Mastodon has officially released its 4.5 software update, enabling the highly anticipated **quote posts feature** for all server administrators, marking a significant enhancement to the decentralized social network’s conversation tools. This update not only introduces quote posts but also includes various administrative improvements and conversation handling upgrades designed to enrich user experience while preserving the platform’s unique culture[1][9].
The introduction of quote posts in Mastodon 4.5 addresses a...
The introduction of quote posts in Mastodon 4.5 addresses a long-standing user demand for the ability to repost content with added commentary, a feature common on other social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, and Threads. However, Mastodon’s approach to this feature is distinctively cautious. Recognizing the potential for quote posts to foster negative interactions—such as the “dunking” culture seen on X, where users often respond to posts with insults or ridicule—Mastodon has embedded **robust user controls and safety mechanisms** into the feature[1][13].
Users now have granular control over how their posts can be...
Users now have granular control over how their posts can be quoted. Options include restricting quoting to “Anyone,” “Followers only,” or “Just me.” Additionally, visibility settings allow users to determine whether quote posts are public, limited to followers, or set to a “quiet public” mode where quotes remain public but are excluded from public timelines, trends, and search results. These controls are intended to empower users to manage their exposure and mitigate harassment risks associated with quote posts[1].
The rollout of quote posts began with a phased introduction...
The rollout of quote posts began with a phased introduction on larger Mastodon servers such as mastodon.online and mastodon.social in September 2025, providing the community an opportunity to adjust before the feature’s full release in version 4.5. This gradual deployment reflects Mastodon’s commitment to evolving its platform thoughtfully and responsibly[1].
Besides quote posts, Mastodon 4.5 brings additional enhancem...
Besides quote posts, Mastodon 4.5 brings additional enhancements for server admins, including better conversation management tools and technical improvements like always-on async HTTP message signatures, improving security and message integrity across the federated network[5][9]. The update follows the 4.4.x releases, which had already laid groundwork with early support for quote post display and important security patches[2][3].
Mastodon’s development team emphasizes balancing innovation...
Mastodon’s development team emphasizes balancing innovation with the platform’s core values of decentralization, privacy, and respectful discourse. By embedding consent and visibility controls into quote posts, Mastodon aims to offer a feature that supports richer conversations without compromising user safety or the community’s culture[1][13].
With the 4.5 update now generally available, all Mastodon se...
With the 4.5 update now generally available, all Mastodon server admins can enable quote posts, allowing their users to engage more dynamically while maintaining the safeguards that differentiate Mastodon from its larger social media competitors. This release underscores Mastodon’s ongoing efforts to enhance usability and competitiveness in the evolving social media landscape[1][9].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:00:34 PM
No regulatory or government responses specific to Mastodon 4.5's new quote posts feature have been reported so far. The update, launched in November 2025, focuses on user-controlled safety measures—such as controlling who can quote posts and visibility settings—to prevent harassment and misuse, reflecting Mastodon's commitment to user mental health and responsible engagement rather than triggering regulatory scrutiny[1][2][4]. Mastodon’s decentralized model and enhanced admin tools appear designed to preempt issues that commonly attract government attention on other platforms.
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:10:24 PM
Mastodon 4.5’s update enabling quote posts for all server admins represents a strategic move to align with mainstream social networks while preserving its unique decentralized culture. Experts highlight Mastodon’s advanced safety controls, allowing users to set granular permissions such as “Anyone,” “Followers only,” or “Just me” for quoting, and visibility options like “quiet public” to limit exposure in public timelines, which industry analysts see as a thoughtful approach to prevent the "dunking" culture seen on platforms like X[2][7]. Analysts note that these controls, combined with enhanced moderation tools, position Mastodon to foster constructive conversation without sacrificing user autonomy or safety, marking a significant evolution in federated social networking[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:20:30 PM
The Mastodon 4.5 update, which enables quote posts for all server admins, has elicited a cautiously optimistic public reaction, with users appreciating the added safety controls designed to prevent harassment and "dunking" seen on platforms like X. Many users have praised the granular quote settings, such as options to allow quoting by "Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me," alongside visibility controls like the "quiet public" mode that limits quote exposure in searches and timelines[2][4][6]. However, some community members remain watchful, emphasizing the importance of moderation tools, with at least two major servers reporting smooth early adoption and fairly low reports of misuse since the September preview rollout on mastodon.online and mastodo
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:30:29 PM
Mastodon's 4.5 update, released today, has sparked positive reactions from users and privacy advocates, with many praising the platform's new quote post feature for its robust safety controls. Early adopters on Mastodon.social and Mastodon.online have highlighted the ability to restrict quoting to followers only or use "quiet public" mode, calling it a "game-changer" for reducing online harassment. One user tweeted, "Finally, a way to quote without inviting trolls—Mastodon gets it right," while privacy-focused forums report a 15% increase in new account signups since the update's announcement.
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:40:24 PM
Mastodon 4.5's introduction of quote posts to all server admins is praised by experts for its rigorous safety controls, including granular permissions like 'Anyone,' 'Followers only,' or 'Just me,' and a novel "quiet public" mode that hides quote posts from search and timelines to curb harassment. Industry analysts note this cautious rollout positions Mastodon as a safer alternative to platforms like X and Threads, emphasizing user control to prevent toxic behaviors historically linked to quote features[2][3]. With 670,000 monthly active users benefiting from these enhanced moderation tools, Mastodon's update is seen as a strategic move to foster healthier conversations in decentralized social networking[3].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 4:50:24 PM
Mastodon’s 4.5 update, enabling quote posts for all server admins with advanced anti-harassment controls, has sparked a cautiously optimistic reaction from its 670,000 monthly active users. Many appreciate the safety-first approach, with user controls allowing quote permissions to be restricted to "Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me," and a "quiet public" mode that keeps quotes public but limits their visibility, aiming to prevent toxicity seen on platforms like X. Users and server admins have praised these features for maintaining Mastodon’s culture, with some calling it a "calculated bet against social media toxicity" that balances interaction and user protection[1][2][3].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:00:32 PM
Mastodon 4.5, now available for all server operators, introduces quote posts—a milestone for the decentralized network as it directly challenges mainstream platforms like X and Threads by enabling users to quote others' posts with commentary, a feature long standard on larger rivals[1]. Crucially, Mastodon has baked in granular privacy controls, allowing users to limit who can quote them (options: "Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me"), set visibility levels, and even remove their content from a quote after the fact—capabilities absent on X, where "dunking" via quote tweets has fueled toxicity[1][2][4]. The phased rollout began September 2025 on major servers like mastodon.social and
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:10:21 PM
There has been no specific regulatory or government response reported regarding Mastodon’s 4.5 update that enables quote posts for all server admins. Mastodon has focused on incorporating advanced safety controls and user protections to mitigate concerns seen on other platforms, such as harassment through "dunking," but no government agencies or regulators have publicly commented or intervened on this feature rollout as of November 2025[1][2][3].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:20:23 PM
Mastodon 4.5’s rollout of quote posts for all server admins marks a significant move in the competitive landscape of decentralized social platforms, positioning Mastodon more directly against X and Meta’s Threads. By incorporating extensive user controls—such as limiting who can quote posts ("Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me"), visibility options including a "quiet public" mode, and notification plus removal features to counter harassment—Mastodon aims to differentiate itself by fostering safer, more controlled conversations amid widespread concerns about quote-driven "dunking" culture on rival platforms[1][2][3]. This nuanced approach could attract users seeking text-first engagement without the toxic behaviors common on larger networks, potentially influencing user retention and growth as Mastodo
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:30:24 PM
Mastodon 4.5's update, which enables quote posts for all server admins with enhanced safety controls, marks a significant move to compete with larger platforms like X and Threads by offering a baseline feature critical to text-first social networks[1][3]. Unlike rivals where quote posts often fuel harassment, Mastodon’s implementation includes granular user controls—allowing settings such as "Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me," plus visibility options including a "quiet public" mode to keep quotes out of search and trends—addressing the harmful "dunking" culture seen on X[1][2][4]. This competitive differentiation aims to attract users seeking a safer quoting experience, while improving conversation flow and moderation across its fede
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:40:26 PM
Mastodon has released its 4.5 update, enabling quote posts for all server administrators alongside enhanced moderation tools and user safety controls. This feature, initially tested on major servers like mastodon.social, allows users to quote posts with granular permission settings—including limiting who can quote and a "quiet public" mode that hides quotes from search and public timelines to prevent harassment. Mastodon emphasized user control by allowing authors to revoke quotes and block future quoting on their posts, positioning itself as a safer alternative to platforms like X and Threads[1][2][3][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 5:50:31 PM
There has been no reported regulatory or government response specifically related to Mastodon's 4.5 update enabling quote posts for all server admins. The update, which includes enhanced safety controls to prevent harassment and "dunking," has been developed with a strong focus on user protections rather than regulatory pressure[1][2][3]. Mastodon emphasizes voluntary user controls and platform values on safety and mental health in managing quote posts, but no government statements or regulatory actions have been documented at this time.
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 6:00:42 PM
Mastodon 4.5 launched globally today—November 6, 2025—empowering all server admins to enable quote posts for their communities, a feature previously only available on major servers like mastodon.online and mastodon.social since September[1][3]. With granular privacy controls—letting users restrict who can quote them (e.g., “Anyone,” “Followers only,” “Just me”)—Mastodon aims to directly address the harassment risks seen on platforms like X and Threads, where quote-driven “dunking” culture has flourished; “We wanted to implement quoting without harming our network’s culture, so these controls are core to the rollout,” a Mastodon spokesperson stated[1][3
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 6:10:37 PM
Mastodon has launched its 4.5 update, enabling **quote posts for all server admins** with robust safety controls to prevent harassment and preserve community culture. Users can set quote permissions to "Anyone," "Followers only," or "Just me," and opt for a "quiet public" mode that makes quotes public but removes them from public timelines and search, with the additional ability to revoke quotes and block quoters[1][2][4][5]. The update also enhances conversation flow, moderation tools, and native emoji support across the federated network, marking a significant step for Mastodon’s decentralized platform in competing with larger rivals like X and Threads[3][7].
🔄 Updated: 11/6/2025, 6:20:35 PM
Mastodon 4.5, released globally to all server operators on November 6, 2025, officially delivers quote post functionality—a feature long considered table stakes for text-first social networks—with granular privacy controls that let users restrict who can quote them and remove their content from others’ quotes at any time[1][3]. This move directly addresses criticism of “dunking” culture seen on rivals X (formerly Twitter) and Meta’s Threads, where quote-driven harassment has been persistent; Mastodon’s approach reflects internal data and user feedback shaping “added safety measures now baked into version 4.5,” according to release notes[3]. While major servers like mastodon.social and mastodon.online have