Published 1 year ago

Twitter users are flocking to Mastodon. What is it?

Summary by Ground News

Mastodon was created by Eugen Rochko, a young German programmer. It was born of his desire to create a public sphere beyond the control of a single entity. While Twitter and Facebook are controlled by a company, Mastodon is installed on thousands of computer servers, largely run by volunteer administrators.

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Times of India

Explained: Can Mastodon be the new Twitter?

Twitter users seem to jump ship in large numbers after reports of monumental changes following Elon Musk's takeover of the firm. Social media platforms namely Mastodon and the Indian app Koo are looking like the biggest beneficiaries of Twitter users seeking alternate platforms.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

What is Mastodon, the social network users are leaving Twitter for? Everything you need to know

Verification is free, toots are twice as long as tweets – but you might find it hard to replace your Twitter follower list. Here’s how to use it, find a server to join and navigate the fediverse

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Twitter alternatives that users are turning to

Launched in 2016, Mastodon is an open source software for a decentralised social network, with several features that are similar to Twitter

1 year ago·India

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Daily Mirror

Features of Mastodon and how to join as Twitter users flock to social media site

Many Twitter users are leaving the social media site to join Mastodon after Elon Musk's takeover. Here's what you need to know about the social media network that gained 230,000 new users in a week

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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