Notices by Ro (are0h@ubiqueros.com), page 7

So there's been a Bluesky vs. Masto convo in my mentions for the last couple of days, and it's made something very clear.

White men have this strange loyalty to Mastodon but not a better fedi itself. And they project this loyalty onto anyone that even considers Bluesky, no matter what cultural background they come from.

I have my own reasons for not considering Bluesky, but there's this nasty implication that Black and Brown people should be grateful for Masto despite the fact people loyal to that project have repeatedly run us off with no remorse.

This massive cultural gulf is at the core of why the fedi can't get out of its way and be the next evolution on public social media.

There's enough room here for everyone to have their communities, but the willful ignorance that often leads this discussion and projects in the fedi has us running in circles.

looks at all the Spring sales

I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games. I don't need to buy more games.

@moiety@queer.garden LOL, YOU'RE NOT HELPING MA'AM

@moiety@queer.garden Ha, none. I really don't need any more games.

I'm just... browsing...

@moiety@queer.garden LOL, ok I admit it's not the best strategy, but I feel like I have to at least look?

I probably have a problem.

Ok, so... this is gorgeous. And it's on sale, so I'm gonna pick it up.

https://www.gog.com/en/game/spiritfarer_digital_deluxe_edition

Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 4/28

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Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 5/28

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Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 6/28

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Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 7/28

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/84bec9ec-4873-4212-9c25-7a80b3b0906f

Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 8/28

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Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 1/28

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/1fa6c528-23c8-4628-af58-bc7250dcd80a

Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 2/28

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/53296ff7-9131-4ca4-96be-461302ba82d7

Books You Should Read Instead of Harassing Black People 3/28

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Ha I'm just happy all this drama lately doesn't involve me so I can just peep in here and there while I work.

LOL, so a white dude is going around trying to "debate" with Black folks that racism we see isn't racism, and now he's saying he's being mistreated because no one wants to engage his bullshit.

That's hilarious. The abject denial of reality will never not be funny to me.

Pro Tip: Don't be the person that gains a rep for trying to debate the racism Black people see.

That's a terrible choice because the intentions behind doing that are never good, no matter what labels you put in your profile.

You're just being an entitled dickhead. Ha, don't be an entitled dickhead.

Between the DEI backlash, massive layoffs, giving police virtually unlimited budgets, and the repeal of Roe vs Wade, it's pretty clear white America is determined to destroy any semblance of progress in the States.

And at this point, it cannot be denied that the US would rather not exist than not adhere to white supremacy.

And no, I'm not saying this to be doom and gloom because frankly it's always been like this. Social media has just made it undeniable.

I'm saying this because the enemies of progress have committed to a completely unsustainable methodology and that creates even more opportunities for us to create communities and alliances that further invalidate what they are doing.

Our challenge is figuring out how to work together to mitigate the harm they are causing until it all collapses under it's own weight.

Let's be clear. You're defending bigots when you try to both sides someone being transphobic.

You're just giving them more opportunities to spread their hate.

You're just a bad person.