Paul GrahamDec 24, 2022
It's been interesting comparing Twitter and Mastodon. One of the big differences I notice is that the ratio of mockery to substantive replies is much lower on Mastodon. So if you're going to use both, maybe Mastodon is the place to try out novel ideas first.
Show threadBalaji VDec 24, 2022
@paulg I wonder if it is due to the lesser number of folks here or the type of folks here (right now the barrier to entry to mastodon is a little high)
Show threadPaul GrahamDec 24, 2022
@Balaji For sure the people here on Mastodon are different. But I think Twitter's design also encourages a culture of mockery. Especially quote-tweeting.
Show threadTae KimDec 24, 2022
@paulg @Balaji John Mastodon agrees
Show threadRussDec 24, 2022
@firstadopter @paulg @Balaji We got by on twitter for years without the current kind of quote-tweeting. I think the old fashioned QT/MT format we all used to use works ok in a pinch if you really want to quote tweet—and I think those kinds of quote tweets are generally more respectful/designed for good faith engagement in any event
Show threadTae Kim
@russms @paulg @Balaji That is the heart of what makes Mastodon great - No ads. Less incentive to allow bad faith engagement designed to create heat and more outrage vs. thoughtful substance and light.
Dec 24, 2022 at 6:30pmWeb