@rra@post.lurk.org and I have a new, #OpenAccess article out: “Shifting your research from X to Mastodon? Here’s what you need to know”

https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2666-3899(23)00323-9

This article is an opinion piece in which we argue that social scientists cannot simply port their work from X to #Mastodon or the rest of the #fediverse. There are key differences in culture, expectations of privacy, and of course topology to consider.

  • Robert W. Gehl@aoir.socialOP
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    8 months ago

    @eest9@chaos.social @rra@post.lurk.org @commodon@sciences.social @academicchatter@a.gup.pe

    Thanks for the feedback! To be honest, I don’t mind using another term. I think “platform” as a term is borderline meaningless, given how many different ways it’s used:

    • to describe operating systems
    • in reference to gaming systems
    • as a means for someone to speak
    • as a set of political doctrines
    • as a reference to specific corporate social media

    So feel free to mentally substitute “service” if you like.