Hello from my new #Mastadon account.

[the_turtle@mastodon.sdf.org]

@vcallinan it's American-centric to the degree that a large portion of us seem to think trump is a moron.

Welcome!

[begoniaarizona@montereybay.social]

@vcallinan definitely follow the hashtag #BloomScrolling . Post pictures with the hashtag #CatsOfMastodon.

[secularjeffrey@ohai.social]

@vcallinan

When I started here I followed as many people as I could. It means I have a lively feed from all kinds of people. It's easy to unfollow someone if they prove to be someone you are not interested in. Don't be afraid to mute or block people that become problematic.

You can also follow hashtags of your favorite topics too. Have fun!

[tlariv@hachyderm.io]

@vcallinan
Welcome! You will find that most of the Americans here are deeply ashamed, so we hopefully won't bother you much. #ElbowsUp #SortonsLesCoudes

[deborahh@cosocial.ca]

@vcallinan also @NatureMC

[mikeblake@climatejustice.social]

@vcallinan Welcome!

[doppelganger75@mastodon.world]

@vcallinan Welcome!

[jagermo@defcon.social]

@vcallinan
Welcome. Keep in mind that you can move to another instance if you find a better one. Enjoy Mastodon

[kim@vk5fj.net]

@vcallinan

Welcome.

Sounds like #mostodon could be up your alley too?

[holliek72@mastodonapp.uk]

@vcallinan Filters are virtually essential to avoid hearing about Trump as they will remove a lot of the dross. Bits will filter through, unfortunately, as people use a whole range of epithets to talk about him and his cabal, but it will be kept to a minimum.

You can also filter individual posts, which helps if you don't want to see them a second time.

Muting and blocking are also very useful, and you can mute for different time periods.

[clickhere@mastodon.ie]

@vcallinan You're very welcome indeed. I hope you're enjoying things around here. Most people are very lovely and wholesome (and if they're not, don't hesitate to mute or block!).

[competitivemall@mastodon.social]

@vcallinan welcome from the US!

Mwanawah!

[naturemc@mastodon.online]

@deborahh thank you! @vcallinan

[vcallinan@mastodon.social]

@HollieK72 Thank you for the tips! Much appreciated!

[hmlivy@dobbs.town]

@vcallinan
Americans, yes (including myself). But American-centric? Not that I've seen. Many of my favorite follows are N-A (Non-American). There are lots of gardeners of various sorts who are very active on here. Also, if you like such things, this Saturday check out #caturday
Welcome to the land of discussions, not arguments. I hope you will enjoy it. Even the weirdos like me.

[vcallinan@mastodon.social]

@HMLivy By American-centric, I mean that the majority of discussions on the other platforms are focused on the US (good, bad, etc.). Enough already, LOL, there are a lot more topics to discuss and viewpoints to share. So far, Mastodon is a lovely place. Thank you for the welcome!

[hmlivy@dobbs.town]

@vcallinan
There is a very active group of Australians you might like. Aus Social or something like that. Sorry, but I don't remember the exact hashtag.

[hmlivy@dobbs.town]

@vcallinan
Aha! Search for aus.social (not a hashtag)

[vcallinan@mastodon.social]

@HMLivy Do I have to create a separate ID for aus.social?

[owen_g_richards@writing.exchange]

@vcallinan

Hi from "an Englishman here in Spain!"...

Can't avoid the US aspect, but there are significant numbers of people from around the globe (including the US) who just want to socialise.

A bonus? The use of hashtags can be used to filter any unwanted interaction away from your timeline.

A nation is not its populace.

Nor is the populace a nation.

Too many politicians WANT division between peers as together we CAN tell them they are neither needed, nor (in some cases) wanted.