I'd rather not defederate. Why? Because the fediverse is open by default and so far we haven't really limit-tested that philosophy. In my opinion, it is better to push the envelope sooner rather than later, if only so that we can learn from the experience.
If it doesn't work out, then so be it. We have the tools to fight back against culture-death -- this will not be Eternal September 2.0
I'd rather not defederate. Why? Because the fediverse is open by default and so far we haven't really limit-tested that philosophy. In my opinion, it is better to push the envelope sooner rather than later, if only so that we can learn from the experience.
If it doesn't work out, then so be it. We have the tools to fight back against culture-death -- this will not be Eternal September 2.0