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stux, 1 year ago to random

Haha :blobcatgiggle:

Ohhh.. you can't even run a live stream Elon 🤨

How did you ever think you could run Twitter :nkoFacepalm:

Erik, 1 year ago to random

I’m collecting some ideas for #MastodonDE, an upcoming Mastodon instance I’m launching - any suggestions?

jerry, 1 year ago to random

As many of you know, there's been a few focused attempts at spamming the fediverse with crypto offers. The wat this is currently happening is that someone is registering hundreds or thousands of accounts on an instance (first it was mastodon.social, and most recently mastodon.world) and then proceeding to post messages with links to get your free crypto. These messages are sent using the "mentioned people only" visibility setting, meaning that if you're not tagged in them, you don't know that this issue is happening. It's unclear how spam victims are selected, however it's very likely collecting user names recently appearing in timelines.

Obviously, just like with spam and malicious emails, if you receive one of these messages, you should not click on links - at best it's a scam, and at worst, it's something that will attempt to steal passwords or install malware - usually for the purpose of stealing your identity, your money, and so on. If you receive such a message, simply use the reporting function on your instance to report the spam to your moderators and the moderators of the originating instance.

For this particular tactic, it is prudent to consider disabling direct messages from people you don't follow. To do that, go to settings, preferences, notifications, and check the box next to "Block direct messages from people you don't follow" at the bottom of the screen. It's also possible to block the domain of the spammers, however it's important to note that doing so will remove all your followers and follows on that domain.

alfredo_liberal, 1 year ago to random

One of my followers has been caught breaking one of my rules by calling Joe Biden and old copperate shrill and saying she hates him. If you hate him that's your problem no democrat is perfect but don't judge incumbents like that. Am going to be voting for #bidenharris2024 who's with me

mcnees, 1 year ago to random

The free speech absolutist has logged on.

Shot and chaser:

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matdevdug, 1 year ago to random

Sometimes I complain about living in #Denmark, but watching the Netflix show How to Get Rich has made me realize how bleak it has gotten in the US.

One couple has the husband interviewing for a job where the recruiter informs him they're looking for a "minimum" of 40 hours a week. He responds that as long as it isn't 80 hours a week, "at least not right away”, it's fine. He's got multiple children at home that I guess he's never gonna see again.

One woman is an Olympic gold medalist who cannot afford to get the hot water fixed in her condo. What a horrifying glimpse for the world in how bad life has gotten in the US that even the absolute best, top-tier performers, cannot afford basic luxuries like "hot water in your brand-new condo".

The expert spends a lot of time telling people that actually home ownership, which is impossible, isn't even something they should want. Instead they should focus on the things that make them feel good. It's just this intensely sad show about convincing people they aren't as screwed as they feel.
#USeconomy #USA #depressing

atomicpoet, 1 year ago to fediverse

I disagree with those who say “Let’s focus on spreading awareness for Mastodon—not the Fediverse” for three reasons:

1. Some people hate Mastodon. If they don’t like Mastodon, they should know about options to their liking.

2. Some people are looking for alternatives to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram—and Mastodon is not the answer for them.

3. What about developers looking to build novel and new social media? They should know what ActivityPub does.