I'm finding myself uncertain and surprisingly emotional about what's going on over at Twitter. While I'm 100% behind federation (and am thrilled to see you all here!), it's hard to watch a set of communities that have been important to me for almost a decade and a half just disappear.
Ah well. We are nothing if not evolution-based, right? Bring on the brave new future.
@hadleybeeman 100% with you on the mixed emotions, am liking it here so far, reminds me of twitter 14yrs ago.
Feels like such loss tho, of communities and history, of shared learning and commemoration. Also acutely aware of friends who’ve died and who will never make it to new spaces. Lots of conflicting emotions, altho ultimately grateful for this safe harbour.
@GeorgeJulian I’ve had similar feelings, about the early days of Twitter. I miss that open discussion!
I hadn’t considered the fallen-friends angle. I do like seeing their profiles, knowing that we’re keeping a space open for them, in their honour. I guess I have some grieving to do there.
Hugs to you ❤️
@hadleybeeman it’s been a life changing 14yrs for me, all my grandparents, both my parents, a couple friends and a couple pets have all died and been memorialised in a Twitter thread, never thought that would have the significance it feels as it burns/sinks.
Was thinking of your birthday messages for your friend, is it Erika/Erica and how poignant they are. Maybe fbk will go the same way in time, but for now those feel safer 🤷♀️
Hadley Beeman
George Julian