@wrigleyfield
No comment covers all criticisms. I was addressing criticisms based on the lack of features like Quote Posts, which can be used in almost every fedi app *except* Mastodon.
> the less toxic parts of Twitter
... is not something technologists can recreate for you. That's up to the people who want it, and there are *many* moderation tools available, at both account and server level.
@wrigleyfield I've always found the fediverse less toxic than *any* part of Titter I've experienced. With temporary exceptions, when there's a huge influx of newbies hopped up on DataFarm algorithm nosecandy, and spoiling for a fight. But before long they always calm down. Or block me, or leave for lack of drama etc. Either way, it's a problem that appears to solve itself.
(Side note: Timed Mute is really handy for getting usually good people out of your face if they're getting snappy)