[kccqzy]

> almost daily among the top-ranking posts

Why would you even care about the top-ranking posts when it doesn’t even have an algorithmic timeline? It’s not like an algorithm will push such top-ranking posts onto your timeline. Your timeline remains under your control, with sophisticated muting and blocking capabilities.

[TFNA]

Mastodon developers have repeatedly stated that the fediverse is not just a protocol but a distinct culture and values, and federating with their servers means accepting that culture and values. So, even if one’s timeline doesn’t show those posts, the posts are still normative for the overall culture.