"non-algorithmic feeds are more fun because you have more control over your experience" is true, but I think it actually pales in comparison to
"non-algorithmic feeds are more fun because nobody is incentivized to make reaction bait"
you can still try to go viral on Cohost, but you'll only benefit from people who voluntarily decide to rechost you. replies explaining why you're wrong, or clickthroughs just to see what the hell you're on about, gain you nothing.
and god it's a relief to be out of range of the Any Attention Is Good Attention economy
