Anthony RappNov 6, 2022
Who out there can give good tips as to how to best utilize the features of this universe? It’s strange and unwieldy to me. Thanks to those of you who’ve migrated here to follow me. As I said on Twitter, I’m not ceding that ground (yet) but I wanted to try cultivating a new spot here as well.
Show threadTamithaNov 6, 2022

@albinokid

Tip 1: Use hashtags. There's no algorithm to suggest followers or shove posts into your feed in the hopes you follow someone.

Tip 2: Boost (re-post) toots liberally. *You* are the algorithm.

Tip 3: Use CW (content warnings / content wrappers) to discuss politics, the meta.

Tip 4: To create "threads", make the first post public and each reply "unlisted" to prevent clogging up your instance's feed.

Tip 5: Provide text descriptions, even just basic ones, when attaching photos or media.

Tip 6: Use the "report" features for moderating trolls so your admins can take action.

Show threadjaxPYL
@tamitha @albinokid why can't I see who people I'm following (or follow me) follow? I can see the count but that's it.
Nov 8, 2022 at 5:42amWeb
Show threadQuadrapop 🎨 🐈‍🐓🌱🇦🇺Nov 8, 2022
@jaxPYL if you want to see a follower’s following, or who they follow, go to their profile (accessed through their profile icon) and hit the appropriate link for the list.
Show threadPeter KrausNov 8, 2022
@jaxPYL @tamitha @albinokid The technical reason for that is federation. Your server knows that you follow someone (and perhaps that they follow you too), but only their server knows the complete list of who they are following (and who follows them).
Show threadjaxPYLNov 8, 2022

@pkraus @tamitha @albinokid

Was wondering that. So there is no way for me to find out who other people are following of they're on a different server? Have friends on a different one because no room for me and I'm trying to rebuild my circle. 😫

Show threadPeter KrausNov 8, 2022
@jaxPYL @tamitha @albinokid
You click on their profile on the web, click on the "Following", and either the whole list appears, or you will see a message that says "Follows from other servers are not displayed. Browse more on the original profile" with the last part being a link...