Molly jong-fast
I’m having a lot of anxiety that I’m on the wrong server But Can’t figure out how to change
Nov 4, 2022 at 10:51amWeb
Show threadRoel WillemsNov 4, 2022

@mollyjongfast

The server your on isn't such a big deal. Moving to a different server/instance could help to make your local and federated timelines more relevant though (of if you want to follow instances that are blocked by the server your on).

Moving is not that difficult, see:

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/103393780267601137

Show threadDan ShickNov 4, 2022

@mollyjongfast you can’t move your posts, but if you want to move to a new server, just pick it and create an account there.

then export your data (follows, mutes, etc.) from the old server.

finally tell your old account to point at the new account.

https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/moving/

Show threadFraydogNov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast https://codingitwrong.com/2022/10/10/migrating-a-mastodon-account.html
Show threadNathan 🏳️‍🌈Nov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast There's no wrong server. You have access to the same posts as anyone on any other server. What's specific to Mastodon.lol is we block Nazi/racist/transphobic servers so you don't see those users and they can't interact with you. That's it.
Show threadJeff LindborgNov 4, 2022
@nathan @mollyjongfast rookie question here, so what's the process (or is there one?) to stand your own server up and then join the federation? Can just anyone do that? So it sounds like folks are just standing nodes up and attracting 4chan type folks to it and joining the federation. Interesting. I guess there are advantages and disadvantages to the non-centralized model.
Show threadNathan 🏳️‍🌈Nov 4, 2022

@jlindborg @mollyjongfast Yep, anyone can do it with some technical knowledge. There's a lot of "free speech" servers which are largely unmoderated but it's easy enough to yeet them into the sun.

https://docs.joinmastodon.org/admin/prerequisites/

Show threadHtaggertNov 4, 2022
@nathan @jlindborg @mollyjongfast this is all so fascinating, I’m not very technical so I’m very very slowly dipping my toes into the Mastadon…
Show threadJeff LindborgNov 5, 2022
@nathan @mollyjongfast Working on jumping off the bird site – mostly getting it all figured out, but I have to say the most annoying bit is that you can’t find users by their handle across federated systems. In trying to find folks that I used to follow on Twitter I need to know what Mastodon instance they’re on which is maddening. Been building my follow list slowly with numerous (slow) searches across the most popular servers. This seems like a solvable problem to me…
Show threaddaezerNov 4, 2022
@nathan @mollyjongfast how do I search and follow people on other servers, if I’m on this one? And do I see their posts in my feed here?
Show threadNathan 🏳️‍🌈Nov 4, 2022

@daezer @mollyjongfast Click on my name and you'll see a follow button. If your know their full username (e.g. @[email protected]) you can search for that, or you can try searching for just "@john" if you don't know the server.

Mastodon makes heavy use of hashtags so that's a good way to find new people to follow, and the Federated timeline is posts from people on other servers.

Posts from anyone you follow will show on your feed no matter which server they're on.

Show threadFrancolliNov 4, 2022
@nathan @mollyjongfast Lol, all I can see in my timeline is Molly melting down. Chill Molly everything is cool, you are in the right place don't worry
Show threadLa GatitaNov 18, 2022
@nathan @mollyjongfast
Dang
Show threadDamon KNov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast it’s not hard here are the steps
Show threadJacob MorrisNov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast think of servers like email providers. Even though you have gmail, and someone else has outlook, you still can email. Same basic principle here. No matter your server, you can see and interact with content on other servers unless their content is SO terrible that the mods of your server do a blanket server ban. You’re on a really good server for maintaining civility.
Show threadthe cranky hermit🌻Nov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast i had the same question/concern. based on the responses you got i'm going to stay where i am for now. seems it doesn't matter a whole lot.
Show threadGran Alacant PropertiesNov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast you are not alone!
Show threadRodolfo Ramirez Nov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast I'm following you on Twitter but decided it might be time to abandon that for a place.
Show threadottONov 4, 2022

@mollyjongfast https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2019/06/how-to-migrate-from-one-server-to-another/

I did this last night, from social to fosstodon.org ( I do open source software so, that looks like a place :))

How to migrate from one server to another

With the sad news that KNZK was shutting down we thought it might be useful for people to have a refresher on the features that Mastodon has built in that make moving instances easy and painless. Backing up Your Data Data export If you are moving to a new instance the first thing you will want to do is to get a backup of all of your data. Thankfully this process is painless with the Data Export tab under the “Import and Export” page.

Show threadCassandra ParkinsonNov 4, 2022
@mollyjongfast I'm going through some of this too. Pretty sure we'll figure it out. I found this article, some of which is self-evident but may contain some useful tips once I get to read it.
https://au.pcmag.com/social-media/93705/how-to-leave-twitter-for-mastodon
How To Leave Twitter for Mastodon

Is Elon Musk's Twitter buyout a red flag too far? Here's how to close your Twitter account, delete your Tweets, and get started with rival microblogging service Mastodon.

PCMag Australia
Show threadTommi 🤯Nov 4, 2022

@mollyjongfast I feel you

(and I am even the admin of my own server)

Show thread💭Kathy ♈︎ Freeman🔭🐀Nov 5, 2022
@mollyjongfast
It is challenging!
Show threadA.R. Moxon, Verified Duck 🦆Nov 5, 2022
@mollyjongfast Hey there you are.
Show threadBlueVotaNov 5, 2022
@mollyjongfast I feel your pain. I'm just learning and trying to decide on a new platform. Mastodon is much larger and diverse than Tribel or Counter Social and seems more intimidating at times. I like it more so far and the user guide is helpful. Thats how I found you and others I liked to follow on the bird site.
Show threadMarcyNov 6, 2022
@mollyjongfast I'm on freeradical.zone... I think. Very confused but at least I found you and some others that I know from Twitter.
Show threadJohn LuskNov 6, 2022
@mollyjongfast Well, there's always https://masthead.social. And there's probably a how-to-move guide somewhere. I know the functionality is available.
Masthead

All the news that's fit to toot.

Mastodon hosted on masthead.social
Show threadHunter PerrinNov 6, 2022
@mollyjongfast I invite you to join our server, https://Port87.social. Once you’re on a new server, you can set your account to transfer all your followers in your settings. It’s just a two step process.
Show threadHunter PerrinNov 6, 2022
@mollyjongfast Our server is small, but the great thing about Mastodon is that whatever server you’re on, you still have access to all the same content.
Show threadNathanael 🏳️‍🌈♐Nov 6, 2022
@mollyjongfast You can make accounts on other servers and follow whichever one you want to be your 'main' account (and follow back). I've learned this is the quickest way to 'grow' your main as this adds those servers to your 'Federated' TL.
Show threadDavidNov 7, 2022
@mollyjongfast You should probably join the journalist server @journa.host . You have to apply for it, but I would be surprised if they reject you.
Show threadJoshua HollandDec 16, 2022
@mollyjongfast doesn’t matter much!