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I joined Mastodon 6 months ago today. I started out on another instance but soon decided I wanted my own little instance, just for me, because I wanted to commit to it here. So, @jimcarroll

A few things I've learned along the way.

1. I like it here. I have no intention of leaving.

2. I like the oldtimers here. It feels like the late 80s / early 90s at times

3. I like all the new people here. It feels like 2023 and gives me hope

4. I followed a bunch of random people to start. That filled out my timeline

5. The timeline is pretty rich and diverse - it teaches me that randomness of insight is a powerful thing

6. I keep following most people who follow me - some are irresistible follows, and others fit into my 'random is good' insight discovery

7. I don't follow you if you followed me but don't have a bio/profile! BIO, people - fill it out!

8. I modified my #selfhost server so I could do 1500 characters! That seems to be a good balance

9. I think I have learned more about LGBTQ here than I ever knew, and I have deep respect for the community

10. I only go back to the other site for weather info and airplane geeks

11 . There's also a thriving AI community/news info that I need to get there

12. I won't shut down my name there because I don't want someone else to take it

13. I don't post there

14. I try to engage here as much as possible. Engagement is key.

15. I try to practice kindness. I remind myself of my "Social Media Serenity Prayer" before I post

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