I would love to sometimes filter out any and all political posts, I think having this enabled as default on some instances would also be preferred by some users.
I’m a software dev, if it doesn’t require a lot of work I’m happy to make a Pull Request for this feature, but do people want this? Is there anyone I should maybe talk to before starting, or anything I should know?
Edit: I realise it won’t filter out ALL political posts, but even if it only catches half of the stuff, it could make the difference between being flooded with Trump/Musk news and not.
Some new users might turn away before knowing the can set filters etc. (which also aren’t perfect)
Nowhere in any terms of service did I vow to ‘grow the fediverse’. I do not want it to grow for growths sake. I have no obligation to spend my time online with anyone and I choose to spend it here. When this turns to shit, I will find another community that attracts the people I choose to associate with. Life is too damn short.
I never suggested anyone stop using lemmy. You projected that. I suggested they use the existing features to create the experience they desire and leave me out of it.
This is a bad suggestion for a feature that can only be misused. The meaning of ‘politics’ as a content tag is completely subjective and can only be abused.
So get off your high horse and don’t put words in my mouth. Make your own.