"Now when new users join Mastodon from the mobile app, they may see a button to “join” a recommended server rather than the default “join mastodon.social” button that’s currently displayed." Wow. Didn't know that mentioning a server adds complexity. The bar is very low nowadays with all things digital.

[–] slampisko@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago (25 children)

I wonder why people see selecting a server as a hurdle when that's exactly what they're asked to do when making an email address

[–] fierysparrow89@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (7 children)

It is simple: nowadays security awareness is drilled in for most of the online population. If presented with a choice people can't oversee, the default safest option is not to chose. I mean, how many new Mastodon users know any of these servers?

So, as couter-intuitive or even ironic it may seem, the "problem" is choice. People need to learn that social media is no longer a single entity, but more like email or choosing a bank.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

I don't think so. way too many people approve sensitive permissions and cookie tracking without a thought, and even more just go for a gmail account no matter what

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