Introductions
Howdy! This is a comm for new and old users alike to introduce themselves and what their hobbies/interests are. This is also a good place to ask questions on anything you'd like to know more about, and generally to get acquainted with Hexbear and its users.
Rule #1: DON'T DOX YOURSELF - Don't post/comment any personal identifying information. Obviously it's ok to talk about yourself, but make sure there is no information that could potentially lead to doxxing yourself.
Rule #2: BE NICE - Assume everyone making a post here is doing so in good faith. Keep in mind that people introducing themselves may have limited knowledge of site history, in-jokes, etc. Also keep in mind that new people might not have the same understanding of leftist theory and/or knowledge of global politics that you do. We were all there once, so it's not a bad thing to be reasonably understanding and patient with new folks. Likewise, for those who are introducing yourselves, please have an open mind, be willing to interact and make friends, and don't come here with the intent to start fights.
Rule #3: DON'T BE A JERK - Any sort of transphobia, racism, homophobia, ableism, or other forms of bigotry will lead to an immediate ban. Similarly, harassment, being a creep, "chaser" behavior, or anything else done to make others feel uncomfortable will be dealt with harshly. Also try to keep any fediverse drama to a minimum. It's assumed new users are posting here to make friends and not to wade into any previous or existing conflict between instances, so please be respectful of that.
Rule #4: TRY TO BE HELPFUL - It's encouraged to help newcomers wherever possible, including explaining various aspects of this community, providing helpful resources, sharing similar interests you may have, and suggesting comms that they may be interested in.
Rule #5: USE CONTENT WARNINGS - For anything that might be considered a sensitive topic, please use the spoiler format along with a content warning to give people a heads up on what is being discussed.
If anyone has any feedback or any suggestions for improvement to this comm, don't hesitate to reach out to the mods here. Thanks!
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Thanks on the compliment!
Yeah, I’m semi-retired. My first & longest job was as a radio news broadcaster at my local AM country station, I largely did evening news broadcasts but I also did sports broadcasts for the local high school teams across sports & I covered the local school district. I got my start through a friend I had in theater & by the end I was the operations manager & trained every worker who now works there. I also did some work at my college at an assistant chief copy editor, reporter & head of the diversity chair. I also did editing work on a podcast with a journalist exchange between the US & Yemen.
The reason I call myself semi-retired is I got really pushed out by the journalism department at my college due to my disabilities & hostility at the paper for both my disabilities & being very openly trans. I’m largely fine with this because it wasn’t a great environment but I wouldn’t hate going back to radio work.
And cool! I’ll put a request in.
Howdy, Hexbear's more of a classic web forum than a twitter-like so I'm sure it's going to take a bit of time adjusting to the tech, but I'm sure people will always be glad to help out if you have quesions.
For example, I'm sure you saw @[email protected] 's comment complimenting your website, and asking some questions shortly after. To reply directly to such comments you move your mouse curser to the bottom of the comment to the little icons, starting from left to right an up facing arrow, a document page with a corner folded, an arrow facing left. That arrow facing left is the reply feature. I'll include a picture highlighting it as well.
replying will let the other user know you've seen their comment and have sent a message back to them. Happy posting!