Xeno Danger Evil @XenoDangerEvil@dpw.social

"Tolerance" means letting others live their own lives how they want.

"Tolerance" does NOT mean accepting an endless stream of abuse with good cheer.

The elivator lights go out. We’re trapped.

Christmas music begins, the worst of the worst: “Little Drummer Boy.”

“But they can't play this in March,” whimpers Carol.

"Little Drummer Boy" finishes—and begins again. Eternal repeat.

Our alien captor laughs. An ugly sound. So much hatred. But why?

Thank you to anyone and everyone still bringing comedy to the Fediverse. You are needed and appreciated.

And thank you to anyone and everyone still bringing alcohol directly to people’s door. You are also needed and appreciated.

This isn't quite the world I thought we were living in. I tell myself it's chaos. The world's like that. Things to up and down. And every morning I take the paper in my driveway and throw it in the trash. Like dog doo in a plastic wrapper. I get it, okay? Don't need to think about it every second.

@inarticulatequilter I saw this (elsewhere), and immediately thought of you.

If you can’t accept me at my worst, that seems reasonable. I’ll circle back when I’m somewhat better

Abyss vs can opener

#Cats #Caturday

It's funny cuz it's true.

So, #introduction post since I've just created a new account!

I'm Morgan Lemmer-Webber, I'm interested in the social history of women and textile production in the Roman Empire.

I do most imaginable textile crafts. Right now I'm making a lot of clothes due to an allergy to synthetic fabrics. Expect lots of posts about making socks and other garments.

I am the co-host of the podcast FOSS and Crafts

I am the Executive Director of the @wha

Expect more pictures of cats and crafts than of me.

Our students made a motivational wall. Well done.

I’m loving the Fediverse 🥰

You’re all beautiful and appreciated

Black joy isn't just us having fun. It's a literal weapon of survival. Seriously!

It sucks that Black people are so good at surviving fascist Americans that wish us harm. But we are. We're kind of the world's leading experts on this.🤷🏿‍♂️

I see lots of folks talking about how to prepare for what's coming. I'm not saying those preparations are bad, but a lot of it is US-style rugged individualism.

My advice: Find your community. Strengthen those bonds. And find your sources of joy!

Part of my joy comes from blocking angry dudes that feel entitled to engagement. Highly recommend it! 👍🏿

I don't have to talk with everybody. There are so many people that are genuinely curious and open minded, that I just don't have to deal with these dudes.

There's an effectively infinite supply of "dudes on the internet." There is absolutely no shortage. The marginal cost of blocking one, is close to zero.

"Well, what about the marketplace of ideas huh? Not very inclusive of you!"

OK! 🤣

Paradox of tolerance and all that.

I don't see it as a paradox at all. You cannot include all ideas, because one of the loudest ideas, is "We should silence the ideas of Black people!" 🙂🙃

You cannot include this idea without excluding other ideas. So absolute inclusion shouldn't even be anyone's goal. It's certainly not mine.

And dealing with annoying people online can be exhausting. Even if they're not malicious! Me doing "racism 101" individually for millions of people, just doesn't work.