blaineNov 19, 2022

There is a clear line between the cultural factions on Mastodon:

Community Groups vs Broadcast Social Media.

This tent has to be big enough for both. Thankfully, the protocols support this. @darius's Hometown fork of Mastodon is even better than Mastodon for small community groups (but still federates where you need it!)

We need a Mastodon fork (or AP server) that works more like Twitter, for more broadcast orientated individuals and organizations.

Show threadErik Jonker
@blaine @darius very good point, I agree, it's also necessary for all #dissidents and #activists around the world that use Twitter now in their struggles , in #Iran for example
Nov 19, 2022 at 7:08amWeb
Show threadBrian KoppeNov 20, 2022
@ErikJonker @blaine @darius I wish I could favorite this more than once, because it's so important. For all its flaws, Twitter has empowered those facing oppression of many types around the world to share their experiences, connect with a community, *and* reach a broader audience to raise awareness and create allies. And the fediverse *needs* to support this usage, because it's too important to leave to a platform owned by an erratic billionaire.