Welp... what did I count... another 3.5-4k newbies last night...

Here's hoping the Boss still has hair...

Goodest Friday Morning to everyone that was here and everyone that's new...

I think they're expanding onto the pub in the back... Plenty of room... But please remember, these construction projects cost mucho dinero...

If you like us, and understand that at CoSo your info isn't being bought and sold like catttle... Maybe consider #GoPro to help keep the lights on...

Growth is expensive

I tried Mastodon as well. What a clunky site. The pages never load for me and I get constant 401 errors. At least this site there are helpful people to navigate when you start up. 🖖
#mastodon

@th3j35t3r
I wonder
If you are aware of just
What a wonderful world you have and are creating in #CoSo
I am
It is an antidepressant for soothing souls battered
And a landing place for souls rising
A million thanks
❤️

@Minholkin @mach @th3j35t3r

Most people have no clue what running a site like this involves OR costs. I've got an idea, and it's scary.

PROTIP -

If the Firehose is too much, you can unpin it.

If a hashtag, word or phrase is annoying you, filter it.

If a person is annoying you, block them.

If you don't want to block them, mute them.

If you only want your friends to see your posts in feeds, set that as your default post privacy setting in your settings/preferences.

The tools are available for you to combine in your own way and make COSO your unique experience.

👍

Just want to say how grateful I am for #CoSo. Jester is doing some Herculean stuff for us all. There is no corporation. There are no thousands of employees. Just. One. Man. If you’re a little frustrated by the glitches, please sit back, breathe in and try to imagine yourself in a similar situation *before* you complain. You’re impatient because you like it here. I get it. Everything will resolve. But for heaven’s sake, give our founder a break, hmm? He’s got this! #CoSoRocks

☀️

Migrating from other SM sites here is exciting. It can also be a bit challenging, navigation is different ( bcz of so many cool features, yay); and, also bcz we all carry with us old wounds. The blue bird hurt many, inducing anxiety, anger, self-defense mechanisms.

I hope that all newcomers will see what a nurturing place CoSo is, and that all will become comfortable letting out their inner goodness.

#Welcome all to #CoSoFamily

Just a Reminder:

Lurking here on CoSo is a wonderful thing. If you are one who seldom posts, but enjoys reading, you are wanted and welcome. Posting in not required. You don't need to explain, nor in anyway feel less than, for lurking. In fact let's get rid of that word, and just say you are a reader.

All writers need readers. Reading is semi-miraculous act. And respect is due.

🙏

I'm not entirely done being angry with those who lie about this community, but just look at all of these damned fine people.

It really does offset a hefty chunk of rage. They'll never have this. #CoSoRocks

Freedom of speech is overrated. Those who demand it simply want to spew their hateful opinions. No thanks. I am happy here.

welcome to CoSo new folks!!!

there's a pretty nifty userguide at:

https://counter.social/userguide.pdf

let us know if ya have any questions (post em to # help...some folks who've been here awhile have that pinned to assist new folks)

following @CoSoTips and/or # CoSoTips are also great resources

#MarshyWelcomesTheNewNauts

@AnnieSage
1. Site is still recovering from a sustained DoS attack aimed directly at the API. Jester is fixing things as best he can.
2. This, combined with the lions share of 40,000 new users this week alone is adding even more pressure on the system.

Please try to bear with it. It won't last forever, I promise.

PSA - Link previews have been disabled while I investigate an issue with pulling them from their external source.

Don't freak out.