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Single-User instances on the Fediverse? (lemmy.cloudhub.social)
submitted 2 years ago by jax@lemmy.cloudhub.social to c/fediverse@lemmy.ml
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I've set up a couple of single-user instances of fediverse apps (Mastodon, Lemmy). With Lemmy, I can post/comment to any community/thread I want that is federated, but I can't seem to do that with Mastodon.

With that being the case, how does the content I post on Mastodon get shown to people on other instances (I know replying works differently). I feel like any top-level post I make on my instance is basically like shouting into the void, correct?

Also, if I were to set up a Pixelfed instance, would I have the same problem where my content doesn't get shown to anyone (except those that follow me?)

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[–] hazelnoot@beehaw.org 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

For single-user Mastodon instances, it really helps to become mutuals (you both follow each other) with some people on a few big instances. That will establish federation between your instance and theirs. Other things that can help are:

  • Interact (like, boost, reply) with interesting posts from another instance
  • Fill out your profile! That side of fedi tends to distrust blank profiles.
  • Write and sticky an introduction post, for the same reason as above.
[–] jax@lemmy.cloudhub.social 4 points 2 years ago

Ah yeah I’ll have to fill out my profile and do an introduction post!