After moving in to our new server last month, our next large project is to set up some new Fediverse platforms. One of the most requested of those was Pixelfed, which is an image sharing platform.
You should be able to sign up here: pixelfed.ca
As with any new instance, some issues are to be expected and while we’ve done some testing already, please bear with us as things get going. For any support related issues with pixelfed.ca, please post in the new [email protected] community
I’ve turned off registration temporarily while we resolve the below question, since people would have to re-register if we migrate domains.
Sooo uh. Right after we launched this, Dan (pixelfed dev) got back to us and said we could have pixelfed.ca if we want it.
How does everyone feel about pixelfed.ca vs pixeld.ca for our base domain? Now’s the time to pivot!
Edit: We’re up at https://pixelfed.ca/ now instead, come on over! You probably do not want to to try to migrate an existing account.
I do think pixelfed.ca sounds more organic.
I agree. I’m inclined to switch once the domain transfer finishes.
I like pixelfed.ca for the simple reason that it shares the name with the service, same as Lemmy.
Pixelfed.ca is way better. If you type pixeld.ca on mobile, autocorrect will try to change it to pixels.ca. Constantly. It’s very annoying. pixelfed gets suggested to pixel fed or pixelated, both which are a bit more obvious
Pixeld.ca feels really awkward to say/read, pixelfed.ca is definitely better.
A bit too late to vote (pixelfed.ca would have been mine anyway), but I love how something like this can happen on the fediverse. Other types of services (eg: x.com) are all about competition and screwing over the other guy, and then here you have one instance handing over a perfect domain to another so they can have a better presence.
Huge props to Dan for giving up his domain, as well as to the lemmy.ca team for expanding the fediverse.
Pixelfed.ca is the winner, I say.
Agreed, it sounds better to my ears!
I like pixelfed.ca. I love feeding myself with some pixel cats photos (get it?.. Yeah…).
Hey I can see people interpreting it that way. Like binging on social media, except this isn’t addicting so you just get fed then live on with your life.
So glad this worked out! It’s a better choice domain wise!
I’m sure “pixeld” would be pronounced like “pixelled” but when I saw it my immediate thought was “pixel dee”.
While I do like the “pixelled” pronunciation, I think “pixelfed” is less ambiguous and it’s clear what service it is running.
My vote is for pixelfed.ca
+1 pixelfed.ca
You (or otter) should update the post as well. I was super confused by the redirect 🙂
Surprisingly, lemmy won’t let me edit his post since we’re both admins. He’ll update it soon I’m sure.
pixeld.ca sounds better to me.
That said, maybe pixelfed.ca sounds more formal, plus it might avoid confusion if both pixelfed.ca and pixeld.ca are instances.
Hey, quick question:
If we import our content from Instagram, what’s the default visibility? I tried importing it on another instance and the default was “unlisted” meaning it was still public, but not displayed in searches and public feeds.
Is that something you guys can set server side? If so, I’d prefer they be private and only visible to my approved followers.
I love how it’s just pet pics and nature haha
Yes! It’s finally here! My first experience with Pixelfed was back in 2019 on an instance which got shut down shortly after I signed up. It really demonstrated the importance of picking the “right” instance. Given Fedecan’s track record with Lemmy.ca, I know Pixelfed.ca won’t suffer the same fate. 😊
Is it possible to just use our lemmy accounts to log in? My understanding of activity pub and the fedeverse is that it should be possible, but maybe I’m misunderstanding something.
American here. Fantastic job, guys! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Don’t break this boycott, you have more power than the fascists want the world to think!
You can do this. I believe in you!
Is there a way to login with my mstdn.ca account like I can with the main server?
Have y’all been in contact with Chad over at mstdn.ca? Would be pretty cool if we could support the mastodon folks in some way as well!
We’ve messaged back and forth :) Nothing official yet
Would be pretty cool if we could support the mastodon folks in some way as well!
Agreed!
Great. I’m slowly but surely leaving American social networks, so it’s great to ee more options.
I can’t wait for the day we have Fedecan: Friendica, Matrix and Peertube instances. That way we keep our data in Canada!
This is great. I downloaded the app a while back but held off on proceeding past the instance selection, as I was hoping to see a simple .ca option. Guess I’ll go back and sign up!
Awesome! I dropped my barely-used account and set up a new one on our instance.
It’s all cat pictures!
I always need more cat pictures
Now that I’m all set up i put my profile on Facebook to see if I can attract some more “regular” people.
I have an artist friend who was interested in the idea of running a Pixelfed account side-by-side with his instagram, but Instagram linking to the Pixelfed with some bonus content there. I’m gonna see if he needs help with that later today.
Woohoo another nail in the Meta coffin! Lets use canadian social media!
Amazing work! Made an account as a placeholder (for now) and the site’s really snappy.
Edit: Goodbye account. It was nice knowin’ ya 🫡
Edit2: Hello, even newer account! 🫡WelcomeWelcome!
