This is a bit disappointing to see since I just joined Beehaw. This is actually my first comment. However, I sympathize with the mods and completely understand where they are coming from. I'll probably try to stick around because I like the idea of what this community is trying to be, but if it switches to a microblog instance, such as Mastodon, I probably won't stay just because I don't like that format of social media. Would be interested in knowing what other instances or communities would be white listed if they choose to go that route.