You don't need to use hashtags in all posts, they are useful when applied lightly and with care.
I use a couple, as I mentioned -- and for me, nomad on the lanes of the Fediverse, they allow me to find posts no matter where. That is so very cool.
I absolutely despise the idiots (typical at instagram) that put hash tags in every word in a post; that is not only ugly, but a wasteful use of computing resources.
The idea is that hash tags will be indexed -- which requires processing time and storage. If we polute the database with noobie, senseless tags like instastooges do, it only slows down ANY searches using hash tags. Nice job, noobs. NOT.
Karl disappeared back in December, and I have missed him much, He posted a couple of toots sometime later, but that was it.
We had some great conversations -- like with you, they brought back memories and allowed me to wax poetic, which we both enjoyed. Inspirational, pleasurable. Fireside chats.
But we have to accept life's transitional nature, and ejoy the moment, while still honouring the people we remember with fondness.
You are missed, dear friend. Be well, wherever the road takes you, @Full_marx .
