If you're new to Mastodon I'd totally ignore people telling you how to run your own account.
Crosspost from other sites all you want. Post whatever you want. It's your account.
Too much clubhouse gatekeeping.
#Newcomers to #Mastodon keep in mind when you see people telling you how easy things are and telling you how to do things, someone on Mastodon just ran a poll with hundreds of responses and 1/3 of the people said they ran their own email server.
So take it all with a grain of salt.
Exactly two years ago, we started to post links on #Mastodon via our account @heiseonline 👇
https://mastodon.social/@heiseonline/109314036284496776
It took longer, than I expected, but here we are: it seems like this account now brings continuously more #traffic to heise.de than #X (#Twitter) in its entirety, although it only has ¼ of the follower number (and many of them don't seem to be active anymore).
I'll prepare some graphs after the weekend.
#SocialMedia
#TwitterExodus
#MastodonMigration
#TwitterMigration
#Fediverse
The week is over, here are some charts:
For two weeks in a row, #Mastodon brought more #traffic than #X / #Twitter to heise.de.
But I forgot, that's not just via @heiseonline, but also @heisec, @ct_Magazin, @heiseautos, @iX_Magazin etc. (but for Twitter its the same).
For two weeks in a row, #Mastodon brought more #traffic than #X / #Twitter to heise.de.
But I forgot, that's not just via @heiseonline, but also @heisec, @ct_Magazin, @heiseautos, @iX_Magazin etc. (but for Twitter its the same).
#Bluesky is way behind, #Threads even more. Only Twitter is clearly falling.
(🧵 1/3)
#SocialMedia
#TwitterExodus
#TwitterMigration
#MastodonMigration
#Fediverse
We are, hopefully, soon to be seeing an influx of new users as more folks realize X is the Nazi bar.
Please be kind to them, even though they are not perfect. They may not know all the best practices and, yes, most of us here agree they should have left sooner. Support their efforts to improve, as improving is all we can really do.
And consider following more new accounts, particularly of journalists and creatives whose livlihoods may depend on social media reach.
Exactly two years ago, we started to post links on #Mastodon via our account @heiseonline 👇
https://mastodon.social/@heiseonline/109314036284496776
It took longer, than I expected, but here we are: it seems like this account now brings continuously more #traffic to heise.de than #X (#Twitter) in its entirety, although it only has ¼ of the follower number (and many of them don't seem to be active anymore).
I'll prepare some graphs after the weekend.
#SocialMedia
#TwitterExodus
#MastodonMigration
#TwitterMigration
#Fediverse
I’ve written up some tips on How to Switch to Mastodon from Twitter:
How to leave Twitter: https://bit.ly/howtoscrubtwitter
How to find your Twitter people on Mastodon: https://bit.ly/howtofindtwitterpeopleonmastodon
How to cross-post #Mastodon to #Twitter: https://bit.ly/posttweetstomastodon
#TwitterMigration #social #xodus
Welcome Brazilian Newcomers to Mastodon! 🇧🇷💚
We are very happy you are joining us today! 
Here's a little guide I wrote (in English) you might find helpful if you are new here: https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html
Here's a hashtag with some of my Mastodon tips you might find useful too: #TinyMastodonTip
Here's a great account you should follow for regular Mastodon and Fediverse tips in your timeline: @FediTips
Welcome! 
The world is buckling bc of a few megalomaniac men who were either denied love or have a warped view of what love is.
Love is the only way out of this. Kindness is the antidote to hate. Don’t let hate change you. Vote. Breathe. Drink water. Honor each other. Hate is untenable.
#LoveWinsAlways#BeKind #kindness#TwitterRefugee#TwitterMigration
Association of Internet Researchers just published a intro to Mastodon video and is encouraging academics to get active on Mastodon.
#AoIR#Mastodon#Introduction#TwitterMigration @AoIR @admin1#Internet#Commodon#AcademicChatter#POL204
I've been excited about people's energy around #KamalaHarris. It has kept me checking #threads, #mastodon, and #bluesky. Likewise, I've been boosting posts in support. I have also donated and am looking for ways to help out #Harris2024#IRL.
As a member of the #TwitterMigration, I have not been on #Twitter in months. Is there any value in trying to help #Harris' campaign with retweets on #Twitter?
I’ve been wondering if trying to help #KamalaHarris with participation on #Twitter is even useful when Musk might literally prevent any posts or retweets from being seen anyway. I think I’ll just stick to #threads #mastodon #bluesky. #Harris2024 #TwitterMigration#Harris