I wasn't a huge account on the dead bird site by any stretch, but I had enough followers to know how many never interact, how many are basically dead, how many are bots, etc.
Any big number over there is a mirage not to be taken seriously. Taking it seriously means you're not a serious person.
I had a small account over there (10K is small), and now I have a tiny account here. But, very happy being with entirely like minded resisters. I feel like a bit weight has been lifted off my shoulders. No more of that man-child jerk, Elon! 💙
I know I'm quite big on the other place, but I know that I would be nothing without the community I've built over there, and that's the most worrying thing about potentially permanently migrating. I don't have an ego, I just don't wanna lose contact with people. x
Joe I’m so sorry if I upset you. I’ve also posted about how hard it is to leave. We’ve had a couple of people on here who’ve been very arrogant and I know that would never be you so please don’t take it personally. I adore thee!! Xx
Ok, so why is she so determined to stay?
Twitter is done. It's a Republican propaganda platform now. It's not going back to old twitter. Even if Musk decides to sell it, it'll go to someone just as bad. The fascists have it now.
It's done. Sorry to say that, but it's only going to get worse.
I think she thinks that there still needs to be a strong progressive voice there to attempt to counter all the right wing shit, it might be a losing battle but I still think it's a noble one and somebody's got to do it.
I can understand how you feel Joe. But I think for many, including myself, there comes a limit to how much rubbish and hate you want to read. I'll leave my decision until the other side of Christmas but increasingly I feel I will be exiting as it becomes clearer and clearer what Musk's aims are.
You were the best part of being on there Joe. I used to love getting a Joe-hug! And the community was amazing. I just found the platform, in general, was having a detrimental effect on my mental health. I don't even call people cunts on here! I've barely even told anyone to fuck off!! 😇
And you only gain traction by interaction which takes effort & it's a knock to one's ego if you don't have your usual pals & sycophants at your beck & call. It's not difficult but people are lazy.
There are some big names here, but for me it feels more like it is a series of chats on various topics rather than groups hanging off a central person.
I think there are certain ‘ordinary’ non-journalist/celeb types to whom a large audience is more important than the quality of the audience. And of course they have their valued blue tick, they would have to start off as a nobody here
I had about 2500 followers on there but in the past six months or so have had virtually no interaction AT ALL. In just two days of coming over here (with a paltry 40 followers so far) I've already engaged more than that!
Hi, just arrived. My profile pic is slightly different - these are dark times and the bear feels a bit downcast. Glad to have found a few people though.
A Big Name archeologist was discussing medieval weaponry on the TV, I asked her a question on X because we found similar stuff while digging the garden. Totally ignored it.
I hope that off the shoulder black top she wears on every show disintegrates, the arrogant cow.
You are such a great example of an account to follow - they could learn from you!
Except for proper journo accounts, the rule is following and followers should be reasonably proportionate to suggest listening as well as communicating.
And then you also get great journos who also follow back
Why would anyone expect to be treated any differently if they had a big account over there?! Having a larger account doesn’t make people famous. I completely agree with you
Well, some things are named after their inventor, some things after their discoverer, but some things are named after the person who made them famous, so if the English language lacks a suitable word... 🤣
Yes, this feels like old Twitter. I joined in 2009. For being there 15 years I only had 9400+ followers & had an equal number of following. I had great conversations, blocked the trumper trolls and am sad I had to let it all go. So far, I love being here. I'm meeting old friends & a lot of new ones.
Oh, and also don't land here and immediately start bitching about how your favorite Xitter features aren't here. That one is irritating the crap out of me.
It's not even something I worry about, I won't follow you if I see that you're feeling entitled to engagement and followers here. If people do that, they will humble themselves or go back to the bird app
"Well guys, I've finally ditched the other place, it just got too toxi..."
FUCK OFF! I don't remember you, and if i did, I haven't missed you. Post something interesting, engage with other users, be friendly. Do not expect a fucking fanfare and a round of applause 🙄😂
Yes I haven’t followed the last two because of everything I’ve just said. But I’ve followed other big accounts because they’ve been warm and engaging and that’s good.
Yeah. All posts are equal, and engagement is key. I always have a look to see if accounts engage and reply. If it's just their posts and no replies, I usually don't follow.
I was really trying in the run up to the election but it just ramped up and up. After that I just found it intensely depressing. This is fun again imo 🥰
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Any big number over there is a mirage not to be taken seriously. Taking it seriously means you're not a serious person.
💙🇺🇸🦅🗽🕊🫂💙
Feels a bit like *some people* have done a whole HERE I AM GET OUT THE WAY FOR ME AND MINE 🙄
Now you don't. Deal.
Please forgive me 🫶🏼
she's your bestie.
I couldn't hang around anymore in the other place. This place is nicer, the toxic elements get blocked and disappear..
I'm glad you're here , a while. It's fun, more dynamic, and super silly and kind.
Twitter is done. It's a Republican propaganda platform now. It's not going back to old twitter. Even if Musk decides to sell it, it'll go to someone just as bad. The fascists have it now.
It's done. Sorry to say that, but it's only going to get worse.
Your community will follow if you lead them.
Those of us bridged across both apps are trying hard to bring over the best of us and leave the turds behind.
I had about 2500 followers on there but in the past six months or so have had virtually no interaction AT ALL. In just two days of coming over here (with a paltry 40 followers so far) I've already engaged more than that!
This is the place to be.
“Yay, we’ve arrived, be thankful” followed by a loop of “it’s not London, is it?”
A tiny 🔵 in boonies Texas.
Trying to survive
🤦🏼♀️
https://www.captaintonz.com
It bites that big accounts think they're just too important to follow back....
Plus even with less followers, I still get a ton more engagement here.
I hope that off the shoulder black top she wears on every show disintegrates, the arrogant cow.
Except for proper journo accounts, the rule is following and followers should be reasonably proportionate to suggest listening as well as communicating.
And then you also get great journos who also follow back
And isn't Mark chadbourn great!
We’ve parted ways and they’re muted now.
Account had 9k followers and followed about 400 max. Just asked a question that’s all🤷♂️
Nice to meet you DB
💙😎👍
There have been a whole bunch of those over the last day.
A one-trumpet fanfare?
A self-fanfare?
A mic snatch?
A gladiatorial entry? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8_aaqbaVvE
I was thinking more of the Dramatic Entrance.
Arriving on BlueSky and expecting a curtain raiser and a full overture from the pit.
I’m slowly migrating here and hopefully I can build an even better base on BSKY
stronger together!🤍
New era: “new school” rules on Bluesky.
WTAF??? Do Koreans write in emoji? I’m so confused right now
FUCK OFF! I don't remember you, and if i did, I haven't missed you. Post something interesting, engage with other users, be friendly. Do not expect a fucking fanfare and a round of applause 🙄😂
I’m trying to find everyone that’s moved over from Twitter, bound to be a bit quieter, it’s like starting over eh?