@shadysdad

Get your new one set up, then post here what your new one is, then shut this one down after a day or so
@FediTips

@shadysdad

They're is a way, but if you only have a few it'd probably be way easier to set up the new one, and then reach out to the few to say "I'm here now, will you follow my new account before I close this one" and then give them a few days

Here are the instructions for a full transfer:
https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server/

@FediTips

@shadysdad

I picked one totally randomly and have been really happy with it. Picking one where you already know an IRL life can be good. I lean towards not recommending the one you're on currently because it's so huge the moderation can be...lacking.
If you're punny beige.party may be filled with your people. If you're a writer then wandering.shop might be.
You can totally move servers. @FediTips can be a useful follow too.

@shadysdad

It's overall such a gentle place compared to much of social media. As a newbie I recommend following everyone you interact with, or interacts with you to fill up your feed - then later you can unfollow or get more picky
You can also follow hashtags just like people so things like # IceHockey, or # CatDad (without the space) can lead you to other people who share your interests!
Welcome

@shadysdad

Absolutely! You're definitely more likely to get your fuzzbut shared if you add alt text. You can even add it after the fact by hitting edit.

Something simple like:
A calico and white cat with an adorable pink nose draped over the edge of a tweed cat bed

@noschoolai @pluralistic

Does it help to have people outside of Vancouver sign?