Dr. Casey FieslerNov 5, 2022

I want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly: If you switch Mastodon instances, it's easy to transfer your network/follows over (I did this), but NOT your content. Is this right? If you change instances you can't move your toots to the new one?

This makes the "don't be held hostage by a platform!" benefit less compelling doesn't it? Like what if someone just doesn't pay the bill for your instance? All your content's gone?

Am I missing something?

Show threadDamon KiesowNov 5, 2022
@cfiesler I had the same question. You can export your content, but not import it at the new instance. Which seems less-than-portability. https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/moving/
Show threadAlexander L. Hayes

@dkiesow @cfiesler This seems like a software limitation though, no?

It's not implemented now, but there *could* exist a way in the future if someone implemented it?

Nov 5, 2022 at 3:46pmWeb
Show threadDamon KiesowNov 5, 2022
@hayesall @cfiesler Yes - seems like it could be remedied down the line. Same with the difficulty in viewing or one-click following people from other instances, etc.