Some new Mastodon users have vented on Twitter about their frustrations using the micro-blogging site, however.
Upon signing up, users have to choose a server, which many find both restrictive and somewhat confusing.
“I appreciate that alternatives like Mastodon exist but holy shit I should not need to take a masterclass on servers to join a social media network,” movie creator Jessica Ellis. Others pointed out how in choosing one server, you are left limited in what you see. “I don't want to be siloed into a server. I'm not just gay. I'm not just a journalist.
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