Pat @Pat_H@qoto.org

Welcome to the additional 40 new users that just joined this instance this afternoon!

Feel free to ask any questions we can help with... #TwitterMigration

#Admin #IndieWebSocial

BREAKING exclusive on @MSNBC:

The Jan. 6 Committee met today to finalize plans to issue criminal referrals for Trump ahead of their Monday meeting — including obstructing an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the government, and inciting or assisting an insurrection.

Why buy any digital NFT nonsense when you can actually see me live and on stage in London, from Jan-Apr next year?
For tickets: https://Allegiancemusical.com

Wondering how to use Mastodon? Here's a guide* via @joannastern@twitter.com.

And it should be a free WSJ link.

*The fact that many people need an explainer on using Mastodon is not a great sign ...but whatever.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-have-44-billion-for-your-own-social-media-network-try-mastodon-11668002451?st=exn48wsoqvuf276&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

@timlee @adamdavidson Maybe I was following the wrong people on Twitter (too many political people?) but I am astonished by the numbers of fascinating folks HERE talking the Sciences, History, Journalism, and Arts - from all over the world. There’s so much more to life than red/blue. Except for their civility, I have no idea of their politics. Follow everyone you find interesting, and weed out later if you have to. It’s #FollowFriday BTW - good way to get a start.

Public Service Warning

Mastodon has a very big surge of new users right now. There's no way to tell if it will be sustained, but at this early point it looks similar to Nov 18 when when Musk pulled the employee purge.

It is very challenging for system administration to accommodate so many new users. If your server starts to struggle, it is not broken and will get sorted out.

We're all in this together. It's our social network. Be patient. What we are building is amazing.

#twittermigration

On the docket today:

At 10:30 am MT/12:30 pm ET, oral argument will be held on motions to dismiss failed Arizona secretary of state candidate and election denier Mark Finchem's election contest.

📺Stream the hearing: https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/calendar/today/
https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-secretary-of-state-and-3rd-congressional-district-election-contests/

Yes! Let them do it

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/15/nation/house-approves-referendum-decolonize-puerto-rico/

People who are woke care about the reality of oppression. They are empathetic to and recognize the importance of paying attention to the suffering of others. They want a better world.

Sounds to me like a badge of honor.

One more in celebration

At this 3rd anniversary of the start of the pandemic I’d like to thank the scientists, health and social care workers, and essential front line workers who saved millions. Many literally owe you their lives. It’s rare that I ask this but please consider reblog/boost to spread gratitude. I will never forget or forgive those who spread anti-science ignorant disinformation. Usually for financial and/or political objectives. And it continues. Vigilance is still needed. Greetings from Switzerland.

Long-time listener, first time guest!

I was excited to talk about algorithmic governance on the
@lawfare podcast this week

I think it's a useful overview of the AI Bill of Rights and EU AI Act for those who are new to the topic

https://www.lawfareblog.com/lawfare-podcast-regulating-ai-alex-engler

And now it's 100% official: Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago special master case, following the 11th Circuit's ruling that she lacked jurisdiction to do all of this.

Previously: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-08/justice-department-freed-to-use-trump-mar-a-lago-records-in-criminal-probe

And: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-09/what-donald-trump-s-court-battle-over-mar-a-lago-records-lost-and-won

Twitter feels like the point in the party when all the cool people have left and you know you should have been gone hours ago because now it’s just you, a huge mess, a few fucked up people making bad decisions and one guy vomiting outside

Here's how Gen-Z is fighting for our future.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-social-media-mobilized-gen-z-to-the-polls-this-year/

Georgia: Over 1.86 million of you have already voted in the Senate runoff!🤯 But it's not over yet — tomorrow's your last chance to vote!
⏰Polls will be open from 7 am - 7 pm
☎️Need help? Call the GA voter hotline: 888-730-5816
🗺️Find your polling place: http://iwillvote.com/ga

Folks, you know the best way to beat all the hate Donald Trump and his MAGAs have brought to our country?
By showin' kindness to our neighbors and spendin' precious time with our loved ones.
Who's down with that?

Friendly #Mastodon Tip of the Day 5 1/2

If you want to grow your Mastodon account and avoid the old #Twitter traps, you will need to understand the audience coming to this platform.

Thanks to @MattTheQuick and@mcneely@librem.one ‘s posts, we have a sample of what that looks like:

1. Most audiences are from Europe and Americas.
2. With 50% averaging ages between 41-60 and about 30% between 21-40.

🔁 Reblog and follow me for more daily insights.