4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts discuss the current state of the No Agenda Social community on Mastodon, noting that some users have become "unhinged." They emphasize the importance of using the block and mute functions rather than engaging in conflict. Technical challenges regarding disk space and bandwidth are mentioned, with a call for users to be mindful of the resources required to run the instance.
Software company Basecamp faced a mass resignation of one-third of its staff after the founders banned political discussions at work. The conflict began over a juvenile list of customer names, which new hires labeled as a diversity issue. The hosts praise the founders for prioritizing work over social activism.
The hosts discuss their experiences with social media trolls and the strategy of blocking rather than reporting. One host notes that a policy of only posting show promotions has led to a steady increase in follower counts, suggesting that users prefer content over personal opinions. They also touch on the presence of disinformation agents in their mentions.
Houston Vaccine Trials, DM Clinical Research Recruitment
The Texas Center for Drug Development and DM Clinical Research are recruiting a diverse pool of volunteers in Houston for COVID-19 vaccine trials. Participants in these Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials are offered a minimum of $1,000 to test the safety and efficacy of investigational vaccines. The recruitment campaign specifically targets young people and diverse populations to ensure the vaccine is effective across all demographics.
