An older family member who is not on social media heard a bit about the birdsite fiasco from cable news. She asked if I knew about a #Mastodon & whether it was something from #Twitter.

In <10 minutes, I explained what’s happening & the meaning of a decentralized network. She not only understood, but even asked some thoughtful questions.

If this sweet person - who still uses a VCR - gets it, I reject the notion that the #fediverse is too complicated for regular folks.