Hey there, fellow internet explorers! ๐ Ready for a tale of digital liberation? Buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea on my journey through Mastodon. Spoiler alert: It’s been a game-changer! ๐
Ditching the Big Tech Blues
Let’s face it, we’ve all felt trapped by those massive social media platforms. Well, I decided to make a change, and boy, was it refreshing! ๐จ Mastodon opened up a whole new world of ideas and concepts I never knew existed. Talk about a breath of fresh air!
Want to join me on this wild ride? Catch me at http://nobirds.social. And get this โ I even granted myself verified โ๏ธ status. Perks of owning the place, am I right? ๐
Setting Up Shop: The Mastodon Way
Getting started was a breeze thanks to Digital Ocean’s marketplace app. But here’s where it gets interesting โ I was running version v3.5.0
, which was a bit behind the times. After a few weeks, I got the itch to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
The Great Upgrade Adventure
Upgrading from v3.5.0
to v4.0.0
wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. It was more like a leisurely hike with a few unexpected detours. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back with this step-by-step guide:
- Snapshot your Digital Ocean Mastodon instance. Better safe than sorry!
- Beef up your droplet’s CPU and RAM to 4GB. Trust me, your Ruby commands will thank you.
- Follow the
v4.0.0
upgrade instructions like they’re a treasure map. Find them here: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.0.0 - Once you’ve conquered the upgrade, resize your CPU back to its original 2GB with 2 CPUs setup.
- Check your Mastodon landing page footer. If it says
v4.0.0
, congratulations! You’ve made it to the promised land.



Join the Fediverse Fun!
Thinking about diving into the Mastodon waters? Use my Digital Ocean referral link to get started. The Fediverse is here to stay (or at least until the next cool thing comes along). Let’s make the internet fun again, shall we? ๐
Remember, in this brave new world of social media, you’re not just a user โ you’re the captain of your own digital ship. So hoist those sails and set course for adventure in the Fediverse!