If you are new to the #Fediverse (inaccurately called #Mastodon network), you can give these instances a try:

* https://c.im - 5000 characters; max 4 photo attachments / displayed (Mastodon restriction)

* https://c.wtf - 5000 characters; max 4 photo attachments / displayed (Mastodon restriction)

* https://firefish.social - 4000 characters

* https://social.vivaldi.net - 500 characters; max 4 photo attachments / displayed (Mastodon restriction)

* https://pixelfed.social - for photos and images

* https://bookwyrm.social - for #book tracking and book #reviews

* https://mozilla.social - if you can get an invite

* https://writing.exchange - 500 characters; max 4 photo attachments / displayed (Mastodon restriction)

* https://readit.buzz - #redditlike

* https://fedia.io - #Reddit-like