I no longer tell my friends to join Mastodon.
I say, "The Fediverse is pretty popular. You'd probably like [look up the best version and instance for them because I know their interests]." And then I tell them how to find me
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.