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Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of #Mastodon. Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how I feel about it. There is a bittersweet part to it, a
Canadian # politics # climate # art # music # science # space NOTE: Racists and anti-LGBTQ+ will be BLOCKED I can't hear you. 🦻 Democracy is fragile- let's protect it. # Maskup -Covid is real! Avatar: Woman's face surrounded by the sun's rays and a crescent moon in the foreground, in autumn colours all done up in style of Art Nouveau Banner: Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere The "warning" below ⬇️ is my response to Trump's Antifa nonsense- don't worry, I put it there NO BRIDGING MY POSTS!
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Canadian # politics # climate # art # music # science # space NOTE: Racists and anti-LGBTQ+ will be BLOCKED I can't hear you. 🦻 Democracy is fragile- let's protect it. # Maskup -Covid is real! Avatar: Woman's face surrounded by the sun's rays and a crescent moon in the foreground, in autumn colours all done up in style of Art Nouveau Banner: Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere The "warning" below ⬇️ is my response to Trump's Antifa nonsense- don't worry, I put it there NO BRIDGING MY POSTS!
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Nov 18, 2025
@Gargron@mastodon.social
I thank you for all you've done to create Mastodon, and though I know you will still have an influence I wish you well on your new endeavours.
As you step away somewhat, I just want to say this:
As a senior citizen, a non-tech person, someone who through the years opened various social media accounts then feeling dissatisfied for the many reasons most are here, closed each one and ultimately decided to stay off of social media platforms, I am thankful I found Mastodon.
This space, Mastodon, the fediverse, is unique because of diversity --people of differing opinions, ways of life, genders, education levels, cultures, geographical location and so on...and sure little conflicts arise, often heated discussions, once in a while hate slips in and moderators take action...but overall I think the concept behind Mastodon/Fediverse is what unites everyone.
I think most people I know here would agree, our time here is well spent because we learn from each other.
You facilitated this, the creation of a unique place, and for that this old person sends a big thank you.
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