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JeriLRyanOk, Mastodon…let’s try this out.
I’m still gonna stick around over on Twitter until the bitter end, but I want to try to get this new world figured out in the meantime!
Any tips…?
cranky hedgehog 🦔 🏳️🌈
Matt "trollboy" Wiseman@JeriLRyan You seem to have improperly entered HTML code into your twitter bio to point here:
"rel="me" href="https://mastodon.world/@JeriLRyan""
Won't work.
Best just to leave it as:
https://mastodon.world/@JeriLRyan
Then humans can figure it out, and sites such as fedifinder.glitch.me/ can migrate you over. Hope this helps!
paraic@trollboy @JeriLRyan I think that HTML should go into another site that Jeri owns, then if she includes a link to that site from her bio a green tick will appear verifying her identity
Adva Shaviv ☆ ADHD fantasyYep!That's the trick.
OracleClyde 🔮@JeriLRyan You want to find people, go to the profile of someone you know who has a following list you would trust. Start there.
Search hashtag subjects and find a few people doing awesome stuff and repost (Boost) them. This will start the process of giving you an idea of the character of Mastodon and you can start to cultivate your feed.
Good luck!
OMG@oracleclyde People doing awesome stuff? Count me in!
Hannu Ikonen, MD@JeriLRyan link to helpful tips:
https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/109300650154962299
Mastodon Migration (@[email protected])
Help and Guide Links: An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon https://fedi.tips How to Mastodon - The New Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrsiej2dpBY 10 Quick Mastodon Tips https://axbom.com/mastodon-tips/ A futuristic guide to Mastodon for 2021 https://wordsmith.social/elilla/a-futuristic-mastodon-introduction-for-2021 An Increasingly Less Brief Guide to Mastodon https://github.com/joyeusenoelle/Guide Notes from a data witch: https://blog.djnavarro.net/posts/2022-11-03_what-i-know-about-mastodon/ Expand for more... #mastodonmigration #twittermigration
RandomSmashGuy73@JeriLRyan Well, I've figured out replying finally.
#'s work about the same as they did over on Twitter.
Global is the place to just see all the posts going on.
Search out specific #'s or accounts to follow in the search tab.
That's sort of my day 1 learning so far. Hopefully some veterans of the app can come and give some real tips.
Reido@RandomSmashGuy73 @JeriLRyan Likes communicate only to the poster and do not amplify the post. If you want it to reach more people (all those who follow you), boost it.
Thomas GigoldWelcome! Still a bit "calm" here, but we are getting there - Elon does his best 🤡
#Pfleger aus #Münster🏳️🌈🇪🇺🌈🌻
Saint Baal-MAŠ@JeriLRyan well, meet with @guinan and subscribe to hashtags of interest. The more you interact, the more you get out of it. This place will not feed you from an algorithm.
Welcome! :)
BeaF@JeriLRyan
Same here. I need tips, too. 😅🖖🏻
Same here. I need tips, too. 😅🖖🏻
@JeriLRyan another helpful App post:
Fedi.Tips 🎄 (@[email protected])
If you want to see Mastodon at its best, strongly recommend these options: :android: Android - Use apps Tusky or Fedilab :apple_inc: iPhone/iPad - Use apps Metatext or Toot! 💻 Computers - Log in through your server's website Mastodon was designed for websites and third party apps. These are *still* the best ways to use Mastodon! (Official app exists because new people were only looking for an official app in app stores, and giving up when they didn't find one. You don't need to use it!)
Linda Woodrow@hannu_ikonen @JeriLRyan Yes, agree. I found Feditips really useful.
Star ✨@JeriLRyan following #feditips and fedi.tips in web browser helped me
Janet with two iis@JeriLRyan Use the Metatext app if you’re on an Apple device, much easier to navigate!
Ovadex 
@JeriLRyan One thing that comes to mind.
Like over there you can block individuals.
Here, since it's comprised of many servers, you can also block entire servers. In some cases server owners allow behavior that can go a bit far and you have the option to not see those that allow that behavior.
Like over there you can block individuals.
Here, since it's comprised of many servers, you can also block entire servers. In some cases server owners allow behavior that can go a bit far and you have the option to not see those that allow that behavior.
Knowledge OohKay@JeriLRyan Just post and it will come. 😂 Field of dreams reference.
Old Country Doctor@JeriLRyan You would be welcome on any platform, but glad to see you on Mastodon! However, I've found that CounterSocial is easier to use, has easily available user guide, tips, & help, more unified, more secure (curated by an IT professional with security/privacy priorities), and I find it a bit more "folksy". I don't know about #7/9, but I think you would like it … 🖖
SanDiegan@JeriLRyan build it and they will come. I follower you and George Takei. 🖖🏽
@JeriLRyan Edit function would be nice
🙃 qᴉpʇsnɾI see an EDIT for posts when you click the 3 dots, not sure if there is an edit for a reply as this is my first reply ever. Back in a sec.. [edit] yes, there is an edit for replies also, Nice!
Raymond W Gallacher@JeriLRyan
You can post longer and more nuanced posts here. It's a more thoughtful and courteous environment.
Not as tabloidy.
Good luck.
Mae Dean@JeriLRyan You’re off to a good start! Main tips that come to mind:
-If you’re using an iPhone, use MetaText instead of the official Mastodon app. It’s a more twitter-like interface, and has all three timelines available.
-Timelines: Personal is people you directly follow regardless of server, local is everyone on your server, and federated is everyone on every server that is federated together.
Welcome to the Fediverse! 🖖
@JeriLRyan here's a link on securing your account with 2FA:
JasonD@JeriLRyan Just as confused as you are. I’m hoping more Trek nerds come over here though!
@Cosine 
🇺🇦Hello , I'm new here too, a part of the great #TwitterMigration to #Mastodon
I was finding basic navigation a little disorienting at first, but then found a great resource to help
https://fedi.tips/
Fedi.Tips is like an index of all the different basic questions you might have, with the corresponding answer you need.
bookmark the link, so that it's at your fingertips when you need to look something up
I found more great resources by following & reading some of the great articles for new people put together by https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon
I suggest following them & over time checking out some of the awesome articles & other resources to be found there
bookmark them too!
There are so many great things happening here & most of it is about the people!
Welcome 🙂
Chuck Taggart, Private Eye@JeriLRyan I’m so happy you’re here! Please convince your fellow actors to join you. 🥰
Rudi 🖖@JeriLRyan You will adapt.
Jay Morreale@JeriLRyan I wrote a blog on my efforts to find and setup a mastodon account that has some references that you might find useful. https://bit.ly/3NN9XhW
p-brane.com Explore the nanoscale | Mastodon Instance Selection and Account Setup : Computers & Networks
I joined Twitter in 2010 and use it pretty regularly. The people I follow, my network, has taught me so much over the last 12 years. I've very sad to see go and want to thank all the people I...
Mary⚫️⚪️🟣🖖@JeriLRyan so far I've found that replying to "toots" is actually encouraged here and it makes me want to cry because Twitter was so judgey about that. Label with hashtags & boost posts.
It's honestly do much more friendly. I'm glad to see you here! ❤️🖖😁
Michael Brown@JeriLRyan ditch the mastodon app if you downloaded on iPhone.
Download and log in using the app Metatext.
It’s faster, and more familiar.
Veronica Dax@JeriLRyan check out @feditips! They’ve got lots of useful info for getting started. And follow @Gargron who created Mastodon, he often shares useful stuff too!
Keri Bean (she|her)@JeriLRyan welcome! I'm still figuring it out myself 😅
Steinar Bang@JeriLRyan These seems like good tips: https://mstdn.social/@feditips/109371989796293922
Might be an idea to follow @feditips ?
Fedi.Tips 🎄 (@[email protected])
If you want to see Mastodon at its best, strongly recommend these options: :android: Android - Use apps Tusky or Fedilab :apple_inc: iPhone/iPad - Use apps Metatext or Toot! 💻 Computers - Log in through your server's website Mastodon was designed for websites and third party apps. These are *still* the best ways to use Mastodon! (Official app exists because new people were only looking for an official app in app stores, and giving up when they didn't find one. You don't need to use it!)
Peter Tóth@JeriLRyan hi Jeri, welcome 🤗 Look at this: https://patricia.no/2022/11/18/twitter_off_ramp.html perhaps it might help
James Polley@JeriLRyan Given your profile, I can imagine you might get a lot of unwanted messages directed at you. https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/moderating/ might be helpful.
Ian@JeriLRyan seems pretty straight forward and the vibe is so much friendlier.
The official mastodon app isn’t great. Metatext is very twitter like
I’m excited to have a fresh start away from the bird app. Glad to have you here!
@JeriLRyan
P.S. A very busy site with a huge influx of users including #TwitterRefugee -s. Plenty of #StarTrek fans there and a very large numbers of folks that follow the same #Politics as you do. And very supportive for new users. You can check it out here: https://counter.social/index.html
"I'm a doctor, not a talented professional actor … 🖖
P.S. A very busy site with a huge influx of users including #TwitterRefugee -s. Plenty of #StarTrek fans there and a very large numbers of folks that follow the same #Politics as you do. And very supportive for new users. You can check it out here: https://counter.social/index.html
"I'm a doctor, not a talented professional actor … 🖖
MNTLe DMGD@JeriLRyan Remember to follow hashtags just like you would people. That way, you will receive posts from people you don't normally follow, but are still relevant to your interests. Welcome to the #Fediverse! 🙂 👍
Paul McCooey@JeriLRyan so far Mastodon seems a nicer, less bot filled space. Hope that won't change. Welcome 🖖 Peace and long life
Ensign Kim's Solitary Pip@JeriLRyan I've only just signed up, and I'm so confused!
DebsL@foreveranensign @JeriLRyan Don’t worry it took a little while to get the hang of it.
Markus Hagen@JeriLRyan Great to see you here 🖖🏼 I just try to digger out how to delete my twitter account.
Neil Cooper@JeriLRyan Good to see you here Jeri!
Victor Hernandez 
@JeriLRyan we’re all doing the same. But the more Musk messes up Twitter, the more we’ll spend time here.
Juan Francisco@toliro @JeriLRyan
Yo me ofendí y por eso ando acá molestando, pero pueden molestar ustedes publicando lo que publicó aquí, yo les digo otras federaciones (redes sociales al gusto del cliente, filosofía de Mastodon cada servidor acepta, expulsa u ofende a sus adictos )
Yo me ofendí y por eso ando acá molestando, pero pueden molestar ustedes publicando lo que publicó aquí, yo les digo otras federaciones (redes sociales al gusto del cliente, filosofía de Mastodon cada servidor acepta, expulsa u ofende a sus adictos )
Kunwar@JeriLRyan Anyone else having issues viewing pics and gifs? I have set always show media and autoplay gifs, but still only some seem to show.
Nikolai Svakhin@JeriLRyan I guess I'd say be patient as the sites upgrade their capacities to handle the influx of new users.
Corby@JeriLRyan
No particular tips, but I have faith that, as a fellow GenX, you'll figure it out.
No particular tips, but I have faith that, as a fellow GenX, you'll figure it out.
@JeriLRyan I moved here over because of you. I have been a fan for a long time as you present yourself as a woman of substance. Take Care.
@JeriLRyan use hashtags in your messages. The mastodon wide search works good with #hashtags. And welcome here 👍
Chanders@JeriLRyan all images here usually contain “alt-text,” or at least that is the expectation. Doing it is a good way of showing care to the community here.
Alex Proff@JeriLRyan None so far (this is my first Mast? Todon?) but nice to see you.
Carsten Bergner
Paul Dunphy Esquire 🏳️🌈@JeriLRyan follow and boost and see my pinned toots for tips 👌😊😍🤸♂️
Steve@JeriLRyan great to see you here, my other half and I have been fans for years.
Ach3r0n@JeriLRyan Followed you here from Twitter
Fabiano Cerqueira 🖖@JeriLRyan Nice to find you here. 🖖