Forget the moral rhetoric for a moment and consider this logically. š
There is a real cost to the moderated platform model, especially when the moderation is also coming from the centralized entity responsible for the platform's growth.
The devs are busy building moderation tools to suppress [hateful] speech. Consequentially there is no time for building QoL (quality of life) UX improvements nor innovation.
In a moderated platform model, the world that the community lives in is built within defined borders that shrink over time. Unsustainable policing and anger await.
In a FOSS decentralized protocol model, the moderation is delegated to each individual user. Consequentially the Devs' time are not occupied by building tools to suppress speech. Nor are they beholden to any central entity's corporate goals. They have the freedom to build however and whatever they chose. Users are thus availed the freedom of choice.
Coupled with the freedom to simply and instantly migrate their profile to any client they wish, users have a very influential voice as to what gets created and the projects the devs choose to pursue.
In a decentralized protocol, the world the community lives in stretches as far as the eye can see. Seemingly limitless possibility and optimism await.
When those in a community are constantly suppressed, the population collapses or revolts.
When those in a community are constantly supported, the population rallies and flourishes.
