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I have a list called Public Domain. It's a listing of accounts that post about things in the public domain, like movies, books, tv, etc, that are not subject to copyright.

RetroStrange TV @rstv

internetarchive @internetarchive

Classical Artwork @art

The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev

Public Domain Movies @pdmovies

Wikipedia @wikipedia

Project Gutenberg @gutenberg_org

#StarterPack #FollowPack .

I created my first Fediverse Starter-Pack / Follow-Pack using fedidevs.com

A Starter-Follow-Pack of people who make the technology of and for the Fediverse.

fedidevs.com/s/MTI1/

(It is currently incomplete, as I could only add Mastodon accounts. And the starter-follow-pack won't let you add anyone whose profile is NOT "discoverable". I also probably forgot people to include.)

fedidevs.comFediverse Core - Mastodon Starter PackPeople who make the technology of and for the Fediverse. (Currently only those with Mastodon accounts.)

Mastodon Follow Pack FAQ 1.0

What are Follow Packs?

They are just packaged lists of accounts you can follow from your Mastodon or other Fediverse account. You can follow the entire pack by importing a file. You can also just browse for accounts you might want to follow individually.

So, they’re like Bluesky Starter Packs?

Yes, but not quite as convenient. It’s not hard, but because Mastodon does not have a one-click way to do this, you need to download the follow pack file and then use Mastodon’s import facility. Instructions are provided in the directory and also below.

What Follow Packs are there?

Packs are being added all the time. Right now there are packs for Astronomy and Space, Climate, US Politics and Miscellany. For a current directory check out the Mastodon Migration FediBlog at: https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/2024/11/20/mastodon-follow-pack-directory-nov-20-2024/

How do I do do it?

Check out the latest directory at https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/2024/11/20/mastodon-follow-pack-directory-nov-20-2024/ . Basically determine which pack you want to follow and download the .csv then import the pack. Instructions are provided. Follows are loaded into a list in your account.

OK, but I don’t want to mess up my lists. What happens if I already follow an account in the pack?

That’s fine. The follow will just be added to the new list and if you already had that account in a list, it will now just be in both lists.

Can I then add more accounts to the list?

Sure! That’s the idea. Many of these accounts boost other great accounts in their topic area. You will quickly find additional accounts you will want to follow. When you do follow a new account add it immediately to the list by clicking the “…” button at the top of the profile and selecting “Add or Remove from lists”

What if I don’t like your pack list title?

Simply change it. Click on the list, then the gear icon and you can edit the list name and contents. Also, you can determine you’d if you want to “Hide these posts from home” so they don’t clutter up your home feed.

What if I’ve been added to a list and I don’t want to be in it?

Every follow pack has a listed administrator. Message them to ask to be removed.

How do I know if my account is in a Follow Pack?

You can search through the directory. Also, whenever a new directory is posted all members of every pack are notified by being copied on the post.

What if I don’t want to follow accounts from Threads or Bluesky?

Any pack that contains Threads or Bluesky bridged accounts will have a special notice. Just don’t import one of them.

#FollowPack #StarterPack #MastodonMigration #MastoTips #Help #Directory #Guides #Mastodon #Fediverse #FediBlog

Follow Pack Notices

OPT-OUT NOTICE: If your account is listed in any Follow Pack and you do not want it to be, please message the pack administrator and refer to the pack from which you would like your account removed.
BRIDGE ACCOUNT NOTICE: Packs that include accounts that bridge outside the Fediverse will be identified with a special notice.
REPLIES ON MASTODON NOTICE: Replies include all named accounts. Please edit any replies to remove addresses you do not intend to send the reply.

Follow Pack Instructions

Download the pack .csv file and import into Mastodon to follow all accounts:

– Click on a FollowPack .csv file link to download
– Click on Preferences (gear) icon on bottom right
– On mobile or narrow desktop click top right “hamburger” button
– Click Import and Export >>> Import
– Import type dropdown: Select “Lists” (NOT “Following list”)
– Verify that ‘Merge’ is selected (IMPORTANT)
– Click Browse… button >>> Select “[file name] – list.csv”
– Upload >>> Confirm

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(Copy and paste above address into search to find and follow)

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Mastodon Migration Blog · Mastodon Follow Pack Directory 1.7
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Mastodon Follow Pack Directory – Nov 20, 2024

Follow entire groups of accounts listed below or simply click on accounts to view their profile page and follow them from there.

This directory includes notices, instructions and follow pack directory listings.

#FollowPack #StarterPack #MastodonMigration #MastoTips #Help #Directory #Guides #Mastodon #Fediverse #FediBlog

Follow Pack Notices

OPT-OUT NOTICE: If your account is listed in any Follow Pack and do not want it to be, please message the pack administrator and refer to the pack from which you would like your account removed.
BRIDGE ACCOUNT NOTICE: Packs that include accounts that bridge outside the Fediverse will be identified with a special notice.

REPLIES ON MASTODON NOTICE: Replies include all named accounts. Please edit any replies to remove addresses you do not intend to send the reply.

Follow Pack Instructions

Download the pack .csv file and import into Mastodon to follow all accounts:

– Click on a FollowPack .csv file link to download
– Click on Preferences (gear) icon on bottom right
– On mobile or narrow desktop click top right “hamburger” button
– Click Import and Export >>> Import
– Import type dropdown: Select “Lists” (NOT “Following list”)
– Verify that ‘Merge’ is selected (IMPORTANT)
– Click Browse… button >>> Select “[file name] – list.csv”
– Upload >>> Confirm

Follow Pack Directory

ASTRONOMY & SPACE

Criteria: Selected accounts that post regularly on astronomy and space.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #Astronomy #Space #Astrophysics

Click to upload Astronomy-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRA5Aef7KPIlw6unflo2V1DairG-4B7SNgko3Rs3WScj-2BXSqVeksf_-_qmhWdly69jOm8oju6a6Co/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@65dBnoise, @AkaSci, @ansate, @apod, @astrobin_iotd, @astrocamp, @AstroHyde, @astroland, @Astromeg, @astronomerstel, @astroptere, @badastro, @coreyspowell, @CosmicRami, @cosmos4u, @ec_euclid, @elizabethtasker, @evilscientistca, @franco_vazza, @JohnBarentine, @kellylepo, @markmccaughrean, @nasa, @NSFVoyager2, @OJ_Astro, @PhilStooke, @pomarede, @rubymoonbeams, @setiinstitute, @skrishna, @starstryder, @sundogplanets, @VRubinObs, @world_beauty

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CLIMATE

Criteria: Selected accounts that post regularly on climate change and climate science.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #Climate #ClimateScience #GlobalWarming

Click to upload Climate-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRDIriRmHiv7LNZcvSvCpWlSZEvBTrEATlcOkEAZYz9_vbeYLFz3gFtsatI9pwi4o2ozHFQoFQoXXtj/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@AlaskaWx, @allochthonous, @andrewdessler, @Bellingen, @bethsawin, @breadandcircuses, @CelloMomOnCars, @ClimateNewsNow, @Climatologist49, @clive, @CopernicusEU, @ct_bergstrom, @davidho, @douglasvb, @DrEvanGowan, @drsimevans, @GeraldKutney, @gwagner, @helenczerski, @IcooIey, @janrosenow, @jphuston, @MichaelEMann, @petergleick, @PeterRu, @rahmstorf , @Ruth_Mottram, @seaice, @ScientistRebellion, @SheDrivesMobility, @Snoro, @steve, @W_Lucht, @weatherwest, @WmOrcutt, @wolfgangcramer, @ZLabe

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MISCELLANY

Criteria: Selected accounts that post regularly on a varying and wide range of topics.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #Miscellany #Random

Click to upload Miscellany-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSdl9t0EDx6igJi7TXyOutp2LedZvtMNnE2m0pxfcEWXVJVUL1uZn4z6Z_OcEbaEYFVjda9d1Lw8UJl/pub?output=csv

Click to upload USPolitics-list.csv:
@Alice, @AnneTheWriter1, @Catvalente, @chris, @CStamp, @Daojoan, @ErickaSimone, @flexghost, @futurebird, @GhostOnTheHalfShell, @grimalkina, @inquiline, @karlauerbach, @lowqualityfacts, @mattblaze, @mekkaokereke, @RickiTarr, @rysiek, @SmudgeTheInsultCat, @Strandjunker, @strypey, @tess

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US POLITICS

Criteria: Selected accounts that post regularly on US Politics.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #USPolitics #USPol #Politics

Click to upload USPolitics-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSK9Jj_AwwHOFnoHnkYFeM8F2FVQ5n9dyo-GrNT8NvWHRkaKQL9V7f2KblNGXFjyXLY-gBz5T29e8Kk/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@anneapplebaum, @atrupar , @austinkocher, @benroyce, @bjmendelson, @blogdiva, @Brandi_Buchman, @briankrebs, @carnage4life, @cathygellis, @charlesgaba , @dangillmor, @dansinker, @DemocracyMattersALot, @eloquence, @evangreer, @gleick, @GottaLaff, @heidilifeldman, @jeffjarvis, @JuliusGoat, @kims, @knittingknots2, @mattsheffield, @mekkaokereke, @molly0xfff, @Nonilex , @palafo, @pbump, @QasimRashid, @rbreich, @timkmak, @tzimmer_history, @velshi , @w7voa, @wdlindsy, @wendysiegelman, @z_everson

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US POLITICS BOOSTERS

Criteria: Selected accounts that boost and post a lot of US Politics content.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #USPolitics #USPol #Politics

Click to upload USPolBooster-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQRbos9d6LHWT9_vqZSRuxiDWXMeSzc0mN16L_bz4eEZi-KtBkvv7KCQGVr8nXPoyjccvF26b3XtXhv/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@blogdiva, @dannotdaniel, @DemocracyMattersALot, @futurebird, @Hey_Beth , @inthehands, @Jessicascott09, @JonChevreau, @katrinakatrinka, @Lazarou, @lolgop, @lupus_blackfur, @NewsDesk, @noondlyt, @PJ_Evans, @Remittancegirl, @soc_i_ety, @TonyStark

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US POLITICS MEDIA

Criteria: Selected media accounts that post coverage of US Politics.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #USPoliticsMedia #USPolitics #USPol #Politics #Media

Click to upload USPolMedia-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTAnZ4TuG716HNsSf4VmLDNPvFn_bAdc8Bq3J9eMPWnW6XKOIol-wZnYj2-ZrFj28zNQQ1fwxgtHURj/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@19thnews, @404mediaco, @AssociatedPress, @Bellingcat, @BNONews, @bolts, @coloradosun, @crooksandliars, @csmonitor, @damemagazine, @DemocracyNow_Headlines_rss, @freedomofpress, @Grist, @igd_news, @indybay, @Inoreader, @MotherJones2021, @msfreepress, @NewsDesk, @npr, @podnews, @ProPublica, @RollingStone, @TeenVogue, @TexasObserver, @TheAtlantic, @TheConversationUS, @TheSeattleTimes, @theverge, @TucsonSentinel, @UnicornRiot, @uspolitics, @vanityfair, @VOANews

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US POLITICS THREADS

Criteria: Selected accounts that post about US Politics from Threads visible on Mastodon.
Admin: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration
Hashtags: #FollowPack #StarterPack #USPoliticsThreads #USPolitics #USPol #Politics #Threads

SPECIAL THREADS NOTICE: Following these Threads accounts could lead to your information being shared with Meta as per their privacy policy.

Click to upload USPolThreads-list.csv: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTKAP6T49TEB6Fk9ebBBtIAlaQUkuAtfAdtld78KPDW0VQLZ9o5enoE29MWH09TvI8Mmk9XwQgMaMPr/pub?output=csv

Accounts (click to view profile):
@adamparkhomenko, @bulwarkonline, @brianstelter, @gtconway3, @jbouie, @jefftiedrich, @jerilryan, @joyannreid, @lorakolodny, @keithedwards, @meidas.guy, @meidastouch, @mollyjongfast, @newrepublic, @personality_of_colt, @rudepundit, @stonekettle, @wonderofscienceofficial

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You can receive all new posts to this WordPress Blog on Mastodon by following Mastodon account:

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(Copy and paste above address into search to find and follow)

Important: Replies on Mastodon to this WordPress post by default include all named accounts. Please edit your reply to remove all addresses you do not intend to send the reply. Thank you.

MastodonMastodon Migration (@mastodonmigration@mastodon.online)35.7K Posts, 1.37K Following, 33.1K Followers · Sharing advice and assisting with the great migration, plus various thoughts and perspectives. Banner Artwork: Julio Lacerda https://linktr.ee/julio.lacerda Avatar Artwork: Brandon Pilcher https://brandonpilchersart.com Individual account not representing any entity or organization. Curates: @ClimateMigration@mastodon.world @AstroMigration@universeodon.com #mastodonmigration #twittermigration

Anyone interested in Starter Packs or Follow Packs, or whatever people want to call the capability to easily follow groups of accounts, should go take @thenexusofprivacy 's poll on the subject:

infosec.exchange/@thenexusofpr

Turns out there are a lot of issues to consider with these things, and better to have these discussions now.

Infosec ExchangeThe Nexus of Privacy (@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange)A poll: how do you feel about the general idea of starter packs (or some equivalent) on fedi? (1/7) Bluesky's "starter packs" make it easy to follow a bunch of accounts all at once. Anybody can create one or more starter packs, and they're used for a lot of different things; the Blacksky starter pack, for example, is great for newcomers from Black Twitter, and Newsmast's FediSky starter pack is helpful for finding folks you might know from the fedivere. But Bluesky's implementation has some major problems: people can be added to starter packs without their consent, aren't even notified when it happens, and it's not obvious how to opt out. And any mechanism like this potentially creates "rich get richer" dyanamics and risks magnifying existing biases -- guys tend to mostly add guys to starter packs, white people tend to mostly add white people to starter packs, etc. Still, despite the problems, they're very helpful for onboarding. I've had discussions with multiple people working on ideas for fediverse starter packs or the equivalents, and similar questions keep cropping up. So I figured I'd do a series of polls to get feedback on what people think. To start with, the basic question, how do you feel about the general idea of starter packs (or some equivalent) on fedi? *the Mastodon iOS app cuts off long text in the polls, so I'm including it here as well* - No, Bad idea for fedi, don't do it - Maybe, depending on how it's implemented - Yes, this is important functionality - get something out now, we can fix it later! - Not sure EDIT: untagged newsmast. Sorry about that! #fediverse #bluesky #starterPacks [ ] No. Bad idea for fedi. Don't do it! [ ] Maybe, depending on how it's implemented [ ] Yes, this is important functionality - get something out now, we can fix it later! [ ] Not sure