I guess it's part of the Bitcoin ethos, that they've spent the last decade and a half being shit on, so developed a complete immunity to all criticism whatsoever. At least the fediverse people came at it from the perspective of wanting a conversation, instead of a specific conversation, even if the protocol there is more easily abused.
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hmm this is a good point, they may already just feel embattled all the time. I will be considerate of this point of view in the future.