@DarbyBGoodeHi Darby! I send you a belated welcome to Counter Social.
Here is the User Guide:
https://help.counter.social/en/latest/
Some suggestions:
Follow people. Ask questions. Just Post them out. Join conversations that interest you. Post music, art, pets, articles pertaining to your interests. Enjoy the site!
@MisterE
Cheers, I've been here a while, just lurking mostly, and posting a bit.