Ferikmalae @Ferikmalae@qoto.org

So, have I ever mentioned how much I dislike automated voices on the other end of phone calls when you are trying to get help? I miss talking to an actual person who could potentially be helpful. 😒😡

A timelapse showing the incredible movement of a growing vine, exhibiting both nastic movement to find, and then a thigmotropic response to grasp and hold.

Credit: Roger P. Hangarter

https://plantsinmotion.bio.indiana.edu/plantmotion/movements/nastic/nastic.html

#botany #nature #plants #science

You don't need flavored coffee. It already has a flavor. Coffee.

The old stone Bridge on the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Gathurst #Wigan #Lancashire #photography #Photo #Canal #Nikon

In 1938, kindergarten teacher Helen Hulick wore slacks to court to testify as a witness in Los Angeles, CA. Judge Arthur Guerin was appalled & rescheduled the case, instructing her to “return in a dress.”

The next day, Hulick showed up in slacks again, declaring, “I will stand on my rights…I like slacks. They’re comfortable.”

She was sent to jail. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315143406/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-15/from-the-archives-wear-slacks-to-court-and-go-to-jail

What @auschwitzmuseum does on a daily basis can be heart rending to see but it needs to be seen. The way the world is now they might be the most meaningful follow you can make on here.

We created the account at Mastodon only a week ago and this community here grown to over 32,000.

Thank you for welcoming us here, thank you for all boosts, comments, advice, support and your engagement.

We are still learning and try to find our specific language on this platform. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Remember with us and amplify our voice.

#mastodon #Memorial #NeverForget #history #education #memory #Remember #followerpower #follow #Holocaust #Shoah #community #fediverse

The first computer bug was a literal bug.

To be exact, a moth.

On Sept 9, 1947, a moth got trapped in Harvard University's Mark II computer -- causing multiple errors.

This bug disrupted the electronics inside the Mark II.

Here's a photo of that first computer bug.

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR TWITTER

You just pin your last tweet, Pete,
Request your archive, Clive,
You don’t need a blue tick, Vic,
Just get yourself free.

Hop on the tusk, Gus,
You don’t need to delete much,
Except your DMs, Jen,
And get yourself free.

Use Debirdify, Di,
Provide some alt tags, Mags,
Add a content warning, Tim,
To post sensitively.

Remember to boost, Ruth
You don't need to deny truth,
Just drop off the perch, Dirk,
And get yourself free.
#VerseThurday #TwitterMigration #FediTips

Another thing to love about #mastodon: It has three speeds.

Casual walking speed: #HomeTimeLine

Touring biking speed:
#LocalTimeLine

Breakneck jet speed:
#FederatedTimeLine

I mostly walk, but occasionally bike to change the scenery.

Good morning, all your expert tooters and a warm welcome to all the brand-new arrivals🥰

You'll love it here, I think. It's wonderfully down-to-earth and the generous welcome we all experienced is a glorious reflection of the warmth of the combined community.

Don't just use it as backup. Post here. Interact. Build your network.

#NewHere #welcome #ChangeIsGood #WeveGotThis #TootersAreLovely

Hi Mastodoning Mates. Any chance you could boost me a bit as I'm struggling to find folk I originally followed on the Twitter. Is that how this works? I'm ASD and find new systems like this and written-instructions a major headache and very confusing.

I am so incredibly grateful to all the people here. New migrants like me have been nothing but hopeful and existing accounts nothing but helpful.

Best thing of all, by reinforcing the idea of social media as a shared space, it’s put me in listening, rather than just transmit mode, and made me a lot more mindful of why, how, and what I post across ALL platforms. #mastodon #fediverse #community

We have decided to create an account at Mastodon. We need time to learn how this platform works but also how to synchronize our work here with the Twitter account.

Thank you all for joining us here. No matter where we are, the mission stays the same. We are in social media to commemorate the victims of Auschwitz and educate the world about the tragic story of the camp.