yeah not subtooting anyone in particular, just pointing out how problematic the thinking is.
As I see it, everyone being able to reply creates an enormous power imbalance between the poster and the rest of the world. The power of a mob is just too great. Setting a reply gate helps level that power imbalance - and it’s especially needed after a post reaches escape velocity.
Derek Powazek 🐐 /
npub12j…m926c
2024-06-19 03:29:22
in reply to nevent1q…p79g
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