@fj
Mastodon's Author and his experience 2y later:
"Would I have done something differently if I was starting from scratch now? Mostly, no. I still receive comments about the name “Mastodon” not being suitable, or “toot” being too silly. I wouldn’t change it. I think there is nothing wrong with being less serious, and if it alienates more corporate-minded users, that’s fine. I don’t wake up every day wishing to interact with my favourite brand."
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2018/10/mastodons-2-year-anniversary/