You can run a Friendica instance and act like you invented it. My family was impressed when I “made my own Netflix” with a Plex server lol.

I’ve noticed most people who make foss software are either communists or libertarians. I don’t really care about their political views because they are giving away free shit for not much in return and you have to be a little nutty to do that. If it bothers people they can use kbin. The cool thing about the fediverse is have more choices.