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New kbin user guide (preparation for impending wave of reddit migrants in July)

This article is an x-post from m/quickstart

> > > Quick note before starting: although this article is far from comprehensive, I wanted to get something done in time for the next wave of reddit migrants when the third party apps close down. > > > > What you see below was written in anticipation for the same set of questions from new users being asked again and again. > > > > If you want me to add anything in, or make any corrections, comment here and I will do my best to make amendments before I repost it on 1st July. Thanks! > >

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All screenshots were taken using the kbin Web version on chrome for android, unless otherwise specified.

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How to use this guide

This article is a work in progress, but what I am hoping to achieve is an easy to follow, quick to consume guide that presents you with the knowledge you need in a somewhat logical order.

To that end, I have divided it up into sections, or 'tiers'. The idea being that once you are confident at one tier, you can move up to the next. So let's start with...

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1. Lurker Tier

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Intro to subscriptions and magazines (kbin communities)

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Other basic navigation

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Voting and boosting content

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Optional quality of life settings

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Exploring the Fediverse

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Useful information

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2. Contributor Tier

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Basic terminology

Don't worry if all these terms don't click with you right away. You might even be able to disregard a few of them. Either way, you can always come back and refer to this later.

  • A 'magazine' is a kbin community

  • Magazines contain 'threads' and a 'microblog'

  • The terms thread and microblog can cause some confusion, so we'll clear that up soon. But first...

  • A thread is a discussion based on either an 'article' (i.e. text post), a link, a photo, or a video (although video is not yet supported) How to create an article

  • A 'comment' is a response to a thread

  • A 'microblog' is a collection of 'posts' that are based on the magazine itself as opposed to a single article, link, photo, or video

  • Confusingly, a post can still contain things like images, it's just that its replies will appear alongside all the other microblog posts How to upload an image to display on a post

  • Responses to microblog posts are called 'replies'

  • The distinction between comments and replies is significant because they are split by type in your user profile by those names.

  • A 'favourite' is a thread you have upvoted using the arrow button How to view your favourites

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Threads vs microblog posts

||Thread|Post| |-|-|-| |Shown on front page|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Added to favourites|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Can be downvoted|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Has a title|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Can be pinned to top|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Can be boosted |✅️YES|✅️YES| |Shown on microblog|❌️NO|✅️YES| |Can comment|✅️YES|❌️NO| |Can reply|❌️NO|✅️YES|

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Staying engaged

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3. Addict Tier

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To make good use of the tips in this tier you must have the prerequisite knowledge from tiers 1 and 2.

Tips in this tier may also be quite quirky (e.g. only works on desktop) or require detailed explanations. Or they might be advanced niche tips for users looking to get the absolute most out of kbin.

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Although you've reached the end, this article is still a work in progress. If you've any corrections, or feel something is missing, you can reach out to @Friend or post to m/quickstart. Thanks for reading!

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Is is possible to make clicking on thread titles take you the link instead of the post?
  • RIF had it best. Click the thumbnail for the link, and the post title for the other options such as view comments.

  • What piece of kit or setup represents the pinnacle of your hobby/profession?

    Even if it's not expensive, Is there a high quality item every serious enthusiast owns?

    Or maybe it's a highly prized holy grail item you'd give your right arm for.

    Is there something you've had an eye on for a while and you're just waiting for an excuse to treat yourself?

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    A lot subreddits end their blackout tomorrow. Will you go back to Reddit, or continue with kbin and the Fediverse?
  • Personally I'm not here for a slick interface and lightning fast performance. Those things can be fixed. I'm here for the community -- that's something Reddit doesn't have, and can never be fixed.

  • I love the chaos at the moment

    I'm feeling a real positive energy and community spirit as a result of the sudden fragmentation of reddit's foundational use base.

    And I love how chaotic it is! How there is so much to learn. How each new platform is separate yet somehow meshed in a way that will only become clear with time. I love the performance issues, even -- just because it feels new, like something exciting is happening.

    It reminds me of what the net used to be like before everything became just variations of a single beige blob. Reddit's frontpage was essentially churn. There was value in its smaller subs, but after over a decade of use, everything became all too familiar. And looking back, I preferred reddit way more before they changed the up/downvote counter. But that's all in the rear view mirror now.

    We're all participating in a huge shift, and it won't be the familiar, convenient, linear path we've all become accustomed to. And I love everybody's optimism and willingness to pitch in to build a better web for future generations.

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    Friend Friend @kbin.social

    Chatty friend of the Fediverse! Moderator of m/dryherbvapes and m/quickstart

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