A Non-Technical Review of Spoutible

I have been one of a handful of people that have been beta testing Chris Bouzy's Spoutible (Http://www.Spoutible.com) for the last few days. 

Before I go too deep, I'll say this: I'm still on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and have a page on facebook. But... those are interconnected. Post one, it lands on the other. If you wanna find me, here's the obligatory linktree. I'll be adding to it, eventually.

I think 2024 is going to be the election where we have to utilize a lot of different social media platforms to get our messages out and organize.

So... This is a very non-scientific review but I'm not going anywhere. I hope to use Twitter (ugh), Mastodon (I use Ivory), Post (of course) and others. As easily as possible.

I am making a point of figuring out which of these Twitter alternatives I want to park on and use the most. I'm looking for familiarity, all the best tools of Twitter, without the "Tools on twitter." It's vile, and I tire of the pale emperor.

So I'm looking for a good service that is run by someone with good intentions. And that's what I think Spoutible is.

It has all the stuff i like on Twitter. Threads. Character limits. DMs (except they're encrypted!) Trending topics.

I'm enjoying the diversity of opinion there even in the beta. I am hoping that stays the same. I know that's part of Chris Bouzy's vision. I am hoping that I am part of a wide variety of opinions.

And yeah, that includes the right, as long as it's not the racist, trolling right wing (OR left wing). I don't need another bigot thunder dome and it seems as if that's the goal. I'm not looking for a silo but I am looking for civilization.

The site itself is beautiful and clean. Pictures load. Links load. DMs are private. You can easily follow, share or quote. Obviously, right now it has that new car smell and we'll see what happens when the flood gates open. Like other services, I (and I hope you) give it a chance to have and overcome flaws.

I also hope that it allows connections between Twitter, Mastodon, Post, Instagram, Counter Social and more.

You can find all my links here: https://linktr.ee/stevemarmel

Twitter was great when it was the giant public mall we could all safely hang at but... let's be honest. That twitter is on life support. It's like we're all communicating in a war zone. It's still necessary for activism but man, it's a slog.

Will Spoutible be a tool to organize and activate in 2023 and 2024? I hope so. I believe in it. I'll ride the roller coaster with the rest of you... I think there are at least 150K waiting to get in when the doors fly open on Feb 1.

I know this isn't a TECHNICAL review. It's a personal one. I made a TON of actual friends on twitter. Real life people I'd never know were it not for the service. I miss that the most. It's what I hope for the next wave of social media. I saw "Everything Everywhere All At Once" a few days ago and resonated with the character who begged "Please Be Kind."

And fighting unkindness with kindness.

#BreachDay is coming. (Well, that's what I'm calling it). I look forward to seeing you there. I am Marmel (surprise!)

P.S. I coined "#Spoutipets" - here's Lambeau as they anxiously await the launch.

So here's your daily reminder that @butchhartman ; the man who rode the coattails of others to 'create' your childhood, made jokes about real life suicide, dismisses depression, made remarks stating introverts are selfish, doesnt pay artists that he comissions, stole money from kickstarter backers and claims autism can be 'prayed away', ALSO charges $200 USD for a comission he either traces or doesnt put any effort into. . Like fucking hell, heres #my200vsbutch200 and I still wouldnt charge even $60 for this! This isnt a rag on style, but if someone gives you $200, youd better put some effort into the work you're giving them back! Even if you dont draw; take some pride in knowing your ego isnt this big! Dont send any hate this way, this post is just to inform you, if you want to look, of all the shady things butch has done with proof all over the internet. Now you know, lets hope he fades into obscurity and stops ripping people off just cuz he believes hes 'hot shit'. . Thanks Steve Marmel for producing Danny Phantom . Reference pose: StyrbjornAndersdon from Devart 🎨 . . . . . #art #instaart #artistoninstagram #myart #colour #digitalart #illustration #fanart #dannyphantom #onlineart #colourful #ember #artwork #drawing #creative #graphic #embermclain #ghost #amber #remembermyname #artist #ghostfire #dannyphantomfanart #butchhartman #rockerchick #dannyfenton #drama #stevemarmel #dannyphantomember https://www.instagram.com/p/CDL8aR4l7p0/?igshid=e5407th94ady

Just Because .... "Humor Always Makes the Day Better .... Mexicans are quite creative .... "!!

Just Because …. “Humor Always Makes the Day Better …. Mexicans are quite creative …. “!!

~~June 6, 2017~~ 

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Just Because .... "Humor Always Makes the Day Better .... Mexicans are quite creative .... "!!

Just Because …. “Humor Always Makes the Day Better …. Mexicans are quite creative …. “!!

~~June 6, 2017~~ 

“SUAVIDAD SIN FRONTERAS”

SOFTNESS WITHOUT BORDERS

Remember the Drumpf piñatas?

Mexicans have come up with a better Drumpf product!

Where can I get my supply?

HortyRex©

~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

Raw Story via Steve Marmel

Twitter Feed

  #JustBecause #HumorMakesDayBetter #MexicansQuiteCreative #RawStory #SteveMarmel #TwitterFeed #SuavidadSinFronteras #SoftnessWithoutBorders…

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