Also Named Bort 🇨🇦 @terryenglish@librem.one

Social media's stranglehold comes from lock-in, not network effects (network effects can be reversed with #interoperability. The important thing about a walled garden is the height of the walls, not the number of people locked inside them: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/social-media-competitive-compatibility

@hfaust

some people should learn to lock accounts and post follower-only posts instead of complaining about how strangers have flooded their posts.

"We decided to bring RMS back because we missed his wisdom. His historical, legal and technical acumen on free software is unrivaled. He has a deep sensitivity to the ways that technologies can contribute to both the enhancement and the diminution of basic human rights. His global network of connections is invaluable. He remains the most articulate philosopher and an unquestionably dedicated advocate of freedom in computing."

cope

I love social media as a form of "attention democracy" where we can responsibly collectively decide which facts & ideas go viral. But conversations can be difficult. That's why I host a weekly stream/podcast (no edits) & invite everyone on. Please join me.
https://talk.culturewar.radio

cato institute is full of shit

UNYAAAA!

Source: https://twitter.com/Mugita_Konomi/status/1375754468617297927

@terryenglish it’s going to be a hard road they’ll have challenges from both parties and the us

It’s nice to have a real third party that’s actually serious about changing the country and not just blaming the previous administrations

happy friday, fediverse. this has been a long and stressful week. :( i feel pretty worn out and ready to crawl into bed.

however.. i also wanted to mention that today marks twenty weeks since i last used the bad drug. c: so i am happy for that. sometimes i still want to use it, mostly when i am having a really bad day, but i feel like i have let it go in my heart and accepted it’s not a temporary change.

anyway, i hope you’re having a good day. be strong.

@rin @nosleep

coin, you post a you get a coin

@terryenglish That's the problem. As people, they should know better.