I get the argument for engaging with folks on $8chan (AKA "birdsite"), especially if it's in hopes of persuading them to leave it behind. I've done a fair bit of that myself before taking my account private.
But there is also the strength of the network effect. Don't think of it like a "one person, one vote" type of decision -- think of it like a protest or strike. Every account that's truly gone makes it an easier decision for the next person/org. Your individual choice really matters a lot.
@eloquence As someone that has benefitted so much from $8chan for >15 years(!!), this is very hard. I spent a week lurking but no posting. I just locked my account and tweeted about that (as you say, to signal) But clearly I can do so much more. It's a process. I'm heading toward the door...
Fortunately, Mastodon has a strong community and it's where I'm spending 95% of my time.
For sure. As a next step after a few weeks I think I'll unfollow all accounts over there, so the account is truly dormant (and to help ensure that inflated follower counts don't make people feel they have to stick around).
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