Not surprised the reaction to @gruber piece (actually more quoting Bloonface if anything) on #Mastodon growth (or lack of it) to be defensive, hostile, and rude.
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2023/06/23/bloonface-twitter-migration
John and Bloonface (who's article I suggest you read) ideas all don't set completely ok with me. But much of the jist is worthy to consider. And this is accurate:
Bluesky: “If you liked Twitter, you’ll love Bluesky.”
Mastodon: “If you hated Twitter, you’ll like Mastodon.”