A person I otherwise deeply respect has remained (very) active on the deadbird site, and is even paying for it, because (the person says) it fulfills a professional need that can't be met elsewhere.
My friend calls it "a deal with the devil." On that, we agree.
I have my share of hypocrisies, and try to manage them carefully. Sticking with a site run by an enemy of journalism and democracy was just too much to stomach.
Journalists should leave. Period.
@dangillmor ironically, there's a small window of opportunity for #journalists of being "first" onto the #Fediverse and grabbing attention and v large following. (and then bring people with them). #mastodon #twitter #X #journalism #journalist