-BTW: Assuming that Twitter is working and is usable, you might want to also look at the IOCCC Twitter feed. +Our Mastodon username is: @ioccc@fosstodon.org>. +
+Please note: As of the date of this posting, our account was just setup, +so there isn't much to read there, yet. ++
+In the future we plan to use Mastodon as our official announcement platform. +This will include announcing: +
+When registering for a new IOCCC, we will no longer ask for an optional twitter handle. +Instead, you will be asked if you wish to provide a Mastodon username when you submit your IOCCC entry. +Use of Mastodon is NOT required to enter the IOCCC, but nevertheless is encouraged. +Proving a Mastodon username will be entirely optional. +
+Non-mastodon users can follow the IOCCC postings via: +fosstodon.org/@ioccc. +
+If you do not yet have a Mastodon account, you may free mastodon account via: +joinmastodon.org. +
+If you do have / obtain a Mastodon account, please do us a favor and +follow the IOCCC at: +
+@ioccc@fosstodon.org ++The IOCCC wishes to thank the good folk running the +fosstodon.org +Mastodon hub. +Their technology focused +Fosstodon Hub +is made possible by volunteers, +and those who voluntarily +support the cost of their server. +
+Stay tuned in Mastodon as we update you on our progress towards the next IOCCC! +