@Erik
As far as I know, he has zero connection to Mastodon today and no role there. It was Eugen who founded it and Eugen who runs it today.
I think Gleason was more on Pleroma anyway?
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.