RoApr 29, 2023
So there's been a Bluesky vs. Masto convo in my mentions for the last couple of days, and it's made something very clear.

White men have this strange loyalty to Mastodon but not a better fedi itself. And they project this loyalty onto anyone that even considers Bluesky, no matter what cultural background they come from.

I have my own reasons for not considering Bluesky, but there's this nasty implication that Black and Brown people should be grateful for Masto despite the fact people loyal to that project have repeatedly run us off with no remorse.

This massive cultural gulf is at the core of why the fedi can't get out of its way and be the next evolution on public social media.

There's enough room here for everyone to have their communities, but the willful ignorance that often leads this discussion and projects in the fedi has us running in circles.
Show threadRoApr 29, 2023
By and large, the fedi has not been a safe and better experience for Black and Brown, which is why BlueSky is getting traction.

If you are serious about the fedi becoming the defacto experience for social media on they web, you need to take this seriously instead of trying to lecture people based on myopic quasi-leftist principles based on an anecdotal perspective.

BlueSky may not be a viable option but many Black and Brown folks know Masto and by extension, the fedi isn't for them, so they are open to giving it a try.

The fedi has repeatedly shown it does not want to change, so I can't and won't blame anyone for giving BlueSky a hard look.
Show threadyouknowthatonepersonwithafaceApr 29, 2023
@Are0h I am in no way sealioning when I ask this, I legit want to learn more on the topic and I was hoping you could link me some stuff to read on breaks from work if you have a chance. My godbrother has been asking about my experience here and twitter alternatives recently, but I've seen a few posts like this that make me feel sketchy about recommending Mastodon.
Show threadRoApr 29, 2023
@Thatonepersonwithaface LOL, so... you're response is to ask me to supply you with reading material you can check out at your convenience.

Consider that for a second.
Show threadyouknowthatonepersonwithafaceApr 29, 2023
@Are0h Sorry, wasn't trying to be rude, I work several jobs and am not on here much other than the occasional post, I might check my feed or my neighborhood (is that the right term?), I just thought you might have links to information so I could read some accounts to give my godbrother some better info than I can provide. Again, didn't mean to be rude.
Show threadRoApr 29, 2023
@Thatonepersonwithaface I think that information will be far more valuable to you and enlightening if you took the challenge of exploring and reading what people are saying, especially Black and Brown folks.

Not talking or interjecting but just listening to the perspective and views of people outside of your own identity.

It will be a very enriching journey. Promise.
Show threadDaniel BrotherstonMay 2, 2023
@Are0h @Thatonepersonwithaface He literally asked you what to read...getting angry and telling him he should read what people are saying is...confusing...to put it generously.
Show threadyouknowthatonepersonwithaface

@danbrotherston @Are0h well as I said in another comment, I can kinda get where they're coming from, just because I get tired of it myself, plenty of times talking to regulars, I've encouraged them to read something about the subject they're speaking on, usually some imaginary bullshit they've heard from conservatives about sexual and/or gender identity, and they'll maybe glance at it, but stay firmly entrenched in their position, so it's not hard to imagine when someone asks for sources, what they're really just doing is wasting your time.

Also, not to nitpick, am not a he. Though I know the old adage that everyone on the internet is a man

May 2, 2023 at 12:31pmWeb