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@codl I suppose that's what the groups feature could theoretically address but it's also terribly implemented and pushes homogenization into spaces that pride themselves on distinction

Oh Blizzard made an announcement.

The announcement is not important. What is important is, yet again, the timing is deliberate. This time Facebook execs are being accused of taking favors to try to squash news coverage of Blizzard.

Every. Announcement. Hides. A. Scandal.

Hoping everyone fleeing from Twitter can find the community they want here, and that it can be a bit safer from the rot of capitalism for them. botsin.space/media/9FSgumIh3mM

twitter, social media dystopia, also racism 

@shahaan@eldritch.cafe yeah, I saw the writing on the wall years ago when they neutered the API to force people to use the first-party software. Left and never looked back, and I've only been continuing to be proven it was the right decision since

People talking then and still do about how they stick to twitter to "build their brand" like, is that really how you want to live? Really?

People who cite the fediverse's antiblackness problem though I get. Shit sucks, we need to work on that, but really, it isn't exclusive, the Algorithm just usually segregates the fuck outta things

Another exodus?

Hello, welcome, Please remember that:
* Masto supports image captioning which not only benefits the blind but also just helps generally because sometimes not everything is obvious.
* Content Warnings are a thing here. No, they're not censorship because you literally just click "Show More".
* Please be mindful of what you post. Carefully consider whether a CW is warranted. Think long and hard about whether your unwarranted advice is justifiable.
* Be gay, do crime.
* Awoo.

@Runner unfortunately the wider internet has made it clear it's no longer interested in IRC

Just as a general thang

For those running instances:

It's valid to close registrations during the wave if you don't feel like you have the energy to keep an eye out on the flood of new folks coming in

It's perfectly fine to admit that moderation isn't ready to handle a scaled up community and to hold off the growth surge.

It's fine to make decisions to prioritize the safety and rep of your existing community members and take time to vet the new applicants.

Moderating properly is expensive, in terms of energy. Being aware of who is using your services, and being able and ready to have the energy to remove those acting to harm others is crucial to keep your community, and other communities safe.

And if it's too much, it's entirely valid to admit it's too much and take steps to make things easier. it's better than burning yourself out trying to handle everything.

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@jaycie Thinking about it, in my case I have always primarily used it as an online communication device, so I wouldn't miss much if I'm on the same services another way.

I'd get really, really bored without any of the access related to it, even via computer, but as long as my loved ones know I'm okay beforehand, it'd not actually cause me any stress

@pisscotheque I'm in this toot despite all efforts to the contrary and I don't like it

@ghost_bird @AgathaSorceress@eldritch.cafe as someone who had trouble with forms being nonsense for the longest time, and knowing others who still do, this is good advice to have and share

@AgathaSorceress Basic rule for forms that make no sense is, if in doubt, tell them what you think they want to hear. And if you don’t know what that is, make it as simple and as boring as you can

@welshpixie Feel free to send the above post to them before blocking if they come knocking again, they can kiss my ass too

@welshpixie "I'm not an abuser! I'll browbeat you into accepting that I'm not!" :thinkface:

Good morning, fediverse. moths are good, center life on moth and life will be good

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