

The issue is that there are numerous posts instigating and encouraging everyone to defederate.
Why do you think that is?
Hint: It’s not because people are against federation with new instances.
Anyone who has an issue can reach out to me and I can address their concerns.
Is that reasonable?
No. People have told you repeatedly what the main issues are. If you want people to stop criticizing, then perhaps you should actually listen to them.
I have an Anova, and I like it, but I wouldn’t consider it BIFL. After a few years, the manual controls are getting dodgy and it’s getting difficult to use without the app, which they’ve started charging for:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/smart-sous-vide-cooker-to-start-charging-2-month-for-10-year-old-companion-app/
But I think you’re spot on with your other general recommendations.