@WomanCorn@Navertal ultimately it comes down to a difference in cultural heritage and values, they're different approaches to the problem space of fediverse participation with differing ideologies. masto is larger, more complex, prioritizing UX and anti-harassment features, but consequently tends to lead to larger instances, given resource requirements. pleroma is lighter and simpler, making smaller instances more viable, which can be desirable for those who don't believe in moderation
@WomanCorn @Navertal ultimately it comes down to a difference in cultural heritage and values, they're different approaches to the problem space of fediverse participation with differing ideologies. masto is larger, more complex, prioritizing UX and anti-harassment features, but consequently tends to lead to larger instances, given resource requirements. pleroma is lighter and simpler, making smaller instances more viable, which can be desirable for those who don't believe in moderation