Xavier's Old Account
#Mastodon "feels" empty because you have to put effort into finding people to interact with. Profiles and content aren't served on a silver platter. Though it can feel frustrating at times, it makes interactions with other users a lot more enjoyable and authentic. It's made me realize how much my internet use is otherwise determined by ads, bots, and algorithms #fediverse #indieweb #openweb #feditips
Oct 2, 2024 at 5:08amWeb
Show threadDeborah SampsonOct 2, 2024
@xavierhayesmuth
Like everything…you get what you put into it.
There aren’t scorecards…I follow more folks cause I enjoy looking thru their window on the world.

“The world is what you make of it, friend. If it doesn't fit, you make alterations.”
Stella: Silverado (1985)
My fav Western!
Show threadshellsharksOct 2, 2024

@xavierhayesmuth 💯. So true! I've written a bunch of things on the subjects of discoverability, engagement, feed curation etc… happy to share a few here!

- Building an audience: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2024/06/27/building-an-audience-threads-vs-mastodon
- Engagement: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/09/20/engagement-on-mastodon
- Engagement v. Discovery: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/11/28/functions-of-engagement-and-discovery
- Prefering Mastodon: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/10/30/a-thread-on-prefering-mastodon
- Discoverability: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/08/17/mastodon-discoverability

Building an audience: Threads vs. Mastodon

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Show threadCHBOct 5, 2024

@xavierhayesmuth May I add that all algorithms aren’t bad. With good intentions algorithms can be used to bring people together with good intentions.

There are also some functions on other SM-platforms that I do miss here. For example to possibility to quote a post with my own comment.
For me as a city planner that was a good way to highlight something while adding my view to people who follow me. Now I can only comment on it & people who follow me do not see the original post

Show threadJake in the desertOct 5, 2024
@xavierhayesmuth bingo. Didn't really feel empty for long at all either, once you start searching and poking around, stuff starts to appear. Killer insight on the ads & algo.
Show threadIvesOct 5, 2024
@xavierhayesmuth Following hashtags that you're interested in, is a good way to find interesting people in the #Fediverse #FediTips