@chris
Disagree.
The first and best advantage is that it’s for the people & by the people. These projects are built by people who have the same common goals that you do, and they are not beholden to shareholders.
Some people like the curated timeline. The algorithm is good at what it does, and people do enjoy it.
Find an instance which feels right, then make sure you donate a couple dollars on a recurring basis to support what you use. You matter.