A big welcome to everyone new to #Mastodon! 👋

You’re going to like it here.

Unlike #Twitter, this place isn’t set up as a race for RTs & likes & feels more like an ongoing conversation. Engagement is high & on the whole, there’s less outrage & more thoughtful content. I’ve been enjoying the chance to get to meet interesting new folks.

Tip: Start with an #introduction & share your interests. @feditips is a helpful follow to get oriented too.

I should add that on #Mastodon, it's very helpful to use hashtags.

I tend to include #science & #history in my posts, but I've also created hashtags to keep related posts easily accessible.

For example, #HistoryRemix is a series highlighting diverse pioneers in science & the arts. #SharedPlanet is all about the biodiversity of life on Earth.

The #fediverse is different than other social networks bc we get to build & curate our experience. It's us, not an algorithm. /2

@Sheril following hashtags is a great and still unique feature

@stooovie @Sheril

It seems to me that #Hashtags work better here than on Twitter. I only use Twitter as a comparison because there is nothing else like #Mastodon.

For me, it will be just a matter of getting used
to coming here.

I like the banter.

Im just curious. How are they keeping MAGA away. Through rules? That seems too easy. 😆