@stevebutman

Thanks, that's very kind 😊

It depends on the client, some of them are designed to work with lots of different account types. Fedilab ( @apps ) is designed to work with many account types.

However, if you use an account type on a client not designed for it, you may not be able to access all the features of your account. For example you can use Pixelfed accounts on Mastodon clients, but you won't be able to post more than four pictures at once as this is the limit on Mastodon.

@m4th1337

If you just want to follow and interact with PeerTube videos, you don't need to register on a PeerTube server. You can do that from Mastodon:

fedi.tips/how-do-i-use-peertub…

If you want to upload videos to PeerTube or do livestreams on PeerTube, you will need an account on a PeerTube server.

You can usually sign up on a PeerTube server by clicking "request an account" at the top of its website. Not all of them are open for signups though. More info at:

fedi.tips/how-to-publish-video…

@4g10w

Most people only need one account, because their account can be followed and interacted with from other servers. That's why we can talk, even though we are on different servers.

If you're new, you probably don't need to worry, you're on a stable general server so you should be able to post whatever content you want (as long as it's within server rules) 🙂

Themed servers are for accounts with a particular focus, but many servers are general.

More info: fedi.tips/do-i-need-multiple-a…

@iamboyoy

No, they're totally different social networks with no connection or common standards. You might occasionally see "bridged" posts from other social networks, but these are basically just copying posts over rather than being a direct connection.

However, there are third party social media management services which let you post across multiple different social networks including Mastodon etc:

buffer.com/mastodon
publer.com

@Ismellamuskus

Hey there, welcome! 👋

For sharing music, maybe the best option is PeerTube? It was originally designed for video as a YouTube style thing, but it also lets you upload audio files (with optional artwork).

People on Mastodon etc can follow and interact with accounts and videos/audios on PeerTube. PeerTube can also be followed from podcasting apps such as Apple Podcasts.

More info here: fedi.tips/peertube-video-hosti…

Let me know if you set up something, I can give it a shoutout 🙂

@Ismellamuskus
The first step - imho - would be to simply attach a sound file to one of your posts. ...and the main goal of your journey is to have an instance that automatically verifies your artist (and tech) collegues.

The local feed of that instance would be interesting from a journalistic point of view...

@vattuvarg hey! Thanks for the reply. Just so I understand correctly: with ‘instance’ you mean server, right?

I like the idea of attaching sound to a post. I’m going to find out if that gives the right impression. It’s got to be professional after all

@Ismellamuskus - Thinking of it as a "server" limits your thinking. An "instance" is your neighbourhood, filled with social networking possibilities. Technically both are software solutions but don't underestimate the human difference.

"Professional" is nice, but the main test to clear is to avoid being a tombstone. It is better to make simple posts than referring to a dead web site, no matter how fancy the design is.

@vattuvarg I see, so my instance right now is waag.social. Does that mean I’d have to ask the moderators to verify me and my posts?

For now, it feels like Mastodon might not be the best place for music as most posts seem pretty quiet and text based. Perhaps you are aware of instances or apps that are louder? 😇

Thanks for taking the time! I appreciate it 😀

@Ismellamuskus @vattuvarg

There are many musicians and music fans on here and entire servers devoted to music, you can find some well-run ones at:

fedi.garden/tag/music

@piero @tips

It's difficult to answer as I'm not totally sure which platform that is running on, maybe WordPress?

Maybe @ruario could advise on this?

Mastodon had discussions on its Github a while ago about having multiple language streams on single accounts, but AFAIK it hasn't happened yet. Usually Fedi accounts do this by having two different account addresses you can subscribe to?