Rosalyn Anne

Man. I feel so worn out tonight. My muscle fatigue symptoms are a bitch today. So just resting. I hope everyone is having a good evening or a good day, wherever you may be.

RE: @br00t4c@mastodon.social

With vehement disagreements between the Northern and Southern United States set of core values, is anyone really surprised by this?

When some people read Rosie's writing on social media, they were left with the impression that I like to use social media as a public call-out space. For the record, when I publicly reflect on the experience someone gave me or I gave them, the intent is not to pass judgment on anyone as a person. It is instead an opportunity to reflect on how both parties came across to each other during moments where context was missing and people needed clarification that they didn't get at the time of the specific event. I can think that someone is an amazing person, but as a journalist, I consider it my duty to report the facts as both parties would have perceived them at the time the event occurred. If my perceptions are wrong, I'm open to private conversations, and I am even happy to post a clarifying addendum if someone politely requests that I do so later. What I have no control over is how people talk about me when I'm not in the room. Likewise, if I'm having a discussion about an experience someone gave me and someone else isn't present, they have no control over how I am discussing them in that space. But any discussions that I have regarding the experience that I received are done in good faith. I may have my own personal opinions about a given event, like anyone else, but I do my best not to let those influence how I tell a story in writing. This is why my 6-month social media rule now exists. (1/2)

Over the years, people have asked how my distributed ethnographic case study actually works. Because the project involves collaborators across multiple countries and both online and in-person environments, I’ve written a short participation guide.

What follows is an abridged explanation of the structure. A full operational manual also exists for readers who want more detail.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This project is a distributed ethnographic study examining social dynamics, consent practices, digital culture, and the ways communities interact across online and offline spaces.

Participation may occur through conversation, observation, collaboration, or simply by being present in social environments where the project takes place.

Participation is voluntary.

IDENTITY CONTEXT SIGNALS

Some readers notice that I occasionally use different names in different contexts.

These are context signals, not different individuals. They indicate which analytical framework is active at a given moment.

Emily refers to the real-life version of me known by people who grew up with me.

Leah represents the Christian-conservative framework used in some analyses.

Leora represents the queer polyfeminist framework used in others.

Megan usually means I’m attending an event or meetup in a research or professional capacity.

Rosalin signals the technology layer of the project, often appearing as Cassie or Annalise when discussions revolve around technology ecosystems and tools.

MEETUPS… (1/3)

I noticed something interesting: the more I have begun clearing up ambiguity and embodying transparency across social media channels. Men who used to vibe with me have drifted away, but in their place, I gained rapport with women in their life. It's so fascinating to watch unfold.

Installment 3: Thought Control — How Groups Shape What Feels Safe to Think

When people hear the phrase thought control, they often imagine something extreme or dramatic. In reality, it usually develops in much quieter ways.

Most groups—religious communities, activist circles, professional networks, hobby communities, or friend groups—operate around three basic anchors:

• a mission (why the group exists)
• a vision (what the group hopes to accomplish)
• a set of core beliefs (assumptions members share about how the world works)

These anchors help communities function. Without them, groups drift and struggle to coordinate their efforts.

But they also create something else: a shared narrative about reality.

Over time, members begin interpreting events through that narrative. People repeat the group’s language, adopt its interpretations, and gradually filter information through the same framework. In many cases, this happens without anyone consciously intending to enforce a particular way of thinking.

Humans are social creatures. Belonging to a group often feels safer than standing apart from it, so people naturally adapt their thinking to maintain connection with others.

Of course, every community needs some shared norms in order to function. The question is not whether a group has expectations, but whether curiosity and thoughtful disagreement can exist within them. (1/6)

Just heard back from Monologue. They thanked me for my feedback and said they'll be improving the accessibility of the app. No timeline though.

I had the weirdest dream this morning. I went to an Apple store in Long Beach, California. I got suited up, as in put on my shirt, my walkie-talkie, and my work iPhone holster. But then I couldn't remember the passcode to the iPhone, and that was when I suddenly remembered that I didn't work for Apple anymore.

Conversation I just had with a friend:
Doesn't it feel sometimes like the people who are willing to fuck others over get farther than the people who won't? Because, that's how I'm feeling right now.
Him: It sure does. I've been bending over backward and still am not where I want to be in life.

Under Settings, Accessibility and Touch on iOS, we have the ability to tie shortcuts to Back Tap. I'm curious to know if anybody has used this feature and if so, what for?