Post AMuxVmd79Co2cVou00 by kev@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #AMumLIE8EOBtw3viKG by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T08:54:23Z
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Here's a nice little rant about #Twitter for your Friday morning.Enjoy...https://kevq.uk/twitters-echo-chamber-of-pretentiousness/
(DIR) Post #AMuodID9EEaR0VBF5s by retronav@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T09:20:04Z
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@kev Rightly summed up my thoughts in this. Especially the threads. Also today I found out I'm not the only one to sometimes refer it as Twatter š
(DIR) Post #AMuq7KWbI4YIpCALbc by thatayush@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T09:36:46Z
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@kev this is exactly why I stopped using twitter haha. Brings no value to me.
(DIR) Post #AMuqmQiPBByJtfHkky by adamsdesk@mastodon.technology
2022-08-26T09:43:59Z
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@kev Its not just Twitter. It to me all comes down to integrity and honesty. As well as putting in the effort when making posts or content. Today now a lot just want to do it quick and move on. Not even try to understand, improve or say better one self. The cycle of life continues.
(DIR) Post #AMuqq7mDXC5aJnpWzY by glc@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T09:44:51Z
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@kev During the "musk exodus" to here certain character types went back to Twitter very quickly. In many cases it was the ones missing the "likes" who don't engage in much conversation outside their own self promotion.Indeed there is a risk "some" of mastodon could go the same way. I cant imagine the same impact though for a few reasons. 1. No algorithm to make them more famous or boost drama. 2. Instances can choose who they let in, keeping local feeds cleaner.
(DIR) Post #AMurBmHU8SUe1OmS2q by jinxd@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T09:48:38Z
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@kev I've never really been very active on twitter, mostly followed people/orgs I find intersting. Now the signal to noise ratio on Twitter is beyond help. ..not to forget the endless spam from suggested posts, retweets from people I don't even follow, and ads.
(DIR) Post #AMuslLFsC8Pia5Y4qO by theavidhorizon@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T10:06:21Z
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@kev twitter is a den of dipshits on the best of days, and (as I have seen it referred to on xmpp) a perpetual outrage machine on the worst. The one thing it has taught me is to disconnect from others who can't control themselves.
(DIR) Post #AMuwkB1V9OHqNIWhAe by xpil@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T10:50:56Z
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@kev I used to be heavily addicted to social media. It really sucks the life out of you.
(DIR) Post #AMuxONqislxhjnemzA by birnim@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T09:34:06Z
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@retronav @kev Ironic how even this thread is an echo chamber, which the first reply proves š
(DIR) Post #AMuxOOHJHvEH4G61QW by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T10:58:12Z
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@birnim @retronav yeah, very true. But is the difference here that weāre aware itās an echo chamber? š¤·āāļø
(DIR) Post #AMuxRLKUhvVmn7zeIS by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T10:58:46Z
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@adamsdesk very true.
(DIR) Post #AMuxVmd79Co2cVou00 by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T10:59:33Z
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@glc I really hope youāre right. I love it here and donāt want to see that go down the pan.
(DIR) Post #AMuxWvrQJTRHXS3pey by neglesaks@mstdn.io
2022-08-26T10:59:51Z
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@kev Kev I agree wholeheartedly. LinkedIn is probably worse irt. superlative self-profiling, but Twitter most likely has more terminally deluded people with unnecessarily high opinions of themselves.
(DIR) Post #AMuxaIPevAPkLrg6ts by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T11:00:21Z
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@theavidhorizon I like that - āperpetual outrage machineā is very apt.
(DIR) Post #AMuxaNOQPBOjnU8hAe by neglesaks@mstdn.io
2022-08-26T11:00:29Z
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@adamsdesk @kev Essentialy true, yes.
(DIR) Post #AMuxmJakMcwvTzaz7A by neglesaks@mstdn.io
2022-08-26T11:02:38Z
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@glc @kev Bingo - astutely observed. Mastodon does not make 'likes' easily vieweable, and this speaks very much in its favor, because it discourages the dopamine-hunting behavior that is rampant on Twitter.
(DIR) Post #AMuy2eg5jY8DVut3aK by neglesaks@mstdn.io
2022-08-26T11:05:35Z
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@xpil @kev Indeed it does. Seeing the behavior of people on Birdsite who demonstratively 'shut down their accounts and leaving Twitter' when they're in a yelling match with someone 'only to see them back the day later' smells to high heavens of teenagers slamming their bedroom door on their parents. Performative and utterly predictable. š
(DIR) Post #AMuytMq0nDr5X2f7lA by rcode3@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T11:15:06Z
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@neglesaks @xpil @kev Yup!!! the future of usable social media will be in decentralization and smaller, more harmonious communities.
(DIR) Post #AMuzCm8iwgcnVRfYRc by barrysampson@mastodon.online
2022-08-26T11:18:30Z
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@kev is your logo supposed to be this big on ios?
(DIR) Post #AMv0cUMvjv9XsG8gZU by glc@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T11:34:24Z
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@kev Worst case scenario, imho it's really up to the instance owners , moderation teams and supporting members/backers to find a way forward if this happens.Instances could choose to have stronger rules. Example:Clear signup / welcome messages and TOS Encouraging engagement and discussion. Highlighting instances are community supported and funded, not to be used for commercial/promotion purposes etc.
(DIR) Post #AMv6SvpFOug9rJD5xw by davegomez@mastodon.social
2022-08-26T12:39:41Z
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@kev I completely share your thoughts about Twitter.I also hate the tweets of people whining all the time looking for attention and pity.Yeah, life is hard. Deal with it and shit the f*** up.
(DIR) Post #AMv83FqmWi2iLMoOh6 by jonnypencils@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T12:57:43Z
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@neglesaks @glc @kev I think it's even as simple and subtle a difference calling them 'favourites' instead of likes here. Favouriting a post is very different to simply liking it, In my opinion. It requires you have more in common with the post content, or appreciate it more, rather than the poster. Just a thought...
(DIR) Post #AMvDkjzOqV2Y2bOjpY by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T14:01:15Z
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@glc yeah, we try to do that here on Fosstodon - it seems to be working so far, as we believe out community is fantastic. Long may it continue.
(DIR) Post #AMvDoLo8h786CXquNU by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T14:02:09Z
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@neglesaks ah. do not get me started on LinkedIn! :)
(DIR) Post #AMvDyvDzry0EwPzJ7Q by kev@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T14:03:59Z
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@barrysampson weird. Looks like itās not loading my stylesheet for you. Itās fine on my phone.I recently changed host, and installed a new cache plugin, wonder if itās that and youāre looking for my old stylesheet in cache or something?
(DIR) Post #AMvF2l11rv5COHJad6 by gruerproof@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T14:15:51Z
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@kev Spot on, man. Itās narcissism with a gamification mechanism. And you are also correct in that it is irreparable. Every time I peek at it, I run away screaming. It also raises questions about what we want from our social webs. I miss conversation, be it in a Mastodon reply thread like this, or in responses to blog posts. Itās slower, but more enriching (IMNSHO).
(DIR) Post #AMvKvGWzPVZvXh4iTQ by barrysampson@mastodon.online
2022-08-26T15:21:54Z
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@kev it looks fine now. I reckon anything that fixes itself must be cache related š
(DIR) Post #AMvTJm1ykIELowldc8 by psychxr@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T16:55:53Z
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@kev I feel the same way. People here far more interesting, engaging, and authentic than on Twitter.
(DIR) Post #AMvUGCt33OoHuPSAC0 by psychxr@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T17:06:35Z
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@neglesaks @xpil @kev I've seen grown adults I respect do this. Not to mention, they talk absolute trash about the platform constantly but cannot bring themselves to quit it. You don't need to be on there, but the dopamine and narcissistic supply must be just too good.
(DIR) Post #AMvUYDC6eLA84gx8q0 by neglesaks@mstdn.io
2022-08-26T17:09:51Z
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@psychxr @xpil @kev Bingo.
(DIR) Post #AMvXrsUlcLVhX2kahs by kosmoplan@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T17:46:56Z
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@kev I agree that kind of posts are disgusting, but certain people is worth the follow and probably the best way to keep informed in a variety of things, so in a way I still like Twitter. Nothing to do with Mastodon itself though, more with the number of users each of them have.
(DIR) Post #AMvztVx7CQFWudZwTw by CyborgZeta@fosstodon.org
2022-08-26T23:00:39Z
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@kev I've tried Twitter, but could never get into. First of all, social media generally isn't for me. I can use Mastodon, but that's it.The big problems I have with Twitter are that it's centralized, and has too much noise. The Twitter feed throws way too much information at you, which makes it hard to discern the relevant stuff. Said feed can also provoke people whenever politics comes up (particularly if you're an American, like me) and is probably why many on Twitter are perpetually angry.
(DIR) Post #AMw5AFYPv9RUkPpGV6 by sjb@mstdn.io
2022-08-27T00:00:05Z
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@neglesaks @xpil @kev I've seen a lot of well-known people leaving in a huff and then coming back, it's pretty funny
(DIR) Post #AMwBL2f4nLVDfkTCLY by pim@writing.exchange
2022-08-27T01:09:13Z
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@kev Couldnāt agree more with this, and the other replies in the thread. Ignoring the self-absorbed narcissists entirely, the other ones I canāt stand are the āinfluencersā ā a term that makes my blood boil ā that garner massive likes and retweets for the stupidest shit. And literally for no other reason than they typed something. I saw some of the dumbest and most useless tweets go viral merely because they have tonnes of followers.
(DIR) Post #AMxCAPuEKJQFgs10sK by murtezayesil@fosstodon.org
2022-08-27T12:53:16Z
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"favourite" sounds more internal. It kinda is like "like" but closer to "mark this so that I can find it better in future"."Like" is external. It sounds like prioritizing showing it off than marking as important.@jonnypencils @neglesaks @glc @kev
(DIR) Post #AN42hiSOjh3nLYxLPs by kevansizemore@fosstodon.org
2022-08-30T20:10:09Z
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@kev It's a relief to know it's not just me. I arrived at a similar conclusion about Twitter in 2020: it's "high-velocity noise."https://kevansizemore.com/blog/2020/08/01/quitting-antisocial-media/#fosstodon is much nicer in comparison. āŗļø