@MichaelBall yeah I'm a shitstirrer myself, what can I say? Love the passion of people like that tbh
Google contracts ARE a problem. It's a problem for the entire industry. I've switched this toot public so everyone sees my transparency on this issue.
As a volunteer I have a role in representing the community in internal conversations. I assure you I *very often* have those difficult conversations. We're in transition.
Many here in Mastodon are examples of biz model alternatives. We see you!