When coming back from the algorithmic social medias I always feel warm and fuzzy inside knowing the fact that on the Fediverse boosts really matter, because they make the posts pop up naturally as there is no "For you" feed. It's actually fun to boost posts here, because you know YOU are the algorithm. It's more fun and meaningful that way.

#Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialMedia #SocialWeb #Algorithm #YouAreTheAlgorithm

Is there such thing as quality screen-time? I think so. A screen is just a tool when used wisely.

Teaching children about wise use of tech starts with practicing it yourself.

https://vijayprema.com/why-im-ok-with-screen-time-for-my-baby/

#Mindfulness #DistractionFree #CalmTech #HumaneTech #YouAreTheAlgorithm #Kids #Screentime

Things are pretty bleak these days. I have curated my TL pretty tightly but the bad news is still unrelenting.

This is maybe a good time to remind folks YOU are the algorithm.

Instead of amplifying outrage (and there is plenty to be mad about, I get it. Holy fuck I get it) consider prioritizing the boosting of: resources, solutions, hope, even humour, and definitely anything that celebrates folks stepping up to make things better.

#mastodon #youAreTheAlgorithm #weAreTheAlgorithm

I've put together a (currently very simple) program that analyses the posts I like and dislike. It looks at the hashtags and authors of each and suggests hashtags/authors to follow/unfollow. It doesn't actually make those changes: that's up to me. So it helps me be my own algorithm. I'm liking the results of my tuned feed so far.

I'm calling it Urma (U R Mastodon's Algorithm)

Anyone else doing anything like this?

#mastodon #home #hashtags #python #YouAreTheAlgorithm

How can you not love the #Mastodon filters? 😃 This was on my home feed a couple of minutes ago.

#Filters #YouAreTheAlgorithm #ILoveItHere

3 Hints for Mastodon newbies:

1. If you want others to see a post you like, use the 'boost' feature (not the star).

2. Add #hashtags to your posts to help people find your content, and in the search bar to find content and interesting people to follow. #YouAreTheAlgorithm

3. Add a pic and info to your bio and write an #introductions post (with lots of hashtags!). People won't follow you back if you don't have any info in your bio!

#TwitterMigration #MastodonHelp
#HCI #academicMastodon