Not really though. I look for an email provider because I want to communicate via email. I’m not looking for a mastodon provider because I want mastodon. What people are looking for is social engagement online and there are many more options with more appealing content that don’t require a normal human to understand FOSS, the fediverse, etc etc.
That’s some rich dad poor dad BS. Means nothing if you can’t afford the additional y cost over renting, plus with interest rates where they’re at……so much of that monthly payment is still going nowhere.