Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

Stefan Bohacek @stefan@stefanbohacek.online

1/8/2026, 5:32:14 PM

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A new @iftas report brings insights from fediverse moderators, administrators, and community managers: worsening mod-to-user ratio, spam, burnout, lack of tools.

"Moderators are the backbone of a safer social web – but most are unpaid, under-supported, and under constant strain. If we want a future for decentralised platforms that respects user agency, civil speech, and community autonomy, we need to support the infrastructure that keeps it safe."

https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/

#fediverse #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #SocialMedia #IFTAS

The 2025 Social Web Trust & Safety Report Is Here

New insights into the people, pressures, and infrastructure shaping decentralised platforms Published by IFTAS, this report draws on detailed surveys and community feedback from volunteer moderator…

about.iftas.org · IFTAS

Link author: IFTAS Blog@about.iftas.org@about.iftas.org

Stefan Bohacek @stefan@stefanbohacek.online

1/8/2026, 5:40:36 PM

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I just want to thank everyone who continues to invest their time, money, and other resources into keeping the fediverse alive.

Here's to everyone, from admins and mods, who keep us safe, to shitposters, who keep us entertained, and everyone in-between, connecting with one another.

Grateful and happy to be part of this community!

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