted, and made Vivaldi Social part of their online space. You’ve helped shape this community into what it is today.

Here’s to everyone who’s been part of it, and to all the new voices we’ll meet along the way.

Happy 3rd birthday, Vivaldi Social! 🎉

- Team Vivaldi

#VivaldiSocial #Fediverse #Mastodon #Community

Ich bin richtig stolz auf die US #Python #Community!

Mittel von 1.5 Mio$ aus dem National Science Foundation wurden von der Python Software Foundation‘s (#PSF) abgelehnt, weil sie unethische Forderungen der aktuellen US-Regierung bedeutet hätten.

Als Ergebnis der Ablehnung sind die privaten #Spenden stark angestiegen.

thenewstack.io/psf-gets-a-dono…

PSF Gets a Donor Surge After Rejecting Anti-DEI Federal Grant - The New Stack

The Python Software Foundation's courageous refusal of an anti-DEI $1.5 million federal grant immediately triggered an extraordinary outpouring of community support.

^{David Cassel (The New Stack)}