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An EXTREMELY Simple Guide to Mastodon (www.staygrounded.online)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by lgsp@feddit.it to c/fediverse@lemmy.world
 

I think this is the way we should communicate, when presented with the question on how to get on Mastodon:

Copy paste from the link:

How do I use Mastodon?

  • Download the Mastodon app from the Apple app store or Play store.

  • Create an account (just like Twitter or any other social media)

  • Follow people, and get posting.

Why do tech journalists say it’s too confusing to catch on?

I have no fucking idea.

EDIT for clarification, don't take this too seriously:

This “guide” is a bit of a joke made out of frustration. If you actually want to know more, including why I feel it has potential to free us from the dystopian hellscape that is modern social media, here is the “real” guide to Mastodon. It still uses simple language (and has lots of pictures!):

Please share widely

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[–] klu9@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago (9 children)

Well, I'm confused. And has it caught on?

Disclosure: I've tried it out on my computer, not the app. Is the app more user-friendly?

E.g. I only just realized now why I've been so confused by Mastodon; the web page shows you replies before showing you what's being replied to, without the UI making it obvious that's what it's doing and what's connected together. Does the app fix that, and is there a way to get a fix in a web browser?

[–] Nima@leminal.space 2 points 2 months ago

i just went to bsky. mastodon was a bit too confusing for my tastes.

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