Jen Nov 19, 2022
Mike Fraser

For New Users, there are three time lines:

🏠 Home: Which has your posts and the people you follow

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Local: Which has posts from people on your instance.

🌎 Federated: Which has posts from across the fediverse (other instances). They are mostly follows of all of the people on your instance but there's a few more thrown in for good measure.

Nov 14, 2022 at 11:55pmWeb
Show threadLaura KosloffNov 15, 2022
@mike Definitely good to re-boost this periodically to help people figure things out!
#TwitterMigration
Show threadMike FraserNov 15, 2022
@legallaurak Bookmark it Laura..
Show threadLaura KosloffNov 15, 2022
@mike ohmigosh that is a good idea. Thank you for reminding me I can do that!
Show threadMerry120Nov 17, 2022
@mike how do you see the different timelines?
Show threadMike FraserNov 19, 2022
@Merry120 I posted this earlier: New Users, if you're on the official Mastodon mobile app Stop 🛑. It does not show all the views and confuses most new users. For Android I would suggest Tusky, for Apple I would suggest Metatext or Toot. #NewToMastodon
Show threadMerry120Nov 19, 2022
@mike I heartily agree!!! Unfortunately, I lost a few days being confused. That app is terrible!
Show threadHoliday J in full effect 🎄🎄🎄Nov 19, 2022
@mike @Merry120 Thank you for this info! Tusky is much more intuitive than the Mastodon app.
Show threadSurrenderDorothyDec 26, 2022

@mike @Merry120

This explains so much. Thank you.

Show threadSurrenderDorothyDec 26, 2022

@mike

Here’s what we’re dealing with, a seriously tech challenged child of the 70’s, LOL!

I tried both Tooot and Metatext. When I got to the point of logging in, I copied the URL from my profile page to log in but I keep getting a 404 error message. No clue how to fix this.

Show threadMike FraserDec 26, 2022
@Xsjoy Just put in newsie.social. If that does not work put https:// in front of newsie. social.
Show threadWulfy—Speaker to the machinesDec 28, 2024

@mike @Merry120

I don't have federated icon on Tusky.

Should I microwave my tablet and carve one from soap
so I don't bug my betters with stupid questions?

Show threadMike FraserDec 28, 2024
@n_dimension @Merry120 If you go to Account Preferences => Tabs you can add the federated icon.
Show threadRachel Lense (she/her)Nov 18, 2022
@mike I was amazed by this when I discovered them after logging into my account on my laptop last week. Do you know if there's a way to switch between timelines on the official app or will I have to download a different app to take advantage of the rest of the social offerings of this platform?
Show threadTheBlackBirdNov 18, 2022
@rachellense @mike that is exactly what I am currently puzzled about
Show threadSoMuchJoy ⛄️Nov 18, 2022
@askari @rachellense @mike Ditto. I am guessing via accessing this platform a different way other than the app, but it’s just a guess. If you get an answer, please tag me or toot me or whatever the word is! (:
Show threadRachel Lense (she/her)Nov 19, 2022
@overjoyed_joy @askari @mike I ended up downloading an app called Tusky because there's no way to access those other timelines on the official Mastodon app. Hope that helps! :)
Show threadHippo 🍉Nov 18, 2022

@askari @rachellense @mike I haven't used the official app, but from what I hear it doesn't support the other timelines 😕

A weird decision, but most other apps support it so you can try one of those. Tusky has served me well!

Show threadRachel Lense (she/her)Nov 19, 2022
@badrihippo @askari @mike Thanks! Downloaded it last night--seems like a nice app so far. It's got all the timelines at least! 😅
Show threadHippo 🍉Nov 19, 2022
@rachellense @askari @mike great! Glad I could help 😇
Show threadAndrew KuznetsovNov 18, 2022
@mike Thanks! That was useful.
Show threadrich_normanNov 19, 2022
@mike thanks this is a super useful reminder. One thing that I didn’t know is that the app doesn’t capture the three well, which definitely affects experience. Any idea about other apps which hook into mastodon but allow easier access to all three?
Show threadJeff Ushupun 🤷🏻‍♂️Nov 19, 2022
@mike @rich_norman MetaText is great for iOS But honestly just download 2-3 free ones and play for five minutes. You’ll get a sense of what you like.
Show threadHobbesNov 19, 2022
@mike what’s the difference between ‘Post’ and ‘Community’ on the iOS App under the magnifying glass icon?
Show threadMike FraserNov 19, 2022
@Manitobbes I don't personally use IOS or the official mobile app so can't really say. Usually post means to send out a message and community my be your instances local timeline but I'm guessing.
Show threadAnnieNov 19, 2022
@mike I haven't figured this out yet. Where can I switch between those 3 in the app?
Show threadMike FraserNov 19, 2022
@ethicalthinker Hi, I wrote this earlier: New Users, if you're on the official Mastodon mobile app Stop 🛑. It does not show all the views and confuses most new users. For Android I would suggest Tusky, for Apple I would suggest Metatext or Toot. #NewToMastodon
Show threadAnnieNov 19, 2022
@mike Hmmm...thanks. I can't do that right now though because I'm unable to reset my password (emails never arrive, saved password doesn't work) and this is the only place I'm logged in.
Show threadJavadogNov 19, 2022

@mike Mike, I had to make you my very first "follow" on Mastodon just due to the fact that you are a gold mine of tips for us new users. Thanks for making thing a lot clearer.

* Just downloaded Tusky on your advice.
* Will start following a lot of users
* LOVE GOING TO CANADA to fish and be at one with nature
* Sorry, I'm a BlackHawks fan, but always enjoy the Jets games.

Show threadsimplyclockwork Nov 19, 2022
@mike thank you for this! Trying to figure out mastodon after 12 years on Twitter is such a learning curve and posts like these are incredibly helpful.
Show threadSarah SaraiNov 20, 2022
@mike What does "instance" mean in this context? (I'm in the U.S.)
Show threadMike FraserNov 20, 2022
@sarahsarai Your server, in Mastodon speak it's called an instance.
Show threadAnne ClearyNov 22, 2022
@mike thank you
Show threadLe Fou GalloisNov 22, 2022
@mike Thank you. a great help to all us newbies x
Show threadMike FraserNov 22, 2022
@LeFouGallois No Problem. I'm looking for users for our instance, if you know any Canadians or wannabe Canadians..Lol😉
Show threadLe Fou GalloisNov 23, 2022
@mike
A HUGE thank you from a Welsh Parisian that is new on here X
Show threadGoldenFleeceNov 27, 2022
@mike. Canada now in 3-5-2 formation.
Show threadKathleen AppletonDec 19, 2022
@mike thank you for this post. I'm still learning my way around Mastodon and need all the help I can get!
Show threadNancy Marguerite AndersonJan 16, 2023
@mike I prefer #Explore to any of the other timelines!
Show threadJS_WordSmithJun 22, 2023
@mike wish I had seen this when I started
Show threadMike FraserJun 22, 2023
@JS_WordSmith I send this to every new member of the Canadian:
Show threadPatriciaJun 23, 2023
@mike
Thank you!