People looking for a more neutral take on the state of various networks will probably get a lot out of this writeup from @mmasnick:

https://www.techdirt.com/2023/04/28/six-months-in-thoughts-on-the-current-post-twitter-diaspora-options/

@kissane @mmasnick As someone who has pretty strong “Bluesky antibodies” I went into your write-up prepared to strongly disagree with it, but came away largely in agreement.

Mastodon is in the big leagues now. This will necessitate change and openness to new ideas.

@kissane @mmasnick The ‘80s meat substitute thing is particularly inspired, as it’s a perfect example of how ideologues can and often trip themselves up in achieving their goals when a different approach could actually make inroads.

Sometimes you just have to be willing to meet people halfway.

@jeff @kissane @mmasnick Or meat them halfway, on a case by casing basis. 🤦

I apologize. It was just sitting there and I couldn't help myself.

@mandrakeOPE @kissane @mmasnick I was thinking of that before I posted that, actually, but had a moment of uncharacteristic self-control.

Thanks for not leaving it unsaid!

@jeff @mandrakeOPE

blocked and reported, all of you