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Moving to the Fediverse? Slow Down and Enjoy the Journey! | The Independent Creator Podcast
Hey Fediverse friends! 🌐

This week's episode tackles something we've all seen happen - those massive waves of users flooding into Mastodon when drama hits the bird site or Meta makes another questionable decision. But is that sudden growth actually good for our beloved federated spaces? Let's dive in!

What's covered in this episode:
🌊 The Twitter exodus tsunami and why it overwhelmed Mastodon
🤔 Why "just switch platforms!" isn't as simple as it sounds
👵 The gentle art of helping your less tech-savvy relatives join the Fediverse
🔄 Smart cross-posting strategies during your transition
🎮 Migrating streaming audiences from Twitch to Owncast without losing everyone

My golden rule?
Patience over pressure! The Fediverse isn't a race to accumulate users - it's about building better online spaces at a sustainable pace.

Best advice from the episode:
"Find a Mastodon server that matches their interests. If they love sci-fi, get them on a sci-fi-focused instance instead of dropping them into a general one."

Need help transitioning?
Check out the detailed guides on https://2tonwaffle.com or join the discussion in our community forums!

💬 Have you helped someone move to the Fediverse? Share your experience in the comments!

Resources Mentioned

It has been X days since a Fedi Scraper.
https://cathode.church/fedi-scraper-counter.html

Reddit's Latest Money Grab: Paid Subreddits Are Coming, and It's Going to Be a Spectacular Mess
https://2tonwaffle.com/reddits-latest-money-grab-paid-subreddits-are-coming-and-its-going-to-be-a-spectacular-mess/

The Great Migration: Why (and How) to Bring Your People to the Fediverse
https://2tonwaffle.com/the-great-migration-why-and-how-to-bring-your-people-to-the-fediverse/