Ich hätte da mal eine Frage: Wenn ich das Activity-Plugin auf meinem Wordpress-Blog aktiviere, wird dann eine neuer Mastodon-Account erzeugt oder kann ich das mit dem hier bestehenden Account @joerghafer verknüpfen? Danke für Infos! @davidlohner@timovt@nele#FediverseTips#wordpress
Is there a way to follow #Lemmy communities through Mastodon in a way where you would only get new posts into your timeline? So filtering out the comments?
Je viens tout juste de découvrir un truc dans Mastodon. J'ai parfois besoin te faire traduire des pouets, c'est possible dans mon navigateur préféré en sélectionnant le texte, clic-droit, "to deepL" ou "traduire avec Firefox Translations"
Ok, mais quand il faut traduire un alt-text d'une image ?
Rien de plus simple, sélectionnez également l'image, l'alt-text sera aussi traduit ! Cool !
Vive l'alt-text ! #FediverseTips#AltTxt#translation#mastodon#astuce
Following hashtags as a #MastodonNewbie is just the best way to pimp your timeline and explore the #fediverse, and it's supereasy. Helped me a lot especially in the beginning.
Friendly reminder: On Mastodon, if you see something you like, boost that shit!
This isn't Twitter, there's no algorithm. Favoriting something just tells the poster, nothing else. Your followers probably follow you because they think you have good taste! If you like someone else's post there's a good chance your followers want to see it too, and they won't unless you boost it.
Today is the 1-year anniversary of my migrating here from the bird site and I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone here who’s made Mastodon a very positive experience for me! Thanks for your insightful posts, beautiful art and photos, alt text, humor, likes and boosts! Here are some goofy happy faces I drew, appropriate for the occasion!
Hey y'all! I posted this in a conversation re: differences between instances; I just thought I'd go ahead and make it its own post from the perspective of a user - there's other technical differences for instance admins, but this is an end-user perspective.
So, different instances might have:
Different features (different character counts that may be higher than 500; emote reactions/favourites, different themes, markdown formatting for posts). From experience, different features from different instances have varying compatibility - i.e. Mastodon user favouriting Misskey/Firefish post shows as ❤️ reaction, Misskey user reacting to (vanilla) Mastodon posts counts on Mastodon as a favourite ⭐, Glitch-Soc Mastodon is inter-operable with both.
They may have a specific topic in mind. For example, hachyderm.io and tech.lgbt are tech and LGBTQ+ related; urusai.social and sakurajima.moe (my home instance 😉) has a focus on Japanese media discussion; mastodon.art is dedicated to art; kolektiva.social is political, anti-colonialist, left-wing.
Moderation and rules may differ. Some instances might have bigger moderation staff and/or have small userbase to moderate, and some may have different or additional rules. Some may be more strict on stuff (prohibiting AI unless tagged, no NFTs, stricter NSFW culture, etc), some may ban certain instances for whatever reason (mastodon.art is infamous - for better or for worse - for having strict defederating policies with the rationale of protecting their users). You can choose an instance you're comfortable with and makes you feel safe.
An extension of the previous point; the level of federation between different instances are different too, depending on what they're comfortable with handling. Instances can be completely blocked off, or they can be "silenced" and not appear on federated timelines (but can have people from different instances interact if they follow each other), have media rejected but other posts allowed through.
That's what I can think of off the top of my head when it comes to the differences between mastodon.social and other instances.
One more thing, DO NOT FORGET - this is a FEDERATED social network, that's why we call it the #Fediverse.
For example, if you have someone you know on mastodon.social or firefish.social or misskey.io; you WILL Be able to talk with them (unless your instance has completely blocked those instances). You may have to jump through a few hoops (putting the person's handle suffixed with @mastodon.social, or pasting a URL into the search box), or use extensions like FediAct (https://github.com/Lartsch/FediAct); but barring any restrictions or defederation, you shouldn't have any issues.
APOLOGIES FOR ANY ERRORS THAT I'VE MADE IN THIS POST! I'll give corrections when necessary!
Following a English hashtag which relates to a global topic is an exercise in uselessness. It makes Mastodon inherently less functional than if users selected a primary language (or #languages) and could select to only have posts shown to them by users with the same language(s) selected.
Are you ready for some more useful tips to make the most out of your Mastodon journey? Here we go:
• Consider adding #AltText to images you post. Not only is it good for SEO, it's also considerate to visually impaired users. To add alt text, just click on 'Edit' after attaching an image to your post and write a brief description in the 'Describe for the visually impaired' field.
• Be mindful of the different #cultures on Mastodon. With a vast global community, it's always a good practice to be respectful of different customs, languages, and traditions.
• Get to know your server's #moderators and their policies. They're there to ensure a safe and harmonious experience for all users. In case of any trouble or queries, don't hesitate to reach out to them.
• In Mastodon, you can create #lists to better organize the content you follow. It's a great way to categorize and filter your feed, helping you stay on top of topics you're most interested in.
• Remember, #silencing or #suspending an account or server is always an option if you find content disturbing or inappropriate. You have control over your Fediverse experience.
Together, we're making the Fediverse a better place. Stay tuned for more tips!
Eager to learn more about maneuvering through Mastodon? Here's what we have for you today:
• Get involved with the #local and #federated timelines. This is an excellent way to discover new people and topics. The local timeline shows posts from your server, while the federated timeline displays posts from servers yours is connected with.
• Don’t forget to check the #trending hashtags. A great way to keep up with hot topics, events, or conversations in the Fediverse. Just click on one and join the discussion!
• Like any community, Mastodon appreciates good #netiquette. Be kind, be thoughtful, and remember there's a real person behind each account. Let's create a safe, welcoming space together! 🤝🌈
• Mastodon supports custom #emojis. Use them to add some flair to your posts and make them stand out. Fun and communication go hand in hand here! 😊
• If you're looking for more privacy, consider enabling the #TwoFactorAuthentication (2FA) on your account. It adds an extra layer of security to your Mastodon experience.
Here are some more #tips for those coming from other social media platforms or who are new to the Fediverse: 🌟
• Add #hashtags to your #profiles. Include your interests and the topics you'll be posting about frequently. This will make it easier for others to find you. 🔍🏷️
• #Engagement grows based on the topics you discuss and the hashtags you use, as well as your #interactions. There are no #algorithms guiding others' choices here; you'll be known based on what you say and do. 🗣️🚀
• There are troublemakers in the Fediverse too. Instances exist that are FULL of troublemakers, delinquents, and unwanted content. But you can mute, block, or, if you prefer, report such instances. 🙅♂️🚫