Let's be honest, there is no #search feature in #fediverse (#mastodon)...
The absence of a full-text search feature in Mastodon and the broader Fediverse is a multifaceted issue with both intentional design choices and practical challenges.
New users may struggle to find relevant content or communities, hindering engagement and adoption. This contrasts sharply with centralized platforms like Twitter, where search drives content virality.
So Users have to manually tag posts (#) for discoverability, which can feel burdensome but fosters organized, topic-focused discussions.
My thoughts...
Opt-In Search???
Instances could allow users to index their content for cross-server discovery, respecting decentralization while improving usability...
Decentralized indexing protocol???