Gregory's Server
There is no algorithm here, throwing posts (and trolls) in your face, like there is on the commercial social media platforms. What you see is 100% dependent upon:
* what you RT, and
* which accounts & hashtags you follow.
(Yes, you CAN follow hashtags here.)
There is no algorithm to know you want to see more posts about a topic like crochet, unless you follow crochet accounts and/or follow the hashtag #crochet. So there can be thousands of crochet posts you will never see.
Be sure to follow @FediTips@social.growyourown.services and the group @feditips@a.gup.pe for great info about how to maximize your time on #Mastodon and see more feed you enjoy.
#MastodonIs15Million #15Million #NoAds #NoAdsOnMastodon #FediverseTips #NewHere #WelcomeToMastodon
@AnneTheWriter1 @mastodonusercount @FediTips@social.growyourown.services @feditips@a.gup.pe
I have just noticed on the newsie.social web UI, one of the Explore options is a listing of 'posts that are gaining traction today. Newer posts with more boosts and favourites are ranked higher'.
Never noticed that before.
Always assumed listing was solely chronological.
Don't know if this is on other web UIs on other instances or available in apps.
I could do the research but I won't.
Sometimes wish the trending hashtag list was longer
@AnneTheWriter1 @mastodonusercount @FediTips@social.growyourown.services @feditips@a.gup.pe
I have just noticed on the newsie.social web UI, one of the Explore options is a listing of 'posts that are gaining traction today. Newer posts with more boosts and favourites are ranked higher'.
Never noticed that before.
Always assumed listing was solely chronological.
Don't know if this is on other web UIs on other instances or available in apps.