Knowing that the community within the FOSS arena, it's sad to see that some initiatives are not gathering enough users in order to function.
In May 2024, we launched IFTAS Connect as a community platform to support volunteer moderators, administrators, and safety advocates across the decentralised web. Our vision was to provide a central space for collaboration, resource sharing, and mutual support, especially for those working in independent and often under-resourced environments.
Despite several hundred moderators signing up and expressing early interest, sustained engagement across the Connect portal and its associated Matrix Space (a collection of chat rooms) has remained limited. As we evaluate our role in this evolving ecosystem, we believe it is time to step back from hosting a dedicated community platform and refocus our resources where they are most impactful.
Knowing that the community within the FOSS arena, it's sad to see that some initiatives are not gathering enough users in order to function.
https://about.iftas.org/2025/09/29/sunsetting-iftas-connect/