faticake @faticake@qoto.org
I teach English to Spanish kids and copyedit on the side. English and linguistics major.
Joined Apr 2022
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For new people wondering why Mastodon is on thousands of servers instead of one:
-It helps protect us all against Elon Musk scenarios. It's very difficult for anyone to buy a network made of thousands of independently owned servers. (It's the same reason why no one owns the world's email network, because there are so many independent providers out there.)
-If your server misbehaves (or sells out to a malevolent billionaire), you can move your account to a different server, or even to a brand new server. Decentralisation means you're never trapped on a site you hate.
-Mastodon is an open platform where anyone can start their own server, and they don't need tech knowledge if they use a service like https://masto.host or https://federation.spacebear.ee
...and there are lots more good reasons too, to do with servers using alternative Fediverse software etc, but I'll save that for a future post 😁
faticake
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We have a version in the Philippines called “ginataang kuhol” (snails in coconut milk). I’ve only eaten the black twisty variety. Like with caracoles, you also need a toothpick to pull the meat out
Here’s a recent experience: tried caracoles (snails) I think for the first time. This was in Córdoba, in Andalucía. They taste like what the sauce tastes like
I think it’s funny that I found her in James Acaster’s best of 2016 book. Speaking of another genius, his comedy special is one of the best I’ve watched. Treat yourself and go see it :)
I should probably talk about something. Recently I’ve been unable to stop listening to Xenia Rubinos. It’s hard for me to describe her music because in one album she does rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, and funk. But this song is one of my current favorites
https://music.apple.com/ph/album/what-is-this-voice/1572432043?i=1572432057
@jnsmqn bilis a! I wonder if may mga Pinoy dito
I teach English to Spanish kids and copyedit on the side. English and linguistics major.
Joined Apr 2022
