I think the biggest thing about Mastodon that I'm enjoying is the normalizing of dialogue. Questions aren't dunks, they're inquiries to understand better. A perhaps not the best stated phrase is still taken with positive intent. And the atmosphere really does focus on uplifting voices, rather than finding the next target.

All of the above has exceptions, of course, but after all exceptions prove the rule.

Grateful for this growing Mastodon community. I appreciate you. ❤️✊🏽

@QasimRashid Yeah...it takes awhile to detox when a random person rolls up in your mentions and honestly asks a question.
@QasimRashid @garpu It took me at least a few days to calm down and realize people weren’t playing a game of “gotcha.” Plus, I see people whose accounts were powerhouses of strictly politics on the bird site, sharing photos of pets, food, and other personal things.
@schfinkes @QasimRashid @garpu This is the big thing for me. The normality of interaction.
@schfinkes @QasimRashid @garpu It's interesting what a change in ecosystem can do!