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“There isn’t enough bullshit in the world, we should automate the generation of it.”

– Silicon Valley, circa 2023

Boost if you

- love reading books
- love buying books

No one will know which one.

I'm playing A Plague Tale: Innocence today so, here's a reminder that Medieval Europeans washed themselves daily and bathed at least once a week, that communal bathhouses were so popular that the clergy railed against them and that clothing was so colorful that it was lit up like a Lisa Frank painting. I'm begging you, stop covering people in filth and leather straps*!
#medievalism #Histodon

To this extent I'm really interested to know how the age breakdown of people on the #Fediverse. On one hand it would seem to make sense to me that most people here remember the "old internet" before the centralization and they're here to rekindle that flame of independence. On the other hand the youths are generally pretty up on this whole technology thing. I grew up on the internet and since then smartphones have become even more ubiquitous.

(Please boost for reach)

Age 25 or less
7.6%
Ages 26 - 40
33.6%
Ages 41 - 60
48.7%
Age 60+
10.1%
Poll ended at .

#OTD in Tudor history, 13th November 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Robert Packington (Pakington, Pakyngton) was shot to death by an unknown assailant while he was on his way to mass at St Thomas of Acre Chapel. He was shot with a wheellock pistol.

Robert Packington, who was a mercer and member of Parliament, has gone down in history as the first person in England to be killed by a handgun.

But who was the murderer and why was he killed?

https://www.tudorsociety.com/november-13-murder-by-pistol/

November 13 - Murder by pistol - The Tudor Society

On this day in Tudor history, 13th November 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Robert Packington (Pakington, Pakyngton) was shot to death by an unknown assailant while he was on his way to mass at St Thomas of Acre Chapel. He was shot with a wheellock pistol. Robert Packington, who was a mercer and member of Parliament, has gone down in history as the first person in England to be killed by a handgun. But who was the murderer and why was he killed? Find out about Packington, his murder, and the theories regarding who ordered his murder...

The Tudor Society
If people could boost this for me, so I can find more people with stuff in common, that would be awesome.
From #Toronto and interested in...
#photography #macro #insects #spiders #invertebrates #cats #catsofmastodon #astrology #tarot #INFJ #Introvert #music #80music #GenX #abandonedplaces #empathy #cemetery and more...

There once was a spaceman called Musk,
Who hollowed the bird to a husk,
We migrated and flew,
To find friends old and new,
And now we are fans of the tusk 🦣

#VerseThursday

I ventured over here to get away from the bird site, and I have some feelings about it. I've been on all the socials at various times and always feel sad and angry after reading the replies and comments. It's so toxic at times. The pile ons are horrible. But I have found Mastodon to be a wonderful place where people have discussions, not arguments. I'm trying to learn all the conventions, I hope to get better at it. Just wanted to say how wonderful it is here. Thank you!
Initial impression of Mastodon…
(image source thanks to @jsit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKrqzp-F420/)
Shooley on Instagram: "Shoutout to all the plant addicts out there. Accept your fate. Grow your army. Week 4 of #newyearnewprompt2021 : new mantra. Everything will be just fine, carry on. #procreate #digitalart #plantdrawing #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thisisfine #thisisfine🔥 #plantlover #mantra #illustration #memes #plantthings #printdesign #artistsoninstagram #cutedrawing #plantmom"

2,856 Likes, 106 Comments - Shooley (@shooley.art) on Instagram: "Shoutout to all the plant addicts out there. Accept your fate. Grow your army. Week 4 of #newyearnewprompt2021 : new mantra. Everything will be just fine, carry on. #procreate #digitalart #plantdrawing #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thisisfine #thisisfine🔥 #plantlover #mantra #illustration #memes #plantthings #printdesign #artistsoninstagram #cutedrawing #plantmom"

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UPDATED: I've been trying to send a welcome message to every new user by hand... but it's hard with so many new people joining us!
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Hello new neighbour, and welcome to Aus.Social!

Feel free to write an #Introduction / #introductions post. This hashtag is followed by people in our community.

Mastodon has a few teething issues, but aus.social is built to be a long term stable home for us all. If you experience any problems, please message me.

Asking questions is okay and encouraged! If you have any issues with people in the fediverse, please report them. Our mods are here to help.

Enjoy, and this place gets better with friends :)

- The administrator and team