@incentive tbh after reading the matrix/discord comparison on the official matrix site, I don't feel all that comfortable with their moderation abilities. for example people get notified if they're banned even before joining a community, or maintain privileges if they leave and come back, it seems ripe for abuse. haven't read much about Stoat but heard it's kinda unfinished?

if everyone really wants to avoid surveillance I think it might just be down to starting Signal groups instead.

RE: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@mms/116070215245259749

well that’s fucked! made a lot of good connections there, I hope communities find some better alternatives soon

this is the fourth in David's "Stoppers" series where I've worked on the cover art and mastering. it's where I started experimenting with maximalist collage styles in a 3D workflow, using Blender, and it's been a pleasure to keep pushing that along with the series!

Party Stoppers (2022) https://immigrantbreastnest.bandcamp.com/album/party-stoppers
Football Stoppers (2023) https://immigrantbreastnest.bandcamp.com/album/football-stoppers
Heart Stoppers (2025) https://immigrantbreastnest.bandcamp.com/album/heart-stoppers
Stopper Stoppers (2026) https://immigrantbreastnest.bandcamp.com/album/stoppers-stoppers

out now: new track “goldfish muscle” on Stopper Stoppers, a split release by David B. Applegate, doktorb, Body Nostril, and me

https://immigrantbreastnest.bandcamp.com/album/stoppers-stoppers

🪱🪨 become more insane, immediately