Why is there #Mastodon and #Pixelfed?
On pixelfed there’s only images but you can filter mastodon for images. Why would I make two profiles and when do I post which image to which platform?
Why is there #Mastodon and #Pixelfed?
On pixelfed there’s only images but you can filter mastodon for images. Why would I make two profiles and when do I post which image to which platform?
I think it’s a matter of familiarity with existing platforms. Those that are used to microblogs can use Mastodon. Those that are used to image/photography apps (Instagram, VSCO) can use pixelfed.
You don’t need to make both! I just checked and I’m following a few Mastodon accounts on Pixelfed, and I’m able to follow Pixelfed accounts on Mastodon. So I’d say to use whichever one you’re comfortable with and post on there. If you care, you can open it on the other platform to check for formatting issues your viewers might experience.
I keep both accounts myself because I use them at different times, and while I could filter on Mastodon I like the Pixelfed app and format. Also this lets me keep up with fediverse development