Are you finding this place to be intimidating? That's okay! It can take some getting used to.

You can make things less busy by enabling "Ostrich Mode" in your settings, or try the mobile apps which are a lot easier. #CoSoTips

We're glad you're here! Ask if you have any questions, or check #CoSoTips for tidbits of advice.

Wondering how to Search? Here's a helpful primer.

Search here requires you to be very specific about what you're looking for, and is intentionally limited. #CoSoTips

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The best way to engage with an asshat on CounterSocial is to report them immediately and wait for the inevitable

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Another great tip for the important preservation of Zen is to turn off the Community Firehose completely. You can still find new people by watching who engages with your posts. #CoSoTips

Do certain topics crater your Zen? It's been a rough few years, so we don't blame you!

Luckily, you can set up filters so that your Zen remains intact. #CoSoTips

New people welcoming new people.

This is the CoSo way. #CoSoTips

You've just joined. Now what?

1. Tell us about yourself with #introductions.
2. Crack that egg! When authoring a post, click on Edit Profile. Pick an avatar that's less than 2MB, then scroll down and save changes.
3. Talk about what you like. You'll find friends who like the same stuff.
4. Follow others who talk about what you like.
5. Question? Just ask!

It's nice here. We think you'll like it too, but it's okay if you don't. #CoSoTips

You've probably noticed that this place is different.

It can seem like a lot at first, but trust us. It'll be second nature in no time.

Welcome home. We're glad you're here. #CoSoTips

Keen observers will notice that CounterSocial looks a lot like Mastodon. We did indeed begin as a federated instance, so what happened?

Here's the history of Mastodon and CounterSocial. Long story short, they forced us to fork them.

https://countersocial.documize.com/s/c30dhakp0nhtab60utag/countersocial-blog/d/c5piofvuaqg133k3is90/the-short-history-of-countersocial-and-mastodon

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Do you find the CounterSocial interface to be a little too busy?

That's okay!

Luckily for you, there's a handy "Ostrich Mode"setting in your Preferences that'll help to tone it down. #CoSoTips

Witnessing a as it happens is a bit like witnessing a double rainbow.

Mayflies marvel at the insanely short lifespans of CounterSocial trolls.

What's one thing that you wish you knew earlier about the features here?

Tag it with #CoSoTips so our new folks can learn from you!

Going Pro is a great way to help us get #100PercentFundedinOctober!

What's the difference between a free account and a Pro account? We're glad you asked! #CoSoTips

A quick reenactment of every troll who tried to abuse our community:

See a troll? Just report it and move on. Or watch it closely, and you just might see a rare live! #CoSoTips

We're glad you're here! Browse #CoSoTips for tidbits of advice, or check out the user guide for more information:
https://counter.social/userguide.pdf