Yes, you do. And I would probably if I cared to tinker as much as I used to (limited time). This whole issue for me comes from people telling me and brand new users to start on Amethyst. Cool, but good luck keeping them around when their only frame of reference is proprietary social media platfoms (like TikTok). I usually just stop using Amethyst and quietly step away, checking in over time to see how it develops. But I've been seeing a lot of people telling new users to start there. I see it more as an advanced client vs something like Primal.
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Agreed. Primal is a good starter client rn, but it's not feature or privacy rich enough for me to use it as anything but a backup or alt client. Though it is growing and is doing a lot right, so we'll see.
Sounds to me like you're describing a Damus-like experience for android (which I am very much looking forward to). I personally wouldn't use a non-privacy first focussed tiktok or insta looking client, but I can see the appeal/usecase for some and simplified onboarding.
I just don't believe in using dumbed down apps (simplifying or focussing the UX, hiding options for a cleaner interface is a different story), especially when it comes to privacy and security.
It's like custodial vs non-custodial, there's too much of a potential rug-pull with the former for me to use, develop for, or recommend to my clients. I believe in better onboarding, not neutering.