So, can someone explain to me why people who don't like posts about politics can't just not follow people who post about politics?
Genuine question. Because I do feel that the stakes are society itself, and the life or death of millions, and I do feel that OStatus/GNU Social could and should play an important role in this.
A civil discussion on this would be appreciated.
@forteller As much as the technological benefits of this software have been touted, really people are looking for something nebulously "different." Here, the main differences are smaller user base, higher degree of technical competence, different community standards & the topics of conversation that emerge as a consequence. Yes, OSS is essentially political and that shouldn't be ignored. I think that's a hard sell when people just want a break from the chaos of that other site.
