this is it exactly. the software should implement all the protocl pieces, and allow local admins to decide not only what is shown, but what is federated.
devs shouldnt be making that call.
i think up/down counts will start to make sense when people further understand the nature of the systems they are logging into. i would prefer not to create a technological solution to that ignorance.
and although its extremely unpopular, if we want reddit-like volumes of users were going to have to think about reputation points/karma. i think i just felt lemmy.world shudder