@voltronic This. This. This. If you want Twitter; please go be there. Do not try and turn this place into… that. It isn’t. It won’t ever be. Just enjoy it for the wonderful, creative, awesome space that it is! I totally get it’s hard to come off the rage machine. We’ve all been on it for so long. There are things to “fight” for, and against, but find productive ways to fight for the cause, not just screaming into the void online. Instead of what makes you angry, share with us what gives you joy.
@JeSsA @voltronic the rage machine. What a perfect way to describe it. I am pretty sure I never logged off from there feeling anything but more upset and angry. I am working hard not to repeat that here. So far, so good!
@Daisy_Chain @JeSsA
Outrage > Engagement > Ad Views > Revenue.
That model doesn't apply here, so no sense repeating it.
@Daisy_Chain @voltronic I am so glad you’re here!! And believe me, I had to detox myself too. I was very heavy resistance and all that. I still am, but in a quieter way. Online in any event. What’re you doing that you find joy and take care of yourself doing?
@JeSsA @voltronic Same here. I still am heavy resistance, but it’s reminding myself that I still need to find joy and balance. I find that in art, music, reading and spending time in nature, especially at the beach. It’s all about perspective
@Daisy_Chain yes absolutely!! I’m glad you’re still taking the time to enjoy things. It’s hard to remember to stop, breathe and take time for ourselves
@Daisy_Chain @voltronic for me, it’s gardening and my animals. My dog shows and friends I’ve made there ❤️
@JeSsA @voltronic oh yes, how could I forget about my dogs. They are always a big source of love and joy.
@Daisy_Chain @voltronic heckkkk yeahhhh!! I love my critter crew! 12 chickens, 3 dogs, 3 bearded dragons, a Guinea pig and a toad!
@JeSsA wow! That is a crew! Just the two doggos for me but they’re crazy! 😂
@Daisy_Chain Haha, yes it sure is!
@JeSsA @voltronic what gives me joy is filling the world with all the stories younger me would have killed to read. Also video games and music.
@SilentButCuddly @voltronic I love this!! Thank you for sharing! For me, it’s animals, art, gardening, music. 💜
@JeSsA @voltronic Nice. Are you a cat or dog person? What type of music do you like?
@SilentButCuddly @voltronic I’m an animal person!! I love pretty much all of them. I’m owned by 12 chickens, 3 dogs, 3 bearded dragons, a Guinea pig and a toad! Musically, I’m all over the board as well. Country, Pop, Rock, Ska, Classical. Only thing I’m not super high on is jazz
@JeSsA @voltronic lol sounds like you’re starting your own animal preserve.
I’m mainly a dog person but wouldn’t rule out having a cat.
Musically, I’ll listen to most genres but prefer alternative, hard rock, and metal.
@SilentButCuddly @voltronic Funny you should say that 😂 my former boss and I are drawing up a business plan for an animal sanctuary. We worked together in compliance and privacy in an outpatient substance abuse treatment setting. He is still in the same field, currently, at a different company, and I’ve turned my passion, dogs, into work, as a groomer. I used to show professionally, and took those skills in grooming over to the pet side of things. Still showing dogs as a hobby ❤️ my Gideon.
@JeSsA @voltronic Oh, cool. Beautiful dog btw.
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BEAUTIFULLY said. 👏