*banned 4 MarkDown love* @design_RG@qoto.org

* Todon.nl - Admin Reacts to Polite Inquiries. *

***Surprises on Fediverse always.***

Like, this morning when I start visiting the various instances where I have accounts, friends, a presence.

And then I switch my *Pinafore client*, which is really useful for someone like me. *Easy to connect, one click instant switching*.

Except, it shows '*Internet Request Failed - Showing offline content*' when Todon.NL is the selected instance. A sign something is wrong, like the Net connection at our end being down, or even a remote server being offline for maintenance or other reason. That wasn't the case here though.

All the Details, plus *an official* ** Moving account announcement ** *for my current, main personal account*.

As usual, I love Writing, and this is Long Form prose. Lavishly illustrated, References and links included. A Web Magazine page I am proud of.

That is the *** Topic of today's Blog *** https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/todon-nl-admin-reacts-to-polite-inquiries .

*This post is dedicated to Niklas @nipos@muensterland.social -- https://muensterland.social/@nipos/ , so was so gentle and welcoming when I joined Muensterland.social.*

OP link : https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104377237433349881

#rgxJournal #FediReporter #GlitchSocial #Love

* A new Blog post and some new developments *

Please READ this on the Original Post here : https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104377237433349881

** Read on the original source.

I will be replying and following it up on that thread.

OP : https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104376544210598454

** Pleroma - Finding the Good Instances, part 1 **

I was pleasantly surprised by the interest generated by my "Discover Pleroma. An alternative to Mastodon" -- https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/discover-pleroma page. Various people contacted me, interested in trying out Pleroma, and asking for some recommended instances.

* Is it important, which instance you are in ? *

Yes, I believe so. And wrote a blog page about that *which is currently my most popular one* -- "Is it Important, which Instance you are in?" https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/is-it-important-which-instance-you-are-in)

This will be Part 1, with detailed suggestions on finding and evaluating Instances, via Fediverse.network or Federation.info sites. I will walk thru the exact criteria I used on a personal search about 10 days ago, and the nice results found.

Part 2 will be separate to keep page size reasonable -- and will directly and clearly list Recommended Instances. Writing and posting it next!

As usual, I love Writing, and this is Long Form prose. Lavishly illustrated, References and links included. A Web Magazine page I am proud of.

That is the *** Topic of today's Blog *** -- https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/pleroma-finding-the-good-instances-part-1

#rgxJournal #FediReporter #Pleroma #Love #NewUsers #Mastodon #Alternatives

See the OP for more complete info and intended Formatting -- https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104371408233277653

** Pleroma -- Instances Suggestions & Recommendations ? **

I did not forget, and am working on it.

Screenshot from my Dark Theme Write.Freely editor, 1122 Words already in it. More to come.

#Pleroma #Instances #NewUsers #rgxJournal
#FediReporter at the office.

#moods

#Kittens
#Cats #MastoCats #CatsOfMastodon #Meow #xp

For those of us who love to watch the Blinken Lights.

Amazing. Live system stats, updating, and oh so pretty.

https://stats.jaeger.website/#menu_system_submenu_cpu;theme=slate

#FediReporter @igel

* Screenshots of Alternative Pleroma Front Ends

1 and 2 : SoapBox FE, by Alex Gleason, a project still in progress but can be seen and tested already at some places. Light and Dark modes shown. https://jaeger.website/

3 : BloatFE running on Expired.Mentality.RIP instance, one of the 3 front ends supported there.

Thanks to @igel and @a1batross for the service.

#rgxJournal #FediReporter #Pleroma #FrontEnd #Alternatives

San Francisco Beer. Classic 50's Vintage ad. #xp #art #SFO
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RT @doctorow
From the land of sky blue waters. 1959. https://advertisingpics.tumblr.com/post/621315816328134656/from-the-land-of-sky-blue-waters-1959-source
https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/1273804399970668544

New Twitter thingy ? #xp

30 Days Notice....

Banned for Markdown Love, and getting it.

Various places offer it, right now.

Moving, it's not a Rent unpaid issue, just general dissatisfaction with Mastodon's lack of features, slow evolution. etc.

#Qoto #Pleroma #Love 4 Me #GlitchSocial too.

#rgxJournal on the move.

* Memories - Starting in Computing, in the 70's *

* Programming, can be Fun or Frustrating

A recent conversation, which started naturally once I saw Klimi's post - https://qoto.org/@k11m1/104185799277317896 :

> *sigh*.... Why code can't run without errors on the first go....

My response to this simple statement was a long reply -- https://qoto.org/@design_RG/104186568289439361 , which I thoroughly enjoyed writing, and now forms the body of this page.

As usual, I love Writing, and this is Long Form prose. Lavishly illustrated, References and links included. A Web Magazine page I am proud of.

That is the Topic of today's Blog --> https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/memories-starting-in-computing-in-the-70s .

*This post is dedicated to @absturztraube@fedi.absturztrau.be and the FAB community -- https://fedi.absturztau.be/ , so were so gentle and welcoming when I joined FAB yesterday.*

#rgxJournal #FediReporter #Memories #IT #RetroComputing #Pleroma #Love

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OP link : https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104366054040061810

FAB : https://fedi.absturztau.be/notice/9wDIosU83ITM4FcmCO

Partners.

#Firefox to the #Rescue #Waterfox 4 me.

Update :

I have just finished posting a new Suggestion issue at Glitch-Social's Github.

...which summarizes the findings I described in a Forum post, and requests consideration of the idea of adding these enhancements into the Glitch-Social code base.

Forum post : https://discourse.qoto.org/t/mastodon-screen-use-in-wide-screen-displays-a-search-for-better-results/280

If that was done, and the source for Eskuero's Collapsed Mastodon is available for review and adoption, all users could benefit, without the need of using an add-on, and better compatibility with future releases as changes are made.

The Suggestion is on this page. https://github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon/issues/1359

#GlitchSocial #Mastodon #UI #UX #Improvements

#rgxJournal #FediReporter

OP : https://muensterland.social/@rgx/104362526801485058

....and a question was asked recently, in our Discourse Forum. Right on my popular "Discover Pleroma" topic.

>> Is Pleroma still a thing and can there be a QOTO version of Pleroma?

Yes.

There's Work in Progress, a Qoto-Roma so to speak (being creative here, might not stick).

>> I have an account on QOTO and I want the Pleroma interface.

You would get it, as #Pleroma comes with two front end or User Interface options -- details in the post bellow!

>> Wondering if there is a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario there.

I am wondering too, as it's something I am getting adamant about.

Mastodon limitations are Intentional in some cases, and I am tired of waiting for progress.

I am charting my own course and sailing the seas, finding nice harbours and dropping in.

Won't stay using mastodon much longer, as I already have nice Glitch-Social and Pleroma accounts.

Hopefully it will happen here too, as I have a lot invested in this instance, my main account.

Pleroma project at Qoto ? Details in this post :

https://discourse.qoto.org/t/discovering-pleroma-an-alternative-to-mastodon-upcoming-blog-post/357/2

#FediReporter on the job. #rgxJournal archived.

The Coolest Badge in our Discourse forum, imo.

Elite Users. Zleap should be snagging one soon I imagine.

(it's system assigned, not human given)

https://discourse.qoto.org/badges/44/new-user-of-the-month

@fristi Fristi started, like a number of other #Pleroma Admins, at FAB (the instance also know by an unpronounceable name) (ok, it's Absturztaube -- https://fedi.absturztau.be/ )

...fristi started at FAB, like I was saying; and like many others, started her own Pleroma node.

FAB is also considered the Mothership, I am realizing. Like mastodon.social for this side of the network (except, FAB is much, much nicer and cooler. NO comparison)

And she has an AWESOME listing, on her own instances, of Kudos and Friends instances.

A great idea! Thanks, Fristi for mentioning -- this is prime #FediReporter material, upcoming Blog page will include mention and your list.

On Kartoffel.cafe Terms of Service, aka /about page -- just scroll down to "Associated Instances".

https://kartoffel.cafe/about

LOL, proof that reading Terms of Service doesn't have to be the generally boring, legalese laden experience.

Heads Up to another cool #Pleroma #Instance -- The Potato Café, a member of the FAB Fabulous instances family.

https://kartoffel.cafe/about

@fristi is in charge. #NewUsers #Welcome

Another reason?

MastodonT give you this kind of control.

ANY Background you want. Themes, galore. Here my new Pleroma workspace at FAB.

OP : https://fedi.absturztau.be/notice/9wB7RIvvw6xTXsp32G

#Pleroma -- Need a reason ?

How about Pretty Posts ? #MarkDown #Love for me.