A little while ago, a user with many followers (whom I have been interacting with for over a year, when the topics are interesting) joyfully shared about the recent increase in Fediverse users. I responded that I'm afraid we will unfortunately lose many of them (as has happened before) because the lack of an algorithm can destabilize those who are accustomed to it. My comment, as I usually do, was meant constructively. The person called me a troll (thus not recognizing me, even though they usually remembered who I was in our interactions) and blocked me. Now I read that many new users are being "pressed" by long-time users who claim to teach them (Mastosplaining?). Is this wonderful wave of new users getting to the heads of many long-time users? The Fediverse is about plurality. If you want strict rules and to be kicked out for disagreeing, there are other social platforms. 😊
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