The changes to channels basically  makes them completely useless for new users, small accounts, and/or users on the WC naughty list (aka active=false). 

Crazy to think channels was a feature I lifted up as a key reason for migrating from the blue app to WC back when I was actively recruiting people here. 😔

From what I gather the channels were intended to be "cozy corner" communities, but they ended up becoming more like hashtags/hack for growth.

Personally, I think if the latter worked then it worked, just run with it, even if it wasn't the outcome you expected. I was recruiting based on channels too as I thought it was a great way to find and connect with like-minded people.

Anyway, some of the best inventions like sticky notes were accidents. Just pivot and ride it. 

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