On the fediverse, posts rarely go viral. But at times, they will go "fungal", like mycelium quietly working its way through the substrate, popping up again like mushrooms every few months to make another quick round before going dormant again.

@Mikal Would you say that because of the decentralize aspect to the Fedi? I ask because I had posted something once and, in the initial time, it didnt have any real reach beyond those that follow me and maybe some movement in my local instance.

Then, months later, that same post ended up suddenly getting traction and from instances that I didnt have any mutuals in.

@Catwoman69y2k
People using using the Fediverse in different ways.

Using searching, searching hashtags, lists, etc.

See something that appeals to them and they give it a boost. "I like this, maybe some else might like it"

And it starts it journey again.

@Mikal