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@jonchurch @seldo Ah OK, thanks! Still rubbish defaults, but not surprising.

@mxkoder @seldo I think its specifically, you cannot DM someone who doesnt follow you, unless you are verified. So bc you followed me, I can DM you now

People at meetups don't use twitter anymore and look at me funny when I suggest they reach me that way. LinkedIn is ascendant.

@jonchurch @seldo Ugh, so the permission options are no one / verified / anyone, looks like I can't just allow dms for mutuals?

@jonchurch @seldo I didn't know this!

@SylwiaVargas Too many talks to name! In particular from a recent WiT event: - on 'where are all the black women in tech' - working in tech + experiencing menopause - on the Pet to Threat phenomenon forbes.com/sites/keciatho…) - on dei in tech The topics tend to be intersectional.

@mxkoder Thanks for sharing! Which topics did you find especially helpful? Also, it’s sad that they don’t make it to the agenda elsewhere — or, from my experience, if they do, they are not treated with much seriousness.

Question to women in tech: Do you enjoy women-only events (like meetups or pre-conference dinners) or is that something we don’t like to do? Answer here or DM me. I wanna hear from you 💜 All takes are much appreciated!

@SylwiaVargas I'm also lucky to live somewhere with a strong local tech community that's inclusive. The women in tech events (none of which were exclusive women only) explored topics that would be less lively to get on the agenda in more mainstream tech events.

@SylwiaVargas I've been to several women centered trans inclusive tech events and I've really valued those spaces. Having career switched to tech in the past 2 years, it's been a great way to get to know people in my local tech community. I think it's important to have them.

@GergelyOrosz Wondering if this will result in new social media with more verification to check for humanness, or existing ones adding verification checks? Will at some point become hard to do without requiring IDs.

I wonder if we are currently living in “peak social media” and will see a flatline/decline from here. Both as the impact of too much of it is more clear to everyone. Plus how GenAI tools going mainstream makes us lose trust in accounts we don’t personally know (“is it an AI?”)

@autstrich Sorry, don't have any left anymore

@mxkoder If you have one, that'd be much appreciated, thanks!

Just FYi: You can type ‘BlueSky Invite’ on Twitter and message people who have extra codes. That is how I got mine. Received within hours and only messaged one person. They are not hard to find if waiting.

@lilyroze13 @calwatch @KSchwarzBerlin I don't have any left at the mo

@calwatch @mxkoder @KSchwarzBerlin Yes I do

@autstrich @ashleyann_atx Do you still need an invite?

@ashleyann_atx I'm at the point where I'm willing to pay for some right now, to be honest.

@DrSwablu May be, hopefully you'll get one elsewhere before then!

@mxkoder Hi! You probably don’t have any rn but u think you might get some in the future?

I have some bluesky invites - if we've interacted on here and you need one get in touch 🦋

@RoryDraws4 I've given mine out now I'm afraid. There will be more people getting invites so I'm sure you'll get one.

@techymaster7 @tail_ends Yes they're all gone now, I updated in the thread.

@mxkoder @tail_ends There all taken im gonna keep waiting

🥏☁️ INVITE THREAD If you NEED a "cerulean atmosphere" invite code, comment below! If you HAVE an invite code, please pass them out to those in need! Let's get as many furries in as we can :]

@tail_ends All gone now

@tail_ends Here are some codes from a friend of mine who wanted to help w the furry migration but doesn't have an account on here. They're legit. First come first serve - they just wanted to share them.

@tail_ends 3 used, 2 left

@tail_ends @SweetCiderAD

@techymaster7 All given out now I'm afraid

@mxkoder Do you have some still?