Damus isn't alone. I try Amethyst as a new user from time to time. Global is awash with porn and Bitcoin price bots, with a few real posts interspersed. It's pretty unappealing. I've noticed the "Safer Global" option on jumble.social is much better.

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Yeah it's not usable. I don't quite get the purpose of mempool bots and price bots, they aren't exactly farming zaps. Have you found any app-based client on mobile that is actually useful for discovering content?
DVMs in Amethyst are an ok option, but they are somewhat hidden from new users, and there are so many to pick from. Some specialty DVM on first run for new users to browse and select from would be a good start.
Is there no way a client can 'learn' what you like and start giving recommendations. Could be very simple, merely people who are also mentioning a shared interest a few times. Or more complex too, I imagine. No idea.