i've been adding a lot of "rules" to my posts on here about what kind of replies I want ("no starting arguments!” "no explaining what a git commit is!”)
Here's a thread about why! Some of my goals are:
1. have nuanced discussions & stay on topic
2. hear from a diverse set of people
3. learn new things about how people use computers
let’s talk about each of them!
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I'm glad to hear you say this. Lots of us are just random commenters on Mastodon, but some, either intentionally or through accident, have mentions where like minded people gather and chat. Whether they know it or not, they are running a salon in their mentions.
And the best ones are the ones where they intentionally cultivate their salons, just like you're advocating!
Julia Evans
jz.tusk