Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

@MelodicDinosaur

welcome, you'll find this a refreshing place & while (alike any public space) there are still some idiots, for the most part this is a civil & enjoyable place to be - conversations with those with whom you differ are always interesting, and in my experience civility has won out here.

Enjoy your new social media experience

@MelodicDinosaur

Welcome. Nice to meet you.

You put me to shame - I've still not done my introduction...
Or have I? I forget. I wrote something pretty uninformative a while back.

@MelodicDinosaur You sound like a good candidate for enjoying the space here. I hope it suits you. Welcome!

@MelodicDinosaur hi. You're welcome.
Post a lot of cat pictures and nobody will get hurt.
(And today is #caturday , take advantage of it!)

Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

@MelodicDinosaur hiyaaaa

Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

@MelodicDinosaur
wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome...

Am new to Linux as well... big tech is big brother.

Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

@MelodicDinosaur do you know about hashtags around here? The algo is chronological so tags are very helpful. Such as #actuallyAutistic or #AuDHD . There are a bunch of great weird ones too, #lichensubscribe (for lichen pics), #asstodon (donkey pics), #caturday (which today is). Check out @FediTips if ever you feel lost

@MelodicDinosaur welcome welcome:) and good luck on your fediverse journey.

If anything there are *too* many people eager to talk about Linux on here, but... maybe thats a good thing?

There are definitely many people willing to engage on how we can make everything less awful, and that is unambiguously a good thing

@MelodicDinosaur Welcome to the Fediverse. Mastodon might be just the place for you. Take the time to search for and follow users and hashtags that you're interested in as it works best once you've curated your feed. Also don't be afraid to boost things as this also helps with engagement.

From my experience so far, Mastodon is a pretty inclusive place with regards to neurodiversity and nerdy stuff like Linux etc. That could also just be my personal experience based on who I follow, but I'm sure you'll find some engaging topics.

You basically get what you give so don't hold back.

@MelodicDinosaur

(Phases in time-traveler style)
Damn. The lichen people got to her first.
(It's either lichen, cats or sourdough around here. Pick your tribe.)

But seriously, welcome on board - great choice of server, you won't get flooded with shit on there!

My unasked-for advice - if you find that you've followed someone who floods your timeline you don't have to unfollow or mute them - you can also just turn their boosts off (if that's the problem) or if it's more a verbal diarrhoea thing put them in a list of their own.

Have fun. And stay away from the lichen freaks.

Hi, the Mastodons. I don't know how this works yet or how active I'll be here, but I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a UK-based female AuDHD adult, choosing to remain mostly anonymous. I'm really just curious about how the Fediverse works - I can be ambivalent about social media but I thought this sounded refreshing in contrast to the big, powerful platforms which feel scarier to me by the minute. I've also been getting to grips with Linux recently, and am thinking about other ways within my limited means and courage to try to be involved with more of the small things that are about moving away from exploitation and towards caring for each other.

Take care out there

#introduction

@Hedgewizard @MelodicDinosaur who hurt you lol

@MelodicDinosaur
There are a lot of people that don't know any more about this place than you do who are still good people and would like to talk to you. There are a lot of people who are involved in various Linux projects that would be happy to help out if you get stuck somewhere. Welcome to Mastodon.

@MelodicDinosaur Welcome! Find some hashtags to follow and start your own algorithm. It's pretty cool here.