I'm still miffed about the pompous condescension from a former mutual yesterday, lecturing us all about the proper use of the Fediverse and how it should be strictly for news, and if you want to have fun or share someone's small business wares you should go back to linkedin (shudder) or the birdsite (violent shudder).
They decreed that they would be blocking anyone who posted or boosted about anything that involved the exchange of money, because this isn't the place for that (apparently).
This walking HOA's ingratiating viewpoint is there's only one correct way to use social media, and of course it's their way. They then use that viewpoint to belittle strangers online because the strangers have the audacity to use a platform in a manner inconsistent with the Fedi HOA President's beliefs. I disagree with their conclusion as well as their approach to the topic.
Personally, I'm fascinated with the ingenuity of my fellow Fedizens. I enjoy boosting posts from small business owners who don't own megayachts that require infrastructure removal just to reach the ocean. #ArtShowSunday was a surprisingly intriguing concept and I thought a great way for people to showcase their talents. I also try to boost Mutual Aid and fundraiser posts when I can based on my gut feelings on it.
And I boost the bloody hell out of shitposts because sometimes the folks I follow provide the only respite I have from nearly constant you-know-what ideation. That's right, friend.. my laughs from your funnies are sometimes the only fuel left for my flame.
I'm wondering if there are any existing hashtags similar to the FediHired or MutualAid tags, or if we could come up with one that would allow folks with delicate constitutions like this to filter out any unwanted creativity and joy from their timeline without having to belittle others in the process? #FediBusiness? #PoorEntrepreneur? #ImBrokeAndDesperate? #IHateSeeingCoolThings?
@LibertyForward1 It's always extremely weird to see a place built around 'running the internet the way you want' and still getting folks telling you you're always using it the wrong way.
Beige.party Conference in Tampa! Thanks @Alice for arranging that!
Learning about all of you through the questions I have asked, I was gonna name a few specific ones, but then the list kept getting longer and longer, so suffice to say, It's something I've enjoyed a lot, and I appreciate everyone who's taking the time to respond.
Those few days where we all talked about the epic life and times of one John Mastodon.
I made a toot going over Eugen Rochko's various hairstyles, and he showed he was a good sport, and favorited the post. If I had done that on Twitter, Musky would have permablocked me.
A little extra shout out to all the Trans, Ace, and various other LGBTQ+ Communities who have answered my probing and somewhat intrusive questions with openness and kindness.
Getting to see all your faces with one of my favorite positivity cheerleaders @Mary625
A shout out to Beige.party administrator @theropologist for taking out the trash when necessary, not having to worry about whether something is gonna be done when the Hitler Youth show up is such a relief. Plus all the work he's done in general keeping the place up and running, so I could goof off with my friends.
OMG not having to see ads, the only time I see something for sale is dope art made by cool people that I'm actually happy to see!
Alright, I was only going to do a few, but I did more. Honestly, the last couple days have been rough for me due to some personal issues, but making this list has helped me remember some great times, and that there will be great times in the future, so thanks!
@RickiTarr I don't have any music to share yet (working on that), but I've always enjoyed taking photos. I appreciate shadow/light contrast. Here's a picture of an early Spring creek near Beaverdell, British Columbia. Not too far from the place we lived.
@RickiTarr#ArtShowSunday A selfie, which is not the important part of the picture. The green space behind me, which at first glance appears unspoiled, is actually an unresolved EPA Superfund site. Danger, is not always visible or triggering.
@RickiTarr I only recently became aware of it, I found out about it while reading about an unrelated dump site. I’m not fighting for it yet, still trying to learn about the history at this point. It is a long standing issue in the community, just generally not well known outside of the impacted neighborhoods.
@RickiTarr#ArtShowSunday been working on a Cal Kestis poncho for my son’s friend it is almost done. Was a bugger… lots of trying and then ripping out & trying again. Wasn’t sure I would be successful. Used recycled curtain panel. Leather jacket from 2nd hand store and 3 pictures from star wars video game… only need to add leather collar, trim around shoulder and shoulder decor.
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol
From me: A Bird Wizard I drew, and an apple sale I came upon in the country, got 35 pounds of apples for $15
It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.
Vincent Van Gogh
You could say I have a thing for Waffle House—not eating there, but the legend, logo and signs. I've made dozens of pictures at the many locations around town.
It would be possible to describe everything scientifically, but it would make no sense; it would be without meaning, as if you described a Beethoven symphony as a variation of wave pressure.
Albert Einstein