so I'm gonna boost any info I think is useful, but the main thing I would say to any newcomers is to take your time with it all

it's a confusing place to get your head around at first and ESPECIALLY when everyone is posting their advice and opinions on how you should and shouldn't use the site. if you try and take it all in at once you'll probably be bamboozled

instances can be changed later. you don't have to form your opinions on fediverse etiquette or jump into discourse straightaway. and if it feels like too much you can turn off the computer