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 threadClipper Chip Nov 11, 2022
That posts are actually shown in chronological order is a big plus! That's how Twitter used to be and to this day I only use TweetDeck which also does only show current posts.
Show threadMaximus Clarke
@clipperchip Yeah, in general, I agree -- a chronological timeline is better. But if there are some accounts you especially want to keep track of, lists (and notifications) are good ways to do that.
Nov 11, 2022 at 12:54amWeb
Show threadClipper Chip Nov 11, 2022
@bookofsand Indeed. I used lists extensively on twitter, especially because I followed too many people - a group "primary" were the most important ones.