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Fedi.Tips
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Mastodon users, you might want to check out the "timed mute" option, it's really useful! It lets you set a period (6 hours to 30 days) when an account is muted. It's handy for taking a break from someone.

To make a timed mute, you'll need to be using the website, web app or some third party apps. Mute as usual but before confirming the mute click "show options" and select a time period.

If you want to still get notifications from them, untick the "hide notifications" box.

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@ApostateEnglishman@mastodon.world

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services This is really useful to temporarily mute those who like to write long threads, so their posts don't flood your feed. Bookmark that first "1/264" post, then mute them for however long you think it'll take them to write their epic!

That way you can still read it, but in your own time.
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Fedi.Tips
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@ApostateEnglishman@mastodon.world

Yup!

It's also handy for cooling down discussions that are in danger of getting a bit too heated, where you still respect the people and want to see their posts in the long term, but want to step back from them for a short while.

If you've ever had to bite your tongue to stay silent in a discussion, timed mutes are a great tool for helping with this. By the time the mute expires, it's easier to view the discussion calmly. It reduces accidental arguments and toxicity.