@billybrighton Like you say. ⭐ is a simple act of acknowledgement/pleasure/recognition to another individual. No one gets big on favourites/"likes". Mastodon presents interesting and thoughtful challenges to those who seek simple ego massage.
@Charles_Gardener I really love it for this reason! Much as it’s fun when you get a β€˜hit’ tweet on Twitter, the engagement functions are set-up to ensnare you into seeking validation. It was doing my head in. Feels much less manipulative over here.
@billybrighton The sense of escape is hard to express. The freedom of twitter was a bitter confection with "sprinkles".
https://youtu.be/NugE0AnIHT8
Henry Cow - War

YouTube
@Charles_Gardener to obscure music chats and freedom 🍻
@billybrighton I'm pushing my luck and you'll hate me forever.
#TimSmith
#Cardiacs
https://youtu.be/kCBfab51kN8
Cardiacs - Nurses Whispering Verses

YouTube
Rachel Flowers - Inca Roads (Frank Zappa)

YouTube