Max "Buzzworthy" EddyJul 5, 2023

Since there's apparently something like 300,000 more users on here, here's some articles I've written about getting started with #Mastodon and the #fediverse.

How to Get Started on Mastodon
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-get-started-on-mastodon-and-leave-twitter-behind

Alternative Social Platforms
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/quitting-twitter-try-these-alternative-social-media-networks

How to Find Your Friends on Mastodon
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-find-your-friends-on-mastodon

How to Follow People on Mastodon
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-follow-people-on-mastodon

How to Pick a Mastodon Server
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-pick-a-mastodon-server

Twitter Quitter? Here's How to Get Started on Mastodon

Are Elon Musk's Twitter shenanigans getting you down? Here's how to close your Twitter account, delete your Tweets, and get started with rival microblogging service Mastodon.

PCMAG
Show threadEdolisJul 5, 2023
@maxeddy as a recent user here, I am absolutely missing a simple wiki like table comparing server/instances in terms of features implemented. For instance, I'd like to find a server which allows >500char posts and search of one's toots. No idea where I can find that table.
Show threadMax "Buzzworthy" Eddy
@edolis It's tricky to compare features for sure. If you haven't seen the official instance list, that's a good place to at least start from.
https://joinmastodon.org/servers
Servers

Find where to sign up for the decentralized social network Mastodon.

Jul 6, 2023 at 12:12amWeb
Show threadEdolisJul 6, 2023
@maxeddy those boxes do not specify much besides generic moderating policies. So I bet I should create an account first to check the implemented technical features?
Really a bad support for newcomers tbh.
Show threadGrassroots JoeJul 6, 2023
@edolis @maxeddy
The {instance.url}/about pages are viewable without an account and should tell you what variant features they offer.
Show threadEdolisJul 6, 2023
@joeinwynnewood @maxeddy doesn't help, alas.