I’m not entirely sure. I spent more than a year in Latin America and came back to prices being about 2-3x what i remember. Groceries before I left were 2x compared to before COVID.

Shits fucking expensive in the US.

You need to follow it, but the thing is, you’re probably just as well off posting a link from your own account. It comes up as a separate account for me. I don’t think the federation there is really worth it

I’m hosting writefreely with picsur as the image host for my blog. They’re pretty lightweight. Otherwise a static site generator like others suggested.

What format are you looking for? Something like a comic layout?

I asked it to be more concise:

Response:

“Great point! It’s crucial to stay vigilant against bot activity on any platform. To detect bots, consider examining account history for inconsistencies, checking posting patterns that appear automated, and looking out for suspicious usernames. For server admins, collaborating with other instance admins can help share information and best practices. While no system is foolproof, proactive measures can significantly mitigate risks. Let’s work together to foster trust and maintain authenticity within our communities!”

I asked my deepseek r1:14b model and it gave this. It is quite wordy and likes bullet points. I wouldn’t bother typing all this out.

Thank you for bringing up these important questions about bot detection and trust in online communities. These are valid concerns, especially as technology evolves and becomes more sophisticated.

Verification on Reddit: While Reddit does employ measures to detect bots (such as CAPTCHAs and rate limiting), it’s true that no system is foolproof. However, the platform has been actively working on improving its anti-bot mechanisms over time. As a user or admin, staying informed about these measures can help us understand how communities are moderated.

Lemmy and Other Instances: On platforms like Lemmy (a federated social network), trust in other instances can be challenging because each instance operates independently. However, as a server admin, you can take steps to verify the credibility of an instance:
* Manual Verification: You can manually check accounts on other instances by reviewing their posting patterns and content for consistency with human behavior.
* Community Standards: Look for instances that follow similar community guidelines or moderation practices to yours. This can help ensure a level of trustworthiness. * Transparency: Instances that are transparent about their moderation policies and allow communication between admins are generally more trustworthy.

Future Concerns: As AI and bot technology advance, the risk of sophisticated bots mimicking human behavior will increase. However, staying proactive by implementing verification systems (like PII checks) and educating your community about suspicious activity can mitigate these risks.

Spam vs. Human-like Bots: While traditional spam bots are easier to detect, human-like bots that use statistical data to mimic patterns are more insidious. This is why relying solely on automated tools isn’t enough—it requires a combination of technology and human oversight.

As server admins, we must remain vigilant but not overly discouraged. By fostering open communication within our communities and collaborating with other instance admins, we can build a network that prioritizes trust and authenticity.

Thanks, I’ll check that out

Oh God. I’ve already got enough baggage 😭

I am not for the life of me seeing where to add a tag or a label. I checked in 3 different UIs, including the main one.

I had thought whether there should be lemmy, pixelfed, and maybe mastodon for local cities.

I’ve got Idrive backups at 5TB for like $5 a month or something.

And they PAID to be there!

How does your skin do in the sun?

you’d probably be better off setting up your own domain server and trying to get that working

Have times changed? Yes. Do you need to approach women? Yes. Don’t hide behind a screen. Get out there and talk with women.

Talking with people is not disrespectful. God, what a sad society is that?

There’s a saying that goes something like, “Enlarge your territory, linger in public, walk through open doors.” That’s a good start. Get out of the house and linger in public places. Strike up conversations and be a social animal. Talk with everyone: men, women, young, old - get that practice in. If you talk with everyone, then you’re not putting as much pressure on yourself. Don’t get attached to an outcome, but challenge yourself to talk to people.

I think you’re making excuses. I strike conversations with strangers all the time, including women. I go dancing for swing, salsa, bachata. You wanna see something that challenges your beliefs on interactions between men and women? Go watch Bachata.

But anyway. Social skills are a skill and they need to be worked. Put yourself out there and get rejected. (You’ll learn it’s not so bad).

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That’s technically a subdomain and the same reason email went with @

Hardcore history is one of my favorites.

The Blow back Podcast is a great one that goes into detail of the US doing fucked up evil shit around the world. Each season is a different country and they have Afghanistan, Cuba, North Korea, and Iraq.

yeah, you bring up a lot of good points there.

I was thinking there’d have to be different levels of the process, such as “submitted, reviewed, published” as well as “in the general repository” and “by this organization”. The discoverability would still be hard due to the nature of federation.