Why I abandoned Twitter and moved to Bluesky
December 9, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 8 minutes to read
In recent years, Twitter has become a shadow of its former self. Once a bustling hub of real-time news, vibrant communities, and genuine interactions, it now feels more like a platform dominated by bad marketing and controversial decisions. The “rocket man”, seems to be running Twitter to the ground, pushing away many of its loyal users. This decline in the quality of experience prompted me to seek a new digital home, and I found it in Bluesky.
5 reasons You should join a User Group
August 8, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 5 minutes to read
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a user group? A user group is a community of people who share a common interest or passion, such as technology, software, or hobbies. User groups are a fantastic way to learn new skills, network with like-minded people, and contribute to the community.
Engaging actively in a community is immensely rewarding, and I urge everyone to become part of one. It is about both contributing to and gaining from the collective benefit.
Why I abandoned Facebook
August 1, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 3 minutes to read
I have not put any updates on Facebook for more than three months, and these days I often get text messages complaining I am not replying on some “Messenger thing”.
Reason: I have abandoned Facebook!
Bullshit limit reached
Basically, I reached my bullshit limit and realized Facebook did not give me anything useful and all I was doing was wasting my time - Do not get me wrong, I really like stuff from e.g. How It’s Made , but I found I was watching some dude casting a miniature knife from an old tractor, fascinating but not exactly energizing.