@liaizon @pixelfed I understand where you're coming from, but the current UX is complicated and not to mention the issues people have with outdated or broken instances.

My goal is to make Pixelfed easier to join (and allow account migrations), and having a default instance seems like the best path forward.

That being said, if you're open to discussing alternatives to this, we should chat. I appreciate your support and would love for you to help steward a path forward!

Pixelfed isn't just me 😉