Did somebody tell you it's too confusing?

I think this is the way we should communicate, when presented with the question on how to get on Mastodon:

Copy paste from the link:

How do I use Mastodon?

  • Download the Mastodon app from the Apple app store or Play store.

  • Create an account (just like Twitter or any other social media)

  • Follow people, and get posting.

Why do tech journalists say it’s too confusing to catch on?

I have no fucking idea.

EDIT for clarification, don’t take this too seriously:

This “guide” is a bit of a joke made out of frustration. If you actually want to know more, including why I feel it has potential to free us from the dystopian hellscape that is modern social media, here is the “real” guide to Mastodon. It still uses simple language (and has lots of pictures!):

Please share widely

    • Nima@leminal.spaceEnglish
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      1 year ago

      exactly. and trying to downplay potential users as stupid before they’ve even used a social media platform isn’t going to exactly make them want to stay. or even try in the first place.

      just makes mastodon look like a place where nerds reign free and normal folks won’t be able to participate effectively.

      if you want to make mastodon a destination and not a niche corner to be avoided, this is not the way.

      i agree with you completely.

      edit: I should clarify, the “guide” above is the thing insulting users. the guide is inaccurate.

      • Luffy@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        and trying to downplay potential users as stupid

        Because they are

        When I was frickin‘ 14, I managed to grasp the Idea of an Instance and managed to find an instance I liked and register there

        And if some 25 y o goddamn Tech Journalists is dumber than a dude in 7th grade with a phone, maybe you should start thinking about if we are really all Albert Einsteins prodogy or if the bar is just set way too low for considering whats „Normal Intelligence“

    • ikt@aussie.zoneBanned from communityEnglish
      0·
      1 year ago

      then you need to decide your instance

      Just use mastodon.social

      If you feel like you want to join a more specific community then you can

  • .Donuts@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I think that’s too simplified and it will create expectations that aren’t true, because It’s more like this:

    1. Choose instance

    1. Read & agree to Mastadon rules

    2. Read & agree to (instance) privacy terms

    3. Create account

    4. Tap the verification link in your email

    5. Solve the Captcha

    6. Get a list of people/users to follow (why these people? What is it based on?)

    7. Setup profile

    8. Done!

      • .Donuts@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        The real guide is still either outdated or doesn’t take into account that there’s a lot more steps. But considering it’s been 2 years, I don’t hold that against the author

        • lgsp@feddit.it@feddit.itOPEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          I think your steps from 2 to 8 are summed up in

          Create an account. Just like Twitter (or any other social media).

          Meaning that those are not any different than what you need to do in Twitter or facebook. Actually the consents you need and the app permissions are much simpler in Mastodon case