FediFollows1d ago

This is a thread of discussion groups on the Fediverse. Follow a group to see its posts in your timeline, mention a group to post to it. (Some groups may require you to follow them before you can post.)

!@18xx - 18xx Board Games
!@3goodthings - 3 Good Things
!@actuallyadhd - ADHD
!@allotments - Allotment Gardens
!@hamradio - Amateur Radio
!@animeblogging - Anime Bloggers
!@aquarium - Aquariums & Keeping Fish
!@thearkchat - The Ark TV Series

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Show threadThomas1d ago
Why don’t you use a Fediverse service that allows more characters? You often post long messages, after all.
Show threadFediFollows1d ago

@thomas

I run my own server through a managed hosting service, and the one I use only offers vanilla Mastodon which has the 500 character limit.

Show threadThomas1d ago
You can increase that with a bit of effort
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/10/09/2024-modifying-limits-in-mastodon-4-3/
Increasing or Modifying Character Limits and Poll Options in Mastodon 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5

Mastodon imposes a limit of 500 characters and 4 poll options. Here's how to change them.

IT Notes
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@thomas

I know it can be done but I don't have access to the files, it's maintained by the managed hosting provider 🙂

Apr 14 at 1:05pmWeb