Post AIypvOY1eVc10GNRKq by unperson@qoto.org
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 (DIR) Post #AIypvOY1eVc10GNRKq by unperson@qoto.org
       2022-04-30T16:06:58Z
       
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       Some #Mastodon / #Fediverse #netiquette questions from a noob:1. When someone does *not* put an explicit personal policy for follow requests, e.g. “don’t follow unless we know each other IRL”, “don’t follow unless we’ve interacted before”, is it generally considered poor netiquette to directly send a request without prior notice?Reason: I’ve seen many times folks replying to a someone else’s toot asking if it’s ok to send a follow request, and only actually sending it after receiving an explicit go-ahead. I’m not sure if it’s them being extra polite or am I ignorant about the community’s expectations.2. Is it considered poor netiquette to use a profile pic containing direct eye contact, e.g. the one my account is using right now? Or perhaps the answer varies depending on your potential audience, e.g. such avatars should be avoided if many of your followers have anxiety?Reason: I’ve seen many times folks use the CW/“Mark media as sensitive” features on selfies containing direct eye contact. Again, I’m not sure if I’m being ignorant.Replies and boosts appreciated. Thanks for the welcoming communities. #AskMasto #AskMastodon #AskFedi #AskFediverse
       
 (DIR) Post #AIypvPDVAImz4tmYz2 by otso@pleroma.karjalazet.se
       2022-04-30T16:25:02.968237Z
       
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       @unperson https://www.good.is/articles/life-lessons-dont-make-eye-contact-with-gorillas
       
 (DIR) Post #AIyrI5x53chpwZU5uS by unperson@qoto.org
       2022-04-30T16:37:38Z
       
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       @otso instruction unclear, I have now become a 🅱️orilla
       
 (DIR) Post #AIyrI6YenulPp746To by otso@pleroma.karjalazet.se
       2022-04-30T16:40:21.055940Z
       
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       @unperson ok. never look anybody in the eye, that keeps you safe on Mastodon.