@TechConnectify These (mostly volunteer) people specifically? https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/graphs/contributors
Not trying to sealion you, but I hesitate to think of Mastodon (the software) as a "product" since nothing is for sale?
Like, from my perspective, since nobody owns or controls Mastodon (again, referring to the software, not any instances), we are *all* responsible for "building the product", to whatever degree we choose to exercise that responsibility (or not).
@JustinH I know you're not trying to sealion me, but gosh does it feel like it.
You want this to be a place people want to be? Then you need it to be attractive to all people.
And I have had actual conversation now with folks in this project which makes me feel as though my concerns will never be taken seriously. Honestly, I think that's because the general attitude is "this is everybody's responsibility" - but I'm here to tell you that attitude means nothing gets done.