John MeeNov 17, 2022
I'm seeing some "selling" toots popping up here. This could be the thin edge of the wedge. Lets keep this place social. We all have something to sell/promote - probably be best to keep those posts to the other social spaces. Just a thought.
Show threadJon Vernon

@johnmee I've just posted a question on this as I genuinely don't know what the consensus is.

Completely understand that people don't want ads on here.

But what about artists including links to their websites (which may have work for sale), or promoting stuff which supports a charity / non profit?

Nov 17, 2022 at 12:14pmWeb
Show threadJohn MeeNov 17, 2022
@onlyindevon I'm ok with them including a website in their bio (I have) or pinned post but don't really like the idea of promoting individual products/services on the timeline. As I said, it could be the thin end of the wedge. Before we know it, the place could have adverts or self promotions every few toots. Only my opinion though.
Show threadJon VernonNov 17, 2022

@johnmee

What about if its behind a CW?

I know what you're saying but for non profits it potentially impacts on the viability of moving from "Big Social" it it means they are not able to use the Fediverse to promote what is possibly their only income stream.

Show threadPhoto Ewen 📷Nov 17, 2022

@johnmee @onlyindevon

What about a photographer who shares loads of photos and occasional tips on their blog but once in a while has a workshop they'd like to invite folks to join in?

#AskingForAFriend

Show threadJohn MeeNov 17, 2022
@ewen @onlyindevon I suppose it's all about balance. You'll see users on the other spaces that use it totally as an advertising medium.
I keep a blog too - I haven't tooted about it yet. But if I were to, I'd be happy enough to keep it to 1 toot per week.
Show threadKim AldisNov 17, 2022
@onlyindevon @johnmee @ewen I’d hate to see this turn into the NFT hell that twitter has become but at the same time I’d like to post links to work or blog posts from time to time, same as I’d like to see the same from others. It’s about balance, I think.
Show threadPhoto Ewen 📷Nov 17, 2022

@kimaldis @onlyindevon @johnmee

Balance is good.

I think there are people who want to share and care, before worrying so much about pushing a product. Scale is the key too. Individuals vs corporations.

Show threadJohn MeeNov 17, 2022
@ewen @kimaldis @onlyindevon Agreed. It would be nice to have some guidance form long term mastodon users about this.
Show threadHinterlandsNov 17, 2022
@onlyindevon @johnmee @kimaldis @ewen *butts in politely* I’d be happy to see artists mentioning that they have a new zine or book out and perhaps I’d like to buy it. I’ve got some really lovely zines that way. Constantly pushing? No, thanks. NFTs ? Get in the sea.
Show threadJohn MeeNov 17, 2022
@kimaldis @onlyindevon @ewen My exact thoughts too.
I got caught up in the NFT shitshow for a while. It took over my timeline in a week and started encroaching onto my contacts timelines too. It took me weeks to get out of it and clean up my timeline.
Show threadKim AldisNov 17, 2022
@johnmee @onlyindevon @ewen commercial posts should have a commercial warning tag?
Show threadKim AldisNov 17, 2022
@onlyindevon @ewen @johnmee with an exempt for non profits?