Sven Slootweg (soft-deprecated) @joepie91@pixie.town

Do any IP experts know if there are any copyright problems if I publish something on the Fedi and somebody else takes it and displays it somewhere else with ads? Is that, in US legal terms, "fair use"?

Is there a way to flag my posts as CC-NC or prevent people from using them commercially?

Also: this COVID safety presentation is maybe the best I've ever seen.

It's a fairly comprehensive guide for people who aren't as into the research as we are, and has none of the bad/false info you get from public health sources.

If we could replace every public health COVID guide with this, it would be a huge improvement.

cc @CovidSafeFurs

https://covidsafefurs.org/Covid%20Safe%20Furs%20@%20BLFC%202023.pdf

@CaribenxMarciaX mmhmm, I'm seeing a lot of such takes and it's disconcerting to see how little people have apparently learned from years and years of exploitative tech companies doing their thing: and how little work the tech companies have to do in PR terms, because people are going round doing the work for them, FOR FREE

This is clown logic, sorry not sorry

We're here *because* it is not Meta

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/111591822065763831

#LeatherKink #StadlerKink #CuddlyCorner

We call on both cons and attendees to do more to protect those in the furry fandom who are particularly susceptible to severe outcomes from Covid. Many furries fall under this category, and they deserve to participate in our community without having their health be endangered.

Large gatherings like conventions are inherently risky, and it is not possible to completely eliminate risk. However, we have tools such as masks, tests, and vaccines that can lower the risk and make it safer for members of vulnerable populations to attend.

If we have the tools, the right thing to do is to use them. It is not inclusive or just to leave vulnerable populations to fend for themselves. A collective commitment to Covid safety is the best way to ensure that all members of our community are able to participate.

#Fediblock mastodon.social for federating with threads.net who is a known propagator of hatespeech

In disagreement with the take that there's nothing to do about Threads.

Right now Facebook gets a lot of power out of saying "You consented to this," because it's an open protocol and by default Masto will federate with them.

There is a solution to the technical problem, which is to block federation with threads.net. Then Facebook has to at least admit they're doing this without consent.

That's the tech problem. There's also a people problem.

I think that Threads users don't benefit much from being connected to me, but they want things that are totally inconsistent with my happiness. So I see them as purely taking from Masto as it exists.

I think infosec.exchange's stance of "we won't decide for you if we federate with Threads" is completely inadequate in the face of this problem because Facebook is introducing a giant coalition of which, presumably, many will want voting rights.

I can't see an outcome where people who oppose Facebook aren't marginalized off the instance by a massive, semi-astroturfed coalition of people who think Zuck should have another private beach. The members of this coalition will be a mixture of Threads.net users and infosec.exchange users who have realized they like some Threads users.

I expect this to be the outcome for Hachyderm too.

My goal is (1) to make it technically possible to express nonconsent to this in an unambiguous way (2) to create implicit social threat against joining the coalition Facebook is trying to create.

Specifically, I want to support this in cases where there aren't instance-level blocks on Threads. This is likely to happen a lot in cases where Threads bribes instance admins with money or promises of power.

I do not know if this will work. But I hope something does.

the entire threads situation reminds me of this one time where me and my friends used to party together with this friend we used to have that was really toxic and later started inviting his friends who were bigoted to me and others and didn't care. and one time we threw a party without him because we got tired of his bs and he comes along and says 'why didn't u invite me, you have to' dude last time you came you wrecked the place and your buddy lev called me a tranny fuck off

We have an utterly fucked up idea of what counts as technology. Something that projects many of our biases including gender, and race.

To many these days it's only technology if it's electronic, and used by western men. But to take such a narrow definition is to ignore the amazing technology that surrounds us, and upon which our society is built. As such. It's time for a thread. I'm gonna talk about two different items you use every day, and the technology that goes into them.

1/n

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We are Covid Safe Furs, a group of furries supporting each other and advocating for Covid safety and inclusivity within the furry fandom. We believe that through education and solidarity, we can help keep each other safe and make furry a more inclusive place for all.

I am Yatchi, and I started Covid Safe Furs at the beginning of 2023 because, as I started going back to in-person events, I noticed that I wasn't the only fur wearing a mask and taking precautions. Covid has remained a top-of-mind concern for many of us within the fandom.

I realized there were many furs just as passionate about Covid safety and inclusivity as me, and I thought it'd be great if we got together to say:

You are not alone!

Your comfort and safety matter!

You have a place here within the furry fandom!

We began attending cons where we hosted educational panels on Covid safety and handed out free N95 masks and rapid tests. You may have seen us at #GoldenStateFurCon, @lasvegasfurcon, or @blfc this year, and we'll be at #AnthroNorthWest in the new year!

We love seeing all our friends at cons and events, and we also believe we can have fun while still keeping ourselves safe. We do not judge or dictate the behavior of others, but we do want to make sure you have the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions.

Here are the PDF slides from our most recent #BLFC2023 panel, hosted by Yatchi and Junius, and jam-packed with the most important, up-to-date, and practical information you need to know about Covid to protect yourself and others. https://covidsafefurs.org/Covid%20Safe%20Furs%20@%20BLFC%202023.pdf

If you've ever wondered

- What kind of mask should I bring to a con?
- How can I evaluate the safety of a crowded space?
- If I'm hosting a room party, is there anything I can do to make it safer?
- Can I wear a mask while fursuiting?

We have answers to these and more!

If you're looking for a supportive group of Covid-conscious furries, come join our Telegram chat at http://covidsafefurs.org/telegram! We're here to share information, answer questions, collaborate on projects, and simply be there to support each other.

For more resources and information on our events, visit our website at http://covidsafefurs.org. And if you'd like to help out with art, writing, web design, panels, or anything else, we'd love to hear from you! Together we can help make furry safer and more inclusive for all.