The thing I love about this post and all its replies, is the stark difference in replies in answer to Brent's very reasonable question.
Some folks:
* It's the starter packs / easier onboarding!
Other folks:
[I'll let you read those replies]
https://mastodon.online/@BrentToderian/113478939656417633
If you think it's the starter packs / easier onboarding, then that leads you to want easier onboarding for Mastodon👍🏿
If you think it's a character flaw or moral failing in people that choose BlueSky, that leads to doing nothing🤷🏿♂️
I love BlueSky, mainly because it's now our best bet at Twitter not being as influential in the US midterm elections (that are coming up sooner than we think).
I like to brag and boast when I am right about a call, so it's only fair to admit when I'm wrong: I really thought Mastodon would get it together on the onboarding and trust and safety front.
In fairness, Mastodon is getting it together... but just far too slowly to matter. A slow "yes" is often the same outcome as a "no."🤷🏿♂️
@mekkaokereke bluesy is at the front end of enshittification. Dorset and the other owners do not care one iota.
Cool cool. Got it.
Now say something about improving the on-boarding experience on Mastodon.
Fair!
Y'all thought I was kidding...
https://hachyderm.io/@mekkaokereke/113478418625809509
@mekkaokereke yeah, no offense meant. I just don't have to ask how high when you say jump. I don't like bluesy, but it's fully ok for you to like it. I don't mind when people use it. But judging by the ownership.... I think it will become terrible soon. I could be wrong.
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I 100% respect the simple "no" when asked to do something by some dude on the internet, even when that dude is me!
The simple "no" is one of my go-tos! Recommend!
My only point is that this isn't really about BlueSky. It's about why is there such resistance to building better on-boarding and safety tools on Mastodon?
Many of the users happy on BlueSky now, tried Mastodon first! Or they tried both at the same time. But they left because those features aren't here. Yet...
@mekkaokereke fully. That makes sense. I think there's a level of hand holding inherent on algorithmic platforms that people expect. Its too bad. I have more to say but I'm at work.
Respect
