Trinsec @Qoto @trinsec@social.cleverlibre.org

@Corfliss I misread it first at 'pulling my first toot' and wanted to make a dental-related joke. 😅

Welcome to Qoto!

@Decad3nce Every time I see cryptocurrency mentioned, it somehow always leads to a scam or to an uncovering of a huge scam...

@oborosaur I think that server has blocked us about a year ago, no idea why. Their blocklist isn't publicly visible which is kinda a red flag to us (it might be huge).

Not much we can do about it. They're always free to unblock us and federate.

@engineeringdad That's why it's added to this server. But then, this is a STEM-focused server where such a feature is so much more useful so it's not really surprising. :)

@RYMAN_BADGUY Take your time, give yourself a moment to get settled in. Just be sure to read this server's rules, and the extra features this has to offer over at https://qoto.org/about/more

And maybe eventually post an introduction of yourself with your interests, keywords hashtagged, to maybe connect up with others with the same interests easier.

@engineeringdad
Just a heads up that when you quote-toot others, they won't get notified of this, so they won't see your response. You'd have to mention them in your commentary.

Additionally, this is a Qoto-specific feature. There are some other servers supporting quote-toot, but default Mastodon does not.

@freemo Stuff of nightmares.

@PawelK 😂

@War_Kittens I wonder if that's how our parents must feel too (but a bit worse).

@imasdemase
That is correct.

The only exception to unlisted is if the bot "looks" like it is a real person. That is, they respond to comments and are otherwise active in the community.

If it is just an informational bot that provides no responses, then it must be unlisted.

@War_Kittens
Qoto is blocked by a few instances, not a 'decent amount'. This is one of the most connected servers around.

We also have clearly defined rules as per our About page: https://qoto.org/about/more

So if there are instances blocking us for trans/homophobia, they're very mistaken. @freemo would be absolutely livid if one of the users on Qoto would be expressing trans/homophobia.

@HagbardCeline Excellent!

@HagbardCeline I thought that instance blocked us but I'm not seeing qoto.org in their blocklist...

Alright, the better way to follow people is to copy the URL address of their profile page in your Qoto's search bar. That way you can follow them from within Qoto's interface which might be more convenient.

@savourtardis The best result you can have is 5 swaps left. In this case you have 4 swaps left (4 stars) which is also pretty good.

@ceoln Yay, keep it up!

@ceoln @jacmoe Well, I made a crude play on the 'drive-by-<whatever>' words. Instead of that it is scrolling by, and then commenting here and there and then just continue scrolling after.

It's a pretty efficient way for me to scroll through the feed but still be able to dish out comments.

@imasdemase I see, you are making a bot. Keep in mind that bots are bound to rules.

The bot needs to post unlisted and needs to be marked as a bot in the profile.

If you want to test a lot, do it unlisted as to not spam the feed.

@imasdemase Yes.. can we try not to spam?