@jaz the lack of algorithms and ads is great, plus the tools to filter what you don’t want to read; but I dig the vibe I get that reminds me of the early aughts with IRC and blogging.
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ʎllnɔs (rickscully@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 10-Jun-2024 23:33:35 UTC ʎllnɔs
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jaz :twt: :wales_flag: (jaz@toot.wales)'s status on Monday, 10-Jun-2024 23:33:39 UTC jaz :twt: :wales_flag:
👋 If you can see this toot you are on the #Fediverse enjoying #BetterSocialMedia
How flippin' awesome is that!?
In one or two sentences, tell me one thing that stands out for you personally, one of the reasons you enjoy being here.
And if you're ok with me using your answer in promotional material to get more people here, add the tag #TellEveryone 📢
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Allpoints (allpoints@mstdn.social)'s status on Monday, 10-Jun-2024 23:33:45 UTC Allpoints
1) The people here tend to be decent human beings who are interested in connecting. When they disagree they're generally civil about it.
2) The lack of a central algorithm or profit motive means I'm not being force-fed content chosen to enrage me so that I stay engaged.
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jaz :twt: :wales_flag: (jaz@toot.wales)'s status on Monday, 10-Jun-2024 23:33:47 UTC jaz :twt: :wales_flag:
Fantastic range of answers, thank you everyone! I see a few recurring themes among all the great responses:
1. People really enjoy knowing they have a chronological feed that won't hide or downrank content from the people they follow. I'll add the "there's no ads" into this group.
2. Engagement is better. More engagement, better quality engagement, real people, real conversations.
3. Local or community governance and moderation. Rules that work in your local context.
Thank you everyone!