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How did you come up with your username? (mstdn.social)

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How did you come up with your username?

I’ll go first, it’s simple, the Internet is literally an open field where anyone can do whatever they want.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I signed up during the Rexodus, which happened to be a lovely summer day so I was hanging out outside at the time of sign-up. I glanced around my yard looking for inspiration, saw my fireweed patch, and figured that was as good a name as any.

Fireweed is a hardy plant native to much of North America, with beautiful pink flowers that native bees love, and it requires little maintenance once established. It is also edible and has medicinal properties! Please consider planting it (or seed-bombing it in an empty lot) if you live in its native range! More info here

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Definitely was not the fire weed I was thinking. That said, you’ve inspired me to try to grow some of my own!