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You can now follow users. Don't want to be followed? Opt out in your account options.

submitted by system to whatever 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 04:58:53 ago (+35/-14)     (whatever)

Following a user allows you to easily view their posted topics. You can follow a user by clicking the follow button in their profile. Clicking 'Followed' in the subverse category selector in the nav bar (top left, it's set to "all" as default) displays topics from all your followed users. The hot/new/top post filters work for this category (and all categories).

Edit: Ok guys, I hear you. I've added the ability to opt out of this feature, it's in your account options. If you've previously followed me you will have to refollow me because it was lost in the testing of this option.


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[ - ] NeedleStack 18 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:50:02 ago (+19/-1)

Not a fan. Can you remove that feature? Seems like the majority (in this post anyway) have spoken.

[ - ] system [op] 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:21:49 ago (+6/-3)*

It was already possible to "follow" a user by blocking them and then going to the block category. This is the same thing except not having to block them. The comments in this thread are amusing. Searchvoat archives every post here, making them undeleteable and easily searchable, removing all your control from your own content and you all love it. But a simple insignificant feature which makes this site a bit more engaging and lose your minds? All your content is easily found in your profile. This changes nothing.

[ - ] yesiknow 8 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 12:37:12 ago (+8/-0)

Speaking your mind honestly to the user base is always respected by those who respect honesty, but as a the person running the site, a little less snide sneering at us might get you respect in return

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 23:29:11 ago (+3/-3)

Listen tiger...the fact is the dude is paying for this social engagement and swapping of ideas out of his own f...king pocket. I think he has our respect.

"yesiknow"

Well if you f..king knew why did you post your comment?

[ - ] BitterVeteran 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:19:09 ago (+2/-0)

If you are going to curse, then be a fucking adult and type it out. Uncensored. Otherwise, just use a different fucking word.

Jesus Fucking Christ.

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:37:53 ago (+4/-2)

Swearing coarsens society and let's face it our society is in a mess and we need to get our values back.There's a sound reason for manners - they help foster respect among men which lessens the risk of conflict which in turn promotes a stable and peaceful society.

[ - ] BitterVeteran 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 08:06:26 ago (+1/-0)

Then don't use them.

You're using them and then saying they're bad.

All I'm saying is either use them, or don't. Not both, faggot.

Stop being a fucking faggot.

[ - ] paul_neri -1 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 19:12:41 ago (+1/-2)

learn some tolerance of other folk's habits. If you were a more tolerant guy, people would like you. You might even get a girl and then you wouldn't be so bitter. Sleep on it and get back to me.

[ - ] BitterVeteran 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 21:52:46 ago (+0/-0)

No.

Either use the word, or don't. Don't pussyfoot around.

You're a stupid faggot.

[ - ] BitterVeteran 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 21:53:48 ago (+1/-0)

Replying more than once to the same comment is a 100% sign of a kike account.

100%.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:34:01 ago (+1/-1)

you do realise you're now my new best friend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZjdYG61Wpc

All my other best friends ran away!

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:26:03 ago (+3/-2)

No.This is a family friendly website.

[ - ] BitterVeteran 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:30:51 ago (+1/-0)

Whatever you think, faggot.

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:31:44 ago (+2/-0)

Thanks bro.

[ - ] account deleted by user 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:36:22 ago (+5/-0)

account deleted by user

[ - ] oldblo 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 14:25:33 ago (+0/-0)

Who deleted their account this time?

[ - ] Cunt 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:34:40 ago (+5/-0)

SearchVoat guy is pretty cool though. I'm sure he would remove users if asked. When I noticed someone who deleted their account on old voat but it was still visible on SV he fixed it up quickly.

[ - ] TomMacdonald 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:39:21 ago (+2/-0)

Right? What is this fag shit and why shoukd I care?

[ - ] deleted 15 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:09:27 ago (+15/-0)

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[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:31:01 ago (+3/-1)

It's not Africa, Coggi, where lions stalk wildebeest! Relax! You're safe here.

[ - ] HughBriss 14 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:08:01 ago (+14/-0)*

I didn't like it when I was (briefly) on poal, and I still don't like it. This is one of my first posts here:

https://www.voat.xyz/viewpost?postid=6054f586c1b7b

system, I'm the last person to criticize your work or administration, but this is tone deaf, especially not being able to know who is following you. I respectfully ask that you remove this feature.

[ - ] deleted 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:20:18 ago (+5/-0)

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[ - ] whostolemyusername 14 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:14:48 ago (+14/-0)

Im sure the glowies will be pleased, All this does is push more people away, Dont copy reddit, If people here liked reddit we would not be here in the first place.

[ - ] deleted 14 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:43:32 ago (+14/-0)

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[ - ] deleted 14 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 05:21:36 ago (+14/-0)

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[ - ] oldblo 11 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 06:07:26 ago (+11/-0)

Yeah. I dont care for stalker ware either.

[ - ] system [op] 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 05:27:52 ago (+4/-1)

Is it possible to refuse a follower?

No

Can a blocked user follow you?

No but this is a good idea. The trade off would be people could use it to figure out if you blocked them. If people want it I will make it happen.

[ - ] deleted 10 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:05:27 ago (+10/-0)

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[ - ] Cunt 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:45:24 ago (+2/-0)

I don't think it's a good idea to have blocked users follow you (not that I've blocked anyone).

I think if you block someone the blockee should get notified though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QEd_DtMNI8&t=0m28s

[ - ] PhimoticEmbrace 9 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:45:53 ago (+9/-0)

You should be able to see who is following you.

[ - ] deleted 8 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 07:49:17 ago (+8/-0)

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[ - ] PhimoticEmbrace 8 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:04:26 ago (+8/-0)

Yeah, not a fan.

[ - ] Barack_Obama 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:45:47 ago (+2/-0)

It shouldn't even show a follower count, people are guaranteed to make more spam accounts to farm followers.

[ - ] jsac 8 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:41:39 ago (+8/-0)

Im interested as to your thinking that this would even be a remotely good idea due to the nature of this site... Most of us are very security minded here. This isnt FagBook. Please remove this "feature" ASAP!!!!

[ - ] account deleted by user 9 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 05:35:58 ago (+9/-0)

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[ - ] MuricaPersonified 12 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 06:03:39 ago (+12/-0)

Seems like a useful tool for alphabet brigades. I doubt most goats give a shit about social media style "following".

[ - ] account deleted by user 11 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 06:06:00 ago (+11/-0)

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[ - ] Centaurus 9 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:38:34 ago (+9/-0)

It makes it easier for schlomo to see everything a user posts.

[ - ] account deleted by user 10 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:59:04 ago (+10/-0)

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[ - ] deleted 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:19:46 ago (+4/-0)

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[ - ] Centaurus 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:18:32 ago (+3/-0)

lol

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:33:09 ago (+2/-1)

Oh that is so very mean!

[ - ] AttilaHitler 8 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:04:15 ago (+8/-0)

This seems like a bad idea

[ - ] fightknightHERO 7 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:37:21 ago (+7/-0)

Bad fuckong idea UNLESS you raise the downvote ccp requirement ftom 50 to a 1000
There are too many shills lurking on voat for this feature to be viable & not misused

[ - ] beece 6 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:33:10 ago (+6/-0)

So for it's running 100% against this bad idea. I'm feeling like it's probably time to move on.

[ - ] deleted 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:21:11 ago (+4/-0)

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[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:35:50 ago (+2/-1)

I'm all for having followers, particularly tradwives who pester me for ...for...cooking recipies.

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:10:24 ago (+4/-0)

Im not worried about govt spooks. But anyone who would 'follow' me is abnormal in a creepy weird way. So thanks for the opt out

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:49:18 ago (+3/-2)

Play Misty for me.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:38:29 ago (+3/-3)

Hi

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:45:49 ago (+5/-0)

See. This.

How about you make my feature. For a long time what I've wanted was an Invisibility feature for specific users. People on my Invisibility list would be unable to see or interact w me in any way.

[ - ] Cynabuns 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 20:27:45 ago (+1/-0)

Welllll we don't have "Invisibility" feature (can I haz this IRL? tyia 😊) but we do have the Block user feature. You will not see a blocked user's comments or posts or receive their PM's.

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 06:38:13 ago (+2/-0)

Yes, as far as I know no one has it. When I suggested it at Voat it was shot down. But the Block feature isn't what I want. Which is why it has a different name and characteristics.

I don't really like blocking. The people I block may do something I want to know about. And Block seems to never really work fully. Neri is blocked yet I got that reply. In fact the broken block of old voat was the origin of the invisibility feature.

Don't worry about it. Admins never want to produce useful and functional features. They like Follow, and Blackjack.

[ - ] Cynabuns 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 11:35:41 ago (+1/-0)

Neri is blocked yet I got that reply.
I've done testing on this so I know System has been working on it. Hoping that bug is dead soon.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:39:15 ago (+1/-1)

[ - ] deleted 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 11:27:35 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] Cynabuns 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 11:39:56 ago (+1/-0)

We know it's happening CD5, I did some testing and system is working on this.

[ - ] paul_neri -1 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:40:56 ago (+0/-1)

I love you.

[ - ] yesiknow 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:41:47 ago (+5/-0)

Make stalking easier and frustrate users away.

[ - ] MasterAce 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:18:12 ago (+4/-0)

Un- necessary feature.
If implemented which it seems it will be then users should be able to see which accts are stalking them.

[ - ] TFS 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:17:54 ago (+4/-0)

The ADL says thank you for implementing their instructions so swiftly.

Shalom

[ - ] HughBriss 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:44:49 ago (+3/-0)

Thank you. I think this is a good course of action. It looks like it will satisfy everyone -- if you want to be followed, you can do it, and if you don't, you can opt out of it. One can't ask for more than that because it gives everyone a choice. I appreciate your responsiveness.

[ - ] mumbleberry 4 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:35:59 ago (+5/-1)

No thanks to stalking

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 23:22:48 ago (+3/-1)

What a bunch of paranoid girls!

[ - ] v0atmage 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 12:30:20 ago (+3/-0)

Wow I am impressed how much goats hate this feature. We are quite the fickle bunch, eh?

If it makes you feel better I am just indifferent.

[ - ] system [op] 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 13:01:00 ago (+3/-2)

I just think the backlash is stupid. How about getting upset over the site which databases everyone's comments first. Maybe then I might take these concerns a bit more seriously.

[ - ] Barack_Obama 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:50:42 ago (+3/-1)

Okay, wow, I hate the term but it applies well here, and that term is "tone deaf". If literally every single user is commenting that "no this is a bad idea" then maybe take a step back.

Now I of course have to say that just because the majority is against something doesn't make them correct, but why even bother asking for user feedback if you're just going to say that they are all wrong?

Why are you even talking to us if you don't give a shit what we think?

[ - ] system [op] 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:05:08 ago (+2/-0)

but why even bother asking for user feedback if you're just going to say that they are all wrong?

I never asked for feedback on this.

I am allowed to think something is stupid, and state it so. I even told you why.

Why are you even talking to us if you don't give a shit what we think?

Obviously I do give a shit, as I implemented an opt out feature.

[ - ] account deleted by user 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 12:03:18 ago (+4/-1)

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[ - ] Otsu 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:55:00 ago (+3/-0)

boooo

[ - ] albatrosv15 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 15:25:37 ago (+2/-0)

Creepers dreams.

[ - ] Battlefat 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 12:33:34 ago (+2/-0)

/v/Glowniggers is stoked about this feature

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:50:03 ago (+3/-2)

I don't have a problem with Camp Followers.

[ - ] account deleted by user 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:51:27 ago (+2/-0)

account deleted by user

[ - ] BitterVeteran 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:17:40 ago (+1/-0)

Do we get any notification when/if a person follows us?

Can we see a list of people we follow?

Can we see who others follow? Toggle visible/hidden?

We need more options.

[ - ] system [op] 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 02:32:52 ago (+0/-0)

We need more options.

Good ideas. Possibly, but people already hate it as is so probably not.

[ - ] BitterVeteran 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:49:43 ago (+1/-0)

Fair Enough™.

[ - ] paul_neri -2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:45:39 ago (+0/-2)

[ - ] BitterVeteran 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:48:58 ago (+2/-0)

I don't click links from known kikes.

[ - ] paul_neri -1 points 2.5 yearsOct 31, 2021 00:04:48 ago (+0/-1)*

I upvoted ya.

Don't be such a f..king wuss! There are too many of them on this site. Men don't block; don't go running to the mods wiping away tears and complaining that someone was mean to them. Men are forged in the hostility of conflict! But having said that...if the @MrViciousMrPim, ex hard playing rock star, finds me too vicious for his effete tastes, then, you gotta respect it, each to his own. I leave the guy in peace just like I do that shrieking banshee from Africa.

[ - ] NosebergShekelman 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:36:44 ago (+2/-0)

oy vey this is anti-semitic and I have contacted the ADL and the New Zealand Police Dept. You Nazis will also be hearing from my lawya! Shaloms💎✡️

[ - ] 1Icemonkey 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:29:42 ago (+3/-1)

Fuck that shit. I’ll leave.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 23:16:54 ago (+2/-2)

where would you go?

[ - ] SmokeyMeadow 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 23:48:12 ago (+1/-0)

Did anyone ask for this?

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 30, 2021 23:43:22 ago (+2/-2)

Yes, I heard it was @CognitiveDissident5 but I'm not absolutely sure.

[ - ] texasblood 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:01:27 ago (+2/-0)

Yall could fuck up a free lunch

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 23:13:37 ago (+3/-2)

A welcome idea. I want to be followed by everyone so I can possibly influence someone with my ideas, ideals and ideology e.g. there is no need to kill animals in order to eat, @GrayDragon , it's barbaric and one day will be outlawed.

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:47:59 ago (+3/-2)

don't ya just luv goat drama!

[ - ] YourLastHope 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:41:47 ago (+2/-1)

can you explain why you censored me again @system aka @cynabuns

[ - ] Cynabuns 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:43:52 ago (+0/-0)

I just sent you a PM dial - you are evading your suspension from last night. When your full suspension time is done, I will unsuspend this account and the account from last night.

[ - ] account deleted by user 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 05:01:11 ago (+2/-0)

account deleted by user

[ - ] TomMacdonald 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:56:50 ago (+1/-0)

Why. Stop being weird, faggot

[ - ] Barack_Obama 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 18:45:09 ago (+1/-0)

I'm okay with this but don't ever show anyone, not even the user themselves, the number of followers they have, otherwise it will turn into another avenue for abuse.


Leave it for exactly what it is, just a way to follow a users particular posts. It's not always malicious, some users just consistently male quality posts worth reading.

[ - ] MichaelStewart 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 17:44:44 ago (+2/-1)

I, for one, LIKE this feature.

[ - ] paul_neri 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:37:03 ago (+3/-1)

I upvoted you.

[ - ] TopTierCIAShill 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 13:22:20 ago (+1/-0)

lmfao what a newfag

[ - ] SilentByAssociation 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 10:48:48 ago (+2/-1)

Why is this a problem now but not on old Voat? Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a follow option on there?

[ - ] Centaurus 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:17:40 ago (+3/-0)

You are wrong. Consider yourself corrected.

[ - ] account deleted by user 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:19:55 ago (+0/-0)

account deleted by user

[ - ] ruck_feddit 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:07:56 ago (+2/-1)

What?! Reeeeeeeeeee!

Lol.

[ - ] Tallest_Skil 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:36:50 ago (+2/-2)

It’s strange how many people don’t like this. I suppose I’m out of the loop with such things. I never “follow” anyone anywhere and don’t have a social media presence. Unless sites like these count as “social media.” Guys, we’re already on every list they have. They’re literally going to kill us because of the color of our skin. Who gives a shit what fed accounts read here? It’s not like we’ll ever actually act, anyway.

Moreover, voting doesn’t prevent you from voting, nor from posting (right, system?) as long as downvotes have no power over you, they don’t matter at all.

[ - ] HughBriss 5 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 12:23:31 ago (+5/-0)

It's true that this doesn't really change anything, but I just really dislike having the information that there are unknown people who are following me pushed in my face, especially since the identities of who is following me is hidden.

*I don't care if someone is following me, but I think if someone is given a tool to do that, I should be given the tool to know who it is and decline to be followed.*

[ - ] Tallest_Skil 3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 17:58:47 ago (+3/-0)

That I can understand. It’d be nice to see your followers. Not from a “fostering vapidity” sense, but from a protective sense, as you said.

[ - ] paul_neri 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:39:33 ago (+3/-2)

a sensible comment.

[ - ] B4A_DownvoteSponge -1 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 16:02:48 ago (+1/-2)

How do we find out how many "followers" a user has?

[ - ] chrimony -2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 11:36:09 ago (+3/-5)

I have no problem with this feature. If you want to stalk users without it, you can easily do so by just bookmarking the link to their user page, which shows all the submissions and comments anyways.

But I will never use this feature. Why don't you fix basic features before implementing features that hardly anybody uses or are controversial? And unban ALS and anybody else that got caught up the last time you got butthurt.

[ - ] B4A_DownvoteSponge -2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 15:25:24 ago (+1/-3)

And unban ALS and anybody else that got caught up the last time you got butthurt.

ALS is a closet pedo and I don't want him here. u/mumbleberry should be banned again too.

[ - ] chrimony 2 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 22:11:43 ago (+2/-0)

Says the guy that posts nudes of underage girls.

[ - ] paul_neri -3 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 05:27:50 ago (+7/-10)

I noticed no-one is following @CognitiveDissident5 . I'm not suggestin' nuthin' but people being people - they will draw inferences.

[ - ] Centaurus 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 08:41:12 ago (+4/-3)

Some people may be annoyed by your words, but personally I think you're funny.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:42:39 ago (+2/-2)

I'm chuffed bro. I think this site could do with a bit more humour. Some folk take themselves awfully seriously. But then...I guess if I'd grown up in deepest darkest Africa I'd see everything in shades of black and white with nothing in-between too!

[ - ] 3starAgent 1 point 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 09:38:42 ago (+4/-3)

I followed

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 2.5 yearsOct 29, 2021 19:45:00 ago (+2/-2)

Good but please keep your conclusions private as the African gets quite sparky! Like lightning on the Serengeti!