🧵1/ Decentralized and federated social networks are reshaping our digital interactions, offering privacy-focused alternatives to the giants like TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. Here's a dive into some platforms leading this change. #DecentralizedSocialMedia#Privacy
7/ It's important to note that while these platforms offer enhanced privacy and control, they also require a level of tech savviness and a shift in how we think about social networking. Community-driven support is key. #CommunitySupport#TechSavvy
🏘️ It's important to remember that our unhoused community members are often overlooked when it comes to preparing for stormy weather. #CaWx#StormPreparation#AtmosphericRiver
Here are some helpful resources to find storm shelters in California's coastal cities. 🧵
There's been a lot of buzz about California's next storm system, and while I'll occasionally share my thoughts based on operational and research experience, remember to rely on your local Weather Service and Emergency Management offices for local updates. #CaWx
Lastly, let's be good neighbors. Check on the elderly, disabled, or anyone who might need assistance during the storm. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in times of crisis. Together, we can weather any storm that comes our way. #CommunitySupport
‼️🚨 hey so libraries across NYC are rapidly unspooling.
because of recent budget cuts, they’ve been forced to reduce:
• their stock of digital books
• the number of materials you can put on hold or have out on loan
• their hours of operation
• scheduled repairs & maintenance
• staff
it’s only a matter of time before these cutbacks cascade into elimination of physical materials and closures, leading to the undoing of the library system in NYC.
i implore you to start discussing how to preserve the institutions you have near you and their materials and take steps to make it happen.
I am excited to share my latest blog on the "Help Funnel" - a guide designed for those who struggle to ask for help. This tool aims to make the process of asking for and giving assistance more streamlined and less overwhelming.
Big thanks to @blackgirlbytes and Anthony D. Mays for their amazing feedback and edits, which have significantly improved the post. 🙏
after a turbulent two months of weekly visits to hospitals and EDs, my partner and i finally started feeling that we might get a break, but sometime at the hospital after her last surgery or the other hospital for my monthly visit to get pumped w chemo / immunos., we were infected with COVID.
it takes a lot for me to share personal aspects of my life anymore and even more to reach out for support, but we could both really use some TLC and a respite from the storm!
any support is welcomed and deeply appreciated 🖤 solidarity!
I got an email warning from this server - after posting in Irish a number of times over the lifetime of my account here and other folks telling me that it is welcome - that my posts in Irish are NOT welcome on Fosstodon.
Irish is a minority language not heard often, it is extremely important to me, and so this decision means this server is not a place for me. Sadly, despite my long career in FOSS.
I might abandon this account and use mastodon.ie. TBD
@kev@victorvicpal@mairin Okey-dokey, I see the challenges with manual moderation and understand it's a complex issue. It might be reassuring to know if you're exploring tech solutions like NLP to address this. Could you add to the FAQ that you're on it and perhaps call for volunteers to help? It might encourage more hands-on-deck! ✌️ #CommunitySupport
Gay morning, afternoon, evening or night Masto Buddies!!
Well-being check in. Let's have it!
What feelings and needs are up for you right now? What are you doing? What are you thinking? What would you like to share? What would you not like to share but feel like you need to? WHAT'S ALIVE FOR YOU AND HOW CAN WE HONOR THAT?
Trauma dumping welcome in DM!
PS: STAY TUNED! We have good developments coming for the Masto Buddies movement, as we've had so much interest; Looks like we are going to start a MASTOBUDDIES INSTANCE!! Let's get excited :).
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