Mastodon, users quoting other posts It will allow them to share in their profiles. The new feature will be gradually active from next week.
Mastodon was hesitant about the long -time quoted posts. The reason for this is possible Context losses and the possibility of abuse. Nevertheless, in order to increase the participation of users, this decision was returned in 2025. The new feature will work with an option added to the “Boost” button. Thus, users will not only re -share, but will also add their own comments. The Mastodon administration said that the feature would offer Fedivese a more attractive experience for new participants. However, the quote feature will first be activated on mastodon.social and mastodon.online.
Users, Mastodon 4.5 update and this option will be able to access all servers. However, the new feature will not only be limited to the sharing function. Users will be able to determine who can be quoted by. For example, you will only have options for allowing followers or leaving them open. In addition, users who do not want to be quoted will be able to completely close this opportunity by changing their settings. Thus, separate control can be provided on each post. This flexible structure, which increases the user experience, aims to create a safer interaction floor in the sharing environment.
Mastodon offers detailed inspection options for quote posts
Mastodon has developed detailed control mechanisms for the new feature. Notification will go to the user quoted and if necessary, the content can be withdrawn from the quote. This function is important to prevent possible abuse. In addition, users will be able to change their exchange permission in every shipment. Thus, different preferences can be made for different shares. In addition to all these, users will have the opportunity to manage their settings centrally. Therefore, the control is always ensured to remain in the shipment owner.
Mastodon is also conducting some technical studies. It may be delayed that displays quoted on different Fedivese platforms may be delayed. The reason for this, To the ActivityPUB protocol The new technical standards added are not applied everywhere at the same time. Nevertheless, Mastodon aims to increase compliance by cooperating with other developing communities. In this way, the quote feature is not only limited to its own platform. In any case, users will be able to experience delay in some posts until this process is completed.
Mastodon’s official blog contains detailed information that explains how the quote sender works. Users will be able to make their own settings quickly by following the instructions here. This guide contains all the details such as how to disable the quotes or who will be allowed. In addition, there is also information on the withdrawal of the re -ing posts. This feature of Mastodon is seen to change the forms of interaction throughout Fedverse. However, some limitations will continue on different platforms until the technical harmony is completed.