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⚡️TOMORROW: Evil Tech vs Good Tech and the rise of Conscious Creators with Sayer Ji @takebackourtech Join us tomorrow at 2 PM Central for a in depth update on crumbling big tech social media and the rise of alternative social media. Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo and the conscious media platform Unite.Live will be sharing what it takes to transform the relationship between conscious content creators and their community. Watch here: https://unite.live/greenmedinfo/greenmedinfo/21-jun-14-00-evil-tech-vs-good-tech-privacy-censorship-and-the-way-forward What makes Unite different: - built-in live streaming - super fast - creators can easily monetize their content and make organized channels - community members can subscribe directly If you are a conscious creator, sign up to Unite now! https://unite.live 🗯 CHAT GROUP | 📩 NEWSLETTER Follow 🤜 @takebackourtech

⚡️JMP Out of Beta @takebackourtech JMP.chat, a way to have phone calls / text messages ontop of XMPP chats is finally out of beta! https://www.producthunt.com/posts/jmp-2 You can flash back to our interview with the developers: https://takebackourtech.org/xmpp-jmp/ Its been a long time coming, 6 years of beta and an excellent product we are happy to be partnering with. The Cheogram app (easy onboarding and use of JMP) has been the default XMPP app on Above Phone. JMPs prices have also now gone up from $3 to $5 a month. Existing customers have the chance to keep the alpha price. If you want a free month of credit after purchasing, you can use my invite code. B44N3OQA 🗯 CHAT GROUP | 📩 NEWSLETTER Follow 🤜 @takebackourtech

⚡️The Greater Reset Documentary Released @takebackourtech Did you miss the last The Greater Reset? We just released a short documentary giving you the full essence of the event. Our friends at We Are Not Zombies captured a multitude of interviews and moments that will never be forgotten. Huge thank you to them! Check out the documentary: https://www.wearenotzombies.com/canales/flix/cinerama/the-greater-reset/ And you best be ready for TGR 5, details announced soon. 😎 — 🗯 CHAT GROUP | 📩 NEWSLETTER Follow 🤜 @takebackourtech

Above Phone, digital decentralisation and how we Take Back Our Tech! ⚡️interview with Ramiro Romani Watch Here: https://robito.substack.com/p/ramiro-romani-podcast-ep18 There is a massive global effort underway to get alternatives ready as we move away from the crumbling old abusive systems and the proposed solution - the Great Reset. There are only 2 solutions to the WEF transhumanist agenda being rolled out. We stop using technology, or we stop using their technology. Ramiro Romani is founder of Above Phone and Take Back Our Tech. He runs the tech end of The Freedom Cell Network and is involved in the production of The Greater Reset conferences. Ramiro has come to realise that: “the people who need the most technological help more than anyone is the freedom movement because the traditional companies are definitely working against their favour.” Ready to focus on the world you do want? Join people like you! ➨ in our uniting global CPN Community! We Free Ourselves Within: @consciouspeoplesnetwork

⚡️Join me at The Better Way Conference 2023 @takebackourtech | GET TICKETS Dear friends, The next week will be full of preparation for the Better Way Conference 2023, where I will be speaking on two panels: Saturday June 3rd, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST - From AI & Transhumanism to Being Human Saturday June 3rd, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM BST - From Electrosmog to Nature’s Frequencies I already know that its going to be an amazing event, filled with expert speakers, 8 important conversations, and multiple workshops! Above Phone will be sponsoring the event and will be doing a workshop in collaboration with other speakers. I'm particularly excited to see: - James Corbett - Mattias Desmet - Robin Monotti - Prof. Olle Johansson - Dr. Beverly Rubik - Dr. Tess Lawrie It may be last minute, but if you're up for a trip to the UK - I'd love to share space with you in person. Or, get yourself a virtual pass to watch online: BUY TICKETS - USE CODE TBOT10 FOR 10% OFF VIRTUAL TICKETS ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

:☄️Telegram Masterclass Replays LIVE @abovephone| REPLAYS Happy Wednesday peeps, Thanks everyone for your patience! We've had tons of people asking about replays and now they are posted for everyone. https://learn.abovephone.com/course/telegram-masterclass/ Lessons to watch: - Lessons 7 - 10 for basic privacy / security / data settings that helps protect your account and keep things running smoothly - Lessons 10 - 13 for understanding how Telegram works and how to search for knowledge - Lessons 14 - 18 for productivity features - Lessons 18 - 21 for starting your own channels & groups These webinars will always be posted for free! I trust they empower you to share your gifts through social media. How to access: 1. Click the sign in link at the top of the page. Enter your email address. 2. Click on the magic link in your email to login. 3. You're in - enjoy the webinar! Discuss with others: https://t.me/takebackourtech Enjoy the masterclass, Ramiro Romani - Founder of @abovephone

⏰ IN 15 MINUTES: Join the Telegram Masterclass @abovephone | SOURCE Alright! Last chance to RSVP to the Telegram Masterclass! Hope to see you there ❤️ RSVP now and get the stream link: https://abovephone.com/webinar ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

⏰ IN 3 HOURS: Join the Telegram Masterclass @abovephone | SOURCE Good rising! Our Telegram Masterclass webinar is in 3 hours. Have you RSVP'd to our Telegram Masterclass taking place tomorrow Tuesday, April 25th at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time? RSVP now and get the stream link: https://abovephone.com/webinar Bring your notes, bring your Above Phone, and come ready to learn. In addition to what we previously outlined, we'll also be looking at: - What's Telegram CEO's connection to the WEF? - Did Telegram share user data with German authorities? - How to sign up for Telegram completely anonymously Don't have an Above Phone? Get $50 OFF any phone using code: TELEGRAM50 - this ends April 28th! Purchase now: https://abovephone.com - Ramiro, founder ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

⏰ IN 3 HOURS: Join the Telegram Masterclass @abovephone | SOURCE Good rising! Our Telegram Masterclass webinar is in 3 hours. Have you RSVP'd to our Telegram Masterclass taking place tomorrow Tuesday, April 25th at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time? RSVP now and get the stream link: https://abovephone.com/webinar Bring your notes, bring your Above Phone, and come ready to learn. In addition to what we previously outlined, we'll also be looking at: - What's Telegram CEO's connection to the WEF? - Did Telegram share user data with German authorities? - How to sign up for Telegram completely anonymously Don't have an Above Phone? Get $50 OFF any phone using code: TELEGRAM50 - this ends April 28th! Purchase now: https://abovephone.com - Ramiro, founder ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

🟢 TOMORROW: Become a Telegram Pro on Above Phone's Telegram Masterclass @abovephone | SOURCE Good rising! Have you RSVP'd to our Telegram Masterclass taking place tomorrow Tuesday, April 25th at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time? RSVP now and get the stream link: https://abovephone.com/webinar Bring your notes, bring your Above Phone, and come ready to learn. In addition to what we previously outlined, we'll also be looking at: - What's Telegram CEO's connection to the WEF? - Did Telegram share user data with German authorities? - How to sign up for Telegram completely anonymously Don't have an Above Phone? Get $50 OFF any phone using code: TELEGRAM50 - this ends April 28th! Purchase now: https://abovephone.com Will there be a replay? Yes, but we love interacting with y'all on the live stream - so try to join in. We will edit and upload the webinar clips as fast as possible in the days after the webinar. Replays will be posted on https://learn.abovephone.com See you soon! - Ramiro, founder ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

🟢 TOMORROW: Become a Telegram Pro on Above Phone's Telegram Masterclass @abovephone | SOURCE Good rising! Have you RSVP'd to our Telegram Masterclass taking place tomorrow Tuesday, April 25th at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time? RSVP now and get the stream link: https://abovephone.com/webinar Bring your notes, bring your Above Phone, and come ready to learn. In addition to what we previously outlined, we'll also be looking at: - What's Telegram CEO's connection to the WEF? - Did Telegram share user data with German authorities? - How to sign up for Telegram completely anonymously Don't have an Above Phone? Get $50 OFF any phone using code: TELEGRAM50 - this ends April 28th! Purchase now: https://abovephone.com Will there be a replay? Yes, but we love interacting with y'all on the live stream - so try to join in. We will edit and upload the webinar clips as fast as possible in the days after the webinar. Replays will be posted on https://learn.abovephone.com See you soon! - Ramiro, founder ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

XMPP Realtime Blocklist Protects XMPP Groups From Spammers, Implemented In Major Server Software ⚡️@takebackourtech | SOURCE I'm proud to share a recent development in XMPP, the development and adoption of a real-time blocklist. Problem: Because XMPP allows anyone to create an acct without personal info, certain bad apples can disturb XMPP groups. When these people get banned, they can simply hop to a different XMPP chatroom - since XMPP is completely decentralized the second server will not know a spammer has joined until its too late. XMPP server owners knew they had a problem, so they formed a working group and built a solution in the form of a real-time block list. Solution: The XMPP real-time blocklist can be adopted by any server and can sync with a shared blocklist co-managed by other XMPP server operators. Now when a spammer is caught in one group, they're caught in all groups using the RTBL. My part in this was simply asking the development team of ejabberd (a popular XMPP server software) to implement the module that would make a real-time blocklist possible for anyone using their software. They accepted the request and it got implemented recently. This functionality was already implemented in most major servers and this was the last one - it's a big deal for public groups everywhere. Today's a good day to try XMPP. Have you joined #TBOT's XMPP room yet? - Register for XMPP here - Join our chatroom: tbot@group.chat.above.im ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

🎉 RSVP NOW Dear friends, In these privacy challenging times, its been difficult to find worthy chat solutions that respect privacy and freedom of speech. Many Freedom communities have turned to Telegram, one of the biggest social networks / chat platforms in the world. Unfortunately I see many people using Telegram without best practices that lead to them getting targetted by scammers or generally having a bad experience. As someone who manages dozens of Telegram groups, channels, and communities - I decided to share what I've learned in a Telegram masterclass. This masterclass will take place on a live-stream Tuesday April 25th, 2023 at 12 PM Central Time (UTC-6). Afterwards the replays will be released completely for free. The class will explore Telegram's privacy model, answer important questions, and teach you how to use it to further your own movements. We will cover: - Can Telegram be trusted, their history and past actions with user data - How you can chat privately on Telegram - How to easily connect with others - How to protect yourself from spam - Important chat features - Important privacy settings - Using Telegram to help productivity - Organizing your Telegram chats - Creating groups & channels - Managing groups & channels - Alternative clients You can watch the webinar live by RSVPing at: https://abovephone.com/webinar Use the form at the bottom of the page. And make sure to share with your friends who have Telegram troubles ;) Knowing your wisdom and wealth, - Ramiro, Founder & CEO of Above Phone

Dear friends, In these privacy challenging times, its been difficult to find worthy chat solutions that respect privacy and freedom of speech. Many Freedom communities have turned to Telegram, one of the biggest social networks / chat platforms in the world. Unfortunately I see many people using Telegram without best practices that lead to them getting targetted by scammers or generally having a bad experience. As someone who manages dozens of Telegram groups, channels, and communities - I decided to share what I've learned in a Telegram masterclass. This masterclass will take place on a live-stream Tuesday April 25th, 2023 at 12 PM Central Time (UTC-6). Afterwards the replays will be released completely for free. The class will explore Telegram's privacy model, answer important questions, and teach you how to use it to further your own movements. We will cover: - Can Telegram be trusted, their history and past actions with user data - How you can chat privately on Telegram - How to easily connect with others - How to protect yourself from spam - Important chat features - Important privacy settings - Using Telegram to help productivity - Organizing your Telegram chats - Creating groups & channels - Managing groups & channels - Alternative clients You can watch the webinar live by RSVPing at: https://abovephone.com/webinar Use the form at the bottom of the page. And make sure to share with your friends who have Telegram troubles ;) Knowing your wisdom and wealth, - Ramiro, Founder & CEO of Above Phone

▶️ Mindful Media Replays Now Live @abovephone | WEBINAR Good morning all! Media has never been a challenge on alternative ecosystems like the Above Phone. In fact it leads to a more conscious relationship with content & content creators. In this webinar we explored 4 apps to watch videos, listen to music, listen to podcasts, and read articles. This all comes for free, and without any advertisements or paywalls. And we were able to download the media directly to our phones - owning the content. Yet another way open-source software and protocols make for a better internet (for the users!!). Learn all this and more by watching the webinar, there's about 30 clips. https://learn.abovephone.com/course/media/ 1. Click the sign in link at the top of the page. Enter your email address. 2. Click on the magic link in your email to login. 3. You're in - enjoy the webinar! A full video of the webinar is also available for paid members on the learning platform or for anyone who's purchased an Above Phone. If you've purchased an Above Phone and want your account upgraded, please email support@above.im from your customer email! Enjoy the webinar! Second - we will be announcing our Telegram Masterclass Pt. 1 event tomorrow. Please stay tuned and make sure to follow our socials https://t.me/takebackourtech https://t.me/abovephone Yours, Ramiro Romani - Founder

This year, we will reject surveillance. @takebackourtech Dear special being, Is 2023 the year we reject the spread of surveillance? We've got to act soon because we're watching 1984 come to life in front of our eyes in places like China - and other countries are not so far behind.  Instead of worrying about it, I'd like to take action. Here's our first draft of the #TBOT Reject Surveillance, Champion Friendly Technology pledge.  The Mission Prevent the spread of surveillance devices into homes, community centers, and the world at large, and spread awareness of the dangers so individuals can make informed choices when it comes to their technology.   What We'll Do We will prepare easy to understand materials on surveillance, this includes flyers, handouts, and stickers. These will be promoted through our networks, on social media, and in the real world. We will hear about people's experiences and their actions through the official website. We will carry out the pledge, throwing out surveillance devices and transforming our use. The Pledge The pledge consists of the following, broken up into 2 parts - rejecting surveillance / championing friendly technology.  Reject Surveillance I will share my thoughts with my neighbors & community. I will not comply with facial recognition, digital surveillance or support companies & organizations that use it. I will rid my home of surveillance technology. I will minimize use of big tech and telecom. I will reject CBDCs & will not KYC Champion Friendly Technology I will decentralize & encrypt my communications.   I will own my data. I will use private currency & exchange I will free my phone and computer with transparent tech Goals for 2023 Get rid of 10,000 camera surveillance devices in 2023 Get rid of 10,000 smart-home listening devices in 2023 Transition 5,000 users to degoogled phones Transition 5,000 users to Linux laptops Develop & educate others on an self-contained open-source security camera solution You can read the full text of the pledge here and join! https://takebackourtech.org/pledge Your Feedback I'd love to know your feedback to this pledge (please read the full text): Is the pledge clear enough to follow?  Does the pledge inspire and motivate?  Would you tell your friends?  Do you feel ready to act on the pledge, why or why not?  How To Help If you're interested in joining the Task Force & Mastermind behind this mission, please use the following link. We are looking for researchers, writers, technologists, designers, videographers of all types.  https://takebackourtech.org/task-force/ Remember, our connection is Sacred. - Ramiro 

INTERVIEW: How To Stop Your Phone From Spying On You @takebackourtech | LISTEN Hey peeps, My recent interview on the ExpatMoney Show with Mikkel Thorup is now live. Mikkel is an immigration and tax expert helping people protect their wealth and relocate to friendlier places. Kind of the same way we help people relocate to friendlier technologies. We discussed cool stuff like: - my origin story - why perfect is the enemy of good on your privacy journey - fake privacy companies + much more If you haven't heard of him before, I encourage you to follow his work and podcast. I'm already benefitting from hearing about his mindset and the way he's developed his work ethic. All qualities we need to express as co-creators of a new world. ✈️ ExpatMoney Show ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

F-Droid Gets Faster Repo Updates with New Repository Format @takebackourtech | SOURCE Ever wait forever for F-Droid to 'load' its apps? That's because F-Droid is loading its repository index, which includes a list of all 4056 apps and their metadata (including where to connect to download them). Good news, F-Droid has just released (March 1st) version 1.16 of the F-Droid client that uses a new repository format. The new app will determine what has changed and download the 'difference' files which contain only the changes. This means you are downloading a file 1/100th of the size. I just tested the speed differences, the download went from 3 minutes to a few seconds. Technical details and more info here: https://f-droid.org/en/2023/03/01/new-repo-format-faster-smaller-updates.html Its also interesting to see that these latest updates were supported by a grant from the Filecoin Foundation - the same organization behind IPFS. ⚡️ Follow |🗣 Discuss | 📩 Newsletter

We are announcing our monthly webinar for February. Our phone has become a tool of learning - we get a lot of our information from podcasts, reading articles, and browsing social media. With media being important, its easy to get looped into an app that might charge you money or spy on you. Luckly there are plenty of alternatives on the Above Phone. In our Mindful Media webinar we share new ways to consume media that are free, and give us ownership of the media by letting us download the files. These friendly media applications should be celebrated, and we'll do so on a live webinar Tuesday February 28th, 2023 at 12 PM Central Time (UTC-6). We'll go over: - the best ways to watch videos and how to download/save them - how to download/stream your favorite music - how to get direct access to your favorite publications - alternative/new/experimental media applications - how to manage your media library on your phone We'll also go over monthly Above Phone announcements on this call! You are already invited and on our email list, but invite your friends by sharing the link below: https://abovephone.com/webinar