Sure sounds like purple app, doesn't it? https://www.varunsrinivasan.com//2022/01/11/sufficient-decentralization-for-social-networks

Unrelated: I still cannot use my direct casts to communicate with other users..

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Direct messaging is not part of FC protocol at this time. I get what you're going through & how having nerf'd wc features is worth crying foul over. The merklem team can do whatever they want with non protocol proprietary features including having a DM API.

The app to protocol pattern is maddening to ecosystem but...

Well, there are other clients coming out, but I'm not sure if that will really solve the problem until they see more widespread adoption. Because, I think Warpcast users would still be limited from seeing you even if you use Supercast/etc.