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Instance shutdown per 31 Oct 2023 - what's next for /c/fountainpens?

I’ve been having trouble keeping this instance up - right now, it’s a problem with proxy errors between the docker containers as well as with the Ansible scripts. It’s taking too much time to maintain. I'll be shutting down wayfarershaven.eu per 31 October 2023.

That means that the fountainpens community here will also disappear. Anyone who would like to restart this on another instance is more than welcome to do so.

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Is there a community for finding communities?
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  • [Meta] Server was down - update

    Hey all! My apologies for the fact that the instance has been down. For those who are curious, it turns out that the Lemmy volumes had ballooned and taken up all the space on the server. I've reclaimed the space and set a recurring task to make sure that it automatically gets cleaned up going forward.

    This shows the vulnerability of small instances run by a single admin - I wasn't able to sit down and troubleshoot the issue. I don't have a good solution for you beyond recognizing that sometimes things willl take time when there isn't a team or paid business with SLAs. If you have things you'd like to see change, I'm happy to discuss.

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    Whats a stupid ritual in your life that makes you happy?
  • Eating M&Ms by color - it has absolutely no purpose and they're bad for me, but oh so satisfying.

  • Why not call this board, "supportlemmy"?
  • @OriginalThinker@lemmy.ml, I'm responding to your DM here.

    We don't move posts to the correct community because Lemmy doesn't have that option - and I'd rather you got to choose where your content lands.

    As for why we don't reach out and tell people - this is a volunteer job on a big community. We rely on the mod log and allow this kind of meta post to stay up for transparency and discussion. Otherwise, we focus on following the rules laid out so that this community can stay within its intended scope. This is a community for open questions and discussion - not support.

    I'm sorry you don't feel welcomed - that's tough. However, communities come with their own rules and mods will make sure they're enforced. I'd recommend checking those rules carefully before posting in the future as that will help the reception of your post.

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    How come it didn't accept my previous post?
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    How rss feeds of lemmy works?
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  • I access Lemmy through the browser all the time. The experience is solid and consistent across devices and I need access to both mod and (occasionally) admin tools.

  • What's the best Android/iPhone app for Lemmy?
  • We could - but we're still getting comments here. Why not continue to use this thread and sort by new?

    Also - this topic doesn't even really belong in Asklemmy per the rules. If anything, I'm more inclined to unpin it and return to dealing with posts as needed.

  • How is Lemmy so good and you guys all so awesome? FUCK!
  • It's not just the mods but the admins going to lengths to keep their instances clean. The awfulness outlined in that post means I'm not sure I should keep hosting my own instance.

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    Fedifollows for Lemmy
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    Is it legal to create a bot which copies and posts every question there is in forums and on Reddit into lemmy.ml?
  • Removing per rule 4 - we've have a few similar questions and this doesn't cover any new ground.

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    Why did you vote for Biden?
  • Locking this thread per rule #2; we don't have the bandwidth to moderate political discussions.

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    Client that supports blocking instances?
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    Does Lemmy generally log your IP for posts and comments
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    Problems connecting to Internet using Firefox and kiwi on Google Pixel. But can connect using Google Chrome anyone else?
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    Is working remotely clearly more productive and efficient than working at the office?
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    Blahaj.Zone stuck in verification?
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    Why can't I post any photos anymore?
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  • What was the worst bastardization of a classic book into a movie?
  • I liked it, as long as I looked it at as an interpretation rather than an exact translation.

  • You can change the spelling of one word in the English language to match how they are pronounced. What word do you pick?
  • Accessoires

    That may actually be the Dutch or maybe Swedish spelling. They're all so close but slightly different that I hope auto-correct deals with it.

  • Magic day out as Harry Potter fans gather at King’s Cross for return to Hogwarts
    www.theguardian.com Magic day out as Harry Potter fans gather at King’s Cross for return to Hogwarts

    Fans in costumes gathered at the London station to watch a train for ‘Hogsmeade’ on platform 9¾ appear on the departure board

    Magic day out as Harry Potter fans gather at King’s Cross for return to Hogwarts

    This looks like it was great fun. Would you take part and if so, which house would you represent?

    Update: it's fine to share your thoughts on the author's personal views but please leave the insults at the door.

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    Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit
    ladylighttravel.com Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit

    Most people don’t think of a toiletry kit as a source of bulk and weight. Yet the difference between a small and large kit can be as much as 1-2 pounds (0.5 – 1 kg)! A small kit is one half t…

    Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit

    It's interesting to see the breakdown of what she carries - especially the decision to treat her toiletry kit as her junk drawer. I didn't expect to see a clothesline in there!

    What unexpected item do you keep in your toiletry bag?

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    There's a few new communities over at literature.cafe from classic books, writing prompts, some new poetry communities, and even a percy jackson community!

    The communities aren't strictly fantasy related but sharing in case anyone finds this useful. I'll be following !ebookdeals@literature.cafe.

    cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/1167040

    > Linked is the community directory. Here's a list of some of the newest communities: > > !classics@literature.cafe - For discussion of all classic books! [New] > > !camphalfblood@literature.cafe - For discussion of the Percy Jackson series and other books within the books written by Rick Riordan, as well as the media adaptations of said series. [New] > > !speculative_poetry@literature.cafe - A cyberspace for sharing and discussing speculative poetry. [New] > > !philosophical_poetry@literature.cafe - A cyberspace for sharing and discussing philosophical poetry. [New] > > !writingprompts@literature.cafe - Writing prompts, duh! [New] > > !writing@literature.cafe - General writing community. [New] > > !ebookdeals@literature.cafe - Ebook deals! [New] > > Here is a link to the community directory as well. > > https://literature.cafe/post/372004

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    How to watch Wheel of Time season 2 online: Release date and time
    www.tomsguide.com How to watch Wheel of Time season 2 online: Release date and time

    Prime Video's other sweeping fantasy epic returns with more good vs. evil action

    How to watch Wheel of Time season 2 online: Release date and time

    cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/moviesandtv@lemmy.film/t/415291

    > Release schedule: > > Friday, September 1: Episodes 1-3 "A Taste of Solitude," "Strangers and Friends," and "What Might Be" > Friday, September 8: Episode 4 "Daughters of the Night" > Friday, September 15: Episode 5 > Friday, September 22: Episode 6 > Friday, September 29: Episode 7 > Friday, October 6: Episode 8

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    Do you still write notes with pen and paper?

    Sharing because I can see this community having thoughts to share. :)

    cross-posted from: https://wayfarershaven.eu/post/182136

    > With so much note taking apps nowadays, I can't understand why does anyone still write notes with pen and paper. You need to bring the notepad, book or that paper to retrieve that information, and most of the time you don't have it in hand. While my phone almost always reachable and you carry when you go out. For those still like to do handwriting, there's many app does that and they can even convert it to text notes. > > So, if you still write notes with pen and paper, why?

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    [Meta] New banner has been chosen and applied!
    wayfarershaven.eu [Meta] Vote for our new banner image - Wayfarers' Haven

    We have four possibilities for a new community banner image thanks to @Valdair@kbin.social [https://kbin.social/u/Valdair]. Please vote by commenting on which image you would prefer. One comment will be one vote. Voting closes on Friday 4 August. #1 - may need some cropping to find the right aspect ...

    Thank you to @Valdair@kbin.social for submitting the suggestions for a banner and to everyone who voted! The photo of the Nakaya Decapod (#3) won by a 60% landslide.

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    [Meta] Vote for our new banner image

    We have four possibilities for a new community banner image thanks to @Valdair@kbin.social. Please vote by commenting on which image you would prefer. One comment will be one vote. Voting closes on Friday 4 August.

    #1 - may need some cropping to find the right aspect ratio: !Image #1

    #2 - Montblanc Heritage 1912 !Image #2

    #3 - Nakaya Decapod !Image #2

    #4 - Waterman, TWSBI, Nakaya, Pelikan, Lamy, Parker, Montblanc, Pelikan, Montblanc !Image #2

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    Not long after their first introduction the little one developed a taste for the big guy’s ears

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1935261

    > It's incredible how patient a grown up dog can be with an annoying puppy. 🥰

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    Wheel of Time season 2 trailer

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/1085247

    > Just putting this here for those who might miss it. > > I saw season 1 and it was...okay? I gather that Wheel of Time diehards were upset about plot deviations. I never read the books so that didn't matter much to me. IMO the world setting seemed janky - it was as though Robert Jordan couldn't build an original world to save his life and borrowed bits and pieces of different Earth cultures and threw them in a blender. I could pass on the next season but I have too many people around me who will want to watch it so I feel somewhat compelled to. > > What did you think of season 1? Will you be watching season 2?

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    hsl HSL @wayfarershaven.eu

    World citizen based outside of Stockholm, Sweden.

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