@FediTips
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Hi
I am new to the fediverse, in fact fairly new to using social media. So far have been enjoying being a part of this place.
However wanted help with understanding the practicalities of using mastodon. I wonder if it is possible to keep expanding fedi.tips or a related faq.
Some specific questions
1. When posting a url does it preview automatically?
2. How does one attach a file like a PDF?
3. Which instances of the fediverse allow long form posts ?
And more such questions
TIA -
Hi
I am new to the fediverse, in fact fairly new to using social media. So far have been enjoying being a part of this place.
However wanted help with understanding the practicalities of using mastodon. I wonder if it is possible to keep expanding fedi.tips or a related faq.
Some specific questions
1. When posting a url does it preview automatically?
2. How does one attach a file like a PDF?
3. Which instances of the fediverse allow long form posts ?
And more such questions
TIAHello!
1. Yes, if you post a link your server generates a preview automatically.
2. There is no way to attach PDFs on Mastodon, you can only attach media files like video, images and audio.
3. I've got a website at fedi.garden which recommends well-run servers, and it has a section on servers with larger posts at https://fedi.garden/tag/larger-post-sizeThere is more info about these on the website at:
https://fedi.tips/why-do-some-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-have-bigger-character-limits
https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-a-link-preview-to-appear-in-my-post-on-mastodon/
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Hello!
1. Yes, if you post a link your server generates a preview automatically.
2. There is no way to attach PDFs on Mastodon, you can only attach media files like video, images and audio.
3. I've got a website at fedi.garden which recommends well-run servers, and it has a section on servers with larger posts at https://fedi.garden/tag/larger-post-sizeThere is more info about these on the website at:
https://fedi.tips/why-do-some-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-have-bigger-character-limits
https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-a-link-preview-to-appear-in-my-post-on-mastodon/
@FediTips Thank you
I did make a long thread post - with a main article from a news site and followed up with reference links.
I suppose the work around to a long mulii-message thread is to link it to a blogpost or even a download to single pdf.
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Hello!
1. Yes, if you post a link your server generates a preview automatically.
2. There is no way to attach PDFs on Mastodon, you can only attach media files like video, images and audio.
3. I've got a website at fedi.garden which recommends well-run servers, and it has a section on servers with larger posts at https://fedi.garden/tag/larger-post-sizeThere is more info about these on the website at:
https://fedi.tips/why-do-some-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-have-bigger-character-limits
https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-a-link-preview-to-appear-in-my-post-on-mastodon/
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@FediTips Thank you
I did make a long thread post - with a main article from a news site and followed up with reference links.
I suppose the work around to a long mulii-message thread is to link it to a blogpost or even a download to single pdf.
Another approach is to use a long form Fedi platform, for example Ghost and WordPress are blogging platforms with Fediverse support so that people can follow and interact with your blog from Mastodon etc.
More info at:
WordPress - https://fedi.tips/wordpress-turning-your-blog-into-a-fediverse-server
Ghost: https://fedi.tips/ghost-blogs-and-newsletters-on-the-fediverse/
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