So, they're just going to add a QR code? Of course, you could already do that, but having it built in and be the default process would probably help.
this post was submitted on 16 Mar 2024
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That article is a lot of words to say Mastodon now shows a QR code next to the handle.
The seems like such a non issue. I'm on a really small instance, and I've never had trouble finding someone through a simple search.
Such a weird way of framing a cool new feature.
The problem it solves is that typing on a phone is annoying, and that's a problem every other app has too.
The "problem" of people not being able to find you if you give them your handle instead? Based on recent experience of a lot of non-techy friends signing up and finding and following me with literally no problems, I'm pretty sure that isn't a thing.
Is there no equivalent to lemmyverse.net for Mastodon users? Does the sheer number of users make the existence of such a site impractical?
Mastodon users don't want such a thing, they see things like it as potential vectors for abuse and harassment.
And it's very centralized approach. IMHO typing in handles is a good approach for a decentralized platform. Also scanning QR codes on a conference instead of exchanging business cards. You don't need a seperate website for that. And noone wants to browse lemmyverse on a conference just to add someone (the issue they're obviously trying to solve with that.)
A small, but vocal segment of Mastodon users get very angry when someone creates any account discoverability service beyond what's built in to Mastodon. They do not speak for everyone.
There are some opt-in directories for finding people by topic.