During my one year activity on the #Fediverse I've now seen at least four instance admins quitting from being an admin or shutting down their server. Half of these cases were admins being dickheads and the rest of them were mostly about users being dickheads leading admin getting burned out.
Both outcomes are unfortunate, but the latter makes me sad. Why do we have to harass and doxx an admin here for such pseudetical reasons like extensive open text search feature? I don't get humans sometimes.
I repeat: We are not free from toxicity on the Fediverse. Be kind. Make a chance.
Btw, I've gotten really harsh criticism for just saying "Be kind"... that won't stop me from saying it. We can always be kind and I can say "be kind" out of kindness. Encouraging to kindness is not rudeness and I can't wrap my head around it why would it be anything else than focusing on the positive side of things.
There are always people who focus on negativity, pessimism and hate. Whatever hits me, I choose to smile. #Positivity#Kindness#Attitude
“Maintain yourself, find your community who loves you for you and who wants to celebrate you. Being yourself as you navigate the world in a way that’s safe and authentic and good to you is going to help in the long run. Know that you’re loved and supported, that time goes on and more people will see us for who we are as we continue to advocate for ourselves.” Aaron Philip
“Getting now to work as an artist and a musician in hours that work for me, looking after my disabilities in a life that is queer and fulfilling is wonderful, and every single trans person should be afforded the same feeling of love and respect.” Emory.
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#Nude#Naked#Male#Female#Positivity#bodyfreedom I've zero tolerance for #bodyshaming#discrimination#disrespect for those who take time & trouble to post their own nudes on here. We can't all be hunks, studs, or porn stars with perfect figures & bodies. We should compliment, thank & celebrate, those ordinary folk who choose to share their bodies for others to enjoy on this social media platform. How dare anyone criticise? It often seems women are the worst offenders, with their own sex!
“I don't regret transitioning or the path it's taken me on. I don't regret being openly trans at work. I'm happier than I've ever been and no one can take that away from me.” Jak
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“Help, community, support, connection: it IS out there for us. And the more we fight to access it, the more empowered we will become to make the changes necessary for trans joy— which means trans health— to become the rule, and not the exception.” Fred
Good morning Fediverse, I'm starting today off with some Lapsang Souchong, a delicious pine-smoky black tea. How about you? It's gonna be a good day today!
""I am fortunate to have the love and support of friends, family and colleagues. Without their support I don't think I could have got through my transition and I have formed closer relationships with those who been with me every step of the way." - Bronwyn
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#Nude#Naked#Male#Female#Positivity#bodyfreedom I've zero tolerance for #bodyshaming#discrimination#disrespect for people who take time & trouble to post their own nudes on here. We can't all be hunks, studs, or porn stars with perfect figures & bodies. We should compliment, thank & celebrate those ordinary folk who choose to share their bodies for others to enjoy on this social media platform. How dare anyone criticise? It often seems women are the worst offenders, with their own sex!
“On a good day I catch a glimpse of myself, a reason to grin. My smile feels like a blessing, permission to enjoy my existence and embrace the coming day.” Isolde
“You are awesome, EXACTLY as you are. Your differences make you unique. Your ancestors are brave warrior activists, artists and poets. You come from greatness. Be immensely proud.” Casey
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If you need a lift, Anna Przy will probably help. She makes inspirational videos for the rest of us. She’s funny and real. None of the fluff and bullshit. We beat ourselves up too much. She helps us curb that nonsense.