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There are lots of interesting group accounts you can follow on here, they work like this:

1. Follow a group's account to see discussion of its topic
2. @ the account if you want to post to the group
3. The account boosts anything @-ed to it, be careful when you @ them so that you don't spam the group (spammers tend to be reported and blocked)

More info, incl. how to create groups, at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-to-use-groups-on-the-fediverse/

I've listed some active and friendly groups at:

➡️ https://fedi.directory/tag/fediverse-groups/

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Show threadFediTips has moved!Jul 11, 2023

Groups federate much more effectively than hashtags, so they are a useful alternative to hashtag following. Group posts reach all the group's followers no matter which server they are on. This makes them very useful on very new servers that haven't built up many connections yet.

I haven't listed any example groups by @-ing as I don't want to spam any group's members. However, if you want to post to a group all you need to do is @ it.

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Show threadKevin SmoklerJul 11, 2023
@feditips Try this in plain, human-centered English please. This clarifies nothing.
Show threadRage Against LeavesJul 11, 2023

@smokler @feditips

from what i read it sounds like its saying mastodon has groups. if you follow one any time someone messages that page, you and everyone else following it will also see that message.

this is just my take. didnt even know this was a thing 2 secs ago

Show threadKevin Smokler
@rageagainstleaves Agreed. @feditips is currently being very patient listening to me complain/moan and groan about to begin with clear information and not leave it to the end of the post/necessitate a click elsewhere.
Jul 11, 2023 at 6:57pmWeb