Why automatically follow tho? There is usually a recommended follow list when using a client anyway. I think devs are definitely with following btw.

This sort of ties in with the problem with the amethyst shadowbans. If people are automatically followed the amethyst shadowban system has the potential of becoming even worse than it already is imo. Obviously the problem here is Amethyst and #onyx is the solution, but how many new users will encounter onyx, it's p hidden away? Anyway, just an aside really. Not really a problem now, more a potential problem in future and if other clients decide to have shadowbans.