@steve Yes but probably for reasons beyond what people thing... largely because they tend to spread disinformation and gossip that causes damage across servers causing people to suspend for uninformed reasons.
The UFoI is a project aimed to address this growing issue.
Some inconvenient facts about immigrants that MAGAs hope you ignore:
•Seeking asylum is a legal & human RIGHT, protected by the US Constitution and the UN Convention on Refugees (to which the USA is a signatory)
•Both documented AND undocumented immigrants have LOWER crime rates than US Citizens (and usually higher vaccination rates too)
•Undocumented immigrants pay MORE in taxes ($12B annually) than Trump ever has or will (and get none of the tax benefits)
RT if you learned something new!
@shuttersparks Anytime
@shuttersparks Ok, shouldnt be a problem to just uncheck it then.
Profile -> Appearance -> Lock account (check box)
@goldclusters Not sure what the playstation 3 has to do with it but I agree, these are good indicators of success.
I agree, its a good comment.
That said QT has been a feature in the fediverse for years now (QOTO being the first to adopt it outside of misskey)... I have yet to see it used for abuse anymore so than a regular toot would.
It essentially serves the smae function as posting a link to a toot at the end of your own toot... maybe the naysayers should make adding links to toots impossible too.
@thor Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
@thor Sure it was, it was about hiding it.
@DavidDvorkin The top scientists from around the world are working on this as we speak... any day now... any day...
@joaopinheiro Its a great way to provide a useful internet service without spending a lot too :)
@joaopinheiro exciting! :) The fediverse is a fun hobby.
@joaopinheiro there is a violent thunderstorm right now. I intend to sleep with the windows open
@aleksi Its really great to have you on QOTO. Looking forward to getting to know you.
I never joined Twitter or really posted on Facebook. I'm somewhat of a private person, not wanting to expose myself to too much online. But Mastodon reminds me of "old internet" by being a bit clunky and complicated to use, which I hope selects for the people that I tend like.
I used to work as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, but moved back to Europe and wanted to do something different. Currently I'm studying physics and math, hoping to complete a master's degree by 2024.
I'm here looking for insightful or helpful interactions around topics
of #physics, #math and #programming. I'm also looking for a place to toot my horn a little about personal projects and things I've learned, since many of my interests are too esoteric for my real-life friends.
@joaopinheiro bedtime for me, but you too!
@internic It is something I am very happy to do.
@freemo Merry Christmas, and thanks for playing Santa this year and giving all of us new users here the gift of QOTO! It's very much appreciated.
@joaopinheiro ryle is doing well, hope you feel better :(
Jeffrey Phillips Freeman
Innovator & Entrepreneur in Machine Learning, Evolutionary Computing & Big Data. Avid SCUBA diver, Open-source developer, HAM radio operator, astrophotographer, and anything nerdy.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, USA, currently living in Utrecht, Netherlands, USA, and Thailand. Was also living in Israel, but left.
Pronouns: Sir / Mister
(Above pronouns are not intended to mock, i will respect any persons pronouns and only wish pronouns to show respect be used with me as well. These are called neopronouns, see an example of the word "frog" used as a neopronoun here: http://tinyurl.com/44hhej89 )
A proud member of the Penobscot Native American tribe, as well as a Mayflower passenger descendant. I sometimes post about my genealogical history.
My stance on various issues:
Education: Free to PhD, tax paid
Abortion: Protected, tax paid, limited time-frame
Welfare: Yes, no one should starve
UBI: No, use welfare
Racism: is real
Guns: Shall not be infringed
LGBT+/minorities: Support
Pronouns: Will respect
Trump: Moron, evil
Biden: Senile, racist
Police: ACAB
Drugs: Fully legal, no prescriptions needed
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