@jalefkowit @ajroach42 I assume that it's not just because the developers, including people like us, don't test with 'normal' users (which is probably true) but testing UI for error conditions is very hard - you have to generate the errors on demand and then put in the effort.
Also, the rate of change is such that you don't get the chance to do full UI testing for all new versions.
So we're dependent on developers thinking about this - and most minimise thinking about error handling anyway 
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I occasionally help an elderly neighbor get stuff done with their computer.@inthehands @jalefkowit @KentNavalesi at the same time as the first iPhone was released, other phones (I worked for Symbian, a now extinct smartphone OS company) came with an extensive printed manual.
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BOOST OR QUOTE THIS!@meganmariehart regarding hashtags or not - I follow many hashtags for specific interests. If you can find a good (i.e. relevant, not spammy, many followers) then they will work well for you. Otherwise, you rely on follower networks.
Regarding the burden on running your own instance -
I haven't (yet) set up my own fedi instance (although I have tinkered with the code for some) but I think it needs more resources and more work than a bare bones website.