By default, Mastodon prevents you seeing a boosted post again until 40 other posts have flowed through your timeline. There is more info at:
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️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-stop-seeing-the-same-boosted-post-again-and-again-in-mastodon
The 40 number is hardcoded into the Mastodon server software and currently cannot be altered. It seems to have worked better in the days when Mastodon was much quieter.
If you're comfortable using Github, you can vote for this number to be adjustable at https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/18693
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- If you want to permanently delete one of your posts, go to ⋯ on the post and select "Delete".
- If you want to alter the post without deleting it, go to ⋯ and "Edit".
- If you have accidentally included sensitive information, or if you want to alter the post's visibility, or if you want to reset a conversation thread, go to ⋯ and "Delete & Re-draft".
More info about deleting posts at:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-delete-a-post-on-mastodon
More info about editing posts at:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-edit-posts-in-mastodon
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If you see a post you want to share but you want to add a Content Warning (CW), it is now very easy to do this:
1. Go to the post you want to share
2. Quote the post (on the web interface click 🔁
Boost and then "Quote")
3. Add a CW to your own post, the one that appears above the post being quoted. This will hide everything in your post including the quoted post.
This used to be impossible, but since Mastodon added quoting it also allows adding CWs to posts you want to share.
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Servers are safer to use if a setting called "authorized fetch" (also known as "secure mode") is switched on. Ordinary members cannot activate it, it can only be activated by the server's admin.
When it's activated it makes blocks much more effective and greatly reduces unwanted interactions.
You might want to ask your server admin to switch it on. If they're unsure about it, they can find lots more info and step-by-step instructions at https://fedi.tips/authorized-fetch
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p.s. Years ago "Authorized Fetch" used to cause compatibility and/or resource problems, which is why it is switched off by default and why some longer-serving admins may be reluctant to switch it on.
However, nowadays it works well and some newer Fediverse platforms like GoToSocial have it activated by default.
Speaking personally I've had Authorized Fetch switched on for several years on my own server, and have not run into any problems with compatibility or resources.
Servers are safer to use if a setting called "authorized fetch" (also known as "secure mode") is switched on. Ordinary members cannot activate it, it can only be activated by the server's admin.
When it's activated it makes blocks much more effective and greatly reduces unwanted interactions.
You might want to ask your server admin to switch it on. If they're unsure about it, they can find lots more info and step-by-step instructions at https://fedi.tips/authorized-fetch
#FediTips #Mastodon
FediVideo first began five years ago today in 2020! 🎂
The earliest archive of the account is at https://web.archive.org/web/20201124232436/https://mas.to/@fedivideos
The very first PeerTube video boosted was "Plan 9 From Outer Space" which was on a server that has since closed down, but you can watch the same film in a new upload at https://fedi.video/w/qXMBpCax3AgF9RLWgy4p2M
The earliest upload which is still on its original server is the excellent animation "Caminandes 3: Llamigos" which you can watch at https://video.blender.org/w/23f3ef79-15dc-44c5-aa45-cf92e78a4509
Anyone want some cake? 🍰
When helping people on here there are four links that seem to come up quite a lot. Perhaps these are useful for you too? 🙂
- Non-technical, easy-to-understand guides to using Mastodon and the wider Fediverse: https://fedi.tips
- How to discover more accounts to follow: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends
- How to make your own account more discoverable: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-more-followers-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse
- How to move your account to another server: https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server
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p.p.p.s. Looks like Mastodon gGmbH are now discussing this issue, really good to hear them being proactive! 👍
Let's give the new leadership a chance and see what they come up with 🙂
https://hachyderm.io/@haubles/115587793572335619
Raw numbers are perhaps not enough to get across just how bad the centralisation of the Fediverse by mastodon.social is. I've done a chart to show this visually, hopefully this will make the situation clearer?
Given the circumstances, getting people to join any other server except mastodon.social would greatly help decentralise the Fediverse. It's no longer big vs medium vs small, it's more like supergiant deathstar mastodon.social vs everyone else 😞
#Mastodon #Fediverse #MastodonSocial
If you're looking for Christmas presents, you might want to buy some unique gifts from the many independent artists who are here on the Fediverse 🙂
You can discover art and craft gifts by browsing these hashtags:
➡️ #FediGiftShop
➡️ #ArtForSale
(I know Christmas is still some way off, but as independent artists usually sell by post it's better to order early.)
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