Mike Galsworthy 🦣Nov 23, 2022

Remember everyone -

Although you may have had larger "follower" counts on the birdsite, not all of those followers will be active. In fact, a huge number won't be. They'll have just collected like dead wood over the years.

That birdsite follower count has a vanity factor to it. Ignore that - and look at your level of interactions here. That's the test of active followers and a vibrant community.

And then make sure you're chatting away with others too. It makes all the difference.

Show threadTriciaflnNov 23, 2022
@mikegalsworthy Thank you Mike! It's also good to know, as individuals, you get to hear what we say too. I know you do this on your podcasts and read comments ( and we can all see and respond). It's much appreciated🥰
Show threadMike Galsworthy 🦣

@TriciaFln I do!

For me, it's always been about community. 😍

Nov 23, 2022 at 10:29amWeb
Show threadpatrickcherryNov 23, 2022

@mikegalsworthy @TriciaFln ummm yes, but isn't it about being THE global news source, that all print and media journalists use to learn about and break new stories? And where trends can sway editorial views and the politicians beyond?

If journos/politicians don't move to mastodon, the risk is that mastodon becomes a nice social media platform for reinforcing our own views.
Twitter for me is/was far more than that.
We'll see.