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Signing out now (Original Post) BWdem4life Oct 2025 OP
Im seriously considering going dark as well johnnyfins Oct 2025 #1
I am trying only to post Calls to action (from Indivisible) and my computer graphics (EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN) usonian Oct 2025 #2
Do what you need to do! I find community of action helps Easterncedar Oct 2025 #3
Take care Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #4

usonian

(26,593 posts)
2. I am trying only to post Calls to action (from Indivisible) and my computer graphics (EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN)
Wed Oct 1, 2025, 03:26 PM
Oct 2025

I seriously have trolls to piss off on Hacker News and (surprise) chores.

Trying to limit my DU time to really informative posts and (mostly) ignore the siren calls (siren as in mythology).

TAKE CARE

Easterncedar

(6,472 posts)
3. Do what you need to do! I find community of action helps
Wed Oct 1, 2025, 03:32 PM
Oct 2025

Constantly reading news and commentary was making me feel burned out and alienated. I went to an indivisible meeting last night and found a few paths to action for myself that I can manage. I feel so much better today.

One person spoke of reaching out to neighbors who are frightened and alone. They came over for an evening and left much stronger and less pessimistic. It made me realize how much I, a loner, do need to be around people of like mind.

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