2018 article from @codesections@fosstodon that’s great on what’s special about Mastodon. Still true today apart from the bit about quote toots: I’ve noticed some Masto clients allow them; others don’t.
https://www.codesections.com/blog/mastodon-elevator-pitch/
Hello y’all People of the Fediverse old and new!
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I have tooted a lot lately, YET,
I have neglected tooting an #introduction all this time, so here it is:
Hi! I’m Em!
I’m an Accidental Tooter Tutor, but very happy to be 🐘✨
When I don’t give Mastodon tips to newcomers moving away from a Twittertatastrophy, I give tiny #privacy tips, big privacy tips, and big privacy opinions 🔒
I talk about code, security, and human rights 💻
I like encryption, but end-to-end encryption even more. If I write crypto here, I mean cryptography.
I make bad puns and laugh a lot at them in secret. I laugh a lot at your puns too!
I like weird electronic with flashy LED lights. Right to Repair on everything. DIY anything. Big fan of all #FOSS
I boost photos of mosstodon, cause we all need it 🌱✨
Rainbows, cats, and cute emojis make me happy. I also like kind humans, and open software
Diversity is key. Representation matters. Cooperation over competition. Listening is vital. Kindness is essential
Despite all the bad going on, I still believe together we can change the World and make it much better and fairer for everyone ✊
Most people that I meet on my photography adventures don't know that "taking pictures for Wikipedia" is a thing. So, when I'm out shooting, I often engage in conversations about how Wikipedia needs more photos. That's what happened this morning, when I took this image for the article "Greater white-fronted goose":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_white-fronted_goose
Please consider sharing your photos with a global audience through #Wikipedia !
#PacificFlyway #wikiphotographer #birdphotography #wikimediacommons
EirGrid: "We welcome today the signing of key financial and technical agreements for the #CelticInterconnector project. This is a significant milestone and an 'anchor' in the future of the Ireland-France energy relationship.
The Celtic Interconnector is a key part of EirGrid’s strategic goal to transform Ireland’s power system and increase the use of renewable electricity. Interconnection with France makes the power system more resilient." 🇮🇪🤝🇫🇷 #energy #EnergySecurity
50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR TWITTER
You just pin your last tweet, Pete,
Request your archive, Clive,
You don’t need a blue tick, Vic,
Just get yourself free.
Hop on the tusk, Gus,
You don’t need to delete much,
Except your DMs, Jen,
And get yourself free.
Use Debirdify, Di,
Provide some alt tags, Mags,
Add a content warning, Tim,
To post sensitively.
Remember to boost, Ruth
You don't need to deny truth,
Just drop off the perch, Dirk,
And get yourself free.
#VerseThurday #TwitterMigration #FediTips
Friday night: The Strand, Falcarragh. Saturday night: Teac Jack’s, Glassagh. Could get used to this #kidsAway 😊
Eigg isn't connected to the UK national grid. Instead we generate 90% to 95% of our electricity from wind, sun, & water (hydro). Community-owned Eigg Electric was switched on in 2008. Islanders are trained and employed to manage it. Electricity costs 28p per unit/kWh. Before 2008 each property had its own diesel generator. Now we have 24kW of wind, 110kW of hydro, 170kW of solar PV, storage batteries, and a back up generator. Next challenge is #netzero #renewables #eigg http://isleofeigg.org/eigg-electric/
Is it possible to proxy my Fediverse identity?
I don't want to run my own instance, but I also want my identity to be instance independent. For example, if I was @me@acjay.com, but my actually presence remained hosted by Qoto. I believe this would require Qoto to be able to publish my posts under my domain rather than @acjay.
Does this concept exist on any instances?
Note that many email providers allow this under their "custom domain" functionality
I am retooting my introduction - just in case you missed it..
Is anyone else having problems with avtar images loading up on #qoto? I have the generic elephant head showing in all accounts.
Hi #webperf friends! I'm here to make you a coaching offer.
The 2023 conference season is coming up, and there are so many frontend/SEO/UX/JS/etc. events that might welcome a good performance talk. I'm not an expert in all those areas, but I'm good at writing pitches. (As a former O'Reilly conference chair and current #PerfNow chair, I've reviewed hundreds of pitches, so I'm good at reading them, too.)
My DMs are open. If I can help you develop your proposal, I will. Please boost for reach!
Java & Web Development Trainer, London & virtual. Author: The Frontend Cookbook. https://FrontendCookbook.com 25+ years’ prior in photography, filmmaking, web development & design for print. Someday would like to do something humanitarian with codeforireland.org and codefortheuk.com. 🌐