In a recent comparison of engagement around a Leave.X campaign post,[1] someone pointed out that a female journalist who is active in the feminist movement and critical of Big Tech had a very different experience than others.

The Mastodon post was shared twice, while the Bluesky version was shared over 200 times and received significantly more interactions. This raises questions about tech-savvy spaces like Mastodon and how they reflect broader societal issues.

For women on Mastodon:

Do you feel that the patriarchal dynamics and male behavior in this space, which is still largely dominated by white men, make it harder for women to participate?

#Mastodon #Diversity #Fediversity #Fediverse #Feminism #BlueSky #Inclusion

Totally agree
23.1%
Partially agree
36.1%
Partially disagree
21.3%
Totally disagree
19.5%
Poll ended at .
@everton137 the humourless mansplaining on here is ridiculous. I don’t think it’s the misogyny of Twitter, but the cluelessness of the undersocialised. I know women on here who say they won’t post publicly because of those kind of replies. I can see why Bluesky is more appealing for many.
@awfulwoman @everton137 yeah, this. if you're posting about computers in a way that men like you will maybe get some traction (for better or worse). its the lack of people being interested in non-dude topics on fedi that makes this place feel like a boys club tbh - bsky and their ilk are far better places to get a range of views on pop culture, film, art, the news and so on even if i dont love it there. its kinda the r/malelivingspace of the internet at times.

@kim @awfulwoman I don't actively use Bluesky, except to share some things on my Leave X campaign account, but I believe I understand you.

I have a similar feeling regarding topics I miss seeing more often here on Mastodon. I had a good experience after getting active on Pixelfed for some time though.

https://social.vivaldi.net/@everton137/115406630546106475

Also, I think here is still not a place for small businesses that need outreach

https://social.vivaldi.net/@everton137/115400615193674994

everton137 (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Discovered a new corner of the #Fediverse that’s a lot less techy: @[email protected]. I’ve got two accounts there: one mostly for dog pics (@[email protected] 🐶) and another for the #LeaveX campaign (@[email protected]). I surely enjoy some tech and political discussions here, but every now and then it’s nice to take a breath of different air, so I’ll be hanging out on Pixelfed for a bit. Got a few interactions yesterday and started exploring the vibe. And honestly, I’m loving it. #pixelfed #Mastodon #art

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