@juergen_hubert
I totally agree with most of what you say, but this part I have issues with:
> Do you really think that the (predominantly white and euro/na) fediverse bubble represents the only not-asshole group left on the planet
The fedi is *not* a not-asshole group. I'm willing to believe it's a less-asshole group, but the difference is important. Black people didn't stick to mastodon because of racists, racists are everywhere. Black people left because the people who had a hand in doing stuff, making tools, didn't really care about their safety and prioritized other features.
Today I'm of the opinion that open registration is nice, but with the current state a registration means total reach. Reach is based on trust, trust is earned and can't be assumed from total randos. Open registration, limited but growable reach through intentional communities is what I want to try.
I totally agree with most of what you say, but this part I have issues with:
> Do you really think that the (predominantly white and euro/na) fediverse bubble represents the only not-asshole group left on the planet
The fedi is *not* a not-asshole group. I'm willing to believe it's a less-asshole group, but the difference is important. Black people didn't stick to mastodon because of racists, racists are everywhere. Black people left because the people who had a hand in doing stuff, making tools, didn't really care about their safety and prioritized other features.
Today I'm of the opinion that open registration is nice, but with the current state a registration means total reach. Reach is based on trust, trust is earned and can't be assumed from total randos. Open registration, limited but growable reach through intentional communities is what I want to try.