Tim MakJul 22, 2023

Are you finding Mastodon to be less vibrant/active?

I’m worried that we are not getting as much engagement on our Ukraine war reporting as we used to.

We’re trying to decide which social media platforms to continue posting on, given how much effort it takes to replicate across all of them.

If you want to send a signal to us that we should keep posting here, will you sign up for our newsletter? http://Counteroffensive.substack.com

I’m only asking Mastodon users today so we can gauge impact.

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Show threadTim MakJul 22, 2023
Have some of you tried Threads? What do you think is the advantage or disadvantage of that over mastodon?
Show threadHoldfastJul 22, 2023
@timkmak One of the things that has kept me away from it is hearing, early on, that it is brilliant for influencers!
Show threadTim Mak
@wscottwatson it hasn’t exactly blown me away
Jul 22, 2023 at 1:33pmWeb
Show threadHoldfastJul 22, 2023
@timkmak I am keen to be informed (preferably by people I trust) but I do not feel the need to be "influenced. If what I learn changes my opinions, that is an effect of being an adult. I