for the fediverse to live up to its potential, you do have to report accts that violate rules. when you hit block you have the option of sending a report to the userβs admins, which is what it takes to remove abusive accts.
if someone is invoking systems of oppression in their posts or replies, itβs not just words, itβs harm that causes real stress, anxiety, ptsd etc, all of which are physically unhealthy and/or change a personβs ability to express themselves or seek and find community here
Today sharing about my time in the tech hotspot of Cambridge when that town lead the world in affordable home computers and you couldn't move for young bright things making startups, and I had the most amazing job...
I'm acknowledging that while my undiagnosed #ActuallyAutistic self made life hell, it along with a good dollop of blind chance, also enabled me to have an incredibly interesting and privileged life,.
I won't say that being #autistic rocks but it wasn't all bad.
@actuallyautistic
Hate Group: OTC Birth Control Pills Are Anti-Christian - Joe.My.God. https://www.joemygod.com/2023/07/hate-group-otc-birth-control-pills-are-anti-christian/
We really are a *stupid* species, arenβt we? π€¦πΌββοΈ
βTourists flock to Death Valley to experience possible world-record heat of 131 degreesβ
https://nypost.com/2023/07/14/heat-fans-head-to-death-valley-for-possible-131-degree-record/
I relate to this so much right now! #AuDHD
Originally shared by Brains and Spoons on Facebook. I don't think they're in the fediverse yet π so, for attribution, here is their link: https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons
RELENTLESS: Biden finds route around SCOTUS for student loan relief https://occupydemocrats.com/2023/07/15/relentless-biden-finds-route-around-scotus-for-student-loan-relief/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
My plant life brings all the bees to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge
There's a beautiful #lavender #bush absolutely filled with #bumblebees in my neighbourhood. They might be hard to spot on the photograph.
Every time I walk by I pause to enjoy their buzzing. Bumble bees make me happy. #bloomscrolling
Iggy has been holding on to this celery for an hour so far. She's been showing it to anyone who is at all mildly interested. Like you.
#DogsOfMastodon #GoldenRetriever
Important Sexual Related Dating Advice
If you're on a date, and you're pretty sure it's gonna end in sex, but you're not ready for any butt play yet, place both hands over your bum, and loudly state, "Nope, not happening in my tooter!". This should be done in a public place before the date officially begins.
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So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.