Hello new citizens of the #Fediverse! Here's the only advice you need, IMHO. Learn to block and mute. Share what you like. Block the naysayers and "yes, but" and "Here's how to fediverse and you are doing it wrong" people. There is no algorithm, so it's Your timeline, Your decision. Just be friendly and open and accepting and add them ALT texts to all pix you post, deal? Enjoy!
@jwildeboer I'm probably going to get blocked or muted for asking that question, but I mean it genuinely: is creating an echochamber by blocking or muting people who respectfully disagree or would like to add more nuance to the discussion the most optimal way of using a decentralised platform?
I mean I get it for those reinforcing their own way of using the platform, but for the example you mentioned "yes but.." that might not be malicious at all, and could contribute to a deeper discussion.
is creating an echochamber by blocking or muting people [...] ?
Yes, but that's 100% your right on the Fediverse. If you want an echochamber, that's an option for you. If you don't want that, then you don't have to create one. It's not the default option, but it's an available one. Some people don't want to have their beliefs challenged online; maybe they get enough of that in their personal lives and just want a place that's less antagonizing toward them when they're spending their time on their phone or whatever. Or maybe they're not here for discussion in the first place, and they're just here for caturday pics.
It's not for me, but I can understand the appeal of it. Personally, I start to get a little irritated when I keep seeing the same things over and over, so I try not to block people unless they're actively being a nuisance.
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