this was a long good read, I think I've done the same in terms of curating my online diet but with maybe an order of magnitude less intention lol

thanks for writing it!

in terms of db0 signups, I don't remember there being a "short essay" but I was asked to share my beliefs and* my favorite anarchist. so I'm not sure if they've changed what you're referring to or if your memory of it is a bit off but it did get me thinking more than any other web sign up probably ever.

i especially appreciate your recognition of the diversity that's already here, I agree.

* corrected by the founder of the instance, I think I just chose to share them alongside my favorite anarchist :P