On Social Media

MeWe Welcome Group Some new users are finding it difficult to find people and make connections on MeWe since right now you can't see a person's posts prior to requesting a connection. The site has robust Groups functionality, and they are a great way to connect, but some of us have found that just because two people like gardening, for example, that doesn't mean they have anything else in common. (And even folks that enjoy gardening might be less interested in talking about it every day than doing it.) This situation will change in the near future with the addition of all-MeWe posts and public pages. Until then, and even after, some of us thought it would be helpful to create an open community where people can introduce themselves and/or find new folks to follow. This group is for new people and those interested in making connections. https://mewe.com/join/mewe_welcome https://mewe.com/join/mewe_welcome

On the risks of a federated option I expect most people want from their social media platform the same things they want from their car. They're busy and they want it to work every day with no necessary effort beyond routine maintenance. They want it to start up for them in the morning and to take their kids safely and reliably to school. (Not everyone has that, but I expect that's what we all want.) I drive a nice trusty Honda. It's almost 12 years old and has few bells and whistles. No Bluetooth. Manual seat adjustment. But it gets me where I need to go and has done so safely for many years. Recently, there was a problem with the airbags from one of the company's suppliers. They sent me a note. I scheduled an appointment online. The dealership replaced the airbags in about 30 minutes at no cost to me. Most of us here -- or at least lots and lots of the people who now have to move -- aren't programmers or sysadmins and don't want to be. As it happens, I'm ab...