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1. Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:52:17 JST Eugen Rochko

   So, this has been in the works for a while, arguably most of last year. I intend to transfer my personal ownership of the Mastodon trademarks and assets, incl. copyright over my code, to the Mastodon non-profit, and transition to a different role at the organization.

   • Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:52:59 JST Eugen Rochko

     in reply to

     It is not easy, and I feel a lot of conflicting emotions writing about it, because Mastodon is so tightly intertwined with my identity and my sense of self-worth. I dedicated 8 years of my life to this cause that I care deeply about, in a role that you can never disconnect from.

   • Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:12 JST Eugen Rochko

     in reply to

     Mastodon grew beyond any of my expectations. I have always tried to push myself out of my comfort zone and grow to new challenges, but it has taken its toll over time. The past 2 years especially have been overwhelming, and my mental and physical health have taken a dip.

   • Alex, just zis guy, you know? (alexmorse@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:31 JST Alex, just zis guy, you know?

     in reply to

     @Gargron congrats, and thank you!

   • Viss (viss@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:54:41 JST Viss

     in reply to

     @Gargron a welcome reprieve, im sure!

   • Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:55:31 JST Eugen Rochko

     in reply to

     I would like to focus on the things about Mastodon that I have passion for, in a new, more product-oriented role, while leaving the business side of things to a new CEO. This is not immediate and will likely occur within the next 2-3 months.

   • Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:55:46 JST Eugen Rochko

     in reply to

     I don't have a very high opinion of myself as a CEO, and I always imagine where Mastodon might've been today if I wasn't a massive introvert, but I'd like to think there were redeeming qualities about my run, as well.

   • Eugen Rochko (gargron@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:56:07 JST Eugen Rochko

     in reply to

     Overall, it's an opportunity for me to regain some work-life balance, and for Mastodon as an organization to unlock its full potential and avoid some ego- and trademark-related pitfalls that other large open-source projects have recently experienced.

   • Anuj Ahooja (quillmatiq@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:57:22 JST Anuj Ahooja

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     @Gargron It's never easy to do the right thing, and I hope in the long-term you can look back and see how important this decision is. Thank you for doing this and excited for the next phase of your journey!

   • Infoseepage #StopGazaGenocide (infoseepage@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:57:32 JST Infoseepage #StopGazaGenocide

     in reply to

     @Gargron Bravo, Eugen!

   • Ian Robinson (ianrobinson@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:57:57 JST Ian Robinson

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you for the work you have done, shepherding Mastodon to where it is now.

   • Carsten Franke (carstenfranke@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:58:04 JST Carsten Franke

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you! I understand how hard it is. I trust that good people will take care of it, and that you will still be able to contribute to the future direction.

   • ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ (spacemagick@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 05:59:55 JST ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ

     in reply to

     @Gargron Turn your phone off for a couple of weeks and have a break! You deserve it!
     #Mastoson

   • Veedems (veedems@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:00:11 JST Veedems

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     @Gargron your leadership has made this place what it is and I hope that the incoming CEO will share the same values and objectives you’ve shared with us. While I know it can only grow if everyone is in the right position, I worry it’ll become a Mozilla situation where too much overhead is put in and the money becomes a larger priority.

   • Gentleman of Leisure 🍉🏴🚩 (fiend_unpleasant@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:00:48 JST Gentleman of Leisure 🍉🏴🚩

     in reply to

     @Gargron Broski, you have done great things and will do so many more great things. This site/app is a huge success and it's not in spite of you it's because of you.

   • Comrade Weez (weezmgk@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:02:08 JST Comrade Weez

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you for all the hard work you put into Mastodon, it's is very much appreciated by hundreds of thousands. I wish you and your wife all peace and happiness.

   • GJ Groothedde 🇪🇺 (eetschrijver@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:02:34 JST GJ Groothedde 🇪🇺

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thanks for your great work and dedication!

   • Spitfire (gcspitfire@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:03:57 JST Spitfire

     in reply to

     @Gargron that's a great move. the only right move.

   • Conlan Spangler (conlan@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:06:47 JST Conlan Spangler

     in reply to

     @Gargron This all seems like a win for everyone. Thanks for your work and continued efforts to help Mastodon live up to its ideals.

   • Alex, just zis guy, you know? (alexmorse@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:08:22 JST Alex, just zis guy, you know?

     in reply to

     @Gargron this seems like a great move, and good time.

     We become less effective the further we're stretched, especially in directions that are not our strengths.

     I've been through this, I wish I had learned/admitted it earlier.

   • Em-squared (emsquared@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:10:07 JST Em-squared

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thanks and empathy. On a human level i'm sure it's been a lot to juggle. Much respect.

   • Strght (strght@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:11:52 JST Strght

     in reply to

     @Gargron

     Thanks a lot for all your energy and efforts to enable a new quality in social media. Chapeau.

     Ownership and CEO role can be organized in two different steps.

     On the CEO role Craig Newmark has something to say. Also the Signal Foundation has created a role model.

     On the ownership Schibsted or Robert Bosch have established well working models.

     If you would like to discuss options feel free to reach out. I would be happy to give something back.
     (EMail see bio)

   • Chris Godwin (chrisgodwin@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:16:18 JST Chris Godwin

     in reply to

     @Gargron If all the world's tech CEOs were more like you, the world would be a better place! Hope you find a new CEO who is still a lot like you

   • CindyG (cindyg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:21:24 JST CindyG

     in reply to

     @Gargron

     Redeeming qualities... Leadership: You've changed the social media playing field for the better. With the personal growth, you're ready to focus on your passion and core strengths to lead further development of Mastodon products. Wise to pass the CEO baton to someone who can manage Mastodon's business size and growth bumps.

     Big 🙌🏼 to you!

   • Anton (texcut@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:27:36 JST Anton

     in reply to

     @Gargron hm, does it mean more wife and cats photos on film? 🤔

   • Nathan A. Stine (stinerman@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:31:11 JST Nathan A. Stine

     in reply to

     @Gargron health always comes first. Thank you (and Amelia) for getting Mastodon to this point. I hope you can take a long break and decompress.

   • Die™ar (admin_backup@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:36:22 JST Die™ar

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you for everything you have made possible so far.

     There should be a Novel prize for this. 🎖️

   • Jose (j_s_j@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:37:24 JST Jose

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     @Gargron I’ve not agreed with every decision, but this one sets you above many others.

     This is a remarkable moment.

   • BoneHouseWasps 🔶 (bonehousewasps@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:39:13 JST BoneHouseWasps 🔶

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you for giving us this. And the very best of luck for the future.

   • Jonathan Hartley (tartley@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:39:46 JST Jonathan Hartley

     in reply to

     @Gargron 🤗

   • Confused Perro (vlanko@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:40:09 JST Confused Perro

     in reply to

     @Gargron I want to say thank you for creating an alternative where I get my news and less-toxic banter.

     It’s an amazing platform and totally understandable your decision.

     You a Giga-Chad.

   • Foilfencer :mastodon: (foilfencer@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:40:51 JST Foilfencer :mastodon:

     in reply to

     • Prototype Fund

     @Gargron Thank you for your great work and your generous commitment. And thanks to @PrototypeFund for the early support of your work.

   • Rosie and Susie (thedoodletons@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:49:03 JST Rosie and Susie

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you! Mastodon is a wonderful gift to all of us. We appreciate you and your hard work. 👏

   • John Samuel (jsamwrites@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:49:11 JST John Samuel

     in reply to

     @Gargron Looking forward to this new development. Wishing you the best. We need Mastodon more than ever, especially in these hard times, especially when many platforms are abandoning us.

   • Max von Webel (343max@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:54:08 JST Max von Webel

     in reply to

     • minidisco volante

     @Gargron @guenterhack Thank you

   • zulu 🇨🇭 (zulutoo@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 06:55:35 JST zulu 🇨🇭

     in reply to

     @Gargron take care of yourself

   • Dinah 🕊🇺🇦 (metagrrrl@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:03:20 JST Dinah 🕊🇺🇦

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you for all you have done, Eugen!

   • James A Nielsen (jamesnielsen@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:04:35 JST James A Nielsen

     in reply to

     @Gargron Eugen, I appreciate you and all the hard work you have done to make Mastodon a success, and look forward to your contributions in your new role. Mastodon should never have competitors, only collaborators, and I hope it will always stay that way.

   • Fea the Wanderer (feacrow@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:16:51 JST Fea the Wanderer

     in reply to

     • SWR3

     @Gargron thank you, for this creating this place on the internet.
     Just today Mastodon was mentioned in a report on @swr3 as an alternative to X along with Bluesky - and what the report pointed out was Mastodon's respect for user privacy and its protection.
     I am not here for a long time but I wish I had been sooner, so thank you again, for what you've created with Mastodon

   • ins0mniak (ins0mniak@majestic12.airforce)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:19:35 JST ins0mniak

     in reply to
     @Gargron Fag
     nyanide :nyancat_rainbow::nyancat_body::nyancat_face: likes this.
   • Vaska Raeca (vaskaraeca@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:20:43 JST Vaska Raeca

     in reply to

     @Gargron "I don't have a very high opinion of myself as a CEO" Honestly this makes you better than 99% of CEOs but stepping aside and forming the entity was absolutely a good move and I hope it gives you a much-needed break.

   • fensterlos (fensterlos@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:24:29 JST fensterlos

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you so much!

   • Beteykin (beteykin@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:36:08 JST Beteykin

     in reply to

     @Gargron В этих сетях главное не потерять себя...

   • Frazer (frazerb@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 07:45:29 JST Frazer

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thats why you are the GOAT!!!
     You will always be loved man, and still are. Glad you will finally have more time to yourself!

   • MBybee (mbybee@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:16:56 JST MBybee

     in reply to

     @Gargron I've been here for a bit, and while I've not always agreed with the directions taken, I think this must have been one of the hardest and most important steps.

     Turning mastodon into a proper public square by stepping back a little seems like the best possible choice to allow it to continue to grow without concerns that "one person" could turn it into a twitter, facebook, or bluesky.

   • Ben Royce 🇺🇦 (benroyce@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:23:22 JST Ben Royce 🇺🇦

     in reply to

     @Gargron

     you set it up to a nonprofit

     you didn't have to do that

     but you did

     because you have sterling integrity

     eugen i applaud you

     thank you

     👏 👏 👏

   • Laffy (gottalaff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:36:15 JST Laffy

     in reply to

     @Gargron What will you do? And thanks for always being there when I tag you.

   • Devin Ulibarri (pikurasa@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:44:12 JST Devin Ulibarri

     in reply to

     @Gargron that sounds like great progress. Congrats!

   • Sarah E Bourne (sbourne@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:54:05 JST Sarah E Bourne

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you. This is so lovely.

   • Grant 🇺🇦ArmUkraine🇺🇦 (grant_m@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 08:57:44 JST Grant 🇺🇦ArmUkraine🇺🇦

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you and congratulations on your transition to a healthier role :underheart:

   • Trenton (skilledalpaca@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:02:44 JST Trenton

     in reply to

     @Gargron how will this prevent the non-profit from being sold at a later date? I worked at a non-profit that was sold to a for-profit corporation. It was the “last” CEOs typical process. Come in, and sell the company off and take their golden parachute with them. Granted that’s all I know, but it worries me.

   • Filip M. Nowak (fmn@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:22:27 JST Filip M. Nowak

     in reply to

     @Gargron 🙇

   • Cybarbie (nf3xn@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:24:55 JST Cybarbie

     in reply to

     @Gargron Another pineapple on pizza hater 😂

   • sheislaurence (sheislaurence@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:32:51 JST sheislaurence

     in reply to

     @Gargron I believe it is very much what you saw as a weakness which was the redeeming factor. Only history will tell whether an extrovert type is better in a capitalistic system that is designed to push all their wrong buttons. I hope the new CEO has half as much self-awareness as you do. And congrats on an amazing run, you certainly gave me a space when I left Twitter in 2022, a segway into the Fediverse.

   • Berenice (sashatyson@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:52:03 JST Berenice

     in reply to

     @Gargron http://tiny.cc/3k45001

   • Pete (philpetree@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 09:59:21 JST Pete

     in reply to

     @Gargron That is incredibly generous of you and I, for one, both appreciate your efforts in developing this beast AND in donating it.

   • Son of a Sailor (sonofasailor@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:01:08 JST Son of a Sailor

     in reply to

     @Gargron Good for you for looking out for yourself. And thank you for creating a viable alternative to algorithm-driven social networks.

   • Hikory1 (hikory1@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:40:16 JST Hikory1

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thanks for all you do and keep growing this platform.

   • Javier V. (javiervg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 10:59:59 JST Javier V.

     in reply to

     @Gargron you should be proud of what you have built and dedicated so much time to it. On behalf of everyone here, thanks and good luck on the new role

   • Akhilesh Thite (akhileshthite@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 12:56:53 JST Akhilesh Thite

     in reply to

     @Gargron 🫶

   • Ben Zanin (gnomon@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 13:38:35 JST Ben Zanin

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you for doing this. Thank you for taking care of yourself.

   • James Just James (purpleidea@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 13:46:20 JST James Just James

     in reply to

     @Gargron Keep a large stake of the copyright in your control, to prevent someone deciding it's better to relicense without your consent! Give away a portion if you want that org to do enforcement on your behalf. But they don't need 100%.

   • UC10000MG (uc10000mg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 14:22:34 JST UC10000MG

     in reply to

     @Gargron hi, could you please make a "Joined Date" on Bio, to make clear when the user joined this App. 🙏

   • GarretSidzaka (garretsidzaka@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 15:10:13 JST GarretSidzaka

     in reply to

     @Gargron
     You are an amazing person. Never change.

   • xs4me2 (xs4me2@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:01:28 JST xs4me2

     in reply to

     @Gargron

     You are a hero!

     👍

   • Dr. Victoria Grinberg (vicgrinberg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:21:02 JST Dr. Victoria Grinberg

     in reply to

     @Gargron thanks a lot - for your time as a ceo and for taking the decision and for talking about it (I can only imagine howh hard this is but it's also such an important example of how to handle things well!).

   • iris ✿ sandwalker (irisherself@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 16:32:07 JST iris ✿ sandwalker

     in reply to

     @Gargron this really hits home, totally relatable 😬 glad that's also from your shoulder right 👏 good move

   • Marlike (marlike@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 17:21:48 JST Marlike

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you for creating Mastodon and for securing its future. I wish you and your family health and Joy.

   • annekekassteele 🥂 (annekekassteele@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 18:15:28 JST annekekassteele 🥂

     in reply to

     @Gargron thanks for everything and wishing you more time to visit Scotland.

   • Tony G (tonyg@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 18:28:01 JST Tony G

     in reply to

     @Gargron you’ve given us all a tremendous gift of your time and energy. Thank you and congratulations!!

   • Fata Morgana 🪷🪆 (cibershawty@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 19:54:38 JST Fata Morgana 🪷🪆

     in reply to

     @Gargron Thank you so much for everything you've done ♥️

   • Lord Matt ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ (lordmatt@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 20:07:54 JST Lord Matt ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

     in reply to

     @Gargron, I'm a latecomer to all this, but man, oh man, do I love it here. You have had a hand in building something special that I feel most fortunate to partake in.

   • Daniel Marks (profdc9@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 20:52:08 JST Daniel Marks

     in reply to

     @Gargron Just make sure your effort doesn't go to waste by placing it in the hands of an organization that becomes parasitic with its management squatting on your hard work. Organizations like ARRL used to serve their members but now just collect membership fees. Don't depend on being a BDFL either. Set terms in the charter of how the Mastodon trademarks may be used.

   • Matthias Pfefferle (pfefferle@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Jan-2025 23:28:24 JST Matthias Pfefferle

     in reply to

     @Gargron all the best for your upcoming journey! The fediverse wouldn‘t be what it is now, without you and your work on mastodon! Thanks a lot!

   • Andy Cc (berean@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 04:05:59 JST Andy Cc

     in reply to

     @Gargron thank you for all your hard work.

   • Patrick Abeya (wombat2k@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 05:07:41 JST Patrick Abeya

     in reply to

     @Gargron

   • br00t4c (br00t4c@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Jan-2025 08:37:13 JST br00t4c

     in reply to

     @Gargron You did an amazing job. We are all in your debt 🙏🏽

   • mil (mil1000@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 18-Jan-2025 07:07:22 JST mil

     in reply to

     • sasa

     @Gargron @sasajim