I'm working on a YouTube mini series explaining the Fediverse!!

[stefan@stefanbohacek.online]

@Szescstopni Yeah, this is why I hardly do Follow Fridays. There are just so many cool people doing cool things!

But I think this is a good start, and I already see others adding good suggestions.

@taylorlorenz

[alice@lgbtqia.space]

@stux @thekerker @taylorlorenz likewise

@Gargron @mellifluousbox

[woltiv@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz I think it would be interesting to hear about the benefits, *and* the pitfalls, of the fediverse in general and Mastodon in particular.

[taylorlorenz@mastodon.social]

@stefan thank you!! Stefan going to send you a DM but would love to chat for a few if you have time!

[mikey@friendsofdesoto.social]

@taylorlorenz I'd say it's worth talking to @jerry from a technical and from a social standpoint.

[uselaine@mastodon.online]

@taylorlorenz
@_elena has been been doing tremendous work in this area.

[stefan@stefanbohacek.online]

@taylorlorenz Sure thing, looking forward to it!

[mastodonmigration@mastodon.online]

@taylorlorenz

Those mentioned above are great. Offhand would add...

Social:
@_elena

Technical:
@ricci

Moderation, Privacy etc.
@lrhodes

Of course:
@cwebber

[maj@cosocial.ca]

@taylorlorenz @evan !

[evan@cosocial.ca]

@taylorlorenz me.

[cynblogger@sfba.social]

@taylorlorenz
1. No algorithm. You see the posts you choose to see, not those chosen for you.
2. Most posts are by grownups for grownups.
3. Moderation is sensible & not oppressive.
4. Creativity (art/photography, writing, music) is respected and posts rewarded with boosts for wider dispersal.
5. Content is normally respectful, even in spirited debates. Blocking/muting users is easy & anonymous.
6. Care is taken to use & encourage accessibility aids for users with disabilities.
7. Humor abounds & user games are original and fun.
8. Politics does dominate general posts, but a) most views are respectfully presented; b) it’s possible to block content without blocking users; c) the users I see share my own bias (I see no MAGA posts).
9. Fedi is international — a giant plus for me personally.
10. I’ve been online with (all) social media platforms since the late 90’s, and the Fedi is by far my favorite. I migrated here from twitter in 2022, after Musk bought it.

[64bithero@mstdn.games]

@stux @thekerker @taylorlorenz @Gargron @mellifluousbox @alice be careful what you say…

[64bithero@mstdn.games]

@taylorlorenz for sure @_elena and @babe

[stux@mstdn.social]

@64bithero I've done some 'interviews' before And if we can grow the Fedi, im all in
@thekerker @taylorlorenz @Gargron @mellifluousbox @alice

[ricci@discuss.systems]

@mastodonmigration @taylorlorenz

For analysis don't forget @laurenshof

[mastodonmigration@mastodon.online]

@evan @taylorlorenz

Absolutely Evan

[bodhipaksa@mastodon.scot]

@taylorlorenz @_elena is a noted promoter of the Fediverse. She's made videos about it.

[j12t@j12t.social]

@jaz for local community (Wales) and moderation.
@quillmatiq for connecting to other networks.
@hongminhee for supporting developers.
@cubicgarden for relationships to public service media. @Casey for independent publishers building community. @ben for unexpected crowdsourced fundraising success. @pluralistic for the big picture. @ntnsndr for cooperative instance governance.

... and so many more. If you are interested in a particular subject, happy to help find you an expert.

@taylorlorenz

[mastodonmigration@mastodon.online]

@taylorlorenz

If you are looking for some notable user accounts perhaps consider:

Law and Politics
@heidilifeldman

News curating and summaries
@wdlindsy
@Nonilex
@fulelo

[j12t@j12t.social]

(DIdn't mention many other great people who were mentioned already on the thread. No slight intended, and I am sure I missed many important people as this is off the top of my head.)

@taylorlorenz