Alana Joy
#Mastodon Questions from a Total Noob:
- How do I post a gif?
- How do I change the header image on my profile?
- Are brands and publications over here?
- What’s the best way to find conversations/posts that are very active in real time?
- What should I know to make the most of this channel?
- What’s considered poor form here?
- Am I able to make lists similar to that feature on Twitter?
Doing my own research but would love to hear directly from the #mastodoncommunity! Thank you in advance! 🤘
Nov 20, 2022 at 10:31pmWeb
Show threadDani ElleNov 20, 2022

@alanajoy Hello! And welcome to Mastodon. Been here for a week, and my anxiety has gone down. Anywhoo,

Gif: You best bet is to use Metatext for iphone to get the BEST Mastodon experience on the go including posting gifs from giphy.

Header image: Profile settings. Edit Profile

Hashtags are the way to go over here! You can also follow Hashtags. So Hashtag it out!

Show threadDani ElleNov 20, 2022

@alanajoy Yes you can not only make list, but you can bookmark. On mastodon, it's more about community and conversation. Reply, Boost, and Hashtag!

It's not an influencer's world over here. It's a conversationalist arena!

Show threadAlana JoyNov 20, 2022
@alchemystic I love that energy! The value prop over on Twitter used to be the two-way conversation. Once influencers became a thing, it went back to a generally one way flow. I miss that time.
Show threadDani ElleNov 20, 2022
@alanajoy THAT PART! Ahhh yess, I remember the good ole days of the birdapp pre 2013. 2-way convos, collabs before the hot takes and performative tweets.
Show threadAlana JoyNov 20, 2022
@alchemystic I can’t promise there won’t be hot takes lol
Show threadAlana JoyNov 21, 2022
@alchemystic I’m using the app however do not see where to edit my header image… 🫣 Under profile settings there is no option and when I click Edit profile there’s nothing there either: what am I missing? 🙏
Show threadDani ElleNov 21, 2022
@alanajoy which app are you using, and on is it on iphone or android?
Show threadAlana JoyNov 21, 2022
@alchemystic It’s the Mastodon for iPhone app
Show threadDani ElleNov 21, 2022
@alanajoy ahhh yes....no. use Metatext for iphone. The official app for iOS is horrible I heard and they are busy working on it.
Show threadAlana JoyNov 21, 2022
@alchemystic THANK YOU!! Will download now 🙏🙏🙏
Show threadNoel RomeyNov 20, 2022
@alanajoy Can answer ome of your questions. Post a gif by adding media when you pots it by attaching it. Brands and publications are not widespread over here from what I can tell. To the trending section on your main intsance's home to view active hash tags. Be yourself on Mastodon. Being yourself and being genuine has gotten me much farhter here than I have gotten using other social media. There is the ability to make lists same as on Twitter yes.
Show threadAlana JoyNov 20, 2022
@ner thank you!