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==Getting started on Mastodon in 5 steps== | |||
''This assumes that you already have a neuromatch.social account'' | |||
===1. Choose an application (or not) === | |||
Most straightforward: just use your browser (https://neuromatch.social/) | |||
'' Bonus (beginner)'': | |||
* in App Settings> User Preferences > Appearance (https://neuromatch.social/settings/preferences/appearance), set '''Enable advanced web interface''' and '''slow mode''' on; | |||
* in User Preferences > Other (https://neuromatch.social/settings/preferences/other), set '''group boosts in timeline''' on if you do not want to see new boosts for posts that have been recently boosted | |||
Really want an app? We recommend: | |||
* for Android | |||
** [https://tusky.app/ Tusky] | |||
* for iPhone | |||
** [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ice-cubes-for-mastodon/id6444915884 Ice Cubes]: it looks nice, has nice sounds, can do quote-boosts, can follow other servers' timelines, can store drafts; small issues: sometimes double-counts notifications, and cancels Markdown formatting. | |||
** [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ivory-for-mastodon-by-tapbots/id6444602274 Ivory] (see recommendation here: https://neuromatch.social/@markgbaxter/110804105119743705) | |||
- ... [please add ones you like, and why] | |||
===2. Setup your language=== | |||
In App Settings > Other, select the languages that you'd like to see. | |||
''Bonus (beginner)'': check all the other settings! | |||
===3. Add a profile photo (yes, it can be your cat) === | |||
for more info: https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/profile/ | |||
''Bonus (beginner)'': also fill the rest of your profile info | |||
''Bonus (advanced)'': add one or more 'verified links' to your profile info table (more info: https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/profile/#verification), e.g. your GitHub page. | |||
===4. Send out an Introduction post that contains the #Introduction hashtag=== | |||
''Bonus (beginner)'': pin it to your profile | |||
''Bonus (beginner)'': see how other Introduction posts are written by by searching for #Introduction in the search menu (https://neuromatch.social/tags/introduction) | |||
''Bonus (beginner)'': check out the Introduction posts to find interesting people to follow | |||
In any case, don't worry: you can always Edit it later, or send a new one! | |||
===5. Build your Algorithm: find people to follow=== | |||
- check your Local timeline | |||
- check your Federated timeline (warning! can be chaotic) | |||
- search for hashtags of interest, follow anyone you want, follow the hashtags too | |||
Don't worry: it will seem empty at first! But as you follow more (active) people, you'll soon feel right at home :) | |||
===6. Enjoy!=== | |||
And ask us (your mods) anything: we'll always be there for you. | |||
== Mastodon tips == | |||
- Follow first, unfollow later. | |||
- Be the Algorithm: Boost liberally. | |||
- Can't miss someone's posts? Go to their profile and activate notifications. | |||
- Hashtags are your friends, and like your friends, you can follow them. | |||
- Hashtags are '''really''' your friends: only them are used for search, without any, your post will be lost in the great Mastodon Void forever (or until you edit it to add a hashtag). | |||
- Be mindful of others: use Content Warnings, use Alt-Text. | |||
== Posting == | == Posting == | ||