Alana JoyNov 20, 2022
#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! 🤘
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 Joy
@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.
Nov 20, 2022 at 11:09pmWeb
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