Oh, and I just read a very thought provoking thread by @fromjason, talking about the inherent differences between mastodon and social media platforms. They articulate many things I think about a lot.
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Reader, writer, actor, cat/dog/critter lover who sometimes gets up in front of people and tells stories. I work with/for a tiny nonprofit progressive school, as their development director; I help them tell their story, too.
I enjoy cooking and chatting about cooking. I like the smell of coffee, prefer to drink tea. Will occasionally comment on/review/recommend movies or TV series.
My family is amazing and a great source of joy. @dwenius is a partner like no other. Yes, I realize how lucky I am. I'm expressly anti-fascist, because apparently that needs to be said out loud now.
Former talk.bizarre denizen, exceedingly queer on multiple axes.
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RE: I just joined Mastodon and am still wandering around, trying to get a sense of the place.
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RE: I just joined Mastodon and am still wandering around, trying to get a sense of the place.
Well, both of you have mastodon.social as your entry point, and there are some instances that block or filter it. That could be part of it? Now that you're here, browsing smaller instances to find one that matches your vibe and sense of community might be helpful. You can switch pretty easily.
What also helps here, I think, is having a bit of your profile filled in with more than just photos. It's part of finding a way to express a sense of mutual curiosity. Let others know a little bit about you, and be curious about where you are, asking after your interests and where to best find them. The difference between "I am very pro-[whatever] and would like to connect with [whatever/whoever]" versus "I am against [whatever] and sure hope this place isn't like [some other awful place] is VAST, and people notice and will choose how to interact (or not) based on those kinds of social cues.
Doesn't mean tough discussions don't or can't happen. But what are you leading with?
For practical/technical fediverse info, I recommend following @FediTips. They're a volunteer, so it's also nice if you can afford to "buy a coffee" for them or become their patron, to show tangible support for the amount of effort they've put in to creating incredibly useful and thoughtful information.
Welcome to both of you, and I hope you find what you're looking for here! Follow people and hashtags that appeal to you, and use hashtags when you post to help others connect with you, and you'll find your groove in no time.
