Notices by Robot Diver (robotdiver@starlite.rodeo)

It's nearly Gorgon O'Clock!

#monsterdon

Had a thought the other day. If you have a welcome mat, like one that specifically says "welcome" or "failte" etc are you technically giving vampires free admittance? Is this the vampire loophole? Would they be as nervous to test it as you would?

#vampires #technicality

This is just a little reminder that alt text is awesome and accessible. Most people here won't boost something without alt text, so take two seconds to write a little something and make the fediverse a better place for everybody.

He's smitten with the snow in a serious way, with the exception of the snowballs that form on his belly. He attacks them when he gets inside.

#gusTheCat #toebeanTuesday #snowCat #siberianCat #catsOfMastodon #fediCats #mastoCats #caturday

Hey lovelies, a good way to approach writing content warnings for posts is to consider: Am I going to make someone's day harder and more upsetting by posting this without one?

I know there's a pressing desire to share information, heck even I am guilty of that from time to time, but the reality is "Yes! We need to talk about these things!" And also "Yes! Some of these things are really triggering and painful for some of us to come across over and over and over again."

CWs enable us to keep up communication while remaining kind to people who are often affected the most by the stories we are posting. Fedi is a far kinder place because we make it kinder, and if you are new here, you can help continue that.

And yes, this takes a couple of seconds out of your day, but it also makes you a considerate person in the process.

Even easier, you can just consider it a subject heading for whatever post you are about to make.

It doesn't mean less people will read it, it just means it gives people a second to process whether they have the bandwidth for it right then and there and that's great for everyone's ongoing mental health.

Food is another CW that not everyone follows, but it's a kindness for anyone who is suffering with issues related to eating disorders or illnesses or medications that cause severe nausea and is a kindness to anyone dealing with that.

And no, you don't have to CW but i guess the real question is do you want to be kind to others?

And if you find a post you really want to share without one, copy the link for the post and paste it in a new post with a CW. It only takes a couple of seconds.

#fediTips #CW #kindness

@skinnylatte Portland food carts? I find getting around that city is a breeze

Me too, Gus.

#gusTheCat #catsOfMastodon #fediCats

@PJ_Evans

I have seen a couple. I've seen some only wearing goggles too. Anyone in LA should be wearing a mask today.

As a trained firefighter I'm astounded/horrified at the number of reporters not wearing masks while reporting on the fires in LA.

A good story isn't worth sacrificing your life and health to hydrocarbons and burning plastic. The average home in 2025 is so toxic while burning that it's hard to watch; far more toxic than homes historically have ever been throughout history. This is something they drilled into us deeply while training.

The cause and effect can be long term and utterly devastating. A mask is gonna save your life in the coming years, be it pandemic or flames.

Wear a mask, shower often. Wash your hands before you eat. A lot of firefighters died before we figured out those basics.

#maskUp #palisades #LA #fire #journalism #staySafeLA