most of Mastodon’s implementation of the Oembed API is actually really good. they’ve worked really hard to limit their dependency on javascript to render the embeds. that means fast loading toots.
but forcing a QT to be triggered by a boost kills OEmbed’s ease of use. we should be able to cut & paste a link and be done with it.
it also subverts one of the most important aspects of writing: freedom to attribute via a quote, citation or blockquote… 🧵
Mastodon’s implementation of consent for #quote #quotedToots needs further development.
METADA is created with XML because, as opposed to HTML, you can create your own meta tags. this should make it possible to set the quoteability based on its visibility. it would also correct for people’s wrong interpretation of public/private.
if you can be boosted, you can be quoted. this shouldn’t be controversial.
again: to be able to give attribution is a core principle of #freedom of the #press /🧵