AxWaxApr 29, 2022

To expand on #introductions I'd like to see people repost something they posted about in the past that they feel had been ignored by the #birdsite's #algorithm. If you do, please boost or repeat these instructions.

I'll start with this #DJmix of #Brazilian #music I made a year ago: https://hearthis.at/axwax/axwax-brazil/

This #mix is dear to my heart as I was in a #community #Samba #band when I still lived in the UK and miss it muchly. Plus, I think it should be a suitable #soundtrack for your #Friday.

AxWax - Brazil

Listen to AxWax - Brazil by AxWax on hearthis.at | Brazilian

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Show threadAxWaxNov 1, 2022

To add to the above:

Since there is no #algorithm it is really important that you #boost interesting posts by others.

A star (liking) does nothing to help increase a post's visibility beyond the original author's followers.

I know it is strange coming from 🐦, but it really is the only way to increase a post's audience.

So #BoostAllTheThings (if you like them) and you will notice others will do the same to your content. Here we're all in it together!

#BeTheAlgorithm #BoostsWelcome #FediTips

Show threadberkes 🐝 🚐 🏄 🌱

@axwax

Another way to explain this would be:

* Boost = boost the visibility: show the post to your followers.
* Like = appreciate: show appreciation to the author, they get a notification that you liked it.

Nov 1, 2022 at 3:54pmWeb
Show threadAxWaxNov 1, 2022
@berkes Exactly - very well put. That's why people often tend to do both!
Show threadIngridPhoenixNov 2, 2022
@berkes @axwax
So, reblogging =boost?
I'm new to all this...
Show threadAxWaxNov 2, 2022

@ingridphoenix @berkes

Yes, it seems like various phone apps and the website all call it differently, but "reblog", "re-toot" and "boost" is all basically the same thing.

To add to the confusion, different instances might call that button yet something else and/or change its icon.

Well, keeps you on your toes I guess 🙃

Show threadIngridPhoenixNov 2, 2022
@axwax @berkes ok. Got it.
Thank you!