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## [Follow-up question about the update timeline](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/follow-up-question-about-the-update-timeline/326)

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**Author:** [@Ross](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Ross)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/follow-up-question-about-the-update-timeline/326 "2026-11-09T17:46:22Z")

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@imani Uhh, what the heck?!? why was this thread closed?? Continuing the discussion from Mastodon should find its own look and feel instead of modern fads: Who set this timeline? Who is forcing this update to be rushe…

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## [Columns not resizing on zoom - scroll bar appears, empty search column wasting space, new composer overlay is in the way, more mental effort needed to use it](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/columns-not-resizing-on-zoom-scroll-bar-appears-empty-search-column-wasting-space-new-composer-overlay-is-in-the-way-more-mental-effort-needed-to-use-it/433)

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**Author:** [@Moini](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Moini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/columns-not-resizing-on-zoom-scroll-bar-appears-empty-search-column-wasting-space-new-composer-overlay-is-in-the-way-more-mental-effort-needed-to-use-it/433 "2026-11-09T17:45:52Z")

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When I zoom in on the page to change the font size, the right-most column goes out of view. I’m not sure it even had 4 columns before this? Wasn’t the search field on the left? I don’t get what the empty search column is…

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## [Alt text button icon](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/alt-text-button-icon/429)

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**Author:** [@anatudor](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/anatudor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/alt-text-button-icon/429 "2026-11-09T17:03:03Z")

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It would be useful to have different icons for the alt text button depending on whether I have already added alt text or not. Currently, I have no way of knowing which image is still missing alt text without checking fo…

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## [Add back Time-limited muting and blocking](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/add-back-time-limited-muting-and-blocking/412)

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**Author:** [@poyribn](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/poyribn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/add-back-time-limited-muting-and-blocking/412 "2026-11-09T16:59:11Z")

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Every Time i muted or blocked a User in the Past, i selected a Time after which the Restriction gets removed. Every Problem User has gone away after a While, so there’s no Need to restrict them forever. Now this Mercy …

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## [5.0 redesign: 'Mark as Read' overlay overlays contents and doesn't react to click](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/5-0-redesign-mark-as-read-overlay-overlays-contents-and-doesnt-react-to-click/434)

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**Author:** [@Moini](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Moini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/5-0-redesign-mark-as-read-overlay-overlays-contents-and-doesnt-react-to-click/434 "2026-11-09T15:13:03Z")

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What the title says… Why is this not a simple button anymore?

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## [Collapsible Sidebar](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/collapsible-sidebar/162)

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**Author:** [@ReverendGuide](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/ReverendGuide)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/collapsible-sidebar/162 "2026-11-09T10:00:09Z")

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This feedback concerns the “deck” view of mastodon. Could you make the sidebar on the left side collapsible so I can view more of the content even when you shrink the window? When you collapse it, instead of having words…

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## [Switching lists requires two hands on mobile](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/switching-lists-requires-two-hands-on-mobile/432)

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**Author:** [@ikkeT](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/ikkeT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/switching-lists-requires-two-hands-on-mobile/432 "2026-11-09T08:42:41Z")

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Hi, I just started using the v5 interface as it became to our instance. I use mastodon mostly on tablet and phone via browser. I use heavily lists to differentiate languages and topics. Now I find it clumsy on mobile to…

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## [Idea: Stickers (large animated emojo)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-stickers-large-animated-emojo/431)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-stickers-large-animated-emojo/431 "2026-11-09T00:05:15Z")

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Follow up to Idea: Emojo only toots/replies should increase the emoji size This is common is “instant message” apps, but official sticker packs also encourage artists to engage with our community. Example: Stickers in …

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## [Article viewer UI for reading long posts](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/article-viewer-ui-for-reading-long-posts/410)

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**Author:** [@CyberTailor](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/CyberTailor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/article-viewer-ui-for-reading-long-posts/410 "2026-11-08T18:55:50Z")

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I think Mastodon can adapt UX similar to Telegram’s Instant View or VK Articles for long posts. In your home feed you should see only a preview of the post with a button to view it. When you click the button, Mastodon UI…

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## [Idea: Long Form Toots (Articles)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-long-form-toots-articles/413)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-long-form-toots-articles/413 "2026-11-08T12:01:26Z")

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This is self explanatory. There are a lot of people who enjoy writing, and turn to places like Substack. Mastodon could be a middle ground for long form people and bloggers. Inline photos/videos/audio would be optio…

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## [Hi! I can't find a button to submit a post or submit a reply](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/hi-i-cant-find-a-button-to-submit-a-post-or-submit-a-reply/131)

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**Author:** [@SomeVeganCheeseIsOk](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/SomeVeganCheeseIsOk)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/hi-i-cant-find-a-button-to-submit-a-post-or-submit-a-reply/131 "2026-11-08T18:22:52Z")

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Using duck duck go as a web browser on a phone. Where do I click to actually post something? I can create it and type in it, but I can’t actually submit any posts or replies.

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## [Android app still forgets I've favorited posts in some circumstances](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/android-app-still-forgets-ive-favorited-posts-in-some-circumstances/428)

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**Author:** [@ghosttie](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/ghosttie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/android-app-still-forgets-ive-favorited-posts-in-some-circumstances/428 "2026-11-08T15:10:34Z")

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I was going down by feed favoriting posts, then the app reset me to the top of the feed (this issue), and then when I got back to some posts that I’d favorited they didn’t show as favorited even though they were

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## [Allow users to share PDFs](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/allow-users-to-share-pdfs/345)

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**Author:** [@Neil](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Neil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/allow-users-to-share-pdfs/345 "2026-11-08T12:06:49Z")

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I might be the only person who wants to do this, but I would love to be able to share PDFs using Mastodon. Not links to PDFs hosted elsewhere, but the actual PDF itself. I can share photos, and so I can convert a PDF t…

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## [Bug: "Quotes pending" forever has been a bad user experience](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/bug-quotes-pending-forever-has-been-a-bad-user-experience/427)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/bug-quotes-pending-forever-has-been-a-bad-user-experience/427 "2026-11-08T14:16:05Z")

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I’ve raised this in issues before but the user experience for Quotes is janky… “Post pending” is shown on almost all of my timetime posts. Sometimes its 3 seconds, sometimes 10, sometimes 1 minute, commonly never. s…

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## [Android app forgets where I am](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/android-app-forgets-where-i-am/255)

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**Author:** [@ghosttie](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/ghosttie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/android-app-forgets-where-i-am/255 "2026-11-08T14:11:37Z")

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The way I use Mastodon is I want to see everything the people I follow have posted, so I start scrolling and go back in time until I get to the last post I remember from yesterday. If I switch to a different app, when I…

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## [Idea: Bring back the mascot... or add multiple places for people to add different mascots](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-bring-back-the-mascot-or-add-multiple-places-for-people-to-add-different-mascots/426)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-bring-back-the-mascot-or-add-multiple-places-for-people-to-add-different-mascots/426 "2026-11-08T13:24:27Z")

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you could cover the mascot in different places that are transient.. like the login/registration page. or on popups/modals… if you don’t have a dedicated space. Bring back the whimsy and character.

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## [Idea: Consider the ephermeral fediverse (Ephermerality as a bug for some personas and feature for others)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-consider-the-ephermeral-fediverse-ephermerality-as-a-bug-for-some-personas-and-feature-for-others/425)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-consider-the-ephermeral-fediverse-ephermerality-as-a-bug-for-some-personas-and-feature-for-others/425 "2026-11-08T12:52:28Z")

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Notice: I care deeply about the concept of “personas” as mentioned Idea: Focus on Personas and Create an onboarding wizard PLEASE ALLOW PEOPLE TO CHOOSE. My account can be part of the everything saved social network,…

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## [Idea: Focus on multiple personas and Create an onboarding wizard (Break the culture of making choices/assuming a persona)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-focus-on-multiple-personas-and-create-an-onboarding-wizard-break-the-culture-of-making-choices-assuming-a-persona/424)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-focus-on-multiple-personas-and-create-an-onboarding-wizard-break-the-culture-of-making-choices-assuming-a-persona/424 "2026-11-08T12:41:18Z")

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Historically, Mastodon is about 40% open / 60% closed to try as it tried to accommodate both personas… and this has caused some jank/clashes, and “cognitive dissonance” in the user experience. This is something I …

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## [Major Idea: Add a special Private Hashtag for people who use it like that. (Release hashtag as 100% search)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/major-idea-add-a-special-private-hashtag-for-people-who-use-it-like-that-release-hashtag-as-100-search/423)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/major-idea-add-a-special-private-hashtag-for-people-who-use-it-like-that-release-hashtag-as-100-search/423 "2026-11-08T12:35:46Z")

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This is actually a hard one because how do you handle retroactive hashtags, BUT this is also something that should be given considerable discussion because I don’t take this likely. Make hashtags like tumblr, and gi…

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## [Idea: Toots with Embedded URL listed for visibility/discoverability](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-toots-with-embedded-url-listed-for-visibility-discoverability/422)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-toots-with-embedded-url-listed-for-visibility-discoverability/422 "2026-11-08T12:28:24Z")

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As noticed, this feature already kind of exists.. just please add the ability to quickly search for other embedded toots quickly in the UX.

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## [Idea: Cute icon on every toot showing relationship status](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-cute-icon-on-every-toot-showing-relationship-status/421)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-cute-icon-on-every-toot-showing-relationship-status/421 "2026-11-08T12:23:55Z")

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This one was raised with the UX team previously, but I’m just putting here for reference. again, this is a whimsy request.

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## [Idea: "Instance move notifications"](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-instance-move-notifications/420)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-instance-move-notifications/420 "2026-11-08T12:22:48Z")

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Moves happen every so often but are rare enough to not spam the notifications.

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## [Idea: Account status with emoji](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-account-status-with-emoji/419)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-account-status-with-emoji/419 "2026-11-08T12:21:03Z")

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This is just stolen from ICQ, MSN messager and slack. Little dynamic status updates (Listening to Ziltoid the Omniscient by Devin Townsend) or similar. This is the whimsy pile.

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## [Idea: Emojo only toots/replies should increase the emoji size](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-emojo-only-toots-replies-should-increase-the-emoji-size/418)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-emojo-only-toots-replies-should-increase-the-emoji-size/418 "2026-11-08T12:19:18Z")

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This one is legitimately just for fun. put this in the whimsy pile.

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## [Idea: Highlight notification when somebody follows you back](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-highlight-notification-when-somebody-follows-you-back/417)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-highlight-notification-when-somebody-follows-you-back/417 "2026-11-08T12:17:44Z")

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Right now, if I follow somebody, they get a “X followed you” notification… and if they follow me, and we become mutuals… the current notification is “X followed you” Please expand that with a separate “X followed yo…

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## [Idea: Poll Toot 2.0 - Add public responses and/or (visable to poll creator only)](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-poll-toot-2-0-add-public-responses-and-or-visable-to-poll-creator-only/416)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-poll-toot-2-0-add-public-responses-and-or-visable-to-poll-creator-only/416 "2026-11-08T12:14:42Z")

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As mentioned. the current poll is kind of a gimmick and limited in scope.

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## [Idea: Questions and Answers / Ask me Anything](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-questions-and-answers-ask-me-anything/415)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-questions-and-answers-ask-me-anything/415 "2026-11-08T12:08:56Z")

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This is a classic community engagement/building tool. Allow people to toggle enum settings: “Accept anonymous, Accept (block anonymous), block non-followers, disable entirely.”

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## [Idea: PDF as attachments](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-pdf-as-attachments/414)

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**Author:** [@Shlee](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Shlee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/idea-pdf-as-attachments/414 "2026-11-08T12:06:49Z")

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This is self explanatory. There are a lot of people who generate PDFs and showing them inline as with any other media would encourage different personas.

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## [Not all languages work like English: what Mastodon UI developers fail to consider](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/not-all-languages-work-like-english-what-mastodon-ui-developers-fail-to-consider/407)

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**Author:** [@CyberTailor](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/CyberTailor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/not-all-languages-work-like-english-what-mastodon-ui-developers-fail-to-consider/407 "2026-11-08T08:16:56Z")

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Hello, fellow fedizens! My name is Anna, I proofread Russian Mastodon translations in my free time. I’d like to share some pain points that I as a translator have to face. Plural forms are not the same across languages…

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## [Mastodon 5.0 (design preview): Composer should be at top](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/mastodon-5-0-design-preview-composer-should-be-at-top/74)

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**Author:** [@Purple](https://community.joinmastodon.org/u/Purple)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.joinmastodon.org/t/mastodon-5-0-design-preview-composer-should-be-at-top/74 "2026-11-07T23:16:52Z")

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Hi! Posting here after seeing the design preview to say I think the composer should really be at the top of the page, compared to the bottom where it is right now. For this I have the following reasons: 1. Your post w…

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