Starting my Master's in a few days! Going crazy with anticipation but also trying to embrace my last few calm days before the storm.
1/4 A key thing I've learned about Mastodon: When you find your friends on here, don't just follow them — add them to a list!
If you follow a lot of accounts, your close friends' posts may not show up in your feed at a time you're logged on. Unlike FB or Twitter, Mastodon has no algorithm to resurface your friends' posts from hours or days ago.
Solution: Create a list called "Friends" and check it when you're on. This will ensure that you see what they posted while you were away. (cont'd)