The continued growth of mastodon.social is putting the #Fediverse in danger (here's why: https://fedi.tips/its-a-really-bad-idea-to-join-a-big-server/).

The quickest, easiest and most effective way to solve this would be if the official apps & website stopped promoting mastodon.social, and instead promoted a rotating selection from a pool of reliable servers with solid track records.

If you're comfortable using Github, please give thumbs up to all these:
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon-android/issues/568
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon-ios/issues/1023
- https://github.com/mastodon/joinmastodon/issues/1052

Cute and Fun - Jolly Reindeer Pup: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/jolly-reindeer-pup-lisa-s-baker.html

#pup #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #dogsOfFedi #dogsOfPixelFed #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #holiday #Chrismas #blue #plaid #antlers #reindeer #ornaments #cuteanimals #cutedog #dogart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #creativeToots #fluffy #cute #whimsical #giftideas #christmasdecor #Christmas2025 #mixedmedia #painting

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A fluffy white dog is adorned with faux antlers and blue baubles, set against a checkered blue background. Snowflakes enhance the festive atmosphere. Art by Lisa S Baker.

@gabriel Ah ok, maybe I did miss something... The slaughter is and has always been there in my eyes (as the #economic #warfare / #financial #war as it's own slaughter / blood drain / siphoning) but people don't always see as clear or feel it even though their tired / abused etc.

I see that as worse but yes it's ALL bad (not demoting or comparing it though financial encapsulates it all). It's all continuing from World Wars and before... easy to see what they were doing and willing to do only 100years back and watching history! So it's about what we can grow today...

#TLDR.... You're one of the good one's -

So it's not even about bleaker or worse as you say in reply - it's almost just about finding the best of us and pedal to the metal with those with whatever they care about

Let's chat more in a #Jitsi sometime also even around these points or what we can do something about....

THE REST IS OPTIONAL

We did not get much further in the mind so this is why direct-education is the better #directaction as I see it - not just saving weak (unless I see how and then believe me I'll do it).

The more #positive and what propels us in the now is in a lot of ways it's own power even without trying hard so I'm against things or demoting other ways - just I'll get round to all like a hopping rabbit that seemingly doesn't care unless you see it's weaving things and ready to use it later).

The slaughter of weak or fragile is MUCH is something I can't see exactly what to do about right now so more it's about weaving other things and keeping it in mind even though not really seeing a way now or no people to show me either (I always think about things like this of course).

To find a way is through education / talking together and drilling those mines of thought and existing passions I think.
EASY!

Because if education doesn't catch up then that's really where we lose #quality people (that's what we really #need).

Saving people would help in some in cases quickly and immediately #reverts back to the very same bad after saving... It's harsh but if you've seen enough movies it's like saving the baby more than saving the other adult member who have better skills / own resources already.

Imagine the impossible #brucewillis #melgibson movies :)

We should not go for babies directly or just get to them after we get to ourselves towards getting a bit better / tooled up individuals, and forming as a #team somewhat first (not even waiting for #mass or #criticalmass already even though that is made from small #teams / #friendships then #federating properly).

Just 2 a time - I'll honestly take me and you Gabe occasionally and give you best I have got.
Don't mind!

But alone... or with baby / too much guilt - not really.

Pairing 2 + 2 + 2 would work... we can #increment #trust...

But who is thinking like this ? ❓

⬆️ Honest #Question ⬆️

#TLDR.... after that answer !

You're one of the good one's -
so it's not even about bleaker or worse as you say in reply - it's almost just about finding the best of us and pedal to the metal with those with whatever they care about (assisting morally / technically) even without 'all-in' trust together... but starting to do that is massive... it's #cohesion ... very under-estimated even though we have all these range of people and passions - all mostly alone!

READ MORE IF YOU WANT
TOTALLY OPTIONAL - ABOVE IS ENOUGH!

So the rest here on #Fediverse are so-so (so far) and #lukewarm / never serious to change... because they don't even reply or reply in short or many things my attempts for years (all my life say) - fine. And those that can I've rolled with... made some great stuff - great !

Just something we can #measure and #moveon from - I could beg them again / show them / prove it but I have to take their answer and whole demeanor and position on it... and find others or help create those willing to reinvent life somewhat as a relationship / friendship instead of hating things.

Venting, fine,
Time spent on #Trump and #Musk hashtags, fine

(again you can measure all this and watch profiles as they say "I don't have time" or even portray a kind of friendliness but can't do it / fall into holes themselves after 3rd reply as if internet isn't distant and we have to fill in the gaps or dead air )

#WillPower - Just the #Will is needed to push past all that doubt (again measurably) and live and breath what we need to look for as growth.

Can they reply? Y/N ❓

Can they do 2nd reply? ❓
No... ? Maybe move on after a reminder... or accept short replies as the real answer and real politics (which is "I don't want to say no but I'm not going to even bother getting into it or just one line back about each thing - I'll just skip it all instead"...

Many good people literally do that - "don't have time" is a big cover up - unfortunately too easy not to see online talking about presidents not even in their own country! Not doing much to create or repair #friendship.

So for time for betterment and tiem for others or whatever it is, we can do that and not be just watching things as entertainment or triggers - #participation

People who accept they have their #compartmentalised #tech / #academia / ... job and that's the main. The are too satisfied. The dissatisfaction should be yelling within them to say "fine I'll try with anyone else but I'm not letting #system or #putin or #trump get away with this separation).

I've asked even people setting up tech for charity and the like and asked them (in person) about participating - doing circles / betterment... and IT'S NO! (like I rephrased the question and it was like Tech-only even though REALLY NICE guys but shows the face doesn't have to be bad).

They too need to do a hell of a lot more than install tech and fuck off leaving people!

I wrote a lot more Gabe but I hope we can catch up on your / my #jitsi instance sometime and grow more... I'd appreciate your comments either way - but I'm guessing there is a limit somewhere to my long text...

:)

#Pretty #Gazania by Kaye Menner #Photography Wide variety #Prints & lovely #Products at:

https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/pretty-gazania-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html

#daisy #colorful #flower #floral #homedecor #mastoart #fediverse #fediart #fedigiftshop #giftideas #wallartforsale #Art #artforsale #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Artist #FineArtAmerica #PhotographyFeed #VisualArts #CreativeArts

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My neighbor loves Gazanias and always has an array of different Daisies in her garden in Sydney. THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT SHOW ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS. By Kaye Menner Photography https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/pretty-gazania-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html [From Wikipedia] Gazania is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa. They produce large, daisy-like composite flowers in brilliant shades of yellow and orange, over a long period in summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover. The Daisy is pretty and versatile. Daisies are hugely popular too! There is a wide range of plants belonging to the Daisy family or Compositae (Asteraceae).There are annuals, perennials, shrubs and even trees. Some are hardy while others are tender. In fact, everybody should be able to find a plant to their taste within the huge daisy family! Some other well known plants like Osteospermum, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera and Calendula belong to the Daisy family.

A little country fun with Merry Chicken Christmas: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/merry-chicken-christmas-lisa-s-baker.html

#chicken #chickens #birds #farmbirds #hen #cluck #MerryChristmas #Christmas #holiday #HappyHoliday #mixedmedia #digitalart #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #greetingcards #Christamascards #puzzles #holidaydecor #puzzle #jolly #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #birdsofmastodon #fun #whimsical #winter #barn #buyintoart

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Four chickens wearing Santa hats stand in front of a snow-covered barn. Snowflakes fall around them, adding to the festive winter scene. Art by Lisa S Baker.

Fediverse Report 141 - this week's #fediverse news

- @bonfire finally officially launches their Bonfire Social platform, as well as a crowdfunding campaign to support and further expand this ambitious project
- @Mastodon has officially launched v4.5 bringing quote posts to the entire fediverse
- Mo-Me is a new fediverse client from @newsmast and the Media Revolution campaign

Read at:
https://connectedplaces.online/reports/fediverse-report-141-2/

Don't miss the intro and first keynote by @evan!!

"Free the social web"

Live now!!

#SeaGL2025 #activitypub #fediverse #social #sns #socialnetworks #blogs #enshittification

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Intro speech by @salt

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Keynote by @evan@cosocial.ca

#Rain #Soaked #Daisy Print by Kaye Menner #photography #prints #lovely #products at:

https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/rain-soaked-daisy-kaye-menner.html

#photography #floral #flower #droplets #petals #macro #whitepetals #waterdroplets #bluecenter #bluestamen #homedecor #mastoart #fediverse #fediart #fedigiftshop #giftideas #wallartforsale #Art #artforsale #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Artist #FineArtAmerica #PhotographyFeed #VisualArts #CreativeArts

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https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/saleannouncement.html?id=1bb36ce0a9c058f38e05c12225c6a40a#comment40921168 https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/saleannouncement.html?id=a8d6d503e3cef452fa612b6cbec2c0dd **ACHIEVED 3RD PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "White Flowers" - January 2018 **ACHIEVED 3RD PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - 'Rainy Day Flowers" June 2015 **ACHIEVED EQUAL 2ND / 3RD PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "Contest Feb" February 2015 **ACHIEVED 1ST PLACE IN FAA CONTEST 'MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE' - September 2014 **ACHIEVED 2ND PLACE IN FAA CONTEST ' Flowers After The Rain - Macro Color Photographs' - September 2014 **ACHIEVED 1ST PLACE IN FAA CONTEST 'PHOTOS OF WHITE FLOWERS' - February 2014 Rain drops on a white daisy. By Kaye Menner Photography https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/rain-soaked-daisy-kaye-menner.html THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

@rysiek

For awhile now i've been wanting to switch my phone OS to Linux, like Sailfish, but i wouldn't even know how to do so

my goals are #Resist #BreakTheOligarchy & become 💯 #magafree to create #MyBlueWorld , so i'm working my way thru as i learn

i'd love to see more migration from #Windows & #Apple to #Linux

no one should be using #MSOffice anymore w/ #LibreOffice

hopefully we move from #youtube to #peertube soon

i really hope to see more activity on #Mastodon & the #Fediverse

My fediversary is also November 2022, not sure what day. But these three years have been excellent- here's to many more. And it's all you cool folks who make it so great to be here, so thank you all for that. 💥

#fediverse #fediversary #DecentralizedFTW

thanks to @paige for the very flattering and in depth video about the #FediAlgo project and the larger case for having demonic "algorithms" in the #Fediverse.

https://video.fedihost.co/w/a1522517-704e-44a3-aa0e-5c4e7d49e7d1

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

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Just released version 1.2.32 of #FediAlgo, the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed. Very minor changes that improve a couple of things in a small way.

https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/115255251993344917

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

#SiliconValley (series) fans, can you help me find a GIF of the scene when the guy from Hooli partners with a factory in China to initialise as many devices as possible with its OS so that it could take control of #PiedPiper?

I want to use it to explain the pitfalls of decentralisation in my slides for my talk at SFSCON 2025

#Fediverse #decentralization #GIF #TV #series #TVseries

Looking for Fediverse oddities!

I am super late, OVER THE DEADLINE to submit the slides of my talk at SFSCON 2025, but I still want to add a few little things, and I need tips.

My presentation ends by listing a few “crazy but true” things about the Fediverse.

Can you help me find a few more in the next couple hours?

So far I have:

• Truth Social uses Mastodon and it was forced to open-source its code after it was discovered
• Some public institutions host their own Fediverse instances!
• You could host a Fediverse server in your living room
• You can use a car’s on-board computer to power a Fediverse server
• You can synchronize your personal calendar with federated calendars from the Fediverse (using @gancio)
• You can buy indie music by paying an artist directly (using @bandwagon)
• You can do academic peer-reviews via the Fediverse (using @bonfire)

What else??? I only want cool or incredible things.

#Fediverse #help #oddities #conference #presentation #talk #SFSCON #SFSCON2025

Three years ago today, the idea of the Newsmast Foundation was born 🎂

Born from the pieces of what Twitter was, our founders knew that they needed to take action to help online communities come together to inform one another once again.

1/3

#Newsmast #Birthday #SocialWeb #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Mastodon #Technology #3Today

Harvest Tapestry: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/harvest-tapestry-lisa-s-baker.html

#art #arte #artwork #abstract #abstractart #harvest #tapestry #fall #modern #modernart #contemporaryart #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #CreativeToots #artist #artistsonmastodon #painting #puzzles #greetingcards #throwpillows

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Harvest Tapestry by Lisa S Baker is a warm, modern abstract that weaves together the colors of autumn into a patchwork of texture and light. Rich shades of amber, russet, and golden ochre mingle with soft blush and earthy olive, creating a layered effect that feels both rustic and contemporary. Like a quilt stitched by the season itself, each block and brushstroke adds to the rhythm of fall’s story. Perfect for cozying up a living room, dining area, or creative space, this piece celebrates the beauty of autumn in a bold yet inviting way.

#Merry #Christmas #Penguin by Kaye Menner Wide variety #Prints & lovely #Products at:

https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/merry-christmas-penguin-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html

#cards #greetings #greetingcards #christmastree #lights #gifts #snowflakes #homedecor #mastoart #fediverse #fediart #fedigiftshop #giftideas #wallartforsale #Art #artforsale #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Artist #FineArtAmerica #PhotographyFeed #VisualArts #CreativeArts

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A cute little Christmas penguin bringing presents or gifts on his little sleigh to place under the pretty illuminated Christmas tree. By Kaye Menner https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/merry-christmas-penguin-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

So ever since my table saw works again thanks to friends I met on the #Fedi, I'm back looking at woodworking youtubers. I do enjoy getting the little tips and tricks people use for calibrating, etc.

Right this second I'm about to build a real long tapering jig in fact, so's I can fix our backdoor, which has been getting progressively more fuct by the year. I digress.

Which leads us to, I just saw a video with the title, "Why didn't I know this before? I couldn't believe it myself" or something like that - zero information about the topic, and the thumbnail was a few planks laid out in a corner that would not fit neatly together.

There is the barest suggestion that you might learn something about making them fit, somewhere in there, but the title, friends, I cannot forgive that title. And so, into the Don't Recommend Channel dungeon he goes, along with all the poverty tourism channels, Usian politics channels, celebrities, etc.

I admit, my youtube suggestion feed is pretty monotonous, since I don't accept the slop they obviously are getting paid to put in front of me, and they won't help out anyone - no matter how high quality - who doesn't pay them. I would like to fix that. I would like to have a suggestion feed absolutely full of videos that were rated highly by real human users, with zero techbro interference.

Is there a third-party video recommendation system yet that just catalogues YT urls and topics and ratings, and offers up that database without commercial constraints/quotas?

Shall we get started on one?

Would you submit videos you believe are worthwhile to a system with vetted human curators?

We need to reinvent the old Yahoo directory, basically, but curated for relevance, Slop content, etc. It should be centred on the Fedi, and specifically, the extant blocklists and relevant include lists. We do pretty good for avoiding the Slop assault.

From there, a recommendation system that could act as a (unauthorized if nec) front end, allowing avoidance entirely of YT's feed. This recommendation system might also, if this is all AP-based, be adaptable into a Toot Recommendation engine as well.

#Fediverse #Youtube #recommendationsystems

Having some fun with graphic design today — meet the T-Shirt Kitties! 😺🎨
A playful bunch ready to brighten up shirts, totes, and more. 🧡 https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/t-shirt-kitties-lisa-s-baker.html

#catart #whimsicalart #mastoart #artfediverse #cats #graphicdesign #funart #tshirtdesign #LisaSBakerArt #art #arte #artwork #fun #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #digitalart #cats #cat #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #buyintoart

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Three fluffy black kittens with wide eyes sit lined up, each exhibiting a playful and attentive demeanor. Their fluffy tails and expressive eyes add a whimsical charm to the scene. Art by Lisa S Baker. Displayed as a framed print.

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Three fluffy black kittens with wide eyes sit lined up, each exhibiting a playful and attentive demeanor. Their fluffy tails and expressive eyes add a whimsical charm to the scene. Art by Lisa S Baker. Displayed on a tote with a yellow background.

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Three fluffy black kittens with wide eyes sit lined up, each exhibiting a playful and attentive demeanor. Their fluffy tails and expressive eyes add a whimsical charm to the scene. Art by Lisa S Baker. Displayed on a T-shirt that is light pink.

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Three fluffy black kittens with wide eyes sit lined up, each exhibiting a playful and attentive demeanor. Their fluffy tails and expressive eyes add a whimsical charm to the scene. Art by Lisa S Baker. Displayed on a throw pillow that is orange.

I deleted my Discord account today. I barely used it to begin with but decided to focus solely on my presence on Retro Gaiden (Fediverse) and Matrix chat. I also deleted my Twitch account (I never use it). My friends will always know how to find me

#Matrix #Discord #Twitch #Fediverse

Hey folks, I finally got round to throwing up a little Team page for Gaza Verified and I’d like to take the opportunity to formally welcome @casey and @aseelfromgz to the team, alongside @joynewacc and myself.

https://gaza-verified.org/team/

💕

#GazaVerified #Gaza #Palestine #fediverse #mastodon

Happy Sunday! Sharing one of my new abstracts: Pebbled Stones No. 02 - https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/pebbled-stones-no-02-lisa-s-baker.html

#abstract #abstractart #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #painting #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #purple #fun #geometric #stones #beachglass #contemporaryart #modernart #giftideas #interiordecor #artist #mastodonart #CreativeToots

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An Abstract painting displayed on canvas inspired by smooth, water-worn stones in tones of teal, plum, pink, and sand with organic, flowing texture, by Lisa S. Baker.

#Abstract #Christmas #Wishes by Kaye Menner

https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/abstract-christmas-wishes-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html

#christmascards #cards #greetingcards #digitalart #tree #christmastree #joy #happiness #merrychristmas #colorful #homedecor #mastoart #fediverse #fediart #fedigiftshop #giftideas #wallartforsale #Art #artforsale #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Artist #FineArtAmerica #PhotographyFeed #VisualArts #CreativeArts

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Abstract Christmas Tree with lots of colors for happiness and joy. Merry Christmas to ALL! Created with hand digital art and assisted graphics. By Kaye Menner https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/abstract-christmas-wishes-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

Urban Desert No. 01: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/urban-desert-no-01-lisa-s-baker.html

#abstract #abstractart #abstractartwork #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #artprints #canvasprints #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #patchwork #pattern #quiltwork #neutral #puzzles #stationary #greetingcards #geometric #modern #contemporary #contemporaryart

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A modern interpretation of desert design, blending geometric balance with warm neutral tones. Layers of texture and form suggest a refined harmony between nature and structure. Art by Lisa S Baker.

Where Light Lingers - https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/where-light-lingers-lisa-s-baker.html

#flowers #floral #watercolor #soft #delicate #romantic #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #painting #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #blue #petals #floralart #artist #artistonmastodon #abstract #abstractart #abstractartwork

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Soft abstract in shades of blue, cream, and gold with gentle light and flowing form, by Lisa S. Baker.

It's my Mastodon Cake Day, 2016-11-01!

(I don't have a date for my OStatus, I didn't use that much)

#fediverse #mastodon #cakeday

#Abraham #Lincoln #US #Airmail #Stamp by Kaye Menner #Photography Wide variety #Prints & lovely #Products at:

https://buff.ly/rkM6RcT

#postagestamp #collectable #president #old #homedecor #mastoart #fediverse #fediart #fedigiftshop #giftideas #wallartforsale #Art #artforsale #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Artist #FineArtAmerica #PhotographyFeed #VisualArts #CreativeArts

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A photography of mine of this old postage stamp from my very old stamp collection. A vintage US airmail stamp features Abraham Lincoln with contrasting black and red elements, showing an airplane silhouette. The denomination is 25 cents. This image shows a close-up of a vintage U.S. airmail postage stamp featuring a detailed portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The left side of the stamp depicts Lincoln in fine black engraving, surrounded by the famous phrase from his Gettysburg Address: “OF THE PEOPLE * BY THE PEOPLE * FOR THE PEOPLE.” To the right, in bold red print, are the large letters “US” with a silhouette of an airplane centered within the “U,” signifying airmail service. Below that, the denomination “25¢” appears prominently. The stamp has perforated edges and shows faint postmark ink, giving it an authentic, timeworn appearance characteristic of collectible historical postage. https://kaye-menner.pixels.com/featured/abraham-lincoln-us-airmail-stamp-by-kaye-menner-kaye-menner.html THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

Happy #Halloween to Retro Gaiden and the rest of the #Fediverse!

Fediverse Report 141 - this week's #fediverse news

Mastodon is working towards making one of the longstanding pain points of the fediverse a thing of the past, with the new ability to show all replies to a post. Bonfire is making strides with their Open Science Network platform, and Ghost is now the most popular server software on the fediverse.

https://connectedplaces.online/reports/fediverse-report-141/

Hey everyone,

We’d like to welcome @mosab to the Gaza Verified family.

@aseelfromgz, @casey, and I had the pleasure of talking to him today over video.

Please give him and his family a warm welcome to Mastodon and the fediverse, follow his account, and, if you can, please help him with his family’s fundraiser and please share this so others might also.

💕

#Gaza #Palestine #GazaVerified #Mastodon #fediverse #newMembers #verification