Maximus ClarkeNov 10, 2022

1/4 A key thing I've learned about Mastodon: When you find your friends on here, don't just follow them — add them to a list!

If you follow a lot of accounts, your close friends' posts may not show up in your feed at a time you're logged on. Unlike FB or Twitter, Mastodon has no algorithm to resurface your friends' posts from hours or days ago.

Solution: Create a list called "Friends" and check it when you're on. This will ensure that you see what they posted while you were away. (cont'd)

Show threadMatt  Nov 10, 2022
@bookofsand How do you create a list? I've never figured that out
Show threadMatt  Nov 10, 2022
@bookofsand nvm, found it right after I tooted
Show threadRay BowersNov 10, 2022
@thelinuxcast I need to ask how to make a list as well! Hopefully I will also find it as soon as this is posted…
Show threadGoappstate
@RayB @thelinuxcast Ugh. Not sure I see how to create.
Nov 11, 2022 at 12:07amWeb
Show threadRay BowersNov 11, 2022
@Goappstate Loved your profile. You remember 14.4? Oh man, my first modem was 300 baud… 9600 and 14.4 were supersonic in comparison! BTW, I am trying other apps for Mastadon since I heard not all have the same level of functionality yet. Hoping to find what I am looking for in one of them.
Show threadMatt  Nov 11, 2022
@Goappstate @RayB If you used the advanced view, click on Lists there and then the plus sign at the top. Not sure where that is in the regular view.
Show threadCathybugNov 11, 2022
@thelinuxcast what even is an advanced view? I really need dummy instructions 😃
Show threadRay BowersNov 11, 2022

@Goappstate I could not find the Lists using the Mastadon app on an iPad, but I heard the app was rushed and MetaText was recommended instead. I just installed that was well, connecting to the same account, and I quickly found Lists when I tapped on my profile icon in the upper left corner.

So short answer… it may be in different places in some apps and you may need to try a new app if you cannot find it.