@mikestevens @taylorlorenz Here is an active, thoughtful thread on GitHub for Mastodon discussing this very thing! Quote boosting appears very likely. They simply want to approach it carefully.
"user-controlled, abuse-resistent quote-boosting"
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/20673
100% agree with everything in this thread.
@taylorlorenz exactly. btw on twitter posts from private accounts can't be RTed or QTed. Mastodon could certainly use such feature too but with more granular control than that.
People who are talking as if reblogging is what leads to harassment need to understand that abuse happens *far more* often in replies. Does that mean u shoudjnt be able to reply to people? No, it means we need controls! As far as I’m aware there’s no way to limit replies on Mastodon or filter them. Would love for more controls like that to be added. Threading on replies wouod help a lot too imo.
Sometimes you want to go viral, sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you want feedback on a post, sometimes you don’t. Part of meeting the needs of a wide user base (which should be the goal!) is allowing for customization. Facebook and other platforms allow a user to change the privacy settings on a post level, both after and before the post is published, and I think that’s great!
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
The only video of Eartha Kitt singing this song I could find. BTW, Eartha Kitt deserves to be better known. Unique voice.
@taylorlorenz totally agree. and this doesn't apply to just journalists. Journalists are hardly a unique group in wanting the QT feature. I bet if polled vast majority of Mastodon users would want it. the harassment angle can be handled by moderation which is very strong on Mastodon.
@higharchmage qoto instance implemented QT but Mastodon in general doesn't have that feature. also, when we quote tweet something it just shows up as links in the apps and for people on other instances.
Journalists will never stick around this app long term sadly unless it adds quote posting. We desperately need it to communicate effectively, build on each others ideas, and add crucial context to posts. These are things replies simply do not accomplish. Also quote posting or reblogging does not = harassment! Tumblr, for instance, has had the feature since the beginning. We need it here now too 🙏🏻
Ukrainians have been fighting bravely against their aggressor for 9 months now.
We will never match their sacrifices.
But we are helping in every possible way.
This year, we have mobilised over €19 billion in support to Ukraine.
And more is coming.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1606573250435325952
All EU countries have now agreed to our proposal to channel €18 billion in macro-financial assistance to 🇺🇦 next year.
Money disbursed regularly, to help with urgent repairs and pave the way to reconstruction.
A reconstruction that will put Ukraine on the path to the EU.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1606573543201931265
RT @MavkaSlavka@twitter.com
Eight months after Mariupol fell into ruZZian hands, ruZZia is eradicating all vestiges of Ukraine from it – along with the evidence of war crimes buried in its buildings, such as the famed Drama Theater.
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/MavkaSlavka/status/1606174351337738240
@herid Sagan was kind of a visionary on a couple of subjects IMO. He predicted the devolution and dumbing down of society, criticised the nuclear arms race, warned us about climate change and fossil fuels use.
He was also a great scientist and science communicator. He was instrumental in exploring Mars and the rest of the solar system.
He promoted science but had a gift of translating it into a spiritual message.
@dynode yes. one thing that struck me about this video is how well he explained global warming in terms understandable to general public. master class in science communication.
An interesting twitter thread on some effects of the war on the Russian society which are not often talked about. Including things like **huge** rise in crime which is happening already and will only get worse when those serving in Ukraine come home.
https://twitter.com/betelgeuse1922/status/1606249858926612485?s=20&t=uLnkYQf8ej1H2O5dV8w6Pw
Refugee from twitter. I am into math, tech, clean energy, EVs, COVID info, books, movies, music.
Based in Toronto. Support Ukraine.
Boosts=endorsements twitter:https://twitter.com/heridfan