Erik Przekop @IAmErik@qoto.org
Parent, programmer, amateur astronomer and terrible guitar player.
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Here is my introduction post:
Instead of defining myself by saying “I am a…”, here’s a collection of hashtags that interest me (in no particular order). #meditation (specifically #twim right now) #cigars #bicycling #photography #computerscience #physics #guitar #music .
I live in #Michigan (in #LakeOrion, which is 35+ miles north of #Detroit), and spend a lot of time around #RogersCity (I’ll bet that’s the first time that hashtag has been used on Mastodon). My kids are really bright and sometimes struggle with #ADHD, so I’ll probably talk about that at times as well. I have spent more than 3 decades of my life as a #programmer, and now I get to be the old man who leads really smart people in solving big problems with small amounts of #software.
Joined Nov 2022
Some advice I have seen (which you may find useful):
* post about things that interest you, and include hashtags (for instance "birdwatching")
* boost posts that you find interesting from others - while there is no algorithm which those actions drive, it fosters connections as well
* spend some quality time finding people to follow - I love reading a variety of science topics, and I found a list of science journalists to follow on Reddit
On that last point, doing a more general web search to find mastodon users with whom you share interests is probably better than trying to find them on Mastodon itself.
the thing about mastodon is that i don’t even know what i’m supposed to post here. it’s the same but it feels so different
Erik Przekop
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I really like the favorite/boost/bookmark distinctions. I also like the fact that here you have to go back to the original post to talk--my brain says lovechild of Twitter and Pillowfort. Also, accountability, woohoo!
So. In my view.
Favorite: HEY YOU this was a COOL THING.
Boost: HEY EVERYONE this was a COOL THING.
Bookmark: HEY ME don't forget about this COOL THING.
Reply: OMG WHAT A COOL THING can we TALK about it?
Erik Przekop
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Yet another insightful question about my engagement with mastodon here.
If I'm going to be honest, my perspective hasn't much changed about Mastodon except insofar as I've learned more disturbing things about the history of users of color and other marginalized groups on the platform. I've also learned some pretty not great implications for the existing affordances of the fediverse, many of which I've outlined in other places.
Erik Przekop
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Half of web users are running ad blockers.
With your support and help, we can get that number higher.
Is there a guide somewhere on how to use Circles? I kinda get lists, but wouldn't mind reading a bit on how to get the most out of them, too. I did some searching but didn't turn up any clear descriptions.
#MastodonHelp
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A number of people have asked me if I think that governments should run Mastodon instances for citizens. There may be exceptions, but I don't think governments should be in this business, for a variety of reasons.
However, I do think that *Libraries* would be *amazing* hosts for public federated social media communities. Just sayin'.
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A couple more taken this fall with my canine pals at Bald Mountain North. #LakeOrion #AutumnPorn #PureMichigan
Erik Przekop
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Artemis I launch, as seen from ALL the cameras https://images.nasa.gov/details-KSC-20221116-MH-AJN01-0001-Artemis_I_Isolated_Launch_Views-3314595
Just some #autumporn I shot a few weeks ago while walking in the Ortonville Recreation Area. #puremichigan
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🏳️🌈🖖🏽
I’m boldly going where I haven’t gone before, which is right here at this site. Apparently this is a “toot.” I would appreciate a follow!
I found this to be a fascinating perspective on ... perspective. The speaker does a great job of extending the analogy of physical dimensions to how we might think about social problems. I think it also applies well to considering the political beliefs of other people.
Perhaps they are seeing a circle and you are seeing a rectangle, while the reality is that you're both interacting with a cylinder.
https://youtu.be/ZNcyc_sEtpU
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Thoughtful article about #BBC impartiality and how to go about improving the quality of information using a mathematical and #science based approach: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23116565.time-bbc-shelve-concept-impartial-reporting/
Parent, programmer, amateur astronomer and terrible guitar player.
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Here is my introduction post:
Instead of defining myself by saying “I am a…”, here’s a collection of hashtags that interest me (in no particular order). #meditation (specifically #twim right now) #cigars #bicycling #photography #computerscience #physics #guitar #music .
I live in #Michigan (in #LakeOrion, which is 35+ miles north of #Detroit), and spend a lot of time around #RogersCity (I’ll bet that’s the first time that hashtag has been used on Mastodon). My kids are really bright and sometimes struggle with #ADHD, so I’ll probably talk about that at times as well. I have spent more than 3 decades of my life as a #programmer, and now I get to be the old man who leads really smart people in solving big problems with small amounts of #software.
Joined Nov 2022
