I know mastodon.social is seen as a detriment to some in the fediverse
But have you ever considered my story?
Joined in 2016
Came back in 2018
Built an audience around my new project @pixelfed
We take m.s for granted, a large part of the fediverse literally wouldn't exist unless @Gargron built a suitable GNU/Social successor.
The fediverse is quick to point fingers at Mastodon and Gargron, but thanks to him, you have a platform to do that on.
We love you big G, you are my hero ❤️
@dansup @benroyce @pixelfed @Gargron what is the relevance of the PixelFed promotion here? It feels shoehorned in and really crassly so. Okay, you came back and built an app… so?
Gargron was happy for you and tooted about it but what's that gotta do with Mastodon.Social? Does it change the fact that the MS moderation is poor?
A pat on the back hardly is enough to make you a cheerleader. Especially given that when Gargron wanted to host his personal gallery he didn't opt for PixelFed so that pat on the back didn't really mean too much other than lip service.
Anyone with any semblance of impartiality will say that Gargron has done some good things and there's lots he could and should do better, especially in regards to safeguarding his users and supporting the wider Fediverse.
But I'm still at a loss as to how this relates to the incredibly dodgy PixelFed plug.
dansup
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