brucyNov 20, 2022
Josh Liebster final_FINAL.pptx

Superb graphic explaining tootfeeds by @[email protected]
#twittermigration
#mastodontips

(updated from edited toot at https://mas.to/@markwyner/109344379408256020)

Mark Wyner (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images Someone with the Github handle Cassolotl published a chart on the anatomy of Mastodon feeds. Their work is meaningful and invaluable, but as a designer I felt we needed something more aesthetic so I created this alternative for sharing. (Original version: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/6812) Update: modified description of unlisted toots because previous version was ambiguous, as pointed out by @[email protected] and @[email protected]. #MastodonTips #TwitterMigration #MastodonFeed #MastodonTimeline

mas.to
Nov 19, 2022 at 10:27pmWeb
Show threadComfortably NumbNov 20, 2022

@jlobster I was wondering why my federated timeline looks so nice and topical.

Turned out it was because it's from people my follows are following!

Show threadTom von ClefNov 20, 2022
@jlobster pretty good, but don't forget relays
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@tomvonclef SO much to learn here, especially for the Twitter-literate.
Show threadFrench TexPatNov 20, 2022
@jlobster this is great. Thx!
Show threadNorthshore GrannyNov 20, 2022
@jlobster Thank you, very helpful.
Show threadMadison DiazNov 20, 2022
@jlobster I was literally just asking a question that this answered. Thanks!!
Show thread©️ 🦣 ᶤѕ€𝔤𝐫Į𝓂𝓶 🐺_1st.Nov 20, 2022

@jlobster

Thx for the Illustration. 😊👍🏻

#neuhier #neuhierundfragen @askfedi_de

Show threadDadminNov 20, 2022

@jlobster Is this from a toot or tweet?

I think there‘s a minor mistake: AFAIK unlisted Toots do appear in the Home timeline of the authors followers.

Unlisted only applies to the *public* timelines, i.e. Local and Federated.

So „not in any feed“ is a bit misleading. That being said: Great picture! ☝️😃👍

@markwyner

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Nov 20, 2022
@Dadmin @jlobster you’re right, Dadmin. I should have used the word “profile feed” instead of just “profile.” I’ll post an update. Thanks for taking the time to offer feedback.
Show threadDadminNov 20, 2022

@markwyner Wow that was quick!

Could you let me know, when you updated it and where I can find the original? I definitely would like to boost it in my bubble, because it is so clear and concise 😃👍

@jlobster

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Nov 20, 2022
@Dadmin @jlobster thanks, friend. I just updated the image (including alt text) with new wording. I also mentioned you and someone else who pointed out this ambiguity. Here’s my original post: https://mas.to/@markwyner/109344379408256020
Mark Wyner (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images Someone with the Github handle Cassolotl published a chart on the anatomy of Mastodon feeds. Their work is meaningful and invaluable, but as a designer I felt we needed something more aesthetic so I created this alternative for sharing. (Original version: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/6812) Update: modified description of unlisted toots because previous version was ambiguous, as pointed out by @[email protected] and @[email protected]. #MastodonTips #TwitterMigration #MastodonFeed #MastodonTimeline

mas.to
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022

@markwyner @Dadmin I've updated my post since it's getting so much traction with the edited tootlink. Still won't let me mention Mark without typing in the full username@instance. <shrug>

Thanks for your hard work!

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Nov 20, 2022
@jlobster rockstar! All is well, just helping folks get acclimated to the culture. Boosts are a key player in how people and information are discovered. This place is wonderful for that.
Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Nov 20, 2022
@jlobster thanks for the credit. Much appreciated. It helps to boost other people’s toots, though, instead of creating your own.
Show threadAndrea GhiselliNov 20, 2022
@jlobster is there something like this about the groups?
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@AndreaGhiselliChina Groups as in instances or lists?
Show threadAndrea GhiselliNov 21, 2022
@jlobster uhmmm like this @chinastudies
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 21, 2022
@AndreaGhiselliChina That is totally new to me, and very interesting. I will look in to it.
Show threadAndrea GhiselliNov 21, 2022
@jlobster Ah great! It seems to me that whoever posts tagging a group like that one will have their post seen by other group members in other servers. However, I was wondering whether it is possible to see the full list of the group members, rather than only those one's own server. It'd be great to see who else is in the same group so that it is possible to follow them directly.
Show threadskyfishgooNov 20, 2022

@jlobster

thanks for posting this, i didn't realize the federated feed was as limited as this, i thought it was global.

this tells me you DO want to be on a larger server, so you can see more in your feeds.

does this work the same with hashtags like #fedtips ?

Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@skyfishgoo Still looking in to that. There's no text search (on purpose) other than hashtags, so I think hashtags are cross-instance, even if they're not boosted. 90, but not 100% sure on that.
Show threadskyfishgooNov 20, 2022

@jlobster

my home feed came alive when i started following some hashtags, but i'm on a big instance.

Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@skyfishgoo Love it. So much hidden treasure to be found.
Show threadGmr LeonNov 20, 2022

@skyfishgoo "this tells me you DO want to be on a larger server, so you can see more in your feeds." Yes & no. Larger servers make the fede-feed zoom by, so kinda less useful.

It's more that you want a server that carefully curates which servers it associates with so you can follow from a range of servers. At least if you're on a server to keep up with specific different folks.

Show threadLuck Goddess 🌒🌕🌘 (They/She)Nov 20, 2022
@jlobster @gotosocial could that be the flow chart we were looking for?
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@follpvosten @gotosocial Yes. No Jedi handwave necessary.
Show threadOctorineNov 20, 2022

@jlobster Is this really how it works? When I click on the "Federated" tab it says:

"These are the most recent public posts from people on this and other servers of the decentralized network that this server knows about."

That sounds like it's based on the servers your server talks too, not who you follow and who they follow.

Show threadkasnNov 20, 2022
@jlobster so there’s 3 different kinds of feed, I’m guessing on the mastodon app it aggregates them into one? I can’t see this distinction on the app.
Show threadJosh Liebster final_FINAL.pptxNov 20, 2022
@kasn Right. It looks like they tried to make it more like Twitter (and the web version more like TweetDeck), terminology included, but lost something intuitive in the process. Love the web version, but it needs a big screen to really work.
Show threadEmmie12750Nov 21, 2022
@jlobster Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful. #newhere #newbie #themoreyouknow
Show threadLynda Nov 27, 2022
@jlobster This is great! The only thing that seems to be missing is notifications? I see my replies there. New followers. Everyone I have “hit the bell” to get notifications of their toots!
Show thread_iVegan Ⓥ 🌱Nov 27, 2022

@jlobster @[email protected] :
As for the last box (posts boosted by someone on your server): Don't they also appear on your Local Timeline?

TIP: Capitalize each word in a hashtag to make it read out as individual words for screen readers. #accessibility