Subj : Re: mastodon
To   : AKAcastor
From : n2qfd
Date : Tue Apr 09 2024 21:17:19

I'm hip Chris, 

  There was this study  Dunbar's Number https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number that said we've got a limit. 

  I was in Yeshiva and worked briefly as a clergyman, so this sort of thinking was important to us. If I can only have about 100-150 individuals who I can maintain a real connection with how does that affect the congregation and our need to have extra clergy. 
  I think it translates to BBS or any other small but dedicated social interaction circle. I'd just rather be around people who can be part of a discussion, not just like what I like but are just civil and here for honest interaction. I've got nothing to gain apart from ego and that does run away from everyone once in an while but generally it's just nice to be with other folks who have put in the meaningful effort to be in this space together. 
  Congregations need not be religious, or political, but as wild as it sounds just comparing notes on how life is going. I haven't figured out if it's an age related thing or not yet. I think some of that steers the medium. I think most of us had some interaction with electronics, radio or BBS in the past and we're coming back around to this thing. There are bound to be people who are new to the medium too. But we've committed to a shared space and format and for the right sort of individual this is it. 
  My 2 cents anyhow! Still can't believe there were people who called me rabbi... 

  Mal 

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