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Pocket tweeting champion of 2021. Whovian. Going to write my way out.
These drop soon. 👀 #DoctorWho

...and, if you're totally lost, or you have friends who are totally lost, this is a really short video that explains Mastodon in really simple terms. It's a good starting point:

https://tilvids.com/w/wx2iLhD3pTipbKFJKLyx5t

Mastodon in 180 Seconds 🐘

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You don't need to use the official Mastodon apps, they're not the best way to use Mastodon. The official apps only arrived last year, and they were intended as "Fisher Price My First Mastodon" things with a restricted set of features.

Third party apps have been around longer than official ones, and include way more features. You can sign in with the same account on all apps.

 On Android try Tusky, Fedilab, Megalodon, Tooot

 On iPhone/iPad, try Toot!, Ice Cubes, Ivory, Mona

Still confused by this.
As the subreddit blackout begins, I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Reddit community and everyone standing up ❤️ Let's hope Reddit listens. https://www.reddit.com/r/apolloapp/comments/147a8xb/as_the_subreddit_blackout_begins_i_wanted_to_say/
As the subreddit blackout begins, I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Reddit community and everyone standing up

Hey all, Watching many subreddits go dark for tomorrow's blackout and before I log out, I just wanted to say it's been so incredibly amazing...

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If you take a social media sabbatical, don’t announce it. Just make your last post something fun like “I wonder if there’s a bear in this cave?”
Obsessed with this, I'm responsible for at least one complete viewing of season one every other month. Been following @neilhimself on tumblr for almost daily doses of "Wait and See" Now this is here - https://youtu.be/9GljnUA6Ll0 The wait is almost over and I'll finally be able to SEE!
Good Omens Season 2 - Official Trailer | Prime Video

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Finally a starry night here on Waiheke. I took a few photographs, using a Pixel 6 and a tissue box as a makeshift tripod.

I'm noticing a lot of "I'm bored of Mastodon, I'm going back to #Twitter" posts.

In case they are genuine, here's what I've found works:

⚫ try to post content, not complaints. People want to engage with you, not your gripes

⚫ try to learn. If you're putting in an effort to be part of the community, the community will welcome you

⚫ Try to avoid posting links to tweets, definitely don't cross-post. People want Mastodon content

⚫ Reply! Reply! Reply! Everyone wants to know someone's reading and considering their content, even you

⚫ Don't lurk. Many of us check for a filled out profile, avatars, and posts, before we follow someone back

⚫ Chill. It's a big new world that doesn't serve everything up to you

⚫ Avoid the trap of rebuilding Twitter here

Feel free to link this post to people struggling with Mastodon. It's what I've found works, and may not work for everyone

You've all heard of Elf on the Shelf, but in Canada we have: