I spent quite a bit of time on BlueSky for several months and found that if you’re a nobody there is close to no engagement.

I spent quite a bit of time on BlueSky for several months and found that if you’re a nobody there is close to no engagement. If you’re a somebody, the platform laps it up.

But on Mastodon the conversation flows irrespective of who you are.

I know where I’d rather be https://fediscience.org/@kathhayhoe/116065653289142235

@urlyman

Hypothesis:

One purpose of algorithm-driven social media is to create and reward clout, thus giving those sorts of people what they need so that they stick around.

@urlyman i still remember one of the "a-list" web design starlets at the time opining on how "the vibes are off" on masto and they decided to go all in on bluesky ... and it just felt more like "people aren't giving me enough deference/respect on masto! i was a STAR on twitter! respect my authority!"

@urlyman @srtcd424
I like how there are no #Mastodon influencers.