I'm kinda dissapointed for Google blocking fediverse apps, most of users that read something online about Mastodon will search for apps on Google Play to get on fediverse train and that is only reason why I don't like blocks. On the other hand thank I'm kinda glad that Google is not hosting those apps because fuck Google.
@TheDoctor
Yes, that was my point
@nikolal Wait, which apps are you talking about? I just had a look and at least tusky and fedilab are on there.
@TheDoctor
They aren't doing it yet, but these days/weeks blocks are almost certainly comming. You can read more about it on post made by @freemo
https://qoto.org/@freemo/104765288863293481
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While I originally identified only 3 fediverse apps it appears this has affected almost all the apps in the store. As of yet I havent heard of any app developers who didnt get a notice (please correct me if you have any information that disagrees with that).
@freemo
There are apps that come with some domains already blocked but as it seems Google doesn't make any difference between them or Google isn't aware of such apps. Anyway I don't think that app devs which block those domains are ultimate voice of reason/ethics and Google has got that part right if it decides to ban fedi apps, it should ban them all.
@TheDoctor
@nikolal what??? Why are they blocking them?
@Wetrix
Because those apps partake in hate speech by not blocking instances that allegedly do that. And I'm not talking about Gab and Spinster only.
More on that on this post:
https://qoto.org/@freemo/104765288863293481
@nikolal that's also a very flawed analogy Google is taking and they know it.
If this was the case every social media app in existance would be in the same situation. Starting squarely with Shitbook which has thousands if not tens of thousands more hate speech groups on it than the fediverse does and Shitbook looks the other way unless they get caught yet Google doesn't mind their apps.
@nikolal this is an opportunity for more folks to try out @fdroidorg as all the fediverse apps can be installed from there.
@joshbdoc
Ofcourse, I'm all for that. Finding F-Droid and appropiate Fediverse app might be little to much for new users that have heard only of Play store. Convenience is the issue here.
@fdroidorg
@nikolal Also if someone is mildly interested in the fediverse it will be easy enough to identify suitable apps. Installing them may be more of a challenge though if they're not available on the play store.