@AVoraciousReader start commenting on others posts in the Firehose. Get into discussions on topics you care about. Then start following people. Trust me, people are very friendly and welcoming.

@HappyAcademic I've seen trusted sources say that she can try but it won't succeed. I'm still sorting out the specifics but I don't think the AG would have gone down this road only to have it potentially defunded.

@Heyjojo I haven't deactivated yet but I'm committed to only checking when there are major events I want to follow. I just blocked Musk and Trump won't be back on anytime soon due to his contract obligation to post exclusively to Truth Social for first six hours of any post of his. I'll just stay here and keep trying out new features.

@estherschindler perfect- love the idea of dried cherries!

@estherschindler Think it would be fine without the raisins? Not big on raisins anymore

@Sassypants0210 Aye! A thousand times yes!

@Periwinkle absolutely! Unfortunately we now want quick fixes. Not many of those available.

Welcome to all who just joined. Since the beginning of the internet "the best software/platform is the one you know". Learning something new takes time and and open mind. I find it fascinating to discover new ways of doing things. Give yourself time to adjust. Trust me, it will feel "normal" soon.

@Sierra_Cat the camera icon next to the word sanitizer supports using gifs. Worth a try

@Lorih999 It takes a bit but it does eventually make sense. It's worth the effort - a very positive, welcoming space. No drama

@poemblaze I had both in one arm. When offered to have separately I couldn't figure out why I would want both arms in distress. I was pretty sure both would be sore based on past experience.

Allowing oneself to get drawn into chaos is a choice in most cases. I choose not to engage and will support others who don't engage. The next 2 years require focus and a clear eyed sense of staying positive. Living with rage is untenable and unhealthy. Let them burn out from it all on their own.