3 large Instances now at the top of the JoinMastodon.org suggestions list.
I am glad, that there are other larger instances, helping accommodate new users joining #fediverse
👍 Bida.im is suprising me, didn't realize they had those numbers. Congrats!
https://joinmastodon.org/#getting-started
New user? need a Guide?
There's a good one here: https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-mastodon-1828503235
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@design_RG Wow! I had no idea we were so big!
@realcaseyrollins Oh, Geez, and that's after we deleted a bunch of spam accounts earlier this week.
About 50 created in maybe 10 minutes or so. Bot action from NJ, US.
We passed 5,000 maybe two weeks ago, almost 6,000 now. Sadly many of those never post much.
@design_RG Which is disappointing but what can one do? Esp. if they never post once?
At least they have somewhere to go if they get banned from another instance or something.
@realcaseyrollins Yes, that's true. Many places have degrees of restrictions for new accounts. Some are by invite only.
We are not a General instance, imo; the theme gets diluted if we go that way. Easier to keep focus on a smaller place, but this is an open one, and the spot at the top of the list gives a lot of exposure.
I selected my first instance from that page, Qoto, but not by default -- I liked the theme and focus, and chose it for that reason.