Anuj Ahooja

🗣️ People, Not Platforms 🌐 Building: @anew.social, @disperse.social ✍🏼 Writing: augment.ink 👥 Organizing: @seattle.atprotocol.community

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2026-07-17 02:45:54 UTC

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There's a better way, and it already exists

2026-07-16 04:07:32 UTC

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I know I shouldn't, but I just want to eat spoonfuls of it, it's so good

2026-07-16 03:07:59 UTC

I would buy this in bucket size if I could https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreift2rniy3jlukgvzbzxnfubdbgzkjtl7lyqbzxqf6fnk5lssq25wa

2026-07-14 02:27:35 UTC

Pros of doing Muay Thai: feel stronger, cardio is peak, learning new skills
Cons: All pain, no chocolat

2026-07-05 16:14:03 UTC

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That beat switch on Nights

2026-07-05 15:07:10 UTC

Some things are simply timeless https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreidt6qzibmywrd6vrp2lra3u2cbrwyme3lci2csqzozicldu4oamhm

2026-06-30 17:03:59 UTC

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I'm not into shaming average people trying to find online communities, but jfc why would you want to be anywhere near the proximity of these ghouls

2026-06-30 17:02:39 UTC

Listen, I know Bluesky may have bad social media comms, but I do think "bad poasts" should probably trump all the vile things this organization does on a regular basis

2026-06-23 15:58:59 UTC

It's been a journey, but all the conversations have finally shifted from "we need to build a better Twitter on *my* protocol" to "we need to build coalitions *across* protocols"
Technology isn't the goal, it's the tool. Community is the goal.
From my "But First, Interoperability" essay last year: https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreiaqlof7uku2lsenfax24y4c6yxy5qh5ydsypzgyriguau2psbjp3u

2026-06-16 18:25:22 UTC

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A locally-run discovery system for our communities is the dream, that's what we all want

2026-06-16 18:20:37 UTC

This is not a bug, it's the best feature you can ask for tbh

2026-06-16 17:35:38 UTC

Lol, okay, Mark, but my app has three billion users (voices in my head)

2026-06-16 14:35:20 UTC

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"omg, check out this funny thing I saw on threads" - no one ever

2026-06-16 14:32:22 UTC

And yet, no cultural impact whatsoever

2026-06-12 18:13:57 UTC

You know what's better than having a trillion dollars? Not being alone, angry, and unloved for the rest of your life.

2026-06-11 18:34:02 UTC

This is a huge deal: an independent verifier shared between social platforms, each of which are independently run.
A great example of how people can take back control of their online social experience via the open social web.

2026-06-06 18:37:59 UTC

I like my code grass-fed and free range

2026-06-05 19:51:29 UTC

Huge huge huge congrats to [email protected] & the [email protected] team for winning the Open Social Awards!
And to the excellence award winners: [email protected] for [email protected] & [email protected] + team for [email protected]!
Couldn't imagine folks who deserve this more 👏

2026-05-28 17:21:10 UTC

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"The protocol world has been trying to solve the problem of how to leave, and the next step is working on how we can stay together."
No notes.
This is the piece you should be reading today if you want to understand what needs to happen next in the open social web.
2/🧵

2026-05-28 17:20:42 UTC

"The fediverse does not need more servers, it needs reasons for them to act like they owe each other something. The atmosphere does not need better tools, it has those, it needs the autonomy those tools enable to actually be taken up."
Yes 🎯, and...
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2026-05-26 17:23:04 UTC

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And definitely don't do all three in one fell swoop

2026-05-26 17:18:14 UTC

You will not change someone's (especially a stranger's) mind by:
1. being rude
2. if you haven't understood the root of why they believe something
3. if you're quoting each other back and forth on a website that limits you to 300 characters per post

2026-05-21 21:53:10 UTC

"Why are we still logging into multiple apps?" is something I think about every time I see a service that taps into multiple open networks

2026-05-21 02:14:10 UTC

@leaflet.pub [email protected] and [email protected] knocked out of the damn park with [email protected], what an incredible win for the ecosystem because of their hard work 👏🏼

2026-05-08 16:38:46 UTC

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@j4ck.xyz [email protected] [email protected] I know y'all have been waiting on this one ✅

2026-05-08 16:36:43 UTC

Sorry for the things [email protected] did to your eyes until today's release! I hope the new dark theme gives your pupils some relief 🌚

2026-05-06 03:24:50 UTC

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Hello, KLIPY. You seem nice.

2026-05-06 03:21:49 UTC

Goodbye, Tenor.
The captions on your GIFs sucked, and so did your default alt text. I won't miss you whatsoever. https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreigm5c4e5lkm2zo6uvl6jjokjcwqfbdzb5ymnpc7mthwwku37grfve

2026-05-05 18:56:10 UTC

I'm going to "lets build: substack clone on atproto".

2026-05-05 17:07:48 UTC

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I'm willing to say that we haven't even done our most exciting work yet.
Bridgy Fed and Bounce are foundations. We've only just begun.

2026-05-05 17:04:30 UTC

Infrastructure isn't cheap, especially when you have nearly 150K accounts, most of which are *very* active.
Please consider donating! We have tiers starting at less than $1/mo if you subscribe annually.
We have a lot more coming, and Bridgy Fed and Bounce will be the foundation for all of it.

2026-05-05 02:51:13 UTC

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Someone literally called me "Brown Santa", what am I even doing with my life rn

2026-05-05 01:57:00 UTC

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"Wonder how it'll look if I let this grow out"
It's like two nests going to war with each other and neither is winning

2026-05-05 01:56:00 UTC

Okay, my beard is outta control and I think may be gaining sentience

2026-05-04 22:02:58 UTC

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@tynanpurdy.com has the hook up for iOS sharesheet integration 👀

2026-05-04 21:16:17 UTC

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And, finally, Disperse now also has an account on the Atmosphere.
Follow [email protected] for updates!
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2026-05-04 21:15:38 UTC

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On iOS, go to disperse.social on Safari, hit the three-dot menu, hit "Share", tap "View More", tap "Add to Home Screen", then hit "Add".
That's it! Happy Dispersing!
Also...
3/ https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreie4r7w56bgl6zpgpqx6nmdt4krcscnqwcowgvaonfpl64t6ior6pu

2026-05-04 21:14:30 UTC

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On Android, go to disperse.social on Chrome, hit the three-dot menu, tap "Add to Home screen", tap first "Install" option, then "Install" on the pop-up. That's it!
Disperse should now also show up in your sharesheet.
For iOS...
2/ https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreiexcg4jd5lpnntehuuwzmhowaeekq63ynfc4wmwf4w37izgdsgegy

2026-05-04 21:14:00 UTC

Some exciting updates to [email protected] today!
1. Disperse is now a Progressive Web App (PWA), so you can install it from your browser and add it to your homescreen! Check out the videos in the thread to install it.
2. On Android, the PWA now shows up on the sharesheet for convenient sharing
1/ https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreicv2diuvewufqdhzu2z2u4wp2lqgwpscku7hts4mceo4inlnkzc34

2026-05-01 22:03:16 UTC

Substack? More like Subpar, amirite?

2026-05-01 17:26:11 UTC

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Alright, giving this another try lol

2026-05-01 16:56:51 UTC

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These platform gatekeepers, I'm telling ya

2026-05-01 16:54:20 UTC

Sigh.
The first time the Disperse extension got rejected bc I listed Atmosphere services and they said they were "irrelevant terms" (???)
This time it got rejected bc I'm not explaining the functionality well enough.
Maybe letting me list compatible services would actually help describe it?? https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreiequlszmjz4etu5v7c7a3lwganrchqzg4adxiq2kg2clohprokr2m

2026-04-27 21:59:21 UTC

Good thing I have two other launches this week lol

2026-04-27 21:21:50 UTC

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Anyway, I'm signing off, I'm burnt the hell out

2026-04-27 21:21:28 UTC

This is the first time in the three years I've worked for free in this space and I've broken down. I feel like the friends I've made here, each of whom I deeply care about, are constantly talking past or down at each other, and I have no idea how to explain that you aren't each others enemies.

2026-04-27 03:34:48 UTC

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I obviously have no proof that they're kettling Leterboxd, but they're always in play in these situations

2026-04-27 03:25:29 UTC

Why is the stench of Bending Spoons in the air rn?

2026-04-17 17:24:28 UTC

Yes, and it's always been in the bin for folks who had the foresight of the network *could* look like rather than being dead-focused on what it used to be or even is right now

2026-04-07 17:53:40 UTC

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Going to start planning the first one soon, let me know if you're up to help out!

2026-04-07 17:51:38 UTC

Seattle atproto meetups, anyone?

2026-04-03 04:46:37 UTC

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Had to stop watching, I can't watch a whole season of this cringe lmao

2026-04-03 04:43:35 UTC

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The day cars are gone from Pike Place, the day those businesses probably double their customer base

2026-04-03 04:39:58 UTC

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I have never met a person who's been in Pike Place for longer than a few minutes who wasn't like "why are there cars here, I'm going to die"

2026-04-03 04:38:19 UTC

There are absolutely no businesses on Pike Place that would lose customers if the death machines weren't weaving around pedestrians.
The folks driving through aren't buying anything, they're literally just driving through.

2026-04-03 04:32:47 UTC

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Ofc the only couple that lasted was heesun and subeen

2026-04-03 04:14:40 UTC

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Omg they even showed the scene where she's spying on them thru the window, these people are savage

2026-04-03 04:00:59 UTC

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Whole room is so uncomfortable, minasue is being called out so hard in every scene jfc

2026-04-03 03:57:27 UTC

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Somehow minasue is more cringe when she watches herself lol

2026-04-03 03:52:11 UTC

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Why would they do this, no one seems to be enjoying themselves 💀

2026-04-03 03:36:47 UTC

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Wait they make them watch the show in the most awkward combinations of people?? What kind of psychological terror is this?? I just thought they'd be hanging out and talking lmao

2026-04-03 03:24:25 UTC

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This is what happens when I'm stuck in bed all day

2026-04-03 03:22:52 UTC

I have reached the "I guess I'll watch the Singles Inferno Reunion season" phase of covid

2026-04-03 02:42:16 UTC

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Kinda wish I could have it on my phone, too

2026-04-02 23:38:03 UTC

Everyone say hi to Umbara! They say it's common, but I think it's one of a kind 🐰 https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreido3ilppxaozgc7zr4dmkd5dnr5aw5akupmeptndxpvi6ybhwtptu

2026-04-02 22:41:17 UTC

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I guess the alt text is kind of an explanation, but wouldn't post w/o so

2026-04-02 22:17:03 UTC

If you see this, I implore you to post a picture from whatever device you're using with no explanation. https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreihi76vw4qsqsyfv4jvlvo2nwxeykylw5kvdzyayulzlpakehb5qve

2026-04-02 19:44:04 UTC

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What's the saying? We can just do things *or* we can wait for other people to make it easier to do things?

2026-04-02 19:42:20 UTC

Using like 6+ lexicons in my current project and I've been putting off permission sets the whole time.
So, the lesson here in atproto dev is if procrastinate on a problem long enough, someone else will solve it for you. Right?

2026-04-02 19:08:25 UTC

Highly recommend watching this talk if you missed it:

2026-04-02 18:54:45 UTC

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I thought all podcasts were just going to be AI soon anyway, what's the deal here, Sam?

2026-04-02 18:43:32 UTC

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Shut down the failing media AI project, buy a media company. All of this makes total sense 👍🏼

2026-04-02 18:40:38 UTC

Yeah sure why not

2026-04-02 17:51:08 UTC

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Like, I don't need motivation, but wagyu is pretty great motivation

2026-04-02 17:29:43 UTC

My fave hot pot place here just texted me to tell me we're gonna get free wagyu. I seriously need to get over this covid thing asap.

2026-04-02 16:12:32 UTC

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Excited to see this finally roll out. They've done some really neat tricks to make mutli-protocol a whole lot easier 👀

2026-04-02 16:09:03 UTC

The coolest thing about [email protected] is it makes the confusing combination of the fragmented open social web and closed social platforms actually make sense.
People don't care which platform someone is posting from. They just want to find their people. I think this is such a great way to do it.

2026-04-02 15:09:06 UTC

Don't really know what Bluesky is without Jerry complaining about verification tbh

2026-04-02 14:49:15 UTC

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FYI for those who tested negative:

2026-04-02 14:46:09 UTC

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More of this kind of stuff, please! People will learn about the ecosystem in different ways, and multiple angles + strategies is the best way.
Let's make Atmosphere education as diverse as the Atmosphere itself.

2026-04-02 14:43:54 UTC

This is such a good entry point for people joining the Atmosphere.
Well done, [email protected] 👏🏼

2026-04-02 03:04:07 UTC

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My partner has thankfully been spared. Prob gonna have to live on opposite sides of the house for a few days tho 😞

2026-04-02 01:57:22 UTC

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Welp, it's the sick I guess. But probably both tho.

2026-04-02 01:41:37 UTC

Just tested positive, too. #AtmosphereConf attendees - please do a test asap.

2026-04-02 00:42:18 UTC

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Can't tell if my brain is getting mushier bc of the sick or the trash TV

2026-04-02 00:05:08 UTC

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Wonder if I could retrofit the CMS into my Astro setup 🤔

2026-04-01 23:55:55 UTC

Spent the whole day ignoring this bc I thought it was an April Fools joke lol

2026-04-01 23:46:25 UTC

Guess I'm not doing Muay Thai tn
Kumquats and trash TV it is

2026-04-01 23:39:55 UTC

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See it could be "when someone uses Bounce to migrate to the Fediverse," but that's not true, you're still on the Atmosphere. That's the whole damn point, Anuj, do better.

2026-04-01 22:51:43 UTC

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I wish I was funny enough to make the [email protected] account as entertaining as [email protected]'s

2026-04-01 22:50:14 UTC

There's a joke about protocols and Bounce here, but my brain's too foggy to figure it out rn

2026-04-01 19:11:46 UTC

Oof, pretty sure I caught something at the conf 🤧

2026-04-01 17:38:35 UTC

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What's the point of having a platform if you're going to take the world as it is. Seems like a waste.

2026-04-01 17:36:55 UTC

Yes, coding LLMs are basically unavoidable now. The unethical way they're developed is not.
If you use something that's critical in your workflow, I think it's also your responsibility to call on the company behind it to build it in an ethical way. Especially if they're generating revenue from you.

2026-04-01 16:52:13 UTC

This ecosystem would be nothing without the feed building tools that've made it easier to consume the firehose on your terms.
Send your support - hosting feeds doesn't come cheap, and you're likely using one, if not many, of the feeds they're hosting already:

2026-04-01 16:37:50 UTC

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We're a non-profit with two full-time volunteers, and every cent we make off merch goes toward infra expenses for Bridgy Fed and Bounce.
Thank you so much for all your support!

2026-04-01 16:37:16 UTC

Was asked about this more than a few times at #AtmosphereConf 😳
Grab your People, Not Platforms merch below!

2026-03-31 23:51:23 UTC

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This is the first of a series of #AtmosphereConf posts I'm going to write. Wanted to get the emotions out first.

2026-03-31 21:30:46 UTC

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Ahhh this is so cool! Thank you, [email protected]! https://pds.quillmatiq.com/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:xgvzy7ni6ig6ievcbls5jaxe&cid=bafkreia6lni53u454feneyaon2s4mcwagjk6vgxuzi2bt6mahtmzusmn7u

2026-03-31 21:16:20 UTC

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Can't wait for y'all to see some of the other stuff folks are working on 🤩