To all #selfhost people in the #federation / #federated space. Due to a lack of #funds (on my online side of things) and the upkeep of an #instance growing by the month, AND the renewal of my domain (25-35$). I am considering closing down the enshittification.social instance to save the money for other #projects that I work on, and mostly my own #infrastructure.
What are your #experiences? What do you guys think is the best path for me to take?
Great #Yin overcomes great #Yang. (#Tao Te Ching) ☯️
Tiptoe through the Tulips (Tiny Tim)
Grasp or let go, #choose and know which works ...
In other words, be a #poet not a know-it, Be a #fantasy of your own #alchemy
and ...
**Enjoy the ride, day, wandering, nature and so onward ... **💫
But, left unmoderated, social media tends towards a cesspool of bigotry. We have seen small cohorts of people with terrible ideas gain traction and spread their influence, with the platforms unable or unwilling to stem the tide of hatred.
I love following people on whatever #platform it is, and seeing their wonderful pieces. It saddens me that some people see social media as purely a way to get money into their pockets, where every post they put up in selling something and their is little actual #engagement with their audience.
So, if you’ve seen this, please buck the trend and engage in the social media platforms of your choice, #talk to people, create a social space within your own posts and encourage others to follow your lead.
Embracing Diversity: Supporting Trans and Gender-Diverse Children
In a rapidly evolving world that increasingly recognizes and embraces the diversity of human experiences, it is crucial for parents to deeply understand and actively support transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children.
Seeking guidance from #gender#therapists and #LGBTQ+ organizations can provide valuable #support and #resources throughout this journey, including assistance in navigating challenges and accessing appropriate care.
I grew up in a #Military Family, attended more schools than years, in various provinces in Canada, overseas in Northern (Westphalia) & Southern (Schwartzwald) areas of Germany. https://mstdn.ca/@Rasta/110230700753574347
As a teen, I'd bike or walk to France, take school ski trips to Austria, & bus tours everywhere.
I used to fix Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks & made a little spending money. I'd babysit too, there were no other odd jobs