Christopher PrinceNov 19, 2022
Ilan Schwartz 

For Twitter folks who are brand new to Mastodon

Few pointers from a veteran of <checks notes> 2 weeks:

1️⃣ BOOST generously: If you see a Toot you like & want others to see it, boost (RT) it. Unlike Twitter, liking it does nothing for visibility

2️⃣ HASHTAGS are important, use liberally. They're the only way to make content discoverable by search

3️⃣ Use alt-text for images/gifs for accessibility

4️⃣ Err towards content warnings - not just for obv triggering content; helps keep feeds uncluttered

Nov 18, 2022 at 1:46pmWeb
Show threadCasey Seideman MDNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD how do you use gifs?
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@CaseySeidemanMD the easiest way is to download a GIF "keyboard" like TENOR or GIPHY
Show threadAlice Sato, MD PhD (she/her)Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD @CaseySeidemanMD does that work on phones?
Show threadGabriele PollaraNov 18, 2022
@asato4kids @GermHunterMD @CaseySeidemanMD Windows 11 has GIFs built in. Win+. in any text box brings it up as an option. Used for 👇
(if this doesn't apply - e.g. Mac, sorry!)
Show threadAlice Sato, MD PhD (she/her)Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD @gpollara @CaseySeidemanMD well it will help someone
Show threadLonesome JackNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD
Giphy is a good app.
Show threadChaiah JacobsonNov 19, 2022
@CaseySeidemanMD @GermHunterMD When you reply to someone you should see a faded laughing smile gif in the upper right of that “screen.” Click on that and VOILA. 😉
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 19, 2022
@F3NW4YP4RK @CaseySeidemanMD
That's the emoji button.
For GIFs, you need to download a "GIF keyboard" on your phone like TENOR or GIPHY, or on the web version you can just google for a GIF, copy and paste it (painful)
Show threadChaiah JacobsonNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD ah! I misread it. So sorry
Show threadMarkygoonerNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD
alt text?, great tips.
Show threadCasey Seideman MDNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD how do you use gifs?
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@CaseySeidemanMD you can google / download / upload them, or download a GIF keyboard (TENOR, GIPHY etc)
Show threadMathieu DesgroseilliersNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Favorite is telling the person you like the toot, nothing more. It might be a kind upside of it 🤷‍♂️
Show threadCraig Peter DoddNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD new to this…how do I boost (rt)?
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@gooner1974 the ♻️ button under the post
Show threadCraig Peter DoddNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD ok thanx
Show threadSnarkypedsNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD why can’t I figure out how to add gifs?! It won’t let me paste from the google. ☹️
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@Snarkypeds If you are using a mobile try downloading TENOR or GIPHY
Show threadSnarkypedsNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD thanks!
Show threadGabriele PollaraNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Not sure about 4. It's a nice idea, to keep timeline lean, but also a recipe for toots to be ignored. Will play with it a bit and see what works...
Show threadDr GraceNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD ooh where do you find gifs please 🙏?
Show threadElizabeth.Ann.tifaNov 18, 2022
@Grace1 @GermHunterMD
I haven’t figured that out yet either. I need my gifs.
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@Grace1 @ElizabethAnntifa you can download a standalone GIF app for your phone like GIPHY or TENOR and then just insert them by copy/paste
Show threadDr GraceNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD @ElizabethAnntifa thank you !
Show threadElizabeth.Ann.tifaNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD @Grace1
Ok, thanks! I have GIPHY. I’m just used to it being a button like in texts or on Twitter.
Show threadJazz LydiaNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD OK, I see, so the best way to shoe your interest on a post is to RT.? send the star is for what reason?
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@JazzLydia it’s just to say “I like your toot”. In Twitter it says that but also makes the Tweet show up on others’ feeds via the algorithm that prioritizes popular tweets. No algorithm here
Show threadDaniel GhinnNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD @JazzLydia if you want to 'amplify' a toot and effectively show others that you support it, then boost. I suppose it simply puts that toot back into the top of the timeline, right?
Show threadKeith IveyNov 20, 2022
@d @GermHunterMD @JazzLydia More important is that boosting shows it to the people who follow you, who might not be following the original poster.
Show threadDaniel GhinnNov 20, 2022
@kcivey @GermHunterMD @JazzLydia yes good point!
Show threadStephanie Powers, MDNov 20, 2022
@GermHunterMD @JazzLydia I found that reTweeting was the only way stuff showed up in my feed. Liking something didn't have it pop up, though it did place it into a category that I could then browse under my own profile.
Show threadJohn Caveney woke is me🛠️Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD thank you
Show threadjensho (she/her)Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD thanks for this!
Show threadJim BreedsNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Also, put your common Hashtags in your profile, as well as on your posts.
Show threadColletteNov 19, 2022
@jimbreeds great idea thanks
Show threadNYCBrxBrklynGirl🧜‍♀️Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD How can I find the list? It doesn't come up in my profile settings.
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 19, 2022
@MariNYC which list do you mean?
Show threadKaybee 🇨🇦Nov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Thanks for the tips!
Show threadMicheomeNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD how did you add a gif?! I haven’t figured that out in my ~3days here
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@Micheome honestly I searched in on Google, copied and pasted. With a phone you can download a gif “keyboard” like GIPHY or tenor
Show threadAriadne QuinnNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD @Micheome wow! I’ve been trying to work this out since I arrived about 2-3 wks ago. I love gifs and feel a little bereft without them. Thank you!!!
Show threadRichard L FloydNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Thanks for the pointers. Still feeling my way around here.
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 18, 2022
@rfloyd7 takes a few days. Keep at it!
Show threadJLLHayesNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD
Show threadAbbieNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD thank you from a newbie who isn't clear on the etiquette in this neck of the woods
Show threadPrakash GudsoorkarNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD
Show threadKberkiNov 18, 2022

@GermHunterMD

Thank you for the orientation!

Show threadBenjaminNov 18, 2022

@GermHunterMD okay... Here's my first replying to a tw... Toot.

If you weren't there first to give pointers, I probably wouldn't be trying on you...!

Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 19, 2022
@Benjamin well done!
Show threadBenjaminNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD 😅 thank you very much
Show threadAdelbert PeckmanNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD thanks for the tips.
Show threadMaya the BeeNov 18, 2022
I found this useful, so I hope someone else does too.
Show threadJane K. O'HaraNov 18, 2022

@GermHunterMD

More tips for you @skmc84 😊

Show threadNorth Herts Hedgehog RescueNov 18, 2022
@GermHunterMD Thank you 😊 Im a complete newbie, so that's really helpful 👍
Show threadSeedgirlNov 18, 2022
@AnnaMazzola here’s what I’ve found #helpful in the way of #tips so far.
Show threadAnna Mazzola WriterNov 19, 2022
@CARenner Thank you!
Show threadB SmithNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD I'll be honest the content warning for anything political is super annoying and frustrating to have to click on every time. I honestly just wanna be able to see normal political or race related content as I scroll.
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 19, 2022
@Aobius you can set your preferences to expand CWs automatically
Show threadB SmithNov 19, 2022
@GermHunterMD Brilliant! Thanks for the info!
Show threadIlan Schwartz Nov 19, 2022
@Aobius My pleasure!