A gentle reminder,

especially in light of many newcomers to fediverse and mastodon - birbsite is "just a private app that monetizes off of engagement".

Instead, here, engagements (likes, boosts, replies) themeselves do not bring profit to anyone.

Fedi/mastodon is a federation of communities whose fuel is joy of community, quality discussion, human rights, solidarity and empathy. And nothing else. Money comes from donations.

Please, keep that in mind when using this network.