Michał "rysiek" Woźniak · 🇺🇦Dec 20, 2022

A kind observation that exclusively calling this place "Mastodon" has a bit similar energy as saying "I just sent a GMail."

"Fediverse" (or "fedi") is a more inclusive, general term.

Mastodon is just one of many software projects that talk to each other to create this multi-instance social network:
https://axbom.com/fediverse/

(kudos to @axbom for this fantastic infographic!)

There are blogs, Reddit-like communities, video instances and many more, all part of fedi.

#TwitterMigration #NewHere

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse. I made this infographic to help myself and others explain the many different use-cases

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Show threadKarl Morant 🇨🇦  🖖Dec 20, 2022

@rysiek @axbom

I like being on Mastodon.

That works for me.

Show threadPer AxbomDec 20, 2022

@karlmorant

Which feels fine. It’s just nice to be aware one can’t assume everyone one talks to ’on Mastodon’ is also on Mastodon.

While I’m using Mastodon I’ve met people here who are on Friendica, Misskey, Calckey and Pleroma. Likely others as well without me knowing. 😄

@rysiek

Show threadTokyo Outsider (337ppm)Dec 20, 2022
@axbom @karlmorant @rysiek I think people will figure this out with time. Right now, with everything that's going on, it's already enough of a challenge for some to adapt to having more than one server. Referring to all the different services and how they connect together will make it seem complex. Some people do call it the fediverse, too. The language will evolve organically. There's no need for people on the Fediverse to keep telling people new to the Fediverse they're doing everything wrong
Show threadSarah W
@tokyo_0 well said
Dec 20, 2022 at 11:17amWeb