Today Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new, European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our mission remains true to a decentralised social web, not corporate control. #MastodonNonProfit
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/
Eugen's vision for Mastodon was centered on user choice, community, and freedom. Now, we're formalizing that commitment with the formation of a new European non-profit entity. Eugen will transition to an alternative role in the team, with a new CEO to be announced very soon. Stay tuned for updates on these changes.
Our core mission remains the same: create tools and spaces for authentic online communities. No changes to your user experience, just a stronger commitment to transparency and community-driven governance. Join us on this journey!
We're not just building a social network, we're building a community. Communities thrive when everyone contributes. We're growing our operating budget to invest in our contribution to the Fediverse as a whole, including our commitment to trust and safety, and user experience. Donate to support this vision!
Transparency is a key part of our transition to non-profit ownership. Follow us to stay informed about our progress, priorities, and the move to community-driven governance. Together, we're building a safer, more open Fediverse. Join us 
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/
@Mastodon love to see people living their values. Thanks for all you're doing!
@philbetts @Mastodon so glad it's going the opposite of the WordPress drama
@risottobias @philbetts @Mastodon This. 
If there's ever a risk that you're going to become the next Matt, this is what you do to stop yourself.
@dalias @risottobias @philbetts @Mastodon but then you have a risk to become the next Mozilla.
Neither a benevolent dictator nor a legal entity is immune to corruption. But at this point everyone already knows there are no technical solutions to social problems.
@cybertailor @dalias @risottobias @philbetts @Mastodon so should they stop in your opinion, in face of these risks?
@silpol @dalias @risottobias @philbetts @Mastodon no, just that we'll need to be prepared for any outcome.
@cybertailor @dalias @risottobias @philbetts @Mastodon In der Natur, in der wir leben, gibt es keine Korruption, keine Wucherer, kein zinstragendes Kapital, keine Religion, keine Spaltung in politische Parteien zwischen dem Proletariat und der Bourgeoisie. All dies ist Lüge und dämonischer Unsinn, gleichbedeutend mit dem Mythos von der Funktionsweise der Verfassung, der Wirtschafts- und Sozialgesetze und der Verträge. Da sie unsere Gesellschaften nie regiert haben, existieren sie nicht in Natur!