DiamondAngelNov 21, 2022
Ryan Schultz

For those of you who like flowcharts, behold: a flowchart of the visibility of a post/toot to Mastodon!

(Source: @axbom https://axbom.com/mastodon-tips/)

10 quick Mastodon tips

There has recently been a huge rush of people trying out Mastodon. This is also noticeable in the number of people reading my earlier Mastodon Guide. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a brief list of usage tips that I wish I had at hand when first setting

Axbom • My Next Heartbeat
Nov 21, 2022 at 3:15pmWeb
Show threadUnsocial MediumNov 21, 2022

@ryanschultz @axbom

In other words, a great way to miss a lot of messages that would interest me. For example, I can't follow people who I know are here because I can't find them.

Show threadRyan SchultzNov 21, 2022
@StillUnsocial @axbom If you want, you can send me a message asking for certain people, and I can boost it. Also, hashtags are your friends; use them liberally to find like-minded people (including in your profile).
Show threadUnsocial MediumNov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom Thank you for the offer, I'll consider it. 😄
Show threadRyan SchultzNov 21, 2022
@StillUnsocial @axbom Also, the single best way to find out if someone is on Mastodon is to contact them via email, Twitter (if they still have it), etc.
Show threadUnsocial MediumNov 21, 2022

@ryanschultz @axbom

If I don't know someone I wouldn't email them, but I have told a couple of people on Twitter that I couldn't find them despite searching their details on Mastodon.

Show threadJonathan-FL 🇺🇸 🌊🇺🇦🇵🇸⚛️Nov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom - Very helpful, Thank You. Is there a flowchart like that for Replies?
Show threadJay Arnold Nov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom it’s pretty I have no idea what it means 😬
Show threadRyan SchultzNov 21, 2022
@jayarnold @axbom If it doesn't help you, ignore it 😉 everybody learns in a different way!
Show threadJay Arnold Nov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom I wasn’t complaining I’m not an expert I was asking for help. But no worries thanks.
Show threadRyan SchultzNov 21, 2022
@jayarnold @axbom Sorry, it's hard to get nuance from text chat, LOL! Please accept my apologies 😀
Show threadJay Arnold Nov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom I very much appreciate that. Thank you 🙌🏼
Show threadSmallButFierce 💙🌎Nov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom
I love a good flow chart 😊
Show threadDifferent CatNov 21, 2022

@ryanschultz @axbom

I enjoy & like that we are learning a new platform.
it feels like we're all early to the party.
Twitter got so old, stale, repetitive & boring, I'm still actively over there inviting tweeps to #Mastodon

Show threadRyan SchultzNov 21, 2022
@DifferentCat71 @axbom Agreed! I was able to drag over about 30 of the people who followed me on Twitter over to Mastodon, which I will take as a small win 😀
Show threadDorkus AureliusNov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom personally, I prefer venn diagrams. But this'll do.
Show threadDanielleNov 21, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom Helpful, thank you!
Show threadLost in a Good FicNov 22, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom Very helpful - thank you!
Show threadWolicNov 22, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom This graphic explains well why Mastodon will never reach the masses. 🤖
Show threadPer AxbomNov 22, 2022

@Wolic

Have you tried making a flowchart for Twitter? 😉

Honestly I'm not sure Mastodon is meant for the masses…

@ryanschultz

Show threadWolicNov 22, 2022
@axbom @ryanschultz The comment was not entirely serious. 😋
But you quickly realize that it is very technology-heavy here and people who just want to post and consume content are easily confused. Whether that is good or bad, others may decide. 🤓
Show threadRyan SchultzNov 22, 2022
@Wolic @axbom I think it's also a language thing; @axbom is Swedish I believe. Sarcasm does not translate well when we communicate via text chat! 😉
Show threadChristine Taylor (DeGraff)Nov 23, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom very interesting, thanks for sharing!
Show threadJon Bassinger-Flores aka JBFNov 25, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom cool! What's the Federated timeline? What would I click to see it? (I use the Mastodon app and Tusky.)
Show threadPer AxbomNov 25, 2022

@JBF

I don't use any of the apps, but I would imagine there is a globe icon to select for the federated timeline, as that is what it most commonly is marked with.

🌍

@ryanschultz

Show threadMKSinSADec 23, 2022
@axbom @JBF @ryanschultz
Yes, federated timeline also a globe in the Vivaldi app as well.
Show threadNordstahlDec 22, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom I suppose that last part could be considered an “oderless toot” then? 😁
Thank you for the flow chart! It is helpful.
Show threadMartin KellerDec 23, 2022
@ryanschultz @axbom
Thanks, that's very helpful for my understanding.
Show threadPeter Beens  Dec 23, 2022
@axbom @ryanschultz
This is great! I didn't realize a toot wouldn't show up in my federated timeline unless someone in my instance follows that user.