Did somebody tell you it's too confusing?

I think this is the way we should communicate, when presented with the question on how to get on Mastodon:

Copy paste from the link:

How do I use Mastodon?

  • Download the Mastodon app from the Apple app store or Play store.

  • Create an account (just like Twitter or any other social media)

  • Follow people, and get posting.

Why do tech journalists say it’s too confusing to catch on?

I have no fucking idea.

EDIT for clarification, don’t take this too seriously:

This “guide” is a bit of a joke made out of frustration. If you actually want to know more, including why I feel it has potential to free us from the dystopian hellscape that is modern social media, here is the “real” guide to Mastodon. It still uses simple language (and has lots of pictures!):

Please share widely

  • Nima@leminal.spaceEnglish
    61·
    7 days ago

    exactly. and trying to downplay potential users as stupid before they’ve even used a social media platform isn’t going to exactly make them want to stay. or even try in the first place.

    just makes mastodon look like a place where nerds reign free and normal folks won’t be able to participate effectively.

    if you want to make mastodon a destination and not a niche corner to be avoided, this is not the way.

    i agree with you completely.

    edit: I should clarify, the “guide” above is the thing insulting users. the guide is inaccurate.

    • Luffy@lemmy.mlEnglish
      32·
      7 days ago

      and trying to downplay potential users as stupid

      Because they are

      When I was frickin‘ 14, I managed to grasp the Idea of an Instance and managed to find an instance I liked and register there

      And if some 25 y o goddamn Tech Journalists is dumber than a dude in 7th grade with a phone, maybe you should start thinking about if we are really all Albert Einsteins prodogy or if the bar is just set way too low for considering whats „Normal Intelligence“