If you're wondering why there are so few news stories about the rise of #Mastodon, it's because nobody is getting paid to game the media about it.

There's no publicists, no cozy ad deals, no suits, no coercion: Nobody is getting rich off of Mastodon

... that's also why it's so enlightening and fun to participate here

@maria It's also great, because SEO "experts", engagement farmers, and crypto-weenies are getting absolutely zero traction, and instance admins are quick to shut them down when they try.