Conventions may seem odd at first, but in combination they lead to a non-hostile discussion culture. They make the place what it is.

Give your messages a #CW, it acts like an email header. CWs help others choose what to read.

Add #hashtags to your messages, they support friendly search.

A boost is like an RT, it boosts another post. Reply is reply. You can limit the #visibIity of your reply ("unlisted"). There is no QT.

#MastodonCulture