Source: The Verge
Summary
Mastodon has introduced a newsletter feature, allowing users to subscribe to creators via email without needing a Mastodon account. This move aims to expand the platform’s reach beyond its current user base. The feature is now available, with users able to sign up for newsletters directly from a creator’s Mastodon profile.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Mastodon’s newsletter feature lets anyone subscribe to creators by email, because who needs another social media account? It’s a move to expand the platform’s reach, because email isn’t dead yet. This feature is now available, because beta testing is overrated. You can sign up for newsletters directly from a creator’s Mastodon profile, because convenience is key. Mastodon is just rebranding RSS feeds and calling it innovation.
Author: Evan Null
