That could possible complement my usual New User welcome message with important Guides links -- for someone who wants to understand what this new place is.
I loved the Guide on the first link, and it's still current and awesome 3 years after publishing.
Hello, and welcome to Qoto.
Enjoy the network and all it has to offer. If you are new to using Mastodon, there's a good guide here: https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-mastodon-1828503235
We also have another new users guide, posted here : https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/suggestions-and-guidelines-for-new-users-written-by-mastodon-art-administrator
Casey Rollins made a video to explain the Fediverse, here :
"I made this video awhile back to help explain how the #Fediverse works."
https://www.bitchute.com/video/XOtRcgIdqihs/
or : https://invidio.us/yBRrqbRQ3tM or : https://youtu.be/yBRrqbRQ3tM
Video credit to @realcaseyrollins -- a good friend.