“Sometimes there’s a man… I won’t say a “hero,” because what’s a hero? But sometimes there’s a man who… well, he’s the man for his time and place!” – Sam Elliot (the Stranger) from the glorious The Big Lebowski
You know that classic quote about standing on the shoulders of giants (and pioneers)? Honestly, in so many ways, that’s how I truly feel about the good ol’ Fediverse.
So, to sum up-- who are YOUR heroes here, and what does keep you hanging on here, baby…?
EDIT: For people wondering about what kinds of ‘bumps & difficulties’ I’ve personally experienced, here’s a tiny sampler:
I’m here because fuck Reddit and the US.
Just to be clear, what happened?
Why did we evidently lose your trust, if I may ask?
Trump threatened our countries sovereignty.
Yup.
It’s strange to think that this only narrows it down a bit, lol. But yea, certainly fuck that
Lol you are asking as if you don’t know the answer
Sorry, my telepathy couldn’t overcome your background noise.
Buddy you gotta be living in a cave or delusional or in denial if you don’t know what your countries reputation is and why
Buddy, that’s an hilarious leap to make right there, in which I’ve talked about this stuff all over the place, already. Oh! But maybe you do require an apology? Right so, mate:
SO SORRY I FORGOT ABOUT THE ORANGEY-SPECIFIC BEE-ESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TOWARDS CANADA THOUGH, BUDDY!
The relevant point being that that’s already been spewed and sprayed almost everywhere, such that I didn’t automatically remember CA’s specific beef.
I know, I know… I’m clearly a terrible person.