Yep, if even tech-savvy folks struggle with following people via links, the average user is going to feel totally lost. It’s these minor UX issues that keep holding federated platforms back.

Wouldn’t be the first wall he put up in the name of freedom

Or Tubular, which is an up to date fork with Sponsorblock support as well

What platform are you on? There are lots of alternative apps for both iOS and Android, and they can be customized beyond the defaults as well. I primarily use Moshidon on Android, and it’s great.

It’s so much fun! I’ve been playing it for a while now

I second the ps4 recommendation, I’ve never had issues with any the of the 4 I’ve had for almost a decade.