> the idea that you'd leverage open protocols but try to police them like a walled garden feels backwards. Just because it is technically possible, does not me

> the idea that you'd leverage open protocols but try to police them like a walled garden feels backwards. Just because it is technically possible, does not mean it is socially a good idea. Members and server owners should decide what can and cannot be done with their data. If you want a Mastodon server without limitations for experimentation, you can create one, and people can join if they consent.