We think alike it seems and I think that comes from one's past experiences -- we might have gotten used to some form of content presentation, and now have different possibilities, not always better.
Forums are the best tool for organized, searchable content from my many years past experience. As a user, then contributor, then Staff member in various sites. Still love it.
Mastodon leading people came from Twitter, and that shows in many ways - they aspire for a non-corporate version.
I despise one liner "posts". There are good instances, where I am a member, as a well travelled amateur Fediverse Journalist.
I can think of various places I am a member of, and value for their uniqueness - but wouldn't be a choice for my main account with typical one liners being the usual form there.
I visit, look around, say hello. And depart, on to other shores.
This topic is becoming rich and I already see potential for substantial Web Magazine posts, the content form I like best at the moment; a name I apply to rich Blogging, content wise, sans marketing BS.
