Prof. Stefan RahmstorfNov 20, 2022

As a new Mastodon user coming from Twitter, here is what I find most user-unfriendly.
1. Layout which doesn’t distinguish between original post and a reply to it. Very confusing.
2. Can’t figure out how to read a thread in sequence. Maybe my fault?

Twitter screenshot for comparison.
Maybe incorporate a few of the good design features of Twitter here? They didn’t get everything wrong!

Show threadProf. Stefan Rahmstorf
Thanks to all for the suggestions! I’m trying Metatext and I like the layout better than with the Mastodon app.
I also tried Twidere but wasn’t able to display my own thread properly with that, and also it crashed twice.
I was attracted by the feature to post simultaneously to Mastodon and Twitter with Twidere though - are there any better iPhone apps out there able to do this?
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:08pmWeb
Show threadMartin JuhaszNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf not 100% sure what you mean with „own thread“ but give „toot“ a shot. it’s timeline is 1000% smoother than metatexts which i like a lot, and they also invested a lot into threads which you might like.
Show threadDandelion HubNov 20, 2022

@rahmstorf Cross-poster between Mastodon and Twitter

https://biosphere.wilmarigl.de/en/?p=3201

Cross-poster between Mastodon and Twitter – Wilmar Igl – Biosphere Protection

Show threadCarlos MoffatNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf you can set automatic cross-posting from mastodon to Twitter (or viceversa) with some options using this website: https://crossposter.masto.donte.com.br/
Mastodon Twitter Crossposter

Show threadCarlos MoffatNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf my two cents: I set up this cross posting service and then decided it was best to try mastodon without it to learn about the community here. So I stopped cross-posting. I haven’t regretted it.
Show threadBob KoppNov 20, 2022
@carlosmoffat @rahmstorf I was using moa.party to cross post from Mastodon to Twitter (not the other way, I think that makes it harder to meet the Mastodon community), but turned it off last night as I’m more or less giving up on Twitter
Show threadHappysnarkygalNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf It’s all really new to me so hearing what is working well for others is really helpful.
Show threadChristopher IrrgangNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf So far, Toot! Is working really well for me on iOS. It shows threads in a tree like way, see screenshot below.
Show threadanlomedadNov 20, 2022

@cir
I dislike the deliberate Zuck-like design in Tooot.app with the prominent counters for boosts and favs.
Those counters say zero about whether conversation is taking place, the counters are addictive, they don't act toward inclusive communities but toward competitive combattants,
and the counters are manipulative and can be meddled with to manipulate audience.

Those negatives are what Zuckerberg built into his software designs deliberately.
And we came to accept them as gold standard.
But they're poison.
Actual societal poison.

Metatext.app doesn't follow that Zuck Mind design at all, and the counters view can be disabled in settings.

I do feel strongly about the manipulative character of these counters, so ... sorry for the rant against the Toot.app.

#Metatext #Zuckerberg #SocialEngineering #Manipulation #competition #cohesion #ResponsibleSoftwareDesign
@rahmstorf

Show threadanlomedadNov 20, 2022

@cir @rahmstorf

I'm using the advanced view in a browser on iPad, too, tho. Because the browser shows no counters at all in the timeline. Very relaxing. Even if more cumbersome than the Metatext.app - my relaxed diaphragm is worth it. 😁

Show threadChristopher IrrgangNov 20, 2022
@anlomedad @rahmstorf Ah yes, I see your point. In the timeline, the counters are not visible and I also like that. These are only visible after clicking on a specific toot or thread.
Show threadJordan VasuNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf what I like most about #Metatext is the ability to easily swap between timelines you’re seeing. For some reason the #Mastodon app doesn’t do that or I’m too impatient to figure out how.
Show threadWerenfriedNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf https://crossposter.masto.donte.com.br/ does the trick for me
Mastodon Twitter Crossposter

Show threadSaschaNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf Ich habe da keine tolle Lösung parat, empfehle aber @paul zu folgen. Er ist einer der Macher von der App Tweetbot, meiner Meinung nach die beste App für Twitter unter iOS. Und er arbeitet offensichtlich an einem Client für Mastodon.
Show threadPedalritterNov 20, 2022
@rahmstorf I configured cross-posting via https://moa.party so I can tweet and toot at the same time no matter which app I am using to do so.
Moa: Mastodon/Twitter/Instagram Crossposter

Link your Mastodon account to Twitter and Instagram