im on mastodon on dice.camp - i learned the basics only because a ttrpg designer had collected a google spreadsheet of about 300 indie rpg designers, so it was relatively simple (but by no means intuitive) to import and batch follow the list.
otherwise, i scroll on it a few minutes a day, finding the posts and conversations to be limited. i dont think any of the newer or decentralized platforms to catch on like facebook, instagram, twitter etc precisely because they are not designed to "do the thing" as easily for the common person.
tbh if there was a way to integrate reddit into substack (lol) that might be the best, but there really is no best at this point. its all compromises and diminishing returns. siloed enclaves that do some niche function, depending on the individual users preferences.
and unfortunately, to survive in capitalism as any kind of maker/designer (which is actually what i am, i just design experiences) we have to engage with what can reach the most people, and what can reach the "target market".
that's partly why i think i'm pivoting more to printed material in 2023 - books dont go out of style, regardless of the status and clout chasing BS that's involved in "authorship".
BTW if you have any tips on how to make mastodon more cool, i'd be happy to know them. even if theres just a list of cool ppl to follow.
im on mastodon on dice.camp - i learned the basics only because a ttrpg designer had collected a google spreadsheet of about 300 indie rpg designers, so it was relatively simple (but by no means intuitive) to import and batch follow the list.
otherwise, i scroll on it a few minutes a day, finding the posts and conversations to be limited. i dont think any of the newer or decentralized platforms to catch on like facebook, instagram, twitter etc precisely because they are not designed to "do the thing" as easily for the common person.
tbh if there was a way to integrate reddit into substack (lol) that might be the best, but there really is no best at this point. its all compromises and diminishing returns. siloed enclaves that do some niche function, depending on the individual users preferences.
and unfortunately, to survive in capitalism as any kind of maker/designer (which is actually what i am, i just design experiences) we have to engage with what can reach the most people, and what can reach the "target market".
that's partly why i think i'm pivoting more to printed material in 2023 - books dont go out of style, regardless of the status and clout chasing BS that's involved in "authorship".
BTW if you have any tips on how to make mastodon more cool, i'd be happy to know them. even if theres just a list of cool ppl to follow.
thanks for engaging