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My posts aren't meant to be harsh; I understand where the concern is coming from. We've built something beautiful here — it works, it's thriving — but now a few are jumping ship. It's like a party where people slowly start leaving, but as you probably know, the last ones to stay are usually the coolest folks. So it's pretty cool that if you're reading this, you're likely still in the fediverse.

Don't worry too much; sure, it's tempting to follow the other fish right into the net. A poorly moderated net, a GDPR-questionable net, a net stuffed with cash that the owners can barely handle because greed is kicking in so hard and all that matters is growth—not you. Trust me, on Bluesky, you're just another number that rises so the owners can brag about their user count to lure in more investors.

Yep, I'm being a bit polemical. But I think a little reality check won't hurt. Why am I telling you this? I used to be one of those corporate folks, playing the game where everything that matters is growth. The investors must be kept happy so more investors will come. Eventually, the whole thing blows up—and then you're out, just like I was. Don't let them play you for a fool; just don't play the game—you won't win - you just a fucking number.

Here? Here you are not a number. Here, you are just you, as you are.