ether+nick

Nature did not design mankind to stare at screens indoors all day.

We are made to struggle for the bounty of the earth. To follow the herds north and kill for our meat. To make love in cold nights as we ponder the stars.

Luckily we rebelled against nature. That would suck. Screens are way better.

And that was FediForum Spring 2026 day 1.

Great demos, amazing conversations. At least that is what we heard attendees say during closing session!

See you tomorrow for day 2!!

Goose and Gander

I complained when M Carney used Google to talk to . and its politicians must assert their , and that means making their content available in safe, surveillance-free venues FIRST, and only feed the 's / / SECOND. Walk the talk.

And that includes you, @avilewis. Your staffers know exactly what I am talking about: , , , and the rest of the platforms. .