If you're new, and even if you aren't, we have a precious thing here.

This is an ad-free platform that isn't designed to make money and doesn't use algorithms that promote provocative content in an attempt to boost "engagement."

But it's not free. It costs money to run, and sometimes the people who run the servers dig into their own pockets.

So please go to your server's "about" page (the link is there, somewhere) and make a donation. Make it a monthly one.

Thank you.

@bodhipaksa This the NPR of social media platforms?
@NadineTruong In a way yes, although we are the broadcasters as well as the people supporting the broadcasters.
@bodhipaksa donated today! These mastodon boffins are working very hard to keep us talking ❤️
@Peanut Yay! I made mine monthly so I won't have to keep remembering.
@bodhipaksa I'm going to see how it goes. It feels like I will be here for the foreseeable so will probably make it monthly once I see how it pans out. Kicked it off with a healthy donation as they probably need it right now. I'm good for a few weeks ☺️. I've paid more than Elon wanted for a blue tick so I think that's okay for now. Have put a reminder in my diary for next month once I decide if I'm sticking with these. It does seem nice here!
@bodhipaksa Already did! Going back to make it monthly. Thank you!!
@bodhipaksa I did that yesterday, right after I signed up. It's the right thing to do.