DzlandisNov 16, 2022
MikeHicWriter

The fact Mastodon encourages people to *boost* posts, rather than retweet them, is significant. It's no longer about hammering people with an argument - look at how many other people agree with me, over and over and over - it's about promoting, supporting, validating, rewarding people for saying interesting and worthwhile things.

That is a *huge* difference.

Nov 15, 2022 at 10:39pmWeb
Show threadJanis La CouvéeNov 16, 2022
@MikeHicWriter absolutely
Show threadumayyahNov 16, 2022
@MikeHicWriter despite my skepticism of the don, I do like this aspect way more than retweet culture
Show threadch1m3r4c0mpl3xNov 16, 2022

@MikeHicWriter ABSOLUTELY THIS. I felt so weird being retweeted over there, because I was never sure if it was to signal boost me or to mock me.

Here, it's a completely different vibe, and I feel VALIDATED when I get boosted, not nervous and panicked.

Show threadVicki KyriakakisNov 16, 2022
@MikeHicWriter @judemarr Truly, it feels healthier and more community minded.