so it would seem that mastodon doesn't really have UI for threads, doesn't support QTs, and doesn't support search of posts except for hashtags
for being ostensibly a clone or replacement to twitter, it doesn't actually have the features needed to support the way i use twitter
which is fine i guess, the devs aren't obligated to build a perfect copy
but it seems quite clear to me that their vision for what they want to build is not at all aligned with what i like about twitter or what i want to use it for
a Schelling point for those who seek one