IFTAS Connect is free to join. We invite all Fediverse moderators, community managers, trust and safety professionals, and academic researchers to request access to IFTAS Connect.
Be a part of a global community that prioritizes trust, safety, and inclusivity across the Fediverse, and take part in growing the community and the toolset.
Visit IFTAS Connect to learn more and join our growing community: https://connect.iftas.org/
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IFTAS Connect provides moderators, community managers and anyone engaged in creating a safer Internet with a wealth of tools, resources, and a supportive network to help them connect, collaborate, and navigate the complexities of federated content moderation.
We’ve worked with a broad array of moderators and advisors to kick-start the available resources – and we hope many more will join and contribute their experience.
2/3 🧵 #Moderators
Did you know we run a community for Fediverse moderators?
It was inspired by our Moderator Needs Assessment, especially this powerful quote from one moderator;
“together we are stronger."
We couldn’t agree more, which is why we launched IFTAS Connect, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators.
1/3 🧵 #Fediverse #Moderator
Numerous social media management platforms like Buffer, @Publer@mastodon.social and Fedica support cross-posting to Mastodon. This could be used to mirror content already being posted to agency accounts on X or similar feeds. Chances are the social media team can easily add a Mastodon channel to their existing workflow.
Onboarding and integration advice is freely available from IFTAS (that's us), a nonprofit trust and safety organisation focused on supporting a safe and civil Fediverse. Traditional public affairs services are available from agencies like Dewey Square Group and other PR and social media consultants.
If you’d like to learn more about how operating an ActivityPub service could benefit your public messaging, contact IFTAS for a free consultation: https://about.iftas.org/contact/ .
As the digital landscape evolves, it is crucial for #government agencies to stay informed and agile, adapting their communication strategies to serve the public effectively and responsibly. The decision to use platforms like Mastodon should be a considered one, aligned with the broader goals of transparency, engagement, and public service.
Use of the #Fediverse & Mastodon by government agencies offers a new paradigm in public sector communication, marked by increased security, autonomy, and inclusivity. However, it also brings challenges in terms of reach and complexity.
IFTAS @mastodon.iftas.org Independent Federated Trust and Safety - We support the people making the Fediverse safer by convening and creating best practice, resources and services that empower admins, moderators and community managers.
\#FediMods #MastoMods #Moderation #TrustAndSafety #Fedi22
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