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Terence Eden marks 10 years on Mastodon, reflects on network's longevity

A longtime Mastodon user celebrates a decade on the decentralized platform, citing its resistance to corporate takeover and algorithmic manipulation.

newest coverage 10d agosummary written 9d ago7 pieces174 likes & upvotes3 comments MastodonHacker News

What to know

  • Eden attributes Mastodon's decade-long survival to its decentralized structure, open APIs, and algorithmic restraint compared to corporate platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
  • The platform's resistance to corporate presence and its chronological feed are presented as defining features that differentiate it from mainstream social networks.
  • Eden acknowledges that most early Twitter adopters have migrated to BlueSky, but views Mastodon as the more principled alternative despite its smaller user base.

“Think of it like quitting smoking by taking up vaping. Sure, not ideal, but better than the alternative.”

Terence Eden · Terence Eden's Blog ↗

Terence Eden Mastodon user and blogger

Terence Eden marks 10 years on Mastodon, reflects on network's longevity
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How it unfolded 5 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump posts

Peak 3 pieces in 3h at Nov 1, 7 AM; 7 pieces over 11 days (1 article · 6 posts) Nov 1, 7 AM — 3 pieces · 1 article · 2 posts — Mastodon 2, Hacker News 1Nov 1, 10 AM — quietNov 1, 1 PM — quietNov 1, 4 PM — 3 pieces · 3 posts — Mastodon 2, Hacker News 1Nov 1, 7 PM — quietNov 1, 10 PM — quietNov 2, 1 AM — quietNov 2, 4 AM — quietNov 2, 7 AM — quietNov 2, 10 AM — quietNov 2, 1 PM — quietNov 2, 4 PM — quietNov 2, 7 PM — quietNov 2, 10 PM — quietNov 3, 1 AM — quietNov 3, 4 AM — quietNov 3, 7 AM — quietNov 3, 10 AM — quietNov 3, 1 PM — quietNov 3, 4 PM — quietNov 3, 7 PM — quietNov 3, 10 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Nov 4, 1 AM — quietNov 4, 4 AM — quietNov 4, 7 AM — quietNov 4, 10 AM — quietNov 4, 1 PM — quietNov 4, 4 PM — quietNov 4, 7 PM — quietNov 4, 10 PM — quietNov 5, 1 AM — quietNov 5, 4 AM — quietNov 5, 7 AM — quietNov 5, 10 AM — quietNov 5, 1 PM — quietNov 5, 4 PM — quietNov 5, 7 PM — quietNov 5, 10 PM — quietNov 6, 1 AM — quietNov 6, 4 AM — quietNov 6, 7 AM — quietNov 6, 10 AM — quietNov 6, 1 PM — quietNov 6, 4 PM — quietNov 6, 7 PM — quietNov 6, 10 PM — quietNov 7, 1 AM — quietNov 7, 4 AM — quietNov 7, 7 AM — quietNov 7, 10 AM — quietNov 7, 1 PM — quietNov 7, 4 PM — quietNov 7, 7 PM — quietNov 7, 10 PM — quietNov 8, 1 AM — quietNov 8, 4 AM — quietNov 8, 7 AM — quietNov 8, 10 AM — quietNov 8, 1 PM — quietNov 8, 4 PM — quietNov 8, 7 PM — quietNov 8, 10 PM — quietNov 9, 1 AM — quietNov 9, 4 AM — quietNov 9, 7 AM — quietNov 9, 10 AM — quietNov 9, 1 PM — quietNov 9, 4 PM — quietNov 9, 7 PM — quietNov 9, 10 PM — quietYesterday, 1 AM — quietYesterday, 4 AM — quietYesterday, 7 AM — quietYesterday, 10 AM — quietYesterday, 1 PM — quietYesterday, 4 PM — quietYesterday, 7 PM — quietYesterday, 10 PM — quietToday, 1 AM — quietToday, 4 AM — quietToday, 7 AM — quietToday, 10 AM — quietToday, 1 PM — quietToday, 4 PM — quiet 1–5
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  1. 5

    Hacker News engagement grows

    The Hacker News thread accumulated additional visibility with 6 points by late evening, indicating delayed pickup of the story.

    • feedle@mastodon.social

      🔁 From our "Digital Crossroads" collection: 10 Years on Mastodon - https:// shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/11/10-ye ars-on-mastodon/?ref=feedle.world --- See other stories like this one here: https:// feedle.world/digital-crossroads # web # internet # socialmedia # blogging

      feedle@mastodon.socialMastodon7d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • topstories@mastodon.social

      10 Years on Mastodon https:// shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/11/10-ye ars-on-mastodon/

      topstories@mastodon.socialMastodon10d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. 4

    Fellow Mastodon user echoes the essay

    Neil shared the post on Mastodon, indicating personal resonance with Eden's reflections on platform stability and user experience.

    “A lot of @Edent's new blogpost resonates with me.”
    — neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk
    • neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk

      # "10 Years on Mastodon" A lot of @ Edent 's new blogpost resonates with me. https:// shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/11/10-ye ars-on-mastodon/

      neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.ukMastodon10d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
  3. 3

    Post shared on Hacker News

    The essay was posted to Hacker News, where it generated minimal initial engagement (2 points, no comments).

  4. 2

    Eden promotes essay on Mastodon; post gains engagement

    Eden shared his blog post on Mastodon itself, where it accumulated 99 points and 3 comments, seeding discussion of the platform's evolution and user experiences.

    • Edent@mastodon.social

      🆕 blog! “10 Years on Mastodon” As of today, I've been on the Mastodon social network for 10 years. I think that deserves a little reflection and celebration. Post by @ Edent View on Mastodon Social networks often launch in a blaze of glory but limp out of existence within a year or so. How many services have you signed up to,… 👀 Read more…

      Edent@mastodon.socialMastodon10d ago99▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Terence Eden publishes 10-year Mastodon retrospective

    Eden posted a blog essay reflecting on his decade on Mastodon, contrasting the platform's durability with the typical lifespan of social networks. He highlights Mastodon's chronological feed, open APIs, corporate resistance, and user-driven moderation as key factors in its staying power.

    “Social networks often launch in a blaze of glory but limp out of existence within a year or so.”
    — Terence Eden
    1. 1 outlet 10 Years on Mastodon

      first by Mastodon, 10d ago

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