If you're @-ing someone on here, it's really important to make sure you've chosen the right person.

Account addresses on Mastodon and the Fediverse always have two parts, the username and the server. Both these parts have to be correct for it to reach the right account.

This is similar to email addresses: you can't just put the first part, you need to include the server at the end too.

To see someone's full account address, look at their profile page. More info at https://fedi.tips/how-to-use-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-basic-tips/#WhatsMyAccountsAddress

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@feditips If someone is on the same instance as you, though, you only need the first part, right?
@feditips @raineyday Yes, that’s right.
@hyrulian @feditips πŸ’— Grateful to those taking the time to patiently explain things to Mastodon newbies.