SarahNov 13, 2022
I know some people making the #TwitterMigration may be missing the quote tweet option, but @Gargron explained the reasoning behind not having it quite well. I was just thinking about this because I saw someone on the other site tweet a very bad take and he got QTed, which led to some piling on. If he hadn’t been QTed, many wouldn’t have seen it. Here I find it a bit easier to just pass that stuff by or not see it at all. Definitely a less reflexive anger-inducing experience
Show threadSarahNov 13, 2022
Some people are rightfully pointing out that I in a way kind of of QTed @Gargron by sharing a screenshot of one of his posts. I tried to find it again and couldn’t, otherwise I would have boosted it. QTing can be good, like here, sharing something and adding context and support. It can also lead to piling on bad actors finding you easier. I shared this before, but on my first day here I shared how I was happy to be here and hoped that it would be a safer place for me…
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…As a result of one of my hashtags, three bigots found me: one called me an n-word loving k*ke (though they spelled the full words), another told me “work will set you free” which are the words above the entrance to Auschwitz, and another sent me a gif of Hitler. I blocked and reported to @stux. Abuse can happen anywhere, even here so every newbie should be aware. But I do believe that not having a QT feature probably helped protect me from it getting too out of control.
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The QT feature obviously isn’t all bad! And who knows, maybe in the future @Gargron may change his mind about it. But at least for right now, it is a welcome reprieve.
Nov 13, 2022 at 3:27pmWeb
Show threadPixelJonesNov 15, 2022
@SarahOestreich
I respect your perspective (I know I am far less subject to harassment, so have no idea what that's really like). Still, what about QTing leads more grief to your door than someone just copying your handle & talking smack about you? (Not trying to debate you in any way, just don't understand the difference except a tiny speed bump for trolls to hop over.)
Show threadSarahNov 15, 2022
@PixelJones I think you’re right that there are definitely advantages to the function, but—and this is anecdotal—I see so much nastiness on Twitter that I might not otherwise see if not for QT. And as you note, there will always be workarounds when it comes to harassment. But any small obstacle might help hinder it a bit. Look, as a Mastodon newbie, right now I think it is a good idea, but I may eventually change my mind. But at least right now I am thankful for it.