So I just turned on Mastodon's "auto-delete posts after 1 year," a lovely option that more platforms should have! I hope it will help me to continue being inconsistent by posting AND changing 😅 #autodelete

Next I want to find a way to auto-archive my posts into my personal notes app (currently Obsidian). That's my preferred place to revisit and reinterpret my documented self anyway. #pkm

Here, have some #hashtags to make me more searchable:

#ContentWarnings #ToneIndicators #Furry #Trans #NonBinary #Enby #ScienceWitch #WestYorkshire #NeuroSpicy #ChronicPain #MemoryLoss #BotAlly #YesBot #NoArchive #AutoDelete (6 mo.)

@feditips Question about auto deletes … I realize I can “sunset” my posts and set them to disappear after a period of time … but …

Does this also apply to my favorite and boost activity? Does it fade away also? Seems this would be the first place a data miner would start to build profiles. Are these activities aggregated by post to maintain these counts?

Ok, should have started off with Questions … #AutoDelete

If you're like me you love the auto delete option on Mastodon ✨🥳 and there's even exception options. 👏 I don't want my media available long term and I love that I don't have to just track myself. 💋🙏
#fediverse #tips #mastodon #autodelete
https://www.hardreset.info/devices/apps/apps-mastodon/enable-auto-posts-deletion/

#autodelete #selfdestruction

Deleting posts automatically in #Mastodon after a certain time period

Posts in Mastodon can be set to automatically self-destruct after a certain time period, with exceptions made for posts you want to keep.

Here’s how to do it:
https://fedi.tips/deleting-posts-automatically-in-mastodon-after-a-certain-time-period/

I just figured out the #autodelete options for my posts. This is great, so if I migrate to a new instance, I can just copy out my pinned posts, pull an archive, start the redirect, start fresh, and delete the old account at will.

@joel ahh, okay. I ask as it reminded me of this haiku (of mine):

spoken to the Void,
lost in the Mastodon Mists:
ephemeral Toots.
#Haiku #AutoDelete  #Mastodon #Toots #Haikoot 

I may start tooting
Haikus from another Life;
maybe, maybe not.

#Haiku #LifeChoices #AutoDelete #YouNeverKnowWhatYourFutureSelfWillDo #Haikoot

Turning #AutoDelete on and watching your post number plummet is so satisfying :3

@Ground

Spoken to the Void,
lost in the Mastodon Mists:
Ephemeral Toots.

#Haiku #AutoDelete #Mastodon #Toots #Haikoots

Spoken to the Void,
lost in the Mastodon Mists:
Ephemeral Toots.
#Haiku #AutoDelete #Mastodon #Toots. #EverythingYouKnowIsEphemeral #EntropyWins

Spoken to the void,
lost in the Mastodon mists:
ephemeral toots.
#Haiku #AutoDelete #Mastodon #Toots

Am wondering whether to use the #AutoDelete older posts feature here and if I do what time period to choose... hoping to become less of a #DigitalPackrat (an apt description I just read). For those already doing this, what are the #FediTips pros/cons you've found?

I like the way it will emphasize less attachment to historical boosts/faves #EmbraceEphemera. Can always screenshot anything evergreen.

I also figure that #server admins are likely to appreciate the removal of old stuff so that their backups are more manageable.

Presumably scheduling reposts of my #Introduction and other informative #PinnedPosts before they auto-delete could be handy.

One of the things I do still occasionally open #Twitter for is to search for something specific. The #search function is really useful.

When I think about the arguments for why this shouldn't exist on #Mastodon, they don't add up to me.

If you don't want the whole world to see your posts, you can set them to followers-only. If you don't want people to dredge up your past, you can turn on #AutoDelete, or you can easily take your followers with you to a new account and just delete the old one.

Was sind sinnvolle Einstellung für das automatische Löschen von Beiträgen des Mastodon Profiles?

:boost_ok: :replyOk:

#AutomatischeLösung #AutoDelete #FollowerinnenPower #FollowerPower #AskTheFedi #AskTheFediverse

Bad thing about my #CookieAutodelete settings...

I currently use Glitch Edition in #Mastodon. By default it doesn't show reply count and posts are collapsed. I have to change these manually. And every time I log out, purposely or accidentally, these settings are restored to default. Some time ago I gave up with collapsed posts, so I have only one thing to set every damn time :blobcat_grumpy:​

#firefox #privacy #autodelete

#Following #hashtags has led to the very best feed in the history of feeds. According to a recent survey of me, I found that I like it a lot. So many meaningful #conversations. Plus #art, #writing tips, cats, fungi, insects, birds, and of course #SciFiFantasy like #DoctorWho
Learned #hashtag and #thread following so I can keep up. And set up #autodelete of #toots so I can #LetGo
I love #TheFederation and my #instance run by @stux

The beauty of #Mastodon is that #autodelete is an inherent #setting in the #configuration. I set my #toots to be deleted monthly.
There's a similar service for #Twitter called #TweetDelete. I have the same monthly deletion #task there.
#TwitterMigration #TwitterRefugee

Does anyone here use the “auto delete old posts” setting?

I don’t feel strongly. But I have a vague sense it would be more hygienic.

Ephemeral posts should be ephemeral—who knows what Mastodon will be like when users are 10x or 100x—and abandoned data can eventually become toxic.

Maybe expiry after 3 months, or 1-2 years? Any thoughts welcomed.

#mastodon #defaults #autodelete

I recommend using #TorBrowser + a #VPN for special research but for general browsing, these #browserextensions. Anything to add?
How do you prefer/recommend securing your browser?

(When not using #Torbrowser or other #securebrowsers?)

A #passwordmanager
#PrivacyBadger from #EFF
#Decentraleyes
#HTTPS Everywhere or similar
A #javascript suppressor
An #adblocker
Facebook #containers/
multiaccount containers
#Cookie #autodelete

Others to recommend?
#infosec #security #cybersecurity