[smoldesu]

> We consider portability to be crucial because it protects users from sudden bans, server shutdowns, and policy disagreements

I think this will have the opposite effect. Account portability means that being banned on one site can ban you on another if you try to use the same ID. Being persistently recognized across accounts seems like a net-negative for all of these things.

[hgsgm]

Non-issue. You don't have to use account portability if it doesn't work. You can use it if it does work.

[serverholic]

Same with mastodon. Your id is tied to the server so if you get banned you have to create a new id on another server.

Mastodon is worse because your data is in the server owner’s hands. At least with Bluesky your identity and server are separate so you still have your data.

[dmix]

Exactly, it's just removing the pointless (and terrible UX) step of having to sign up again.

I imagined trying to explain to my mom why she'd have to signup for Mastadon again because the server she signed up with is gone or she got on one of the massive blacklists for engaging with the 'wrong' accounts.

[serverholic]

More than that, it puts your data into your hands. If someone kicks you off a server for whatever reason you still have your account and you can visit other servers. With mastodon you’re at the mercy of whoever owns the server.