Mastodon vs Boston While Black

Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what’s happening. Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight. This is the official iOS app for Mastodon. In our app, you can: EXPLORE ■ Discover new writers, journalists, artists, photographers, scientists and more ■ See what’s happening in the world READ ■ Keep up with people you care about in a chronological feed with no interruptions ■ Follow hashtags to keep up with specific topics in real time CREATE ■ Post to your followers or the whole world, with polls, high quality images and videos ■ Participate in interesting conversations with other people CURATE ■ Create lists of people to never miss a post ■ Filter words or phrases to control what you do and don’t want to see AND MORE! ■ Login and switch between multiple accounts ■ No spoilers! You can put your posts behind content warnings A POWERFUL PUBLISHING PLATFORM You no longer have to try and appease an opaque algorithm that decides if your friends are going to see what you posted. If they follow you, they’ll see it. If you publish it to the open web, it’s accessible on the open web. You can safely share links to Mastodon in the knowledge that anyone will be able to read them without logging in. Between threads, polls, high quality images, videos, audio, and content warnings, Mastodon offers plenty of ways to express yourself in a way that suits you. A POWERFUL READING PLATFORM We don’t need to show you ads, so we don’t need to keep you in our app. Mastodon has the richest selection of 3rd party apps and integrations so you can choose the experience that fits you best. Thanks to the chronological home feed, it’s easy to tell when you’ve caught up on all updates and can move on to something else. No need to worry that a misclick will ruin your recommendations forever. We don’t guess what you want to see, we let you control it. PROTOCOLS, NOT PLATFORMS Mastodon is not like a traditional social media platform, but is built on a decentralized protocol. You can sign up on our official server, or choose a 3rd party to host your data and moderate your experience. Thanks to the common protocol, no matter what you choose, you can communicate seamlessly with people on other Mastodon servers. But there’s more: With just one account, you can communicate with people from other fediverse platforms. Not happy with your choice? You can always switch to a different Mastodon server while taking your followers with you. For advanced users, you can even host your data on your own infrastructure, since Mastodon is open-source. NON-PROFIT IN NATURE Mastodon is a registered non-profit in the US and Germany. We are not motivated by extracting monetary value from the platform, but by what’s best for the platform. AS FEATURED IN: TIME, Forbes, Wired, The Guardian, CNN, The Verge, TechCrunch, Financial Times, Gizmodo, PCMAG.com, and more.

Boston While Black is your digital hub for connection, culture, and community. Built with Black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers in mind, this members-only app gives you 24/7 access to curated spaces, events, and conversations with people who truly get it. Whether you're new to the city, a long-time local, or just looking to find your people, BWB is where belonging begins. Through intentional connection, insider experiences, and real-time conversation—both online and offline—we’re creating a new standard for community: one that transforms the way you live, work, and thrive in Boston and beyond. This is where Black Boston connects. With the BWB app, you can: Join a private digital community of thousands of residents, transplants, and returners Explore curated in-person and virtual events that build connection and amplify culture Access exclusive perks and discounts at restaurants, cultural institutions, and area businesses Participate in member-led clubs based on shared interests, identities, and goals Stay in the know with our events calendar, featuring what’s happening across the region Connect directly with other members via posts, comments, DMs, and interest threads Engage with original content designed to help you navigate the city, build your network, and find belonging Whether you're attending one of our signature events, discovering a new neighborhood gem, or simply looking to build authentic relationships, Boston While Black is your invitation to experience Boston on your own terms. You belong here. Download the BWB app today and start experiencing what it means to go from “I live here” to “I love it here”. ----- Terms of Use: mightynetworks.com/terms-of-use