Hi everyone. This is not a vent post, although perhaps it should be. I’ve decided to take an indeterminate length break from all posting on Twitter, with the exception of informational (likely locked comment, which is unfortunate, given comments/feedback are usually excellent and it helps me and others learn). It’s primarily due to the extremely unpleasant interactions I’ve had with one person in particular who I’d rather not name, which has escalated from vague online harassment to repeated, direct harassment to libel and real-life employer threatening with the intent to cause financial harm (I assume without repercussions it doesn’t usually stop there either).
Enjoyed this post...especially the back end of it. I'm reminded of a friend who is a masterful community builder, who realized that the community's fuel always requires part of him otherwise it strays and therefore never achieves a self-sustaining escape velocity if he isn't willing to constantly nurture it.
I think the dynamics you laid out explain why.
I'm sorry btw that you are getting abuse. It feels so limp to just say "sorry". Always around if you wanna discuss Lily.
You may want to look at Twetch. It’s like Twitter on the Bitcoin SV blockchain. While reach is limited, for now, you could use the /trolltoll feature through which the troll would have to pay you to post in your comments. They also have some cool NFTs . Check it out, good presentation below.
Lily, Thanks for sharing! Your keen observations make me take a step back and check myself, to see how I can be a better person (on and offline). Although we have never met in person, I appreciate your contributions to the fintwit and discord communities and hope you can in the future feel like it is a safe space where you can share and grow. If I could package and send a feeling as an NFT, I would send you some wholesome encouragement over the lighting network! Don’t stop writing - you are brilliant!
I saw at least part of the Twitter thing today. Awful. I am rooting for you and hope that you will successfully minimize the energy drain, assert yourself and continue on your path. All the best.
Enjoyed this post...especially the back end of it. I'm reminded of a friend who is a masterful community builder, who realized that the community's fuel always requires part of him otherwise it strays and therefore never achieves a self-sustaining escape velocity if he isn't willing to constantly nurture it.
I think the dynamics you laid out explain why.
I'm sorry btw that you are getting abuse. It feels so limp to just say "sorry". Always around if you wanna discuss Lily.
Keep doing you. Don't stop. We're better for it.
You may want to look at Twetch. It’s like Twitter on the Bitcoin SV blockchain. While reach is limited, for now, you could use the /trolltoll feature through which the troll would have to pay you to post in your comments. They also have some cool NFTs . Check it out, good presentation below.
https://youtu.be/G2yKGMekN-Y
Lily, Thanks for sharing! Your keen observations make me take a step back and check myself, to see how I can be a better person (on and offline). Although we have never met in person, I appreciate your contributions to the fintwit and discord communities and hope you can in the future feel like it is a safe space where you can share and grow. If I could package and send a feeling as an NFT, I would send you some wholesome encouragement over the lighting network! Don’t stop writing - you are brilliant!
I saw at least part of the Twitter thing today. Awful. I am rooting for you and hope that you will successfully minimize the energy drain, assert yourself and continue on your path. All the best.