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Erik Peter Almberg @almberg.wsocial.eu · 20h

Today was once the future. Decisions were made. Problems were solved. Others were left unsolved. Responsibility was taken. And often it was not. All of it helped create the reality we live in now. The future eventually becomes today.

TODAY
Where responsibility starts
and the future is made.

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The Camino History @thecaminohistory.wsocial.eu · 16h

🇬🇧 A long, almost endless path on the Chemin des Allemands (Trier – Le Puy). Ein gerader, fast endlos wirkender Weg auf dem Chemin des Allemands (Trier – Le Puy). #WSocialPics #Pilgrimage #Nature #Hiking #Camino #CheminDesAllemands

A long, straight gravel path stretches into the distance beneath a bright blue sky with white clouds. Dense green trees and shrubs line both sides, creating a calm and almost endless perspective. The image shows a quiet section of the Chemin des Allemands, the pilgrimage route from Trier to Le Puy, and conveys silence, space and the feeling of walking onward through nature.

Ein langer, gerader Schotterweg zieht sich unter blauem Himmel mit weißen Wolken scheinbar endlos in die Ferne. Dichtes Grün, Bäume und Hecken säumen beide Seiten des Weges. Das Bild zeigt einen ruhigen Abschnitt des Chemin des Allemands, des Pilgerwegs von Trier nach Le Puy, und vermittelt Weite, Stille und das Gefühl des Unterwegsseins.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 19h

How wonderful. A reply I posted to @cansbox.wsocial.eu regarding #WSocialPubs has appeared as the latest Basingstoke post via my Bluesky account. Will WSocial inadvertently make me infamous on Bluesky?😂 Better put my domain back, just incase 😉

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 20h

Looks interesting as I already believe everything is possible with the right cooperation and motivation.

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Petros-blogpoesie @petros-blogpoesie.wsocial.eu · 22h

***** Kalenderblatt #021 Only the desire to stay forever young makes us feel the pain of aging. by Petros #Aphorismus #aphorism #Spruch #sayings #Kalender #calender #jung+alt #young+old

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

@@@@@ Anyone navigating social networks is constantly balancing on an invisible tightrope made of algorithms, echo chambers, and unwritten rules that no one truly knows. #Quotes #sayings #Communication #social-media #communication Petros writes so many wise words I love translating and reposting.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Whilst my computer is busy uploading hundreds of photos for Nico and his @thecaminohistory.wsocial.eu I am still thinking about hashtags. I like art. If I post about it I am going to use #WSocialArt because #Wart looks wrong to me. Here's our local artist Sian Stories Basingstoke Station mural.

The Sian Storey wall art in the carpark at Basingstoke railway station depicting her love of nature in vivid colours

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Currently, it's a delight to pick up my phone, whilst I let my tea brew, and read my feed. Real people, interacting and chatting, posting interesting content, no bots. I just asked a question about hashtags and now I'm about to sit down and upload some photos for The Camino website. Life is good.

Winchester cathedral under a clear blue sky

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Erik Peter Almberg @almberg.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Protect the good, not the old.

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Erik Peter Almberg @almberg.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Reality changes. So does what good requires. Technology creates new possibilities. New problems appear. Old solutions may stop being enough. Taking responsibility means changing what worked when reality requires it. Keeping something good can require changing it.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

It's effortless to smile. It takes a lot of effort to frown.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 04/10/2026

Interesting, I seem to have somehow attracted 2 unverified followers. They don't have any obvious Bluesky credentials. I wonder where they have come from?

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 04/10/2026

This is so wonderfully appropriate considering what I have just done with my Facebook and Instagram accounts. Being responsible for our own social media presence is a demonstration of strength. Choosing which platform we align with is ownership of the value of our own opinions.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 04/10/2026

Last week I removed all the other social media apps from my phone. It felt liberating. This morning I am going to login to my accounts, using an old laptop, just to see if I have missed messages and posts from friends. I'm hoping they will ask me where I've been, a great way to introduce WSocial.

My old Windows surface laptop displaying The Facebook login page with the standard Allow the use of cookies message where I always select Decline

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Ingmar Rentzhog @ingmar.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

So much noise in the world. I come here. I can breathe again. I close my eyes. And dream that one day, our children can still come to places like this.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

How do I introduce myself on my own WSocialRunning feed? Well, they say a picture paints a thousand words so, here are a few photos of me taking part in events.

Me having a lovely time in the pouring rain enjoying the Bramley 10 mile road race

Me and my finishing the Hurstbourne Tarrant 5 mile race in lovely sunny conditions

Me completing the Round Reading Ultra Marathon an epic day on my feet in blistering sunshine

Me at my old running club where I was a founder member taking part in one of our many time trial events for charity

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

For W to succeed, I don’t think it should be positioned as an alternative to anything. Every time that framing comes up, it feels like a missed opportunity. W should aim to stand on its own: new ideas, new systems, a new way of thinking. Not a copy of what others have done with a different vibe.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

I couldn't have said it better 👍

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

Change of plan for me following deeper research: Strava deleted OsmAnd installed Happy weekend running and exploring everyone

A screenshot of the Your account has been deleted message on the Strava website

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

As I replied I am having a rethink about how I follow and my followers. I still feel safe with the verification process and I know that some real people will actually behave like bots and trolls. It's the enigma of trying to find humanity within humanity. Human beings being human beings.

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Petros-blogpoesie @petros-blogpoesie.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

***** Kalenderblatt #017 Wenn draußen alter und neuer Fahnenschmuck die Straßen füllt, bleibt in der Stille dieses Tages mein Herz voller Fragezeichen. by Petros (FckAfD) #Aphorismus #aphorism #Spruch #sayings #Kalender #calender #Wiedervereinigung #FckAfD

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Erik Peter Almberg @almberg.wsocial.eu · 03/10/2026

Taking responsibility can also mean giving responsibility to someone else. But you are responsible for how you hand it over. Prepare them. Support them. Give them room. Take one step back as they take one step forward. Giving responsibility is itself a responsibility.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

Yes, it was very insightful and I also recommend watching it on catch up.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

. moonlit nights. above skeletal trees the beat of wings circles. images wither. cold rooms. on inner walls sweat freezes. I cut the last word from my lips. my trail leads into the pale. (from my book of the same name, *Innenwände* [Inner Walls], published in 2011. illustrations: A. Jaminon)

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

A new note after last night, a rough draft I can polish and craft over time. Thank you to everyone who took part.

My hand written note detailing a square with bubbles inside it that represents different points of view that are all connected to help prevent polarisation.

My note detailing how WSocial can potentially eliminate isolation by allowing all thoughts within the rule of law framework. Structuring a safe place that allows freedom of expression without censorship

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

I am so impressed with the new filter features as, not only am I seeing content that I want from verified real people, I have also noticed that my app on my phone is zipping along very responsively. It's as if the Bluesky drain has been unblocked. Now to settle down and read my Constitution email.

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Paul Garrard @paulgarrard.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

October

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

Having this setup suits me personally. I'm not here to build a big audience or promote anything, I just want to have interesting exchanges of views with real people. I can foresee a criticism that these settings are "elitist." I would counter by stating that they make your account "botless."

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

Excellent, just what I needed. All my followers are now only verified, the Bluesky accounts have vanished.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 30/09/2026

Ho hum, I suppose it was inevitable, exactly what I hate on every other platform has happened here. A Bluesky chat bot phishing for engagement. Time for a rethink.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 30/09/2026

Beautiful, especially relevant to me after my Saint Swithun's Way yesterday. THOSE WHO DO NOT MAKE TIME, WILL HAVE NONE EITHER… Those who consciously take the time—whether for a walk, a conversation, reading, or simply a breather—regain their inner composure. by Petros #Aphorism #Sayings #Time

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 29/09/2026

@thecaminohistory.wsocial.eu Today I completed the 3rd stage of the Saint Swithun's Way, having previously walked the other 2. I will sit down and organise all my photos and write about it over the next few weeks. Here are a few snaps.

Me standing next to the Froyle Parish Council notice board

The Saint Swithun's Way map displayed on a bus shelter

A Saint Swithun's Way sticker on a lamppost

Me enjoying a moment of reflection in a church on the Saint Swithun's Way

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Petros-blogpoesie @petros-blogpoesie.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

Der Tag gibt sich hin Am Horizont stirbt das Licht den täglichen Tod

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Petros-blogpoesie @petros-blogpoesie.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

Desolate bird nest As if one could feel the warmth Once again today

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

I am enjoying this slow growth with real people. I also like this image. It reminds me of a time when I was a beta tester for a game called Zombies, Run! Runner 5 had to exit the camp to collect essential things and return unharmed. WSocial opens the gates every now and then to let in real people.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

My first Strava activity as part of the new @wsocial.eu group. I feel that in order to promote this platform we must be present on others so that people will notice. Strava is huge and very popular so it felt like a good place to start. strava.app.link/bbfZJm4rN6b

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The WSocial Club | Strava

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

Commemorating the birthday and creative legacy of Jim Henson. #JimHensonLegacy I was lucky enough to spend some time with Niki Lyons last week. She showed me her portfolio which included all the work she did with Jim Henson. The world needs more truly creative people to keep us smiling.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026

I've just RSVP'd as I feel the best way to combat smear campaigns is to expose them. Everyone is entitled to their own perception of their truth. There is no longer any room for the technocratic coercive control of information. Humanity needs human conversations without censorship.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026

What a delightful surprise! I have just turned on my main computer to login and read @wsocial.eu posts on a big screen and I see this. Thank you so much everyone involved with developing this wonderful platform, you've made my Sunday. I'm going to circulate this photo amongst all my family.

My computer screen showing the WSocial homepage which includes my handwritten note post from one day ago giving my positive opinion of the platform. The main overlay wording says Trust Your Feed.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 26/09/2026

My thoughts so far on being part of @wsocial.eu Overall conclusion? A change for good.

Page one of my written thoughts about WSocial

Page two of my written thoughts about WSocial

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026

Today is a walking and thinking day. Like a lot of people I have my best ideas when I'm out exploring something interesting. My aim is to not get lost following Saint Swithun's Way stickers. Here I am on the path from New Alresford to Winchester gazing at the sky daydreaming.

Me on the Saint Swithun's Way walk from New Alresford to Winchester

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 24/09/2026

The *mantinada* is a form of Cretan folk poetry: It consists of exactly two lines of verse that usually form a rhyming couplet. It follows a strict 15-syllable meter (iambic decapentasyllable) with a fixed caesura (breath pause) after the eighth syllable. #Mantinada #Poem #Poetry #Crete

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 24/09/2026

Excellent. I currently use Discover and Following as my main feed reads. This way I am just seeing content I really want.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 23/09/2026

I have yet another dilemma. I am retired as an active Digital Champion. I have received an email invitation to attend a UK Digital Champions event. The subject matter is AI, something I am still deeply involved in with my Microsoft Windows Insider role. My head says 'No.' My heart says 'Hmm.'

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 22/09/2026

This is so true. On this platform I am enjoying connecting and commenting with verified people. I have no interest in how many followers they have, I am just here to debate and learn from like minded fellow human beings. Genuine interest is so much more important than a meaningless statistic.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 22/09/2026

I do love these quotes. Succinct and crystal clear.

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Philip Branigan @philipbranigan.wsocial.eu · 22/09/2026

Fat fingers and texting. I have fat fingers and I find texting a chore. Last night I scared a friend who has been texting me a lot by ringing his phone to speak to him. "What's wrong?" he asked with panic in his voice. "Nothing, except thumb cramp" I replied. We both laughed and chatted on.

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