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 I just want to say that joining Mastodon has been one of the most pleasant experiences I have ever had online. I have always been a passive consumer of social media, reddit, Apple forums, & Twitter as to be honest, I found so many of the people on these services to be toxic, rude, and unwelcoming.

I joined Mastodon, mainly to keep up with my internet friend nostr:npub1x7wcetw30zrh5khznek2eqscn8ax5gscqq5paummzqa2anmv3a3sm54g5s, and I have been overwhelmed with the genuine support and encouragement from many other like minded bloggers and writers. It’s just really awesome to find a group of people who all seem to be rooting for one another’s success. Thanks to all who have followed, commented, and encouraged me to come out of my shell a bit. 😊