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I cancelled my GoNetSpeed Fiber Optic Internet and it was NOT because of the price. -- But no one would hear that. 1st, no IPv6. You're litterer missing access to 1/2 the internet. 2nd, the close at 5:00 PM. That means most people lose support once they get off work. #GoNetSpeed #ISP #Internet

2/2 The last few agents did NOT know what they were talking about. -- I know because, I have a degree in computer science. I can build my own router and modem. I don't expect people to be as smart, but I do expect them to know what IPv6 is when they work for an ISP. #GoNetSpeed #ISP #Internet

The one thing I do like about the Fediverse is you can easily export and import who you follow and who you block. For example, on GitHub I manage such a list called. It's only a personal list to weed out spam, scams, and other junk. github.com/Fediverse-Ex... Post 1 of 4

Post 3 of 4 Now, because I wasn't so sure about GitHub with their silly AI, and because someone told me GitLab may seen add an AI (I've not see it, myself), I managed to create an additionally GIT on GitFlic. gitflic.ru/project/fedi... But of course, they may also add an AI. 😭

The one thing I do like about the Fediverse is you can easily export and import who you follow and who you block. For example, on GitHub I manage such a list called. It's only a personal list to weed out spam, scams, and other junk. github.com/Fediverse-Ex... Post 1 of 4

My most controversial statement seems to be: " I oppose genocide and believe in a free and independent Israel, Palestine, and Gaza, and that everyone has the right to exist." That simple, harmless, peaceful statement, which is a positive and uplifting viewpoint, is unfairly hated by so many. 1/2

Mastodon's 500 character limit is already restrictive. Bluesky's 300 is even tighter. I'd say more on Twitter if Elon Musk weren't running it. Misskey offers 3,000 characters and more features. Misskey.io would be my home site if it accepted users outside Japan. 1 of 2

Ironically, Misskey has been around two years longer than Mastodon. The flagship instance, Misskey.io, has both more users and more active users than Mastodon.social. The software is better optimized, uses fewer resources, and offers more features. Yet many still choose Mastodon. How ironic.

Mastodon's 500 character limit is already restrictive. Bluesky's 300 is even tighter. I'd say more on Twitter if Elon Musk weren't running it. Misskey offers 3,000 characters and more features. Misskey.io would be my home site if it accepted users outside Japan. 1 of 2

I feel like I am scamming Walmart, but I don't mean to do so. I am honest person, but Walmart's new policy seems to be to give me credit for items I'm not even worried about. I'm sure someone else in my position would be happy with "free money", but that's not me. Post 1 of ? #Walmart

Walmart has done two things wrong. 1) The phone support is now using an A.I. and 2) their live agents are in both Egypt and India. Both want to issue me credit for items I have not complained about. Sometimes the A.I. wants me to return the item, that I am lacking. Post 3 of ? #Walmart

I feel like I am scamming Walmart, but I don't mean to do so. I am honest person, but Walmart's new policy seems to be to give me credit for items I'm not even worried about. I'm sure someone else in my position would be happy with "free money", but that's not me. Post 1 of ? #Walmart

I should not have left Twitter. I had over a million followers. I told myself, I was being morally responsible by joining the Fediverse. Turned out the Fediverse was morally bankrupt supporting scammers, and hating on each other. Now they want to gate keep the place.

I stopped all funding to Mastodon. That upset someone, since my funding of Mastodon was not just a small little contribution, but significant enough that someone reached out. Kind of had my own personal laugh when they realized who I was, but that doesn't change anything. The indifference is real

I should not have left Twitter. I had over a million followers. I told myself, I was being morally responsible by joining the Fediverse. Turned out the Fediverse was morally bankrupt supporting scammers, and hating on each other. Now they want to gate keep the place.

I’m all for keeping out Nazis — 100% anti-Nazi myself. But the gatekeeping on the Fediverse isn’t just aimed at hateful individuals. Disagree with someone significantly, and you’ll see calls for people to Fedi-block you. You cannot disagree with anyone on anything without it being deeply personal.

A few bad-faith actors have made their way into the Fediverse. It was bound to happen eventually. Statistically speaking, there will always be a group of jerks whenever people gather. However, closing registration to everyone or moderating every new account is not a solution. Continues #Fediverse

Continued I remember forum communities. The more effort we put into keeping jerks out, the harder it became for ordinary people to join and participate. Meanwhile, social media made it easy for anyone to jump in. That was the fundamental flaw of forums. History, may repeat itself. #Fediverse

Complains that I have multiple accounts. They themselves have multiple accounts and several domains. 🤣 #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Drama

The Fediverse's problem, beyond the scam issue, is how fragmented it is. You're on site "A" but you cannot follow people on site "B" because a long time ago, your admin and their admin got into a fight or disagreement 1x, and now 10,000 cannot communicate with each other. #Fediverse #Mastodon

If you do plan on joining the Fediverse, pick an Asian site. I have newfound respect for Fediverse instances in Asia. As long as you have proof — photos, videos, credible reference material — it should be allowed, no matter how unpopular it may be. 💜

I also have a new-found respect for some corporations. -- I know, I know, that's crazy talk, right? Mr or Mrs Nobody, is going to be more anal and picky about anything you say or do. But the corporation ironically, so long as you're not posting hate speech, is going to mostly leave you alone.

Why don't you create your own Fedi site? Why on earth would I do that? Seriously — so I can waste my time and money building a website just so one administrator with a grudge can low-key block me from 5,000+ people who might actually appreciate what I have to say?

I joined the Fediverse on May 30, 2023, and have collectively donated over €4,800. So, I am neither a freeloader nor a mooch — but I’m also not foolish enough (though I can be sometimes) to create my own isolated platform. However, I will gladly support someone else in doing so.

1/4 How to Help Someone — Without the Risk You can pay someone’s property tax, water, or sewer bill — even if you don’t know them. The government only cares that it’s paid. Go to the town website, find the property, and pay. No middleman. Money goes straight where it’s needed. #Charity #MutualAid

4 of 4 — How to Help Someone Without the Risk Most medical debt collectors don’t care who pays, only that it’s paid. A simple generic bill number is enough — no personal info needed. No middleman. Money goes straight where it’s needed. #Charity #MutualAid

1/4 How to Help Someone — Without the Risk You can pay someone’s property tax, water, or sewer bill — even if you don’t know them. The government only cares that it’s paid. Go to the town website, find the property, and pay. No middleman. Money goes straight where it’s needed. #Charity #MutualAid

2 of 4 How to Help Someone — Without the Risk Electric, gas, heating, and phone companies don’t care who pays — only that the bill is paid. You don’t need accounts or personal info. Utilities take payments with just an address; cell phones need only the number. No middleman. #Charity #MutualAid