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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

That's a strange take... But even if that logic follows, it's pretty disingenuous to suggest that's what ALL users want, and Eugene is the sole opposition. You and I may want global search, but lots of Mastodon users actively loathe the idea.

Personally I think it'd be a better platform for it, but I get why there are folks who don't like the idea. I also wish they'd implement quoting people, but again, I understand why some folks don't like that idea. Downvotes don't really make sense on microblogging to me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

quote posts are being implemented.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Oh neat!! I thought that idea had been shot down, that's cool to hear

Thanks for letting me know :) Hope you have a lovely day

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There's a ton on people who want it. Its not just a few.

And if that's the case, implement it and let instance admins or users themselves be able to turn it off.

But don't pull a reddit and just ignore users.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago

Yes, and my impression is that there are also a ton of people who very much don't want to be indexed or findable through inorganic means

I don't disagree about implementing it and letting instances decide, but they've opted for a different compromise of letting people opt in. Having opt in vs opt out be an instance option would be nice, but open source projects aren't always gonna align 1000% with the priorities that you have personally, unless it's personally your project