I'm gonna snap the Unexpected Keyboard, it's been a while since I tried it but it's time for something different and less dated.🐈‍⬛

....Usually the case. I concur. 🐈‍⬛

:) Not offended, No worries. I agree on every single thing your stating, that is IF Meta lets Threads follow the path of Instagram and Facebook however here we all play by different rules, this network is built on a common sense approach and propaganda won't fly in the Fedi'V and Meta will either have to get on board or go on-board Threads somewhere in the MetaVerse, BUT...the new users of Threads most likely downloaded the app because they were seeking refuge from the ignorance on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter and others...if those users are exposed, even to the regulated version via Threads, to the FediVerse, many will switch from Threads, some may not, but many will. New users who can join this server and others, to mod, to build to make this better than the lording cooperate giants. Also if Meta is driven away and the userbase remains and scales the FediVerse soon media will pick up on what a people with a common goal can do if they look past presumptions, race, sex, politics...etc. That in and of itself would not only be a win here in our little Lemmy instance but the entire world. It only takes a spark to ignite an inferno. 🔥🐈‍⬛

That I cannot argue that, nor would I, I'm not here to defend Meta at all (gross). I'm only glad to see the userbase grow. This may be a very bad move for 'Team Zuckerberg'. People are curious, once they start asking others and peeping into the Fediverse world they'll pack there bags and bail on Meta...not all but many will. I know Meta isn't allowing full reach on launch by omitting or moderating federated feeds and it won't be long till users will realize they're behind a wall. If Threads begins life as moderated and regulated as Instagram and Facebook users will see no point in it. Consider LinkedIn and Twitter, it'll be stowed into that lack-luster category that no one truly cares to be part of and for good reason. If Meta attempts to impose their rules, Threads will fail and they will shuffle back into the MetaVerse with their tail between their legs...BUT not all the users will follow, there will be those that stay and help scale the Fediverse even more or build upon what is already becoming an amazing server, right here. Looking forward it seems more like a win-win for everyone and the Fedi'V, but we shall see.... 🐈‍⬛

No it will not support federation for a while. It's also not available in several countries including the EU. Meta's may have got their user base all fired up for something that may very well fizzle out and die. That's okay, I care not about Meta however those that get a feel for the Fediverse and become familiar may make the decision to relocate permanently, leaving such disdain that is now Reddit and others, even Meta. 🐈‍⬛

This I can agree with, no one wants Meta's rules and regs. Of course, no one has to join Threads. Meta cannot impose any real rules on this entire network or even other solo servers. Threads WILL bring many who have never considered this network, this means more people who will build and help this platform grow. Many new developers could a great asset to the network. No one will allow Meta impose their rules and regs on the entire network. Here's how this will play out...people that see how the Fed. works, although they may be part of Meta's Threads they see they're lorded over by Meta's policies and will see how free and open the Fed. is and cut ties with Meta to find true freedom here or some other server, perhaps build their own, regardless...we have nothing to worry about, Meta on the other hand...meh, we shall see. 🐈‍⬛

My apologies 'moop' isn't part of my vocabulary...try 'Urban Dic." ...We have alternate views. It's okay, live and learn, here's just a small list of the benefits to current users:

• Interoperability: The integration of Threads with the Fediverse fosters interoperability, allowing users from different platforms to engage seamlessly without absurd rules/regs lording over the posts that users can view across ActivityPub.
• No walled garden: Despite these servers having their own unique set of rules and policies, each would be able to communicate with each other bringing many unaware of the Fediverse together and creating a larger more stable user base.
• More freedom: Systems built upon the foundations of ActivityPub collectively form the Fediverse. Right now, Threads exists as a social media platform like
  Instagram or Facebook. But in the here, it would exist like a server, among hundreds of other servers.
• Impactful moderation: As a large platform, Threads blocking hate speech could be quite impactful socially, ridding nonsense which has now became the Reddit norm.Those that oppose this can seek refuge on 4chan 🍀 where the nonsense is Welcomed.

The only true concerns one would have is those that use Threads and unfamiliar with ActivityPub. Compliance, moderation, and privacy concerns being the focus. This is what those that are already part of Mastadon, ActivityPub...The Fedi'V already became accustomed to. Privacy is always a concern no matter the platform deducing the real concerns to compliance and moderation which anyone forking from Instagram will already be accustomed to Meta's rules and regs.

Facts, let's stick to those, shall we? 🐈‍⬛

So unfortunate. Truly. 🐈‍⬛

I'll give that a go, I haven't tried FlorisBoard if memory serves me correct. There are a few I want to check out actually, it'd be nice collab and do a comparison, perhaps we could all tryout 3-5 keyboards and then all give each a rating and review and I'd make a "Keyboards" category where we could drop it for others new to Termux to view. If you guys/girls/cats are interested let me know....🐈‍⬛

Think I located you on Element chat via Matrix, I sent a verification to confirm. 🐈‍⬛

Outstanding. 🐈‍⬛

I use the Hacker's Keyboard from way back when it was popular...it stuck but I'm soon going to probably check out what's available. I have used the Unexpected Keyboard and its very popular for many that frequently use Termux. Great suggestion. 🐈‍⬛

Absolutely the F-Droid version. I recall the repos disappearing on the Play Store's version when updating and seen the migration to F-Droid. Currently there are so many building amazing things in tha 'Mux and glad your here. I'd like to build our community into an amazing resource for beginners to advanced users. 🐈‍⬛

FOSS in programs and appliances are OPEN SOURCE for a reason, consider many to be 'models' used to build upon. Your reason's are factual down to the specific applications/programs however try appending a new function in MSO or adding your on embeddings in Adobe to change the scaling. For those looking to make their programs work for them and have some experience in programming and time, FOSS is perfect to do so, others that use these apps and haven't the time to dedicate to customize features, import their own libs and assets and don't mind paying for it, indeed that may be the better option. 🐈‍⬛

Indeed email notifications would be great. An OS email client could be used with Redis keynotes and the Lemmy API and an app specific for this community could be made looking forward. I see this community growing and this becoming an integrated feature from Lemmy itself so for now I'll not disappointed with it. There's always room for improvement and as time progresses and the user base grows, things will become more feature rich and we can say, "Remember when we couldn't even get notifications via email?" and watch others wonder how we survived 2023, haha. 🐈‍⬛

Ok, venturing out into the wilds of the communities (not this local one). I attempted to create a community however I'm just redirected to the 'Name' and 'Display Name' over and over regardless of what I name it....why? 🐈‍⬛

When time permits...I'll give it a push and denote issues and bugs, things that could be improved, but being its early stages I'm rather impressed that it's as fluid as it is with only few hiccups and down-time. As you re-call I'd mentioned it going down once before and within a minute it was back up, so for those that read this, I've found this does happen time to time, roughly four times to myself however in the time it takes to report it to @tyfi it's most likely going to be up again. 🐈‍⬛

OoOOoOoh. Outstanding. Every single day this platform just seems to impress and get better. 🐈‍⬛

I too, never get any notifications really, just assumed that went with it being rather new. I've not had any issue with double clicks however and I never set a standardized language so uncertain on those topics. I find that I can't seem to find my mentions unless they're in my feed however if I switch to Federated feeds, I then can no longer find my mentions at all...odd. 🐈‍⬛

What's worse is many that made Reddit...well Reddit. They will NOT be back. 100% loss. I do find it fascinating that a CEO of such a large platform is so daft and all I can think is the old cliche, "Won the battle but lost the war!" as Huffman's "Muhahaha" celebration circles the financial drain. 🐈‍⬛

Huffman....Missed the genius bar by a landslide that one. 🐈‍⬛

Agreed. Mercedes and others of EV vehicles now "rent" you horsepower. For a extra fee your car's horsepower won't be throttled or limited. Ahhh technology....we've came so far. 🐈‍⬛

Perhaps we can learn from this. As I raised my whiskers from r/programming as it went dark and as took in the Reddit landscape. I dare convey the disgust of my view and what once was a fairly decent host of valid servers covering meaningful content and topics has became home to some of the foulest users and mods alike, hosting some of the most absurd and leud servers. Looking for another habitat for this ole cat, I found none.... r/programming is still down but even if it opens the doors under new moderation, I will not be returning as those that made the subreddit what it was will not be there, thus they may as well parse it with r/programminghumor and be done with it.

I am glad to see other programmers like @tyfi take a stand as well and break ground here. I'm hopeful for this small community. 🐈‍⬛

Irrefutable. 🐈‍⬛