@malwaretech this analogy is perfect.

I understand the case for artists and folks who depend on vast immersion for their livelihood.

As an owner of a design studio and a technologist myself, I have to insist that no amount of income is worth sacrificing my morals for a few extra dollars.

Also, completely subjectively, Mastodon appears to have a WAY lopsided userbase with regards to the demographic most likely to patronize bespoke creators and consume our products.

Don't sell burgers to nazis.