@wraldpyk @aral The problem with free software maximalism is that the means and the end are often confused.

Do we want *everybody* to be on the fediverse rather than, well, somewhere else? Then massive-scale deployments and minimal friction will be needed.

Do we want to build meaningful connections on social media? Then we may be content with some people just not being here (folks mainly interested in following their favourite pop star can stay on Twitter) and a tolerable amount of friction.