DaveTLV @Surasanji@social.cleverlibre.org
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@Surasanji Thank you, that really does mean alot to me. I'd rather be wrong and fair minded then right and close minded.
You certainly have brought a lot to this comunity and just like everyone who is active at QOTO we wouldn't be what we are without people like you to fill the crowd.
Thats what amazes me too, not just that I started this but somehow with relatively minimal effort we managed to get sooo many people who are so excellent. Like whats the formula that made that part happen too.
@freemo As I am a member of the Mod team along side you, I'm afraid that my opinion is horribly biased, but I think we do the best we can and do a pretty good job at letting people maintain free speech and being excellent to one another.
But, there is a bit of tooting my own horn in that statement, so take it with a grain of salt! :p
Without joking, though, I wouldn't have accepted your invitation to the moderation team if I thought you were anything other than rational and fairminded. I picked Qoto out of the gate, and I think I picked well. I enjoy it here, and I enjoy the discussions I have here.
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I have to say I'm really surprised with how quickly my follower count and the #QOTO user count exploded in just a little over 2 months.
When I first came to the fediverse the very first thing I did was start my own server (qoto) because I wanted a place where I could talk freely (free speech), without the facism of censorship. Honest sincere debate, something I felt was lacking from other nodes in the fediverse.
I never intended to draw a crowd, or even other members on my server. It was for me and for one friend, that's it. But somehow in the 2 - 3 months I've gained thousands of followers many of whom have come to join our family on QOTO.
What I dont get is how. What did I do that was so special that got me 3k followers in a few months. I have to think its more than just being a nice guy.
My guess: people, like me, crave a place they can be honest, where a difference of opinion is met with mature respectful debate, not censorship and hatred. I hope we have created that here!
Tell me what you think! I'd love to hear everyones opinion on what brought them over to QOTO or even why you decided to follow me.
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I just hit 3K followers! So amazed by all the interest in my projects, #QOTO and my posts, thank you all! I look forward to getting to know all of you, your such a diverse group with so many interests from art, to science, to religion, every moment is a joy! I appreciate how you have all enriched my life.
I love you all!
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So, I was thinking, what would be a good #ShareTheMusic here- and I haven't yet touched on a genre known as #MathRock .
I feel like #MathRock is a cousin to #PostRock . Mostly instrumental, albeit with strange time signatures and syncopated rhythms.
Math Rock can be a bit tough to get into because sometimes it is *very* odd, but you got to find what you like. Personally, I suggest starting with bands like LITE, jizue, and Brontide.
LITE: https://open.spotify.com/album/2EqXuzSfO9vmOZOs6pN3CQ
jizue: https://open.spotify.com/album/15IucGiXbItEPirS25F4KV
Brontide: https://open.spotify.com/album/6dsQCjzeCkkqcMMz3oXIuV
Anyways, check these guys out! I've only got spotify links today, sorry for those of you without access there!
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I took some advice. Follow this account if you're not. One of the mods, I think was @hashtaggrammar who suggested I move my account up here? If so, thanks, samantha.
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@LWFlouisa Yeah, people's skin color tends to be more a function of where they live and the amount of sunlight they get, versus other genetic factors. It really isn't the best way to determine one's genetic heritage, although it is certainly a part of that.
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@LWFlouisa @neverfadingwood The Jewish people carry a number of looks, depending on where they're from in the world. They were moving out of the land of Judea and Canaan through all of the bronze age. Ashkenaziim (That is German Jews) moved north, while spanish and eastern (Sefardi and Misrahi) Jews moved south, and east. We got as far as China, live in India, and once we had vibrant populations throughout all of the Arab and African world.
Over time, of course, those things changed. Skin color isn't really that accurate of a genetic marker to tell where someone came from. Genetically, all Jews- regardless where they are now- can typically trace their genetic lines back to the Levant.
We are the descendants of the aboriginal, Canaanite people of this region.
@neverfadingwood If you ever get here, let me know. I'll take you out for a beer! :D
@LWFlouisa @neverfadingwood It is someone else's issue if they are offended by an honest question. Ask away! :)
@neverfadingwood I know it has never been that cold since I moved here to Tel Aviv. It might get that cold up north, or in the high deserts like the Negev or the Judean desert, though.
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Just heard @matzekult explain mastodon on @podfeet Allison Sheridan's tech show #chitchatacrossthepond https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/09/ccatp-565/ - sounds like an excellent alternative to other social media platforms.
After poking around and checking out some of the instances, #qoto seems like the place to be. Thanks for having me! #newbie
@neverfadingwood I'd probably like that. It's been quite a while since I've seen snow, and I've heard much of Poland is very beautiful.
Gooood day people of #qoto! Very nice to see you here and on the fediverse! I'm seeing a lot of new faces in the stream and I'm happy to see us growing.
It's actually cloudy out today in Tel Aviv. This only happens a couple of times a year! It's nice to have the contrast, though, I do wish these clouds carried rain. Unfortunately, rain is most likely to be at least a month away. And, between you and me, I'm hoping for a nice, cold winter this year. I've got sweaters and I want to wear them!
@MOTT Welcome to QOTO!
Trade routes in #Stellaris ?! Amazing! https://youtu.be/56MJe3ghfpM
@peterdrake Autumnal Overdrive would be a good band name.
@freemo @absolutus YES. THIS IS THE WISDOM THAT I CRAVE
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