Notices by jz.tusk (jztusk@mastodon.social), page 2

@WarnerCrocker

Dude was a brave Russian but a shitty American. I really don't feel the need to go running to him for stuff like this.

Also, check out the other writings by the article's author. Let's go to war with Iran and very concerned about Harvard's black woman president. No thanks.

@WarnerCrocker

Because they have influence?

Because they might possibly be shame-able?

Because we haven't yet destroyed them?

@mmasnick @Beeks @jeffjarvis

"Bluesky is designed to let you leave."

Is it? I haven't done a deep dive, but the impression I've gotten is that the text you create is yours and moveable, the "indexers" (I'm sure I'm using the wrong term there) will require so much computing power that it will probably be monopolized. And what good are our scribblings if no-one can find them and read them?

@iuculano @WarnerCrocker

As Marcy Wheeler is saying "We know there's is going to be political violence in 2024".

The best thing we can do is acknowledge that, and prepare.

@georgetakei

Honestly, I don't think you have to be all that smart to pass this test. Just be compassionate and humane.

If all you know is that you should care about others, it'll be a piece of cake. 🍰!

@jeffjarvis

My high school paper was less fawning when writing about our football team.

@thomasfuchs @jef

To me, shunning and ostracizing means you refuse to have any more interaction with them.

And you've got instances where you've done that, and then the person has changed, and gotten back in contact with you?

I'd love to hear the details, because I'd have thought this very unlikely.

@guitargabe @feditips @paigesaunders

"I don't know which server to sign up on" is the very first "WTF this is confusing" that potential Mastodoners face.

If you have better, less confusing advice, than "just use mastodon.social", please share it.

@feditips @TechConnectify @interpipes

How many replies does a typical post you make get?

@mastodonmigration @Teri_Kanefield @Popehat @mmasnick @mattblaze @GottaLaff

Sigh. I've been getting that feeling too.

You might want to add @TechConnectify to that list too. He just posted a multi-toot about how Mastodon is turning into a bummer for him.

@emilygorcenski

And the obvious turd is the picture they chose.

I assume if a guy is caught embezzling they print a picture of him at church?

@chargrille @Tim_Eagon @hbuchel

It feels worth remembering that Fox News was started after Nixon was kicked out of office, as Ailes thought that it wouldn't have happened if there had been a "news" source that right-wingers controlled. They're smart enough to have had the same thought about social media.

@ahoi @shanti @feditips

What I would find even nicer is a specific recommendation, like "If you are new to Mastodon, and want a place to start, right now is I'd suggest X."

Add all the caveats you want, but for most people the problem with Mastodon is too many choices. Your informed opinion is more valuable than a list of options.