You know, nothing's perfect and in any community there are going to be flaws and work needed to improve things, especially in transition periods. That never stops.
Having said that? I f***ing love the fediverse. I'm so glad to be here. I love that I can learn from someone nerding out about gardening, birds, art, medieval history, who knows - it's always a surprise! - and the vast majority of the folks are looking to share their joys rather than tear other people down. You people rock.
@AbandonedAmerica I love it too! So much to learn, so many interesting people! 💗😁
Seconded, with enthusiasm.
I signed up for the bird app years ago when the Bronx Zoo Cobra had an account because it was fun. Faded aaway from it until tfg started getting noisy. Then go drawn into perpetual angst. So glad to have found this. It is like getting to wander with a friendly crowd through a vast library/museum/art gallery.
@AbandonedAmerica I feel the same!! I've not been back to the birdsite since I joined #Mastodon. After a few weeks of being here I realized how toxic being on that other site was to me. Too much fear, hatred, anger.
Being here is a breath of fresh air. I'm able to learn new things, discover things I didn't know, & interact with people who have the same interests as me. And folks allow you to be who you are - not make you ashamed of it. It's totally changed my life for the better!
@AbandonedAmerica ...and, for what it's worth, being here just garnered you a book sale.
(Been meaning to do it since I first saw your work on here!)
Ryan Brideau
Abandoned America
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