Patrick LaForgeJul 28, 2023
Again and again, I have to say, Mastodon has better engagement than Twitter, BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Post.news or Reddit
Show threadJust Me

@palafo

I am definitely happy here. I don't get enraged. I don't have the adrenaline or dopamine hits from getting included or excluded. I don't feel as rushed to respond. I still respond quicker than I need to but there is a pressure missing I can't explain.

Jul 28, 2023 at 4:42amWeb
Show threaddoublejayJul 28, 2023

@JustMe @palafo I still argue, but I’m more accepting of criticism (and more moderate with my own) here, because

a) even opponents are here for good reasons (at the moment).

b) I actually want to be a decent fedizen, that makes the place a more attractive choice

Show threadSparkleTeaJul 28, 2023

@JustMe @palafo
Yes! The lack of pressure is a big part of it.

It took me months to drop the expectation that I had to be en guarde when engaging with people I didn't know.