Mastodon Migration Blog is replicating this good idea for the Fediverse with follow packs. These are csv files that can be downloaded and imported into Mastodon to follow a bunch of users around a topic.

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[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 2 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Why?

[–] gashead76@lemmy.world 10 points 22 hours ago

As soon as someone that is similar to most people in my life sees the words “.csv” and “hamburger menu” their eyes will glaze over and they’ll bounce.

Plus there’s step number 4 that I know will scare folks away…

Select Import and Export >>> Import >>> Import type dropdown: “Lists” (NOT “Following list”) >>> Verify that ‘Merge’ is selected >>> Browse >>> Select “[file name] – list.csv” >>> Upload >>> Confirm

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Because this is the average user.

[–] moe90@feddit.nl 3 points 16 hours ago

normies want easy starter pack with one click or tap like this