It's an odd design choice, that even some primal-main users have complained about, which is why I can't help be suspicious it's a subtle nudge to silo users a lil bit. I'm not a Matt hater (actually like him, been a listener for years), but incentives are there and a fix is simple, so I can't help but wonder
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It makes zero sense. We came to Nostr for free expression, from centralized platforms that limit your ability to choose a reaction that matches what’s on your mind. Emojis have been part of nearly every client since early 2023. Why would you intentionally omit this feature? It’s practically a form of censorship.
