Derek Caelin is writing a book

With the influx of users, the trending posts feed has gotten a lot angrier.

That's fine! There's plenty to be angry about these days. It's important not to forget the terrible things that.are happening.

I gotta take it in small doses, though. Staring at encroaching fascism and ecosystem collapse doesn't make it better.

So, I dip in, learn, remind myself that we need to continue fighting, and return to the causes i'm working for and the things that bring me joy.

Apr 7, 2023 at 3:04pmWeb
Show threadBluedepthApr 7, 2023
@derek Amongst all the darkness, there has to be a little light. We have to be fighting for something. Perhaps we invite folks to share their good news or their blessings? Nothing fast and furious, but a slow trickle of hope wouldn't be bad. #TodayPlus
Show threadJW prince of CPHApr 7, 2023
@derek I definitely feel I could as easily get caught in an anger loop here as I often did on #birdsite - but here I can just retreat from the angry feed into my personal timeline, which I can fill with whatever content I want to see, and that's an immeasurable benefit.
Show threadStr8ngerApr 7, 2023
@derek well said. Responding to encroaching fascism by indiscriminately hurling labels like “bigot”, “fascist”, & “nazi” at anyone who is doesn’t automatically echo & affirm the hardcore Left’s cause du jour, also doesn’t make anything better. I’m seeing a lot of that here & it’s truly disheartening. #horseshoetheory