I hope @pixelfed stories improves user retention in a healthy/organic way.

Users will be able to disable the story carousel and we don't send push/email notifications.

It's not so much about getting users addicted or FOMO, because you have to have friends/network in the first place, rather it's about providing a privacy and ethical alternative.

We don't have to shove stories down your throat to increase CPM/ad clicks bcuz no ads, we can do this right!