If Twitter posts are called tweets, what are we calling posts on Mastodon?
@BoofingBionicle
Toots is the traditional word, but the developers don't like it anymore...
@dheadshot That’s kind of perfect. Do they not like it because of the flatulent connotations that come along with it? 💨
@BoofingBionicle
They have seen enough "Doctor Doom toots as he pleases!" memes to last several lifetimes and they wanted to sound more professional. The "Publish" button used to say "Toot!" and many servers have changed it back to keep the fun feeling alive.
@BoofingBionicle
I would offer to help explain other concepts but I need to get to bed as I'll be getting up for work in about 6½ hours, however there are some good guides around (though not many among the popular press - I think one got it mostly right in November but I forget which one).