a graph of total mastodon users over time
@johanv What caused that peak in 2019? Was it Gab?
@angelobottone I don't know. I did a quick search "2019 mastodon bot problem" but I hadn't considered to look for Gab.
@angelobottone huh looks like u are right: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2019/07/statement-on-gabs-fork-of-mastodon/
QOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves An inclusive, Academic Freedom, instance All cultures welcome. Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.
@angelobottone I don't know. I did a quick search "2019 mastodon bot problem" but I hadn't considered to look for Gab.