This month’s blog status update looks at whether or not my bailing on Twitter had any effect on site traffic. (The answer’s “not much.”)
How to find Mastodon users; also, recommended Mastodon accounts to follow
A list of ways to find other users to follow on the Mastodon social network, as well as a list of recommended Mastodon accounts to follow.
Tumblr to add ActivityPub support
With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?
RIP Twitter (as we know it)
“RIP Twitter” (as we know it) is Twitter’s new status quo under Elon Musk, and the reason why, after years of use, I’ve quit Twitter.
Basic Mastodon tips for new users
With Mastodon’s rise in popularity, here’s a look at some basic Mastodon tips for new users of the federated social network.
Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay?
As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?
A look at Instagram alternatives
With Meta putting an emphasis on pivoting to video for Instagram, I take a look at Instagram alternatives, from Flickr to Pixelfed.
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion; what’s Twitter’s future?
This week came news that Elon Musk will buy Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Where does this leave the social network’s users?
Blog status update (April 2022): The blog switches to ClassicPress (again)
In this month’s blog status update, I’ve decided to switch to ClassicPress (again). Also, I’m trying out Mastodon as a Twitter alternative.
A look at Twitter alternatives
With Elon Musk now involved with Twitter, I take a look at some possible Twitter alternatives, from Tumblr to Mastodon.