DrChickenbeer
From Digg to Reddit, from Reddit to kbin. PDX based.
Write an introduction post (and make sure you hashtag it #introduction). Use lots of hashtags in your posts, it will link you with other folks using the same ones. Jokey ones aren’t very useful, try to keep them general.
Follow liberally (like the other commenter said, you can just unfollow if they stop being interesting, retoot generously (as there is no algorithms, retooting is the only way posts gain traction (and people will notice if you’re retooting them), follow any hashtags that seem interesting.
Also, since nobody else mentioned it, always alt-text any images you shared, not only because it is courteous and expected for you to do so, but it will help you get followers, because many people won’t follow people who don’t use alt-text.
Oh, and the same goes with content warnings!
It’s these little things that make good Mastodon members and will keep people engaged with you.
(You can watch how people who do well on the platform format their posts to validate what I’ve said).
Mastodon is awesome, I love it. Good luck!
PS: I almost forgot to mention your instance! Check out your local timeline to see what’s going on there. If there isn’t anything interesting there maybe move to a more active instance, or one that reflects your interests.
Sorry this is so long, I kept adding things.
I went to film school, and had to watch 2001 like five times in classes, breaking down every little element of it. And you know what? I also think it’s boring and pretentious AF. The fx and production design are incredible, and parts of it are good enough, but other than that it’s just Kubrick demonstrating how much smarter he thought he was than everyone else (I am not a fan of his films, if that wasn’t clear enough).
I did enjoy the book a lot, though! If you haven’t read it I think you’ll be surprised how it tells the same story, just better.
@runswithjedi I use Fedilab on Android and it works great. Very happy with it.
He created the site as a for profit entity, but later sold it-- it became shitty after he sold it, it was pretty decent before.
@CaspianXI I’ve always been of the opinion that if something you want doesn’t exist, go and do it yourself. That’s why I’ve modded and continued to do so-- things don’t just happen on their own.
I know there are some power trippers that just like to be the boss of things, but I’m assuming most are like me, who just want a happy and functional community to exist and thrive.
Welp, that about does it for Reddit for me.
FWIW I was on Reddit for twelve years and people complained about the good old days twelve years ago.
