Twitter is in turmoil, with new CEO Elon Musk’s plan to charge $8 / £8 / AU$9 for blue ticks causing an exodus of users looking for the best Twitter alternatives. Mastodon has seen a surge in new users, for instance, with many of the disaffected Twitterati deciding it represents the closest fit in terms of form and function. But while there are similarities, there are also differences – as I’ve found out after spending the past week on it.
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