AvidIndoorsman
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Facebook went off the rails when the got ride of the .edu requirement. I think part of the reason this forum works is the fact that there are a lot of real life connections. Everyone certainly doesn't know everyone, but I'd guess 95% of the biggest contributors have met at least 1 other HTer in real life or in some way interacted with them outside the forum. Seems like that changes the dynamic.
The .edu requirement kept you in the circle of people you with whom you had a real world connection.
I'm on hunt talk, and use insta to look at and post corgi videos, that's it.
The IaaS model definitely has it's pitfalls, I'm glad I have my own server at work... it's also a headache.
One thing I've become increasing uncomfortable with is Politician social media accounts. I really think as a democracy we need to examine social media, speech, and positions of public trust.
IMHO I think top members of the executive branch should give up their social media when they take office. They can reassume them at the end of their terms.
GOVofCO
GOVofMT
POTUS
Should accounts exist but posts should be made by a staffer, similar guidelines as press sectaries. This 100% isn't directed at a specific person, I find it equally problematic for all parties and politicians. I think historically social media was handled by staffers because to be blunt boomers didn't understand how it worked, this has changed and will continue to change and I think it has dire consequences for all of us. I'm on the fence for Senators and Reps, I kinda feel like their position is a bit different.
The .edu requirement kept you in the circle of people you with whom you had a real world connection.
I'm on hunt talk, and use insta to look at and post corgi videos, that's it.
The IaaS model definitely has it's pitfalls, I'm glad I have my own server at work... it's also a headache.
One thing I've become increasing uncomfortable with is Politician social media accounts. I really think as a democracy we need to examine social media, speech, and positions of public trust.
IMHO I think top members of the executive branch should give up their social media when they take office. They can reassume them at the end of their terms.
GOVofCO
GOVofMT
POTUS
Should accounts exist but posts should be made by a staffer, similar guidelines as press sectaries. This 100% isn't directed at a specific person, I find it equally problematic for all parties and politicians. I think historically social media was handled by staffers because to be blunt boomers didn't understand how it worked, this has changed and will continue to change and I think it has dire consequences for all of us. I'm on the fence for Senators and Reps, I kinda feel like their position is a bit different.
