AleenDec 20, 2022

I have been genuinely baffled by the cries to put self-promotion behind a CW since I started using Mastodon in earnest this fall.

I know that everyone uses social media differently, but I want to know what people are working on. I want to know about new books or albums or apps or podcasts or whatever. I want to know who is looking for help via crowdfunding.

I care about the whole person, not a persona they're forced into by arbitrary rules.

Show threadAleenDec 21, 2022

People persist in saying that CWs are basically like email subject lines like it's a feature, but for me it's just added friction and frustration.

People who know me well can attest that a carrier pigeon is a better way to get in touch with me than email.

And no, turning off all CWs is not the answer.

Show threadOld accountDec 21, 2022
@aleen I also dislike how it times out and hides again while you are still reading. Not sure if this is a bug or a feature.
Show threadAleen
@linnefaulk I've not had that experience--are you using it in a browser?
Dec 21, 2022 at 11:12pmWeb
Show threadOld accountDec 21, 2022
@aleen mammoth app ( beta) on my iPad
Show threadAleenDec 21, 2022
@linnefaulk that sounds like either a bug or feature request to me :)