Defiance! on Nostr: It still bothers me when I see writers like this just casually claim it's super ...
It still bothers me when I see writers like this just casually claim it's super difficult to join Mastodon.
"Germany-based Mastodon, another X rival, requires users to navigate its many servers, known as "instances," that make up its decentralized system. Confused yet? Some users are, and have given up before even starting."
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/g-s1-34898/bluesky-traffic-surge-after-election
Here's what "navigate" looks like in actual practice.
1. Search "join Mastodon"
2. Click on first link
3. Click "join mastodon.social"
So, one search, two clicks, and then fill out some info like on every other service and you're done.
Yes, there are reasons to join another server and that takes time and consideration. But I believe that is for a different type of user, or someone who's heard "be VERY careful which server you choose!!" too many times.
end of rant 😆
#mastodon
"Germany-based Mastodon, another X rival, requires users to navigate its many servers, known as "instances," that make up its decentralized system. Confused yet? Some users are, and have given up before even starting."
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/g-s1-34898/bluesky-traffic-surge-after-election
Here's what "navigate" looks like in actual practice.
1. Search "join Mastodon"
2. Click on first link
3. Click "join mastodon.social"
So, one search, two clicks, and then fill out some info like on every other service and you're done.
Yes, there are reasons to join another server and that takes time and consideration. But I believe that is for a different type of user, or someone who's heard "be VERY careful which server you choose!!" too many times.
end of rant 😆
#mastodon