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 πŸ” 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. #FediTips
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
Adding user safety through Authorized Fetch on Mastodon | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse
 #FediTips #Mastodon
When helping people on here there are four links that seem to come up quite a lot. Perhaps these are useful for you too? πŸ™‚ - Non-technical, easy-to-understand guides to using Mastodon and the wider Fediverse:
Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse
 - How to discover more accounts to follow:
How do I discover accounts to follow on Mastodon and the Fediverse? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse
 - How to make your own account more discoverable:
How do I get my account and posts discovered on Mastodon and the Fediverse? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse
 - How to move your account to another server:
Transferring your Mastodon account to another server | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse
 #FediTips
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 πŸ™‚ You can discover art and craft gifts by browsing these hashtags: ➑️ #FediGiftShop ➑️ #ArtForSale (I know Christmas is still some way off, but as independent artists usually sell by post it's better to order early.)
Servers show trending posts based on what server members boost, and what the accounts they follow boost. A single-member server may not have enough data to show trending posts. However, help is at hand! If you're on a server without trends, you can follow a Hypebot account which boosts trending posts from selected other servers. For example this one is popular: ➑️ @npub1tec2...mstv Combined with Mastodon's new fetch-all-replies feature, all servers can participate in trending discussions. #FediTips
Mastodon gGmbH has just issued a new blogpost: ➑️
Mastodon Blog
The Future is Ours to Build - Together
We’re pleased to introduce Mastodon’s new leadership team, and to share some other important updates.
 Some highlights: - Eugen has stepped down as head, his replacement is @npub1pzk0...w484 (Eugen will continue as an advisor) - Mastodon gGmbH and its US-based 501(c)(3) intend to transition to a Belgian non-profit and transfer their assets there - Eugen has sold his Mastodon-related assets (including the trademark) to the 501(c)(3) for €1 million, these will eventually be transferred to the Belgian non-profit #Mastodon