Best of Social Media — September 2024

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·2y

    daily.dev Squads - Build a developer community where devs already hang out

    daily.dev Squads helps build a developer community on platforms where developers already engage. Highly rated by users, it was first launched in April 2019.

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    How to Build Your Online Presence as a Developer

    Developers can build their online presence through consistent and genuine engagement on platforms like GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, and Dev.to. Sharing learnings, providing valuable content, balancing honesty and engagement, and maintaining patience and consistency are key. It's essential to choose the right platforms and strategies that align with personal goals, whether it's career growth, launching a product, or simply sharing knowledge.

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    Testing daily.dev Reach | Horde Warcry

    The post raises concerns about the declining reach of daily.dev, noting a significant drop in views for recent posts from a previously engaged community. The author urges fellow web developers to upvote to test visibility issues.

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier Hansson·2y

    Free speech isn't guaranteed to be forever

    The post reflects on the shifting landscape of free speech, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events. It highlights recent incidents of government censorship on social media in Brazil, the European Union's actions against X (formerly Twitter), and a call for the arrest of Elon Musk by a former US official. The author warns that the erosion of free speech is a real threat in the western world, emphasizing the need to defend free expression against authoritarian measures.

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    Avatar of tcTechCrunch·2y

    Mark Zuckerberg says he’s done apologizing

    Mark Zuckerberg has adopted a new unapologetic attitude, reflecting on past criticisms of Facebook and political issues. He has expressed regrets for not pushing back against pressure from government officials regarding COVID-19 misinformation. Zuckerberg is now more excited about projects outside social media, such as AR glasses, VR goggles, and AI efforts, and stands by the company's rebranding to Meta.

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