I know this is a double-edge sword and I can see why some would disagree on this but I mean it’s a ‘unpopular opinion’ so I going to say it anyway
For me, I found discussing about one on the Fediverse is lot like talking to the wall dispite having hashtags. I felt like I can’t talk about my comfort-artist as much. Reasons why people still use Twitter dispite Elon Musk made it identical to Gab & Trust Soical is there’s content creator and celebrity there which is easy to get updates from there.
In theory, I should be alright with Threads but not as excited as it has some moderating issue such as LibsOfTikTok known for spreading Transphobia and pushing the narrative that all trans people are groomers. If this wasn’t made by big company like Facebook, Admins of various instances would defederated straight away until they take moderation seriously.
Better alternative would be making an instance which is primarily for music artist or well-known content creator so anyone who isn’t fond of that culture can simply mute/block the instance and move on.
I think we should all be equal and shouldn’t have celebrities.
They are welcome as normal people, they cam create account and join discussion l, but don’t give us their real name.
Reason is they are just trying to sell us something. Sometimes it is their work, which is almost acceptable, but most of the time something else.
If we are going to have ads, make them opt in and obvious, don’t mask them under some celebrity’s name.
100% agree. And I think it’s important to note that even with good intentions they would do that, because that’s how their life is and how they experience things. If I tell you that right now I’m reading a book or whatever you would not think I have a hide agenda. But if I’m famous and I tell you that right now I am filming a movie, everyone will feel that they are promoting that film even if it is not in porpouse.