I know how Mastodon works. I've had several accounts over the years, always ended up closing them. Mostly because : silence. I see there's a bump in engagement recently because of we all know what.
I was asking why people use a particular server, and why would they recommend it.
I have issues with two points you mention :
> If you want to discuss a specific topic...
I do not. I have many interests, and do not wish to have multiple separate accounts for each. It does not make sense. I engage with others about many unrelated and completely different topics, putting them in isolated silos is one if not the greatest of Mastodon's main problems, in my view.
> You might also want to sign up on a server that has a community that is in your region or speaks your language.
Again, I do not.
I speak several languages natively, and have roots in different countries, where I am at different times.
This attempt to put the user in a box from the start, a tight box, as defined as possible in all respects, is a real problem. I find it hostile, honestly.
Edit : Should I think of Mastodon as if it was IRC ? I never have, I don't think that's what it's supposed to be.
Edit 2 : Thank you for your answer though. I should have mentioned that I am not trying to figure out how to use Mastodon, but was looking for feedback from people using it.
I was asking why people use a particular server, and why would they recommend it.
I have issues with two points you mention :
> If you want to discuss a specific topic...
I do not. I have many interests, and do not wish to have multiple separate accounts for each. It does not make sense. I engage with others about many unrelated and completely different topics, putting them in isolated silos is one if not the greatest of Mastodon's main problems, in my view.
> You might also want to sign up on a server that has a community that is in your region or speaks your language.
Again, I do not.
I speak several languages natively, and have roots in different countries, where I am at different times.
This attempt to put the user in a box from the start, a tight box, as defined as possible in all respects, is a real problem. I find it hostile, honestly.
Edit : Should I think of Mastodon as if it was IRC ? I never have, I don't think that's what it's supposed to be.
Edit 2 : Thank you for your answer though. I should have mentioned that I am not trying to figure out how to use Mastodon, but was looking for feedback from people using it.