[hklgny]

The fediverse folks are violently against any efforts for discoverability. They like the high bar for discovering and joining. Any attempt gets brigaded and shut down quickly

[immibis]

Some are. That doesn't mean they can do anything about it.

Remember, "the fediverse" is a bit like saying "the internet". "Internet folks are against centralization." Are they?

[M2Ys4U]

They're against opt-out discovery, not discovery in general.

[maxbond]

Given how toxic big tent communities like Twitter can get, I think that makes perfect sense for some communities. Some plants thrive in full sun, some plants thrive in the shade. Some social interactions happen in the town square and some happen at more intimate functions.