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It's been interesting comparing Twitter and Mastodon. One of the big differences

It's been interesting comparing Twitter and Mastodon. One of the big differences I notice is that the ratio of mockery to substantive replies is much lower on Mastodon. So if you're going to use both, maybe Mastodon is the place to try out novel ideas first.

I'm in the middle of writing a new essay, and there was one awkward paragraph th

I'm in the middle of writing a new essay, and there was one awkward paragraph that I just couldn't seem to fix. Eventually I realized it was because the underlying idea was wrong, and that the real solution was to delete it. This often happens. Trying to make the sentences perfect is not as shallow an undertaking as it sounds. It also exposes the bad ideas.

A lot of reporters want to talk about Elon and Twitter. Instead of responding to

A lot of reporters want to talk about Elon and Twitter. Instead of responding to them, I'll just post something here and see if they can find it. It will be good practice for them in using Mastodon. I think it will be a relief to Elon to go back to focusing on cars and rockets. Those are arguably more important problems anyway. And he could still do good things for Twitter too, if he hires the rig

One of the best features of Mastodon is the lack of quote-tweeting. I'd forgotte

One of the best features of Mastodon is the lack of quote-tweeting. I'd forgotten how great that was. And unfortunately for Twitter, it's a feature that they'll never be able to copy.

Among other things, Mastodon is methadone.

Among other things, Mastodon is methadone.

Can any mas.to user tell me how to turn off the notification beeps in the web ap

Can any mas.to user tell me how to turn off the notification beeps in the web app? I had a pretty thorough look before asking, but I can't find a way to control it.

Whoah, apparently Twitter suspended my account and then changed their mind. Seem

Whoah, apparently Twitter suspended my account and then changed their mind. Seems a bit much. I missed it all because I was reading to 10 yo. Or rather alternately reading and listening to his ideas for new Pokemon.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/lionel-messi-is-impossible/

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/lionel-messi-is-impossible/

I haven't "left Twitter." I just don't want to keep using it while it's banning

I haven't "left Twitter." I just don't want to keep using it while it's banning links to other sites. Plus given the way things are going, it seemed like a good time to learn more about Mastodon.

FWIW I still hope Elon succeeds with Twitter. Why wish failure on anyone? But fo

FWIW I still hope Elon succeeds with Twitter. Why wish failure on anyone? But for me, not letting people post links to their other accounts was just too much.