How Does Mastodon Work? - Kev Quirk

I’ve spoken about Mastodon numerous times on this blog. It is the social media platform I use more than any other, but for a new user it can be confusing because it doesn’t work like other social media sites.

Expectations and preferences around community contributions/interactions · mastodon mastodon · Discussion #36552

There is a long-running pattern of conversations on issues/PRs around some features getting quite heated and sometimes turning into personal insults, venting frustrations, borderline conspiracy acc...

Mastodon Exit Interview

I am currently winding down the Mastodon bots I used to post sunrise and sunset times. The precipitating event is that the admin of the instance hosting the associated accounts demanded they be made nigh-undiscoverable, but the underlying cause is that it’s become increasing clear that Mastodon isn’t, and won’t ever be, a good platform for “asynchronous ephemeral notifications of any kind”. I’d also argue (more controversially) that it’s simply not good infrastructure for social networking of any kind. There are lots of interesting people using Mastodon, and I’m sure it will live on as a good-enough space for certain niche groups. But there is no question that it will never offer the fun of early Twitter, let alone the vibrancy of Twitter during its growth phase. I’ve long since dropped Mastodon from my home screen, and have switched to Bluesky for text-centric social media.

Mastotags - Hashtag Finder for Mastodon

cuducos.me/not-my-ex

🐝 Tiny CLI to post simultaneously to Mastodon and Bluesky

Mackinac

A multi-protocol social media app for Bluesky and Mastodon

Mastodon - Decentralized social media

Learn more about Mastodon, the radically different, free and open-source decentralized social media platform.

Wimster9030 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 (@wimster9030.wsocial.eu)

@wsocial.eu - I was one of the first to subscribe after Davos, but now I wonder what's the use of WSocial. We had to show our ID to get access, but now it seems there are many backdoors without the need for verification. Maybe I just go back to Mastodon. Nice try, but I feel a little betrayed.

FR#156 – Share Where?

On Mastodon's new Share button, and protocol ownership.

Coho

Discover a simpler way to socialize online with Coho, the Mastodon app that prioritizes ease-of-use and clean design. Experience the open-source, decentralized social network without the clutter. Join communities, share your thoughts, and connect with like-minded individuals all with just a few taps. Say goodbye to overwhelming feeds and complicated features, Coho simplifies the social media experience.

It’s not you. It’s me. (Taking a break from Mastodon)

I'm walking away from Mastodon for a bit. Here's why.

@hoagecko - sh.itjust.works

I am Japansese. I’m not good at English. Mastodon: @hoagecko@fedibird.com [/u/hoagecko@fedibird.com]

Gibberish and Stuff

Hi, I am Zhenyi Tan and this is my Gibberish blog. You can also find me at And a Dinosaur and Mastodon.