Steve Hodl✅ ☑️
I'm seeing random posts from people i don't follow in "Local timeline." Does this change over time with the people I follow?
Aug 6, 2018 at 11:52amWeb
Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018

@MrHodl Local timeline is showing you all posts from your mastodon instance.

Your instance is @mastodon.social, so you see all the posts from people in @mastodon.social (like me)

Show threadSteve Hodl✅ ☑️Aug 6, 2018

Thanks for the answer guys.

Is there a way we can make our own "instance"?

Show threadDan JohansenAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl Mastodon is open source and self hostable. you just need to own a server, a domain and get it set up.
See this link for details:
https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon
tootsuite/mastodon

Your self-hosted, globally interconnected microblogging community - tootsuite/mastodon

Show threadSteve Hodl✅ ☑️Aug 6, 2018
@Strit Awesome thanks.
Show threadDan JohansenAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl No problem.
Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018
@Strit @MrHodl Making an instance is more for someone who want to host a community, but I guess it's possible to create one for you and your friends
Show threadSteve Hodl✅ ☑️Aug 6, 2018
@caillou @Strit Can't we all make an instance have it connected to all the other Instances on the network?
Show threadDan JohansenAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl Sure. It would work, but it would be a waste of ressources. Not everybody needs an instance.
Show threadSteve Hodl✅ ☑️Aug 6, 2018
@Strit What are the benefits of hosting yourself? Censorship resistance?
Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018

@MrHodl @Strit Instances are made for communities. Like the Linux community, for example.

For a personal use, you might not need an instance of your own.

Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl @Strit I think they're working on a language filter, so you can at least see things in languages you understand. But it doesn't seem to work yet.
Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl @Strit Otherwise, you can find a mastodon instance with a community that you're intersted in with this tool : https://instances.social/
Mastodon instances

Show threadDan JohansenAug 6, 2018
@caillou @MrHodl Many instances exists and some are bound to be a community you would fit into.
Show threadCaillouAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl Mastodon is open source, you can totally make your own instance if you need to, and have the required skillset
Show thread📷 Stéphane Depierrepont 🇫🇷Aug 6, 2018
@MrHodl here -> https://joinmastodon.org/
Mastodon - Decentralized social media

Learn more about Mastodon, the radically different, free and open-source decentralized social media platform.

Show threadhollowringAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl I think that represents the instance you're connected to...I saw this tweet in mine for example because I am also @ mastodon.social
Show threadDavid A. HardingAug 6, 2018
@hollowring @MrHodl correct, local timeline is all public toots from the same instance. Global timeline is all poblic toots from anyone that someone on your instance follows even if they're on another instance.
Show threadSteve Hodl✅ ☑️Aug 6, 2018
@harding @hollowring What are your thoughts about everyone running a instance? Or is that overkill?
Show threadDavid A. HardingAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl @hollowring I think it's critical for users to be *able* to run their own instances without too much hassle, but it's not required that they do so. I'm planning to setup an instance for myself in the near future, but mostly just for fun and a custom domain.
Show threadmidnightmagicAug 6, 2018
@harding @MrHodl @hollowring Hey so.. what’s the best mastodon client for iOS so far? I’ve waded through GON but it for example doesn’t seem to have any settings-changing screens..
Show threadDavid A. HardingAug 6, 2018
@midnightmagic @MrHodl @hollowring CCing @chrispalasz who was looking for an iPhone app a few days ago; dunno if he found one: https://mastodon.social/@chrispalasz/100481063605494353
Show threadCarbonChrisAug 7, 2018
@harding @midnightmagic @MrHodl @hollowring I’m using “Tootdon” for my iphone. Have not compared with other but it’s pretty good. No problems so far. So I’d recommend it
Show threadKalleAug 6, 2018
@midnightmagic @harding @MrHodl @hollowring I use Tootdon right now. No complaints so far but it’s a bit obtuse on the notifications. (It sorta forgets to tell you there are any.)
Show threadDan JohansenAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl Like @caillou said above. The Local TImeline is for your instance. Your own feed with your followers is the one called "Home".
Show threadBrian ⚡️LockhartAug 6, 2018
@MrHodl I think "local timeline" is just anyone on the specific instance you're currently on. I think your follows / friends show up in the "Home" tab. Not sure tho.