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…

…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.