Notices by Mike Fraser :Jets: (mike@thecanadian.social)

I think it's important to restate this morning that our instance at https://thecanadian.social is 100% privately and securely hosted in Canada 🇨🇦. We can physically lay hands on the equipment 24/7, and know exactly where it's located. Data sovereignty has always been a top priority.

I think a simple change in nomenclature could help Mastodon incredibly. Servers is an inaccurate term and instance is unfamiliar and vague. Both create tension for new users.
Why not simply call Mastodon instances what they are: Communities.
Ask users which Mastodon community they'd like to join. Have community rules, community policy, and community leaders. Not server rules, instance moderators and administrators.

Let me start. Everyone is welcome at our community, https://thecanadian.social

@feditips And if you're on 4.2 try search. It works wonderfully well. Also opt into search. You're not supporting surveillance capitalism if you do, you're just making it easier for everyone here to discover your content.

The best way to contribute to #TheCandadianDotSocial is to become a monthly subscriber. If every active member became a monthly subscriber we would cover our costs plus a bit for a rainy day.
:tims: If you enjoy the server please consider becoming a subscriber here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikethecanadian/membership

@feditips @FediFollows @FediVideo Ya but what if they post using that account and then don't check it. It's problematic Imo

@feditips I personally find it confusing when people use multiple accounts. Who do I reply too? Although I can see having one as a backup.

Our fellow 🇨🇦 Canadians in #Yellowknife may need access to resources and information. Please post under the #Yellowknife or #YZF hashtag.

Govt of NWT public safety web page. Important evac notices are here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-1

CBC North news web page: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north

Canadian Red Cross Wildfires fund: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/131920/donate/1?locale=en-CA&_gl=1*762rfn*_ga*MTY5ODg3ODMzNy4xNjkyMjg4MjEz*_ga_376D8LHM0R*MTY5MjI4ODIxMy4xLjAuMTY5MjI4ODIxNi4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*a2phdzVhZVhwR3NVYkJiVnlndG1NVHVlMm5tTm5rbGNnUVBrRDQxR0Y1TFBaendNeHdVcEp0anRxbTRYaDgzYzVIWGk2R0EyelV2Rk1SWkREc2JtVVpFUXpuMVpKcXJOZHZicktUaWFmZ2pJUHkxUUVjMEtoajFISXclMkZGZ2clM0QlM0Q.&_ga=2.869747.370421994.1692288213-1698878337.1692288213