Wendy W @WendyW@qoto.org

I’m starting to get into the rhythm of this place, so it’s time for an #introduction

I’m a northern transplant to London (17 years and counting). Love meeting new people with shared interests on the socials. So, if you enjoy #books #films #currentaffairs #travel #food #art #culture then let’s start sharing and enjoying.

I was looking at switching to the phpc instance, then I noticed that the admin of this instance tooted about Devin Townsend, and now I’m conflicted. I want to be part of both communities 😭

#️⃣ This video helped me add a column to Mastodon that contains various hashtags I want to follow.

⚙️ First you have to go to your preferences and enable advanced web interface.

@edutooter #EduTooter #edtech #mastodon #edchat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP679vFcu6Q

THIS one change in my settings changed my screen to look more like Tweetdeck.
I can now easily follow a collection of hashtags all in one column!
Hat tip to @tonyvincent !
#EdTech #Education #GoogleEDU

@freemo @EubieDrew
That we can do! Here is Moose sending wishes for a relaxing weekend and great appreciation for the super cool space we find ourselves in here at QOTO! 😎
#CatsOfMastodon

@MrsDi

I take tips int he form of hugs, pictures of puppers, kittums, and other cuties, as well as compliments about my magnanimous level of coolness.

@EubieDrew

I just learned of several more instances that have removed us from block lists.. Im glad to see so many instance admins are willing to listen to reason and have changed their decisions in light of the facts and evidence. From what I hear it wasnt just my emails but the efforts of so many in the community showing support for us. I really appreciate that from all of you.

#fediblock

Hi
You might know me from #medtwitter and my insufferably twee piano videos featuring my cats
I am now on #MedMastodon trying to make sense of chaos
Please say so I can follow you and make my timeline more interesting
💙

Who's attending #SymfonyCon this week? Be sure to use the hash tag, so we can see what all you're learning about and doing at the conference. Cheers!

South #london mural 🌓 🍄

Other apps can—and should—exist on the Fediverse.

Mastodon doesn't have to "win".

The Fediverse isn't an "all or nothing" game where one VC-backed startup crushes everyone else.

Some apps have unique features others don't. Others set themselves apart with a kickass UI/UX. And others work on minimal resources so it's inexpensive to self-host.

And the great thing? All these apps can talk to each other.

There are no holy wars here—just an exciting bazaar of neat ideas.

Automattic is one of the most important companies on the Internet.

They make Tumblr, WooCommerce, Amismet, LongReads, WordPress—among others.

WordPress alone powers ~44% of the world's websites.

More interesting: despite being such a large, dominant company, few people hate Automattic.

Why is this? 🧵

EU countries using 20-40% less natural gas than same time last year. Good, but a lot of this is not structural: industries reducing production, warm weather reducing heating demand, burning oil instead of gas in refineries, etc. Strong drive needed for structural reduction, by eliminating waste and improving energy efficiency.
https://twitter.com/Sustainable2050/status/1592772532494798848?t=bkMhN9twm80yx4X2xHRoCg&s=19

#UrbanPlanning is now on the front line of the #climateCrisis. This is what it means for our #cities and #towns

International #climate talks in Egypt known as #COP27 are into their second week. Thursday is #Solutions Day at the #summit.

https://theconversation.com/urban-planning-is-now-on-the-front-line-of-the-climate-crisis-this-is-what-it-means-for-our-cities-and-towns-193452

Hiya, trying out Mastodon with an intro post. I'm Joseph, newsletter report at #Grist. I write a daily newsletter on good #climate news, and also report on #plastics, #greenwashing, and other environmental topics. Recently relocated back to the Pacific Northwest after six years on the East Coast — it's so great to be home.

Currently in 10 Cases London drinking an absolutely stonking 1996 Barossa Valley Shiraz from Peter Lehman, by the glass. Remarkable. #wine

U.K. will be the first G7 country to fall in to recession, the last to leave it, and oh, the ONLY one that put UP trade barriers with its nearest neighbours. Slow hand clap for 12 years of Con rule in Number 10.

https://apple.news/Ate_s3nFwQ_y7YGBtLh3syw

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, & most of the energy that does, moves the car, not people.

I’m sure North American, Australasian, vehicles are similar.

Sound efficient?

HT @circulareconomy on Twitter. #carculture #cardependency #cars #evs #transportation #mobility #cities #energy #climatechange