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Re:Posts, profiles, and user search are now available withou... by fliggertiggy on Friday December 22, 2023 @06:08PM (#38739712)
I think it's supposed to create a feeling of scarcity or exclusivity and make people perceive the network as more valuable.
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Re:Posts, profiles, and user search are now available withou... by dymk on Friday December 22, 2023 @06:40PM (#38740017)
No, it's because their servers would fall over if it was public registration, and they wouldn't be able to keep up with moderation
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