Looking at my recent notifications I can say that Mastodon should probably change the order of it's "quick start" wizard.
I think that filling out user's profile should come before following recommended users.
You can ask "why?".
Imagine seeing a notification that someone just followed you. You open their profile and see either emptiness or normal profile with an avatar and some self-describing text.
Which one you'd follow back most likely?
I think our answers would be similar.
I also think that getting some followers when you just started are pretty good motivation to stay in the Fediverse.
Consider this an UX improvement proposal.
CC @Gargron
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Poll
I'll follow filled profile
12
85.7%
I'll follow empty profile
0
0%
Both have the same chance
14 people voted. 2
14.3%
Voting ended 10 Jan 2023 at 10:44.