They are also a freedom of speech issue since it limits or prevents normal people from forming communities, who cannot afford the enormous cost of validating every single person.

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As I announced earlier today, I am retiring my account on Mstdn Dot Jp.As I announced earlier today, I am retiring my account on Mstdn Dot Jp.
They decided to allow Google, Twitter, and Reddit accounts, using their modified copy of Mastodon. I joined the Fedi to escape corporate social media, not join it all over again.
If you receive a follow request from @Linux@mastodon.cr that is my new reserved (backup) account. It is replacing Mstdn Dot Jp.