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"content": "<p>Adding some more info to my “Mastodon starter pack” resource…</p><p>These are my personal “top tips” (10 total) for getting started with / using <a href=\"https://infosec.exchange/tags/Mastodon\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>Mastodon</span></a>. (More info in the linked page below)</p><p>- When you come across an interesting post, Bookmark or otherwise save it! Finding old posts can be devilishly tricky.</p><p>- Add a profile picture, short profile description and make an intro post (using the <a href=\"https://infosec.exchange/tags/intro\" class=\"mention hashtag\" rel=\"tag\">#<span>intro</span></a> hashtag) and pin that post to your profile. While you’re at it, if you have a personal/professional web site, link to your site in your profile and use Mastodon verification on the site!</p><p>- Mastodon posts can be issued as “Unlisted” which prevents that post from showing up in people’s timelines. This is useful for replies with little useful context and for long multi-post threads, preventing you from spamming peoples feeds.</p><p>- If you are on a small or mid-sized, somewhat focused instance, make sure to leverage your “Local” feed to find interesting content and accounts.</p><p>- Boost interesting posts, especially those from accounts with smaller followings. *We* are the algorithm and discovery is made a lot easier when people share. Plus it makes the original poster feel good and gives their account exposure which is nice.</p><p>- Use a third-party Mastodon client. The first-party client is imo woefully underpowered. There are lot’s of great clients to choose from! (e.g. <span class=\"h-card\" translate=\"no\"><a href=\"https://tapbots.social/@ivory\" class=\"u-url mention\">@<span>ivory</span></a></span>, <span class=\"h-card\" translate=\"no\"><a href=\"https://mastodon.online/@IceCubesApp\" class=\"u-url mention\">@<span>IceCubesApp</span></a></span>, <span class=\"h-card\" translate=\"no\"><a href=\"https://moth.social/@mammoth\" class=\"u-url mention\">@<span>mammoth</span></a></span>, <span class=\"h-card\" translate=\"no\"><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/@trunksapp\" class=\"u-url mention\">@<span>trunksapp</span></a></span>, <span class=\"h-card\" translate=\"no\"><a href=\"https://catodon.social/@SoraSNS\" class=\"u-url mention\">@<span>SoraSNS</span></a></span>, etc…)</p><p>- Follow accounts when you see something interesting from them. It’s easier to unfollow accounts later that you no longer like than it is to find interesting accounts after the fact. Hashtags are also a great source of discovery.</p><p>- Want engagement? Want followers? Try engaging with posts and following people rather than posting into the void.</p><p>- Bootstrap your feed by leveraging an importable follow list. (I’ve provided some in the linked resource.)</p><p>- *Optional*: Enable search for your account! This is an opt-in feature but is great for people to help find you and your posts.</p><p><a href=\"https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/10/20/infosec-mastodon-starter-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" translate=\"no\"><span class=\"invisible\">https://</span><span class=\"ellipsis\">shellsharks.com/notes/2023/10/</span><span class=\"invisible\">20/infosec-mastodon-starter-pack</span></a></p>",
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