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)

@bookofsand How do you create a list? I've never figured that out
@bookofsand nvm, found it right after I tooted
@thelinuxcast I need to ask how to make a list as well! Hopefully I will also find it as soon as this is posted…
@RayB @thelinuxcast Ugh. Not sure I see how to create.
@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.
@thelinuxcast what even is an advanced view? I really need dummy instructions 😃