@rauschma Normal user, i.e., I can use pretty much any app if I RTFM, and understand how things work *in terms of user interface*. I know nothing about what goes on under the hood, though I assume it involves tiny elves.

I did not find it difficult at all to get up and running on Masto or to use it.

Is it tricky to set up one’s own servers or instance or whatever? Or to custom-tailor things? Maybe! I don’t know or care! I just post things and read things others post. Works fine.