Dr Isa Pearl RitchieNov 18, 2022

Here's a #tip if you're a #newbie to Mastodon: you can search for people with their name or handle under the # icon here ==>

If you want to make sure you see your favourite writer or good friend's toots you can press the 🔔 icon on their profile and you'll get notifications. This makes up for the lack of algos which would usually show you "important" posts etc

Show threadDr Isa Pearl RitchieNov 18, 2022

Remember, this platform was created by a community including queer, trans, neurodiverse and disabled people. It is designed to be more of a safe space than many social media platforms.

Be respectful and if you share an image edit it to add a caption to help people know what it is

Show threadkiwinatNov 18, 2022
@Isa I can’t seem to get my alt-text to stick for images. I add it but when I publish it disappears  will I have to investigate what I’m doing wrong!
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@Isa *will have to
Nov 18, 2022 at 9:56pmWeb
Show threadDr Isa Pearl RitchieNov 18, 2022
@kiwinat before I figured out how to do it, I tried to include a description in the toot when I remembered
Show threadkiwinatNov 18, 2022
@Isa ah excellent idea! Thanks! I seem to be able to add it, but once it publishes, I can’t see it! Might be a setting. Will check..