Strange coincidence, but I checked out Bluesky yesterday. It looked like a good replacment Twitter before He Who Shall Not Be Named took it over. But I'm resisting...for now...on the grounds that I'm already approaching the point of being over committed to social media. I feel like I'm inching towards the point where it gets in the way of my work..and the rest of my life...
Ever since the election, my tolerance for social media has be diminished. I really don't have the bandwidth for it anymore and I'm doubtful that a new platform would make any difference or would be helpful to my business. Remember when everyone joined Cara a while back?
Proud of everyone who has the capacity to take on more …! Left Twitter last year, never looked back. Happy here … our little corner of Notes is convivial and politics free. Occasional Instagram posts about life on the farm and that’s plenty. You’re such a good community builder, Andy, you’ll thrive wherever you set up a presence.
I’m not a photographer but I’m on Bluesky and love it. There are some amazing photographers over there and I definitely appreciate the beauty they are sharing. Helps uplift a heavy heart.
No. I’ve deleted all my social accounts (with the exception of Substack - though I am likely migrating to a privately hosted email list eventually). It all ends up being close enough to the same - for me the good not outweighing the cost of it. I just can’t deal with the cacophony of it - my mind is so much healthier without it. I’ve run the tests now. Respect to everyone who can hold it lightly enough to live well.
I hear you, and I respect your position, Peter. I think I'm on your newsletter list. Please keep us posted on your privately hosted email list. I don't want to miss those!
I don’t know how I feel about another platform. I deleted Facebook and I am less active on Instagram, but I don’t know if I truly feel like yet another app. However, I am hearing positive feedback, so maybe I will check it out.
I hear you. There’s nothing wrong with LESS time on social media! So far, I’m finding lots of creatives over there: writers, artists, photographers. I’m having fun. But I admire those who spend less time online than I do. You’ll figure out what works best for you, Manuela. Thanks for the note!
I just made my account at Bluesky ( @hvz47 ). I am curious what it will bring me and others. And also a bit sceptical. Will it suffer the same Road X is driving? Bluesky is in the same system, it has to make money at the end. That corrupts easily the idealistic ideas from the beginning. But let’s give it a lucky hand. In the meantime, spread kindness and inclusion and enjoy your life with loved ones. And have mercy for the turkey.
Strange coincidence, but I checked out Bluesky yesterday. It looked like a good replacment Twitter before He Who Shall Not Be Named took it over. But I'm resisting...for now...on the grounds that I'm already approaching the point of being over committed to social media. I feel like I'm inching towards the point where it gets in the way of my work..and the rest of my life...
All good points. Take your time, Ernest. It will be here when you're ready. And if it's not, that's fine too!
Exact same sentiments!
Ever since the election, my tolerance for social media has be diminished. I really don't have the bandwidth for it anymore and I'm doubtful that a new platform would make any difference or would be helpful to my business. Remember when everyone joined Cara a while back?
I'm also really enjoying it on there, and I'd love to connect with you all.
https://bsky.app/profile/darrylyoung.bsky.social
Followed :) Mine's birgitterasine.bsky.social. Your feed has a good vibe
Thanks! Just followed back. 😊
Proud of everyone who has the capacity to take on more …! Left Twitter last year, never looked back. Happy here … our little corner of Notes is convivial and politics free. Occasional Instagram posts about life on the farm and that’s plenty. You’re such a good community builder, Andy, you’ll thrive wherever you set up a presence.
I am trying to navigate the platform! It’s fresh and new so I will give it a try. https://bsky.app/profile/angieclay.bsky.social
Followed! I'm at https://bsky.app/profile/birgitterasine.bsky.social Delighted to connect Angie!
#drb69.bsky.social
I'm enjoying the whole Bluesky experience so far. I'm hoping it doesn't decend into another X, IG style of black hole.
I've been loving it! https://bsky.app/profile/readprocess.co
Followed! https://bsky.app/profile/jasonspoonerphoto.com
I’m not a photographer but I’m on Bluesky and love it. There are some amazing photographers over there and I definitely appreciate the beauty they are sharing. Helps uplift a heavy heart.
Hey, Nancy! What is your handle?
brightwings45.bsky.social
No. I’ve deleted all my social accounts (with the exception of Substack - though I am likely migrating to a privately hosted email list eventually). It all ends up being close enough to the same - for me the good not outweighing the cost of it. I just can’t deal with the cacophony of it - my mind is so much healthier without it. I’ve run the tests now. Respect to everyone who can hold it lightly enough to live well.
I hear you, and I respect your position, Peter. I think I'm on your newsletter list. Please keep us posted on your privately hosted email list. I don't want to miss those!
You are - I’m just at a few times or even once a year sort of pace these days!
I don’t know how I feel about another platform. I deleted Facebook and I am less active on Instagram, but I don’t know if I truly feel like yet another app. However, I am hearing positive feedback, so maybe I will check it out.
I hear you. There’s nothing wrong with LESS time on social media! So far, I’m finding lots of creatives over there: writers, artists, photographers. I’m having fun. But I admire those who spend less time online than I do. You’ll figure out what works best for you, Manuela. Thanks for the note!
Would love to connect with everyone, just joined https://bsky.app/profile/kirrakimbrell.bsky.social
Followed! https://bsky.app/profile/jasonspoonerphoto.com
Definitely give up X. Bluesky is way better. You’ll see.
I just made my account at Bluesky ( @hvz47 ). I am curious what it will bring me and others. And also a bit sceptical. Will it suffer the same Road X is driving? Bluesky is in the same system, it has to make money at the end. That corrupts easily the idealistic ideas from the beginning. But let’s give it a lucky hand. In the meantime, spread kindness and inclusion and enjoy your life with loved ones. And have mercy for the turkey.
Very possible, Hans. I remain optimistic. Time will tell!
I am there, though finding I my interest in social media dwindling.. @duntruner.bsky.social
I'm there: https://bsky.app/profile/cirkut01.bsky.social
I’m there: https://bsky.app/profile/woz.rocks
I still think Substack is the future though!