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 Kirshenbaum
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