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

@reitrace
So Tusky allows you the large, up to the 24K characters per post permitted on your instance?

I have looked all over the settings and didn't find any controls for that.

Pity specially for Pinafore, which I really enjoy for the speed. Same 500 chars enforced post limit.

@lain

@qoto A CORRECTION is needed here -- as I have just learned and understand better the Privacy settings to messages.

On one of the posts above, I took as snapshot and described setting the Privacy choice to use for a group message.

In it I selected the "UNLISTED" mode, thinking it was the best, not showing on the public feeds - Local or Federated.

BUT --- it DOES allow the message to be sent to ALL of your followers (blowing away any privacy intention, and maybe annoying people). It ALSO shows the post in your Profile, to anyone curious enough to look there.

That's NOT good;

And upon reading a Guide by Mastodon's lead developer, I now think we should use the "DIRECT" message choice.

- it will have only ONE attribution, the group name we chose. In my example, "@qoto-bikers"

- it will send a message to Guppe, and the bot will process and send a DIRECT message to each person already subscribed to the group.

- Your message will NOT show on public feeds. It will NOT show on your profile either.

*This is Better * -- what we would need.

** Privacy details in the screenshot are from: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2018/07/cage-the-mastodon/

A good definition of what each type of Privacy setting on a Toot will result on.

Unlisted ? Private ? Direct Message ?

From https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2018/07/cage-the-mastodon/

Another user here had posted a link to this - it was on my open, To Read tabs and now I have checked it out. RECOMMENDED!!

And it's a Good Guide! Even after been using the fediverse pretty intensively for the past week, I learned a few things.

Like, what's the result of selecting UNLISTED as the privacy setting for a toot? (it does not show on the public Feed lists, as expected. However it DOES show in your own profile page! 😞 )

https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-mastodon-1828503235

@mngrif Port is lovely, haven't tried the Aussie stuff but it's probably good if you are enjoying it.

🍷 Cheers!

@iamo I would love to. 😄

Had some bread and homemade hummus, not as appetizing as that photo above but its what I had ready atm.

Have a good night!

@iamo Wow, now I *have* to go get something to eat. Looks delicious! 😄

@iamo I hope you feel better and things improve. Hard to find words, but it's my sincere wish. 🌻

@iamo @mngrif It is quite nice, simple and nutritious, without so much carbs as bread and something on it. Although I do have bread too, it can add weight, specially on the colder months when we don't exercise outside so much.

@iamo Had to look it up, seems quite nice!

http://justapinch.com/recipes/chana-chickpea-masala-and-garlic-naan.html

@iamo @mngrif I do eat oats everyday for breakfast, unless there's no banana left to go with them. Really important to me so I try to have at least a couple left, and restock.

I either smash the bananas with a fork on the plate, them add flaked oats and stir them; or cut the bananas into little wheels, usually if its a bit too green to mush down.

A little maple syrup or honey on top to add some sweetness and it's good to go. 😉

@hope@weirder.earth Very pretty. Beautiful colours. Ours already dropped leaves, and I am glad I raked them before 20 cm snowfall on Monday.

@mngrif @iamo Very true, I cringe when seeing the special natural and "superfoods" aisle on an already expensive supermarket.

You need to be critical and compare things. Even packaging, the games companies play, changing package size as a way to increase profit via less volume and weight. Some people can't notice.

I buy the non-flavoured yougurt too, add some jam (strawberry, or orange frequently) and enjoy it. 750 grams tub, about $1.99.

@iamo Yes, I hope he stays well too. His contribution was much needed.

I can't understand a democracy that only has TWO parties you can choose from. No wonder half the people don't come to vote even on presidential election.

@iamo I like Bernie too, he has been a huge breath of fresh air in the Dem party.

But I would be concerned about his age a bit. If something happened to him, health wise, who would be his VP, the person taking over and carrying on?

He deserves kudos for working so hard and opening a progressive debate since 2016 campaign.

@iamo Oh, thank you. I had not heard of uMatrix until now, searched and found that ghacks page mentioning it, and they recommend one only. Will have to try it.

Just saw a mention to an extension for Firefox and compatibles, that can replace uBlock Origin. With extra privacy and finer controls. uMatrix for Firefox :

https://www.ghacks.net/2017/11/28/a-umatrix-guide-for-firefox/