Crystal King 👑 @Crystallyn@mastodon.cloud

When Salvador Dalí Dressed — and Angrily Demolished — a Department Store Window in New York City (1939). Dalí was charged with disorderly conduct but issued a suspended sentence since, as the judge put it, “These are some of the privileges that an artist with temperament seems to enjoy.” https://www.openculture.com/2022/11/when-salvador-dali-dressed-and-demolished-a-department-store-window-in-new-york-city-1939.html

“Twitter’s potential collapse could wipe out vast records of recent human history”

https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/11/11/1063162/twitters-imminent-collapse-could-wipe-out-vast-records-of-recent-human-history/

Hello lovely people!
I thought I should start a #book lovers #Followfriday! These are some great accounts of folks to follow if you are looking for book related content.
@mofanning
@IcySedgwick
@bobproehl
@cpark2005
@davidmcwriter
@angelaboord
@suebavey
@kcgrifant
@neilhimself
@chuckwendig

#writer #bookblogger #bookcommunity #bookreview #library #livros #quotes #writing #libro #bookstore #bookrecommendations #novel #fantasy #romance #goodreads #readingtime #bookclub #fiction

If you want to see Mastodon at its best, strongly recommend these options:

Android - Use apps Tusky or Fedilab

iPhone/iPad - Use apps Metatext or Toot!

💻 Computers - Log in through your server's website

Mastodon was designed for websites and third party apps. These are *still* the best ways to use Mastodon!

(Official app exists because new people were only looking for an official app in app stores, and giving up when they didn't find one. You don't need to use it!)

This literature clock is the most wonderful thing I’ve seen in a long time. Checking the time becomes a moment of pure joy 😍

https://literature-clock.jenevoldsen.com

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PLEASE BOOST: Right now Mastodon is only receiving appr. $21,000/month through Patreon.

This is not enough to handle the 1 million new accounts that will be made this week.

Currently, only 4,720 patrons are donating to Mastodon.

However, if everyone chips in $2/month, this will ensure the continued survival of Mastodon!

Be a hero! Donate now! https://www.patreon.com/mastodon

Others have said this but since there are a lot of new arrivals I will keep saying it (for I have been here for a whole two weeks now and am very wise): there is no algorithm here. Boosting is the algorithm. The more you boost, the more cool stuff everyone gets to see. BOOST AWAY! BOOST BOOST BOOST

Maybe time for an #introduction ?

Hello!

I'm a beer #historian . I specialise in beer history in Ireland & the UK, esp. women in #beer #history

I have 2 books coming in 2024.

1. W/ CAMRA -on the history of brewing women in the UK

2. W/ Nine Bean Rows - history of beer in Ireland

I'm a historian on @beerladiespod.

& I recreate historical beer/beer cocktails/food like medieval small beer!

#histodons #mastodaoine #beertwitter #IrishMastodon #irishtwitter #beerblog #ireland #medieval

If you are new to #mastodon, migrating from #twitter and you love to post videos, please consider posting your video over at a hosting site such as Youtube or Vimeo (others exist). Then post the link, it should show and play in your Toot.
It saves your server from having to store and stream huge quantities of extra data.

Offerings to goddess Demeter uncovered in archaic temple on Crete island, Greek - Arkeonews
https://arkeonews.net/offerings-to-goddess-demeter-uncovered-in-archaic-temple-on-crete-island-greek/

Everyone needs a little Max Headroom from time to time.
#80s
#maxheadroom
https://youtu.be/6epzmRZk6UU

I will give big points to the first news organization, big or small, that:
* Sets up an instance for its newsroom,
* Sets up an instance for the community it serves,
* Enables rel=me for staff,
* Creates a boost-on-Mastodon sharing function,
* Enhances that function so headlines/images (with alt-text) appear in the toot,
* Covers the Fediverse as more than a geeky curiosity or alt-Twitter,
* Listens to and joins in the conversation here.

GOP operative Jesse Benton has been convicted for funneling money from a Russian national to the Trump campaign’s joint fundraising committee in a straw donor scheme https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/17/benton-trump-russian-vasilenko-guilty

Background on OpenSecrets: https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/09/gop-operatives-funneling-russian-money-trump-latest-foreign-straw-donor-scheme/

#SomethingBeautiful Evening clouds turning golden behind the massive dome of Florence’s cathedral