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Mastodon is when you can't handle any one having an alternative option than you, so you log on to a twitter clone where you are the only person using it and are
by JimGuns 8y ago
Mastodon is when you can't handle any one having an alternative option than you, so you log on to a twitter clone where you are the only person using it and are always right.
- joejerryronnie 8y agoA mass-communication platform fully optimized for individual consumption.
- jklinger410 8y agoOr you don't want to be harassed by someone taking your conversations out of context then doxxing you and trying to ruin your life.
- BeetleB 8y agoAs was recently demonstrated, online mob harassment is very doable on Mastodon: http://wilwheaton.net/2018/08/the-world-is-a-terrible-place-right-now-and-thats-largely-because-it-is-what-we-make-it/ http://wilwheaton.net/2018/08/the-world-is-a-terrible-place-...
- jklinger410 8y agoBeyond the fact that I don't really believe Wil is entirely innocent in his complaints, he simply had to change instances. He also used his real name. In fact, he didn't really take any steps to protect himself besides moving to mastadon. Large instances, after all, simply function like an unmonetized twitter.
- AgentME 8y ago> He also used his real name. In fact, he didn't really take any steps to protect himself I kind of think that's the point for a celebrity on Twitter or a similar site.
- JimGuns 8y agoWell, I think most of that 'out of context' stuff like "all white men should be killed" and "smash all trump supporters" is probably pretty gray area, right?
- JimGuns 8y agoHard to have a completely slanted bias on social media, and then have the social media provider share your opinion.