Jess Alter

@Jess_Alter
4 Followers
101 Following
548 Posts

Indie Sci-fi author.
Freelance editor for Indie Imprint

Writer for Smugglers of Cygnus, a garagedev space trading-adventure sim by Longplay Games.

She/Her or They/Them (Whatever you prefer)

I do not consent to the publication or dissemination of anything I say or share on Mastodon *beyond* Mastodon unless I have specifically given written consent.

Boosts are fine. Just please ask before you take it off Mastodon. Thanks.

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Jess AlterNov 10, 2022
CybermatronNov 10, 2022
Just went over to the other place for a quick peep and saw someone complaining about being asked to put CWs on posts over here for things they don’t think are upsetting, like “Politics”. It started to make me think about how I feel about both my own and others’ use of CWs. Would be interested to see what others think. Long🧵:
Jess AlterNov 10, 2022
Mastodon•ART 🎨 CuratorNov 10, 2022

Yesterday I posted about worries re. moderation at mastodon.social/.online:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/on-our-policy-74436103

And asked the community to feed back about whether they'd like to do nothing, 'silence', or 'defederate'. The response was almost entirely in favour of silencing.

Today, especially after noticing that those two instances DO federate with an instance that hosts fascist content, we went ahead with that silence:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/74474015

Thank you, .art, for supporting a solid no-nazi stance. <3

Jess AlterNov 10, 2022

(I had to redraft this for a smaller image)

I realized I haven't really shared any of my art yet.

This is the golden llama statuette from Legends of Luisa Llama: The Verdant Slab. It does something very special when you find it on each level.

Jess AlterNov 10, 2022
Lilith Ferreyra-CarrollNov 9, 2022
I think I'm getting the feeling that people are beginning to get it. This place was built on the premise that it listens to people that were not listened to on the other site, so they went and built what they needed. Now that everyone has had to come here you're seeing what we needed but was ignored. This is just a site. Think of what the outside world could be like if you listened to us there too. There's a lesson in all of this #Trans #MastoDaoine
Jess AlterNov 9, 2022
Em Nov 9, 2022

This is NOT Twitter.

This is MUCH better 🐘

Take the time to familiarize yourself with this new way of life.

Interact with others genuinely,
let go of the numbers.

Discover new features,
let go of the old ways.

Read about the culture here.
Listen, learn, and make it your Home 💚

Jess AlterNov 9, 2022

I think I'd do very poorly as a moderator on @mastodon.social.

I am more than a little salty at the individuals who think they're made of the super-de-dooper clevers because they're attacking all the wonderful creators on @Mastodon.art.

I would show as much mercy and kindness to them as they're showing to the creative community.

Jess AlterNov 9, 2022
CarpeNoctem1200Nov 9, 2022
There is a lot of UK and US politics in my timeline right now, so I throw in a picture of a baby sloth to mix things up a bit 😉
Jess AlterNov 9, 2022
ClaireNov 9, 2022
Cheese anthropology is just one of my hobbies and just for my own pleasure although nowadays you can study it at Uni-oh to be younger!!
It is looking at the social and cultural side of cheese both present day and historically. The effects of geography, climate, wars, religion etc on cheese making in different regions.
Basically I am a ‘curd nerd’!!
Jess AlterNov 9, 2022
Today's a tired day.
Dunno why.
Jess AlterNov 9, 2022
Fidel DestroNov 9, 2022
On Mastodon.art, I would highly recommend tapping the Media tab when you're scoping out profiles. Surprise! You're presented with a bunch of beautiful art.