[. . .] there are also some who use the platform to attack others, stir up conflict, or actively try to undermine the project. Admins are volunteers who deal with the latter group on a constant basis, this takes a mental toll. Please understand why our admins chose to step down, and be kind to the admins on whatever instance you decide to join
Damn, that sucks. Good luck to the admins of lemm.ee on their future endeavors.
I think a lot more people use weed killers and other pesticides in their yards than previously as well, since they're more commercially available. We even have "summer weed maintenance subscriptions" in my city for this (yeah, I know, ugh). I finally stopped using that stuff on my yard and I have a lot more critters in it than my neighbours.
Explanation for anyone who needs it:
"My Shayla" is a meme on tiktok derived from a video of actor Tyrese Gibson crying on an Instagram Live about losing custody of his daughter Shayla. It is generally used as a sound for people missing a person, a space or time (eg. your childhood), or just thinking about their pets while they're at work. In this case, Tiktok is replacing Shayla for the OP.
Many US users of Tiktok post-ban have commented that their algorithm is less personalized and more geared towards outrage content. As such, the app no longer has the original vibes, and is now suspected as another delivery method of propaganda for the Trump administration. They are now seeking alternatives.
To express their disappointment, another user is saying they have had a "no bones day" since the return of the app. This refers to a famous pug named Noodle on Tiktok who's owner posted videos of them lifting Noodle up and seeing if Noodle will stand up on their own or fall over. If Noodles stood up, it was a high energy therefore "bones" day, and if Noodles fell over, it was a low energy "no bones day".
The final poster makes a humourous observation that without Tiktok, they would not have understood the previous conversation, and wishes "old Tiktok" to rest in peace.
Some additional nice commentary: Older observers have chimed into this conversation reminiscing about their own "lost" or enshittified websites and platforms (stumbleupon, addictinggames/other flash sites, Homestarrunner, Vine, MSN Messenger, MySpace, Encarta, Napsters, Last. fm, hobby forums, etc.) They have tried to assure younger people, who socialize more online than any other generation, that there will be other options and opportunities to gather in communities again (to mixed results).
You know what the worst part of this is? This run of western fascism doesn't even have the aesthetics to make it palatable. That "seig heil" was so fucking uncoordinated it made the Australian break dancing lady look like a prima ballerina. Everyone is dressed like they bought clothes from the bargain bin at Ross. The decorations are giving mid-budget state fair.
We're gonna be ethnically cleansed by old, poorly dressed, unatheltic losers 😭
This is not my personal opinion, I know Gen Z men who voted for Harris. But the voter demographics really speak for themselves, and maybe now people will look at the radicalization of young men as a serious (but solvable) issue.
I posted on asklemmy the other day asking for advice on how to catch a stray cat, and I am now posting the fruits of my labour. Huge thanks to everyone in that post for taking the time to give me step-by-step instructions, telling me their own experiences with strays, and just being concerned about both mine and the stray's wellbeing!
Here he is at the vet for a check up after I caught him. Honestly, he seemed so happy to be indoors and somewhere warm and safe that I teared up a bit! He is currently in my garage sleeping on a heated cat bed and couldn't be more content as I try to figure out next steps.
...you know what Discworld x AoT would kind of be a banger. Might have to go see if someone ever wrote fanfiction about that (should I write fanfiction about that???)