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@Gargron
I thank you for all you've done to create Mastodon, and though I know you will still have an influence I wish you well on your new endeavours.
As you step away somewhat, I just want to say this:
As a senior citizen, a non-tech person, someone who through the years opened various social media accounts then feeling dissatisfied for the many reasons most are here, closed each one and ultimately decided to stay off of social media platforms, I am thankful I found Mastodon.
This space, Mastodon, the fediverse, is unique because of diversity --people of differing opinions, ways of life, genders, education levels, cultures, geographical location and so on...and sure little conflicts arise, often heated discussions, once in a while hate slips in and moderators take action...but overall I think the concept behind Mastodon/Fediverse is what unites everyone.
I think most people I know here would agree, our time here is well spent because we learn from each other.
You facilitated this, the creation of a unique place, and for that this old person sends a big thank you.

@Gargron
Very thank you for all your work 🫶

@Gargron 🫡

@Gargron thank you for all your work, and for getting Mastodon to where it is.

And thank you for making the hard decision to step down and pass the torch. I have seen too many organizations hobbled by the Founder's Syndrome, it is very good to see Mastodon is taking steps to avoid that.

@Gargron Thanks for all the good work so far!

@gargron

Thanks for all the time, effort and hard work you've put in over the last 10 years. We wouldn't be here without you. Really appreciate it 👍🏻

@Gargron Thank you so much! 🙏👍

@Gargron Thank you for all the work on this special social place that we enjoy every day! Wishing you the best for the future.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mellifluousbox/115569615176946969

I am passing the torch to @mellifluousbox, who will be the new Executive Director. Felix has been involved with #Mastodon since 2020 and has been instrumental in evolving the organization, raising funds, and growing the team to get us to where we are now. With @haubles and @renchap by his side, and the team we have assembled over the years, I have faith that the new leadership will do a stellar job.

@Gargron Thanks a lot, Vielen Dank, Grazie mille Eugen!

@Gargron that’s a very difficult step to take, and the fact that you’ve taken it speaks really well about you. Thanks for so you’ve done so far, for contributions still to come, and all the best!

@Gargron 只要mastodon不会发生改变就好，希望越来越好😭

@Gargron I'm always deeply impressed when people step down from power by themselves. Especially if it's done for a greater good. Thank you for your passion! <3

@Gargron "The fediverse is an island within an increasingly dystopian capitalist hellscape. And from my perspective, Mastodon is our best shot at bringing this vision of a better future to the masses."

Amazing 🤩 Wishing you all the best best, Eugen and thank you for everything you have done 🙏🏻

@Gargron thanks for your work, your honesty and your generosity.