LaviniaNov 18, 2022
Tris Lawrence / tryslora

I really like the favorite/boost/bookmark distinctions. I also like the fact that here you have to go back to the original post to talk--my brain says lovechild of Twitter and Pillowfort. Also, accountability, woohoo!

So. In my view.

Favorite: HEY YOU this was a COOL THING.

Boost: HEY EVERYONE this was a COOL THING.

Bookmark: HEY ME don't forget about this COOL THING.

Reply: OMG WHAT A COOL THING can we TALK about it?

Nov 18, 2022 at 2:24pmWeb
Show threadQuezovercoatl quietlyNov 18, 2022
@tryslora That's how I use the Favorite function too! A sort of respectful nod to say "I saw this and appreciated it".
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@twotone Yes, exactly! Like "HI! you are seen and this is cool" and I really like that? And I actually love that I can't see who else favorited a thing because it means for every post I feel like if I really like it I HAVE to say something because maybe no one else did and the poster deserves to know someone thought it was interesting.
Show threadQuezovercoatl quietlyNov 18, 2022
@tryslora I used to be frustrated that I couldn't see the numbers of likes and comments on a post, but now I feel like the lack of numbers actually encourages me to reach out and interact with people instead of just passively scrolling through content.
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022

@twotone YES YES THIS. I still do a lot of passive scrolling (I get overwhelmed easily--slow mode has saved my ADHD arse many times already) but it reminds me to think about what I'm seeing and do something.

I think I've boosted more posts here in the last week than I RTed on the birb site in ages.

Show threadLisa CNov 18, 2022
@tryslora Thank you!
Show threadVicki ZieglerNov 18, 2022
@tryslora Perfectly delineated - and I've done all four things with this fine post! Thanks.
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@bookgaga <3 Thank you!
Show threadRachel KNov 18, 2022
@tryslora that’s how I’ve come to understand it, too!
Show threadJujabeeNov 18, 2022
@tryslora how do I bookmark. Sorry I’m new.
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@Jujabee It's the little icon to the right of the star. When you click that, it gets added to your bookmarks which are listed on your getting started page (the one that opens from the three bars on the far left at the top of your far left panel). I've only just discovered them recently myself, and they are great for my goldfish brain!
Show threadShantell PowellDec 3, 2022
@tryslora @Jujabee I wonder why I don’t have that option.
Show threadA L KatzNov 18, 2022
@tryslora The one thing I miss though is being able to comment upon a retweet. I prefer to add something. It's an old improv habit.
Show threadAdam FieldsNov 18, 2022
@tryslora also as far as I can tell, you can easily get a list of things you’ve favorited, but not a list of things you’ve boosted?
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@fields from what I’ve seen so far yeah. But if you look at something you can see if you already boosted it so you don’t repeat if you don’t want to.
Show threadJu_NonimousNov 18, 2022
@tryslora how do you bookmark something? I haven't found that option yet
Show threadVbelleNov 18, 2022
@Ju_Nonimous @tryslora I think I’ve figured out that the bookmark tab only shows up when you are in your own “instance” tribe, community, can’t bookmark from the general mastodon site. Right someone?
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@Vbelle @Ju_Nonimous I have to admit, I don't know that, because I pretty much am in my instance, viewing the home/local/federated and I haven't had issues bookmarking in any of the timelines. But I don't really go to other servers directly; I just haven't had time.
Show threadJess For A LaughNov 18, 2022

@tryslora

Good summary. I'd add one more thing:

Follow: HEY MAKER and PROPAGATOR of COOL THINGS, I want to see more COOL THINGS from you.

Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@meeple Love that!!
Show threadDavid BarnesNov 18, 2022
@tryslora
Now I get it - thank you! 👍
Show threadNathan DunnNov 18, 2022
@tryslora I think those are good & helpful distinctions of the different interaction methods. 👍
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@n8dunn Thank you!!
Show threadeGGneXtNov 18, 2022
@tryslora Loved it. Just wanted to say that this toot deserved all four ⭐️♻️ 🔖 💬
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022
@eggnext <3 Thanks!
Show threadVbelleNov 18, 2022
@tryslora How do you bookmark something??
Show threadJennie HallNov 18, 2022
@tryslora I don’t see the bookmark function. (Sorry, I’m new around here.)
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 18, 2022

@ReadingJennie I don't know if it's an instance thing? When I look at a Toot, I see the bookmark icon directly to the right of the favorite icon at the bottom (mine goes reply, boost, favorite, bookmark, dots/menu).

I should admit, I'm also relatively new here. I think it's been a week now.

Show threadJennie HallNov 18, 2022
@tryslora Hmm, mine is the same but missing the bookmark. I’ll keep trying. Good for my old brain to try new things. Thanks!
Show threadGik  | 💙➡️🇺🇦Nov 19, 2022
@tryslora And your replies stay kind of close to the point you hit the reply button in the reply tread.
Show threadRalf - WuDeRPG - (he/they)Nov 19, 2022
@tryslora
That's a cool way to put it!
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@WuDeRpg Thanks!!
Show threadFiona B. AdamsonNov 19, 2022
@tryslora Thanks for explaining this -- and for pointing out the Bookmark, which I had actually not noticed/figured out...
Show threadwiredgonzoNov 19, 2022
@tryslora This is very useful. Thank you for sharing. We are all here just figuring this out. Together.
Show threadDale ReddingNov 19, 2022
@tryslora All is cool on the #fediverse
Show threadDatalessNov 19, 2022
@tryslora Ok I’ve just learned about the bookmark button.
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@dataless I love the bookmark button and have already lost posts I wish I had used it on. I am going to employ it more going forward! I have determined my favorites are too long a list... bookmark for the short list!
Show threadRach 🐦Nov 19, 2022
@tryslora thank you this is so helpful! It’s confusing that it says “x reblogs” for how many boosts, but otherwise I like these distinctions too.
Show threadMax GuthierNov 19, 2022

@tryslora

I use Favorites like a bookmark. If it is noteworthy enough for me to remember, the crearor should get to know it, too.

Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022

@MaxGuthier If I bookmark a thing, I favorite it too, usually, because yes, I totally want the creator to know I liked it.

But I am favoriting a lot of things, so that list is looooong, so I'm using bookmarks for the things I know I need/want to refer back to so it's a shorter list. Mostly a nice way to curate the fire hose in my head!

Show threadTeixiNov 19, 2022

@tryslora

Favorited, Boosted, Bookmarked, then Replied, now Edited, & finally Copied link to post & Pasted.

ps:
Edit: It really works!
Copy post to link & Paste: Like a QT, but not really!

https://wandering.shop/@tryslora/109365263852737230

Tris Lawrence / tryslora (@[email protected])

I really like the favorite/boost/bookmark distinctions. I also like the fact that here you have to go back to the original post to talk--my brain says lovechild of Twitter and Pillowfort. Also, accountability, woohoo! So. In my view. Favorite: HEY YOU this was a COOL THING. Boost: HEY EVERYONE this was a COOL THING. Bookmark: HEY ME don't forget about this COOL THING. Reply: OMG WHAT A COOL THING can we TALK about it?

The Wandering Shop
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@teixi <3 <3 <3
Show threadmrlich 🎨Nov 19, 2022
@tryslora an excellent summary!
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@mrlich Thank you!
Show threadJoshua Pack Developer/GamerNov 19, 2022
@tryslora that's a great way of putting it. I use it the same way!
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@joshuapack Thank you!
Show threadKirsty DarbyshireNov 19, 2022

@tryslora

I did not realise bookmarks existed! Thanks for pointing them out to me. The distinction between that and favourites is very useful.

Show threadBaron Woke of CarlsbergNov 19, 2022
@tryslora what a perfect explanation.
Show threadTris Lawrence / trysloraNov 19, 2022
@SteveJonesnono1 Thank you!
Show threadNate BarhamNov 19, 2022

@tryslora
But I find even after a few weeks here, that the list is missing one.

HEY FRIENDS (followers) I want to show you all a COOL THING and TALK about it. Don’t worry, I’ll start.

Show threadEvanNov 19, 2022
@tryslora I just got here and this is incredibly helpful!
Show thread😎 Derek Erb 😀Nov 20, 2022
@tryslora
Thank you for the concise explanation.
Unfortunately the iOS apps don't have Bookmark support nor do they have the Lists option.
For many newbies, like myself, it gives a frustratingly limited view of how the system works and what it offers...
Show threadCharlieNov 21, 2022

@tryslora I saw someone complain that "liking does nothing"

That's what I expect liking to do! Just tell you that I liked it

Show threadAutisticRealmsNov 22, 2022
@tryslora this is useful thank you
Show threadTomSchmidtNov 23, 2022

@tryslora

I don't know what to say. I just wanted to reply.

Show threadFlag59Nov 24, 2022
@tryslora nice post. Couldn't agree more. I can't even think about the bird site anymore. I'm liking it here. Such a calm and laid back vibe.
Show threadJudith RossallDec 4, 2022
@tryslora nice way of explaining it. Thanks from a Mastodon newbie.
Show threadDDimetrodonDec 6, 2022
@tryslora Now if only there was an easy way to filter through the bookmarks...
Show threadAnthony (he/him)Dec 14, 2022

@tryslora Just a little added nuance:

Boost + Favorite: Super cool, everyone should see this.
Boost sans Favorite: Everyone should see this, but not necessarily cool.