CounterSocial as a community is very skeptical of those who don't replace the default avatar. To update yours, hit up the internet for a suitable image that's under 2MB, then hop into your profile settings to make it you!

Add a quick bio while you're there, and don't forget to hit the "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the page. #CoSoTips

ICYMI: CounterSocial links are no longer flagged as malware by the thin-skinned asshat running Twitter. #CoSoTips

Noticing glitchiness? That's a sure sign that backend tweaks are happening. Give it a few minutes. They usually clear up in no time. #CoSoTips

This is important to keep in mind here. We're real people and real people talk about current events. Taking a break can be helpful when certain topics dominate the timelines, but CounterSocial also provides many tools to make it yours. Use them! #CoSoTips

CounterSocial has no algorithm, which means it's on you to define your content experience accordingly. Mute or block anyone who harshes your mellow, and use filters to omit topics that you'd prefer not to see.

It takes a bit of work, but it's well worth the effort. Seasoned CoSo users will simply bookmark the link below and curate their feeds on the fly. As an added bonus, filters can be TEMPORARY. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/filters

Looking for a low-key but awesome way to tell your people there that you are now hanging out here?

Click on "Show thread." #CoSoTips

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You can't post links to CounterSocial on Twitter, but you can probably post this cute picture of a cartoon gorilla named Gippy.¹

¹ At your own risk, because Elon Musk is very thin-skinned and will probably ban you for it. #CoSoTips

Give yourself the gift of a Pro membership for the Holidays!

In addition to a bevy of features you won't find anywhere else, you'll also feel good knowing that you are supporting the internet's only ad-free, bot-free, troll-free social media outlet that does not treat you like a product to be sold. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/supportcoso.html

If you came here to abuse this community, then we don't even have time to tell you what's going to happen to you. #CoSoTips

Noticing glitchiness? It's probably because back-end improvements are happening to accommodate all of our amazing new friends.

Take it as a sign that it's time to re-up your beverage of choice, and check back soon. #CoSoTips

"Why are my pictures uploading sideways?"

Long version: CounterSocial has an embedded feature called the SANITIZER which scrubs your uploaded media of all metadata, including orientation. To fix it, make a minor edit to your photo before uploading. (Crop, resize, recolor, etc.) Or:

Short version: You're taking your photos with your device in the wrong orientation. #CoSoTips

Direct links to CounterSocial can no longer be posted to Twitter or Facebook. We suspect it's because their leaders are compensating for something very, very small.

If you'd like to tell your people there that you're now hanging out here, check our profile for a custom header and avatar, or share this image which is still allowed... for now. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial is not Mastodon. While we initially began as part of the fediverse, they forced us to hard fork them five years ago. We have since grown to become a feature-rich social media oasis that is unlike anything anywhere else, and we haven't looked back.

Learn more about the history via the link below. #CoSoTips

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

Looking for tips on how to get the most out of CounterSocial? We've got just the feed for you. #CoSoTips

It's nice not having to battle a suppressive algorithm just to be heard, isn't it?

If you appreciate the difference, please consider going Pro. You are not a product to be sold here, and maintaining an ad-free, troll-free, bot-free social media oasis is only possible with the support of users like you. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/supportcoso.html

"Holiday lights? What holiday lights?"

CounterSocial loves to decorate for the season, however your browser cache can be a curmudgeonly grinch that loves to come between you and festive cheer.

If you aren't seeing CoSo's holiday decor, clearing your cache should have you feeling the holiday spirit in fine style. #CoSoTips

Filters are your friend. In cases where filters do not work, muting or blocking is highly recommended.

It's on you to curate your feed. It is not on others to tailor their posts to cater to your delicate sensibilities. Use the tools, and make CounterSocial yours. #CoSoTips

If you're wondering how to do something, our comprehensive user guide is an excellent place to start. #CoSoTips

https://help.counter.social

You are free to use CounterSocial however you'd like, so long as your posts do not violate the Terms of Service. Others are also free to do the same. If you do not like how someone else uses CounterSocial, then you are expected to use the tools without drama and without hesitation.

Curating your experience is a lot easier than trying to police someone else's content. If someone is harshing your mellow, then mute/block and move on. #CoSoTips