What resources and/or suggestions do you have for newcomers?
It's great to see so many newcomers ... and with campaigns like #HelloQuitteX and #vamonosjuntas (and other social networks getting worse and worse) it really feels like we're at the start of another wave. Welcome!
The fediverse is very different than corporate social networks, and can be confusing -- especially at first. Fortunately, there are a lot of good tips and resources to make it better. Long-timers, please share your insights! Newcomers, if there are resources or suggestions you've found helpful -- or quetions you have -- please join in!
I'll kick things off ...
fedi.tips has a lot of great tips, beginning with their getting started guide.
If you use a screenreader, check out Accessibility resources for Mastodon and compatible software
How to find interesting people to follow? Check out hashtags, the local and explore feeds, directories like FediDevs' starter packs, and Mastodon’s Account Recommendations
Including "alt text" on pictures makes a huge difference for people who rely on screenreaders. Please do! Or, if you don't have the spoons (or are dealing with software that makes it hard to add alt text), use the #altText4Me hashtag to ask for help. FediTips has more details, along with other suggestions about how to make posts more accessible to blind and low-vision people.
There are a lot of different apps out there, and many people prefer them to the "official" ones. Personally I like Phanpy, both on my phone and laptop, but there are lots of other options too. If you've got a recommendation, please leave it in the replies!
What else? Suggestion welcome!
#welcome #fediverse
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