In some ways, I’m enjoying how the Twitter / Mastodon divide is shaping up. Speaking very generally, Twitter is like going out into the storm and shouting with a bullhorn, while taking enemy fire and occasional shrapnel.

Mastodon is more like returning to a cozy lodge and having a fireside chat while wounds heal, sipping hot chicken broth, having some actual conversation.

@davetroy

Twitter:

Post: "I love pancakes."

Response: "WHY DO YOU HATE WAFFLES YOU WAFFLE HATER!!!!" [Meme of someone stabbing waffles with an Excalibur sword]

Mastodon:

Post: "I love pancakes."

Response: "I do too! [Photo of a stack of pancakes]

#birdsite #mastodon

@NiaMolinari @davetroy in 2016 Twitter added their algorithm, rewarding engagement. It transformed discussion into debate.
@bpettichord @davetroy I felt it. It was suddenly so inorganic.