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

If we could keep that average (unlikely, I know, 2 out of 5 ? ), our new user count could even get reasonable.

Not counting on it, but I am certain we are moving in the right direction.

Speak up, or try again later, as we are NOT accepting blank responses, or junk ones.

** Just checked my mod email – 5 new applications, and TWO of them with responses.

I am ecstatic, friends. Thank you!!! Welcome !

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It's NOT that Hard.

Want a Qoto account? Please tell us why, and we can welcome you in.

See the story here --- https://discourse.qoto.org/t/want-to-join-our-mastodon-instance-welcome-but-please-fill-in-the-requested-information-for-signups-thank-you/239

Ready to signup? Come to https://qoto.org/about

...and fill in a bit of info, and you can get it.

#newusers #QOTO #Fediverse #STEM focused Instance

@users @freemo @arteteco
And here is a snapshot of the new user signup screen as of today -- our Admin worked hours to modify HTML and CSS files to enable :

* More Space for User response (I have noticed it being limited on some other instances that implement this same function)

* More Space for Instance Description and to request user input (and we have a VERY detailed one now)

I have copied those posts to our Discourse Forums as well -- since there I can have the wonderful Text Formatting that unfortunately Mastodon at this moment does NOT have (Pleroma Does it, Better, again!).

https://discourse.qoto.org/t/want-to-join-our-mastodon-instance-welcome-but-please-fill-in-the-requested-information-for-signups-thank-you/239

#QOTO #QotoJournal

And I just prepared this post, to show people who might be interested in joining our community.

Qoto.org moderation team has decided to implement a new policy, to restrict new user applications - the door was NOT locked, but we are requesting people wanting to Join Qoto to provide a little info about themselves.

How do their interests relate to our Science, Tech, Engineering and Math focus, so that we could have a less General type of instance; there are MANY of those, open to signups.

I noticed in a @users post this morning that we have added *5 new users* only, over the last 24 hours. This is down from a recent peak of over 90 in the same 24 h period.

...and you know, there IS a reason.

We ask new users some questions, and they can fill in their response, which gets sent in to us, mods.

I looked at my email just now. I had 20 New User Application messages.

And I took a couple of snapshots - to share here. One of these has a ONE WORD response (not enough, you think?)

Most of them, had NO response at all. Honest, should we let such a low effort response in?

From the 20 in my email, I think I remember about *3 or so* that got approved.

Making this public, as I think it's for the BEST.

Thanks to @freemo and @arteteco - we are on the right track, friends. Steady as she goes. Carry on. 😛

O, para los amigos de habla Hispana, puedan usar algo como :

#YoMigroAMastodon --- Pero quizá dejo una mención a los amigos en Twitter? Tuve la idea de añadir mi nombre a Mastodon en lo perfil de Twitter. Así, tus amigos saben donde estás, y hacemos una propaganda para #Fediverso. Que tal? Jajaja... Hasta luego, Jack. #xp #Espana se cambia

#MigrateToMastodon --- But maybe leave a mention to friends in Twitter?

Had an idea of adding mastodon instance address to Twitter user name. So, your friends know where you are, and we do some propaganda for the #Fediverse. How about it? #xp Smart people look for better ways.

And they did it again. 😊💕#xp

Team #Slowly put out another gorgeous design in a new and Special Edition, Limited Time, Norway Exclusive stamp.

This is a Norway special and FREE for the users there. Great work, I love so many of these. @slowlyapp rocks.

Towser was a working mouse controller at a Distillery; and caught 28,899 mice over her working life.

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @qikipedia
The world record for number of mice caught by one cat is 28,899.

The record is held by the former Glenturret Distillery cat. When she passed away from old age, the distillery erected a statue to honor her years of service.

(Image: B4bees.)
https://twitter.com/qikipedia/status/1259860818235015168

The less interesting side of the Internet surfaces. #xp
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RT @textfiles

https://twitter.com/textfiles/status/1260050592589926409

I'll help!!

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp #IT
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RT @gayocats
helpful
https://twitter.com/gayocats/status/1260135131982868481

Professor Krugman at the NYT, recommended reading always . #economics #recession #finance #xp
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RT @paulkrugman
If we have a depression, it will be because Trump and those around him are quitters who won't stay the course https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/opinion/coronavirus-depression.html
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1260014697903874050

Double ended Feline?

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @tatuya01
Illusion cat
https://twitter.com/tatuya01/status/1260110932115517440

Meet our birthday boy. Alfie turns 13 today, and is looking good.

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @Standish_
Little Alfie...13 Today😻 @TreasuryMog #bowtietuesday
https://twitter.com/Standish_/status/1260121747929673728

Any volunteers? ✋

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @EvieFreddie
Happy #toebeanTuesday everyone 😺😺 Evie 🐾🐾 #CatsOfTwitter #cats
https://twitter.com/EvieFreddie/status/1260105240365486082

#cyberpunk #art #xp
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RT @AheadLooms
Art of the day #212 'CyberGurl 012', Art of TZU (Howard Yung-Tzu Chin) https://www.artstation.com/artwork/xzVRr4
https://twitter.com/AheadLooms/status/1260162892143493129

He doesn't look too happy. 🙄😝

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @EveningMews
This boy is a trooper!!! He made it thru his yearly exam WITHOUT sedation!!! He’s come so far; he is learning to trust. My vet’s office is phenomenal!
He got vaccines, bloodwork, claws trimmed, temp taken, weighed, AND the dreaded neck squidge! He is resting now. 😻❤️😍
https://twitter.com/EveningMews/status/1259946107746103296

Team Floof. Gorgeous hair, Betty.

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @Betty_Boo_Kat
Wake up sleepy head...it’s time fur my breakfast 🐟😻🐟 #TunaTuesday #TongueOutTuesday 👅
https://twitter.com/Betty_Boo_Kat/status/1260086977820536832

Florence Nightingale's Birthday, May 12th, 1820. #xp

#stayHome #saveLives #ProtectPublicHealth #NHS
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RT @DottySeaCat
#InternationalNursesDay
Florence Nightingale was born on 12th May 1820
Still shining a light today.
Thank you to all nurses at this difficult time.🤗
https://twitter.com/DottySeaCat/status/1260112372808769536

Buddy and Gizmo, hard part is telling them apart.

Hey you!

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @AlaskaPrimrose
Aren’t Buddy and Gizmo two of the most handsomest fellows you’ve ever seen? I think I am in love... #swoon #teamfloof #mancrushmonday #CatsOfTwitter @buddy_gizmo
https://twitter.com/AlaskaPrimrose/status/1259836959746224131