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   Gergg (ctrlxcvz@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 01:35:53 JST Gergg

   I wanted to try the default mastodon social instance to get the hang of it - and I know there’s all kind of specific-interest ones like for art, music, tech, games, etc. but does anyone out there have some recommendations for other decent, all-purpose ones?

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 03:59:29 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @AlliFlowers

     It does matter. The life cycle of instances is shorter than the ones of known corporate SM sites. Then, you need to move. In contrast to corporate sites, though, you can keep your contacts (almost completely. ) A big plus. Smaller, open instances tend to have a shorter life (debatable.)

     Any instance ever blocking Mastodon.social would block a huge part of the #fediverse. Therefore, I would argue that #InstanceBlocking is far less likely to happen.
     For instance,...

     @ctrlxcvz

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     Dr. Flowers (alliflowers@talkedabout.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 03:59:30 JST Dr. Flowers

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     • HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

     @ctrlxcvz Does it really matter what your home instance is? You can still see and interact with every other instance. That’s the joy of federation. @HistoPol

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     Gergg (ctrlxcvz@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:03:08 JST Gergg

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers awesome info to know - thanks a lot for the insight! I suppose

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:04:35 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     (2/2)

     ...there is a #fedi "dark net," where you will probably find a lot of people from #TruthSocial and its ilk. But you will never know about it, unless you have the complete handle, as there is a #fediblock in place against them.
     Sort of like if they were in "Thunderdome," and the sane part were "beyond. " 😉

     Then, if you were, say, a historian, you'd be better off having a specialized instance, as you will quickly meet a lot of like-minded colleagues in your...

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers I’m so thankful for those baked-in quarantines and safe guards. It’s been a pleasant and friendly experience so far. Actually feels like “social” media again. Thank you again.

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:11:54 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     ...local timeline.
     The same holds true for anyone into posting pornographic materials. Many sites have a rather "Puritan" approach and even a pic of bare female breasts might get you suspended (think of being in #RDS's #Florida 😉). On the other hand, there are many instances that allow porn videos.

     There are more things to consider, e.g. the #geolacation of the provider ("collaboration" with national law enforcement, just imagine you had a pregnantunder-age..

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:14:52 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     (4/n)

     ...daughter and you needed to get her out of #Texas...)

     There are more reasons to be selective when choosing your instance. These were just some of the main aspects from my point of view.

     It is complex but worth it. 😉

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:16:25 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @AlliFlowers
     👍
     @ctrlxcvz

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     Dr. Flowers (alliflowers@talkedabout.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 04:16:26 JST Dr. Flowers

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     @HistoPol I run my own instance. I’m here for the duration. @ctrlxcvz

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:10:57 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @ctrlxcvz

     Absolutely agree. :)

     And even though not "everyone" is here, interaction is much higher than on most other SM sites and (presently) 14 million global users--well, with how many people can you interact? ;)

     @AlliFlowers

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:11:27 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @ctrlxcvz

     Very welcome.

     @AlliFlowers

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     Gergg (ctrlxcvz@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:14:27 JST Gergg

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers and the interactions are SO much healthier literally anywhere else that wasn’t centralized corpo controlled - I’ve been loving it and I just wish I doubled down sooner. These last few months have been a real eye opener, and it’s interactions and communities like this - with so much knowledge and eagerness to assist, it’s just been such a pleasant experience all around so far. Thank you again for elaborating on the fediverses!

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:33:44 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @ctrlxcvz

     You grapsed the essence. :)

     You might have already seen it, but I have a post with some ideas on how to grow your contacts and improve the user experience in the #fediverse here:

     https://mastodon.social/@HistoPol/109960697083138864

     Maybe, it is of help.

     @AlliFlowers

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:58:38 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     • marqle
     • Dr. Flowers

     @marqle
     Thank for the contribution.

     That's exactly my point:
     It is VERY important, a basic and strategic decision, a) which instance you use and b) which platform you use (somewhat included in decision a)).
     #Mastodon is by far the biggest user base/platform in the #fediverse, but not the most versatile, even though you can communicate with mostly everyone, some "formats" will be limited to certain platforms.

     This is why I highly recommend the website...

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     marqle (marqle@mastodonapp.uk)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 05:58:39 JST marqle

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     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     There is a really easy way to navigate that issue. Use a popular #pleroma instance as an alternative server.

     This may change, but for now, Pleroma and its branches are far more relaxed about content. Most instances operate a #free for all #moderation #policy

     Just be ready for the #firestorm and don't do it if you have a sensitive disposition

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     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     ...
     https://jointhefediverse.net/join as a starting point for newbies.

     In choosing your instance, you ought to give (quite) some thought on what your primary content will be.
     There is a substitute for almost every corporate social-media platform in the #Fediverse.

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     Gergg (ctrlxcvz@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:02:58 JST Gergg

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @HistoPol @marqle @AlliFlowers

     This is the exact list I was looking for, thank you!

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     marqle (marqle@mastodonapp.uk)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:09:39 JST marqle

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     @HistoPol @ctrlxcvz @AlliFlowers

     If you can do 12; do it well, and do it consistently, you don't really need the others.

     What we need is a guide to 12 😀

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:09:39 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @marqle

     I guess any blogger "guidebook" or journalist help would do. The format is special, though.

     If I had to write only one line:

     Be authentic and write about the things that interest YOU, even if it is an "exotic" subject.
     There are so many diverse interests in the #Fediverse.

     @ctrlxcvz @AlliFlowers

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:22:12 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @ctrlxcvz

     Excellent. You are welcome.

     The site has other interesting information on the #Fediverse, too, btw.

     @marqle @AlliFlowers

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:34:36 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @marqle

     (1/n)

     A very interesting set of questions. ;)

     (BTW: I was not criticizing your answer, quite the contrary (if you even had that impression, not sure.)

     For me, #SM never had that illusion of a "whole picture". The corporate sites always had a certain, biased angle, based on the utility they provided (#Facebook - college girls' desirability, #Instagram - pictures / lifestyle in general, #LinkedIn - business contacts (originally.) -- A rather limited view of...

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     I gave a standard answer, but let me throw you a curve ball and raise a philosophical question.

     #socialmedia creates an illusion we've got used to; the illusion that we can see the whole picture, or even a balanced sample.

     If we're in a waiting room and we overhear a conversation and then the participants move into a room where we can no longer follow it, we lose the thread.

     Why did #Facebook and #Twitter pretend they give us the whole picture?

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     HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴 (histopol@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:35:12 JST HistoPol (#HP) 🥥 🌴

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     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     ..."the whole thing."

     Yes, here in the #Fediverse we often lose the thread, are often not even aware of having lost (parts of) a thread, if s.o. choses to limit the reach of his/her reply. (I do that, too, frequently.)

     I would disagree that #FB pretended to give the whole picture, but I have not been a user for many years, so...

     #Twitter, in fact, was really becoming sort of like a "collective conscience" of the world up to the #ArabSpring, I...

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     (3/n)

     ...think, a "window into the whole world". And then #enshittification happened (#Doctorow). I agree very much with his thesis:

     https://mastodon.social/@HistoPol/111116928745201506

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     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     I ought to own up, everything I know about #Facebook is second or third hand. I never joined. So I suppose I shouldn't make assumptions in that direction.

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @marqle

     If you watch the movie (good) and listen to the presentation, you will know a great deal about it.

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     I am on Linkedin, but it's been perfectly useless to me. I've only ever been contacted by people offering jobs I'f never want to do.

     Every job I've actually wanted I've had to chase the old fashioned way; by introducing myself in one form or another.

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @marqle

     LinkedIn's use has fallen greatly since it was acquired by #microsoft

     Commercialization and peddling of services is so rife, that there isn't a week that I am not thinking of cancelling it.
     The problem is, almost everyone is now there in the biz sphere.

     It is still useful to find specialized business expertise, though.

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @volkris

     That, too. - Do you use an instance that uses #Mastodon?

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     volkris@qoto.org's status on Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023 06:53:25 JST volkris

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     @AlliFlowers it’s also important to point out that different instances have different features.

     Just for example, the instance I use has practically no limit on post size and supports quoting of posts, among other additions to the standard Mastodon feature set.

     @ctrlxcvz @HistoPol

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     @HistoPol @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz Why is #Lemmy not listed as a Reddit alternative? Furthermore this site is talking about #Fediverse services, not instances.

     Once you have picked a service, you have to choose an instance for that service, which is much more difficult if you have no idea where to start.

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     @HistoPol yes, it’s a modified version where the administrators added the extra features.

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @volkris

     Interesting, then.
     I often have issues with the length of my posts, as you know... ;)

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @marqle

     IDK your profession and OFC we all have our precautions.

     I used to use LinkedIn a lot for staffing hard-to-find experts for projects, not just in marketing.

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     Yeah I guess it works better for some professions. I imagine it works pretty well for marketers.

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     • 💠 Dave No One 💠

     @dans_root @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     I'm not suggesting this as a recommendation, merely an anecdote, but I joined dozens and gradually thinned them out.

     Sometimes the only way to see the woods is the climb the trees

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     @marqle

     Excellent.

     @dans_root @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @dans_root

     I think the reason is that it was eliminated due to the die-hard communist and racist tendencies of its owners. We had some heated discussions about them in June

     (e.g.:
     https://mastodon.social/@HistoPol/110567995344734162).

     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @dans_root

     This is also what I meant:

     "Once you have picked a service, you have to choose an instance for that service, which is much more difficult if you have no idea where to start." YES

     However, depending on your general IT-know-how and your prior SM knowledge, just using Mastodon for a start might be the better idea.

     (It took me weeks to choose the instance, back in the day...so many factors to consider.)

     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     • Dr. Flowers

     @HistoPol @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz Don’t mix a service and an instance!

     Lemmy.ml is just an instance, and if you don’t like it, you can join any other instance, like lemmy.world or others and enjoy their content. I like #Lemmy because it’s pretty close to Reddit.

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     @volkris

     Impressive web page. :)

     How did you prove that?

     " You must be 16 years or older and a S.T.E.M. student or professional to join our server."

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @HistoPol ok, ok, I got off my lazy butt to look up the link to the list of features 🙂

     Check out the unique features part of this page:
     https://qoto.org/about/more

     Yeah I never had any use for Twitter because I just couldn’t put up with a website that artificially handcuffs people to limited character lengths. I want people to be typing as much as they need to get their thoughts out.

     So that is one of the critical features I was looking for when finding an instance.

     @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @marqle @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz Multiple services or multiple instances of one service? Since you need a separate login for each of them, this trial and error approach is a bit too complicated for me.

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     @dans_root @HistoPol @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

     I set up web apps in Linux Mint. It sets up a separate instance and saves separate usernames and passwords.

     And yes joined multiple types of instance as well as a few of each.

     I still have a#misskey and a #qoto account as well as a #hubzilla

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     @marqle

     Impressive.
     For a pro, I do like this approach. Trial and error. The good ol' way of IT. :)

     @dans_root @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz

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     @dans_root

     This is how the discussion started. I will not go into that discussion again.
     Most of us arrived at the conclusion that we cannot really trust software that was developed by (undisputed) #tankies. (Some people even looked at the code.)

     You can find many of the issues in that thread and others in my TL, if you really want to go into detail. As for me, I am waiting for a fork.

     //

     @marqle @AlliFlowers @ctrlxcvz