@TorontoLydia thank you for the suggestion. Still working on searching for hashtags. I have found finding them through what others post easiest.

@Squig The only BIFF that I know is the Burrard Inlet Fan Fellowship. Is there another?

@Dianora It does look interesting, but my little one is only 6 and still scared of most Disney movie scary scenes. I will keep an eye on it for when he grows up.

@mekki okay, you just unlocked a nice memory: https://youtu.be/vPZkZVzflxk?si=mfGPV9nTtTupOBHC

@aprilfollies @FediTips Thank you for the suggestions

@marewrites Why thank you. I like Edmonton. Not just an excellent mall, but hosts a good air show (or used to).

@Dianora I remember hearing that. I think my switch over was more due to a few friends from university making the switch. How many stayed? I don't know. I remember the engagement being better than Facebook. My stint of time if Twitter can be counted in days...

I found the Fediverse after hearing it mentioned on a few Linux podcasts I listen to and am enjoying it so far.

@lackattack Why thank you.

@Dianora Reasonable question and honestly don't remember the logic behind it. Then again, I never thought of myself as really logical, but I try my best.

@erikcats Thank you for the tips. That is generally how I have been taking it the last few days.

Hello everyone,

I am happy to be joining the Fediverse. I have been feeling a need to find some social network to enjoy after recent setbacks around British Columbia and other parts of Canada. I popped around BlueSky for a bit, but it had the wrong feel.

For myself, I am a father of one cute autistic child and a teacher. Currently located near Vancouver, but I have lived over a wide part of British Columbia and Alberta.

I generally find myself hopping between different hobbies, but consistently find myself dabbling with computers, watching movies (especially bad horror movies), enjoying anime with my wife, writing bad fiction, and gaming. I have a soft spot for TTRPGs, but don't have much time anymore.

#introduction