Mastodawn

I heard there might be a batch of Mastodon newcomers this week. So first of all:

WELCOME TO MASTODON!

1. If you need some guidance from an external website, for you or to share with people that aren’t here yet, I wrote this little guide that might help: https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html

2. If you want shorter mini-guides in a Mastodon post format, I have compiled a list here: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/109323504324459171

3. For more of my tips on Mastodon, you can click on this hashtag: #TinyMastodonTip

4. For excellent Mastodon advice, guidance, and news, you should follow this account: @mastodonmigration

5. For great Mastodon tips all year long, follow this one: @FediTips

6. And this hashtag: #FediTips

7. To never forget to add captions to your posted media, follow this one: @PleaseCaption

8. And don't forget to HAVE FUN! ✨

The Mastodon’s Guide to the Fediverse (starting with Mastodon step-by-step!)

A simple blog about privacy, security, open source, software engineering, and tech in general.

@Em0nM4stodon @mastodonmigration @feditips @PleaseCaption Thanks for the tips and keep them coming, I learn something everytime!

I'm now subscribed to @PleaseCaption. Although I try to think about captioning, I will for sure forget some from time to time.

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Jeroen Baert Mar 30, 2023

@Em0nM4stodon @mastodonmigration @feditips @[email protected] Yes, welcome! I'll be so bold to add my own collection of tips and tricks: https://www.forceflow.be/2022/11/11/moving-from-twitter-to-mastodon/

A guide to Mastodon (for Twitter users) - Jeroen Baert's Blog

Last Update: 22/07/2023 (Links cleanup) General resources Huh? What is a server? Why should I care? This is where the first major difference between Mastodon and Twitter becomes clear: Update: Since May 2023, Mastodon uses mastodon.social as the default instance using the sign-up process on mobile. This should make it …

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Jacob | Five Eye Tea Mar 30, 2023

@Em0nM4stodon I'm new, but having a hard time finding accounts to follow. I followed a few I knew of from before I joined but beyond that, even trying to explore a bit comes up with very little content I'm interested in following haha

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Peter Butler Mar 30, 2023

@ChallengeApathy @Em0nM4stodon I think it’s a matter of critical mass. Following good accounts will spawn more good accounts to follow.

I always suggest following heavily and then curating later. Perhaps try following a few hashtags that you are interested in?

#GameDev gets a lot of posts. #InfoSec too. #Christianity gets less but still plenty.

There are tons of musicians on here, but harder to find with hashtags.

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Deus Mar 30, 2023

WELCOME TO FEDIVERSE.

/Will stay adamant and always correct. The Fediverse is NOT run by a single product called Mastodon - there’s a LOT of choices and alternatives out there. No. I don’t hate/dislike Mastodon.

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse. I made this infographic to help myself and others explain the many different use-cases

Axbom • My Next Heartbeat

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