nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqcmgqvz7xr07euwkum3mjghjqcu4d3k2fcyf6g4uwwe5ggnd6fetq98wtal (nprofile…wtal) As usual, the core problem isn't technical; it's cultural. The fact that Mastodon users *can* follow people on Threads doesn't mean they ever *wanted* to.
Stating the obvious: a platform's design and philosophy determine its userbase, which defines its culture. The people I find most interesting refuse to deal with the trashy ecosystem that's a hallmark of Meta products. The people who don't seem to mind it—or thrive on it—are often people I don't want to know.
Oil and water.
Chris Silverman 🌻
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2026-08-21 14:49:39 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…rks4
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