The author reflects on their experience with Mastodon, noting its shortcomings as a platform for social networking and asynchronous notifications. They criticize the technical limitations of the federated model, including issues with content visibility, account migration, direct messaging, content moderation, and the overall lack of effective development. Ultimately, the author concludes that Mastodon is not a viable alternative to more centralized social media platforms like Twitter or Bluesky.

Meta is implementing a crackdown on unoriginal content on Facebook, similar to YouTube's recent policies. The initiative aims to promote original content creators by penalizing posts that largely mirror existing media, thereby enhancing the platform's value to users and advertisers. This move is part of a broader trend toward prioritizing authenticity and originality in social media interactions.